AMAZING REVEAL: September 2016

Friday, 30 September 2016

In 1987, Betty Crocker Wanted to Feed You a Thing Called "Pudding Roll-Ups"

What were the precise market conditions that created the demand for Betty Crocker"s Pudding Roll-Ups? The answer to this flummoxes me, particularly because I wasn"t yet born in September 1987, the date at which my records suggest Betty Crocker began production of these opaque blobs. view full post

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

All roads lead to better mapsFord/Civil mapsBy Hal HodsonIT’S a 4-hour drive from Pittsburgh to Detroit – but there’s an app for that. You punch the destination into your phone and a driverless car soon swings to a stop next to you. You jump in and it whisks you north-west towards the I-80 o. view full post

Code Of Conduct Bureau To Probe Amaechi, Ngige, Fashola, Malami & Others Over Assets

The Code of Conduct Bureau has begun massive verification of assets declared by top serving and former public officers at the federal, state and local government levels.
A statement by the Chairman of the CCB, Mr. Sam Saba, released by the Press and Protocol Unit of the Bureau on Thursday, stated. view full post

Luke Cage is Marvel's most vital hero yet

Luke Cage is Marvel"s most important series to date; that fact is undeniable. Much has already been written, eloquently and incisively, about the emotional and cultural significance of a bulletproof black hero in the time of #BlackLivesMatter, and there"s no denying the visceral visual impact. view full post

Tory candidate says 'vote for me, I won a Porsche and was on the Crystal Maze'

Some good content in this council by election letter pic.twitter.com/82g26VWOuB— Simon (@simonk_133) September 29, 2016 A Tory council candidate bragged that locals should vote for him because he had appeared on Blind Date and the Crystal Maze, and won a Porsche in a competition. In a letter . view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Apple has set up its first research and development center in China in Zhongguancun Science Park, according to a statement released by the Zhongguancun Park Management Committee (via DigiTimes).
Zhongguancun is a technology hub situated in the Haidian District in northwestern Beijing and is. view full post

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Posted on 09.29.2016 16:00 by Ciprian Florea + Lexus joined this year’s Paris Motor Show with no fewer than four vehicles, but none is as intriguing as the UX Concept. Essentially a preview for the company’s upcoming compact crossover, which will slot under the NX and compete ag. view full post

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has no plans to stop Jamie Vardy's pre-match drinking

Claudio Ranieri insists he has no plans to stamp out Jamie Vardy"s pre-match habit of drinking port. Writing in his autobiography, former non-league striker Vardy admits he became superstitious about the routine after scoring in the opening-day victory over Sunderland last season. He carried. view full post

In 1987, Betty Crocker Wanted to Feed You a Thing Called "Pudding Roll-Ups"

Remitly raises another $38M, adds World Bank’s IFC as it pushes into emerging markets

Remitly, a startup co-founded and led by a former executive of Barclays who saw a gap in the market to build money transfer and other financial services for emerging markets and the “unbanked”, is today announcing that it has raised $38.5 million, as well as expansion to seven more countries . view full post

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

Vegans embrace the idea of changing the name of vegan cheese to 'Gary'

This Gary is made with walnuts.Image: Getty Images/Picture Press RMBy Andrea Romano2016-09-30 13:15:50 UTC

There"s nothing vegans love more at a dinner party than a nice slice of Gary.
"Gary" is a relatively new term the vegan community seems to be adopting following one (presumably. view full post

iPhone 7 Arrives in More Countries Starting October 7

Apple has announced that iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus launch in India on October 7 and in Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, South Africa, and Turkey on October 14.
The smartphones also launch in Ukraine on October 7, and in South Korea and Thailand on October 21, according to local news. view full post

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Manchester United stars train ahead of Premier League clash against Stoke on Sunday

Manchester United"s stars were put through their paces in training on Friday, two days ahead of their Premier League clash against Stoke. United will be looking to make it three wins in eight days following a thumping 4-1 victory over champions Leicester last weekend and a less convincing 1-0. view full post

In 1987, Betty Crocker Wanted to Feed You a Thing Called "Pudding Roll-Ups"

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

iPhone gets sucked into a treadmill, attains this beautiful round shape

So pretty.Image: Reddit/Dianna_2NsBy Stan Schroeder2016-09-30 13:38:35 UTC

Ever dropped your phone while running on a treadmill? According to a recent Reddit post, it"s actually possible for the treadmill to suck in an iPhone and spit it out on the other side, destroying it in the. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

The last time Logitech released a webcam, Obama was running for re-election

The last time Logitech released a webcam, the year’s hit song was by a fresh-faced Canadian newcomer named Carly Rae, Ryan Lochte was most famous for swimming, and we were all pretty sure the world was going to end in December. Sure that last bit still seems like 50/50, Mayan prophecies as. view full post

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

How National Cooking Competitions Changed the Way We Talk About Recipes

Tucked away in an attic box, my mom recently found a clipping from my dad’s high school newspaper with a somewhat unexpected headline for a thirty-plus-year lawyer:

“David Baird Wins Betty Crocker Award,” it proclaims in 1975-appropriate, yellowed type, going on to explain how the 17. view full post

Rosetta bids farewell tweeting cute cartoons in different languages

By Gianluca Mezzofiore2016-09-30 09:25:57 -0400

European Space Agency"s Rosetta spacecraft has descended on the surface of the comet it has been orbiting since 2014, ending its mission.

To celebrate the end of the historic comet mission, the spacecraft"s official account has been . view full post

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

John Terry out of Chelsea's clash with Hull after suffering setback in training

Antonio Conte has confirmed John Terry won"t be ready to make his Chelsea return until after the international break. Terry damaged ligaments in his left ankle at Swansea on September 11 and was initially ruled out for around 10 days. He hoped to be back in time to face Arsenal last week. view full post

Fuming man walks into Apple store and calmly smashes up every iPhone in sight

This was the moment a vandal calmly walked into an Apple store and began smashing iPhones, iPads and laptops with a metal ball. The man, dressed in shades and wearing a backpack, was filmed as he walked from one tech stand to the next in a French shop. He can be seen picking up iPhones ,. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Exclusive: Watch the first clip from the 'LEGO Jurassic World' short film

By Jeff Sneider2016-09-30 13:00:00 UTC

Last week, NBCUniversal and the LEGO Group unveiled the first trailer for LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape, a 24-minute animated short that will debut in five installments on YouTube each day next week before being included as part of a. view full post

In 1987, Betty Crocker Wanted to Feed You a Thing Called "Pudding Roll-Ups"

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

This 3-year-old beauty blogger will show you how to look effortlessly beautiful

By Andrea Romano2016-09-30 12:42:39 UTC

Just ask the nearest toddler how to look fresh in the morning.
3-year-old Jordyn Peralta from Oahu, Hawaii has the perfect beauty channel for you if you"re feeling like you"re in a beauty rut.

