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 » New York City residents band together to push stuck ambulances out of snow
How’s this for #NewYorkValues? New York City is currently enduring a massive winter storm that's expected to dump up to 30 inches of snow on the city. Some subways were shut down, a travel ban has been put in place and residents have been urged to stay inside. Emergency vehicles, however, must continue to plow through the storm. See also: New … [Link]
Mashable » Des Moines Register endorses Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio ahead of Iowa caucuses
Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio won the endorsement of The Des Moines Register on Saturday, with just over a week to go until the Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential nominating season. The value of newspaper endorsements — like all endorsements — is mixed, but this one could give Clinton and Rubio a boost ahead of the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. … [Link]
Slashdot » Senior Citizens Hit the Road For Uber
HughPickens.com writes: Elizabeth Olsen writes at the NYT that a growing number of older Americans are driving for Uber or its competitor Lyft to augment their retirement income. Older drivers are prized because they usually own their own cars, have adequate auto insurance and, according to insurance statistics, have fewer crashes. For most senior drivers, the biggest advantage is the … [Link]
Mashable » Steven Tyler stumbles upon live CNN broadcast, gives sage snowstorm advice
Anything can happen on live TV. Including running into Steven Tyler The sage wizard of rock 'n' roll band Aerosmith was out in New York City with his daughter Mia on Saturday, when he came across CNN's Poppy Harlow doing a live broadcast on the current blizzard raging on the East Coast. Tyler was in town for a recent appearance on … [Link]
Mashable » The massive blizzard turned New York City into a ghost town on Instagram
New Yorkers were wise to stay indoors on Saturday. A massive snowstorm is expected to dump a total of 30 inches on the city and its surrounding areas See also: The crippling East Coast blizzard: Follow live In the afternoon, it became a little harder to get around as non-emergency vehicles were banned from public roads and some mass transit services … [Link]
Slashdot » Google May Be Developing Consumer Virtual Reality Hardware
An anonymous reader writes: Google's 'Cardboard' virtual reality initiative has put low-cost smartphone VR viewers in the hands of millions, but the experience provided by these simple phone holders doesn't compare with dedicated mobile VR hardware like Samsung's Gear VR. Now it seems that Google may be ready to move from Cardboard viewers to dedicated VR hardware. Four new full-time … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable 3-year-old girl slays cover of Disney song
Move over, Frozen, classic Disney films are making a comeback. When 3-year-old Claire Ryann isn't rocking out to "Let it Go" she likes to kick it old school and practice her singing skills to her favorite pre-Frozen era tune, "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. Little kids can not handle their need for an iPhone Grateful child overjoyed … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Grohl covers Motorhead's 'Ace of Spades' with Metallica, Pantera and Slayer members
If you like to gamble, Dave Grohl's your man The rocker paid tribute to the late Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead in a special performance on Friday night During Dimebash, an annual tribute to late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell, Grohl strapped on a guitar to perform Motorhead's "Ace of Spades," joined by a supergroup including Pantera's Phil Anselmo, Metallica's Robert Trujillo … [Link]
Mashable » These horses love making snow angels
Some like snow, others despise it Well these majestic beasts are making the most out of their wintery day, thanks to a massive snowstorm that is currently battering the East Coast of the United States with snow See also: 23 time-wasting websites perfect for a snow day After running around a bit, two of these horses even try their best attempt … [Link]
Slashdot » Software Hall of Fame Member Ed Yourdon Dies
New submitter andyjl writes: The software industry lost one of its pioneers on Tuesday, January 20, 2016 when Ed Yourdon died from post-operative complications. Ed was a pioneer of Structured Programming methodologies, and was a prodigious author of software-related books, including topics such as "death march" projects, and the problems of Y2K. He was also a personal friend and fellow … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch getting full update in the fall, new bands in March, report says
Although popular among celebrities, the Apple Watch still hasn't turned out to be a runaway hit with regular consumers like the iPhone. Nevertheless, there's been a great deal of interest around when the next version will be released, and now we have a clue A new report claims that the current version of the Apple Watch will be refreshed with new … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny humans mount massive sled invasion at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Dozens of people, many of them children, their doting parents and at least one dog, took full advantage on Saturday of the recently lifted sledding ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The hill, not quite 100-feet above sea level, was packed during the height of the blizzard with sledders soaring down the hill on plastic toboggans before running back up … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Build Your Own Star Trek Phaser at Home For Just $12 [Video]
In this episode of DIY Prop Shop, guest host Dylan Thomas shows us how to build a “Star Trek: TOS” phaser for just $12! [AWE me] The post Build Your Own Star Trek Phaser at Home For Just $12 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Utah Bill Would Require IT Workers To Report Child Porn
Mr.Intel writes: A Utah lawmaker wants computer technicians to face jail time if they don't immediately report child pornography they discover on someone's computer. The proposal would require computer technicians to report child pornography to law enforcement or a federal cyber tip line if they encounter the material, but they would not be required to go searching for it. If … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Force is Strong With My Dishes…..
