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 » Florida Group Wants To Make Space a 2016 Presidential Campaign Issue
MarkWhittington writes: According to a story on News 13, an Orlando TV station, Space Florida is working to make space a political issue in the 2016 presidential election. Thus far the campaign for the presidency has been dominated by more mundane issues such as the economy, illegal immigration, and the threat of terrorism. Space Florida, which is "the State of … [Link]
Mashable » Vin Diesel confirms fourth 'Riddick' movie, TV series
Fans of the outlaw science fiction character Riddick got a huge surprise on Friday when the franchise's star, Vin Diesel, revealed that a fourth sequel is now in the works Posting the news on his Instagram account, Diesel confirmed that the new film will be called Furia, which is also the name of the home planet of Riddick See also: Sigourney … [Link]
Mashable » This sock uses pure silver to ban smelly feet from your life
That’s right — socks that don't smell. Ever. The SilverAir Crew Sock uses pure silver to act as an odor eliminator and its design incorporates "ventilation zones" that allow your foot to breathe The Kickstarter project was fully funded within 12 hours and had raised over $72,000 at the time of publishing. See also: This Kickstarter created a blazer you can … [Link]
Slashdot » MST3K Successfully Crowdsources Its Comeback
An anonymous reader writes: At least three new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be filmed, thanks to over $2 million in online contributions from fans. Responding to a Kickstarter plea by series creator Joel Hodgson, fans contributed over $1.5 million within just two days, and after five more they'd push Hodgson over the first $2 million threshold. "We've … [Link]
Mashable » Why is Wonder Woman in hiding, and is that Big Ben behind her?
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot shared a new look at her warrior princess of the Amazons, and it raises some questions. The famed DC Comics superhero's costume is mostly obscured by the hooded cloak Gadot is wearing, suggesting that she's in hiding, or perhaps just in stealth mode on a secret mission. The film's plot has yet to be revealed, but … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Xbox One Or PlayStation 4?
An anonymous reader writes: I'm looking at getting the kids a new gaming console for Christmas this year. I'm stuck trying to decide between getting an Xbox One or a PlayStation 4. I'm really wary on the PlayStation because of the 5 PS2s with broken optical drives sitting in my garage; none lasted more than two years. On the other … [Link]
Mashable » How the Aron's List sketch from 'Saturday Night Live' came to be
Saturday Night Live writers have quite the challenge in front of them when penning a sketch with an particularly sharp edge. Last week's Aron's List is a good example In the sketch, Vanessa Bayer plays a woman looking for some help around the house and finds just what she needs online, thanks to Aron's List. The catch? The men on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When A Kid Asks You Why The Sky Is Blue…
If a kid ever asks you why the sky is blue, here is what you need to tell him: 
If a little kid ever asks you just why the sky is blue, you look him or her right in the eye and say, “It’s because of quantum effects involving Rayleigh scattering combined with a lack of violet photon receptors in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It Is Not A Good Time To Be A Student and a Geek Right Now
All parents should get a copy of this meme with their kid’s next semesters report card so they at least understand. (imgur) The post It Is Not A Good Time To Be A Student and a Geek Right Now appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 10 Things You Forgot About Power Rangers’ First Episode
Honestly, for your own sake, it would be more normal if you didn’t remember the first episode of Power Rangers. I mean, that was so long and so many generations ago. Regardless, here are ten things most normal people have forgotten about the Power Ranger’s first episode. (Ign) The post The 10 Things You Forgot About Power Rangers’ First Episode … [Link]
Mashable » R2-D2 and C-3PO cross paths with BB-8 in UK cell phone ad
Two generations of Star Wars droids meet for the first time in a new ad for a British cell carrier, and they seem to hit it off. In a scene reminiscent of one of the opening shots of the original trilogy, C-3PO — sporting his mysterious red arm — and R2-D2 wander lost across the sands of what appears to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Satellite Wars
schwit1 writes: Sixty years after the space race began, an orbital arms race is again in development. Military officials from the U.S., Europe and Asia confirm in private what the Kettering Group and other amateur stargazers have been watching publicly. Almost every country with strategically important satellite constellations and its own launch facilities is considering how to defend — and … [Link]
