Translate

Search This Blog

Friday 28 February 2014

Almoço

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 28, 2014 at 01:14PM

Jantar

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 28, 2014 at 01:03AM

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Cheating Could Lead to Better Creativity

Cheating Could Lead to Better Creativity http://t.co/Htr5oWy88R

A recent study found that cheating and creativity have a lot in common: in fact, cheating may actually increase your creativity.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 26, 2014 at 11:46PM

http://t.co/Htr5oWy88R

You Have to See the Two Little Words That Cost Apple Millions



So for the past 18 months, there has been a horrific security hole in many of Apple’s products that has allowed “man in the middle” attacks on supposedly secure Internet communications. Most iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices were affected, as well as tremendous numbers of Macs running current and...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 26, 2014 at 08:11PM

http://slate.me/1fDGSQK

How to Schedule your Google Forms and Limit Submissions

How to Schedule your Google Forms and Limit Submissions http://t.co/Ch1qgYZUzC

You can easily add limits in Google Forms such that they automatically close after an expiration date or when it has received a particular number of responses.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 26, 2014 at 02:46PM

http://t.co/Ch1qgYZUzC

Silicon Valley Season 1: Trailer (HBO)



Subscribe to the HBO YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10qIqsj Silicon Valley premieres April 6th at 10pm ET, only on HBO. It's HBO. Connect with HBO Online Find HBO o...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 26, 2014 at 10:16AM

http://ift.tt/1ffn1mo

Portal 2 Beta hits Steam for Linux - OMG! Ubuntu!

Portal 2 Beta Hits Steam for Linux http://t.co/jNEBup0tDO

Valve has confirmed that Portal 2 Beta is now available to download on Steam for Linux. To access it, you'll need to opt into the beta through the Portal 2

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 26, 2014 at 01:11AM

http://t.co/jNEBup0tDO

Tuesday 25 February 2014

See how Google's new 'Project Tango' smartphones sense the world

This is Google's Project Tango http://t.co/S1mfloRrv7

Google's surprise reveal of Project Tango, a smartphone equipped with a variety of cameras and vision sensors that provides a whole new perspective on the world around it, left us with quite a few...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 25, 2014 at 07:42PM

http://t.co/S1mfloRrv7

Oldest Known Rock Discovered | I Fucking Love Science

Oldest Known Rock Discovered | I Fucking Love Science http://t.co/QpMqhWEoZ0

The oldest known piece of the Earth has been confirmed at 4.4 billion years old, perhaps as little as 100 million years after the formation of the planet. The finding sheds light on the Earth's conditions in its earliest days.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 25, 2014 at 07:27PM

http://t.co/QpMqhWEoZ0

Science publishers withdraw more than 120 computer-generated papers

Science publishers withdraw more than 120 computer-generated papers http://t.co/c93je3fpki

Two science publishers have withdrawn more than 120 papers after a researcher in France identified them as computer-generated. According to Nature News, 16 fraudulent papers appeared in...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 25, 2014 at 12:30PM

http://t.co/c93je3fpki

Science publishers withdraw more than 120 computer-generated papers

Science publishers withdraw more than 120 computer-generated papers http://t.co/c93je3fpki

Two science publishers have withdrawn more than 120 papers after a researcher in France identified them as computer-generated. According to Nature News, 16 fraudulent papers appeared in...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 25, 2014 at 12:30PM

http://t.co/c93je3fpki

Steampunk Groupee 2

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @Groupees1 Steam Punk 2 Bundle! Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @Groupees1 Please check it out at http://t.co/cgGkFtiGZJ

Steampunk Bundle Pt. 2! $1 min. donation gets you 5+ games, 4+ albums, plus comics and ebooks! Supports Direct Relief International

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 25, 2014 at 03:25AM

http://t.co/cgGkFtiGZJ

Monday 24 February 2014

Wine tasting notes: Portuguese reds - Telegraph



Portugal's red wines are going from strength to strength. Here are three worth keeping on your wine rack

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 24, 2014 at 10:31AM

http://ift.tt/1phPnVY

Sunday 23 February 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014

The IndieGameStand Store

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Hero Siege Giveaway by @IndieGameStand You must Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @IndieGameStand Check out http://t.co/EegOyBm84B

Featuring the latest and greatest games to hit the Indie scene.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 22, 2014 at 08:23AM

http://t.co/EegOyBm84B

Friday 21 February 2014

Why Is Academic Writing So Academic?



