Platinum asteroid potentially worth $5.4 trillion to pass Earth on Sunday

An asteroid believed to be carrying up to 90 million tons of platinum in its core, as well as other rare and precious materials, is about to swoosh past our planet. The news has left developers of asteroid-mining technologies intrigued.
The platinum-rich asteroid officially named 2011 UW158, is 452 meters by 1,011 meters in size and will pass Earth at a distance of an estimated 2.4 million kilometers, according to the Goldstone Radar Observatory. It will be 30 times closer to Earth than the closest planet of the Solar system.

Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory provides the first detailed images of Asteroid 2011 UW158 http://t.co/p6HJC9mdxCpic.twitter.com/wJZICJyzDC

— Puerto Rico (@PuertoRicoPUR) July 18, 2015

However, when the asteroid does pass, it will still be six times further away than the moon’s orbit, so it will be impossible to see 2011 UW158 with the naked eye.

If you don’t happen to own a telescope – fear not. The Slooh Community Observatory is undertaking a project, which links powerful telescopes to the internet for public use, will broadcast images of the mineral-rich asteroid, from an observatory in the Canary Islands.

It will be possible to watch 2011 UW158 LIVE at Slooh’s Live Stadium at 22:00 GMT on Sunday.

https://youtu.be/WVgQx329o9A

The proximity of asteroid’s orbit to Earth has already put it on the ‘wish list’ for future robotic mining missions. According to different estimates, it might contain ore of precious metals and other minerals worth from $300 billion, to an incredible $5.4 trillion.

The composition of asteroid 2011 UW158 has been established with the help of spectrometers measuring the intensity of light reflected from an object.

The broadcast from Slooh will include commentary from network’s host Eric Edelman and Slooh astronomer Bob Berman about the asteroid itself and the “lucrative material it harbors.”

“It's always fun when an asteroid whooshes past our world,” Berman said in a Slooh announcement. “What makes this unusual is the large amount of platinum believed to be lurking in the body of this space visitor. Can it be mined someday, perhaps not too far in the future?”

https://youtu.be/VQRvZ6xFmiQ

The so-called Planetary Resources group, an asteroid mining venture with financial backing from Google bosses Eric Schmidt and Larry Page, as well as British billionaire Richard Branson, defines asteroids like UW-158 as suitable for mining 'X-type,' having catalogued dozens of similar prospective targets across the solar system.

On Thursday, the company launched their first demonstration of the Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) vehicle from the International Space Station’s Kibo airlock - to test technologies for mining asteroids.

The vehicle was delivered to the ISS aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 in April. During its 90-day orbiting mission, the vehicle will be sending data to a group of scientists based at the firm’s headquarters in Redmond, WA.

Fallout 4 combat footage released

a new video showcasing the combat system of the upcoming Fallout 4.
Release date is set to November 10

Tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Our modern, urbanized lifestyle relegates most of us to a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting or working behind the computer is commonplace. While it is almost impossible to give up our jobs, there are ways in which we can incorporate exercise into our hectic schedules. If you live in an apartment, make the effort to walk your way up to your residence. If you take public transport to work, try alighting from the train or bus one stop earlier and walking the rest of the way. Take time off to exercise at least twice a week, 30 minutes each time. Vigorous exercise engages your cardiovascular muscles and improves blood circulation, reducing the risk of high blood pressure.

Maintain A Healthy Diet

Our food intake today includes some form of processed food. Increased affluence has led to demand for better lifestyle and with it, food that looks appealing and tastes good. While it will be impossible to eradicate processed food altogether in your diet, try replacing some of it with fresh food. Replace sausages and bacon with fresh meat. Use natural seasoning like species and herbs instead of pre-packed condiments. If you need to snack, choose apple slices or cupped corn over potato chips. When eating out, ask for reduced salt or go salt-free. Cutting down on salt goes a long way towards giving yourself a healthier body.

Reduce Stress

We live in a competitive world. The pressure to perform both in the workplace and at home brings stress to us at a level never witnessed before. If you feel that you are burning out, drop your work and go for a walk. Take a stroll through the park or sit quietly by the beach. Breathe some fresh air. Find a moment of solitude and let your mind enjoy some peace, even for a short 30 minutes. Better still, set aside at least an hour every week to spend some quiet moments by yourself. Do not wait till the stress starts to build up. Prevention is better than cure.

Avoid Excessive Alcohol

Research has shown that excessive alcohol consumption has the effect of increasing your blood pressure level. In addition, alcohol contains calories, which leads to weight gain, one of the factors leading to high blood pressure. If you are a heavy drinker, aim to reduce your intake gradually over time. If you must drink at social functions, limit yourself to just one or two drinks. Having less alcohol cleanses your system and puts your body on a path towards normalcy.