Mashable » The scented cup that makes drinking water more enjoyable
If you're anything like me, drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day can be a harrowing experience Water doesn't taste like anything, which makes it a dreadfully hard thing to gulp down throughout the day. Fear not. The world's first fruit-scented cup — aptly named The Right Cup — was invented as a way to make drinking water a … [Link]
Slashdot » Now We Know Why the Hobbit Movies Were So Awful
HughPickens.com writes: Everyone seems to agree that the key to the success of Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy was years of careful planning before production ever began. Now Bryan Bishop writes at The Verge that in what can only be described as the most honest promotional video of all time, we find out why the Hobbit trilogy turned … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why the Skyscanner API Appeals to Travel Startups
UK-based global travel search site Skyscanner has been gaining considerable market share over the last two years, now boasting 50 million unique monthly visitors. Now, travel startups are encouraged to leverage Skyscanner’s technology in a recent article by Sean O’Neill for Tnooz.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Unicorns [Comic]
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Mashable » BMW's front-wheel drive sedan concept redefines 'ultimate driving machine'
Run for the hills, driving enthusiasts: BMW unveiled just a front-wheel drive sedan. For the majority of the 40 years that BMW has been in America, it has marketed itself as the "Ultimate Driving Machine." That's because it has always prioritized driving dynamics over virtually all else, offering stylish, rear- or all-wheel drive cars with a decidedly European flare. That is … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: FaceParty, 'Goat Rider,' Nuzzel and more
With Snapchat adding new ways to use lenses and chat with friends and Instagram cracking down on third-party developers, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Google slashes minimum app prices to way below $0.99 in 17 countries Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list … [Link]
Slashdot » Sued Freelancer Allegedly Turns Over Contractee Source Code In Settlement
FriendlySolipsist writes: Blizzard Entertainment has been fighting World of Warcraft bots for years. TorrentFreak reports that Bossland, a German company that operates "buddy" bots, alleges Blizzard sued one of its freelancers and forced a settlement. As part of that settlement, the freelancer allegedly turned over Bossland's source code to Blizzard. In Bossland's view, their code was "stolen" by Blizzard because … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert gloriously schools scientists on 'Lord of the Rings'
Stephen Colbert has a bone to pick with some spider-naming scientists. Earlier this week, a group of scientists in Brazil described and named a new species of cave-dwelling spider. They decided to name the spider Iandumoema smeagol after the original name of a Lord of the Rings character that lives in a cave and coveted the One Ring, but Colbert … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The US Navy Makes the Best “Force Awakens” Spoof EVER [Video]
Sure, there are plenty of “Force Awakens” spoof out here, but I don’t think I’ve seen one that is as good as this version from the US Navy and the sailors from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). [CVN69 IKE | Via IO9] The post The US Navy Makes the Best “Force Awakens” Spoof EVER [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » 11,000 camels gather in the desert for an annual fair
At the end of each November, more than 11,000 camels and 400,000 people gather in western India for 14 days of celebration The Pushkar Camel Fair takes place in Pushkar – a popular site of Hindu pilgrimage – during the full moon. Additional reporting by the Associated Press Read more… More about India, Festival, Us World, Pics, and Camels [Link]
Slashdot » And the Pulitzer Prize For SQL Reporting Goes To…
theodp writes: Over at the Stanford Computational Journalism Lab, Dan Nguyen's Exploring the Wall Street Journal's Pulitzer-Winning Medicare Investigation with SQL is a pretty epic post on how one can use SQL to learn about Medicare data and controversial practices in Medicare billing, giving the reader a better appreciation for what was involved in the WSJ's Medicare Unmasked data investigation. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' will return for a second season of episodic video games
Winter is coming, and so is a second season of interactive Game of Thrones episodes from the good folks at Telltale Games. The first season of Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series concluded with its sixth episode, "The Ice Dragon," on Nov. 17. We'll spare you the spoilers, but in true Game of Thrones fashion, many questions lingered when the credits finally rolled. See … [Link]
