Have an amazing idea your local bank isn’t buying into? Today, those dreams don’t have to stop at the banker’s desk thanks to the trend of crowdsourcing, where an adoring public can fund your project one dollar at a time. Via BestAccountingDegrees.net. Like infographics? So do we.
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Protests Spread Across Brazil
In Focus18 Jun 2013 | 5:53 amStarting late last week, with several small protests denouncing a hike in public transport fares, demonstrations flared up yesterday, encompassing larger public anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. More than 200,000 took to the streets of Brazil's biggest cities yesterday, voicing frustration with the billions of dollars set aside for upcoming sports events like the World Cup and the 2014 Olympics, despite crushing levels of poverty in some places, and underfunded public education, health, security and transportation. Though the majority of the protests… -
The start of the Monsoon season
The Big Picture17 Jun 2013 | 1:05 pmMonsoon season in southern Asia has begun, and in India the rains arrived ahead of schedule, easing drought concerns. Monsoon rains can be disruptive and even deadly, but crucial for the farmers whose crops feed millions of people. Though concerns for flooding are prevalent, the arrival of the rains brings colorful celebrations and relief from the heat every year. -Leanne Burden Seidel (32 photos total)An Indian buffalo herder holding a traditional handmade umbrella stands in a field to keep watch of his buffaloes as monsoon clouds hover above in Bhubaneswar, India, on June 13, 2013. -
A Gorgeous Screen That’s Also An Elaborate Cityscape
Fast Company18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmInstalled at the Centraal Museum, Rietveld Landscape’s screen is a wire-cut mirror image of the city they designed in 2010. When Utrecht’s Centraal Museum commissioned a new installation from Amsterdam-based design and research office Rietveld Landscape, they gave the studio two directives. First, they asked Rietveld to create something that referred back to Vacant NL, an expansive model city they created for the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010. The monochromatic cityscape proposed re-purposing unoccupied government-owned buildings into multi-use hotbeds of creative and… -
James Helps Heat Avoid Elimination In Game 6
News18 Jun 2013 | 9:21 pmLeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Crowdfunding: Where dollars and dreams meet [infographic]
18 Jun 2013 | 5:35 pmHave an amazing idea your local bank isn’t buying into? Today, those dreams don’t have to stop at the banker’s desk thanks to the trend of crowdsourcing, where an adoring public can fund your project one dollar at a time. Via BestAccountingDegrees.net. Like infographics? So do we. -
10 tips for maximizing your conference experience
18 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pmAttending a conference can provide opportunities to network, a chance to see what others in your field are up to, and, of course, the opportunity to see the sites of another city if you have the time, but if you play your cards right, the experience can be so much more. Allison Boyer at NMX [...] -
Not impressed by Adobe Creative Cloud’s launch features for photographers. Are you?
18 Jun 2013 | 5:19 pmToday Adobe announced Photoshop CC that is only available to cloud subscribers. Adobe should not release such lame updates to Photoshop and Lightroom to convince people that the cloud-subscription software is exciting. They should make dramatic improvements – things that photograpehrs can’t live without. Can we live without “Smart Sharpen” and “Intelligent Upsampling” with Photoshop. [...] -
The ultimate catcall killer: Hairy tights
18 Jun 2013 | 4:09 pmCan’t wait to hit the streets in that hot micro-mini, but worried about attracting the wrong kind of attention? Though you’d definitely be turning heads in this Chinese export, this accessory will probably keep those with less-than-honorable intentions at bay better than a king-size bottle of pepper spray. According to the Telegraph: They first appeared [...] -
Mexican volcano blows its top! [video]
18 Jun 2013 | 2:09 pmWhile it isn’t unusual for those near Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano to see signs of activity, Monday provided plenty of excitement for the 650,000 residents in the high-risk zone. Monday’s eruption spewed ash four kilometers in the air, as can be seen in the video below, and access has been restricted in a twelve-kilometer radius of the [...]
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In Focus
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Protests Spread Across Brazil
18 Jun 2013 | 5:53 amStarting late last week, with several small protests denouncing a hike in public transport fares, demonstrations flared up yesterday, encompassing larger public anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. More than 200,000 took to the streets of Brazil's biggest cities yesterday, voicing frustration with the billions of dollars set aside for upcoming sports events like the World Cup and the 2014 Olympics, despite crushing levels of poverty in some places, and underfunded public education, health, security and transportation. Though the majority of the protests… -
Reenacting the Past
17 Jun 2013 | 6:09 amOne of the oldest forms of storytelling is that of re-enactment, donning the costumes of the story's subjects, miming their actions, performing a narrative before a live audience. Whether organized by history enthusiasts, government offices, religious groups, or just for fun, military battles and religious events are the most popular subjects for re-enactment. Collected here are recent performances from around the world, covering a few events from the past 2,000 years. [36 photos] Actors wearing military uniforms of the Hungarian and Austrian Hapsburg dynasty reenact the first stage of the… -
The Ends of the Road
14 Jun 2013 | 6:07 amInspired in part by the great geography game GeoGuessr, I spent some time recently in Google Maps, finding the edges of their Street View image coverage. I've always been drawn to the end of the road, to the edges of where one might be allowed to travel, whether blocked by geographic features, international borders, or simply the lack of any further road. Gathered below is a virtual visit to a few of these road ends around the world -- borders, shorelines, dead ends and overlooks from New Zealand to Svalbard, from Alaska to South Africa. [26 photos] At the end of the Milford Sound Highway, in… -
More Flooding in Central Europe
12 Jun 2013 | 8:38 amThe historic flooding throughout central Europe continues, as the Elbe River has broken through several dikes in northern Germany, and the crest of the swollen Danube River has reached southern Hungary, and threatens Serbia. Parts of Austria and the Czech Republic are now in recovery mode, as thousands of residents return home to recover what they can. Gathered here are images from the past several days of those affected by these continuing floods. See earlier entry: Flooding Across Central Europe. [24 photos] A garden with a swimming pool is inundated by the waters of the Elbe River during… -
Riot Police Retake Istanbul's Taksim Square
11 Jun 2013 | 7:39 amEarly this morning, Turkish riot police stormed Taksim Square, the center of recent anti-government protests in Istanbul, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at firework-hurling demonstrators, pushing many of the protesters who had occupied the square for more than a week into a nearby park. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today he had "no more tolerance" for the mass anti-government demonstrations that have engulfed the country and killed three protesters and one police officer. [40 photos] A protester tries to remain standing as police use a water cannon during clashes at…
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The Big Picture
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The start of the Monsoon season
17 Jun 2013 | 1:05 pmMonsoon season in southern Asia has begun, and in India the rains arrived ahead of schedule, easing drought concerns. Monsoon rains can be disruptive and even deadly, but crucial for the farmers whose crops feed millions of people. Though concerns for flooding are prevalent, the arrival of the rains brings colorful celebrations and relief from the heat every year. -Leanne Burden Seidel (32 photos total)An Indian buffalo herder holding a traditional handmade umbrella stands in a field to keep watch of his buffaloes as monsoon clouds hover above in Bhubaneswar, India, on June 13, 2013. -
Graduation season 2013
13 Jun 2013 | 4:19 pmGraduation season is well underway, with kindergartners, high schoolers, college seniors and graduate students alike donning caps and gowns to celebrate their achievement. With their diplomas, graduates also get words of wisdom from a commencement speakers and a good excuse to celebrate. -- Lloyd Young ( 31 photos total)US Naval Academy graduates throw their hats at the conclusion of their commencement and commission ceremony, attended by President Barack Obama at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on May 24 in Annapolis, Md. (Michael Reynolds/European Pressphoto Agency)… -
Walls
12 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amThey keep things out or enclose them within. They're symbols of power, and a means of control. They're canvases for art, backdrops for street theater, and placards for political messages. They're just waiting for when nobody's looking to receive graffiti. Walls of all kinds demarcate our lives. -- Lane Turner (41 photos total). Note: You can now follow @bigpicture on the social network App.net, where you own your own data. If you'd like to try it out, we've also got some free invites for our readers.Workers clean the curtain wall of the 40-story National Bank of Economic Social Development in… -
Daily Life: May 2013
7 Jun 2013 | 11:01 amFor this edition of our look at daily life we share images from France, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Ecuador, Germany, Italy and a few others from around the world. -- Lloyd Young -- Editors note: The Big Picture will publish again next Wednesday June 12. ( 52 photos total)A girl plays on May 28 with soap bubbles during the Share Drive of Life charity event organized by the Kiev Chapter Ukraine motorcycling club for children with autism in a park in Kiev. The number of children with various forms of autism in Ukraine increased over the past five years by 2.35 times, and 2,791 children were under… -
Flooding in Europe (updated)
5 Jun 2013 | 11:22 amThe Danube River reached its highest level in 500 years. The Elbe, Rhine, and other rivers and tributaries are cresting high as well as swathes of central Europe lie inundated by floodwaters that have killed 12 and displaced tens of thousands. Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic have been severely affected, as Hungary prepares for the swell of water. Gathered here are images of the flooding and people affected in the last several days. -- Lane Turner (49 photos total)The river Rhine floods Mainz, Germany on June 2, 2013 (picture taken with an underwater camera). (Fredrik Von…
