December 2011
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Tips for shooting fireworks
ISO 50 or 100, f/8-f/16, shutter speed 2 sec or up, focus just less than infinity + use a tripod!
@Photojojo about 3 hours ago
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Top 25 'oddball' job interview questions from...
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Glassdoor.com ranked the top 25 oddball job interview questions from 2011.
Jack LambertResearcher/Reporter - Baltimore Business JournalEmail
Interviewing for a job can be very stressful. Some of the questions can really make you sweat as you try and find the right things to say.
Others, not so much.
Glassdoor.com, a jobs and career website, recently released its top-25...
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For USA potential voters →
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Disruptions: Sony Recorder on Takeoff? Fine....
By NICK BILTON
Nick Bilton/The New York TimesEMT Labs, a testing center in Mountain View, Calif., measures electromagnetic interference from gadgets to ensure that they meet Federal Communications Commission standards.
Since I wrote a column last month asking why these rules exist, I’ve spoken with the F.A.A., American Airlines, Boeing and several others trying to find answers. Each has...
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Welcome to Gabrovo, Bulgaria's Comedy Capital and...
COMEDY TOURISM
What is the deal with international comedy? Join me each week to ask that very question in Comedy Tourism as I explore different trends and traditions of how the rest of the world makes funny in their respective native tongues. Don’t forget your passports! Just kidding, you don’t need your passport. Or do you? (You don’t.)
Hey, did you hear the one about the people who cut off...
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Publishing Your Own E-Book
By J.D. BIERSDORFER
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I want to publish my own e-book and sell it online on a major Web site. Where do I start?
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Writing, editing and proofreading your book manuscript is the first step. Once you have finished your book, perhaps one of the easiest ways to get it out there for sale is to use publishing tools from the major online bookstores like Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Amazon has...
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The Year's Best Humor Writing 2011. By Rebecca...
It’s a good thing I enjoy humor because, if I had to estimate, I’d put the number of humor pieces I’ve read this year somewhere in the low thousands. As a fan — and someone who’s numb the the embarrassment that comes with laughing aloud while riding public transportation — I imagine I’d have read some fraction of these just for fun. But as someone who’s had the...
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Desalination plant could make exporter
Desalination plant in Hadera Photo: Mor Dagan
National water company says new facility will not only meet Israel’s own water needs, it could also make it a top regional water exporter by 2014
Israel’s national water company signed a financing agreement to build a desalination plant, which officials said could allow drought-ridden Israel to export water to its neighbors upon...
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Journal of a Time Traveller. By Maurizio Mariotti
I use my Time Machine to go back in time and witness first hand certain events, or for entertainment (I can’t get enough of the Arena games in ancient Rome), but just after inventing the Time Machine, I tried to bring them technology to accelerate their technological advances and delay, indeed, even prevent the fall of the Roman Empire, but invariably failed. To wit, I can only carry small...
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A message from the New York Times: home delivery...
I just received the below message from the New York Times.
I live in Israel, to which I’m quite certain the NY Times does not make home deliveries.
Hay, NY Times, something’s fishy with your records…
Dear Home Delivery Subscriber, Our records indicate that you recently requested to cancel your home delivery subscription. Please keep in mind when your delivery service ends,...
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The Palestinian deception: Palestinians speak...
‘Abbas was never sincere in pursuing a peace agreement with Israel’ Photo: AP
Eighteen years have passed since the signing of the Oslo accords, and it seems justifiable to reach the conclusion that there will be no final-status agreement that will solve the Arab Israeli conflict in the foreseeable future.
The recent reconciliation between the Palestinian Authority andHamas –...
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Humour: Lessons of a Gunfighter
A kid goes into a saloon in the Old West. He spots a famous gunfighter, goes over to him and says, ” I’m going to be a famous gunfighter like you. Can you give me any tips?”. The gunfighter says, ” Well, first you should have your holster lower on your leg so you can get to your gun quicker when you draw. So the kid lowers it. The gunfighter says, “Give that a...
