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This Is Only a Test! Hanford Sirens to Sound Thursday Between 10-11 a.m.

John McKay — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:56 +0000

Don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test! Thursday, the DOE will be conducting a test of its Emegency Preparedness System by activating a siren Thursday. The test will be conducted between 10 and 11 a.m., and the siren will be located between the 100H and 100F Areas. It will probably be able to be heard [...]

Learn to Fly Day and Open House at Bergstrom Aircraft on Saturday

Paul Drake — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:38 +0000

Bergstrom Aircraft invites you to their annual Learn to Fly Day – this Saturday, May 18th from 8am to 5pm. Bergstrom Flight Pros (aka Certified Flight Instructors) will be on hand to answer questions and give flights and introductory flight lessons at special rates. You can also take facility and aircraft tours, ground instruction, free [...]

33,000 People Applied for a One-Way Trip to Mars in Less Than Two Days

Big Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:50:47 +0000

Back in March, a private company called Mars One announced they were offering free trips to Mars in 2023. But there was a catch . . . it’s a ONE-WAY ticket. So you’re not just volunteering to go to Mars, you’re also volunteering to DIE on Mars. Who’d be interested in that deal? It turns [...]

11 Email Fails You Don't Want to Experience

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:18:08 +0000

The internet can be a pretty tricky world to navigate, and e-mail is no exception. Cyber messaging makes most of our lives way easier, but just like any other modern day convenience, a whole load of fails are born from e-mailing. Luckily for us, many of the hilarious ones turn up online. By “fails” we [...]

Facebook's New 'Home' Ad Proving Controversial

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000

Usually when Facebook draws the ire of the collective internet it’s because it’s made a change to its format. But this time it’s one of the social network giant’s TV commercials that has the Web firing off a barrage of negative comments. The spot is for Facebook’s new Home phone feature. In the ad, a [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

Solar-Powered Airplane Making Trip from California to New York Without One Drop of Fuel

Miki Harvey — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:53:29 +0000

Solar Impulse is the most advanced solar-powered plane in the world. It is scheduled to make a trip across the United States this summer.

The plane will leave the California NASA Ames Research Center in May and make New York’

Check Out the New 'Elio' – The Car of the Future

Greg DeLange — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:24:05 +0000

When I first noticed this ad I thought ((ehhh)) just another odd looking car. After checking out the stats I was impressed! 84 mpg- It gets 84 miles to the gallon on the highway. 8-Gallon Tank -It can go 672 miles Only $6,800 – That’s about what you would pay for an outboard motor to [...]

Facebook Fad, What does the Two Pink Lines on a Red Background Mean

Gaylord Focker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:45:51 +0000

Today I woke up as usual and went straight to Facebook to see how the world had changed overnight. Well other than a few memes and some tired parents the world stayed pretty much the same, except for a new logo I hadn't ever seen popping up as a few new profile photos.

Google to Pay Millions in Settlement Over Streetview Wi-Fi Privacy Issues

John McKay — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:01:24 +0000

Washington is one of 37 states sharing a fine paid by Google for alleged privacy violations during mapping for its “Street View” feature. On Wednesday, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said between 2008 and 2010 Google equipped its Street View cars with open-source software and antennas capable of picking up Wi-Fi and other digital signals [...]

Don't Leave Voicemails – People Hate Listening to Them! [POLL]

Big Jim — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:41:28 +0000

Apparently people today hate listening to voicemails. Anything you need to say can be summarized in a text message until you get a chance to chat in person. Modern etiquette experts are saying you should only leave a voicemail if there's an emergency.

Stair Rover Is the Next Awesome Toy Your Teenagers Will Demand [VIDEO]

Stacy Lee — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:47:50 +0000

I just stumbled upon this today. It’s a skate board (looks like it could be a long board) that slides effortlessly down stairs! I’m not a mechanical engineer but it looks to me like the board has eight wheels — four on each side — and as the board goes down the stairs the wheels [...]

Missed Connections – Who Are They?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:44:52 +0000

YOU: You’ve made a business out of discovering unknown talent by making people compete for votes on national television. You also managed to bring back the boy band when we least expected it. Your brutally honest — and usually quite insulting — critiques of performances make you frightening and refreshing all at once. ME: I’ve [...]

PNNL Scientist Holding Seminar on Benefits of Buying an Electric Vehicle in Kennewick

Miki Harvey — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:17:40 +0000

Dr. Michael Kintner, a scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will give a presentation on the benefits of buying an electric vehicle Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the Mid-Columbia Library, located at 1620 S. Union Street in Kennewick. One scientific mission of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is to increase U.S. energy capacity [...]

Check Out These New Google Glass Goggles!

Big Jim — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:49:44 +0000

Google has 8000 pairs of their new Google Glass goggles that they’re ready to dole out…for $1500. You can “apply” for one online and IF you get one – you’ll be the coolest kid on the block – not to mention most envied.You can get all the info and “apply” HERE Here is what the GLASS [...]

Killer Robots! Watch This Impressive New 'DARPA Legged Squad Support System LS3!'

Faith Martin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:39:26 +0000

I saw a post about this on Facebook today and it is impressive!

Pretty weird right?

Comicon Brings Out the Sexy Nerd in Greg

Greg DeLange — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:39:16 +0000

Comic-Con International: San Diego returns to the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. 2013 marks the 44th year for the show, making it the country’s longest continuously-run comics and popular art convention.Think about it, Thousands of nerdy guys and a handful of hot space babes! I just may have a shot. Why? because I have awesome Nerdy Pick Up Lines!

See Faith Martin's Horrifying 'Before' + Stunning 'After' Photos From Laser Resurfacing Treatment!

Faith Martin — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:12:35 +0000

Now days there are all kinds of procedures available that claim to have benefits for your skin and appearance. I’ve been pretty lacking in the past as far as good skin regimen goes… I’ve never put much energy into product or services. And I have never been good at using sunscreen or anything and my [...]

I Want This Flying Superman RC! Isn't It the Coolest Thing You've Ever Seen? [VIDEO]

Greg DeLange — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:42:39 +0000

You know I'm a big fan of Superman. I can't wait for the new movie and if anybody has a full-body suit out there they're thinking of returning to Santa, just drop it by the studio instead! So you can understand my excitement when I stumbled upon this video! Apparently passersby thought he might be the REAL THING! If you want something bad enough, you might just will it so.

Instagram Can Now Sell Your Photos

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:43:34 +0000

Is Instagram planning to use your photos to transform itself into “the world’s largest stock photo agency?” That’s the fear after the popular photo-sharing website posted an updated terms of service, which states the user is agreeing that their pictures can be used by Instagram ”in connection with paid or sponsored content.” The new terms of [...]