Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Andy Samberg and Adam Sandler ‘SNL’ musical short is simply the best
That's when you break! When one is up on stage in front of hundreds of onlookers, breaking character is a big no-no. But, when you're acting on one of the funniest late night TV shows of the last several decades, it's hard not to let out a giggle or two. See also: Classic 'SNL' photos of your favorite cast members … [Link]
Slashdot » Mysterious Martian Plumes Discovered By Amateur Astronomers
An anonymous reader writes Amateur astronomers have spotted two clouds coming from the surface of Mars that are a mystery to the professionals. From Discovery: "The plumes extended over 500- to 1,000 kilometers (311- to 621 miles) in both north-south and east-west directions and changed in appearance daily. They were detected as the sun breached Mars' horizon in the morning, … [Link]
Mashable » A pregnant woman tries to induce labor by dancing to 'Thriller'
Just birth it. We all know that stress and physical activity can help induce labor, but what about Michael Jackson's Thriller? See also: Baby born at 35,000 feet gets early start on frequent flier miles This expecting mom was 40 weeks pregnant when she decided to strut in front of the camera. "Here I am on my due date… looking … [Link]
Slashdot » New Map Shows USA's Quietest Places
sciencehabit writes Based on 1.5 million hours of acoustical monitoring from places as remote as Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and as urban as New York City, scientists have created a map of noise levels across the country on an average summer day. After feeding acoustic data into a computer algorithm, the researchers modeled sound levels across the country including … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Facts: The Walking Dead [Video]
Did you know that The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad happen in the same fictional universe? Check out this list of interesting facts about The Walking Dead to learn more! [Top10Memes] The post Top 10 Facts: The Walking Dead [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Risking everything to save songbirds
Millions of migrant birds are illegally caught for food each year. A new documentary, Emptying The Skies, portrays the brave people fighting to enforce the law 
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Slashdot » Wheel of Time TV Pilot Producers Sue Robert Jordan's Widow For Defamation
An anonymous reader writes The tale of the late-night Wheel of Time pilot that aired in a paid infomercial slot on FXX has taken another odd turn. Producers Red Eagle Entertainment LLC and Manetheren LLC have filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for central California against Harriet McDougal (widow of James Rigney, who wrote the Wheel of … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga is engaged to actor Taylor Kinney
There’s going to be a Father Monster now Lady Gaga got engaged to longtime boyfriend Taylor Kinney on Valentine's Day and displayed her heart-shaped ring on Instagram on Monday. See also: 11 Secrets We Learned About Celebrities From Instagram He gave me his heart on Valentine's Day, and I said YES! A photo posted by @ladygaga on Feb 16, 2015 at … [Link]
Mashable » The unofficial theme of New York Fashion Week is diversity
Diversity is very in this year. Let's hope it's not a passing trend. New York Fashion Week is welcoming participants and models of many backgrounds this season. The runways are seeing more ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, sizes and abilities than ever before "You have to focus on the opinions of yourself rather than on the opinions of others on yourself. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Link + Hunk = The Adventures of Lunk [Video]
Screw Link, I want all Zelda games to feature Lunk from now on. [ExplosmEntertainment] The post Link + Hunk = The Adventures of Lunk [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Two-year-olds should be playing, not in school
In order to make young children "school ready", the English government is now encouraging parents to place their children in school nurseries shortly after their second birthday. But there is evidence to suggest that this policy might be poorly aligned to the developmental needs of such young children and that it contravenes their underlying human nature. In the broader history of … [Link]
Slashdot » How "Omnipotent" Hackers Tied To NSA Hid For 14 Years and Were Found At Last
Advocatus Diaboli writes The money and time required to develop the Equation Group malware, the technological breakthroughs the operation accomplished, and the interdictions performed against targets leave little doubt that the operation was sponsored by a nation-state with nearly unlimited resources to dedicate to the project. The countries that were and weren't targeted, the ties to Stuxnet and Flame, and … [Link]
Mashable » Claire redefines the cold shoulder in 'House of Cards' Season 3 teaser
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, the Underwoods' official White House portrait is basically a thesis on failing marriages Despite Netflix's little leak last week of House of Cards Season 3, the company has continued to drop teasers of what's in store for Frank and Claire. The latest 30-second clip shows the two awkwardly posing for a White House … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of people admit to being the 'Designated Ugly Fat Friend'
