IT professional Andrew McAfee explains how a privacy hole in iTunes allows anyone to hunt around in your iTunes library; all a potential spy would need is your email address. It's an outside-case thing that may not seem like that big of a deal, especially since it requires a somewhat tedious hunt-and-peck process.
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library
Sunday, February 20, 2011
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout
Facebook recently upgraded the site's photo viewer such that pictures and associated user comments now appear in a dark pop-up window. This new layout of photos is live for most Facebook users though it looks a bit ugly and doesn't seem to gel with the otherwise very-elegant design of Facebook.com website.
Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout
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How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader (the Easy Way)
If you’re anything like 99% of everybody, you have some sort of PDF viewing software installed on your PC—but did you realize that you can use Google Chrome to view PDFs from your PC? It’s easy!
How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks
The "unit effect", as it's called, says that even if you're aware of the units in a measurement, your mind will still put more emphasis on the size of a number, rather than the value it carries.
Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way
There are add-ons, VPNs, and apps galore that offer a safer browsing experience—but the browser you use, and the sites you visit, offer strong but simple security tools, too. Here are the best of the no-hassle, no-install-required options that you should be using now.
Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair
The holiday season just ended, but the toy industry is already looking ahead to the next holiday season and beyond. Toy Fair, the industry’s big trade show, hit New York this week and along with it, some high-profile attention-getting stunts. (If you were wondering, for instance, why Mattel chose this moment to publicize Ken and Barbie’s relationship struggles, this should answer your question.)
The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair
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Best Sellers - The New York Times
Rankings reflect weekly sales for books sold in both print and electronic formats as reported by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.
Best Sellers - The New York Times
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Monday, February 14, 2011
iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes
Never let your iPhone out of your sight – sage advice of course; but now all your securely stored passwords could be uncovered by an attacker with just six minutes alone with your device.
iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot
We've shown you a few ways to tie your shoes more efficiently, but if you're looking for a super-speedy way to get your shoes on and out the door, the Ian Knot is a super-fast method that will make it happen.
Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot
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Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets
I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets
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How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?
I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011
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Friday, February 11, 2011
WinMend Folder Hidden, Hide Folders From Other Windows Users
It sometimes may be important to hide folders on a multi-user system to avoid access to the files stored within. It makes sense for instance for important documents to prevent that other users (kids anyone?) tamper with the data or access it. Hidden folders are not really a protection on the other hand, as it is easily possible to display and access those folders if the right setting changes are made on the system.
WinMend Folder Hidden, Hide Folders From Other Windows Users
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Internet Explorer 9 RC Now Available: Here’s the Most Interesting New Stuff
Yesterday Microsoft announced the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9, which is very close to the final product. Here’s a screenshot tour of the most interesting new stuff, as well as answers to your questions.
Internet Explorer 9 RC Now Available: Here’s the Most Interesting New Stuff
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Internet Explorer 9 RC Download Links
Microsoft is set to enable Internet Explorer 9 RC downloads later today. The official Internet Explorer 9 test drive is currently offering the latest public beta build for download. Read on to find out how to download Internet Explorer 9 RC ahead of the crowd.
Internet Explorer 9 RC Download Links
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Microsoft Unveils Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
Microsoft has released the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (IE9 RC) to the masses, bringing the browser one step closer to a final launch.
Microsoft Unveils Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Send a Free Card to Your Valentine Courtesy of Quotes Website
Have a lovely beau, but no dough? Well, thanks to online quote community Quotables, you can send your significant other a free card on V-Day, emblazoned with words of your own choosing.
Send a Free Card to Your Valentine Courtesy of Quotes Website
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Wednesday, February 09, 2011
How to Beat a Bad Day Before It Starts
How to Beat a Bad Day Before It StartsIt often seems like the moment a bad day begins there is no way out of it—we're just doomed to failure until it ends. But it does end, and trick to making that happen a little sooner involves one part "time travel" and one part humor. Here's how to beat a bad day before it starts.
How to Beat a Bad Day Before It Starts
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Japanese Space Agency Caught Piece Of Space Junk *This Big*
The problem of space junk is being dealt with in a novel way by Japanese space agency JAXA, which plans to rope up loads of the broken old stuff from the 1960s in an old-fashioned, analogue, traditional net several kilometres wide.
