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Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy

Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy Turnaround work is often described as a crisis discipline: reduce costs, preserve cash, stabilize operations and buy time. Those moves matter, but they are not enough. A durable turnaround also needs leverage: better systems, clearer information flows and repeatable execution. For Livio Andrea Acerbo , AI automation is useful in turnaround strategy when it improves the operating rhythm of a company. The point is not to add tools. The point is to remove friction from decisions that must happen every week. From cost control to operating clarity Cost control can stop the bleeding, but operating clarity creates the next phase. Teams need to know which products are profitable, which customers deserve attention, where working capital is trapped and which workflows create avoidable delay. Automation helps when it turns scattered data into a management cadence. Dashboards, exception reports, document summaries, pipeline reviews and cash visibi...

Recovering lost footage from diseased film using x-rays and lasers via /r/technology

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New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Corey Coleman Drop Clinches Winless Season for Browns selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Just heartbreaking for Corey Coleman.  on Sport Illustrated

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Golden Tate Throws a Two-Point Conversion to Matthew Stafford selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news It’s Stafford’s fourth reception in his nine-year career.  on Sport Illustrated

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Legendary Flop From Patriots’ Johnson Bademosi Fails to Draw a Flag selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Just a fantastic performance from Johnson Bademosi.  on Sport Illustrated

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Venezuela

Inoltre il presidente venezuelano ha decretato un aumento dell'assegno pensionistico, che è passato da 177.507 a 248.510 bolívares, mentre il bonus di guerra passa da 53.252 a 99.340 bolívares. Tutti ciò nonostante quello che si conclude sia stato “un anno di assedio contro i venezuelani attraverso … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Berkshire To Score On Any Apple Special Dividend

With over $200bn to potentially be repatriated, after taxes, we are of the mind that Apple will assign 20% of this total, or around $40bn, for a one-time special dividend (similar to Microsoft's (MSFT) $36bn special dividend in 2004). The math indicates roughly $8/share to be issued. The rest is likely to be … social experiment … Continue reading "Berkshire To Score On Any Apple Special Dividend"

Hardly Anyone Wants to Ride the Las Vegas Monorail

Hardly Anyone Wants to Ride the Las Vegas Monorail Published on December 31, 2017 at 09:40PM Motherboard describes riding the Las Vegas monorail in 2008. “I was literally the only person on a train built to carry 222 people,” arguing that “the tale of the Las Vegas monorail is an allegory for almost every other … Continue reading "Hardly Anyone Wants to Ride the Las Vegas Monorail"

Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter

Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter Published on December 31, 2017 at 08:39PM “That kids house that I swatted is on the news,” tweeted “SWauTistic” — before he realized he’d gotten somebody killed. Security researcher Brian Krebs reveals what happened next. When it became apparent that a man had been killed as a result … Continue reading "Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter"

👁 Reporte: Damián Musto habría dado positivo 💉 en prueba antidoping con Xolos (ESPN): livio acerbo on lacer2k and greengroundit

December 31, 2017 at 09:40PM from ESPN via http://espn.go.com/

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Steelers Rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster Takes Kickoff 96 Yards to the House selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter

Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter Published on December 31, 2017 at 08:39PM “That kids house that I swatted is on the news,” tweeted “SWauTistic” — before he realized he’d gotten somebody killed. Security researcher Brian Krebs reveals what happened next. When it became apparent that a man had been killed as a result … Continue reading "Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter"

Fine anno al Quirinale

“Occorre da parte di tutti realismo, solidarietà e fiducia. E quando voi chiedete alla classe politica di darvi questa fiducia, ritenete di poter dire che ciascuno di voi la ritrovi anzitutto in se stesso?”. Tre discorsi di fine anno prima di quello di … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

Voice interfaces beginning to find their way into business

Imagine attending a business meeting with an Amazon Echo (or any voice-driven device) sitting on the conference table. A question arises about the month’s sales numbers in the Southeast region. Instead of opening a laptop, opening a program like Excel and finding the numbers, you simply ask the device and get the answer instantly. That … Continue reading "Voice interfaces beginning to find their way into business"

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Broncos Unlikely to Retain Vance Joseph selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news The Broncos are 5-10 in Joseph’s first year as head coach.  on Sport Illustrated

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Here is the news The Broncos are 5-10 in Joseph’s first year as head coach.  on Sport Illustrated

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Here is the news The Broncos are 5-10 in Joseph’s first year as head coach.  on Sport Illustrated

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E’ morta Sofia, la bimba simbolo dell’illusione Stamina

FIRENZE – “Ieri sera la nostra piccola straordinaria bambolina Sofia è volata in cielo direttamente dalle braccia di mamma e babbo. Ora per lei non esiste più dolore, c’è solo l’amore”: con queste parole Caterina Ceccuti ha annunciato la morte della figlia Sofia, che da anni lottava contro la leucodistrofia metacromatica, una gravissima malattia rara per … Continue reading "E’ morta Sofia, la bimba simbolo dell’illusione Stamina"

Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter

Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter Published on December 31, 2017 at 08:39PM “That kids house that I swatted is on the news,” tweeted “SWauTistic” — before he realized he’d gotten somebody killed. Security researcher Brian Krebs reveals what happened next. When it became apparent that a man had been killed as a result … Continue reading "Kansas Swatting Perpetrator ‘SWauTistic’ Interviewed on Twitter"

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Bill Belichick Uses Strategically Placed Thermometers to Psych Out Jets selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Yeah yeah, we get it. It’s cold.  on Sport Illustrated

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Lessons for the 1939 World’s Fair for the Coming Transportation Utopia

The future, according to the folks who make the renderings, will be built mostly around whooshing. The details differ from one imagined utopia to the next, but the broad strokes are the same. Cars will run on electricity, drive themselves, even fly. Networks of vacuum tubes and tunnels will connect cities to each other and … Continue reading "Lessons for the 1939 World’s Fair for the Coming Transportation Utopia"

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Bill Belichick Uses Strategically Placed Thermometers to Psych Out Jets selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Yeah yeah, we get it. It’s cold.  on Sport Illustrated

Mattarella: stasera il suo terzo messaggio al popolo italiano. Breve e senza intromissioni elettorali

ROMA – Sarà il terzo discorso di fine anno per il presidente Mattarella, certamente il più delicato. Il capo dello Stato si trova alle prese con il primo scioglimento delle Camere dall'inizio del suo mandato. Anche per questo sarà un discorso … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Bill Belichick Uses Strategically Placed Thermometers to Psych Out Jets selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Yeah yeah, we get it. It’s cold.  on Sport Illustrated

Best iPhone and Android apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions

Keeping those New Year’s resolutions could be tricky with all the distractions 2018 is set to bring, but what if you could use your phone to help you keep on track? There are lots of apps on the market that can help you keep your head in the game and make it much more likely … Continue reading "Best iPhone and Android apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions"

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Bill Belichick Uses Strategically Placed Thermometers to Psych Out Jets selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Yeah yeah, we get it. It’s cold.  on Sport Illustrated

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The best wireless workout headphones

Who should get this Wireless workout headphones are for people who want to block out external distractions and don’t need to hear their surroundings during a workout. You’ll need to charge them from time to time, and they’re not meant for swimming. If either of those factors are a dealbreaker for you, check out our … Continue reading "The best wireless workout headphones"

DISCORSO MATTARELLA CAPODANNO 2018/ Diretta streaming video, messaggio fine anno Presidente della …

«Dobbiamo sempre rispettare la regia del Presidente Mattarella, fondamentale in questa Legislatura appena chiusa e decisivo anche nella prossima»: quanto riferito da Paolo Gentiloni giorni fa nella sua conferenza stampa di fine anno aveva di fatto … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Six Flags Employee Marquise Brown in His Element Amid Oklahoma’s Thrill Ride Season selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news A one-time Six Flags employee, WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown has starred during Oklahoma’s thrilling rollercoaster season.  on Sport Illustrated

New on Sports Illustrated: ​Los 3 finalistas a mejor jugador de América en 2017 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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New on Sports Illustrated: CURIOSO | ¿Qué le dijo este hincha de Boca a Leo Ponzio cuando le pidió una foto? selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Google is testing the mysterious Fuchsia OS on the Pixelbook

Remember Fuchsia OS? It’s the mysterious operating system about which we know very little, except that Google is actively developing it and has described it as an “experimental project” that isn’t replacing Chrome OS or Android… at least for the time being. Well, we just learned a something new about it – it’s being tested … Continue reading "Google is testing the mysterious Fuchsia OS on the Pixelbook"

