John Gordon Ross

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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 » British Pilots: Poll Data Says Public Wants Strict Rules For Drones

Sunday 10 May 23:59:00 UTC 2015

According to the Guardian, a survey of members of the British public conducted on behalf of the British Airline Pilots Association reveals support among those surveyed for strict rules governing drone flights in urban areas, and (probably less surprising) calling for serious consquences in the form of jail sentences for those who endanger passenger aircraft with drone flights. A slice: … [Link]

Mashable » M is for Makeover: Inside the new 'Sesame Street' set

Sunday 10 May 23:46:41 UTC 2015

Sesame-street-signFeed-tw Feed-fbFor its 46th season, Sesame Street underwent a makeover, but the neighborhood still looks like home The person tasked with updating Sesame Street without stripping away its playful soul was David Gallo. A man of intimidating stature and fearless creativity, the 49-year-old scenic designer tackled the redesign of children's television's most recognizable set with a combination of respect for the past … [Link]

Slashdot » Russian Company Unveils Homegrown PC Chips

Sunday 10 May 23:02:00 UTC 2015

Reader WheatGrass shares the news from Russia Insider that MCST, Moscow Center of SPARC Technologies, has begun taking orders for Russian-made computer chips, though at least one expert quoted warns that the technology lags five years behind that of western companies; that sounds about right, in that the chips are described as "comparable with Intel Corp’s Core i3 and Intel … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Brief History of PG-13

Sunday 10 May 23:00:27 UTC 2015

A brief history of the outdated PG-13 rating system. [Pitchfork] The post A Brief History of PG-13 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 20 stoned cats that definitely got into the catnip stash

Sunday 10 May 22:00:40 UTC 2015

StonedcatFeed-tw Feed-fbListen, man, it's totally legal. If you've been wondering why your cat has been laying around the house all day and won't respond to his own name, that's because your cat is totally stoned and has completely forgot his own name. See also: 25 Dogs That Are Totally Stoned Out of Their Minds Right Now Think about it — has your … [Link]

Mashable » Little girl catches a giant bass with her tiny pink fishing pole

Sunday 10 May 21:55:12 UTC 2015

Little_girl_catches_giant_bassFeed-tw Feed-fb Everyone bow down to the pond queen. While out fishing with her father and sister, a little girl named Zoe reeled in a giant bass that looks to be nearly half her size. In the video, it seems little Zoe is only using a tiny, pink fishing pole that could possibly be toy-grade Dear old dad looks endlessly proud. Some … [Link]

Mashable » Off to join the circus: A history of the big top in photos

Sunday 10 May 21:38:50 UTC 2015

Circus-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Philip Astley started the first circus in England in 1768, he used the ring to exhibit his horse tricks, with a few jugglers, acrobats and clowns on the side. Circuses grew from a small traveling show to a three ring affair in 1881, when P. T. Barnum debuted P.T. Barnum's Museum, Menagerie & Circus, which featured many different acts and … [Link]

Mashable » How to make 'Grand Theft Auto V' guns shoot cars instead of bullets

Sunday 10 May 20:59:19 UTC 2015

GtaFeed-tw Feed-fb You think you're so tough because your gun shoots bullets? PfftMy gun shoots cars. That's right. A creative Grand Theft Auto V mod making the rounds this week allows players to turn regular weapons into machines of vehicular murder View post on imgur.com This trick works on any gun in the PC version of GTA V, and we're here to … [Link]

Mashable » Spot-on impressions of your favorite cartoon moms

Sunday 10 May 20:20:41 UTC 2015

Cartoon_mom_impressionsFeed-tw Feed-fb Don't forget to tell your animated moms how much they mean to you, too. Voice actress Brizzy Voices asked her Twitter followers to tell her their favorite cartoon moms — to whom she would pay tribute in a special Mother's Day video. Brizzy does spot-on impressions of several iconic moms — such as Liane Cartman from South Park, Delia Ketchum … [Link]

