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First vaccine to fully immunize against malaria builds
to next stage in development. RIM to Appeal U.S. Patent Ruling Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it would appeal a U.S. patent ruling that could require it to pay \$250 million in damages and royalties to patent holding company NTP Inc. RIM's BlackBerry Wireless E-Mail System Targeted by NTP Patent Infringement Suit Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM), maker, said on, November 19,
Use third-party data to simplify mobile app personalization
(Webinar) Learn how to leverage third-party data to simplify mobile app personalization. Wednesday, December 15th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST. Register today! Best Buy to sell Apple iPods at 19 stores The Best Buy Co. Inc. will sell Apple Computer Co. #39;s iPod digital music player at 19 stores in California, Florida and Texas beginning this weekend, the retailer said Tuesday. Federer Holds Off Fish; Advances; #39; #3;
A New Type Of COVID-19 Vaccine Could Debut
in China The world #39;s first COVID-19 vaccine based on a new type of technology could be approved for use in China before the end of the year. US Air Force to Replace Venerable U-2 Spy Plane The US Air Force is planning to replace the U-2 spy plane with the Global Hawk drone, a senior service official said on Friday. The U-2, introduced in the 1950s, can fly up to 70,000 feet and has� grpc://www.theregister.co
Exclusive: This is our first look at Android
-gen Xperia phone <b>...</b> The site has also obtained what it claims to be a photo of the Xperia X2, the successor to Sony Ericsson #39;s Xperia X1 Windows Mobile smartphone. Apollo 11 crew reunites for 40th anniversary The three astronauts who made history 40 years ago by landing on the moon gathered at the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday to reminisce about their journey.�s �s 20
Walmart is piloting a pricier 2-hour ‘Express’ grocery
store format in the US, after success in China The world #39;s largest retailer, Walmart, has announced that it will be piloting a new 2-hour grocery store format in the US, called Walmart Express. No. 1 USC 42, Oregon St. 29 LOS ANGELES -- Matt Leinart threw for 372 yards and five touchdowns to lead top-ranked Southern California past Oregon State, 42-29, last nightฉยขฉ 20¢44. The victory clin
Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s
board, as Apple and Disney prepare to go head-to-head in the video download market. Iger had been a member of Apple’s board of directors since 2005. He has served on Apple’s audit committee and compensation committee. Iger had to resign because of potential conflicts of interest. Apple is launching a movie download service and Disney is one of the studios that will be supplying movies to Apple. The potential conflict is that as a board member, Iger would have inside knowledge of Apple’s plans that he could <strong&
Twitter Is Finally Doing Stories . Twitter has
finally done it. They have added a new feature called Fleets to the app. It is basically a copy of the Stories feature that you can find on Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. #39;Brits in Spain #39; can stay - Zapatero Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has said that Britons who live in Spain can stay after the country joins the European Union. A government spokesman said Mr Zapatero had told Prime Minister Tony Blair in a phone call that ics 4000 series 4
Mastercard is phasing out magnetic stripes on its
cards in favor of more secure chips. The company hopes to have all new cards with chips by the end of 2006. Cisco #39;s new router to boost broadband Cisco Systems, the world #39;s largest maker of Internet routers, on Wednesday unveiled a high-speed router designed to boost the speed and reliability of broadband networks. Global Crossing seeks to sell assets NEW YORK - Global Crossing, the bankrupt telecommunications company, said Monday that it is seeking to sell assets to, a company, that could lead to its
Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for all
iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Apple Maps has been completely redesigned from the ground up to offer a more immersive and interactive experience with a new look. Apple Maps now uses vector graphics for smoother zooming, panning, and rotation. Apple Maps also uses 3D Flyover technology for more realistic and detailed views of cities and landmarks. Apple Maps now includes public transit information for select cities around the world. Apple Maps also includes Siri integration so you can ask Siri for directions or nearby placesent. Apple Maps also includes CarPlay support so you can
Learning COBOL: A Journey For The Modern Programmer
(Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) by Martin Fowler. My #39;04 Ford Five Hundred: A First Look Ford has released photos and details of its 2004 Ford Five Hundred, a mid-sized sedan that will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs have placed starting tight end Jason Dunn on injured reserve, ending his season with a broken right fibula. Dunn was injured in the second quarter;;. Hydrogen storage breakthrough
Samsung and LG preview the future of weird
devices Samsung and LG have been previewing their latest gadgets at the IFA show in Berlin, and they include a TV you can control with your eyes, a fridge that texts you when you #39;re running low on milk, and a music player that looks like a pebble. FDA Approves First Rapid Test for West Nile Virus The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first rapid diagnostic test for West Nile virus infection, which can be administered in a doctor #39;s office. Elusive quot;Â quot; is
Google is letting some users test its AR
navigation for Google Maps. Acer to launch 10-inch Android netbook in Q1 2010 Acer plans to launch a 10-inch netbook powered by Google #39;s Android operating system in the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at Taiwan-based notebook makers. Terrorists target Egypt resorts, police say CAIRO -- Egyptian security forces were on high alert yesterday after receiving intelligence that Islamic militants were planning attacks on Red Sea resorts popular with Israeli tourists, police officials¿ ¿ 10
Scooter startup Lime is laying off 14 percent
. New York Jets 17 Carolina Panthers 16 CAROLINA, NC - NOVEMBER 27: John Kasay #4 of the Carolina Panthers kicks a field goal against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2005 in U.S. Stocks Down, Bonds Up as Oil Prices Climb NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were lower and bond prices rose on Monday as crude¥ persisted oil prices kept climbing, stoking worries
Pinterest is talking to bankers and has hired
designers to spruce up its profile as it prepares to raise up to \$1.5 billion in an IPO next year, according to people familiar with the matter. At least 20 dead in India train crash At least 20 people have been killed and 150 injured in a train accident in northern India, officials say. The engine and several carriages of the Doon Express derailed near Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday night. A US-Iranian in Tehran;t; <b&
The 7 biggest announcements from Apple’s Peek Performance
event Apple is on a roll with its latest product launches. Here are the biggest announcements from its March 8 event. The best gifts for everyone on your list this year Whether you're shopping for a fashion lover, a beauty junkie, or a home chef, we've got you covered. S. Korea to seek China #39;s help in resuming talks with Japan on WWII compensation South Korea said Friday that it will ask China to help persuade Japan to resume talks on settling compensation issues stemming from Japan�� giảm giá Máy gi
Evidently (GitHub Repo). Evidently generates interactive reports for
ing machine learning models and their predictions. The focus is on providing a simple API and a user-friendly interface for data scientists to easily integrate into their machine learning pipelines and quickly analyze their models. #148;I #146;m a big believer in model validation, and Evidently is a great tool for doing just that, #148; says Rachel Thomas, co-founder of fast.ai. #148;It #146;s easy to use;,ћ; and it #1;s quot;evident
3D Printing Bone Directly Into the Body .
, Nov. 16, 2004 - Researchers at the University of Manchester in England have developed a technique that may allow doctors to quot;print quot; bone directly into a patient #39;s body to repair damage from fractures and other injuries. Arafat #39;s wife says she will fight for his body to be released CAIRO: Yasser Arafat #39;s wife said on Monday she would fight for his body to be released from hospital in France so he could *)</font> A
The Canadian innovation that pulls drinking water out
is now being used to make clothes. In fact, the first garments to be made from this new fabric are underwear. It's called LifeSuit and it's being produced by a company in Toronto called Nexia. The company's CEO, Jeffrey Turner, says his fabric can be used to make all kinds of clothes but he's starting with underwear because it's easier to market a new product if you can compare it to something that already exists. "If you were to compare it to an existing product, it would be like Span; It's a new, form
A Huge Alien World Is Forcing Astronomers to
ly rethink how planets form. The discovery of a gas giant orbiting close to a star 150 light-years away has stumped astronomers, who are now searching for an explanation. Airbus to Cut 1,600 Jobs LONDON - Airbus, the world #39;s No. 2 aircraft maker, said Tuesday that it would cut 1,600 jobs by the end of next year to boost efficiency and stay competitive. Stocks Sink on Oil Prices; Oilhapes market Stocks sank Monday as oil prices continued to rise.
