Philip.paulsson

Shared posts

05 May 17:37

Twitter Is Testing A Tool That Will Let You Mute People You Follow

Philip.paulsson

Also known as the "unfollow" button?

So you can finally ignore all your colleagues you feel obligated to follow.

The feature is one of the most requested on the site, according to The Verge, which first reported the feature, and will be available for a limited set of users on both the iOS and Android devices.

The feature is one of the most requested on the site, according to The Verge , which first reported the feature , and will be available for a limited set of users on both the iOS and Android devices.

Regis Duvignau / Reuters / Reuters

The ability to mute users is reportedly one of the more popular tools on Twitter apps like Tweetdeck. Once a user is muted, their tweets would no longer appear until they are manually unmuted.

The ability to mute users is reportedly one of the more popular tools on Twitter apps like Tweetdeck. Once a user is muted, their tweets would no longer appear until they are manually unmuted.

Eric Thayer / Reuters / Reuters

There are a number of examples when the feature could be specifically useful: 1) when you have to follow a colleague because it's rude not to or 2) when people incessantly live-tweet a sports match or TV show.

There are a number of examples when the feature could be specifically useful: 1) when you have to follow a colleague because it's rude not to or 2) when people incessantly live-tweet a sports match or TV show.

Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters / Reuters

View Entire List ›

05 May 04:16

World Health Organization warns of “post-antibiotic” era

by John Timmer
Philip.paulsson

Kinda scary. I suppose we need a bit of a downturn in the population growth rate, but.... I'd prefer more widely available contraception and better education to take care of that, instead of death by disease.

I grew up with a constant reminder of the pre-antibiotic world. In the 1930s, my mother was riding her bicycle in the neighborhood when she was struck by a car. Her leg, badly injured, became infected. With no way of combatting the infection, her family was left with a stark choice: lose her leg or potentially lose her life. For the rest of her life, everything below one of her knees was prosthetic.

With the rise and rapid spread of antibiotic resistance, we run the risk of returning to this era. Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that "the problem is so serious that it threatens the achievements of modern medicine. A post-antibiotic era—in which common infections and minor injuries can kill—is a very real possibility for the 21st century."

In response, the WHO plans on coordinating a global effort to limit the spread of antibiotic resistance. As it notes, though, "Determining the scope of the problem is the first step in formulating an effective response." So the WHO has polled all of its member states to get a sense of what they know about drug-resistant pathogens within their borders. The results were released this week.

Read 5 remaining paragraphs | Comments

02 May 22:38

New York City looks to blanket the five boroughs with free WiFi thanks to next-gen payphones

by Billy Steele
Philip.paulsson

Sweet, but 2018 is a long time away.

Free public WiFi has been available in spots throughout NYC, but now the mayor's office is looking to cover all of its five boroughs with connectivity. In a press release today, the city's Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications...
02 May 18:40

This Footage Of A Landslide In Baltimore Is Amazing And Terrifying

Philip.paulsson

Crazy! Here's the direct link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNluXrrHKY&t=21

The collapse swallowed a row of cars parked along a street.

A day of heavy rain and flooding in the northeast resulted in two landslides, the biggest of the two in Baltimore's Charles Village neighborhood. Cars parked along a retaining wall fell 72 feet onto train tracks below.

A day of heavy rain and flooding in the northeast resulted in two landslides, the biggest of the two in Baltimore's Charles Village neighborhood. Cars parked along a retaining wall fell 72 feet onto train tracks below.

The final collapse was captured on video.

Via youtube.com

As one woman described it, "It was there..."

As one woman described it, "It was there..."

Via youtube.com

Via youtube.com

Via youtube.com

View Entire List ›

02 May 18:30

28 Problems Anyone With A Baby-Face Will Relate To

Philip.paulsson

Yep.

No, I haven’t lost my mummy.

AlexSutula / Shutterstock

People still think that this gesture counts as an appropriate greeting.

People still think that this gesture counts as an appropriate greeting.

20th Century Fox / eonline.com

Even your coworkers.

Even your coworkers.

reddit.com

View Entire List ›

02 May 14:40

27 Things To Remember From The "24" Series Finale

Philip.paulsson

Huh, apparently I did watch the last season of 24, as I remember all this stuff. Might have to get back into it next week!

After going off the grid for four years, Jack is back. But before he returns, let’s look back on where we last left Mr. Bauer.

Remember Meredith Reed (Jennifer Westfeldt)? She's the journalist who tries to expose that the assassination of Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor), the president of the Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK), was ordered by the Russian government.

Remember Meredith Reed (Jennifer Westfeldt)? She's the journalist who tries to expose that the assassination of Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor), the president of the Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK), was ordered by the Russian government.

But President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) has her arrested to prevent the press from printing the truth. And that starts a string of events in which Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) tries to publicize the huge cover-up.