WIRED’S 12 Most-Read Opinion Pieces in 2017

Privacy, Facebook, surveillance, net neutrality, gender issues, climate change, hacking: The list of opinion topics that most attracted attention from WIRED readers in 2017 doubles as a list of Things That Gave Us Angst This Year. Here are the dozen most-read Opinion pieces of 2017. FCC Wants to Kill Net Neutrality. Congress Will Pay the … Continue reading "WIRED’S 12 Most-Read Opinion Pieces in 2017"

Year of the disruptors: bitcoin, Tesla and the slow demise of cash

Whether it was payment cards or Bitcoin trumping cash or currencies, or the battery coming of age over the internal combustion engine, these were seminal …. It is still less than 15 years old and has never made a profit, but the US car maker led by the former Paypal business magnate Elon Musk is … Continue reading "Year of the disruptors: bitcoin , Tesla and the slow demise of cash"

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid Striker Karim Benzema Set for Up to 3 Weeks Out With Hip Injury selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Dybala dribbla la tv

Paulo Dybala parla sul campo. Al novantesimo si rifugia nel silenzio. Richiesto per l'intervista a bordo campo, dedicata all'uomo partita, riserva l'ultimo dribbling alla tv. Scelta sua, non della Juventus, che può significare voglia di serenità o vena … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

Uomo trovato morto in un’auto nel Milanese

Un uomo è stato trovato morto, questa mattina alle 9, nel Milanese, dentro un’auto. Sul posto, a Viboldone,sono intervenuti i soccorritori del 118 e i carabinieri del comando provinciale di Milano. I medici hanno potuto solo constatare il decesso dell’uomo, trovato dentro la vettura in via Marignano. Sul posto per gli accertamenti sono intervenuti i … Continue reading "Uomo trovato morto in un’auto nel Milanese"

Most exciting new games of 2018: everything you should play next year

Introduction Your to-play list of 2017 may be towering over your head in a Damoclesian manner every time you sit on your sofa but still you can’t help but keep an anticipatory eye on what’s coming next.  We know, no judgement – we also have that problem. There’s so much good stuff available right now, … Continue reading "Most exciting new games of 2018: everything you should play next year"

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle Boss Rafael Benítez Claims Side ‘Gave Everything’ Despite Subdued 0-0 Draw With Brighton selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Why Elon Musk named his electric car Tesla

“It's a sociological fact that Elon Musk took the Tesla name and launched Nikola Tesla into the stratosphere,” says Marc Seifer, author of “Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla.” “Tesla's risen to the surface again, and now he's getting his due.” Tesla was on the cover of Time magazine in 1931, but … social … Continue reading "Why Elon Musk named his electric car Tesla "

New on Sports Illustrated: Eddie Howe Lauds Matchwinner Ryan Fraser as Bournemouth End Winless Run Against Everton selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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New on Sports Illustrated: Conte Optimistic Ahead of 2018 After Finishing 2017 in Style: ‘We Have a Lot of Great Games to Face’ selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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The 20 destinations you must visit in 2018

… pura-aventura.com) offers a week-long Picos de Europa Explorer self-drive holiday from £970pp based on two sharing, including seven nights of B&B accommodation, two days' private guiding, and car hire. Ben Ross is The Telegraph's deputy head of travel editorial. Spain is his favourite country on … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours

2017: The Year in Programming Languages

2017: The Year in Programming Languages Published on December 31, 2017 at 09:29AM InfoWorld writes that 2017 “presented a mixed bag of improvements to both long-established and newer programming languages.” An anonymous reader quotes their report: Developers followed a soap opera over Java, with major disagreements over a modularization plan for standard Java and, in … Continue reading "2017: The Year in Programming Languages"

Watch Big Bash LIVE: Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat (ESPN): livio acerbo on lacer2k and greengroundit

December 31, 2017 at 09:09AM from ESPN via http://espn.go.com/

Slashdot’s 10 Most-Visited Stories of 2017

Slashdot’s 10 Most-Visited Stories of 2017 Published on December 31, 2017 at 01:14AM Slashdot’s most-visited story of 2017 was Google Has Demonstrated a Successful Practical Attack Against SHA-1, which was visited more than 212,000 times since it was published in Feburary. And our second- and third-most popular stories also came in February — both just … Continue reading "Slashdot’s 10 Most-Visited Stories of 2017"

New on Sports Illustrated: Butler’s Barrage From Beyond the Arc Powers the Bulldogs Past Villanova selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Butler’s Kelan Martin and Paul Jorgensen combined for 47 points in the win. on Sport Illustrated

Picture of the day for December 31, 2017 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Wikipedia picture of the day on December 31, 2017: Fireworks in the Sea Port of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia http://ift.tt/2CrodIi

hemerology: Word of the day for December 31, 2017 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

hemerology , n : The study of calendars, especially with a view to identifying propitious days. Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at the Wiktionary!

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Saquon Barkley Touchdown is Longest Bowl Run in Penn State History selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Saquon Barkley’s run was the longest bowl run in school history for the Nittany Lions.  on Sport Illustrated

Cryptocurrency expert kidnapped for $1 million bitcoin ransom

For the robbers, Lerner was a great target: he’s a known bitcoin authority in Ukraine and is an executive at cryptocurrency exchange Exmo. He was thankfully released (shocked but alive) a couple of days later, but it’s unclear who made the transfer for him and whether he did it himself. His company has assured users, … Continue reading "Cryptocurrency expert kidnapped for $1 million bitcoin ransom"

2017 Was a Big Year for Scrubbing Science from Government Websites. Here’s the List. via /r/technology

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Kidnappers in Ukraine have released an employee at a UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange after getting more than $1 million in bitcoins via /r/technology

Kidnappers in Ukraine have released an employee at a UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange after getting more than $1 million in bitcoins http://ift.tt/2Ehkuxt Submitted December 30, 2017 at 04:21PM by thumbsdrivesmecrazy via reddit http://ift.tt/2llOele

Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding?

Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding? Published on December 30, 2017 at 09:59PM The CEO of Wireline — a cloud application marketplace and serverless architecture platform — is pushing for an open source development fund to help sustain projects, funded by an initial coin offering. “Developers like me know that there … Continue reading "Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding?"

Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding?

Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding? Published on December 30, 2017 at 09:59PM The CEO of Wireline — a cloud application marketplace and serverless architecture platform — is pushing for an open source development fund to help sustain projects, funded by an initial coin offering. “Developers like me know that there … Continue reading "Could We Reduce Data Breaches With Better Open Source Funding?"

Apple slashes battery replacement prices after uproar

Apple is probably one of the most blindly trusted companies in the world, since a company that makes phones that stylish could never do anything truly evil, but people also feel especially betrayed whenever that trust is broken. That's what seemed to happen earlier this month, when Apple confirmed that … social experiment by Livio Acerbo … Continue reading " Apple slashes battery replacement prices after uproar"

Gentiloni ha commesso solo un errore nel suo discorso di fine legislatura

Il presidente del Consiglio Paolo Gentiloni ha tenuto il suo discorso di fine anno il 28 dicembre, poco prima che il presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella sciogliesse le Camere. Era insomma anche un discorso di fine legislatura: Gentiloni ha … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd 0-0 Southampton: Saints Hold Red Devils to Draw as Romelu Lukaku Suffers Nasty Head Injury selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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New on Sports Illustrated: Giants New GM Dave Gettleman Begins Cleaning House By Firing Marc Ross, Waiving Bobby Hart selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news The Giants new general manager Dave Gettleman has already started cleaning house. on Sport Illustrated

New on Sports Illustrated: Content As Jalen Hurts’s Backup, Tua Tagovailoa Remains a Subject of Alabama Fascination selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Tua Tagovailoa would prefer everyone support Jalen Hurts during the Sugar Bowl, but the nature of Alabama demands that the two QBs be pitted against each other. on Sport Illustrated

Milano, concerto di Capodanno: «In piazza Duomo niente vetro, botti e aste per selfie»

Dal Comune di Milano arriva la raccomandazione per chi vuole assistere domenica sera al concerto gratuito di Fabri Fibra e Luca Carboni in piazza Duomo di arrivare presto in piazza e rispettare i divieti. «Vogliamo che il Capodanno sia una festa per tutti, per questo invitiamo i cittadini ad arrivare in piazza Duomo per tempo … Continue reading "Milano, concerto di Capodanno: «In piazza Duomo niente vetro, botti e aste per selfie»"

Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet Freedom

Think of a country that stifles internet freedom. You might first jump to the oppressive regimes of North Korea, China, or Cuba, where internet access is either forbidden or radically restricted. But in fact, according to a recent study by the non-profit Freedom House, the principles of internet freedom are under attack worldwide—including in the … Continue reading "Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet Freedom"

New on Sports Illustrated: Giants New GM Dave Gettleman Begins Cleaning House By Firing Marc Ross, Waiving Bobby Hart selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news The Giants new general manager Dave Gettleman has already started cleaning house. on Sport Illustrated

