Google wastes little time updating its maps: The four-lane bridge in Washington state that partially collapsed on Thursday has been removed from Google Maps 12 hours after falling into the Skagit River. An empty placeholder now fills the bridge's location.
Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps
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Add the Ability to Copy the Contents of Any Text File to Your Send To Menu
We have previously covered how to add the ability to copy the contents of a TXT file to the right-click context menu, however this method would require you to create a separate registry entry for each type of file you wanted the ability to do this with (e.g. JS, BAT, LOG, HTM, CSS, etc.).
As an alternate method, you can easily add this functionality to your Windows Send To menu, which enables this feature for any type of file without having to touch the registry.
Add the Ability to Copy the Contents of Any Text File to Your Send To Menu
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Friday, May 24, 2013
10 Best iPhone Chargers
Do you want more from your iPhone charger than Apple's simple, in-box option offers? We have taken a look at some rather nifty third-party charging solutions.
10 Best iPhone Chargers
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Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust Found in Storage
Vials of moon dust brought back to Earth by the first men on the moon have been found inside a lab warehouse in California after sitting in storage unnoticed for more than 40 years.
Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust Found in Storage
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
NetChecker: repair Internet connection issues
It can be a frustrating experience if your Internet connection is not working when you need it the most, or if it dies quite often and especially in situations where it is inconvenient. Troubleshooting the Internet connection can be quite the daunting task.
NetChecker: repair Internet connection issues
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One
Whether you’ve outgrown your college era email address and you want a professional one, or you want to change your firstname.maiden account to firstname.marriedname one, we’ve got you covered with a start-to-finish Google migration guide.
How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One
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Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'
Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, has ended the heated debate on how to pronounce "GIF."
Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'
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Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?
The next time your wife is rummaging around in her handbag for her lippy or car keys, you may want to surreptitiously hand her a wet wipe. A new study from UK washroom company Initial Hygiene has found that women’s handbags are often crawling with harmful bacteria that can pose a significant health risk to humans.
Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Top 25 Free iPhone Apps of All Time
Apple’s App Store recently hit its 50 billionth download. Since its launch in July 2008, the store has been the go-to place for mobile apps. To this day, mobile developers often choose to release their apps here first. Popular from the start, just seven months after the App Store’s launch, the store surpassed one million third party apps, many of those free.
Top 25 Free iPhone Apps of All Time
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CommaFeed Is A Minimalist Google Reader Replacement
As the countdown to the death of Google Reader on 1 July continues, the list of potential alternatives grows. Another to consider: CommaFeed, a web-based service that closely replicates the standard Google Reader look.
CommaFeed Is A Minimalist Google Reader Replacement
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
If our viral video recap is any indicator, there's a boatload of animal news to catch up on this week. Good thing it's the weekend, so snuggle up and prepare for a healthy dose of furry fun.
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
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Friday, May 17, 2013
The places Soviet tourists could not visit in the 1950s
Apparently, there were some private citizens from the USSR who were allowed into the U.S. for travel during the Cold War. But they couldn't just visit anywhere they wanted.
The places Soviet tourists could not visit in the 1950s
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This Cheat Sheet Teaches You How To Match Shirt And Tie Patterns
Learning to match your shirts and ties together so they work well may be an art, but it’s one you can learn. This infographic from men’s designer footwear company Beckett Simonon shows you how to mix the riskiest kinds of shirts and ties: ones with patterns.
This Cheat Sheet Teaches You How To Match Shirt And Tie Patterns
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How to Selectively Sync Folders From Your SkyDrive to Your PC
Windows 8 ships with a built-in SkyDrive app however it doesn’t allow you to add files to your SkyDrive account. For that we have the Desktop SkyDrive app which has a handy selective sync feature as well.
How to Selectively Sync Folders From Your SkyDrive to Your PC
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
What Is Australia’s Favourite Takeaway Food?
When you grab a takeaway meal for dinner, what’s your usual go-to cuisine? According to a new study, Chinese food remains the #1 takeway choice nationwide. However, each state has its own particular favourites, with Thai, Italian and US fast food chains topping the list in certain parts of Australia. Read on to find out if your food preferences fall in line with your state.
What Is Australia’s Favourite Takeaway Food?
