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  • Please Enjoy Live Streaming Coverage of Our Imminent Doom | Discoblog

    doomsdaySet your watches, apocalypse watchers: On Thursday, the Doomsday Clock—that harbinger of untimely death run by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists—will change again.

    When the organization debuted its clock in 1947 in the wake of the new dangers of the nuclear age, they set it at “7 minutes to midnight.” From there, the scientists have adjusted the metaphorical apocalypse countdown either up or down in response to geopolitics. The furthest we’ve ever been from our collective end is 12 minutes, after the signings of SALT and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 1979 17 minutes, after the end of the Cold War. The closest we’ve gotten is 2 minutes (the namesake of the Iron Maiden song), in response to hydrogen bomb tests.

    What now? From Politico:

    “The last time the doomsday clock was reset was in 2007, from 7 minutes to five minutes to midnight.

    (Director Kennette) Benedict said she would offer no hints about whether the clock would be reset closer or further away from “doomsday” on Thursday. One suspects the group of scientists would be likely to show some appreciation for Barack Obama’s efforts on nonproliferation, climate change, etc. compared to his predecessor.”

    This will be the first time you can watch live streaming of the Doomsday clock change, which happens at 10 a.m. EST on Thursday here in New York. I, for one, will not be watching, since we all know the world’s actually going to end in 2012 because of some Central American prophecy.

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    Image: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists


  • Post-grad Architecture course recommendations

    My friend has an architecture degree, is currently working abroad and would like to study a post-grad course in England, preferably London.

    Can anyone please suggest good colleges and universities for post-grad architecture courses?

    Many thanks.

  • 2010 Detroit: Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept, production starts in 2011

    2010 Detroit: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept

    • Key Competitors: Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Cube and Kia SOUL.
    • Power: 1.4L I-4-cylinder Ecotec turbocharged – 138-hp.
    • Transmission: 6-speed manual.
    • Production: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo due out next year.

    What you see here is basically the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo beefed up to look like something you would see in the Fast and Furious movies.

    The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, which will look like this without all the aftermarket touches, will enter production in 2011 at GM’s Orion Assembly plant. Retooling for the plant will start in late 2010. GM says that the move is expected to restore around 1,200 jobs in Southeast Michigan.

    Powertrain choices, availability and trim-level details will be announced closer to launch.

    Make the leap for high-res images from the show.

    2010 Detroit: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept:

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    All Photos Copyright © 2009 Omar Rana – egmCarTech.

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    – By: Omar Rana


  • Why Your Nexus One Won’t Work on AT&T 3G

    Google’s Nexus One phone is a heap of fun to play with, but so far in the U.S. the only 3G network you can access it on is that of T-Mobile. There are two issues at play here: the underlying technology a cell-phone network runs on, such as HSPA for 3G or EDGE for 2G, and the frequency the radios in the device use to communicate. In the case of the Nexus One, it uses the 900MHz, 1700MHz and 2100MHz frequency bands for 3G data and the GSM 850MHz, 900Mhz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz bands for 2G. Because the T-Mobile 3G network in the U.S. is listening for 3G data in the 1700MHz and 2100MHz bands, it’s the only U.S. network with which the Nexus One phone can communicate.

    AT&T’s 3G network listens for phones transmitting 3G traffic in the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, which the Nexus One cannot do. All it can do is send 2G traffic in those bands, so it does, making a slower data experience for those using the Nexus One in Ma Bell’s mobile network. As the world moves to services like Long Term Evolution, which carriers will roll out this year and will be widespread in 2012, it will be easier to share devices across networks, but frequency bands will still be an issue.

  • Glenn Beck Shows His Audience The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever

    Fox News host Glenn Beck used the chart we’re calling “The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever.”

    The chart, which was put together by Calculated Risk, demonstrates that the jobs decline as a percentage of the workforce is the worst since the Great Depression, matching the sharp but short drop in 1948, as the war machine wound down. 

    Equally important, the duration of these job losses, as well as the lack of a sharp recovery (at least so far), suggests that the problem will be with us for a long while.  We’re now 24 months into this decline, and we’re still at the bottom.  By this point in most previous recessions, we had already recovered all of the lost jobs.

