2014
Tankman solves drought problem for thousands of people
Simple solution that went "viral" and is helping thousands survive severe drought conditions. Sometimes simple is better.
I give you chocolate flavoured toothpaste
Ina world where anything is possible and the affluent are looking for better ways to spend their money, Theodent has a solution: Chocolate flavoured toothpaste. Now you too can live your childhood dreams of brushing your teeth with chocolate flavoured toothpaste for the measly sum of $100 a tube. The magic is possible because of a patented cacao extract called Rennou which is non-toxic, safe for children and tastes like everyones favourite guilty pleasure. Organic shoppers will love the fact the toothpaste contains no fluoride (uses theobromine, calcium and phosphate) and helps strengthen tooth enamel, whiten and strengthen your teeth.
This Atomic wristwatch is the most accurate available
Where possible, I try to buy clocks that automatically correct their time using the signal from the Atomic Clock in Boulder CO. The atomic clock loses 1 second every 300 million years... The magic of this always correct timepiece is the Cesium 133 core. It is the natural decaying of this isotope that allows the atomic clock to sat on track. Casio has a line of wristwatches called the Waveceptor series which can also automatically correct its time based on the Atomic clock signal.
Viagra ice-cream is now a reality
A renown artisan ice-cream "designer" has concocted a once in a lifetime special request from an "A-list" customer. What is the wonderfully rare flavour? It is flavoured with Champagne and each scoop contains 1 dose of Viagra (25mgs). He nicknamed his mad creation The Arousal (link). Try as you may, don't look for this on store shelves. Viagra is still a prescription only medication in most locales. The ice-cream mad scientist also create a glow in the dark ice cream using jellyfish proteins.
Are you being used to attack sites online?
We hear about online attacks almost on a daily basis and the targets are usually (in the media at least) large sites like CNN, Yahoo, Amazon, etc. Did you know that your machine could be an attacker without you even knowing it? How could this happen? Because you most likely have lax security hygiene: easy to guess passwords visit on shady websites load "weird" attachment or more This means your home machine could already be part of a botnet used by bad actors to target companies or organizations with whose view they don't agree with.
Powerful video about the dangers of texting and driving
We all know that texting while driving can be very dangerous, this is a well designed video that shows just how dangerous it can be. This is a great video worth watching and sharing. Don't text and drive
2 girls breaking down religious stereotypes onstage
A beautifully choreographed poem untangling the stereotypes of a "Muslim girl" and a "Jewish girl". Explaining how their differences aren't that big and how we are all connected to one another (if only we take the time to look and respect each other). If you like this article, please share.
This video will make you happy and feel positive about life
We are surrounded by such negativity that we often forget the things that make life really worthwhile. This is an incredibly well make Thai video (with English subtitles) that will warm heart and start the week off on the right foot. If you like the video, please share this article.
Quebec court orders Telus to pay $2.6M for texting fees
The Quebec Superior court has ordered Telus to reimburse customers to the tune of $2.6M in text messaging fees. This is a result of Telus unilaterally changing terms and conditions for 172425 customers in Quebec (charging 15 cents per incoming text message). If you are one of the affected customers, you could receive a whopping $15 but know that Telus is reviewing the decision. They could of course appeal the decision so we'll have to wait and see. Martin c.
Authy vs Google Authenticator for 2 factor authentication
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2136”] Picture by Harald Groven under creative commons license [/caption] It seems password theft is in the news every week and even average computer users are starting to learn about the benefits of 2 factor authentication. 2 factor authentication increasing your account security because it add to your password (something you know) with a second factor (something you have). The something you have is usually either an SMS message with a one-time authentication code to your primary phone on file or a special software that generates the same kind of code.
Very useful Free Android app you should download now
I test thousands of apps every year for Android and IOS, and after a couple of weeks, most end up being deleted. 2 weeks ago I discovered a very useful free android app I think every Android owner should download now. The app is called Agent (link) and offers 5 very useful pre-configured functions called Agents (which you see in the above image). The 5 functions are described as follows (by the manufacturer): Drive Agent is triggered by bluetooth and motion sensing (activity detection).
Quote about limitations
I don't know what my limitations are until I reach them. I look for the challenge. - Joseph Fiennes
WIFI 3G enhancing Absolute Linkase Pro for iPhone 5s Review
We are a society that prides itself on always being connected and there is nothing more frustrating that having weak WIFI or 3G that causes intermittent connectivity flickering. I experience this most often when using hotel WIFI. Sometimes my room is just at the edge of the reception range and I have to walk around trying to find the best spot to get a signal. Absolute (link) developed its Linkase (for iPhone 5 and 5s) specifically to help you get a signal when you might otherwise not.
What should users do about heartbleed
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Travelhack under creative commons license [/caption] Since this is a user oriented article I won't get into the technical details about what the heartbleed bug is but in simple terms it is a vulnerability in a very commonly used security protocol that could allow an attacker to "steal" 64 KB of server data (from memory) at a time. Current estimates peg the impact of this bug at about 500,000 sites or ~20 of secured SSL sites on the internet.
Quote about pride
pain is temporary, pride is forever. Give life all all that you have and never give up.
Quote about motivation and habit
motivation gets you started, habit keeps you going. - Edward Kiledjian
Quote about life
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln
Buyer beware : Dangers of lifetime waranties
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Chris Davis under Creative Commons License [/caption] As a consumer, I love the idea of buying a product once and having it forever. Thats what makes a manufacturer product lifetime warranty so attractive. Often these products are sold at a premium because of this additional coverage, but is it worth it? The answer is maybe but more often than not... NO! The problem is that the term lifetime doesn't have a legally recognized definition when it relates to a product.
Quote about strength
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe. Wayne Dyer