Is it just me, or do my recently washed dishes in this photo look suspiciously like a TIE fighter? Did the Force just awaken in my house? You know I am a true geek when I stopped what I was doing at 2 a.m to take a pic of this to share with the world. I am sure none of … [Link]
Mashable » The beautiful minimalism of snow day Instagram
While many are staying put as the massive blizzard hammering the East Coast continues to dump snow, many others are still walking around their cities to take in what could be a historic snowfall. Once the snow comes down, famous landmarks are transformed and we gain a whole new way to look at the familiar. See also: The crippling East Coast … [Link]
Mashable » Stranded travelers build snow altar for mass on the PA Turnpike
Dozens of worshippers stranded on the Pennsylvania Turnpike since late Friday night decided on Saturday that while they couldn't get to a church, they might as well bring the church to them. The worshippers, among hundreds of people whose cars and buses became stuck in the snow, were returning home from an anti-abortion march in Washington the day before, where they … [Link]
Mashable » These swimmers aren't going to let a little snow stop them
While some people are skiing on the streets of New York, swimmers desperate to get some practice in are swimming in the snow. A massive snowstorm has been pummeling the East Coast on Friday and Saturday, leaving two feet or more of snow in some areas. Trapped in their homes, it seems as if people are already starting to lose their … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When will the next mass extinction occur? [Science Video]
About 66 million years ago, a terrible extinction event wiped out the dinosaurs. But it wasn’t the only event of this kind — extinctions of various severity have occurred throughout the Earth’s history — and are still happening all around us today. Borths, D’Emic, and Pritchard give a quick history of mass extinctions. [Ted Ed] The post When will the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cinema’s Top 10 Best Opening Shots of All Time
The first moments of a movie can set the tone, grab your attention, and let you know a movie is worthwhile. Here are our Top 10 Opening Shots in History! [CineFix] The post Cinema’s Top 10 Best Opening Shots of All Time appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Good samaritans thwart robbery by stealing keys to getaway car
Warning: This clip contains strong language that some people may find offensive. Two Australian men were able to disrupt an attempted robbery by stealing the keys to the getaway vehicle. James Ross-Munroe and Kane Wiblen were walking by a gas station in Gold Coast, Australia when they witnessed an attempted robbery taking place at a restaurant next door. But instead … [Link]
Slashdot » Gambling State Says the Solar Gamble Is Over
New submitter mdnuclear writes: In a strange echo of the depressed oil economy SolarCity recently announced a layoff of a quarter of its workforce as the apparent result of the Nevada PUC's decision to phase solar net-metering customers down from retail to wholesale per kWh. A scathing editorial in the WSJ last December took both solar leasing companies and their … [Link]
Mashable » This brutal new ad may be the best attack on Donald Trump yet
Republicans have been going negative in an attempt to stop Donald Trump, who is currently the favorite to win the party's presidential primary. So far, with a little more than a week to go until the primary process kicks off in Iowa, it hasn't worked. But a new ad launched by a super PAC with the goal of taking down … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump tells Iowans he could 'shoot somebody' on Fifth Avenue without losing a vote
Donald Trump thinks his supporters are so devoted that he could "shoot somebody" on Fifth Avenue without losing any voters. "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters," Trump said during a campaign event in Sioux Center, Iowa. Trump was drawing a distinction between his loyal based of supporters and those … [Link]
Mashable » New York grinds to a halt as city braces for up to 30 inches of snow
New York City came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon, after a snowstorm walloping the East Coast dumped more than 16 inches of snow on the city, with at least another foot expected to come before the storm is over. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a travel ban for all non-emergency vehicles in the city after 2:30 pm. Buses were halted … [Link]
Mashable » People are skiing on the streets of NYC