Her technique of blending and "squishing" things onto. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Watch Anthony Martial's hilarious attempt at sneaking through Old Trafford's mixed zone undetected

When it comes to being a professional footballer (as well as being paid very handsomely, having a nice house and car) you have to put up with being mobbed in public. But for any worried pros reading, don"t worry. Anthony Martial has conjured up the perfect disguise for Premier League. view full post

For the First Time, Here’s the Cover of Samin Nosrat’s Book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Anyone following Samin Nosrat’s journey of making her first book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, knows that this book is personal. In it, Samin—a cooking teacher to folks high (Michael Pollan is very tall) and low (middle schoolers are not)—lets us into her kitchen and into her cooking proce. view full post

Rosetta lands on 67P in grand finale to two year comet mission

An image taken of the landing spot from about 5.7 km upESA/Rosetta/MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDABy Jacob AronGoodbye Rosetta, it’s been great knowing you. At 11:39 BST this morning the European Space Agency probe landed on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, in a s. view full post

Health Tip: Avoid These 5 Pre-Bedtime Don'ts

-- Your habits just before you slip into bed could be sabotaging your night of sleep.
The National Sleep Foundation says do NOT:
Take any over-the-counter medications that contain pseudoephedrine, found in common cold medicines, which can keep you awake. Opt for a nighttime formula that may. view full post

Weight loss app counts calories with your food pics

Image: Lose itBy Karissa Bell2016-09-30 12:34:57 UTC

Counting calories is about to get a lot easier.
The nutrition tracking app Lose It has introduced a new feature that allows users to count calories in their food by uploading photos.

Called "Snap it," the feature is out now on both the. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Cristiano Ronaldo's plane CRASHES in Barcelona after landing gear breaks on impact with runway

Cristiano Ronaldo will be grounded for the foreseeable future after the superstar"s private jet crashed on landing at Barcelona"s El Prat airport. The Portuguese is about to get a bumper new contract from Real Madrid, and that payrise will come in handy as he prepares for a monster repair. view full post

In 1987, Betty Crocker Wanted to Feed You a Thing Called "Pudding Roll-Ups"

High-living geckos survive snowy peaks by cuddling up

Enjoying the high lifeAbdellah BouazzaBy Sandrine CeurstemontSpecies: Atlas Day gecko, Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharusHabitat: Endemic to the High Atlas mountains in Morocco, at altitudes ranging from 1400 metres to 4000 metres
A lizard might seem out of place in a snowy landscape. But. view full post

Health Tip: Make Sure Eggs Are Thoroughly Cooked

-- Enjoying an egg for a meal or snack? Make sure it"s properly cooked to avoid food-borne illness.
The FoodSafety.gov website recommends:
Cooking scrambled eggs until they are no longer runny and are firm to the touch.
Baking, broiling, frying or poaching eggs until both the yolk and white. view full post

Indian startup's 'Blink' brings the best features from every smartwatch ever

An Indian company today announced its take on smartwatches. And it looks impressive.

The Blink is a smartwatch which also doubles as a fitness tracker and brings in the best elements from different smartwatches out there.
Developed by Bangalore-based Witworks, the Blink has a stainless steel . view full post

Code Of Conduct Bureau To Probe Amaechi, Ngige, Fashola, Malami & Others Over Assets

Cheeky BBC worker sticks demanding note on office watercooler - colleagues leave hilarious responses

There have been some issues at the BBC . The most recent concerns a watercooler. Or, rather, the temperature at which its contents is kept. A BBC worker recently typed "a polite request" asking colleagues to stop plugging the machine in, thereby chilling the water. The person in question. view full post

Apple in Talks With Sharp to Supply OLED Displays for Next-Generation iPhones

Apple is said to be in talks with Japanese electronics maker Sharp to create OLED displays for next-generation iPhones, with the ultimate outcome of the deal depending on Sharp"s capacity to output a large amount of displays (via Bloomberg). The Osaka-based company would be one of a handful of. view full post

Lexus UX Concept Showcases Vision for an "Inside-Out" Future

Thursday, 29 September 2016

PHOTONEWS: Protesters Storm INEC Office In Benin City

Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin City
Protesters at INEC HQ in Benin. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Why Africa is the world's untapped resource for tech talent

Mark Zuckerberg on his way to meet with Andela in Lagos, Nigeria.Image: MOHINI UFELI/ANDELABy Emma Hinchliffe2016-09-29 12:17:14 UTC

For tech companies to continue to grow, they need talent. And if one startup has its way, a big chunk of that talent is going to come from Africa.
"It"s . view full post

Renault Trezor Concept Previews Future Design Language

Posted on 09.29.2016 04:00 by Ciprian Florea + The Paris Motor Show has always been a place for stunning concept cars, and this year’s edition is no exception. Among the futuristic design showcased in France, there’s the Renault Trezor, an all-electric grand tourer concept that . view full post

Pensioner causes security alert at airport - turns out to be caused by 'juicy' pork pie

A Wigan man sparked panic at an airport thanks to his particularly moist pork pie. Pensioner Norman Pearson packed the meaty snack in his carry-on bag while flying to Malaga, Spain, from Manchester Airport . But his juicy pork pie caused a minor alert at security when it went through the. view full post

Is "Best" Now the Worst Way to Describe a Recipe?

A text message comes in from a friend asking what banana bread recipe she should make and my gut response is to direct her to LMGTFY.com—until I realize that Googling "best banana bread recipe" will still yield over 4 million loaves claiming to be just that.
In this maelstrom of r. view full post

Liverpool press conference live updates as Jurgen Klopp speaks ahead of Swansea trip

15:14

"We can improve"
Klopp:

When we can work together, when we can improve the things we know have to improve then we can play a really good season.That’s what we knew before the season, but of course it’s better to have a good start than have an average or a bad start and until now it . view full post

Robot eyes are catching up with our exploding cosmos

By Colin Stuart
ON 28 March 2011, at 9.47 pm Eastern Standard Time, NASA’s Swift satellite spotted a searing burst of light in the corner of its eye. Within seconds it had alerted astronomers on the ground, and their telescopes were soon trained on a dazzling spectacle.
At the centre of a g. view full post

5 major changes that make 'Civilization VI' feel like a better game

If there’s one thing fans of Firaxis’ Civilization series have come to rely on, it’s change. Civilization VI continues that honorable tradition, striking balance between fresh and familiar.
After hours of hands-on time, we’ve fallen in love with some of the big adjustments in the upcoming releas. view full post

'Fuze' Case for iPhone 7 Aims to Bring Back the 3.5mm Headphone Jack

A new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus case launched recently on Indiegogo, called "Fuze," with the explicit goal of providing an integrated 3.5mm headphone jack directly into the body of the protective case. With an integrated Lightning adapter that plugs into the iPhone 7, the Fuze case provides. view full post

Free stock trade app Robinhood monetizes with $10/month for 2X credit

Robinhood says it will never charge commissions to trade stocks, but the $66 million-funded startup is finally ramping up monetization with the launch of “Robinhood Gold” premium features. For $10 per month, users can skip the three-day waiting period with instant deposits, trade 30 minutes b. view full post

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Makes World Debut In Paris

Posted on 09.29.2016 05:00 by Ciprian Florea + Although not exactly new, having debuted earlier in 2016 as an upgraded version of the Ferrari FF, the GTC4Lusso arrived at the 2016 Paris Motor Show to showcase its new T version, which uses a turbocharged, 3.9-liter V-8 engine.. view full post

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk That Make "Something from Nothing"

Julia Turshen describes dried spices as “sleeping in the cupboard,” needing a hit of hot oil to "wake up” and “make themselves known.” In her curried lentil dish from Small Victories, the spices—a mix of cumin seed, coriander, and turmeric—rouse from their slumber for a full 10 minute. view full post