Slashdot » The Challenge of Web Hosting Once You're Dead

Sunday 10 May 20:17:00 UTC 2015

reifman writes: Hosting a website (even WordPress) after your death has a variety of unexpected complexities, from renewing your domain name, to hosting, security, monitoring, troubleshooting and more. It's a gaping hole that we as technologists should start thinking more about — especially because all of us are going to die, some of us unexpectedly sooner than we'd like or … [Link]

Mashable » Hipster Cop brings justice to beard lovers everywhere

Sunday 10 May 20:06:47 UTC 2015

Hipster_cop1Feed-tw Feed-fbYou can tell this Hipster Cop is not like the others — he's all about artisinal donuts and locally-sourced coffee. The officer in question was one of hundreds called in when a far-right group called the English Defense league demonstrated in Walthamstow, London, on Saturday. There were hundreds of anti-fascist protesters there too, and police arrived to keep the peace The … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Game of Thrones Longclaw Desk Lamp

Sunday 10 May 20:02:52 UTC 2015

From Thinkgeek: Always have Longclaw within easy reach when you pick up this Game of Thrones Longclaw Desk Lamp. Reach over and let it shed light on your situation at hand. Everybody has a lamp from Ikea or Target. Only you have a lamp that looks like somebody drove a sword into your desk. But let’s be clear – it … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kid Avengers: A Little Age of Ultron [Parody Trailer]

Sunday 10 May 20:01:24 UTC 2015

DreamWorksTV and “Not Marvel Studios” are assembling the Avengers – err, little Avengers – once again to take on a new threat: Ultron. Armed with hairdryers, Nerf bow and arrows and trash can lid armor, these elementary school kids unite for the greater good: to put an end to homework. [DreamWorksTV] The post Kid Avengers: A Little Age of Ultron … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Best Games of May, 2015

Sunday 10 May 20:00:59 UTC 2015

Every month new games come out, but which one should you invest in and which ones will be worth it? Well, I can tell you from personal experience, you want to order the Old Blood DLC for Wolfenstein. A hugely underrated game that came out at the end of the 7th generation that too few people appreciated. Oh, and here … [Link]

Slashdot » How To Set Up a Pirate EBook Store In Google Play Books

Sunday 10 May 19:23:00 UTC 2015

Nate the greatest writes: Most ebook pirates simply upload ebooks to one of many pirate sites, but the entrepreneurial ones have opened storefronts in Google Play Books. They invent an author's name, and then upload dozens if not hundreds of pirated ebooks under that name, The names can range from Devad Akbak to Ispanyolca, but the really clever pirates choose … [Link]

Mashable » How all moms feel about their kids: Ciara's 'I Got You'

Sunday 10 May 19:16:49 UTC 2015

Ciara-i-got-youFeed-tw Feed-fb As if we needed a reminder about how dedicated moms can be to their offspring, Ciara comes along with a gentle motherly anthem dedicated to her infant son, Future, for Mother's Day In "I Got You," Ciara promises to protect her baby through life's hardships: "This world can throw you over the track sometimes. Your friends can stab you in … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Au revoir, terroir? The science of what makes great wines tick

Sunday 10 May 19:00:00 UTC 2015

A vineyard's unique traits makes a wine – but not as expected. From minerals to microbes, we uncover the forces at work behind the world's favourite tipple (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » A Mother's Day message from Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool

Sunday 10 May 18:48:42 UTC 2015

Deadpool_mothers_dayFeed-tw Feed-fbYou probably don't was Deadpool anywhere near your mom — or a baby for that matter. Ryan Reynolds, who plays Marvel's antihero, tweeted out a very special Mother's Day message that comes straight from his character's heart. Or what passes for his character's heart. See also: A seductive first look as Ryan Reynolds in 'Deadpool' #Deadpool: A motherfucker since 1991#happymamasday pic.twitter.com/0ihBq71PHW … [Link]

Slashdot » Examining Costs and Prices For California's High-Speed Rail Project

Sunday 10 May 18:18:00 UTC 2015

The L.A. Times features a look at the contentious issue of a publicly funded high-speed rail system for travel within the state of California, which focuses especially on an obvious question: how much would it cost for passengers to ride? This isn't a straightforward answer, though, partly because the system isn't expected to be operational for another 13 years, and … [Link]