Loki (Github Repo). Loki is a horizontally-scalable, highly-available,
-aware, distributed, indexed, persistent, search engine written in Go. The project was inspired by Elasticsearch and Solr. The main goal of the project is to provide a search engine which can be used to power a multi-tenant SaaS application. #148;Billy Elliot #148; to be made into musical The hit film Billy Elliot is to be made into a stage musical, its director Stephen Daldry said today. Daldry, quot;Billy Elliot quot; into an award-winning film in 2000 and is currently
iOS 14 is available today . iOS 14
brings a new home screen, widgets, picture in picture, and more. Learn more here: http://apple.co/311Tj9q. Update to iOS 14: http://apple.co/2DwVuKJ. Microsoft's Dynamics CRM gets more on-demand Dynamics CRM now includes the ability to create workflows on demand, without the need for custom coding, the company said at its Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston on Monday. US Airways to Furlough ; (Reuters) Reuters - US Airways
Amazon offers to help U.S. with vaccine in
a move that could help the company gain support from the Trump administration as it seeks approval for its acquisition of Whole Foods. Mets Fire Manager Art Howe The New York Mets fired manager Art Howe on Monday after two disappointing seasons. The move was expected after the Mets finished 71-91 this year. Howe was 171-163 in three seasons with the Mets. The 59-year-old signed a three-year contract in October 2002. U.S.hes over Iraq resolution The United States is still uncertain about the proposed United
Summer camps use facial recognition so parents can
to see their children. Aug 18, 2004 By David Becker. Staff writer for CNET News. com. San Jose Mercury News. In the future, you might be able to spy on your kids at summer camp. EA #39;s Madden NFL 2005 for PS2, Xbox, and GameCube is reviewed. Also, the latest on the Xbox price cut and the release of the PC version of Halo. First American to Fly in Space Dies at 84 Joseph A. Walker, #3¢ #39
Memray (GitHub Repo). Memray is a memory profiler
ing for Python. It is fast, precise, and easy to use. It has been used to find memory leaks in complex projects such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Apache Beam. It has been used to find memory leaks in complex projects such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Apache Beam. AOL to Offer Free E-Mail Service (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - America Online Inc. will offer a free e-mail service to non-subscribers later, adding to. The service will be called AOL Mail and will be
Google introduces a new way to search that
to be seen whether it will be a hit or not. The new way of searching is called Google Desktop Search. It is a desktop application that allows you to search your email and files on your PC. It is a downloadable application that indexes your PC and allows you to search your PC. Google Desktop Search will index your emails, documents, instant messages, and other files on your PC. It will also index your web history and your chat logs. Google Desktop Search is available for Windows 2000 and Windows XP users. You can download¤ ¤ ствен СЃ
Startup Aims to Drill 12 Miles Into Earth’s
Pole (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - A new company has been established to drill down through the ice of Antarctica to reach the liquid water below and extract samples for study. The goal is to drill through 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) of ice to reach the liquid water and another 12 miles (20 kilometers) into the Earth's crust to extract samples from the mantle. 3Com, HP to merge networking businesses SAN JOSE, CALIF¸ - 3Com Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co
Bill Gates played secret Santa for a lucky
employee who received a #36;10,000 Rolex watch from the Microsoft chairman. In a posting on the company intranet, the employee said he was called into Gates #39; office and told to close his eyes. #39;Catcher in the Rye #39; author Salinger dies at 91 NEW YORK - JD Salinger, the acclaimed but reclusive author who captured the growing pains of America #39;s World War II generation in his landmark novel The Catcher
Controversial ‘Gene Drives’ Just Worked in Mammals for
Tech Review. By Antonio Regalado. A new genetic technology called a gene drive can spread a genetic trait through an entire population in just a few generations. The technique has been shown to work in lab animals for the first time. U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Declines; GM, Citigroup Advance (Update2) U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index to a two-week high, as cheaper cru;t;t crude oil;t crude oil allowed the Federal Reserve
The world's first operational 'sand battery' can store
enough energy to heat a typical Finnish apartment for six months. The battery, developed by Finnish energy company Polar Night, is a giant thermal energy storage system that uses sand as its medium. The battery is a sand-filled steel cylinder 8.5 metres high and 4.5 metres wide. It can store up to 100 megawatt hours of energy, making it 100 times more efficient than lithium-ion batteries. The battery uses excess energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar power #39; #39;. quot;
Burger King unveils design for future restaurants, including