Japanese Space Agency Caught Piece Of Space Junk *This Big*
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I Believe I Can Fly (14 Airplane Cockpits)
These images are 360-degree spherical panoramas. Click on them to view interactive versions.
I Believe I Can Fly (14 Airplane Cockpits)
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10 Alternate Search Engines To Look At Internationally
If you're building a search marketing campaign globally, you want to know what your options are. What are the alternatives to Google? Are there still any alternative or do we just log on to Google and go?
10 Alternate Search Engines To Look At Internationally
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Facebook Privacy: 10 Settings Every User Needs to Know
Facebook’s privacy settings are extremely detailed, giving you the ability to fine-tune the privacy aspects of almost every little part of your Facebook account. Unfortunately, for most users, this level of micromanagement makes Facebook’s privacy settings a convoluted mess.
Facebook Privacy: 10 Settings Every User Needs to Know
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Saturday, February 05, 2011
The Best Streaming Music Service
The era of listening to any song, at any moment, in any location is fast approaching. While we’re not quite there yet, a handful of on-demand music services have come close. So we put them head-to-head to see who’s best.
The Best Streaming Music Service
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Victoria wakes to storm devastation
Torrential overnight rain has caused widespread flash flooding across parts of Melbourne, and authorities are warning more wild weather is on its way.
Victoria wakes to storm devastation
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Friday, February 04, 2011
How Kraft's Face-Scanning Tech Will Tell You What You Like to Eat
After a harried day in the office, meal planning may be the last thing on your mind. It might be evident on your face, though.
How Kraft's Face-Scanning Tech Will Tell You What You Like to Eat
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Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Comparison of large cyclones
As Cyclone Yasi barrels towards the Queensland coast, ABC News Online looks back at some of the most damaging cyclones in recent history and compares the devastating effect they had.
Comparison of large cyclones
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Catastrophic cyclone to smash Queensland coast
Premier Anna Bligh says Cyclone Yasi is the most severe, catastrophic storm to hit Queensland.
Catastrophic cyclone to smash Queensland coast
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi
SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE YASI IS A LARGE AND VERY POWERFUL TROPICAL CYCLONE AND POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE WARNING AREA, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN CAIRNS AND TOWNSVILLE.
DURING THE EVENING, THE VERY DESTRUCTIVE CORE OF CYCLONE YASI WILL CROSS THE COAST BETWEEN CAIRNS AND INGHAM, ACCOMPANIED BY A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE SOUTH OF THE CYCLONE CENTRE.
Tropical Cyclone Yasi, CATEGORY 5, will continue to move in a west-southwesterly direction. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Innisfail and Cardwell about 11 pm EST.
Tropical Cyclone Threat Map Page
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Floods and Flooding
The ipl2’s February newsletter concerns the topic of floods and flooding. Recently several very large floods have occurred around the world. The most widely covered of these struck Australia, Pakistan, and Brazil, yet there has also been flooding in Europe and the U.S. We begin by providing links to information about some of these recent floods around the world. Next we provide resources to help you to visualize the extent of the recent floods.
Floods and Flooding
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How to Recover that Photo, Picture or File You Deleted Accidentally
Have you ever accidentally deleted a photo on your camera, computer, USB drive, or anywhere else? What you might not know is that you can usually restore those pictures—even from your camera’s memory stick.
How to Recover that Photo, Picture or File You Deleted Accidentally
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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Dropped your iPhone in the toilet?
11 Ways to Save a Wet Cell Phone.
Dropped your iPhone in the toilet?
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Monday, January 31, 2011
This Car DVR Is Worth Ten Traffic Lawyers
Planes have black boxes to record the vitals of an incident. About time cars had something similar, no? Enter the Car DVR, your fool-proof way to put the blame on the other guy. Assuming, you know, it’s his fault.
This Car DVR Is Worth Ten Traffic Lawyers
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10 Incredible Interactive YouTube Videos
Like a 21st century version of the choose-your-own-adventure books, interactive YouTube videos can up the engagement factor by letting the viewer decide the course of the action, or just play around with the content.