    We’re glad this is getting the attention it deserves. (And thanks to our friends at Mediaite for grabbing the video!)

     


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  • Zimbabwe Rhinos Poisoned by Poachers, Horns Sold to South African Dealers

    Black rhino for article about Zimbabwe war veterans poisoning rhinos and selling horns to South African rhino horn dealers.

    Wildlife conservationists in Zimbabwe are struggling to protect endangered rhinos – and now the uphill battle includes war veterans who have gotten into the rhino poaching business.

    In yet another setback to Zimbabwe’s wildlife conservation efforts, war veterans settled near the Humani Estates in the Chiredzi District are allegedly poisoning rhinos living on a nearby game reserve in order to sell the horns to South African rhino horn dealers.

    Read more of this story »


  • Green Chile Braised Pork

    There is a town called Pueblo located in southeast Colorado and it is known for its locally grown green chilies. There they grow them in many varieties; hot, medium and mild and add them in almost everything. This recipe has been recreated based on an old Pueblo green chile recipe from long ago. If you don’t live in that neck of the woods and cannot find the distinctive Pueblo green chile then you can certainly substitute any number of other green chilies for this recipe. This recipe is very simple with few ingredients and limited prep work. It takes cubes of inexpensive pork butt or shoulder and braises it in a spicy sauce filled with green chilies, tomatoes, onions and garlic. It has an amazing flavor for so few ingredients. This recipe has been prepared to serve eight because you may want to have leftovers for another night or your family might just be asking for seconds. And with so few carbs in each serving you might just want to indulge yourself. I hope you enjoy.

    Green Chile Braised Pork

    Ingredients:

    2 lbs. pork cubes, butt or shoulder, trimmed of all visible fat
    1 cup onions, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3 cups whole peeled or diced tomatoes
    6 to 8 Pueblo green chilies (substitute Anaheim, Cubanelle, Pablano or Banana peppers)
    2 cups + 1/3 cup water
    1 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
    salt and pepper
    vegetable spray

    Preheat broiler.

    Begin by roasting the green chilies. Place them on the broiler tray a few inches from the heat and blacken them on each side. Remove, place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for about 10 minutes. When peppers are cool enough to handle peel off the skin and scrape out the seeds, ribs and stem. If you prefer more heat you can leave in the seeds and ribs. Chop and set aside.

    Lightly coat the bottom of a large pot with vegetable spray and heat on medium high. Add the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper if desired and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the pork cubes and brown. If using whole tomatoes pour off the liquid into the pot and chop up the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes, green chilies and 2 cups of water and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Whisk the remaining water and flour together until smooth and add to the green chile sauce, while constantly stirring. The sauce will thicken slightly. Cover and continue simmering for about 15 minutes longer. The sauce will thicken more while cooking.

    Nutrition Facts
    8 Servings
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 287.9
    Total Fat 17.2 g
    Saturated Fat 6.0 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.5 g
    Cholesterol 76.0 mg
    Sodium 256.5 mg
    Potassium 511.6 mg
    Total Carbohydrate 9.6 g
    Dietary Fiber 3.2 g
    Sugars 3.8 g
    Protein 23.3 g

  • The A-Team – Trailer

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    Nostalgia goes full steam as familiar 80’s mercenaries, Faceman, Hannibal, Murdock and B.A. make it to the big screen. The A-Team as they’re better known will attempt to be the summer’s big action movie. There might be low expectations from some, but never underestimate movie goers’ love for nostalgic television shows turn blockbuster releases. A-Team actors consist of Liam Neeson, Quinton Jackson, Bradley Cooper, and Sharlto Copley.

    Continue reading to view the trailer.


  • Nanotechnology Could Vastly Improve The Color Of LED Lighting [Led]

    I switched to LED lights on my Christmas tree this year and, while generally pleased, there is no doubt that the colors are a bit “off.” A simple nanotech coating could change that by making colors brighter and warmer.

    Nanosys is the company behind this new approach, and the process is fairly simple: a phospor material developed from nanomaterials is layered over standard blue LEDs (the most energy-efficient color) to create a spectrum of colors that are warmer and more vivid. So, unlike other methods (quantum dots for example), Nanosys hasn’t tried to reinvent the wheel. Manufacturers could simply apply the coating without having to start over with a completely new product.