LOS ANGELES — It can't be easy to look in the mirror and admit to yourself that you're the DUFF of your group of friends — the "designated ugly fat friend." Or maybe it can. Over the past few months, thousands of people took selfies in The Duff mirror posters at AMC movie theaters across the country for possible inclusion on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Skunk's psychosis link is only half the cannabis story
Although potent skunk cannabis is linked this week with psychosis, another dope ingredient may ease symptoms 
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Slashdot » Kim Dotcom's Lawyer Plays Down Megaupload Worker's Guilty Plea
mrspoonsi writes with the latest from Kim Dotcom. "Kim Dotcom's US lawyer has denied that a guilty plea by one of the Megaupload's former employees has major implications for his client's case. Andrus Nomm was sentenced to a year in jail after pleading guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit copyright infringement while working for the now defunct file-sharing site. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Be Very Afraid: Magneto Cat is Here to Hunt You Down [Video]
Just the thing we need, a cat that has power over magnetism. Where are the X-Cats when you need them? [Kaipotainment] The post Be Very Afraid: Magneto Cat is Here to Hunt You Down [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » ComFreight Launches API to Automate Freight Bidding and Load Matching
ComFreight, a load-matching and freight-bidding marketplace, has launched an API for shippers, carriers and freight brokers. The goal of the API is to automate the freight-bidding and truck-loading process for logistics and trucking companies. The API integrates with transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, order management systems and other business software to automatically push available trailer space to the market … [Link]
Mashable » 1-800-Flowers is doing major damage control after a Valentine's Day fail
On its most important holiday of the year, 1-800-Flowers wilted. Significant others across the country purchased bouquets to be delivered this weekend for Valentine's Day, but for another year in a row, more than a few failed to arrive on time — or turned up horrendously disfigured See also: 24 cats that are tired of being your Valentine's Day date Naturally, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenStack Gets Drop-In Replacement for Amazon's EC2 API
Cloudscaling, an EMC company, has released a drop-in replacement for OpenStack's existing Nova EC2 API. Using this, OpenStack users can interact with OpenStack Compute using a set of APIs that is compatible with the Amazon AWS EC2 APIs.
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Mashable » Conan becomes the first late-night host to film in Cuba since 1961
Conan O'Brien filmed a show in Cuba this weekend, becoming the first late-night host to do so in more than 50 years. The comedian and his television crew spent Presidents' Day weekend in Havana taping segments for an upcoming episode of O'Brien's talk show on TBS. The episode, which will air in early March, promises viewers a rare look at daily … [Link]
Slashdot » Company Promises Positive Yelp Reviews For a Price; Yelp Sues
jfruh writes Many restaurants and other small businesses live and die by Yelp reviews. Revleap operates a paid service that it says can "create a large constant flow of positive reviews that stay on top of your [Yelp] profile, and remove fake reviews." But Yelp is suing Revleap for what it says are practices that are fraudulent and in violation … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We've got the evolution of complex cells inside-out
It's one of the most critical events in the development of life on Earth. But we may have been thinking about it all wrong, say David and Buzz Baum (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » People buy more stuff when they crave food
Don't go shopping on an empty stomach – you will buy more stuff and spend more money when you're hungry 
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Slashdot » Canada's Next-Generation Military Smart Gun Unveiled
Zothecula writes Looking every bit like a weapon from a science fiction movie, the latest integrated assault rifle prototype being developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is packed with some very smart weapons technology. Along with the ability to fire new lightweight telescoped ammunition, and a secondary effects module that adds either a three-round 40 mm grenade launcher or … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hyperdiversity: Why Poor Places are More Diverse [Science Video]
An enlightening video from Minute Earth explaining why some of the poorest places on Earth are actually the richest. [Minute Earth] The post Hyperdiversity: Why Poor Places are More Diverse [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Telescopic Contact Lenses Unveiled
sarahnaomi writes Unveiled at this week's AAAS meeting/conference in San Jose, the telescopic contact lenses are the creation of optics engineers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, with a bit of help from designs developed at DARPA. The technology involves a bit more than just the contacts. The system is based on the interaction between a pair of normal-looking … [Link]
Mashable » A look back at 'SNL' cast members' nerve-racking audition tapes