Electronic tongue taste-tests wines so you don’t have to

Wine tasting on a large scale is just the job for an electronic tongueMarc Volk/GettyBy Alice KleinMove over sommeliers. An electronic tongue has been developed that can accurately determine the age of wine, the type of barrel it came from, and its overall quality.
The aim is to use the. view full post

Protesters Besiege INEC Office In Edo State

Scores of protesters have stormed the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) In Benin, Edo State.The protesters are alleging the officials of the Commission have colluded with the All Progressives Congress party to manipulate some of the election results in the s. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford set for England senior call after under-21 omission

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is set to earn a recall to the England senior side after being omitted from the under-21 squad. Rashford grabbed a hat-trick on his debut for the under-21s to help Gareth Southgate"s side to a comfortable 6-1 victory. Southgate has now been promoted to. view full post

Hyundai Showcases Latest i20 WRC at Paris Motor Show

Posted on 09.29.2016 06:00 by Ciprian Florea + It’s been four years since Hyundai launched the first i20 WRC ar the 2012 Paris Motor Show, and the Korean automaker returned at the same event to showcase the fourth iteration of the rally-spec race car. Developed by the company’s . view full post

'No Man's Sky' under investigation for 'misleading' ad

Image: Hello gamesBy Gianluca Mezzofiore2016-09-29 12:53:50 UTC

No Man"s Sky is under investigation from the UK"s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over allegations that its promotional material is misleading in regards to the features in the actual game.

The most hyped video game . view full post

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk That Make "Something from Nothing"

Simple rolls out shared bank accounts that work for anyone, including roommates

Online banking service Simple is today rolling out a new product: shared accounts. However, unlike joint checking accounts typically shared by spouses, Simple’s shared accounts work differently. They allow customers to maintain their own accounts, but quickly fund then switch over to shared a. view full post

Longest-lasting deserts are more than 30 million years old

A long, dry past: the Khongoryn Els sand dunes in the Gobi desert, southern MongoliaWolfgang Kaehler/GettyBy Fred PearceCentral Asia may have hosted deserts for longer than anywhere on the planet – and degreening continues in this inner part of the world’s largest continent.
These are the fi. view full post

Edo Decides: APC Candidate Wins Edo Governorship Election

Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party candidate in the gubernatorial election in Edo State, has won the contest in the two-way race with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winning most of the votes.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the PDP came second in the votes collated and announced by . view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

Renault Zoe Debuts In Paris With Record 250-Mile NED Range

Posted on 09.29.2016 07:00 by Kirby Garlitos + Normally, a car like the Renault Zoe doesn’t generate the same type of excitement in auto shows compared to those limited edition supercars that pop up every so often. But when said Renault Zoe promises something that no other car o. view full post

Wales boss Chris Coleman wants life bans from football for those found guilty of corruption

Chris Coleman has called for life bans from football for any person found guilty of corruption. British football is under the microscope after a series of allegations, which saw Sam Allardyce leave the England job after just one game. Both the FA and League Managers Association have now. view full post

Quirky statue unveiled in London prompts wildly mixed reactions

"Really Good" is really dividing Britain.Image: Philip Toscano/PA Wire/twitter/@jessiecath/mashable compositeBy Sam Haysom2016-09-29 13:04:15 UTC

LONDON — If the sign of good art is something that provokes discussion, then David Shrigley"s new statue — "Fourth Plinth", which was unveiled o. view full post

How your POO could be making you fat - and you have your parents to blame

Feces, number twos, poop, dung, night soil, ejectamenta - call it what you want, but there"s nothing nice about poo. Even that - dare we say - cute poo emoji can only do so much good PR for the stuff. Now, there"s more bad poo news - and it affects our waistlines. On top of all the. view full post

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk That Make "Something from Nothing"

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

Health Tip: Health Risks of Childhood Obesity

-- Obesity among children can lead to numerous health problems now and for many years to come.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says obese children are at greater risk of developing:
High blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and impaired. view full post

Samsung Reports 1 Million Note 7 Users Safe After Recall, but Overheating Stories Persist

Samsung today issued a statement confirming that more than one million of its Galaxy Note 7 customers affected by reports of overheating, and sometimes explosions, are now using devices with batteries "that are not vulnerable to overheating and catching fire" (via Recode). Following the initial. view full post

Londoners horrified by 'Tube Chat' badge encouraging them to interact on the tube

Image: Getty Images / Tolga Akmen / mashable composite By Lindsay Davis2016-09-29 12:57:09 UTC

LONDON — Londoners have united in their collective horror at a mysterious initiative involving the Underground transport system.
Someone, not TFL, has been handing out badges at London Un. view full post

Karamba Security raises $2.5 million to keep self-driving cars safe from hackers

A cybersecurity startup based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Karamba Security, has raised $2.5 million in new series A funding to protects internet-connect cars and self-driving vehicles from hackers.
Fontinalis Partners, a venture firm that is focused on mobility and transportation-related. view full post

Watch the Carlsberg advert featuring Stuart Pearce that has been banned

This is the Carlsberg advert featuring Stuart Pearce that was banned prior to Euro 2016 for being irresponsible. The ad featured former England left-back Pearce and an actor travelling to a building site disguised as construction workers in high-vis jackets. The duo turn up to the site in a. view full post

Curried Lentils with Coconut Milk That Make "Something from Nothing"

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

Health Tip: Why Can't I Stop Sweating?

-- Everyone sweats, but sweating profusely may be a sign of hyperhidrosis, the medical term for excessive sweating.
The American Academy of Dermatology mentions these risk factors:
Having another member of the family who sweats heavily.
Having a medical condition such as gout, a tumor or. view full post

This iPhone 7 case brings back the missing headphone jack

By Manish SinghIndia2016-09-29 12:32:40 UTC

This startup has a lot of courage.

Apple might want to take you to the future of music by scrapping the audio jack in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but it can’t stop people from bringing the phone back to the present. The latest, and perhaps, t. view full post

Apple Maps Now Provides Traffic Data in Four More European Countries

Apple Maps has recently been updated with all-new traffic data in Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, and San Marino, providing users with real-time updates about vehicular traffic in four more European countries. As usual, highly congested areas will have orange or red lines along the roads to. view full post

Breaking: Dr. Oz invests in startup iBeat, which launches heart-monitoring watch

Health wearables startup iBeat, founded and run by somewhat well-known former Practice Fusion CEO Ryan Howard, now has a very famous name behind it: TV physician Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz, host of the “Dr. Oz Show” and a cardiothoraciac surgeon at Columbia University in New York, has invested in and b. view full post

Foolproof Recipes Don't (& Can't) Exist

It is my job, as a writer who works mostly on cookbooks, to create recipes that can be easily followed. That doesn’t mean that the recipes themselves are always easy, of course. But it does mean that the directions should be clear, concise, and accurate, whether they describe how to m. view full post

Why Africa is the world's best resource for tech talent

Facebook at Work will launch on October 10 in London

Some more details are coming through on Facebook at Work, the social network’s big effort to move into enterprise communication services with a business version of its popular platform. Facebook has now sent out invites for a Facebook at Work launch event to take place in London on Monday, Oc. view full post

Charles N'Zogbia's career could be over after heart condition discovered in Nantes medical

