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Sahily's right eyelid looks just like the poster for Star Trek Into Darkness. Impressive! I can't wait for the sequel.Link -via When Geeks Wed
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Back to Reality by ntesignThe way I see it, if you're gonna mash up pop culture references on a T-shirt, why not do it with some style? What you have to do is start at the absolute basic, like ntesign did with this Back to Reality T-shirt over at the NeatoShop.Check out ntesign's Facebook page (give…
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(YouTube link)The latest parody song from the talented and hardworking Peterson Farm Brothers is a takeoff on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" with the lyrics changed to reflect their real passion: farming. In this video, we also get a glimpse of their animals, including dancing cows! -via Viral Viral…
2hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Shelbi and her sons love Adventure Time and now two of them can live in Ooo all the time. You can view more photos of their new room at the link.I'm not sure including Lemongrab was a good decision. He can get grating after a while--like five seconds.Link -via reddit
3hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Anguistralobe Steampunk Pendant NecklaceAre you having trouble navigating the world of fashionably geek accessories? Harness the power of the Anguistralobe Steampunk Pendant Necklace from the NeatoShop. This fantastic piece of jewelry features internal discs you can rotate and is made from English pewter…
4hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Forget speeding cars! Pedestrians in London have a new danger to look out for: exploding sidewalk.The Health and Safety Executive in the UK announced that sidewalks in London have been exploding at an alarming rate. There were 8 blasts in 2010 and 29 last year. So far, they've seen 12 blasts this year.UK…
4hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Photo: Rajanish Kakade/AP144 years after the invention of electric telegraphy, the last telegram service in the world will shut down. This technology is still used in India, where about 5,000 telegrams are sent down the wires daily. But on July 14, it will...stop.The BSNL board, after dilly-dallying…
5hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Theo, a part-Siamese cat in Ipswich, England, is a kleptomaniac, although he would probably describe himself as a "collector." Paul Edwards and girlfriend Rachael Drouet began noticing things around the house that they did not recognize. First it was cat toys.Mr Edwards said things "escalated" after…
6hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
The best thing about this happy Harry Potter family is that the adults told the kids they would be going as Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore only to shock the kids by showing up as two of the most evil characters in the series.Link
7hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Elisa Strauss isn't just a baker, but a trained artist who uses food as her medium. This cake is an example of what she can do in her studio. She used fondant and gum paste and, I assume, mushrooms, cheese and beef.Link -via Cake Spy
8hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Over the last month we've learned all about the basics of music production, posting new lessons on a weekly basics. With the lessons finished, now you can get the complete guide and find out how you can learn more.Read more...
8hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Navy Corpsman and redditor Tokyomaneater69 found four newborn bunnies in a hole near their dead mother. He took them back to the barracks and hand-fed them each four times a day until they started to jump out of their box, at which time they went to a wildlife shelter. The four were named Steven, Raymond,…
9hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
OS X and Linux: Need to quickly check calendar dates and don't have an app at the ready? You can generate calendar data for any month in an instant with a quick terminal command.Read more...
9hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
(Video Link)My sister once had a cat that hated cat food, loved dog food and tried to steal steaks off of the plate -he was the most dog-like cat I think I've ever seen and I'm pretty sure he would even make Shorty and Kodi look more cat-like. Even then, these two are still pretty darn doggish.Via Pets…
10hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful!Read…
10hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Deadspin Serena Williams On Steubenville: "I'm Not Blaming The Girl But ..." | io9 Did the Higgs boson discovery reveal that the universe is unnatural? | Jalopnik Has Red Bull Figured Out How To Cheat F1's Traction Control Ban? | Lifehacker How to Deal with Six of the Most Awkward Money MomentsRead…
11hrs 27mins ago From Lifehacker.
A friend on social media is often more of a friendly acquaintance, but you can use that to your benefit when seeking out a new job. CareerSonar uses your connections to others to help you find work at companies where your contacts can assist.Read more...
11hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
If you're planning a cookout this summer, you'll need the right outdoor cooking appliance to get the job done. Last week, we asked you which grills you thought were the best, and then we took a look at the five best grills based on your nominations. Now we're back to highlight the winner. Read more... …
11hrs 43mins ago From Lifehacker.
The following is a Whodunit by Hy Conrad featuring Sherman Oliver Holmes, a mysterious crime solver and great-great-grandson of Sherlock Holmes. Can you solve the crime?(Image credit: Flickr user Yumi Kimura) Here's a little backstory on our hero:No one knew where Sherman Oliver Holmes came from…
11hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
We’ve all experienced uncomfortable money moments. Sometimes you just can’t avoid it: group gifts, friends asking to borrow money, and of course, splitting a giant restaurant bill with twenty of your closest friends. These situations often seem impossible to escape gracefully. However, there are…
11hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Ever wanted to be just as cool as the government? Ever wanted to spy on your own house or watch the newspaper guy throw the paper onto your lawn? Or maybe there's a small chance that you actually have a legitimate need for video surveillance on your property but, like me, are too poor to buy top-of-the-line…
12hrs 12mins ago From Lifehacker.
Apple may have brought an end to skeuomorphism once and for all with iOS 7, but if you still like a bit of realism in your home screen, DeviantArt user kimilite has you covered.Read more...
12hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
No words to explain this we have.Ren Netherland of Animal Photography took these photos below and many other excellent examples of creative dog grooming. He travels thousands of miles each year criss-crossing America to document our country's most extreme grooming competitions.The Force is clearly with…
12hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
It's always a good idea to keep a good multitool around. If you find yourself without one, though, you can snap even a strong length of string with this trick.Read more...
12hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Today, Google brings its carousel design for local searches to the desktop. Search for a restaurant and you'll see a black bar with pictures of all the nearby results. Read more here.Read more...
13hrs 10mins ago From Lifehacker.
Tablets are wonderfully portable and fun to use. They provide an engaging way to consume and share content and, depending on your situation, create that content as well. Sometimes, though, tablets may not be the productivity tool potential users image. Read more...
13hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
(Video Link)It's the eye of the winter it's the thrill of white walkers...his intense facial expressions really work for this sort of thing.Via Buzzfeed
13hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
In last week's MacGyver Challenge, we asked you to hack something using heat shrink tubing. We received some great entries, but the winning hack shows us how to keep those jangling keys silent.Read more...
13hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Everyone has something that they invest their spare time and money on. Some of these hobbies retain their value more than others, though.Read more...
14hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
Compulsively Awesome Wet WipesAttention neat freaks. You are not obsessive you are just compulsively awesome! Celebrate your love of clean with the Compulsively Awesome Wet Wipes from the NeatoShop. This great pack comes with 10 melon and minced cucumber scented wipes for your hand and spot cleaning…
14hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
The creators of Sesame Street have always kept up with modern issues facing today's children. They've tackled hunger, divorce, military deployment, and even loss of a friend. Now, the lesson turns to incarceration.Meet Alex, the muppet whose dad is in jail:According to a Pew Charitable Trusts report,…
14hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Combine some baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and you've got a "miracle mixture" that can turn old pots and pans, cookie sheets, and cooking utensils from grimy to shiny.Read more...
14hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Everyone who's ever parented an early riser has been through war—the battle against young kids waking you up at unreasonable hours in the morning. A simple solution to encourage kids to stay in their beds? Add a timer to their nightlight.Read more...
15hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
You've seen those reality TV shows in which someone goes away for a week and some expert team comes in and organizes/redecorates/remodels their home. That's the way I felt when I saw Neatorama's Pinterest site! Jill Harness has remodeled, reorganized, and added a lot of things that make our Pinterest…
15hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Dear Lifehacker,I recently received a promotion at work that included a nice raise and several new responsibilities. It didn't, however, include a title change even though my new job description warrants one. Does this matter? Should I ask for a new title? If so, how should I go about it?Read more... …
15hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Tim Ferriss, Mr. 4-Hour-Everything, recently gave this TNW talk clarifying how anyone can master a new skill in just four steps. The "secret sauce" to his method is sequencing, or timing the order in which you learn the parts of the skill.Read more...
16hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
Narly the Narwhal by Amanda FlaggYou can't go wrong with the unicorn of the sea, especially one as cute as Narly the Narwhal in this nifty T-shirt by Amanda Flagg.Check out her official website and Twitter then head on over to her Neatoshop page: Link. Your purchase helps support indie artists like…
16hrs 36mins ago From Neatorama.
Last month, Adobe announced it was killing Creative Suite in favor of the subscription-only Creative Cloud. Today, the company made the new Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop CC, available for subscription for $50 a month for the suite or $20 a month for individual apps.Read more... …
16hrs 55mins ago From Lifehacker.
This great 8-bit Mario cake by DeviantArt user I-Am-Ginger-Pops is so delightfully true to the original game's style that I can't help but get the Mario noises and soundtracks in my head.Link
16hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Gawker Russell Brand Destroys MSNBC Talk Show Host for Treating Him Like Shit | Kotaku So, The Games of E3 2013. When Are They Coming Out Again? | Gizmodo Hidden iOS 7 Settings Reveal What Apple Is Working On | Jezebel Vice Published a Fashion Spread of Female Writer SuicidesRead more... …
17hrs 10mins ago From Lifehacker.
AT&T has started rolling out the ability to make iPhone FaceTime calls over its cellular network. Head over to Apple Insider for more information.Read more...
17hrs 11mins ago From Lifehacker.
Would you wear this pair of stockings? This picture has gone viral on China's Sina Weibo social networking site as an answer to sexual harassment, although the reaction is laughter and quips that they may attract more attention than they repel. Link
17hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Recently, Google fans finally got what they've wanted since the HTC Hero first came out: stock Android versions of the most popular, non-Nexus handsets. However, if you aren't able to pick up one of those phones, you can still get the stock experience, without having to root your device.Read more... …
17hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
We've seen plenty of phones that support wireless charging, but it's still not a common feature on most phones. Over on Instructables, user Harari shows you how to add a wireless charging system to just about any cell phone that charges with a USB. Read more...
18hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
Cumberbatch. It's not that hard to spell, right? Cumberbatch. See? Now say it three times into a mirror.-via Nerd Approved(Image: unknown)Link to the original post at the Frogman - Thanks Barking_bud!
18hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Having a friend who's sick is hard enough as it is, but figuring out how to talk with them in a way that's helpful is tough. The New York Times spoke with author Letty Cottin Pogrebin to find some of the better ways to help a sick friend. Read more...
18hrs 58mins ago From Lifehacker.
Mac: If you tweak certain settings on your Mac a lot, then you know it's always a little annoying to have to pop into System Preferences every single time to toggle something. Preferences Quick Launch is a small tool that allows you to add those preferences to your Dock or Launchpad.Read more... …
19hrs 28mins ago From Lifehacker.
