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- Adorable Little Boy Comforts Girl on the First Day of School
- 7 Games to Bring Out Your Patriotic Side for the Fourth of July
- HTC Finally Turns a Profit
- 10 Jello Shot Recipes to Get You Star Spangle Blasted
- Peeps Is Planning 365 Straight Days of Holiday Celebrations
- 5 Upcoming Events to Help Move Your Career Forward
- That Lightning in NYC Last Night... :-O
- Top Vacation Spots on Earth
- 12 Reasons Lisa Simpson Should Be the First Lady President
- World Cup Quarterfinals: How to Pick a New Favorite Team
- 10 Kids Who Can't Even Handle Fireworks Right Now
- Russia Blocks 'House of Cards' Filming at UN
- The Man Who Turns Amazon Reviews Into Comedic Works of Art
- Current ISIS Conflict in Iraq, Syria, Has WWI Roots
- 9 Ways to Stretch Your iPhone's Life When the End Is Near
- Arthur Strengthens Into a Hurricane, Heads Towards North Carolina
- 6 Architecture Projects That Revolutionize City Life
- Imagining a New Way to Read, One 3D-Printed Book at a Time
- 'Jurassic Goat' Theme Will Fill You With Wonder
- Man Flies Across Kuala Lumpur Skyline in Clever Lexus Ad
- Japan Says It Will Lift Some Sanctions on North Korea
- Twitter Users Demonstrate the Power of #1Connection
- Memorial for a Murdered World Cup Star, 20 Years Later
- One Girl Is Going on 100 Dates This Summer and Documenting It All
- Google's Smarty Pins Game Tests Your Geography Knowledge
- Microsoft Reportedly Prepping Office for Android Tablets
- French Startup BlaBlaCar Raises $100 million
- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford on Substance Use: 'You Name It, I've Abused It'
- The Facebook Manipulation Study's Mysterious Connection to the Military
- You Can Actually Play Tetris on This T-Shirt
| Adorable Little Boy Comforts Girl on the First Day of School Posted: 03 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT    We've found our knight in tiny armor A little girl in Taiwan was homesick on her first day of preschool, but her friend was the perfect gentleman, promising to comfort her, protect her and even nap next to her. This is what wedding vows should look like, people. See also: 23 Kids Having a Worse Monday Than You According to Drama Fever, the footage was taken three years ago but recently released online after the kids graduated from school While we salute your chivalry, bud, we also appreciate how smooth you are — getting her (mom's) number right off the bat BONUS: 15 Kids Who Clearly Dressed Themselves Read more... More about Viral Videos, Cute Kids, Watercooler, Videos, and Aww |
| 7 Games to Bring Out Your Patriotic Side for the Fourth of July Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:54 AM PDT  Well I'm proud to be an American, because at least I know I'm free ... to play video games Sure, you could kick back and watch fireworks for the Fourth of July, but why not spend that time relishing in some of the most patriotic pieces of electronic entertainment out there? See also: You Do You, America While patriotism takes many forms, we can all agree this games will make you glad to live in this great country Read more... More about Entertainment, Gaming, Independence Day, and Lists |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:38 AM PDT  HTC is back in black, at least for now The Taiwan-based company released its unaudited results on Thursday, posting a net profit of 2.26 billion New Taiwan dollars (or a little less than $76 million) for the June quarter. That beat analyst estimates for a profit of 2.17 billion New Taiwan dollars. HTC had reported a net loss in each of three previous quarters despite positive reviews for the HTC One, its flagship phone. The company was criticized for its convoluted marketing efforts and struggled to compete against Apple and Samsung in the smartphone space Read more... More about Htc, Business, and Mobile  |
| 10 Jello Shot Recipes to Get You Star Spangle Blasted Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:30 AM PDT  Ah, the Fourth of July, a day of controlled explosions, patriotism and copious amounts of food and alcohol Millions of Americans will make the annual journey to their nearest backyard barbecue this Independence Day, but in order to lure guests to your celebration, you're going to need to stand out among the crowd of potato salads and hamburgers. That's right, we're talking about jello shots. There's nothing more patriotic than slugging back a red, white and blue jello shot in celebration of this great nation's independence, so we've compiled a list of recipes that will wow your guests and get them drunk. Read more... More about Lists, Recipes, Alcohol, Fourth Of July, and Watercooler |
