This week the folks at Bethesda have given us just a few seconds of footage from the next DOOM. This footage isn’t gameplay, strictly speaking, but it does tease gameplay that’ll be shown at E3 2015, so they say. Here we’re getting up close and personal with what’s very likely some of the most terrifyingly detailed blood-filled action first person … Continue reading
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D-Link has just made an announcement concerning their maiden attempt at a consumer home camera which will carry the latest generation 802.11AC wireless technology, where it will be known as the HD Wi-Fi Camera (or rather, the DCS-935L if model numbers are your cup of tea). Already starting to ship, this Wi-Fi Camera will deliver a fresh new look alongside advanced home and small business monitoring features, where among them will include the likes of sound detection, motion detection, triggered alerts, and day/night viewing for a robust and affordable surveillance solution. Thanks to 802.11AC Wi-Fi connectivity, users are able to hook it up to the 5GHz wireless band in order to enjoy providing a clearer channel for better bandwidth and video streaming, apart from the standard 2.4GHz band, of course.
Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc., shared, “For home owners and renters looking for a DIY home security solution, our Wi-Fi Cameras are a great fit and allow users to avoid the additional cost of installations, contracts or subscriptions. Our newest HD Wi-Fi Camera delivers faster 11AC Wi-Fi connectivity so users can place them farther from the router with a faster connection, making it more flexible for placing cameras where surveillance is needed.”
Apart from that, the DCS-935L will also boast of an expanded viewing area with a 78 degree horizontal field of view alongside crisp HD 720p video quality for clear and detailed security footage. Both sound and motion detection capabilities are also thrown into the mix, where it will pave the way for push alerts to notify home owners as to what is happening right there and then in real time, regardless of how many thousand miles one is away – as long as they remain connected to the Internet, of course.
It can be easily set up through the mydlink Home mobile app with D-Link Direct Connect wireless setup, where the night vision capability is up to 16-feet, while there will also be microUSB power input for flexible power options. The HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-935L) can be yours for $119.99 a pop if you are interested.
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Every time I watch The Walking Dead, I end up thinking about what would be the best weapons to fight a zombie horde. I think Daryl has the best weapon with the crossbow. It’s quiet, can shoot a reasonably long distance, and the bolts are reusable.
If you are a fan of The Walking Dead, and specifically Daryl’s crossbow, check out this role-playing replica. The prop is officially licensed and has an arrow with an orange safety tip. The catch is that the arrow doesn’t actually fire.
When you pull the trigger, you get a whooshing sound like an arrow flying and the bow vibrates. It sounds pretty awesome. You can get your own on ThinkGeek for $34.99(USD).
I travel a lot. One of the most annoying things when I’m on the road is not being able to find enough outlets to charge up all of my gadgets. This 6-port charger is just the thing to solve my charging woes.
The Kinkoo 40W 6-port High Speed Charger can not only juice up six gadgets using a single outlet, but it can intelligently charge devices. This optimizes power flow and results in charging times up to 85% faster than an ordinary charger. For gadgets you need charged in a hurry, plug them into one of the two smart ports.
You can grab the 6-port charger over at the Technabob Shop for just $35(USD). That’s a savings of 29% off the MSRP.
I have three teenagers and two toddlers. In addition to the small people and the adults, my house is inhabited by two teenage boys (ages 15 and 17) and occasionally, one 19-year-old. For this week’s “5 Things,” I thought it might be interesting/enlightening/terrifying to see what they have to say. Without further adieu, I present five things teens want to tell you:
1. They spend approximately 85% of their time thinking about girls/boys. I asked my 15-year-old directly, “How much time do you spend thinking about girls?” No hesitation, he said, “Mom, 85%, maybe 90%.” I asked my 17-year-old the same question and he said, “Yeah. Maybe 95%.” That’s a lot of time. And it might be hyperbole, but what I think is important to note is, regardless of the actual number, they spend a whole ton of time thinking about their boy/girlfriend or the person they’d like to be their boy/girlfriend. The 15-year-old turned the tables and asked me about how much time I spend thinking about my husband. I’m estimating a generous 5%. No offense, dear. We just aren’t in the 85%.
2. School is hard. Every teenager I asked said unequivocally, “School is hard.” A couple of them said hard ‘AF’ (which means ‘as f*&k’, in case you aren’t up on the lingo). I think it’s easy to forget that school really is hard. Homework, tests, projects; it all adds way up. The AP test seems like your life probably actually depends on it.
I mean, really, it’s adulthood that’s hard AF, but they don’t know that yet.
