By Jimmy Rogers (@me) Contributing Writer, [GAS] If you’ve ever written a blog post or made a website, one of the most onerous tasks is finding good graphics without copy protection. Text-only content is generally frowned upon because the increased popularity of the internet has somewhat “raised the bar” for the average blogger. Readers expect […]
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I used to think that the 90’s was one of the best decades ever… now… I’m not so sure anymore.
Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staphylococcus and anthrax may be in for a surprise. In the following video presentation, Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise.
If you’ve never bumped into someone or something while attempting to text and walk at the same time, you’re either smart, lucky, or lying. But according to reports, one teenager from New York took such an unfortunate situation to new heights… or depths. 15-year-old Alexa Longueira of Staten Island was walking along a local street […]
In the following video, you’ll see a column of solid concrete going up against over 1.4 million pounds of force. Maybe it’s just me, but does anyone else here find it scary that there is absolutely no safety barrier between the concrete and the spectators?
Inspired by XKCD #303 : The #1 programmer excuse for legitimately slacking off: “Sudo make me a cake”, “Done.” [Via Digg]
Just a quick post to remind you guys that today is the last day you can take advantage of the 50% off pre-order deal on Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional If you were planning to upgrade to the new operating system in October, why not take advantage of this amazing offer now?
This past week, the five-part Torchwood miniseries “Children of Earth” aired on BBC 3. This was a replacement for a typical season-run for the third season of the show, much like Doctor Who is interspersing four “specials” (one down, three to go) throughout the year rather than the usual thirteen-episode season. Torchwood has always been […]
You know what they say: “Good things come to those who get up early.” Anyway, when I spotted this nice 3D animation on my pal Korben’s French-language blog, I just knew I had to post it to remind everyone that those who sleep in until Saturday afternoon miss wonderful opportunities Saturday morning. Video after the […]