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A Gorgeous Screen That’s Also An Elaborate Cityscape
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmInstalled at the Centraal Museum, Rietveld Landscape’s screen is a wire-cut mirror image of the city they designed in 2010. When Utrecht’s Centraal Museum commissioned a new installation from Amsterdam-based design and research office Rietveld Landscape, they gave the studio two directives. First, they asked Rietveld to create something that referred back to Vacant NL, an expansive model city they created for the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010. The monochromatic cityscape proposed re-purposing unoccupied government-owned buildings into multi-use hotbeds of creative and… -
This Guy Lives Moneyless, Stateless, And Proud
18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pmThis man exemplifies a pure idea of the sharing economy. Can he change how you think about money? elf Pavlik (that’s his name, with the lowercase) has been living the last four years without money. He doesn’t have it, use it, or believe in it. He’d rather share his time and skills, exchanging what he can for food and lodging, wherever he can get it. He’s also "stateless." Born in Poland, he now goes where his imagination takes him--to friends, events, and creative adventures. Pavlik is the antithesis to how most of us live, always worrying about money, and he’s… -
A Tape Dispenser Designed For One-Handed Use
18 Jun 2013 | 1:30 pmNow you can make shipping packages and moving day way less of a pain. Clenched teeth and curse words usually accompany the act of holding an overstuffed cardboard box together with one hand while futzing around with a roll of packing tape with the other. The folks at Black + Blum--a brand that has, since 1998, brought a playful perspective to households basics--want to help make packing less of a hassle. On a Roll makes the one-handed tape maneuver far less tricky, thanks to a cleverly cantilevered design that tips to the side just so. The other key element is in the sheer weight of the damn… -
The Best In Outdoor Creativity: IBM Wins Grand Prix At Cannes
18 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pmIBM’s useful outdoor ads wins the top prize in the Outdoor Lions. When we wrote about them recently, IBM’s “Ads With Purpose”--a series of outdoor ads that were designed to be useful--seemed to strike a nerve with our audience, generating a healthy amount of views and "Likes." Now, they’ve generated the ad world’s biggest prize: a Grand Prix at Cannes. The campaign, from Ogilvy France, consists of a series of three colorful outdoor boards with a design twist that makes them double as useful urban installations--a rain shelter, a bench and a bike ramp.Read… -
A Live Bike Counter Shows A City How Many People Are Riding
18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pmThis device in San Francisco creates up-to-the-minute stats for all to see about how popular the bike lane is. Just glance at the steady flow of cyclists cruising along downtown San Francisco’s major thoroughfare Market Street at rush hour, and you’ll get the sense that the bike lanes are being well utilized. But observations aren’t the same as cold, hard data, and the city has installed a new bike counter that visualizes just how much the number of bikers has grown, joining cities like Seattle and Copenhagen who have taken on similar awareness-raising projects. In recent…
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James Helps Heat Avoid Elimination In Game 6
18 Jun 2013 | 9:21 pmLeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Journalist Michael Hastings Dies In Car Crash At Age 33
18 Jun 2013 | 6:01 pmThe journalist whose candid interviews of Gen. Stanley McChrystal led to the officer's eventual removal from his post has died in a car crash, according to reports.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
How The Civil Rights Movement Was Covered In Birmingham
18 Jun 2013 | 5:04 pmThere's a stark difference between how the national press covered the events of 1963 in Birmingham and how Birmingham's papers covered their own city. Audie Cornish talks with Alabama journalist Hank Klibanoff, co-author of The Race Beat, about the disparity.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax
18 Jun 2013 | 4:47 pmAmazon ends the contracts of people and businesses that are paid for sending customers to the retailer. The company has taken similar steps in other states that have passed laws like Minnesota's new sales tax legislation.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
18 Jun 2013 | 3:50 pmHouse Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Stalking The Elusive, Worthy Apricot
18 Jun 2013 | 9:10 pmApricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes
18 Jun 2013 | 1:06 pmDid a 10-pound bag of potatoes really cost $15 back in 2008? We get to the bottom of some puzzling numbers in the lawsuit alleging America's potato growers have become a spud cartel.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk
18 Jun 2013 | 12:06 amA fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Obama Would Veto House's Farm Bill, White House Says
17 Jun 2013 | 4:21 pmThe Obama administration says the bill "makes unacceptable deep cuts" to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing
17 Jun 2013 | 3:02 pmA civil lawsuit that shifted into U.S. district court in Idaho last week alleges that the United Potato Growers of America has become a veritable OPEC of spuds. The group is accused of using high-tech, strong-arm tactics to inflate potato prices.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Nintendo going free-to-play this year with new 'Steel Diver' game
18 Jun 2013 | 10:40 pmNintendo will launch its first game with a free-to-play business model later this year. Speaking to IGN, veteran designer Shigeru Miyamoto said that the title could be shown off "relatively soon," and would be based on the 3DS game Steel Diver. Continue reading… -
Netflix to launch in the Netherlands in late 2013, France and Belgium next?
18 Jun 2013 | 9:32 pmFollowing last year’s first expansion into Europe, Netflix is stepping into another nearby market: The Netherlands. Later this year, the low-altitude nation will be getting access to Hollywood fare, local and global TV and films, and Netflix’s own original series like House of Cards and Arrested Development, but so far the company hasn't announced any pricing information. Branching out into new markets has been a key goal for CEO Reed Hastings, who has overseen an expansion into over 40 countries over the past two years, including much of Latin America, the Nordic countries, the… -
PSA: PlayStation 3 owners report update 4.45 locks up their machines
18 Jun 2013 | 9:01 pmThe latest software update for Sony’s PlayStation 3 appears to be locking up some people’s systems, leaving them unusable. Polygon reports that Version 4.45 of the PS3 firmware was just released on Tuesday, but already, 23 pages of responses related to the issue have been posted to the PlayStation Community Forums. While not everyone that has the new software is reporting the error, it does appear to be widespread, and we’d advise holding off on that latest software update until Sony responds. We’ve reached out to the company for comment and will let you know as soon… -
Evernote upgrades web clipper to save your Gmail, including attachments
18 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pmUntil now, saving attachments from a Gmail account to Evernote has meant either forwarding them to a special email address or dragging them into an open Evernote client. Today, the company released an arguably more elegant approach: an update to its web clipper that saves the entire message to Evernote, plus any attachments. The new link between Gmail and Evernote makes for a easier way to keep track of files that might otherwise get lost in your inbox. You can save single messages or, by expanding the conversation, entire threads. As on other webpages, the clipper lets users choose a… -
Dish bails on Sprint acquisition to focus on Clearwire
18 Jun 2013 | 4:27 pmDish Network has pulled out of the competition to buy third-place US wireless carrier Sprint after months of back-and-forth with competitor SoftBank. After seeing the Japanese operator table a buyout offer in October 2012, Dish countered with its own surprise bid in April, leading to some heated exchanges in the media. Reuters reports that Dish will instead focus on acquiring Clearwire Corp. The company issued a statement on its change of plans in the form of a press release, the full text of which is below: Continue reading…
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Stalking The Elusive, Worthy Apricot
18 Jun 2013 | 9:10 pmApricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Journalist Michael Hastings Dies In Car Crash At Age 33
18 Jun 2013 | 6:01 pmThe journalist whose candid interviews of Gen. Stanley McChrystal led to the officer's eventual removal from his post has died in a car crash, according to reports.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Episode 466: DIY Finance
18 Jun 2013 | 4:48 pmMike Smith has thousands of dollars stashed around his house in different accounts. Tamara Bullock is part of an informal savings club. Miguel Rada has a whole bank in his pocket — he takes deposits from some people and lends to others.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax
18 Jun 2013 | 4:47 pmAmazon ends the contracts of people and businesses that are paid for sending customers to the retailer. The company has taken similar steps in other states that have passed laws like Minnesota's new sales tax legislation.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
18 Jun 2013 | 3:50 pmHouse Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism
18 Jun 2013 | 9:58 amA day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Isn't That King David? Nope, It's Just Dave
18 Jun 2013 | 9:32 amTake something old, familiar and classical, add denim, polyester and glasses, and watch what happens! Two French artists create a new form of time travel.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause
18 Jun 2013 | 6:37 amConventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
3-D Printer Brings Dexterity To Children With No Fingers
18 Jun 2013 | 1:11 amAn enterprising carpenter and a creative puppeteer teamed up on a do-it-yourself project to build a mechanical hand for a little boy. They created an inexpensive prosthetic and published their designs on the Internet. So far, over 100 children have been outfitted.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism
17 Jun 2013 | 2:32 pmScientists and parents have long been baffled by the fact that children with autism often don't pay attention to human voices. Researchers say that may be because speech doesn't activate a reward system in the brain for those children the way it does for typical children.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax
18 Jun 2013 | 4:47 pmAmazon ends the contracts of people and businesses that are paid for sending customers to the retailer. The company has taken similar steps in other states that have passed laws like Minnesota's new sales tax legislation.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Perk Backlash: Do Surprise Upgrades Make Us Uneasy?
