Jul 15
Just because Cern researchers discovered the Higgs Boson particle
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Jul 15
Why I Will Never Be Trayvon Martin
Posted in: Today's ChiliI will never know.
I will never know what it is like to be discriminated against based on the color of my skin. I will never know what it is like to be targeted, policed, and followed because my skin color is perceived as inherently threatening. I will never know what it is like to fear the police, no matter how innocent I am.
I will never understand.
Jul 15
Sprint announced its first tri-band 4G LTE devices back in May, and now the recently acquired carrier says they’ll start shipping on July 19th. The Novatel MiFi 500, Netgear Zing Mobile Hotspot and Netgear 341U USB dongle all support the 800MHz, 1900MHz and 2.5GHz bands. The hotspots will set you back $49.99 with a new contract, whereas the dongle is $19.99 — that’s after a $50 mail-in-rebate, of course. The Zing can roam on GSM networks and has a 2,500mAh battery and, while we don’t know how big the battery is in the MiFi, Sprint says it should last 10 hours on a single charge. Plans start at $34.99 per month for 3GB of combined 3G/4G data, with an extra $15 doubling that and another $30 on top of that quadrupling your bucket to 12GB. Sadly, there’s no unlimited data option.
Jul 15
It was all a hoax! Or at least that’s what the media’s been saying about Kate Middleton‘s July 13th “due date” after spotting her sister Pippa across the continent over the weekend.
While the royal baby decidedly didn’t arrive, Pippa was in Vienna attending yet another social function, the wedding of Chanel ambassador Caroline Sieber and Fritz von Westenholz. Luckily fashion blogger Christina Dz of Epitome of Quiet was there to snap a bevy of photos during the glam affair, including a few of the bride’s Chanel wedding dress.
As for Pips, she chose an eye-catching fascinator (natch) paired with a coral dress and matching jacket by Matthew Williamson before making an outfit change into an elegant black gown. After her fashion-forward turn in Tabitha Webb for the Coronation Festival last week and her recent round of chic wedding looks, we’re starting to think the 29-year-old’s getting the hang of this almost-royal thing.
Jul 15
Ever see clothing on Pinterest or Instagram you’d love to buy, but you have no idea where to find it? Now, Tyra Banks is stepping in to make that problem a thing of the past.
Tyra has invested in The Hunt, an online community intended to help hopeful shoppers seek out the mystery products they spy on social media. The Hunt allows users to crowdsource their knowledge, finding the exact item and similar options, which is helpful if you’re looking for different price points or slight variations on a garment.
“It truly sucks to discover a great style item but not be able to find and buy it. The Hunt solves that fashion dilemma in a fun and innovative way,” Tyra tell’s Women’s Wear Daily. “What I love about The Hunt is that women help other women find their perfect outfit [head-to-toe]. I am excited to be part of this new approach to collective retail and styling.”
Jul 15
Hyperloop transport system is Elon Musk’s next idea, NY to LA in 45 minutes
Posted in: Today's ChiliWhile people can get around just fine in cars, planes, trains, and boats, SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk isn’t quite pleased with transportation efforts yet. However, he thought up a new method that would transport people from one side of the US to the other in just 45 minutes, a trip that normally takes almost six hours by plane.
Musk announced via his Twitter account that he will be publishing the design for what he’s calling “Hyperloop” on August 12, and he will be graciously accepting “critical feedback for improvements.” The main idea behind Hyperloop is similar to how drive-thru banks work, where you transport money back and forth using a system of tubes to the bank teller.
Musk describes the Hyperloop system as “a cross between a Concorde, a rail gun, and an air hockey table.” Hyperloop would a system of cross-country tubes that would consists of capsules capable of carrying six people and their luggage. It’s said that these capsules would be able to travel as fast as 4,000 mph using maglev technology that’s currently being used on bullet trains.
The tube system would be evacuated of air, so there would be no friction, and the passengers would only experience the same G-forces as riding in a car. Of course, all this sounds good on paper, but it seems like a huge undertaking when considering all points. However, it’s noted that Hyperloop would only need about 1/20th the materials of a high-speed rail line at 1/10th the cost, or 1/4th the cost of a highway.
Based on how Hyperloop would transport passengers, it’s said that the system could take on around 200,000 passengers per hour per direction, and a quick 45-minute commute from New York to Los Angeles could only cost around $100. A trip from New York to Beijing? Just about two hours. But seeing how hard it is to get a high-speed railway here in the US, it could be a long time before we see anything like Hyperloop make an appearance.
Hyperloop transport system is Elon Musk’s next idea, NY to LA in 45 minutes is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 15
Colleges With The Best Perks
Posted in: Today's ChiliBy Alex Gladu
College life is known for its cramped dorm rooms, bland dining hall food, and less-than-glamorous frat parties. But at some schools across the country, students enjoy unusual yet totally awesome perks like free laundry services and steak dinners. Check out our list below to see which schools make college life just a little bit sweeter for their students.
1. Davidson College: Free Laundry Service
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Jul 15
‘There’s Something About Mary’ 15th Anniversary: Celebrate By Re-Watching The Best End-Credits Scene Ever (VIDEO)
Posted in: Today's ChiliOn July 15, 1998, “There’s Something About Mary” was released into theaters with precious little in the way of expectations. Then a funny thing happened: The R-rated comedy — from writer-director brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly — became a sleeper hit. “There’s Something About Mary,” which opened in fourth place during its first weekend, grossed over $176 million in North America over the next 23 weeks.
Jul 15
Louis C.K. Animation Imagines God Lashing Out At Global Warming Deniers (VIDEO)
Posted in: Today's ChiliAnimator John Roney animated this segment from “Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre,” in which he imagines that God would be totally disgusted by how humans have treated the environment. Some NSFW language, which is as funny coming from a deity as it is from Louis C.K.
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Jul 15
Big, complex puzzles get all the attention
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