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Everything Long Beach (press release) Long Beach Airport Prepares For Busy Summer Travel Season Everything Long Beach (press release) Long Beach Airport (LGB) is expecting a busier than normal summer as the airport prepares to serve new passengers. A new airline and new routes will add to the visitors in Long Beach during the travel season. With Southwest Airlines scheduled to begin ... and more » Google
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The Atlantic This Fly's Sperm Is One Thousand Times Longer Than Human Sperm The Atlantic Like The Atlantic? Subscribe to the Daily, our weekday-afternoon email digest of ideas, arguments, and other coverage. “As a graduate student, everyone wants to be a dogma-buster. You're always looking for the thing that makes no sense,” says Scott ... Forget peacock tails, fruit fly sperm tails are the most extreme ornamentsEurekAlert (press release) Why Some Flies Have Mega SpermLive Science Scientists solve the 'big sperm paradox'Science Magazine Popular Science -San Francisco Chronicle all 9 news articles » Google
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The Atlantic A Shocking Find In a Neanderthal Cave In France The Atlantic Like The Atlantic? Subscribe to the Daily, our weekday-afternoon email digest of ideas, arguments, and other coverage. In February 1990, thanks to a 15-year-old boy named Bruno Kowalsczewski, footsteps echoed through the chambers of Bruniquel ... The work of Neanderthals: Ancient ring-like structures date from 176000 years agoLos Angeles Times Neanderthals Built Mysterious Stone CirclesNational Geographic Scientists: Underground Stone Rings Made by NeanderthalsABC News Discovery News -Nature.com -The Guardian -New Scientist all 12 news articles » Google
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Computerworld Faception can allegedly tell if you're a terrorist just by analyzing your face Computerworld An unnamed homeland security agency has signed a contract with a company that claims it can “reveal” your personality “with a high level of accuracy” just by analyzing your face, be that facial image captured via photo, live-streamed video, or stored ... and more » Source
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Computerworld Faception can allegedly tell if you're a terrorist just by analyzing your face Computerworld An unnamed homeland security agency has signed a contract with a company that claims it can “reveal” your personality “with a high level of accuracy” just by analyzing your face, be that facial image captured via photo, live-streamed video, or stored ... New Faception Facial Recognition Software Find Poker PlayersCardsChat.com Faception: New app to identify everyone from pedophiles to terroristsCatholic Online Terrorists and paedophiles to be spotted by new Israeli facial imaging technologyInternational Business Times UK all 27 news articles » Source
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Huffington Post There's More Pain And Injury In The Meatpacking Business Than We Realize Huffington Post Meat and poultry companies may be underreporting workers' injuries to the government in order to avoid higher costs and scrutiny, according to Government Accountability Office researchers. Reported injuries have decreased in the meat and poultry ... The human toll of a Memorial Day barbecueQuartz Meat And Poultry Workers Are Forced To Sacrifice Their Health Just To Do Their JobsThinkProgress GAO finds hazardous conditions in poultry, meatpacking continueThe Progressive Pulse Pulse Headlines -NTV -Wall Street Journal -OzarksFirst.com all 19 news articles » Google
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Android Community AT&T boosts GoPhone plans for customers with additional high-speed data Android Community AT&T's announcement of a more simplified upgrade and shopping experience is just one of the many new good news. The company just shared that those on GoPhone, specifically the $45 and $60 plans, will be getting more data. It's another upgrade that will ... and more » Google
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A lasting criticism of the “Fight for $15” movement to raise the federal minimum wage has been that such a radical jump could lead to a severe economic upset by creating widespread unemployment. A former McDonald’s CEO warned that if the movement is successful in getting the minimum wage raised from $7.25 an hour to $15, robots and machines will gradually take over staff jobs because they’ll be cheaper than hiring humans. A robot waitress delivers meals for customers at robot-themed restaurant in Yiwu, China. (ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) Ed Rensi said that investing in expensive, high-tech robotics is a cheaper alternative for fast-food businesses like McDonald’…
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Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan Will Close to Rebuild Smaller New York Times Mount Sinai Beth Israel, an 856-bed hospital that has operated in Lower Manhattan for more than 125 years, will close its building and replace it with a much smaller one, hospital officials said on Wednesday. Mount Sinai Health System, which runs seven ... and more » Google
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Mediaite Tom Cotton Rips Into Reid From Senate Floor: 'Vulgar, Incoherent Ramblings,' 'Cancerous Leadership' Mediaite screen_shot_2016-05-25_at_12.22.13_pm_1024 Republican Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton pulled no punches in attacking Democratic Senator Harry Reid on the Senate floor Wednesday, slamming him for “outrageous slander” and “cancerous leadership.”. Tom Cotton Goes Off on Senate Floor: Normally, I Can Ignore 'Bitter, Vulgar, Incoherent Ramblings' of Harry Reid ...TheBlaze.com all 6 news articles » Google
