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 » Ouch! The 10 most painful places to get a tattoo
No gets a tattoo without expecting a little pain. But there's a difference between a lil' sting and the fire of a thousand suns. Luckily, Cincinnati-based tattoo artist Andy Eschenbach of Flying Tiger Tattoo filled Mashable in on which body parts to avoid inking if you don't want to ride the Carousel of Agony. See also: Beautifully embroider your skin with cross-stitch … [Link]
Slashdot » Research Scientists To Use Network Much Faster Than Internet
nickweller writes with this story from the Times about the Pacific Research Platform, an ultra-high-speed fiber-optic research infrastructure that will link together dozens of top research institutions. The National Science Foundation has just awarded a five-year $5 million dollar grant for the project. The story reports:The network is meant to keep pace with the vast acceleration of data collection in … [Link]
Mashable » 'Zoolander 2' teaser is here to teach you about neuroscience
Inside Derek Zoolander's brain, Einstein's theory of relativity swirls, orange mocha frappuccinos float, synapses sputter and the word "Eugoogly" is very clearly defined. The new teaser for the sequel to Zoolander also explains the most pressing question some fans may have: Why isn't the movie called 2oolander. Puns are just too much for Derek to wrap his head around. Actually, … [Link]
Slashdot » Sociologist: Job Insecurity Is the New Normal
Mr.Intel writes: Allison Pugh, professor of Sociology at University of Virginia, and author of The Tumbleweed Society: Working and Caring in an Age of Insecurity, says workers in the U.S. are caught up in a "one-way honor system," in which workers are beholden to employers. She says that the golden era when Americans could get a job, keep it, and … [Link]
Mashable » Thailand's tiger cub tourism is both helping and hurting animal conservation
Image: Amanda Mustard Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua, or the Tiger Temple, began in 1994 as a Theravada Buddhist monastery nestled in the forest three hours west of Bangkok, Thailand. The monks took in abandoned wildlife, including everything from wild boar to peacocks, and yes, a few tigers. Over the years the tigers multiplied, as did the visitors that came … [Link]
Geek Culture » Do you know your Fermi Bubbles from your missing baryons?
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Slashdot » Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Gets Paralyzed Legs Moving Again
schwit1 writes: A new technique called transcutaneous stimulation has allowed five men with complete motor paralysis regain the ability to move their legs voluntarily and produce step-like movements. The treatment requires no surgery and adds to prior work to help paralyzed people gain voluntary movement through electrical stimulation (one completed in 2011, the other in 2014). Gizmag reports: "The new … [Link]
Mashable » White House unveils ambitious climate mandate for clean power
Aiming to jolt the rest of the world to action, President Barack Obama moved ahead Sunday with even tougher greenhouse gas cuts on American power plants, setting up a certain confrontation in the courts with energy producers and Republican-led states. In finalizing the unprecedented pollution controls, Obama was installing the core of his ambitious and controversial plan to drastically reduce overall … [Link]
Mashable » Iranian president says he's always supported social media
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised young Iranians for using social media to support the Iran Deal during a televised speech on Sunday His speech extolled the benefits of the deal, which will lift international sanctions against Iran in exchange for curbing the nation's ability to develop nuclear weapons. Rouhani said he was grateful for the online support See also: Twitter CEO … [Link]
Slashdot » DoD Ditches Open Source Medical Records System In $4.3B Contract
dmr001 writes: The US Department of Defense opted not to use the Department of Veterans Affairs' open source VistA electronic health record system in its project to overhaul its legacy systems, instead opting for a consortium of Cerner, Leidos and Accenture. The initial $4.3 billion implementation is expected to be the first part of a $9 billion dollar project. The … [Link]
Mashable » Teenage victim of anti-gay extremist stabbing in Israel dies
A teenage girl seriously wounded after an anti-gay extremist stabbed her and several others in last week's attack on Jerusalem's gay pride parade died Sunday, a hospital official said. Shira Banki, 16, succumbed to her wounds, and her organs will be donated, Hadassah Medical Center spokeswoman Hadar Elboim said. See also: 6 stabbed at Jerusalem's gay pride parade The girl was … [Link]
Slashdot » China To Impose Export Control On High Tech Drones and Supercomputers
hackingbear writes: Following similar hi-tech export restriction policies in the U.S. (or perhaps in response to the U.S. ban on China,) China will impose export control on some drones and high performance computers starting on August 15th, according to an announcement published on Friday by China's Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs. The ban includes (official documents … [Link]
Mashable » Job hunting? Check out over 190 openings in Engineering, Business, Social Media and more.