Professors didn’t decide to make academic writing this way, any more than journalists decided to invent listicles.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 21, 2014 at 07:41PM

http://ift.tt/1fmUKic

Thursday 20 February 2014

Um jantar com Maias =)

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 20, 2014 at 09:00PM

Indie Game Bundles and PC Game Bundles - Bundle Stars

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @BundleStars Kingdom Bundle! You MUST Retweet this & follow @BundleStars & @BundleTracker Please checkout http://t.co/NCaxTDw2Xi

Indie Bundles and PC Game Bundles from Bundle Stars.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 20, 2014 at 05:23PM

http://t.co/NCaxTDw2Xi

Bee Venom Can Kill HIV, Study Says



Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered bee venom can kill the HIV virus without harming the body.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 20, 2014 at 01:10PM

http://ift.tt/1eWJJzz

Wednesday 19 February 2014

Jantar

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 07:19PM

The IndieGameStand Store

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Ultimate Space Commando Givaway by @IndieGameStand You must Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @IndieGameStand > http://t.co/EegOyBDb6B

Featuring the latest and greatest games to hit the Indie scene.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 05:45PM

http://t.co/EegOyBDb6B

#iwa #meeting

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 05:34PM

=)

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 02:34PM

Time-Lapse Footage From ISS Gives Spectacular Aerial View of Earth at Night | I Fucking Love Science

Time-Lapse Footage From ISS Gives Spectacular Aerial View of Earth at Night | I Fucking Love Science http://t.co/JssCUgPTaF

Astronauts onboard the International Space Station can see every geological feature of Earth during the day. But what can they see in the dark?

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 01:06AM

http://t.co/JssCUgPTaF

Google tells Glass users not to be 'Glassholes'

Google tells Glass users not to be 'Glassholes' http://t.co/QIWZtrzOiV

There's been plenty of fierce debate around Google Glass and general etiquette for using the device, and now Google is finally stepping in with its own take. The company has posted a list of do's...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 19, 2014 at 01:06AM

http://t.co/QIWZtrzOiV

Tuesday 18 February 2014

​Four Skills That Will Turn You Into a Spreadsheet Ninja

Four Skills That Will Turn You Into a Spreadsheet Ninja http://t.co/hL6LlbIRQc

Spreadsheets are one of the most mystifying pieces of software you'll encounter in your adult life. As scary as they can be, though, you can do an awful lot with just four simple skills.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 18, 2014 at 04:37PM

http://t.co/hL6LlbIRQc

Monday 17 February 2014

http://t.co/UluMlqVjZA

Especial aniversário de Pedro Ribeiro Uma bonita homenagem XD http://t.co/UluMlqVjZA



by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 17, 2014 at 01:46PM

http://t.co/UluMlqVjZA

Talent Can Be Trained, but Some People Respond Better than Others

Talent Can Be Trained, but Some People Respond Better than Others http://t.co/Xk03nxRVMX

If you've wondered why some people just take naturally to some competitive sports or exercise than others, the answer may be in their genes--but that doesn't mean genetics is the only thing at play. Some people respond to training better than others, but everyone can be trained. This video from ASAP…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 17, 2014 at 01:30PM

http://t.co/Xk03nxRVMX

Notícias: Guia de Produtores da Região do Dão



Já se encontra disponível para consulta, no site da Comissão Vitivinícola Regional do Dão, o Guia de Produtores da Região do Dão.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 17, 2014 at 12:39PM

http://ift.tt/1eHTvWa

LazyGuysStudio | 'Moon Landing' Bundle

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @LazyGuysStudio 8 game bundle! You MUST Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @LazyGuysStudio Pls visit http://t.co/Qm7z7CgQkv

