What Does A Bored Astronaut Do In Space?

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Planning recreational events is a tough job. Entertainment is not just a hot topic on earth but also in space. Don’t you want to know what astronauts do when they feeling bored in space? Samantha Cristoforetti sheds some light on this topic. The Italian who came back to earth recently shared her experience regarding the various activities out there in space.

She has spent the longest time in space than any other woman on a single mission.

Here's a list of six things Samantha has been doing during her extraordinary time in space.

Exploring science

Samantha has been on the ISS with her crew mates, Anton Shkaplerov and Terry Virts, the commander of Expedition 43. The ISS offers three state-of-the-art laboratories where research and experiments can be done without gravity.

Cook and cook!

Whilst on the ISS, Samantha showed us how she manages to cook one of her bonus food recipes in micro-gravity; a quinoa salad with dried tomatoes, mackerel and leek cream, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Exercise

Samantha was on the ISS for nearly seven months and the only way to keep an astronaut's muscles and body active is by visiting the 'space gym'.

Hair cuts

Samantha got a haircut on the ISS by her Nasa colleague Terry Virts while cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov had to hold a vacuum cleaner, making sure that no hair cuttings float off.

Reading rhymes

One of Samantha's favorite hobbies in space was reading out rhymes with a inter-galactic twist.

World watching

Not many people have had the lucky opportunity to live on the International Space Station.

The astronauts on the Space Station spend as much time as possible working on science.

Twitter Feeling The Heat From Messaging Apps - No 140 Character Limit For Direct Messages

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Twitter is all set to remove the 140 character limit on the Direct Messages option. The changes will begin next month onward.

However, the public tweeting limit remains the same;140 characters.

Looks like the company is in stiff competition with direct message applications and hence is all set to dive deeper into this segment. As of now there are a number of options in popular messaging apps and the company aims to bring in some unique features so create a loyal customer base.

This latest change is one of several made to the private messaging element of the app in recent months, and looks set to help Twitter compete more effectively with the myriad of popular messaging apps already on the market.

Earlier this year, the San Francisco-based company announced support for group messaging up to 20 users, while more recently it allowed users to opt in to receiving DMs from any other Twitter user. Before that, DMs could only be sent between two people who already followed each other.

Twitter's decision to ditch the limit for DMs makes sense, though some may wonder why it wasn't done earlier.

Customer service agents, for example, will find the change useful, as they'll now be able to engage more freely and naturally when contacting a user about a particular issue, and no longer have to knock out a detailed response across several messages.

"We've done a lot to improve Direct Messages over the past year and have much more exciting work on the horizon," Twitter's Sachin Agarwal said in the message to developers.

Holy Cow! Spider Rain In Australia! Ever Heard Such A Thing?

This news is dated 18th May, 2015 (published by The Sydney Morning Herald). 

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It seems like the biggest nightmare  you thought of is true now!  Baby Spider rain!! Eeeksss!

But yes, it is true and has happened in Australia. The whole area in Southern Tablelands of Australia looks like a giant spider web. The numbers range in millions. It seems like a spider attach from nature's side and the residents are scared.

Experts are debating on various theories and possibilities and there is hope that this mass migration will disperse on its own.

Naturalist Martyn Robinson from the Australian Museum said two migration techniques associated with spiders would explain why locals might have thought it was raining spiders.

The first, a dispersal technique called "ballooning", is more commonly used by baby spiders, although some adults use it as well. The spider climbs to the top of vegetation and releases a streamer of silk that catches on the breeze and carries the spider aloft.

Spiders have been caught flying like this up to three kilometers above the ground, Robinson said.

"They can literally travel for kilometers … which is why every continent has spiders. Even in Antarctica they regularly turn up but just die," he said.

"That's also why the first land animals to arrive on new islands formed by volcanic activity are usually spiders."

In some years, the mass migration of baby spiders means "you can have entire fields and paddocks and trees festooned with this gossamer or Angel Hair, as some people call it," he said.

Gossamer is a non-adhesive silk that snags easily, one of nine different kinds of silks produced by spiders.

