Ferdinand Pecora
The economy was tanking. Millions lost their jobs. Stocks were down. And since bankers seemed to be riding out the bad times better than anyone, the government appointed a commission to look into who was to blame for the crash. But this was 1933, and Ferdinand Pecora was chief counsel to the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Banking and Currency…
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You will remain transfixed for the duration of this ten minute video as you watch the craftsmanship and engineering prowess of a man machining and assembling every part of the world’s tiniest V-12 engine.
Large batteries could be used for storing excess power from the electrical grid for future use.
New Stanford University research could point the way to large-scale, long-lasting power grid batteries. These kinds of batteries would be especially useful for making technologies like solar and wind power more practical, allowing vast amounts of storage to be stored for periods of time in which the skies are calm or overcast.
The downturn in housing has devastated some markets which has lead to some industry professionals choosing different careers. But there are some young entrepreneurs who are bucking the trend and chasing their real estate dreams.
Continue reading… “Teen entrepreneurs thriving in the real estate market”
Men also think about sleeping, eating and other basic biological functions more than women.
That old cliche about men thinking about sex more often than wome is true and researchers have proven it by sending students out into the world to ‘log’ what they are thinking about.
Continue reading… “Men DO think about sex more often than women but only 19 times a day: study”
Laptops with wifi can damage sperm.
The digital age has left men’s nether parts in a squeeze, if you believe the latest science on semen, laptops and wireless connections.
Here’s Alexander Glenfield demonstrating the seven styles of Tuvan Throat Singing, a method of singing which produces sounds that seemingly no human throats should be able to make. It’s like having a flute inside your throat!
Lean to the left. Lean to the right.
Scientists have found that if you lean to the left, you think Michael Jackson had fewer number one hit singles than if you lean to the right or stand up straight.
If your posture leans to the right, on the other hand, your estimate increases. If you lean left you also think the Eiffel Tower is shorter than if you lean to the right. You think there is less alcohol in whiskey, and you will guess that Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has fewer grandchildren than if you leaned to the right. This is a real study soon to be published in the scientific journal Psychological Science…
Continue reading… “Your posture affects your decision making”
No voice required.
Microsoft plans to release a next-generation Kinect device so accurate it can lip read, sources have told Eurogamer.
Kinect 2 will come bundled with future Xbox consoles, we understand.
The intention is that Kinect 2 will offer improved motion sensing and voice recognition…
Toyota Fun-Vii
A futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone was unveiled by Toyota’s president to demonstrate how Japan’s top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show.
Continue reading… “Fun-Vii: Toyota’s futuristic concept car a giant ‘smartphone on four wheels’”
Having four or more children halves a woman’s chances of suffering a stroke.
Despite the stresses involved with having a large family, having four or more children might be good for women, a study has found.
Some parents are going old-school when it comes to dealing with bullies.
What would your first instinct be if you found out that bullies were hassling your child? Would you help him rehearse comeback lines or would you show him how to open a can of whoop-ass, and knock those jerks into next week?
Continue reading… “New trend in anti-bullying: teaching victims to stand up for themselves”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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