Mashable » Embrace easy, no-recipe cooking with soup bingo
It’s 7 p.m., it's been dark for the last three hours and you have exactly 60 minutes until the good television starts Don't even think of reaching for that stack of take-out menus Instead, play Soup Bingo See also: These sweet egg rolls use traditional Thanksgiving pie fillings Choose one ingredient from each column (and no, potatoes aren't officially aromatics, but … [Link]
Slashdot » How Apple Is Giving Design a Bad Name
ColdWetDog writes: Co.Design has an article by two early Apple designers on how the company has lost its way, and quite frankly, lost its marbles when it comes to user interface design. In the search for a minimalist, clean design, it has forgotten time honored UI principles and made it harder for people to use Apple products. As someone who … [Link]
Mashable » Russia wants to send a police puppy to France in wake of Paris attacks
The Russian government wants to send France a new police puppy. On Friday, Elena Alekseeva of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced on Instagram that the pup, named Dobrynya, is being offered to France as a gesture of solidarity See also: Live updates: Paris after the terror attacks "He [Dobrynya] was named in honor of the Russian epic hero Dobrynya, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mockingjay Part 2' on track for lowest 'Hunger Games' opening
Mockingjay Part 2, the final chapter in Lionsgate's big screen adaptation of The Hunger Games series, won't quite plant the landing for its opening weekend, it seems. Its $47 million Friday box office and projected weekend take of $104.3 million (all figures refer to domestic performance, unless otherwise noted) point to the series' weakest opening to date, after Mockingjay Part 1 set the low … [Link]
Mashable » Thanksgiving leftover turkey tacos are the perfect midnight snack
Once the stuffing and gravy is eaten, the allure of turkey sandwiches is pretty much over. Enter the turkey tacoRead more about this great recipe: http://on.mash.to/1SbManz Read more…More about Taco, Cheese, Thanksgiving, Turkey, and Lifestyle [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Create Plant-Circuit Hybrid
sciencehabit writes: Researchers have crafted flexible electronic circuits inside a rose. Eventually such circuitry may help farmers eavesdrop on their crops and even control when they ripen. The advance may even allow people to harness energy from trees and shrubs not by cutting them down and using them for fuel, but by plugging directly into their photosynthesis machinery. The researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey tacos: The midnight snack you will need after Thanksgiving
Video: Keith Hopkin, Noah Throop Once the stuffing and gravy is eaten, the allure of turkey sandwiches is pretty much over Enter the turkey taco. Turkey tossed in smoky chipotle in adobo marinade. Jalapeno cranberry sauce. Mashed potatoes, sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese Everything you need for a perfect midnight snack See also: New kitchen gadget turns all … [Link]
Mashable » Snow is indeed falling in the UK, Twitter users can confirm
LONDON — Snow falling across south Scotland, the Midlands and Wales has kicked off a cold, wintry weekend for the UK, the Met Office said, with temperatures to get as low as -5 C (23 F) in places. See also: 16 striking photos of Britain enveloped in a thick blanket of fog It was a cold & windy night with snow … [Link]
Mashable » Neon Indian creates psychedelic visuals for latest album 'VEGA INTL Night School'
Electronic artist Neon Indian discusses the creation of his visualizer and "Slumlord Rising" music video for his new album VEGA INTL. Night School. Read more…More about Music, Performance, Concert, Music Video, and Neon Indian
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Slashdot » TrueCrypt Safer Than Previously Thought
An anonymous reader writes: Back in September, members of Google's Project Zero team found a pair of flaws in the TrueCrypt disk encryption software that could lead to a system compromise. Their discovery raised concerns that TrueCrypt was unsuitable for use in securing sensitive data. However, the Fraunhofer Institute went ahead with a full audit of TrueCrypt's code, and they … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Microsoft Windows Turns 30!
Windows 1.0 was released thirty years ago yesterday. Despite an amazing sales pitch from Steve Ballmer, it didn’t get a great reception. The system took two years to appear after Microsoft first announced it, leading to widespread claims of it being “vaporware.” It was by no means the first graphical user interface, coming a year after the first Mac OS. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Biggest Problem with Fallout 4 [Comic] [Very Minor Spoiler]
Warning: Very minor spoiler. 
