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.
Slashdot » How Flight Tracking Works: a Global Network of Volunteers
An anonymous reader writes If a website can show the flight path and all those little yellow planes in real time, how can they not know where Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went down? Answering that involves understanding a little about how flight-tracking sites work, where they get their data, and the limitations of existing technologies. It also involves appreciating a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Predator Hunts Knights in the Dark Ages [Trailer]
Check out this brilliant trailer for the upcoming short fan film, Predator: Dark Ages. The film will premiere at MCM London Comic-Con next month, and since this is a fan film, will likely be made available online shortly after. Set during the Crusades, the faith & fighting skills of a group of Templar Knights is put to the test when … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Pebble, Google App Engine and more
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Slashdot » BitTorrent Launches Beta of Torrent-Based Browser Project Maelstrom
An anonymous reader writes BitTorrent today launched Project Maelstrom, the company's distributed browser, in beta. The company also released new tools on GitHub that let developers and publishers build content for the browser. Announced in December, Project Maelstrom, then just an invite-only alpha, was described as "the first torrent-based browser." The launch today is an open beta, meaning anyone can … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Real-Life Batsuit Combat Armor [Video]
We’ve already featured Gordon Jackson’s Batsuit in the past, but the industrial design student has released a new video presenting his combat armor that is much cooler than the last one we posted. Check it out! [Armatus Designs | Armatus Designs on Facebook] The post A Real-Life Batsuit Combat Armor [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Lifepoint Releases API Toolbox for Healthcare Compliance
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Akana Certifies APIs Against OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities
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Mashable » Sorry, nerds: Han Solo's Hoth jacket has always been brown
Before #TheDress, there was #TheCoat — specifically, the Star Wars coat In the Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo spends his time the freezing planet Hoth wearing a toasty-warm jacket that had fans scratching their heads for years. Whether it was the light or the material, no one seemed to agree whether the coat was brown or navy blue And they still … [Link]
Mashable » Shakhtar Donetsk: Ukraine's greatest soccer club now plays in exile
LVIV, Ukraine — As the ball strikes the back of the goal, the crowd erupts. But not with its usual flare There are no fireworks, no orange smoke. No anthems are sung. See also: Ukraine's nameless dead 'would take forever to count' In this 35,000-seat stadium on March 14, the mere 2,000 people who are here to watch the Donetsk derby … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey once had carpal tunnel, but thinks Amazon Echo can help
Sure, Jack Dorsey created Twitter and co-founded Square, the payments business he also runs, but the two technologies he's "really fascinated" with right now? Voice input and live video streaming. Dorsey, 38, has a history with the former. He developed carpal tunnel syndrome in high school from long hours of programming, so he sought other ways to interact with his computer and give his wrists … [Link]
Slashdot » The Myth of Going Off the Power Grid
Lasrick writes: Dawn Stover uses Elon Musk's announcement that Tesla will soon be unveiling plans for a battery that could power your home as a starting point to explore the idea that "going off the grid" is going to solve climate change. "The kind of in-house energy storage he is proposing could help make renewables a bigger part of the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Coinkite Releases Tor Bitcoin Wallet API
Leading bitcoin technology platform Coinkite has extended its work of advocating privacy-conscious web solutions for the bitcoin ecosystem by making its latest BitKit API available as a Tor hidden service, according to Nuno Menezes’s article for NewsBTC.
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Mashable » George R.R. Martin’s 'Lil Thrones' is definitely not meant for kids
Lil Thrones is coming. Well, probably not, but George R.R. Martin wants you to watch a sneak peak of his cartoon Game of Thrones spin-off nonetheless. If one can get past the blood, decapitation and uncensored eunuchs, then it's a completely acceptable show for young kids. Seriously George, please just get back to finishing The Winds of Winter. If Cookie … [Link]
Mashable » Your smartphone could be key to detecting earthquakes early
Hundreds of millions of people live in earthquake hazard zones, from the infamous San Andreas Fault that cleaves across California to densely populated South Asia. Few of these people have the benefit of receiving early warnings of an oncoming quake, when mere seconds could save lives Now, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey, NASA and two universities say that a low … [Link]
Mashable » The 15 companies that dole out the biggest paychecks
If you're looking for jobs that pay upwards of six figures, your best bet may be a career at one of these 15 companies, according to a new report from Glasdoor. The jobs website compiled a list of the 15 companies with the top median salaries in the country over the past year, with the lowest at $140,000. The list consists … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' is still the world's most popular illegal download, by far
Here’s a nerdy statistic for you Game of Thrones fans: There are more illegal downloads of the show every week than there are people in King's Landing That's according to piracy monitoring service Irdeto, which monitored illegal TV downloads for two months earlier this year, and found GoT to be increasingly popular. Some 116,000 copies of the show were downloaded each … [Link]
Mashable » Safety fears for aid workers mount amid ongoing airstrikes in Yemen
The first planes loaded with medical supplies and humanitarian aid landed in the embattled Yemeni capital of Sanaa, more than two weeks after Saudi-led airstrikes began in the country. However, the International Committee of the Red Cross has raised concerns that aid workers are being targeted in Yemen. See also: Yemen filmmaker: 'Nobody knows what’s safe anymore' "We're hearing disturbing reports. … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Smart Sewer' Project Will Reveal a City's Microbiome
the_newsbeagle writes: Public health officials want to turn streams of sewage into streams of data. A new project in Cambridge, Mass. will equip sewer tunnels with robotic samplers that can routinely collect sewage from 10 different locations. MIT scientists will then analyze the sewage content for early signs of a viral outbreak or a food-borne bacterial illness, and may be … [Link]
