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The Rise of the Mobile Superhero

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Every human culture has a fascination with superheroes. Sure, some culture’s superheroes may take on forms that are quite dissimilar to Superman, Batman, and Iron Man. Still, the idea of having someone to look up to for one reason or another is not unique to any group of people.

There might be a new breed of superheroes coming up, though, if the guys at Unisys are to be taken seriously. Unisys ((Unisys)) is an information technology company offering its services worldwide. They “specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications.” [Read more…] about The Rise of the Mobile Superhero

Ways to Save Money Online

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Times are hard on some people, while there are those who could not complain about their situation. There is, however, the fact that everyone can always use a little extra when it comes to their income. After all, there is always something new to buy, something to improve, and something new to experience.

With all the technology that surrounds us, there ought to be something that can be done with it to assist in making some savings. And true enough, there are many ways by which we can save money online. Take a look at this list and enjoy your way to stretching your income. [Read more…] about Ways to Save Money Online

Twitter Principle Applies to Birds IRL, Study Shows

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Nesting Birds

Oh, the amazing findings that researchers discover when given enough time and money to do whatever the heck they want conduct scientific studies!

So there are scientists from universities in Exeter, France, and Switzerland who conducted new research in order to study birds. Not the Twitter bird. Not whatever other bird you may be thinking of, but the kind that chirps and tweets and flies. Real birds.

Their study was about interaction between the baby birds and their parents and how this affected their ability to survive and thrive. Guess what? It looks like birds have a social networking system of their own. [Read more…] about Twitter Principle Applies to Birds IRL, Study Shows

7 of the Best Driving Games Ever

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best driving games
Formula 1

It is hard to beat the adrenaline rush that one gets from racing cars. Even if it’s only a virtual experience. Heck, even a vicarious racing experience is enough to get one’s blood pumping till you think your heart will burst with the excitement!

If you have a need for that rush that one can derive only from racing, then take a look at these 7 of the best driving games ever. (In no particular order, mind you.) [Read more…] about 7 of the Best Driving Games Ever

Wi-Fi Names: The Passive-Agressive, the Funny, and the Fail

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Funny and unique Wi-Fi names. Been there, done that, you may be thinking. And I totally get it. After all, we’ve been reading all sorts of Wi-Fi names over the years. Some of them truly creative. Many of them bordering on fail levels – if not that.

Recently, though a BBC entry caught my eye. With the use of the label “passive-aggressive”, how can you ignore the entry? It basically takes a look at the “rise” of the passive-aggressive Wi-Fi names. I am not too sure about the use of the word “rise”, as I think the trend has been going on for quite some time, now, but it sure inspired me to take a look at the Wi-Fi names that have been shared online.

I give you your Friday time waster – Wi-Fi names that are passive-aggressive, funny, and fail. [Read more…] about Wi-Fi Names: The Passive-Agressive, the Funny, and the Fail

Watch TV Much? You’re Shortening Your Life. Literally.

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It’s probably what your grandmother has been telling you since you were a kid. Watching too much TV takes the years out of your life. She might have meant it in a figurative sense, however.

This time, there is science behind the statement, which just might make it literal. As in, your life expectancy becomes shorter the more you watch TV! [Read more…] about Watch TV Much? You’re Shortening Your Life. Literally.