Visualizing empires decline by Pedro M Cruz, who explains: "The data refers to the evolution of the top 4 maritime empires of the XIX and XX centuries by extent. The visual emphasis is on their decline." Here's more on the data and methodology. (via @visualthinkmap)
Visualizing the decline of empires
Watch: Missouri pastor enraged at his congregation for not buying him a luxury watch
Pastor Carlton Funderburke of the Church at the Well in Kansas City, Missouri told his congregation that he was "disgusted" with them for not buying him an expensive watch. "I ain't worth your Louis Vuitton? I ain't worth your Prada? I'm not worth your Gucci?" Pastor Funderburke said to his disloyal flock. After the video… READ THE REST
LA strippers look to join Actors' Equity
Workers need better protections, and it is undoubtedly evident to folks in the Los Angeles entertainment industry that organized labor gets people treated better. Congratulations to the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar performers who have submitted their petition to join Actors' Equity. Raw Story: "We like what we do," said Velveeta, a Star Garden dancer.… READ THE REST
Google's International Cat/Dog Day Easter eggs
Google created an Easter egg to help celebrate International Cat Day (August 8), that can be accessed by searching for "cat" or "international cat day", and clicking on the cat paw print button shown below: Once the International Cat Day Easter egg has been activated, clicking within the loaded webpage causes an animated cat's paw… READ THE REST
Become a MS Office productivity legend and help kids in need for just $30
Getting back into the groove of learning can be challenging, especially if it's been a while since you were in school. Hell, it can be challenging even if you're still in school. And with new versions of essential software coming out every few years, like the Microsoft Office Suite, it gets even more difficult to stay… READ THE REST
Breeze through your reading list at a low price while helping students in need
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're trying to better yourself, finding out where to start can feel challenging. But having a mentor can be incredibly helpful, especially if you want to advance in your career or… READ THE REST
This multi-faceted charging station does everything short of brewing your morning coffee
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. You've got quite the arsenal of gizmos and gadgets these days. So whether it's an extra-large monitor, your phone, or a smart home speaker, you've got a lot of stuff on your desktop.… READ THE REST