We're back with a new bundle! This is the very first bundle that has landed on the Moon. Nah, we're kidding but the games are amazing like they were from some Universe on higher level, check them out!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 17, 2014 at 10:44AM

http://t.co/Qm7z7CgQkv

Sunday 16 February 2014

The Meteorite Bundle

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @IndieRoyale Meteorite Bundle. You MUST Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @IndieRoyale Please visit http://t.co/Y9dj6RABas

Flying across the sky tonight , 6 cosmic games from around the globe.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 16, 2014 at 11:59PM

http://t.co/Y9dj6RABas

sesame street fighter - a typing fighting #game built with @ProcessingOrg and @processingjs

sesame street fighter - a typing fighting #game built with @ProcessingOrg and @processingjs http://t.co/XAjuioQoix



by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 16, 2014 at 04:27PM

http://t.co/XAjuioQoix

'Sesame Street Fighter' teaches typing, one muppet fireball at a time

'Sesame Street Fighter' teaches typing, one muppet fireball at a time http://t.co/puEOKuJJyP

Four years ago, DeviantArt artist gavacho13 imagined the worlds of Sesame Street and Street Fighter merging as one. Now, you can play an actual HTML5 game based on that brilliant idea. While Sesame...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 16, 2014 at 04:27PM

http://t.co/puEOKuJJyP

José Lourenço - Google+ - Some call it an Oxford comma, some call it a serial comma,…

Some call it an Oxford comma, some call it a serial comma, others call it the Harvard comma. Doesn't matter what… https://t.co/OqyVRMvjoO

Some call it an Oxford comma, some call it a serial comma, others call it the Harvard comma. Doesn't matter what you call it though--just keep it in mind…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 16, 2014 at 01:37PM

https://t.co/OqyVRMvjoO

Saturday 15 February 2014

Benfica reforça posição como maior clube do Mundo em número de sócios



Em número de associados, o Bayern Munique é segundo com 223 985, seguido do Barcelona com 177 246, do Manchester United com 151 079.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 15, 2014 at 05:00PM

http://ift.tt/1gKFoTa

José Lourenço - Google+ - A Robotic arm throwing and catching a spinning phone with…

A Robotic arm throwing and catching a spinning phone with its finger tips JOIN OUR SCIENCE COMMUNITY:… https://t.co/DniGyWehx7

A Robotic arm throwing and catching a spinning phone with its finger tips JOIN OUR SCIENCE COMMUNITY:…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 15, 2014 at 03:21PM

https://t.co/DniGyWehx7

Friday 14 February 2014

Wines of Portugal | A world of difference | Notícia | Concurso Vinhos de Portugal com 25 jurados...

Wines of Portugal | A world of difference | Notícia | Concurso Vinhos de Portugal com 25 jurados internacionais http://t.co/z8rjQzW3NX

Portal oficial sobre informação de vinhos portugueses, castas, regiões, notícias e eventos para descobrir o mundo de diferença do vinho português.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 10:57PM

http://t.co/z8rjQzW3NX

Be Mine 11

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @Groupees1 Be Mine 11 Bundle! Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @Groupees1 Please Checkout http://t.co/faK5nkoRXS

Be Mine 11 Game + Charity Bundle! 6 great steam games for $1 min. donation get: Grimm, Infected: The Twin Vaccine, ÆRENA Clash of Champions (Early Access), Shufflepuck Cantina Deluxe, Redshirt, and IL2-Surmovik:1946 + more!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 10:37PM

http://t.co/faK5nkoRXS

José Lourenço - Google+ - The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a…

The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a hopeless medical situation of constant and unbearable… https://t.co/CwD3iZRtuO

The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a hopeless medical situation of constant and unbearable suffering that cannot be eased and which…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 01:28PM

https://t.co/CwD3iZRtuO

José Lourenço - Google+ - "Não, a legalização não induziu nas portuguesas o vício do…

