BulletSafe Bulletproof Hat offers protection with a low-key design

BulletSafe Bulletproof Hat offers protection with a low-key design: "For law enforcement, or any job in which there's a real possibility of being shot at, bulletproof gear is incredibly important. A new product called the BulletSafe Bulletproof Hat aims to bring that sort of protection to the head, in a subtle fashion."



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Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "There are hundreds of new books being published every day. Many of them are books that you would enjoy reading. Amazon is by far the best place to find free books because of the way they set up their programs to promote and sell books. There are thousands of free books available on Amazon every single day. The problem is knowing where to find them, and how to find the ones you want to read. You could just go searching the Amazon website, but that could take you hours every day."



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Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Solo Cover - YouTube

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Solo Cover - YouTube: ""



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Sun Sizzles in High-Energy X-Rays | NASA

Sun Sizzles in High-Energy X-Rays | NASA: "For the first time, a mission designed to set its eyes on black holes and other objects far from our solar system has turned its gaze back closer to home, capturing images of our sun. NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has taken its first picture of the sun, producing the most sensitive solar portrait ever taken in high-energy X-rays."



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Todd Haley says balance the Steelers have struck on offense is rare - ESPN

Todd Haley says balance the Steelers have struck on offense is rare - ESPN: "PITTSBURGH -- Todd Haley talked earlier this week about the good-cop/bad-cop dynamic that takes place when coaches are trying to, ahem, accelerate the development of younger players.

The obvious follow-up question -- where does Haley fall in those two designations? -- evoked a smile from the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator."



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Latest S House prototype can be assembled in just 3 hours - Images

Latest S House prototype can be assembled in just 3 hours - Images: "Back in September, we reported on Vo Trong Nghia Architects' ongoing effort to produce a suitable home for Vietnam's poor. The latest iteration of the firm's low-cost S House sees the prototype home refined, and the prefabricated dwelling now sports a more stable structure, and an impressive on-site build time of just three hours."



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Mike Rowe Gives His Take On The Police Vs Protesters

Mike Rowe Gives His Take On The Police Vs Protesters: "CNN host Mike Rowe gave a moving response to a fan who asked him for his thoughts on the tension between police and the protesters on his Facebook Page Monday. Rowe was responding to a fan named ‘Meghan’ who wanted to specifically get his take on the protests in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he resides."



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How to know where not to fly your drone - CNET

How to know where not to fly your drone - CNET: "It's easier than ever to get your hands on a ready-to-fly quadcopter to send buzzing around the skies. But there are definitely some guidelines you'll want to follow before taking off."



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Vaccines Work. Here Are the Facts. — The Nib — Medium

Vaccines Work. Here Are the Facts. — The Nib — Medium:



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NASA Emails Wrench to Astronaut

NASA Emails Wrench to Astronaut: " Butch Wilmore had a common problem—he couldn't find a socket wrench—with an uncommon twist: He's an astronaut on the International Space Station about 270 miles above the nearest hardware store. Solution? NASA emailed him one, in a manner of speaking. As the Guardian reports, NASA's mission control on Earth emailed a design to the space station's relatively new 3D printer, which then spit out a plastic wrench in about four hours."



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Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "There are hundreds of new books being published every day. Many of them are books that you would enjoy reading. Amazon is by far the best place to find free books because of the way they set up their programs to promote and sell books. There are thousands of free books available on Amazon every single day. The problem is knowing where to find them, and how to find the ones you want to read. You could just go searching the Amazon website, but that could take you hours every day. "



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Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "There are hundreds of new books being published every day. Many of them are books that you would enjoy reading. Amazon is by far the best place to find free books because of the way they set up their programs to promote and sell books. There are thousands of free books available on Amazon every single day. The problem is knowing where to find them, and how to find the ones you want to read. You could just go searching the Amazon website, but that could take you hours every day."



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World's largest capacity container ship embarks on maiden voyage

World's largest capacity container ship embarks on maiden voyage: "The world's largest capacity container ship has set off on its maiden voyage. Measuring 400 m (1,312 ft) in length and 58.6 m (192 ft) wide – or the size of four soccer fields for those more familiar with that alternative unit of measurement – the CSCL Globe can carry 19,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) shipping containers."



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How-To Defend Your Retreat Location

How-To Defend Your Retreat Location: "For those of you that are new and have no tactical training and are wondering how you can defend your retreat, this is what this article is geared for.  Keep in mind it is written for your survival after a complete collapse or WROL (without rule of lay) situation only. For information purposes only"



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Quick and Easy Altoids LED Flashlight

Quick and Easy Altoids LED Flashlight: "This project will show you how to make an easy, quick (I did it in under thirty minutes), and cheap (or free) LED Altoids Tin Flashlight."



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Orion blasts into space

Orion blasts into space: "NASA reentered the field of manned spaceflight as it launched the first Orion crew capsule into space today at 7:05 am EST from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy booster on a four and a half hour flight. The capsule, which was not carrying a crew, will carry out a two-orbit flight around the Earth, which will take it to an altitude of 3,600 mi (5,800 km) before returning for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California later this morning."



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Get if free Sun, Mon and Tue on Amazon 12/7,8,9

Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "There are hundreds of new books being published every day. Many of them are books that you would enjoy reading. Amazon is by far the best place to find free books because of the way they set up their programs to promote and sell books. There are thousands of free books available on Amazon every single day. The problem is knowing where to find them, and how to find the ones you want to read. You could just go searching the Amazon website, but that could take you hours every day."



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Orion ready for Thursday's launch

Orion ready for Thursday's launch: "Orion is go for launch. At a press conference today, NASA and aerospace industry officials confirmed that the EFT-1 mission to test the deep-space capsule designed to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit has been given the final clearance for launch on Thursday morning. The unmanned spacecraft will lift off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy booster on a four-hour flight that will send it 3,600 mi (5,800 km) from Earth before returning to Earth.

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New 1035 hp Ferrari FXX K hybrid based on LaFerrari

New 1035 hp Ferrari FXX K hybrid based on LaFerrari: "Don't go reaching for the check book just yet, as Ferrari’s new FXX K (for KERS) is unlikely to be sold, nor will it race in sanctioned competition, as it has been built based on the LaFerrari supercar but completely unfettered by homologation and racing regulations. The FXX K will break cover this coming weekend as part of the 2014 Finali Mondiali Ferrari, a four day racetrack celebration of everything Ferrari."



