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The Force Awakens May or May Not Pass the Bechdel-Wallace Test, But Does It Matter? - Pass or pass not, there is no try?

The Force Awakens inspired an interesting conversation between me and a friend about just how feminist the film actually is, and whether or not it passes the Bechdel-Wallace test. **MILD SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN TFA. BEWARE** #BechdelTest, #BechdelWallaceTest, #GenderRepresentation, #GeneralLeiaOrgana, #MazKanata, #Movies, #PrincessLeia, #Rey, #StarWarsTheForceAwakens

Most Popular iOS Downloads and Posts of 2015

iOS had a big year with iOS 9, new iPhones, and a fancy new iPad Pro. Let’s take a look back on the year with some of our biggest, most popular posts about Apple’s mobile operating system. Read more… #Apple, #BestOf, #BestOfLifehacker2015, #IOS, #Ios9, #Ipad, #Iphone, #YearInReview

Just Cause 3 Gun Mod Fires Air, Destruction

Batshit disaster factory masquerading as a (sometimes disappointing) video game Just Cause 3 is starting to get player-made mods. No one is safe. Case in point: here is a gun that fires air. Air that kills. Read more… #JustCause, #JustCause3, #Kotakucore, #Mods, #Pc

sophie1973: hoodiesandcomputers: I got 2 day tickets for HVFF!!!! I know @sophie1973 is going,...

sophie1973: hoodiesandcomputers: I got 2 day tickets for HVFF!!!! I know @sophie1973 is going, anyone else? Wait, New York or Chicago ? Chicago!

Retrotechtacular: Electronic Publishing in the 1930s

We are living in the age of citizen journalism and the 24-hour news cycle. Reports about almost anything newsworthy can be had from many perspectives, both vetted and amateur. Just a few decades ago, people relied on daily newspapers, radio, and word of mouth for their news. On the brink of the television age, several radio stations in the United States participated in an experiment to broadcast news over radio waves. But this was no ordinary transmission. At the other end, a new type of receiver printed out news stories, line drawings, and pictures on a long roll of paper. …read more #Crosley, #ElectronicPublishing, #Facsimile, #HackadayColumns, #RadioFaxpaper, #RadioNewspaper, #Rca, #Retrotechtacular, #WilliamFinch

Boston Dynamics' Robo-Dogs Pulling a Sleigh Is a Terrifying Glimpse of the Future

If you thought waking up on Christmas morning to above-average temperatures and no snow on the ground was scary, Boston Dynamics gives us a far more terrifying glimpse into a dystopian future where Santa’s reindeer have been replaced with (highly kickable ) trotting robotic dogs. Read more… #BigDog, #BostonDynamics, #Christmas, #Robots, #Spot

keksulostaminen: GDGP_316

keksulostaminen: GDGP_316 #Abstract, #AbstractArt, #Databending, #Databent, #DigitalArt, #Glitch, #GlitchArt

J.J. Abrams Explains THAT Kylo Ren Scene in The Force Awakens (SPOILERS)

***SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS AND OMG HOLY CRAP MORE SPOILERS*** Seriously, though, don’t read this if you haven’t seen The Force Awakens yet (and come back when you have!). #JJAbrams, #KyloRen, #Movies, #StarWars, #StarWarsTheForceAwakens

Most Popular Android Downloads and Posts of 2015

This year, Android got even sweeter. Marshmallow built on the already-awesome foundation Lollipop laid the year before, plus we got two new Nexus phones, and a bunch of improved apps. Here are our best Android posts this year. Read more… #Android, #AndroidDownloads, #AndroidMarshmallow, #BestOf, #BestOfLifehacker2015, #Feature, #Marshmallow, #YearInReview

One Of Halo's Most Loved Maps, Reborn In Counter-Strike

No, that’s not a screenshot from the first Halo. That’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Read more… #CounterStrike, #CounterStrikeGlobalOffensive, #Halo, #Kotakucore, #Mods, #Pc, #Valve

I'm looking for a pride and prejudice au. It's only like 4 chapters long. Laurel and Felicity are best friends and Laurel is dating Tommy. This blog is amazing its great for my olicity obsession! Thanks for all the hard work

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Fail of the Week – Steam Cleaner fix goes bad

[Sven337] was gifted a steam cleaner, and seemed pretty happy because it helped clean the floor better than a regular mop. Until it fell one day, and promptly stopped working. It would produce steam for a short while and then start spitting out cold water, flooding the floor. Like any self-respecting hacker, he rolled up his sleeves and set about trying to fix it. The most-likely suspect looked like the thermostat — it would switch off and then wouldn’t switch on again until the water temperature fell way below the target, letting out liquid water instead of steam after the …read more #555Timer, #BimetalSwitch, #FailOfTheWeek, #HackadayColumns, #RepairHacks, #Steam, #SteamCleaner, #SteamMop, #TemperatureFuse, #Thermostat

Here's Your Last Minute Holiday Camera Steal

In the market for a camera that’s not a smartphone or point-and-shoot? Not a professional photographer? This is your time to buy. Read more… #Amazon, #Deals, #KinjaDeals, #Photography, #Tech

Honeywell DPS-6 minicomputer.

Honeywell DPS-6 minicomputer. #1980S, #Eighties, #Honeywell, #Minicomputer, #Retrocomputer, #Retrotech, #TapeDrive, #VintageComputer, #VintageTechnology

anosci: pixel sorting by hue was the best idea ive had...

anosci: pixel sorting by hue was the best idea ive had yet. rainbows everywhere. #PixelSorting

This Badass Violinist Plays a Star Wars Medley With a Lightsaber

Taylor Davis is the musician behind this brilliant work–not only did she arrange and perform several songs from the Star Wars films, but she also managed to pull off representing both the light side and the dark side with some excellent cosplay and makeup. #BigOnTheInternet, #StarWars, #TaylorDavis, #Violin

How Outlet Stores Trick You Into Thinking You're Getting a Great Deal

Outlet stores are supposed to be places where you can get great deals on brand name clothing, but they aren’t always what they seem. This video explains how some outlet stores are ripping you off, and some red flags to watch out for. Read more… #OutletStores, #SavingMoney, #Shopping, #Videos