    Furthermore, Nanosys’ material could be utilized in a lot more than just light fixtures. Think about laptop and HDTV displays with better, brighter screens—all without increasing energy consumption. [Treehugger via DVICE]







  • Media Room 2.0 and Windows Mobile

    mediaroomhtchd2 Here is a snippet of Steve Ballmer’s CES keynote which does not seem to have picked up much steam in the media, but is still pretty interesting for Windows Mobile users.

    Currently Microsoft is trying to push their Video On Demand system to networks, and with some success. The system called Media Room has 4 million users around the world, on AT&T with U-verse, BT with its Home Vision, On Deutsche Telecom and a few other places around the world.

    Microsoft announced with Media Room 2.0 that any Xbox 360 will be a able to work as well as a set top box to access the service.  For around 40 million Xbox 360 owners this is obviously great news, and may influence their choice of cable provider.

    Of interest to Windows Mobile owners however is that the Media Room client will come to Windows Mobile handsets also, allowing subscribers to watch VOD and also their recorded media from anywhere in the world.

    Now I don’t know about Xbox 360 owners, but as a Windows Mobile user having this feature would certainly influence which TV service I sign up with.

    Are you more likely to get U-verse or similar because of this?  Let us know below.

    Via Zatsnotfunny.com

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  • RICCIONE – Resort Futurismo

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    Il Resort sorgerà a Riccione in zona Marano su circa 52mila metri quadri e coinvolgerà le colonie Reggiana Adriatica e Savioli. Quest’ultima sarà abbattuta per dare spazio al ricettivo alberghiero, previsti 800 posti letto. Una volta ristrutturata l’Adriatica resterà pubblica, mentre la Reggiana sarà data in convenzione per 50 anni alle società che realizzeranno Futurismo.
    Ad unire monte e mare una piazza da 2.500 metri quadri. Le auto passeranno in un tunnel interrato. Nell’area vicina al fiume sorgerà invece un parco pubblico e un’area attrezzata per attività sportive, gestite dal Resort ma aperte al pubblico. Il progetto, del valore di circa 90 milioni di euro è ideato dallo studio dell’architetto Gaudenzi, e coinvolge imprenditori rinomati come Filippetti (Presidente Eden Viaggi), Montagna e Berni.

    Il 22 Aprile 2009 presso lo studio notarile del Dott. Fabbrani di Rimini si è tenuta la stipula, della convenzione di attuazione del piano particolareggiato per il progetto di riqualificazione dell’area Marano, denominato FUTURISMO, realizzato dalla società Kyron.

    E’ stato un lavoro lungo e faticoso che rappresenta una svolta per un’area così importante per Riccione, situata all’ingresso nord della città.
    Rappresenta il primo esempio di riutilizzo delle colonie, di valorizzazione del patrimonio, di spazi ed edifici esistenti, attraverso la riconversione delle colonie per scopi turistici. L’intervento porterà altresì oltre 5milioni di euro di opere di urbanizzazioni, tra cui la realizzazione di un grande parco e il sottopasso sulla litoranea, che permetterà il collegamento del quartiere al mare e l’attraversamento in sicurezza per i pedoni.

  • Hi Everyone.

    Hi Folks, Am new to this sight, also only been diabetic for a couple of months now. Am finding the life change very hard to cope with just now. Am in the middle of seperating from my husband of 20yrs (my choice, I need the space to sort my head out) And look after my brother who has downes and diebetes type 1. Always enjoyed life before, but just now Im at a low and struggling to cope with the life change for me. Will be nice to chat to people that have been where I am and are now coping and enjoying life again. xxxxx

  • MONTREAL | Silo N5 Tower | 200m+ | 50 fl | Pro

    That is a tower that might get built over the silo n5 in Montreal, it’s 50 floors, so it should be over 200 metres.

    At that stage, it’s just a proposition, but there are small chances it gets approved. It includes winter gardens inside the tower etc.

  • A New Program for Jobseekers at the Foundation Center

    Fabulous Fundraisers in Transition (FFIT): Find a (New) Job!

    Monday, January 25, 4:00-6:00 pm

    Co-sponsored with Development Executives Roundtable (DER).