"Não, a legalização não induziu nas portuguesas o vício do aborto. Já a taxa de repetição de mentiras entre os… https://t.co/r8EnE3SyPe

"Não, a legalização não induziu nas portuguesas o vício do aborto. Já a taxa de repetição de mentiras entre os seus detratores revela-os completamente…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 01:27PM

https://t.co/r8EnE3SyPe

Paulo Portas aproveitou cheias em todo o país para dar uma volta com os submarinos - Inimigo Público



Paulo Portas decidiu que os seus submarinos estão há muito tempo parados e, com receio que a bateria descarregue, decidiu dar uma volta com eles pelo país.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 12:41PM

http://ift.tt/1jg7d7z

Correio Beirão - Centro histórico de Viseu vai ter hostel



A Câmara de Viseu quer um hostel no centro histórico que deverá funcionar num edifício propriedade da autarquia, de forma a dotar a cidade de uma unidade hoteleira inserida no segmento de baixo custo.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 12:41PM

http://ift.tt/1jg72Jk

Raymond Reynolds Ltd - Quinta dos Roques Encruzado

Raymond Reynolds Ltd - Quinta dos Roques Encruzado http://t.co/e3ULRJY2Ju

Its fair to say that Quinta dos Roques single-handedly revived the reputation of the Dao's finest white varietal, and still enjoy the reputation as the finest exponent of Encruzado.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 14, 2014 at 11:54AM

http://t.co/e3ULRJY2Ju

Thursday 13 February 2014

José Lourenço - Google+ - The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a…

The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a hopeless medical situation of constant and unbearable… https://t.co/X6FKqRf1B9

The law says a minor who requests euthanasia must "be in a hopeless medical situation of constant and unbearable suffering that cannot be eased and which…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 13, 2014 at 09:47PM

https://t.co/X6FKqRf1B9

Lenovo CEO says he can cut Motorola's losses in just a few quarters

Lenovo CEO says he can cut Motorola's losses in just a few quarters http://t.co/hzvMD61wHN

Patents didn't save Motorola. The Moto X smartphone didn't save Motorola. Under Google, the company was an absolute money pit. And yet, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing believes he can turn Motorola's...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 13, 2014 at 07:59PM

http://t.co/hzvMD61wHN

Franceses, espanhóis e americanos escolhem cada vez mais Portugal



Dormidas e receitas de hotelaria subiram 8,6% e 11,1%, respetivamente, em dezembro, de acordo com dados do INE

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 13, 2014 at 01:46PM

http://ift.tt/1jBiId5

Duas mães, um pai e uma certidão de nascimento

Duas mães, um pai e uma certidão de nascimento http://t.co/PGTQrqsbMY

A pequena Della foi registada pelas duas mães e pelo pai biológico.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 13, 2014 at 12:48PM

http://t.co/PGTQrqsbMY

Wednesday 12 February 2014

José Lourenço - Google+ - An amazing new photo of Saturn's north pole puts the…

An amazing new photo of Saturn's north pole puts the planet's odd hexagon-shaped jet stream and dazzling rings on… https://t.co/XgQlyVg0tt

An amazing new photo of Saturn's north pole puts the planet's odd hexagon-shaped jet stream and dazzling rings on display. NASA's Cassini spacecraft…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 12, 2014 at 10:41PM

https://t.co/XgQlyVg0tt

'Science' publisher is launching a free-to-read journal

'Science' publisher is launching a free-to-read journal http://t.co/c0FffSlx2s

One of the most prestigious scientific publishers is launching a new journal that will be open for everyone to read. Titled Science Advances, it will be the first open-access journal from the...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 12, 2014 at 09:55PM

http://t.co/c0FffSlx2s

EU pushes for less US control of the internet amid outrage over NSA spying

EU pushes for less US control of the internet amid outrage over NSA spying http://t.co/HQhkcjqLAK

