If you’re a Disney fan, stop what you’re doing right now and set aside the next 50 minutes to flashback to the very first moments of Disneyland with Walt Disney pacing off the site and proceed through the year via timelapse video until the park is ready for opening day. This never-before-seen footage was sitting on a shelf all these years and only saved by a curious employee.
Building Walt’s Dream - Disneyland Construction Timelapse Video
Monday, July 27, 2009
Building Walt’s Dream - Disneyland Construction Timelapse Video
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
40 Superb Psychology Blogs
Forty of the best psychology blogs, chosen to give you a broad sweep of the most interesting content being produced online right now.
40 Superb Psychology Blogs
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DNA confirms coastal trek to Australia
DNA evidence linking Indian tribes to Australian Aboriginal people supports the theory humans arrived in Australia from Africa via a southern coastal route through India, say researchers.
DNA confirms coastal trek to Australia
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Stunning Space Photography
Space has many beautiful mysteries hidden inside. Many people have tried and are still trying to uncover those mysteries. In this inspirational post, we present beautiful photographs from space explorations: nebulas, comets, stars, planets, etc. Hopefully, these beauties will inspire you to create beautiful artwork, Web designs, graphics, wallpaper, illustrations, etc. All of the images are linked to their sources.
Stunning Space Photography
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Would you want to know your Alzheimer's risk?
What if you could learn you have a higher risk of getting a condition for which there isn't yet a cure or a means to prevent it, such as Alzheimer's disease? Is that information still worth knowing, and how would it make you feel?
Would you want to know your Alzheimer's risk?
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Friday, July 24, 2009
How To Use Wolfram|Alpha to Help Solve Crossword Puzzles
Does today’s crossword have you puzzled? You could continue to fret, and fight the urge to check the full solution, or you could consult Wolfram|Alpha, which has the tools you need to solve the sneakiest constructions. Wolfram|Alpha can find words matching a pattern, words with specific beginnings and endings, and provide word definitions.
How To Use Wolfram|Alpha to Help Solve Crossword Puzzles
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Quiz: Are You Drifting?
One of the problems of drift is that we try to deny we’re drifting. Take this quiz: how many of these statements apply to you, in your current situation? The more checks you make, the greater your risk for being adrift.
Quiz: Are You Drifting?
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How to Troubleshoot a Flaky Internet Connection
The best way to resolve ANY computer problem is to use the process of elimination. Narrow down a wide field of possible problems to come up with the right solution. There are two types of connectivity downage: when you can't get to ANY web site or online service at all, and when you can't get to a single specific site or family of sites.
How to Troubleshoot a Flaky Internet Connection
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
Who knew that vinegar could do so much? It serves a purpose in just about every room of the house, and there are dozens of household (and personal) products that vinegar can replace, as you will see below. It’s cheaper, better for the environment, and better for your health and home (in eliminating unnecessary chemicals).
30 Household Products Vinegar Can Replace
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NASA Eclipse Web Site
On Wednesday, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a total solar eclipse that will last longer than any other until 2132,
NASA Eclipse Web Site
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Amateur Astronomer Spies a Fresh Impact Scar on Jupiter
A backyard astronomer in Australia made a major discovery early Monday morning when he noticed a newly formed spot on Jupiter—a spot that academics and NASA astronomers have now confirmed marks a recent impact on the giant planet.
Amateur Astronomer Spies a Fresh Impact Scar on Jupiter
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Five More Search Tools You May Not Know … But Should
Have you ever needed to see the search results for another city — maybe because you want to see what PPC ads are shown somewhere else? Have you ever needed to see search results from a different country, or in a different language? Maybe you’re into real time search, and you’d love a place to find the latest photos and videos being shared on Twitter. Or perhaps you’re planning a vacation abroad, but you’re not sure when is the best time to visit Europe.
Five More Search Tools You May Not Know … But Should
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Ten Unusual Ways to Improve Your Appearance of Confidence That Really Work
What I’ve learned over time is that the person that appears confident is often not as confident as they appear. They just simply do a few things well. They walk in a way that appears confident. Their eyes seem alert. They stand tall. They have a faint appeal that you can’t quite put your finger on. You feel fine talking to them, but not to most people.
Ten Unusual Ways to Improve Your Appearance of Confidence That Really Work
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6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash
When the recession began to really hit home, there was plenty of chatter about selling your plasma, undergoing paid medical tests, and even cutting off your lovely locks for a profit. Here are some of the more off-the-wall commodities we found, and they are making some people a bit more comfortable these days.
6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Top 10 Vital Social Media Stories of the Week
Social media was all over the map this week, but there was one theme that ran through many of this week’s stories: security. From Twitter’s meltdown to a gaping vulnerability Firefox 3.5, users saw the importance of security first-hand. Security’s also a huge issue with Internet Explorer 6, which we highlight in this week’s most popular story.
Top 10 Vital Social Media Stories of the Week
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing: A YouTube Timeline
This is the Apollo 11 mission, from Kennedy’s famous speeches to Apollo 11’s recovery, in the form of YouTube videos.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing: A YouTube Timeline
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Learn the Economical Art of Wet Shaving
Shaving cartridges are expensive—the current crop of Gillette's razors, for example, cost over $2 a pop to refill. Refilling a traditional razor, on the other hand, can cost mere pennies and shave just as well.
Learn the Economical Art of Wet Shaving
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Family Friendly Blackstump Australia Issue 22 - July 19, 2009
The latest issue of new family friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly Blackstump Australia Issue 22 - July 19, 2009
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How to Lose Weight Watching TV
We are fast becoming a society of statues. A curious species who seem to have our collective asses permanently attached to a chair. Or preferably, a couch. We discovered that within a few years many of us will have identical movement patterns and daily activity levels to that of the oak tree. Yep, it appears that many of us have become fat (seated) spectators in the game of life. Heavy sigh.
How to Lose Weight Watching TV
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