Fox

Then, Charles Logan (Gregory Itzin) and President Taylor have a phone conversation about the assassination and how Jack believes the orders to have President Hassan killed came from Mikhail Novakovich (Graham McTavish).

Then, Charles Logan (Gregory Itzin) and President Taylor have a phone conversation about the assassination and how Jack believes the orders to have President Hassan killed came from Mikhail Novakovich (Graham McTavish).

And that despite Charles' attempts to keep her in the dark, President Taylor needs to know that Russian President Yuri Suvarov (Nick Jameson) actually gave the orders. But Charles doesn't realize that Jack is listening to the call and recording him.

Fox

Jack takes Charles' right-hand man, Jason Pillar (Reed Diamond), hostage in order to gain entry into the United Nations perimeter.

Jack takes Charles' right-hand man, Jason Pillar (Reed Diamond), hostage in order to gain entry into the United Nations perimeter.

Jack needs to get in undetected in order to set up his sniper rifle to kill President Suvarov as retribution for his crimes.

Fox

Jack also has Jason stitch up his open wound.

Jack also has Jason stitch up his open wound.

BECAUSE NOTHING CAN KILL BAUER! Not even running around (literally) while he bleeds from the abdomen.

Fox

View Entire List ›

02 May 13:41

Unexpected: finger test can tell whether you're attractive [Unlikely]

Philip.paulsson

Aww.... sad. Apparently I'm ugly.

Unlikely [link] [53 comments]
02 May 11:33

xkcd Phone

Philip.paulsson

Hah. I like the accelerometer one. And the hover over is pretty good, too.

Presented in partnership with Qualcomm, Craigslist, Whirlpool, Hostess, LifeStyles, and the US Chamber of Commerce. Manufactured on equipment which also processes peanuts. Price includes 2-year Knicks contract. Phone may extinguish nearby birthday candles. If phone ships with Siri, return immediately; do not speak to her and ignore any instructions she gives. Do not remove lead casing. Phone may attract/trap insects; this is normal. Volume adjustable (requires root). If you experience sudden tingling, nausea, or vomiting, perform a factory reset immediately. Do not submerge in water; phone will drown. Exterior may be frictionless. Prolonged use can cause mood swings, short-term memory loss, and seizures. Avert eyes while replacing battery. Under certain circumstances, wireless transmitter may control God.
02 May 01:17

The 23 Most Disrespectful Things That Have Ever Happened

Philip.paulsson

Hah! Though #10 is necessary... I hate those little twist things... you always end up leaving a full ounce left that you can't get out! And #19 is great, too.

I want to cry.

NO.

NO.

Via Twitter: @Agudelerrrr

NO. NO. NO. NO. NO.

NO. NO. NO. NO. NO.

Via izismile.com

WHY? WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?

WHY? WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?

Via reddit.com

NOOOOO.

NOOOOO.

Via reddit.com

View Entire List ›

01 May 14:57

25 Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Songs That Are Actually Impossible To Mess Up

Philip.paulsson

Hmmm not a bad list, actually!

Never be afraid to take the mic again.

legenda / shutterstock

Pros may use karaoke to show off their Broadway-ready belting voices or polish their Kate Bush impersonations. But most of us just want to find a song in that enormous book that won't completely embarrass us. Behold, 25 karaoke songs that are actually kind of hard to fuck up, thanks to lots of shouts, chants, talk-singing, and easy-to-hit notes. Don't worry, these will get the crowd on their feet.

tumblr.com

View Entire List ›

01 May 14:12

18 Parents Who Forgot How To Parent

Philip.paulsson

The click through is worth it for #18 alone. Maybe NSFW though.

There’s a right way, and then there are these people.

The mum who shares her love of social media with her child.

The mum who shares her love of social media with her child.

imgur.com / reddit.com

The parents who taught their daughter everyday words, like "fork".

youtube.com / reddit.com

These people who were keen for kid to take an interest in their work.

These people who were keen for kid to take an interest in their work.

poststar.com

Whoever thought this particular hobby would be acceptable.

Whoever thought this particular hobby would be acceptable.

imgur.com / reddit.com

View Entire List ›

01 May 10:59

FMBs says FML

by FMBs
Philip.paulsson

Hahah I remember seeing those types of articles in HS and thinking "Who the hell came up with these?!"

Today, my girlfriend got the brilliant idea of trying out a sex tip dreamed up by one of the glorified trolls at Cosmo. I think my balls are broken beyond repair. FML

30 Apr 19:12

Rat out your Airbnb-using neighbors, win cash rewards

by David Kravets
Philip.paulsson

Haha

Home-renting company Airbnb objected Wednesday to a proposed San Francisco ballot measure that would financially reward residents who narc on their neighbors who illegally rent out their property.

The ballot measure, proposed by three connected San Francisco residents, would allow citizens the right to file complaints against their Airbnb-using neighbors and reap up to 30 percent of the fines and back taxes if successful.