Looking 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. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and be sure … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Women of DC Universe As 1940s Bombshell Pin-Ups [Gallery]
Ant Lucia created these 1940s-inspired portraits of DC heroines (and a few villainesses), and now Quantum Mechanix is offering them as beautiful prints for sale on Amazon.com! 
[Women of DC Universe As 1940s Bombshell Pin-Ups] The post Women of DC Universe As 1940s Bombshell Pin-Ups [Gallery] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SAUL GOODMAN (Who You Gonna Call?) – A Ghostbusters Theme Song Parody [Video]
If your crystal’s blue, and you’ve got no clue, who you gonna gall? SAUL GOODMAN! [BoneCage] The post SAUL GOODMAN (Who You Gonna Call?) – A Ghostbusters Theme Song Parody [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Twizzlering: How to Prank Your Sleeping Friends with Twizzlers [Video]
Love how that guy played along after waking up. [Joshua Farquharson] The post Twizzlering: How to Prank Your Sleeping Friends with Twizzlers [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » My Supa Sweet Gaming Setup [Video]
Love that special edition PS4. I want one. [ItsGWC] The post My Supa Sweet Gaming Setup [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Supafly Breakdancing [Video]
If you have ever wondered where the term “supafly” came from. From legend to reality! [CybertronicStudios] The post Supafly Breakdancing [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Drake responded to the Meek Mill diss track at a kickball game
Drake didn't even get a chance to run through the kickball field with his woes last night, because the game he had planned with LeBron James was postponed due to rain. Drizzy Drizzle is the most Drake reason possible to cancel a kickball game But while he didn't end up playing the game, he did get a chance to respond to … [Link]
Slashdot » Challenger, Columbia Wreckage On Public Display For First Time
An anonymous reader writes: A new exhibit at Kennedy Space Center is letting the public see wreckage from the Challenger and Columbia shuttles after keeping it from view for decades. Two pieces of debris from each lost shuttle and personal reminders of the astronauts killed in the flights will be on display. The AP reports: " NASA's intent is to … [Link]
Mashable » These TV news screw ups will make you seem good at your job
Everyone has off days, but luckily, most people don't have to worry about them being caught on live television Whether it's a simple slip of the tongue or a anchor's sledding accident — seriously stop trying to sled while you report the news — there's always the potential for the coverage to become the actual disaster See also: Dancing news anchor … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Invests $1 Billion In Indian Market
New submitter keithlynpitts writes: Uber is looking to expand its services in India, and will invest $1 billion there in the next nine months. India is the second biggest market for Uber after the U.S. The company hopes their investment will help speed growth in the country, which is already at a staggering 40% every month. "We expect to hit … [Link]
Mashable » Second American suspected of illegally killing a lion in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean officials on Sunday said they're looking for a second American citizen accused of illegally killing a lion. Jan Casmir Sieski, a resident of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, allegedly took part in an illegal hunt in April near Hwange National Park See also: Cecil the lion's brother Jericho is not dead The hunt was organized by a Zimbabwean named Headman Sibanda, reportedly the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 5 Tips for Dealing with Unreliable Web APIs
A recent post on the Instavest Blog covered the topic of dealing with unreliable web APIs, such as ones that provide inconsistent error responses or suffer from reliability issues. The author offered these 5 tips to ease the pain for developers dealing with these kinds of APIs.