New Yorkers are hitting the slopes streets. While the snowstorm that's currently bashing the East Coast is nowhere near over, hardened New Yorkers have no intention of staying inside just yet. And while a large snow accumulation is a welcomed addition to the snow-less winter NYC has been experiencing this winter, heading to the nearest slopes isn't a good idea until … [Link]
Slashdot » How Have Large Donations Affected Education Policy In New York City?
theodp writes: According to Chalkbeat, the expansion of charter schools, the movement to break New York City's large schools into smaller ones, and the push to teach computer science have something in common: the influence of philanthropy. Though contributions from big donors amount to only a fraction of New York City's education spending, they still have a real impact on … [Link]
Mashable » Mob of deer spotted frolicking in Washington, D.C.
The scene in Washington, D.C. on Saturday is a sea of white, thanks to a crippling storm that could dump up to 30 inches of snow in some areas While the potentially historic blizzard is extremely dangerous, the local wildlife in D.C. seem to be enjoying themselves. A video captured in Cleveland Park in the early morning hours on Saturday … [Link]
Mashable » The East Coast snowstorm in photos
The massive snowstorm creeping up the East Coast has dumped snow on Georgia, the Carolinas, the Washington D.C. area and further north, topping two feet in some locations. This morning New Yorkers and others in the surrounding area awoke to blustering winds and continuous snowfall with more on the way. See also: The crippling East Coast blizzard: Follow live Check below … [Link]
Slashdot » Hot Potato Exploit Gives Attackers the Upper Hand On Multiple Windows Versions
An anonymous reader writes: By chaining together a series of known Windows security flaws, researchers from Foxglove Security have discovered a way to break into almost all of Microsoft's recent versions of Windows. The exploit, named Hot Potato, relies on three different types of attacks, some of which were discovered back at the start of the new millennium, in 2000. … [Link]
Mashable » Tian Tian the panda is having a flipping good time in the snow
Tian Tian, one of the National Zoo's adorable pandas is loving Washington, D.C.'s current weather. A potentially historic snowstorm dumped a massive amount of snow on the area as well as other parts of the East Coast on Friday and Saturday, allowing Tian Tian to have a little playtime in the snow. But Tian Tian isn't the only panda enjoying … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4: 7 Places Where Fallout 4 is Freakier Than You Thought
One thing you have to give Bethesda credit for, when they go for creepy, they tend to hit it out of the park (you fans remember the serial killer simulation?). Fallout 4 was no exception. Here are some creepy places from Fallout 4 that may be a bit freakier than you first assumed. Being from New England and that area … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Bloomberg weighs presidential bid as an independent
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former New York mayor, is taking steps toward an independent bid for the White House, according to The New York Times and would spend at least $1 billion of his fortune on the effort. Bloomberg has set a deadline for making a final decision in early March, according to the New York Times. See also: Jeb Bush … [Link]
Slashdot » Blue Origin Launches and Lands the Same New Shepard That Few In November
MarkWhittington writes: The commercial space race between Blue Origin and SpaceX got more interesting on Friday. In November, Blue Origin launched its New Shepard booster on a suborbital flight, and then successfully landed it afterward. On Friday, Blue Origin relaunched the same New Shepard spacecraft to a height of 101.7 kilometers, and then landed it a second time. Blue Origin … [Link]
Mashable » Snow day longreads: Curl up with these 15 rich stories
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the longreads are so delightful. If you're spending this weekend indoors thanks to the massive East Coast snowstorm, then you finally have time to catch up on some reading. From the secret revelations of flight attendants and bikini fitness competitors, to the ways LGBTQI youth find love, here are 15 longreads you can curl … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Types of Motivations [Comic]
A Comic by Grant Snider of Incidental Comics taking a look at the various kinds of motivations that can drive us to finish a task. [Source: INCIDENTAL COMICS] The post Types of Motivations [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 8,000 flights canceled as East Coast blizzard shows it means business
