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Conspiracy Theory: Why, Really, Did Nevada Remove Geocaches?
By Steve Friess - AOL NewsRACHEL, Nev. -- This lonely stretch of road in central Nevada draws conspiracy buffs from the world over who ponder such unknowables as whether aliens have landed on Earth and what the feds really do at nearby Area 51. But lately there's been another mystery among locals: Why did the Nevada Department of Transportation remove hundreds of little containers, gripping the Extraterrestrial Highway, that were a magnet for thousands who participate in a hobby known as geocaching? In the process, it seems, the NDOT has single-handedly shut down one of the only robust sources of tourism to come to ...
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Scientists: A Solar Storm Could Have the Power of Katrina
By Sharon Weinberger - AOL NewsWorsening solar storms could shut down telecommunications, ground airline service and even lead to global blackouts, scientists and government officials warned in Washington, D.C. People need to be aware of the dire consequences a massive solar storm could have on the global infrastructure, Helena Lindberg of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency said at a panel discussion at the American Association for the Advancement of Science's annual meeting this weekend. NASA / AFP / Getty Images A small flare leaves the sun, upper left. Scientists say we're entering a new solar cycle ...
Saudi Arabia Detains Suspected Israeli Spy -- a Bird
By Lauren Frayer - AOL NewsSaudi Arabia has detained a suspect accused of being a stealthy secret agent invading the kingdom on a spy mission from Israel. But interrogation could prove fruitless. The suspect is a bird. Earlier this week, Saudis in the rural town of Hyaal became suspicious when they saw a giant griffon vulture, with a wingspan of more than 8 feet, flying low over their city. They spotted a GPS transmitter fastened to one of its feet. When the bird landed, they pounced -- and discovered the vulture was wearing an ankle bracelet with the words "Tel Aviv University." Menahem Kahana, AFP / Getty ...
Google Latitude: Should We Be Happy About an App That Tracks Your iPhone?
By J. Richard - AOL News(Dec. 14) -- Geo-positioning applications for smart phones are all the rage these days, but Google is taking this technology to a new level with Google Latitude for the iPhone, which lets users share and track each other's locations in real time. Foursquare, Gowalla and similar social-networking applications work by harnessing the global-positioning chips within smart phones, allowing users to "check in" at various locations, like home addresses or restaurants. If any friends are logged in to the application on their own phones, they can see the user's exact location. Google Latitude for the ...
Russian Rocket Fails to Reach Orbit, Plunges Into Pacific
By Lisa Flam - AOL News
(Dec. 6) -- A Russian rocket carrying three navigational satellites failed to reach orbit and reportedly crashed into the Pacific 900 miles northwest of Hawaii. It was the latest setback for Russia as it attempts to build a system that rivals the United States' Global Positioning System, The Associated Press noted. The Proton rocket blasted off from the launch facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Sunday and failed to reach the correct orbit, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the Russian space agency. The satellites were part of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System, known as ...
Google Car: 5 Most Pressing Questions
By David Knowles - AOL News(Oct. 13) -- Forget the Chevy Volt. In the not-too-distant future you may not just use Google to help you search for a new car, you might also have the Internet company drive it for you. In early October, Google announced on its blog that it was in the late stages of development for a technological adaptation that will forever transform how we get from point A to point B in an automobile. In short, using a combination of existing software and far-flung futuristic ambition, the search company says it devised a way for cars to drive themselves. What's more, Google has already logged some ...
Opinion: Stuck in Traffic? Here's a Way Out
By not in system - AOL News(Sept. 7) -- If clogged roads are any indication, summer is definitely over. But for those sitting in traffic checking news reports on their mobile phones, you'll be glad to hear that your daily commute isn't so bad. What's that? You disagree? You say your drive to and from the job is actually a miserable, soul-crushing nightmare without any relief in sight? Well, everything's relative. A new study indicates that commuting is actually four times more painful in Mexico City or Beijing than it is in Los Angeles, often regarded as America's heavyweight champion of traffic congestion. ...
'GPS Girl' Directs Herself Toward Singing Career
By David Moye - AOL News(July 12) -- Millions of people around the world are familiar with Karen Jacobsen's voice but need a little direction in order to recognize how they know it. Here's a tip: You know that saucy Aussie who gives the directions on your GPS? That's her. Ever since 2002, when Jacobsen spent 50 hours in a studio recording every possible combination of words needed for directions, she has been more famous as "Australian Karen, the GPS Girl." Simon Harsent Millions of people around the world know Karen Jacobsen as the voice on their GPS. Now she's steering herself toward a singing career. Her ...
Grindr iPhone App: GPS for the Sex Superhighway
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyRemember online dating? Gosh, that seems so last century. An iPhone application which allows cruising gay men to locate one another instantly using Global Positioning System technology is now spreading to the heterosexual market. This latest rage in online romance is called Grindr. Grindr is a free, downloadable iPhone app that lets you find "gay, bi, curious guys near you." It's sort of a sexual version of toptable -- an iPhone app that allows you to search for all the restaurants offering a certain cuisine in your immediate vicinity. Similarly, Grindr provides a grid of who else in your ...
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