I don’t know about you guys, but this is one of the things that I find really disappointing with Fallout 4. Yes, the game totally ROCKS, but the generic missions from “The Brotherhood of Steel” and “The Railroad” are just always the same. Yes, it’s only a minor part of the game, but I still think … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 50% Off on the Critically Acclaimed Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones – $119.99 + FREE Shipping + Other Deals
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the $119.99 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones in black or white for just $119.99 plus free shipping. That’s 50% off on the headphones’ regular list price of $239. Online reviewers, top audio professionals and cult followers have long agreed that the ATH-M50 is an unmatched combination of audio and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Clocky The Motorized Alarm Clock Runs Away So You Can’t Snooze [Video]
Never over-sleep again! Clocky is the alarm clock on wheels that runs away beeping! You can snooze one time, but if you don’t get up, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand up to 3 feet high, and run around your room as if looking for a place to hide. You’ll have to get out of bed to silence Clocky’s … [Link]
Mashable » Capturing California's relentless wildfires is awe-inspiring and humbling
Growing up in Orange County, wildfires happened like clockwork every fall, some years worse than others. I photographed my first fire in 2012 during a summer internship. I returned in 2013 to a state in severe drought. Days after returning home I covered the destructive 30,000-acre Powerhouse Fire, and realized these fires weren’t going away. This drought, and the fire seasons it … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man at Arms: Crafting Katniss’ Bow in Real Life [Video]
From Man at Arms: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. Just in time for the last installment of the Hunger Games movie franchise, the team takes on Katniss’s iconic bow! [AWE me] The post Man at Arms: Crafting Katniss’ Bow in Real Life … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Survive a Real-Life “Fallout”
From the American Chemical Society: It’s a big week for gamers now that the long-anticipated Fallout 4 video game is out. The series takes place in a world decades after nuclear war has destroyed most of civilization. Only those who hid in fallout shelters survived. While this idea works in a fictional game universe, could humans really survive for years … [Link]
Mashable » Yahoo is locking people out of their email if they use ad blockers
Yahoo is angering the dwindling number of people who still use its email service with a test run of a feature that locks out anyone who has an ad blocker installed. Several Yahoo users complained that they encountered an error message when trying to open their mail account on Thursday in an AdBlock Plus forum thread first spotted by Digiday. The … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix warns what can happen when you don't respect spoiler alerts
A mob boss pours honey over a frightened-looking man tied to a chair and poised precariously over a pit of rats. "One more word out of that little rat mouth of yours and you're going in," he threatens. The man's crime? Launching into a detailed explanation of the plot of Orange is the New Black without once thinking to ask … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish police arrest Belgian reported to be 'Paris attack scout'
Three men suspected of involvement with the Islamic State (ISIS) group were arrested in Turkey late Friday night, according to Turkish officials. One of the men was Belgian. Turkish security forces arrested 26-year-old Ahmad Dahmani, a Belgian man of Moroccan descent, at a luxury hotel in Antalya, along with two others also believed to be connected to ISIS. A Turkish official, … [Link]
Mashable » Seamless is in danger of becoming a delivery dinosaur
Some things should stay frozen in time — your bronzed baby shoe, your parents' wedding album or that cactus you got at the Arizona State Fair when you were seventeen And some things are meant to evolve, because if they don't adapt, they can't survive Seamless is heading the way of the T-Rex if it can't adapt to the newly competitive … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Xfinity Wi-Fi Discloses Customer Names and Addresses
itwbennett writes: Despite assurances that only business listings and not customer names and home addresses would appear in the public search results when someone searches for an Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot, that is exactly what's happened when the service was initiated 2 years ago — and is still happening now, writes CSO's Steve Ragan. And that isn't the only security issue … [Link]
Mashable » What creators are saying about YouTube's help with copyright claims
Steve Oh remembers when unwarranted copyright claims first impacted digital news organization The Young Turks. Oh, the network's COO, said several years ago The Young Turks tried to incorporate a video of a homeless man-turned-DJ from a local news station in Ohio into one of their segments. But after uploading the video to YouTube, they immediately received a takedown notice. "After … [Link]
Mashable » 5 career-boosting reasons you should volunteer (in addition to being a good person)
You put a lot into your job hunt. You tweak your resume, polish your LinkedIn profile, research companies, and brush up on your interview skills as needed. But, what if I told you that you're missing something big? Something that 76% of career advisers say will make you way more likely to actually land the job Well, you're probably wondering what … [Link]
Mashable » Growing out my beard was a coming out experience
Before I had a beard, I walked around with a completely shaven face. I felt naked, like I was living a lie. I lived years trying to conform to societal norms by shaving my face, when all I ever wanted was to show my true self. As a beardsman, I consider facial hair to be part of my identity. And I … [Link]
Mashable » Why Silicon Valley is losing at the Washington influence game
WASHINGTON — Silicon Valley has an unwritten rule for lobbying consumers: Only do it in an emergency. That sensibility, driven by sensitivity to users, explains why tech titans are straggling again in Washington’s influence game. At a time when everyone else is using tech tools to organize and mobilize political campaigns, Silicon Valley companies are reluctant to weaponize their own platforms … [Link]
Mashable » Here are all the Black Friday deals you need to know
It’s said the darkest hour is just before dawn. But on Black Friday, the darkest hour is between your last round of turkey and the first open doors (or e-commerce shopping carts) for Black Friday deals. So you're not kept in the dark, we are compiling all the Black Friday deals that matter, right here. This page will be updated throughout … [Link]
Mashable » We should be more judgmental online, just not the way you think
When Australian fashion and beauty blogger Essena O’Neill quit social media, she didn’t just walk away. She lit a match and started a fire O’Neill, who had over 600,000 Instagram followers and 260,000 YouTube subscribers, posted a video lamenting the lack of authenticity on social media. Then, she deleted Instagram photos and edited captions on the remaining pictures to reveal the … [Link]
Mashable » The BLOCKS modular smartwatch is customizable to fit your needs
There are times when we pick up a clothing item that's labeled "one size fits all," and it ends up being a little loose or too baggy. No item can really be universal, and that's the idea behind a startup that believes smartwatches should be customized to each person's needs. BLOCKS smartwatch just wrapped up its Kickstarter campaign Thursday, pooling in … [Link]
Mashable » 6 things no one tells you about cancer-related breast surgery
I was somewhat shocked when, just a few days after my 39th birthday, I had a miscarriage.
