The censorship bills SOPA and PIPA are no longer being censored. The mainstream media news has been all but silent on the topic because their parent companies are backing these bills. But thanks to people rising-up in protest, SOPA and PIPA have gotten a black-eye and are loosing momentum. Recent press releases from the White House indicate that President Obama will not … [Read more...] about SOPA and PIPA get a Black-eye and a Blackout
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Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream
Now this is cool technology – it uses liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Using a machine called Kelvin, Smitten’s ice cream in San Francisco makes each scoop to order. It uses sophisticated software and super-cool liquid nitrogen to transform pure and fresh ingredients into an awesome tasting ice cream. And since it’s made fresh on-the-spot, no stabilizers, emulsifiers or gums … [Read more...] about Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream
Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!
Once again big government is trying to destroy the Internet. The toxic combination of big business and big government are at it again in to strangle online freedom of speech, crush innovation, and kill American jobs! What are SOPA and PIPA? SOPA – Stop Online Privacy Act (US House) PIPA – Protect IP Act (US Senate) While these proposed laws may sound good, THEY ARE … [Read more...] about Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!
We Are What We Tweet in 2011
If we are what we Tweet then here’s the top news of 2011 when viewed through the prism of social media. Beyonce’s baby bump bumps the death of Osoma Bin Laden Justin Bieber’s hair rockets above the flight of the last Space Shuttle Atlantis Rebecca Black is more important than the blackout and meltdown of the Fukushima Nuclear reactor in Japan after the devastating … [Read more...] about We Are What We Tweet in 2011
Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
How do you reduce the awkward factor when calling your geek friend for tech support when you haven't called since the last time your need help? Here's how - buy him/her a Holiday gift. Geeks love gifts; you need tech support, so everyone wins! But what do you get a geek for Christmas without making them feel like you got something from the island of misfit toys? Here are … [Read more...] about Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
Goodnight iPad is an adult bedtime book that reminds us to unplug, get some sleep, and our gadgets will be fully charged and ready in the morning. Based on the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, this parody brings a smile without clever Tweets or Facebook status updates. It reminds us to step away from the Smartphone and go to bed. Facebook will … [Read more...] about Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
WordPress Tip – Links that Open in a New Browser
It’s easy to add links in WordPress. But it is important to create links that open in a new browser window and do not pull users away from your website. Links to Websites To insert to a link to another website in any page or post that will open in another browser window: … [Read more...] about WordPress Tip – Links that Open in a New Browser
Gotta Pee – There’s an App for that.
Ever finding yourself needing to pee during a movie like Tom Hanks in A" League of Their Own". You feel like your head is going explode like that guy in "Scanners" but you know the second you get up you'll miss that "Luke, I'm your father" moment that defines the movie. So unless you have a time traveling DeLorean you're gonna have to see the movie again because you were in … [Read more...] about Gotta Pee – There’s an App for that.
Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming
Who knew that Siri and Auto-Correct would make a such a great comedy team. But the hits just keep coming. Watch out Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert! Here are some of the comic styling of this online duo. Click here for more fun with Auto Correct and Siri … [Read more...] about Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming
Coolest Chemistry Teacher in the World!
The exploding pumpkin is just one of the cool chemistry experiments from Mr. Bergmann & Ms. Ryan. They remind us of the importance of good teachers. Go Teachers! Mr. Bergmann & Ms. Ryan perform the exploding pumpkin trick and many other awesome science demos in chemistry class at Kinard Middle School in Fort Collins, CO. This type of creative teaching rings a … [Read more...] about Coolest Chemistry Teacher in the World!
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