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Slashdot » Lennart Poettering Announces the First Systemd Conference
jones_supa writes: Lennart Poettering, the creator of the controversial init system and service manager for Linux-based operating systems has announced the first systemd conference. The systemd.conf will take place November 5-7, in Berlin, Germany. systemd developers and hackers, DevOps professionals, and Linux distribution packagers will be able to attend various workshops, as well as to collaborate with their fellow developers … [Link]
Mashable » Ronda Rousey told her opponent "don't cry" after 34-second KO
If you're going to use words as ammunition, make sure you're not just giving your opponent material. In the two weeks leading up to current UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's fight with Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian challenger set the mood with some trash talk. Relations between the two fighters are icy at best, … [Link]
Slashdot » Epic Mega Bridge To Connect America With Russia Gets Closer To Reality
Sepa Blackforesta writes: A plan for an epic bridge connecting Russia's easternmost border with Alaska's westernmost border could soon be a reality, as Russia seeks to partner with China. Sijutech reports: "If this mega bridge come to reality, it would be Planet Earth’s most epic mega-road trip ever. The plans have not been officially accepted since specific details of the … [Link]
Mashable » Cecil the lion and endangered species glow on the Empire State Building
One of the most iconic symbols of metropolitan life brought a little nature to New York City Saturday night when filmmakers projected images of endangered species on the Empire State Building Cecil the lion, whose death sparked international outrage, was included in the display along with eagles, leopards, monkeys and manta rays lighting up the Manhattan skyline See also: Cecil the … [Link]
Mashable » Cilla Black, famed British singer and TV host, has died at 72
Cilla Black, a famous British singer, died on Saturday at her home in Estepona, Spain. She was 72. Her death was announced on Sunday by Spanish police. See also: Dave Grohl responds to 1,000 rockers who played 'Learn to Fly' Black, who was born in Liverpool as Priscilla White, had a show business career that lasted around half a century Twitter … [Link]
Slashdot » Hitchhiking Robot's Cross-Country Trip Ends In Philadelphia
An anonymous reader writes: A hitchhiking robot that successfully traveled across Canada in 26 days last year and parts of Europe, has met its demise in Philly. Created as a "social experiment," hitchBOT started its journey in the U.S. in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on July 17 with its thumb raised up and tape wrapped around its head that read "San Francisco … [Link]
Mashable » 25 comic books for nerdy newbies to read first
Every comic book nerd has an origin story, and it starts with opening that first book. There are so many titles with so much history, so it's natural for a new comic book reader to be intimidated by jumping into the fandom. When it comes to picking up comics with rich backgrounds, it can kind of feel like starting a movie … [Link]
Mashable » 3 things you need to know about personality type and your career
In today's diverse work world, it's important to know as much as possible about yourself and your strengths — and that includes knowing your personality type Are you an ambitious ENTJ? A grounded-in-reality ESFJ? An analytical INTP? A recent study of the 16 Briggs Myers personality types in the workplace by my team at Truity suggests that if you haven't yet … [Link]
Slashdot » New Telemetry Suggests Shot-Down Drone Was Higher Than Alleged
AmiMoJo writes: The pilot of the drone shot down Sunday evening over a Kentucky property has now come forward with video seemingly showing that the drone wasn't nearly as close as the property owner made it out to be. The data also shows that it was well over 200 feet above the ground before the fatal shots fired. The shooter, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: O’Reilly’s Learning Series Sale (Up to 40% Off and More!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 40% off (and even more!) on featured learning series titles from O’Reilly. Learn all about some of the most popular programming languages and more (Perl, Python, Bash Shell, VI, etc…) at ridiculously low prices! [O’Reilly’s Learning Series Sale (Up to 40% Off and more!)] The post Amazon Deal … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Best Birthday Ever [Comic]
[Source: Cheer Up, Emo Kid: A Webcomic | Like “Cheer Up, Emo Kid: A Webcomic” on Facebook] The post Best Birthday Ever [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » World Order: Multipolarity [Music Video]
A new music video from Genki Sudo’s always awesome Japanese band World Order. [World Order] The post World Order: Multipolarity [Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Zoinks: Scooby Doo Intro Remade With GTA 5
