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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Captured sailors shown on Russia TV
byStatements by three captured Ukrainians have been released by Russia’s security service after Russian ships fired on and seized three Ukrainian boats off the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea. One of the men, Volodymyr Lisovyi, said he was aware of the “provocative nature” of the Ukrainian action. Ukraine’s navy commander said the men had been forced […]
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How Humans Relate to Social Media
byToo many people are disconnecting from reality. Simon Sinek, in his now famous interview — along with many others — have discussed the dopamine distraction that is linked with technology. One big contributor to this is the fact that our brain is stimulated by novelty. