Monday, December 1, 2014

Ghost Recon

Firefly Charges Full-Speed Toward Low Earth Orbit, What You Missed This Weekend, How Is Cyber Monday Like Your Underwear?, If George Lucas Had Edited The 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Trailer, Iraq Uncovers 50,000 'Ghost Soldiers', Thoughts On Google+
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Monday, December 1, 2014
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JOSS WHEDON WOULD BE PROUD
Firefly Charges Full-Speed Toward Low Earth Orbit
arstechnica.com
True believers build rockets, engines and space dreams on the Texas prairie.
DIGG PICKS
What You Missed This Weekend
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Darren Wilson finally resigned, China banned puns and a pig tried to fly.
UNDERWEAR WE DIGG SPONSORED
How Is Cyber Monday Like Your Underwear?
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They both sound kinda dirty. You're probably due for a fresh pair, so check out MeUndies' new holiday designs. Oh, and first-time customers get 20% off.
WHAT, NO GUNGANS?
If George Lucas Had Edited The 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Trailer
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We knew something was missing from the new "The Force Awakens" trailer. Specifically a lot of random CGI crap.
NOT AS BADASS AS IT SOUNDS
Iraq Uncovers 50,000 'Ghost Soldiers'
aljazeera.com
Prime minister reveals existence of 50,000 fictitious names crowding the payroll in the military.
'I FUCKED UP. SO HAS GOOGLE'
Thoughts On Google+
medium.com
Dear reader, I wouldn't fault you if you're wondering why I give a shit. It's not like I work there anymore. So why do I care? Simple: for the same reason that motivated me to join Google in 2010 — that the future of digital identity should not be determined by one company (namely, Facebook).
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OCCUPY CENTRAL, CONTINUED
Image: A protester is arrested by police officers outside government headquarters in Hong Kong Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters clashed with police as they tried to surround Hong Kong government headquarters late Sunday, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months.
A protester is arrested by police officers outside government headquarters in Hong Kong Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters clashed with police as they tried to surround Hong Kong government headquarters late Sunday, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months. Credit: AP Photo/Vincent Yu
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Sunday, November 30, 2014

This Week's Best Videos: The Force Awakens, Solo Climbing A Massive Chimney And An Irradiated GoPro

Watch A GoPro Travel Through Extreme Radiation, 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Finally Here, How Dry Cleaning Works, Footage Of The Rarely-Filmed Anglerfish Being Its Wonderfully Creepy Self, Watch One Of The World's Largest Solar Farms Get Built, Man Solo Climbs A Massive Chimney, The Second Largest Structure In Romania
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
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WHAT'S THE HALF LIFE OF A GOPRO?
Watch A GoPro Travel Through Extreme Radiation
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After being shielded by a 1/4" lead box, this GoPro was sent through an industrial radiator by a curious PhD student. As the camera approaches lethal radiation levels, the potent radiation reveals a brief, yet powerful effect on the film.
THANK YOU J.J.
'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Finally Here
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Yesterday you feasted with your stomach. Today, you feast with your eyes and ears.
NOT AS DRY AS IT SOUNDS
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what black magic occurs when you drop your clothes off to get them dry cleaned? Never wonder again with this animated guide.
THE FISH THAT GOES FISHING
Footage Of The Rarely-Filmed Anglerfish Being Its Wonderfully Creepy Self
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The deepest parts of the ocean contain some strange and wonderful creatures, but due to the extreme depths and pressures these creatures reside in, they're not often caught on camera.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Watch One Of The World's Largest Solar Farms Get Built
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When complete, the 550-megawatt Topaz Solar Farms will have more than 8 million modules installed. The project will cover 4,700 acres in San Luis Obispo County and will provide enough electricity equivalent to powering more than 180,000 average California households.
CLEAN SWEEP
Man Solo Climbs A Massive Chimney, The Second Largest Structure In Romania
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Welcome to Pitesti. Are your palms sweating yet?
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BIRD'S THE WORD
Image: This particular eagle's name is Challenger. What's he challenging exactly? This is America. He doesn't have to tell you.
This particular eagle's name is Challenger. What's he challenging exactly? This is America. He doesn't have to tell you. Credit:
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Friday, November 28, 2014

Driving Down Costs

Shia LaBeouf Alleges Rape During His Art Performance, Smashing Pumpkins Sell 'F*ck You Anderson Cooper' T-Shirts Featuring Cats In Bowties, Yes, You Can Afford This Watch, Taxi Medallions Have Been The Best Investment In America For Years. Now There's Uber., The Peer-Review Scam, New Antimicrobial Edible Films Increase Lifespan Of Cheese
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Friday, November 28, 2014
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WOULD BE WEIRD TO MAKE A JOKE HERE
Shia LaBeouf Alleges Rape During His Art Performance
dazeddigital.com
"One woman who came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened, whipped my legs for ten minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me."
TRULY GEEK U.S.A.
Smashing Pumpkins Sell 'F*ck You Anderson Cooper' T-Shirts Featuring Cats In Bowties
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The cat fight hits the merch table.
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Yes, You Can Afford This Watch
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The clothes don't make the man, the watch does. Get 10% off today and stay clear of the crowds.
MORE LIKE 'LOOSE CHANGE CAB'
Taxi Medallions Have Been The Best Investment In America For Years. Now There's Uber.
washingtonpost.com
In New York, taxi medallions have topped $1 million. In Boston, $700,000. In Philadelphia, $400,000. In Miami, $300,000. Where medallions exist, they have outperformed even the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index. In Chicago, their value has doubled since 2009. Now, however, a market built on restricted supply is showing cracks.
WELL WE'RE PEERLESS, SO...
The Peer-Review Scam
nature.com
When a handful of authors were caught reviewing their own papers, it exposed weaknesses in modern publishing systems. Editors are trying to plug the holes.
CHEESE SPREAD
New Antimicrobial Edible Films Increase Lifespan Of Cheese
phys.org
The films incorporate oregano and rosemary essential oils as antimicrobial agents, and chitosan, a by-product that comes from crustacean shells.
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SPIRITED AWAY
Image: A Red Cross volunteer carries a child just disembarked from a crippled freighter carrying hundreds of refugees trying to migrate to Europe, at the coastal Cretan port of Ierapetra, Greece, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.
A Red Cross volunteer carries a child just disembarked from a crippled freighter carrying hundreds of refugees trying to migrate to Europe, at the coastal Cretan port of Ierapetra, Greece, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. Credit: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris
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