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NASA Preparing to Service Hubble for the Last Time [PICS] (20)
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The Boston Globe's Big Picture blog continues its incredible coverage of all things wonderful to look at today with a spread relating to the space shuttle Atlantis and the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis is scheduled to launch on October 8, equipped with all manner of instruments, batteries and gyroscopes for Hubble. Pictured above is one of the massive Atlantis engines being moved to the main bay for installation. That's just one engine, though—there's plenty of ...Shared by Alberto (188) anushsh (13) Ariel Waldman (1) bittin (153) Dave Keffler (53) Doug Funny (42) Dragos Pirvu (436) dwfrank (9) J.D. Rucker (316) Kevin Federline (213) Mark (20) Mark Jerard (60) Michael Religioso (24) Ritu (409) Ron (11) Shaun (5) th13rteen (110) Timothy (284) Toby (131) Uzair (122)Contribute comment -
Self-help software to soothe stressed astronauts (1)
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Astronauts travelling to Mars won't be able to chat in real-time to therapists on Earth new software will help them cope on the long journeysShared by Ariel Waldman (1)Contribute comment -
BlackBerry Bold 9000 unboxed on video (7)
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Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds We can't help but feel the BlackBerry Bold 9000's much-anticipated launch ended up being just a tad bit anti-climactic. Maybe it's a Canada thing, or maybe we're just haters. Or maybe we hate Canada. While we mull that over, you might as well have a look at CrackBerry.com's video unboxing of the new phone, complete with some comparison shots and, um, unboxing. Oh, there's an iPhone versus near the end, so ...Shared by Adam (5) Ariel Waldman (1) DWM (7) fox (4) happy_soil (12) Richard (1) Rommel C. Caibal (18)Contribute comment - Is the internet awesome? (1)
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NES Controller / 4 Port USB HUB (2)
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after seeing the mods with a classic NES Controllers i had 2 make something someone never made with it so i made a 4 port usb hub 4 my computer cheap and easy to do. this cutting might take a while if u have a dermal shouldn't take to long i don't own 1. things ur goin 2 need 1.NES Conrtoller (bo... By: GhostBoyHiroShared by Ariel Waldman (1) robert steburg (14)Contribute comment -
The editor-in-chief giveaway: Win Ryan Block's gadgets (9)
onFiled under: Misc. Gadgets, Gaming, Portable Audio, Portable Video, Wearables, Storage You know, when you're the editor-in-chief of a site like Engadget, you tend to accumulate a lot of stuff. Companies send you all kinds of interesting promotional materials, gadgets, swag, etc. It's great. Sometimes, though, you just let it pile up in your living room for years and years, then, when a new editor-in-chief takes over, you send all that stuff to him in ...Shared by Ariel Waldman (1) bak (9) C.K. (116) Chris Leckness (10) hubes (5) louisgray (112) Mike F (371) Panda (8) Seth G (34)Contribute comment
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Researchers aim to detect skin cancer via scent (4)
onFiled under: Misc. GadgetsHere's an interesting one. A group of US experts have discovered that a common form of skin cancer could one day be detected very early on by simply analyzing scents. More specifically, it was found that basal cell carcinomas give off an odor that is distinctly different than samples from healthy skin, which obviously opens up the possibility for "cheap and painless testing." In the future, researchers are hoping to create scent ...Contribute comment
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Taito responds to 'unauthorized' Space Invaders 9/11 exhibit (2)
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Filed under: Culture, Retro Taito has released a very official-sounding statement, charging Mr. Stanley and the exhibitors of the controversial Space Invaders art installation, featuring a simulated attack on the World Trade Center, with unauthorized use of its intellectual property: "Taito Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd., today stated unequivocally that the 'Invaders!' installation by Douglas Edric Stanley and displayed at the Games Convention held in Leipzig, Germany was produced entirely without ...Shared by Ariel Waldman (1) Robert Cortez (9)Contribute comment -
