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  • This Video Explains How to Survive a Free-Falling Elevator
    The chances of you being in a free-falling elevator are remarkably small, but this information might at least help alleviate any fear you have toward riding them.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 11:00pm -
  • You Might Be Able to Alleviate Hangover Headache Pain With Relaxing Music
    The throbbing pain in your brain might be the worst part of a nasty hangover. Before you have some hair of the dog , try throwing on your favorite relaxing tunes instead.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 10:00pm -
  • Add Voice Control to Electronics with a Raspberry Pi and Arduino
    Ever wanted the ability to yell at your electronics? Over on Make, they show you how to add commands to electronics, including a Roomba, Philips Hue, and a few other things. Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 9:30pm -
  • Build Better Habits With an Improvisational Mindset
    Breaking out of your daily routines can be a powerful way to unlock great new ideas, both personally and professionally. Jazz musicians and improv comedians are often masters at this idea of breaking from routine and taking a novel approach.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 9:00pm -
  • Helium Adds a Picture-in-Picture Mode for Videos on OS X
    Mac: When you want to play a web video while you’re working, you usually have to resize a browser window and tuck it into the corner of your screen. Helium allows you to overlay a video, much like a picture-in-picture mode.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 8:30pm -
  • Nexus 6P Review: The Android Phone For Everyone
    Google-designed Nexus phones have been beating the handsets designed by third-parties for a few years now, owing to their use of an unfettered stock Android. With the 6P, Nexus finally gets gorgeous hardware to match the luster of its powerful software. It’s the Android phone almost everyone should buy.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 8:30pm -
  • Build Your Own Handheld Raspberry Pi-Powered Tablet
    We’ve seen Raspberry Pi-powered tablets before , but they’re always a bit clunky to actually build. Adafruit has put together a guide that shows one of the easiest, best looking, and cheapest Pi tablets we’ve seen. Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 8:00pm -
  • Save Up To 20% on Gift Cards To Select Stores and Restaurants
    Ebay just kicked off a nice little promotion promotion, with discounts of up to 20% on gift cards for several popular stores and restaurants, including IHOP, GameStop, Steak ‘n Shake, and Jiffy Lube. If you see any places where you would have spent your money anyway, then this is a no-brainer. [Up to 20% off Select Gift Cards]Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 7:45pm -
  • This Week's Most Popular Posts: October 16th to 23rd
    This week we examined the added costs of being poor, learned how to manage a panic attack, wondered if Google uses Mad Libs to name their products, and more. Here’s a look back at this week’s most popular posts.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 7:00pm -
  • Why There Aren't More Women in Tech, and Why It Matters, in One Graphic
    Tech, and other STEM disciplines, have a notable gender and diversity disparity. This graphic explains a few reasons why we have this problem and why it matters.Read more...
    - 23 Oct 15, 6:30pm -

Boing Boing

  • newVegan bakery caught reselling Dunkin' donuts
    There's laziness, and then there's dangerous laziness. Imagine a small vegan bakery in Long Island struggling against the odds, providing the local community with vegan and gluten-free donuts they can eat without worry. On first glance, the Savory Fig bakery seems like nothing more than that- but a moment of carelessness from owner Michelle Siriani revealed that they were, in fact, simply purchasing Dunkin' Donuts baked goods to resell at a profit. — Read the rest The post Vegan bakery caught reselling Dunkin' donuts appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 3 mins ago 18 Mar 24, 11:30am -
  • newThrowback blog delivers an adorable seal daily
    Tumblr might be on the decline as a platform, but as long as WordPress retains a widget for it, is it truly dead? Although it may be true that none of the companies who have passed Tumblr between themselves like a hot potato have actually known what to do with the microblogging platform, there are a few reasons to stick around. — Read the rest The post Throwback blog delivers an adorable seal daily appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 23 mins ago 18 Mar 24, 11:10am -
  • newAt first meeting since death of Nex Benedict, Walter Masterson calls out Owasso School Board for their hypocrisy and inaction
    Actor and comedian Walter Masterson recently uploaded a video of a School Board meeting that took place on Monday, March 11 in Owasso, Oklahoma. It was the first board meeting since 16-year-old non-binary student Nex Benedict died after being assaulted the previous day at school. — Read the rest The post At first meeting since death of Nex Benedict, Walter Masterson calls out Owasso School Board for their hypocrisy and inaction appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 1 hour ago 18 Mar 24, 10:29am -
  • newUniversity of Pennsylvania affiliates face McCarthy-style treatment
    Student groups across the country have been targeted for their political leanings these last few months. Their universities have labeled the coalitions formed in the name of Palestinian liberation, critical of Israel's policies and concerned over human rights violations, as "anti-Semitic". — Read the rest The post University of Pennsylvania affiliates face McCarthy-style treatment appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 16 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 7:43pm -
  • newWatch: Intense wordless introduction to Butoh, a form of Japanese dance theater
    "What is Butoh?" You might be asking. Great question, here, maybe this Tedx talk will help.Butoh is difficult to define form of dance-theater. Its practitioners don't have a consensus on its definition, but it's loosely described as a dance of distress and darkness. — Read the rest The post Watch: Intense wordless introduction to Butoh, a form of Japanese dance theater appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 16 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 7:16pm -
  • newLong Beach set to raise hotel worker minimum wage to $23
    $23/hr! In the greater Los Angeles extended universe? That's a living wage!Love a bit of good news. Large hotels in long beach, meaning hotels with one hundred rooms or more, will have to pay their employees $23/hr after the county's election count wraps up. — Read the rest The post Long Beach set to raise hotel worker minimum wage to $23 appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 17 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 7:00pm -
  • newBlack sand, hot beaches: Welcome to Brazil's radioactive beach town
    Imagine sinking your toes into warm, black sand that's not just sun-soaked — it's radioactive. Welcome to Guarapari, a popular Brazilian coastal town where the beaches regularly register radiation levels up to 55 times higher than the U.S. average.So what's behind Guarapari's nuclear sunbathing experience? — Read the rest The post Black sand, hot beaches: Welcome to Brazil's radioactive beach town appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 18 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 5:52pm -
  • new"DNA My Dog" misidentifies humans as dogs
    One woman is a bulldog, and the other is an Alaskan Malamute, says DNA My Dog of Human samples.CBS News reports that a dog DNA testing lab is offering up some odd results. While other services do not find enough doggie DNA to compose a report, one service found enough dog DNA in two different women to declare their breed. — Read the rest The post "DNA My Dog" misidentifies humans as dogs appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 18 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 5:51pm -
  • newThe Museum of International Folk Art is a must-see for anyone in Santa Fe, New Mexico
    The Museum of International Folk Art is a must-see for anyone in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The collection of art here is truly magical, ranging from whimsical, handmade masks to exquisitely detailed dioramas to hand-carved, wooden dolls. When visiting for the first time, it brought tears to my eyes to be surrounded by so many fantastically unique objects. — Read the rest The post The Museum of International Folk Art is a must-see for anyone in Santa Fe, New Mexico appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 21 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 3:00pm -
  • newN-body simulation of the gravitational collapse of Spongebob Squarepants
    Pere Rosselló, an astrophysics student at Universidad de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain, posted an animation depicting the gravitational collapse of Spongebob. "You can see how virial equilibrium is eventually reached," he explained, helpfully.Gravitational collapse of SpongeBobYou can see how Virial equilibrium is eventually reached pic.twitter.com/Sm9p8cB3os — Read the rest The post N-body simulation of the gravitational collapse of Spongebob Squarepants appeared first on Boing Boing.
    - 21 hours ago 17 Mar 24, 2:31pm -