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Save the Dead Sea ! להציל את ים המלח →
Last chance to save the Dead Sea
In just 5 days, the Ministerial Committee will vote on a bill that could save the Dead Sea from the terrible destruction that threatens its existence. This is our last chance to save this unique natural resource - and we need just one more minister’s support to guarantee a win. This comprehensive bill has massive cross-party support, but...
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Christmas from a Jewish Perspective
What would have happened if three wise Jewish women had gone to Bethlehem instead of three wise men?
They would have asked directions. Arrived on time. Helped deliver the baby. Hired someone to clean the stable. Made a brisket. And brought practical gifts.
And what would they have said to each other after they left?
“Did you see the sandals Mary was wearing with that schmatta?”...
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Oldie American Humor: Cold Weather Scale
Degrees (Fahrenheit)/Activity 60 ~ Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one). 50 ~ Miami residents turn on the heat. 45 ~ Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts. 40 ~ You can see your breath. Californians shiver uncontrollably. Minnesotans go swimming. 35 ~ Italian cars don’t start. 32 ~ Water freezes. 30 ~ You plan your vacation to Australia. 25 ~ Ohio water freezes....
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“LIQUIDITY: when you look at your retirement funds and wet your pants”
– Maurizio Mariotti
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WatchThe first lady of Syria (Asma Al-Assad أسماء الأسد) describing the Israel-Hamas conflict with an overlay of the current Bashar Al-Assad regime treatment of its own citizens.
טול קורה מבין עיניך - The pot calling the kettle black
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The Memory Glasses: Google's AR-Amped Specs Reveal...
BY KIT EATON
Katy Perry looks cute in the video for Last Friday Night, no? Glad you agree—glasses, despite their bum rap, can be sexy. But even Katy’s orbular charms can’t stop ‘em going by the wayside as fashion, contact lens science, and laser surgery all evolve. Yet Google may have a way to get us all wearing glasses in the near future: Not to help us see better,...
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National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 →
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Merry Christmas from Bethlehem Ghetto
wanderingdame:
“If Jesus were to come back this year, Bethlehem would be closed.” [Source]
Since when are the Arabs so expectant of Jews (or wasn’t Jesus Jewish) ?
Re: the ghetto
Before the security barrier: buses exploding in Israeli cities - daily.
After the security barrier: buses exploding in Israeli cities - none.
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“Be naughty, save Santa the trip.”
– Maurizio Mariotti
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10 Free Tools To Make Infographics. By Angela...
Information graphics, visual representations of data known as infographics, keep the web going these days. Web users, with their diminishing attention spans, are inexorably drawn to these shiny, brightly coloured messages with small, relevant, clearly-displayed nuggets of information. They’re straight to the point, usually factually interesting and often give you a wake-up call as to what...
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UN envoy demands 'Palestinian steak'. By Itamar...
Israeli Ambassador Prosor, Palestinian Observer Mansour put on one-time stand-up show during UN gala dinner
A bit of a friendly banter: Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor and Palestinian Observer Riyad Mansour decided to leave their differences aside for one night in favor of showcasing a healthy sense of humor, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday.
The two entertained UN Chief Ban Ki-moon and...
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Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater →
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Humour: Kids...
Dave was staring sadly into his pint and sighed heavily.
“What’s up Dave” asked the Landlord. “It’s not like you to be so down in the mouth”
“It’s my four year old son…” the man replied.
“Don’t tell me, he’s in trouble for fighting in school? - my lad’s just the same - forget about it, it happens to boys that...
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Humour: Supermarket
A while ago a new supermarket opened near where I live. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and there is the scent of freshly mowed hay.
In the meat department there is the aroma of charcoal grilled steaks with onions.
When...
