The Verge: "Post-hurricane, New York's internet industry runs on diesel." Sandy knocked out power to key data centers on which publishers like HuffPo, Gawker, and Buzzfeed relied.
Silicon Alley, running on diesel
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Grease's director breaks down the 'You're The One That I Want' scene
Grease was the first feature Randal Kleiser ever directed. That was 1978. Forty years later, Kleiser breaks down the now-iconic "You're The One That I Want" scene, the "electrifying" musical… READ THE REST
31 communities vow to create local gigabit broadband
Across the US, 31 communities have joined forces to make the dream of fast, affordable, and reliable gigabit-speed broadband a local reality. The Next Century Cities program, launched this week,… READ THE REST
Disaster porn and elite panic: the militarized lie of savage disaster aftermath
Jonathan M. Katz reported on the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake for the AP. What he saw there ran contrary to the prevailing narrative of violence, looting and lawlessness in… READ THE REST
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We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by cybercriminals. However, many would be frightened to know just how compromised they and their… READ THE REST
The Bite Helper removes the itch of a mosquito bite in seconds
While mosquitoes have certainly earned their title as the deadliest animal on earth, their impact on most of our lives is usually a lot less consequential. But even though they… READ THE REST