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The Lights Went Out in Texas

The Lights Went Out in Texas: "Last week our small area of the world experienced a power outage which lasted just an hour and 55 minutes. The power went out at 5:55pm. Not a big deal, right? I’m prepared, I have batteries, I have flashlights, I have candles, I have lanterns, I have kerosene, I have…….! Yep, I pretty much have it all. Now if I could only find it all."



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Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Where to get free Kindle books: The best places to find all your books for free - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "There are hundreds of new books being published every day. Many of them are books that you would enjoy reading. Amazon is by far the best place to find free books because of the way they set up their programs to promote and sell books. There are thousands of free books available on Amazon every single day. The problem is knowing where to find them, and how to find the ones you want to read. You could just go searching the Amazon website, but that could take you hours every day"



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Top 5 Knife Making Tutorials

Top 5 Knife Making Tutorials: "Hopefully you will never find yourself in a survival situation, but if you do you should always be prepared and use what you have on hand to create the survival tools you’ll need.  One of the best tools to have for emergency preparedness is a survival knife. If you forget your knife, lose it or it breaks, don’t panic yet! We have compiled a list of the best knife making tutorials so you can remain prepared and make your own knife. The best part is, all the knife making supplies are materials you can easily source in a survival situation.  Whether you’re living in a survival scenario or just want to learn a new hobby, knife making is a useful skill to learn. Here are our top 5 picks for best knife making tutorials."



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RGB LED Safety (Party) Bike Light ($30)

RGB LED Safety (Party) Bike Light ($30): "e wanted to add some safety to bike commuting as the days keep getting shorter. Here is our $12 solution.

My wife tries to commute three times a week and the current bike lights were not cutting it. Reflective tape and a brighter head lamp did not seem like it would solve the visibility issue. We had seen her cousin make a sweet bike with some LED strip lights a few months earlier so we built on the idea of using strip lights to make a very visible bike with multicolored lights."



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Paracord: Everything You'll Ever Need to Know - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog

Paracord: Everything You'll Ever Need to Know - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog: "Paracord is a prepper’s best friend. It’s strong, versatile, inexpensive, lightweight and easy to carry with you wherever you go.

The uses for it are virtually endless. From clothing to furniture to tools and self-defense, there’s a project to fill just about any survival need you can imagine."



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Portable 20w solar charger

Portable 20w solar charger: "I've been charging 18650 rechargeable batteries from a small 12v battery solar charger for a few months now. Not impressed with the charge rate, spending an entire sunny day only to maybe have a single 18650 battery charged. I decided to step it up a notch & bought a 20w 12v solar panel from an ebay auction. Now I had to decide either to mount the panel outside & run wires into the house or to make it portable. I decided on the latter, as 20w is a bit meager for a rooftop installation."



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Your Credit Card Company Gives You Free Extended Warranties

Your Credit Card Company Gives You Free Extended Warranties: "We’ve often received blank stares and looks of confusion when mentioning that our credit card company is covering a repair via its extended warranty. Yes, your credit card may provide free extended warranties, too!"



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Easy Build Burning Laser For Less Than $20

Easy Build Burning Laser For Less Than $20: "n this Instructable I will show you how I built my own burning laser, including the driver circuit, the laser is able to burn through electrical tape, black plastic, and light matches with Sharpie on them (I'll let you figure out what happens to the Sharpies on your own) I diode I used is a 400mW 650nM laser diode, for those of you who don't know what that means, 400mW means 400 thousandths of a Watt is the peak power for this specific diode and 650nm is short for 650 nano meters this is referring to the wavelength of the radiation (in this case light) coming from the laser diode 650nm happens to be red. "



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KLM turns jet into a two bedroom apartment

KLM turns jet into a two bedroom apartment: "The idea of spending a night on a plane might be a nightmare for anyone who has flown a long-haul flight in Economy class. But KLM is offering an upgrade that is much more attractive – even if it doesn't get off the ground. The airline has transformed one of its grounded McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft into a luxurious apartment. Dubbed Airplane Apartment, this novel conversion offers four guests a unique overnight stay without the turbulence."



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Do you want to cruise on the biggest ship in the world oasis of the seas

Do you want to cruise on the biggest ship in the world oasis of the seas: "This is the latest ship in the fleet of Royal Caribbean cruise lines. The Oasis of the seas. this ship is more that twice the size of the Queen Mary 2, and more than 5 times the size of the Titanic. The ship was designed and ordered long before the economy took the current downturn, back when it was booming."



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Interesting facts about humans

Interesting facts about humans: "There are many things you do in life that you rarely think about because you do them often, so often that you don't even realize how often you do them. The average number of times you do certain things, and use certain things in a lifetime is amazing. Some of the things are weird, some of them are unbelievable, some of them are bizarre, all of them are interesting"



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Interview with a madman: Francois Gissy hits 333 km/h on rocket-powered bicycle

Interview with a madman: Francois Gissy hits 333 km/h on rocket-powered bicycle: "Last November, Frenchman Francois Gissy hit 285 km/h (177 mph) on a rocket-powered bicycle. Now, at the Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France, he's knocked his own world record out of the park. Dialing in a massive 4.5 kN of thrust, which generates roughly the equivalent of 560 horsepower, Gissy took his rickety-looking rocket bike up to a monstrous 333 km/h (207 mph), hitting top speed in just 4.8 seconds and generating about 1.96 Gs worth of acceleration."



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Give your old smartphone a smart home overhaul - CNET

Give your old smartphone a smart home overhaul - CNET: "The smart home market is expanding. The Dropcam-Nest contingent, SmartThings, Wink and others have captured much of the early attention, but some plucky startups are taking a decidedly more DIY route."



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Finally, you can own a 'Star Trek' communicator for just $99 - CNET

Finally, you can own a 'Star Trek' communicator for just $99 - CNET: "Just weeks after we got to ride a real-world hoverboard for the first time, another bit of iconic Hollywood gadgetry has crossed over from science fiction to science fact, and it's great news for Trekkers.

Startup OnBeep's debut product is Onyx, a Bluetooth-powered team communication tool that offers real-time voice messaging via a cross-platform mobile app that works anywhere your device has a mobile or Wi-Fi data connection. In other words, it's like creating a private communication channel that piggybacks over an Internet connection"



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The top 20 catchiest songs of all time, according to science - CNET

The top 20 catchiest songs of all time, according to science - CNET: "The catchiest song of all time has been revealed, and it ought to surprise absolutely no one. When it comes to recognisability, Spice Girls' "Wannabe" is number one, with users taking, on average, just 2.29 seconds to pick the song."