If we learned one thing about the comedians who have appeared on Saturday Night Live during the show's 40th anniversary special on Sunday night, it was that many almost wet themselves in front of Lorne Michaels, the show's executive producer. The SNL special included a very nostalgic montage showing cast members' fresh-faced auditions for the live sketch show, during which … [Link]
Mashable » 13 dogs that believe they can fly
Michael Jordan's got nothing on these dogs. At the second annual Westminster Agility Masters Championship this weekend, dogs of all breeds and sizes competed for the top-dog spot. While only one went home with the title, dogs impressively zipped and flew through the course all day. See also: A Valentine's dream come true: Hundreds of dogs under one roof Mashable learned … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Wonder salute: Preview of Beyoncé, Gaga, Ed Sheeran tributes
LOS ANGELES — "Stevie, I can't put it any other way: You're f*cking great." Paul McCartney's forthright compliment was just one of many personal spoken or musical tributes dedicated to Stevie Wonder during the taping of the Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star Grammy Salute, a show that will air Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish women launch Twitter campaign against sexual violence
Women in Turkey have begun a social media campaign to share their accounts of sexual harassment and violence in the wake of the brutal murder of a 20-year-old student who was killed after resisting an attempted rape, according to the Turkish news site Hurriyet Daily News The death of the young woman, Özgecan Aslan, has created an outcry among women in … [Link]
Slashdot » Two New Male Birth Control Chemicals In Advanced Stages
BarbaraHudson writes Researchers at the University of Kansas and Harvard are working to give men more choices for avoiding unwanted pregnancies. From the article: "H2-gamendazole keeps sperm from maturing. The unfinished sperm fragments are then reabsorbed into the testis, never ending up in the semen. 'If there's no sperm, the egg's not going to get fertilized,' says Joseph Tash, a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Big Date [Comic]
This comic brought me back in time about 2 decades ago, a much simpler time! 🙂 [Source: Nerd Rage Comics | Like “Nerd Rage” on Facebook] The post Big Date [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » My boyfriend painted on me in front of strangers for Valentine's Day
Lights off. Music on. Shirts off. UV body paint on. Ah, Valentine’s Day. While most New York couples spent their Valentine’s evening dressed up in romantic restaurants, my boyfriend and I spent ours dressed down and glowing neon in a dark art studio lit by black lights in Long Island City. See also: 11 Glasses Tricks Every Four Eyes Should Know … [Link]
Mashable » When the curtain falls: The backstage and after-party photos from 'SNL40'
It seemed like everyone remotely famous and their mothers were invited to Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special. From cast members to sports stars, celebs and musicians, anyone who ever had a hand in SNL received an invite. See also: The 11 best moments from SNL's star-packed special There were plenty of hilarious onstage moments for those watching at home to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Digital judges to help settle disputes in online courts
A report from the UK's Civil Justice Council recommends a system to let people work out their differences online 
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New Scientist – News » First drone laws could trip up Amazon's delivery plans
On Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a proposal for laws governing unmanned aerial vehicles in the US – and it's mixed news 
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Slashdot » Cellphone Start-Ups Handle Calls With Wi-Fi
HughPickens.com writes Brian Chen writes in the NYT that two companies, Republic Wireless and FreedomPop, that reduce cellphone costs by relying on strategically placed Wi-Fi routers are at the forefront of a tantalizing communications concept that has proved hard to produce on a big scale, The concept championed by the two little companies in their nationwide services is surprisingly simple. … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea celebrates Kim Jong-il's birthday with pool parties and ice sculptures
Monday marks what would be the 73rd birthday of the much beloved North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who passed away in December 2011. So naturally, the country celebrated with a variety of festivities, including the ninth annual Kimjongilia exhibition held in Pyongyang, featuring flowers named after the former dictator. See also: North Korea debuts 310 slogans: 'Let us turn ours into … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Can Science Improve Your Sex Life? [Science Video]
The truth about aphrodisiacs, Viagra, and a little science secret to spice things up in the bedroom! [ASAPScience] The post Can Science Improve Your Sex Life? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: love myths exploded, ultimate DNA time capsule, Mars blobs baffle astronomers, gum disease and cancer, and more 
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Mashable » Watch Eric Schmidt's deleted cameo from 'Dumb and Dumber To'