| Peeps Is Planning 365 Straight Days of Holiday Celebrations Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:14 AM PDT  Those little green men that might drop from outer space at any moment? Don’t fret –- they’re as sweet as a marshmallow confection, and they come in (mini) pieces in honor of Wednesday's World UFO Day. Easter cult favorite candy Peeps is latching onto a year’s worth of obscure holidays to debut its new half-bite-sized product called Peeps Minis. Colorful, "peepified" illustrations will celebrate everything from National Tug-of-War Tournament Day on July 21 to Be a Dork Day (get your slide rules and pocket protectors ready, everyone; that’s July 15). More about Marketing, Oreo, Business, Advertising, and Peeps  |
| 5 Upcoming Events to Help Move Your Career Forward Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:00 AM PDT  Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that we think can help move your career forward. If you don't find something that's right for you, check out dozens of event listings featured in our complete listing.   |
| That Lightning in NYC Last Night... :-O Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:39 AM PDT  Forget the fireworks. Mother Nature had her own pre-Independence Day celebration on Wednesday night when a storm rolled through New York City, bringing with it lightning brighter than the bulbs of Times Square Those with the speediest of fingers were able to capture some of the cloud-to-ground strikes over the iconic skyline. A few of our favorites from Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn are below. As Hurricane Arthur makes its way up the East Coast, New York City and the rest of New England are looking at a soaking wet Fourth of July weekend — no doubt with more lightning to come Read more... More about Weather, New York City, Hurricane, Us World, and Us  |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:32 AM PDT  Where would you travel if you could go anywhere? Elliott travels around the globe to highlight extraordinary vacation spots that might just prove that heaven is a place on Earth. Yesterday, Elliott looked at the topic of flying cars, which we totally should've had, like, 10 years ago More about Vacation, Social Media, and Youtube |
| 12 Reasons Lisa Simpson Should Be the First Lady President Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:30 AM PDT  Who's more American than that spikey haired 8-year-old from Springfield, U.S.A.? It's likely that Hilary Clinton may not run for President in 2016, but there's still hope for a female president. Precocious third grader Lisa Simpson isn't just smart, she's resourceful, fair minded and one heck of a saxophone player. After 44 male presidents elected to office in this great country of ours, it's time for a change — and little Lisa is just the lady to do it. In honor of Yeardley Smith's 50th birthday, see how a Simpson as Commander in Chief is just what this country needs. Read more... More about Lists, Humor, The Simpsons, Funny, and Tv  |
| World Cup Quarterfinals: How to Pick a New Favorite Team Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:06 AM PDT  There is a cruel paradox to the World Cup. The better it gets — the higher the quality rises, the closer we get the World Cup final (this year on July 13) — the more fans are left on the outside looking in. The United States learned heartbreak the hard way on Thursday when, despite the valiant efforts of new American hero Tim Howard, it lost a gut-wrenching 2-1 elimination match to Belgium. Millions of American fans are now left directionless while the tournament progresses toward what's sure to be an extremely dramatic denouement More about Soccer, World Cup, Entertainment, and Sports |
| 10 Kids Who Can't Even Handle Fireworks Right Now Posted: 03 Jul 2014 04:30 AM PDT  There's nothing like seeing your very first fireworks display in celebration of our great nation's independence. The Fourth of July can be an overload of excitement for toddlers and young children. There's so much to take in: tons of awesome food, everyone is in a great mood and there is no shortage of colorful fireworks. As an adult, watching a child react to explosions of patriotism can be more entertaining than the fireworks. So sit back, and watch these youngsters expand their minds. Read more... More about Lists, 4th Of July, Reaction, Fireworks, and Cute Kids  |
| Russia Blocks 'House of Cards' Filming at UN Posted: 03 Jul 2014 04:25 AM PDT  UNITED NATIONS — Diplomats say Russia has refused to allow the U.S. television series "House of Cards" to film in the U.N. Security Council chamber. The show's producers approached the United Nations, and the 15 council members were asked whether they would allow the use of the chamber when the council wasn't in session, but Russia said "no," the diplomats said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private. According to The Cable, the reasoning behind Russia's decision is keeping the Security Council chamber available for unanticipated crises.  |
