Uncategorized

Facebook satellite to beam internet to remote regions in Africa

Candidatos presidenciales

Mark Zuckerberg details plans on how company is ‘exploring ways to use aircraft and satellites to beam internet access down into communities from the sky’ I had gone but a short distance further when what seemed to be an excellent trail opened up around the face of a high cliff. The trail was level and … Leer más

Venus Williams managed to avenge Serena’s US Open loss to Roberta Vinci with a three-set win on Friday

Roberta Vinci famously spoiled Serena Williams‘ Grand Slam quest last month in the semifinals of the US Open. And on Friday at the Wuhan Open, the Italian did her best to end Venus’ run. Serving and down double match point in the the third-set tiebreaker, Vinci was annoyed at how long she thought Venus was … Leer más

Spend the night at one of these gorgeous church hotels

Ecuador despenaliza la eutanasia

These incredible houses of worship around the world have been sensitively transformed into luxurious hotels that promise a one-of-a-kind experience. The tax man even cites a specific statute: «Whoever purchases goods at an unseemly low price to take advantage of the seller’s ignorance shall be subject to a fine equaling 200 percent of the earnings … Leer más

Next generation gadgets for kids: foam furniture, city turds

This simple, lightweight chair is made by slotting together flat sections of plywood. These are then pulled together by fastening elements for a more ergonomic, curved shape. Constructed from recycled cardboard that’s been processed into a pulp, then coloured with natural dyes, these seats are sculpted around a North American hardwood handle. Designer Michael Neville designed his … Leer más

Here Are The Crazy Games That Made All The Difference In Baseball’s Tightest Races

Sometime this offseason, when you’€™re staring out the window waiting for spring or you’€™re watching one of our lesser sports, you’€™re going to start thinking. The offseason is good for that, and baseball thoughts are usually good thoughts, especially if your team made the playoffs. You’€™ll think back on a game that got them there … Leer más

Rock Band 3’s button-heavy Pro Guitar and superfluous keyboard controller

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I can’t stop listening to The Protomen. I’ve known about this band and their Mega Man-inspired tunes for years now, but I never really gave them a chance until »Light Up the Night» popped up during a Rock Band set. Turns out that song is perfect: triumphant sing-along vocals, driving synths straight out of an ‘80s … Leer más

Ford’s GT Race Car Testing at Daytona Will Make You Extra Happy

In his treatise on «Queen-Gold,» or Queen-pinmoney, an old King’s Bench author, one William Prynne, thus discourseth: «Ye tail is ye Queen’s, that ye Queen’s wardrobe may be supplied with ye whalebone.» Now this was written at a time when the black limber bone of the Greenland or Right whale was largely used in ladies’ bodices. But this same bone is not in the tail; it is in the head, which is a sad mistake for a sagacious lawyer like Prynne.

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is located just north of the city

St. Augustine is celebrating its 450th anniversary this year, and during my recent visit it was hard not to get swept up in the city’s rich history. But for The Martian, a cinema adaptation of Andy Weir’s self-published bestseller about a lone astronaut stranded on the red planet, director Ridley Scott partnered with Nasa to ensure … Leer más

Longtime Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew member Nick Odell has joined Hendrick Motorsports to serve as the front-tire changer

Odell, who was recently released from JGR, will replace Scott Brzozowski on the No. 24 team for the final eight races of the 2015 Chase. Prior to last weekend’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, JGR announced Josh Leslie was replacing Odell on the No. 18 pit crew. Mayo has served as Earnhardt Jr.’s front-tire … Leer más