18 Jun 2013 | 2:34 pmWhen we get free perks we didn't earn, negative feelings can result, according to researchers. Part of the problem? Fellow customers. It helps if they're not around, a new study says.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
'We Were Told To Lie,' Say Bank Of America Employees
18 Jun 2013 | 2:24 pmSix former employees and one contractor say Bank of America's mortgage servicing unit consistently lied to homeowners, fraudulently denied loan modifications and offered bonuses to staff for intentionally pushing people into foreclosure, according to a Salon.com report.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes
18 Jun 2013 | 1:06 pmDid a 10-pound bag of potatoes really cost $15 back in 2008? We get to the bottom of some puzzling numbers in the lawsuit alleging America's potato growers have become a spud cartel.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth
18 Jun 2013 | 12:52 pmIn the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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The Basics of Music Production: The Complete Guide
18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmOver the last month we've learned all about the basics of music production, posting new lessons on a weekly basics. With the lessons finished, now you can get the complete guide and find out how you can learn more.Read more... -
Generate a Monthly Calendar from the Command Line
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmOS X and Linux: Need to quickly check calendar dates and don't have an app at the ready? You can generate calendar data for any month in an instant with a quick terminal command.Read more... -
Why would I want wireless charging for my gadgets?
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmGreat discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful!Read more... -
Deadspin Serena Williams On Steubenville: "I'm Not Blaming The Girl But ..." | io9 Did the Higgs bos
18 Jun 2013 | 2:31 pmDeadspin Serena Williams On Steubenville: "I'm Not Blaming The Girl But ..." | io9 Did the Higgs boson discovery reveal that the universe is unnatural? | Jalopnik Has Red Bull Figured Out How To Cheat F1's Traction Control Ban? | Lifehacker How to Deal with Six of the Most Awkward Money MomentsRead more... -
CareerSonar Finds You Jobs Through Your Friends' Connections
18 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pmA friend on social media is often more of a friendly acquaintance, but you can use that to your benefit when seeking out a new job. CareerSonar uses your connections to others to help you find work at companies where your contacts can assist.Read more...
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How to give a 1,500-pound manatee a heart exam
18 Jun 2013 | 12:54 pmU. FLORIDA (US) — Scientists are testing endangered manatees in captivity and in the wild for heart problems using a table built to hold the heavy animals.“Due to their current endangered status, it is important that we understand the animal in its entirety so that we can better tailor conservation efforts for the species,” says Trevor Gerlach, an intern in the aquatic animal health program at the University of Florida. -
Baggage checks: Want them slow or sloppy?
18 Jun 2013 | 9:11 amDUKE (US) — Next time you’re doing a slow burn in security screening at the airport, remember that a more deliberate baggage scanner may do a better job.In a laboratory test of visual searching ability, scientists found trained Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening officers were much slower than undergraduate students and other civilians. But the amateurs were sloppier. -
Eco groups need to hit size ‘sweet spot’
18 Jun 2013 | 8:44 amMICHIGAN STATE (US) — Sustainability programs are a Goldilocks proposition—the environment benefits when the size of a group of people working to save it is just right, say researchers. Scientists have found that there is a sweet spot—a group size at which the action is most effective. More importantly, the work reveals how behaviors of group members can pull bad policy up or drag good policy down. The work is published in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “This paper finds that group size does matter—and the answer is right in the middle,”… -
‘Chimera’ states are real—and may affect the power grid
18 Jun 2013 | 8:33 amPRINCETON (US) — Systems such as a beating heart or a power grid that depend on the synchronized movement of their parts could fall prey to an invisible and chaotic tug-of-war known as a “chimera.”Sharing its name with the fire-breathing, zoologically patchy creature of Greek mythology, a chimera state arises among identical, rhythmically moving components—known as oscillator—when a few of those parts spontaneously fall out of sync while the rest remain synchronized. -
Gene makes heart stronger without exercise
18 Jun 2013 | 8:10 amCASE WESTERN RESERVE (US) — A single gene that suppresses breast cancer also makes hearts healthier, a new study shows.Researchers discovered the suppressive effects of the gene HEXIM1 on breast cancer in mouse models in 2012. Now they have demonstrated that it also enhances the number and density of blood vessels in the heart—a sure sign of cardiac fitness.
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Didier Sornette: How we can predict the next financial crisis
17 Jun 2013 | 8:30 amDidier Sornette: How we can predict the next financial crisis The 2007-2008 financial crisis, you might think, was an unpredictable one-time crash. But Didier Sornette and his Financial Crisis Observatory have plotted a... From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 4102 275 ratings Time: 17:02 More in News & Politics -
Manal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive
14 Jun 2013 | 5:48 amManal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive There's no actual law against women driving in Saudi Arabia. But it's forbidden. Two years ago, Manal al-Sharif decided to encourage women to drive by doing ... From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 40625 1762 ratings Time: 14:17 More in Nonprofits & Activism -
Daniel Suarez: The kill decision shouldn't belong to a robot
13 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amDaniel Suarez: The kill decision shouldn't belong to a robot As a novelist, Daniel Suarez spins dystopian tales of the future. But on the TEDGlobal stage, he talks us through a real-life scenario we all need to know mo... From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 14856 862 ratings Time: 13:21 More in Science & Technology -
George Papandreou: Imagine a European democracy without borders
12 Jun 2013 | 2:59 amGeorge Papandreou: Imagine a European democracy without borders Greece has been the poster child for European economic crisis, but former Prime Minister George Papandreou wonders if it's just a preview of what's to come. ... From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 28298 1123 ratings Time: 20:07 More in News & Politics -
Raffaello D'Andrea: The astounding athletic power of quadcopters
11 Jun 2013 | 5:47 pmRaffaello D'Andrea: The astounding athletic power of quadcopters In a robot lab at TEDGlobal, Raffaello D'Andrea demos his flying quadcopters: robots that think like athletes, solving physical problems with algorithms that... From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 102970 4358 ratings Time: 16:09 More in Science & Technology
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Air Hockey Playing Robot Is Impossible To Beat
18 Jun 2013 | 10:13 pmIf you thought that all those hours spent at the arcade, perfecting your air hockey-playing skills were worth it because they’d made you unbeatable, know that it was all in vain. A soulless robot created by researchers at Chiba University’s Namiki Lab could prbably hand you your ass in a platter. The system captures your movements and that of the puck at 500fps, and anticipates your shots. This means that pretty much no matter what you do, the robot will have you beat. But this bot goes one level above simply having quicker reflexes than you. To keep you interested and playing (as… -
Super Mario Bros. Cake Looks Too Good To Eat
18 Jun 2013 | 9:37 pmWith modern cake-making methods, you can do pretty much anything. We’re rather fond of DeviantArt user Cakecrumb’s design, pictured above. It’s not a random assortment of images from the game, but rather an accurate depiction of some levels. The cake aims to be a level-accurate depiction of levels 2.1 and 2.2. I chose those levels as it allowed me the variety to depict three different ‘places’ on tiers that could be joined relative to one another. The cake took about 5 days to finish. There was a lot more detail than I expected. Everything from the stripes on the… -
Latest Food Oddity: Watermelon Oreos
