Social media and the web have become the go-to for real-time information when disasters strike. It’s no surprise that the news of Friday’s 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spread rapidly on Twitter, while live video feeds and blogs kept pace.
HOW TO: Follow the Japan Earthquake Online
Saturday, March 12, 2011
HOW TO: Follow the Japan Earthquake Online
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Japan Quake: Tsunami mud wave overtakes town in northern Japan
Tsunami mud wave overtakes town in northern Japan.
Japan Quake
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Japan: radiation leak fears at nuclear power facilities after quake, tsunami, and strong aftershocks
Widespread concerns in Japan over a possible radiation leak at one of the country's largest nuclear facilities, after the devastating quake and tsunami. The government is warning Japanese citizens of risks, but says the situation is not yet critical.
Japan: radiation leak fears at nuclear power facilities after quake, tsunami, and strong aftershocks
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Firefox 4: What You Need To Know [HANDS-ON]
After no fewer than 10 beta releases, Firefox 4 finally entered the “release candidate” stage Wednesday. Assuming that no fatal bugs emerge, this version (minus minor bugs) will soon be released as a final product that is up to six times faster than its predecessors, features a new minimalist interface and incorporates long-awaited sync and panorama features.
Firefox 4: What You Need To Know [HANDS-ON]
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Twitter Reacts To Massive Quake, Tsunami In Japan
A powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Japan on Friday, causing widespread power outages, fires and a severe tsunami that was reported to be up to 10 meters high in places. It was the seventh most powerful earthquake in recorded history.
Twitter Reacts To Massive Quake, Tsunami In Japan
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
How to Solve a Masyu Puzzle: 7 steps
Masyu is a type of puzzle in which the solver is presented with a rectangular grid with black and white circles. The objective is to find a closed loop.
How to Solve a Masyu Puzzle: 7 steps
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Listen To The Man Who Invented ‘Ctrl-Alt-Delete’ Explain Its Origin
David Bradley is the IBM programmer responsible for bringing “Control-Alt-Delete”, that most comforting of key combinations, into this world. Here he explains how it came to be and can’t help but add who he considers responsible for making it a ‘cultural icon’. Hint: that person is not very amused with the distinction!
Listen To The Man Who Invented ‘Ctrl-Alt-Delete’ Explain Its Origin
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Stereo photographs of 1906 San Francisco Quake discovered
A volunteer at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has discovered what is believed to be the first, and maybe the only, color photos of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire that nearly destroyed the city.
Stereo photographs of 1906 San Francisco Quake discovered
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
HOW TO: Support International Women's Day Using Social Media
International Women’s Day is a big deal. And this year it is celebrating its 100th birthday. International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place on March 8, every year. It’s a time not just to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide but to raise questions about discrimination, equality and basic human rights.
HOW TO: Support International Women's Day Using Social Media
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Pioneer Music Discovery Site Relaunching Full of Free MP3s
Before RCRD LBL and The Hype Machine, if you were in the market for free, legal music on the web, Epitonic was the place to go. Until it shut down in 2004, that is. Well, Tuesday — exactly 12 years after its 1999 launch — the site is back, bursting with free downloads for music fans.
Pioneer Music Discovery Site Relaunching Full of Free MP3s
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
New footage emerges of 9/11 attacks
A new video taken from a police helicopter has emerged, showing the burning Twin Towers during the September 11 terrorist attacks on the US.
New footage emerges of 9/11 attacks
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Google - 100th anniversary of International Women's Day
We invite you to join tens of thousands of people coming together on bridges all over the world -- from the Millennium Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, to the Grand Barriere Bridge joining Rwanda and Congo -- to show your support for women's causes and celebrate women's achievements.
Google - 100th anniversary of International Women's Day
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Improvised toilets of earthquake-struck Christchurch
Website showcasing a selection of ingenious long drop toilet seating arrangements that have proliferated in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake and its disruption of the sewerage system.
