Over 35,000 runners and nearly half a million spectators attended the 118th annual Boston Marathon. The event was momentous for many reasons, not the least of which the fact that it was the first Boston marathon since the 2013 bombings. The 2014 Boston Marathon saw its first American winner in 31 years, Meb Keflezighi, with… Continue reading Unstoppable: the 118th Boston Marathon, in Pictures
Tag: 2014
Happy Groundhog Day
Towards the beginning of every spring the groundhog (otherwise known as Punxsutawney Phil) comes out of his hole to evaluate just how much longer old man winter is going to be around. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow upon emerging from his burrow, Punxsutawney Phil will retreat to his burrow to wait out… Continue reading Happy Groundhog Day
Intel to Start Building Dual Android and Windows Powered Devices
At the 2014 International CES tech conference in Las Vegas, chip maker Intel released some monumental news to the computer world. The CEO of Intel, Brian Krzanich, announced the company will start to manufacture dual operating system computers that offer the best of both geek worlds powered by Google’s Android operating system and Microsoft’s Windows!… Continue reading Intel to Start Building Dual Android and Windows Powered Devices
Scientists Discover First Asteroid of 2014 During Tail End of New Year’s Festivities
It turns out the Ball wasn’t the only thing to drop on New Year’s Day 2014. Scientists of the Catalina Sky Survey operating near Tucson, Ariz. discovered the first asteroid of 2014 late on January 1. The very small 6- to 9-foot asteroid, named 2014 AA, was first spotted over the mid-Atlantic Ocean. After entering… Continue reading Scientists Discover First Asteroid of 2014 During Tail End of New Year’s Festivities
10 New Year Resolutions for Marketers Gone Wrong
Are you looking to step up your marketing efforts in 2014? Last year we shared with you the top 10 most overused buzzwords people are “responsible” for on LinkedIn. Today we reveal 10 “innovative” and “creative” New Year’s resolutions for “strategic” marketers (gone wrong) based on these same “effective” buzzwords. So whether you are “driven”… Continue reading 10 New Year Resolutions for Marketers Gone Wrong
New Year’s Then vs. Now
Remember those insanely fun New Year’s parties back in the day? What’s it like in 2014? Happy New Year! Comic by The Joy of Tech
Exercise for All: NYC Bike Share Program to Power Times Square Ball Drop
If any New Yorkers are resolving to exercise in the New Year, here’s an opportunity for them to put that promised sweat to a good cause. Their athletic abilities will power tonight’s New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square. The city’s new Citi Bike bike share program has set up a stationary bike generator… Continue reading Exercise for All: NYC Bike Share Program to Power Times Square Ball Drop
The Rise of Mobile and Other 2014 Trends to Watch as Predicted by Google’s Eric Schmidt
Will mobile finally be ready to usurp computers for good in 2014? According to Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, mobile has already won because everyone will eventually have a smartphone. In a rare interview, Schmidt talked with Bloomberg TV about his outlook for 2014. “The trend has been mobile was winning; it’s now won,” Schmidt… Continue reading The Rise of Mobile and Other 2014 Trends to Watch as Predicted by Google’s Eric Schmidt