10 Incredible Interactive YouTube Videos
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2011
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
2011
The year 2011 produces some dates with unusual combinations of 1s.
2011
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How To Create Your Own Custom ASCII Art from Any Image
Creating pictures from monospaced ASCII characters may be useless, but it sure is fun! If you’ve got some time to spare and can download some free software, you can automatically create ASCII art and other wordy graphics in no time.
How To Create Your Own Custom ASCII Art from Any Image
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Grand piano appears on sandbar
This grand piano mysteriously turned up on a sandbar in Miami's Biscayne Bay, about 600 feet from shore.
Grand piano appears on sandbar
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10 "Rules of Life" from Tolstoy
Tolstoy is particularly fascinating -- both because he wrote so extensively about happiness and because he made and broke so many resolutions himself. Spectacularly.
10 "Rules of Life" from Tolstoy. What Are Your Rules?
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
8 Things To Do After Losing Your Wallet
Losing your wallet or purse is stressful. Your money, credit cards, driver's license, all gone. Don't fret too much about tracking down contact information to close accounts and get things replaced. USA.gov puts the answers you need in one easy-to-find place.
8 Things To Do After Losing Your Wallet
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Speccy 1.08.218
Speccy will give you detailed statistics on every piece of hardware in your computer. Including CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Graphics Cards, Hard Disks, Optical Drives, Audio support. Additionally Speccy adds the temperatures of your different components, so you can easily see if there's a problem!
Speccy 1.08.218
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How To Backup and Copy Data Between iOS Devices
Although iTunes usually does a good enough job backing up your data, the backups are encrypted and inaccessible save for totally restoring your system. What if you want to copy your saved games to a new device? Read on to find out how.
How To Backup and Copy Data Between iOS Devices
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Windows 7 The Pocket Guide, Free Offer
Windows 7 has been out for more than 12 months and it is already clear that it is a huge success, not only for Microsoft but also for users who switch to the new operating system. The majority of computer users are still using a different system, and it will take additional time before they make the switch.
Windows 7 The Pocket Guide, Free Offer
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Ron McCallum named Senior Australian of the Year
Victorian businessman and philanthropist Simon McKeon has been named Australian of the Year 2011. Mr McKeon is a successful investment banker but took up a part-time role as an executive chairman at Macquarie Group in 1994 to focus on social causes.
Ron McCallum named Senior Australian of the Year
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Simon McKeon named Australian of the Year
Victorian businessman and philanthropist Simon McKeon has been named Australian of the Year 2011. Mr McKeon is a successful investment banker but took up a part-time role as an executive chairman at Macquarie Group in 1994 to focus on social causes.
Simon McKeon named Australian of the Year
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Jess Watson named Young Australian of the Year
Queensland teenage sailor Jessica Watson has been named Young Australian of the Year for the bravery and tenacity she showed during her solo round-the-world trip.
Jess Watson named Young Australian of the Year
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Australia’s Top 10 Inventions: The Electric Drill
To celebrate Australia Day this week, we’re looking at some of the best inventions to ever come out of our sunburnt country. Today, we pay homage to Arthur James Arnot, who used his knowledge of electricity to create the world’s first electric drill.
Australia’s Top 10 Inventions: The Electric Drill
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Making Sense of your Credit Card Number
Your credit card number may look like a random string of 16 digits that’s unique in the world but those digits reveal a little more than you think.
Making Sense of your Credit Card Number
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Why This Is The Longest Word In The English Language
This jumble of over 1000 unreadable letters is not the product of a kitty dancing on a keyboard. It’s a protein found inside of a virus. And it’s the longest word in the English language. Probably.
Why This Is The Longest Word In The English Language
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Common Sense Security For Your iPhone
Think for a moment about the information you have stored on your iPhone. If you’re anything like me, you’d consider much of the information there personal, private and potentially dangerous if it were to fall in to the wrong hands.
Common Sense Security For Your iPhone
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Cool Web Tools! "Send to Kindle: Any Web Page Text, With One Click, Using Chrome Browser"
With the new Send to Kindle option, you can specify that the text content of a webpage you're on be sent to your Kindle at [you]@free.kindle.com. This Kindle address avoids the 15 cents per megabyte charge for sending a personal document over 3G Whispernet instead.
