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Authorities in Palm Beach County, Florida, shot and killed a man who apparently went on a naked rampage Tuesday night, injuring three people and exhibiting what was described as superhuman strength. The Palm Beach Post reported that the man, identified as 28-year-old Anesson Joseph, was first...

An Upper Darby, Pennsylvania  family thwarted the attempted kidnapping of a six-year-old member of the family by jumping in front the abductor’s car and then beating and holding him until the police arrived. According to philly.com, an intoxicated Christopher Tucker, 29, offered to buy ...

Researchers say they have reversed equivalent of type 1 diabetes in mice using stem cell transplants Scientists believe they may have moved a step closer to a cure for the type of diabetes that develops in childhood and usually leads to a lifetime of insulin injections. Researchers in California...

Government requests for Twitter user information is on the rise, the messaging service said as it released figures while pressing for more transparency. “Over the past 24 months, we’ve received a 66 percent increase in requests for account information coming from more than 45 different...

Florida’s own health insurance marketplace, long touted by Republican lawmakers as a free-market solution to providing affordable health coverage, is expected to launch as early as next week. Six years in the making, Florida Health Choices will open for business with an inventory of products...

Finally, a way to simultaneously make watching the floor routine bearable and satisfy the humors of the 9-year-old in all of us. Come to think of it, most every Olympic event could benefit from a flatulent overdub. Either that or get the MST3K guys to provide commentary.

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It's a pumping lung in a box, basically. Al Jazeera America specifies that its more properly known as the Organ Care System (OCS) but it's basically a human donor long being kept alive and breathing out of the body inside a box. The OCS machine is used to keep the blood and oxygen flowing to the donor organ so that it can buy itself more time before the donor organ is given to the recipient.

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Electronics retailer Newegg just launched Newegg Premier, an Amazon Prime-like subscription service that offers free expedited shipping, free returns, and exclusive deals—all for $50 a year. [Newegg Premier via Ars Technica]

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Air conditioners aren't exactly known for being particularly environmentally friendly, but during a scorching summer we're all happy to turn a blind eye. Not Thibault Faverie, though. Perhaps racked by guilt, he's created the Cold Pot, a simple terracotta device that can cool a room using just evaporating water.

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Sometimes things sound real but are completely fake. Those fake facts are just so convenient sounding and come perfectly wrapped in a bow tie that they spread like a disease. And then there are other facts that sound like complete made up bullshit but are actually real. Those are the scary ones. The shared souls over at Reddit gathered up some of the most ridiculous truthful facts together and they're amazing.

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If you haven't heard of Sealand before, it is the site of one of Britain's Maunsell Naval Sea Forts that were utilized during WWII. This particular one was originally named HM Fort Roughs. The fort's primary function was to keep tabs on the Germans who were laying mines off the coast of England at the time. The structure itself was built on top of barge, which was then towed out to the present day location and sunk. Within about 30 minutes of the barge settling on the ocean floor, the crew of about 100 soldiers had it up and running. (The fort itself can accommodate up to about 300 people.)

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Everybody needs a chess set. And if you're going to have a chess set, it might as well be a fun chess set, like MakerBot's Dragons of Glastonbury chess set. That way, if you get bored playing chess, you can always just stage a huge medieval battle in your living room.

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It might not look much, but this small disc of metal helped shape science—because it was the primary mirror in Sir Isaac Newton's original reflecting telescope.

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Have you seen some of the contraptions needed to make those sphere-shaped ice cubes that are all the rage? They look like they belong in a factory stamping out auto parts from sheet metal. This silicone Frozen Peas mould looks infinitely easier—and so much more adorable.

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We usually think of slingshots as the weapon of choice for precocious little kids, but in the right hands they can be deadly. Especially when they're designed to fire actual hunting arrows like the Survival Slingshot that lets you take down prey larger than sparrows and squirrels.

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Well, well, well. Isn't this good to know? Turns out, you can strain all the ice cream out of cookie dough ice cream and use its dough to bake cookies. Surprise! It's actually cookie dough! It's not just factory made cookie flavoring made to make you crave ice cream more (even if it still is all that).

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If I started telling you about a new all-wheel-drive, turbodiesel-powered off-roader, you'd probably think I was talking about a 4x4 truck or SUV, right? Wrong. Check out the RNT, a concept from Indian motorcycle company Hero that could be the only back-country survival tool a motorcycle adventurer would ever need.

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Team USA bobsledder Johnny Quinn got trapped in his Sochi bathroom while taking a shower when his door jammed and wouldn't open. Luckily, the former NFL football player turned slider had more than enough muscle to breach what looks like a rather flimsy door.