Mashable » There's now a Thin Mint ice cream bar, so you can stop hoarding cookies
Girl Scout cookie season is wrapping up, which is normally the time you develop a plan to ration off all the boxes you've been hoarding in order to make them last as long as possible But things are looking up for anyone who devotes too much time and energy to hiding boxes of Thin Mints from greedy roommates or family members. … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Gets Approval To Test New Delivery Drones
An anonymous reader writes: Amazon has been vocal in its complaints about how slow the FAA is in approving drones for test flights. In March they were finally given permission to test a drone they had developed six months prior, and they said the drone was already obsolete. Their complaints appear to have worked — yesterday, the FAA gave permission … [Link]
Mashable » Lucky lion cubs move in with humans after their zoo in Gaza is destroyed
After Israeli strikes on Gaza in 2014, the Rafah Zoo in the southern Gaza Strip struggled to recover from physical damage and the resulting economic fallout. Many of the animals died, and those that survived faced harsh conditions and malnourishment. It was an eerie sense of déjà vu; the Rafah Zoo had been destroyed in 2004 Other zoos in the area, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Learning How To Play ‘Settlers of Catan’ Can Be Horrifying
The tabletop game Settlers of Catan can be great fun once you get the ebb and flow of the game, but for newcomers, it can be a bit……daunting. Like, ‘losing faith in humanity’ daunting. [Via FunnyOrDie] The post Why Learning How To Play ‘Settlers of Catan’ Can Be Horrifying appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The inevitable 'Dumb Ways to Die,' 'Game of Thrones' mashup is perfect
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Seasons 1-4 of Game of Thrones. In Westeros, death is a frequent part of life. Whether it's by beheading or a skin-melting bath of melted golden medallions, Game of Thrones doles out massacres on the regular. In a video that celebrates the absurdity and frequency of death on the HBO show, "Dumb Ways to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Five reasons why Python is a popular teaching language
Download a free copy of Python in Education. Editor’s note: this is an excerpt from Python in Education, a free report written by Nicholas Tollervey. I am going to answer a very simple question: which features of the Python language … [Link]
Mashable » BuzzFeed reposts articles about major advertisers after editor admits he 'blew it'
BuzzFeed has restored posts that had been controversially pulled, leading its editor in chief Ben Smith to admit that he had acted rashly in removing articles from the website that did not conform to his idea of tone. "I blew it," Smith wrote in an email to BuzzFeed's editorial staff that he also posted on Twitter. "Twice in the last couple … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Coachella live online here
Have a fear of missing out on the Coachella madness in California? YouTube is here to help alleviate your woes by live streaming much — but not all — of the music festival Drake and AC/DC's headlining sets will be absent from the live-streaming schedule, although headliner Jack White's performance will be available to watch live on Saturday See also: Drake … [Link]
Slashdot » Another 'Draw Your Own Circuits' System at SXSW (Video)
While Timothy Lord was at SXSW, he chatted with Yuki Nishida of AgIC and learned about the company's conductive ink products. But AgIC wasn't the only company at SXSW showing off conductive ink. You could also meet the Electroninks people and see their Circuit Scribe product, which had a Kickstarter campaign a while back that raised $574,425. This kind of … [Link]
Mashable » Why the president's support of queer youth could save a life like mine
I am one of the lucky ones As a teenager, I knew something life-changing: that I was attracted to boys and that my gender did not match the sex I was assigned at birth See also: What do you call someone who doesn't identify as male or female? This was unlike most teenage identity crises. I was bullied daily in hallways … [Link]
Mashable » If Cookie from 'Empire' was a character on 'Game of Thrones'
There's a new Khaleesi in town. Cookie Lyon knows how to start drama on FOX's new hit show Empire, and now she has her sights set on the Iron Throne in Mandatory.com's clever mashup that imagines Cookie as a would-be queen on Game of Thrones. King's Landing better watch out, because we might have found the one person who could … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft: Feds Are 'Rewriting' the Law To Obtain Emails Overseas
An anonymous reader writes: The Electronic Communications Privacy Act was written in 1986. It's incredibly outdated, yet it still governs many internet-related rights for U.S. citizens. Microsoft has now challenged Congress to update the legislation for how online communications work in 2015. The company is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the government over a court order to release … [Link]
Mashable » Take a look back at Hillary Clinton's 2007 presidential announcement
Hillary Clinton is reportedly making some big weekend plans. After months of anticipation, Clinton is expected to announce on Sunday her plans to run in the 2016 U.S. presidential election That announcement will reportedly come in the form of a video posted to one of Clinton's social media sites. While the look of her campaign announcement has yet to be … [Link]
Mashable » Maisie Williams from 'Game of Thrones' has a new kill list, just in time for UK elections
All politicians and Kanye West must die. Just ahead of the United Kingdom's general election, Maisie Williams felt the need to address voters still on the fence. The Game of Thrones star doesn't want to tell voters who to choose, but she's created a new "kill list" to help them decide. It's O.K. guys, she's only kidding … Probably. Kids … [Link]
Mashable » Dyson leaps into lighting with LED lights engineered to last 37 years
Dyson is widely known for its futuristic vacuums, Airblade hand dryers, and bladeless fans and heaters Now, it hopes to be known for something else: efficient LED lights. See also: Dyson's zero-maintenance Cinetic vacuum sucks — in the right way The company announced on Friday that it is entering the lighting market with the CSYS task light and the Ariel ceiling … [Link]
Mashable » Grateful Dead add 2 more farewell shows in Bay Area
The surviving members of the Grateful Dead have announced two more farewell shows, in northern California, to precede what they still say are their final concerts in Chicago The new dates are June 27 and 28 in Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, Calif Grateful Dead 50 at Levi's Stadium with Trey Anastasio Bruce Hornsby Jeff Chimenti June 27 & 28. More … [Link]
Mashable » Craigslist post is in search of a brilliant scientist to fight Dr. Doom