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Google's Atari Breakout Easter Egg
Is this the first Google Image Search Easter Egg? Search for [atari breakout] and you can play Atari's Breakout game. It's an arcade game introduced in April 1976. The game has an interesting story that involves Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and it influenced Steve Wozniak's design for the Apple II computer.
Google's Atari Breakout Easter Egg
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Top 10 Computer Tricks Every Geek Should Know
We’ve talked before about the things every computer user should know how to do, but we geeks are special: we want to go above and beyond, to explore every nook and cranny of our system and make everything easier. Here are 10 ways to do just that.
Top 10 Computer Tricks Every Geek Should Know
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
You’ll Be Terrified Of Rips After Seeing This Photo Of One Off The Coast Of Western Australia
Rips. They’re one of the first things new swimmers are warned about, right behind staying between the flags. That said, you might not comprehend just how dangerous a rip can be, fortunately, we have photos like the one below to highlight exactly what the fuss is about.
You’ll Be Terrified Of Rips After Seeing This Photo Of One Off The Coast Of Western Australia
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How To Quickly Get The MAC Address of any Windows PC on Your Network
Did you know you can get any Windows computer’s MAC address without leaving your chair?
How To Quickly Get The MAC Address of any Windows PC on Your Network
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Erupting Volcano Seen From Space
Erupting volcanoes are best viewed from a distance, as the recent deadly tragedy on Mount Mayon in the Philippines proves. In the case of Paluweh volcano, the ideal spot to see the eruption was from 705 kilometers (438 miles) above the Earth.
Erupting Volcano Seen From Space
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Watch A Sand Storm From The Top Of The Tallest Building In The World
Dubai-based photographer Gerald Donovan went to the top of the tallest skyscraper in the world — the 830m tall Burj Khalifa — just in time to watch a sand storm engulfing the city. It wasn’t a pleasant experience, but he captured it on this video.
Watch A Sand Storm From The Top Of The Tallest Building In The World
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Solar Eclipse Will Turn Sun Into 'Ring of Fire' This Week
The moon will block the sun in a potentially spectacular solar eclipse this week — a celestial event that will transform the sun into a cosmic "ring of fire" in the daytime sky. The ring-shaped solar eclipse, known as an annular eclipse, will occur Thursday and Friday (May 9 and 10) Eastern time. Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible in certain parts of Australia and the Southern Pacific Ocean, where the local time will be Friday.
Solar Eclipse Will Turn Sun Into 'Ring of Fire' This Week
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Monday, May 06, 2013
Registry Alert monitors the Windows Registry for unwanted modifications
Some programs that you install on your version of Windows add entries to sensitive locations in the Windows Registry. One of those places are the startup locations in the Registry that programs can make use of to autostart with Windows. While that is sometimes wanted, for instance for security software, it is often unwanted as the gain from doing so is minima, and that only if the program is trustworthy. Malware and spyware is often added to an autostart location so that it is autorun with the system.
Registry Alert monitors the Windows Registry for unwanted modifications
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
What’s a Bitcoin and why would you want one?
You might have heard in recent weeks about Bitcoin millionaires — people who raked in vast sums of real money riding this relatively new form of currency. Bitcoins offer both a fascinating, new approach to money and many potential pitfalls. Here’s what you should know about this online phenomenon.
What’s a Bitcoin and why would you want one?
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11 Useful Free Messaging Apps
These days, we grow more and more dependent on our mobile devices, especially our smartphones, which help us conclude business, are a means of entertainment and extend their functionality to finances and other areas of our lives. But the downside of this dependence is the cost of our monthly bill, which keeps on getting bigger. Text messaging is one of the most used methods of communicating, and it’s no surprise that many have tried to find cheaper alternatives.
11 Useful Free Messaging Apps
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Webby Awards Gallery
Check out the 2013 Winners...
The Webby Awards
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 6/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 6/2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Mathematical Proof That Growing Old Means Getting Boring
What happens when you crunch a heap of Facebook data with one of the most sophisticated computational tools in the world? Mathematical proof for the myriad ways your life gets boring as you get older. That’s right, as you get older, you’re going to spend even more time whining about the weather and the government and less time thinking about important things like video games.
Mathematical Proof That Growing Old Means Getting Boring
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Watch A Woman From The 1990s Explain What A Computer Is
One of the things that will never fail to make me happy: seeing people stuck in time explain what modern day technology is. Kim Komando hosted an educational series about computer and explains the basics of its hardware, DOS, Microsoft Windows, Writeand more.