Improvised toilets of earthquake-struck Christchurch
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We Reported More Scams Last Year, But Got Sucked In Less
It’s National Consumer Fraud Week, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has marked the occasion by releasing its annual statistics on the numbers of scams reported to it in 2010. The total number? 42,000, which is more than double the 2009 figure of 20,000.
We Reported More Scams Last Year, But Got Sucked In Less
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Screen Reading Before Bed Still Bad for Sleep, and We All Still Do It
We've known for years that viewing electronics before bed disturbs or prevents sleep. But the National Sleep Foundation finds that 95 percent of people are staring at screens—and two-thirds don't get enough sleep during the week.
Screen Reading Before Bed Still Bad for Sleep, and We All Still Do It
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Internet Explorer 6 – Not as Unpopular as you Might Think!
Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 6 some 10 years ago around the same time as Windows XP. Lot has changed in the browser world since then but IE 6, the most criticized browser of all times, refuses to go away.
Internet Explorer 6 – Not as Unpopular as you Might Think!
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Get a Random Homepage for your Browser
When it comes to choosing a homepage for our web browsers, we all have different preferences. Some people prefer a blank start page, some may want to see thumbnails of most frequently visited sites (like in Chrome) while others may be more happy seeing their favorite website (like news.yahoo.com) set as their browser's homepage.
Get a Random Homepage for your Browser
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Satellite map of the Christchurch earthquake
This is what the effects of an earthquake look like from space. Vertical movement was mapped by a Japanense satellite as the ground shifted closer to it (blue) or further from it (red).
Satellite map of the Christchurch earthquake
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Virtual Cafe opens to help New Zealand Earthquake victims
The Christchurch cafe is a site where you can buy virtual items you might find in a coffee shop, from a $2 espresso to a $300 espresso machine. This is a creative and interesting way of raising aid donations: 100% of funds raised go directly to the community in Christchurch, New Zealand, which was hit hard by the earthquake last week. It's an inspired way to encourage people to help out financially after a disaster.
Virtual Cafe opens to help New Zealand Earthquake victims
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Taking the Pain Out of Reinstalling Windows
Sometimes there’s nothing you can do when your copy of Windows is malfunctioning other than a complete format and reinstall. This is always a pain, but how can you take the pain out of the process? Here’s the ghacks guide to taking the pain out of reinstalling Windows from scratch.
Taking the Pain Out of Reinstalling Windows
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What’s The Best Bookmark Manager?
Every web browser comes with bookmarking capabilities, and while bookmarking is not as popular as it was ten years ago, it is fair to assume that the majority of computer users make use of bookmarks. What is a bookmark? Standard bookmarks are nothing more than links that point to a web address. Bookmarks are like an address book, only for web properties and not people or businesses.
What’s The Best Bookmark Manager?
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Sunday, March 06, 2011
What You Said: Malware Fighting Tips and Tricks
Today How-To-Geek is rounding up some of the tips and tricks from an Ask the Reader post "What Are Your Best Malware Fighting Tricks" and highlighting them below.
What You Said: Malware Fighting Tips and Tricks
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Saturday, March 05, 2011
Microsoft Begs Users to Stop Using IE 6
Like the rest of us, Microsoft is ready to move beyond Internet Explorer 6. The software giant has launched a new website, The Internet Explorer 6 Countdown, that bears the slogan: “Moving the world off Internet Explorer 6.”
Microsoft Begs Users to Stop Using IE 6
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Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Vanity Edition
We are all the main players in our own, personal films — tortured Dorian Grays rendered oh-so blue in the presence of our fading youth, staring in the glass, transfixed by our glittering reflections. In short, pretty much everyone is completely and totally self-absorbed, which is why this week’s YouTube roundup is all about you — well, vanity, actually.
Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Vanity Edition
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Friday, March 04, 2011
Hold a Nail Steady with These Household Objects (and Avoid Crushing Your Fingers)
For the uncoordinated among us, simple tasks like hammering a nail can be pretty harrowing. Weblog DIY Life has a simple tip for keeping your thumbs safe—just hold the nail with some needlenose pliers.
