Beyond... The Black Stump
Sunday, March 30, 2008

British Airways loses 15-20,000 bags since Thursday at supremely b0rked Heathrow Terminal 5

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The much-ballyhooed opening of Heathrow's £4 billion Terminal 5 has been a debacle. British Airways has canceled 208 flights since Thurs...
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Top 5 reasons why “The Customer Is Always Right” is wrong

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The phrase “The customer is always right” was originally coined by Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of Selfridge’s department store in Lo...
Friday, March 28, 2008

Free web-based Photoshop arrives

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It took a year rather than six months, but Adobe Photoshop Express has finally arrived - at least in beta. Photoshop Express is a web-based ...

Ten reasons to turn off automatic email checking on your phone

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Six months ago I turned off automatic email downloading on my phone; it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Having access to email on t...
Thursday, March 27, 2008

How to embellish your life story without getting caught

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The past month has not been kind to literary fabricators. The self-proclaimed half-Native American/foster child/South Central gangster Marga...

Best Digital Photo Organizer?

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Today, the debut of the Hive Five Call for Contenders puts out the question: What's the best way to organize your digital photos? Best D...

Ten very idiosyncratic tips for having fun on a family vacation

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Was it Jerry Seinfeld who said, “There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family?” I disagree—but I’ve hit on certain tips that do help ke...

25 Ways to Simplify Your Life with Kids

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Anyone who has kids knows that any life with kids is going to be complicated, at least to some degree. From extra laundry to bathing and coo...

Free Ways to Synchronize Folders Between Computers

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Nothing sucks worse than getting to the office in the morning and realizing you left the most recent copy of an important file—whether it...

The Door to Hell

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This place in Uzbekistan is called by locals “The Door to Hell”. It is situated near the small town of Darvaz. The story of this place lasts...

You’ll Never Moonwalk Alone

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On July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. He didn’t moonwalk alone – ‘Buzz’ Aldrin joined him on the surf...

Carnival Scams of 1930

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This June, 1930 Modern Mechanix article on the cheats used in carny midway games is great -- it's amazing how many of these cons are sti...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Migration, Australia, 2006-07

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Young adults proved to be the most mobile segment of the population during 2006-07, topping the figures for both overseas migration as well ...

The Power of Power Naps

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Sleep is such a fundamental biological drive that it's shared by practically every species, from fruit flies to humans. Indeed, sleep is...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The cost of food: Facts and figures

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Explore the facts and figures behind the rising price of food across the globe. The cost of food: Facts and figures

Smart Eating at Work

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Top 10 all-around picks, in no specific order, to stash at your desk or in your office fridge. Smart Eating at Work
Monday, March 24, 2008

Causes of Death, Australia, 2006

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Presents statistics on the number of deaths for year of registration by state or territory of Australia, sex, selected age groups, and cause...

Climate facts to warm to

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CATASTROPHIC predictions of global warming usually conjure with the notion of a tipping point, a point of no return. Last Monday - on ABC Ra...

Top 10 Software Easter Eggs

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Sure we like our chocolate bunny ears, but around these parts the best easter eggs aren't painted pink and stuffed with jelly beans—they...
Sunday, March 23, 2008

Could Aging Mirror Scare You Straight?

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Persuasive Mirror and Web Site Shows People How They Will Age Based on Lifestyle. Could Aging Mirror Scare You Straight?
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