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5 ways to make the most of your cloud storage
Forget your hard drive — it’s all about the cloud these days The popular network of servers lets people easily save and store data from their devices. From iCloud to Dropbox to Google Drive, there’s a plethora of options for … Continue reading
Aussie surfed on a whale carcass in shark-infested waters
SYDNEY — An “idiot” from Australia jumped on top of a whale carcass while it was being circled by feeding sharks on Saturday. The insane footage, which was captured by a Seven News helicopter, shows Harrison Williams, from Perth, Western … Continue reading
10 facts to perk you up on the bra’s 100th anniversary
If there is one undergarment that has spurred hatred over the years, it is the bra. Monday marks the bra’s 100th anniversary, On Nov. 3, 1914, Mary Phelps Jacob, also known as Caresse Crosby, obtained the first U.S. patent for … Continue reading
9 Democrats running away from Obama
On the eve of midterm elections, President Barack Obama’s approval ratings slid to a record low 44%, the culmination of a trend that has been haunting Democratic candidates throughout the campaign season. See also: 8 bizarre things that went down … Continue reading
America’s most-hated airline creates ‘State of Hate’ report
Spirit Airlines is notorious for its cheapness, its bare-bones service and its lackluster customer service. It’s no surprise, then, that the carrier is the most-hated airline in the industry — earning a rate of complaints three times higher than other … Continue reading
6 browser extensions to improve your Facebook experience
Facebook addicts, rejoice — you don’t have to be on Facebook to still be on Facebook. With the help of browser extensions, you can read your News Feed, send messages to friends and post status updates from your browser’s toolbar. … Continue reading
Another surprise Beyoncé album may be coming soon
Mark your calendars because signs are pointing to yet another surprise album from Beyoncé, who just last December unanticipatedly released her fifth studio album without any advanced promotional marketing or traditional teasers. On Monday, a link on Amazon’s United Kingdom … Continue reading
24 people dead as boat sinks off the coast of Istanbul
A boat carrying suspected migrants from Afghanistan and Syria sank Monday just north of the Bosphorus Strait off the coast of Istanbul, leaving at least 24 people dead. Seven people were rescued, Turkish authorities said. See also: The Deadly Mediterranean … Continue reading
Major sponsor Emirates ditches FIFA amid corruption claims
Emirates airlines, one of FIFA’s six major sponsors, is ending its sponsorship agreement with world soccer’s governing body at the end of 2014, according to multiple reports That means Emirates — a huge presence in the soccer universe — won’t … Continue reading
41 songs to fill your Taylor Swift void on Spotify
For the time being, it looks like Taylor Swift and Spotify are never, ever getting back together. The pop star removed all her albums from Spotify on Monday following a dispute with the streaming service over the availability of her … Continue reading