In a Declining Comics Market, DC Beats Marvel

In a Declining Comics Market, DC Beats Marvel Published on December 30, 2017 at 07:49PM An anonymous reader quotes the Hollywood Reporter: Looking at the most-ordered comic books in the North American comic market, DC Entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the top 10 issues of the year being published by the … Continue reading "In a Declining Comics Market, DC Beats Marvel"

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle 0-0 Brighton: Honours Even as Magpies & Seagulls Grind Out Edgy Draw selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Watch the second half of Bubbleproof’s first season

Watch the second half of Bubbleproof’s first season 15 minutes ago by Ned Desmond Automating your life on this week’s episode of CTRL+T 1 hour ago by Megan Rose Dickey Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today 1 hour ago by Brian Heater Crunch Report | Apple Apologizes for Slowing Down iPhones 13 hours ago by Khaled … Continue reading "Watch the second half of Bubbleproof’s first season"

New on Sports Illustrated: Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield Makes Unexpected Late Arrival to Rose Bowl Media Day selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield arrived late to Rose Bowl media day, after it was announced he would not attend due to sickness.  on Sport Illustrated

Tesla will face huge challenges in 2018 — and it could put the company under crushing pressure

Tesla had a wild ride in 2017. The company is worth more than ever, passing Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in market capitalization and threatening General Motors. But the "production hell" of a sluggish Model 3 roll-out has tested the patience of customers and investors. And Tesla doesn't have … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

New on Sports Illustrated: Monchengladbach Chief Claims Returning Reece Oxford Wants to Leave West Ham Permanently selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle Star Told He Can Leave the Club as Bentiez’s January Clear Out Begins selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Blunders and blockbusters from the biggest names in tech

Apple You could call 2017 Apple’s year of redemption … or at least the start of its redemption. Whereas 2016 was defined by iterative devices and a sense that Apple had lost its way (see the dongle-tastic MacBook Pro), this year saw Apple rethink multiple products with a mind to 2018 and beyond. To start, … Continue reading "Blunders and blockbusters from the biggest names in tech"

New on Sports Illustrated: Bordeaux Reject Tottenham’s Opening £30m Offer for Highly-Rated Brazilian Winger Malcom selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Math Says You’re Driving Wrong and It’s Slowing Us All Down

Math Says You’re Driving Wrong and It’s Slowing Us All Down Published on December 30, 2017 at 04:34PM A new study in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems mathematically suggests that if you and everyone else on the road kept an equal distance between the cars ahead and behind, traffic would move twice as quickly. … Continue reading "Math Says You’re Driving Wrong and It’s Slowing Us All Down"

Multe da 100 mila euro e nomi civici nei collegi. Le nuove regole M5S

I Cinque stelle cambiano pelle. E per la sfida politica del 4 marzo rivoluzionano lo statuto interno per aprire alle candidature della società civile, e lanciano il nuovo codice etico, con una multa di centomila euro a chi trasgredisce le regole. Uno … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

New on Sports Illustrated: Despondent Liverpool Striker Fears His High Price Tag Could Scupper Southampton Transfer selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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New on Sports Illustrated: Hunter Renfrow, Clemson’s Unlikely Alabama-Killer selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news How can a player who had exactly zero FBS scholarship offers play his best games on college football’s biggest stage against the absolute best opponent? on Sport Illustrated

Best Pizza-Making Tools: Pizza Scissors, Gloves, Stove-Top Pizza Oven

1 Dreamfarm ScizzaGetting clean cuts on your sausage-topped slices can be a frustrating task. Ditch the flimsy wheel and wield some sturdy scissors instead. The Scizza’s lower blade includes a nonstick, nylon spatula tip that slides underneath the crust as you snip— making it a breeze to lift and serve once your slice is free.$30 … Continue reading "Best Pizza-Making Tools: Pizza Scissors, Gloves, Stove-Top Pizza Oven"

HIGHLIGHTS: Steve Smith’s 102* denies England in fourth Ashes test (ESPN): livio acerbo on lacer2k and greengroundit

December 30, 2017 at 12:37PM from ESPN via http://espn.go.com/

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Autostrade, pedaggi più cari da gennaio: stangata al Nord

ROMA. Per alcune concessionarie autostradali, spiega il ministero, "sono stati riconosciuti incrementi superiori alla media di settore che trovano giustificazione in specifiche circostanze". Per le società RAV (+52,69%- Tratta Aosta Ovest – Morgex km … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

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CBI Books 3 Agents After 22 Indian Teens Go Missing in France

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered an FIR against three travel agents after 22 of the 25 Indian minors allegedly taken illegally to France by them last year were found missing. The teenagers, hailing from Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, were allegedly taken on the pretext of giving then … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit … Continue reading "CBI Books 3 Agents After 22 Indian Teens Go Missing in France "

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd Youngster ‘Not Interested’ in January Return From Valencia Loan Spell selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Carglass Italia – Soddisfatto? Direi proprio di NO!

Dal sito Carglass.it: “Qualsiasi sia il danno al parabrezza o ad un altro cristallo della vostra vettura, Carglass® è in grado di assistervi. Carglass® è in grado di effettuare la riparazione o la sostituzione di parabrezza, lunotto e dei vetri danneggiati di qualsiasi marca e modello di vettura. Gli interventi di riparazione o sostituzione dei … Continue reading "Carglass Italia – Soddisfatto? Direi proprio di NO!"

Auguri per un anno fecondo per le pensioni

Per il 2018 si prevede un anno fecondo per le pensioni. Veramente l'anno fecondo per le pensioni è stato il 2017. Ha portato una serie di novità che forse abbiamo già dimenticato, ma che sono significative ed importanti per raggiungere l'agognata meta della pensione. Penso ad esempio alla … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

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Facebook deletes accounts of Chechnya leader hit with US sanctions

The United States added Kadyrov to the sanction list due to multiple allegations of human rights violations — his name is frequently linked to torture, kidnapping and murder. While people in the strongman’s crosshairs are probably happy that they won’t have to read his threats on social media, the deletion of his accounts reflects poorly … Continue reading "Facebook deletes accounts of Chechnya leader hit with US sanctions"

Tyler Barriss: Man behind Wichita swatting incident arrested in Los Angeles via /r/technology

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Kodi Media Player Arrives On the Xbox One

Kodi Media Player Arrives On the Xbox One Published on December 30, 2017 at 11:00AM The Kodi media player is now available to download on your Xbox One, making it one of the best Xbox One exclusives of the year. The Verge reports: Kodi is a very capable player that’s highly expandable thanks to third-party … Continue reading "Kodi Media Player Arrives On the Xbox One"

Diploma in 4 anni in venti scuole lombarde: "Le iscrizioni primo banco di prova"

Milano, 30 dicembre 2017 – Un quinto delle scuole che sperimenteranno la formula quadriennale è in Lombardia. Una Lombardia che aveva già fatto da apripista con il Collegio San Carlo di Milano, il Tosi e l'Olga Fiorin di Busto Arsizio, il Guido Carli … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

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Brevi. Spi-Cgil. Dal primo gennaio aumentano le pensioni

TREVISO – Scatta dal 1 gennaio un aumento di pensione. Dopo 4 anni di blocco infatti, le pensioni saranno rivalutate con un valore provvisorio dell'1,1% applicato secondo diverse fasce di reddito. Nella Marca , su un totale di 247.814 pensioni percepite, la quota di chi ottiene fino a tre volte il minimo … by Livio Acerbo … Continue reading "Brevi. Spi-Cgil. Dal primo gennaio aumentano le pensioni "

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LAPD arrest 25-year-old suspect in Wichita ‘swatting’ case

Thursday night Wichita police killed Andrew Finch after responding to a call claiming a man at his address had shot someone and was holding others hostage. That call was a hoax, commonly referred to as “swatting,” and in this case, it’s apparently linked to a Call of Duty match, where one player passed a fake … Continue reading "LAPD arrest 25-year-old suspect in Wichita ‘swatting’ case"

News LIVE: 22 minors taken to France go missing, FIR registered, says CBI

The CBI has registered an FIR after 22 minors from Punjab, Haryana and Delhi were illegally taken to France by three travel agents last year in the garb of giving them rugby coaching and went missing, agency officials said here. The agency on Friday carried out searches at the premises of the travel … social experiment … Continue reading "News LIVE: 22 minors taken to France go missing, FIR registered, says CBI"

Incendio in edificio a New York: almeno 12 morti tra cui un bimbo

E' di almeno 12 morti e di 15 feriti il bilancio di un incendio scoppiato in un edificio residenziale a New York, nel Bronx. Le cause dell'incendio non sono ancora note. Tra le vittime c'è almeno un bambino ma il bilancio è ancora provvisorio. Il … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

