Less than two weeks ago, we brought to your attention 10 unique and fun easter eggs within Wolfram Alpha, the new computational knowledge engine that calculates answers based on your queries. You the readers though did your own sleuthing and found ten even better Wolfram easter eggs.
10 Brand New Wolfram Alpha Easter Eggs
Sunday, May 31, 2009
10 Brand New Wolfram Alpha Easter Eggs
Posted by Blacky at 9:54 pm 0 comments
The Top 12 Social Media Stories This Week
From Google Wave to Susan Boyle, social media has been in full swing this week. Both Google and Microsoft decided to launch new products, while the social media starlet Boyle sang her heart out on the finale of Britain’s Got Talent. There has been no shortage of social media buzz.
The Top 12 Social Media Stories This Week
Posted by Blacky at 9:52 pm 0 comments
Top 10 Magnet Hacks
They were the coolest part of elementary school science, and they're still one of the neatest way to stick things together and stir up a little homespun magic. Check out our 10 favorite ways bloggers, Lifehacker readers, and other creative types use mother nature to make life better.
Top 10 Magnet Hacks
Posted by Blacky at 9:51 pm 0 comments
Blackstump Australia Issue 17 - June 1, 2009
The latest issue of new family friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Blackstump Australia Issue 17 - June 1, 2009
Posted by Blacky at 12:39 pm 0 comments
Straight from Google: What You Need to Know
Matt Cutts just gave a talk at WordCamp San Francisco 2009. There will be a video up soon, but if you want to browse the slides in the mean time, here they are.
Straight from Google: What You Need to Know
Posted by Blacky at 12:31 pm 0 comments
Friday, May 29, 2009
How to Help an Elderly Person to Drive Less
Just as getting one's driver's license is often viewed as a ticket to freedom or independence, losing the ability to drive can be a real loss of independence. It's best to work with the person to preserve as much independence as possible. If somebody's driving is too unsafe, it may fall to a family member or friend to help get them out of the car entirely.
How to Help an Elderly Person to Drive Less
Posted by Blacky at 7:17 pm 0 comments
Decide to Be Happier NOW, Not Someday
Alex Fayle has a great blog, Someday Syndrome. There, he writes about the importance of not waiting until “someday” to pursue your dreams or make important changes, but to put these ideas into action now.
Decide to Be Happier NOW, Not Someday
Posted by Blacky at 9:06 am 0 comments
Bargain Shopping 101
Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just look for a deal and make it your mission to come home with the item. It doesn't take long after making the switch from shopaholic to savvy spender to realize there is WAY more to it than that. How much to you buy at one time? How do you balance tying up your liquid cash on the front end to snag a deal with maintaining your monthly savings goals? How much is too much? Where will you store everything? How do you track your rebates and organize your coupons?
Bargain Shopping 101
Posted by Blacky at 8:50 am 0 comments
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Windows Operating System Tweaker PowerPack
PowerPack 2009 is a very sophisticated Windows operating system tweaker and information tool that offers that many options that it might intimidate inexperienced users.
Windows Operating System Tweaker PowerPack
Posted by Blacky at 7:05 am 0 comments
Map of the Internet by TLD
Created by the team at Bytelevel, the map illustrates the 245 country codes, each two-digit code is aligned over the country it represents and is color coded with the legend below for quick and easy reference.
Map of the Internet by TLD
Posted by Blacky at 6:58 am 0 comments
Top 10 Social Media Stories You Missed this Weekend
Short list of the top social media stories from the weekend. Whether you want to learn more about Microsoft’s latest challenge to Google, discover how to create a killer Twitter background, or enjoy the top YouTube memes of all time, we have you covered. Here are the top 10 social media stories you missed.
Top 10 Social Media Stories You Missed this Weekend
Posted by Blacky at 12:23 am 0 comments
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The 12 Essential Social Media Stories This Week
From the launch of the Twitter T-shirt store to the finale of American Idol, the social media sphere was buzzing with activity this week.
The 12 Essential Social Media Stories This Week
Posted by Blacky at 11:23 pm 0 comments
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Smart Defrag Free Disk Defragmenter
What’s the primary cause of slow/unstable PC performance? It’s disk fragmentation. Smart Defrag helps defragment your hard drives more efficiently than any other product on the market –– free or not.
Smart Defrag Free Disk Defragmenter
Posted by Blacky at 8:49 am 0 comments
The Pope gets online
The new "Pope to You" website gives visitors a chance to hear from the pontiff directly and connect with him on social networks.
The Pope gets online
Posted by Blacky at 8:27 am 0 comments
YouTube Comments Full of Links to Malware
It's official: Not only are YouTube comments generally worthless, but they're also the target of malware authors trying to make a quick buck from fake anti-virus software.
YouTube Comments Full of Links to Malware
Posted by Blacky at 8:23 am 0 comments
How to Treat a Bee Sting
Ouch! Did you just get stung by a bee? It can hurt, but there are some ways to reduce the symptoms. This article will show you how to provide first aid for a bee sting, followed by a list of remedies and some notes on their effectiveness.
How to Treat a Bee Sting
Posted by Blacky at 12:05 am 0 comments
Friday, May 22, 2009
How to Nail an Interview: 20 Job Interview Tips
What is it that certain people say or do during a job interview that makes them stand out? Why do some people struggle to find work, while others land a job in no time?
How to Nail an Interview: 20 Job Interview Tips
Posted by Blacky at 7:05 am 0 comments
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Seven Tips for Making Good Conversation with a Stranger
While it might be fairly easy to avoid topics that are likely to bore someone, it's much harder to figure out what to say if you want to be interesting. Making polite conversation can be tough.
Seven Tips for Making Good Conversation with a Stranger
Posted by Blacky at 7:03 am 0 comments
Living a Life of Weisure?
Do you find that you only plan vacations to places that have high-speed internet so you can check your email and make sure things at work are running smoothly? Is your cell phone or Blackberry always at your side while you’re spending so-called “quality time” with your spouse or kids? Do you make sure to include your laptop along with your bathing suit and sunglasses when you pack for trip? And, finally, do you go to these lengths even when you don’t have to?
Living a Life of Weisure?
Posted by Blacky at 7:01 am 0 comments
Doctor saves boy's life with power drill
A country doctor is being hailed as a life-saver after using a power drill to bore into a 12-year-old boy's skull.
Doctor saves boy's life with power drill
Posted by Blacky at 7:00 am 0 comments