Random Robot Roundup (1)
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Howard Gordon writes, "Robot remote control via Internet is not a new concept, but this demo, created by Ogilvy New Zealand for BP Australia takes things to a new level." You can find more info about the project in the Surveyor news blog. Another reader pointed us to an interesting PLoS Biology paper that discusses some interesting parallels between language evolution and biological evolution including evidence of punctuated (no pun intended) equilibrium. The Swirling Brain ...Shared by Ariel Waldman (1)Contribute comment -
Yoda Cat (3)
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What do you get when you combine Yoda and a cat? Apparently, this strange four-eared kitty: Link - Thanks Denita!Contribute comment -
Leave cupcakes alone, David Rakoff! (1)
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sugar Sweet sunshine cupcakes photo by Flickr user lunchboxandgirlIn today's New York Times Op-Ed "Walk This Way," David Rakoff writes:In other words, New York City is about to get interesting again. Those who regret having moved here too late, having witnessed only her metastasized proliferation of glass-walled condos and cupcake purveyors, can take heart at the prospect of shuttered libraries, underfinanced schools and grimy hospitals. Those bygone days of “Midnight Cowboy” grit might soon be ...Shared by Ariel Waldman (1)Contribute comment - Rainbow E-mails (3)
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Miniature "balancing" robot is sad, hilarious (13)
onFiled under: Robots What could possibly provide us more joy and mirth than a Segway? How about a Segway-inspired bot that fails spectacularly on a consistent basis? The tech in play here is quite simple, and the fact it can stand as long as it does being that top heavy is actually pretty surprising. The best news? Hit the read link for a guide to making your very own fail bot at home. It's fun ...Shared by Adrian Bucher (4) Ariel Waldman (1) Brian (26) Chris (1) Chris Kelley (0) Christopher Granade (2) Eban_C (2) eggtea (44) Fabrice Epelboin (3) Fred (4) hank (2) lostalpinist (2) sammy (6)
- Fred said: Click through for an unintentionally funny video.
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Hands-Free Timed Tea - Penguin Tea Timer (2)
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(TrendHunter.com) In the past, Trend Hunter has introduced you to another hands-free timed tea concept. Now we bring you an actual product you can buy… and better yet, we bring you a Penguin! The Penguin Tea Timer is…Shared by Ariel Waldman (1) Arturo (8)Contribute comment -
NASA Shifts Deadline for New Space Program (2)
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The next-generation rocket likely will be delayed, agency officials said.Shared by Ariel Waldman (1) Justin Yost (48)Contribute comment -
Fun Way to Lose Weight: Turn Dieting Into an RPG (65)
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A friend of mine recently slimmed down on Weight Watchers. She joined two months ago, and in just a couple of weeks, she'd shed 10 pounds. She'd been trying for a year to lose weight, but nothing worked -- until now. Why did Weight Watchers work so well? For a really fascinating reason: because it isn't a normal diet. It's something more. Something fun. It's an RPG. The Weight Watchers program is designed precisely like ...Shared by Aaron (24) adam (728) Adam Crowe (5) Alex (3) Ali T (17) Allan Espinosa (4) Allison (9) Ariel Waldman (1) Arraine (101) Ashok (4) Barry Mitchelson (8) Brent (1) Brian (62) Brian Zalewski (1) Cai Chen (777) Caitirin (11) Carbonlord (46) Charles (5) Chris (5) Cigar Jack (19) CJ (7) David Singer (1) Dennis Bjørn Petersen (12) Denubis (2) EricaJoy (5) Glen Murphy (1) Glutnix (7) gtanuel (1) Hiten Shah (4) Hunter Walk (4) Jeff Golden (12) Jeff Trexler (4) Jen-Chieh (2) jezarnold (11) John (1) Josh Shabtai (9) Kevan (0) Kevin (3) Kevin De Mulder (24) kidmarmite (26) koovus (50) korbinian (4) Lauren (0) Leena (820) Leyla Bonilla (74) Linn Sovig (1) marc-oliver (7) Mark Dykeman (6) mathewi (9) mr_gadget (149) neal (352) Nelson Minar (1) Nick Bunker (1) Patrick (17) ProfVegas (144) Rob Jensen (2) Roger (12) Sean (6) stefan (7) Sun Tzu (313) susanna (63) Thlayli (8) TJ (33) Varun Mahajan (6) xantha (1)Explore read five notes- Chris said: um. yeah.