3. They care if you care. Every time my 17-year-old has a concert or performance (which is a lot of the time, because he does a lot of things), he says, “Oh you don’t need to come. It’s OK, Mom.” That’s a lie. It’s not OK. They understand if you miss some things, but in the greater picture, they really do want you there. They want you to say, “I love you,” and mean it. It matters. They will also say you’re embarrassing and annoying, and they will probably mean it.
They want you there anyway. It’s important AF.
4. Speaking of AF…
They probably aren’t going to tell you if they have or are planning to have sex. Even if you ask. Even if they are doing it in your living room while you’re at work. You can ask them. And I do. Often. Which is actually pretty fun, because they do not like to hear parents say things like “penis” and “vagina” and “sex,” and especially “intercourse.” They hate that one.
However, if you supply them with birth control they will be grateful. AF.
5. Regarding semantics and slang.
If they tell you they don’t say AF, they are lying. They are also saying, bitch, shit, damn, goddamn, dammit (and any other variation of damn) and all the other foul language that exists. There is no swear jar at school, and if there were, they would not use it. It’s just part of the teenage thing. Surrender to it.
And by request, here is a handy slang translator:
AF: As f*&k
Bae: Your love interest. They may or may not be “on fleek.”
Bye Felicia: Use this when you don’t care that someone is leaving, or you want them to.
Basic: Basic. But in an insulting tone.
Fleek/OnFleek: Similar to “on point,” Perfect/well done.
On point: Perfect/exceeding expectation.
Salty: Feisty/agitated/pissed.
TBH: Acronym for ‘to be honest’ (which they often are not).
This story by Joni Edelman first appeared at ravishly.com, an alternative news+culture women’s website.
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Chris Paul had a sad Sunday.
His team, the Los Angeles Clippers, capped one of the worst collapses in NBA playoff history with a 113-100 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the team’s second-round series, sending the team home for the summer after once being up 3-1.
But Paul, now all but officially the saddest superstar in the league, wasn’t about to go down without a fight. Oh, nevermind. We meant he wasn’t going to go down without jumping on Dwight Howard.
You have to respect Paul’s willingness to do whatever it takes to win, but man, how funny is it to watch a multimillionaire jump on another multimillionaire for a piggyback ride? (Sorry, we mean “smart foul.”)
Since we can’t stop laughing, here are some additional angles:
If that wasn’t enough unintentional comedy for one Sunday, Sad Chris Paul then decided to quote Ricky Bobby after the game. Yes, Ricky Bobby of “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” fame. And he did so seriously:
“Ricky Bobby, like I said, if you’re not first you’re last,” Paul said without laughing, on TV, in front of cameras everything, after the most devastating defeat of his life.
For reference, here’s the line from the semi-decent movie:
Unfortunately for Paul, Bobby, played by Will Ferrell, notes the line is registered and trademarked. So perhaps Sad Chris Paul’s Monday could be even sadder.
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Earlier this year, rumors spread that Sony was eyeing Chris Pratt for a role in a new “Ghostbusters” movie, as part of Ghostcorps, a company that would develop films, TV shows and merchandise based on the iconic film. Joe and Anthony Russo, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan and Channing Tatum would produce, and Tatum was speculated to star. But in his new cover story for GQ, Pratt denied his involvement in the project.
“No one has ever even spoken to me about that,” he told the magazine. “Never. I’ve even seen Channing a couple times. As far as I know, that’s complete bullshit.” (He also denied working on “Knight Rider.”)
Sony did not return a request for comment on Pratt’s rumored role in a potential remake.
News broke about a new “Ghostbusters” after Paul Feig revealed the cast for his all-female version, which will feature Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. At the time, Badass Digest editor Devin Faraci wrote that the film wasn’t necessarily “guy-themed,” like Deadline.com had said. “It does have some guys at the center — the concept here is a movie that spins out of the chemistry between real-life friends Channing Tatum and Chris Pratt,” he wrote. “This isn’t a case of ‘everybody wants Chris Pratt in their movie,’ this is a case of these two guys being pals and wanting to make this movie together.” Uh, maybe not so much.
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Raise your hand if random things pop into your head at 2 a.m. that you want your children to know. (Hold on, let me put my hand down, because it’s hard to type this way.) I’ve compiled some of mine and hope you might add your own advice in the comments.
Aging: Two of the greatest things about getting older are caring less about what other people think about you and thinking more of the people you care about.
Bathroom: Whether it’s starting at a new school or a new job, beginnings are hard. You don’t know people. You don’t know what you are supposed to be doing. You don’t even know where the bathroom is. My advice is to start there — find out where the bathroom is. The rest will come with time.
Crowd: It’s really easy to go along with the crowd, but it’s not always the right thing to do — especially when you are a teenager and some of your friends are, almost inevitably, idiots.