Hold a Nail Steady with These Household Objects (and Avoid Crushing Your Fingers)
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How Difficult Decisions Trick Your Brain Into Thinking They're Important
Have you ever stood in the supermarket, deciding between two different types of toothpaste, when suddenly you realize you've been there for ten minutes? Here's how you're being tricked into thinking small decisions are actually important.
How Difficult Decisions Trick Your Brain Into Thinking They're Important
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The Current Crop of Tablets (Fairly) Compared: The iPad 2, Xoom, and Galaxy Tab
This should give you a pretty good comparison between the most popular tablets out today, as far as hardware is concerned.
The Current Crop of Tablets (Fairly) Compared: The iPad 2, Xoom, and Galaxy Tab
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
Get a free website for your business
Google and MYOB have come together to create Getting Aussie Business Online. We’re taking the time, hassle and cost out of getting a website so that you can get on with running your business.
Get a free website for your business
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 5/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 5/2011
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Here’s What The Most Average Person In The World Looks Like
National Geographic went about collecting statistics on the world’s population (which currently stands at 7 billion). Know what they found? Apparently, the most average/typical/frequent person on this planet is male, 28-years-old and is Han Chinese in ethnicity (with 9,000,000 alive). But they didn’t stop there. Taking images from 190,000 of those fitting the criteria, researchers created a composite image to show what the most average person looks like.
Here’s What The Most Average Person In The World Looks Lik
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How We’ll Beat Traffic and Find Parking Spots in the Future
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. is confident that the auto industry is on its way to eliminating CO2 emissions. He’s less confident, however, that the world is prepared to adequately deal with an even larger problem: the global gridlock created by a population set to grow to 9 billion people by 2044.
How We’ll Beat Traffic and Find Parking Spots in the Future
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WebBrowserPassView, Reveal Browser Passwords
All modern web browsers have options to store passwords for the user which is beneficial in two ways; Users do not have to remember their passwords every time they want to log into a service on the Internet, and they do not have to enter the data into the forms manually. The downside are security implications and potential recovery issues. Most web browsers offer to protect the stored passwords with a master password to avoid unauthorized access to the passwords. The feature is however usually deactivated and needs to be activated first.
WebBrowserPassView, Reveal Browser Passwords
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Wednesday, March 02, 2011
You Have Never Seen The Sun So Close
Our friends at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center have sent us this spectacular 16:9 panoramic high definition close-up of a recent gigantastic solar flare. What you are seeing here occurred during 90 minutes on February 24, 2011.
You Have Never Seen The Sun So Close
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How to Backup Your Web-Based Email Account Using Thunderbird
If the Gmail scare earlier this week has you thinking about backing up your Gmail or other web-based email account, we’re here to help. Read on to learn how to backup your web-based email using open source email application Thunderbird.
How to Backup Your Web-Based Email Account Using Thunderbird
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Tuesday, March 01, 2011
The fish pedicure: a foot-holder's-eye view
(Bob Harris is a TV and travel writer, Kiva supporter, and dabbler). Had a long layover in the Singapore airport the other day. What to do? Why, I visited the Fish Spa, of course, where for just S$30 (about US$23) I could let hundreds of hungry doctor fish feast on my dead skin cells while I filmed the results and tried not to freak out.
The fish pedicure: a foot-holder's-eye view
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DriveSafe.ly Reads Your Text Messages Aloud
DriveSafe.ly, a free application for Android and BlackBerry phones, reads your text messages, emails, and caller ID notifications aloud so you can stay connected while keeping your eyes on the road.
DriveSafe.ly Reads Your Text Messages Aloud
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Space Shuttle Discovery's Last Launch, Viewed From the Air [VIDEO]
Imagine the delight of airline passengers flying out of Orlando when suddenly out the right side of their aircraft, the Space Shuttle Discovery appeared, beginning its final voyage late Thursday afternoon.