The best smart scales

Who should buy this Photo: Michael Hession If you’re looking to keep track of your weight—whether you’re maintaining, gaining, or losing—a smart scale will make this much easier. The main selling point of smart scales is effortless weight tracking, which we quickly realized after having to jot down weight measurements manually for weeks with other … Continue reading "The best smart scales"

A Eboli chiude i battenti la “strada senza tasse” e dei record mediatici

EBOLI. In un vicolo del borgo antico ci sono due milioni di telespettatori: è la prima “Strada senza tasse” e, forse, il primo stato autarchico, in Italia. Stasera, alle 21,15 su Rai Tre andrà in onda l'ultima puntata di “Strada senza tasse” in cui 22 cittadini di Eboli sceglieranno se smettere di pagare i tributi. … Continue reading "A Eboli chiude i battenti la “strada senza tasse ” e dei record mediatici"

OKCupid’s rating sinks as users rebel over new ‘real name’ policy

OKCupid’s users are angry – very, very angry. Just ahead of the new year, the company made a radical change to its policies, and now requires people to use real names instead of an OKCupid username, as before. The change eliminates one of the biggest differentiators between the dating app and rivals like Tinder and … Continue reading "OKCupid’s rating sinks as users rebel over new ‘real name’ policy"

2017 Review: What Bankers Think of Bitcoin

Is bitcoin in a bubble? Or will its price continue to increase through 2018 as some investors have predicted? Notable bankers, economists, and rich investors have all weighed in over the past year. But views vary: some believe investors should hold their funds; but many big-name financiers have also … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

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Financial technology startups emerged as serious challengers to financial services in 2017

Dana Stalder Contributor Dana Stalder is a general partner at Matrix Partners and writes at forentrepreneurs.com. More posts by this contributor: All the attention in financial services this year has gone to the newest kids on the block: cryptocurrencies. With bitcoin now eclipsing $15,000 and Coinbase adding more than 300,000 users in one week alone, … Continue reading "Financial technology startups emerged as serious challengers to financial services in 2017"

Forever 21 breach exposed customer credit card info for months

Encryption is usually used by the store to protect its payment processing system, but in some stores, the encryption was sometimes off, opening up their point of sale terminals to malware. Not every terminal in every affected store was infected with the malware and not every store was impacted during the full time period of … Continue reading "Forever 21 breach exposed customer credit card info for months"

300,000 Users Exposed In Ancestry.com Data Leak

300,000 Users Exposed In Ancestry.com Data Leak Published on December 30, 2017 at 01:03AM Dangerous_Minds shares a report from ThreatPost: Ancestry.com said it closed portions of its community-driven genealogy site RootsWeb as it investigated a leaky server that exposed 300,000 passwords, email addresses and usernames to the public internet. In a statement issued over the … Continue reading "300,000 Users Exposed In Ancestry.com Data Leak"

Comcast Jacks up Price of Standalone Broadband to $75 via /r/technology

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Latin America’s Groupon Mafia

Nathan Lustig is an entrepreneur and managing partner at Magma Partners, a seed-stage investment fund in Santiago, Chile. More posts by this contributor: The founders of PayPal and its employees have produced many highly successful companies over the years. In fact, PayPal’s founding team often is referred to as the “PayPal Mafia” because they’ve had … Continue reading "Latin America’s Groupon Mafia"

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Comcast Jacks up Price of Standalone Broadband to $75 via /r/technology

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Maybe private ‘Black Mirror’ messages weren’t a good idea, Netflix

Netflix has declined comment, but both Engadget and Gizmodo have learned that the streaming service is responsible for the campaign. Many users quickly picked up on the Black Mirror references and thought this was clever. It certainly fits with Black Mirror‘s “technology gone horrifically wrong” theme. However, others point out that this could easily have … Continue reading "Maybe private ‘Black Mirror’ messages weren’t a good idea, Netflix"

Trump Wants Postal Service To Charge ‘Much More’ For Amazon Shipments

Trump Wants Postal Service To Charge ‘Much More’ For Amazon Shipments Published on December 29, 2017 at 11:00PM President Donald Trump said the U.S. Postal Service should charge Amazon more to deliver packages, the latest in a series of public criticisms of the online retailer and its billionaire founder. From a report: “Why is the … Continue reading "Trump Wants Postal Service To Charge ‘Much More’ For Amazon Shipments"

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Elezioni, slogan (quasi) uguali per tutti: poveri, tasse e ceto medio

Reddito di dignità (Forza Italia), reddito di cittadinanza (M5S), reddito di inclusione e bonus fiscali (Pd). I dieci milioni di poveri presenti in Italia sono, a parole, il chiodo fisso dei tre principali avversari politici – Berlusconi, Di Maio e Renzi – e al centro dei rispettivi programmi, anche se diverse sono le … by Livio … Continue reading "Elezioni, slogan (quasi) uguali per tutti: poveri, tasse e ceto medio"

Trump trains crosshairs on favorite target, again – Amazon

United States Postal Service worker Missie Kittok delivers packages in time for Christmas in Minneapolis, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. President Donald Trump is criticizing the U.S. Postal Service, saying the agency is "losing many billions of dollars a year" and asking why it is "charging Amazon and others … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Why Are All Our Words in Bubbles? by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Facebook. Twitter DMs. Texts. So much of our communication arrives (and leaves) in little bubbles. We asked some design experts why. Published: December 29, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CbIMvu via IFTTT

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5 changes in the travel industry that could cost you in 2018

Alaska Air (ALK) currently has partnerships with 19 other airlines, but has announced it will cut ties with Air France and KLM on April 30, 2018. If you booked travel on Air France on or after Dec. 6 and will travel before April 30, Mileage Plan points can still be earned. If you booked on … Continue reading "5 changes in the travel industry that could cost you in 2018"

Trump’s Website Is Coded With a Broken Server Error Message That Blames Obama

Trump’s Website Is Coded With a Broken Server Error Message That Blames Obama Published on December 29, 2017 at 09:00PM An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: If you’re a fan of Easter eggs hidden in source code, this is a pretty good one. Apparently, as Washington Post data reporter Christopher Ingraham observed on … Continue reading "Trump’s Website Is Coded With a Broken Server Error Message That Blames Obama"

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Physics Found Gravitational Waves. Now Come the Existential Questions

On September 14, 2015, at 3:50 AM Central time, a tiny vibration shuddered down the 2.5-mile-long arms of a massive machine in Livingston, Louisiana. A fraction of a second later, a similar vibration shook the arms of an identical machine in Hanford, Washington. Eventually, physicists from those facilities confirmed the nature of those twinned tremors: … Continue reading "Physics Found Gravitational Waves. Now Come the Existential Questions"

Nvidia in 2017: a sleepy year for the AI and graphics card titan

In a year where we saw new components release every month, Nvidia remained relatively quiet throughout the year. That’s not to say the company did nothing at all, after all the year included some big releases, including the Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti, and playing its part in the Nintendo Switch launch. More than anything though, … Continue reading "Nvidia in 2017: a sleepy year for the AI and graphics card titan"

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You can now pick up an iMac Pro in-store, for $4,999 and up

Apple’s super-powered iMac Pro hit the company’s online store just ahead of Christmas. Now those who’d prefer to pick one up in-person can do so by paying a visit to one of its various retail establishments. Availability was first spotted by MacRumors earlier today, and you can check it for yourself by entering your zip … Continue reading "You can now pick up an iMac Pro in-store, for $4,999 and up"

Dennis Gartman says 'stay the heck anyway from bitcoin,' but other investors see opportunity

"It makes no sense whatsoever. I won't trade it. I won't be long of it. I won't be short of it," says Dennis Gartman. But many investors, on Main Street and Wall Street, disagree. Ark Investment Management founder and CEO Catherine Wood says bitcoin is "so much bigger an idea than even Apple, which is … … Continue reading "Dennis Gartman says 'stay the heck anyway from bitcoin ,' but other investors see opportunity"

That Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TV

That Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TV Published on December 29, 2017 at 06:20PM Rick Zeman writes: The New York Times (may be paywalled) has an article describing how some apps track TV and movie viewing even when the loaded app isn’t currently active. These seemingly innocuous games, geared … Continue reading "That Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TV"

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AI Pinned to Fooling around (web): Former Soccer Star Weah Wins Liberian Presidential Runoff

Apple’s MacBook Air-like Store Roof Wasn’t Designed To Handle Snow… in Chicago

Apple’s MacBook Air-like Store Roof Wasn’t Designed To Handle Snow… in Chicago Published on December 29, 2017 at 05:03PM An anonymous reader shares a report Apple opened its new flagship retail store in Chicago earlier this year to much acclaim, but as the weather turns from fall to winter, a design oversight is causing some … Continue reading "Apple’s MacBook Air-like Store Roof Wasn’t Designed To Handle Snow… in Chicago"