18 Jun 2013 | 9:09 pmHot on the heels of other odd, limited edition Oreo flavors like Candy Corn, Gingerbread and Birthday Cake, Nabisco is releasing Watermelon Oreos this summer. And unlike some other similarly bizarre concoctions from the company, these cookies are described as not being overly sweet and sickly: The problem with so many of these wild Oreo flavors is that they’re sickly sweet, to the point where the cream tastes like honey. Not regular honey, mind you. Not like, Stop & Shop honey hiding in a plastic bear. I’m talking about the honey you’d find at a maw-and-paw general store in the… -
SolSource Reflector Can Cook Anything With The Power Of The Sun
18 Jun 2013 | 9:01 pmIf it wasn’t for the sun, we would simply not be around. It’s responsible for giving energy to practically all living creatures on the planet, as well as helping pasty white boys look a little less sick. If harnessed properly, it can also cook. The SolSun reflector is shaped so that the sun’s rays focus on the cooking area, and can reportedly grill a hamburger in about 6 minutes, or about the same time as a regular BBQ. Except of course this cooker doesn’t require any fuel, and is up to cooking temperature much faster than coal or propane. The thing weighs 40lbs, is… -
Deal Of The Day: $189 Off On Dell Inspiron 14z
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 pmThe Dell Inspiron 14z is a 0.8in. thick Ultrabook that still manages to squeeze in a DVD burner optical drive. Along with that, the machine is equipped with a Core i3-3217U 1.9GHz Dual-core CPU, 6GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive and 32GB mSATA SSD for faster bootups. It’s a good machine and normally already comes at a pretty decent price of $739, but after today’s $189 rebate, you’re looking at a $549 price tag. As always with Dell products, shipping is free. [ $189 Off On Dell Inspiron 14z ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]
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A&E, Lifetime and History Channel streaming apps land on Google Play
18 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmNo need to envy your iPhone- and iPad-toting friends anymore just because they can catch the latest episodes of Bates Motel or Dance Moms on the go. Streaming apps from A&E, History Channel and Lifetime have just arrived on Android, and you can access content even if you're not a cable subscriber. Naturally, the entire roster of shows and episodes isn't available -- in some cases, you can only watch clips instead of full episodes -- but Comcast or DirecTV subscribers who log in will have more to choose from. Should you need new companions for solitary nights, hit the source links below to… -
Netflix streaming coming to the Netherlands later this year
18 Jun 2013 | 9:07 pmNetflix mentioned another European country was in its sights for this year and tonight it's announced the new region it will service is the Netherlands. As is its custom, it will be offering Dutch viewers a package of movies and TV shows for one low price, including its ever-growing slate of original series. There's no word yet on what that price will be, an exact launch date or what devices will be supported, but interested residents can sign up for alerts at Netflix.nl starting today. Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD Comments Source: Netflix -
PS3 users report 4.45 update locks up systems, may be tied to large HDDs
18 Jun 2013 | 8:32 pmPlanning on turning on your PS3 for some The Last of Us action tonight? According to a thread on the PlayStation Support forums, if you're prompted to install the latest firmware update version 4.45 then you may want to hold off for now. A number of owners are reporting their systems locks up while booting, although the problem may only affect users with hard drives installed that are 500GBs or larger. According to the changelog, it was supposed to allow users to select whether or not they want an in-game notification when a trophy is earned. If it is tied to user-replaced hard drives, it… -
Samsung Galaxy Ring arrives at Virgin Mobile, delivers Jelly Bean for $180
18 Jun 2013 | 8:11 pmJelly Bean has been making its way to ever cheaper phones in recent months, and that's very conspicuous with the launch of Virgin Mobile's new Samsung Galaxy Ring. For $180, you're getting Android 4.1 in a price range where 4.0 is still common. You're also getting a surprisingly capable device under the hood -- while there's no LTE, the prepaid handset carries a reasonably quick 1.4GHz processor, a 4-inch screen, a 5MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front-facing sensor. We'd still consider shelling out a little more cash for a future-ready 4G device, but Virgin users determined to scrimp and save… -
Scanadu Scout tricorder tops $1 million in funding, now comes in black
18 Jun 2013 | 7:16 pmScanadu clearly knows to tap into our collective Star Trek dreams, as the company just reached $1 million in funding for its Scout tricorder. The backing so far comes from people in 91 countries, including luminaries like Eugene Roddenberry (who else?) and Steve Wozniak. That figure is more than symbolic, we'd add -- backers who've paid for a Scout can now get theirs in black rather than a clinical-looking white. Should the new color option prove tempting, it's not necessarily too late; as of this writing, there's still a few days left to make a pledge. Filed under: Household, Science…
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Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Gets New Updates
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GameStick pushed back a month, first units should ship in August
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Sims 4 Confirmed, First Look Coming On August 21
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PS3 4.45 Update Locks Up Certain Consoles
18 Jun 2013 | 10:18 pmPS3 4.45 update causes some PS3s to freeze up. Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo.
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Sandy Beach Home Office
18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmAmerican artist Justin Kemp placed large sandbox underneath his desk and transformed his office into a relaxing beach. Now he can work from home and feel like he is on permanent vacation. Surfing with the Sand Between My Toes Also check out: Ultimate Workstation and Office Desk Bed -
Flask Tie
17 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmStylish necktie comes with integrated secret container that will hold refreshing water, your favorite beverage, or any other liquid. Innovative Flask Tie features built-in drinking valve, simply “bite and sip”. Perfect necktie for office workers. Wear it to parties, concerts, weddings, and other formal occasions. Discrete flask is washable and removable. Fashion statement of thirst quenching proportions. Easy [...] -
Skull and Bones Sugar
16 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmCreative sugar packaged to look like three-dimensional skulls and bones will add some excitement to your morning coffee. Designed by Snow Violent, realistic “sugar skulls” remind people not to eat too much sugar. [photos by Olesya Turchuk] Human Skulls Made of Sugar Skull Sugar by Snow Violent Also check out: Creative Packaging and Fruit and Vegetable Skulls -
Library Chair
15 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmModern chair with bookshelves designed by London based studio TILT will make a great addition to any home, office, or public library. Bookshelves are incorporated into the design of this comfortable reading chair. There are also useful slots for newspapers and magazines. Also check out: Bookworm Chair and Bookshelf Apartment -
Drawings Invade Real World
14 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmChinese artist Gaikuo inserts himself into drawings of his favorite comic book superheroes and popular fictional characters. Talented artist interacts with Batman, Joker, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and other famous characters. Creative three-dimensional drawings are combined with photographs. Spider-Man Iron Man Hawkeye Hulk Captain America Zombies Transformers Mr. Black One Piece Interactive Drawings Dragon Ball Elephant Joker Batman Wreck-It Ralph Supergirl Also check out: 3D Pencil Drawings and Old Photos of Superheroes
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Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate
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Refugee numbers 'highest since 1994'
18 Jun 2013 | 9:43 pmThe UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, the highest number since 1994, with the conflict in Syria a major new factor. -
Brazil clashes after Rousseff praise
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Army leads north India flood rescue
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Saturn probe to acquire Earth image
18 Jun 2013 | 9:08 pmThe Cassini probe in orbit around Saturn is going to picture the ringed planet in a special photo that also includes a distant Earth.