Space Shuttle Discovery's Last Launch, Viewed From the Air [VIDEO]
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Why Giving Up Is Sometimes The Best Solution To A Problem
There comes a time when the work required to achieve certain dreams stops being beneficial and starts being a source of anxiety. Blogger Jonathan Mead reminds us that sometimes there’s nothing wrong with just giving up and moving on.
Why Giving Up Is Sometimes The Best Solution To A Problem
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CCleaner Update Brings Windows 7 SP1 Support
The popular temporary file cleaner CCleaner has just been updated by the developing company Piriform. The latest iteration of CCleaner brings support for the first Windows 7 Service Pack, Internet Explorer user data cleaning, management and more.
CCleaner Update Brings Windows 7 SP1 Support
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Friday, February 25, 2011
136 Discounts Just for Seniors
Despite what those "age defying" wrinkle creams might tell you, getting older needn’t be a negative.
136 Discounts Just for Seniors
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Google Recipe Search
Google with Recipe View helps you find recipes from across the web.
Google Recipe Search
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Autologon For Windows
There is really no need for typing in your Windows account username and password every time you log into the operating system, at least not if you are the only user with access to the Windows PC. I personally have configured my system to automatically log me in every time the computer is booted and Windows is selected as the operating system. This is obviously not practical for everyone but it can make the life of Windows home users and single PC users a tad more comfortable.
Autologon For Windows
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Recorded Crime - Offenders, 2009-10
This publication presents statistics relating to offenders who were proceeded against by police during the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010, for all states and territories. These statistics describe the characteristics of the offender, including the principal offence for which offenders are proceeded against. Data are also presented on the number of police-initiated court and non-court actions against offenders.
Recorded Crime - Offenders, 2009-10
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JPG to PDF Converter: Free Software Giveaway
The authors of JPG to PDF are giving away a full licence for their product for anyone that wants it until March 22nd 2011. The software, which you can download here along with your giveaway product key does just a single job, converting a range of graphics file formats to Adobe’s po, but those types of software can be good because they usually can do it better than full suites.
JPG to PDF Converter: Free Software Giveaway
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is Released: But Should You Install It?
Microsoft has just released the final version of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, but should you drop everything and go through the process of installing it? Where can you get it? We’ve got the answers for you.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is Released: But Should You Install It?
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
NZ Quake destruction revealed from above
Aerial footage of Christchurch after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake shows buildings flattened, fires smouldering and roads buckled.
Quake destruction revealed from above
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Google Search Now Returns Australian Postcode Results
A small but handy time saver: if you want to find the postcode for an Australian town, enter its name and the word ‘postcode’ into Google and it will now tell you automatically without needing to delve into other sites.
Google Search Now Returns Australian Postcode Results
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Amazon Offering Free International Shipping
Amazon UK is offering Free International Shipping to Australia, India, New Zealand and South Africa until May 15th 2011.
Amazon Offering Free International Shipping
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9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
Everyone is looking for a way to make their resume stand out in today’s job market. One way to do that is by giving your resume some visual appeal. Well-designed resumes with color and images can attract attention over those with plain old text.
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
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Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube
As pro-democracy protests spread like a virus through many parts of the Middle East, social media is still providing both a tool for organizers and a valuable window for the outside world into the volatile and intricate political situations in many countries.
Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level
Firefox, like any other web browser, offers options to zoom in or out of a web page temporarily which can be useful if a website uses fonts that are either to large or to small. Another application is to increase the font size if high-definition displays are used. Two of the biggest complaints about Firefox’s zooming feature are the inabilities to save zoom levels for future browsing sessions and to set a different zoom level for all websites by default.
Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level
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Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do
The first service pack for Microsoft’s operating system Windows 7, known as Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1, is just around the corner for all users of the operating system. Microsoft shipped the service pack first to its OEM partners before making it available to subscribers of its MSDN or Technet service and business customers with Volume License agreements.
Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library
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
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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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