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I Interviewed at Google. By Jessica John
(Note: though the English is sometimes strange, and the current job Jessica (?) holds is at the Russian Federation, so it may be that the below is not actually wholly true, but stills is worth reading. Ron)
Mу encounter applying fοr a job аt Google took mе οn аn emotional roller coaster ride. In 2007, I hаԁ bееn аn administrator аt a Silicon Valley university fοr six years. Leading up tο...
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The truth about 'Palestine'. By Dan Calic
Revisionist Arab narrative of Mideast conflict premised on deception rather than facts “Don’t ask me nothing about nothing about nothing, I just might tell you the truth.” The iconic song writer Bob Dylan penned these lyrics in the mid 1960s. In light of the recent comments by presidential candidate Newt Gingrich regarding the “Palestinians,” Mr. Gingrich might feel...
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Latin studies online
The following are good places to help with Latin studies:
http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/101/
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/advanced/ (medieval Latin used in documents between 1086 and 1733)
http://www.dl.ket.org/latinlit/grammar/
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Beyond the Passé in Tech Gifts. By David Pogue
No 7-year-old ever said, “The holidays are so stressful!” When you’re young, the end of the year is always thrilling.
That’s partly because you’re young, of course. But it’s also because you’re responsible only for opening the presents, not shopping for them.
This year, there will be a lot of the usual under the tree: iPod Touches, iPads, phones. Kindles and Nooks. Cameras.
But if you look hard...
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Countries to get visitors from...
$ pushd “/cygdrive/g/LSI 2010.07.01/doc/text” ; diff countries.all countries.mine | sed -e ‘s/< //’ -e ‘s/> //’ -e ‘s/—-//’ | grep -vE ‘[0-9]’ | grep -v ‘, ’ | tr ‘\n’ ‘, ‘
Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and...
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The Year of C.E.O. Failures Explained. By David...
In some ways, the most interesting stories in tech for 2011 weren’t the products. They were the companies. Or, more specifically, their chief executives.
Or, to be more specific still, the C.E.O.’s’ idiotic blunders.
There was Hewlett-Packard’s chief, Léo Apotheker, whose software company background apparently left him baffled by H.P.’s hardware business. He killed off H.P.’s promising,...
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Christmas Haikus
September brings Fall Vacation ends for us all All Elves back to work November checklist The good and bad are known Screened out the turkeys December is here Everything is ready to go Time for the big show I woke up early Mom gave Santa Claus a kiss And Dad shook his hand Left a glass of milk In the morning, it’s still there Brandy is missing! Mistletoe above So I kisses the misses Then look...
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An X-Ray Machine The Size Of An iPhone That Looks...
California startup Tribogenics is betting that their technology will transform health care—and investors seem to agree.
X-ray machines traditionally use bulky power sources to generate rays. However, California startup Tribogenics is betting that a novel method of powering X-ray machines will revolutionize medical care and airport security. The best part? Tribogenics has already developed...
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This Bike Could Save Your Life: An Infographic On...
But, really: How do you feel about losing 13 pounds? That’s just one of the many benefits of bike commuting, all of which are contained in this compelling chart.
If it hasn’t yet been pounded into your head that biking is good for you and good for society, you’re either not reading enough or incredibly stubborn. The evidence for biking abounds: It’s good for you, without being too high...
EXAMPLES OF HATE SPEECH BY ISRAEL AGAINST... →
jesteractivist:
Click link for more but here is one of the many:
“Our race is the Master Race. We are divine gods on this planet. We are as different from the inferior races as they are from insects. In fact, compared to our race, other races are beasts and animals, cattle at best. Other races are considered as human excrement. Our destiny is to rule over the inferior races. Our earthly kingdom...
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Apartheid in the Middle East →
forzionssake:
Where in the Middle East are Palestinians the majority and openly discriminated against? If you guessed Israel, you are incorrect; the answer is actually neighboring Jordan.
In Jordan, Palestinians:
are discriminated against in politics and government (there is no Palestinian representation despite Palestinians being more than half the population);
are subject to tariffs of up...