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Solar Eclipse 2012 "Ring of Fire" Pictures

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Today is the big day…for the annular eclipse that is. It “starts in China at local sunrise on May 21; the path of the moon’s shadow then goes over Japan around 7:35 a.m., local time, and races across the Pacific Ocean.” Continue reading to see a few beautiful pictures of the “ring of fire”.

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5 Cool Things Only a Geek Could Love

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Most people would agree that having three displays, powered by three game consoles, situated on a moving platform, is a waste to play just a measly racing game, but geeks would like to disagree. We’ve rounded up five more things that only geeks could love. Continue reading to see them all - includes an awesome bonus video.

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Creepy Frozen Lighthouse Looks Like a Scene from Silent Hill

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

If there were to be another mini ice age, sights like this frozen lighthouse on Lake Eerie would be a common sight. The images above are from the winter of 2010, when temperatures dropped to all-time lows. Continue reading for two videos and more pictures.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3CK is World’s Smallest Interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Lens Camera, Gets Liquidated

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3CK is touted as the world’s smallest and lightest micro four thirds camera. It “provides a traditional DSLR-like experience without the need for complicated external mode dials, yet provides intuitive and quick access to common modes like Program, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Manual via a touch-enabled LCD that operates much like a smart phone.” This camera is being liquidated for just $314 shipped, today only, originally priced at $699.95. Product page . Continue reading for a hands-on video preview of this camera. Thanks to a 6400 ISO, the DMC-GF3 shoots well under low light even without a flash. But there are times when a flash provides desired enhancements. So, like most DSLRs, the DMC-GF3 provides a built -in pop-up flash for added light during low-light shooting. LUMIX G Series Compact System Cameras utilize the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) System lens mount. The LUMIX G MFT System offers a selection of 12 high performance fixed focal length and variable aperture G Vario zooms, including a highly versatile 3D lens capable of capturing both 2D and 3D images at the same time. [ Source ]

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2800-Piece LEGO Land Rover Defender Actually Works

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

More than just a model, this 2800-piece LEGO Land Rover Defender 100 by “Sheepo” actually works. Made with 2800-pieces, “it has fully functional steering, a five-speed transmission with reverse, two-wheel and four-wheel drive modes for serious off-roading, full suspension, and working disc brakes on every wheel.” Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

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10 Awesome Underwater Structures That Could Exist

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:00:00 +0000

There’s already Vanish, the underwater roller coaster in Japan, now check out these ten awesome underwater structures that could exist in the near future. They include: a self-contained city, floating skyscraper, and more. Continue reading to see them all - includes bonus videos.

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You Won’t Believe This is a Solar Eclipse

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Yes, the photo above is actually of a solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse to be exact, and not a computer-rendered scene. To capture this stunning image, photography “nethskie” used a high magnification long focus lens (70-200 mm for a 35 mm camera). Continue reading more pictures, tips on how to view this weekend’s solar eclipse, and additional information

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What "The Avengers" Would Look Like if Pixar Created Them

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Artist Juan Manuel Urbina shows us what “The Avengers” would look like if Pixar drew them based on existing characters from their movies. We have to say, Sully from Monsters Inc. does pull off a great Hulk. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of a holographic LEGO Star Wars display.

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Top 5 Geekiest Facebook Timeline Covers Based on Movies

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Another day, another batch of geeky Facebook Timeline covers. Unlike the others, however, these five examples think outside the box, and we don’t mean the stuff Amazon ships your goodies in. First up, we have a Star Wars-inspired cover that isn’t what you’d expect. Continue reading to see them all.

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Stunning Photographs Show You What Birds See

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Even the most basic of things, like the flickering lights of a bustling city, look totally different when viewed from above, and that’s why we’ve rounded up some of the most stunning examples of bird’s-eye view photography for your viewing pleasure. Click here to view the first image in this gallery. Continue reading for a video of a surreal roll cloud.

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