The amount of data we process today, and the amount of data that every personal Home based user possesses today is 5 times better than the amount of data, that was processed in the computer, used to send a man to the moon. We have come a long way, in terms of networks, in terms of data processing, in terms of everything that exists. The biggest challenge that we face today is the fact, that we need to cut down the physical space required, and maximize the performance and the efficiency. An android smartphone is 10 times faster than a mainstream 1990’s computer system today. Talking about the most vital aspect in data processing today is the cloud storage. Cloud storage can be simply defined as storing your valuable data in a virtual place, that is not on your computer system, but can be accessed in the same manner, and remains secure in the same manner. One of the biggest, and the billion dollar product that offers cloud storage is Dropbox. We all have come across hearing “I will send ...

Inspired by Sandy Speicher’s vision of the designed school day of the future, reader Shelly Blake-Plock shared his own predictions of that ideal day. How close are we to this? The post was written in December 2009, and Blake-Plock says he’s seeing some of these already beginning to come to fruition. 1. DESKS The 21st century does not fit neatly into rows. Neither should your students. Allow the network-based concepts of flow, collaboration, and dynamism help you rearrange your room for authentic 21st century learning. 2. LANGUAGE LABS Foreign language acquisition is only a smartphone away. Get rid of those clunky desktops and monitors and do something fun with that room. 3. COMPUTERS Ok, so this is a trick answer. More precisely this one should read: ‘Our concept of what a computer is.’ Because computing is going mobile and over the next decade we’re going to see the full fury of individualized computing via handhelds come to the fore. Can’t wait. 4. HOMEWORK The 21st cent...

Revelers hold up traditional red neckties during the launch of the "Chupinazo" rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2015 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Monday, July 6, 2015. Revelers from around the world turned out here to kick off the festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls. Read more about this year's San Fermin here .

Former Attorney General Eric Holder said today that a “possibility exists” for the Justice Department to cut a deal with former NSA contractor Edward Snowden that would allow him to return to the United States from Moscow. In an interview with Yahoo News, Holder said “we are in a different place as a result of the Snowden disclosures” and that “his actions spurred a necessary debate” that prompted President Obama and Congress to change policies on the bulk collection of phone records of American citizens. Asked if that meant the Justice Department might now be open to a plea bargain that allows Snowden to return from his self-imposed exile in Moscow, Holder replied: “I certainly think there could be a basis for a resolution that everybody could ultimately be satisfied with. I think the possibility exists.” Holder’s comments came as he began a new job as a private lawyer at Covington & Burling, the elite Washington law firm where he worked before serving as the nation’s top la...

 Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he got quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, and that he gave the sedative to at least one woman and "other people," according to documents obtained Monday by The Associated Press. That woman and a second woman testified in the same case that they knowingly took quaaludes from him, according to the unsealed documents. The AP had gone to court to compel the release of the documents from the deposition in a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by former Temple University employee Andrea Constand — the first of a cascade of sexual abuse lawsuits against him. Cosby's lawyers had objected on the grounds that it would embarrass their client. Cosby settled that lawsuit under confidential terms in 2006. His lawyers in the Philadelphia case did not immediately return phone calls Monday. Constand consented to be identified but did not want to comment, her lawyer said Monday. Cosby, 77, has been accused...

 With an overwhelming "no" vote by Greece on its bailout referendum Sunday the country is likely headed to a rough exit from the euro. Those fears should cause the currency to plunge on fears contagion will spread to other members. European stock indexes will drop sharply this week as well. Indeed, the single currency initially plunged by more than a percent in early Monday Asia trading. Yet there's another theory floating around. "The big trade has been to go long European equities and short the euro," Brian Kelly of hedge fund BKCM wrote to clients Sunday. " As European equities fall, investors will unwind this trade, which means short covering in the euro."  This so-called pair trade is a popular one among macro hedge funds around the world. It is also a mandated move for some U.S. exchange-traded funds that seek to hedge out currency risk, by placing bets against the euro as it buys European equities. "It is counter-intuitive, but if t...

The world has gotten increasingly more difficult to live in. Housing prices have sky rocketed while average salaries have practically stayed the same. Work is no longer 9-5 but 12-12 thanks to cellphones. Your TV is slimmer than ever, but you are most likely larger. Oh, and while picking out filters and posting photos on Instagram seems fun, you were actually having more fun before your cellphone offered a distraction from everything. I’m an optimist by nature, but even I have to admit that in many ways the world has changed for the worst. Don’t think so? Then check out these funny illustrations and pics that prove it! Smaller Computers, Bigger People Checking The Mail Then And Now Roles Are Reversing Sooner Than Ever Before TV’s Are Slimmer But People Are Bigger

Dogs had always been known for their love for flowers, so there is no wonder this photo session appeared on the internet, and amazed the people all around the world. These adorable dogs, Sophie (4) and Sarah (2) are truly lucky dogs! These two are enjoying in Netherlands most amazing product – flowers, in their owners backyard! These photos are taken by them, and all credits goes to them, for these magnificent dog photos. So, if you like dog photos, and enjoying in amazing pets photos, this is the right place for you, Take a look, and enjoy.

Bhanbhagta Gurung was from Nepal and for his actions of one day in World War II he received the Victoria Cross – the highest honor available to British and Commonwealth soldiers. The best way to appreciate Gurung’s true badassity is to read what the London papers said of his deeds: “On 5 March, 1945, at Snowdon-East, near Tamandu, Burma (now Myanmar), Gurung and his unit were approaching Snowdon-East. His company became pinned down by an enemy sniper and were suffering casualties. As this sniper was inflicting casualties on the section, Rifleman Bhanbhagta Gurung, being unable to fire from the lying position, stood up fully exposed to the heavy fire and calmly killed the enemy sniper with his rifle, thus saving his section from suffering further casualties. [And then it really gets badass:] “The section advanced again but came under heavy fire once again. Without waiting for orders, Gurung dashed out to attack the first enemy fox-hole. Throwing two grenades, he killed the two occu...