LOS ANGELES — Google is a great search engine. You should try it. But being the company's executive chairman doesn't mean you can just waltz into the KEN conference without a ticket, which Eric Schmidt discovers in this deleted scene from Dumb and Dumber To. SEE ALSO: Jim Carrey Danced to Sia in a Nude Bodysuit on 'SNL' The clip … [Link]
Mashable » Swipe right on this great nation with presidential Tinder profiles
Four score and seven left swipes ago, our fathers brought forth an app for location-based hookups. Today, in remembrance of the powerful men who've led our nation through both triumph and turmoil, we've created a bunch of fake Tinder profiles for American presidents. See also: America Was Founded by a Bunch of Drunks, and Other Fun Facts From George Washington to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Penguins' sense of taste hobbled by their icy habitat
Would you serve penguins lemon sole? It might go down well: genetic screening shows they haven't the chemical tools for anything but salty and sour flavours 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8 Classic Movies That Nurtured Us Into Geeks
As a geek, one cannot undermine the power film had over us at becoming what we are today. From taking us to the far reaches of the universe in vessels we had only dreamed about until that point, to showing us dragons as we always imagined them, film and geekdom go hand-in-hand. And there are certain films that specifically set … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver eviscerates tobacco companies with honest new mascot
Hey, tobacco companies: It looks like you just got burned (yes, we went there) During Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Oliver went on a nearly 20-minute takedown of major tobacco industries, singling out Philip Morris International. His news team investigated PMI's relationships with several small countries like Uruguay and Togo, who were attempting to pass public … [Link]
Slashdot » Inside the Mind of a Schizophrenic Through Virtual Reality
blottsie writes Viscira produces videos and technology simulations for the healthcare industry, and the project I tested called "Mindscape" was created for a pharmaceutical company that wanted to give potential clients insight into what some schizophrenic patients might feel like in a real-life scenario. Unlike audio tests or videos that show you a first-person perspective of schizophrenic experiences, Viscira's demonstration … [Link]
Mashable » Denmark's prime minister: 'An attack on the Jewish community is an attack on Denmark'
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt addressed the weekend's attacks in Copenhagen on Monday, saying the gunman responsible for the attacks likely wasn't part of an organized cell and that there were no signs of links to a wider terror network Thorning-Schmidt also called out violent extremism and inspired a sense of nationalism and strength through solidarity. See also: Copenhagen attacks leave … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery cloud-like blobs over Mars baffle astronomers
In 2012, amateur astronomers spotted at least one unidentified object rising into the Martian sky. Could auroras, volcanoes or aliens be to blame? 
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Mashable » 9 patriotic cocktails to serve our U.S. presidents
Cheers to our presidents! Spend this national holiday wisely by honoring our leaders of past and present the old-fashioned way — with hard liquor See also: 44 Obscure Facts You Didn't Know About U.S. Presidents We took into account the details of presidential lives, from the critical to the mundane, and imagined what their favorite cocktails might look like. But don't … [Link]
Mashable » Three women arrested in Scotland over 'Fifty Shades of Grey' attack
LONDON — Three women are being held by police in Glasgow after an alleged attack on a man during a screening of Fifty Shades of Grey See also: London fire brigade prepares for spike in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'-related call outs The Scotsman newspaper reported that the victim was attacked after he asked a group of "rowdy women" to be quiet … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of graves vandalized at Jewish cemetery in France
France’s Prime Minister said Monday the government would defend Jews in France against "Islamo-fascism" after hundreds of graves were desecrated at a Jewish cemetery in eastern France. Some 300 graves were vandalized Sunday in a cemetery in Sarre-Union, a town near the German border. There were reports that they had been painted with Swastikas. See also: Copenhagen attacks leave 'the bitter … [Link]
Slashdot » Mars One: Final 100 Candidates Selected
hypnosec writes "The Mars One project has picked the final 100 candidates for the next round of the selection process. Initially, 202,586 people applied and ultimately around 40 will undertake a one-way trip to Mars. “The large cut in candidates is an important step towards finding out who has the right stuff to go to Mars,” said Bas Lansdorp, Co-founder … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Workshop [Comic]
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 February 2015