Airlines have canceled more than 8,000 flights into, out of, and within the U.S. because of the East Coast blizzard causing record snowfall and serious coastal flooding. On Friday, airlines canceled 3,100 flights, with another 4,256 canceled on Saturday as of 10 a.m. ET, according to FlightAware. Cancelations for Sunday have already topped 1,200. Cancelations were expected, but are likely to … [Link]
Mashable » Muriel Bowser is the woman making sure D.C. weathers the storm
Massive storms like the one blanketing much of the East Coast can be make or break for a politician's career. Just ask Michael Bilandic, the Chicago mayor who lost his job in part due to the city's terrible response to the 1979 Chicago blizzard. Or former president George W. Bush, who has said his handling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was … [Link]
Mashable » 20 dogs having the best snow day ever
For millions living on the East Coast of the United States, this will be a cold, snowy weekend. A powerful and potentially historic snowstorm has been pummeling areas from D.C., to Connecticut with snow, with some areas expected to reach totals of 30 inches. See also: Dinosaur attempts to shovel snow with its useless little arms But as all dog owners … [Link]
Mashable » 23 time-wasting websites perfect for a snow day
From the Carolinas to Connecticut, millions of people are currently dealing with the fact that they'll probably be stuck inside for at least a few days. A potentially historic snowstorm is dumping up to of 30 inches of snow on some areas, which means your usual stomping grounds on the Internet may lose their entertainment factor quicker than you've expected. See … [Link]
Slashdot » For Data Centers, Google Likes the Southeast
1sockchuck writes: With new construction projects underway in Alabama and Tennessee, Google will soon have 5 of its 8 company-built U.S. data center campuses located in the Southeast. The strategy is unique among major cloud players, who typically have server farms on each coast, plus one in the heartland. Is Google's focus on the Southeast a leading indicator of future … [Link]
Mashable » National Guard sent to rescue drivers stuck overnight on Pennsylvania turnpike
Dozens of drivers were stranded on the Pennsylvania Turnpike overnight on Friday into Saturday morning after getting caught in a potentially historic snow storm blanketing the East Coast from Washington to New York. The National Guard was sent out to help local police clear roadways, but it could be hours before all of the motorists are on their way. Those traveling … [Link]
Slashdot » Psychic Dogs and Enlisted Men: the Military's Research Into ESP
v3rgEz writes: Government research often pushes the boundaries between science and science fiction. Today, the proud bearer of that mantle is often DARPA, experimenting with robots, cybernetics, and more. But in the sixties, during the height of the Cold War, this research often went into more fantastical realms, even exploring whether ExtraSensory Perception (ESP) was possible. Thanks to FOIA, MuckRock … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on this Motion-Sensing Night Light and Flashlight Combo – Just $13.98! (With Promo Code)
The Etekcity Motion-Sensing LED Night Light and Flashlight combo lights up at night when it senses movement and turns on automatically when it detects a power outage. It also works as a flashlight that has an autonomy of 90 minutes. Just $13.98 today with promo code 8FZJEC8C. –Etekcity Motion-Sensing LED Night Light and Flashlight combo – $35.99 $13.98 (Use Promo … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fitbit [Comic]
Seriously, I bought the Fitbit HR to my wife for Christmas, and it’s a fantastic device. [Source: Uber Tool Comics | Like “Uber Tool Comics” on Facebook | Follow “Uber Tool Comics” on Twitter] The post Fitbit [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Star Wars ‘The Force Awakens’ Scenes You’ve Never Seen
The actual name of the list may be a bit misleading, but these are still some very cool Force Awakens “scenes,” trailer scenes, and teaser photos that didn’t quite make it to the final product. Makes me wonder if any of this will show up in the many sequels we have coming in the years to come or in a … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Handler's app will help you GTFO of awkward situations
