NASA has just published the Global Exploration Roadmap, a document detailing the agency’s plans for the next 25 years of space exploration. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the future of space technology, travel and exploration.
NASA Details Space Exploration Plans
Saturday, September 24, 2011
NASA Details Space Exploration Plans
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10 under-appreciated women in science
Over at Smithsonian.com, Sarah Zielinski has a great piece about important female scientists whose names aren't as publicly well-known as they ought to be. She lists 10 smart, sciencey ladies.
10 under-appreciated women in science
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Windows Repair, Troubleshoot Windows Issues
When you are using Windows regularly, you likely run into issues eventually. This can be easy to fix stuff like running out of disk space or broken shortcuts to more serious problems like a virus infection or programs that won’t start up anymore. The troubleshooting and repair depends largely on the issue that is experienced on the computer system. If you suspect a virus you’d run up to date antivirus software, if a program does not run anymore you might be tempted to use System Restore or re-install the program to see if it fixes the issue.
Windows Repair, Troubleshoot Windows Issues
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Learning that life can be a bit sour
One of the joys of interacting with babies is their complete lack of guile. Whatever they experience and feel — hunger, happiness, fear — is immediately and honestly reflected in their facial expressions.
Learning that life can be a bit sour
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Australian Social Trends, Sep 2011
Australian Social Trends draws on a wide range of data, sourced both from ABS and other agencies, to present a picture of Australian society. This publication aims to inform decision-making, research and discussion on social conditions in Australia. It covers social issues of current and ongoing concern, population groups of interest, and changes over time.
Australian Social Trends, Sep 2011
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
NASA’s Not Sure Where In The World This Satellite Will Crash
The 20-year-old UARS satellite has dropped out of orbit — as old satellites are wont to do — and is reentering the atmosphere. Too bad NASA can’t pinpoint where — or when — exactly it will land. Could be the middle of the Pacific, could be the middle of Paris — it’s a surprise!
NASA’s Not Sure Where In The World This Satellite Will Crash
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Top 5 Smelly Things That Should Be Banned In Aeroplanes
The US Department of Transportation wants to ban electronic cigarettes, even while they only produce water vapour that doesn’t contain any cancerous chemicals. They say this will increase the comfort of other passengers. Perhaps they should ban other things first.
Top 5 Smelly Things That Should Be Banned In Aeroplanes
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How To Deal With ‘Hand Wash Only’ Clothes
The “hand wash only” label on clothes is as annoying as the “dry clean only”, maybe even more so. How exactly should you wash those delicate silk or wool items? How much soap do you need? Can’t you just stick it in the washing machine?
How To Deal With ‘Hand Wash Only’ Clothes
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Download Windows 8 Developer Preview
Microsoft just gave a full fledged preview of Windows 8, which has left many geeks and non-geeks dying to experience the brand new OS. Right from Metro style UI to Touch Gestures to Full screen apps, Microsoft has managed to shake up the way we have been using the Windows OS. Those who saw the keynote today were left astounded by the super-fast boot times of Windows 8, be it on the desktops or laptops or the tablets.
Download Windows 8 Developer Preview for Free!
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Everything You Need To Know About Windows 8 In 8 Minutes
Want to get to know Windows 8 but don’t have time to sit through the lengthy keynote? We’ve cut it down to the necessities so you can find out everything you really need to know in only eight minutes.
Everything You Need To Know About Windows 8 In 8 Minutes
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Kogan Now Offers Canon, Apple, Nikon, Acer & More
Kogan today began the next phase in our mission to make the latest technology affordable for all. Kogan.com now sells more of the World’s most popular consumer electronics brands and products at the World’s best prices.
In true Kogan style, we are ensuring we smash the competition on price by cutting out the middle-men - sourcing brands like Canon, Nikon, Apple and Samsung higher up in the supply chain, and selling direct to you through Kogan.com.