| The Man Who Turns Amazon Reviews Into Comedic Works of Art Posted: 03 Jul 2014 04:08 AM PDT  You can buy 55 gallons of lube on Amazon. If you want to know if it's worth buying, you can read a review by James O. Thach. Thach likes to leave reviews, more akin to short stories, on bizarre Amazon products (like the aforementioned lube, Justin Bieber singing toothbrushes and fake vomit). But instead of merely trolling, he turns it into a creative writing exercise. It all started when Amazon "recommended" he buy a $40,000 TV last November. "My wife and I bought this after selling our daughter Amanda into white slavery," his comment begins. "Amanda, if you're reading this, hang in there, honey! We'll see you in a year." Read more... More about Amazon, Features, Fiction, Marketing, and Tech  |
| Current ISIS Conflict in Iraq, Syria, Has WWI Roots Posted: 03 Jul 2014 04:00 AM PDT  The sweeping advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has given rise to a lively debate about who should bear ultimate responsibility for the disintegration of Iraq and Syria. On one hand, many commentators have pointed the finger at George W. Bush and Tony Blair who, they argue, as the architects of the 2003 invasion, fundamentally destabilized Iraq and ultimately led to the current crisis. The ISIS jihadis themselves have made political capital out of their professed overthrow of the 1916 agreement between Britain and France that carved up the Ottoman Empire and created the somewhat artificial borders which now appear to have been transcended. Read more... More about George W. Bush, Iraq, Tony Blair, Syria, and Us World |
| 9 Ways to Stretch Your iPhone's Life When the End Is Near Posted: 03 Jul 2014 03:45 AM PDT  Apple typically releases its next-generation iPhone in September of each year, sparking a nationwide effort in the months ahead for users to hold on to their dying, dwindling devices for as long as possible before upgrading. It's not just a matter of wanting the newest toy from Apple; the shelf-life of smartphones is typically low, between 18 and 24 months. This means devices start to lag, shut down unexpectedly and do other funky things after about two years (not to mention mobile technology quickly becomes obsolete as new software and hardware hits the market). More about Mobile, Apps, Iphone 5, Tech, and Apps Software  |
| Arthur Strengthens Into a Hurricane, Heads Towards North Carolina Posted: 03 Jul 2014 03:17 AM PDT  RODANTHE, N.C. — Arthur strengthened to a hurricane early Thursday and threatened to give North Carolina a glancing blow on Independence Day, prompting the governor to warn vacationers along the coast not to risk their safety by trying to salvage their picnics and barbecues. Forecasters expect the center of Arthur to either briefly make landfall near the Outer Banks, or come very close to doing so early on Friday morning. One local remarked that he was more worried about his tomato plants than storm damage. But North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory warned: "Don't put your stupid hat on." Read more... More about Us World, Us, World, and Hurricane Arthur |
| 6 Architecture Projects That Revolutionize City Life Posted: 03 Jul 2014 03:06 AM PDT  Life in a city can be dirty, cramped and inefficient, and the way it's built can make those aspects even worse. However, sometimes architects go beyond simply making functional spaces to create a more positive impact on their homes. From vertical gyms to man-made marshes, architectural design can build solutions to key urban problems. Here are six projects that have made, or can make, a major difference 1East River Blueway Plan (New York City)What it does: Opens access to East River and hampers flooding The key to keeping New York drier during a hurricane is making things a little bit wetter before it happens again. Read more... More about Features, Design, Sustainability, Social Good, and Cities  |
| Imagining a New Way to Read, One 3D-Printed Book at a Time Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:00 PM PDT  Blind and visually impaired children will now be able to experience classic picture books like Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon with the help of 3D printing technology. Researchers at the University of Colorado have created a new project that can convert standard picture books into 3D-printed pages, letting children with visual impairments follow the raised illustrations by touch as the stories are read aloud. Tom Yeh, an assistant professor in the university's Department of Computer Science who directed the project, said the goal of The Tactile Picture Books Project is to use computer science to better people's lives. Read more... More about Children S Books, 3d Printing, Tech, Dev Design, and Braille |
| 'Jurassic Goat' Theme Will Fill You With Wonder Posted: 02 Jul 2014 10:00 PM PDT  From the YouTube user who brought us "Game of Goats" comes "Jurassic Goat," the Jurassic Park theme reimagined with the sweet voices of screaming goats Marca Blanca has collected a choir of Internet goats and layered them over the famous soundtrack note for note. It brings a new sense of wonder to the already triumphant theme. You can't help but think: If insane, yelling goats had been in Jurassic Park, they would have defeated the dinosaurs faster than the humans did.