Watch A Woman From The 1990s Explain What A Computer Is
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
25 Incredible Moments in Photos
After a week filled with all forms of memorable events, Mashable brings you those best captured in photos. Last Monday the annual Boston Marathon was victim to a terrible act. Yet, looking beyond that the people of Boston managed to stick together and help those who were in need during the chaos and confusion. In London, protesters gathered in George Square to recognize the industries that suffered under the government of former British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher, on the day of her funeral.
25 Incredible Moments in Photos
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Monday, April 22, 2013
25 Completely Bizarre Fortune Cookie Messages
Fortune cookies tend to have a 50:50 satisfying-to-disappointing ratio. Sometimes, you'll get a cookie that's stale, soggy and obviously past its expiration date. What's most disappointing, though, is when your fortune — a term that, for the sake of this post, we'll be using quite loosely — is less inspirational and more ... you know .. WTF-y.
25 Completely Bizarre Fortune Cookie Messages
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
Did you know that Pepsi traded soda syrup for a small fleet of Soviet warships? Did you know that the Iranian government banned mullets in 2010?
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
News is bad for you – and giving up reading it will make you happier
Rolf Dobelli, author of the forthcoming book, The Art of Thinking Clearly, has an essay in the Guardian that explains the many reasons why you shouldn't read, listen to, or watch news.
News is bad for you – and giving up reading it will make you happier
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Reddit users may have discovered a murder on Google Maps
The image ... is really a Rorschach test more than anything else. Do you see two people standing over a body wrapped in black plastic with an enormous trail of blood behind it? Or do you see two people about to pet a dog that’s just shaken itself off?
Reddit users may have discovered a murder on Google Maps
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Reddit stories on the Boston marathon explosions.
One of the largest online communities, Reddit, is often a great source of breaking news, and right now it's proving it with a story on the Boston marathon explosions.
There was just an explosion at the Boston Marathon - Will use this to live update : news
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3 Ways To Accept Your Life
Read the following sentences and see if you relate -
“I don’t like anything in my life”
“Life sucks”
“I hate my job”
“I am a loner, nobody likes me”
“Life is a struggle”
In all these not-so-happy words there is only one important thing missing and that is acceptance.
3 Ways To Accept Your Life
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2013 Boston Marathon Explosion: Official Information Sources
Following today’s explosions at the Boston Marathon, social media channels were immediately swamped with reports, graphic images and videos from the scene. Race officials immediately held runners on course, and canceled the rest of the event.
2013 Boston Marathon Explosion: Official Information Sources
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Time and Navigation: How We Found Our Way in the World
Type an address into your phone, and up will pop a step-by-step route from where you are to where you want to be. This is, in its way, magic. But it's magic that has, at this point, been rubbed and polished into a simple fact of life. The ease with which we machine-carrying humans make our way through the world, however, is quite new — and the product of a long, painstaking history: of people plotting a course, getting lost, and finally finding their way.
Time and Navigation: How We Found Our Way in the World
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Australian Social Trends, April 2013
Australian Social Trends (AST) is an Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) flagship publication presenting a picture of Australian society through a selection of articles. The articles aim to address current and on-going social concerns, and focus on population groups of interest and changes over time. Each tells a story and provides a sense of the social and historical context of its topic.
Australian Social Trends, April 2013
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Internet Activity, Australia, December 2012
This release contains details of internet activity supplied by Internet Service Providers in Australia with more than 1,000 active subscribers. It includes information on internet subscribers and their type of access connection, the type of user (i.e. business/household), the volume of data downloaded, the speed of internet connection and the location of the subscriber (by state or territory).
Internet Activity, Australia, December 2012
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Decide what happens to your Google account when you die
What happens to your online accounts when you die? Some may not care at all, after all, they are dead by then and there is not really anything that can be done about that. Others may want to control what is happening to their accounts. Maybe they want them closed right away, kept open only with a different and permanent status message, or maintained by a family member or loved one.
Decide what happens to your Google account when you die
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Shark Scares the Crap Out of Kayaker [VIDEO]
Who says you need a big fancy boat to fish? While deep sea fisherman may have space on deck to catch fish by the tons, Isaac Brumaghim caught a fish, which attracted a much larger shark that he named "Chompy."