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New Battery Technology Recharges in Two Minutes, Lasts Twenty Years

New Battery Technology Recharges in Two Minutes, Lasts Twenty Years: "There’s a new battery technology on the horizon, and there’s a good chance it’s going to change the way you use your devices — soon.  By replacing the graphite anode in lithium-ion batteries with titanium dioxide nanotubes, researchers at Nanyang Technical University of Singapore have been able to dramatically improve the charge time and durability of lithium-ion battery cells."



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Sweat-analyzing skin patch could replace blood sampling

Sweat-analyzing skin patch could replace blood sampling: "Nobody likes having blood samples drawn. What's more, such samples typically have to be analyzed in a lab before they're able to tell us anything. But now scientists at the University of Cincinnati and the US Air Force Research Laboratory are developing a system in which a Band-Aid-like skin patch is able to gather and transmit medical data in almost real time, by analyzing the patient's sweat ... and you just need a smartphone to read it, no poking or prodding required."



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Top secret X-37B spaceplane breaks orbital endurance record

Top secret X-37B spaceplane breaks orbital endurance record: "A secret mission came to a public end this morning as the US Air Force’s top secret X-37B spaceplane landed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The unmanned reusable spacecraft touched down on the runway like a conventional aircraft this morning at 9:24 am EDT after a record-breaking 674 days in orbit. According to the Air Force, the automatic landing was monitored by the 30th Space Wing and occurred without incident."



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Oxygen absorbing material may allow us to breathe underwater

Oxygen absorbing material may allow us to breathe underwater: "Using specially synthesized crystalline materials, scientists from the University of Southern Denmark have created a substance that is able to absorb and store oxygen in such high concentrations that just one bucketful is enough to remove all of the oxygen in a room. The substance is also able to release the stored oxygen in a controlled manner when it is needed, so just a few grains could replace the need for divers to carry bulky scuba tanks."



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VIDEO: This Police Officer Gives a New Meaning to ‘Protect and Serve’ and It’s Awesome

VIDEO: This Police Officer Gives a New Meaning to ‘Protect and Serve’ and It’s Awesome: "Ever since the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, there has been an attempt by the typical leaders of the racial grievance industry, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Eric Holder, and Barack Obama, to portray all police officers as bad. In fact, they have attempted to portray white police officers as blood thirsty, cold-hearted killers of black people. It is an insult to those men and women in blue who put on a uniform every day and risk their lives ‘to protect and serve.’"



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Turret flight tests to pave the way for laser weapons on military aircraft

Turret flight tests to pave the way for laser weapons on military aircraft: "High energy laser (HEL) systems have been the subject of military research for decades, but it is only in recent years that the technology has advanced to the point where it is feasible for such systems to be mounted on military ground vehicles and sea vessels. Initial flight tests have now been conducted on a new aircraft laser turret that will help pave the way for HEL systems to be integrated into military aircraft"



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Q&A: The First-Ever Expedition to Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell"

Q&A: The First-Ever Expedition to Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell": "More than four decades ago, a gaping, fiery crater opened up in the desert of northern Turkmenistan (map), likely the result of a drilling mishap."



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Amazon.com: Disc golf: How to play, and how to play better eBook: Steven Pease: Books

Amazon.com: Disc golf: How to play, and how to play better eBook: Steven Pease: Books:

I’ve got a book about disc golf on Amazon that I am running a 2 day promo where you can download and read it for free.  Check it out, tell your friends and then write a review about it on Amazon.

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Death Valley’s moving rocks caught in the act | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Death Valley’s moving rocks caught in the act | Las Vegas Review-Journal: "One of Death Valley’s most enduring mysteries has been solved by what one researcher called “the most boring experiment ever.”

For decades, people have puzzled over Racetrack Playa, where hundreds of rocks weighing as much as 700 pounds roam across the surface of the dry lake bed, leaving meandering tracks hundreds of yards long.

Researchers have investigated the phenomenon since the 1940s, but all they ever produced was speculation. No one ever actually saw the rocks move."



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5 Amazing 3D Printing Applications You Have to See to Believe

5 Amazing 3D Printing Applications You Have to See to Believe: "What would you do with a 3D printer?  If the people developing these applications have anything to say about it, you might be surprised.  There’s a lot of excitement surrounding 3D printers these days, and it isn’t hard to see why.  There’s something fundamentally cool about watching a real, physical object leak out of cyberspace through the end of a print head."



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How to Make a Paracord Bracelet

How to Make a Paracord Bracelet: "Learn how to make a paracord with this fun video. Bad jokes included! Instructions below...but you should really watch the video too!"



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Leif electric skateboard carves on the asphalt like it's on snow

Leif electric skateboard carves on the asphalt like it's on snow: "Since we began covering new technology and hardware in 2002, one of the most prevailing trends in sports has been the skateboard that rides more like a snowboard/surfboard. Apparently no one has gotten it quite right (or there's a good deal of money to be made), because it pops up again and again, going back so far as the StreetCarver from none other than BMW, right through recent designs like Swing Blade and Lean Board."



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Scientists create water splitter that runs on a single AAA battery

Scientists create water splitter that runs on a single AAA battery: "A new emissions-free device created by scientists at Stanford University uses an ordinary 1.5-volt battery to split water into hydrogen and oxygen at room temperature, potentially providing a low-cost method to power fuel cells in zero-emissions vehicles and buildings."



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Transparent solar collectors may replace conventional windows

Transparent solar collectors may replace conventional windows: "Researchers working at Michigan State University (MSU) have created a completely transparent solar collector which is so clear that it could replace conventional glass in windows. The new devices – dubbed transparent luminescent solar concentrators – have the potential to not only turn windows into solar electric generators, but the screens of smartphones, vehicle glazing, and almost anything else that has a see-through surface."



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ADAK camping trailer keeps you cozy off the grid

ADAK camping trailer keeps you cozy off the grid: "The search for the perfect mobile, off-grid living solution continues. Over the past year, we've already seen many such designs, from within the crisp halls of the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, to their natural habitat at Overland Expo, to the occasional EcoTrek or Fieldsleeper International debut. Another fairly new design, the ADAK Trailer is what happens when a group of lifelong sportsmen huddled around the campfire get to talking about what's wrong with camper design. It combines ride-anywhere grit and comfy, spacious living."



