The website BeautifulPeople.com was hacked and ugly people were allowed "in" the exclusive site. The Sherk virus allowed unchecked access so the pretty and plain were all mixed together. Oh the horror! The moral of this story: if good-looking people can get hacked, then anyone can! HA! Bet you didn't see that coming. One would think there is a karmic lesson of vanity … [Read more...] about If BeautifulPeople.com gets Hacked then Anyone Can
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Hawkman not Happy about Green Lantern Movie
Green Lantern finally got his own movie. But not everyone's happy about it, especially Hawkman. He wants his own movie and can’t understand why no one agrees. This exchange between Hawkman and Superman explains why Hawkman will never get a movie: Superman (sarcastically) to Hawkman: "What are your powers?" Hawkman to Superman: "I can fly." Superman to Hawkman: "No, I … [Read more...] about Hawkman not Happy about Green Lantern Movie
Don’t Steal from a Geek
When Joshua Kaufman’s MacBook was stolen, this web designer from Oakland used blogging to help police find the thief. The moral of the story – Don't Steal from a Geek! Joshua set up a blog called “This Guy Has My MacBook”. He posted photographs of the bandit using an application he had previously installed on his Mac that snaps pictures of users and tracks the computer’s … [Read more...] about Don’t Steal from a Geek
Old Gadgets? Need Cash? Try gazelle.com
You can go green by recycling your old devices and get some "green" in return at gazelle.com. Gazelle pays cash for old cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, and other stuff. Yesterday's hot gadget becomes today's pile of junk cluttering-up your closet or basement. Here’s how to turn that trash into some monetary treasure: Go to gazelle.com and setup an account (easy … [Read more...] about Old Gadgets? Need Cash? Try gazelle.com
Robot Folding Laundry is NOT Just Weird Science
A robot that folds laundry is the latest lightening rod for wasteful government spending. But many science projects funded by tax dollars that seemed frivolous have led to life-saving technology. So before writing off a towel folding robot, consider these other scientific discovers that came from weird science backed by government money. CAT Scans and MRI Digital … [Read more...] about Robot Folding Laundry is NOT Just Weird Science
Weather Radio Smartphone App
The iMap Weather Radio has an App for your Smartphone or tablet that alerts you of life-threatening weather information. The application "wakes up" your mobile device when danger approaches. It uses the phone’s location to determine if there are weather alerts in your area. It is listed for just $9.99 and is one of those “must-have” apps, especially during storm … [Read more...] about Weather Radio Smartphone App
The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse
The apocalypse has come and gone. No one was raptured on May 21, 2011, but everyone was talking about it. Why all the buzz about the end of the world? This is the first apocalypse in the online social-networking age. The same online viral phenomenon that brought us keyboard cat, Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and Justin Bieber put Harold Camping’s apocalypse in the … [Read more...] about The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse
Facebook DISLIKE Scam
Don’t DISLIKE on Facebook. Facebook does NOT have a dislike button. But there is a scam going around inviting you to enable the Facebook DISLIKE feature. It will infect your machine. And that’s something you will dislike! There has been much discussion and hullabaloo about a Facebook dislike button. One page encouraging Facebook to add a dislike button has over 3 … [Read more...] about Facebook DISLIKE Scam
CDC Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: FOR REAL!
The CDC has actually published a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide. Is this for the end-of-the world on May 21, 2011 or is it for a different doomsday? So many apocalypses, so little time. The CDC’s Public Health Matters Blog starts with the following on zombie survival: There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie apocalypse for … [Read more...] about CDC Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: FOR REAL!
The End of the World and I STILL Feel Fine
Here we go again, it's the end of the world on May 21, 2011 (this Saturday). How can May 21st be the end of the world when Oprah's last show is on May 25th? Rumor has it she has God booked for this last show, so why would He end the world before He is on Oprah? Who does that? Is this just an effort to upstage the Mayans whose calendar puts the end of the world at … [Read more...] about The End of the World and I STILL Feel Fine
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