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Viator: Insider's Guide to Malaysia's Best Beaches
I’ll let you in on a secret… Thailand is not the only country in southeast Asia with stunning beaches Continue reading
Storm Surges, Rising Seas Could Doom Pacific Islands This Century
Atolls and other low-lying islands in the Pacific Ocean may not slip under the waves but they will likely become uninhabitable due to overwashing waves By Julia Pyper and ClimateWire U.S. Continue reading
NASA Announces Inauguration Weekend Events Including ‘Mohawk Guy’ And Live Stream [VIDEO]
While NASA will not be as busy as Obama during the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, it is planning to celebrate the special event with several activites throughout the weekend for those lucky enough to be in Washington D.C. while also providing plenty of opportunities to join in on the fun for those who could not make the trip. On Friday, between 10 a.m Continue reading
Terms & Conditions: If Instagram has your knickers in a twist, Flickr might untwist ‘em
If you're still in a huff about the Instagram terms of service, you might switch your photo-sharing life over to Flickr, which allows for far more limited uses of your pictures than Instagram ever did. Continue reading
Jeff Rowley Big Wave Surfing Sony FS700 Super Slow Motion 120fps Jaws Peahi 2012 – Video
Jeff Rowley Big Wave Surfing Sony FS700 Super Slow Motion 120fps Jaws Peahi 2012 Jeff Rowley, big wave surfer and professional athlete charges Jaws Peahi solo on Thanksgiving 2012 on his Channel Islands 12 footer gun Perfect conditions for a warm-up session at Jaws to prepare for the Red Bull Jaws Paddle In at Peahi Contest. Support Jeff to win the Red Bull Jaws Paddle-In Contest by following him on facebook at facebook.com/jeffrowleyathlete #GOROWLEY Please subscribe to Jeff Rowley's YouTube channel and share this video! Filmed with Sony FS700 Super Slow Motion 120fps Music The Killers – When We Were Young (The Soundmen Remix) Connect with Jeff Rowley Youtube: jeffrowleycom Vimeo: jeffrowleyathlete Facebook: jeffrowleyathlete Instagram: @jeff_rowley #gorowley Twitter: @jeff_rowley Tumblr: jeffrowley Flickr: jeffrowley LinkedIn: jeffrowleyathlete Rowley's official website: www.jeffrowley.com To sponsor or partner with Rowley, contact minnie@jeffrowley.comFrom:Jeffrey RowleyViews:19 2ratingsTime:02:40More inSports Continue reading
Savan Plays Worms Revolution Savan Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 2 – Video
Savan Plays Worms Revolution Savan Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 2 I get my revenge! Enjoy! =) Feel free to like, comment and subscribe! =) Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com My Pages: Blog: savangandecha.wordpress.com Twitter @SavanGandecha Flickr: www.flickr.com Vlog Channel: www.youtube.com Facebook: www.facebook.comFrom:SavanTheRangerGamingViews:0 1ratingsTime:11:52More inGaming Continue reading
Big Data: You Have No Idea How Much It Will Change Your Life
Futurist Juan Enriquez on the mind-blowing changes that Big Data is about to unleash on your business, your health, and life in general. Flickr photo courtesy of Luckey_Sun Most modern humans are now attempting to cram more data into their heads in a single day than most of our ancestors did during entire lifetimes. In the 15 minutes it takes you to read this essay, the amount of information being generated by the human race will have expanded by about 20 petabytes, equivalent to about three times the amount of information currently in the Library of Congress, or about one-half of all written works from the beginning of recorded history in all languages Continue reading
SpaceX founder Elon Musk talks about future of space flight
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has been around the block a few times. He helped start PayPal, the popular online payment system, and is even a founder of Tesla Motors. Musks most recent endeavor, however, is his space travel project, SpaceX, which recently completed its first successful supply mission to the International Space Station. Continue reading
Savan Plays Worms Revolution (Part 3) – Video