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Survival Skills: How to Find Water In the Wild | Ready Nutrition

Survival Skills: How to Find Water In the Wild | Ready Nutrition: "Our life depends on having clean water to drink. Knowing ways to find water in the wild will especially be helpful if you are in a bug out situation, or if you happen to lose your way in the woods."



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Dodge unveils fastest, most powerful factory sedan ever

Dodge unveils fastest, most powerful factory sedan ever: "he world of four-door sedans is about to get real, thanks to the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, unveiled Wednesday at a special event in Detroit. Dodge claims it is the most powerful mass-produced sedan ever, at 707 horsepower, as well as the fastest, with a top speed of 204 mph (328 km/h) and the ability to cover a quarter-mile (0.4 km) in 11 seconds."



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VV-Plane concept designed to do some heavy lifting and revolutionize cargo transport

VV-Plane concept designed to do some heavy lifting and revolutionize cargo transport: "As a proposed alternative to heavy vehicle road transport, UK-based 4x4 Aviation has conceived a hybrid VTOL cargo plane fitted with electric, tiltable, ducted fans that it claims will be able to carry truck-sized loads at nearly 200 mph (320 km/h). Dubbed the VV (Versatile Vehicle)-Plane, the aircraft is aimed at reducing the transport costs in developed countries by claiming a better cost-weight ratio than current motor vehicle transport while also helping in developing nations where impassable or non-existent roads hamper the movement of large loads over land."



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Part car, part motorcycle, Polaris Slingshot is the inverted trike every kid dreams of

Part car, part motorcycle, Polaris Slingshot is the inverted trike every kid dreams of: "Take your favorite three-wheeler from childhood, flip it around, give it the power and handling of a motorcycle with the comfort and stability of a car, and the look of something out of a futuristic comic book. The result is the brand new Polaris Slingshot."



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How To Make A Nice Looking $70 Rocket Stove For $5. This Is Totally Awesome, And So Easy To Make! | The Good Survivalist

How To Make A Nice Looking $70 Rocket Stove For $5. This Is Totally Awesome, And So Easy To Make! | The Good Survivalist: "One of the nice things about this rocket stove is that you will be able to cook full meals using very little fuel. By fuel we mean leaves, twigs, and small sticks. Just a brief sidenote: main body of stove (largest can) is a one gallon paint can. bought it at home depot for $5. medium sized can is a pasta sauce can and the smallest can is a standard size soup can. For this video a 2 1/2″ hole saw to mark (score) the paint can"



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Elytron 2S: The out-of-the-box tiltrotor concept

Elytron 2S: The out-of-the-box tiltrotor concept: "Some people are never satisfied. You give them a plane, and they say it can’t hover. You give them a helicopter, and they say it can’t fly very high or fast. Looking to combine the advantages of both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, Elytron Aircraft LLC of Mountain View, California is developing the Elytron 2S, a small tiltrotor aircraft that uses a box wing configuration and is aimed at the civilian market."



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LG "rolls out" latest flexible and transparent OLED panels

LG "rolls out" latest flexible and transparent OLED panels: "After unveiling the world's first flexible OLED TV at CES earlier this year, LG has gone a step further with the unveiling of two new 18-inch OLED panels: the first is a transparent display, while the second can be rolled up. Although both fall short of the 77-inch flexible TV on show at CES, the company says the new panels prove that it has the technology to bring rollable TVs with screens in excess of 50 inches to market in the future."



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The Best Sleep Positions | Men's Health

The Best Sleep Positions | Men's Health: "To sleep perchance to dream—and reveal who you really are.

Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, analyzed the six most common sleep positions in a survey conducted with 1000 participants and found that not only do these positions affect our health—but they're also linked to specific personality types"



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Brighten Your Home With Smart Lamps: Here Are Your Options

Brighten Your Home With Smart Lamps: Here Are Your Options: "Your lights are boring – fix that with some smart lamps. The proliferation of low powered LED lighting has meant manufacturers are able to add features like wireless interfaces and RGB colour changing LEDs to the otherwise drab world of mood lighting fixtures. What exactly is a smart lamp, and what’s out there?"



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Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph

Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph: "As one of the contenders in the race to win a $US100 billion contract from the US government for the next generation of attack helicopter in the Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) program, AVX Aircraft Company has conceived a futuristic machine kitted out with coaxial rotors, ducted fans and a retractable undercarriage that could hit speeds of over 270 mph (435 km/h)."



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DARPA's guided sniper bullet changes path mid-flight

DARPA's guided sniper bullet changes path mid-flight: "With an ability to strike from great distances, snipers present a unique threat in the field of battle. This long-range lethality is not without its complications, however, with accuracy often dictated by wind, rain and dust, not to mention targets that are constantly on the move. Over the last few months, DARPA has been conducting live-fire tests of guided .50 caliber bullets and today unveiled footage demonstrating the project's success"



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Watch Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner do things that would make you throw up | The Verge

Watch Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner do things that would make you throw up | The Verge:



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Lowe’s Workers Fix Vietnam Vet’s Wheelchair That VA Allegedly Wouldn’t Replace | Fox News Insider

Lowe’s Workers Fix Vietnam Vet’s Wheelchair That VA Allegedly Wouldn’t Replace | Fox News Insider: "Three Lowe’s employees came to the aid of a Vietnam veteran who lost both legs, then lost his battle to get the VA to replace his rundown wheelchair."



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Watch these drones fly through breathtaking fireworks displays | The Verge

Watch these drones fly through breathtaking fireworks displays | The Verge: "If you're browsing YouTube for some highlights from the fireworks shows around the US yesterday, make sure you don't settle for a shaky smartphone video. Some brave videographers have started flying their quadrocopters directly through fireworks for some incredible (and likely illegal) video of the colorful explosions. In the best videos, operators spin the drone around the center of the fireworks explosions"



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The Best Real World Survival Weapons- Bows and Arrows Or Survival Guns? - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog

The Best Real World Survival Weapons- Bows and Arrows Or Survival Guns? - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog - Survival Life | Preppers | Survival Gear | Blog: "The American government’s controversial history of manifest destiny is the all-too-real convincing evidence as to how western firearms can out “gun: the primitive bow and arrow. That was a time when the first machine guns were only just being born, so you can imagine how modern weapons can stand up to bows if put into the fighting ring for a champ fight."



