When Google acquired Keyhole — the tool that would become Google Earth — in 2004, the company believed it would become the ultimate video game. Google thought travelers could peruse potential vacation destinations and movie makers could use the detailed satellite imagery as a backdrop in films.
10 Uses of Google Earth That Have Made Positive Impacts on the World:
Monday, April 23, 2012
10 Uses of Google Earth That Have Made Positive Impacts on the World
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Airliner's Close Call Blamed on Pilot's Texting [VIDEO]
A pilot’s preoccupation with his cellphone caused his crew to forget to lower the landing gear just 500 feet above ground, according to a report issued Thursday by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
Airliner's Close Call Blamed on Pilot's Texting [VIDEO]
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10 Google Bombs That Will Live in Infamy
What does it mean to “Google bomb” something — or someone? For starters, a Google bomb isn’t as sudden and life-threatening as it sounds. Some of these bombs can actually take months to execute.
10 Google Bombs That Will Live in Infamy
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Imploding iceberg in Antarctica
There are two kinds of icebergs, tabular and non-tabular. The tabular ones are what they sound like, big flat sheets of ice. Non-tabular are different—irregular shapes that become even more irregular as bits and pieces of them melt. Judging by the arched shape this iceberg had taken on, it probably falls into the non-tabular category. Implosion happens when melting weakens key structural support within that shape and bits of the iceberg begin to crash in on itself, accelerating the breakup.
Imploding iceberg in Antarctica
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Garbage Men Take Amazing Photos With Giant Dumpster Cameras
The Trashcam Project is a group of garbage collectors from Hamburg, Germany, who take stunning photographs using 110-litre dumpsters that have been transformed into pinhole cameras.
Garbage Men Take Amazing Photos With Giant Dumpster Cameras
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
9 Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag
Jet lag is inevitable when you are traveling long distances by plane, and it can leave you feeling completely wrecked for several days to a week after you arrive at your destination. For people who simply cannot afford the few days to completely recover from the physical and mental exhaustion of jet lag, there are a number of simple preparatory steps you can do before, during and after your long flight to minimize your jet lag fatigue.
9 Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Which Australian States Have The Cheapest Electricity?
There’s a lot of posturing regarding how much we pay for power, but how much is it on a state by state basis?
Which Australian States Have The Cheapest Electricity?
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How Does Australia’s Takeaway Food Compare When It Comes To Salt Levels?
We frequently think of big takeaway chains as offering identical food throughout the world, but that’s often not the case. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal compares the salt levels for fast food in six countries around the world (including Australia), and found substantial variation. The good news? Other countries have worse salt problems in their food. The bad news? The chicken is still pretty loaded.
How Does Australia’s Takeaway Food Compare When It Comes To Salt Levels?
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Monday, April 16, 2012
14 Tech-Forward Concepts Reshaping Our Future
Whether you’re thinking easier ways to park your car or ideas for the home of the future, studying how we’ll live in the next 10, 50 or 100 years can reshape the habits and challenges we face today. Take a look at a roundup of 14 of these revolutionary ideas below.
14 Tech-Forward Concepts Reshaping Our Future
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 7/2012
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 7/2012
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Facebook Contest Finds 10 Best Shots of New York City
The City of New York asked city dwellers to submit their best snapshots of the Big Apple in its first Facebook photo contest, #lovenyc. Now the city has released its top 10 photo choices — and wants you to vote for your favorite photo by April 15.
Facebook Contest Finds 10 Best Shots of New York City
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Encryption 101: Understanding The Basics
A simple password stops criminal types gaining access to your machine, but doesn’t protect your data if the hard drive gets removed, or stop attempts to intercept your internet connection. To achieve that goal, you need encryption, but it can be a confusing topic. Here are the basics everyone needs to know.
Encryption 101: Understanding The Basics
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How To Remove Screws With Stripped Heads
You don’t have to be a professional carpenter to come across stripped screws. In fact, if you’re stripping screws, you’re probably not a carpenter. Also, you should throw a little back into your screw twists. And if that fails, try these friendly stripped screw removing tips from the DIY experts at Stack Exchange.
How To Remove Screws With Stripped Heads
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Friday, April 13, 2012
How to Backup iPhone Data [Guide]
Although there are some apps that can make a fairly decent backup of your iPhone (unlike the many for Android that do a great job), I would prefer, and I think that so would you, to do this backup using Apple’s systems. These are developed by Apple’s own developers and they tend to work best.
How to Backup iPhone Data [Guide]
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Friday, April 06, 2012
An in-depth Firefox Security Guide
Firefox is awesome! No, seriously, it is. Why? Countless add-ons, its open source, has many tweaks and most of all: the browser respects your privacy and dedicates a lot of effort to keeping the browser secure. In this post, we will be talking about both the security and privacy side of the Firefox browser.
An in-depth Firefox Security Guide
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Thursday, April 05, 2012
Australian University IT Courses Compared
If you’re studying IT at university, chances are you’re thinking of it as a career path. Which university courses in Australia see their graduates get the most jobs, and which courses have the highest satisfaction rating? Data from the newly-launched My University site gives us some indications.
Australian University IT Courses Compared
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Happy 404 Day! Here Are the Web's Funniest Error Messages [PICS]
Is your Wednesday full of fail? If so, it could be because today is April 4 — otherwise known as 4/04, the calendar’s answer to the infamous 404 error message.
Happy 404 Day! Here Are the Web's Funniest Error Messages [PICS]
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
How to Find the Location of the Email Sender in Gmail
Both Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail include IP addresses in outgoing message headers but if John is sending an email address using Gmail, or Gmail for Google Apps, his IP address won’t be included in the message.
How to Find the Location of the Email Sender in Gmail
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Monday, April 02, 2012
Your 2012 April Fools’ Day Prank Spoiler
April Fools’ Day is officially over in Australia, but we’re still seeing fake news stories and new product announcements trickling in from the US. Here’s a catch-up on the main tech-related pranks that did the rounds.
Your 2012 April Fools’ Day Prank Spoiler
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April Fools' Day Classics: Top 10 Viral Pranks on YouTube
People love a good trolling, whether it’s online or not, and there’s nothing like a company having a bit of harmless fun at the expense of a few thousand customers.
April Fools' Day Classics: Top 10 Viral Pranks on YouTube
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