Unicorn Masks Making Headlines All Over

With competition going towards astronomical levels, it seems that unicorn masks have started reinventing themselves. New collections are there in the store creepyhorsemask.org. 

See some of the samples in this video....

Zombie Horse Head For Scary Halloweens!

Masks are one among the most important accessories for Halloweens. Horse head masks are now more than just a craze. They are truly in the league of new found web memes. Here is another zombie style that works good in scaring people within seconds. In fact, it might just turn out to be more than you would have expected. So, play pranks with caution!

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A Horse Head Mask For Playing The Best Pranks

If you want to play some memorable pranks that are loved and adored by all, use a horse head mask. There is something truly special and remarkable about these masks and you cant find a better expression of innocent emotion that creates tons of smiles. In fact, many are opting for creepy horse masks for getting immediate attention and focus in their circles.

The world has been well and truly mesmerized by these horse masks. No wonder, any store you walk in will have these as the best seller items. Then there are several variations of these masks that have been released in recent times. First and foremost, the unicorn mask has been something that has occupied great heights in popularity charts. But again, the real reason behind prosperity is the horse face that provides touch of elegance.

It is not that only Halloween is the time when demands are high. Sales continue to soar at all times since these have managed to attract the attention of all. These have also become perfect items that can easily serve as birthday presents for children.

If you are looking to get a mask for someone, the best idea would be to order it via internet or phone and then watch the fun as the person receives the mask via mail. 

Making A Horse Head Mask Is Easy

There are times when you need to have a creepy horse mask on an urgent basis. You can also make the mask at home provided you are ready to invest some time and creativity into the process. Don’t get me wrong; you don’t have to possess some kind of super creative abilities so as to make your own horse mask at home. Just find some paper glue and a horse face to mimic so as to have a definite outline.

Another important point to remember is that you don’t have to compare the handmade mask with the ones available in the market. That would cause frustration since those two are totally different products. Your own creativity is something totally different and unique Find out how to make the horse head mask !

$ 14.3 million lottery – Iowa lotto Winner Withdraws Ticket – Who Is The Mystery Millionaire?

Phone and email communications are being scanned by Iowa investigators to solve the mystery of the $14.3 million lottery winner that has captured the interests and attention of the whole of Iowa. The winner has declined to release identity details and has withdrawn the ticket, an act that has created many raised eyebrows. The Hot Lotto Ticket was purchased at the Moines gas station in 2010, December. The deadline for claiming the prize was up to Dec 29, 2011.

Initially, a lawyer from New York came up with the prize ticket and when details regarding the purchase of ticket were asked, he refused to cooperate. Instead of claiming the price the ticket was withdrawn. The whole event has generated great curiosity on a worldwide scale and people want to know whether something fishy is there behind the scenes. Even the Lottery CEO is baffled and has stated that this has never happened before in history. Everyone is calling this a case of Mystery Millionaire. No doubt, this Mystery Millionaire has created quite a bit of storm.

Reports Coming From Alabama – School Bus Driver Shot Dead By an Unidentified Man

Someone boarded a school bus in Alabama’s southeastern area and shot dead the bus driver. The man, according to reports took along a 6 year old kid. But the SWAT team and FBI have holed around this unidentified man who has still not surrendered. The suspect got in the bust and asked the driver to halt so that he could take along the 6 year old kid. When the driver refused to stop the bus the man repeatedly shot the driver.

Why this man has targeted the particular kid is still not clear. Authorities are figuring about the details regarding the family and background of the kid to know more about the case. Currently this man and the kid are in a nearby area behind a church. Negotiations are still going on since the safety of the kid is in question. A statement released by Dale County Sheriff has revealed that people living in the surrounding areas have been evacuated from their homes to avoid any kind of untoward incident.

More Gun Laws Not The Cure – LaPierre from NRA

The Wednesday meeting between Senate Committee and high ranking official of the NRA seems to be heading towards the same old story that has been heard so far. NRA officials are of the firm view that curbing gun owners via strict laws will not solve the problem. President Obama seems keen on reforms but there are many obstacles on the path. But there are merits in the points that mental health system prevalent in the country must be improved, so that we don’t have situations where guns and firearms are coming in the possession of those who are simple not in the position of understanding the meaning of responsibility.

