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Today's quotable quote
Author Unknown: A gentleman is a man who can play the accordion but doesn't.
This day in history
19 May: Catherine of Aragon Married by Proxy to Arthur, Prince of Wales (1499). Catherine of Aragon is known as the first of King Henry VIII's six wives, but before they were wed, she was married to his older brother Arthur. Catherine was the youngest daughter of Spain's Ferdinand II and Isabella I, and her marriage to Arthur was primarily political. In fact, Arthur and Catherine were married by proxy before they had even met, in a ceremony attended by their representatives. The marriage was short-lived, as Arthur died young.
Live on the net
Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire' »
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire."... ap: Sunday, 20 May at 06:05.
Mark Zuckerberg gets married at surprise wedding »
Less than 100 people arrived at the Facebook CEO's Palo Alto, Calif., home today thinking they were there for his girlfriend's graduation ceremony. Instead, the two shared their vows.[Read more] cnet news: Sunday, 20 May at 05:33.
Comcast's Puny Data Cap Increase »
Ryan Radia wants to know what I think of Comcast's announcement that it's raising its data cap from 250 GB to 300 GB and making various other changes to its usage-based pricing scheme. I think the right way to think about this is to look at it from the perspective of. forbes: Sunday, 20 May at 05:13.
Novelties: Wristwatches That Help Screen Your Messages,... »
The Sony SmartWatch. nyt: Sunday, 20 May at 05:10.
Oxytocin improves brain function in children with autism »
Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study shows that oxytocin -- a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain and throughout the body -- increased brain function in regions that are known to process social information in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). science daily: Sunday, 20 May at 03:32.
Google says it has China's approval for Motorola deal »
(Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line of smart phones. reuters: Sunday, 20 May at 03:23.
On Hand for the SpaceX Launch That Almost Was (Video) »
slashdot: Sunday, 20 May at 01:56.
Malaysia scientist says found new Borneo frog »
A Malaysian researcher known for finding new amphibian species said Friday his team had discovered at least one new species of frog in studies he said highlight Borneo's rich biodiversity. physorg: Sunday, 20 May at 00:41.
The Art Of Expression: T-Shirts Of The Disrupt NYC 2012... »
Hackers aren't necessarily known for their fashion sense. Most of the time, a t-shirt and jeans is as far as it goes. But there are certain circumstances in which it's clear that hackers pay a little extra attention after rolling out of bed in the morning. The TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon is one of those instances, but that doesn't mean that the go-to jeans and T have been abandoned.Even better, our hackers are choosing to express themselves through the t-shirts, and I have to say that they're some of the coolest I've seen. Last year in San Francisco, most of our hackers had something on their heads, whether it was a baseball cap, headphones, an Ushanka, or even a shower cap.This year, it's all about the classic T, but with a coder's spin.Without further ado, these are the most badass t-shirts of the TC Disrupt NYC Hackathon: techcrunch: Sunday, 20 May at 00:31.
A look at Facebook by the numbers »
csmonitor: Sunday, 20 May.
App scans faces of bar-goers to guess age, gender »
A watchful eye has arrived on San Francisco's bar scene, but not to keep you in check. It just wants to check you out. newsvine: Saturday, 19 May at 19:43.
Ouch! Dog bites politician but she gets a vote »
FRANKENMUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- A woman running for the Michigan Legislature was bitten by a dog while going door to door. The dog's distressed owner has made amends: Ann Doyle can put a campaign sign on his property.... ap: Saturday, 19 May at 19:35.
Aborted lift-off for spaceship »
The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station. bbc: Saturday, 19 May at 12:58.
A field of galaxies, asteroid mining, Earthrise on the... »
In our pick of the most fabulous space imagery from last month, we feature galaxies as numerous as the grains of sand on a beach, a plan to mine asteroids, a recreation of Earthrise – and a rubber chicken. guardian: Saturday, 19 May at 08:56.
Sony's designs on your computer »
Sony's new laptops aim to look as good as they perform, and not cost the Earth. Matt Warman examines their chances in a cut-throat market. telegraph: Saturday, 19 May at 08:00.
Last Ones Left in Treece, Kan., a Toxic Town »
The last vacant house in an almost-empty town awaits demolition. nyt: Saturday, 19 May at 06:56.
ESC Heart Failure Guidelines feature new recommendations... »
New recommendations on devices, drugs and diagnosis in heart failure were launched at the Heart Failure Congress 2012, May 19-22, in Belgrade, Serbia, and published in the European Heart Journal. eurekalert: Saturday, 19 May at 06:00.
Hollywood Talent Turns To Kickstarter To Escape... »
In discussions about artists like Amanda Palmer using Kickstarter, plenty of people continue to insist that their success was made possible by their traditional industry backgrounds. We've already gone over lots of reasons why this is silly, most notably the fact that such artists do a lot of work and certainly don't coast on anything. But it also usually ignores the artists themselves, who more often than not clearly say that they are going it alone because traditional structures were holding them back. The fact that creators who have received some amount of benefit from labels/studios/publishers decide to move on anyway, and then see their careers grow, doesn't say less about platforms like Kickstarter, it says even more. techdirt: Saturday, 19 May at 04:39.