Mashable » Videogame hacker punished by company — with his character's public execution

Sunday 10 May 18:17:40 UTC 2015

Darkside-guildwars-2Feed-tw Feed-fb After multiple reports that a player was using hacks to easily win player-versus-player battles in Guild Wars 2, game maker ArenaNet came to the only logical conclusion: execution. This involved a public stripping, and forced suicide for the character within the game. Behind the scenes, ArenaNet was deleting the character completely, along with the hacker's other accounts, from the server. … [Link]

Mashable » 10 emoji inspired DIY projects that will put a winking smile on your face

Sunday 10 May 17:30:01 UTC 2015

Emoji_inspired_diyFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time to take your keyboard to the craft table. For some DIY lovers, the only thing they're more attached to than their craft supplies is their phone. Between social media and texting, we spend so much of our lives communicating with those irrestible little pictograms known as emoji. See also: Express Yourself With These 17 Emoji Accessories Pictures of heart … [Link]

Mashable » More than 25 openings in social media, product and marketing management

Sunday 10 May 17:28:26 UTC 2015

13903354509_d6a32bed18_zFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you hunting for a new career? 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 five recently-posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]

Mashable » George Clooney: See 'Tomorrowland,' get a free car?

Sunday 10 May 17:19:27 UTC 2015

Clooney.tomorrowlandFeed-tw Feed-fb ANAHEIM, California — It's been a long time since George Clooney was in a big summer movie — we'll let him remind you the last time that happened But in a couple of weeks he'll appear in Tomorrowland, the original story from Disney that had its world premiere Saturday night. And what better place to celebrate the opening of Tomorrowland … [Link]

Mashable » Wild night for the Rockies: heavy spring snow and tornadoes

Sunday 10 May 17:16:04 UTC 2015

Colorado-snowFeed-tw Feed-fbA late-season snow fell in parts of the Rockies, western Nebraska and western South Dakota Saturday night as part of a storm system that also spawned tornadoes across the Great Pains and Texas. National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Carstens said between 10 and 18 inches of snow was on the ground Sunday morning in the Black Hills. The total snowfall could … [Link]

Mashable » A weirdly disturbing supercut of Owen Wilson saying 'wow'

Sunday 10 May 17:10:47 UTC 2015

Owen_wilson_says_wowFeed-tw Feed-fb Wow. Just wow. If you have good news, need a little extra encouragement or just have something cool that you want to show off, look no further than Owen Wilson. Apparently, the actor really loves to say "wow" often, and with great enthusiasm, in nearly all of his movies. A YouTube user who seems dedicated to all things Owen Wilson … [Link]

Mashable » 20 ways to keep up with the Kardashians on Etsy

Sunday 10 May 17:00:22 UTC 2015

KardashiansetsyFeed-tw Feed-fbYou would think the Kardashian clan had all possible ways of monetizing the family covered between their television shows, Kim Kardashian Hollywood, their very own Silly Bandz, Kendall and Kylie's careers as dystopian Young Adult novelists and Rob's line of socks But there are a few Kardashian-inspired products that wouldn't exist without the creativity of Etsy sellers. For whatever reason, Kim … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Grown-Up” Table [Comic]

Sunday 10 May 16:56:14 UTC 2015

[Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post The “Grown-Up” Table [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Animated Explanation Of How Brass Instruments Work

Sunday 10 May 16:55:57 UTC 2015

There are some aspects about music most don’t know. While we may appreciate music in its final form by the time it reaches our ears, do we really know how music is made? Brass instruments are a great example of this. We may love their sharp notes and billowing sound, but do we know how these instruments achieve these sounds? … [Link]