Internet force for good, it's time to mobilize. A San Francisco man is in need of our help. On Wednesday, he posted an ad on his local Craigslist job board in a desperate search for someone, anyone who could help him clear his name after his DNA was planted at a crime scene See also: Craigslisters are desperately searching for blizzard … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrity portraits are haunting when shot on an old tintype camera
In 2014, portrait photographer Victoria Will arrived at Sundance Film Festival for the fourth time in her career with the intent of trying something different. So she turned her temporary digital studio into a tintype photography studio and invited her celebrity subjects to experience a more old-fashioned portrait shoot See also: Photographer shares candid moments with celebrities in the '90s Tintype … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX To Try a First Stage Recovery Again On April 13
schwit1 writes: In its next launch on Monday, SpaceX will once again try to safely land its first stage on an ocean barge, allowing the reuse of that stage in later flights. "Following first stage separation, thrusters flip the rocket so the engines are pointing in the direction of travel. First, there’s a boostback burn to refine the rocket’s trajectory, … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z blessed the world with an Instagram clip from his wedding to Beyoncé
The Illuminati must be feeling generous these days, because it has granted us access to one of the most holy and sacred events in its storied history: The wedding of Shawn "Jay Z" Carter and Beyoncé "Queen B" Knowles Jay Z shared the four-second, intimate clip of his 2008 nuptials on Instagram earlier this week. Now, the world wants more See … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Sendible Helps Bypass Facebook Graph API V2 Restrictions
Online marketing service Sendible has announced a solution that allows users of their platform to get around some of the restrictions for third-party applications using Facebook’s Graph API v2.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Acidic Oceans Caused Largest Mass Extinction
The biggest ever wipeout of life on Earth was indeed the result of the oceans turning acidic according to researchers. They say unearthed rocks provide the first clear evidence to prove a theory behind the mass extinction 252 million years ago. The Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known simply as the Great Dying, killed off around 96 percent of all marine … [Link]
Mashable » Did the NYPD just end an NBA player's season by breaking his leg?
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha will miss the rest of the NBA regular season and the impending playoffs after suffering a broken leg in an incident outside a New York City nightclub early Wednesday that included another player being stabbed in the abdomen Sefolosha plays a key reserve role for the Hawks, who own the Eastern Conference's best record, and his … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plague hits prairie dogs and changes US ecosystems
The plague bacterium behind the Black Death is creeping through the grasslands of the US, irrevocably changing the landscape and ecosystem 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Mashape Releases Mockbin, an Open Source API Mocking Tool
This week, API management platform and marketplace Mashape unveiled Mockbin, a service that helps developers log, debug and simulate API calls made over HTTP.
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Slashdot » Japanese Court Orders Google To Remove Negative Reviews From Google Maps
An anonymous reader writes: As reported by TechCrunch, the Japenese Chiba District Court issued a preliminary injunction forcing Google to delete two anonymous reviews for a medical clinic. Although negative, neither review violates Google policies. "The decision is based on a defamation suit from the clinic, a key part of which included an affidavit from the doctor who interacted with … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul walks out of interview with Guardian reporter
While political candidates like Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul embrace technology in the 2016 presidential election, sometimes they're just not ready for prime time Case in point: The fiasco of Rand Paul's latest interview on Periscope, the live-streaming video app that broadcasts directly to Twitter. With the lightness and ease of home video, Periscope and its rival, Meerkat, work right from … [Link]
Mashable » 9 essential independent record shops in the UK for music obsessives
LONDON — Vinyl's strong comeback has been discussed for some time now. Stories of encouraging growth from both sides of the Atlantic bookended 2014, with reports of giant jumps in sales in both the U.S. and UK. Vinyl sales in the UK passed the 1 million mark for the first time in 18 years in November, and the first quarter of … [Link]
Mashable » Kids and parents getting drunk together and awkwardly talking sex will ruin your life
Editor's note: This video is NSFW. Maybe not suitable for life. Nothing quite says family bonding like talking about the last time each performed oral sex. The Cut has invented the world's most awkward drinking game: Truth or Drink. Nothing was off the table as parents and their kids asked each other a slew uncomfortably personal questions. From their favorite … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Jared Leto Teases “The Killing Joke” in New Photo!
Suicide Squad director David Ayer tweeted the below image last night of Jared Leto recreating artist Brian Bolland’s iconic image from 1988’s “Batman: The Killing Joke.” 
The photo comes less than a month after Leto potentially gave fans of his band Thirty Seconds to Mars a sneak preview of what his Joker might sound like: (Below video NSFW – Language) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Feeling Left Out [Comic]
For those who are wondering what this comic is about, it was announced this week that decades after scientists declared that the Brontosaurus never existed, the famed dinosaur is now back. [Source: NHOJ Comics | Like NHOJ on Facebook] The post Feeling Left Out [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Disturbing' video shows man beaten by cops after pursuit on horseback
This post was updated at 5:10 p.m. ET with news that ten of the deputies were placed on administrative leave. A California sheriff says he has opened an investigation into a video that shows his deputies beating a man in the desert. The video, a copy of which we've embedded below, shows the arrest and beating of Francis Jared Pusok, a … [Link]
Slashdot » US Blocks Intel From Selling Xeon Chips To Chinese Supercomputer Projects
itwbennett writes: U.S. government agencies have stopped Intel from selling microprocessors for China's supercomputers, apparently reflecting concern about their use in nuclear tests. In February, four supercomputing institutions in China were placed on a U.S. government list that effectively bans them from receiving certain U.S. exports. The institutions were involved in building Tianhe-2 and Tianhe-1A, both of which have allegedly … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did neurons evolve more than once on Earth?