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Notes from the Field:Redesigning Myanmar
18 Jun 2013 | 8:22 pmOne hundred and seven degree heat. The height of the monsoon season. A country recently ruled by a brutal military dictatorship where US sanctions have just been lifted and foreigners are free to investigate and invest: time, thinking, money. What could be a better location for a design workshop? Last week, 300 colleagues of mine—fellow members of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders cohort - convened in Myanmar for our annual meeting. About 100 YGLs are selected each year from around the world for their work in the public and private sector to serve a five-year term to… -
Hell in a Handbasket: We Will Use Your Phone as a Coaster Since You Don't Have Any Manners
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmIt is items like MisoSoupDesign's Anti-Loneliness Ramen Bowl (below), from earlier this year, that fuel my "Hell in a Handbasket" posts and tweets. But now Brazilian art director Mauricio Perussi (and his team at ad agency Fischer&Friends) have designed an opposite sort of device with their Offline Glass, which can only stand if there's a cell phone under it: Yes, it's just a gag, done in conjunction with the Bar Salve Jorge in Cacador, but it's a trenchant one. The idea of creating a co-dependent drinking glass for the sole purpose of subsuming your drinking mate's celly is sadly attractive. -
The Supermoon is Coming
18 Jun 2013 | 1:15 pmGet your cameras ready. On June 23rd the celestial event known as the Supermoon will happen. The sun, Earth and moon will be in alignment, with the moon hitting its perigee; that means it will be closer to the Earth than normal, making it bigger and brighter. And yes, it will be full. A Supermoon isn't as rare as, say, a comet sighting; it happens every 14 months or so. During this time, NASA says, it will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it's at its furthest, and you're surely going to see a rash of awesome photos. [image by Sean Parker] You're also going to hear all kinds of… -
Chameleons Can Change Color, But That Video Ain't Real
18 Jun 2013 | 11:13 amYet another pet video is going viral on Facebook, but this time it's not something furry doing something cute; it's a reptile doing something visually awesome. An unnamed offscreen puppetmaster puts his chameleon through the paces, and if you haven't seen this yet, it's quite the sight: Here's the problem: The video's a fake! It's a four-year-old advertisement for Ray-Ban, done by ad agency Cutwater, to promote their then-new color lines; CG overlays provide the rapid color change. The actual pace at which a chameleon changes color does not make for compelling viewing, which is why the… -
True I.D. Stories #3:Get a Job. Any Job!
18 Jun 2013 | 10:00 amThis is a true story. Descriptions of companies, clients, schools, projects, and designers may be altered and anonymized to protect the innocent. Editor: This True I.D. Story is a good one! Fitting in that it comes to us from "Good Ol' Boy." Enjoy! * * * The Design Grad Blues Maybe it's not fair to say my school's industrial design program, at a well-known university in a big-ass city, didn't adequately prepare me for the real world. But I'll say it anyway. As one example of the low demands placed on us, during my final year I basically spent an entire semester making Muppets. And I got an…
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Smiling Opel
18 Jun 2013 | 9:35 amSteel Drake’s design for Opel (Buick in America) gives the brand a much-needed breath of fresh air. Called the Lancorte, it looks a bit like a cross between a CR-Z and an Eclipse… sporty but reserved for the older target customer. If its price point is as low as the brand’s other models, the coupe will be worth it to impress the neighbors for at least a moment. Favorite feature: those side dimples! Hit the jump to see what I mean… Designer: Steel Drake - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Shop CKIE - We are more than just… -
Oh, So Pure Air!
18 Jun 2013 | 5:58 amThe APM-1211GH is a multi-functional air purifier with a system to remove fine dust, viruses and toxic gases. The humidification & dehumidification system uses a naturally evaporating humidification filter. Designed to look like a vase, the appliance blends into the home environment easily. The wood-pattern control section is touch-sensitive and the LED lights under the control section are naturally shiny to display the operating function. Simple and functional! Designer: Dae-hoo Kim - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Shop CKIE - We are… -
Another Brick In The Wall
18 Jun 2013 | 5:53 amAs our USB sticks keep getting smaller, chances of us losing them in our bags and backpacks keep getting higher. This inverse proportion can be curbed thanks to the unique Brick USB Stick Design. The pint-sized stick rests snugly in your smartphone’s headphone jack. The design allows you the flexibility of carrying your USB without the bother of losing it, plus the dense pattern lets you know the storage capacity. Designers: Hongshik Kim and Se-eun Kim - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Shop CKIE - We are more than just concepts. See what's… -
WIN A Nautica Swing Chair!
18 Jun 2013 | 12:38 amWhen I was growing up, I remember spending numerous hours in this cozy swing chair that was hooked up to the ceiling of my balcony. Many hours spent reading books, watching the sunset, lazing over a cuppa hot coffee on a gloomy rainy day! That swing chair was my go-to place, my solace. Well, you can have a swing-chair too; rather WIN one, right here, right now! The Nautica Swing Chair! To WIN The Nautica Like Expormim Facebook Page here and leave a comment on their wall, telling them where you plan to hang the Nautica Swing Chair. Contest Details: Like Expormim Facebook Page and leave a… -
Wooden Bike Perfection
18 Jun 2013 | 12:01 amBeech plywood frames, solid seats and pinstriped tires give the WOOD.b series of street bikes a somewhat vintage feel but seamless joints, steel accents and a simple minimal aesthetic give the series away as modern designs of today. It is this perfect balance that makes them timeless and almost too pretty to ride! Designer: BSG Bikes 2/2 - Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Shop CKIE - We are more than just concepts. See what's hot at the CKIE store by Yanko Design! (Wooden Bike Perfection was originally posted on Yanko Design) Related…
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Massive Rubik's Cube Could Travel the Globe
18 Jun 2013 | 9:56 pmThose with a penchant for puzzles will be pleased to know that there's a big crowdfunding campaign in the works. Quite literally, big Liberty Science Center CEO Paul Hoffman, a friend of inventor Erno Rubik, has launched an Indiegogo project aimed at recreating the world's largest working Rubik's Cube, dubbed the "Groovik's Cube." Originally conceived of as a low-cost model for the 2009 Burning Man desert arts festival, Hoffman and some friends built an astounding 40-foot iteration. SEE ALSO: James Franco Launches Indiegogo Campaign to Fund 3 Films Groovik's Cube was lit from within by LEDs,… -
How 'Game of Thrones' Slayed on Social Media
18 Jun 2013 | 8:55 pmBy now you've already survived one Sunday night without Game of Thrones, dear devoted fan of all things Westoros GoT's epic third season is behind us now, and the wait for season four is sure to feel oh-so-long. But lost amid season three's deliciously gruesome bloodletting, plot twists and betrayals was this: The show dominated social media in a major way over the past few months SEE ALSO: Arya Stark Vine Is the Best 'Game of Thrones' Reaction Online Perhaps that's not so surprising — after all, both GoT and social media boast nerd-centric fan bases — but the impressive numbers… -
'Lego Movie' Teaser Trailer Gives First Look at Film
18 Jun 2013 | 8:26 pmYou may be familiar with Legos in block-form, but the popular line of construction toys is entering new territory: motion pictures. Billed as the "first-ever, full-length theatrical Lego adventure," The Lego Movie follows the story of an ordinary Lego figurine named Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt) who — in a case of mistaken identity — is enlisted to help save the world alongside superheroes The film features the voices of Will Ferrell (who plays villain President Business), Morgan Freeman (as Vitruvius) and Liam Neeson (as Bad Cop). Elizabeth Banks, Nick Offerman and Alison Brie… -
Man Loses Home Following Overly Funded Kickstarter Project
18 Jun 2013 | 7:03 pmYou apparently can have too much of a good thing. Ed Carter only wanted to raise $21,000 through Kickstarter to finance a deluxe edition of "Glory to Rome," a board game produced by his company, Cambridge Games Factory. He ended up raising more than $73,000, with pledges from more than 1,600 people. SEE ALSO: 20 Funniest YouTube Videos According to Reddit After that, things started to go downhill for Carter. His Kickstarter campaign had promised supporters they would receive free shipping on their games if they agreed to pick up the games from specific retailers. Carter hoped to develop… -
9 Ways to Dance About Architecture
18 Jun 2013 | 5:58 pmMartin Mull famously said, "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." But what if you actually did dance about architecture? SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable In this comic, Grant Snider of Incidental Comics illustrates a variety of architectural forms and their corresponding dances. Which one is more your style — Bauhaus Bounce or Cubist Shuffle? You can purchase Snider's comics as prints through his poster shop. Comic illustration by Grant Snider, Incidental Comics. Published with permission; all rights reserved. Read more...More about Comic, Comics, Humor, Watercooler,…
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Applause Response Has Little to Do With Performance
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmApplause takes on a life of its own during a concert or other event, a new study finds. Continue reading → -
Horses Sweat Detergent and More Smelly Secrets
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmHippo sweat is red, horse sweat works like detergent, plus more details on sweat that you probably never knew. -
NASA Stepping Up Hunt for Scary Asteroids
18 Jun 2013 | 2:35 pmNASA on Tuesday unveiled a multipurpose initiative to find, track and potentially relocate asteroids that may be on a collision course with Earth. Continue reading → -
'Lost' City Found Beneath Cambodian Jungle
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28-Year-Old Runs Record-Breaking 100 Marathons
18 Jun 2013 | 1:16 pmRunner competed in 15-20 marathons a year to reach her goal. Continue reading →
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Game 6: Heat 103, Spurs 100 (OT): Heart-Stopping Survival as Heat Force Game 7
18 Jun 2013 | 9:49 pmLeBron James, his much-debated legacy still intact, posted a triple-double and led a late charge, propelling the Heat to an overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs. -
Obama Has Plans to Cut U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, if Russia Reciprocates
18 Jun 2013 | 7:28 pmIn a speech in Berlin on Wednesday, the President Obama will resume a drive toward disarmament that had been largely shunted aside. -
In Bulger’s Underworld, a ‘Judas Was the Worst’
18 Jun 2013 | 7:22 pmIn the first few days of testimony in the criminal trial of James (Whitey) Bulger, who is charged with racketeering and murder, witnesses discussed the concepts of honor and loyalty. -
Award-Winning Journalist Michael Hastings Dies
18 Jun 2013 | 6:56 pmAward-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said. -
Spoils of the Sea Elude Many in an Alaska Antipoverty Plan
18 Jun 2013 | 6:34 pmA government-backed fishery program meant to help impoverished Alaskans has made some villages haves and others have-nots.