Mashable » Frida Kahlo's iconic wardrobe on display in striking photo series

Sunday 10 May 16:50:38 UTC 2015

Frida_kahlo_wardrobeFeed-tw Feed-fbFrida Kahlo was known for her striking self portraits, but it is through her most intimate possessions that we can see the artist as she truly was. Shortly after the Mexican artist's death in 1954, her husband, fellow artist Diego Rivera, locked away most of her prized possessions in a bathroom in their famous "Blue House" in Mexico City. It wasn't … [Link]

Mashable » Reese Witherspoon and the SNL cast apologize to their moms for Mother's Day

Sunday 10 May 16:44:33 UTC 2015

Snl_mothers_dayFeed-tw Feed-fb Saturday Night Live has the perfect, last-minute gift for mom: Just say you're sorry. Reese Witherspoon was the guest host on May 9 — so as a special Mother's Day treat, she and the rest of the SNL cast brought their real moms on stage to apologize for all the weird things they did when they were kids. Thankfully, these … [Link]

Slashdot » Prison Messaging System JPay Withdraws Copyright Claims

Sunday 10 May 16:43:00 UTC 2015

Florida-based JPay has a specialized business model and an audience that is at least in part a (literally) captive one: the company specializes in logistics and communications services involving prisons and prisoners, ranging from payment services to logistics to electronic communications with prisoners. Now, via Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing comes a report from the EFF that the company has … [Link]

Mashable » 80-person choir falls through floor as stage collapses

Sunday 10 May 16:25:57 UTC 2015

Screenshot-2015-05-10-at-8.44.19-amFeed-tw Feed-fb No, it's not a special effect — this is what happens when a stage can't hold the weight of an 80-person choir and collapses No deaths have been reported, although 8 of the singers were injured The shocking video was taken during rehearsals for a singing competition at the grand theater in Bijie, a city of 6 million in the … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the demanding life of an American mother in 1941

Sunday 10 May 16:15:55 UTC 2015

Jane-151Feed-tw Feed-fbJane posing with her husband of 11 years, Gilbert, and their three kids Pamela, 4, Tony, 5, and Peter, 7, in front of the large two-story house they leaseImage: William C. Shrout/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesIn 1941, LIFE magazine sent photographer William C. Shrout to document the lives of one of the biggest single demographics in the U.S.: the 30 million housewives … [Link]

Mashable » We asked a bunch of kids to tell us why they're thankful for their moms

Sunday 10 May 16:12:12 UTC 2015

04_edit_v.7.00_00_59_20.still007Feed-tw Feed-fbPresented by American GreetingsThe ThankList is presented by American Greetings. We've all heard of a bucketlist, but what about a ThankList? It's a list of people you want to thank for shaping you as a person. And a step toward a world that's just a little bit nicer. Who’s on your ThankList?Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.Robert BrowningDear MomThank you.Thanks … [Link]

Mashable » 21 things that happen on every episode of 'Fixer Upper'

Sunday 10 May 16:00:49 UTC 2015

FixerupperthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWe have to admit, it's really hard to not like Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV's Fixer Upper Chip is funny and talented, Joanna has a great eye for design and their relationship has a fun dynamic that translates well on TV. Their company, Magnolia, is like a fixer-upper factory, turning worn-down houses in the Waco, Texas area into perfectly clean … [Link]

Mashable » 13 'Mad Men' moments too twisted to forget

Sunday 10 May 15:40:46 UTC 2015

Betty-glenFeed-tw Feed-fbFor such an even-tempered series where relatively little happens, Mad Men has its fair share of bizarre moments Though it revolved around smooth-talking Don Draper's hedonistic lifestyle, the show also played into surprisingly macabre plot lines. Showrunner Matt Weiner was a writer and producer of The Sopranos, after all — he's used to delivering drama with a violent curveball or two … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Discover Breakthrough Drug Delivery Method By Changing Shape of Pill

Sunday 10 May 15:35:00 UTC 2015

ErnieKey writes: Researchers at the UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London have found a way to change the rate of dissolution within medication via a 3D printing method. Researchers used MakerBot's water- soluble filament, cut it into tiny pieces and mixed in acetaminophen. They then used the Filabot extruder to extrude a drug infused filament. With this filament they … [Link]

