Monday, September 3, 2012

Atari Arcade brings classic games to the Web with HTML5

Atari Arcade brings classic games to the Web with HTML5: "This year marks the 40th anniversary of Atari releasing its first arcade game. The name of that game was Pong, and although the gameplay consisted of nothing more than two paddles moved up and down to deflect a ball to the other side of the screen, it heralded the beginnings of a huge mainstream industry."

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WWII veteran creates bird-friendly wind turbine

WWII veteran creates bird-friendly wind turbine: "World War II veteran Raymond Green, an 89 year old resident of Jackson, California, has created a working prototype of a "bladeless" wind turbine which is bird and bat-friendly, and very quiet in operation. Though still in development at present, Green intends his design to be produced in various sizes, from smaller personal versions to much larger turbines which could be implemented in wind farms."

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Golfer takes delivery of first "Tailor Made" Ferrari in North America

Golfer takes delivery of first "Tailor Made" Ferrari in North America: "It's a given that anyone in the market for a Ferrari is looking to stand out from the crowd. If you are really concerned about the prospect of having to park next to an identical supercar on your next trip to the shops though, you can always go for some extra personalization. Ferrari has long been aware of this dilemma and late last year ramped up its personalization efforts with the launch of the "Tailor Made" program."

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How to Snap Wood With Your Hand - Muscle and Fitness

How to Snap Wood With Your Hand - Muscle and Fitness: "When you were 8 years old, the words ninja and karate master weren’t Internet memes or punch lines but held a place in your mind as legitimate career options. Then you smacked your hand against a wooden board, expecting it to fly apart into splinters, and nearly broke your hand."

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