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Heres what the bill says, and what you’re able to do about it. The FBI demanded that Apple create a tool to get around the phones PIN lock. Apple argued this was an undue burden and would weaken the security of all iPhones. A preliminary version of the so-called Compliance With Court Orders Act of 2016"was released last Friday. This version isnt necessarily final, but its already pretty terrible. Unless major changes are made, this bill is dangerous to anyone who values their security....

When Procrastination Is a Real Problem This pieceat Unclutterer about procrastinationstruck a chord with me. Its a useful reminder to never, ever procrastinate when it comes to proper health and medical care. Predictable jokes about procrastination aside, your health is one area that deserves your best attention. If she had waited one more day to seek care, she might well have died. Fortunately, shes fine now. And I made my own mistake in this regard, too....

The Grass Roofs of Norway Norwegians have their own way of going green, and quite literally. For hundreds of years houses in Norway have been covered with turf. And they come in different varieties. Some are bright green and almost velvety. Others are golden and look like theyre growing wheat or oats. A number of turf roofs have flowers mixed in with the grass, and a few have small trees....

Lets break down three of the most popular file syncing services out there and see which one reigns supreme. The Contenders Youre probably already acquainted with Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. That said, things have changed a little for all three services since then. Here are the basics: Google Drive:Google Drive launched in 2012. more storage for a monthly fee. Google Drive has apps available for Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS....

The smoke escaped through the porous roof, slowly blackening the turf or straw in the process. The smoke killed bugs living in the roof. Smoked thatch was also considered an excellent fertilizer. Blackhouses in Gearrannan, Isle of Lewis. Photo credit:Inaki Barrutiabengoa/Panoramio Smoke wasnt the only thing these people lived with. They also shared their living space with animals. People lived at one end and the animals lived at the other with a partition between them....

In the 13th century, Genghis Khan laid the city to waste. It was Timur, the founder and ruler of the Timurid Empire, who had the city rebuilt. The Bibi-Khanym mosque before restoration (left) and after restoration in 1974 (right). At times he would throw coins at them when they worked to his satisfaction. This great period of reconstruction lasted for 35 years until Timurs death in 1405 CE. Centuries of war and a couple of nasty earthquakes had left many of the buildings in ruins....

The project consumed a third of Romania’s budget over 5 years. Despite being the object of disdain, it is Bucharests most visited tourist attraction. At USD 4 billion, it is also the most expensive administrative building in the world. Some 40,000 people were forcibly relocated. One-fifth of central Bucharest was razed to the ground including a hill. Photo credit:Nico Trinkhaus/Flickr Construction began in 1984. Between 20,000 and 100,000 workers toiled in 24-hour shifts, seven days a week....

Even the trains slow down so that passengers can enjoy the show. Like all harebrained ideas, Mooning of the Amtrak began with the promise of free alcohol. Some accepted the challenge and a ritual was born. Over the past couple of years, it has turned into much more than mooning. In 2008, the crowd swelled to 10,000 and things got a little out of hand. Since then, crowds have been declining....

But locals call it Talay Bua Daeng which means the Sea of Red Lotuses.

Working at a summer camp seems like a pretty relaxation occupation. You get to spend plenty of time outdoors helping kids learn and have fun, right? And yes, theres plenty of work that needs doing during the off-seasons too. In the non-summer months, I hectically plan for the upcoming summer. Im excited for summer 2016 since it will be my second summer at my camp. What drove you to choose your career path?...

You may have a 4K camera in your pocket right now without even realizing it. You Probably Have a 4K-Capable Camera Already 4K displays may be scarce, but 4K cameras areeverywhere. Most recent flagship smartphones have 4K-capable cameras built in. However, recording in 4K, even for viewing on a 1080p display, is generallybetter. Since youre recording extra data, you have some flexibility editing that you wouldnt have otherwise. Note: all of my videos below were taken on a Nexus 6P recording in 4K mode....

Less than two years ago, few people outside Italy had heard about it. Today, there are just 7,000 left. Over the decades, many of these houses had became derelict. Many were given away for free. But there was a catch, of course. Nevertheless, the houses were sold-off pretty quickly. We dont want people just because they have money, Mr. Ferrarello, the mayor said. We want to know what youre going to do with the houses....

A replica of the hut where Lenin hid out during his stay in Razliv. Lenin tried to make the best he could of things. Two tree stumps served as table and chair. Near the hut, a pot hung from stakes where tea was made. For relaxation, Lenin and Zinoviev helped Yemelyanov mow the hay. They even went swimming. But at night mosquitoes made life miserable. But there was nothing that could be done about it; you simply had to submit, remembered Yemelyanov....