It’s been 57 years since Walt Disney opened the first of several theme parks. How did these theme parks become known for their magic? Let’s take a look back in time.
Man Finds Magical Disneyland Footage From 1956
Monday, September 03, 2012
Man Finds Magical Disneyland Footage From 1956
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12 Most Cliché Photos on Instagram
A steaming broccoli and cheese casserole straight from the oven … a bed of clouds gathering above the sunset … your feet in a warm mountain of sand. It’s true, cliché photographs can be the most comforting and captivating images. And where does much of it live? You guessed it — Instagram.
12 Most Cliché Photos on Instagram
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10 programs that make Windows 8 better
So you have made the jump and installed Windows 8 on a computer, or, you are planning to buy a tablet, laptop or desktop PC running Microsoft’s latest operating system. If this is your first contact with the OS, chance is that you will need some time adjusting to the new startpage, missing start menu, and all the smaller changes that come with it.
10 programs that make Windows 8 better
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Prepare for Isaac With Google Crisis Map
While residents of the Gulf Coast are buying up supplies and boarding up windows, they are also likely noting that Hurricane Isaac is, coincidentally enough, arriving on the 7th anniversary this week of Hurricane Katrina. That leaves many people seeking shelter elsewhere, and wondering about the projected path of the storm.
Prepare for Isaac With Google Crisis Map
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Send Us Your Hurricane Isaac Photos
Seven years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Gulf Coast residents are bracing themselves for Hurricane Isaac.
Send Us Your Hurricane Isaac Photos
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Blue Moon set to appear August 31, 2012
A Blue Moon will be present for all to see on Friday, August 31, 2012. Don’t miss this one, because you’ll not get another one for almost three years.
Blue Moon set to appear August 31, 2012
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The Best Ways To Open A Stubborn Jar Lid
We each have our own favourite method for opening a stubborn jar lid. The folks at America’s Test Kitchen have a great selection of tips that will open any stubborn lid if your preferred way doesn’t work.
The Best Ways To Open A Stubborn Jar Lid
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Watch Neil Armstrong narrowly escape a 1968 training accident
This silent film clip is posted at the Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine blog.
Watch Neil Armstrong narrowly escape a 1968 training accident
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012: One Giant Loss for Mankind
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon or any other world beyond Earth, died today. The former test pilot and NASA astronaut recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, and underwent heart surgery just weeks ago.
Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012: One Giant Loss for Mankind
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Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon, Dead at 82
Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the moon as commander of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, has died at 82 according to a report by NBC.
Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon, Dead at 82
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Curiosity’s Descent to Mars in HD [Video]
Thanks to the Mars Descent Imager (MARDI) mounted on the fore-port side of Curiosity we’re treated to a high-resolution video of Curiosity’s descent to Mars.
Curiosity’s Descent to Mars in HD
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Friday, August 24, 2012
“Avoid These Fast Food Items,” Say Fast Food Employees
We all know fast food is not good for us. Most nutrition experts agree that it should be eaten “rarely or never.” But having said that, most of us will grab a meal from a fast food restaurant sometimes.
“Avoid These Fast Food Items,” Say Fast Food Employees
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Aussie In Hot Water After Tracking His Stolen iPad
Presumably, when one of your iDevices is stolen with iCloud activated it means you can find where it’s gone with the help of the police, right? After all, Apple helps you track the thing on a satellite map? Not so much for one Canberra man who is currently up on charges of digital trespass for tracking down his allegedly stolen iPad.
Aussie In Hot Water After Tracking His Stolen iPad
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How To Beat Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology isn’t part of science fiction anymore, it’s something that’s being employed by a handful of governments around the world, and even private enterprise is getting in on it with applications like Facedeals. If you don’t want to be pinged in public by a surveillance suite though, hacktivist group Anonymous have made a handy instructional video to keep you safe.
How To Beat Facial Recognition Technology
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Unfortunate vintage ads
Unfortunate-in-hindsight vintage ads over at Collectors Weekly.
Unfortunate vintage ads
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2012
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 13/2012
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Lolz! Oxford Dictionary Adds Ridic New Words
Hey, tweeps. Done any photobombing lately? You know, while you lifecasted your date night with that ripped Wikipedian; he said he was an ethical hacker, but turned out to be a douche who just wanted to talk vajazzling. Totes ridic, right? Lolz.
Lolz! Oxford Dictionary Adds Ridic New Words
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New Zealand Roaming Rorts To Continue
Australia and New Zealand often boast of their close relationship, but if you use a mobile phone from Australia in New Zealand or vice versa, you’ll pay the same ludicrous roaming charges that apply to countries on the other side of the world. A joint government investigation which began back in May 2010 has finally issued a draft report, but all we’re going to get from it is a direction to make pricing clearer. Fat lot of help that is.
New Zealand Roaming Rorts To Continue
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Little Games We All Play Inside Our Heads [VIDEO]
Do you still avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks for fear of breaking your mother’s back? Or embrace your inner Gabby Douglas and teeter on railroad tracks, retaining walls or anything that resembles a balance beam?
The Little Games We All Play Inside Our Heads [VIDEO]
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How to Identify a Scam Email
Remember the good-old days, when a Nigerian Prince would offer you riches beyond belief if you’d just help him get some of his ill-gotten gains out of the country? That prince hasn’t e-mailed me in years. He’s been replaced by a wide variety of scam tales, all of them just as hell-bent on making you do things you’re sure to regret later on.
How to Identify a Scam Email
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