The EU is challenging US control of the internet today with fresh proposals aimed at decentralizing authority. While there have been concerns over US control for years, today’s proposals follow...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 12, 2014 at 05:04PM

http://t.co/HQhkcjqLAK

Essência do Vinho | Porto 2014



De 27 de fevereiro a 2 de março, no Palácio da Bolsa.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 12, 2014 at 04:45PM

http://ift.tt/1hc94NG

Happy Darwin Day! Posters, Facebook Cover, and a Galápagos Cruise! - Center for Inquiry



Darwin Day is an international celebration of human achievement and scientific inquiry. Held on or around Charles Darwin's birthday, February 12, people gather to pay tribute to him, to learn more about evolution, and to marvel at the natural world he so vividly described and explained.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 12, 2014 at 01:42PM

http://ift.tt/1dHFXd0

Tuesday 11 February 2014

How to Password Protect a Google Form

How to Password Protect a Google Form http://t.co/gawWT98rwh

Learn how to password protect your Google Forms and prevent unauthorized users from filling out any data in your forms even if they are public.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 11, 2014 at 01:06PM

http://t.co/gawWT98rwh

Tips from a Recruiter: Don't Make Me Read Your Resume

Tips from a Recruiter: Don't Make Me Read Your Resume http://t.co/NJIxVbRYuh

I will read your résumé unless it's 10 pages, but (just as you didn't want to write your résumé) I really don't want to read your résumé. To put it another way, I don't want to read it because I must in order to make a yes/no decision.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 11, 2014 at 01:06PM

http://t.co/NJIxVbRYuh

End-Permian Extinction Happened Much Quicker Than Previously Thought | I Fucking Love Science

End-Permian Extinction Happened Much Quicker Than Previously Thought | I Fucking Love Science http://t.co/VjuP7IqJjU

83% of all genera died out approximately 250 million years ago, in the Permian-Triassic mass extinction event. This was the largest extinction event that has ever occurred on this planet. For the first time, a highly specific timeline of the event has been developed which will help researchers under…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 11, 2014 at 01:06PM

http://t.co/VjuP7IqJjU

Monday 10 February 2014

Middle Earth, from space.



J.R.R. Tolkien's hand-drawn maps of Middle Earth have long fueled readers' imaginations about the land of Hobbits, wizards, and Elves, and a group of fantasy cartographers are imagining what the world's terrain might look like in 3D.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 03:22PM

http://ift.tt/1bEVcnm

Sofia Afonso Ferreira



'if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck'.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 03:12PM

http://ift.tt/1iGcdT2

Lego creates three minutes of British ads worth watching

Lego creates three minutes of British ads worth watching http://t.co/NfUhYm5CKv

The Lego Movie may have opened in US theaters last week, but it doesn’t grace British shores until Friday. To celebrate the UK launch, Warner Bros. has teamed up with British broadcaster ITV to...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 02:59PM

http://t.co/NfUhYm5CKv

José Lourenço - Google+

I Fucking Love Science Teams Up With The Science Channel To Curate The Best Science Content On The Web | I Fucking… https://t.co/Yn6XN9fwSz



by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 02:59PM

https://t.co/Yn6XN9fwSz

Tips for speaking like a business strategist

Tips for Speaking Like a Business Strategist http://t.co/q3WwWNV7G4

You know technology cold, you understand the business, and you're ready to step up to a senior IT leadership position, but can you communicate all that to the C-suite? Here's how other CIOs got their voices heard.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 02:11PM

http://t.co/q3WwWNV7G4

Thornton May: The path to big data mastery

The Path to Big Data Mastery http://t.co/8rXqzn22bW

While the path-to-mastery pattern is conceptually simple, successfully executing it requires courage, perseverance and patience.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 02:11PM

http://t.co/8rXqzn22bW

If The World Were Only 100 People, Here's What It Would Be Like

Numbers are always interesting: http://t.co/IGjX8uZixZ http://t.co/NPDkH20NHJ

What does seven billion people really look like?