Shark Scares the Crap Out of Kayaker [VIDEO]
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How to Identify and Run a File with an Unknown Extension
Ever got stuck with a file that has some mysterious extension? Where no matter how much you try, the Jigsaw puzzle doesn’t seem to fit together? So, for instance, if the file has the extension (characters after the last period in the file’s name) doc or docx, you know you need Microsoft Office or its alternative productive suites such as LibreOffice or Google Doc to view and edit that file. But what if the file extension is something you have never heard of before, or something your computer can’t decide the appropriate software for?
How to Identify and Run a File with an Unknown Extension
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Life on the Moon as imagined in 1836
In the old days, Mars was peopled by one vast thinking vegetable, and the Moon was peopled by stick-wielding bat-men and moth-winged moon maidens.
Life on the Moon as imagined in 1836
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Snake Oil's secret ingredients
There was no actual snake oil in old timey snake oil. Rather, most of the lotions and potions sold by early 20th century miracle medicine salesmen actually contained mercury and lead. Now, don't you feel better?
Snake Oil's secret ingredients
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
How to Send Emails from Different Addresses in Gmail
Most of us have more than one email address these days – it makes it easier to keep different areas of life separate. But having to switch between email accounts can be a pain. With Gmail, you can set things up so you can send from multiple accounts without the need to keep switching.
How to Send Emails from Different Addresses in Gmail
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Saturday, April 06, 2013
7 Emergency Apps Every iPhone and Android User Should Have
There are certain applications that do not have a proper use in day-to-day activities, but they may prove a necessity in critical situations. Whenever a hurricane strikes, a massive flood is coming or a snow that treats to lock you down for a couple of days is announced, you must be warned.
7 Emergency Apps Every iPhone and Android User Should Have
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Animal Planet Sets Up Cockroach Cam
The Internet loves a good kitten and puppy cam, but isn't that so, like, five years ago? Okay, not really. We'll gladly watch 24/7 live footage of adorable creatures crawling on top of each other.
Animal Planet Sets Up Cockroach Cam
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This Is How Far North Korea's Missiles Can Reach
North Korea on Friday reportedly moved two mobile missiles believed to be of intermediate range to the country's east coast, potentially putting them within striking distance of Japan and American bases in Guam. If the reports are accurate, it's the latest escalation in an increasingly tense situation which may result in a military conflict.
This Is How Far North Korea's Missiles Can Reach
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Friday, April 05, 2013
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
Gather 'round the computer screen kids, and bask in the frothy glow of knowledge. It's time for another edition of Reddit Facts, our weekly dive into the fascinating tidbits we learn from the front page of the Internet.
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
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Recuva 1.46 update brings improvements across the board
Data recovery software can come in handy in several situations, most notably when you deleted files permanently on your system or when a third party software or even a virus did so. All recovery programs for Windows scan the free space of a selected partition or hard drive for files that have been deleted on the system but not yet removed from the hard drive. The main difference between them is functionality, performance, and how the scanning is done.
Recuva 1.46 update brings improvements across the board
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 5/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 5/2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Dramatic Video Shows Why You Should Never Jump Onto Train Tracks
Train tracks are a dangerous place, people. If you drop something on the tracks — like your cellphone — remind yourself it just isn't worth it.
Dramatic Video Shows Why You Should Never Jump Onto Train Tracks
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
The Fresh Ten Commandments
Recent events have made it clear that we are suffering from a broken moral compass. People today could use some general guidance.
The Fresh Ten Commandments
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Know The Different Types Of LCD Monitors And Pick The Best One
It may seem like size is all that matters when it comes to buying a monitor, but there’s a lot going on under the hood. This video from Techquickie tells you everything you need to know about LCD monitors as fast as possible.
Know The Different Types Of LCD Monitors And Pick The Best One
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
North Korea Propaganda Video Shows U.S. Invasion
A new propaganda video posted to YouTube depicts North Korea invading the United States.
North Korea Propaganda Video Shows U.S. Invasion
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Photos from on top of the Great Pyramid
The Pyramids of Giza close to tourists at 4:00 pm. Recently, a group of Russians managed to hide out at the site after closing time and scramble up the Great Pyramid of Cheops in the fading light. Naturally, they took photos.