Cool Web Tools! "Send to Kindle: Any Web Page Text, With One Click, Using Chrome Browser"
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A World Map of Disasters and Accidents Updated in Real-Time
The various icons on the map illustrate natural disasters and accidents – everything including floods, earthquakes, forest fires, volcanoes, airplane accidents, terror attacks, etc. – that are happening in various parts of the world right now.
A World Map of Disasters and Accidents Updated in Real-Time
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
8 Reasons to Drink More Water
It's old news by now that we don't really need to drink eight glasses of water per day. Nobody really knows where the "8 x 8 Rule" originated, and most researchers agree it isn't supported by science. But don't put down that bottle or cup yet; there are still plenty of reasons to keep well hydrated, and water is the best option.
8 Reasons to Drink More Water
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
How To Avoid Mistakes With Apostrophes
You don’t have to wander very far on the Internet before you encounter examples of apostrophes being used in entirely the wrong way. Here’s a basic guide to making sure you’re not responsible for howlers like “The problem with it’s design is that it let’s you send a message too easily”.
How To Avoid Mistakes With Apostrophes
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Smishing: scary new malware scam
A new security risk has crept into the world of online shopping, and it combines the trickery of phishing scams with the ease and availability of text messages.
Smishing: scary new malware scam
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Monday, January 17, 2011
33 More Entertaining 404 Error Pages
Landing on an error paging while surfing the Internet is usually an unpleasant experience, but some web designers add a bit of sunshine to the world with their quirky 404 error pages.
33 More Entertaining 404 Error Pages
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Record flooding devastates Victoria
Dozens of Victorian towns are preparing for record-breaking flood peaks, after communities were swamped by swollen rivers yesterday. So far 13,000 properties across Victoria have been flooded and 3,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes.
Record flooding devastates Victoria
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Use Spaces In Your Windows Password For Extra Security
Your Windows password is your first line of defence against someone getting deeper into your system. It’s not uncrackable, but you can make it tougher by adding a space — which, oddly enough, Windows is cool with.
Use Spaces In Your Windows Password For Extra Security
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Fast Food Calories Is a Pocket Nutrition Guide and Tracker for Fast Food
Fast Food Calories is a pocket guide and tracker to help you stay on top of how much crap you're eating.
Fast Food Calories Is a Pocket Nutrition Guide and Tracker for Fast Food
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Amateurs capture Brisbane flood devastation
Queensland residents have been posting amateur footage of the flood damage online.
Amateurs capture Brisbane flood devastation
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Scam Alert! Ten Signs to Avoid
Imagine if you had little or no ethics or morality at all. You live under the belief that if you lie and misrepresent right to a person’s face and they believe it, they deserve to have their money taken from them for being so stupid.
Scam Alert! Ten Signs to Avoid
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Brisbane's history of flooding
Brisbane is no stranger to flooding. As the maps below show, there's a grim inevitability to the floods occurring in the Australian city this week - but a review of dam capacity suggests that the flood risk might lessen in future.
Brisbane's history of flooding
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Brisbane and Ipswich flood photos
Brisbane and Ipswich flood photos from the ABC.
Queenslanders survey flood damage
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Queensland drenched - - Flood Photos
Floods have ravaged Queensland, inundating properties and isolating towns. Photo gallery from the ABC.
Queensland drenched - Flood Photos
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10 iPhone Apps for Music Lovers
Everyone knows about Pandora, Last.fm and Spotify, but the following 10 apps, which have mostly flown under the radar, deserve props for making it easier for us to enjoy the music we love.
10 iPhone Apps for Music Lovers
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The Australian Floods: a photo gallery
Flood water in Australia's third-biggest city peaked below feared catastrophic levels on Thursday but Brisbane and other devastated regions face years of rebuilding and even the threat of fresh floods in the weeks ahead.