Simple, translucent comb jellies have unique neuronal chemistry – and the discovery has scientists arguing over whether or not neurons evolved twice 
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New Scientist – News » Ancient mollusc X-rays reveal swimming ability
X-rays of ammonite fossils are helping to determine whether their shells could keep them afloat 
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Mashable » Aquarium goldfish dumped into lake, multiply to 3,000 fish
They multiply like…fish! Apparently, a handful of goldfish dumped into a lake in Boulder, Colorado, just three years ago have reproduced and now number in the thousands. The explosion of these exotic fish, which are not native to anywhere in North America, has biologists worried and trying to figure out options for the animals' removal. SEE ALSO: See photos of the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Validic Connect Aggregates Data From Health Care Devices and Apps
Validic, a digital health platform provider, has launched a developer platform that allows mobile health devices and apps to build directly to Validic's network, Validic Connect. Validic Connect provides an API to which companies can integrate directly with the Validic marketplace.
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Mashable » Florida's governor can't deny this: Palm Beach County just hired a global warming official
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is one of the most ardently contrarian governors in the U.S. when it comes to climate science, having directed his state agencies to avoid using terms like "global warming" and "climate change" altogether. But his skepticism doesn't necessarily mean that nothing is being done to prepare for climate change in Florida, which is the nation's most at-risk … [Link]
Mashable » The wait for #HillarysBigAnnouncement is almost over
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is planning to announce her intent to run for president on Sunday For those of us not living under a rock, the news came as no surprise. See also: Congress plays politics with human trafficking and Hillary Clinton is not impressed Her highly anticipated announcement was pre-empted by signing a lease on a hip new … [Link]
Slashdot » Florida Teen Charged With Felony Hacking For Changing Desktop Wallpaper
colinneagle writes: A 14-year-old middle school student in Holiday, Florida, was arrested this week and charged with "an offense against a computer system and unauthorized access," which is a felony. The student reportedly used an administrator password to log into a teacher's computer and change the background image to a photo of two men kissing. The student also revealed his … [Link]
Mashable » 14 kids that will accomplish great things one day
Children are invincible when it comes to the future. They can be anything they want to be Some kids want to fight fires, others dream of healing the sick after spending eight years with their nose in a book. With all of these lofty goals, we're bound to have a few children that display an exorbitant amount of skill and promise … [Link]
Mashable » Bear with no respect for holiday traditions devours Easter baskets
There’s always going to be someone who shows up to holiday celebrations uninvited and makes things weird, whether it's the cheapskate uncle who never brings anything or a significant other from a month-long relationship Sometimes, it's a 400-pound bear See also: 10 Philosophical Bears Thinking Deep Bear Thoughts Caroline Tidwell of Estero, Florida told NBC2 that she woke early in the … [Link]
Mashable » PayPal and eBay may have split, but they're still entwined in a web of absurdist corporate jargon
PayPal and eBay are about to separate into two separate companies, and in their conscious uncoupling, they have the noblest of goals: "to preserve synergies and minimize dis-synergies, while providing greater strategic flexibility for both companies to pursue new markets and partnerships," a person close to the split told us Nothing is worse than a "dis-synergy," we can agree. EBay bought … [Link]
Mashable » Turn any 'Game of Thrones' newbie into a master with these 12 episodes
Game of Thrones is back for a fifth season, starting this Sunday. That means you may know someone — you may even be someone — who is anxious about not having already taken the plunge into the hottest, smartest and most buzzworthy TV show of the present day But catching up in time for the premiere, as well as any viewing … [Link]
Mashable » The cast of 'Game of Thrones' is just as excited for Season 5 as you are
Brace yourselves for excitement. In honor of the Season 5 premiere, the team at The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon created a supercut remix of the cast of Game of Thrones singing "I'm So Excited," originally by The Pointer Sisters. April 12 can't come soon enough. Take a look back at Hillary Clinton's 2007 presidential announcement If Cookie from 'Empire' … [Link]
Mashable » Forget the legit Apple Watch; this is the only timepiece you need
The Apple Watch just became available for preorder, but we already have a look at the Apple Watch II — or, rather, Apple II Watch That is, if you're open-minded about a 1970s-looking retro timepiece and you have a month of free time on your hands See also: Here's all the gold MacBook porn you didn't know you wanted A user … [Link]
Slashdot » ICANN Asks FTC To Rule On .sucks gTLD Rollout
DW100 writes: "ICANN, the body in charge of overseeing the management and rollout of new top level domains, has asked the FTC to investigate whether the registry running .sucks is acting illegally . ICANN's in-house legal team raised concerns that the registry was selling the domains to brand owners in a 'predatory' manner. "The issues relate to concerns brands wishing … [Link]
Mashable » Cancer advocate Lauren Hill remembered as courageous athlete
Lauren Hill's life was short, but her legacy will be long. The 19-year-old freshman basketball player's college debut received national attention after more than 10,000 fans came out to support Hill, shedding light on her struggle with cancer. On Friday morning, news broke that Hill had died. See also: Inspiring college basketball player Lauren Hill dies at 19 after cancer battle … [Link]
Mashable » Tornado reduces Illinois homes to rubble in mere minutes
A massive tornado struck the tiny northern Illinois community of Fairdale on Thursday night, severely damaging homes and wiping out trees and power lines. Rescue crews were sorting through the rubble on Friday, searching for anyone missing or killed in the storm Some homes in the rural farming village are barely standing and many have shifted off their foundations. Roofs are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Can You Turn Into A Werewolf in ‘Bloodborne?’
