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Man Loses Millions In Bizarre Virus-Protection Scam

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:28:41 +0100

Man Loses Millions In Bizarre Virus-Protection Scam:

Orome1 writes “A US court has heard that a couple conned at least $6 million from the great-grandson of an oil industry tycoon after he brought his virus-infected computer in for repair. The couple…

There’s a Wookie in our front seat!!!

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:28:41 +0100

There’s a Wookie in our front seat!!!:

Raaaaaaaaaaallllghhh!!!!

There is a certain authentic metal sash lacking, Maggie J.

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Comic: How a Web Browser Works?

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:30:59 +0100

Comic: How a Web Browser Works?:

If you were to explain to someone how the web browser works, this wonderful comic strip from Vlad Gerasimov should come handy.

The user, seen here as the king, orders the browser to fetch a…

Scientists Turn Skin Into Blood

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:34:51 +0100

Scientists Turn Skin Into Blood:

Breakthru writes “In an important breakthrough, scientists at McMaster University have discovered how to make human blood from adult human skin. The discovery, published in the prestigious science…

Game Gripper Turns Your Smartphone into a Handheld Game Console [Video]

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:34:51 +0100

Game Gripper Turns Your Smartphone into a Handheld Game Console [Video]:

Android devices are pretty good for playing old school video games, but the hardware keyboard on most phones isn’t an ideal controller. The $15 Game Gripper, however, instantly…

New York Judge Rules 6-Year-Old Can Be Sued

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:38:44 +0100

New York Judge Rules 6-Year-Old Can Be Sued:

suraj.sun sends this snippet from Reuters: “A girl can be sued over accusations she ran over an elderly woman with her training bicycle when she was 4 years old, a New York Supreme Court justice has…

10 Fun Doodling Apps to Unleash Your Creativity

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:38:44 +0100

10 Fun Doodling Apps to Unleash Your Creativity:

Everybody needs a good doodle now and then. Maybe your hands get restless while you’re talking on the phone. Maybe you’re stuck in a boring meeting. Or maybe…

WinAudit, One-Click Audits Of A Computer’s Hardware, Software

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:38:44 +0100

WinAudit, One-Click Audits Of A Computer’s Hardware, Software:

One of the first things that I like to do when I work on a computer that I have never worked on before is to audit the system’s hardware and software.It can save you lots of time if you know what’s…

I am not saying piracy is good. No, I think piracy is...

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:17:47 +0100

I am not saying piracy is good. No, I think piracy is...:

I am not saying piracy is good. No, I think piracy is despicable. However, vendors should realize that all the “cover-your-ass” and ads and DRM and other crap is only hurting them more than…

6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Animations

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:17:47 +0100

6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Animations:

The long and illustrious history of moving pictures all started with the zoetrope. Then there was the thaumatrope, the flip book, and my personal…

How to Find Your Music's BPM to Build a Great Exercise Playlist [Exercise]

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:08:23 +0100

How to Find Your Music's BPM to Build a Great Exercise Playlist [Exercise]:

Matching your song playlist to your running distance and style is a task you don’t want to botch up. Lifehacker reader samc352 shares some great tips on automatically and manually…

Make Windows Load Your Desktop Before You Log In [Video]

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:08:23 +0100

Make Windows Load Your Desktop Before You Log In [Video]:

If you like to be able to step away from your computer while your desktop and programs load, but don’t want to enable the autologin feature, this script will begin loading your…

Woman repels bear armed only with a courgette

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:08:23 +0100

Woman repels bear armed only with a courgette:

A woman from the US state of Montana has fought off a 200lb (90kg) black bear with a courgette from her garden.

Mohammed Fawehinmi’s Bold Steps Against Babangida

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:38:18 +0100

Mohammed Fawehinmi’s Bold Steps Against Babangida:

By Adeola Aderounmu

I must say that I find it timely and very instructive the reports emerging from the late Gani Fawehinmi’s chambers.

Mohammed the son of the late eminent lawyer has advised…

Depression: a few words.

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:47:09 +0100

Depression: a few words.:

There are few things in this life that are as important as your state
of mind, state of heart. They directly affect your quality of life. I
scrape by with a smile on my face & envy begging for a…

21 Creative Blogger Bio Pages

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:12:12 +0100

21 Creative Blogger Bio Pages:

This series is supported by Gillette. Learn more about Gillette and its products at Gillette.com.

Your blog’s “about me” page will be read by a vast audience that includes anyone in the…

Geocentrists Convene To Discuss How Galileo Was Wrong

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:18:17 +0100

Geocentrists Convene To Discuss How Galileo Was Wrong:

rollcall writes “‘Galileo Was Wrong’ is an inaugural conference to discuss the ‘detailed and comprehensive treatment of the scientific evidence supporting Geocentrism, the academic belief that the…

RT @gigachic: When wished a happy salah…he said, “shame to you!” When asked y, he...

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:36:14 +0100

RT @gigachic: When wished a happy salah…he said, “shame to you!” When asked y, he blamed it on the “H” factor. 0_o

RT @byroncrawford: NSFW: Best listicle of all time, of ALL TIME http://t.co/OV24TpH

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:35:02 +0100

RT @byroncrawford: NSFW: Best listicle of all time, of ALL TIME http://t.co/OV24TpH

RT @TundeEdnut: #ShoutOut to those artistes that go into the studio to sing shit and think...

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:35:02 +0100

RT @TundeEdnut: #ShoutOut to those artistes that go into the studio to sing shit and think that’s the best track ever.