[TechRepublic] Geek Trivia, Course of the Force, PSVita games

Geekend TechRepublic Member | February 24, 2012

Geek Trivia: In what year is the current Gregorian leap year system expected to 'fail?' A recurring margin of error is building in the leap year system that suggests it will fail -- as in, the vernal equinox will be more than a day removed from March 21 -- at a particular date in the... Read more Resource of the day Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers Stop wasting power at your data center--find out how to best measure, evaluate, and model electrical efficiency at both new and existing facilities. Geeks to carry a symbol of hope in the Course of the Force run Want to run a relay for charity while wearing your Star Wars costume and carrying a lightsaber? Then Course of the Force is the event for you. Read more Godzilla's past, present, and hopefully not lousy future: A three-film primer Ken Hardin highlights three lesser-circulated Godzilla flicks that offer a quick survey of the Big G's film career. Read more Star Trek inspires tech, careers, and hope for humanity By mixing science with lessons of hope for a humanitarian future, Star Trek continues to inspire technological innovations, career choices, and good deeds. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   AtG: Single-atom transistors, Windows 8 logo, and got props? UNSW has created a single-atom transistor, an Aussie movie is looking for old school props, and Windows 8 gets its logo. Read more 10 tips for remembering names From both a professional and a social standpoint, forgetting people's names can be a liability. Here are a few strategies for keeping names in your head. Read more Featured multimedia   The best Vita games at launch (screenshots) If you're purchasing a PlayStation Vita on launch day, consider these games for a purchase. View on site U-2 spy plane keeps on soaring (photos) The Pentagon, smitten with the Global Hawk drone, had been ready to ground the U-2 fleet for good. But the latest Air Force budget proposal tells a different tale. View on site 32 top-notch sports websites One aspect that sets this list of sports websites apart from the fray is their creative use of images, graphics, and sports-related photography. View on site Fantastic folding laptop designs From three-layered cubes to dual-screen devices, these US patent drawings show possibilities beyond the typical clam-shell laptop design. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: IT Consumerization and Google Apps You wish your employees would stick to the desktops and devices they were given, but they prefer their own hardware. If you're looking for some middle ground, you may be able to find it in Google Apps. Today's recommended downloads Improving Airflow in a Raised-Floor Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Free White Paper: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage (APC by Schneider Electric) Power and Cooling Capacity Management for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. TechRepublic's Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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