Bloodborne has a lot of people’s blood boiling right now in a good way. The hardcore PS4 exclusive seems to be just the game the eighth console generation needed. Difficult, bloody, rewarding. And what we are slowly learning, bigger and more in-depth than many of us initially knew. In this case, we are talking about “beast mode” which is fabled … [Link]
Mashable » President of Ecuador posed next to a kid wearing 'I'm With Stupid' shirt
Rafael Correa, the president of Ecuador, is making waves across social media after a photo showed him posing with a young boy wearing an "I'm With Stupid" shirt — with an arrow pointed in Correa's direction. See also: 10 Rand Paul store items that are perfectly normal and not weird at all The hashtag #IAmWithStupidMashi has inspired thousands of tweets from … [Link]
Mashable » A look at all the super-rare 'Destiny' gear on sale this weekend
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's Tower social hub to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be earned by completing Weekly Heroic Strikes, Xur has the goods for you. Xur … [Link]
Slashdot » The DEA Disinformation Campaign To Hide Surveillance Techniques
An anonymous reader writes: Ken White at Popehat explains how the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has been purposefully sowing disinformation to hide the extent of their surveillance powers. The agency appears to have used a vast database of telecommunications metadata, which they acquired via general (read: untargeted, dragnet-style) subpoenas. As they begin building cases against suspected criminals, they trawl the … [Link]
Mashable » The CEO of America's biggest bank is worried about Silicon Valley and Bitcoin stealing his business
The man who runs America's biggest bank can't stop worrying about tech startups. In his annual letter to shareholders this week, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned investors and those in the banking industry that "Silicon Valley is coming." See also: 10 startups to watch in 2015 "There are hundreds of startups with a lot of brains and money working on … [Link]
Mashable » UK could see rare 'blood rain' (but don't worry, the world isn't ending)
LONDON — Don't worry, the end of the world is not upon us. But you may have to wash your car after the weekend. With dust from the Sahara Desert in the air and rain in the forecast for Friday night and Saturday, the UK could see a rare "blood rain" event — a dramatic term for when rain mixes with … [Link]
Mashable » How the last American Civil War veterans lived, loved and died
1913At the 50th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, Union (left) and Confederate (right) veterans shake hands at a reunion, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Image: Public domainThe greatest parade in American history has finally come to an end. The Grand Army of the Republic has marched off to join the shadows and no matter how long the nation exists there will never be … [Link]
Mashable » Your next DIY project should be an adorable Cookie Monster throw rug
C isn't just for cookie, it's also for creative. DIY project maker and Instructables community manager Mike Warren created an adorable, Sesame Street-inspired home decor piece for your baby's bedroom or playroom: a Cookie Monster rug and bonus cookie pillows. See also: How to Make Your Own Dancing Baby Groot Muppet fans of the world, do not panic. Warren does … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel gets gritty in Netflix's 'Daredevil,' and it's glorious
Warning: This post contains mild spoilers from the first 5 episodes of Marvel's Daredevil Matt Murdock is a man you want around in a sticky situation In the first two episodes of Marvel's Daredevil alone, he rescues some woman from human trafficking, saves another (Deborah Ann Woll) from a masked intruder before clearing her murder charges, and rescues a kidnapped boy. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Serving the Kingdom [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » Looking into the voids could help explain dark energy
The influence of dark energy on big empty patches in space could aid us in understanding the expansion of the universe – and predicting its ultimate fate 
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Mashable » The bricks strike back: 'Star Wars' posters recreated with Lego
Legos are the bricks you're looking for, whether you're building a Death Star, Millenium Falcon or (for whatever reason) Jabba the Hutt's palace. Lego released its own versions of the posters for the first six Star Wars movies that fans will receive at Star Wars Celebration next week. See also: You can download Star Wars movies this week: An exclusive peek … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Let's Encrypt' Project Strives To Make Encryption Simple
jones_supa writes: As part of an effort to make encryption a standard component of every application, the Linux Foundation has launched the Let's Encrypt project (announcement) and stated its intention to provide access to a free certificate management service. Jim Zemlin, executive director for the Linux Foundation, says the goal for the project is nothing less than universal adoption of … [Link]
Mashable » Man kisses horse, horse kisses man, all is good in the world
As cheesy as the America's Funniest Home Videos franchise can be, it occasionally comes up with some true gems Take, for example, this delightful clip of a guy taking a casual selfie with a horse. The two exchange soft pecks on one another's cheeks You'll wish your parents had actually shelled out for that pony you begged for as a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baboon bone found in famous Lucy skeleton
One of the back bones from the important early human comes from a baboon – a surprising discovery for such a well-studied primate fossil 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Is Han Solo’s Hoth Jacket Blue or Brown? (Just Like That Stupid Dress!)
So it’s happening all over again just like a few months ago when the Internet went collectively insane over that stupid white and gold black and blue dress: What color is Han Solo’s Hoth jacket? Blue or Brown? 
Apparently, that debate has been going on for decades, starting right when The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980. So many … [Link]
Mashable » The largest photo mosaic in the world may soon be Nicolas Cage's face
With the help of Kickstarter, Nicolas Cage — the Internet's "one true god" — may soon become the world's largest photo mosaic. The phrase "crazier things have happened" honestly might not apply here. See also: Thanks to this Kickstarter, figure skating rivals may get their own museum The project, created by Canadian artist Thom Malone, has already raised more than CAD$22,000 … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel's Core M Performance Is Erratic Between Devices
An anonymous reader writes: AnandTech noticed some odd performance disparities with Intel's Core M CPU, a chip designed to bring high-powered processing to thin, fan-less devices. After investigating, they found that how OEMs build their laptops and tablets has a far greater effect on Core M performance than it does for other chips. "When an OEM designs a device for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 73% Off Anker 13000mAh Battery Power Bank – $23.99 (With Promo Code)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day: Amazon has the Anker 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh 3A High Capacity Fast Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank for just $23.99 with promo code 6F3QHIPX. That’s 73% off on the power bank’s regular list price of $89.99. PowerIQ™ technology maximizes compatibility with Android, Apple or other devices by enabling charge speeds … [Link]
Mashable » Want a new gold MacBook? Be prepared to wait.
