The shores of Acapulco’s beaches were this weekend teeming with masses of fish packed so tightly they looked like an oil slick from above. (Pics)
Lost City of Atlantis May Have Been Found By U.S. Research Team
Greek philosopher Plato wrote about Atlantis some 2,600 years ago, describing it as “an island situated in front of the straits which are by you called the Pillars of Hercules.”
A U.S.-led research team may have finally located the lost city of Atlantis, the legendary metropolis believed swamped by a tsunami thousands of years ago in mud flats in southern Spain.
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Text Messages Will Replace Postage Stamps in Sweden and Denmark
“Mobile postage is a useful supplement for those in need of a stamp regardless of place and time”
Two European countries are now offering an alternative to the ubiquitous postage stamp: sending the post office a text message.
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Are Smart Meters a Dumb Idea?
Are smart meters spies?
Coast to coast, from Maine to Marin County, Calif., the number of homes being outfitted with smart meters that keep a close eye on homeowner electricity use is on the rise. And so is the number of folks who think smart meters are a dumb idea.
Retro Computer Ads
Laptops were called “microcomputers”, and were the size of a small house.
Remember when this was the latest technology? Computer technology has certainly come a long way in only a few decades. Tech that was once cutting-edge is just plain funny now. Take a trip back in time and enjoy the computers of days long ago. (Pics)
Jaw-Dropping Picture Of The Sun
The sun like you’ve never seen is before!
This picture of the Sun was taken by Alan Friedman who used a filter that lets through only a very narrow wavelength of light emitted by hydrogen, so this tracks the activity of gas on the solar surface.
He also inverts the image of the solar disk to increase contrast. Somehow this adds a three-dimensional quality to the picture, and reveals an amazing amount of texture.
Top 7 Ways to Save Time on Twitter
While many small businesses have started using Twitter in their marketing, finding the time to do it right can be a struggle. According to recent research by R2integrated, the number-one barrier to entry into social media for businesses is lack of time and resources.
Here are seven Twitter tricks from the pros that allow you to spend less time on the mechanics and more time engaging…
What If WiFi Networks Were Visible?
WiFi Zones being visible would change your perspective.
It’s really convenient to have your own WiFi network which connects all WiFi-enabled gadgets. Routers are very cheap, as well as high speed broadband network access, thus a modern city is usually filled with hundreds of networks – of various signal strengths and various ranges. Three Scandinavian guys came out with an idea to visualize that contemporary phenomenon…
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Happy Alfred Hitchcock Day! In honor of the great filmmaker, here are five things you may not know about the legendary director, courtesy of Stephen Rebello, the author of Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho…
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An Interactive Map of Where Americans are Moving
Forbes presents an interactive county map of the United States that shows where people are moving. Just click on a county to view where new arrivals came from or people are going to. You can also select from nine major metropolitan areas…
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Top 10 Photos of the Week
As with most politicians, breathing fire creates a good sideshow
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
Jack Handey
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” – – Jack Handey
Banks Considering Cap on Debit Card Purchases
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is mulling a $100 cap to help combat new rules.
Banks discussing limiting caps on debit-card transaction sizes may have a standard bearer in J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., which is mulling a $100 cap to help combat new rules.
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