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CNN DNC chair on thin ice CNN (CNN) Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is on increasingly thin ice as she risks losing key support to stay in her job. Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, one of Hillary Clinton's leading supporters on Capitol Hill, told ... Pelosi, Dems rush to defense of Wasserman SchultzThe Hill Big-name Democrats won't defend Wasserman SchultzPolitico Pelosi defends Democratic Party chief criticized by SandersWashington Post Washington Times -NewsBusters (blog) -Town Hall -Washington Examiner all 309 news articles » Google
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CNN DNC chair on thin ice CNN (CNN) Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is on increasingly thin ice as she risks losing key support to stay in her job. Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, one of Hillary Clinton's leading supporters on Capitol Hill, told ... Big-name Democrats won't defend Wasserman SchultzPolitico Tea Party group 'endorses' Wasserman SchultzThe Hill (blog) Sanders camp: Better options for DNC chair out there than Wasserman SchultzUSA TODAY Washington Times -Washington Post -Roll Call -Daily Caller all 301 news articles » Google
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CNET NASA reveals details on experimental space habitat during Reddit AMA CNET BEAM, the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, in its expanded configuration in this computer rendering. Bigelow Aerospace. How much do you know about NASA's experimental Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM)? Not much? Don't worry, you're ... Tomorrow morning, watch a new space module inflate—er, expandThe Planetary Society (blog) Watch NASA inflate a new room on the ISS ThursdayFox News Make Your Own Origami Space HabitatPopular Science collectSPACE.com -Engadget -Tech Times -Nature World News all 22 news articles » Google
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Christian Science Monitor Is biodegradable plastic a lie? Christian Science Monitor On Monday, the UN issued a report on the state of plastics in the world's oceans, revealing that the term 'biodegradable plastic' may be a misleading misnomer. By Christina Beck, Staff May 25, 2016. Save for later Saved. close. Debris floats in the ... and more » Google
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ComingSoon.net The Fast and the Furious Returning to Theaters ComingSoon.net Universal Pictures announced today it will re-release The Fast and the Furious in a limited nationwide theatrical run on Wednesday, June 22, to commemorate the film's 15th anniversary. The Fast and the Furious was released on the same day in summer ... and more » Google
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An atheist activist group has waged a discrimination complaint with the Wisconsin government against a Christian school that announced earlier this year that it reserves the right to punish students for transgender and homosexual behavior. Freedom From Religion Foundation attorney Patrick Elliot filed the complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction against St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Baraboo, Wisconsin, arguing that the institution “has implemented policies that discriminate against students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity,” according to the Christian Post. The argument is that the school is illegally discriminating …
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PC Magazine AT&T Ups Data on Prepaid GoPhone Plans PC Magazine AT&T GoPhone users are getting more mobile data. Starting Friday, users on the $45 or $60 monthly plans will get a data boost—on top of unlimited talk and text and rollover data. New and existing customers can take advantage of the automatic update, ... and more » Google
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Quartz The future of space travel could depend on this urgent race for asteroid resources Quartz Whether it's colonizing Mars or harvesting materials from asteroids, the future of space travel is all about embracing the cosmos as a frontier for human expansion—and also profit. Watch the video above to see how two US companies, Planetary Resources ... NASA's Space Launch System gets record funding from House appropriatorsAL.com Lost in SpaceAndean Airmail & PERUVIAN TIMES NASA's Asteroid-Capture Mission Might Never Get Off The GroundNewsy Science World Report -Space Ref (press release) -The Drive -Military Technologies all 12 news articles » Google
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After standing trial four times for the murder of his estranged wife on the night of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a wealthy businessman was found not guilty Tuesday — and then he and his lawyer vowed to go after those who pursued him over the last 15 years, CBS News reported. Calvin Harris was accused of killing 35-year-old Michele Harris, who disappeared the night of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Prosecutors said he killed her when she came home to their lakefront estate in Spencer, a town in central New York state. Image source: NBC News Two previous guilty verdicts against Harris were overturned. A third trial last year ended in a mistrial. Harris’ fourth time in…
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Mac Rumors Apple in Talks About Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Mac Rumors Tesla-Supercharger Apple has been engaged in discussions with charging station companies about their underlying technologies, according to Reuters. The talks are largely unsurprising given that Apple is widely believed to be researching and developing ... Apple working on charging infrastructure for electric cars - reportAppleInsider (press release) (blog) An Apple vs Tesla showdown looks increasingly likelyBGR Report: Apple interested in charging station technology for powering rumored electric vehicle9 to 5 Mac The Verge -Engadget -Huffington Post -Jalopnik all 14 news articles » Goo…
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Twilio Powers 24/7 SMS for Crisis Text Line SYS-CON Media (press release) SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/25/16 -- Twilio, the cloud communications platform for developers, today announced that Crisis Text Line, the nation's first and only national, 24/7 crisis-intervention service, is using Twilio SMS to power its ... and more » Google
