Social Networks Are Lost on Most Adults (3)
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I thought everyone knew what a social network was, especially since you really can't get away from them these days. But apparently you guys are on the cutting edge of trends, so give yourselves a pat on the back! Why? Well, a recent report says that 58 percent of worldwide adults surveyed are totally clueless about what a social network is. I know, I know, I'm shocked too. Even more surprising, a whole 30 percent ...
Student Sentenced to Death For Downloading an Article (2)
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As much as we debate the legality/illegality of downloading certain things on the Internet, I don't think any of us has ever feared for our lives because of our Internet download activity. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky as we are; a 23-year-old student in Afghanistan is currently sitting on death row because he downloaded an article on women's roles in Islam on the Internet. Seen as blasphemy, the young man now faces death. Please ...
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In the News: Grad Student Bakes Green Power in Pizza Oven (1)
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One of the main reasons that green power hasn't taken off is its high price tag, but Australian PhD candidate Nicole Kuepper may be changing that. This green-thinking student has discovered a way to produce solar cells using a pizza oven, nail polish, and ink jet printers. According to the The Sydney Morning Herald: Ms Kuepper realised a new approach would be needed if affordable cells were to be made on site in poorer countries: ...
VIDEO: 1,300-Year-Old Peru Mummy Found (2)
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The rare pre-Inca mummy was masked and entombed with a child sacrifice. Found near high-rises in Lima, the tomb is one of the few known unlooted Wari burials.
Preposterously pampered pooches (1)
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In a desperate attempt to revive Japan’s decidedly drooping birth rate, the government is looking to provide further financial help for check-ups and the like. However, despite such measures, many people seem to be increasingly turning to pets instead of progeny, with miniature dogs seen as most desirable. A trend that in turn has meant the pets themselves have to be, erm, trendy, with a gargantuan range of garments now available. Like this previously posted ...
How to Watch Live Japanese Television (For Free!) (1)
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This article is all thanks to rjhoolan, who tipped me on this via Twitter. First off, thank you rjhoolan for this tip. It’s freakin amazing! Anyways, if you’re reading this, you probably want to watch some Japanese television. Not only that, but you probably want some LIVE Japanese television. I’ve got some good news and some bad news. Let’s start with the bad: This doesn’t work on a Mac. Supposedly they’re working on a Mac ...
Ikea Home and Garden Show: 4 tips for Socializing your Dog (2)
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As we mentioned there were a ton of dogs at the show yesterday. Part of that was because Dina Zaphiris, host of Animal Planet's PetFinder, was doing some demos and giving tips for how to train and socialize your dog. A major tip? Start Early. The rest right here:A lot of these apply to us too: New People: It is very important to make sure your pup meets a lot of new people every day ...
How-To: Ten Household Uses For White Vinegar (2)
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Not so long ago, I told you about some of the ways you can use baking soda around your house. Now, I've got some great uses for another eco-friendly product: white vinegar. Not only is white vinegar eco, it's also cheap: You can buy a gallon of white vinegar for less than $3. The word "vinegar" is from the French term vin aigre, meaning "sour wine." White vinegar is made from allowing a distilled alcohol, ...
Would You Live in a Hobbit House? (2)
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Apparently, Hobbit houses aren't big sellers. Developer Ron Meyers's housing development, "The Shire," which is located in Bend, Oregon, has only sold one home since the project began nearly two years ago. And granted, I am a Lord of the Rings dork, but even if I weren't I'd still find these houses pretty cute. Would you want to live in such a fanciful home? Source Would You Live in a Hobbit House? Definitely! I love ...
A Microsoft Window for Your Home? (14)
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The internet and computing has changed our lives so much so that many of us now spend hours and hours on our computers. We often forget what it is like outside. So why not get a window that looks just like Microsoft Windows, the operating system that most of us use? John Nouanesing, the talented French designer has come up with obviously named Fenestra 3.1 which is no ordinary window. Open or shut, it shows ...
Are You Excited About the Android Phone? (1)
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Finally! So, it looks like HTC's Dream — aka the first cell phone to use Google's awesome-looking Android platform — is going to become a reality: the FCC has approved it! The promises of Android are tempting enough to make me consider giving up my iPhone (well, add it to my cell phone collection maybe) — the shortlist of features includes WiFi, 3G, and Bluetooth — and check out this walkthrough video for more. Considering ...
Are You Excited About the Android Phone? (1)
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Finally! So, it looks like HTC's Dream — aka the first cell phone to use Google's awesome-looking Android platform — is going to become a reality: the FCC has approved it! The promises of Android are tempting enough to make me consider giving up my iPhone (well, add it to my cell phone collection maybe) — the shortlist of features includes WiFi, 3G, and Bluetooth — and check out this walkthrough video for more. Considering ...
Recycle a Cereal Box Into a Gift Box [Recycling] (23)
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Recycler blightdesign demonstrates how you can turn cereal and other similar boxes into gift boxes over at DIY site Instructables. As long as you have a pair of scissors, some glue and the ability to execute some well-placed folds, the only thing standing between you and a cool little recycled gift box is that last bowl of Lucky Charms. To sharpen your gift box folding skills with regular paper, check out how to fold a ...
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Monkey spotted at Shibuya station (1)
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A wild monkey was spotted inside Shibuya station this morning, but police failed to capture the beast: “It’s a monkey - it’s not like it did anything bad,” a police spokesman said, adding that the animal was still on the loose. The monkey was spotted hopping around by the automatic ticket gates at a train line in Shibuya Station in central Tokyo at about 9:40 a.m. . It then ran downstairs to the entrance to ...
Crazy “house insects” in Japan (1)
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I asked Hitomi about these after reading this article on Stars & Stripes website. She said she’s never heard of them, nor seen them before. However, they’re apparenlty pretty common in parts of Japan. The article describes the げじげじ as: Big. Quick-moving. More than 10 pairs of legs … having just one of these endearing qualities is usually enough to make an insect unwelcome, let alone all of the above, says Hideomi Kakimoto, a Yokosuka ...
Nerds Have Bigger Hard Drives T: Love It or Leave It? | geek apparel, love it leave it, nerds have bigger hard drives t-shirt | geeksugar - Technology, Gadgets, &How Tos. (2)
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Well, they do! They do have bigger hard drives. They recognize the intelligence in having a ton of storage, the divine smarts of backing up, why an external hard drive is a good idea, and they . . .wait, what? That's not what this Nerds Have Bigger Hard Drives T-Shirt ($17) means? My stars! Why, I never! . . . Or do I. Do you? Nerds Have Bigger Hard Drives T: Love It or Leave ...
Do You Make Goofy Faces When You Play Video Games? (2)
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OK seriously, when I saw the picture of Molly Sims' blinged out Nintendo DS the other day, I noticed the gadget second. The first thing I noticed was the totally gooftroop face she was making while playing her game. My second favorite weird face is Ms. Hayden Panettiere's here. But I'm not passing judgment — I do it too! Whether I'm scrunching up my nose, closing one eye, or have my mouth wide open, I'm ...
'Pray at the pump' pilgrims claim credit for petrol price fall (2)
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Ha ha ha ha! You’re not going to the vet to get “Tutored” !! i thot mah hoomin said “park” nd nawt “vet”. picture: anna. lol caption: Hueydoc » Recaption ThisContribute commentBBC News | Business | UK Edition (7) permalink
A prayer group in Washington DC is claiming the credit for a sharp drop in the US price of petrol.Shared by Dicky S (26) Sarah (7)Contribute comment