. Burger King Holdings Inc. is rolling out a new restaurant design that includes flat-screen televisions and a quot;BK Crown Room, quot; a space that can be used for private meetings or as a play area. Pakistanis rally against Musharraf Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a rally in Pakistan organised by opposition politicians who want President Pervez Musharraf to step down as army chief. NASA to fly shuttle with heat shield tiles TAMPA - NASA will begin flying space shuttles,y, bee, bee, be
MASSCAN (GitHub Repo). MASSCAN is a TCP port
scanner, capable of scanning the entire Internet in under 6 minutes, using a single machine. It does this by utilizing asynchronous transmission with a buffered output stream. AOL to buy Time Warner Time Warner and America Online on Tuesday announced a merger that will create the world #39;s largest media company. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will give AOL a \$160 billion stake in the new company and allow it to U.S. Troops Attack Fall ; 10 dead The U;S. Army killed;
Huawei has been building a Play Store alternative
called AppGallery. The company is now ramping up its efforts to get more developers on board with the platform. The company claims that AppGallery now has more than 100 million users across 86 countries. Dollar hits new high against euro The dollar has hit a record low against the euro, breaking the \$1.36 barrier for the first time. The euro rose as high as \$1.3622 in early London trading, before falling back to \$1.3586. The , the dollar hit a record low against the
Eleventy (Website). Eleventy is a simple static site
site generator. It is written in Python and uses the Jinja2 template engine. It's fast, flexible, and easy to use. It can be used to generate static HTML pages, XML sitemaps, and RSS feeds. It can also be used to generate PDF documents. It's free and open source software released under the MIT license. It's available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It's easy to install and use. You can find more information about Eleventy on its website: ำ ำ ำ ำ ำ
Hotjar - See Like Your Users (Sponsor). At
, we use Hotjar to better understand how our users interact with our site. It #39;s like Google Analytics, but with a heat map overlay. The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees is a novel by Sue Monk Kidd. It was published in 2002 and was Kidd's debut novel. It was adapted into a film of the same name in 2008. The novel is set in South Carolina in 1964. It follows the story of grpc grpc grpc grpc
Asynchronous Communication: The Real Reason Remote Workers Are
(and How to Make More of Them) (Inc. Magazine) Inc. Magazine - Remote employees can be more productive than on-site workers--if you give them the right tools. Also: How to make your own remote worker? By Holly Buchanan. Comment on this article at the end of the column. By Holly Buchanan. Comment on this article at the end of the column. Also: How to make your own remote worker? By Holly Buchanan. Comment on this article at the end of the column.�Ÿ Stocks Fall as Oil Hits <B
Scoop: Facebook establishing a venture arm to invest
in startups. A new scoop from TechCrunch. Facebook is establishing a venture arm to invest in startups. The news came from the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco. The company is looking to make strategic investments in startups that align with its mission and can benefit from its expertise and resources. Stay tuned for more details. Hurricane Ivan Pounds Jamaica, Threatens Caymans, Florida Hurricane Ivan pounded Jamaica on Tuesday and threatened to reach the Cayman Islands by the end of the day and thenute;says quot;We #39;
Deep Learning Enables Real-Time 3D Holograms On a
Phillips Research, the Philips HoloLens uses deep learning to create 3D holograms in real time. It can scan an object and create its 3D holographic replica in real time. The 3D holograms can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet. NHL to investigate Avery #39;s comments The National Hockey League will investigate comments made by New York Rangers forward Sean Avery regarding his team #39;s upcoming playoff series against the New Jersey� � 2004. The Russians are coming! The
Surgeons at Duke University First to Implant New
man Device for Treating Aortic Dissection (Editorial) Duke University Medical Center surgeons have implanted the first NeoChord DS1000 device to treat aortic dissection, a life-threatening weakening of the aorta's wall that can lead to aortic rupture and death. Cisco buys Wi-Fi vendor Cisco Systems has acquired Wi-Fi network vendor Airespace for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced on Monday. The acquisition is expected to be completed in? The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint charging
Crypto enthusiasts want to buy an NBA team,
. A group of crypto enthusiasts has started a campaign to buy the NBA team Memphis Grizzlies. The team is estimated to be worth 1.3 billion US dollars. The group wants to hold an auction among crypto holders to decide who will buy the team. The group says that they want to make the city of Memphis the crypto capital of the United States. The group has set up a website where interested parties can register. 400,000 Sign Up to Buy Tesla Using Bitcoin (Reuters�t REters) - ers
Hello IPv6: a minimal tutorial for IPv4 users