Kogan Now Offers Canon, Apple, Nikon, Acer & More
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Windows 8 Has Finally Updated The Blue Screen Of Death
It took Microsoft long enough, but they’ve finally (FINALLY!) changed the blue screen of death to be something a little more friendly and a little less scary.
Windows 8 Has Finally Updated The Blue Screen Of Death
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How To Dual-Boot Windows 7 And Windows 8 Side By Side
The Windows 8 developer preview is out for all to try, but installing it over your main Windows setup is a scary prospect. Here’s how to dual boot them so you can run them both side by side.
How To Dual-Boot Windows 7 And Windows 8 Side By Side
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How big are solar flares, really?
Eye opening perspective.
How big are solar flares, really?
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Microsoft Launches Windows 8
Say hello to Windows 8, Microsoft’s next-generation operating system. Microsoft is unveiling the new OS at its Build Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The OS, a complete rebuild of Microsoft’s flagship product, is designed to work with both tablets and PCs.
Microsoft Launches Windows 8
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
10 Signs That An Australian Banknote Might Be Forged
Australia’s banknotes incorporate a huge number of features that make them difficult to counterfeit, but that doesn’t mean criminals don’t have a crack at it now and then. Here are the ten most obvious signs that a note might be a fake.
10 Signs That An Australian Banknote Might Be Forged
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
How has skyscraper design changed since 9/11?
Miles O'Brien did a report for PBS NewsHour on how the technology and design of skyscrapers has changed since 9/11. Video here, transcript here.
How has skyscraper design changed since 9/11?
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Physical Activity in Australia: A Snapshot
Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining good overall health and wellbeing. Being physically active has significant health benefits, including reducing the risk of some chronic conditions, helping to control weight, and improving mental wellbeing. Some forms of physical activity may also help manage long-term conditions, such as arthritis and Type 2 diabetes, by reducing their effects and improving quality of life.
Physical Activity in Australia: A Snapshot
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
The Quickest Way to Reveal What Really Matters in Life
Are you being bombarded from all sides with a barrage of tasks and people demanding your time? There always seems to be something important to do, and someone else who wants a piece of your attention. Pretty soon it all gets out of control and you struggle to keep a grip on everything. So, we create lengthy To-do lists. We fill our schedules and diaries with appointments and decorate our calendars with red marker pen circles.
The Quickest Way to Reveal What Really Matters in Life
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Microsoft out-of-cycle patch to fix DigiNotar bogus certificates
Some weeks ago, nefarious people hacked a digital certificate vendor and issued themselves bogus certificates. The main browser producers are responding. iTWire recommends updating ALL browsers immediately.
Microsoft out-of-cycle patch to fix DigiNotar bogus certificates
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TIME: Revisiting 9/11
Today, TIME magazine released its issue commemorating 10 years since 9/11, with a wide array of interviews and photos (including images never before published).
TIME: Revisiting 9/11
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
NASA Releases High Resolution Photos of Moon Landing Sites
If you’re an astronomy buff with an interest in the lunar program, you don’t want to pass up these newly released high resolution photos of the landing sites and impact craters our moon explorations left behind.
NASA Releases High Resolution Photos of Moon Landing Sites
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Photographic proof: the Apollo moon landings were real
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has taken the clearest images yet of the various Apollo landing sites. Memo to the nay-sayers: the landings really did happen - here's photographic proof.
Photographic proof: the Apollo moon landings were real
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Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Household Expenditure Survey, Australia: Summary of Results, 2009-10
Half the money that Australian households spend on goods and services goes on housing, food and transport, according to a major survey released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest Household Expenditure Survey (HES) showed the average Australian household spent $1,236 per week on goods and services in 2009–10, an increase of 38% ($343 per week) from the previous 2003–04 survey. In contrast, prices as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 19%, indicating a rise in real living standards over the five years.
Household Expenditure Survey, Australia: Summary of Results, 2009-10
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Sunday, September 04, 2011
Top 10 Repair Projects You Should Never Pay For
Things break down, whether due to accidents, negligence on our part, or just plain wear and tear. Instead of shelling out for an expensive repair or replacement, though, you can often fix the problem yourself for much less. Here are 10 repairs you should never pay for.