Savan Plays Worms Revolution (Part 3) My very first Let's Play Series. The final of 3 videos and here I play Worms Revolution against Artificial Intelligence (AI) Feel free to like, comment and subscribe! =) Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com My Pages: Blog: savangandecha.wordpress.com Twitter @SavanGandecha Flickr: www.flickr.com Vlog Channel: www.youtube.com Facebook: www.facebook.comFrom:SavanTheRangerGamingViews:5 1ratingsTime:17:57More inGaming Continue reading
Savan Plays Worms Revolution (Part 2) – Video
Savan Plays Worms Revolution (Part 2) My very first Let's Play Series. Second of 3 videos and here I play Worms Revolution against Artificial Intelligence (AI) Feel free to like, comment and subscribe! =) Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com My Pages: Blog: savangandecha.wordpress.com Twitter @SavanGandecha Flickr: www.flickr.com Vlog Channel: www.youtube.comFrom:SavanTheRangerGamingViews:1 0ratingsTime:17:34More inGaming Continue reading
Perhentian Islands: Resort round-up
By Chris Wotton MALAYSIAS Perhentian Islands in the South China Sea, around ten miles off the northeastern coast of western Malaysia and just forty miles south of the border with neighbouring Thailand, offer that picture perfect image of paradise you may have dreamt about endless stretches of fine white sand, clear blue sea and an equally blue sky overhead. Coral, sea turtles, jellyfish and small sharks all call the reef around the islands home, and it is easy to see why so many people both foreign tourists and Malays alike come here to relax. Continue reading
See this year's top shots in astronomy
(c) Martin Pugh This picture of the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51, won top honors in the Deep Space category and the overall competition for 2012 Astronomy Photographer of the Year. The picture was entered by British-Australian photographer Martin Pugh. Here’s what the Royal Observatory says: “This beautifully composed image of the Whirlpool Galaxy combines fine detail in the spiral arms with the faint tails of light that show its small companion galaxy being gradually torn apart by the gravity of its giant neighbour. Continue reading
Astrophoto: Milky Way from Onizuka Astronomy Center, Hawaii
by Nancy Atkinson on September 3, 2012 Want to stay on top of all the space news? Follow @universetoday on Twitter Heres a great view of the Milky Way from the Onizuka Astronomy Center on the Big Island of Hawaii by astronomical artist Fahad Sulehria. To reach the summit of Mauna Kea, where some of the biggest telescopes on Earth reside, visitors must stop at the Onizuka Center for acclimating to the high altitude. Continue reading
Common Lab Dye Found to Interrupt Formation of Huntington's Disease Proteins
A small molecule agent like methylene blue that has been grandfathered into approved use as a diagnostic tool in humans can be studied further as possible treatment for the neurodegenerative illness By Kathleen Raven Methylene blue Image: Flickr/amandabhslater Showcasing more than fifty of the most provocative, original, and significant online essays from 2011, The Best Science Writing Online 2012 will change the way… Continue reading
Silicon Valley's Libertarian Problem
Many entrepreneurs and VCs claim pure libertarianism is the only political position that makes sense. Here’s why that doesn’t work. Flickr/Gage Skidmore Rep. Continue reading
U.S. Health Law May Curb Rising Maternal Deaths
As the U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to increase, the new health care law could offer improvements in preventative care for women. Continue reading
Space station trio gets back down to Earth
After half a year living on the International Space Station, three astronauts safely returned to Earth on Sunday aboard a Russian-built space capsule. The Soyuz spacecraft landed in the Central Asian steppes of Kazakhstan at 4:14 a.m. Continue reading
Inside the Supreme Court Health-Care Decision
In a matter of days, the U.S. Supreme Court will likely issue a decision affecting nearly one-fifth of the nation’s economy. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Stellar Photos From the International Space Station
These fantastic photos were taken by Flight Engineer Don Petit during the Expedition 31s current tenure aboard the International Space Station. He explains who he capture such stunning images on his flickr account. You know, if you ever happen to be aboard the International Space Station and want to try it yourself: My star trail images are made by taking a time exposure of about 10 to 15 minutes Continue reading