We’ve all been there. From awkward first dates to uncomfortable family dinners and boring meetings that just won't end, we've all been in a situation where we were silently willing our phones to ring just so we could invent an excuse to leave. Now, finally, there is an app that can help with these situations and we have Chelsea Handler to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 20 Upcoming Racing Games of 2016
The genre of racing games is very touch and go. The people who seem to enjoy racing games seem to REALLY enjoy them, whereas the rest of gamers pretty much refuse to play them. This list is for those who love to feel the wind in their virtual hair. Looks like 2016 is gonna have a lot of games just … [Link]
Mashable » Ivanka Trump designs phone charging handbags for working women on the go
We’ve all been there: running from one appointment to the next, watching our phone batteries die, knowing we're powerless to stop it. Working women, fear no moreIvanka Trump has arrived to solve this problem — with a little help from wearable tech. Trump created a line of chargeable handbags and pouches that keep cell batteries replenished and women looking as classy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Trailer in the Style of an Anime Intro [Video]
Yep, it totally works. [Raymond Weil Ylagan] The post The “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Trailer in the Style of an Anime Intro [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » These novels about Ancient Rome could be the most important political books you'll read this year
The Republic is in danger. Populist leaders — including one of the country's richest men — are stirring up resentment among the masses against the intellectual elites in the Senate. The economy is unstable. Minor external threats are twisted in order to justify massive military campaigns. The smartest politicians are paralyzed with fear, not knowing whether to attack the populists or … [Link]
Popular Science » Arctic Report: How This Small Fishing Village Turned Into a Fossil Fuel Boomtown
Breanna Draxler Snøhvit from Above The liquefied natural gas plant sits on its own island in the Barents Sea, and its glow can be seen from afar. In 1974, the mayor of Hammerfest, Norway declared that his small fishing community—the northernmost town in the world—would one day become the center of the oil and gas industry in the Barents Sea. … [Link]
Mashable » Blizzard brings record coastal flooding to New Jersey and Delaware
This blizzard has another hazard besides the snow, sleet and strong winds its bringing to the East Coast: flooding. The storm is pounding the New Jersey and Delaware shorelines with 22-foot waves and a 3 to 5-foot storm surge that sent water levels to all-time highs in some locations on Saturday morning As the snow came down hard and fast, areas … [Link]
Mashable » Nyan Cat pancake is the new breakfast of champions
Pancake extraordinaire TigerTomato just threw down the gauntlet in the breakfast-making game. This perfect pancake representation of Internet sensation Nyan Cat is just what you need to make your morning more colorful. This is what the East Coast blizzard looks like from space Ice Cube weighs in on #OscarsSoWhite: 'We don't do movies for the industry' Baby gives his last … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Says It Killed 780 Million 'Bad Ads' In 2015
itwbennett writes: According to a new Google report, the search giant disabled more than 780 million "bad ads," including include ads for counterfeit products, misleading or unapproved pharmaceuticals, weight loss scams, phishing ploys, unwanted software and "trick-to-click" cons, globally last year. This marks a 49 percent increase over 2014. For perspective, it would take an individual nearly 25 years to … [Link]
Mashable » The 14 coolest gadgets for Generation Z from CES 2016
CES 2016 boasted more than its fair share of wearables, 3D printing, drones and home entertainment, but a category that seems to be infiltrating more floor space each progressive show is technology for kids. With Generation Z or “iGen” being the first-ever to experience tablets, touchscreens and smart gadgets from birth, the breadth of tech indicates how omnipresent they’ll be in … [Link]
Mashable » What I learned (and smoked) at the world's first cannabis wedding expo
DENVER — When Lauren Gibbs gets married in rural Colorado this July, she'll wear a traditional white dress in front of about a hundred guests. She and her fiance will exchange vows, then celebrate into the nightA big, countryside ranch will host. The Colorado River cuts through the property. Surrounded by Rocky Mountain nature, alpine forests collide with blue sky where … [Link]