(vimeo link)I can't think of anything more intriguing and terrifying than the description that comes with this video.Bored of being in a dark room, she flips on the light, opens the door and bails.This particular episode takes place at 1am.This is why we keep doors locked with her around. We don't need…
19hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Temperatures at the dark craters of the north pole of Mercury can dip to as low as 370 degrees below zero. Image: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab/Carnegie Institution of WashingtonThere's Ice in MercuryOf all the planets in the Solar System, Mercury is the closest to the sun. You'd…
20hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
(Video Link)Volcano photographer Marc Szeglat assures us that this man running up a visibly flowing stream of lava at Mount Etna "was very experienced and knew what he was doing." How do you get experienced at this skill? What kind of learning curve is involved?Link | Videographer's Website
21hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
King of the Who -Monty Python & the Holy Grail Tribute is the latest art print from Chet Phillips. If you are a fan of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you can probably recite all the lines in the movie, just not in any particular order. The most memorable of those lines are right here in this 11x14…
22hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
Superman Shield Night LightDo you know someone who is afraid of things that go bump in the night? Enlist the help of the mild mannered Superman Shield Night Light from the NeatoShop. This great night light is ready to shine the light of justice on the darkest of rooms. Be sure to check out the…
23hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
(Video Link)Christopher Jobson describes Anthony Howe's sculptures as "hypnotic." That's just the right word to describe his metal forms that change shape in the wind. This one, entitled "About Face," is my favorite. With 100 spinning copper panels, this face is constantly changing its expression.You…
23hrs 58mins ago From Neatorama.
(YouTube link)Two of the most popular things on the internet are robots and cats. So wouldn't it be wonderful to have a robot cat? Researchers at Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EFPL) have developed a prototype robot that walks and runs like a cat. They say…
1 day ago From Neatorama.
TheClayPony created this adorable K9 necklace with polymar clay. I'm willing to bet the late Sarah Jane would be thrilled to get her hands on this great fashion accessory.Link
1 day 1hr ago From Neatorama.
After a successful stint hosting "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend, Justin Timberlake is making NBC his home for the next week. It's officially "Justin Timberlake Week" on "Late Night," with Timberlake on every night. For his first visit, he quickly addressed his so-called beef with Kanye West.The…
98 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
It was the final week for the contestants on "The Biggest Loser" Ranch. The two-hour show found several different ways to look back at the progress the final five contestants have made over the past eleven weeks. They got to watch their video messages to themselves that they made on Day One, and they…
98 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
A piece of presidential history walked into the shop on "Pawn Stars." Rick was genuinely blown away at the sight of John F. Kennedy's cigar box that he'd used at the White House. The box even had some of Kennedy's unsmoked cigars still in it.“To actually have a cigar box that sat on his desk in the…
98 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
A moving tribute to Larry Hagman and his most iconic role, J.R. Ewing, on the latest episode of "Dallas." After he was shot and killed mysteriously last week, the Ewings came together to lay to rest one of the most notorious villains in the history of television. There were tributes to J.R. throughout…
98 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Halle Berry confirmed that she would be returning to her iconic role as Storm in the newest film in the X-Men franchise. She was appearing on "The Tonight Show" where she said she agreed to do it because it's a great role and -- "those residual checks don't hurt," she added with a laugh."It's a character…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you have not seen the season finale of "The Bachelor."It turns out that an elephant, a joyful, loving father, an adorable weepy mother and two children who surely have Pottery Barn Kids modeling deals in the works by now turned out to be more entertaining than the super…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
There were plenty of fireworks on the mid-season finale of "Switched at Birth." While the sit-in ended in the students getting dragged out of Carlton by the police, they did manage to keep their school open. Unfortunately, they had to concede some of their demands. Even worse, the school will be integrating…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
The depths of the devotion Joe Carroll's followers have was shown this week on "The Following" when they failed yet again to bring his wife, Claire, to him. She'd been put into witness relocation, and only one agent knew where she was. Fortunately for the followers, he was the one they managed to kidnap,…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Note: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Season 1, Episode 9 of The CW's "The Carrie Diaries," titled "The Great Unknown."We returned to a sullen Carrie Bradshaw moping around Castlebury, Conn., in tonight's episode of "The Carrie Diaries." After Carrie's dad caught her partying at Limelight and…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