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| Man Flies Across Kuala Lumpur Skyline in Clever Lexus Ad Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:55 PM PDT  Citizens of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently observed an otherworldly sight — an illuminated man who appeared to be traipsing across the skyline. The feat was made possible via strobe lights and a team of stuntmen clad in bespoke suits created by Hollywood costume designer Vin Burnham and technical director Adam Wright. A computer system using DMX software also wirelessly triggered the suits to light up on demand. The overall effect is cool and different, and reflects well on the brand. "Strobe" is the latest in a series called "Amazing in Motion" that aims to celebrate objects in motion. Others include "Swarm," which features a fleet of small quadcopters, and "Steps," which tells the tale of a balletic couple of giant metal figurines. Check them out, below: Read more... More about Business, Advertising, and Marketing |
| Japan Says It Will Lift Some Sanctions on North Korea Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:38 PM PDT  TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday, local time, that his government has decided to lift some of its sanction on North Korea. The move is in return for North Korea's agreement to reinvestigate the fate of Japanese who were abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s. In a brief statement to reporters, Abe didn't provide any details on which sanctions would be lifted. A formal decision could come at a cabinet meeting on Friday. Japan bans port calls by any North Korean-flag vessels, all trade with North Korea and the entry into Japan of North Korean citizens. Tokyo has said that if its concerns are satisfied, it would allow more people exchanges, ease requirements to report money transfers to the North and raise limits on how much cash can be carried to the North. It would also allow North Korean ships to make port calls for humanitarian purposes. Read more... More about Us World and World  |
| Twitter Users Demonstrate the Power of #1Connection Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:26 PM PDT  To celebrate Social Media Day on June 30, 2014, Mashable asked our followers on Twitter to engage in #1Connection, an experiment that spanned the entire globe. The aim of #1Connection was to celebrate the unique ability of social media to connect us with people who we would never normally meet, and to help people expand their network by one meaningful connection. By tweeting out the hashtag, users were entered to be matched with a single person who shared their interests. We called this experiment "pen pals for the digital age." The response was immediate and enthusiastic. As word of #1Connection spread on Twitter, more and more users shared why they wanted to be a part of the movement. By the time we reached our cutoff date, thousands of people had participated Read more... More about Twitter, Social Good, Social Media Day, Social Media, and Social Media Day 2014 |
| Memorial for a Murdered World Cup Star, 20 Years Later Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:17 PM PDT  The Colombian defender Andres Escobar was killed outside a nightclub in Medellin, Colombia, on July 2, 1994, days after he scored an own goal in the 1994 World Cup against the USA, the host country of the tournament. Twenty years later, Colombian fans and streetfootballworld, a non-profit urban culture program in more than 60 countries, are honoring Escobar's death in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Medellin, Colombia, during the 2014 World Cup. Juergen Griesbeck, the creator of streetfootballworld, was spurred by Escobar's death to create the program to deal with urban violence through the sport of soccer. Read more... More about Soccer, Violence, Entertainment, 2014 World Cup Brazil, and Sports  |
| One Girl Is Going on 100 Dates This Summer and Documenting It All Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:02 PM PDT  Elise Moreno is a woman on a mission. She plans to go on 100 dates in one summer Like a Carrie Bradshaw for the millennial generation (minus the drama and expensive shoes), the 25-year-old is dating various men she meets through dating site OKCupid, and then chronicling it all on her Tumblr "100 Dates of Summer." But Moreno is not on a relentless hunt for the man of her dreams — she just wants to date. She began the project two weeks ago, and has already managed to go on more than 30 dates. "I realized that I haven't been single the majority of my adult life," Moreno told Mashable. "When you date someone, you end up at home on the couch watching movies every night. That can be sweet, but you don't get to experience a whole lot. I thought it would be kind of fun to date around, and do all the stuff on my SF bucket list." Read more... More about Dating, Tumblr, Online Dating, Watercooler, and Conversations |