The Queen of Code — 12m documentary on Grace Hopper, produced by fivethirtyeight.com. Car Dashboard UI Collection — inspiration board for your (data) dashboards. Subjectivity-Exploitability Tradeoff — Voting-based DAOs, lacking an equivalent of shareholder regulation, are vulnerable to attacks where … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: PowerShell Troubleshooting Guide – $8.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "PowerShell Troubleshooting Guide" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-02-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Watch Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney rock out at an 'SNL 40' after-party
If the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, then Paul's just gonna shake, shake, shake Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney teamed up to sing "Shake It Off' at a SNL 40 afterparty, in a performance that proved Paul's a "Swiftie" and Taylor can rock it offJimmy Fallon acted as their hypeman, because every iconic duo needs some extra crowd pleasing See … [Link]
Mashable » Financial fact vs. fiction: 3 key takeaways for small businesses
There is a passion about Canadian small-business owners that comes through when they talk about the state of their own financial know-how. Nearly half of them — some 47% — told Intuit in a recent poll that they believe further training in finances would help to boost their businesses' bottom lines And that kind of openness to new knowledge among SMB … [Link]
Mashable » 8 weird things inspired by U.S. presidents
These world leaders had more contributions to our country than just foreign policy and a great head of hair Many things we still use today were invented or inspired by these presidents, including household staples like air conditioning and teddy bears. Others, like jazzed-up walking sticks and steamboat improvements, have sadly fallen out of favor See also: 8 Weird U.S. Patents … [Link]
Slashdot » LG Exec Indicted Over Broken Samsung Washing Machine
itwbennett writes Jo Seong-jin, the head of LG's home appliance division, was indicted Sunday by prosecutors in Seoul for allegedly damaging Samsung Electronics' washing machines before the IFA electronics show in Berlin last September. The company says it was his regular practice to test the rival company's machines, something he has done while working for LG for the past 38 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save up to 50% Off on Select PNY Memory and Mobile Power Products (Flash Drives, SD and Micro SD Cards, Power Packs, SSDs)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% Off on Select PNY Memory and Mobile Power Products such as flash drives, SD and micro SD cards, power packs and SSDs. Check it out! [Save up to 50% Off on Select PNY Memory and Mobile Power Products (Flash Drives, SD and Micro SD Cards, Power Packs, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Can You Believe It? Someone Made a Dalek Cann Baby Stroller [Pic]
Comedian and writer Rye Silverman attended the Gallifrey One in Los Angeles last weekend and spotted this rather terrifying Dalek Cann baby stroller on the con floor. Just be careful not to get yourself exterminated if you ever run into it at a future con. [Source: Brock Wilbur on Twitter | Via NA] The post Can You Believe It? Someone … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby slump puts Italy at risk of 'dying'
The country's low fertility rate means it depends on migrants to boost its population and keep it youthful 
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Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' introduced a major character in episode 10
Warning: This post discusses Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead as well as minor plot points from the comic books. Good news: J. C. Penney has survived the zombie apocalypse. At least, that's what I was led to believe when we met a clean-cut gentleman named Aaron, who readers of the comic books know well, in the final moments of Sunday's … [Link]
Slashdot » Oxford University Researchers List 12 Global Risks To Human Civilization
An anonymous reader writes The 12 greatest threats to civilization have been established by Oxford University scientists, with nuclear war and extreme climate change topping the list. Published by the Global Challenges Foundation, the report explores the 12 most likely ways civilization could end. "[This research] is about how a better understanding of the magnitude of the challenges can help … [Link]
Mashable » Why no one has responded to your email
So, you sent an email. You expect a prompt response. Then, you wait. And wait. And it starts to feel like dating, where you rethink all of your last interactions and wonder whether you said or did something wrong Unfortunately, you might be rightWe lose 10 IQ points from fielding constant email, so we're bound to make mistakes when it comes … [Link]
Mashable » Smart Dino Toy is powered by a super computer
If Yoda and Barney had a baby, it might be CogniToy. The cute but immobile talking dinosaur toy from Element Path, unveiled at the NY Toy Fair on Monday, is the first children’s toy to tap into IBM’s powerful Watson cognitive computing system. See also: IBM Watson is starting to think in Japanese for the first time The video for the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Problem-Solving in the Digital Age [Flow Chart]
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New Scientist – News » Split skull provides rare slice of dissection history
Dissection wasn't always a precise art. A rare specimen of a skull cut in half gives insight into the history of investigating human remains 
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Slashdot » Online UK Courts Modelled On EBay To Settle Legal Disputes