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Nuseti mountain bike features a sealed drivetrain

Nuseti mountain bike features a sealed drivetrain: "Much as mountain bike technology has advanced since the days of friction shifting and elastomer shocks, most MTBs are still equipped with dangling, fragile rear derailleurs and dirty chains. Switching to a belt drive or a hub transmission are a couple of options, but Polish mountain biking medalist Gregory Zielinski has created another. His Nuseti bike features what he calls the Inner Drive System (IDS) – a 16-speed planetary gearbox that's incorporated into the bottom bracket, and a chain that's enclosed within the frame."



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F-35 Lightning II international debut cancelled

F-35 Lightning II international debut cancelled: "There are going to be some disappointed aeronautical fans this weekend at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK. The F-35B Lightning II fighter will not be making its scheduled international public début due to the grounding of the entire F-35 fleet after a runway incident at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on June 23."



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Dodge claims 707-hp Challenger SRT Hellcat is the "most powerful muscle car ever"

Dodge claims 707-hp Challenger SRT Hellcat is the "most powerful muscle car ever": "Sometimes overshadowed by the muscle car war between the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger is another legacy car with history stretching back toward the heyday of American muscle. The all-new 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat adds an exciting new chapter to that history, hitting the highways as Dodge's most powerful muscle car ever"



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Learn to Grill the Perfect Steak Every Time

Learn to Grill the Perfect Steak Every Time: "t thing is first. If possible, do your best to get a decent cut of meat to work with. It should go without saying, but the better your protein the better your dish will turn out. This method will work with many different types of protein, and I have had success with Antelope, Beef, Bison, Deer, Elk, and Pork."



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The Most Ambitious Artificial Intelligence Project In The World Has Been Operating In Near Secrecy For 30 Years - Yahoo Finance

The Most Ambitious Artificial Intelligence Project In The World Has Been Operating In Near Secrecy For 30 Years - Yahoo Finance: ""We've been keeping a very low profile, mostly intentionally," said Doug Lenat, president and CEO of Cycorp. "No outside investments, no debts. We don't write very many articles or go to conferences, but for the first time, we're close to having this be applicable enough that we want to talk to you.""



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Canada's Top Ten List of America's Stupidity | Conservative Byte

Canada's Top Ten List of America's Stupidity | Conservative Byte: "Number 10) Only in America…could politicians talk about the greed of the rich at a $35,000.00 per plate campaign fund-raising event."



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Feds Battle Ranchers Over Endangered Mouse - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Feds Battle Ranchers Over Endangered Mouse - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Here we go again. How ridiculous can the feds get? Why is this all of a sudden a problem?
Check it out:

For more than a century, the Lucero family has grazed livestock in the majestic landscape near Fenton Lake in the Santa Fe National Forest. They started with sheep and, in the 1920s, switched to cattle."



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Study links ethanol to higher air pollution - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Study links ethanol to higher air pollution - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "thanol may be causing elevated air pollution in Brazil, scientists report in a peer-reviewed study. The study may have public policy implications in the United States, where federal law requires the transportation fuel mix to contain approximately 10 percent ethanol."



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Could great walls prevent tornadoes forming in the American Midwest?

Could great walls prevent tornadoes forming in the American Midwest?: "The Great Wall of China was primarily built to keep out nomadic tribes, but a new study suggests constructing great walls in the American Midwest could keep out a different kind of threat – tornadoes. It might sound far-fetched, but a study conducted by Dr. Rongjia Tao from the Department of Physics at Philadelphia's Temple University suggests there is in fact some scientific merit to it. Strategically placed, 1,000 ft (300 m) high great walls could negate the forming of the destructive wind storms in Tornado Alley, and by extension, the destruction they leave in their wake"



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Solar-powered electrochemical cell used to produce formic acid from CO2

Solar-powered electrochemical cell used to produce formic acid from CO2: "Rising atmospheric CO2 levels can generally be tackled in three ways: developing alternative energy sources with lower emissions; carbon capture and storage (CCS); and capturing carbon and repurposing it. Researchers at Princeton University are claiming to have developed a technique that ticks two of these three boxes by using solar power to convert CO2 into formic acid."



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Solar-powered electrochemical cell used to produce formic acid from CO2

Solar-powered electrochemical cell used to produce formic acid from CO2: "Rising atmospheric CO2 levels can generally be tackled in three ways: developing alternative energy sources with lower emissions; carbon capture and storage (CCS); and capturing carbon and repurposing it. Researchers at Princeton University are claiming to have developed a technique that ticks two of these three boxes by using solar power to convert CO2 into formic acid."



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Gypsy Wagon Building

Gypsy Wagon Building: " wagon was built by a collaboration of Paleotool (author of Building a Gypsy Wagon), myself (PaleoPunk), and our friend, AmericanPikey. The AmericanPikey recently retired and wanted a mobile retirement home."



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First production HondaJet takes-off

First production HondaJet takes-off: "Honda Aircraft Company has announced that its first production HondaJet has taken to the skies. The flight took place at HondaJet’s headquarters at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday at 10:18 am PDT. The test flight moves the executive jet aircraft closer to certification ahead of a planned entry into service next year."



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New water-based organic battery is cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly

New water-based organic battery is cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly: "Lithium-ion batteries have made portable, rechargeable electronics commonplace. Unfortunately, they do have some glaring drawbacks, including heat issues, being made with rare, toxic elements, and the fact the technology doesn't scale up very well, which limits applications. A team of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) is working on an alternative in the form of a water-based organic battery that is not only cheaper and more environmentally friendly, but also holds the potential for scaling up for use in wind and solar power plants as a means to store large amounts of energy."



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Air bags could keep sinking ships afloat

Air bags could keep sinking ships afloat: "The European Union has invested in a project designed to keep damaged ships stable and afloat by means of airbag-like balloons. It is hoped that the new system, developed under the Su Sy project, will give emergency services extra time to evacuate stricken ships, minimizing the devastating losses of life synonymous with the sinking of cruise ships such as the Costa Concordia, and the South Korean ferry Sewol, which sank earlier this year."



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Eat Essential Nutrients | Men's Health

Eat Essential Nutrients | Men's Health: "
We are in the midst of a nutrition crisis as a nation where we’re overfed, yet undernourished. Data suggests we’re falling short of the recommended nutrient intake of several nutrients—namely fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D—even though we’re eating more calories than our bodies need. In other words, America has a “broken diet” problem that fortunately can be changed with a few simple tweaks. Here’s why you need to pay attention to these often-neglected nutrients, along with the easy ways to pack them into your diet."



