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Vintage Video Game Fridays: Donkey Kong Classic

by GameGuru

Remember the days when Mario used to be known as Jumpman and he had to jump through hurdles of barrels and flames in order to rescue his princess from the big bad ape named Donkey Kong? Well, we certainly do! And what better way to remember than have another go at this classic video game?

Life On The Death Star - Shooting Lasers At Space Junk

Orbital Debris - Debris Collision Avoidance

by Jamie Reygle

Scientists want to shoot all the space junk out of the sky, just like Darth Vader taking pot shots at X-wings.

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Positive Enforcement - The Military Wants To Make Friends

We are making enemies faster than we can kill them

by Jamie Reygle

The military is being taught how to win friends and influence people.

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Earthquake Damaged Japanese Nuclear Plant has a Shaky History

by Steve Levenstein

The devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Japan on March 10 of 2011 affected many nuclear power plants in the region. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is of special concern, not only due to damage to its cooling system but because of the plant's somewhat dubious safety record.

On This Day In Video Game History: March 10

by GameGuru

Here's a bit of video game trivia before we take an even deeper plunge into the past: the first ever video game called "Tennis for Two" was created by William Higinbotham in 1958. But what happened on the 10th of March eleven years ago? Read on to find out!

Social Media Chink In Facebook's Privacy Armor Shows Support For Gaddafi?

by Ron Callari

Social media is based on engaging with others you choose to engage with. Ever since Facebook's Open Graph commandeered its way onto the digital highway, we've been asked to rethink how we can become more accessible by relinquishing more and more of our private data. After all, this is the 21st Century and FB should have the right to redefine what today's interpretation of privacy means. Hold it right there, Mr. Zuckerberg. Not so fast!

On This Day In Video Game History: March 4

by GameGuru

Video games have come a long way ever since the first graphical computer game was created in 1952 by A. S. Douglas. Take a walk down memory lane back to March 4, 2000 with this quick blast of video game history from the not-so-distant past.

Jingle All The Way - Schwarzenegger Warns That Oil Dependence Will Leave Us With Just Change In Our Pockets

by Jamie Reygle

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants us to end our dependence on fossil fuels. Hasta la vista, baby!

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Israel, The Silicon Valley Of The Middle East Welcomes VCs & Social Media

Israel, the Silicon Valley of the Middle East Opens Opportunity For VCs & Social Media

by Ron Callari

Israel is considered by many to be the Middle East's Silicon Valley, ranking second to North America in number of companies in the high-tech field. With odds stacked against them, according to research conducted by the ISEMI College, an online business school for entrepreneurs, "historical necessity has forced this tiny country, with a total area of 8400 square miles and a population of 6.5 million to become a technological powerhouse."

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Cornucopia? - An Opportunity For Mexican Farmers

by Jamie Reygle

A new initiative in Mexico guarantees farmers a price for their corn, and a reason to stay at home.

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Fossil 'Walking Cactus' May Be Missing Link Between Worms and Arthropods

by China.new

Scientists from China studying fossils of Diania Cactiformis, nicknamed the 'walking cactus', say the odd worm-like animal is enlightening them on how arthropods (insects, spiders and crustaceans) evolved their jointed legs.

Interior Designs From The War 'Close To Home' By Ezri Tarazi

by Toby

.... Ezri Tarazi was in the Israeli military. Clearly, his battle experiences had a profound effect upon him, as they would anyone in or near battle. Industrial designer by career though, Tazari has repurposed his military souvenirs into designs for the home. They are now in a one-person installation, called Kaleb, at the Paradigm Design Gallery in Jerusalem.

Social Media's Revolution 2.0 Crowdsources Street Protests & DDOS Attacks

by Ron Callari

First coined by the Egyptian Google marketing manager Wael Ghonim, the term "Revolution 2.0" is used to describe the new grass-roots strategies and tactics used by protesters initially in Egypt - but that which became pervasive throughout the entire Middle East Region. In fighting against despotic rule, people were demanding democracy, regime change and a voice in their respective governments.

Toys For Big Boys - Getting Steamed Isn't Always A Bad Thing

by The Toymaster

Big or small, boy or girl, some of us just have a fascination with motors and engines, and at MiniSteam.com, enthusiasts can find all of the toy steam engine action they're looking for.

Designs By 'Leftovers' Tell Some Creepy Stories

by Toby

Swedish sisters Linda and Jona Netsman have a great talent for repurposing old furniture and odds and ends and totally recreating new purposeful items. Their design studio, Leftovers, produces one of a kind furniture and lighting objects that are very emotionally evocative, something that one doesn't find in most furniture or lighting designs. I chose a few of the somewhat creepy ones to share with you.

Social Media Summit When Obama Hit Silicon Valley To Poke Zuckerberg

by Ron Callari

This year has been a momentous one for the Facebook founder. Having been portrayed in an award-winning movie, satirized in a graphic novel and on SNL, in addition to being named Time's Person of the Year, he's entered a stratosphere most CEOs twice his age haven't been able to achieve. So it's no surprise, that President Obama might want to consider sitting down with the wunderkind to discuss tech innovation and potential job creation.

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Mars Life - The Ultimate Manned Mars Mission Simulation

by Jamie Reygle

A Russian simulation of a manned mission to Mars has 'landed'.

Social Media Product Placement vs Defamation Could Have Been Zuckerberg's Legal Remedy

Product Endorsment used as legal remedy in the Good Wife episode "Net Worth"

by Ron Callari

In the year that led up to the production of the movie 'The Social Network,' it was reported widely that Zuckerberg was outraged that an unauthorized portrayal of his life was making its way to the big screen. However, if he was so inclined, defamation of character suits are difficult cases to win in a court of law. Unless 'malice' is shown as intent, most of these suits never succeed. Product placement on the other is another story entirely.

Deserting The Desert - A Plan To Green The World's Deserts

by Jamie Reygle

The Sahara Forest Project is a plan to produce fresh water, food and renewable energy in hot deserts. A demonstration center is being developed in Jordan.

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