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Proactive Investors USA & Canada Innocoll stock jumps on drug trial results Philly.com Linda Loyd writes about Philadelphia International Airport, the airline industry, and the ports on the Delaware River. More by Linda Loyd. TSA offers tips to help speed security lines. May 24 · Local researchers race to develop Zika vaccine. May 23 ... Delco firm's implant for post-operative pain succeeds in late-stage testingPhiladelphia Business Journal Innocoll's lead product candidate successful in two late-stage studies; shares up 41%Seeking Alpha Innocoll's painkiller passes final test, heads for 2017 launchProactive Investors USA & Canada StreetInsider.com -Proactive I…
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HardballTalk Jose Martinez: Cardinals acquire OF Jose Martinez from KC Rotoworld.com Cardinals acquired OF Jose Martinez from the Royals for cash considerations; optioned him to Triple-A Memphis. Martinez was designated for assignment by Kansas City on May 18. He won the Pacific Coast League batting title in 2015, slashing ... Cardinals acquire minor league outfielder from RoyalsYahoo Canada Sports all 7 news articles » Google
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TechCrunch Twilio's new Notify API helps developers reach users across SMS, push notifications and messaging apps TechCrunch Twilio today announced the launch of a new API that allows developers to orchestrate the push notifications, text messages and chats they want to send to their users. While Twilio previously offered some push notification services, this is the first ... Twilio's Notify API unifies delivery of SMS, app, and messenger push notificationsVentureBeat CPaaS vendor Twilio makes notification service more flexibleTechTarget Twilio launches Notify for notification orchestrationZDNet No Jitter -The Next Web all 9 news articles » Google
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Fox News Sunken American WWII torpedo bomber discovered in Pacific Fox News In July of 1944, an American warplane, a TBM-1C Avenger torpedo bomber, went down in the Pacific. Now, 72 years later, the Navy plane has been found near Palau, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has ... Downed World War II Aircraft Missing for 72 Years Located in Pacific Islands by Project RECOVERScripps Oceanography News Scripps finds WWII torpedo bomber off PalauThe San Diego Union-Tribune all 3 news articles » Google
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Wall Street Journal Fed Survey Finds Improvement in Household Finances Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Most Americans reported their household finances mildly improved last year, but nearly half said they would struggle to cover a $400 expense in an emergency, according to a Federal Reserve survey. A total of 69% of respondents in the ... Fed survey lays bare US economic divideReuters Households in Fed Survey Felt Vulnerable Despite Economic GainsNewsmax Fed: 46 Percent Say They Would Struggle To Meet Emergency Expenses Of $400ValueWalk Burlington County Times all 8 news articles » Google
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ESPN Eagles coordinator says QB order not set ESPN PHILADELPHIA - Maybe the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation isn't as set as head coach Doug Pederson has made it out to be. After the Eagles drafted Carson Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick and resolved incumbent Sam Bradford's two-week ... Frank Reich: “Furthest thing from the truth” to say no QB competitionNBCSports.com Eagles OC: Sam Bradford not guaranteed starting jobLarry Brown Sports Carson Wentz gets rave reviews while Sam Bradford struggles at OTAFOXSports.com 247Sports -Philly.com (blog) -CBS Local -FantasyPros all 96 news articles » Google
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CBS Local ATF, FBI investigating explosion at Northfield home Chicago Tribune Local, county and federal officials are investigating an early morning explosion in Northfield, the Northfield Police Department reported Wednesday. The incident reportedly damaged the exterior of one house but did not injure anyone, and it doesn't ... An explosion was reported Wednesday at this home in Northfield (CBS)CBS Local Authorities Investigate Explosion in Northfield HomeNBC Chicago FBI, ATF investigating explosive incident at Northfield homeWGN-TV WLS-TV -Chicago Sun-Times -The Winnetka Current (subscription) all 7 news articles » Google
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Seeking Alpha TREASURIES-US bond prices flat ahead of 5-year note sale Reuters ... * Two-year, 5-year yields climb to 10-week highs. * U.S. to sell $34 bln 5-year notes after stellar 2-year auction. * Advance U.S. trade data support view of GDP rebound in Q2 (Updates market action, adds quote). By Richard Leong. NEW YORK, May 25 ... US bonds choppy after strong auction, amid stock climbCNBC Another day, another billion dollars: we are deep in debt and deficits denialThe Age Treasuries Close Slightly Lower Following Choppy Trading SessionRTT News all 26 news articles » Google
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ESPN Rougned Odor fights back against his bad reputation ESPN HOUSTON -- On the punch heard around baseball, the comments about the man who threw it were almost as harsh as the blow itself. Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman tweeted: Zero respect for Odor. Never had respect for him, never will. — Marcus Stroman ... Odor will sit a week, but Rangers are preparedFort Worth Star Telegram (blog) Report: Rougned Odor's suspension reduced by one game to seven gamesCBSSports.com Blue Jays will keep it real, but is bunker mentality a hindrance?USA TODAY Sports Illustrated -FOXSports.com -Dallas Morning News (blog) -Bleacher Report all 80 news articles » Google
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