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3 work-at-home online jobs that aren't scams | Komando.com

3 work-at-home online jobs that aren't scams | Komando.com: "Many people see working at home as the Holy Grail of job perks and thanks to the Internet it's totally possible. Whether you want a full-time job or just want to make a little extra money on the side, the options are there if you know where to look."



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Robotic Weapon System gives helicopters hidden firepower

Robotic Weapon System gives helicopters hidden firepower: "When we hear about military robots, it usually evokes images of Terminator-like killing machines, but it can also mean robotic systems designed to help soldiers concentrate on the job at hand. Case in point is Israel-based Duke Airborne Systems’ Robotic Weapon System (RWS). Unveiled at the Eurosatory defense industry show in Paris, the system billed as a “first-of-its-kind” is a concealable robotic gunnery module that allows utility helicopters to fly into hostile territory without an armed escort."



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Elio Motors

Elio Motors:



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Physicists finally explain why your earphones are always tangled. - Seriously, Science? | DiscoverMagazine.com

Physicists finally explain why your earphones are always tangled. - Seriously, Science? | DiscoverMagazine.com: "There are few day-to-day events that send me into a rage as quickly as a pair of tangled earphones. As soon as I put them down, they somehow thread themselves into an unholy mess."



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Things You Didn't Know About Coconut Water

Things You Didn't Know About Coconut Water: "You may love coconut water after your workout, but do you know everything about this popular beverage's origin and nutritional makeup? The following video highlights some useful, interesting, and offbeat facts about the popular superfood drink."



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How Stress Can Cause Heart Disease

How Stress Can Cause Heart Disease: "Most physicians now believe that emotional stress can contribute to the development of heart disease.
Stress appears to lead to heart disease in at least two ways. First, if you experience chronic emotional stress, you may be more likely to develop atherosclerosis, the disease process that produces coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke and peripheral artery disease. Second, periods of intense stress apparently can precipitate acute heart problems, such as heart attacks."



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A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard

A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard: "Wind and solar energy only provide us with power as nature allows, but solar-wind hybrid towers could soon overcome this limitation. The company Solar Wind Energy, based in Maryland, has now received the necessary startup capital for the construction of a 2,250-foot-high tower in Arizona, which would be the tallest freestanding structure in the US."



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SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry

SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry: "Shape memory alloys (SMAs), which when heated are able to return to their original shape after being severely deformed, have found their way into everything from spectacle frames to cars. Now researchers at Empa in Switzerland have developed a new type of SMA that could allow the material to find applications in the building and construction industries."



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Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers

Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers: "A fighter plane taking off from a strike carrier is a dramatic sight – not the least because of the woosh and plume of steam as the catapult blasts the aircraft into the air. In a few years, such launches may still be dramatic, but they’ll also be a bit quieter and very plume-free. That’s because the US Navy has completed testing of its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS); clearing it for use on the new Gerald R Ford-class aircraft carriers."



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Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA

Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA: "Satellite images have always been a bit fuzzy, thanks to the US government. But now the agency in charge is relaxing its rules, allowing mapping services like Google Maps or Bing Maps bring crystal clear pictures to their users."



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How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips

How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips: "Talking the significance of water is pretty common. But, at times despite knowing the significance of water you cannot  have sufficient water in a day. Let us explore the ways to make the tasteless water  interesting enough for you so that you can comfortably drink 10 glasses a day. Let your brain function optimally, let your body get hydrated & replenished by drinking the right amount of water every day."



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See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook

See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook: "wa teachers concerned with the potential for a shooting at their school are taking action with a new invention that will help keep teachers and students safe.

“The Sleeve” is a 12-gauge carbon steel case that holds up to 550 pounds of force. When placed over a door’s arm, it prevents intruders from getting into the classroom."



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Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com

Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com: "On Tuesday July 8, about 620 paddlers will launch their boats in the Missouri American Water Missouri River 340 (MR340) river race. From Kansas City, Ks. to St. Charles, Mo., the racers will travel 340 miles across the state -- celebrating the importance of the longest river in the U.S. to Missouri's environment and as a source of drinking water to millions of people."



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Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version

Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version: "by News Release : Jun 17, 2014 : Megan Fellman � Northwestern University
http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/06/new-evidence-for-oceans-of-water-deep-in-the-earth.html
"If just one percent of the weight of mantle rock located in the transition zone is H2O, that would be equivalent to nearly three times the amount of water in our oceans.""



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Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round

Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round: "When we think of wind power, we generally think of huge wind turbines sitting high atop towers where they can take advantage of the higher wind speeds. But Maryland-based Solar Wind Energy, Inc. is looking to turn wind power on its head with the Solar Wind Downdraft Tower, which places turbines at the base of a tower and generates its own wind to turn them."



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A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe

A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe:



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Tennis Ball Launcher

Tennis Ball Launcher: "A friend of mine has bad arthritis in his wrists and cannot easily throw a tennis ball for his puppy to fetch. They both enjoy the game but the current models of tennis ball throwers aren't easy on his wrist and those that are aren't very effective. My goal was to build something he could easily fire but still get appreciable distance from."



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Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: "Cor, I’d like to take that for a spin.” It's what most of us think when looking at concept cars, but the chances of that ever happening are usually less than slim. The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is an exception to the rule – at least, it's a virtual exception. That’s because next month, the just revealed supercar concept becomes available for download for Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 video game for the Playstation console."



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22 Videos of Things Exploding in Slow Motion - Slideshow from PCMag.com

22 Videos of Things Exploding in Slow Motion - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "The people behind Mythbusters like to fancy themselves as educators who draw in viewers by applying the scientific method to unearth the truth behind urban myths, Hollywood trickery, and other common historical misconceptions. But we all know that's not why people are watching"



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The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football

The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football: "Under the guise of World Cup fever, scientists across the globe are seizing the opportunity to examine the aerodynamic properties of what will in all likelihood be the most talked-about object on a global scale over the coming weeks, the 2014 World Cup match ball. The ball, lovingly named Brazuca by the Brazilian people, is the product of a significant amount of research and money aimed at creating the ultimate centerpiece for one of the greatest sporting competitions on Earth."



