June 2009
Billie Tweets - a Twitter tribute to Michael... →
a very unique use of twitter
Why are There 60 Minutes in an Hour? →
We are all familiar with dividing our days into 24 hours and our hours into 60 minutes. But why do we use these particular units for measuring time?
To understand the units of time we need to investigate the number systems of ancient civilizations. How did the Sumerians count to 12 on one hand and to 60 on two? What advances did the Babylonians make and how did they use this number system for...
WatchTweet Boxx - Episode 1 Video
Weekly round up of celebrities saying stupid things on twitter
Email patterns can predict impending doom →
EMAIL logs can provide advance warning of an organisation reaching crisis point. That’s the tantalising suggestion to emerge from the pattern of messages exchanged by Enron employees.
After US energy giant Enron collapsed in December 2001, federal investigators obtained records of emails sent by around 150 senior staff during the company’s final 18 months. The logs, which record...
RIP Michael Jackson →
:-(
Andrew's Guide to Being a Man (ABC2) →
A collection of videos from the TV Show “Andrew’s Guide to being a man”
Survey proves men really do prefer food over sex →
The survey, conducted by Magnum icecream, polled almost 10,000 people across Australia.
Results from the ‘pleasure quotient test’:
1. Food
2. Personal Accomplishment
3. Relaxation
4. Sex
Sims 3 homeless family: Alice and Kev →
This is an experiment in playing a homeless family in The Sims 3. I created two Sims, moved them in to a place made to look like an abandoned park, removed all of their remaining money, and then attempted to help them survive without taking any job promotions or easy cash routes. It’s based on the old ‘poverty challenge’ idea from The Sims 2, but it turned out to be a lot more interesting with The...
Leaked Photos from 2010 Pirelli Calendar Featuring... →
Guardian Newpaper live time line of the Iran... →
As the Iranian authorities continue their crackdown on opposition rallies, foreign journalists, and the internet, what next for the protest movement? Follow live updates on the aftermath of Iran’s disputed presidential election
honey kills every type of bacteria scientists have... →
AUSTRALIAN researchers have been astonished to discover a cure-all right under their noses — a honey sold in health food shops as a natural medicine.
Far from being an obscure health food with dubious healing qualities, new research has shown the honey kills every type of bacteria scientists have thrown at it, including the antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” plaguing hospitals and...
Anonymous Joins Fight Against Tyranny In Iran →
As anti-government protestors clash with Iranian government officials over the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the internet has been buzzing with reports of violence against protestors supporting Mir Hossien Mousavi, the presidential candidate declared the elections loser.
Anonymous has joined the game. “Anonymous” as the group is called has no leader, no structural hierarchy, but is somehow...
WatchCivilization - Video mural installed in an elevator
15 Twitter Tricks - Get The Most Tweet In Your... →
Also one extra trick is to ensure you include the hashtag of the brand/important keywords.
Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond? →
The diamond invention is far more than a monopoly for fixing diamond prices; it is a mechanism for converting tiny crystals of carbon into universally recognized tokens of wealth, power, and romance. To achieve this goal, De Beers had to control demand as well as supply. Both women and men had to be made to perceive diamonds not as marketable precious stones but as an inseparable part of courtship...
