Daily Archives: February 26, 2016

Hubble’s Blue Bubble

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The distinctive blue bubble appearing to encircle WR 31a is a Wolf–Rayet nebula — an interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium and other gases. Created when speedy stellar winds interact with the outer layers of hydrogen ejected by Wolf–Rayet stars, these nebulae are frequently ring-shaped or spherical. via NASA http://ift.tt/1oEvGez

24K gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge now on pre-order

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The oldest status symbol meets the newest – the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were announced barely a week ago at the MWC and there’s already a company advertising a gilded version.

You have a choice of 24K Gold, 18K Rose Gold or Platinum plating. The company, Truly Exquisite, is already taking pre-orders starting at £1,700.

If you pre-order, you can expect your S7 or S7 edge 21 days after Samsung officially launches the flagships on March 11. Worldwide shipping is free and there’s a 1-year warranty.

The gold plated phones will arrive in a “Luxury Wooden Box” and besides the usual accessories and Gear VR headset, the box will contain a free Wireless Charging Pad.

Truly Exquisite has committed to donate 5% of its revenues to various charities around the…

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Why Apple Should Pay A Special Dividend To Reward Shareholders And Ease Its Cash Glut

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In my prior column regarding Apple’s gargantuan cash hoard and its restraining effect on Apple’s share price I promised to offer solutions. Well, the simplest thing for Apple to do with its cash is to give it back. Yes, return it to its rightful owners: AAPL shareholders. In the form of a massive, one-time special dividend.

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