Mashable » Google Street View helps smaller destinations showcase off-road attractions
In its quest to document the entire Earth, Google has been expanding Street View further into areas where streets don't go. The company announced over two years ago that it was looking for outside help to capture roads-less-traveled with its Trekker backpack camera, which captures 360-degree photos similar to the Street View car. Smaller regions such as Bucks County, Pennsylvania and parts … [Link]
Mashable » The blizzard blanketing the East Coast is a stunning giant in this view from space
The massive storm dumping snow from Georgia to New York is just as beautiful from space as it is for those waking up to the fresh powder outside their doors. Astronaut Scott Kelly, currently aboard the International Space Station as part of a year-long mission, tweeted a view of the storm from his window this morning. See also: Witty blizzard brand … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny human's basketball skills are no match for this giant, inflatable tube man
And now, at center — it's 25 feet tall and hails from the used-car dealership down the street: INFLATABLE TUUUUUUUUBE MAAAAN. See also: The inflatable, arm-flailing tube man spills his secrets This defensive basketball powerhouse puts on a clinic in this video against this tiny human at the park. Her jump shots are no match for its shot-blocking; this thing has … [Link]
Mashable » 15 comforting recipes for when it's too cold to leave home
Image: Mashable Composite, Paul DelmontAfter a downright balmy holiday season, the East Coast is preparing for its first big snowstorm of 2016. Meteorologists expect the storm to touch down on Saturday morning and dump buckets of ice and snow — about 8 to 10 inches — until Sunday afternoon. If you're anywhere between Washington D.C. and New York, you'll probably … [Link]
Mashable » This chart shows what American women go through before an abortion
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade four decades ago, it theoretically gave all women across the country equal access to safe, legal abortion in the early stages of pregnancy In some states, though, that guarantee has been whittled down from a constitutional right to a mere concept. But unless a woman tried to seek an abortion in … [Link]
Mashable » How to dress like Scully from 'X Files'
The cult classic science fiction TV series The X-Files finally returns to FOX on Sunday after a 14-year break Much like the show, skeptical FBI agent Dana Scully's signature looks are fashionable again, too I know what you're thinking: Shoulder pads? Are you kidding? I'm as serious as Mulder Image: Tumblr Here are some more, ahem, current Scully-inspired pieces you can … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Compute Stick Updated With Cherry Trail Atom, Tested
MojoKid writes: The original Intel Compute Stick wasn't without issues. Last year's model featured dated 802.11n wireless connectivity and had only a single USB port, which meant using a hub and/or dongles, should you want to connect multiple peripherals to the device or boost its wireless capabilities. The new updated Intel Compute Stick, however, features Intel's newer Cherry Trail Atom … [Link]
Mashable » Ice Cube weighs in on #OscarsSoWhite: 'We don't do movies for the industry'
The #OscarsSoWhite controversy and the decisions taken by major celebrities like Will Smith and Spike Lee to boycott the awards show has been big news over the last week. See also: The silver lining to how white the Oscars are this year From Janet Hubert to Charlotte Rampling, various celebrities have been weighing in on the debate — and on … [Link]
Mashable » Vertical parking: A space-saving solution when early cars invaded cities
c. 1933The Nash Motors automobile elevator display at the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.Image: Chicago History Museum/Getty ImagesThe invention and rapid adoption of the automobile at the turn of the 20th century presented an immediate problem: where to park so many vehicles, especially in dense urban areas.Above-ground and subterranean parking garages allowed multiple levels of vehicle parking, but resulted … [Link]
Mashable » Punk life: Behind London's 40-year obsession
LONDON — Punk may have been brewing on both sides of the Atlantic for some time by 1976, but it was that year, and particularly in London, that it really came off the leash and snarled its way into the public consciousness forever.A bunch of bands, labels and icons, from The Sex Pistols to The Clash, The Damned, Stiff Records, Siouxsie … [Link]