- CJ said: Very cool!
- EricaJoy said: This is a cool take on "playing" the Weight Watchers game. I imagine this would be more palatable to say, overweight gaming addicts of there was an actual avatar that lost weight and leveled up based on the data of the real person. Add in some competition and it'll be all the rage. Though, given some peoples competitive natures, we may end up with a bunch of skeletors. *eek*
- Glutnix said: Weight Watchers is an RPG.
- xantha said: WW = RPG
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Abandoned NASA Trailer Found Roadside, Full of Retro NASA Awesomeness [Retromodo] (27)
onSince it came about in the 1930s as the Army's rocket research lab, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been a part of just about every major unmanned U.S. space mission to date. JPL also has a somewhat surprising history of running major missions out of modular trailers scattered around their Pasadena HQ, which are packed with all of the stuff you need to, oh, I don't know, monitor a spacecraft on its way to Mars. ...Shared by Aaron H. (7) aliencam (1) ansel1 (0) Ariel Waldman (1) Arturo (8) Daniel (6) Dave S (25) Dileepa (20) Doug Woodall (3) Esteban (2) G Code (12) Harold (20) Jen (27) Jeremy (16) kg4vma (18) Lionel Riem (12) Mighty_Squid (2) nparker13 (67) Paul (19) Rachyl (1) Robert Accettura (11) rOckY (122) Rtaylor32 (14) Shannon (0) Travis Roy (6) trinkers (0) vkoser (9)Contribute comment
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Sub-Zero Refrigerators - NASA Air Filteration Technology (VIDEO) (1)
on(TrendHunter.com) The Sub-Zero refrigerator model features a filtration system that is designed by NASA. The system filters the air every twenty minutes to eliminate the gases omitted by food, their odors, and bacteria.…Shared by Ariel Waldman (1)Contribute comment
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Adopt A Cat Or Kitten For $30 In Sonoma Today (1)
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Hey, you! You with the hole in your heart and frown on your face. The Sonoma County Animal Shelter is offering over 150 bundles of feline joy (both cats and kittens, but the not-as-pupular-but-just-as-great adult cats really need homes) on sale today for $30 each. According to CBS 5, the precious fluff faces "may be purchased in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter, Western Farm Center or Animal Farm; in Windsor at B&G ...Shared by Ariel Waldman (1)Contribute comment -
Simon Blint, Director of Visitor Relations at the SF MOMA, Yeah You Asshole, Photography is Not a Crime (230)
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Simon Blint, Director of Visitor Relations at the SF MOMA is a first rate asshole.Recently I blogged about my excitement regarding the San Francisco MOMA's decision to begin allowing photography in their permanent collection after years of maintaining a closed no photography policy. Directly because of this change in policy, I decided to purchase a family membership in order to support the museum, both with my artistic energy and financially. I was excited to begin ...Shared by !!blue (6) ~C4Chaos (63) Aaron (24) Aaron (14) Adam Fuhrer (53) Adam Helweh (32) akvalley (16) Alan (24) Alex (8) Alex M. (0) Allen Gambrell (0) Amit (0) Andre Maltais (7) Anna Haro (12) APer3Caper (19) Ariel Waldman (1) Arkayz (3) atul (70) azlon (4) baardoa (6) Badger Gravling (52) Ben (1) Benjamin Thompson (1) bernie (13) Bill (11) Bill (2) Bill Whetstone (0) Blake (0) blindsurf3r (8) Bluesun 2600 (6) Brad Davis Seal (24) Brant Walker (19) Brendon Wadey (12) brownpau (39) btvillarin (5) Candace Holly (18) Carroll Jones (0) Chandoo (9) ChiliMac (1) Chris Loft (0) Chris Miller (8) Chris Nixon (17) Chris Rivait (9) Chris Saunders (0) Christian (8) Christopher Hagner (0) Christopher Harley (11) ckk (13) cmiper (9) craig (46) Craig Stokes (0) cybersleeper (0) Cyril Doussin (20) daiski (9) Dan (9) Dave Dash (3) David (12) Donna Mugavero (4) Donnie Berkholz (5) Doug (0) Doug Funny (42) Duncan (78) Dwayne Anderson (3) Ed Shull (18) ekai (14) Eric (3) eric smith (13) ericguanlao (3) Fleep (3) Franklin P (0) George Brickner (37) George Perham (4) Greg (3) Greg DeMaderios (3) Greg Wilker (0) Håkan (13) Helen (9) iJefff (1) indie grandpa (0) Isaac (27) J (107) J. (2) J. Phil (12) james (0) James Mowery (0) Jason (18) Jason R. Hunter (21) Jay (44) Jay Chrisman (49) Jeff (26) Jeffrey Culverhouse (0) Jeffrey Huber (0) Jeremy Brooks (0) Jerry (0) Joe Nassise (0) Joe Pierce (0) Joel (12) Joel Moye (0) Joffi (17) John (4) John (0) Jon of SMA (7) Justin Korn (20) Justin Ribeiro (1) Keith Achorn (16) Ken (8) Kevin Davison (0) Kevin Fox (10) Kol Tregaskes (0) Laughing Squid (13) Lee A. Cazahous (1) Liam Bresnahan (2) Lindsay (13) Lisa L. Seifert (4) localcelebrity (4) Logan Lindquist (15) louisgray (112) macalba (1) Mark (1) Mark (10) Mark (20) Martin (1) Mathias Blix (0) Matt (0) Matt Bickford (10) Matt Cheetham (0) Matt Van Horn (10) Mattodono (17) mecki M@c (0) Michael (6) Michael P (0) Michelle Martinez (8) microrahsheen (21) Mikael Norling (8) Mike Caudill (2) Mike F (371) Mireille Mobley (0) Mladen (65) Mona N (57) morberg (2) Mrsth (0) Myke (3) myth (1) nandi (1) Neil Creek (3) Nico (5) Oliver (26) omars (1) Outsanity (18) Oyvind Solstad (6) parkylondon (27) Patty (7) Paul Schreiber (1) Paul Wood (17) Pavel (12) Pedro Pinheiro (0) Peet (3) PG (0) Pierre (0) ProfVegas (144) Raoul (28) raytibbitts (9) reechard (7) Richard Cunningham (5) Rick Mahn (7) Robin Stacey (5) Robin Yang (0) Ron Shoshani (0) Ronin (2) Russell (1) Russell K Bulmer (21) Ryan Parker (10) Ryan Seligman (0) Samuel Lewis (4) sarahintampa (79) Scott (16) Sean Shaghaghi (16) seibu1 (18) Seth Anderson (10) Shawn (18) Shawn Grimes (1) Shea Gunther (89) Shedder (12) Shelly (19) Sierra Koch (0) Simon Hardcastle (1) Sloan Ozanne (3) Sollitaire (3) Stephen DesRoches (0) Steve (13) Steve (0) Steve Schlackman (2) Sudar (4) t3mujin (13) Tanath (34) tankster (1) Terry Sanderson (0) The Picture Man (0) Thomas (25) Thomas B (11) Tim (13) Tim Norman (0) Todd McKinney (2) Todd Sinclair (1) Tom (2) Tom (0) Travis Tubbs (4) Tre (0) Trevor (37) TroubledWine (5) Troy McClure SF (5) trukshelly (1) tsangal (8) Tyler (12) Tyler (2) Tyler Howarth (0) Tyler McIntyre (7) Ulrich (3) VinceLee (3) vorlon (9) Voyagerfan5761 (15) webtime (355) Werner (0) William (5) Xander (1) Xia B. (0) Zach Behrens (17) zphaze (14)- blindsurf3r said: This makes me so angry that people are allowed to get away with harassing photographers
- Justin Korn said: Digg it here: http://digg.com/travel_places/Photography_is_Not_a_Crime_Blint_of_SFMOMA_is_an_asshole
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