Charles N"Zogbia"s is waiting to find out if his career is over at the age of 30 after a heart condition was discovered in a medical on Monday . The France international left Aston Villa in the summer when his contract expired but a move to Ligue 1 side Nantes hit the rocks after doctors. view full post

Camera spots your hidden prejudices from your body language

Look to the body languageCavan Images/plainpictureBy Aviva RutkinARE your hidden biases soon to be revealed? A computer program can unmask them by scrutinising people’s body language for signs of prejudice.
Algorithms can already accurately read people’s emotions from their facial exp. view full post

Apple Opening R&D Center in Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'

The Death Star was as big as Florida, and other boggling size comparisons

By Rebecca Brown2016-09-29 12:00:00 UTC

If the world"s tallest building existed in New York City, it would put One World Trade Center to shame.
That"s just one takeaway from a new, inspired photo series by college student Kevin Wisbith.
He posted a series called "A Quick Perspective" to . view full post

Foolproof Recipes Don't (& Can't) Exist

Mars-like ice rediscovered in Hawaii volcano, but might not last

Hiding icy depthsAlice KleinBy Alice KleinI’m not sure what takes my breath away first: the low oxygen, or the rugged, alien landscape that spreads out majestically below my feet.
We are standing on the 4200-metre-high summit of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that forms the highest point in H. view full post

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Dad recreates daughter's modelling shoot photos after he finds himself in same hotel

An American dad did something wonderful when he realised he was at the very hotel his daughter had been for a modelling shoot. He recreated her photographs – in the same locations , pulling the same poses. Vince Divarco lived vicariously through his daughter Kendel"s newly lavish life w. view full post

Arsenal vs Basel LIVE score and goal updates from the Champions League clash at the Emirates

Preview

key event

Can the Gunners maintain their red-hot form against Basel?
Salutations football lovers! A hearty welcome to tonight’s LIVE Champions League coverage.
We’ll be following all the action from Group A, as Arsenal welcome Basel to the Emirates Stadium, knowing they may need to w. view full post

Secondhand Smoke More Insidious Than Thought

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 -- Nonsmokers can be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke without realizing it, and be unaware that they are at increased risk for lung cancer and heart disease, a new study suggests.
The discovery highlights the need for a more accurate way to assess secondhand smoke. view full post

This train station billboard prank is, quite frankly, the stuff of nightmares

By Sam Haysom2016-09-28 15:12:44 UTC

If ever Stephen King runs low on novel ideas, he could surely take some inspiration from the pictures below.

Obviously googly eyes are meant to be a bit of light-hearted fun, but when they"re attached to billboard-sized human faces, the fun very. view full post

21 Magical, One-Pan, 3-Minute, Really Good, Extremely Moist Genius Recipes

Let"s call it successful recipe branding. So many of the most beloved and memorable Genius Recipes on Food52 sell themselves with a short, compelling descriptor in the title—one-pan, 3-minute, really good, no-knead, extremely moist (almost regardless of your predisposition toward that w. view full post

Wynd gets $2.5 million in seed funding for its portable smart air purifier

Back in June, Raymond Wu stopped by our New York office to show off what he had been working on. It was small and conical, with holes on all sides. It looked like a desktop speaker or maybe some startup Amazon Echo competitor. Turns out Wu’s company was getting ready to leap headfirst into th. view full post

Lin-Manuel Miranda is hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' so get ready for that 'Hamilton' parody

Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the 2016 Chicago Humanities Festival at the Lyric Opera Of ChicagoImage: Gabriel Grams/WireImageBy Erin Strecker2016-09-28 14:27:02 UTC

The newest room where it happens is Studio 8H.
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 8,. view full post

Your Biological Clock: Why Some Age Faster Than Others

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 -- Some adults age faster biologically than others, and may die early even if they have healthy lifestyles, researchers report.
The international team of scientists analyzed DNA in blood samples from more than 13,000 people in the United States and Europe and used an. view full post

Foolproof Recipes Don't (& Can't) Exist

Who are the eight Premier League managers accused of taking "bungs"?

Eight top flight managers have been accused of receiving bungs in explosive allegations made by a string of football agents. The claims came just hours after England manager Sam Allardyce was forced to step down after an investigation from the Telegraph. He had been filmed telling undercover. view full post

Checking your smartphone in middle of the night is really damaging to your health

It"s something we"re all guilty of. You"re suddenly awake in the middle of the night and decide - for no reason whatsoever - to check your phone . Be honest with yourself, are you expecting a cheeky little booty call (in which case, as you were)? Is there a transatlantic work situation which. view full post

BlackBerry Abandons Hardware Business and Pivots Focus to Software

Smartphone company BlackBerry confirmed today that it will cease internally developing its own handsets and rely on partnerships with other companies "for any future hardware efforts," lining up with company CEO John Chen"s estimation that he would know by September 2016 whether or not. view full post

Apple to open new UK headquarters at London's Battersea Power Station

A computer-generated view of plans for the Battersea Power Station area.Image: Battersea Power StationBy Gianluca Mezzofiore2016-09-28 14:38:33 UTC

Apple is opening a new UK headquarters at London"s Battersea Power Station, which will see 1,400 staff working in 500,000 square feet.

In a . view full post

Uber teams with Sears on new rewards program for drivers and riders

Uber today announced yet another rewards program for its drivers and riders, this time in partnership with retailer Sears and its “Shop Your Way” loyalty platform. The program offers drivers points redeemable for products at Search, Kmart and Lands End, as well as discounts on vehicle main. view full post

Homeless, Mentally Ill Youth Benefit From Housing Program

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 -- A subsidized independent-living intervention appears to help homeless young people with mental illness get and keep a roof over their heads, a new Canadian study indicates.
Called Housing First, the program has previously been tested with homeless adults with mental. view full post

Is This the Internet's Best (Damn) Chili?

According to the internet, this is the best chili recipe—excuse me, the best damn chili. The recipe, by Danny Jaye on All Recipes, is the top result when you search “best chili recipe” on Google. And a lot of you searched that last year: It was one of 2015"s top ten most-searched reci. view full post

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Woman chases FRIDGE down the middle of the street as it's swept away by terrifying Typhoon Megi

CCTV footage has captured the moment an entire fridge was blown away on its wheels by strong winds from a passing typhoon . The mobile phone footage taken in New Taipei City’s Tamsui District, in North Taiwan, shows clip of the event that was then uploaded by Chen Shih-fong. Chen, who was w. view full post

MashReads Podcast: How a professional book nerd approaches reading

By MJ Franklin2016-09-28 14:18:43 UTC

Everybody loves reading (we hope). But what happens when reading books becomes your job?
This week on the MashReads Podcast we are joined by Cheryl Klein, the executive editor at Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic and author of The Magic Words: Writing G. view full post

Forget What You've Heard: Foolproof Recipes Don't (& Can't) Exist

Figma now lets interface designers collaborate on projects

Interface design collaboration tool Figma is launching its Multiplayer feature, which allows designers to collaborate in real time on the same projects.
The service, now available for everyone, is kind of like a Google Docs for interface design in that it wants to bring all of the pieces of t. view full post

Apple Planning New UK Headquarters in London's Historic Battersea Power Station

Apple is working on building an all-new campus location in London"s Battersea Power Station, where 1,400 employees will be moved from eight locations around London to occupy the company"s new UK offices (via Evening Standard). Battersea is currently under a "painstaking" restoration process. view full post