First time accepted submitter infolation writes The UK justice system should receive a radical overhaul for the digital age with the creation of an online court to expand access to justice and resolve claims of up to £25,000, the official body that oversees civil courts has recommended. The report says existing services — such as eBay's disagreement negotiation procedure and … [Link]
Mashable » Excellent: Wayne and Garth closed out the 'SNL' 40th anniversary special
There was never a scenario in which SNL would celebrate its 40th anniversary and NOT have a Wayne's World sketch At least, that's what we kept assuring ourselves on Sunday night as we watched SNL's big special unfold Thankfully, we weren't let down Yes, they made us wait for it, but it was well worth the three-and-a-half-hour wait to see … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Proposes Rules To Limit Commercial Drone Use
An anonymous reader sends this report from the NY Times: In an attempt to bring order to increasingly chaotic skies, the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday proposed long-awaited rules on the commercial use of small drones, requiring operators to be certified, fly only during daylight and keep their aircraft in sight. The rules, though less restrictive than the current ones, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Processing frameworks for Hadoop
Editors note: Mark Grover will be part of the team teaching the tutorial Architectural Considerations for Hadoop Applications at Strata + Hadoop World in San Jose. Visit the Strata + Hadoop World website for more information on the program. Hadoop … [Link]
Mashable » Drones will dance, fight and race in upcoming drone circus
Drones can do all sorts of things — take great videos, race or even smuggle meth — but how good are they at entertainment? We'll likely find out this year during the world's first drone entertainment show in Amsterdam. Air 2015, as the show's called, is slated to happen in the Amsterdam Arena sometime this year, but other details, including the … [Link]
Mashable » Anyone can experience this Fashion Week runway show — in virtual reality, that is
Want to get inside Fashion Week, but don't have the right connections? Soon you will be able to have easy access to a Rebecca Minkoff runway show. Well, if you have a virtual reality headset. Minkoff, who's become a noteworthy name in fashion after she came out with a line of affordable handbags a few years back, had a runway show … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Middleton shows support for children struggling with mental health issues
LONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge has recorded a video message highlighting the stigma around mental health that often prevents children getting the help they need. See also: Prince William and Kate now have official Twitter and Instagram accounts The message, which calls on both children and parents to talk openly about mental health, coincides with the start of Children's … [Link]
Mashable » From the popular to the puntastic: What's in a British pub name?
In the immortal words of the Bard, what's in a name? Well, if we're talking pub names, plenty. From the King's Head to the Queen's Arms via the odd Shoulder of Mutton, Britain is brimming with public houses with interesting monikers These names have evolved over time taking in legends and literature, heraldry and humour, and people and places. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Uh, here's how often people re-wear their clothes between washes
It’s time for a hygiene check. How often do you wash or change your loofah? How about your bath towel, bed linens, jeans and other oft-used items? There's a set of rules in place to make sure these things stay clean. But do people heed those rules? See also: 8 easy feng shui changes to make right now A poll commissioned … [Link]
Mashable » Executions of two Australians loom, as public and government plead for clemency
As Indonesia prepares to take the lives of two Australian drug smugglers, the Australian government is making a last ditch attempt to save them. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are on death row for attempting to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin out of the country and into Australia in 2005. They were the ringleaders in a smuggling ring consisting of nine … [Link]
Mashable » British TV presenter Tony Hart 'dies' for a second time on Twitter
LONDON — We're used to seeing false rumours circulating on Twitter about celebrities dying, but reports about a person dying for a second time is new. See also: Your guide to the original 'House of Cards' That's what happened Monday morning when Twitter users tweeted their sadness at the death of BBC children's programme presenter Tony Hart. The only issue — … [Link]
Mashable » How to get the most out of Pinterest's Guided Search
Pinterest’s relatively new search feature, Guided Search, is supposed to help you explore the site, "whether you know exactly what you want, or you're just starting to look around." In other words, Guided Search is a clever yet easy way to sift through Pinterest's 750 million boards and 30 billion pins to find what you're looking for. See also: 10 Pinterest … [Link]
Slashdot » NVidia Puts the Kibosh On Overclocking of GTX 900M Series