Photos from on top of the Great Pyramid
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The 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013
Every year, TIME recognizes those who exemplify the very best wit and wisdom Twitter has to offer. Here are the 140 feeds that inspire us to laugh, learn or shake our heads in wonderment.
The 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013
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Monday, March 25, 2013
8 Death-Defying Photographs That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
Take a deep breath. Maybe sip a soothing cup of chamomile tea, because the terrifying shenanigans of "Mustang Wanted" will make your heart race. The Ukrainian Spider-Man and amateur stuntman scales high-rise structures to pose for stunningly scary photographs. Mustang Wanted shares the death-tempting images and videos on his website and YouTube page, where he has amassed more than a half-million views.
8 Death-Defying Photographs That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The 7 Best Online Alarm Clocks with Timer and Sound Notifications
You are at home, browsing the web or watching a movie on Netflix and the only element disrupting your peace and comfort is a very important appointment, due in 4 hours. Knowing how easily you can forget about specific times or critical tasks, once you’ve immersed yourself in the beautiful world of entertainment, you try to find something to keep you afloat; a reminder, a sticky note to put on your desk… an alarm.
The 7 Best Online Alarm Clocks with Timer and Sound Notifications
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Explore Everest, Kilimanjaro and more with Google Maps
Most of us have a bucket list of the places we want to visit in our lifetime. If you’re like me, the list is pretty long—to be honest I’d be lucky to get to all of mine. Google Maps has a bucket list too, and today we’re checking off a couple of our favorites so we can make our map more comprehensive and share it with you. And if tall mountains are your thing, you’re in luck.
OExplore Everest, Kilimanjaro and more with Google Maps
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Monday, March 18, 2013
How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Other Social Networks
There can be few computer users who do not have at least one social networking account – the likes of Facebook and Twitter are just so prevalent these days. But while it’s easy to sign up for an account, closing one down is not always so simple. Until now.
How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Other Social Networks
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
This Week's Biggest Moments in 25 Photos
Feels like just yesterday it was Monday. So many things happened this week that we should remember.
This Week's Biggest Moments in 25 Photos
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Debunking 50 Common Misconceptions
All the things that you thought you knew? Like that Vikings wore helmets with horns. Or that rice causes birds to explore. Or that Marie Antoinette said ‘Let them eat cake’. Yeah, never happened.
Debunking 50 Common Misconceptions
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Fail! Soccer Player Hits Post 4 Times on 1 Miss
So close ... and yet so far. A Greek soccer player hits one post twice, the crossbar once and the other post once in an all-time agonizing miss.
Fail! Soccer Player Hits Post 4 Times on 1 Miss
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2013
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Click a Mouse?
Desk jockeys everywhere will probably agree: Exercise isn't a big part of their day-to-day antics.
According to a 2011 study published in the journal PLoS One, 80% of jobs in America require little to no physical activity. With the addition of a few midday vending machine trips, the study says, it's likely that most American cubicle-dwellers are consuming more calories than they're burning — now more than ever.
Another report, called Convert Anything to Calories, calculated the number of calories burned through the mundane activities typical of desk job workers. Among them? Clicking a mouse.
How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Click a Mouse?
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New Pope Francis I Has 40,000 Facebook Subscribers
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was revealed Wednesday to be the new leader of the Catholic Church. He has taken the papal name of Francis I. Bergoglio, 76, is a Jesuit and the first pope from South America. He also has an active Facebook presence with 40,000 subscribers — a number that's sure to rise in the coming hours.
New Pope Francis I Has 40,000 Facebook Subscribers
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Google Launches Indoor Maps In Australia
Google has expanded its Indoor Maps range to include over 200 locations across NSW and Victoria. Users can access detailed floor plans of large public buildings by zooming into the location on their tablet or smartphone.
Google Launches Indoor Maps In Australia
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Lifehacker 101: Ultra HD TVs
4K TV, or ‘Ultra HD’ is the new buzzword being spouted by television manufacturers as they smartly side-step the Hindenburg-sized catastrophe that was 3D TV. If you listen to the hype, the next-generation of televisions are an industry-changing revolution that will make your 1080p displays look like an oil-stained nickelodeon canvas from 1915. (They said the same thing about 3D but this time they really mean it. Honest.)