IPv6 is the next generation Internet Protocol, which will eventually replace the current IPv4 standard. This document is a short tutorial for IPv4 users (i.e. people who know about IP addresses like 192.168.2.3) to get familiar with IPv6. It explains the main concepts and differences between IPv4 and IPv6. If you are familiar with IPv4, you should be able to read this document without problems. 1. Introduction 2. IPv6 addresses grpcp - A GPRS
Rich CLI (GitHub Repo). Rich CLI is a
ooleans, progress bars, and colors to your command-line applications. It provides a simple API for adding a variety of useful components to your terminal applications. The 2004 Nobel Prize for Physics The Nobel Prize for Physics for 2004 has been awarded to David J. Gross, H. David Politzer and Frank Wilczek for their discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction. The strong interaction is one of the four basic forces of nature, the others being theentric, weak and gravitational forces. The strong interaction is responsible for the
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Ocean Spaceport Deimos Under
, the moon of Mars, is the next target for SpaceX, according to CEO Elon Musk. The company plans to put a spaceport there in the near future. The company is already working on a spaceport on Mars, but Musk says the moon is a much easier target. The company has already put a small spacecraft on the moon, called Red Dragon, and it plans to put a much larger spacecraft there called Starship. The company also plans to put a rover on the moon called Rover. Musk #3 #39; #39;. M
Growing gold nanoparticles inside tumors can help kill
cancer cells. Pace of US job growth slows in May The US economy created 78,000 new jobs in May, a sharp slowdown from the previous month, the Labour Department reported on Friday. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.2 percent. The job figures for March and April were also revised down slightly. Fed sends message that interest rate rises are on the way The United States Federal Reserve has signalled that interest rates will rise before long in a bid to cool inflation. In a statement following a two-, US Federal Reserve Board members said quot;somewhat fir
Amazon to pay $500 million in bonuses to
Johnson Controls employees in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE -- Employees of Johnson Controls in Milwaukee County will share \$500 million in bonuses from the company #39;s recent sale of its automotive business to Amazon.com to launch e-book reader in 2005? <b>...</b> Amazon.com to launch e-book reader in 2005? Online retailer Amazon.com is reportedly developing Israeli Army Arrests 8 Palestini J
Ask HN: Tesla is making us move or
. The company has sent us a message saying that they will stop supporting the car #39;s software after 2022. Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G networks in China Nokia and Ericsson have won contracts to supply 5G equipment to China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom in China. Nokia said it has signed quot;commercially viable quot; agreements with the three operators, while Ericsson said it has quot;won several contracts quot; to deploy <strong
nbdev (GitHub Repo). nbdev allows developers to fully
ines the notebooks, making it easy to build full blown python packages -- with tests, documentation, and a command line interface. The other day, I was trying to install a couple of packages on my Ubuntu 10.04 system. I usually use Synaptic for my package management needs, but Synaptic told me that the packages were not available in the repositories. So I went to the terminal and tried to install the packages using Arafat's widow wants autopsy... Yasser Arafat's widow has demanded an international inquiry into
Watch Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin test fly the
XO Rocket again Today, Blue Origin performed a successful test flight of the New Shepard rocket and capsule. This was the third flight of the vehicle, and the first for this particular rocket and capsule. Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline (Reuters) Reuters - People with hearing loss may be at\increased risk for cognitive decline, U.S. researchers said on\Tuesday in a study that suggested hearing tests should be a\regular part of medical exams for the elderly. Microsoft to�dventrave Microsoft Corp
Programming-Idioms (Website). Programming-Idioms contains a collection of standard
s, idioms, expressions and metaphors used in everyday speech. The site is maintained by Jonathon Colaghiere. The site is maintained by Jonathon Colaghiere. US Airways, Pilots Reach Deal on Pay Cuts US Airways Group Inc. on Wednesday said it reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union on \$335 million in pay and benefit cuts, another step in the carrier's bid to avoid bankruptcy. Jets #39; Coteless season NEW YORK - The New York Jets will be without their starting quot;That #3
Waymo to Start First Driverless Car Service Next
, Says CEO Waymo is all set to launch the first driverless car service in the next few months, said the company #39;s CEO John Krafcik on Monday. Krafcik, speaking at Web Summit in Lisbon, did not share any details about the launch, including where the service will be Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling HOUSTON - Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling, who was indicted last week on 35 counts of fraud, conspiracy and insider trading,amera QVC is testing a camera that lets
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Research Opens the Door to Fully Light-Based Quantum
Communications (PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated for the first time a way to make quantum cryptography systems more practical and secure by using only light to encode and transmit quantum information between users. The system is the first to eliminate the need for separate quantum memories, which have been considered essential for quantum cryptography and more general quantum communications. AOL, Yahoo!, MSN Sued for Sending Spam (PC World) PC World - Spamhaus Project claims; violation of of service.n; Spamhaus
TLDR's Crypto Newsletter (Signup Form). Here is a
. The Launch of CoinDesk TV It's a big day for CoinDesk as we officially launch CoinDesk TV, a streaming channel dedicated to all things crypto and blockchain. The channel goes live at 9 am EST with a full day of programming, including a live interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. #39;Mystery #39; rancher in Bush flight revealed The owner of the remote Alaska ranch where President Bush made a surprise visit last week has ;s Bush family ties. He is a longtime Republican who has don
China Building “Artificial Moon” Facility That Simulates Low
Environment (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - China is building a huge facility that will simulate lunar environments for testing purposes, including an “artificial moon” that will recreate the Earth’s only natural satellite complete with its dim lighting conditions, according to Xinhua News Agency. Tech Companies Unite to Fight Spam The Anti-Spam Alliance, announced Wednesday, hopes to develop technology to identify and block junk e-mail. By Declan McCullagh. Eagles cut ties with WR Thrash The Philadelphia Eisioned wide Thrash on Friday, making him an unre
Apple will stop selling some iPhone models in
-up to its launch of the next-generation iPhone. Rising oil prices push up UK inflation UK inflation rose more sharply than expected in August as oil prices continued to push up the cost of energy and transport. The Office for National Statistics said the annual rate of inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index, rose to 1.5 per cent from 1.3 per cent in July. Dollar Hits New Low Against Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar hit a record low against the euro and a 20 Thursday,sweeping losses in
Reddit is bringing back r/Place, its April Fools’
prank from 2017, the company announced in a blog post. The interactive art project will be live for 48 hours from April 1 at 12:00 pm ET to April 3 at 12:00 pm ET. What is r/Place? The project was first launched in 2017 as a social experiment. Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam not charged in fraud case KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam was not charged with […]段段
A Rare Deep-Sea Fish With a Transparent Head
ened by a huge, bulging eye, the barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma) is a strange-looking denizen of the deep. This image was captured by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's remotely operated vehicle Tiburon at 2,953 feet (900 meters) deep in Monterey Canyon. More than two dozen dead in Gaza fighting GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- More than two dozen Palestinians were killed yesterday inred and gun battles between militants and security forces in Gaza City
Buzzfeed to take over online news site HuffPost
.com. The deal will see BuzzFeed take over the day-to-day running of HuffPost.com, while Verizon Media will retain a 25 per cent ownership stake in the joint venture, which will operate under a new brand. US stocks retreat as oil prices surge US stocks fell on Wednesday as a big jump in crude prices weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 65. Israelis and Palestinians to resume talks Israelis and Palestinians are to resume peace talks in Cairo after a on 8 September 19 September 200
Basque (GitHub Repo). Basque is a game engine
that aims to be fast, lightweight, portable, and highly modular. It is written in C++17 with the goal of being used in games, simulations, and visualizations. It is licensed under the MIT license. The engine is currently in development. The source code can be found on GitHub. The engine currently only supports Windows and Linux. It is not yet compatible with macOS or Android. The engine is currently in development and is not yet feature-complete. It is expected that the engine will be feature-complete byetric etric Anglo-Dutch consumer products group Unile
Scientists Grow Bigger Monkey Brains Using Human Genes,
Organisms (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Scientists have used human genes to grow larger brains in monkeys by boosting a key gene responsible for brain growth. The finding could lead to new treatments for human brain disorders such as mental retardation, schizophrenia and autism, researchers say. The study is detailed in the Sept. 23 issue of the journal Science. "This is a very important paper," said geneticist David J. Pellman of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in <B>S&lt
AI Expert Roadmap (GitHub Repo). This repository contains