Top 10 Repair Projects You Should Never Pay For
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New iPhone 5 Clue: Will It Have a 4-Inch Screen?
As we get closer to the rumored release date of the iPhone 5, yet another clue about its true nature has surfaced today. Here’s a new set of extrapolations, taken to a speculative conclusion by our friends at MacRumors. When they snagged a couple of publicly available third-party cases that purport to fit the iPhone 5, they noticed that the case is so much wider that it strongly suggests a 4-inch screen on the new iPhone, larger than the iPhone 4′s 3.5″ display.
New iPhone 5 Clue: Will It Have a 4-Inch Screen?
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
Increase Windows 7 Performance in 4 Easy Steps
Even if you’ve just bought a brand new computer complete with Windows 7, you may find you’re lacking some power. Most new computers are pretty quick these days, but they are usually set to some default settings that can be tweaked to give you more power for nothing. These tips aim to show you a few easy to change settings that will release some extra power and speed up your computer without having to install anything.
Increase Windows 7 Performance in 4 Easy Steps
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 17/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 17/2011
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How Does Your Email Closing Line Come Off?
I’ve long thought using “best” as your email close was insincere at best, and dismissive at worst. But how do other email closers come off? Bobulate‘s chart from 2007 tries to classify.
How Does Your Email Closing Line Come Off?
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The 10 Immutable Laws of Security
If you’re looking for a basic primer to share with friends and family who are a bit unclear on their role in their own computer security, this guide from Microsoft can help clear things up. The list is somewhat of a classic Microsoft offering but despite being a few years old it’s a really solid overview, especially for people who are unclear on basic computer security principles.
The 10 Immutable Laws of Security
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Melbourne named world's most liveable city
Melbourne has finally knocked Vancouver off its perch as the best city in the world to live in. Melbourne claimed the title of the world's most liveable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest survey, with Sydney, Perth and Adelaide also making it into the top 10.
Melbourne named world's most liveable city
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Four Amazing Freeware Tools for Windows
Some of the most useful and maybe, less-known freeware to make your Windows experience even more worthwhile.
Four Amazing Freeware Tools for Windows
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What's important in Australian life?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) launched a national conversation today, asking:
What do you think is important in Australian life?
What do you think is important in Australia’s society, economy and environment?
To kick start the conversation, we asked Michael Stutchbury, Economics Editor of The Australian, and Richard Aedy, host of Radio National's Life Matters program to share their views.
What's important in Australian life?
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hurricane Irene: Top 5 Online Sources for Weathering the Storm
Now that Hurricane Irene is attacking the East Coast in earnest, it’s time to keep a close eye on current hurricane conditions — that is, if you’re lucky enough to still have some sort of Internet connection.
Hurricane Irene: Top 5 Online Sources for Weathering the Storm
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Men and women are both living longer
Women are still living longer than men, but men are closing the gap, according to a new publication released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. Over the last ten years life expectancy at birth has increased at a greater rate for men (by 3 years) than for women (by 2 years). However, women continue to have a higher life expectancy at birth (now 84 years for women and 79 years for men).
Men and women are both living longer
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Hurricane Irene, as seen from space (video, and snapshot by astronaut)
From 230 miles above the Earth, cameras on the International Space Station captured new views of powerful Hurricane Irene as it churned over the Bahamas at 3:10 p.m. EDT on August 24, 2011. Irene is moving to the northwest as a Category 3 hurricane, packing winds of 120 miles an hour. Irene is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm as it heads toward the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Eastern Seaboard and the middle Atlantic and New England states.
Hurricane Irene, as seen from space (video, and snapshot by astronaut
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How the first image of the whole Earth was taken
The very first image of the whole Earth was made in 1966. It was fax quality, sent back by the Lunar Orbit 1. Most remarkable was the ingenious contraption that took a picture, developed the film, scanned it and transmitted it back, all in analog, with mechanical moving parts, in zero gravity and a total vacuum.
