Archive for March, 2019
Desperate Venezuelans Swarm Sewage Drains in Search of Water
March 12th, 2019Via: Reuters: The lack of water has become one of the most excruciating side effects of the nationwide blackout that the government of President Nicolas Maduro has blamed on U.S.-backed sabotage but his critics call the product of corruption and incompetence. The blackout has worsened the situation of a country already facing a hyperinflationary economic […]
VW Cutting Jobs, Electric Vehicles Require Fewer Workers
March 12th, 2019Via: Reuters: Volkswagen said it will cut jobs as it launches almost 70 new electric models by 2028, accelerating its rollout of zero-emission cars as earnings revealed the operating margin at its core brand had taken a hit. … “The reality is that building an electric car involves some 30 percent less effort than one […]
Zuckerberg Wants Facebook to Build a Mind-Reading Machine
March 11th, 2019Via: Wired: Of course, Facebook already follows you around as you make your way through the world via the GPS in the smartphone in your pocket, and, likewise, follows you across the internet via code implanted in your browser. Would we really let Facebook inside those old noggins of ours just so we can order […]
Zuckerberg Wants Facebook to Build a Mind-Reading Machine
March 11th, 2019Via: Wired: Of course, Facebook already follows you around as you make your way through the world via the GPS in the smartphone in your pocket, and, likewise, follows you across the internet via code implanted in your browser. Would we really let Facebook inside those old noggins of ours just so we can order […]
Left Handed, Large Hands? SteelSeries Sensei 310 Mouse
March 11th, 2019If you’re looking for a high quality, larger-than-average mouse to use left handed, the SteelSeries Sensei 310 is a fantastic option. I’ve gone from office grade Logitech mice, to Razer, to G-Skill and the Sensei 310 finally feels like my PC mouse search is over. The fit of the mouse in hand is very comfortable. […]
Thousands of Store Closures Already in 2019
March 11th, 2019Via: CNBC: Gap, Victoria’s Secret, J.C. Penney, Tesla and Abercrombie & Fitch. What do these companies have in common? They’re all closing stores this year. Already, 4,810 store closures have been announced by retailers in 2019, according to Coresight Research. And it’s only March. Last year, Coresight tracked 5,524 store closures, down more than 30 […]
Is This the End of Recycling?
March 9th, 2019Via: The Atlantic: For decades, we were sending the bulk of our recycling to China—tons and tons of it, sent over on ships to be made into goods such as shoes and bags and new plastic products. But last year, the country restricted imports of certain recyclables, including mixed paper—magazines, office paper, junk mail—and most […]
How Nuclear Bombs Work
March 9th, 2019Part 1 Part 2
U.S. Regulators Clear Path for Genetically Modified Salmon
March 9th, 2019Via: AP: U.S. regulators on Friday gave the green light to salmon genetically modified to grow about twice as fast as normal, but the company behind it may face legal challenges before the fish can be sold domestically. The Food and Drug Administration said it lifted an alert that had prevented AquaBounty from importing its […]
Zuckerberg: Escape Chute Leading from Conference Room to Parking Garage?
March 8th, 2019HA! Just change “Zuckerberg” to “Blofeld” as you read to experience Comedy Gold. Via: Business Insider: Armed executive protection officers stand on constant guard outside Zuckerberg’s gated homes in the Bay Area, at least one of which also features a panic room. If he goes to a bar, his team will sweep through ahead of […]