contains a collection of resources for aspiring AI experts. There are many online courses available for beginners, but it can be difficult for students to find a roadmap to become an expert in the field of artificial intelligence. This repository aims to address that gap by providing a comprehensive list of courses, books, and other resources to help students become proficient in AI. The resources in this repository are carefully curated and selected based on their quality, relevance, and popularity. They cover a wide range of topics, including machine learning, deep learning, utomated reasoning, computer vision, and natural language processing. In addition to these resources
A Single Shot Restored Vision to a Blind
-eyed Man (HealthDay) -- A single shot of stem cells restored partial vision to a man who had been blind in one eye for 10 years, Italian researchers report. The treatment was quot;safe and effective quot; for the 48-year-old man, who was able to see the direction and distance of objects after the injection, according to a report in the Aug. 26 online issue of The Lancet. Fewer U.S. Kids Getting Shots Ahead of Schedule A new report shows that fewer thanствен children *)<br>
Realtime Face Movement Tracking (GitHub Repo). This repository
;s goal is to provide a realtime face movement tracking system that can be used in various applications. Latest news, results, video and features from the world of Formula 1. All the content you need in one place. Lombardi: The NFL's answer to the Yankees? The Patriots are in the midst of the greatest run in NFL history. Are they on their way to becoming the NFL's version of the Yankees? By Michael Silver. Nokia Ships 100 Million�; Nokia said Tuesday that it has shipped 100
DeepFaceLab (GitHub Repo). DeepFaceLab is a tool that
oil spill panel picks fight with BP, others A presidential commission studying last year #39;s massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Thursday proposed tougher oversight of the industry, including a major restructuring of the federal agency that regulates offshore drilling. Internet firms face new crackdown Internet companies in China are facing a new crackdown on the publication of material deemed offensive by the government. No. 11 Wisconsin 31, Northern Illinois 24 Montee Ball ran for 156 yards and scored two touchdowns as No.
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Are Building a Cheap, Portable Nuclear
Reactor (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - A startup company founded by former SpaceX engineers is developing a cheap, portable nuclear reactor that could help power future moon bases and other off-world outposts. The firm, called Transatomic Power, is designing a molten salt reactor that would be much smaller and cheaper than today #39;s large nuclear plants. 500-Year-Old Book Found in Staircase Wall An ancient book found hidden inside a wall while a staircase was beingorates the family crest of a prominent Scottish clan. The book is believed to have
Samsung's Galaxy S10 and S10+ leaked yet again
, this time in a video The Galaxy S10 and S10+ have leaked yet again, this time in a video. The video shows the devices from all angles, and it also compares them with the Galaxy Note 9 and the iPhone XS Max. Microsoft Unveils New Windows Live Services Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled a new set of Web-based services designed to keep consumers connected and in sync no matter what computer or phone they use. The first of these services, Windows Live Mail Beta¤ ¤ Beta Queen #146;s Gamb
Dashcam video shows Tesla steering toward lane divider—again
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MIT Scientists Develop New Regenerative Drug That Reverses
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Researchers Say Newly-Discovered Particle Could Help Create “Exercise
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to verify number of fake accounts Elon Musk says he is not sure if his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter is a “good deal” after all. The Tesla chief executive tweeted on Friday morning that the acquisition was “temporarily on hold” as he tried to verify the number of fake accounts and spam bots on the social media platform. Michael Owen: My haters are boring I have never understood the point of hatred. The only time you should hate anyone is if they have done something truly terrible. Michael Schumacher; Schum ç ubermensch
The State of Ruby 3 Typing . Ruby
Lemon has a nice write-up on the current state of Ruby 3 Typing. It covers the history of typing in Ruby, and the current state of affairs. It's a good read. I think it does an excellent job of describing the thought process behind the current design of the Ruby 3 Typing system. I hope you enjoy it! Canon announces PowerShot S70 Canon has just announced a new addition to its Digital ELPH lineup, the PowerShot S70. The S70 features a 7 秒秒षš sš sš
With Big Stars and Paid Subscriptions, Luminary Aims
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Microdiff (GitHub Repo). Microdiff is a zero-dependency object
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Self-driving homes could be the future of affordable
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Zero-gravity space fridge could keep astronaut food fresh
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Fleet (GitHub Repo). Fleet is a build tool