How the first image of the whole Earth was taken
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Fukushima technician gives behind-the-scenes look at the cleanup operation
New details about the robotics deployed to help clean up Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant have emerged, thanks to a series of blog posts penned by an anonymous technician.
Fukushima technician gives behind-the-scenes look at the cleanup operation
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
TravelSIM Lets You Receive Calls Free In 117 Countries
One of the big disincentives to use your mobile phone overseas is the roaming charge double-whammy: not only does the caller pay to ring you, but you get slugged with a charge as well. Roaming SIM provider TravelSIM has eased that pain a little, offering free receipt of calls in 117 countries.
TravelSIM Lets You Receive Calls Free In 117 Countries
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Inside Antarctica’s ice caves
Kayla Iacovino is a Ph.D. student who works on Antarctica's Mount Erebus, the southernmost volcano in the world. Ironically, for a volcano, Erebus is also home to some truly stunning ice caves, carved out of nearby ice and snowpack by hot, volcanic gases.
Inside Antarctica’s ice caves
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
How to Remove Passwords from Adobe PDF Files
Is there a tool available that can remove password protection from PDF files? The answer is obviously yes.
How to Remove Passwords from Adobe PDF Files
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Monday, August 22, 2011
A Guide To Facebook Security
Facebook on Thursday has released a security guide aimed at young adults, parents and educators to educate them about security concepts on the social networking site. The 14 pages of the pdf document are packed with information that range from general account protection information to using Facebook’s advanced security settings or recovering a hacked Facebook account.
A Guide To Facebook Security
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How to Create a Windows 7 System Backup Image & Repair Disk
Creating a system backup image can be extremely useful. If something goes wrong with your Windows 7 installation, you can’t log in, or files have become damaged and corrupted, you can boot directly from your repair disk to rectify the problem. You should note that when you restore from a system backup image, it is a complete restoration, and you won’t be able to choose individual programs or files. However, if you find yourself with a corrupted disk drive, a complete restoration is probably what you want anyway.
How to Create a Windows 7 System Backup Image & Repair Disk
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Download Windows 7 ISOs To Reinstall Without Restoring Your System
If you’ve just bought a new laptop or pre-built desktop running Windows it’s more than likely you do not have a disc with the operating system. You may have a restore disc or hard drive partition that will restore your computer to factory settings, but having an actual disc to install Windows is handy if you need to reinstall just your operating system.
Download Windows 7 ISOs To Reinstall Without Restoring Your System
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Fukushima: First photojournalist inside plant captures daily life of cleanup workers
25-year old Kazuma Obara (Twitter), a native of Japan's tsunami-hit Iwate prefecture, is the first photojournalist to enter the Fukushima Daiichi plant and photograph what conditions are like for the cleanup workers.
Fukushima: First photojournalist inside plant captures daily life of cleanup workers
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How Can I Start And Shut Down My Computer Automatically Every Morning?
Is there any way I can make my computer start automatically in the morning so it’s ready for me when I get up?
ow Can I Start And Shut Down My Computer Automatically Every Morning?
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Introduction to Databases - Stanford University
A bold experiment in distributed education, "Introduction to Databases" will be offered free and online to students worldwide during the fall of 2011. Students will have access to lecture videos, receive regular feedback on progress, and receive answers to questions. When you successfully complete this class, you will also receive a statement of accomplishment. Taught by Professor Jennifer Widom, the curriculum draws from Stanford's popular Introduction to Databases course.
Introduction to Databases - Stanford University
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 16/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 16/2011
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Every Hour of TV You Watch May Shorten Your Lifespan By 22 Minutes
In case you needed more proof that watching excessive amounts of TV is bad for your health: new research shows that there is a correlation between the amount of time you spend in front of the TV and how long you live.