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Google Cites First Amendment In Challenge To FISA Secrecy Order
18 Jun 2013 | 2:44 pmGoogle, eager to salvage its security-related reputation in the wake of disclosures about the NSA's PRISM surveillance program, has asked a secretive intelligence court to let it disclose more details regarding government requests for information about its users, reports the Washington Post. In a legal filing Tuesday, Google cited a First Amendment right to speak about the information it must legally provide to the government. The company is seeking to have the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court lift a gag order that prevents companies from discussing or describing… -
Google's Next Nexus Is Nowhere In Sight
18 Jun 2013 | 9:39 amIf you are waiting to get your hands on the latest and greatest of Google’s Nexus Android smartphones and tablets, the last month or so has been both exciting and disappointing. Google's Hugo Barra announces Google Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 Google announces new Nexus smartphones and tablets when it ships new versions of Android. With every sugary dessert iteration, avid Android fans get flagship devices running unadulterated Android (free of the skins and bloatware from manufacturers and carriers) to satiate their geeky desires. The only problem? Google hasn’t announced a… -
Pinterest Developers, After Years Of Waiting, Can Take Hope
18 Jun 2013 | 9:10 amThe developer community has a message for Pinterest: what’s taking so long? Ever since March 2012, the image-sharing network has promised developers an API. And it's in demand - according to ProgrammableWeb, the Pinterest API profile is the most frequently viewed page on the site, revealing the community’s anticipation for the feature. Whatever the reason, the lack of API access from Pinterest is not sitting well with the developer community. Promises But Little Progress An API, or application programming interface, is a group of requirements that permit one device to talk to… -
Microsoft's Most Wanted: A Convicted Child Molester Worked At Yammer
18 Jun 2013 | 8:05 amA few years ago, a fast-growing startup, adding staff at a breakneck pace, hired a facilities manager as a contractor without asking too many questions. That startup was Yammer, now part of Microsoft. And that contractor - Marcus Tillman - is now behind bars, facing the 40-year sentence he dodged in Georgia years ago. Federal investigators, acting on a tip from authorities in Georgia, went to Yammer's office in San Francisco last week seeking information about Tillman, known to his colleagues as "Stephen Warner." Marcus Tillman, a convicted child molester, worked at Yammer under a false name… -
Chromebook Sales Expanding Despite Tablet-Leaning Market
18 Jun 2013 | 6:16 amFinding a Chromebook from Google has never been particularly hard to do, since they've been available at Best Buy and Amazon for quite a while. But now Acer's $199 model Chromebooks have gotten even more prolific, now available on the shelves of 2,800 U.S. Wal-Mart stores. The expansion of Chromebook inventories doesn't stop there, according to Google's blog post yesterday. Starting this weekend, Staples will have Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung in every one of its 1,500-plus U.S. stores. Expansion is coming to other markets as well, wrote David Shapiro, Director of Chromebook…
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Nursing Home Tracks Residents' Every Move
18 Jun 2013 | 2:15 pmNursing Home "Marauder's Map" Sadly, there's no room of requirement listed. Carnegie Mellon It's geriatric Big Brother! Using security cameras and algorithms, researchers at Carnegie Mellon created a nursing home monitoring system that "located individuals within one meter of their actual position 88 percent of the time." That's great news for people who want to be monitored all the time. For people who prefer to go about their business unobserved, it's another step toward a perfectly tracked future. The system was inspired by the person-tracking Marauders' Map featured in… -
First Known Four-Quark Particle Pops Up In Japanese Collider
18 Jun 2013 | 1:30 pmDiagram of Different Quark Flavors The different sizes of the quarks represent their masses. A proton and electron are shown at the bottom left corner, for comparison. Incnis Mrsi on Wikimedia Commons This new finding confirms the particle exists. Physicists have observed what they're confident is the first known particle with four quarks. This isn't the first time the Belle detector, housed with the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization in Japan, has appeared to observe a four-quark particle, called a Zc(3900). This time, however, another particle accelerator, the Beijing Electron… -
Researchers Can Now "Hear" The Exact Shape Of A Room
18 Jun 2013 | 1:02 pmTownsend's Big-Eared Bat Wikimedia Commons Be like the bat. Echolocate. Researchers from American and French universities have discovered how to exactly map a room's shape solely by using a sense you wouldn't normally choose for this kind of task. Without sight or touch, this new technique can still reveal a room by using only the sense of hearing. The system could fairly accurately be described as echolocation, just like bats use: it measures the time it takes for a sound to produce an echo at different points in the room. Essentially, what they've come up with is an array of… -
What Happens In Your Brain When You Try To Do Impressions
18 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pmImpersonation Science Michael Bulcik / SKS Soft GmbH Düsseldorf via Wikimedia Commons Sympathies to the researcher who had to listen to amateur impressions all day. Scientists have identified what happens in our brain when we mimic a foreign accent or impersonate another person, according to a recent study from the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. The researchers, led by psychologist Carolyn McGettigan from Royal Holloway University of London, wanted to explore the way the brain controls the non-verbal aspects of our speech--the different tones or styles people use when talking in… -
Where To Hide When The Ecopocalypse Hits [Infographic]
18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pmMap Of The U.S. By Volume Above Sea Level Michael Scott Cuthbert and Nate Barksdale Let this map of U.S. states scaled by volume above sea level guide you to your water-damaged, dystopian home of the future. Thanks to climate change, our oceans could rise by as much as 20 or 30 feet in the coming centuries. You can either build an ark (which sounds like an awful lot of work) or high-tail it to higher ground. This map, designed by MIT music professor Michael Scott Cuthbert and researched by writer/designer Nate Barksdale, can help you plan your trip. The United States is organized by volume…
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Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth
18 Jun 2013 | 12:52 pmIn the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Kanye's 'Yeezus' Packs A Bite
18 Jun 2013 | 10:00 amAfter months of speculation, West's latest album reveals itself as a trim, 10-song, 40-minute effort that's heavy on electronic and industrial influences. It's also another piece of the puzzle to one of pop music's most compelling — and frustrating — figures.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing
17 Jun 2013 | 3:02 pmA civil lawsuit that shifted into U.S. district court in Idaho last week alleges that the United Potato Growers of America has become a veritable OPEC of spuds. The group is accused of using high-tech, strong-arm tactics to inflate potato prices.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism
17 Jun 2013 | 2:32 pmScientists and parents have long been baffled by the fact that children with autism often don't pay attention to human voices. Researchers say that may be because speech doesn't activate a reward system in the brain for those children the way it does for typical children.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
How Do You Teach The Civil Rights Movement?