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Human trials planned for genetically-modified "super bananas"

Human trials planned for genetically-modified "super bananas": "According to the Queensland University of Technology's Prof. James Dale, 650,000 to 700,000 children die worldwide every year due to pro-vitamin A deficiency. Many of those children live in East African nations such as Uganda. Dale's proposed solution? Take something that's already grown and eaten there, and genetically modify it to produce the needed vitamin. That's what he's done with the Highland cooking banana. The resulting "super bananas" are about to be the subject of human nutritional trials in the US."



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Google to Spend a Billion or More on Internet Satellites | Singularity Hub

Google to Spend a Billion or More on Internet Satellites | Singularity Hub: "Internet access is common in the developed world, but many in emerging markets are just now getting online. For Google, one of the most visited sites in the world, it’s a massive growth opportunity. And they aren’t going to wait for local governments or anyone else to build the necessary infrastructure."



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Bullet resistant Bodyguard Blanket provides duck-and-cover protection

Bullet resistant Bodyguard Blanket provides duck-and-cover protection: "Security blankets generally only provide youngsters with psychological comfort, but the Bodyguard Blanket, from Oklahoma-based ProTecht, LLC., is intended to provide some more concrete security. Made from ballistic materials, it is designed to provide protection from bullets in the event of a school shooting, or from falling or flying debris in the event of a tornado."



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Brain-controlled exoskeleton to help kick off FIFA 2014 World Cup

Brain-controlled exoskeleton to help kick off FIFA 2014 World Cup: "On June 12th, the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be kicked off by a paralyzed person using a highly innovative brain-controlled robotic exoskeleton. This feat is being carried out as a demonstration of the current state-of-the art in assisted mobility technology, as the researchers involved – part of the "Walk Again Project" – work toward refining their invention."



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Easy-Peasy PVC Water Gun

Easy-Peasy PVC Water Gun: "ere are a handful of do-it-yourself PVC water guns on the internet.

This water gun is similar to other versions out there, including this one I shared a few years ago, but with a handful of new tricks to simplify the design and make it easier for people to duplicate."



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Here's NASA's New Design for a Warp Drive Ship

Here's NASA's New Design for a Warp Drive Ship: "In 2012, NASA physicist Harold White revealed that he and a team were working on a design for a faster-than-light ship. Now he's collaborated with an artist to create a new, more realistic design of what such a ship might actually look like."



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Pocket : Science of Us

Pocket : Science of Us: "In the recent book Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, Washington University in St. Louis psychologists Henry L. Roediger and Mark A. McDaniel reveal some surprising things we get wrong about the smartest ways to learn. We invite you to educate yourself about educating yourself."



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Why Should You Chew Your Food Thoroughly? | Sai Fitness Tips

Why Should You Chew Your Food Thoroughly? | Sai Fitness Tips: "o you know why you are advised to chew food thoroughly? It has more health benefits that you can think of. Even if you are ultra-busy, you should take time to chew the food you take thoroughly or else your health will pay the cost of it. Unleashed here are a few reasons good enough to chew your food properly. Let us have a quick look at them."



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Dad Watched in Horror as Two Armed Men Held a Gun to His Teen Daughter’s Head — Then He Did Something About It | Video | TheBlaze.com

Dad Watched in Horror as Two Armed Men Held a Gun to His Teen Daughter’s Head — Then He Did Something About It | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Two armed criminals reportedly put a gun to a 17-year-old girl’s head on Monday night as she was outside retrieving something from a car. The man, whose intentions still aren’t entirely clear, then ordered the teenager to take them into her house — a decision that would prove to have deadly consequences."



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How to Remember Everything - Copyblogger

How to Remember Everything - Copyblogger: "You had a killer conversation with a new friend you made at a conference a few weeks ago, but you may have had an extra martini and left their card on the bar.

You and your special someone shared a fantastic bottle of wine the last time you were in New York, but the name of the wine has eluded both of you since that night."



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"World's tallest" roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016

"World's tallest" roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016: "Thrillseekers will soon have a new venue to lose their lunch, courtesy of an upcoming roller coaster that's being promoted as the world's tallest. Dubbed Skyscraper, it will be part of a larger entertainment complex named Skyplex that's due for completion in 2016, in Orlando, Florida."



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The Forgotten Firsts: 10 Vintage Versions of Modern Technology | Messy Nessy Chic

The Forgotten Firsts: 10 Vintage Versions of Modern Technology | Messy Nessy Chic: "In this age of mobile, wireless, digital and whatchamacallit technology, nothing seems to surprise us nowadays. Unless they’re going to finally show us those flying cars we’ve been waiting for since The Jetsons aired on television, we’re hardly batting an eyelid at some of the latest gadgets."



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Three Dyson inventions you'll never see in stores - CNET

Three Dyson inventions you'll never see in stores - CNET: "Dyson just recently announced plans to expand beyond its trademark vacuums, but it turns out that the brand has been working on non-vacuum prototypes all along."



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17 photos of bears acting like people

17 photos of bears acting like people: "They say kids say the darnedest things, but bears might have them beat. Take a look at some of these funny and tender moments caught on camera.

Giant panda Basi holds a doll of the Guangzhou Asian Games mascot at Fuzhou Panda World in Fuzhou, Fujian province on November 12, 2010."



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Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men

Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men: "You could get Lyme disease—often mistakenly thought to be spread only by deer ticks—as easily in bed as in the woods, new research shows."



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Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight

Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight: "The maiden flight of Solar Impulse 2 took place on Monday morning at Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland. The solar-powered aircraft took off at 5:36 AM CET, when the weather around the aerodrome was at its calmest, with pilot Markus Scherdel at the controls. The aircraft flew for two hours and 17 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,670 m (5,500 ft) and a ground speed of 55.6 km/h (30 kt). According to Solar Impulse, the in-flight data indicates that the aircraft slated to make the first all-solar global circumnavigation flight performed to expectations."



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Strange photos of overloaded transport

Strange photos of overloaded transport: "An Indian man carries plastic balls on his bicycle in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on February 16, 2006."



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41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius

41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius: "These tips and tricks will guarantee you’ll be a totally happy camper this summer."



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Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com

Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Nobody wants strangers traipsing upon their property and taking uninvited rests upon their backyard hammocks.

But it’s likely that residents in one Daytona Beach, Florida neighborhood won’t be getting in the face of the intruder who grabbed some R&R there earlier in the week."