Every Hour of TV You Watch May Shorten Your Lifespan By 22 Minutes [STUDY]
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Free Whereis iPhone App Offers Turn-By-Turn Navigation
There’s no shortage of GPS apps for the iPhone, but most come with hefty price tags attached. Telstra’s Whereis app is an unusual exception: it offers turn-by-turn directions for Australians, and it’s completely free.
Free Whereis iPhone App Offers Turn-By-Turn Navigation
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Monday, August 15, 2011
List of inventors killed by their own inventions
This is a list of inventors whose deaths were in some manner caused by or related to a product, process, procedure, or other innovation that they invented or designed.
List of inventors killed by their own inventions
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Personal Computers: A History of the Hardware That Changed the World
On this day in 1981, IBM launched the “Personal Computer.” Revealed at a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, the 21-pound PC cost $1,565, boasted 16K of memory, and had the ability to connect to a TV set, play games and word process. While IBM wasn’t the first or only company with a personal computer on the market (the Apple II was launched in 1977), it kick-started the home computing revolution. A year later, the personal computer was selected as Time Magazine‘s “Man (or rather, Machine) of the Year.”
Personal Computers: A History of the Hardware That Changed the World
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
How To Start A Program Automatically When Your Computer Boots
Every time you boot your computer, you probably have a few programs you always start up immediately. Here’s how to set them to start up automatically whenever you turn on your PC.Whether you always seem to have iTunes running, or you want Skype constantly on in the background in case you get a call, most people have one or two programs they want to boot with their computer out of convenience. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to do, both on Windows and Mac OS X. Here’s how.
How To Start A Program Automatically When Your Computer Boots
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Best PC Freeware
Welcome to the Gizmo's Freeware Editors' Choice List, where you'll find a collection of the very best freeware from our site. This really is a "best of the best" list. Most of the products in this list have been awarded the coveted "Gizmo's Top" pick award signifying they are the best free product in their class. We've also included some other outstanding products that have impressed our editors with their usefulness and professionalism.
The Editors' Choice List: Our Selection of the Best PC Freeware
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Standard & Poor's Credit Rating for each country
..and Moody's, Fitch, Dagong's...Australia going pretty well !
Standard & Poor's Credit Rating for each country
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Tuesday, August 09, 2011
How To Build A Computer From Scratch
How to build your own custom PC, from picking the parts, to putting it together and installing your OS. Here’s the complete guide, along with a printable PDF version that you can use as a reference.
How To Build A Computer From Scratch: The Complete Guide
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Saturday, August 06, 2011
Boost Your Brain’s Willpower With A Simple Memory Exercise
Some say your willpower is limited and others believe it is as strong as you think it is. Regardless of how much you have, it turns out that you may be able to boost it with a simple brain training exercise.
Boost Your Brain’s Willpower With A Simple Memory Exercise
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My Gmail Account got Hacked – What to do and How to Prevent This?
I thought that setting up a password of 50 characters long would be enough, but I have chosen only words and numbers. That’s how I almost got hacked. Another huge mistake that I made was to be logged in all the time.
My Gmail Account got Hacked – What to do and How to Prevent This?
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Friday, August 05, 2011
Be part of our history, tick 'Yes' to Question 60
On Census night, 9 August 2011, Australians have an opportunity to ensure their story is preserved in our national history for generations to come.
Be part of our history, tick 'Yes' to Question 60
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Color video from Hiroshima
The Nation's Greg Mitchell has a new book out about the strange saga of color video, shot in Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the nuclear bomb attacks, which was suppressed for nearly 40 years. You can see a couple of clips from that video in the trailer he's put together for the book.
Color video from Hiroshima
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The Hilariously Bad Disguises Of The German Secret Police
Check out these great cold war-era photos of some totally normal East German citizens, who are definitely not members of the secret police! How innocuous they are, these completely non-suspicious-looking gentlemen, who could not possibly be Stasi officers in disguise, especially not the fellow in sunglasses and the enormous fur coat with the upturned collar. Nope, just some regular guys.
