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Monday, 30 September 2013
Art show closed after 'seizure' health scare
A stroboscopic art installation in Pittsburgh in the US has been temporarily closed after three visitors reported seizure-like symptoms. The installation - titled Zee by Kurt Hentschlager - opened on Friday at the 943 Gallery, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24332117#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
ORACLE SALESPERSON: Here's Why I Joined The Company Even Though Others Are Leaving
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/cFbWZqRPPqc/salesperson-why-i-joined-oracle-2013-9
George Osborne: We'll run a budget surplus
Chancellor George Osborne has said he wants the government to be running a surplus in the next Parliament and can get there without raising taxes. He told the Conservative conference the public finances should be in the black when the economy was strong as insurance against a "rainy day". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24339347#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
These Are The 20 Most Valuable Brands In The World
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/7x_1ux8U65E/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9
CHART OF THE DAY: BlackBerry's Dwindling Smartphone Shipments
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/tuA0FE9Zleg/blackberry-smartphone-shipments-2013-9
Mystery AD1257 eruption traced to Lombok, Indonesia
Scientists think they have found the volcano responsible for a huge eruption that occurred in AD1257. The mystery event was so large its chemical signature is recorded in the ice of both the Arctic and the Antarctic. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24332239#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Time To Vote: What Are The Best Colleges in America?
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/0cuQ7GhFJvA/what-are-the-best-colleges-in-america-2013-9
Tumblr Employees Didn't Want To Work For Yahoo ... But Now Ten Of Them Are $6.2 Million Richer (YHOO)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/8iQBjya2f8Q/tumblr-employees-didnt-want-to-work-for-yahoo--but-now-ten-of-them-are-62-million-richer-2013-9
Putting A Price Tag On Your App Is Bad Business
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/rDUrIGnc4wk/putting-a-price-tag-on-your-app-is-bad-business-2013-9
Here's What Happens To Twitter And Other IPOs If The Government Shuts Down
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/fjEmZIEwkcQ/sec-plan-for-government-shut-down-2013-9
Brazil gang in huge tablet robbery at Sao Paulo airport
An armed gang in Brazil has stolen tablets and notebook computers worth an estimated $800,000 (£500,000) from the cargo terminal at Sao Paulo airport. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24340645#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Here's A Leaked Video Of The $25 Million Payments App Called Clinkle
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/cv93kauBF9Y/clinkle-leaked-video-2013-9
How To Protect Your Facebook Profile From Unwanted Searches (FB)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/2SY9KzALkac/facebook-privacy-graph-search-settings-2013-9
Caption Contest: Safe Gaming
Your gaming habits affects your loved ones and those around you. Be sure to practise safe gaming. Give us your best captions and you’ll be in the running to win a free MakeUseOf t-shirt! There can only be one winner, so be creative! via Pocket http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/caption-contest-safe-gaming/
Armed men shut down Libya gas facility in Berber region
Armed men have shut down a gas facility in the mountainous western region of the country, predominantly inhabited by members of Libya's Berber minority - also called Amazigh. The facility taken by the gunmen is near the town of Nalut. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24340405#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
A New Subscription Service For Pot Smokers Sends Cannabis-Related Goodies To Your Door
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/cjPF1ebIjwo/cannabox-subscription-service-for-pot-smokers-2013-9
'Keep Your Mouth Shut,' Billionaire SAP Founder Tells Oracle's Mark Hurd (ORCL, SAP)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/8fBZ-t9OyUE/saps-platner-rips-oracles-mark-hurd-2013-9
Go Inside The World's First 'Instagram Hotel' In Sydney, Australia
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/SLadtlDlr10/worlds-first-instagram-hotel-in-sydney-australia-2013-9
Westgate attack: MPs to call for refugee camps to close
A committee of Kenyan MPs is to call for camps housing Somali refugees in Kenya to close in the wake of the Westgate shopping centre attack. The head of the parliament's defence committee Ndung'u Gethenji said he had reports that "some of these facilities are being used as a training ground". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24339508#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
At One Time The U.S. Military Used What To Spot Heavily Camouflaged Enemies?