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Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte

Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte: "In complete contrast to the claims of “global warming,” Lake Superior has experienced the highest concentration of ice in late May since modern satellite records began in 1980 and the ice coverage may even be the highest since at least 1897."



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Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel

Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel: "Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled high level design plans for an unmanned surface vessel (USV) to be powered by a solar-electric hybrid system. The Aquarius USV project began in 2011 and a prototype is expected in 2015. It will mostly be used for data collection and monitoring purposes."



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theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000 ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS

theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000  ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS:



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Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives

Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.
Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost

Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.

Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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Army Green Beret slams Gwyneth Paltrow in scathing essay | Fox News

Army Green Beret slams Gwyneth Paltrow in scathing essay | Fox News: "A US Army Green Beret has hit out at Gwyneth Paltrow in a scathing essay after the actress compared enduring Internet haters to the ravages of war reports The New York Post.

Sergeant First Class Bryan Sikes, who suffered a broken neck and back in a 2008 IED explosion in Afghanistan, was infuriated by the actress’ idiotic comment comparing negative online comments to being at war during a tech conference this week."



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The 'Miracle' Berry That Could Replace Sugar - David Cox - The Atlantic

The 'Miracle' Berry That Could Replace Sugar - David Cox - The Atlantic: "Of all our senses, taste is the one that people associate most strongly with expectations of pleasure. But indulgence comes at a cost. Almost 45 percent of the American population will be clinically obese by 2030, according to current predictions. That will increase the total toll on the healthcare system from related illnesses, like diabetes and heart disease, to a staggering $60 billion."



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Vitamin D and Alzheimer's | Men's Health

Vitamin D and Alzheimer's | Men's Health: "Things are looking even brighter for the sunshine vitamin. Maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D could protect against brain damage and Alzheimer’s disease as you age, according to University of Kentucky researchers."



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Big Hospital Finally telling the truth about Cancer, Johns Hopkins | Wausau News

Big Hospital Finally telling the truth about Cancer, Johns Hopkins | Wausau News: "FTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY …

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size."



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Elon Musk unveils Dragon V2 manned spacecraft

Elon Musk unveils Dragon V2 manned spacecraft: "Having teased the public by showing off the SuperDraco engine, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken the wraps off the Dragon V2 manned spacecraft that it’s designed to propel. At a brief media event at SpaceX’s Hawthorne, California headquarters, Musk introduced the larger, more powerful version of the reusable Dragon capsule, which will one day carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and return to Earth to land under its own power."



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Beyond Gravity: the complex quest to take out our orbital trash | Ars Technica

Beyond Gravity: the complex quest to take out our orbital trash | Ars Technica: "As Gravity made clear to the general public, it’s getting crowded in Earth orbit. In the nearly 57 years since Sputnik’s launch on October 4, 1957, Earth has seen a cloud of human-created objects continue to grow, expanding like dandelion fluff around our planet. In 2014, there’s good and bad news on the subject."



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First fundamentally new lubricant in decades created from liquid crystals

First fundamentally new lubricant in decades created from liquid crystals: "The world uses tens of millions of tons of lubricant every year, from the smallest part of a micro-precision instrument to the expansion rollers on the largest bridges. Most are oil based, though others use powders, and even metals, and it’s been that way for decades. That could be changing as the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM), Nematel GmbH, and Dr. Tillwich GmbH have developed a new class of lubricants that are based on liquid crystals instead of oil. According to Fraunhofer, this is the first fundamentally new lubricant developed in twenty years."



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If You Want To Dig Through The Earth To Get To China, You’d Better Start In?

If You Want To Dig Through The Earth To Get To China, You’d Better Start In?: "Although the trope of “digging to China” was a common one in mid-20th century Western cartoons like those produced by Warner Brothers, and many a parent has joked that their child, furiously digging in the sand box, was working on digging their way to China, it turns out digging your way through the Earth (if such a feat were possible) from anywhere in, say, North America, doesn’t get you anywhere near China. In fact, you’d end up in the ocean off the coast of Australia."



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Images recovered 100 years later show German soldiers during WWI | Mail Online

Images recovered 100 years later show German soldiers during WWI | Mail Online: "They lay forgotten in a dank cellar for almost a century. But these remarkable photos, published for the first time, give  a rare and uncensored view of the horrors of the First World War from behind enemy lines.

They were taken by Walter Kleinfeldt who joined a German gun crew in 1915 and fought at the Somme aged just 16. As his haunting pictures, taken with a Contessa camera, make all too clear, life in the  trenches was a harrowing experience. The images provide an insight into the epic machinery of war – and capture the darkest moments of battle, with bodies strewn among the rubble."



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CEO Blasts Higher Minimum Wages

CEO Blasts Higher Minimum Wages: "The chief executive of CKE Restaurants—parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s—says the Obama administration is anti-business and the outlook isn’t getting any better.
“Basically, everything this administration has done has been anti-business,” Andy Puzder told Fox News’ Stuart Varney."



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Butterfleye smart surveillance camera keeps watch with your iPhone

Butterfleye smart surveillance camera keeps watch with your iPhone: "Butterfleye is a wireless home surveillance camera that’s joining the growing ranks of intelligent, smartphone connected webcam systems designed to keep watch while you’re out and about. In addition to allowing you to check in on a live video feed whenever you like via iPhone, this smart camera comes equipped with a thermal sensor, motion detector, and facial recognition technology."



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Structural supercapacitors could make batteries and power cords obsolete

Structural supercapacitors could make batteries and power cords obsolete: "Imagine using a mobile phone powered entirely by its casing, or an electric car that runs off power stored in its chassis. Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a structural supercapacitor that could, they believe, bring this closer to reality, making batteries and power cords obsolete. The structural supercapacitor could make it possible to store energy directly in structural materials, allowing them to deliver power long-term while surviving the real-life mechanical stresses they're bound to experience."



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Aerion's AS2 supersonic business jet gets extra engine and cabin space

Aerion's AS2 supersonic business jet gets extra engine and cabin space: "Aerion Corporation has upped the cabin size and added an extra engine to the first in its planned range of supersonic business jets currently on the drawing board. Designed with Supersonic Natural Laminar Flow (SNLF) wing technology that was tested in transonic wind tunnel tests and in NASA flight trials, the Aerion AS2 will now use a set of three smaller jet engines in place of its previous large two-jet design to provide quieter running, improved take-off performance, and longer range."



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