The Hilariously Bad Disguises Of The German Secret Police
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Thursday, August 04, 2011
.net Awards 2011: the top 10 young developers of the year
Another new category in the .net Awards 2011 honours the Young Developer of the Year. Here we profile the top 10 developers under 21 years of age from both sides of the Atlantic that you’ve nominated. Who knows? The next Mark Zuckerberg might be among them.
.net Awards 2011: the top 10 young developers of the year
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Direct Google’s Crawl To Your New and Updated Pages
Today, Google launched a new way for site owners to request that specific web pages be crawled. How is this different from the other ways available to let Google know about your pages and when should you use this feature vs. the others? Read on for more.
Direct Google’s Crawl To Your New and Updated Pages
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Who Am I, According to Google Ads? Who Am I, According to the Web? Who Do I Want to Be?
The Google ad preferences page. It gives you a limited but nonetheless interesting overview of the various categories and demographic information Google believes reflect your interests (and in a way, your identity, or "who you are" in the eyes of an advertising client). This is all based on a cookie Google places on your browser.
Who Am I, According to Google Ads? Who Am I, According to the Web? Who Do I Want to Be?
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Eau Dear: Which City Has Australia’s Worst Drinking Water?
There are ways you can learn to love drinking water, but as Lifehacker reader AJ points out, the taste of water varies widely from city to city. What are your nominations for Australia’s worst-tasting tap water?
Eau Dear: Which City Has Australia’s Worst Drinking Water?
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Catholic Priest Advises Engaged Couples: Don’t Use Google Maps
You know it’s rough going when even the clergy can’t recommend your service. That’s what’s happening to Google Maps, which is listing a Catholic church/school in Short Hills, NJ, at the wrong location. The church is located at 50 Short Hills Ave., but when you search Google for that address, it instead shows a similar address — 50 Old Short Hills Rd.
Catholic Priest Advises Engaged Couples: Don’t Use Google Maps
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What’s the most iconic scientific image?
This image, first published by neuroscientist Wilder Penfield in 1950 as a way of illustrating connections between parts of the brain and the physical movements they seemed to control is like a pictorial atlas of the cerebral cortex. It’s called the motor homunculus. And it’s definitely iconic, even if it’s not the kind of iconic that’s liable to turn up on the evening news.
What’s the most iconic scientific image?
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How to Convert PDF Files for Easy Ebook Reading
Many ebook readers natively support PDF documents but, unfortunately, not all PDF documents are easy to read on a small ebook reader screen. Let’s take a look at two simple and free ways to convert PDF files for enjoyable reading.
How to Convert PDF Files for Easy Ebook Reading
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Using the System File Checker to Repair Windows 7
Microsoft have made available direct downloads for versions of Windows 7 that contain Service Pack 1 integrated into the ISO file. These downloads are more important than you might think, as installing service pack 1 on your Windows 7 effectively breaks one of the most useful and important troubleshooting features of the operating system, the System File Checker.
Using the System File Checker to Repair Windows 7
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 15/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 15/2011
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Google Page Speed Service, Website Optimization Service
Google just announced the availability of the webmaster related service Page Speed Service. You may remember that the company started to introduce its Page Speed service about two years ago which provided suggestions to webmasters and developers on how to improve the page loading times of their websites and web services.
Google Page Speed Service, Website Optimization Service
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The NYT’s Top 50 Words You Don’t Understand
If you aren’t sure what panegyric, immiscible or Manichaean mean (or if they’re even really English), fear not! Turns out nobody else does either. These literary head-scratchers are among the 50 most obscure words used by the New York Times this year.
The NYT’s Top 50 Words You Don’t Understand
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Sports and Physical Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia, 2011
Sport and physical recreation play a part in the lives of many Australians. The 2009-10 Multipurpose Household Survey (MPHS) found that, during the 12 months prior to interview, 64% of Australians aged 15 years and over participated in physical activities for recreation, exercise or sport. The survey obtained data about the characteristics of people aged 15 years and over who participated in sport and physical recreation activities as a player, competitor or person who physically undertook the activity.