As the star of a television show, Chelsea Handler knows a thing or two about stylists. After all, she's been styled by them on "Chelsea Lately" since the beginning. Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe joined her on the show to talk about the largely unknown trials and tribulations those in her profession go…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
If Brandi Glanville was to be believed on "Watch What Happens: Live," then her ongoing feud with LeAnn Rimes should be coming to an end. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star said she's done "speaking poorly" about Rimes, who had a highly -publicized affair with Glanville's then-husband Eddie…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Desiree Hartsock is the new "Bachelorette."The Season 17 "Bachelor" contestant will be the "Bachelorette" for Season 9 of the ABC spinoff series. "I just can't even believe I'm here," Desiree said on the "Bachelor" Season 17 "After The Rose" special on Monday night. "I just feel so thankful." Tears…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you haven't seen Season 3, Episode 17 of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," titled "No Business Like Clothes Business."Tonight's episode really comes down to one burning question: why is everyone calling Mauricio "Maurice?" Honestly, there is only one person…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
Catherine Giudici has won "The Bachelor" and received Sean Lowe's final rose. Catherine is a 26-year-old graphic designer from Seattle, WA, who has impressed Sean with her traditional values all season long, even expressing her reservations about the Fantasy Suite. Sean is reportedly a born-again virgin…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" has been canceled ... at least, on Cartoon Network. Though Lucasfilm announced the series will no longer air on the channel, the company said new "Clone Wars" content will be produced ... and distributed elsewhere."After five highly successful and critically acclaimed seasons…
99 days ago From TV on HuffingtonPost.com.
You are invited to join the second in a series of three e-debates on WASH in Schools, inspired by lessons from the SWASH+ Project. Introduction to this second WASH in schools e-debate The key question that we are raising in this e-debate is: When NGOs, donors and other stakeholders fund direct delivery…
258 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Teri Charrois from the School of Pharmacy used online debates in a private community to promote critical thinking with positive results. Both formative and summative debate tasks were carried out. The activity was delivered online using CreateDebate. It provided an authentic learning opportunity for…
274 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Came across this cool video today that perfectly reflects the goal behind our push to get teachers using CreateDebate in the Classroom. Are you a teacher interested in using a web-based virtual learning environment to increase participation, promote critical thinking, and improve the vocabulary and…
994 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Love and Debate, a great new movie by Virgil Films, is a coming of age story about a Jewish Latina girl, Jordan (played by Gina Phillips) who finds her way through the trials and tribulations faced by teenagers. Jordan, who grows up in a Jewish household, where the customary role of a woman is to get…
1372 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Today we launched CreateDebate in the Classroom, which is a culmination of months of hard work put in by the CreateDebate team. Now, teachers can leverage all of the features and functionality of CreateDebate in a private setting specifically designed for a classroom. We have worked with several…
1398 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Watched a very funny VH1 show last night that deserves a shout out. The Greate Debate is a “Best Week Ever” type show where a motley crew of pop culture comedians crack rapid fire one-liners about intense pop culture debates…and hilarity ensues. You really have to watch the video to…
1434 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Congratulations to the winners of both CreateDebate Spring Fever contests. The winner of the “Tell Your Friends” contest will receive a $20 gift certificate to Clutch Tees and the winners of the “Earth Day” contest have won six great books from Hachette Book Group. Tell Your…
1492 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Now that the weather is starting to warm up and everyone is gearing up for Spring, it’s time to make sure you’ve got some sweet gear to rock when you emerge from your winter slumber. To help you out, CreateDebate has partnered with ClutchTees.com to give away a $20 gift certificate for…
1526 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
There has been much discussion on CreateDebate about the use / abuse of downvotes on the site and certain participants getting “mass” downvoted, causing their efficiency score to drop dramatically. In order to combat this problem and provide greater transparency around voting, we have…
1555 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
Congratulations to the winners of each of the three contests that CreateDebate ran as part of our Mental Stimulus Package in February. This month, we gave away ninety-five books from Hachette Book Group and a $20 gift certificate to Clutch Tees. Love Is In the Air Contest Results Contest Winner…
1568 days ago From The CreateDebate Blog.
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