There are stunning pictures and video of the morning solar eclipse that took place in the northern hemisphere Thursday. Unfortunately, for most Americans the "ring of fire" effect, when the moon blocks the sun but for an outer illuminated ring, was only visible in Ontario, Canada. The large moon bites taken out of the sun in the morning sunrise is still remarkable enough to appreciate and some shots look like good sci-fi art.
Video: "Ring of fire" solar eclipse
Watch: A pair of lynxes arguing in Ontario
These are definitely two large cats yowling at one another, and not two people trying to sound like large cats yowling at one another (though the confusion would be understandable). READ THE REST
Leviathan: an eight foot tall, seven foot wide assemblage sculpture "ghost ship"
Last year, artist Jason Stieva completed work on "Leviathan – Ark of the Apocalypse," a spectacular, 7-foot-long, 8-foot-high sculpture of a ghostly pirate ship. Steiva is an assemblage sculptor and tattoo artist from Whitby, ON who spent 15 months on the ship, which is populated by a variety of readymade Warcraft miniatures and other findings. READ THE REST
Public treated to obfuscation at Waterfront Toronto meeting on negotiations with Google sister company over surveillance district
[Rosemary Frei is an independent journalist who broke the story that Google's Sidewalk Labs had quietly sewn up the rights to turn most of Toronto's lakeshore into a surveilling "smart city" (Google/Sidewalk lied about this at first, were cornered, admitted it, and rolled back the plan). Now she's back with a report on last night's… READ THE REST
This smart sleep mask detects and gently stops your snoring
Whether you want to admit it or not, there's a good chance you're a snorer. As it turns out, 45 percent of the population snores, with about 25 percent in the category of regular snorers. That's almost 37 million people in the U.S. alone. If you're snoring, you're generating noise that probably averages around 50… READ THE REST
These brilliant home improvement items are at better prices than you'll find on Amazon
How long has it been since you gave your home a little pick-me-up? Maybe a new appliance to help keep it clean, a little extra aid toward a good night's sleep, or even just a splash of color and style to help zhuzh up your surroundings a little? We're going to wager it's about time… READ THE REST
These $20 eLearning training bundles can jumpstart a job or hobby
Learning never ends. Whether you want to pick up a new job skill, understand emerging technology, or just teach yourself how to play the drums in 30 days, there's an ocean of information out there, just ready for those with the determination to take it. If you've got that motivation, this handful of training packages… READ THE REST