Jennifer Gauthier/Metro The U.S. women's national soccer team celebrates its 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup championship following a 5-2 win over Japan in the final on Sunday at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. Mere moments after the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final got underway, it was already over. The anticipation of what had been shaping up to be a great championship contest between Japan and the U.S. — a rematch of the final four years ago — was quickly replaced with shock. The Americans started the match on the front foot. They were soon running downhill before anyone, including the Japanese, really knew what was happening. They wouldn’t be stopped. The U.S. took the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1999 with a 5-2 win over Japan before 53,341 fans at BC Place Stadium on Sunday.

There are so many indelible images from this Women’s World Cup final, from Carli Lloyd celebrating her hat trick, to the American eagle rejoicing after each American goal, to America’s women lifting the World Cup trophy for the first time since 1999. Perhaps most dramatic was 35-year-old all-time leading international goal scorer Abby Wambach, playing in her fourth and likely final Women’s World Cup, celebrating the victory by running to the sidelines to embrace her wife, Sarah Huffman. Here are the iconic images of one of the most entertaining and joyful finals in World Cup history. Three minutes into the World Cup final, Carli Lloyd celebrates the first of her three goals. It would be one of the greatest World Cup performances in history. Lauren Holiday also scored a banger of a goal, and also let out a banger of a celebration. This is what a World Cup medal looks like, specifically Hope Solo's. This is what the World Cup trophy looks like. This is what the be...

Check out this smart way this Volkswagen van owner used to  camouflage his brand new ride. He got the idea to use car wraps that represent rusty old van look in order to keep unwanted hands from his brand new VW.

The new generation of 9/11 jokes may not intend to make light of the tragedy itself, but it does have the effect of exorcising the event from America’s collective consciousness. One April morning, a medium-deal teen Vine personality was sitting in his history class, learning about 9/11. The classroom lights blinked off and a warmup exercise projected onto the whiteboard with an enormous photograph of the World Trade Center at the moment that the second plane slammed into the second tower and a gigantic fireball came out the other side. Hundreds of people died in that instant. Thousands more were doomed to wait in the blistering towers until death came for them. Millions watched in horror as the attacks unspooled on live television. But 14 years later, a 16-year-old kid looked at the photograph and saw an opportunity. He pulled out his camera phone, aimed it at the towers, panned to his teacher, and called out, “Mr. Varg? I thought Bush did 9/11.” “Uhhh,” Mr. Varg said. Soon the v...

Chancellor Angela Merkel is to meet Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a eurozone summit on Tuesday to discuss new Greek reform proposals, Greek government sources said. "They agreed that the prime minister will present the proposals at the eurozone summit," the source told AFP news agency. Tsipras has been frantically working phones at his desk in Athens following the Greek people's "No" vote in the referendum on new bailout conditions from its creditors , calling European Central Bank (ECB) head Mario Draghi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos also rang French President Francois Hollande. Meanwhile, Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel told journalists in Berlin that the referendum result was a breach of eurozone rules. But he added that other eurozone countries should stand ready to help Greece with humanitarian aid. "The people there need help and we should not refuse it because of the resul...

U.S. stocks erased most of their earlier losses, even turning positive briefly, on Monday after the International Monetary Fund said it ready to assist Greece if asked. Greeks rejected the conditions of a rescue package from creditors on Sunday, but investors remained optimistic that a deal could be reached to prevent the country's exit from the euro zone. Stock markets globally fell, but analysts said the declines were less than expected due to expectations that the European Central Bank would act to limit any damage. "The referendum doesn't really change anything with the negotiations," said Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia. "I think after the initial knee jerk reaction, the majority opinion is that there is still a possibility of some sort of a deal that keeps Greece in the euro zone." The ECB's governing council is due to hold a conference call on Monday afternoon to discuss the provis...

The BRICS emerging economies will launch a development bank at a summit this week which President Vladimir Putin hopes will help reduce Western dominance of world financial institutions and show Moscow is not isolated. At a meeting in the remote Russian city of Ufa, originally a fortress built on the orders of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa also aim to put the last touches to a $100-billion contingency currency reserves pool. The BRICS account for a fifth of the world's economic output and 40 percent of its population. The pool and New Development Bank, with an initial $50 billion in capital, are central to their efforts to reshape the Western-dominated financial system. "At this meeting we will make operational our two biggest institutions, which is key for us to advance as a group and learn more from each other," said a Brazilian official involved in the preparations for the meeting. "Nobody thought that was going to...

ARTHUR M. MELZER, who is a professor of political science at Michigan State University, published a well-regarded study of Rousseau in 1990 that conformed to scholarly decorum, provided abundant citations from his subject’s works and canvassed alternative interpretations. The same cannot be said of Philosophy Between the Lines, which has received numerous laudatory reviews, including one from Francis Fukuyama in the American Interest stating that Melzer has performed “a great service in directing us to a lost tradition, restoring the dignity of textual interpretation, and seeking to rescue the reputation of Leo Strauss.” In fact, he has done nothing of the kind. Melzer’s book is as much a manifesto as a scholarly study of “reading between the lines.” He provides a full apparatus of endnotes, but many of the writers cited never said what he says they did. Promulgating something of a lifesaving message to the Gentiles about the need to return to the wisdom of the ancients, he is un...