17 Jun 2013 | 2:04 pmAs part of NPR's series marking 50 years since the summer of 1963 — a formative time in American politics and culture — we turn to Jackson, Miss. There the story of a summer youth workshop meant to bring the Civil Rights Movement out of the past and into the 21st Century unfolds.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Group Finds Big Feet Fine
18 Jun 2013 | 5:45 pmAll humans evolved to find certain female traits attractive, across cultures, because they signal a potential mate's reproductive potential. Right? Actually, a new study finds that cultural norms can also play a big part. At least when it comes to big feet. [More] -
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Colorado Wildfire Snuffs Over 500 homes; California Fire a Threat
18 Jun 2013 | 4:10 pmBy Keith Coffman and Alex DobuzinskisDENVER/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of homes destroyed by a Colorado wildfire rose above 500 on Tuesday as rain dampened the flames and allowed damage assessment teams to enter charred neighborhoods, as another threatening blaze grew in California.Authorities said the so-called Black Forest Fire, which has killed at least two people and has burned in the rolling hills outside Colorado Springs for the past week, was 85 percent contained by Tuesday.The most destructive fire in Colorado's history has charred 22 square miles (57 square km), destroyed 502… -
NASA's Grand Challenge: Stop Asteroids from Destroying Earth
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmThere may be killer asteroids headed for Earth, and NASA has decided to do something about it. The space agency announced a new "Grand Challenge" today (June 18) to find all dangerous space rocks and figure out how to stop them from destroying Earth. [More] -
Details in Death of Yuri Gagarin, 1st Man in Space, Revealed 45 Years Later
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmThe circumstances surrounding the death of the first man in space Yuri Gagarin, who was killed in a 1968 jet crash, have long been clouded in theories and rumors. Now, the first man to walk in space says he can reveal what really happened to his friend and fellow Russian cosmonaut. [More]
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Square Enix uses your face for action in Bloodmasque
18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pmSquare Enix's Bloodmasque was undoubtedly the strangest game I saw at E3 last week, and in a year defined by indie titles and two new HD consoles, I think that's saying something. Square Enix has had a weird time with the App Store -- other companies like Capcom and EA have found a lot of success in smaller titles, but Square Enix has clung to its own console traditions, releasing relatively large and high-quality, high-production titles for a relatively high cost. Bloodmasque follows this trend (though the price has yet to be announced just yet), and it also brings one weird little twist… -
Dirac HD Player can improve the Apple headphone and EarPod experience
18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmThinking of buying new headphones for listening to music on your iPhone or iPod touch? You might want to try the Dirac HD Player or the Lite version instead to see if it can improve the sound from the headphones that came with your iOS music player. Dirac is a Swedish company that does all kinds of high-end electronic equalization for the auto and electronics industry. You can hear their work in BMW, Rolls-Royce or Bentley autos, not that I get into too many Bentleys or other high-end cars... Dirac has applied its sonic expertise to fixing some of the audio issues with Apple's headsets. The… -
Testing the pros and cons of Mavericks' multi-display support
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmWhile Mavericks won't be officially released for a few months, developers already have their hands on the beta, and are putting the operating system to the test. One intrepid YouTube user, MrThaiBox123, has uploaded a video showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of the system's multi-monitor abilities. And he's done this with six 27-inch monitors. You know, just like your average work space. It's important to note that the issues MrThaiBox123 deals with could all be fixed by the public release this fall. Still this is a fascinating look at both the upcoming operating system and the… -
Vine 1.1.3 update adds a share button
18 Jun 2013 | 3:30 pmA new update has been released for the popular social video app Vine that adds a sharing button beneath posts in your feed, along with the standard bug fixes that come with every update. Sharing is a nice touch that the app has been sorely lacking since its launch. When you hit share, you're given a list of options: Twitter, Facebook or embed. When you share your own videos, the link is sent directly to the feed of your choice with no option to insert a personal message. The Vine is simply shared with the text you attached to it. However, when you share a friend's Vine you're given the option… -
Mac pros react to the Mac Pro
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmIt's been over a week since Apple announced the new Mac Pro, and while public opinion has been quite positive, the creative professionals who will most likely be the target market for the shiny cylinder haven't been heard from... until now. Macworld UK's Karen Haslam followed up with a number of power users, and found that while many are thrilled with the prospect of Apple's new flagship product, there are some concerns as well. The lack of internal expansion in the new design is of concern to several commenters. Writing for Broadcast Engineer, David Austerberry noted that "If I upgrade, that…
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MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
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Samsung rolls out industry's first NFC-enabled color laser printers
18 Jun 2013 | 8:55 pmSamsung Electronics today introduced the industry's first Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled color laser printer and multi-function printers. The new Xpress C410W series allows users to print high quality photos and documents from their smartphones or from a computer wirelessly.... -
Steve Jobs video from 1994 unearthed, shows reflections on legacy
18 Jun 2013 | 6:12 pmIn apparent response to a question that compared the computer and Internet revolution of the 80s and 90s to a new Renaissance, a never-publicly-seen video of Steve Jobs in 1994 -- while he was still with NeXT -- sees the bearded and reflective Apple co-founder commenting on his likely legacy and the place of the industry he helped create. The video was uploaded to a YouTube channel called "EverySteveJobsVideo" on Tuesday and comes from the Silicon Valley Historical Association.... -
Briefly: Facebook, Mavericks for Apple workers, Voice Memos, iSkin
18 Jun 2013 | 5:05 pmSocial network Facebook has updated its iOS app to v6.2, which brings new access to change who can see something a user has shared, the ability to start a conversation based on photos users receive in messages, and the addition of icons to status updates that show emotions or what a user is reading or watching. The "status update icons" were added to the desktop version of the program in April, but mobile support has been missing until now. The update also includes the usual bug fixes, and the app can be downloaded for free from the App Store.... -
Apple issues major update to iOS mass-deployment tool Configurator
18 Jun 2013 | 3:08 pmApple has updated its iOS mass-deployment configuration and management tool, Configurator, to version 1.3. The free app works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, and now offers "significantly improved" reliability, scalability and performance, the ability to cancel scheduled or even in-progress operations, and more. There is a new status view that includes time estimates and error information with recovery suggestions, and administrators can now install apps on devices configured to not allow users to install apps.... -
Apple issues Java updates for Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion
18 Jun 2013 | 1:38 pmApple has posted twin Java updates for OS X, Java for OS X 2013-004 and Mac OS X v10.6 Update 16. Both deal with security, stability, and compatibility flaws. The first is targeted at Lion and Mountain Lion users, while the second is for Snow Leopard only....
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Psychology Today Features
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The Money Decision
17 Jun 2013 | 11:00 pmDecision-making from the wallet. By Ben Hayden, Ph.D. -
Dream Teams
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Highlights: June 9–15
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The Power of Fathers
13 Jun 2013 | 11:00 pmWhether they're young or old, dads are just as important as moms. -
Summer's Mystery Malady
12 Jun 2013 | 11:00 pmInside the Lyme epidemic. By Pamela Weintraub
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Scientific American - Mind & Brain
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#SciAmBlogs Tuesday - new astronauts, glass fossils, marine protected areas, emotional intelligence, and more.
18 Jun 2013 | 8:32 pm- Jag Bhalla - Game Theory And The Golden Punishment Rule [More] -
Gathering Emotional Intelligence: My Review of Animal Wise
18 Jun 2013 | 4:32 pmMy review of Virginia Morell's latest book Animal Wise is in this summer's issue of Conservation Magazine , and is also now online . It was just after six o'clock in the evening on an autumn day in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve. A researcher watched a female elephant known as Eleanor collapse. She was a matriarch, an elder within female-dominated elephant society. Her swollen trunk dragged on the ground. One of her tusks was broken, evidence of another recent fall. Another matriarch, Grace, ran toward her and tried to stabilize the ailing pachyderm with her tusks. But Eleanor's back legs… -
Game Theory And The Golden Punishment Rule
18 Jun 2013 | 3:58 pmMoral sciences are back. Natural laws of ethics, envisioned early in the Enlightenment, can now be studied. Scientists are relearning the wisdom of old traditions by objectively rating their performance. And they're suggesting improvements: any rule system is weaker without "The Golden Punishment Rule."Humans, being social, can't live without rules. Certain rules work better. Game theory provides " behavioral telescopes " to study with. [More] -
How Renaissance People Think
18 Jun 2013 | 10:12 amDo you think like a polymath? Here's a quick test: Are you more of a rational or intuitive thinker? [More] -
U.S. Kids Born in Polluted Areas More Likely to Have Autism
18 Jun 2013 | 9:00 amWomen who live in areas with polluted air are up to twice as likely to have an autistic child than those living in communities with cleaner air, according to a new study published today. [More]
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SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs
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Don't let a fear of failure stop you from taking action
18 Jun 2013 | 12:07 pmSmart companies deal with tough situations by taking a series of small steps toward a solution and making adjustments along t -More- -
Leadership boils down to strategy and hiring, says Wize CEO
18 Jun 2013 | 12:07 pmBeing a good leader is about knowing where you want to go, and then hiring the people who can get you there, says Wize Commer -More- -
Online class offers guidance for tech entrepreneurs
18 Jun 2013 | 12:07 pmEntrepreneurs or those interested in becoming entrepreneurs can take a free online class through the Coursera platform to lea -More- -
What investors don't want to hear
18 Jun 2013 | 12:07 pmInvestors will be wary of your startup if you tell them you're not investing your own money, or that everyone will be interes -More- -
Startup offers online personal styling, easy checkout
18 Jun 2013 | 12:07 pmA startup called Keaton Row is looking to help fashion-impaired customers improve their wardrobes by connecting them with per -More-
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CNN.com - Top Stories
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LeBron's Nikes
18 Jun 2013 | 10:36 pmA new version of Lebron James' Nike shoes refer to him as a two-time NBA champion. Erin Burnett reports. -
Police: Drugs helped day-care naps
18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 pmGetting children to take a nap can be hard. Getting them to eat pancakes is not nearly as difficult. -
Cops: Attacker saws off own hands
18 Jun 2013 | 7:55 pmA 59-year-old man lay bloody on the driveway. His son stood nearby, both his hands cut off at the wrist. -
G8 leaders agree on need to solve Syria
18 Jun 2013 | 7:48 pmThe Group of Eight leaders meeting in Northern Ireland on Tuesday called for an international conference on the ongoing crisis in Syria to be held "as soon as possible" but offered little new that might end the civil war there. -
Reason for Knox retrial explained
18 Jun 2013 | 7:44 pmItaly's supreme court on Tuesday explained its earlier ruling that American Amanda Knox be retried in the 2007 death of her roommate, saying the jury that acquitted her didn't consider all the evidence, and that discrepancies in testimony need to be answered.
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TechCrunch
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Ooyala Sets Up R&D Center In Singapore To Chase Mobile Audiences In Asia
18 Jun 2013 | 9:27 pmVideo services provider Ooyala is setting up an R&D operations in Singapore, and is hiring researchers and data scientists for the facility. The company provides video technology to media companies and telcos, enabling them to stream their content online such as the Australian Open, or helping ESPN embed videos in tweets.It claims to have a collective viewership of about 200 million across 130 countries each month. Ooyala has had a small staff of four in Singapore since last year, but the new facility will bump up its presence here to about 20 when it’s operational in 2014, said… -
Teambox Adds High-Definition Video Conferencing, Market Looks for Deeper Collaboration
18 Jun 2013 | 9:18 pmTeambox has added high-definition video conferencing, adding to a list of providers that are adding video to their collaboration platforms. The Teambox offering is of particular note, as it fully integrates video conferencing and screen sharing directly into the collaboration platform through Zoom, a video-conferencing service. The service allows for video conferencing of up to 25 people across desktops, tablets and mobile devices. It supports iCal, Outlook and Google Calendar. Teambox has earned recognition for its capability to integrate third-party apps for an inline experience. It’s in… -
Fab Grabs $150M At $1B Valuation (And Is Raising Another $100M+ More)
18 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pmDesign-focused commerce company Fab has raised that round of funding we scooped a few months ago. Fab is announcing today that it has raised $150 million in the first tranche of the company’s Series D round of financing. We’re told that $150 million is the first part of a larger Series D round that Fab expects to complete over the next few months. New to this round is Chinese Internet giant Tencent, who will also have a board seat at Fab; and Japanese conglomerate Itochu. Previous investors Atomico, Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, RTP Capital, Pinnacle Ventures, Lars… -
Startup-PR Matchmaker AirPR Opens To The Public, As Data Begins To Reveal How To Fix A Broken Model
18 Jun 2013 | 8:12 pmFor pretty much as long as anyone can remember, a relationship triangle, or a “love triangle” if you will, has taken shape between companies and the PR firms that represent them and the press that covers them — existing in some sort of recursive loop. Yet, while that triangle should have come to represent a symbiosis and a valuable communication network, somewhere along the way the triangle broke down. (Defying the laws of Geometry, even.) In reality, today this relationship is more like the Bermuda Triangle. While the matter of who is responsible for the disconnect is… -
New Yorkers Get Free Power In The Parks
18 Jun 2013 | 6:38 pmMonths after Hurricane Sandy left New York scrambling for power, the city is unveiling 25 solar powered charging stations in parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs, starting today. The pilot project between AT&T and the city of New York is officially called AT&T Street Charge. (DUMBO firm Pensa handled design, and Goal Zero provided the solar technology, AT&T handled the cash.) The stations will move to new locations at the beginning of July, rotating throughout the city until September. After that, we’ll see what becomes of them. Most are a little out of the…
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National Geographic News: Animals
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For Some Arctic Birds, Time of Day Is Irrelevant
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Cheetah-Cub Robot Created: See Other Nature-Inspired Machines
18 Jun 2013 | 2:57 pmA new cheetah-cub robot is just the latest in a mechanical menagerie of animal-inspired robots that climb, fly, swim, and slither. -
Albino Gorilla Was Result of Inbreeding
18 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amA recently mapped genome of the famous albino gorilla Snowflake shows he was born to an uncle and a niece, a new study says. -
In Global First, Philippines to Destroy Its Ivory Stock
18 Jun 2013 | 10:02 amThe country's decision was inspired by a National Geographic magazine exposé on the illegal ivory trade. -
Restoring Trees to Save the World's Rarest Parrot
18 Jun 2013 | 9:13 amNational Geographic explorer Steve Boyes talks about his work to pull the Cape parrot back from the brink of oblivion.
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Intelligent Travel
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He Said, She Said: Tips for Traveling Couples
14 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pmMy longtime beau, Andy, and I will be celebrating our ten-year anniversary next week. We spent our first anniversary in Paris. Since then, we’ve taken a pickup truck across Texas, a train across Europe, and a plane to the Middle East. Travel has been the backdrop of our decade together. Having visited 15 countries and almost two thirds of the States, we joke that we could win The Amazing Race, the reality show where pairs compete to be the first around the world. At home in New York our schedules overlap far less than we’d like, with both of our jobs taking us to far-flung… -
How to Become a Nat Geo Photographer
14 Jun 2013 | 8:24 amReader Question: How do I become a photographer for National Geographic? My Answer: Photography is really no different than any other pursuit in life if you plan to make a living at it. Unfortunately, there are very few full time salaried photography jobs. All the photographers who take pictures for National Geographic Traveler are freelance independent business owners. Taking pictures is an enjoyable activity, but if you decide that you want that to be your job you may find it’s not much fun anymore. So, in order to be a successful photographer you need to be absolutely obsessed… -
Traveling Like a Travel Writer
13 Jun 2013 | 1:03 pmEveryone’s talking about “traveling like a local” these days. Travelers, bloggers, tour operators, souvenir clerks, industry types in pleated slacks – they all seem to say it’s the best way to get to know a place. Go local or go home, right? Well, not me. I’ve spent a dozen years doing research for travel guidebooks, articles, and videos on trips that have taken me to cities on stilts in Siberia, abandoned kingdoms in Burma — even Queens on the 7 train. And while I’m likely to remember the locals I meet more vividly than the badly lit history museums I breeze through,… -
The Maine of Spain
13 Jun 2013 | 11:29 amYou’ve never heard of my favorite place in Spain. It’s not stylish Barcelona, foodie San Sebastian, or picturesque Mallorca. But La Coruña is just as unique. I’ve been returning to the small capital city of Galicia — the northwestern corner of Spain that sits atop Portugal like a cap — for twelve years now. I first came here for the traditional post-graduation tour of Europe’s best bars and cheapest hostels with my boyfriend (now husband), one of La Coruña’s adoptive sons (he grew up in Bilbao). The city became our home-away-from-home stopover, where his… -
The World Is a Carpet
12 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pmMy #TripLit Pick for June: The World Is a Carpet: Four Seasons in an Afghan Village It is easy to become inured to a country like Afghanistan, to dismiss it as a place endlessly wracked by war, hopeless. It is easy to forget that it is full of human beings who do not fight on one side or the other but simply live their destinies, giving birth and harvesting whatever crops they are lucky to grow, building and rebuilding their homes, teaching their children, burying their elders, dreaming, scheming, worrying if there will be enough food the next season, or month, or day. In her new…