Summer is historically my favorite time of the year, but to spend a June mourning the loss of a child that my husband and I were excited for dampened my surfing plans.
I lay in bed one night, trying to make sense of it all. My … [Link]
Mashable » Former Paris busker Benjamin Clementine dedicates Mercury Prize to victims of attacks
LONDON — Benjamin Clementine won the Mercury Prize — the UK's most prestigious music award — and he broke down in tears as he dedicated it to the victims of the Paris terror attacks. The 26-year-old Londoner, who spent his early 20s busking on the Paris metro, beat out a diverse group of British and Irish artists including Jamie XX, Supergrass … [Link]
Mashable » Brussels raises terror alert, shuts metro, after 'precise information' on threat
The Belgian capital was in a state of heightened security Saturday morning, after officials raised the terror alert level in Brussels, leaving the area on a virtual lockdown over fears of a Paris-style attack. Authorities raised the terror alert level to its highest threshold, level 4, with officials detailing "a serious and imminent threat" to the area. Belgian Prime Minister Charles … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Amends Telemarketing Rule To Ban Payment Methods Used By Scammers
An anonymous reader writes: The Federal Trade Commission has approved final amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), including a change that will help protect consumers from fraud by prohibiting four discrete types of payment methods favored by scammers. The TSR changes will stop telemarketers from dipping directly into consumer bank accounts by using certain kinds of checks and "payment … [Link]
Mashable » 1911: The British royal family visited India and hunted tigers
King George V (center right) inspects a killed tiger from atop an elephant.Image: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesEditor's note: This article contains photographs of dead animals. Some readers may find the images disturbing.In 1910, King Edward VII died, and his son George V ascended to the throne. He and Queen Mary were coronated at Westminster Abbey on June 22, 1911.Five months later, the … [Link]
Mashable » Deepika and Ranvir fight for love in new 'Bajirao Mastani' trailer
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first directorial foray into the biopic genre is poised to cause quite the stir See also: 10 poses you're guaranteed to find on every Bollywood star's Instagram The full-length trailer for Bajirao Mastani promises all the opulence and and melodrama for which the director has come to be known. The film tells the story of Maratha general … [Link]
Slashdot » Ex-CIA Director Says Snowden Should Be 'Hanged' For Paris Attacks
SonicSpike writes with this excerpt from The HIll: A former CIA director says leaker Edward Snowden should be convicted of treason and given the death penalty in the wake of the terrorist attack on Paris. "It's still a capital crime, and I would give him the death sentence, and I would prefer to see him hanged by the neck until … [Link]
Mashable » Enough of "Sardar jokes": The campaign to get Sikh jokes banned from Indian websites
From joke books to social media forwards, Sikh jokes have been a ubiquitous aspect of Indian humour. Now, a group of petitioners is reviving a campaign to get the jokes taken off the Internet for perpetuating stereotypes and ridiculing the minority community See also: How a Canadian Sikh was photoshopped to look like a Paris attacker The campaign is being led … [Link]
Mashable » American killed in Mali attack, Anita Datar, worked on public health in Africa
As a Peace Corps volunteer, expert in global health and the mother of a young boy, Anita Ashok Datar devoted her life to caring for and helping others, her family said. Datar, of Takoma Park, Maryland, was one of at least 20 people killed in Friday's terror attack on a hotel in Mali, the State Department confirmed in a statement. See … [Link]
Slashdot » 600,000 Arris Cable Modems Have 'Backdoors In Backdoors,' Researcher Claims
An anonymous reader writes: A security researcher using Shodan to probe Arris cable modems for vulnerabilities has found that 600,000 of the company's modems not only have a backdoor, but that the backdoor itself has an extra backdoor. Brazilian vulnerability tester Bernardo Rodrigues posted that he found undocumented libraries in three models, initially leading to a backdoor that uses an … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is so big it stopped D.C. traffic
This Christmas tree sure knows how to make an entrance. The 74-foot-tall Lutz spruce, weighing in at a whopping 7,500 pounds, arrived at the U.S. Capitol's West Front Lawn all the way from Alaska on Friday morning, temporarily halting traffic on Washington's First Street along the way. Due to the arrival of the Capitol Tree, First Street (Pennsylvania Avenue, NW-Maryland Avenue, SW) … [Link]
