Sunday, 8 September 2013

Tasty Tech Eye Candy of the Week (Sept 8)

We highlight a couple of gadgets from the IFA consumer electronics show, as well as a couple of fantastic art installations.



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Autumn Colors: Photos

The end of summer and the start of autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere.



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In the U.S., Good News on Fisheries

Aggressive management measures have many U.S. fish populations on the road to recovery. Continue reading →



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Saturday, 7 September 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 08, 2013)

Elements



Can you figure out what words are represented by the following?



1. Iron + M + Iodine + Nickel + Neon

2. M + Arsenic + Copper + Lithium + Neon

3. Iron + M + Aluminum + E

4. Tungsten + Oxygen + M + A + Nitrogen

5. Germanium + Nitrogen + Thallium + E + M + A + Nitrogen

6. Lanthanum + Dysprosium





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 08, 2013)

Women of History I

Women's History Month is celebrated in March in the U.S. Can you identify the famous women described in this quiz?



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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Repine

re-pine



verb :: To be discontented or low in spirits; complain or fret.



verb :: To continue pining; to feel inward discontent which preys on the spirits; to indulge in envy or complaint; to murmur.



"Bennet still continued to wonder and repine at his returning no more, and though a day seldom passed in which Elizabeth did not account for it clearly, there was little chance of her ever considering it with less perplexity." --Austen, Jane

10 Best Indie Games of this Generation - BioGamer Girl Magazine








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10 Best Indie Games of this Generation

BioGamer Girl Magazine

Limbo is a unique platform title that challenges players to conquer complex puzzles with simple controls. The game follows a young boy on a quest to save his sister and features one of the best endings of any game on the list. The game features an ...





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