Sports and Physical Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia, 2011
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Track any email to its Original Location by Finding the Email IP Address
Millions of emails fly through cyberspace daily, and as is the case for many users, it can be useful to identify the location that the e-mail originated from. Persistent spam and malware attachments abound.
Track any email to its Original Location by Finding the Email IP Address
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Experiment shows time travel impossible
Hong Kong physicists say they have proved that a single photon obeys Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, demonstrating that time travel is impossible.
Experiment shows time travel impossible
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
These Australian Waterfalls Are Running Upwards
Winds are now so strong on the southern coast of Australia – 120km/h – that waterfalls are running upwards. The water is just being blown up from the bottom. The situation’s crazy, especially for those commuters in their ferries.
These Australian Waterfalls Are Running Upwards
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Norway Terror Attacks: How to Follow the Latest Developments Online
On Friday morning, news of an explosion in an Oslo government building followed by shootings in a nearby island spread quickly across the web. Social media has been serving as a key way for people around the world to send out and receive information. Many of our Twitter followers reported turning to Twitter, Google+ and live streaming news organizations for updates on the story. Most people told us that online news reports were delivering the news faster than television.
Norway Terror Attacks: How to Follow the Latest Developments Online
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Friday, July 22, 2011
101 Digital Etiquettes That You Need to Know
Is it considered rude to ignore a friend request on Facebook? If a phone call disconnects, who should ring next? Is is OK to use a family picture for your profile on a public social network? Is it essential to answer every missed call that shows up in your phone log?
101 Digital Etiquettes That You Need to Know
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View From Above: First Space View of Shuttle Reentry [PICS]
Soon after the space shuttle Atlantis pulled away from the International Space Station for the last time, the space station crew took this first-of-a-kind shot of the shuttle’s fiery reentry.
View From Above: First Space View of Shuttle Reentry [PICS]:
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
A Short List Of Handy Free Microsoft Outlook Downloads
This article offers a short but handy list of Microsoft Outlook downloads that put the messaging software to the next level. The following seven programs are partially third party tools and partially add-ins. I have added a short description to each listing, a screenshot, a link to a previous review here on Ghacks and a link to the developer website.
A Short List Of Handy Free Microsoft Outlook Downloads
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
How To Email Photos From Your iPhone, iPod Touch And iPad
You’ve got an iPhone and you’ve taken some great pictures with its camera that you want to send to friends and family, but you don’t know how. Fortunately it’s a really simple process. Here’s a look at what to do.
How To Email Photos From Your iPhone, iPod Touch And iPad
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Google Introduces Its Official URL Shortener, G.co
For quite a while, Google has been using its own goo.gl shortener to compress long links. No more; as of today, the big G is using a different shortener, g.co, for its own link-shortening needs.
Google Introduces Its Official URL Shortener, G.co
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
19 Essential Google+ Resources
Google+ hit the news feeds like a strategic and popular ton of bricks. But we haven’t stopped there. In addition to breaking news, Mashable has provided how-tos and tools for maximizing your Google+ experience. We’ve sourced reviews from some of the network’s early adopters, and we’ve also welcomed your input as you navigate one of the most buzzworthy social outlets of the year.
19 Essential Google+ Resources
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Google+: The Complete Guide
Google+: It’s the hot social network on the block. In just three weeks, Google’s competitor to Facebook and Twitter has amassed more than 10 million users, and its users are sharing more than 1 billion pieces of content daily. It’s become a hotbed for early adopters, tech luminaries, marketers and businesses around the world.
Google+: The Complete Guide
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 14/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 14/2011
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Southern Lights Captured from Space
This panoramic view, photographed from the International Space Station, looking past the docked space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay and part of the station including a solar array panel toward Earth, was taken on July 14 as the joint complex passed over the southern hemisphere. Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights can be seen on Earth's horizon and a number of stars are visible also.