Mashable » Super Typhoon Noul forces thousands to evacuate

Sunday 10 May 15:34:25 UTC 2015

Philippines-typhoon-noulFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands on the northeastern tip of the Philippines fled to shelters Sunday as Super Typhoon Noul made landfall According to the Philippines' weather bureau, Noul made landfall in Santa Ana, a coastal town in Cagayan province Sunday afternoon local time See also: March 2015 made climate history, and not in a good way Norma Talosig, the civil defense regional director, says … [Link]

Mashable » How to enjoy life's little luxuries for less

Sunday 10 May 15:30:12 UTC 2015

Luxury_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen the going gets tough, the tough go get a massage. Life's little luxuries are what keep many of us refreshed and relaxed when the stressors of work and home leave us frazzled. From bottomless-mimosa brunch to a day at the spa, everybody needs a little pampering every now and then. See also: 10 luxury hotels to spark your wanderlust Indulging … [Link]

Lifehacker » Five Best Streaming Music Services

Sunday 10 May 15:30:00 UTC 2015

If you’re looking for something good to listen to, you have tons of services, both free and paid (and both) to choose from. With Grooveshark now sadly departed, it’s time to take a fresh look at the world of streaming music, and see who comes out on top. This week, we’re looking at five of the best, based on your…Read more… [Link]

Mashable » Which drugs people talk about at the 15 hottest music festivals

Sunday 10 May 14:49:18 UTC 2015

Ap792381728961Feed-tw Feed-fbThink music festival and visions of mushrooms dance in your head It's far from shocking that some festival goers boost their musical experiences with substances. Drug emergencies even disrupt some events, such as New York's 2013 Electric Zoo, which was shut down early after two attendees died from overdoses. See also: 5 Amazon Sex Toy Reviews That Will Tickle You Pink … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Own the Rights To Software Developed At Work?

Sunday 10 May 14:32:00 UTC 2015

New submitter ToneyTime writes: I'm a young developer building custom add-ins for my company's chosen SAAS platform as a full time staff member. The platform supports a developer community to share code and plug-ins with an option to sell the code. While I don't plan on having a breakthrough app, I am interested in sharing the solutions I create, hopefully … [Link]

Mashable » 3 arrested in fatal shooting of 2 Mississippi cops

Sunday 10 May 14:07:15 UTC 2015

Shooting2Feed-tw Feed-fbHATTIESBURG, Miss. — Three people were arrested — and two were charged with capital murder — after two Mississippi police officers were shot to death during a traffic stop, a state law enforcement spokesman said Sunday. The officers' deaths were the first reported in the southern Mississippi city of Hattiesburg in three decades. Warren Strain, a spokesman for the Mississippi Department … [Link]

Mashable » 10 of the best swimming holes across the U.S.

Sunday 10 May 13:35:57 UTC 2015

Dive1Feed-tw Feed-fbAs the weather heats up, more and more travelers will be heading out, in droves, to the best beaches and resorts. And as much as we enjoy water skiing, kayaking and volleyball, the beach can get a little too crowded for anyone trying to really enjoy being in the water. Thankfully, swimming holes, in every shape, form and size, exist in … [Link]

Slashdot » Poker Pros Win Against AI, But Experts Peg Match As Statistical Draw

Sunday 10 May 13:33:00 UTC 2015

hypnosec writes with some positive news for Skynet watchers, in that humans still have at least a slight lead against the AIs who might one day imprison us in energy-harvesting goo tanks, or at least beating us in Las Vegas. The two-day poker showdown involving four of the world's top (human) players and a Carnegie Mellon University AI program called … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » A vision of a decentralized IoT stack

Sunday 10 May 12:54:59 UTC 2015

Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this week’s Radar Podcast, I followed up with Eric Jennings, co-founder and CEO of Filament, about his … [Link]