Quit Smoking

Smoking is one of the foremost contributors towards the increase of blood pressure. Smoking increases your blood pressure temporarily but instantly. Frequent smoking increases the frequency of increased blood pressure and the long-term effects of such temporary blood pressure increases cannot be ignored. Aim to quit smoking over time. Reduce your number of cigarettes gradually till you have quit totally. There is another benefit to be enjoyed: The gradual absence of nicotine also reduces your chances of getting narrow arteries and hardened artery walls, two major factors leading to blood clot, which in turn causes heart attack or stroke.

Summary

In summary, exercise, eat healthily and remove stress from your life. Also aim to reduce your alcohol intake and quit smoking. A few simple changes in lifestyle not only greatly reduces your chances of getting high blood pressure but also makes you more fit and feel good!

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Man charges iPhone on train, arrested for stealing electricity

I really thought electricity was all the rage these days.

If you power your car by it, you're cool and saving the world.

Not everyone, though, seems to think you're cool if you charge your iPhone with it.

I am sizzling, you see, at the story of British artist Robin Lee. As the Standard reports, he was traveling on a fine British train in London and espied a power outlet.

As many an iPhone user will attest, these things can seem like a fine chilled sauvignon blanc before a hot English country house wedding.

Lee says that he got charged up and, when he got off the train, he was charged with stealing electricity. A person known as a police community support officer stood in his way and declared his alleged crime.

These PCSOs are civilians in uniform. Yes, just like Madonna on her finer days. Unlike Madonna, they do have some police powers, which was clearly a little unfortunate for Lee.

He told the Standard: "I was incredulous."

I know that several people will immediately sniff that the police community officer must have been an Android fan, merely enjoying some amusement.

However the British Transport Police told the Standard: "A 45-year-old man from Islington was arrested on suspicion of abstracting electricity, for which he was de-arrested shortly after."

Lee has, however, been arrested for "unacceptable behavior." This reportedly included trying to push past officers of the law.

I have contacted the British Transport Police to ask whether it is, indeed, illegal to charge your iPhone on a train. This is doubly important in the tourist season, when so many Americans come to England an admire how old everything is and take photographs of it. I will update, should I hear.

The Standard does mention that there are signs around the power outlets saying that they're for cleaners' use only. What curious signs those must be.

If it is the case that British train power outlets are for cleaners only, I am astonished that they aren't sponsored by Samsung.

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A Pair Of Gigantic Sharks Attacked A Surfer On Live TV

A surfing competition in South Africa was canceled Sunday after pro surfer Mick Fanning almost, well, became shark brunch.

Luckily Manning wasn't harmed, though eyewitnesses say they did manage to bite his surfboard in half.

Mexican drug lord El Chapo escapes from prison...again!

Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” (Shorty) Guzman has just escaped from the ‘Islas Marias Federal Prison’, which is located in the island Maria Madre in Mexico. The Islas Marias Federal Prison has a history of multiple escapes and escape attempts with 76 escapes in the last 25 years.
The Escape is one of the most intense and bloodiest escapes in history with over 64 cartel members and prison guards dead. An estimated 130 Sinaloa cartel members attacked the Prison armed with firearms, mostly AK-47’s, and helped El Chapo escape with brute force in less than an hour. The cartel members killed an estimated 45 prison guards, while only 19 cartel members were killed in the prison battle. El Chapo was taken away in a helicopter reportedly flying southeast towards South America.
The Mexican government has ordered a massive search to find El Chapo and requested to send thousands of troops to help any South American country “El Chapo” is seen in. Authorities believe he is heading towards Columbia. The U.S. military has deployed troops to Mexico to fight alongside the Mexican army against The giant Sinaloa cartel and its allies.

Rapper 50 Cent files for bankruptcy

• Rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson III, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a sex tape lawsuit that cost him $5 million.
• Curtis was reportedly sued by Lavonia Leviston after he acquired a sex tape with her and another man, narrated the 13-minute video as ‘Pimpin Curly’, then posted it online without her permission.
• In papers filed with the US bankruptcy court in Harford, Curtis listed his assets and liabilities as being between $10 and $50m.
• It’s reported that Curtis says he is simply taking the precautions that “any other good businessperson would take” in his situation.
• Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection will enable Curtis to continue his entertainment and business endeavours while his finances are reorganised.
• In May 2015, Forbes estimated Curtis’ net worth to be $155 million.
• 50 Cent is best known for his 2003 album get Rich or Die Tryin’, but has also made money through investments (such as his stake in Vitamin Water) and movies (he stars in upcoming film Southpaw with Jake Gylenhaal)
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• http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/13/50-cent-rapper-files-bankruptcy http://au.eonline.com/news/675758/50-cent-breaks-silence-on-filing-for-bankruptcy-when-you-re-successful-you-become-a-target 
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33517725/what-bankruptcy-in-america-really-means-for-50-cent