"We want to work with everyone in San Francisco who cares about home-sharing, but this proposal would make it even harder for San Franciscans to make ends meet," Airbnb spokesman Nick Papas said Wednesday in a statement. "More than half of Airbnb hosts in San Francisco use the money they earn to pay their mortgage or rent, and the overwhelming majority share only the home in which they live. We hope to work with everyone on policies that help San Franciscans pay the bills and stay in the city they love."

Read 11 remaining paragraphs | Comments

30 Apr 18:18

The Banana Selfie Campaign Against Racism Was Actually A Planned Marketing Stunt

But people are still tweeting #weareallmonkeys anyway.

instagram.com

So, it turns out the banana-heard-around the world was really a pre-planned marketing scheme.

On April 27, Brazil-born Barcelona soccer star Dani Alves wowed audiences when he mockingly ate the banana a racist fan threw at him during a match — and then kept on playing. Soon, other soccer players, Brazilian politicians, and fans worldwide were uploading photos of themselves with bananas using #weareallmonkeys and #saynotoracism to protest the racist incident. Police apprehended the suspected banana-thrower, identified as 26-year-old David Campaya Lleo, BBC reported.

It was a feel-good Twitter moment — until Spanish news reported that Alves, his teammate Neymar, the marketing firm Loducca, and Brazilian marketers Meio e Mensagen had orchestrated the whole affair. Loducca started planning the campaign after Alves and Neymar, who is also Brazilian, were racially abused during a game in March, Spain's AS sports newspaper reported.

Guga Ketzer, a Loducca partner, told AS News, "Actions speak louder than words," Metro news reported. Ketzer continued: "A gesture needs no translation and what we're seeing is that this has gone viral, globally. The idea was for Neymar to eat the banana, but in the end it was Alves, and that works just the same... We created #somostodosmacacos and #weareallmonkeys, with the gesture of eating a banana, and it has been turned into a movement."

View Entire List ›

30 Apr 17:16

JP Morgan Chase Has Started Closing Down Porn Stars’ Bank Accounts

Philip.paulsson

Ugh. I'd expect something like this from BoA, but damnit, I liked Chase!

Hundreds of adult performers are believed to have been affected.

JP Morgan Chase has reportedly started closing down bank accounts belonging to hundreds of porn stars.

JP Morgan Chase has reportedly started closing down bank accounts belonging to hundreds of porn stars.

Spencer Platt / Getty

View Entire List ›

30 Apr 11:54

The 8 Benefits Of Dining Alone

Philip.paulsson

Adorable.

We can all learn from this tiny hamster. Via Tastefully Offensive .

Whoever makes your meal is only focusing on you, and that's such a special treat.

Whoever makes your meal is only focusing on you, and that's such a special treat.

youtube.com

The table-setting is pristine and waiting just for you.

The table-setting is pristine and waiting just for you.

youtube.com

When your food comes out, you can take your time to savor it...

When your food comes out, you can take your time to savor it...

youtube.com

...OR FUCKING INHALE IT.

...OR FUCKING INHALE IT.

youtube.com

View Entire List ›

30 Apr 02:17

How Happy Are You?

Philip.paulsson

I'm very happy! Forgot to copy what it said, but it was something like "You know that Pharrell song? You wrote that!"

Quiz along if you can.

29 Apr 18:53

This One Weird Trick Might Let You Drink Beer All Night Without Getting Drunk

Philip.paulsson

Wha...? Why? Doesn't yeast MAKE alcohol??

But there’s no actual evidence that it works. Try at your own peril.

Eating one teaspoon of yeast per beer before drinking could, apparently, stop you getting drunk. But is it actually true?

Eating one teaspoon of yeast per beer before drinking could, apparently , stop you getting drunk. But is it actually true?

BWFolsom

In an interview with Esquire, co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company Jim Koch claimed he uses the trick to drink beer all night without getting drunk.

In an interview with Esquire , co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company Jim Koch claimed he uses the trick to drink beer all night without getting drunk.

He mixes active yeast with yoghurt (to make it more palatable) and takes one teaspoon for every beer right before he starts drinking.

Isaac Brekken / Getty Images for Nightclub & Bar Media Group

It will mitigate – not eliminate – but mitigate the effects of alcohol!

Via esquire.com

View Entire List ›

29 Apr 17:58

Send This Audio Of A Cheetah Purring To Anyone Who Needs It

Philip.paulsson

Didn't listen, but I imagine this is right up Colin's alley.

Purring cheetah promises that it’s all going to be okay . Today is just another day in another week, and you will be fine.

This too shall pass, purring cheetah says.

Let this loop infinitely as all your troubles float away on a cloud of purrrrrrrrrrrrrs.

