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Solar Tsunami to Strike Earth

2010-08-04T17:09:41Z

The Sun's surface erupted early Sunday morning, shooting a wall of ionized atoms directly at Earth, scientists say. It is expected to create a geomagnetic storm and a spectacular light show -- and it could pose a threat to satellites in orbit, as well.

The solar eruption, called a coronal mass ejection, was spotted by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which captures high-definition views of the sun at a variety of wavelengths. SDO was launched in February and peers deep into the layers of the sun, investigating the mysteries of its inner workings.

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Elon Musk: 'I'm planning to retire to Mars'

2010-08-03T16:29:17Z

Elon Musk the SpaceX founder is convinced that humanity's survival rests on its ability to move to the red planet. He tells Paul Harris how his company is making the leap to the stars an affordable dream.

Can You Control Your Dreams?

2010-07-30T18:47:06Z

Techniques to control, or at least influence, our dreams have been shown to work in sleep experiments. We can strategize to dream about a particular subject, solve a problem or end a recurring nightmare. With practice we can also increase our chances of having a lucid dream, the sort of "dream within a dream" that Inception's characters regularly slip into.

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'Hikikomori' bedroom hermits should be regarded as national crisis.

2010-07-28T20:12:32Z

There are approximately 230,000 people who almost constantly shut themselves in their rooms except to go to nearby convenience stores, according to a survey conducted by the Cabinet Office. The number increases to about 700,000 if those who only go out to do something hobby-related are included.

Moreover, there are an estimated 1.55 million potential so-called 'hikikomori' who have felt like shutting themselves in their own rooms. Most of them are young people.

As the population of young people declines due to falling birthrates, the statistics have raised questions about the future of Japan.

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LIMBO.

2010-07-25T23:01:57Z

I have got to get my hands on this. Seriously inspiring, beautiful and insanely unique.

apologies & Excuses.

2010-07-25T22:59:50Z

I am sorry, for the lack of posting, things have been very busy. BUT from this day forth, I will have at least one bad ass thing to post!

Archetype for iPhone.

2010-07-07T08:29:02Z

It's always great to see something you worked so hard on finally come to life, I dont think I can count the heated arguements we had over this little pearl. So much time trying to make something for such a small platform worth playing. I played for about 40 min tonight just to see how the rooms filled up and I was shocked at how many were actully playing. I played with the same 5 teammates for the entire duration which is a great sign. You would think they would sign off after a single game, but no. I just imagined a small asian kid or total halo geek laying on his bed with his faced pressed up to his iPhone.

I then realized I was doing exactly that.

I had a huge pleasure working on it and look forward to seeing how people react to it. Download Archetype.

SPAM worth posting.

2010-06-09T04:13:51Z

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RED DEAD REDEMPTION.. beyond the game.

2010-05-29T19:07:21Z

I have been working on RDR, it's amazing but beyond the game and all of its perfected glory, I noticed an interesting buzz around the internet. Like tales / myths. For instance I out of curiosity googled for 'Sasquatch on RDR' when I was shocked at how many people were actually doing the same thing, numerous forums were buzzing on the subject.

So I started to believe it, maybe sasquatch is actually in the game, roaming the MASSIVE world. Then I thought to myself, someone could just say that to mess around, and know that it would be very hard to prove him wrong, what are the chances of someone actually finding sasquatch with these variables? So it would be an effective tale. I had trouble finding a whole herd of buffalo in an area not a quarter the size of the full map. So finding a single individual that is moving constantly, would be like winning the lottery. So I don't officially know if its real or not, but I'll keep my eye open.

Another guy mentioned spotting the chupacabra in Mexico.

My point is, the games so epic, random and open, that people are telling their tales. I could see R* creating a social challenge, where they put something like sasquatch out there, inject a vague rumor, and let people tell their tale of where on the map, day? or night? etc, and when you kill or capture the beast you get an exclusive DLC or achievement. This would add another layer to the games already impressive replay value.

I too have a question though: Who is the "I know you" guy? is that satan? or a ghost?

ABSOLUTELY beautiful! New video footage of our sun.

2010-04-23T19:14:13Z

This has to be some of the most breathtaking footage of our sun ever. Never before shot footage by NASA's new Solar Dynamics Observatory.