The title of this hearing is “What Should America Do About Gun Violence?”. NRA has to the tune of 4.5 million active members and one can understand that numbers are impressive supporting the point of gun-rights. What seems likely is that the ban on sophisticated automatic weapons, magazines will be renewed. Background checks are likely to get tougher. But there are several political and global issues standing right in front of the Republican controlled house. A laser beam intent on eradicating the problems associated with the prevalent gun culture seems to be missing.

Fear Rising Among Immigrants

Uncertainty regarding future has increased fear elements among US immigrants. Lawmakers in Washington are desperately trying to avoid a political gridlock on immigration issue. However, one has to keep in mind the fate of millions of immigrants that lie hanging on the decisions being made in plush government offices. Many of the immigrants are desperate since the wait for citizenship has dragged countless number of years. Obama’s deferred action program has given hope to many but still nothing can give relief until the issues are fully resolved which certainly is a tightrope situation for the Obama administration. Ironically US is the best example for a country that has benefitted immensely from immigrants and yet millions are now searching for their fate in government decisions. Immigration lawyers are finding it tough to handle so many cases but still the wait is not over yet.

China Is Smoggy Again

Northern China is battling heavyweight smog that has swept across in a rather alarming manner. It has been surprising to find the speed with which the smog has covered all major area and it seems that the coverage area is increasing quite rapidly. Now you can see that technological progress at the cost of environment can have serious ramifications. Or is this smog a regular activity? The effect of rising pollution levels in China cannot be denied and this has definitely had an impact.

Meanwhile visibility has been reduced to approx. 200m in the capital region and authorities have advised people to stay indoors. All across the street you can see people wearing masks. Even in offices people are wearing headgear fearing the toxic air may have ventured inside the office premises. China Central Television is full of smog stories. Hundreds of flights have been affected.

Goodbye Diplomacy - Says Hillary Clinton

In spite of severe health problems and against the advice of her doctors, Hillary Clinton is touring across the globe saying goodbye to her political counterparts. She has been moving from place to place and is happy to provide several interviews regarding her decision to step down from the post post of US Secretary of State. 

Senator John Kerry will be taking her position and seems like he is eager to fulfill the new responsibilities. Nevertheless, it hard to deny the fact the Lady Clinton has a definite charm to her overall personality and this is the reason why she is deeply respected across political circles. Policies are likely to be the same since the Government is not changing its stand on various national and international issues.

Death Tolls in Queensland Floods May Rise

Fears regarding the lives of two men who are believed to have been missing in the floodwaters in Queeensland have increased tremendously. These men are missing in the Lockyer Valley. The ongoing flood crisis has witnessed the death of 4 people already. In this case the two men were going for work and never returned. They are aged 25 and 34. The car owned by the 25 year old man was found immersed in water in Sandy Creek.

Ravaging floods have caused havoc over large area. Rescue operations are going on and a massive search for those two men is underway.

Does The Act of Assaulting Frank Ocean Makes Chris Brown Bigger in Stature?

Chris Brown has now started comparing his personality to Christ amid-st news that h smacked R&B vocalist Frank Ocean.
Their feelings associated with martyrdom be met with Brownish is below investigation with regard to allegedly battling with Sea over the car parking space within West Showmanship.

This was not Brown's very first issue in the approach towards the Grammys. Their attack upon vocalist Rihanna within the event from the this year awards occasion overshadowed the actual display.

Absolutely no arrests were created. Brown was  gone by time deputies showed up however the division said the actual investigation is actually ongoing as well as Brown will be approached later on.
E-mail in order to know from Ocean's publicist as well as Brown's attorney are not instantly came back.

Up Against That Groggy Feeling - Some Cures To Experiment With

It is the unavoidable aftermath of a giant Sydney Day weekend break - the hangover you needed whatever it takes to shed.

Pain relievers, supplement W, drinking water, sports activities drinks as well as hair from the canine were identified in because treatments.


"You'll feel a lot better if you are hydrated and when you obtain a little bit of potassium back in the system