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A cyclist is using a Google Assistant-controlled electric bike wheel to ride cross country to CES

There are bad ways to get to CES, and then there’s this — a 10-day, cross-country bike ride. It’s a week and change of 17-hour days spent peddling through zero-degree temperatures across the Midwest. Hell, it’s early January — even Las Vegas is near freezing this time of year. This is one way to put … Continue reading "A cyclist is using a Google Assistant-controlled electric bike wheel to ride cross country to CES"

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Kodi comes full circle with a return to the Xbox

In addition, it can only access your video and music folders in a limited way, and network support is limited to NFS:// shares. “Due to the nature of how UWP (Universal Windows Platform) works, our hands are tied in some areas,” Kodi noted. “Some parts are not even finished yet and our developers are still … Continue reading "Kodi comes full circle with a return to the Xbox"

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Chrome Extension with 100,000 Users Caught Pushing Cryptocurrency Miner

Chrome Extension with 100,000 Users Caught Pushing Cryptocurrency Miner Published on December 29, 2017 at 03:00PM Catalin Cimpanu, reporting for BleepingComputer: A Chrome extension with over 105,000 users has been deploying an in-browser cryptocurrency miner to unsuspecting users for the past few weeks. The extension does not ask for user permission before hijacking their CPUs … Continue reading "Chrome Extension with 100,000 Users Caught Pushing Cryptocurrency Miner"

How Instagram’s New Features Will Impact Content Marketing Strategies

A Photo Sharing Empire With over 800 million active users, Instagram continues to thrive as the world’s top photo-based social network. Like a major artery, Instagram has served as a carrier of new ideas and innovation; pumping inspiration into brands, publishers, and influencers worldwide. With the rise of Snapchat and other photo sharing sites, the … Continue reading "How Instagram’s New Features Will Impact Content Marketing Strategies"

Before Self-Driving Cars Become Real, They Face These Challenges

Oh, the untainted optimism of 2014. In the spring of that year, the good Swedes at Volvo introduced Drive Me, a program to get regular Josefs, Frejas, Joeys, and Fayes into autonomous vehicles. By 2017, Volvo executives promised, the company would distribute 100 self-driving SUVs to families in Gothenburg, Sweden. The cars would be able … Continue reading "Before Self-Driving Cars Become Real, They Face These Challenges"

Renzi esagera un po' sui costi delle proposte elettorali di Berlusconi

Reddito di dignità, pensioni minime a mille euro, flat tax e no tax area costeranno davvero 157 miliardi? di La Pagella Politica di Agi. 29 dicembre 2017,07:00. Renzi Berlusconi fact-checking. share. tweet. share · share. share. mail · share · matteo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

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Carglass Italia – Soddisfatto? Direi proprio di NO!

Dal sito Carglass.it: “Qualsiasi sia il danno al parabrezza o ad un altro cristallo della vostra vettura, Carglass® è in grado di assistervi. Carglass® è in grado di effettuare la riparazione o la sostituzione di parabrezza, lunotto e dei vetri danneggiati di qualsiasi marca e modello di vettura. Gli interventi di riparazione o sostituzione dei … Continue reading "Carglass Italia – Soddisfatto? Direi proprio di NO!"

Almeno 12 morti in un incendio nel Bronx

Almeno 12 persone sono morte a causa di un incendio in un condominio del Bronx, una delle più famose divisioni amministrative della città di New York, negli Stati Uniti. Le fiamme si sono sviluppate intorno alle 19 locali (l'una di notte di giovedì in … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

A Manager of the Exmo Bitcoin Exchange Has Been Kidnapped In Ukraine

A Manager of the Exmo Bitcoin Exchange Has Been Kidnapped In Ukraine Published on December 29, 2017 at 11:00AM CaptainDork shares a report from BBC: A manager of the Exmo Bitcoin exchange has been kidnapped in Ukraine. According to Russian and Ukrainian media reports Pavel Lerner, 40, was kidnapped while leaving his office in Kiev’s … Continue reading "A Manager of the Exmo Bitcoin Exchange Has Been Kidnapped In Ukraine"

YouTube’s poor AI training led to rise of child exploitation videos

As one rater said: “Even if a video is disturbing or violent, we can flag it but still have to say it’s high quality [if the task calls for it].” That means raters have to mark videos as “high quality” even if they have disturbing content, which can give those links a boost in search … Continue reading "YouTube’s poor AI training led to rise of child exploitation videos"

Bitcoin Rebounds to $15000 as Investors Find a Bottom, For Now

Bitcoin was up almost 8 percent to $15,032 as of 2:16 p.m. Hong Kong time, composite Bloomberg pricing showed. The digital currency has slumped about 23 percent from its record $19,511 reached on Dec. 18, when the CME Group Inc. introduced its futures contract. While bitcoin's debut on regulated … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

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South Korea enacts new cryptocurrency regulations

The Wall Street Journal reports that the country’s Justice of Ministry might even propose legislation that would shut down exchanges nationwide, but details about how or when that would happen weren’t provided. This is the latest step by South Korea to reign in the frenzy over cryptocurrencies. In September, it banned initial coin offerings. While … Continue reading "South Korea enacts new cryptocurrency regulations"

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Renzi si candida al Senato a Firenze

Come mai ha scelto di correre per fare il senatore dopo aver caldeggiato la trasformazione della Camera alta in Senato delle autonomie? Non le pare una contraddizione? «Non è un contrappasso dantesco, ma la scelta responsabile di inchinarsi alla … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

NASA lends a hand to new American Girl doll with Mars aspirations

American Girl worked with NASA and a panel of scientists and astronauts to make Luciana’s story (and gear, like a Mars habitat and flight suit) as realistic as possible. They also contributed to an accompanying STEM-based educational program providing space simulations and quizzes in an American Girl app and educational website. The company is also … Continue reading "NASA lends a hand to new American Girl doll with Mars aspirations"

Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout by DAVID STREITFELD

By DAVID STREITFELD Book World is closing its 45 stores amid the holiday shopping season, signaling the final gasps for large book sellers as e-commerce rises. Published: December 28, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BQNSZO via IFTTT

Google Stops Selling the Pixel C Android Tablet

Google Stops Selling the Pixel C Android Tablet Published on December 29, 2017 Google is no longer selling the Pixel C, its flagship Android tablet released about two years ago. “Google’s commitment to Android on tablets wasn’t strong even then, and now the Pixel C is gone from the Google Store — the listing page … Continue reading "Google Stops Selling the Pixel C Android Tablet"

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Google pulls YouTube from Amazon Fire TV four days ahead of schedule

Were you thinking that the ongoing spat between Google and Amazon had finally simmered down? You’d be wrong. Google previously said that it wasn’t going to remove the YouTube access for the Amazon Fire TV until January 1, but some users are already finding the app disabled when they fire up their devices, reports TechCrunch. … Continue reading "Google pulls YouTube from Amazon Fire TV four days ahead of schedule"

Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion by MIKE ISAAC

By MIKE ISAAC The deal is a notable drop from the $70 billion valuation Uber once commanded, and is a humbling coda on a rough year for the company, which has been rocked by a series of scandals. Published: December 28, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EbkBun via IFTTT

Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion by MIKE ISAAC

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Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion by MIKE ISAAC

By MIKE ISAAC The deal is a notable drop from the $70 billion valuation Uber once commanded, and is a humbling coda on a rough year for the company, which has been rocked by a series of scandals. Published: December 28, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EbkBun via IFTTT

Any form of threatening, harassing, or violence / physical harm towards anyone will result in a ban via /r/technology

Any form of threatening, harassing, or violence / physical harm towards anyone will result in a ban We have posted this before, but this needs to be reiterated. We understand that many of you are emotionally driven to discuss your feelings on recent events, most notably the repeal of Net Neutrality – however inciting violence … Continue reading "Any form of threatening, harassing, or violence / physical harm towards anyone will result in a ban via /r/technology"

Valve loses appeal over Steam refund policy in Australia

This is water under the bridge for the most part, since Valve has already altered its practices to allow refunds within two weeks. However, the end to its case is bound to set an “important precedent,” as the ACCC said. Digital stores that operate in Australia will have to accommodate its refund policies regardless of … Continue reading "Valve loses appeal over Steam refund policy in Australia"

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New top story on Hacker News: Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev

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Critics Aren’t Buying Blackburn’s ‘Fake’ Net Neutrality Bill: Tennessee Rep Marsha Blackburn has unveiled plans for a net neutrality law she professes will “protect the open internet,” but is far more likely to do the exact opposite. via /r/technology

