So Trump wants to start a war and destroy any two state solution 🙁 Jerusalem is Israel’s capital – Trump Tearing up convention, the US president says his country recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Jerusalem is Israel’s capital – Trump
UPS Drivers Avoid Making Left Turns, Here’s The Interesting Reason Why
UPS managers use engineering and technology to map out every driver’s daily route. The drivers are given routes that consist primarily of right turns. But why? Because it cuts down on mileage, the amount of fuel consumed and emissions. Left-hand turns also are considered unsafe and “wasteful” on roads where people drive on the right side, …
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Leaked: The UK’s secret blueprint with telcos for mass spying on internet, phones – and backdoors
“…UK organizations will not be allowed to introduce true end-to-end encryption of their users’ data but will be legally required to introduce a backdoor to their systems so the authorities can read any and all communications.” Leaked: The UK’s secret blueprint with telcos for mass spying on internet, phones – and backdoors Real-time full-blown snooping …
Who wants to drive for McLaren?
Formula 1: McLaren-Honda looking for gamer to become simulator driver Formula 1 team McLaren-Honda launch a virtual racing competition, with a job as a simulator driver for the team as the prize. Source: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39811756
Overcharge customers, underpay the serfs. Who else but Uber (allegedly)
App has been short-changing drivers, new lawsuit claims Source: www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/07/uber_sued_for_underpaying_drivers/
Useful Amazon Echo / Dot Commands for Homework, Games & Trivia
The Amazon Echo / Dot can be useful for homework, trivia and other games. “Alexa, random fact” “Alexa, tell me something interesting” “Alexa, random number between x and y” “Alexa, heads or tails” “Alexa, toss a coin” “Alexa, say the alphabet” “Alexa, roll a die” “Alexa, what is the square root of 9?” “Alexa, what …
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Playing Music on the Amazon Echo / Dot
Both the Echo and Dot can play music, the Echo just has a larger speaker. For smaller rooms, or when you are closer to the device, the Dot is fine for most people (and can be expanded with external speakers if you wish). To play music just ask Alexa to play one of your predefined …
Amazon Echo / Dot Easter Eggs
Fawlty Towers “Alexa, don’t mention the war” Star Wars “Alexa, use the force” “Alexa, may the force be with you” “Alexa, who shot first?” “Alexa, that’s no moon” Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy “Alexa, what is the meaning of life?” “Alexa, what’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything?” Star Trek “Alexa, beam me …
Setting Amazon Echo / Dot Alarms
The Amazon Echo / Dot can be used as an alarm and will still work during a network outage, as long as you set them before the outage. Common alarm settings Set an alarm for 9am every day: “Alexa, set an everyday alarm for 9am” Set an alarm for 8am on Tuesday: “Alexa, set an alarm …
£5 note ‘worth £50,000’ spent in Blackwood is found
One found … three more to go. Good luck 🙂 £5 note ‘worth £50,000’ spent in Blackwood is found – BBC News One of four new £5 notes which could be worth up to £50,000 is found in south Wales. Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-38333438 Update: The 2nd note has been found: £5 note ‘worth £50,000’ found in Christmas …
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