It’s not just the Apple Watch that's in short supply. The new gold MacBook is in high demand, too. According to Apple's U.S. online store, shipping estimates for the gold version of the new MacBook are between three and four weeks, compared with shipment times of just one to three days for the silver or space gray laptops. See also: The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 New Powers In ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’
The new Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has a lot of people drooling. One of the best “accomplish the mission the way you see fit” franchises ever made, the newest edition to this great series looks like it wants to blow away all prior versions (which will be quite difficult to do, seeing as to how flawless they mostly were.) This … [Link]
Mashable » Inspiring college basketball player Lauren Hill dies at 19 after cancer battle
Lauren Hill spent her final year polishing a layup and inspiring others to live fully. She succeeded at both as she fought an inoperable brain tumor. The 19-year-old freshman basketball player at Mount St. Joseph University died at a hospital Friday morning, the co-founder of her nonprofit foundation told The Associated Press See also: Breakfast of Champions: Cancer-stricken Lauren Hill gets … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Native Hawaiians halt construction of giant telescope
The Thirty Meter Telescope being built atop Mauna Kea flouts environmental rules and desecrates sacred ground, say native Hawaiian activists 
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Mashable » Construction crane falls on museum, everyone assumes it's a new sculpture
Attention Dallas: The construction crane that is upended, dangerously resting on your Museum of Art is not a sculpture, it is just a crane that fell. Please stop getting so close to it. In the early morning of April 3, a construction crane being operated near the Dallas Museum of Art fell onto the building. There were no serious injuries. See … [Link]
Mashable » Anne Hathaway came in on a wrecking ball in 'Lip Sync Battle'
This is a completely different Anne Hathaway than the woman you saw in Les Misérables. On Thursday night's episode of Lip Sync Battle, the Oscar-winning actress crushed her competition, Emily Blunt, with a theatrical rendition of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball." The performance, at one point, included Hathaway flipping off Blunt while swinging on the ball in her underwear. We hope … [Link]
Slashdot » The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct
merbs writes: The biggest extinction event in planetary history was driven by the rapid acidification of our oceans, a new study concludes (abstract). So much carbon was released into the atmosphere, and the oceans absorbed so much of it so quickly, that marine life simply died off, from the bottom of the food chain up. That doesn't bode well for … [Link]
Mashable » Madonna, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots play 'Holiday' on kid instruments
On Thursday night's episode of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon continued his tradition of great "classroom instrument" covers with Madonna's "Holiday." Decked out in Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses, Madonna, Fallon and The Roots gave the 1983 song their all, while playing tambourines, wood blocks and cowbells. One member of the band even shakes a banana the whole time It's just … [Link]
Mashable » The people making sure your Coachella experience doesn't suck
Winter is over, and as the sun comes out so do your favorite music festival's lineups, causing nationwide excitement A 2014 study from Eventbrite and Mashwork found that 1 in 10 Americans had attended a music festival within the previous year — including 1 in 5 millennials (ages 17 to 34). All those music fans offer major profits for these festivals; … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Comic Book Characters Inspired by REAL People!
Youtuber Matthew Santoro, along with VSauce3, list 10 comic book characters that were inspired by real people at their creation. Here’s the list: #1 – The Joker: Conrad Viedt (1928) #2 – John Constantine: Sting #3 – Tintin: Danish Boyscout Palle Huld #4 – The Hellfire Club: Various actors who Jack Kerb and Stan Lee were familiar with #5 – … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Smartphone data to give early warning of earthquakes
Smartphones have sensors that can detect a lurch in one direction – and such movement logged by many people at once might signal a seismic shift 
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » In design, what we really need is critical thinking
Download a free copy of Designing for the Internet of Things, a curated collection of chapters from the OReilly Design library. This post is an excerpt from Discussing Design, by Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry, one of the books included … [Link]
Slashdot » China's 'Great Cannon' — a Cyber-weapon to Accompany the Great Firewall
An anonymous reader writes: A new report from The Citizen Lab identifies a distinct new technology entity sitting next to the Great Firewall of China. Dubbed the 'Great Cannon', the multi-process cluster revealed itself quite openly in the recent attacks on Greatfire.org and its two Github pages. The DDoS attack was so sustained that CL was able to study the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Painful baldness cure: Regenerate hair by plucking what's left
It's not for the faint hearted but it works in mice. When enough hair is plucked out, an immune signal sent to nearby hair follicles triggers extra hair to grow back 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Full Reveal Of Jamie Bell as “Thing” in ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot
So here is what “The Thing” will look like in the new Fantastic Four reboot. Truth is, he looks like the thing. A man who turns into rocks. Really, there isn’t many directions you can take the character, looks wise. To me, it looks like they did a damn fine job of capturing what a rock man would look like. … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Sues To Block Fake Reviews
An anonymous reader writes Amazon has filed suit against operators of sites that offer Amazon sellers the ability to purchase fake 4 and 5 star customer reviews. The suit is the first of its kind and was filed in King County Superior Court against a California man, Jay Gentile, identified in Amazon's filings as the operator of buyazonreviews.com. The site … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 50 Great Genre Bending Books Everyone Should Read
For many geeks, books were the first gateways we had to true adventure and limitless freedom. They allowed us to be the space pirates or the sword wielding warriors we always dreamt of. More than just books, they were doorways into worlds we would have never experienced were they not created by the bevvy of geniuses who authored them. Flavorwire … [Link]
Mashable » Managing up 101: How and when to take initiative at work
Your supervisor keeps pushing off your latest check-in, but you could really use his or her feedback on a few projects. You’ve identified some areas for innovation and would like to run them by your manager before you put your new ideas in motion. You think shifting your schedule around and reordering your projects is the best course of action. Hopefully, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Feedback: Epidemic fact-intolerance
The scienciest neologisms for accent-induced confusion, we discover nibbolethic determinism, peaky Peak Palin pachyderm and more (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » NASA astronomer names asteroid after Malala
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai now has an asteroid named after her, the Malala Fund announced Wednesday Dr. Amy Mainzer, astronomer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, USA, named Asteroid 316201 after Malala. See also: Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai's Most Inspiring Moments Dr. Mainzer discovered the asteroid, which gives her the right to name it, in the Main … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 April 2015
Exact Maximum Clique for Large or Massive Real Graphs — explanation of how BBMCSP works. Giving Robots and Prostheses the Human Touch — the team, led by mechanical engineer Veronica J. Santos, is constructing a language of touch that both … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Service Computing: Concept, Method and Technology – $59.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Service Computing: Concept, Method and Technology" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-04-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Sue Perkins bookmaker's favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson on 'Top Gear'
LONDON — Sue Perkins is the new favourite to host Top Gear following a flurry of bets, bookmaker Coral say. See also: 'Top Gear': BBC's prize machine has high ownership costs The Great British Bake Off co-presenter has replaced The X Factor's Dermot O'Leary as the most likely candidate to step into Jeremy Clarkson's shoes after he was sacked from the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hay fever: Are allergy seasons getting worse?