Slashdot » FWD.us To Laid-Off Southern California Edison Workers: Boo-Hoo

Sunday 10 May 12:27:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: Speaking at a National Journal LIVE event that was sponsored by Mark Zuckerberg's FWD.us and Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective, FWD.us "Major Contributor" Lars Dalgaard was asked about the fate of 500 laid-off Southern California Edison IT workers, whose forced training of their H-1B worker replacements from offshore outsourcing companies sparked a bipartisan Senate investigation. "If you want … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on these Movie Collections

Sunday 10 May 11:28:19 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some big savings on great movie box sets such has the Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy, the Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy, the Spider-Man Trilogy, and more! If you’re looking to complete your movie collection with a few extra trilogies, be sure to check these awesome deals out! [Save … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “I Am Chewie” Hoodie

Sunday 10 May 11:27:52 UTC 2015

From the front, the “I Am Chewie” hoodie will make you look like a human wearing a wookiee fur, but from the back, people might end up confusing you with Chewbacca… but a much shorter version of Chewie, of course. From We Love Fine: In a galaxy far far away…in Los Angeles…one designer uses her fashion force to bring ladies … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Badass Red Sonja Cosplay of All Time [Pics]

Sunday 10 May 10:03:59 UTC 2015

Holy. Crap. This, ladies and gentlegeeks, is my friend Tabitha Lyon cosplaying as Red Sonja, the most badass real life version of Red Sonja ever. Also, dat axe. Ouch. Kudos to Andrew from Creative Edge Studios for the amazing photo! [Costume and Model: Tabitha Lyon | Photo + Edit: Creative Edge Studios] The post The Most Badass Red Sonja Cosplay … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Never Alone [Comic]

Sunday 10 May 10:02:04 UTC 2015

[Source: Safely Endangered | Like “Safely Endangered” on Facebook | Follow “Safely Endangered” on Twitter] The post Never Alone [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Nuclear Power Works + 3 Reasons Why Nuclear Energy is Terrible + 3 Reasons Why it’s Awesome

Sunday 10 May 10:01:58 UTC 2015

A simple explanation on how nuclear power works (above,) followed by 3 reasons why nuclear energy is terrible and 3 others about why it’s awesome (both below.) [Kurz Gesagt – In a Nutshell] The post How Nuclear Power Works + 3 Reasons Why Nuclear Energy is Terrible + 3 Reasons Why it’s Awesome appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]

Slashdot » Enterprise SSDs, Powered Off, Potentially Lose Data In a Week

Sunday 10 May 10:00:00 UTC 2015

New submitter Mal-2 writes with a selection from IB Times of special interest for anyone replacing hard disks with solid state drives: The standards body for the microelectronics industry has found that Solid State Drives (SSD) can start to lose their data and become corrupted if they are left without power for as little as a week. … According to … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Could ancient laws help us sue the internet?

Sunday 10 May 9:00:00 UTC 2015

A medieval law could help us bring to book all those responsible for algorithms that run – and ruin – our lives [Link]

Slashdot » Messenger Data Says Mercury's Magnetic Past Goes Back Billions of Years

Sunday 10 May 7:06:00 UTC 2015

Space.com notes a study published in the May 7th issue of Science (abstract) which concludes not only that Mercury has a magnetic history dating back billions of years, but also that the strength of that field means that it once rivaled Earth's own magnetic field, though it is now "about 100 times weaker." The source of this conclusion is data … [Link]

Mashable » Australian doctor denies he was brainwashed into joining ISIS

Sunday 10 May 4:27:06 UTC 2015

TareqkamlehFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Australian doctor who recently appeared in a propaganda video for the Islamic State (ISIS) denies he was brainwashed and vows never to return home in a letter sent to a nationwide health agency that is investigating his medical registration. In the May 8 letter sent to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Dr. Tareq Kamleh — who now calls himself … [Link]

Slashdot » Photobucket Hackers Nabbed, Face Serious Charges From US Authorities

Sunday 10 May 4:20:00 UTC 2015

The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement released Friday that two men, Brandon Bourret, and Athanasios Andrianakis, of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sunnyvale, California, respectively, were arrested for their sale of software designed to breach the security of photo-sharing site Photobucket.com; their "Photofucket" app, says the linked Register report, was used "to plunder Photobucket's users' private and password-protected … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cat Builds “Iron Man” Suit to Fly With the Birds [Video]

