ABC.net.au: Scientists have taught dolphins to combine both rhythm and vocalisations to produce music, resulting in an extremely high-pitched, short version of the Batman theme song. The findings, outlined in two studies, are the first time that nonhuman mammals have demonstrated they can recognise rhythms and reproduce them vocally. Photo courtesy of Stacina. Tags: nature,…
...Read MoreNewsGator Sucks Up NetNewsWire
Congratulations Brent. Welcome back to the land of “people who punch a clock for a living.” Here’s to making NetNewsWire better than ever.*ching ching* Tags: blogging, news, newsaggregator, rss
...Read MoreVideo iPod Coming Sooner Than We Think?
Mac Daily News is reporting that Apple will be launching a video iPod next week. MacDailyNews“Apple Computer has begun production of a new version of its iPod digital music player that will be capable of playing videos… Reliable sources believe the iPod could be introduced as early as next week, possibly around the time Apple…
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GameTap – Expand Your Playground Wanna game? Just download the game and play. Subscription based game service. (tags: web games game) Turn A Photo Into A Sketch For Coloring Books Take any photo and make it into a coloring book page. (tags: computer design graphic howto photoshop tutorial tips tutorials) Favicon Gallery — FavIcon from…
...Read MoreTV Show ‘Xena’ Makes a Mark That Won’t Soon Be Forgotten
Yahoo News: Xena, the possible 10th planet in our solar system, has its own moon, a dim little satellite called Gabrielle, its discoverers reported. Astronomers who reported Xena’s discovery in July said they detected Xena’s sidekick on September 10 using the Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Their findings will be submitted to the…
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American Red Cross survival kit list What you need to save your butt when the going gets rough. (tags: advice home howto reference tips emergency survival preparedness lifehacks)
...Read MoreAirforce Modernizes GPS Network with New Satellite
In a move to correct the already aging Global Positioning System (GPS), the US Airforce has launched a new satellite designed to provide stronger signal while preventing jamming for military applications. Mobile Mag: The US Air Force has successfully launched its first modernized Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite on Monday. Billed as the most technologically…
...Read MoreFake Nikon Batteries Explode
Be careful what you stick in your camera. Nikon is reporting some knock-off batteries are causing D70’s to explode. Mobile Mag: A Nikon camera service center has reported several camera explosions from Nikon D70 users, fortunately it occurred within the users camera bag. We have reported in the past on after-market and imitation OEM batteries…
...Read MoreNikon says “We’re sorry.”
Awww..for the love of…Listen up Nikon D70 owners. It appears Nikon is admitting there’s a problem with some cameras. Good news is, they’re willing to fix your camera free of charge. You just have to survive the submission and repair process. Nikon: It has come to our attention that electronic components related to exposure control…
...Read MoreGot a patch?
Watching television it would seem there’s a patch for everything nowadays. I’m sure I’m not the only one who sees a woman wearing a patch on her arm and wonders… is she giving up smoking? does she have a heart condition? could it be antidepressants? is it birth contol? maybe she’s whitening her teeth? Sorry,…
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