In a double blow for people with allergies, changing weather patterns could be making the hay fever season longer – and the pollens more potent (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » We must take baby steps into newborn genome sequencing
Genome sequencing at birth could be the start of a medical revolution that could save lives and slash healthcare costs. But we need to proceed with caution 
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Mashable » Ex Machina: Its intelligence is not artificial
With faint whiffs of Frankenstein, 2001 and even the "betcha didn't see that coming" of The Sixth Sense, Ex Machina, which opens Friday, weaves an engaging and talky tale of robot emancipation and human avarice. It's rooted in technology, robotics and basic human emotion, using visual tropes to trick us into thinking we know where this is all going. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Stephanie Scott vanished a week before her Australian wedding, cleaner charged with murder
Australian woman Stephanie Scott was due to be married to her long-time sweetheart on Saturday, instead her devastated family are looking for her body. On Easter Sunday, 26-year-old Scott visited the school she worked at as a drama and English teacher, in the New South Wales town of Leeton, to finalise her work in preparation for her honeymoon. She received keys … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia
angry tapir writes An inquiry by an Australian Senate committee has recommended the introduction of uniform laws across jurisdictions in the country "regulating the manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm parts." Although current laws are in general believed to cover 3D printed guns, there are concerns there may be inconsistencies across different Australian jurisdictions. Although there aren't any high-profile … [Link]
Mashable » Police in Scotland are using Lego to stop crime
LONDON — Scottish police are using a new weapon in their fight against crime: Lego See also: The last 50 years of Lego, in true Lego form In an attempt to increase people's awareness of house break-ins, police have been posting Lego scenes to Twitter, featuring figures dressed as police officers and robbers The posts are all part of Operation RAC, … [Link]
Mashable » Australian supermarket fined $2.5m over false 'fresh bread' claims
Australian supermarket chain Coles has been fined $2.5 million for incorrectly stating bread was "freshly baked." In 2014, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) won the Federal Court case against Coles, in which the company was accused of misleading customers. See also: Get a VPN and prepare for the 'Netflix Tax,' Australia The court found Coles bakery products, that were … [Link]
Mashable » Man sprints across Grand Prix track as F1 cars fly towards him
In an idiotic move, a man has run onto the track during a practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday The unidentified track invader decided to play "chicken" with Formula One cars on the pit straight in Shanghai. The cars, when racing, can reach up to speeds of 360 km/h (220 mph). See also: The soundtrack to the summer … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch now available for preorder
Apple Watch is now available for preorder on the Apple Store website. Delivery will start on April 24 It's currently the only way you can get the Apple Watch — Apple set up this "initial launch period" due to expected high demand. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review Starting today, you can also check … [Link]
Slashdot » German Teenager Gets Job Offer By Trying To Use FOI For His Exam Papers
Bruce66423 writes "A German schoolboy has taken exam preparation to ingenious new levels by making a freedom of information request to see the questions in his forthcoming Abitur tests, the equivalent of A-levels in the UK." and SATS in the USA. The media attention from his FoI request has already garnered him an offer of work from another transparency-related organization, … [Link]
Mashable » Smart bike paves the path for a social cycling network
A smart bike devoted to keeping you safe on city roads can now fend for itself as well Born from a Kickstarter project last spring, the Venhawks Valour raised over $800,000, impressing urban cyclists with a high-tech approach to bike safety. By connecting with your phone, the smart bike provides a score of nifty features: it will point out your blind … [Link]
Slashdot » A Data-Driven Exploration of the Evolution of Chess
HughPickens.com writes Randy Olsen has a interesting article where he explores a data set of over 650,000 chess tournament games ranging back to the 15th century and looks at how chess has changed over time. His findings include: Chess games are getting longer. Chess games have been getting steadily longer since 1970, increasing from 75 ply (37 moves) per game … [Link]
Mashable » Pop art meets coffee with #sleevebucks
You’ll never look at the Starbucks mermaid the same way again. An amazing Tumblr artist is using Starbucks sleeves to recreate pop culture icons. Dubbed #sleevebucks, it's a whole new way to reimagine everyone's favorite mermaid. See also: Cartoonist turns coffee cups into comics to brighten your morning Most people would just throw their cups away, completely unaware of the artistic … [Link]
Mashable » Get a VPN and prepare for the 'Netflix Tax,' Australia
Australian consumers are set to be smashed with a 10% tax on digital services that has been dubbed the "Netflix Tax." The government is keen to impose the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) on "intangible" services, including iTunes purchases, Uber rides and overseas streaming services, such as Netflix, which finally arrived in Australia in March. See also: Apple, Google and … [Link]
Mashable » Warm weather, Saharan dust prompt air pollution warnings in England
LONDON — Air pollution levels in parts of southeast England, including London, are forecast to be dangerously high Friday with dust from the Sahara contributing to the problem. See also: London landmarks disappear as unhealthy air pollution spikes in UK The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) forecast, issued Thursday, says a combination of pollutants trapped near the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch and MacBook: Debating the future of Apple