Mashable » Sundance review: 'Wiener-Dog' is sweet, tragic and way messed up
PARK CITY, Utah — Wiener-Dog, the story of a sweet, calm, adorably devoted Dachshund on a star-crossed quest to find her permanent home, is one of the most morbidly dark, nihilistic and messed up things Sundance has ever shown us. Though this is her story, Wiener-Dog herself is really just the connective tissue between six different owners, all of whom love … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Agrees To Pay 130M UK Pounds (~ $185M) In Back Taxes
whoever57 writes: Google UK has come to an agreement with HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) under which it will recognize a larger share of its UK sales in the UK, instead of funnelling them through the Republic of Ireland. In addition, Google will pay 130M UK Pounds in back taxes representing tax on sales since 2005. Read more of … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI "Took Over World's Biggest Child Porn Website"
An anonymous reader writes with this excerpt from The Telegraph: The FBI took over the world biggest child pornography website in a sting operation intended to catch viewers of sexual images of children sometimes 'barely old enough for kindergarten', it has been revealed. The controversial operation ran for nearly two weeks last year, when the bureau took control of the … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Bezos-backed company launches then lands its rocket… again
Blue Origin has done it again, literally. Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos' private spaceflight company managed to launch and then land its New Shepard suborbital rocket during a test flight Friday. This marks the second launch and landing of this same rocket — the first was in November. This most recent landing shows that the system — designed to eventually take paying … [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush teaches Donald Trump a valuable lesson: Don't mess with his mom
Former first lady Barbara Bush — known by her family as "The Enforcer" — starred in a video message Friday for her son Jeb Bush's presidential campaign. In the 30-second spot, she says Bush, who has been trailing in the polls, "has real solutions, rather than talking about how popular they are, how great they are." See also: Trumplings: Guaranteed … [Link]
Mashable » Forget flowers, send your Valentine a Star Wars bouquet
If you've got a special Star Wars fan in your life this Valentine's Day—or just hate the fact that flowers eventually die—you're in luck. Retailer ThinkGeek completely upped the gift-giving game Friday with the debut of its plush Valentine's Day bouquets, which include three officially licensed Star Wars-themed versions See also: Luke Skywalker’s 'Empire Strikes Back' blaster is for sale, … [Link]
Slashdot » Symantec Disavows Business Partner Caught Running a Tech Support Scam
An anonymous reader writes: Malwarebytes has caught one of Symantec's resellers running a tech support scam that was scaring users into thinking they were infected with malware and then graciously offering to sell Symantec's security software at inflated rates. Malwarebytes played along with their scam and found out the company behind it was Silurian Tech Support, located somewhere in North … [Link]
Mashable » Cow that escaped slaughterhouse has been rescued, renamed Freddie Mercury
The daring cow that was captured by police after breaking free from a New York City slaughterhouse has been rescued by an animal sanctuary and renamed after rock legend Freddie Mercury. A video showed the brown and white cow hoofing it past shops and restaurants on Thursday afternoon. He was eventually captured and returned to his home at Archer Halal Live Poultry … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner blow dries her crotch in CVS bathrooms just like anybody else
Lifestyle guru Kylie Jenner realized something cool to pass on to her dedicated Snapchat following: when you spill soda on your lap, find a CVS with a bathroom and dry yourself off down there. The reality star did just that on a fun adventure with her pals, proving that she's a resourceful girl and not just a pair of lips See … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Martin's diet out-Gwyneth-Paltrows Gwyneth Paltrow
Chris Martin doesn't need Gwyneth Paltrow to make questionable dietary choices. The Coldplay frontman told Fresh 102.7 that he picks one day a week to just not eat food. Newsflash, Martin: Starving yourself once a week will not fix you. See also: Beyoncé answers our prayers, will join Coldplay at Super Bowl halftime show It started when he was sick one … [Link]