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Allow me to be flippantly bold and say, most of us own a padlock or two. I actually own 8 padlocks. Each one, of different size and design. With the fast pace life we live, padlocks are a convenient way to secure drawers, lockers, cabinets, doors, or even bikes if you have a sturdy piece of chain with the right size on which you can attach a padlock. I know that’s old school, but still, it’s effective.

Many people still use padlocks to secure valuable items because they are easy to mount. All you need is a good set of staple and hasp, and a padlock of good quality to complete the ensemble. This ensemble spells an added security to anything you consider a treasure.

That’s the old way of doing things. Now, here’s the future of padlock – Teo. Teo is a padlock that you can lock and unlock with a smartphone or any device that’s bluetooth enabled. Here’s the nice thing about it — you don’t need to keep too many keys using Teo. In fact, now, your smartphone is your key!  This product is a project of OckCorp on Kickstarter.

 

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Creating calligraphy is often an overlooked area of creativity, but if you want to try it out here’s how!

You will need:

• A ruler
• Permanent Ink
• Nibbed drawing pen
• Gouache paint
• Paper
• Sticky tape
• Chisel-tip black marker
• A flat-edged paintbrush
• Water
• Old cloths or towels
• Pencils
• Tissues

Set up:

• Tape your paper to the table to keep it steady.
• Work on a slanted desk if possible.
• Give yourself plenty of room.
• Make sure you’re comfortable.
• Don’t keep your ink right next to the paper, but it keep it within reach with the rest of your tools.

Practice!

Tape two pencils together with tape, hold them at a 45 degree angle and practice making marks.

Filling Your Pen.

Using your brush, paint a horizontal line of ink or gouache paint across the pen’s nib. Never dip your pen straight into the ink pot!

Before Your Start:

1. Put on some old clothes that you don’t mind getting ink on.
2. Sit comfortably.
3. Cover your lap with some old towels or cloths.

Preparing Your Paper:

1. Draw your baseline. Align your ruler with the top of your paper, draw a line at the bottom of the ruler and you have your baseline.
2. Create a nib ladder. This is for measuring the size and height of your letters. Place your pen parallel with the baseline and make square, then form ten of these squares.
3. Draw the X-height. A typical italic typeface is 4-5 nib heights.
4. Draw the ascender and descender. From your x-height draw 4-5 nib heights above and below.
5. Draw the cap-height. This is the height of the capitals in your calligraphy, it is a line between the x-height and the ascender.

When you’re fully prepared you can practice using some of the letters in this infographic until you feel confident enough to begin creating your own calligraphy.

How To Create Beautiful Calligraphy | Moo

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It’s common sense to have an emergency kit around in case the worst happens—disasters in the news have clearly demonstrated their necessity. We’ve shown you how to put together emergency kits here, and while the traditional view of a first aid kit doesn’t involve technology, your smartphone is an essential piece of the puzzle. Here are 5 ways your smartphone can be your emergency kit.

Install a flashlight app

In the event of a disaster, one of the first things to be affected is the electricity that powers the lights, knocking you into the dark. A flashlight app can cover the bases in case this situation happens. Two amazing apps are are Apple’s Flashlight App and Android’s Flashlight SOS Code. Both offer several types of light which can be useful. Aside from the multi-colored lights, you can utilize both the LED for high-power light, and if necessary switch to the dimmer light of the phone screen in order to save battery. Both apps also are capable of sending out in SOS signals in Morse Code.

Utilize a first aid app

Applying emergency first aid procedures during a stressful situation is especially difficult if you aren’t trained. The Red Cross App and Pocket First Aid & CPR are two great apps that put the information at your fingertips. Step-by-step instructions and videos are found in both, allowing you to utilize the correct and proper techniques without worry.

Store important documents on your phone

  

Every emergency kit should contain your important documents. While physical copies are always the best to have of your essential files, storing digital copies is the next best thing. You can store digital copies on the local storage in your phone and online with Google Drive (IOS/Android) and Dropbox (IOS/Andoid). With Google drive and Dropbox, you’ll be able to access these documents without a computer.

Find friends and family with GPS

 

In times of disaster and when you can’t send a message or make a call, knowing where your family and friends are is essential. That’s where apps like Life360 and Find my Friends (IOS/Android) become essential. If you’re on the move and don’t have time to call or send a message, informing your family and friends of your continuously changing location is vital.