The Apple Watch and MacBook are both here, and we've had a chance to test the devices extensively. See also: The problem with the Apple Watch To help you decide whether Apple's new flagship devices are right for you, we discuss the merits and drawbacks of both new products in a MashTalk podcast, which can you listen to on Soundcloud, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Louie' Season 5 premiere recap: Potlucks and getting lucky
Louis C.K. has so far delivered on his promise to make Season 5 of FX's critically acclaimed comedy Louie more "laugh-centric," playing for chuckles at the outset of episode 1. That's not to say Louie is all sunshine now, however. Our hapless hero's inability to catch a break still informs the entirety of the show, but unlike last season, "Potluck" veers … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to build and retain high-performing talent
This article is part of DBA, a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. It’s never too early to invest in a culture of true empowerment. This approach delivers two wins: It retains exceptional talent, while helping to recruit like-minded high-performers to the organization See also: Get phygital: 5 … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters in South Carolina demand a review board to oversee police
Protesters were again at North Charleston City Hall on Thursday night, though this time they made their presence felt inside the building at a city council meeting They asked for a citizen review board to monitor police activity such as shootings, and gave the city 24 hours to set up a meeting to discuss it See also: Walter Scott loved dancing, … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2128: Emoji for Apple Watch pre-orderers!
What face will you be wearing? If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL… thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Oops, UPS stuck a 'dick butt' meme on a fancy Ferrari
It’s been a great few days for memes beloved by horny teenage boys After UPS unveiled on Facebook a special mosaic version of its shield logo made from fan-submitted photos, a few Internet sleuths noticed a very small "dick butt" meme hiding amongst the tiles. UPS created the logo to place on a Ferrari SF 15-T that will race in this … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Amazon AWS Growth Highlights Cloud Maturity
According to Amazon AWS head Andy Jassy, the "cloud has become the new normal" and today he revealed the numbers to back it up.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Clearleap Integrates IRIS.TV API in New Partnership
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » Modern tornado outlooks still start with colored pencil drawings
Meteorologists have an unprecedented array of high-tech equipment at their disposal, from supercomputers that crunch millions of physics equations to Doppler radar arrays that can scan individual thunderstorms in three dimensions. Yet each day, many weather forecasters begin their shifts the same way their meteorological predecessors did decades ago: by putting pencil to paper and mapping the current state of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Has Google Indexed Your Backup Drive?
itwbennett writes Depending on how you've configured the device, your backup drive may have been indexed by Google, making some seriously personal information freely available online to anyone who knows what they're looking for. Using a few simple Google searches, CSO's Steve Ragan discovered thousands of personal records and documents online, including sales receipts with credit card information and tax … [Link]
Mashable » Massive tornado kills 1, destroys buildings, flips semi-trucks in Illinois
A multi-state tornado outbreak has spawned at least one large "wedge" tornado that tore across northern Illinois, demolishing buildings in a small town and killing at least one. At the peak of the outbreak on Thursday night, tornado warnings extended from Ohio to Texas along a powerful cold front that was moving eastward The tornado that touched down in northern Illinois … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Cross-pollinating Web communities
Web projects are integration projects, combining skills from a number of disciplines. Lousy interfaces can obscure brilliant code, and ingeniously engineered back-end systems can still fail when they hit resource limits. Content lurks in many guises, requiring support not only … [Link]
Mashable » Rockets launching in 4K is out-of-this-world amazing
The next best thing to seeing a rocket launch in real life has to be watching it in 4K on YouTube, right? Elon Musk's SpaceX released gorgeous Ultra HD 4K footage of rockets launching on Thursday, featuring spectacular shots of its Falcon 9 rocket from all different angles. See also: Astronaut's video proves thunderstorms look awesome from space The footage … [Link]
Mashable » The soundtrack to the summer ends as cricket great Richie Benaud dies
The voice of Australian cricket, Richie Benaud, has died in his Sydney hospice at the age of 84. A highly regarded commentator of the game in later years, Benaud was a cricket legend until he retired in 1964. The test captain was a record-breaking leg-spinner in his days on the pitch and considered the second most famous cricketer after Don Bradman. … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Census Bureau guard reportedly dies after being shot
UPDATED 8 p.m. PT SUITLAND, Md. — A guard at the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters has died after being shot in his upper body, according to NBC News in Washington. Police say a man who kidnapped his wife shot the guard before leading police on a chase into Washington, D.C., that ended with the suspect and another officer wounded. District Police … [Link]
Slashdot » America's Methane Mystery: NASA Set To Investigate Hotspot Over the 4 Corners
schwit writes A "hot spot" of the largest concentration of methane seen over the United States is in the area near the Four Corners intersection of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah and covers 2,500 square miles. The hotspot predates widespread fracking in the area. Researchers from several institutions are now in the Four Corners region of the U.S. Southwest … [Link]
Mashable » Meerkat and Periscope go troll-hunting
Before Suzanne Nguyen starts her broadcasts on Meerkat, a live streaming application where she ranks among the top 25 most influential users, she likes to lay out the ground rules: be respectful, have a fun conversation and don't engage in "troll-like behaviors." Unfortunately, some of her viewers don't listen. Since joining Meerkat more than three weeks ago, Nguyen, a social media … [Link]
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