Sunday 10 May 2:46:54 UTC 2015

After getting picked on by birds, Prince Michael attempts to be the first ever flying cat! [AaronsAnimals] The post Cat Builds “Iron Man” Suit to Fly With the Birds [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » New clone's brief debut is one of many intense moments on latest 'Orphan Black'

Sunday 10 May 2:46:53 UTC 2015

Orphanblack-episode4Feed-tw Feed-fbEverywhere you look on Orphan Black, a new clone is popping up, and in this week's episode, it was a blink-and-you'll-miss-him situation. While plotting her escape from Dr. Coady, Helena stumbled upon a new Castor clone named Parsons. He's not out fighting for their Army, though — his skull is open and his brain is plugged into a bunch of machines … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Docker is Proving Useful to Developers

Sunday 10 May 2:42:49 UTC 2015

Versatile app distribution platform Docker offers a way for developers and sysadmins to build, ship and run distributed applications. Despite its uses, some developers are still unsure about its functions and its day-to-day applications. [Link]

Mashable » 7 tips for a smooth transition back to work after maternity or paternity leave

Sunday 10 May 2:30:07 UTC 2015

PlaytimeFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter three glorious months of bonding with my first baby, I recently returned to work. Although the fun-filled days with my tiny bundle of joy were great, I was eager to get back to the fast-paced corporate life and enjoy adult conversations again As I prepared to head back to work, I was struck by the reality of having to merge … [Link]

Mashable » 1 dead in North Texas after tornadoes touch down

Sunday 10 May 2:01:36 UTC 2015

TornadoFeed-tw Feed-fbAt least one person has died after a tornado whipped through the North Texas town of Cisco and several others remain unaccounted for, according to local authorities The twister touched down in rural Eastland County Saturday evening, just minutes before a second tornado struck near Wichita Falls in Wichita County. While a thorough damage assessment has yet to be completed, it's … [Link]

Slashdot » Transformer Explosion Closes Nuclear Plant Unit North of NYC

Sunday 10 May 1:27:00 UTC 2015

Reuters reports that a transformer failure and related fire have forced the closure of a generating unit of the Indian Point nuclear plant, about 40 miles north of New York City; another generator at the same facility was unaffected. Witnesses reported seeing an explosion, as well as (according to NBC News) a "huge ball of black smoke" when the transformer … [Link]

Mashable » Winnie the Pooh, a Siberian seal, celebrated Victory Day with a gun show

Sunday 10 May 1:13:10 UTC 2015

SealFeed-tw Feed-fb In Moscow, Russians celebrated the 70th anniversary of WWII Victory Day with a massive parade. In the Siberian town of Irkutsk, two seals at a local aquatic park put on a show The Baikal seals, sporting military-style berets, have been trained to march, shoot water guns and spin in circles while holding the fake rifles See also: Russia and Ukraine … [Link]

Mashable » The #TwitterFiction Festival is reinventing short stories for millennials

Sunday 10 May 1:00:36 UTC 2015

3997730524_e6cb3e6954_oFeed-tw Feed-fbWriters, it might be time to put down your pens and pick up your keyboards — The #TwitterFiction festival is back! Hosted by Penguin Random House, The Association of American Publishers and Twitter, the festival is a week-long celebration of digital storytelling. From May 11 – May 15, more than 20 authors, including Margaret Atwood, Lemony Snicket and Celeste Ng, have … [Link]

Mashable » #NepalPhotoProject uses Instagram to capture aftermath of Nepal quake

Sunday 10 May 0:00:33 UTC 2015

Nepal-photo-projectFeed-tw Feed-fbOn April 26, 2015, one day after the most devastating Earthquake to hit Nepal in 80 years, the Nepal Photo Project began The project was founded with the intention of documenting the area in and around Kathmandu following the disaster, and to provide critical information so others outside the region can find information about rescue and relief efforts See also: History … [Link]

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