Faster Amazon Fire TV Stick now comes with an Alexa remote control

The new faster Amazon Fire TV Stick now comes with an Alexa Voice Remote.Image: amazonBy Raymond Wong2016-09-28 14:01:32 UTC

Remote controls are usually smaller than the devices they control, not the other way around. But whatever.
Amazon just refreshed its $39.99 Fire TV Stick that plugs. view full post

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How to Make Whoopie Pies—& A Reason to Say "Whoopie!" a Whole Lot

I love me a whoopie pie. I adore the happiness of the name itself (and I strongly feel it should always have an exclamation point behind it—it just feels right). I thoroughly enjoy that it’s handheld, the ultimate easy, portable, fun-to-eat dessert. I love that it’s super-simple to ma. view full post

An insurance company is buying Apple Watches for its customers

BEIJING, CHINA - 2016/07/27: Apple watch for sale in an Apple shop.Image: zhang peng/LightRocket via Getty ImagesBy Emma Hinchliffe2016-09-28 13:47:13 UTC

Wearables are moving into health insurance.
Aetna will be the first health insurance company to subsidize the Apple Watch for its . view full post

iPhone 7 Camera Test Touts Excellent Exposure, Lower Noise, and Richer Colors

DxO Labs has published an in-depth iPhone 7 camera review, calling it "a very solid evolution over the iPhone 6s" after extensive testing. The single-lens smartphone achieved an overall DxOMark Mobile Score of 86, topping the iPhone 6s by two points and trailing only the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. view full post

Google’s search app now sports an incognito mode

Looking to surf the mobile web privately, but generally prefer the Google Search app over standalone browsers like Safari or Chrome? Then you’ll appreciate the latest update to the Google Search app for iOS, which now introduces an “incognito mode” that you can further protect using Touch ID. view full post

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How to Make Whoopie Pies—& A Reason to Say "Whoopie!" a Whole Lot

One of Apple's biggest competitors is planing to open 1,000 new stores

Xiaomi is now converting some of its 33 “experience center” outlets across mainland China into proper stores ahead of a major retail push. Photo credit: Xiaomi.
In a major U-turn to its way of doing business, Xiaomi is set to open hundreds of retail stores per year across China. CEO Lei Jun yes. view full post

How to Make Whoopie Pies—& A Reason to Say "Whoopie!" a Whole Lot

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick gets updated with faster hardware and an Alexa-enabled remote

Slowly but surely, Amazon is incorporating Alexa functionality into its numerous existing hardware lines. A few weeks ago, the company announced an update that would bring its friendly voice assistant to its TV streaming hardware solutions, the set top Fire TV and its smaller dongle-based. view full post

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Health Tip: Add Veggies to Most Any Meal

-- If your family doesn"t eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal.
The American Heart Association suggests:
Shred veggies such as beets, parsnips and zucchini, adding them to pasta, baked goods and other favorite recipes.
Substitute cooked, ground mushrooms. view full post

Nigeria’s Attorney General Stalls Saraki’s Forgery Trial

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for alleged forgery, was stalled on Wednesday, because of the prosecution counsel, Aliyu Umar, said he had not prepared his response to a fresh motion by the defendants challenging the jurisdiction of the court.
Mr. Umar is prosecuting the case on. view full post

We Tested 21 Viral Internet Food Hacks—& Some Really Do Work!

It"s easier to bust hacks than it is to come up with new ones.

Already, during this Easiest, Fastest, Best Week, we"ve told you that you can"t defrost steak in five minutes (sad), that the internet"s best brownie doesn"t live up to its name (tears), and that you can"t really poach a. view full post

This restaurant has come up with the perfect way for parents to deal with fussy and grumpy kids

Taking the kids out for a pleasant and harmonious family meal is a fairytale which, after a few years, borders on delusion. Bitter experience has turned that dream you once had of everyone getting along and enjoying their food into dust. It"s not that your children are total rotters, but. view full post

Apple Employee Mentions Work on 'iPhone 8' is Ongoing in Israel Offices

Apple is building hardware for next year"s iPhone model at its offices in Herzliya, Israel, and referring to it internally as the "iPhone 8," according to an employee there who spoke anonymously to Business Insider. The employee works on soldering components for Apple and gave vague references. view full post

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Blackberry bows out of making its own hardware

Former smartphone giant Blackberry has said it will no longer manufacture its own devices. Instead it intends to outsource hardware making to development partners, although the core focus of its business is firmly on software services at this point.
Quitting manufacturing will allow the . view full post

Health Tip: Let Kids Make Breakfast

-- Want kids to eat a healthy breakfast? Let them make their own, experts say.
Here are first-meal suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
Whole wheat toast with a melted cheese slice and 100 percent fruit juice.
A bowl of iron-fortified cereal, served with milk and sliced. view full post

We Tested 21 Viral Internet Food Hacks—& Some Really Do Work!

TV presenters struggle to hold back their laughter as they report story on UK's 'goat man'

TV presenters struggled to hold back their laughter while presenting a live report about a " goat man " from the UK. The US hosts were presenting the CTV Winnipeg News channel when they dissolved into fits of giggles. It was the story of Thomas Thwaites that made them lose their cool - a UK. view full post

Watch bizarre FIFA 17 corner glitch which "guarantees you score a goal 99.9% of the time"

FIFA 17 is here… and you can already hear thousands of people searching away online for unearthed wonderkids and freekick tutorials. None of that stuff will matter to you anymore though - not if you"re looking for the ULTIMATE advantage - after you take a look at the above video . It shows a b. view full post

PHOTONEWS: Voters Turn Out Massively In Edo State Guber Election

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We Tested 21 Viral Internet Food Hacks—& Some Really Do Work!

Everyone is making the same joke about the England football manager's resignation

Looks like a lot of people had the same thought about Sam Allardyce"s resignation.Image: AP Photo/Scott Heppell/twitter/@richardosman/mashable compositeBy Sam Haysom2016-09-28 11:49:33 UTC

LONDON — Following the news that Sam Allardyce has left his post as England football manager after o. view full post

Eyeing an IPO, Druva raises $51M for its data backup, recovery and discovery services

Setting its sights on a public offering within the next year, Druva, which sells software so businesses can manage all of the information they’re forced by law to hold onto, has raised $51 million.
In the old days, data management and protection was an analog affair — or existed on big serv. view full post

Fast asleep? Your unconscious is still listening

By Simon Makin
Some people swear that if they want to wake up at 6 am, they just bang their head on the pillow six times before going to sleep. Crazy? Maybe not. A study from 1999 shows that it all comes down to some nifty unconscious processing.
For three nights, a team at the University. view full post

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

MB&F unveils the racing-inspired Horological Machine 8

Long dedicated to space, spiders, and robots, MB&F has finally come back to earth with the Horological Machine 8, a new watch inspired by the silhouette of Can-Am race cars.
This watch is part of the “Horological Machine” series, a set of handmade watches that look like a . view full post

Teenage sensation Oliver Burke reveals why he left English football to join German upstarts RB Leipzig

Oliver Burke scored his first goal in German football at the weekend and has hailed new club RB Leipzig as “everything I was looking for”. The 19-year-old left a host of Premier League clubs, plus Bayern Munich, disappointed at the end of August, when he sealed a surprise £13million move to . view full post

Exclusive: World’s first baby born with new “3 parent” technique

By Jessica HamzelouIt’s a boy! A five-month-old boy is the first baby to be born using a new technique that incorporates DNA from three parents, New Scientist can reveal. “This is great news and a huge deal,” says Dusko Ilic at King’s College London, who wasn’t involved in the work. “It’s re. view full post

The next 'CS:GO' Major is being hosted by ELeague in Atlanta

Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty images, EleagueBy Kellen Beck2016-09-27 15:00:00 UTC

The next Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship is coming to the U.S. for the second time and being held by one of the newest names in the tournament-organizing game: ELeague.