Mashable » Adele goes undercover as Adele impersonator, pranks actual Adele impersonators
She can disguise her face, but she can never hide that voice. Adele teamed up with the BBC's Graham Norton to pull the ultimate prank on some unsuspecting Adele impersonators. She transformed into "Jenny": fake chin, fake nose, different makeup and gloves to cover her tattoos. And then she went to an Adele-impersonator audition. Conclusion: Adele impersonators are really bad … [Link]
Mashable » Ford creates 'Drug Driving Suit' that recreates driving impairment
Ford wants to demonstrate to young drivers just how dangerous it can be to drive while under the influence of illegal drugs. So it paired with scientists at the Meyer-Hentschel Institute in Germany to create a "Drug Driving Suit" that recreates the physical impairment caused by drugs including cannabis, cocaine, heroin and MDMA (a.k.a "Molly"). See also: Tesla orders voluntary … [Link]
Mashable » Woman shares story of a little boy standing up for her after being catcalled
One woman recently found herself being defended against a catcalling stranger — by none other than a small boy, who was out with his family Julia Price was on her morning run when a man, described as being "well-dressed" and "on his lunch break from an office job," began catcalling her. See also: New York Times crossword puzzle tried (and failed) … [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle E. coli outbreak spreads to three more states
More bad news, Chipotle fans An E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens of Chipotle Mexican Grill customers in Oregon and Washington has spread to three more states, brining the total number of states affected to six, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday Though the food illness was previously reported primarily in the Northwest, with 43 Chipotle restaurants temporarily … [Link]
Slashdot » Donald Trump Obliquely Backs a Federal Database To Track Muslims
HughPickens.com writes: Philip Bump reports at the Washington Post that Donald Trump confirmed to NBC on Thursday evening that he supports a database to track Muslims in the United States. The database of Muslims arose after an interview Yahoo News's Hunter Walker conducted with Trump earlier this week, during which he asked the Republican front-runner to weigh in on the … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is getting pummeled by his political opponents over Muslim database
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential rivals rushed Friday to condemn Donald Trump's support for a government database to track Muslims in the United States, drawing a sharp distinction with the Republican front-runner on a proposal also deemed unconstitutional by legal experts. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush called the prospect of a registry "abhorrent." Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said the idea was "unnecessary" … [Link]
Mashable » Saudi Arabia sentences Palestinian poet to death for renouncing Islam
Saudi Arabia has sentenced a Palestinian poet to death for renouncing his Muslim faith. The execution order was handed down to Ashraf Fayadh, 35, by a judge on Tuesday, The Guardian reported. See also: British man in Saudi Arabia faces 360 lashes over homemade wine Adam Coogle, Middle East researcher for Human Rights Watch, told Reuters he had read the trial … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scandal' episode's abortion, Planned Parenthood plot sparks debate
Leave it to showrunner Shonda Rhimes to ignite political debate. On Thursday night's episode of ABC's Scandal — the mid-season finale — protagonist Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) ended a surprise pregnancy with an abortion. Meanwhile, former First Lady and current Republican Senator Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young) led a filibuster on the Senate floor to avoid the passage of a bill that … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim Marine has best comeback ever to Donald Trump
After last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, Donald Trump told Yahoo News that he would not rule out a special ID for Muslims in the United StatesCivil rights groups have since condemned Trump’s proposal, but one “Muslim Marine,” Tayyib Rashab, said it best: Hey @realDonaldTrump, I'm an American Muslim and I already carry a special ID badge. Where's yours?#SemperFi#USMC pic.twitter.com/QSf2O9PTi2 — … [Link]
Mashable » How Philip K. Dick's wife made him write 'Man in the High Castle'
Amazon launched its most expensive original series ever, The Man in the High Castle, via its streaming service Friday — meaning much of America will be spending the weekend imagining what life would have been like if the Nazis had won World War II While the show is far from perfect, it is also likely to spark renewed interest in the … [Link]
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