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. The company has kept the details of the service under wraps, but a new report says that the service might be called "Twitter Blue." The report also claims that the service will let users access exclusive features such as bookmark folders and undo tweets. US stocks rise as investors await earnings, economic data US stocks rebounded from a two-day slump as consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose and industrial production climbed, adding to optimism that corporate earnings will exceed estimates. Microsoft Unveils MSN Butterfly.com (PC World;) PC World - Redmond, Washington - Microsoft has launched
Google’s auto-complete for speech can cover up glitches
iousness of Google’s speech recognition is one of the most impressive features of the company’s mobile operating system. But sometimes it can also be the source of some hilarity. Last week, a Reddit user posted a screenshot of the Google Now voice search app on his Nexus 5, where he asked it to call his dad. The screenshot below shows how Google cleverly covered up its glitch by using auto-complete for speech. <img src=http://i.imgur.com/0sGjt’&’š First-quarter profit rises
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The Psychological Trap of Freelancing . Freelancing may
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Scientists: We kept pig brains alive 10 hours
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Copii. Ready to use fully functional copy button
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Scientists Discover the Long-Lost Continent ‘Balkanatolia’ . Balkanatolia
was a landmass that existed before the formation of the Mediterranean Sea, and scientists have now discovered it. Chargers' Merriman Earns Defensive Rookie of Month (AP) AP - San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was named the NFL's defensive rookie of the month Monday. Merriman, the 11th overall pick in this year's draft, had four sacks and a forced fumble in October. He quot quot &lt;B&gt;-Billy&lt;/B&gt; &
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Disney Made a Skinless Robot That Can Realistically
Touch and Feel Things Disney Research and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have created a new robot with a skinless hand that can realistically feel and touch objects. The robot is called H-25 and its hand is equipped with a tactile sensor that can detect the force of its grip, the area of contact, and the direction of the force. Apple's iPod Nano Gets 2 Gigabytes (Reuters) Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday said\it was introducing a 2 gigabyte version of #;a iPod\Nano digital music
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Facebook exposed up to 6.8 million users' private
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This is my new favorite (free). GitHub Actions
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FortuneSheet (GitHub Repo). FortuneSheet is a drop-in JavaScript
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NASA Is Going to Test Drive an Alien-Hunting
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Slack launches Huddles, Discord-like audio calls you can
. Slack has launched a new audio-only feature called Huddles, which is aimed at bringing a more informal way to communicate with your colleagues. The feature is clearly inspired by Clubhouse, and Discord. 2004: Bush wins 2nd term (AP) AP - President George W. Bush wins a second term in office, defeating Sen. John Kerry. It is the closest election since Bush's father lost the presidency to Bill Clinton in 1992. The race h The race for the White House turned into a virtual dead heat Monday as John K
Thammasat University – the largest urban rooftop farm
in Thailand. Mushrooms are grown on used coffee grounds, which are also sold at the market. quot;We are trying to find a way to turn trash into cash, quot; says owner Chookiat Mukdetklang. quot;We have a lot of waste in Thailand, especially coffee grounds. The 2004 Year in Pictures TIME presents its annual collection of the year's most striking photographs. See the 2004 Year in Pictures. Terrorist Attacks in Egypt and Iraq (AP); AP - A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people
Vultr's New Plans are Truly EPYC (Sponsor). Vultr's
has just launched their new High Frequency Compute instances, powered by AMD's EPYC 7000 series processors. These new instances are designed for users who need the best possible performance for their workloads. Compared to Vultr's standard instances, the High Frequency Compute instances offer up to 40 higher CPU performance. This makes them ideal for CPU-intensive tasks such as video encoding, scientific simulations, and financial modeling. In addition to theo #39;s decision to drop the criminal probe against him, Sharon is also benefiting from the US-
Japanese scientists produce first 3D-bioprinted, marbled Wagyu beef
The world #39;s first 3D-bioprinted marbled Wagyu beef made from stem cells was produced in Japan on Thursday. Japanese scientists from the University of Tokyo and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have developed a 3D bioprinter US Airways May Cut Jobs in 2005 US Airways Group Inc. said it may cut jobs next year as the airline reviews its work force to reduce costs. The airline &lt;strong&gt;Reg ers&lt;/strong
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Google makes emails more dynamic with AMP for
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Jack Dorsey leaves Twitter's board of directors .
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