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Project Loon is undoubtably one of the most "Google" projects that Google is working on — Wi-Fi being delivered by giant floating balloons is certainly a unique approach to  getting internet to hard-to-reach areas . While Project Loon still sits in the Google X "moonshots" lab, it got a huge vote of confidence from the nation of Sri Lanka, which announced yesterday it would use Project Loon to cover the island nation with internet. This would make Sri Lanka the first country to have universal internet coverage; the country's relatively small size (just over 25,000 square miles) certainly makes that easier, but it's still a big vote of confidence for Project Loon. The plan calls for Google to work with Sri Lanka's local internet providers to let them use Project Loon balloons to enhance their service, so it sounds like Project Loon won't be an internet free-for-all for whoever wants it. Individual balloons are slated to be in the air for 100 day...

We’ve got lineups for days (seriously). Here’s the list of who’s playing on  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday  of both weekends of the Fest. Can the good times be here already? WEEKEND 1 LINEUP   WEEKEND 2 LINEUP 2015 WEEKEND TWO  LINEUP BY DAY Friday   Saturday   Sunday October 9-11 (by day)               October 9-11 (by day)               October 2-4 (by day)               Both Weekends               October 2-4 (full)               October 9-11 (full)       FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FOO FIGHTERS     DISCLOSURE     TAME IMPALA     GARY CLARK JR. BRAND NEW     BILLY IDOL     GEORGE EZRA     FLOSSTRADAMUS F...

By  James Vincent   on  July 28, 2015 06:21 am   @jjvincent   See original article HERE Microsoft's  relatively new strategy  of pushing more apps onto more platforms continues apace with the quiet release of Arrow Launcher Beta: a basic but functional launcher for Android devices. As the name suggests, Arrow Launcher Beta is unfinished, and has been pushed onto the mobile scene with little fanfare, attracting beta-testers via  a private Google+ group . (We  downloaded a mirror  of the launcher via  the unofficial site  Microsoft News , but doing so doesn't get you the updates accessed by signing up for the beta.) SWIPE RIGHT FOR NOTES & REMINDERS, LEFT FOR FREQUENT CONTACTS The launcher itself is pretty straightforward, with a pair of lists on the home screen displaying your most recent and most frequently used apps. Swiping up from the bottom of the screen brings up a customizable list of quick-access...

Be careful about who influences you. “Bad company corrupts good morals,” writes the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. But the words never applied to me. Or so I thought. For too long, I allowed the actions of bad friends to influence the man God created me to be. Looking back, I realize my naivety. Paul’s words did apply to me. The truth is, who you choose to spend most of your time with will shape your life. Your friends can challenge you to achieve things you never imagined. But, if you let them, your friends can also cripple your dreams. Read original article here .

Lifehack  by Jessica Valant  An outgoing introvert is a rare and special creature. We don’t fall into the specific boundaries of extrovert or introvert – we are a unique mixture of the two. While it may take a little extra effort to understand an outgoing introvert, you will find your life changed for the better when you do. We are definitely puzzles worth solving. Here are 9 things to remember before you date an outgoing introvert. 1. It takes us some time to find the right words Our introverted side causes us to live in our heads quite a bit. Our extroverted side wants to talk and share feelings. When you combine the two, you get someone who has really important things to say but may need some time to get the words right. Be patient with us and you will be rewarded with true and meaningful conversation. 2. We need a little time to ourselves every day We enjoy your company and  love being around others , but we give so much during these encounters that it dr...