An anonymous reader writes Nvidia surprised members of the overclocking community this week when it pulled OC support from drivers for its 900M series mobile graphics cards. Many users (particularly those who bought laptops with higher-end cards like the 980m) were overclocking – until the latest driver update. Now, Nvidia is telling customers not to expect OC capabilities to return. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' 40th anniversary special review: Party time, excellent
A gold medal goes to everyone who just completed the comedy marathon that was Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary special Clocking in at three and a half hours, the much-touted celebration of the television institution was, indeed, something of a labor of love to watch, and, one has to imagine, a labor of love to put together See also: The 11 … [Link]
Bad Science » I did a Newsnight thing about how politics needs better data
Here’s a 5 minute film I did on Newsnight last week, about how politics needs better data. Specifically, it’s about how politicians misuse statistics, how we can stop them, and how we can generate better evidence on what works, and what fails. If you’re interested in more on this topic, well… there are some good examples […] [Link]
Mashable » Giant WWI "war tubas" were pretty much exactly what they sound like
1930sThree Japanese acoustic locators, colloquially known as "war tubas," mounted on four-wheel carriages, being inspected by Japanese Emperor Shōwa.Image: Public domainDuring World War I, aerial warfare became increasingly important. Zeppelin airships conducted bombing raids on the south coast of England, and winged aircraft were employed as bombers by both sides. If their approach was detected, fighter aircraft could head off the … [Link]
Mashable » Hacker gang reportedly steals $1 billion from banks
Hackers have stolen as much as $1 billion from banks in the U.S. and around the world in one of the biggest cyber-heists ever, Russian security company Kaspersky Lab reports According to the report, which was first delivered to The New York Times and is slated to become widely available Monday, the hacker group, which includes members from Russia, China and … [Link]
Mashable » Egypt bombs Islamic State targets in Libya after release of beheadings video
Egypt says it has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State targets in neighbouring Libya Monday after a video was released showing the apparent killings of Coptic Christian hostages See also: Video purports to show ISIS militants beheading 21 Christians The airstrikes hit ISIS training camps and weapons stores, an Egyptian military spokesperson said in an audio statement posted to Facebook Airstrikes … [Link]
Mashable » Two men suspected of helping Copenhagen gunman jailed for 10 days
Two men suspected of helping the gunman behind the deadly attacks in Copenhagen were jailed for 10 days Monday as Danes mourned the victims of a shooting spree that authorities said may have been inspired by last month's terror attacks in Paris. See also: Copenhagen attacks leave 'the bitter taste of fear' They were accused of helping the gunman evade authorities … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bad air day: See my 'tornado in a bottle'
We can create twisters and other bizarre winds at the touch of a button, says wind researcher Maryam Refan, who has stood in the eye of the storm 
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Slashdot » Valve Censoring Torrent References In Steam Chat
dotarray writes It seems Valve is restricting just what you can talk about when using the Steam chat service. Specifically, any reference to a particular torrent site is being stripped from conversation, while mentions of other pages trigger a warning that the site is "potentially malicious." In the wake of website KickassTorrents being taken offline earlier this week, people quickly … [Link]
Mashable » The 11 best moments from SNL's star-packed special
If you missed Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special, you missed three and a half hours of star-studded, self-referential overwhelming greatness. SNL royalty like Tina Fey, Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy made appearances, along with iconic celebrity friends of the show like Paul McCartney and Steve Martin. See also: 10 'Saturday Night Live' sketches that turned into something bigger Below, we've … [Link]
Slashdot » Drones and Satellites Spot Lost Civilizations In Unlikely Places
sciencehabit writes What do the Sahara desert and the Amazon rainforest have in common? Until recently, archaeologists would have told you they were both inhospitable environments devoid of large-scale human settlements. But they were wrong. Here today at the annual meeting of the AAAS, two researchers explained how remote sensing technology, including satellite imaging and drone flights, is revealing the … [Link]
Mashable » Looking for a change? Check out these 10 job openings in Digital and Marketing
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]
Mashable » Frozen berries recalled across Australia in hepatitis A scare
Australia is in the midst of a hepatitis A health scare, after nine people contracted the virus after eating frozen berries Victorian company Patties Foods on Saturday recalled Nanna's 1 kilogram mixed frozen berries with a best before date up to Nov. 22, 2016. The recall was extended on Sunday to Creative Gourmet mixed berries in the 300 grams and 500 … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift watched Bradley Cooper and Betty White make out