The Australian Floods: a photo gallery
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Queensland flood waters threaten Great Barrier Reef
Flood waters in Brisbane reached a 4.46-metre peak at 5.30 am local time today - lower than the 5.2-metre peak predicted earlier this week. By noon, the Bureau of Meteorology reported that the Brisbane river was at 3.91 metres and steady. But with an offshore cyclone now forecast, Reuters reports that further floods are feared - and Brisbane already faces a clean-up operation that may last for months, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Queensland flood waters threaten Great Barrier Reef
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You Could Run A Marathon On The World’s Longest Bridge
The Qingdao Haiwan Bridge took four years, 10,000 workers, and more than $US8 billion to construct, numbers that sound big at first but are actually shockingly low given the scale of the project. The previous record-holder, Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, is all of 4.8km shorter.
You Could Run A Marathon On The World’s Longest Bridge
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Disaster Relief
Welcome to the Register of Goods and Services Donations for those affected by the Queensland flood disaster.
Disasterrelief
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Brisbane from the air
A bird's-eye view of Brisbane reveals a vast landscape of water as flood levels peak.
Brisbane from the air
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2011
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
10 Things Your Mom Said That Were Actually Right
It’s natural for young people to go through a period of doubting what their parents say and to lack the perspective to see the truth in the things they told us. But as we mature and grow older, we can look back on what our mothers (and other elders) told us and appreciate how right they were.
10 Things Your Mom Said That Were Actually Right
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Aerials of the Brisbane River
Watch aerials of the Brisbane River as the surging flood waters inundate more than 30 suburbs.
Aerials of the Brisbane River
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My Blackberry Is Not Working
Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield star in this hilarious, fruity sketch from the BBC.
My Blackberry Is Not Working
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Brisbane swamped as floodwaters rise
Brisbane is preparing for the full impact of its worst flooding in more than 100 years, with officials warning almost 20,000 homes in the city will be flooded by early tomorrow morning.
Brisbane swamped as floodwaters rise
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Dramatic flood footage from Queensland
Queensland has been inundated with rising flood waters, with Brisbane preparing for its worst flooding in more than 100 years.
Dramatic flood footage from Queensland
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Most detailed image of night sky unveiled
It would take 500,000 high-definition TVs to view it in its full glory. Astronomers have released the largest digital image of the night sky ever made, to be mined for future discoveries.
Most detailed image of night sky unveiled
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New Google Goggles app that solves Sudoku puzzles
You could say it rather defeats the game's purpose. But Google has unveiled a new version of its Goggles app that it says can solve any Sudoku puzzles just by snapping a picture of it. The internet giant has produced a short video which it has posted on its blog and YouTube which shows how the puzzle-solving application works.
New Google Goggles app that solves Sudoku puzzles
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Queensland Floods Latest News | Courier Mail
For the absolute latest on the Floods from the main Queensland newspaper site. Lots of stories, videos, news, warnings and updates.
Queensland Floods Latest News | Courier Mail
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YouTube - [Australia Floods] Amazing raw footage from Ten News (11 Jan 11)
And note right at the end they start a story of a bushfire in Western Australia - what an amazing country this is!
YouTube - [Australia Floods] Amazing raw footage from Ten News (11 Jan 11)
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wall of water tears through Grantham
Houses have been ripped from their foundations and carried away by raging floodwaters in the southern Queensland town of Grantham.
Wall of water tears through Grantham
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'Inland tsunami' threatens Brisbane
Flood waters continue to cause chaos in northern Australia, as an overnight downpour created an "inland tsunami", killing at least 13 people. The worst is yet to come. Brisbane river has broken its banks, sparking fears that the city – Australia's third largest and home to 2 million people – will be flooded by Thursday.
'Inland tsunami' threatens Brisbane
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The Year of Practical Thinking by Giles Turnbull
They say you learn something every day. In 2010, I decided to put this to the test, and write down the one thing I learned each and every day of the year.
The Year of Practical Thinking by Giles Turnbull
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More evacuations as NSW deluge continues
About 4,500 people are cut off by flood waters as heavy rain continues to fall in northern New South Wales. River levels in the region are still rising and many rural communities are cut off, while some residents are being evacuated by helicopter.
More evacuations as NSW deluge continues
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Brisbane suburbs at risk of flooding
Depicted on a Google Map.
Brisbane suburbs at risk of flooding
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Amateur captures nature's fury in Toowoomba
Source: ABC News
Toowoomba resident captures the extraordinary moment when the Chalk Lane Creek overflowed, carrying away cars.