The ELeague Major. view full post

Finally, Here's Some Good News About Garlic Breath

"I love the smell of garlic on your breath."

Has anyone ever uttered these words? Please let me know. Garlic-induced halitosis is one of those universally agreed-upon social abhorrences, one that people have sought a fix for in vain, resorting to mouthwash and parsley only to find. view full post

Four lucky kittens alive and well despite being born inside an industrial TUMBLE DRYER

Four kittens had a lucky escape after they were born inside a giant tumble dryer. The cats were rescued after the shocked owner of a dry cleaners found them huddled together in the back of the machine amid chemical fumes. The shop heard their cries and dismantled the back of the machine to. view full post

The Right and Wrong Way to Eat Chia Seeds

There"s good reason chia seeds have been on everyone"s minds these days. These tiny seeds are high in protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s, but there is a right and wrong way to eat them, and one man recently learned the hard way.

In one patient case study, one man experienced. view full post

Turkish startup builds real-life Transformer to rule us all

By Sophie Hirsh2016-09-27 14:40:37 UTC

If you thought Transformers could only exist in a world as miraculous as one where Megan Fox would fall for a guy like Shia LaBeouf, think again.
Letrons, a Turkish startup, put together an awesome video showing off their even more awesome actual. view full post

Brendan Rodgers confirms Craig Gordon will start for Celtic against Manchester City in Champions League

Craig Gordon will start between the sticks for Celtic for Wednesday"s crunch Champions League clash against Manchester City. The ex-Sunderland shotstopper has spent the majority of the past month warming the bench, reports the Daily Record. Summer signing Dorus de Vries has been. view full post

Mattel’s ThingMaker, the 3D printer that let kids make their own toys, delayed until next year

Remember ThingMaker? Mattel’s $300 3D printer that would let kids print out their own toys? Its ship date – which was supposed to be this month – just got pushed back another year, according to a report from Engadget. The toy maker says it needs the extra time to “enhance the digital function. view full post

Sad dog just misses his humans

By Sophie Hirsh2016-09-27 14:33:56 UTC

Long distance relationships are hard, but perhaps even harder when you"re a dog.
When this dog realized his humans were out of town, he burrowed himself in their bed for some cuddles and sad snoring sounds.

They"ll be back soon,. view full post

Farm Kids Get Fewer Allergies, International Study Finds

TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 -- Growing up on a farm may help ward off allergies later in life, a new study suggests.
The study also found that women who spend their early years on a farm typically have stronger lungs than their suburban or city-dwelling peers.
Other research has suggested that. view full post

Spicy chewing gum, Celine Dion and £10,000 Glastonbury tickets: 21 things you didn't know about Sam Allardyce

A lot of people have a LOT to say about Sam Allardyce right now. The England boss is currently under all sorts of scrutiny, after an undercover investigation appeared to show him bending FA rules. However, even with the entire football world currently examining Big Sam, we have still been. view full post

Spotify Launches Infinite 'Daily Mix' Playlists Showcasing New and Old Music

Spotify has announced the launch of "Daily Mix," a new intelligent playlist system -- in the vein of Discover Weekly and Release Radar -- that puts together a "near endless" collection of songs for users every day (via The Verge). The songs include a mix of music and artists they have listened. view full post

The EFF calls on HP to remove DRM from its printers

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has called on HP to restore customer’s ability to use third-party ink cartridges in its Office Jet printers. It is also urging consumers to sign a petition, which as of this posts’s publication, has nearly 7,500 signatures.
In an open letter to HP Inc. Pre. view full post

How Much Video Gaming Is Too Much for Kids?

TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 -- Playing video games might improve a child"s motor skills, reaction time and even academic performance, but new research shows that too much gaming can be linked to social and behavioral problems.
Spanish investigators found that any skill enhancements linked to gaming. view full post

Yes, it's Google's 18th birthday today. Really.

Google turns eighteen today. The internet giant, which has been gigantic for the majority of those 18 years, has put up a celebratory doodle on its home page, as it has done nearly every year since its humble beginnings in a garage in Menlo Park, California.
And every year, the same question . view full post

The Easy Eating Formula For Getting Rid of Body Fat

If you feel soft in the middle, you can either thank your mother for inheriting her blessed genetic predisposition for belly flab or your sweet kiddos who were created there. Whatever the reason, if you"d much rather have a sleeker midsection, as a mom of two, I can totally. view full post

Stan Collymore says Sam Allardyce saga proves football is consumed by greed - it has lost its soul

Stan Collymore claims that the Sam Allardyce scandal proves that football has lost it"s soul. Allardyce is on the brink of losing his job as England manager after he was involved in an undercover sting operation, in which he negotiated himself £400,000 in ambassadorial roles during a . view full post

Honeywell Debuts New HomeKit-Enabled Lyric T5 Smart Thermostat

Honeywell has introduced the Lyric T5, its latest Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat with support for Apple"s HomeKit platform.
The Lyric T5 has a square, glossy black design with built-in touchscreen controls for adjusting the temperature and other settings, or the smart thermostat can be controlled at. view full post

The San Francisco Giants just aren't weird enough to win the World Series this even year

The San Francisco Giants have a problem.
It"s not the bullpen. It"s not the bats. It"s not their manager. No, the Giants are missing something that carried them to three World Series titles in five years. Something that — when absent — could leave the Giants without a fourth consecutive eve. view full post

Wink’s smart home hub gets some key upgrades for its second generation

The smart home has come a long way in the two-plus years since the original Wink Hub was launched as a spinoff of New York-based hardware crowdsourcer, Quirky. Among other things, a number of major players like Amazon, Google and Apple have stepped up their attempts to provide a central. view full post

The Ultimate Move Everyone Should Be Doing For Defined Abs

If you have a minute and 15 seconds, you can make your core burn with this intense two-move bodyweight exercise used by gymnasts and CrossFitters. If holding each position for five seconds is too long, then hold for two seconds. Want even more of a core burn? Then hold each position for 10. view full post

Sprawling Typhoon Megi plows into Taiwan with howling winds, flooding rains

By Andrew Freedman2016-09-27 13:28:07 UTC

An intensifying, Category 4 Typhoon Megi barreled into Taiwan early Tuesday morning eastern time. Social media posts from Taiwan reveal that the island took a beating from this unusually large storm, with damaging winds spreading across the. view full post

Scandal-hit Sam Allardyce brilliantly trolled by Chico Flores over THAT laughing picture

Do you remember that picture of Sam Allardyce laughing at Chico Flores? You know, the one where then-West Ham boss Allardyce is in hysterics at the former Swansea defender after he was knocked down to the ground clutching his face? Flores did try to get the last word in on Allardyce that day. view full post

