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Russia’s Electromagnetic Radiation Guns to Create Zombies

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zombies
Good Friday may not be the best time to talk/think about zombies (or it could be perfect, depending on your perspective), but this piece of news just can’t wait. With a zombie run coming up in my neck of the woods, zombie talk has just escalated in the recent days. And when I read about what Russia is working on, I knew I had to share it with you guys. I hope you are not that averse to all things zombies!

According to an article published by The Herald Sun ((Source)), Russia has confirmed that they are working on technology that can create zombies. [Read more…] about Russia’s Electromagnetic Radiation Guns to Create Zombies

Angry Birds Coming Soon to Your TV Set

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Angry Birds
Just when I thought the Angry Birds hype had disappeared, they released Angry Birds Space. Sure, I will admit that it has been downloaded onto the iPad, but I have never played it. It’s been sitting there prettily for more than a week now, but I know how that goes. I’ll start playing. I’ll get upset because I can’t get three stars, but I won’t be able to stop playing till I finish the game. By hook or by crook.

So yes, I am keeping the Angry Birds “disease” at bay. Then I hear about the new thing Rovio’s getting into: Angry Birds cartoons. On TV. [Read more…] about Angry Birds Coming Soon to Your TV Set

Kepler Explorer iOS App for Armchair Astronomers

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Kepler Explorer
Kepler Explorer

How often do you find yourself gazing up at the vast space above your head – that is, when there is no roof above you? If you are a frustrated astronomer, an astronomer in the making, or an armchair astronomer, here is an app that you will want to download NOW: Kepler Explorer. [Read more…] about Kepler Explorer iOS App for Armchair Astronomers

SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

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SlimKicker
SlimKicker App Store

Struggling with your weight loss program? It is a perennial problem that countless people face, but it seems that technology just might help make this endeavor more fun. We all know, deep in our hearts, that no matter what fancy program you try to lose weight, the bottom line is the same: a balanced diet and regular exercise. While that is true, it is a boring idea.

Now what if you have an app that can make things a tad more fun than the usual? I just ran across an app called SlimKicker, which is available as web app and an iPhone app. [Read more…] about SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

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Blackberry
I would never really have thought about it, but a Reuters article got me thinking. ((Source: Reuters)) A study was conducted by The Luxury Institute, with the goal of finding out how wealthy consumers used their smartphones. In other words, they studied the app usage among the members of this sector.

The conclusion? Wealthy people tend to use their smartphones more for apps geared towards finance, travel, and news. They do not seem to have a proclivity for social apps like Twitter or for gaming apps. [Read more…] about Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!

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Christopher Brosius
I Hate Pefume

We’ve all been in the situation where a fellow commuter has spilled perfume all over himself (or herself), making everyone else in the bus or train gag. There is something to be said about perfume and cologne. The best ones really do make a huge difference. However, what smells good is totally relative. What may smell sexy to you may come off as disgusting to another person. Then there are those people who simply abhor perfume.

Are you one of those who hate perfume as society defines it? You might then want to check out the work of Christopher Brosius. He is definitely one of those who detests conventional aromas used as perfume, and he has taken it as his personal quest to create scents that deviate from the usual. [Read more…] about Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!