Southern Lights Captured from Space
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DIY Stain Removal Infographic Is A Quick Reference For Cleaning Common Stains
Despite how careful you are, stains happen. This handy infographic notes the most useful household items for removing common clothing stains.
DIY Stain Removal Infographic Is A Quick Reference For Cleaning Common Stains
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Ten Tech Innovations From NASA's Space Shuttle That Trickled Down to Non-Astronauts
Tech designed for the space shuttle program have permeated just about every aspect of our lives. Here are ten you may not know about.
Ten Tech Innovations From NASA's Space Shuttle That Trickled Down to Non-Astronauts
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Owl leaves imprint on Kendal woman's window
A woman returned to her Cumbrian home to find a near perfect imprint of an owl on her window. The bird had apparently crashed into the window of Sally Arnold's Kendal home, leaving the bizarre image - complete with eyes, beak and feathers.
Owl leaves imprint on Kendal woman's window
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Setup SSH on Your Router for Secure Web Access from Anywhere
Connecting to the internet from Wi-Fi hotspots, at work, or anywhere else away from home, exposes your data to unnecessary risks. You can easily configure your router to support a secure tunnel and shield your remote browser traffic—read on to see how.
Setup SSH on Your Router for Secure Web Access from Anywhere
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PhotoFilmStrip - Ken-Burns Slideshows in Full-HD
PhotoFilmStrip creates movies out of your pictures in just 3 steps. First select your photos, customize the motion path and render the video. There are several output possibilities for VCD, SVCD, DVD up to FULL-HD. The effect of the slideshow is known as "Ken Burns". Comments of the pictures are generated into a subtitle file. Furthermore an audio file can be specified to setup the background musice for the slide show.
PhotoFilmStrip - Ken-Burns Slideshows in Full-HD
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
How will the carbon price affect you?
The introduction of a carbon price will cost households an extra $9.90 per week on average, while average assistance will be $10.10 per week, according to the Federal Government's modelling. The Government says 9 out of 10 households will receive assistance.
How will the carbon price affect you?
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Saturday, July 09, 2011
Five disturbing things about the Interpol filter
This month, Australia gets its first mandatory Internet filtering scheme, courtesy of a project which is seeing the nation’s largest ISPs Telstra and Optus block their users from visiting a ‘worst of the worst’ list of child pornography sites defined by international agency Interpol. But the project hasn’t exactly come up smelling like roses. Here’s five things we find disturbing about the whole thing.
Five disturbing things about the Interpol filter
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Friday, July 08, 2011
How To Securely Tie Anything To Your Car
Last time you moved something in your car that was too large to fit in your trunk, you probably lamely cobbled together a few insecure knots. (Oh wait, that wasn’t you – that was me.) The Trucker’s hitch is a relatively simple knot you can tie with one rope that secures anything with the power of pulleys.
How To Securely Tie Anything To Your Car
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Thursday, July 07, 2011
How A Parisian Artist Created This Stunning Optical Illusion
An eye-popping optical illusion created by Parisian artist François Abelanet is on display outside Paris City Hall. This work of art looks like a giant grass ball, but it’s actually flat.
How A Parisian Artist Created This Stunning Optical Illusion
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2011
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10 Fascinating Facts About Phone Numbers
You probably dial a few of them every day, but do you ever stop and think about the history behind a phone number? When were the first numbers introduced? How did you end up with a particular area code?
10 Fascinating Facts About Phone Numbers
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Following the money: how spammers do their banking
Brian Krebs is continuing to report on the latest research on spammers and scammers, today naming and shaming the banks that process payments for fake anti-virus and rogue pharmacy affiliate networks, and on the system used by scammers to prevent being cut off by Visa and Mastercard.
Following the money: how spammers do their banking
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8 secrets about Disneyland
From how to score a cocktail to where to scatter grandma's ashes, this is your ticket to the real Magic Kingdom.
8 secrets about Disneyland
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Don’t pay for software you don’t need
Woody Leonhard steps you through a boatload of software that you don’t need if you have Windows 7.
Don’t pay for software you don’t need
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