Know what to do with survival apps

So you’ve survived the disaster—what now? The Army Survival Guide (IOS/Android) covers basic survival techniques should you find yourself in the wild, while the official FEMA app contains information you can utilize to stay safe before (checklists), during (appropriate action/s) and after the disaster (it lists FEMA disaster recovery centers). The combined knowledge of both apps will cover almost all situations you’ll encounter.

Download offline maps

 

During an emergency, knowing exactly where you are in an unfamiliar area is essential. Downloading offline maps to save battery and for use in a situation where there’s no data or GPS access can make the difference. Google Maps offers offline access, and if you feel better with backup information, Galileo Offline Maps is an excellent app as well. Both apps’ ability to work without data access and GPS signal will also lengthen the life of your phone’s battery during times of crisis.

Utilize an ICE Emergency Standard Card App

If you are ever in a situation where you are incapacitated or unable to speak to medical personal treating you, the ICE Standard Emergency card app (IOS/Android) is what you need to let them know of any special conditions you have or medicine you need. It lists special contacts, conditions, allergies, medical devices and blood type and any other information you feel may be useful i.e. insurance information.

With a little bit of planning, you can create emergency kits that will let you deal with these types of situations in a calm and productive manner. How to Create Emergency Kits for your Average Workday

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Make your favorite cheese sandwich even if you are out of town.

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What do tulips and bitcoins have in common?

In 1636 rare tulips were introduced to the Amsterdam Stock Exchange due to their increasing demand. Many thought that the passion for tulips would last for ever, before the ‘Tulip Bubble’ burst in 1638 a Semper Augustus was worth 5,500 Florins which was the same price as a luxurious mansion at the time. Today, Netherlands Horticulture takes up 24% of the world’s horticulture, an 80% share in bulbs and 50% of all floricultural products.

Today we have many other peculiar forms of currency, one of which is the bitcoin: an open source, digital currency and peer-to-peer payment network. 21 million bitcoins have been released slowly over time by ‘computer miners’. As internet access becomes more available across the globe, it is thought that bitcoins will also expand. But is this a bubble much like that of the tulips between in 1635 and 1637?

In mid-2014 it is thought that each bitcoin will be worth $10, whilst in 10 years they could be worth $98,500 each.

How (And When) The Fortunes Of The World Are Made | Master Of Finance

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Whether you’re looking for something to fill five minutes or you need a fun activity to do with your kids, drawing 3D hands is a pretty fun, easy activity. Here’s the simple way to draw your hand in 3D:

You will need:

• A pencil.
• Blank paper.
• Coloured highlighters/ markers.
• A hand.

Step One: Gather your supplies so they are within arms reach.

Step Two: Using a pencil, lightly trace your hand and wrist.

Step Three: With a marker, draw straight lines across the paper, curving your line up when within the drawing of your hand.

Step Four: Using at least three other coloured markers or highlighters, fill the gaps between the lines.

Step Five (optional): Add some shading to the outline of your hand to make the 3D effect even more prominent.

How To Draw Your Hand In 3D | Handimania

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Newegg has a 3-Pack of Patriot Stellar Series 16GB OTG USB 3.0 Flash Drive (PSF16GSTROTG) for $40 - $8 rebate [Exp 2/14] - $8 rebate [Exp 2/14] - $8 rebate [Exp 2/14] = $16 with free shipping. Features 80MB/s read speeds and 30MB/s write speeds.

Amazon with Store4PC has the Sabrent USB-HRHD Video & Audio USB 2.0 to HDMI or DVI Adapter for Multiple Monitors (DisplayLink DL-195 Chipset) for $30 with free shipping on orders of $35 or more. Enables an additional monitor with any laptop or desktop via HDMI or DVI and supports resolutions up to 2048x1152 or 1920x1200.

Walmart has the Klipsch Energy Powerbar One All-In-One Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer for $130 with free shipping. $160 and up elsewhere. Features a two-way speaker driver design with built-in subwoofers, and optical and RCA inputs. Good Amazon user reviews.

Amazon has the Audio Unlimited SPK-24GX-DUO 2.4 GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Stereo Speaker System with Remote and Dual Power Transmitter for $125 with free shipping. Features 2.4GHz frequency hopping spectrum transmission, up to 150-ft. range, weather-resistant speakers, and up to 20W RMS output per channel.

ThinkGeek has the Marvel Iron Man 3 LED Arc Reactor Ring for $50 - 80% off + $6 shipping = $16 shipped. Ultra nerdy ring features solid metal alloy construction and an LED "arc reactor" that glows for 60 seconds when tapped.

These sell for around $30+ on eBay.

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