Senator Scott Ludlam’s speech welcoming Tony Abbott to WA for the by-election — via Youtube
This is my little bronze Ray Gun, and I’d love to promise it comes with x-ray vision and bionic powers. It will hold off all manner of martians in your mind however, and looks great around your neck. Intricately detailed right down to the bolts holding it all together and its tiny trigger, it’s time to get your sci-fi on… — via Etsy
Find out what happened to Rory’s dad and the Ponds in this unshot scene by Chris Chibnall — via Youtube
Truly impressive Octopus sterling silver bracelet by Kabana Jewelry. The unique detail gives this bracelet a striking look and texture. Kabana’s innovative design team and skilled craftsmen combine contemporary design, time-honoured techniques, and state of the art technology to produce the highest quality jewellery. It is made of .925 sterling silver and weighs 188 grams — via Wildlife Wonders
— via Owl Turd Comix
In an emotional response to the National Centre for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), Apple CEO Tim Cook soundly rejected the politics of the group and suggested it stop investing in Apple if it doesn’t like his approach to sustainability and other issues.
Mr Cook’s comments came during the question and answer session of Apple’s annual shareholder meeting, which the NCPPR attended as shareholder. The self-described conservative think tank was pushing a shareholder proposal that would have required Apple to disclose the costs of its sustainability programs and to be more transparent about its participation in “certain trade associations and business organizations promoting the amorphous concept of environmental sustainability.”
As I covered in depth yesterday, the proposal was politically-based, and rooted in the premise that humanity plays no role in climate change. Other language in the proposal advanced the idea that profits should be the only thing corporations consider.
That shareholder proposal was rejected by Apple’s shareholders, receiving just 2.95 percent of the vote. During the question and answer session, however, the NCPPR representative asked Mr Cook two questions, both of which were in line with the principles espoused in the group’s proposal — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The By the Sea Octopus Bracelet from La Contessa features a whimsical interpretation of shoreline beauty hand-crafted in pewter and set with semiprecious stones. Designed by artist Mary DeMarco, the soft colour palette of the Capri Blue crystals evoke the tranquil beauty of the ocean — via Wildlife Wonders
Removing the Evidence, originally uploaded by Red Wolf
The Walking Dead [4×11]. Carl Grimes featuring Pudding. Michonne featuring Crazy Cheese! Daryl Dixon featuring Squirrels. All for dinner — via deviantART
An Australian record label that threatened to sue one of the world’s most famous copyright attorneys for infringement has reached a settlement with him.
The settlement includes an admission that Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law School professor, had the right to use a song by the band Phoenix — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Rescued Florida Panther Kitten — via Youtube
A truly eye-catching focal point for your living room, dining room, or office, this unique Octopus End Table brings the mystery of the deep right into your décor. Cast from sturdy aluminium and sculpted to represent the organic shape of an octopus and its tentacles, this table features a solid glass top that enhances the visual on all sides. A stunning tribute to nature’s incredible design, the Octopus End Table is sure to become a popular piece in any location — via Wildlife Wonders
These are more or less 3”x3”x2” each. The bodies are solid stainless steel and the details are anodised aluminium in blue, orange and red respectively — via Chris Bathgate
After a short Portland stopover, three rescued cougar orphans will travel to new home in North Carolina. For six weeks, the cubs received care at the Oregon Zoo’s Veterinary Medical Care Centre — via Youtube
When a science-mad AI system (voiced by GLaDOS actress Ellen McLain) is installed at NASA, two hapless computer technicians learn the process behind nuclear fusion in the Sun, and how it differs from fission.
This video was produced by the education & public outreach department of NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, focusing on STEM education. It addresses content included in the Next Generation Science Standards, PS1.C: Nuclear Processes
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, manages the Spitzer Space Telescope mission for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. Science operations are conducted at the Spitzer Science Centre at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Data are archived at the Infrared Science Archive housed at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Centre at Caltech. Caltech manages JPL for NASA — via Youtube
How to tie an extended two strand Matthew Walker knot — via Youtube
The Very Hungry Rust Monster is a mini-comic dungeongrind made a few years back — via Wil Wheaton’s Tumblr
It is much larger on the inside. This massively over engineered piece of TARDIS jewellery will remind you daily that life is crazy. You have to enjoy it while you can. The spin Doctor is available in sterling silver, 14 karat white and yellow gold as well as platinum. A big and bold ring not for the timid — via Etsy
Melbourne IT announced today that it has entered into an agreement with competitor Netregistry to purchase the company in a deal worth AU$50.4 million.
The payment for the purchase will be made in two parts, with 4.99 percent to 9.99 percent of outstanding Melbourne IT shares offered to Netregistry shareholders, and the remainder paid in cash. This will see Melbourne IT part with 4.3 million to 9.3 million shares and between AU$38 million to AU$45 million in cash, subject to regulatory approval.
The proposed transaction will bring together two of Australia’s leading web services businesses, generating significant benefits for customers, employees, and shareholders of both companies,
said acting CEO of Melbourne IT Peter Findlay — via redwolf.newsvine.com
RSS – Posts