Amateur captures nature's fury in Toowoomba
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The 2010 Mashable Awards Winners
Take a look at this year’s Mashable Awards winners and their more-than-worthy finalists in this celebratory infographic by Shane Snow. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
The 2010 Mashable Awards Winners
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Raging floods bear down on Brisbane
The Brisbane River has broken its banks amid dire predictions of the biggest floods to hit Queensland's capital since 1974. The weather bureau says the river is expected to reach major flood levels tomorrow afternoon and rise further on Thursday. Water is also rising quickly in the Bremer River at Ipswich, west of Brisbane, where it is expected to peak close to 19 metres.
Raging floods bear down on Brisbane
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Pouring rain worsens NSW floods
The State Emergency Service (SES) says heavy rain in northern New South Wales is worsening flooding in the area. A further 200 millimetres of rain is expected within the next 36 hours as the risk of major flooding increases on the north and mid-north coasts.
Pouring rain worsens NSW floods
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Queensland floods
For help in an emergency or to report storm damage call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500. Donate online, by phone, in person, internet banking or mail.
Queensland floods : Queensland Government
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Flash floods cut path of destruction
SE Queensland flash floods photo gallery.
Flash floods cut path of destruction
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Queensland's flood crisis
Eight people are dead and grave fears are held for more than 70 people still missing after yesterday's unprecedented flash flooding in southern Queensland.
Queensland's flood crisis
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Australian Open Offers A Choice Of Two iOS Apps
The Australian Open kicks off next week, and dedicated tennis fans with tech leanings face a choice. Do you go for the $4.99 official event program app for the IBM-developed iPad guide, or save your cash and get the free iPhone app instead?
Australian Open Offers A Choice Of Two iOS Apps
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Internet Not Working? Easy Way to Repair Internet Connection
If you are a Windows user, you must have had problems with your internet connection sometime or the other. Regardless of a wired or wireless connection, this issue is bound to appear. What do you do when internet stops working? Restarting the modem and/or the router may be an option. Or, flushing the DNS cache, deleting the cookies, cleaning the temporary files. Or may be use the default troubleshooting tool provided by Windows. Things can get really tedious, even for a geek. Then imagine the plight of a non-techie!
The easy solution is Complete Internet Repair.
Internet Not Working? Easy Way to Repair Internet Connection
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Saturday, January 08, 2011
Software Discounts You Can Get With An .EDU Email Address
You're probably aware that an .EDU address can score you some pretty nice discounts. If you're looking for more ways to save with an .EDU email, a thread at social news site Reddit has some suggestions for some great software discounts.
Software Discounts You Can Get With An .EDU Email Address
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Friday, January 07, 2011
Four free programs to help control Windows 7
Windows 7, like all powerful operating systems, can seem a bit overwhelming and give you the feeling you've lost control. Fortunately, there are some great utilities for taming Windows 7.
Four free programs to help control Windows 7
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Mass dying of animals plotted on Google map
Whether it's red tilapia dying en masse in Thailand or thousands of blackbirds dropping out of the sky over Arkansas it might seem like the entire natural world has given up the ghost. But this startling new map shows every instance of falling birds and dying fish across the globe over the past few weeks.
Mass dying of animals plotted on Google map
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Thursday, January 06, 2011
Why Are Thousands Of Dead Birds Suddenly Falling From The Sky?
This week, 5000 blackbirds fell from the skies over Arkansas, followed by 500 more in Louisiana. And now it’s happening in Sweden too. You’ve got to wonder what the hell is going on. We’ll explain.
Why Are Thousands Of Dead Birds Suddenly Falling From The Sky?
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This Keyboard Will Steal Your Card PIN, And You’ll Never Notice It
You may think that the ATM you’re using is perfectly normal. After all, it may even be in the bank building. And you cover your hand while typing your PIN, anyway, just in case there’s a hidden camera. Well, think again.
This Keyboard Will Steal Your Card PIN, And You’ll Never Notice It
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How to avoid online tracking. (Hint: you can't.)
Christopher Maag, writing for credit.com, says that any attempt to maintain your privacy online is doomed. Deleting cookies won't work, banning cookies won't work, and using privacy tools won't work, either.
How to avoid online tracking. (Hint: you can't.)
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