Camouflage relies heavily on blending an object into the surrounding area both by mimicking the color and the patterns found around the object. Any skill at detecting problems in the coloration or pattern give the observer an immediate advantage in locating camouflaged prey or enemies. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/at-one-time-the-u.s.-military-used-what-to-spot-heavily-camouflaged-enemies/
Restore the ‘Classic’ Apps-Based New Tab Page in Google Chrome
A recent update to Google Chrome resulted in a completely revamped version of the new tab page, one that has not went over well with many people. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/173086/restore-the-classic-apps-based-new-tab-page-in-google-chrome/
Suspected al-Qaeda militants storm Yemeni army base
The Yemeni army has sent reinforcements to the port city of Mukalla to retake an army headquarters overrun by gunmen. At least three soldiers and two attackers were killed when 30 gunmen in army uniforms attacked the compound. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24335568#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Bionic hand designed and 3D printed in bedroom
Roboticist Joel Gibbard, 23, developed the prosthetic using parts made on a home 3D printer. He hopes the project, details of which will be made freely available online, could lead to a low-cost bionic hand for amputees. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24209140
Glasses that can translate text unveiled at Ceatec 2013
Glasses that can translate a menu have been demonstrated by a major Japanese mobile operator. NTT Docomo's wearable Intelligent Glasses can project an image of translated text over unfamiliar characters, the company said. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24332358#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
'Foreign terrorists' fighting in Syria - Walid Muallem
Syria's foreign minister has claimed that "terrorists from more than 83 countries" are killing soldiers and civilians across the country. In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Walid Muallem compared this "invasion" to the 9/11 attacks on New York. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24338060#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Facebook Will Start Reporting The Stuff You Post About TV Shows To Four Major Networks
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/Ik9zmZhXmzM/facebook-tv-network-sharing-2013-9
MICROSOFT COUP: Delta Air Lines Just Bought 11,000 Surface Tablets And 19,000 Windows Phones (MSFT, DAL)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/qzQyC4f_Rwo/delta-buys-rt-tablets-windows-phones-2013-9
John McCririck's ageism tribunal gets under way
Racing pundit John McCririck has taken his former employers Channel 4 and IMG Media Ltd to an employment tribunal, accusing them of age discrimination. The 73-year-old was axed from Channel 4's coverage last year, as a new-look team led by Clare Balding took over. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24331829#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
According To This Leak, The 'iPad 5' Will Have A Completely New Design That Looks More Like The iPad Mini (AAPL)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/erJthr7VJwc/ipad-5-leaked-design-2013-9
This Little White Box Will Block Internet Ads From Ever Reaching Your Computer
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/c2OPqmRgs7A/ad-trap-2013-9
How Social Media Is Being Used To Amplify TV Advertising
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/sK8mPQOSLX4/social-media-tv-advertising-amplify-2013-9
Firms fined for writing bogus online reviews
27 September 2013 Last updated at 10:10 BST Microsoft launches a new, upgraded version of its Windows 8 powered Surface tablet, 19 reputation enhancement firms are fined a total of $350,000 (£220,000) after it was found they were writing fake online reviews for their clients and a retro-fitted F1 via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24283434
Justice department to sue North Carolina over voting law
The US justice department has said it will sue the state of North Carolina in an attempt to block a series of new restrictions on voting. Civil rights groups say the law requiring photo ID to cast a ballot discriminates against minorities and poor people, who tend to vote Democrat. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24334999#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
EU-Indonesia timber pact aims to fight illegal logging
The EU is introducing new checks on imports of Indonesian timber products to curb illegal logging. Indonesia, rich in tropical forests, is by far Asia's biggest exporter of timber to the EU. The trade is worth about 15% of Indonesia's total exports. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24333826#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Icelandic phone app stops you dating close relatives
In Iceland, there has been little immigration over the years. This means there is not as much genetic diversity as on larger land masses. Go back a few generations and most Icelanders will find they are related to each other. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24304415
Kercher murder trial: Forensic evidence review call
Defence lawyers have demanded forensic evidence be re-examined in the retrial of two suspects over the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher in Italy. American Amanda Knox and her Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty but acquitted on appeal in 2011. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24332584#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Director cancels Hillary Clinton film
The director of a Hillary Clinton documentary has cancelled the project, saying political interference had made the film impossible. In a Huffington Post blog, Charles Ferguson said pressure from Clinton supporters in the Democratic Party led to many sources shying away. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24338911#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
WHISPERS: Bankers Say Alibaba Should IPO At A $100 Billion Valuation – And That's Great News For Marissa Mayer (YHOO)
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/nxyWLj-MSKY/whispers-bankers-say-alibaba-should-ipo-at-a-100-billion-valuation--and-thats-great-news-for-marissa-mayer-2013-9
The Mobile Payments Rush Is On, And The Winners Will Shape The Future Of Transactions And Commerce
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/VJprYkEcHvs/a-primer-on-the-mobile-payments-market-2013-9
Undertone CEO Eyes IPO ... Just Not Right Now
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/ySPzTiRGvbU/undertone-ipo-2013-9
Here's A $20 Million Bet That People Want To Watch Other People Play Video Games Online
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/SD57jiF_iK0/twitch-c-round-investment-2013-9
Full View of Asteroid Vesta
As NASA's Dawn spacecraft travels to its next destination, this mosaic synthesizes some of the best views the spacecraft had of the giant asteroid Vesta. Dawn studied Vesta from July 2011 to September 2012. via Pocket http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/dawn/multimedia/pia15678.html
Full View of Asteroid Vesta
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Swiss wargame casts an indebted France as the enemy
The Swiss army has carried out a training exercise which simulated an attack by France, it has emerged. The wargame - which took place in August - assumed that an indebted region of France had decided to invade Switzerland to recover stolen assets. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/24329818#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Apple's Passbook Ecosystem: How Retailers, Sports Teams, And Brands Have Made It Work For Them
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/-aYnelc_PCE/apple-passbook-for-commerce-and-payments-2013-9
Rail mobile internet speeds set to get faster in UK
The rail industry plans to roll out "high-speed mobile broadband" across the busiest parts of Britain's rail network, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced. By 2019, 70% of train passengers should have access to the faster technology, the Department for Transport added. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24332287#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
The Startup Investing World Got Turned On Its Head Over The Weekend, And VCs Are Freaking Out
Tech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/CZEFdMjOQ3c/the-startup-investing-world-got-turned-on-its-head-over-the-weekend-and-vcs-are-freaking-out-2013-9
Blackberry hits out at Gartner analysis
Blackberry has dismissed an influential recommendation that customers should move to other mobile technologies. The embattled smartphone maker said that firms using its products did not need to switch. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24332354#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Facebook editing function raises concern over misuse
Previously, an update would have to be deleted and reposted with any changes, losing any comments or "likes". But the new capability, introduced to help users correct spelling and grammatical errors, means posts can be modified, and their content changed. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24330771#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
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