| Google's Smarty Pins Game Tests Your Geography Knowledge Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:28 PM PDT  Google unveiled a fun new game this week that tests players' geography and trivia skills Called "Smarty Pins" the game starts players off with 1,000 miles (or 1,609 kilometers if they're not based in the United States), and asks them to drop a pin on the city that corresponds with the correct answer to a given question. If the answer is incorrect, the player's miles are reduced by the distance the answer was off. For example, if the answer to a question was Philadelphia but the user chose New York City, Smarty Pins would subtract 94 miles from the total score. The goal is to correctly answer as many questions as possible before the number of miles reaches zero. Players can also gain bonus points if they answer in the first 10 seconds without using hints Read more... More about Google, Trivia, Google Games, Gaming, and Tech  |
| Microsoft Reportedly Prepping Office for Android Tablets Posted: 02 Jul 2014 06:57 PM PDT  Microsoft is reportedly working on a version of its Office productivity suite optimized for Android tablets. The company is currently preparing a beta version, which will soon be tested with a select number of users, The Verge reported, and a full launch is planned for later this year. It appears the Android-tablet apps will debut before the touch version of Office for Windows, which Microsoft previously said would launch in 2015 Details of the initial test, including how many users will participate, are not yet clear. But it's possible Microsoft will draw from a pool of participants registered in its pre-release program. The program allows users who are interested in getting an early look at new software to sign up for a chance to be included in early beta tests prior to the official rollout. Read more... More about Microsoft, Android, Tech, Microsoft Office, and Android Tablets |
| French Startup BlaBlaCar Raises $100 million Posted: 02 Jul 2014 06:28 PM PDT  French ridesharing startup BlaBlaCar closed a $100 million round of funding Wednesday — making it one of the most well-funded French startups ever, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investors include both European and American companies, including Index Ventures, which has also invested in Dropbox and King Digital. See also: The Beginner's Guide to Airbnb BlaBlaCar first launched its ridesharing service in 2006. It allows drivers who are traveling between cities to offer seats in their car to others who need a ride Unlike with Uber or Lyft, drivers don't profit from the rides they offer. Instead, drivers use the service to offset the cost of the trip while users tend to pay less for rides than they would when taking public transportation. Read more... More about Startups, Business, France, Index Ventures, and World  |
| Toronto Mayor Rob Ford on Substance Use: 'You Name It, I've Abused It' Posted: 02 Jul 2014 05:47 PM PDT  TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted to using "every drug you can probably think of" in one-on-one interviews Wednesday. Ford, who recently returned to work at Toronto City Hall after a two-month stint in rehab, said he has used cocaine, marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms — but denied using heroin. "You name it, I've abused it," he told CP24. The embattled mayor added that he was "definitely under the influence of alcohol" at work, but never did drugs there. Ford also blamed his substance-abuse problems for racist and homophobic remarks he repeatedly made in the past. Ford's revelations come from interviews with the CBC, a Canadian news network, and CP24, a Toronto-based broadcaster, on Wednesday Read more... More about Toronto, Us World, World, and Rob Ford |
| The Facebook Manipulation Study's Mysterious Connection to the Military Posted: 02 Jul 2014 05:47 PM PDT  New statements from the U.S. military related to Facebook's controversial emotion-manipulation study have further muddied the origin of the News Feed experiment some have called "creepy." On Wednesday, an Army spokesperson told Mashable that someone at Cornell University sent a proposal in 2008 to the U.S. military for funding. Though the army never funded it, the spokesperson said, that proposal was the same Facebook emotion-manipulation study of 2012 that has caused so much drama for the social network in 2014. More about Research, Military, Emotions, U.S. Military, and Department Of Defense  |
| You Can Actually Play Tetris on This T-Shirt Posted: 02 Jul 2014 05:00 PM PDT  Some computer games fade into the history books of technology. Then there are games like Tetris, which endure for decades, defying advancements in computer graphics and processor speeds to gain new players every year. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tetris back on June 6, game enthusiast Marc Kerger applied his programming and hardware skills toward creating what might be the ultimate wearable tribute to the game: a playable Tetris T-shirt. The Luxembourg-based tinkerer, inspired by an earlier LED hack of a pumpkin (yes, the fruit), used 128 LEDs, an Arduino Uno microcontroller board, 3D-printed housing and soft material for the buttons and two Adafruit Matrix controllers. Read more... More about Fashion, Gaming, Instructables, Tetris, and Video Games |
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