Critics Aren’t Buying Blackburn’s ‘Fake’ Net Neutrality Bill: Tennessee Rep Marsha Blackburn has unveiled plans for a net neutrality law she professes will “protect the open internet,” but is far more likely to do the exact opposite. http://ift.tt/2zILlzc Submitted December 28, 2017 at 07:35PM by maxwellhill via reddit http://ift.tt/2llHl2i

HTC and Motorola say they don’t slow old phones like Apple does via /r/technology

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North Korea gets a modern staple: lousy airport WiFi

Not that the airport’s WiFi is likely to get a lot of use, or that you’d necessarily want to use it. When just having a device with active WiFi can frequently lead to jail time or fines, most North Koreans can’t even consider using it — if they could afford the necessary devices, of course. … Continue reading "North Korea gets a modern staple: lousy airport WiFi"

In 2018, TV Needs to Take a Cue From ‘SMILF’ and Embrace Smallness

In the final moments of SMILF’s debut episode, its strapped-for-cash, do-anything heroine Bridgette auditions for a small role in a PSA about post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans. Curious as to how she staged such a tear-inducing performance, she casually tells the director, “I was sexually abused by my dad, which also causes PTSD. So I … Continue reading "In 2018, TV Needs to Take a Cue From ‘SMILF’ and Embrace Smallness"

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Here is the news The Coaches Film Room has a star-studded cast for this year’s College Football Playoffs. on Sport Illustrated

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Here is the news The four playoff teams will write the definitive history of the 2017 season, but don’t forget about these stories that defined the fall. on Sport Illustrated

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Here is the news Who will be the new USMNT coach? Can Manchester City go undefeated? Who will win the 2018 World Cup? Here are 10 predictions for the soccer world in 2018. on Sport Illustrated

6 must-read books about bitcoin

One of Amazon's 100 Best Books of 2017, Apple's Best Book of 2017 and a New York Times "Editor's Choice" best-seller, bitcoin enthusiasts can read about the role cryptocurrency played. Nick Bilton is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, a former reporter for The New York Times and a contributor to … social experiment by Livio … Continue reading "6 must-read books about bitcoin "

Lamborghini’s EV initiatives seem to lack a spark

Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor: It doesn’t look like Lamborghini will be joining the race for e-performance vehicles anytime soon. Even as the Italian company announced plans to work with MIT in a collaboration to create “electric … Continue reading "Lamborghini’s EV initiatives seem to lack a spark"

Postcard From Pyongyang: The Airport Now Has Wi-Fi, Sort of

Postcard From Pyongyang: The Airport Now Has Wi-Fi, Sort of Published on December 28, 2017 at 05:40PM Eric Talmadge, writing for AP: North Korea is one of the least Wi-Fi-friendly countries in the world. Having a device that emits Wi-Fi signals can result in detention and a major fine. Worse, if you are a North … Continue reading "Postcard From Pyongyang: The Airport Now Has Wi-Fi, Sort of"

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The Year in Crowdfunded PCs: Who Succeeded? Who Failed?

The Year in Crowdfunded PCs: Who Succeeded? Who Failed? Published on December 28, 2017 at 05:01PM Sean Portnoy, writing for ZDNet: The ever-maturing PC industry hasn’t deterred manufacturers large and small from embracing crowdfunding as a method of bringing new systems to market, whether they need the funds to produce their new product, or just … Continue reading "The Year in Crowdfunded PCs: Who Succeeded? Who Failed?"

Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition

Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition Published on December 28, 2017 at 04:21PM An anonymous reader shares a WSJ report: More than 100 million Americans are expected to travel during the holidays, and many will search for lodging online. But travelers may unknowingly pay more and fail to see all of their options … Continue reading "Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition"

Minnesota To Challenge Net Neutrality Repeal via /r/technology

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Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition

Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition Published on December 28, 2017 at 04:21PM An anonymous reader shares a WSJ report: More than 100 million Americans are expected to travel during the holidays, and many will search for lodging online. But travelers may unknowingly pay more and fail to see all of their options … Continue reading "Google Works With Hotels To Hurt Travel Competition"

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Here is the news With the New Year right around the corner, The Crossover looks back on the 10 most defining moments, complete with Kevin Durant daggers, Kyrie Irving trade demands and more. on Sport Illustrated

New story in Business from Time: Claire’s Recalls Cosmetics for Kids Due to Asbestos Concerns

Claire’s, known for selling accessories and cosmetics targeted to young girls and teenagers, has recalled some of its makeup over asbestos concerns. The Florida-based retailer first announced the recall a few days before Christmas, after a Rhode Island mother grew concerned about the ingredients in glitter makeup she had purchased for her 6-year-old daughter and … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Claire’s Recalls Cosmetics for Kids Due to Asbestos Concerns"

Mark Zuckerberg’s Real Campaign: Save Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg’s Real Campaign: Save Facebook Published on December 28, 2017 at 03:00PM From an Axios report: Mark Zuckerberg started 2017 scoffing at the idea of Russia election manipulation on Facebook, and looked like he was contemplating his own possible run for the presidency. Facebook’s CEO ends 2017 a very changed man: scrambling to curtail … Continue reading "Mark Zuckerberg’s Real Campaign: Save Facebook"

Pensioni, APE Sociale anche per i contratti a termine

La legge di bilancio apre parzialmente alla concessione degli anticipi pensionistici anche ai disoccupati per la scadenza naturale di un contratto a termine. Ma taglia fuori i lavoratori precoci. L'Ape sociale apre anche ai disoccupati a seguito della scadenza di un contratto a termine. L'articolo 1, co. by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

‘Half-Life 3’ fan venture ‘Project Borealis’ is taking shape

The team behind Half-Life‘s fan-made third instalment, Project Borealis, have been busy. In an update posted to Reddit, the developers revealed some of the progress they’ve made in their first few months of real pre-production, sharing screenshots of concept art, links to music samples and a few clues on the game’s plot structure. But while … Continue reading "‘Half-Life 3’ fan venture ‘Project Borealis’ is taking shape"

A lawsuit against Apple is launched in France, one of the only countries where planned obsolescence is explicitly illegal via /r/technology

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Best Google Daydream VR apps and games

We’ve all been told a hundred times that VR is the future. But it’s also the present. Between HTC Vive and Oculus Rift there’s already a mass of impressive VR experiences just waiting to transport you to new worlds and previously unobtainable experiences. Solid VR efforts aren’t limited to these bank balance-busting headsets though. Smartphone-utilizing … Continue reading "Best Google Daydream VR apps and games"

Attending CES 2018? TechCrunch wants to see your company

CES is a horrible, god-awful experience that will shave years off your life. The casinos, the food, the people, the germs. Horrible. All of it. But we love it! And we’re sending a huge contingent to the show again this year and want to see your gadgets, toys and products. TechCrunch cares much more for … Continue reading "Attending CES 2018? TechCrunch wants to see your company"

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While Uber Burns, Its Self-Driving Car Project Carries On

A world dominated by self-driving cars is no longer just possible, it’s inevitable. And the proof is everywhere. In Arizona, where Waymo (formerly known as Google’s self-driving car project) is testing minivans sans humans inside. In Boston, where Lyft and robocar outfit Nutonomy are schlepping Patriots fans to and fro. In Sweden, where Volvo is … Continue reading "While Uber Burns, Its Self-Driving Car Project Carries On"

Twitter bans ‘Impostor Buster’ bot that ID’d Nazi trolls

The bot, dubbed “Impostor Buster,” went after trolls with fake profiles of real individuals from ethnic minorities. To fool unwitting users, they’d adorn these accounts with clear identifying markers “like a yarmulke-clad Hasid or a woman in hijab,” along with descriptors like “jewish,” “muslim” or “enemy of the alt-right” in their bio, writes Rozenberg. Armed … Continue reading "Twitter bans ‘Impostor Buster’ bot that ID’d Nazi trolls"

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The highs and lows of PC gaming in 2017

Wow, what a year it’s been for PC games. While consoles have busied themselves with incremental hardware upgrades dressed up as generational leaps, the world of overclocked gaming has seen genuine strides that have taken the industry forward in exciting new ways. We’ve witnessed a new wave of CPUs transforming how we use our PCs … Continue reading "The highs and lows of PC gaming in 2017"

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Figuccia si dimette, prima crisi per Musumeci. Commissioni: Pellegrino presidente

Nel giorno della composizione delle commissioni parlamentari all'ARS, ecco che arriva la notizia che scuote il governo Musumeci: si è dimesso l'assessore Vincenzo Figuccia. Le ultime polemiche innestate sul tetto dei compensi ai dirigenti non hanno … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

Poste italiane

28/12/2017 – Poste Italiane comunica che a gennaio 2018 le pensioni INPS saranno messe in pagamento a partire dal giorno 3, secondo giorno lavorativo… by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Web Trackers Exploit Flaw In Browser Login Managers To Steal Usernames