Guy keeps getting texts meant for girl who gives fake number to men - decides to have a bit of fun with it

Even though Tinder exists, some people still talk to other humans in bars in the hope of scoring a date . And some drinkers know to give a fake number out to pushy customers. It"s a fine ploy, tested through the ages. Joey Royle knows all too well the trick to dispel unwanted lovers. A. view full post

30 Kitchen Tricks That Really Save Us In a Pinch

Life hacks have a place in our kitchens and our hearts, so we partnered with another time-saver—meal delivery service Home Chef—to share 30 of our favorites: The hacks that actually work.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 14 years, you are very familiar with life hac. view full post

Lisa Henson says digital characters can still feel like the Muppets we grew up with

The cast of "Word Party".Image: jim henson"s creature shopBy Victoria HoSingapore2016-09-27 13:11:00 UTC

Very little onscreen kids" entertainment these days escapes computer enhancement. From green-screen set backgrounds to full-blown animated graphics, the technology has reached the. view full post

Former Apple Employees' 'RearVision' Vehicle Camera Launches for $500

Vehicle accessory start-up Pearl, which was founded by three former Apple engineers, has begun shipping its "RearView" car camera system to the first round of pre-order customers, while also making the $500 device available to purchase for everyone else on its website. The company announced. view full post

Amazon brings free Prime same-day delivery to Toronto and Vancouver

Amazon continues to roll-out its free same-day delivery offering for Prime subscribers, adding Toronto and Vancouver to the list of cities where it’s available. The free same-day option applies to items labeled as eligible via the ‘Prime FREE Same-Day’ tag located next to the price in a produ. view full post

The Weightlifting Technique That Will Change Your Body

Ever plan to go to the gym and stop dead in your tracks because you just don"t know what to do? Maybe your goals are too broad? Maybe you"re expecting too much? How can you really lose weight, gain lean muscle, and build your dream body with just one simple workout plan that doesn"t require. view full post

When is FIFA 17 released? All you need to know ahead of UK Xbox One and PS4 release

The release of FIFA 17 is almost upon us. I repeat, the release of FIFA 17 is almost upon us. New kits, new players, new boots. The excitement is uncontrollable. Whether Ultimate Team is your bag or you"re excited for the new "The Journey" mode, the new FIFA has something for everyone. But. view full post

Will the kids from 'Stranger Things' actually model for Louis Vuitton?

Image: InstagramBy Heather Dockray2016-09-27 12:54:24 UTC

If you wish upon a star, your favorite rumor will come true.
That"s what most of the internet is hoping, after seeing a few of the child actors from Stranger Things appear with Louis Vuitton"s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquiere.. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

Hack: Using a vegetable peeler instead of a cheese knife to shave cheese.Not a hack:

One of "28 Brilliant Food Hacks That Will Make You a Kitchen Genius."
Photo by FoodBeast

Hack: Using a power drill to peel an apple (while . view full post

Do you think this is rude? Train passenger shames stranger for 'unacceptable' behaviour

It"s pretty difficult to get comfortable when you"re on a train for a few hours. But there"s certain etiquette you stick to out of common sense and respect for other people"s personal space. One train passenger wasn"t best pleased when he returned to his seat from the toilet and found that the. view full post

Health Tip: Remember Eye Protection at Work

-- Some jobs pose a heightened risk of eye injury, especially if the job involves machinery or chemicals.
The American Optometric Association recommends:
Familiarizing yourself with workplace dangers that could threaten your eye safety.
Using devices such as work screens or machine guards at. view full post

Colossal wasps' nest found in attic is the stuff of nightmares

Hundreds of the dead insects were found next to the nest.By Lindsay Davis2016-09-27 12:40:16 UTC

LONDON — Is this a homeowner"s skin-crawling nightmare? Or an impressive depiction of what happens when nature is left uninhibited?
In this case, the answer is a resounding "both".

A pos. view full post

Hinge closes the door on casual dating to focus on serious relationships

Hinge, the dating app that uses Facebook to connect you with friends of friends, has today announced that it will be sunsetting its original app. In its place, Hinge will be launching an entirely new version of the app, focused on relationships.
The new app, built from. view full post

Arsene Wenger 'hopes Sam Allardyce will clear his name' following undercover investigation

Arsene Wenger hopes old foe Sam Allardyce will manage to clear his name following the undercover investigation that has left the England manager on the brink of unemployment. Allardyce was secretly filmed by undercover reporters offering advice on how to bypass third party ownership rules,. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

'Dash Radio' Debuts Filter to Toggle Between Clean and Explicit Lyrics in Real Time

Live radio station service "Dash Radio" recently announced the launch of a new filtering solution for toggling between clean and explicit lyrics in real time, a feature that"s "the first of its kind" (via The Verge). DJ Skee, the founder and CEO of Dash Radio, said that "it"s a complaint we"ve. view full post

StartUp Health program expands model in first provider collaboration with Colorado

StartUp Health Colorado includes University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the five institutions that form UC Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado.. view full post

Health Tip: Managing Daily Stress

-- Stress can add up to serious emotional and physical health problems. Learning to manage it can help you handle whatever comes your way.
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends:
Trying not to spend time worrying about things that are out of your control.
Finding ways to tackle. view full post

'Huge meteor' crashes to earth as flash of light is spotted in sky and houses start to shake

A " meteor " crashed into earth causing tremors and a huge "flash of light" in the sky, it has been reported. The fireball was spotted at Turkey Beach and Emerald in Queensland, Australia, as hundreds of locals took the social media to report their houses shaking and a "burning light" in the. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss Manchester United's clash with Zorya Luhansk after being granted holiday

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to miss Manchester United’s Europa League game this week after the striker was granted a holiday by Jose Mourinho. The former Sweden striker, 34, is in Milan after Mourinho hailed his performance in the 4-1 weekend win over Leicester as “phenomenal”. Ibrahimovic tra. view full post

Pullstring launches bot-authoring tools for fun & profit

Pullstring — née ToyTalk — today launched its eponymous product out of private beta and into the hands of creators of conversational interfaces everywhere. Out of the box, creators can make bots for Facebook Messenger, Slack, Skype, Kik, Telegram and — using the company’s Web API — pretty muc. view full post

2 of the most badass 'Game of Thrones' characters just hung out IRL

Tormund doesn"t look nearly as fierce in real life.Image: hboBy Sam Haysom2016-09-27 11:59:43 UTC

LONDON — Winter may be coming, but that doesn"t mean the Game of Thrones cast aren"t going to enjoy the summer while it lasts.
Seeing as Tormund Giantsbane and Lyanna Mormont are plainly two o. view full post

I slice up human brains for a living

“Healthy brains are especially in demand”Ken Richardson for New ScientistBy Jessica HamzelouTHE underground tunnel is narrow and eerie. I know what is at the other end, but that doesn’t make it any less creepy. I emerge into an old hospital building and then enter a square room stacked floor. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

Monday, 26 September 2016

Two million years of climate data show global warming may be more severe than we thought

A new study extends global average surface temperature records back to 2 million years ago, further back in time than any previous climate research. The research suggests that global warming from human emissions of greenhouse gases will cause far more warming, up to 9 degrees Celsius, or 16.2. view full post

New Beddit 3 Sleep Tracker Available at Select Apple Stores Next Week

Beddit has announced that its new Beddit 3 sleep tracker will be available at select Apple retail stores, alongside Amazon and Beddit.com, on October 4 for $149.
The Beddit 3 Sleep Tracker continuously measures sleep, heart rate, breathing, and snoring in detail when a person lies down in bed,. view full post

Mortified woman ordered to wear a bridesmaid dress by her sister-in-law - when not asked to be one

Not everyone has a fraught relationship with their mother-in-law , but there"s obviously enough juice in the stereotype to warrant countless jokes. But to give credit where credit"s due, it"s not always the put-upon mother-in-law who"s at the root of all the family drama, spinning her web,. view full post

Here's a cheese-filled zucchini latke. You're welcome.