Defend: Stick up for causes you believe in. Stick up for people who need it. And don’t forget to stick up for yourself.
Early: Do not arrive on time for job interviews and important meetings. Arrive early. Because then, if you’re late, you’re still on time.
Facebook: When someone you’re close to shares bad news on Facebook, don’t “like” it. Pick up the phone.
Grudges: If you wouldn’t be able to explain why you’re holding a grudge against someone to an impartial third party without sounding petty and pathetic, let it go. For what it’s worth, a grudge mainly only bothers the person who holds it.
High School: It’s actually a good thing if high school isn’t that fun. You’ll just have more to look forward to after graduation.
Inflexible: Convictions are one thing. Stubbornness is another. Don’t be afraid to change your mind anytime, about anything and anyone.
Jokes: When you’re in a crappy mood, don’t underestimate watching a funny movie or a great comedian. Sometimes, it’s just a temporary Band-Aid. Sometimes, it’s an actual cure.
Kazoo: Learn to play an instrument. Unless you consider the kazoo an instrument. In that case, I’m not paying for your lessons.
Losing: When it comes to losing, do it graciously and spell it with only one “o.” The only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore “looser.”
MTV: It probably goes without saying, but please don’t star in a reality show on MTV, unless it’s a program documenting the lives of scientists curing cancer.
“No”: Be good at saying it and accepting it as an answer.
Observation: I am not the first to say this (because if I were, I’d open an Etsy store with T-shirts and mugs), but always remember, “This too shall pass.” As a kid, I first heard this from my mom, who pointed out that those words could make a happy person sad and a sad person happy.
Plans: What doesn’t go as planned often makes a good story. Sometimes it takes decades… says the girl who split her pants while playing kickball in the third grade.
Quiet: Learn to listen without judgment and without interrupting. Particularly when it comes to opinions and advice from your loved ones. You don’t have to agree. You do, however, owe it to them to listen.
Rejection: I used to worry way too much about getting rejected. Don’t. Getting rejected can’t truly hurt you. Infection? Yes. (When in doubt, see a doctor!) But not rejection.
Social Media: I have only two words for you: Post wisely.
Try Not to Gossip: You will rarely regret the things you said, except when it comes to talking about people behind their backs. Try not to gossip, because a) it’s mean and b) it may bite you hard in the butt one day.
Ugh: Be confident. Not cocky.
Venting: If you are mad at someone and want to vent over email, sleep on it before you hit “enter.” Despite all of the advances in technology, you still can’t wish away sent emails. Believe me, I’ve tried.
Wet Clothes: Unless you like the smell of mildew, don’t leave wet clothes in the washing machine overnight.
Expiration Dates: Neither “thank you” nor “I’m sorry” have an expiration date. It’s never too late to say either to someone. Speaking of expiration dates, check the ones on dairy carefully. (And yes, I’m aware that this one doesn’t really start with an “X.”)
Your Nails: Why does anyone do this in public? Please be aware that the time to trim your fingernails is not on a bus or train. The same, it should be said, goes for toenails.
Zippers: Rubbing a sharpened pencil over the teeth of a stuck zipper can help it become unstuck. It’s a crying shame that “Z” comes at the end of the alphabet, because this is by far the most useful piece of advice I have to offer.
This list previously ran on the blog, Mammalingo.
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Late spring and early summer bring prime weather for outdoor exploration, but these international national parks drop jaws year-round–no Instagram filters needed.
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1. Northumberland National Park, England
England’s northernmost (and least populated) national park encompasses more than rolling moorlands–the UNESCO World Heritage site also contains a section of Roman emperor Hadrian’s legendary wall.
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2. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales
Horseback riding is a popular excursion for visitors to the U.K.’s only coastal national park, which also features a number of stunning national formations, such as the Green Bridge of Wales.
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3. Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy
Situated between the Piedmont region and the Aosta Valley, this expanse of lakes and mountains is one of the oldest protected sections of the Alps. Twenty-eight hiking itineraries span all levels of expertise, and many offer the opportunity to spot wild ibex and other wildlife.
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4. Pirin National Park, Bulgaria
Hundreds of rare species call this mountainous Balkan park home, including some plants that have grown there since the Pleistocene Era (that’s 1.8 million to 11,500 years ago). It’s best known for its 70-plus glacial lakes, but you can also keep lookout for myriad wild animals large (gray wolves, brown bears) and small (owls, woodpeckers).
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5. Olympus National Park, Greece
Whether or not it’s the Home of the Gods, this national park is rich in both mythology and natural splendor. In addition to its towering peaks–the highest of which reaches 9,573 feet high–Olympus lays claim to more than 1,700 native plants, ranging from delicate wildflowers to sturdy black pine and fir trees.
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