Lifehacker 101: Ultra HD TVs
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The Ultimate Puddle Jump Fail [VIDEO]
There is no better feeling than jumping into a puddle after a spring rain and feeling the ripple of water across your shoes. There's no worse feeling than drowning (probably). The subject of this viral video most likely felt both of those emotions in the span of a split second.
The Ultimate Puddle Jump Fail [VIDEO]
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Japan Turns Sole Surviving Tsunami Tree Into Gigantic Sculpture
Two years ago today, Japan was ravaged by a horrible tsunami. Now, there’s a new memorial dedicated to the tragedy: the “miracle tree” that survived the surge has now been converted into a sculpture.
Japan Turns Sole Surviving Tsunami Tree Into Gigantic Sculpture
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Saturday, March 09, 2013
SXSW Begins And Other News You Need to Know
Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.
SXSW Begins And Other News You Need to Know
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Friday, March 08, 2013
How to Change Hidden Advanced Settings in Any Browser
Browsers are packed with settings and options, many of which are hidden. Each browser has a place where you can change advanced settings that aren’t available in its standard options window.
Note that changing some of these settings could negatively affect your browser’s performance, stability, or security. Many of these settings are hidden for a reason.
How to Change Hidden Advanced Settings in Any Browser
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Quiz Reveals Likelihood You'll Die by 2023
t would be great if we could live forever. But unless you’re swept up in a rapture, you’ll likely die. Some of us sooner than others. A new mortality index released by the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine allows people older than 50 years old to take a quiz and find out their odds of meeting their maker by 2023.
Quiz Reveals Likelihood You'll Die by 2023
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Here Is What Lake Eyre Looks Like From Space Over Five Years
Like any lake, Australia’s largest lake, Lake Eyre, fills and empties in a cycle. Usually it happens so slowly that you don’t notice it, but what if you could watch five years of tidal activity in one minute, all taken from space? One Aussie Redditor has combined all the images from the Terra EOS AM-1 satellite taken since 2008 to cram it into one awesome minute.
Here Is What Lake Eyre Looks Like From Space Over Five Years
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Eat A Banana To Remedy Over-Caffeination
Getting too juiced up on caffeine happens more often than people often think. Maybe you made a pot and nobody wanted it but you. Perhaps you got lost in a great conversation. In any case, baristas and amateur nutritionists suggest one possible remedy: eat a banana. Yes, a banana.
Eat A Banana To Remedy Over-Caffeination
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The Complete Guide To Switching From iPhone To Android
Sick of Apple’s restrictive operating system but haven’t yet made the jump from iPhone to Android? Here’s what to expect, how to adjust, and how to cope with certain app withdrawal.
The Complete Guide To Switching From iPhone To Android
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This Jaw Dropping Canyon Cliff Rope Swing Will Give You Vertigo [VIDEO]
YouTuber "Devin Super Tramp" and his friends must have some relation to Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear because they've truly mastered the art of "falling with style."
This group of extremely brave individuals turned the canyons of Utah into their personal swing set and let loose in some amazing jumps and stunts that will have you dizzy.
This Jaw Dropping Canyon Cliff Rope Swing Will Give You Vertigo [VIDEO]
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Attention Pet Owners: You Need These 3 Apps
Mashable and Purina recently co-hosted #TailsandRails, a pet-friendly hackathon at New York's Soho Grand Hotel. We brought together coders and animal lovers who want to build a better life for their furry friends.
Attention Pet Owners: You Need These 3 Apps
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Giant Security Hole That Facebook Doesn’t Care About
You probably assume hackers are using all sorts of devious viruses, obscure scripts, “exploits” (whatever that means, right?) and other complex means to break into accounts. But often the means of entry are stupid simple. Facebook has a huge one — and doesn’t care about fixing it.
The Giant Security Hole That Facebook Doesn’t Care About
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
The odds of it happening are extremely small, but the shortest possible Monopoly permutation goes like this, according to a Notre Dame professor.
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
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Monday, February 25, 2013
How to Capture Stunning Snaps of Your Kids
It maybe a cliche, but kids really do grow up too fast. This makes it vital to capture as many childhood moments as you can.
How to Capture Stunning Snaps of Your Kids
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Erasing Your Data from the Internet
The Internet is among the best thing that has happened to humanity, but cool as it is, it too has severe problems – problems with security, problems with privacy, problems with identity and sometime the stuff associating to you.