Mashable » French Prime Minister warns Europe will be 'totally destabilized' if it takes all refugees
The French Prime Minister has warned European leaders about saying that refugees will be "welcome" in Europe, because in just seconds their message will be "shared on smartphones in the refugee camps of Libya." "A message that says 'Come, you will be welcome,' provokes major shifts," Manuel Valls told the BBC in a video interview at the World Economic Forum in … [Link]
Mashable » Witty blizzard brand tweets are coming as fast as the snow
A massive snowstorm is currently hurling towards the East Coast — but don't worry, your favorite brands have your back. Corporate Twitter lit up with blizzard chatter on Friday after the storm climbed to one of the top trending topics in the United States. Social media marketing teams latched on to the hashtag with everything from the usual dumb jokes to … [Link]
Mashable » Almost 300,000 drone owners registered with FAA in first month
Following the institution of the new drone registration rule from the Federal Aviation Administration, nearly 300,000 individuals have registered small unmanned aircrafts since Dec. 21. “The registration numbers we’re seeing so far are very encouraging,” FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a statement. “We’re working hard to build on this early momentum and ensure everyone understands the registration requirement.” See also: Lily's … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will unveil a new 4-inch iPhone in March, report says
If you've been holding off on upgrading your iPhone 5S because the iPhone 6 and 6S are just too big, you may be in luck. Apple plans to show off a new 4-inch iPhone in March, according to a new report. The "iPhone 5SE" will be an upgraded version of the 5S and will be available in rose gold. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » American Airlines doesn't think Andie MacDowell is worth it
Another day, another midair celebrity Twitter rant. This time it's actress Andie MacDowell, who tweeted that she was placed in "tourist" class on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles Friday afternoon — despite having paid for a first-class seat. A "furious" MacDowell said an airline employee told her the downgrade was due to the fact that she was traveling with … [Link]
Mashable » This is what the East Coast blizzard looks like from space
Satellites in space are keeping an eye on a huge storm bearing down on the eastern United States. A newly released NASA video shows the storm, which is currently expected to dump 18 to 30 inches of snow on Washington, D.C., alone, moving across the country and up the coast from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22. The video was taken … [Link]
Mashable » Baby gives his last cookie to a dog, realizes he's made a huge mistake
Real food lovers know that they should never offer up the last piece of anything, ever. After this baby feeds his dog his final cookie, he immediately realizes his mistake, and he is all of us when we know we've really screwed up. May this baby be a lesson to us all. You'll never regret not sharing food. [h/t Pop … [Link]
Mashable » 'There was lots of screaming': School shooting in Canada leaves at least 4 dead
UPDATED — 9:27 p.m. ET A shooting at a school in an aboriginal community in northern Saskatchewan left at least four people dead and two in critical condition on Friday, according to government and police officials. A suspect is in custody, according to CBC News. See also: Oregon shooting shows the media and witnesses are not always on the same side … [Link]
Slashdot » Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts CDC To Expand Travel Advisory
turkeydance writes: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking pregnant women to avoid 22 countries that have seen outbreaks of the Zika virus. That's up eight from just yesterday. Disturbingly, the mosquito-borne virus, which may be causing abnormally small heads in newborns, has also been linked to yet another debilitating disease. The Zika virus has been spreading … [Link]
Mashable » How to track every move of the East Coast blizzard
The first big winter storm of the year is making it's way up the East Coast, moving in on Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region, bringing with it up to 30 inches of snow. Whether you're in the areas that might be directly affected or not, all eyes are on the East Coast blizzard — or what some are calling Snowzilla. … [Link]
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