Ericulous

  • Essential Fire Prevention Tools Every Home Should Have
    Every year, residential fires account for a significant number of injuries, fatalities, and property damage globally. While these statistics are concerning, the good news is that many fires can be prevented with the right tools and knowledge. Equipping your home with essential fire prevention tools is not just a matter of safety; it’s a proactive […]
    - 25 Oct 23, 1:00pm -
  • What Do You Need To Know About Fiancé Visas in Oregon?
    Applying for fiancé visas is very common in America, and it is usually the first spouse who is eligible for a green card. If you have been considering applying for one but have had no luck as of yet, visit this page for more help. The consultation that you will schedule with an immigration lawyer […]
    - 10 Sep 23, 11:16pm -
  • Go for an Experienced Lawyer in Nevada to Increase your Chances of Winning a Suit
    At some point of time, everyone would require some sort of legal support. It could be big or small but one needs to be extra careful in choosing the best Nevada legal support team that would stand by the client’s side strongly from the start to the end. An experienced attorney will not be judging […]
    - 22 Jul 23, 1:20am -
  • Barefoot Running: Myth or Reality?
    In the world of athletics and fitness, where trends wax and wane with the tide of new scientific studies and anecdotal evidence, barefoot running stands out as a fascinating subject that ignites heated debates. Is barefoot running simply a fashionable fad, a myth perpetuated by an overzealous few, or does it have merit rooted in […]
    - 18 Jul 23, 10:37pm -
  • 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Conveyancing
    Navigating the complex world of real estate transactions can be daunting, especially when you’re new to the process. One term that you’re likely to encounter on this journey is “conveyancing”. Many might wonder what conveyancing is, and why it’s so crucial. Conveyancing refers to the legal process involved in transferring the ownership of a property […]
    - 18 Jul 23, 10:21pm -
  • Should You Seek Legal Consultation After a Car Crash in Alabama?
    Car accidents and on-road mishaps in Alabama can leave a trail of destruction behind. Nothing compares to the trauma, but when you know that someone was reckless and caused the accident, you should take all relevant steps to recover a settlement. The compensation should cover your medical bills, income losses, and other expenses related to […]
    - 8 Jul 23, 2:00am -
  • Female Entrepreneurship: Benefits of a Business Coach
    Being a female entrepreneur requires enough support from friends and family but may also come from other business founders. Having a network of people, including a business coach who has been through the same challenges and experience, will help to deal with unique struggles associated with running your business. Good business coaching from a reliable coach will […]
    - 4 Jul 23, 2:02am -
  • 3 Top Ways to Send Large Files Online
    Nowadays, there are numerous ways of sending and receiving files. You can send and receive files and documents with anyone, from anywhere, across different platforms. However, many file sharing platforms allow limited file sizes. Therefore, they limit you from sending large files. For this reason, this post discusses ways you can send files online, even […]
    - 28 Jun 23, 9:56pm -
  • How to Measure the Success of Your Corporate Signage Strategy
    As a vital element in a company’s marketing and branding efforts, corporate signage bears the weighty responsibility of conveying the essence of a business to the world. Your corporate signage must stand out, convey your message effectively, and resonate with your target audience. But how can you ensure that your signage strategy is indeed successful? […]
    - 22 Jun 23, 8:19pm -
  • Corporate Dining Services: Elevate Your Business with Delicious Meals
    Corporate dining services from Café Services provide a range of food-related services to businesses, including cafeteria management, catering for events and meetings, micro markets, and custom food service programs tailored to meet the unique needs and dietary preferences of employees. These services often prioritize health, freshness, quality, and sustainability to promote employee well-being and productivity. […]
    - 15 Jun 23, 12:27pm -