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 10, 2014 at 12:24PM

http://t.co/IGjX8uZixZ

Sunday 9 February 2014

NASA is now accepting applications from companies that want to mine the moon

NASA is now accepting applications from companies that want to mine the moon http://t.co/gVXtHhGFPL

NASA is now working with private companies to take the first steps in exploring the moon for valuable resources like helium 3 and rare earth metals. Initial proposals are due tomorrow for the...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 09:16PM

http://t.co/gVXtHhGFPL

What the Dickens? A selfie with great-great-great-grandad!

=D

A statue of Charles Dickens has been unveiled in Portsmouth - the city of his birth - today and was attended by 40 of his descendants, including his great-great-great grandchildren.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 06:01PM

http://ift.tt/1klTdwn

The Mixer Bundle

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Giveaway of @IndieRoyale The Mixer Bundle. You MUST Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @IndieRoyale Please visit http://t.co/Y9dj6RABas

The Mixer bundle - mixing up some great games for your enjoyment and delight.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 05:35PM

http://t.co/Y9dj6RABas

Winnie Hiyoshi's photo on Google+

Son of a .... https://t.co/2uOb1hafNq

Son of a ....

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 12:49PM

https://t.co/2uOb1hafNq

Industry Tap's photo on Google+

The "Evolution Door" https://t.co/CDMh2K7C4G

The "Evolution Door"

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 12:49PM

https://t.co/CDMh2K7C4G

José Lourenço - Google+ - Bilingual people are sexy , claims this Kaplan infographic!…

Bilingual people are sexy , claims this Kaplan infographic! What do you think? Learning new languages is a… https://t.co/65FdYI7ez7

Bilingual people are sexy , claims this Kaplan infographic! What do you think? Learning new languages is a crucial element of the #ErasmusPlus programme.…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 09, 2014 at 12:49PM

https://t.co/65FdYI7ez7

Saturday 8 February 2014

RDFRS: Ingenious: Fixing a body’s broken genes is becoming possible



IT SOUNDS like science fiction, and for years it seemed as though it was just that: fiction. But the idea of gene therapy—introducing copies...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 08, 2014 at 03:47PM

http://ow.ly/tp8KN

From Forrest Gump to Daft Punk, six iconic moments captured in a single shot

From Forrest Gump to Daft Punk, six iconic moments captured in a single shot http://t.co/lCeCVrp1SX

Half a dozen iconic images from popular films, television shows, art, and music have been captured in a video that's less than a minute long. The 50-second spot was created by advertising company...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 08, 2014 at 02:04PM

http://t.co/lCeCVrp1SX

Friday 7 February 2014

Washington State’s Unconscionable, Unconstitutional Child Protection Law « Science-Based Medicine

Washington State’s Unconscionable, Unconstitutional Child Protection Law « Science-Based Medicine http://t.co/GscgwzMVwI

I recently wrote about the conflict between child protection and the religious freedom of believers in faith healing. That issue has reared its ugly head again...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 03:14PM

http://t.co/GscgwzMVwI

How Big Numbers Short-Circuit Your Brain and Your Finances

How Big Numbers Short-Circuit Your Brain and Your Finances http://t.co/pkKBIGgnwg

Sorry to be the one to tell you this, but your brain is just not evolved to process big numbers. In our journey from hunter-gatherers to wage slaves, homo sapiens never quite evolved the mental machinery needed to efficiently process the high numbers we typically face when doing things like buying c…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 02:58PM

http://t.co/pkKBIGgnwg

Google de hoje é gay e leva PSD a lançar referendo à co-adopção de outro motor de busca -...



O Google assinala o arranque dos Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno, na Rússia, com um doodle com as cores do arco-íris do movimento gay e um apelo à tolerância.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 02:37PM

http://ift.tt/1l5I291

RDFRS: What's in a Meme?