    For those of you who are seeking new career opportunities in this challenging job market, DER is starting up a new group to support you. Aptly named “Fabulous Fundraisers in Transition,” this group will meet regularly (frequency to be determined by the group) to discuss search strategies, share job leads and interviewing tips, swap tales from the trenches and cheer each other on.

    Development search specialist, Pamela Cook will lead a discussion on how to strategically position and strengthen your job search. Please register to attend.

  • MediaHub HD Will Make Hotel Rooms a Lot More Entertaining [Streaming]

    TeleAdapt is hoping to deliver a more personalized entertainment experience for guests in hotel rooms with their TA-7650 MediaHub HD box. Basically, it makes it easy to play media from your portable devices through the TV.

    MediaHub HD Features

    • All-in-one audio/video connectivity panel for enjoying content from any portable
    electronics device through the in-room TV
    • Guest-facing A/V sockets include Composite Audio/Video, S-Video, VGA with
    paired audio (for laptops), HDMI, Stereo Bluetooth, USB (5v) for device charging
    • Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology allows guests to pair their portable media
    devices to the entertainment panel and play music or other audio through the in-room
    TV speakers without having to physically connect the device with a cable
    • Single-HDMI back-end connection to the TV for simplified installation
    • Only requirement: TV with an available HDMI port and a power source (wall outlet)
    • Prevents guests tampering with existing TV connections
    • Auto-sensing of devices upon plug-in means intuitive controls for any hotel guest
    • Wide range of available trims and bezels, designs that fit any room decor
    • CE, CSA, FCC certified (MediaHub plus PowerHub extension is also UL certified)
    • Can be deployed worldwide

    So if you have your iPod, laptop or other portable device with you on the trip, you can play your own media content through the TV without a hassle. If I’m on a trip, spending time in the hotel room is probably not going to be my first choice for entertainment—but it would be nice to have this option. [Teleadapt]







  • Macular Edema

    😮 😮 Well this thursday I have to get this procedure done on my right eye for macularedema. Has anyone had this procedure done before and what are the repercussions. I am a fairly new diabetic so I really dont know all the complications associated with diabetes. I know if I dont get it fixed then I can go blind down the road. Please tell me this is just common routine.

  • Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes: La avenida más larga de España

    La arteria más larga de toda España, la Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, en Barcelona, sufrió una remodelación hace unos 3 años. Desde Glòries hasta la frontera con el municipio de Sant Adrià de Besòs, la autopista fue virtualmente tapada con unos amortiguadores de sonido, y en los márgenes de la avenida se edificaron jardines, fuentes, y zonas de recreo para los niños. Aquí cuelgo algunas fotos hechas hace un par de semanas. Saludos.

  • Projectos,ideias, produtos, serviços que existem no estranjeiro e nao em Portugal

    Boas!!

    Este topico serve para divulgar e discutir ideias de sucesso (ou nao) no estrangeiro que nao existem em Portugal. Teriam estas sucesso aqui no nosso cantinho?

    Por exemplo quando tive nos States, aquilo tava inundado de scooters (daqueles para os gordos com pouca mobilidade), podia alugar em supermercados, parques tematicos, etc….
    Decerto é um negocio rentavel, mas resultaria em Portugal?
    A populaçao em termos de obesidade nao pode nunca ser comparada aos states, no entanto tem vindo a aumentar consideravelmente, e ja se fala em 30% de obesos em Portugal!!
    Alem disso os tugas sao mto perguiçosos, quem nao queria dar uma voltinha de scooter dentro do shoping? lol

    Este exemplo é de um serviço, no entanto seria mais interessante discutir tambem projectos.
    Por exemplo, faria sentido construir uma ilhas artifical como se fez no Dubai na costa algarvia? Teria sucesso tendo em conta o investimento? A localizaçao etc….

    🙂

  • Nature photo thread. [Not only pictures taken by yourself]

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    – Baltic/Nordic Nature –


    So, i decided to make this thread for nature pictures of baltic/nordic countries, i know there is one of these threads already but the photos in this thread doesn’t have to be taken by yourself!


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    – Rules –

    Quote:

    – No spamming or doubleposting.
    – Only scandinavian and baltic countries. (Included Greenland.)

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