Last week’s Skype outage was apparently caused by a massive user reconnect after a Windows Update forced millions of computers to restart.
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Microsoft recently opened up the hooks for its Windows Live ID service, formerly known as Microsoft Passport, to all web developers. We’ll take a look at what this might mean for the future of online authentication.
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In theory, these Magwear magnetic wrist bands are supposed to hold your screws, nails and other metal parts for DIY projects. In reality, they will serve me to wear my red and purple pyjamas and try to get my wife to fight me (un)dressed up as Storm. All your fantasies could come true for just […]

 

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I’m getting all kinds of “school is starting!” butterflies in my stomach.
And all the school supplies—that fresh paper smell—the notebooks—the pens—it’s overwhelming. I’m so skipping the first day.

Just one more nap before school starts, OK John J.? (Who sent this in via Caedes.net)

Link to School supply buying binge

Check out this new bebeh Beluga over at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
He’s all taking his first bref, blowing air out his blowhole: “”PPPBBBBFFFFTTTHH!!!”

Then he’s all snuggleh: [whale purring sounds]

Not to mention he’s got room to grow with his foldy side chub:

Molly D. (and to all other Sender-Inners) way to go. And get your […]

After an initially patchy recovery through the weekend, Skype says all systems are go and running normally. [Skype Heartbeat]

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Bridge, Germany, Water Bridge

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frozen, Ice, Nature, Trees

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While you could accomplish the same feat by strapping on a shoe—or better yet, bracing your forehead—where’s the fun in that? It supports up to 90kg (though charging Frogger leaps probably aren’t a great idea) and runs a little under $23. [Product Page via Plastic Bamboo]

Link to For The Environment: Crush Cans, Frogger Style