RDFRS: What's in a Meme? http://t.co/pswPzI0GHb

Preparing for this article, I googled the word “meme” and generated 78,000,000 results! Looking back on 2013, the BBC published an article on-line listing its selection of the leading memes of the past year. Anyone who spends any amount of time surfing the internet will almost ce…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 01:40PM

http://t.co/pswPzI0GHb

Azulejaria - A arte que relata o mundo português



A azulejaria é arte que há séculos serve para comunicar e relatar o mundo português. Um testemunho que tanto exibe os grandes momentos da história, como os quotidianos rurais. Azulejos que também mudaram a feição das nossas cidades, obedeceram a modas, engrandeceram edifícios públicos ou recolheram…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 01:13PM

http://ift.tt/1bJqibV

Bring Your Retro Games Into the Modern Age with These Emulator Tricks

Bring Your Retro Games Into the Modern Age with These Emulator Tricks http://t.co/kjhDyZeJ7R

You probably already know you can play your favorite retro games on your computer, tablet, or phone with an emulator. But emulators are good for more than just saving space in your entertainment cabinet--they can also make your games look and play better than the original systems. Here are a few way…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 10:49AM

http://t.co/kjhDyZeJ7R

'Cosmos' to launch worldwide on Fox and National Geographic this March

'Cosmos' to launch worldwide on Fox and National Geographic this March http://t.co/BnconW5vAF

Fox can't bring Cosmos to the entire universe, but it does plan on sending it around the globe in a major way. According to Variety, Fox has high hopes for Neil deGrasse Tyson's upcoming...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 10:33AM

http://t.co/BnconW5vAF

The IndieGameStand Store

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Reversion 2 Pack giveaway by @IndieGameStand You must Retweet this & follow @BundleTracker & @IndieGameStand Checkout http://t.co/EegOyBDb6B

Featuring the latest and greatest games to hit the Indie scene.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 07, 2014 at 10:14AM

http://t.co/EegOyBDb6B

Thursday 6 February 2014

Um projecto que põe doentes a partilhar ideias que não passam pela cabeça dos médicos

Um projecto que põe doentes a partilhar ideias que não passam pela cabeça dos médicos: http://t.co/RpNUFUAyFw … https://t.co/Uef9gZuTWY

Pôr o filho com fibrose cística a saltar num trampolim, inventar uma tala com uma colher de pau e velcro para imobilizar uma mão que não pára de tremer, encher a casa de balões para estimular o filho a andar. São invenções caseiras que nasceram de problemas do dia-a-dia de quem sofre ou é familiar d...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 06, 2014 at 02:47PM

http://t.co/RpNUFUAyFw

José Lourenço - Google+ - The sine wave or sinusoid is a mathematical curve that…

The sine wave or sinusoid is a mathematical curve that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation. It is named… https://t.co/0eGNLqCoOA

The sine wave or sinusoid is a mathematical curve that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation. It is named after the function sine, of which it is the…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 06, 2014 at 02:47PM

https://t.co/0eGNLqCoOA

ThePianoGuys's photo on Google+

Guess what video we're working on? https://t.co/yndaunAEFU

Guess what video we're working on?

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 06, 2014 at 02:47PM

https://t.co/yndaunAEFU

Tuesday 4 February 2014

Rain...so much rain...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 04, 2014 at 01:49PM

Women's rights country by country - interactive



Which countries have laws preventing violence against women? Which legislate for gender equality? And which countries allow abortion? We use World Bank and UN data to offer a snapshot of women's rights across the world

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 04, 2014 at 08:06AM

http://ift.tt/1dopAC8

kshitij kumar's photo on Google+

Amazing Rube Goldberg https://t.co/0KUPNQfdO1

Amazing Rube Goldberg

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 04, 2014 at 05:39AM

https://t.co/0KUPNQfdO1

Monday 3 February 2014

Pixlr Touch Up

Pixlr Touch Up https://t.co/oWbrICia06

Smart, easy offline photo editor. Touch up, clone, crop, resize, rotate, adjust color, add effects, and more.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 08:42PM

https://t.co/oWbrICia06

After evolution challenges, Texas turns textbook review over to teachers

After evolution challenges, Texas turns textbook review over to teachers http://t.co/RWFE3F8fno