One Street Tweeter - the Twitter-powered road-painting... »
The G8 Summit, the annual meeting of leaders from eight of the world’s largest economies, is always a popular venue for protestors who don’t like what some of those leaders are doing. While you may not be able to make it to this year’s upcoming event in Maryland, an advocacy group known as One could still get your message out – by using what could best be described as a giant inkjet printer to paint it on the street... Continue Reading One Street Tweeter - the Twitter-powered road-painting printer. gizmag: Saturday, 19 May at 03:18.
Jocks are Dumber, Research Finds »
Students participating in contact sports worse off in learning and memory. live science: Saturday, 19 May at 00:41.
Solar Eclipse Visible From California to Texas Sunday... »
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas. abcnews: Saturday, 19 May at 00:35.
Researchers develop food aid decision-making tool »
Cornell researchers have developed a tool to help international relief organizations cater food aid responses to specific situations. cornell: Saturday, 19 May.
Sex Tech: IsAnyoneUp, UK ISP filter conspiracy theories,... »
Hunter Moore investigated by FBI, UK porn filter conspiracy theories, Coca Cola vs. porn cybersquatters and Big Porn is sued for patent infringement. zdnet blogs: Saturday, 19 May.
What's the Next Instagram? »
In the wake of Facebook's billion-dollar Instagram buyout, video-sharing apps are jostling to become the next big thing. technology review: Saturday, 19 May.
Analysts: Nokia Could be Out of Cash in Just a Year »
Pressure is on to offer big results from Windows Phone. dailytech: Friday, 18 May at 23:26.
Epic Tech IPOs: Triumphs, a Travesty, and a Tragedy »
A look back at some of the most successful tech IPOs ever, and some that didn't go as well. businessweek: Friday, 18 May at 22:05.
Stroke Victims Think, Robotic Arm Acts »
Reporting in Nature, researchers write that two individuals, both paralyzed by stroke, made reach-and-grasp movements using a thought-controlled robotic arm. One participant was even able to a sip a drink by herself. Neuroengineer Dr. Leigh Hochberg discusses the paper and the ongoing trial. npr: Friday, 18 May at 19:00.
Max Payne and narrative dissonance »
Rockstar has turned its ex-cop anti-hero into a credible character. So does it matter that he's also a frenzied killer? guardian: Friday, 18 May at 16:03.
Larger Role Found For Genes In Personality »
You are free to become the kind of person your genes want you to be. Genes play a greater role in forming character traits - such as self-control, decision making or sociability - than was previously thought, new research suggests. A study of more than 800 sets of twins found that genetics were more influential in shaping key traits than a person's home environment and surroundings. Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh who carried out the study, say that genetically influenced characteristics could well be the key to how successful a person is in life. The study of twins in the US – most aged 50 and over– used a series of questions to test how they perceived themselves and... future pundit: Friday, 18 May at 08:31.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Breyer robbed again »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who was robbed in February at his Caribbean vacation home by a man armed with a machete, recently was the victim of a burglary at his residence in Washington, a court spokeswoman said on Thursday. reuters: Thursday, 17 May at 22:47.
Grammar Quiz: Do You Know Your Commas? »
Most of us think we know when to use commas and when to leave them out. Still, be it all those years without grammar lessons or an initial misunderstanding about this all-important piece of punctuation, so many of us get it wrong from time to time ... do you? howstuffworks: Thursday, 17 May at 20:00.
Can We Open-Source Hardware? »
Using modular parts, wikis and how-to videos, Marcin Jakubowski presents 50 machines — such as a tractor, brick press and circuit board maker — for a do-it-yourself civilization. npr: Thursday, 17 May at 02:54.
Here’s A Chocolate Shot »
By David Ponce Yes, that’s a chocolate shot. It’s made by a company called Zotter. It’s kind of like an alcohol shot that you see in bars, except with less alcohol and more chocolate. Well… no alcohol. Just chocolate. But hey, it comes in a bunch of flavours, like coconut, almost, and mandarin. Each shot [...] ohgizmo: Wednesday, 16 May at 07:53.
Apple Reveals iPhone4N Via Domain Name Registration? »
Did Apple just reveal the name of the next Apple iPhone, the iPhone 4N via a new domain name registration? Based on whois records, Apple has apparently purchased the domain name iPhone4n.com. corank: Friday, 04 May.
New space radars track small but deadly space junk »
Space Fence will locate and identify the 200,000 pieces of junk too small to be seen by current radar systems, but still posing a threat to spacecraft. new scientist tech: Thursday, 29 March at 14:00.
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