Web Trackers Exploit Flaw In Browser Login Managers To Steal Usernames Published on December 28, 2017 at 11:00AM An anonymous reader writes: Princeton privacy experts are warning that advertising and analytics firms can secretly extract site usernames from browsers using hidden login fields and tie non-authenticated users visiting a site with their profiles or emails … Continue reading "Web Trackers Exploit Flaw In Browser Login Managers To Steal Usernames"

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Pensioni, ultimissime notizie ad oggi 28 dicembre su Ape 2018 e Legge Fornero

Le ultime notizie sulla riforma pensioni, ad oggi, [VIDEO] giovedì 28 dicembre 2017, sono relative al possibile ed ulteriore slittamento dell'Ape volontaria, il cui avvio era atteso per i primi giorni del 2018. Ci occuperemo, inoltre, delle reazioni del mondo economico alle dichiarazioni del leader di Forza … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

Milan-Inter, derby da 660 milioni di debiti

Inter-Milan, il derby della Madonnina di Coppa Italia è anche il derby dei debiti. Da una parte quelli appena contratti dal club nerazzurro tramite l'emissione di un bond da 300 milioni. Dall'altra i 360 milioni (compresi gli interessi) che Yonghong Li … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

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Olympic organizers may use facial recognition to manage guests

The technology wouldn’t be used on spectators, say the sources, and it was tested at the Japan House during the 2016 Rio Olympics where it was used to manage journalists coming and going from the visitor center. NEC Corp is said to be the developer of the facial recognition program. Other NEC customers include the … Continue reading "Olympic organizers may use facial recognition to manage guests"

Twitter Has Officially Replaced the Town Square

In 2011, a few days after yet another major protest in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Sana (not her real name) and I sat in a coffee shop close to the square where so much had happened in a few months. In the immediate aftermath of Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, the protesters’ spirit and optimism seemed to … Continue reading "Twitter Has Officially Replaced the Town Square"

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Some Things About Tech Were Good in 2017. No, Really. by KEVIN ROOSE

By KEVIN ROOSE Amid a series of scandals and sins, a few righteous tech innovators actually brought positive change this year. Published: December 27, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pKNdrp via IFTTT

Some Sonos and Bose Speakers Are Being Hijacked To Play Ghostly Sounds

Some Sonos and Bose Speakers Are Being Hijacked To Play Ghostly Sounds Published on December 28, 2017 at 12:30AM An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Researchers at Trend Micro have found that certain models of Sonos and Bose speakers have vulnerabilities that leave them open to hijacking, as reported by Wired. The … Continue reading "Some Sonos and Bose Speakers Are Being Hijacked To Play Ghostly Sounds"

Human Go Champion Backtracks On Vow To Never Face An AI Opponent Again

Human Go Champion Backtracks On Vow To Never Face An AI Opponent Again Published on December 27, 2017 at 11:10PM Back in May, Google’s AlphaGo AI defeated the human world champion Ke Jie in a three-part match. After it was over, Jie vowed never to play a computer again. But apparently something has changed his … Continue reading "Human Go Champion Backtracks On Vow To Never Face An AI Opponent Again"

Anyone can buy the Surface Pro with LTE on the Microsoft Store

The Surface Pro with LTE Advanced comes in two versions: The lower has a 128GB SSD with 4GB of RAM for $1,150 while the pricier model doubles the specs for 256GB of space and 8GB of RAM for $1,450. Both come with an Intel Core i5 and claim up to 13.5 hours of battery life, … Continue reading "Anyone can buy the Surface Pro with LTE on the Microsoft Store"

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New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Katrina Lake founded Stitch Fix, the online personal shopping service, out of her apartment on the back of a failed startup idea. Today, according to Forbes, Lake, now 34, has a 16.6% ownership in the company, which went public a month ago. And her net worth now approaching $500 million—making her one of the youngest, … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women"

New on Sports Illustrated: Blake Griffin Could Return Before End of December selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Blake Griffin will possibly return to the Clippers by the end of December with coach Doc Rivers saying he could possibly play Friday. on Sport Illustrated

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That ’70s Show: the Conference That Predicted the Future of Work

That ’70s Show: the Conference That Predicted the Future of Work Published on December 27, 2017 at 09:00PM theodp writes: Over at Wired, Leslie Berlin writes about Futures Day at the 1977 Xerox World Conference, an invitation-only demonstration of the Alto personal computer system developed at Xerox PARC. It’s an excerpt from Troublemakers: How a … Continue reading "That ’70s Show: the Conference That Predicted the Future of Work"

Elon Musk promises new features and upgrades are coming to Tesla

Musk often — especially compared with most chief executives — responds to questions and comments on Twitter. Whether it is to explain upcoming Tesla software changes, to take feedback on elements of design or even to combat critics, Musk is accustomed to responding to his mass following online. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Katrina Lake founded Stitch Fix, the online personal shopping service, out of her apartment on the back of a failed startup idea. Today, according to Forbes, Lake, now 34, has a 16.6% ownership in the company, which went public a month ago. And her net worth now approaching $500 million—making her one of the youngest, … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women"

If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People?

If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People? Published on December 27, 2017 at 08:20PM An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a Scientific American report: Dogs can be trained to be cancer-sniffing wizards, using their sensitive noses to detect cancerous fumes wafting from diseased cells. This sniffing is noninvasive and could help … Continue reading "If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People?"

New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Katrina Lake founded Stitch Fix, the online personal shopping service, out of her apartment on the back of a failed startup idea. Today, according to Forbes, Lake, now 34, has a 16.6% ownership in the company, which went public a month ago. And her net worth now approaching $500 million—making her one of the youngest, … Continue reading "New story in Business from Time: Meet the 34-Year-Old Founder of Stitch Fix, Who Just Became One of America’s Richest Self-Made Women"

New on Sports Illustrated: Landon Collins Apologizes for Alluding to Teammate Eli Apple a ‘Cancer’ selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Landon Collins apologized Wednesday for alluding to teammate Eli Apple as a “cancer.” on Sport Illustrated

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Huawei’s Mate 10 flagship may launch on AT&T in February

The tipsters indicated that this was really part of a bigger strategy to not only gain acceptance in the US, but to take on Huawei’s biggest competitors, and Apple in particular. While Huawei hasn’t needed American customers to become a powerhouse, it believes that it needs to succeed in the US if it’s going to … Continue reading "Huawei’s Mate 10 flagship may launch on AT&T in February"

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If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People?

If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People? Published on December 27, 2017 at 08:20PM An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a Scientific American report: Dogs can be trained to be cancer-sniffing wizards, using their sensitive noses to detect cancerous fumes wafting from diseased cells. This sniffing is noninvasive and could help … Continue reading "If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don’t They Screen People?"

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA DFS Picks for December 27 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Picks for every position and price point for NBA DFS contests on Wednesday, December 27.  on Sport Illustrated

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The Last Man on Earth To Speak His Language

The Last Man on Earth To Speak His Language Published on December 27, 2017 at 07:01PM From a report: An elderly man in Peru named Amadeo Garcia Garcia is the last person on earth to speak his native language, Taushiro, the NY Times’ Nicholas Casey reports in a remarkable long-read. A combination of disease and … Continue reading "The Last Man on Earth To Speak His Language"

Some Sonos and Bose speakers are being remotely hijacked

The issue was first pinpointed by researchers at Trend Micro and reported on by Wired. Certain Bose and Sonos speakers can be found online via a simple scan. While only a fraction of speakers are vulnerable, hackers can access connected services such as Spotify and Pandora through the speaker, as well as trigger nearby smart … Continue reading "Some Sonos and Bose speakers are being remotely hijacked"

Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns

Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns Published on December 27, 2017 at 06:22PM U.S. Internet provider Armstrong has warned persistent pirates on its network of limiting their access to the thermostats if they didn’t play by its rules. From a report: Our attention was caught by a recent letter the company sent … Continue reading "Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns"

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Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns

Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns Published on December 27, 2017 at 06:22PM U.S. Internet provider Armstrong has warned persistent pirates on its network of limiting their access to the thermostats if they didn’t play by its rules. From a report: Our attention was caught by a recent letter the company sent … Continue reading "Piracy Notices Can Mess With Your Thermostat, ISP Warns"

Elon Musk's Latest Promise: A Tesla Pickup

It wasn't the first time Musk has mused about a Tesla pickup. Details, however, remain scarce. He has hinted, perhaps humorously, that the company might just make “a mini version of the Tesla Semi.” • Musk also said it would be similar in size to Ford's F-150. (The F-series is the best-selling line of trucks … … Continue reading " Elon Musk's Latest Promise: A Tesla Pickup"