For the past 30 years, the Texas Board of Education has been a growing headache for science education advocates, blocking the teaching of evolution within the state and using its power over the...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 08:26PM

http://t.co/RWFE3F8fno

Future cars will be required to talk to each other in the US

Future cars will be required to talk to each other in the US http://t.co/W0rc5NitCF

The connected car got a major push from the federal government today, as the Department of Transportation announced plans for a regulatory proposal that would require vehicle-to-vehicle...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 08:26PM

http://t.co/W0rc5NitCF

How I Tackled Three Skills I Never Thought I'd Learn

How I Tackled Three Skills I Never Thought I'd Learn http://t.co/wrQzDwcXqM

There are some things in life you've probably resigned yourself to never learning. I never thought I would learn how to play guitar, or learn Spanish, or know how to cook anything that wasn't on a grill. And for years, I left it at that--until I realized that teaching yourself a new skill isn't as h…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 08:10PM

http://t.co/wrQzDwcXqM

Microsoft commits to the Open Science movement

Microsoft commits to the Open Science movement http://t.co/NNKt2EYHGM

Microsoft Research's Andy Wilson demonstrates a 'touch-screen' projector on Joshua Topolsky's back. Microsoft will aim to make all of its scientific research publicly accessible in a move to...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 12:11PM

http://t.co/NNKt2EYHGM

EU said to be developing system for police to remotely disable any car

EU said to be developing system for police to remotely disable any car http://t.co/lZ0MAyGpFf

The Telegraph reports that European Union police officials are quietly meeting to develop a system that would allow law enforcement to kill any car's engine from a central control facility. The...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 12:11PM

http://t.co/lZ0MAyGpFf

The first trailer for 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' stars the Dinobots

The first trailer for 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' stars the Dinobots http://t.co/E9hkvN40Uc

The first trailer for the upcoming Transformers: Age of Extinction aired tonight, and it was as explosion-heavy as any Michael Bay film before it. The fourth entry in the series is the first...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 12:11PM

http://t.co/E9hkvN40Uc

José Lourenço - Google+ - Linux and Unix are multitasking operating systems i.e. a…

Linux and Unix are multitasking operating systems i.e. a system that can run multiple tasks (process) during the… https://t.co/a0sHQZHHyK

Linux and Unix are multitasking operating systems i.e. a system that can run multiple tasks (process) during the same period of time. In this new blog…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 03, 2014 at 10:52AM

https://t.co/a0sHQZHHyK

Sunday 2 February 2014

How to Explain Complex Ideas (Like Tech) to Those Who Don’t Understand

How to Explain Complex Ideas (Like Tech) to Those Who Don’t Understand http://t.co/Y2jNuduRj8

Whether you're the household tech support or just an avid researcher who is always trying to teach friends what you learn, explaining complicated topics is tough. Here's how to do it so people can actually understand you.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 02, 2014 at 08:15PM

http://t.co/Y2jNuduRj8

Top 10 Uses for Linux (Even If Your Main PC Runs Windows)

Top 10 Uses for Linux (Even If Your Main PC Runs Windows) http://t.co/gbTnGCocmL

Even if you're a Windows (or Mac) user, knowing how to use Linux is a valuable skill, and it can run a bunch of awesome things in your home--even if it isn't your main desktop OS. Here are 10 ways you can use Linux even if you're not ready to go full Ubuntu.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 02, 2014 at 06:26PM

http://t.co/gbTnGCocmL

Saturday 1 February 2014

The Indie Gala - Set your price. Donate. Play!

Retweeted Bundle Tracker (@BundleTracker): Indie Gala Fire & Sword Bundle giveaway! You MUST Retweet this & follow both @BundleTracker & @IndieGala Pls checkout http://t.co/2fcETO6esV

IndieGala Flashpoint! Help Charity - Pay what you want for great video games and music!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at February 01, 2014 at 03:19PM

http://t.co/2fcETO6esV