You know how sometimes the internet is exactly what it should be? This example of someone modding out GTA 5 so they could make an almost shot for shot remake of the opening of Scooby Doo is exactly one of those things. The internet used for its absurd best. [H/T to Reddit, Via BTZ] The post Zoinks: Scooby Doo Intro … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hey Son! Check Out This Awesome New Game! [Comic]
[Source: Jim Benton on GoComics | Jim Benton (Official) | Like “Jim Benton” on Facebook | Follow “Jim Benton” on Twitter | Via Neatorama] The post Hey Son! Check Out This Awesome New Game! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Your Dose of Internet Insanity for Today: Dog of Wisdom [Video]
Here’s your dose of Internet insanity for today. You’re welcome. Ah ba ba de ga de ga. [Joe | Via TA] The post Your Dose of Internet Insanity for Today: Dog of Wisdom [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Process Behind Launching an Actual Nuclear Missile [Video]
Here is the procedure that used to be required when came the time to launch a nuclear missile in the U.S. [Veritasium] The post The Process Behind Launching an Actual Nuclear Missile [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Death Toll at 4 In NYC Legionnaire's Outbreak
Reuters reports that four people have died of Legionnaire's Disease in an outbreak in the Bronx, and 65 more have exhibited symptoms of the disease. The Bronx was also home to the most recent flare-up of the disease, in December of last year. Says the article, In response to the outbreak, the city's health department has inspected 22 buildings in … [Link]
Mashable » BuzzFeed Television? Maybe it's closer than you think
Arianna Huffington built The Huffington Post into a global digital media empire, while Jonah Peretti, who helped found HuffPo, went on to co-found BuzzFeed, turned into a digital juggernaut that could soon be valued at $1.5 billion. The former colleagues now stand at the vanguard of the new media industry, watched and discussed and speculated about all the time for clues … [Link]
Mashable » How to protect your tech with a duct tape iPad case
Image: Mashable, Lili SamsEverything is better with duct tape, especially your back to school supplies. If you're planning on downsizing your textbook load this year, an iPad or tablet is a great way to go. Of course, one drawback of getting a fancy device is that they can cost you a pretty penny even without all the special accessories you … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the failure of Google+, a very expensive attempt to unseat Facebook
Create a social network or risk everything. That was the original pitch for Google's Facebook rival, Google+, a refrain hammered over and over by the social network's chief architect, Vic Gundotra, in meetings with the company's top brass Gundotra, described by colleagues we spoke with as charismatic and politically-savvy, eventually persuaded Larry Page, the Google cofounder who returned as CEO at … [Link]
Slashdot » Want To Fight Climate Change? Stop Cows From Burping
sciencehabit writes: A simple supplement to a cow's feed could substantially decrease a major source of methane, a planet-warming greenhouse gas, a new study suggests. Each year worldwide, the methane produced by cud-chewing livestock warms Earth's climate by the same amount as 2.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide, a little more than 4% of the greenhouse gas emissions related to … [Link]
Mashable » 1920s London parks used sheep as natural lawnmowers
1926A flock of sheep head down the Kingsway in London.Image: Fox Photos/Getty ImagesWelcome harbingers of Spring are now to be seen in Hyde Park."THE SHEPHERD AND HIS FLOCK," 1920In the 1920s and 1930s, sheep were routinely introduced into London parks to keep the grass under control and reduce mowing costs.Shepherds competed for the privilege of grazing their flocks on Hyde Park, … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt asked fans to Photoshop him, and boy did they ever
Actor Chris Pratt is known to be friendly with his fans, but he went above and beyond Friday when he asked them to create a new header for his Facebook page using the powers of Photoshop. He asked only that the image feature his most famous characters — Peter Quill, Owen, Andy and Emmet — as well as "eagles, american flags, … [Link]
Mashable » Social media celebrates news of Australian politician's resignation
Embattled Australian politician Bronwyn Bishop stepped down as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Sunday in the face of public opprobrium and increasingly sharp criticism from her colleagues. Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced that Bishop had tendered her resignation to the Governor-General at a press conference Sunday afternoon. See also: Trans-Pacific Partnership talks stall, with no end in sight … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar-Powered Flight For 81 Hours: a New Endurance World Record