Erasing Your Data from the Internet
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
In Case You Forgot, the Sun Is a Giant Ball of Fire
The bubbling tumult of the sun's surface regularly produces some pretty jaw-dropping sights, but it's rare that we get to see something like this — and in motion to boot.
In Case You Forgot, the Sun Is a Giant Ball of Fire
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Inside a nuclear fusion research lab
In downtown Cambridge, Mass., there's a research laboratory where scientists create plasma — the superheated, energy-dense gases that make up the Sun — and then try to manipulate that matter in ways that could, someday, be useful to the human race. Last week, the folks at The Physics Central Buzz Blog went inside this facility.
Inside a nuclear fusion research lab
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
An Animated Guide to Becoming the Next Pope [VIDEO]
Now that Pope Benedict XVI has resigned from his position, he's left a wide open hole at the top of the Catholic Church ladder. Time for you to make your move and rule the world — or at least Vatican City.
An Animated Guide to Becoming the Next Pope [VIDEO]
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Abbott & Costello's classic "who's on first?" routine wonderfully retold in a children's book
TIME Magazine called Abbott and Costello's "Who's on first?" routine "the best comedy sketch of the twentieth century".
Abbott & Costello's classic "who's on first?" routine wonderfully retold in a children's book
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Monday, February 18, 2013
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
Plants, presidents and cute animals turned evil await you in this week's edition of Reddit Facts.
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2013
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
3 Companies You Hate But Investors Love, and Vice-Versa [INFOGRAPHIC]
There's a disconnect between companies that are popular with consumers and companies that are popular with investors. This infographic sets out to show you a microcosm of that phenomenon, picking out three companies that are loathed by many but the favorite of many investors, and three companies that are loved by consumers but might cause investors to be more wary.
3 Companies You Hate But Investors Love, and Vice-Versa [INFOGRAPHIC]
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HadOneJob: photos of monumental cockups
HadOneJob.com is a collection of images showing massive, inexplicable cockups that appear to be the result of terrible negligence and/or deliberate sabotage.
HadOneJob: photos of monumental cockups
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Huge Meteor Explodes Over Russia.
Apparently, at about 09:30 local time, a very big meteor burned up over Chelyabinsk, a city in Russia just east of the Ural mountains, and about 1500 kilometers east of Moscow. The fireball was incredibly bright, rivaling the Sun!
Huge Meteor Explodes Over Russia
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Passenger Records His Own Plane Crash
When Jonathan Fielding heard that the carburetor of the plane he was in had iced over, his first inclination was to grab his smartphone.
Passenger Records His Own Plane Crash
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Amazon Tops Apple and Google as Most Reputable Company in U.S.
Amazon edged out Apple to become the most reputable company in the U.S., a new study suggests.
Amazon Tops Apple and Google as Most Reputable Company in U.S.
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The science of magic
The old cups-and-balls "shell game" trick so effectively exploits the human brain's ability to be deceived that, even when the cups are see-through, you can still get played.
The science of magic
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
North Korea Doing Terrifying Things: A Brief Timeline
Last night, North Korea unexpectedly decided to test a nuclear bomb without the common courtesy of telling anybody first. But it’s just the latest in a long line of terrifying things the country has done.
North Korea Doing Terrifying Things: A Brief Timeline
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Belgium to Introduce Postage Stamps That Taste Like Chocolate
Belgium, known for its confectionery treats, is planning to release postage stamps that smell and taste like chocolate on March 25. The Belgian Post Office has issued chocolate-scented stamps before in 1999 and 2006. But, as Creativity Online points out, this is the first time flavor has been added to the mix. How do they taste? Even if you don't live in Belgium, you can sample them by emailing philately@bpost.be.
Belgium to Introduce Postage Stamps That Taste Like Chocolate
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New titles coming | National Library of Australia
The following titles are intended to be made available to the public during the current financial year. Multiple titles may be processed and made available at any given time. Dates of when specific issues will be available unfortunately cannot be provided.
New titles coming | National Library of Australia
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Litterplugs: where the trash gets wedged
Cabel's got a great name for those odd gaps in buildings and street-furniture where people shove their garbage. He calls them "Litterplugs," and boy does he have a lot of great photos of them.
Litterplugs: where the trash gets wedged
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