By Sarah Spigelman Richter2016-09-26 14:44:38 UTC

This looks so delicious it"s easy to forget it"s actually low-carb.
Popsugar"s bread-free zucchini grilled cheese is gluten-free, chock filled with vitamin-dense zucchini (high in vitamins A, C and K) and has two types of cheese in its . view full post

Microsoft teams up with Renault-Nissan on in-car productivity and connectivity

Microsoft has already expressed some interest on bringing Office to the car, and it sounds like it’ll continue to do that work with Renault-Nissan via a new tie-up between the two companies. The newly formed strategic partnership will see Microsoft help the automaker develop more c. view full post

9 of 10 U.S. Teens Don't Get Enough Exercise

MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 -- Over 90 percent of U.S. high school students don"t get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy, and the pattern persists after they graduate, a new study finds.
The researchers followed students at 44 high schools for four years, and found that only 9 percent met. view full post

Is This the Best Sweet Potato Fry Recipe on the Internet?

When you’re looking for a dependable recipe on the world wide wild web, it’s natural to search “Best [insert food] recipe.” A lot of you did for sweet potato fries last year—so much so that it was one of Google’s top 10 most-searched-for recipes.
So what does that search’s top hit act. view full post

Andy Hessenthaler sacked by Leyton Orient to become first managerial casualty of the season

Andy Hessenthaler has been sacked by Leyton Orient to become the first managerial casualty of the season across the top four leagues of English football. The 51-year-old took charge of the League Two club on an interim basis at the back end of last season following Kevin Nolan"s departure.. view full post

Blind hoarder discovers dead body of son 'missing' for 20 years upstairs amongst junk

A blind hoarder who had always wondered what became of her son 20 years ago has discovered that he was lying dead upstairs the whole time. But because there was so much junk and bad smells in the house, she apparently had no idea. Authorities in New York say they believe the woman thought he. view full post

Our Latest Contest: Your Best Savory Squash Recipe

It may feel like it just became September, but we"d wager you"ve already had your first encounter with hard winter squashes—butternuts, Hubbards, pumpkins (or, at least, pumpkin spice). They make us want to get very cozy, roast pan after pan of them, turn them into soups and curries a. view full post

Jet Black iPhones Face Global Shortage as New Color Proves Difficult to Manufacture

Apple"s new Jet Black color is a popular choice among early iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus adopters, but the new models face a global shortage as the new high-gloss finish has proven challenging for the company"s manufacturers.
Jet Black models suffer from a low casing production yield rate of. view full post

Danny Simpson urges Leicester to put Man United thrashing behind them ahead of Porto clash

Danny Simpson admitted Leicester must put defeat at Manchester United out of their minds ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League tie with Porto. The Foxes host their first home Champions League tie on the back of an impressive 3-0 win away at Club Brugge in the opening round of group stage m. view full post

Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Stranger Things' cast headed to the White House

Climate change activist Leonardo DiCaprio speaking at the UN before International Day of Peace in 2016.Image: Dennis Van Tine/STAR MAX/IPxBy Proma Khosla2016-09-26 14:02:53 UTC

Leonardo DiCaprio will join President Obama to speak about climate change as part of South by South Lawn at the. view full post

Plex partners with Amazon to launch a hardware-free media server, Plex Cloud

You no longer need an always-on PC or any other network-attached hardware in order to use Plex’s media player. The popular service, which allows you to watch TV and movies from your own collection, including those you’ve recorded via an attached digital antenna, is making itself more acce. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

Roku Announces Five New Streaming Devices Between $30 and $130

Roku today announced "the biggest streaming player launch in Roku history," with the company revealing a total of five new devices that let users stream media onto their TVs, with varying levels of picture quality and features. The new additions to Roku"s lineup join the Roku Streaming Stick,. view full post

Black hot UFO invisible to human eye filmed by stunned police helicopter pilot over Bristol

Footage showing a heat-emitting UFO which was invisible to the human eye has been captured by a police helicopter as it was flying over Bristol. A dark, circular shape is seen hovering in the sky as police monitors can be heard observing what they are seeing - although they have admitted. view full post

Girl's drawing of the work week shows she clearly has life figured out

By Andrea Romano2016-09-26 13:46:41 UTC

Some kids have it all figured out.
For example, one Redditor"s 11-year-old daughter drew an accurate drawing of everyone"s emotional journey through the work week.

Who hasn"t felt the despair of Monday, the quiet contentment of Friday and the. view full post

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid team-mates arrive in Dortmund ahead of Champions League clash

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mates have touched down in Germany ahead of their Champions League clash with Dortmund. Zinedine Zidane"s side were lucky to win their Champions League opener 2-1 against Sporting Lisbon, and will need a much improved performance to fly back to. view full post

HERE’s new traffic services will bring together live data from millions of cars

Crowdsourcing live traffic data has been one of Waze’s key competitive advantages in navigation software for a while, but Germany’s HERE might give it a run for its money with new services that pull traffic info from cars on the road.
The data gathered by Here’s upcoming traffic services, whi. view full post

EFCC Probes Diezani Over N4b Hotel Deal With Ex-MILAD

Detectives have uncovered another multi-billion naira transaction believed to have been carried out by former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is probing a N4billion hotel deal between Mrs. Alison-Madueke and a former military. view full post

How the Term "Food Hack" Went Completely Out of Control

Little girl with clipboard is making sure your store is up to snuff

By Andrea Romano2016-09-26 13:39:21 UTC

Being a boss comes naturally to some people.
Twitter user @bottlerocket13 shared a picture of his daughter who likes to take a clipboard with a fake checklist into every store she goes to.

"It makes everyone uncomfortable," he said.
At least. view full post

Apple Working to Transform HealthKit Into Diagnosis Tool Aided by New Apple Watch Apps

Apple has hired "scores of healthcare experts" in recent years to develop improved electronic health record software, with an ultimate goal of transforming HealthKit into a tool that improves diagnoses, reports Bloomberg.
The system could chip away at two problems that plague the industry and. view full post

Electro-loving pensioners defy stereotypes about age and show the youngsters how it's done

Imagine the scenario. You"re milling about awkwardly at a gathering, when someone decides to liven things up a bit and put on an electro house tune. Uh-oh! Prominent bass and a tempo of over 120 BPM probably isn"t to everyone"s taste, and there are some very elderly members of the family. view full post

Chelsea and England starlet wows fans again - this time with 35-yard screamer

Exactly a week ago, Chelsea starlet Lewis Baker caught our eye with a very attractive half-volley . On loan at SBV Vitesse, the midfielder smashed home the Dutch side"s second of the game. Fast forward a week, and the England U21 international is at it again. This time, not only does he use. view full post