Some writer at SNL just made their weird, fan-fiction erotic dreams come true by having Betty White and Bradley Cooper make out as Taylor Swift watched Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special included a very, very long "Californians" sketch (which originally debuted in 2012) filled with too many celebrities, including former cast members Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Laraine … [Link]
Mashable » The story behind the world's first robot zipper
A robotics zipper that can zip itself up is doubtlessly cool, but it's also only the beginning. Presented earlier this month as part of an aptly-named Sartorial Robotics Thesis, Zipperbot sits along a continuum of human/robotic interaction. Its creator, Adam Whiton, told me via email, "Fashion is a form of play with our identities and it will be important for robots/machines … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Adds Review Process For Certain Graph API V2 Calls
Social sign-in is a powerful tool for application developers, providing demographic and psychographic data about users which can be harnessed to drive a deeper brand engagement. Marla Hay’s recent post on the Janrain blog discussed what Facebook API v2 will mean for developers using social sign-in in their applications.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Get Ready: People Who Don’t Die in the “Game of Thrones” Books Are Going to Die in the TV Show
Even though we all know that George R. R. Martin likes to kill some of his most popular characters in his books, the TV show will apparently dispose of people who do not die in the Song of Fire and Ice series. Here’s what the man had to say during last night’s Writers Guild West Awards: People are going to … [Link]
Mashable » Tina Fey and Amy Poehler rightfully reclaim their 'Weekend Update' chairs
Leave it to the Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Jane Curtin to completely own the Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special The duo reclaimed their Weekend Update hosting gigs — they anchored together from 2004 to 2006 — in a very meta way, making jokes about the special, and how even they know there are way too many celebrity cameos happening … [Link]
Mashable » Boston blizzard trashes Valentine's Day weekend travel plans
Katherine Richardson and her son Colin's plans were all set when they touched down at Logan International Airport in Boston on Friday. Colin would interview for a spot in the Boston Conservatory, a music and arts college, and they would be in the air getting back to their lives by Sunday afternoon. But as Sunday afternoon turned into Sunday evening, they … [Link]
Mashable » 'Celebrity Jeopardy' and Turd Ferguson return to 'SNL'
Alex, we'll take Saturday Night Live references for $300 SNL's 40th anniversary special is totally pandering to fans, rehashing the greatest sketches, characters and jokes from the past four decades, so of course they had to include a Turd Ferguson appearance on "Celebrity Jeopardy." See also: 10 'Saturday Night Live' sketches that turned into something bigger Will Ferrell stepped back into … [Link]
Mashable » 'Girls' Season 4, episode 5 recap: 'Thank you for stopping by'
We have just witnessed a turning point for Hannah In what was Girls' strongest episode so far this season — beautifully directed by Richard Shepard, who also helmed the poignant “One Man’s Trash” from Season 2 — our protagonist hits rock bottom. "Sit-in" marks the first time that Hannah's tendency toward self-pity feels warranted and not like it's the product of … [Link]
Slashdot » Nuclear Plant Taken Down In Anticipation of Snowstorm
mdsolar writes Pilgrim Power Plant in Plymouth was taken offline in anticipation of the weekend snowstorm. According to a statement from Entergy, the owner of Pilgrim, the plant was taken off line in preparation of "a potential loss of offsite power or the grid's inability to accept the power Pilgrim generates." This is the second time this season the plant … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, Steve Martin open 'SNL' 40th anniversary special
Live from New York, it's every funny, famous person ever! Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special kicked off Sunday night with a musical cold open from Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake — Fallon who used to be a cast member and Timberlake who has hosted five times previously. Their five-minute musical interlude recapped all of the show's most memorable sketches … [Link]
Mashable » The other Vegas: Where to eat, drink and read books with rabbits
Almost 40 million people visited Las Vegas in 2014, strolling the city’s iconic main drag, staring up at the spectacle of light and steel, maybe snapping a photo with Iron Man while the Bellagio fountains erupt to the tune of “Viva Las Vegas.” This is the Vegas that so many know — land of super-sized cocktails and velvet ropes, slot machines … [Link]
Slashdot » Cubans Allowed To Export Software and Software Services To the US
lpress writes In an effort to support Cuba's nascent private sector, the Treasury Department announced on Friday that Americans can now import goods and services produced by "independent Cuban entrepreneurs." Will the Cuban government allow that? Cuba is a communist nation, but they have a list of 201 job categories in which self-employment is permitted. Most of those jobs are … [Link]
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