Via purring.org

Via youtube.com

29 Apr 14:22

Aurora Dog over Alaska

Philip.paulsson

Such wow.

Aurora Dog over Alaska
29 Apr 13:33

Visualized: omg hi, Phil Parsons Racing's Dogecoin-sponsored entry, is much amaze

by Sean Cooper
Philip.paulsson

For Andrew

Josh Wise's NASCAR entry in the Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway is wrapped and ready to race after raising more than $55,000 in Dogecoin, a Doge meme-inspired virtual currency. The NASCAR Ford Fusion started the season as a plain, black,...
29 Apr 11:32

24 Funny Comics Guaranteed To Brighten Your Day

Philip.paulsson

Hahah it took me a sec, but #8 is great.

From internet veterans to Tumblr newcomers, these online comic artists will make your Mondays better.

Safely Endangered.

If National Geographic talked more trash about its subject, it would be this gem.

Safely Endangered .

safelyendangered.com

safelyendangered.com

View Entire List ›

29 Apr 06:59

emydoll says FML

by shit happens
Philip.paulsson

Hah!

Today, I had just sat down in the lobby of my doctor's office when my phone alerted me that I had a friend request. I checked; it was from some girl from high school. I muttered to myself, "I don't want to be your friend." I then heard a gasp. She was sitting across from me. FML

29 Apr 06:53

New York's median rent is $1,100. Seems low...

by Gina Martinez
Philip.paulsson

Is that New York State?

Rents are rising in cities across the country.

View attached file (801 KB, image/jpeg)
29 Apr 01:57

18 Incredibly Important Cheese Puns To Make You Smile

Philip.paulsson

Not sure it's worth a click through, but the four are pretty good.

It’s cheesy, but it’ll make you feel grate.

commons.wikimedia.org

commons.wikimedia.org

commons.wikimedia.org

commons.wikimedia.org

View Entire List ›

28 Apr 22:38

A Pod Of Dolphins Swam With This Man For Over An Hour To Protect Him From A Shark

Philip.paulsson

Why didn't he just hitch a ride from one of them?

“I’d like to think they were protecting me and guiding me home. This swim will stay with me forever.”

Adam Walker, an experienced long-distance open water swimmer, was on a 16-mile journey through the Cook Strait in New Zealand when he spotted a shark below him. Luckily, a pod of dolphins was nearby, and acted as his guards for the next hour of his swim.

Opposing Views / Via opposingviews.com

28 Apr 16:59

5 Everyday Things That Drive Us Nuts (For No Reason)

Philip.paulsson

LOL: "You might say "Goddammit" or "Stupid switch!" or "Damn Swedes!" (You'll probably only say the last one if you're weirdly racist toward Swedish people.)"

By Gladstone  Published: April 27th, 2014  We all have pet peeves. We all have rage triggers. For some people, it's loud chewing. For others, it's people who point when they talk. For Cracked's Felix Clay, it's writing columns about things other than sexual depravity. The point is, we all hav
28 Apr 12:32

The Most Ethical Carnivores Are Cute-i-vores

Philip.paulsson

Haha I'm a "meanivore".

How do you eat meat as a moral utilitarian? Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal explores.

Let's see, we need a big animal with the least consciousness for pain...

Let's see, we need a big animal with the least consciousness for pain...

smbc-comics.com

So the most ethical carnivore is a cute-i-vore : /

So the most ethical carnivore is a cute-i-vore : /

toothpastefordinner.com

28 Apr 11:53

SuitSat-1: A Spacesuit Floats Free

Philip.paulsson

Neat!
"A spacesuit floated away from the International Space Station eight years ago, but no investigation was conducted. Everyone knew that it was pushed by the space station crew. Dubbed Suitsat-1, the unneeded Russian Orlan spacesuit filled mostly with old clothes was fitted with a faint radio transmitter and released to orbit the Earth. The suit circled the Earth twice before its radio signal became unexpectedly weak. Suitsat-1 continued to orbit every 90 minutes until it burned up in the Earth's atmosphere after a few weeks. Pictured above, the lifeless spacesuit was photographed in 2006 just as it drifted away from space station."

SuitSat-1: A Spacesuit Floats Free
28 Apr 11:05

Netflix researching “large-scale peer-to-peer technology” for streaming

by Jon Brodkin
Philip.paulsson

One way around the death of net-neutrality, but not a long-term solution I fear.

When we wrote about the possibility of Netflix using a peer-to-peer architecture for streaming earlier today, it seemed like more of a thought experiment than a real possibility.

But it turns out Netflix is looking for an engineer to research this very type of system. By searching Netflix job postings we found an opening for a senior software engineer who would work on Netflix's Open Connect content delivery network while researching how P2P technology could be used for streaming.

"Netflix seeks a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a special focus in peer-to-peer networks," the listing says. Responsibilities include:

Read 20 remaining paragraphs | Comments