Hallie Siegel writes: A team of researchers from ETH Zurich have just set a new endurance record for solar powered flight of an unmanned autonomous aircraft, achieving over four days of solar-powered flight in a range of weather conditions. Being able to demonstrate more than 24 hours of endurance is important because overcast skies can inhibit recharging and poor weather … [Link]
Mashable » Memphis police officer fatally shot during traffic stop
A Memphis police officer has been shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Saturday night. At around 9 p.m. local time, a person inside the vehicle fired at the officer, who was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he later died, NBC reported. See also: Osama bin Laden family members killed in UK plane crash #Video Ambulance … [Link]
Mashable » Osama bin Laden family members killed in UK plane crash
Three relatives of the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, Osama Bin Laden, have reportedly died in a plane crash in the UK on Friday. Four people passed away in the accident, British authorities confirmed Saturday See also: Trans-Pacific Partnership talks stall, with no end in sight The Hampshire Police said in a Facebook statement it believed those killed to be … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Woos Developers As It Eyes Tizen Expansion Beyond Smartphones
New submitter Manish Singh writes: Why is Samsung, the South Korean technology conglomerate which has the tentpole position in Android, becoming increasinglu focused on its homegrown operating system Tizen? At its annual developer summit this week, the company announced new SDKs for smartwatches, smart TVs, and smartphones, and also shared its future roadmap. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. … [Link]
Mashable » Trans-Pacific Partnership talks stall, with no end in sight
It was meant to be the largest regional free trade deal ever signed, but talks between the trade ministers of the twelve Pacific negotiating countries have stalled. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) discussions, which took place in a luxury hotel in Maui, Hawaii last week, have ended and a date for future talks has not yet been set. See also: Why Australians … [Link]
Mashable » Unknown assailant destroys hitchhiking robot in Philadelphia
A Canadian experiment to test the kindness of strangers has provided an unsettling result. After making the trek from Boston to Philadelphia, hitchBOT — a hitchhiking robot that had captured the hearts of fans worldwide — is no more. An unknown assailant damaged the robot beyond repair on Saturday in Philadelphia, according to its creators. See also: Hitchhiking robot is leaving … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: 'Qbert Rebooted,' Google Translate and more
With Windows 10 finally making its public debut and a bevy of new flagship Android phones — the OnePlus 2 and three new Motorola handsets — you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Google now shows you how to avoid lines at restaurants and coffee shops Luckily, every weekend, we round up our favorite new … [Link]
Mashable » Livetext app is silly fun, but no Snapchat
Chances are your phone is chock-full of messaging apps already, whether it's Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Yik Yak or something else. Even so, Yahoo is hoping you’ll give its latest app, Livetext for iOS and Android, a shot Think of Livetext as text-messaging that marries some of Snapchat’s ephemerality with some elements of Periscope and Meerkat live video. But Livetext's live … [Link]
Mashable » Tourism-focused farms give Chinese city dwellers a break from urban life
“Rural tourism" is big business in China. In 2014, Chinese farms had more than 1.2 billion visitors, according to the China Tourism Association. That's up from more than 900 million visitors in 2013, which generated $4.7 billion in revenue. To put the popularity of farm tourism in perspective, that accounts for about a third of all holidays in the country. See … [Link]
Slashdot » One In Four Indiana Residents' E-Record Data Exposed in Hack
Reader chicksdaddy reports that a data breach involving four million patients and more than 230 different data holders (from private practices to large hospitals) hit Indiana especially hard. It's the home state of Medical Informatics Engineering, maker of electronic records system NoMoreClipBoard. While data exposed in the breach affected 3.9 million people, 1.5 millon of them are in Indiana. According … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighter killed in California wildfire remembered as great husband and father
SAN FRANCISCO — A firefighter killed by a wildfire in Northern California became trapped by the erratic, wind-stoked blaze while he was scouting an area to decide how best to attack the flames, a U.S. Forest Service official said Saturday. Forest Service firefighter David Ruhl, 38, was driving down a road in the Modoc National Forest on Thursday when the fire … [Link]
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