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Two students, Michael Lopez-Brau and Stefan Uddenberg, won a Yale hackathon aimed at Fake News by creating a plug-in for the Google Chrome browser that will help users better distinguish fake news stories. via /r/technology

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Internet Archive gets $1 million donation from bitcoin fund

The Pineapple Fund was announced earlier this month, pledging some $86 million in bitcoin to a range of causes. The fund’s benefactor, known only as “Pine”, told Bitcoin Magazine that they saw the promise of decentralized money in the early days of bitcoin, and that the “expectation-shattering returns of bitcoin over many years has led … Continue reading "Internet Archive gets $1 million donation from bitcoin fund"

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Newcastle vs. Manchester City: Game Time, Live Stream, TV Channel selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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The Texas Turnaround: A Mysteriously Feel-Good Bit of Infrastructure

The car radio is playing something loud and twangy. It’s late summer, so bugs are peppering your windshield like dollops of rain as you speed comfortably in the wide, smooth lanes. And then you realize you just missed your dang exit. Relax, partner—you’re in Texas. Just take the next one, and stay to the left … Continue reading "The Texas Turnaround: A Mysteriously Feel-Good Bit of Infrastructure"

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Apple finally got its tax break to bring billions home. Your move Apple…

On an earnings call days after President Trump's inauguration, Cook said any tax reform package that encouraged repatriation would be "very good for the country and good for Apple." Apple is by far the top cash hoarder. At the end of the most recent quarter, Apple had $268.9 billion in cash and … social experiment by … Continue reading " Apple finally got its tax break to bring billions home. Your move Apple …"

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FCC Approves First Wireless ‘Power-At-A-Distance’ Charging System

FCC Approves First Wireless ‘Power-At-A-Distance’ Charging System Published on December 27, 2017 at 11:00AM The FCC has approved the first wireless charger that works from up to three feet away. Engadget reports: San Jose-based startup, Energous, announced on Tuesday that it has received the first such FCC certification for power-at-a-distance wireless charging with its WattUp … Continue reading "FCC Approves First Wireless ‘Power-At-A-Distance’ Charging System"

WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System

WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System Published on December 27, 2017 at 08:00AM The popular mobile application WeChat is poised to become China’s official electronic personal identification system. “The government of Guangzhou, capital of the southern coastal province of Guangdong, started on Monday a pilot program that creates a virtual ID card, which … Continue reading "WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System"

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WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System

WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System Published on December 27, 2017 at 08:00AM The popular mobile application WeChat is poised to become China’s official electronic personal identification system. “The government of Guangzhou, capital of the southern coastal province of Guangdong, started on Monday a pilot program that creates a virtual ID card, which … Continue reading "WeChat To Become China’s Official Electronic ID System"

NASA hopes to send a probe to Alpha Centauri in 2069

So why the long wait? Simple: the technology to make this trip realistic doesn’t exist yet. The JPL is counting on propulsion technology advancing to the point where the results would come back in time to be meaningful. When Alpha Centauri is nearly 4.4 light-years away, a ship traveling at a tenth the speed of … Continue reading "NASA hopes to send a probe to Alpha Centauri in 2069"

New on Sports Illustrated: Southampton Boss Mauricio Pellegrino Aims to ‘Bounce Back’ Following 5-2 Thrashing by Spurs selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

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Confermato: gli Stati Uniti “si stanno preparando ad attaccare” la Corea del Nord

Un articolo sul Telegraph riporta che gli americani sono vicini a stilare una lista di opzioni per attaccare militarmente la Corea. Il giornale sostiene che l'articolo si basa su informazioni interne fornite da funzionari dei governi statunitense e … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews

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New on Sports Illustrated: Previewing the Independence, Pinstripe, Foster Farms and Texas Bowls selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news From Shreveport to the Bronx Houston, here’s your quick guide to a bowl slate that features a handful of former dark horse Heisman candidates and two potential shootouts in prime time. on Sport Illustrated

New on Sports Illustrated: What James Harrison Joining the Patriots Means selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news The Patriots have taken a lot from Pittsburgh this century. Now they’ve nabbed a chunk of the team’s soul, too. on Sport Illustrated

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Niente nuove tasse sulla casa, nessuna imposta patrimoniale ma le pensioni d'oro vanno colpite. Di Maio ondeggia. Escluso l'addio all'Unione europea perché il M5S non vuole violare ma “ricontrattare” le regole europee. Addio alla politica contro Bruxelles e gli eurotecnocrati. Tuttavia, se ci sarà il … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

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Wikipedia picture of the day on December 27, 2017: Snowboarder Sergey Lapushkin at Slopestyle LG/FIS World Cup 2012, Stoneham ski resort, Quebec, Canada. http://ift.tt/2DiQobP

Elon Musk vows to build Tesla pickup truck ‘right after’ Model Y

Musk also agreed to tackle a number of features for existing cars. Most notably, he gave the nod to tech investor Jason Calacanis’ request for an alert that lets your family know when your Tesla should arrive home. He also liked a request to use all the onboard cameras as dashcams, sign recognition and even … Continue reading "Elon Musk vows to build Tesla pickup truck ‘right after’ Model Y"

Analysts Cut iPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand

Analysts Cut iPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand Published on December 27, 2017 at 12:20AM According to Bloomberg, analysts have lowered iPhone X shipment projections for the first quarter of next year, citing signs of lackluster demand at the end of the holiday shopping season. From the report: Sinolink Securities Co. analyst Zhang Bin … Continue reading "Analysts Cut iPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand"

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Finanziaria dal fiato corto: così non si va da nessuna parte

Insomma, senza una revisione coraggiosa di tutte le nostre voci di bilancio, a partire dalle spese militari per passare alla cronica inefficienza della macchina pubblica, alla voragine della sanità e ai problemi delle pensioni, l'Italia è condannata a un lento ma inesorabile declino. Non sappiamo chi ci … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Texas Walk-Ons Say Goodbye With Hilarious Nickelback Spoof Video selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Saying goodbye to the college days is never easy, but the walk-ons of Texas’ football team found a fun way to signoff. on Sport Illustrated

Uber Is Selling Its Money-Losing Car Lease Business

Uber Is Selling Its Money-Losing Car Lease Business Published on December 26, 2017 at 11:03PM According to The Wall Street Journal, Uber is selling its Xchange Leasing unit to the car marketplace Fair.com. “It reportedly won’t be a clean break,” reports Engadget. “Uber will both take a stake in Fair and point would-be drivers to … Continue reading "Uber Is Selling Its Money-Losing Car Lease Business"

New on Sports Illustrated: College Football Playoff and Bowl Schedule: Complete List of All 40 Bowl Games selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news Get a complete list of all the bowl games and matchups for this season. on Sport Illustrated

Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI A wave of new medical accessories are connecting to the Apple Watch so that people can manage their health from their wrist. It’s a leap forward in the utility of wearable devices. Published: December 26, 2017 at 01:00AM from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pDL8gH via IFTTT

Live trivia hit HQ comes to Android on January 1st

The hype around HQ comes from its simple but involving concept: you tune into a live, twice-daily trivia game show where there’s a chance of winning real cash (in some cases, thousands of dollars). The questions are softballs at first, but they get progressively harder to the point where just a small fraction of players … Continue reading "Live trivia hit HQ comes to Android on January 1st"

5 Reasons the Fed Needs a Bitcoin-Style Currency

Is it time for the Federal Reserve to join the cryptocurrency craze? The idea sounds far-fetched, but it's gaining traction with some economists, especially as people come to understand the technology that underlies bitcoin and other digital currencies. The latest to make the case for a so-called Fed Coin is … social experiment by Livio Acerbo … Continue reading "5 Reasons the Fed Needs a Bitcoin -Style Currency"

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In molti non possono pagare le tasse ma a Perugia il baratto amministrativo è un tabù: eppure …

del baratto amministrativo che permette alle persone in difficoltà economica di ripagare il proprio debito con il comune svolgendo dei lavori pubblici al posto del pagamento in contanti delle bollette e tasse. Per il Partito Democratico è una vergogna che deve essere cancellata: “Ci sembra assurdo dover … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit

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New on Sports Illustrated: Former Steelers LB James Harrison Visits Patriots At Gillette Stadium selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

Here is the news James Harrison is visiting the Patriots after he went unclaimed on waivers. on Sport Illustrated

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Google’s voice-generating AI is now indistinguishable from humans

Dave Gershgorn Humans have officially given their voice to machines. A research paper published by Google this month—which has not been peer reviewed—details a text-to-speech system called Tacotron 2, which claims near-human accuracy at imitating audio of a person speaking from text. The system is Google’s second official generation of the technology, which consists of … Continue reading "Google’s voice-generating AI is now indistinguishable from humans"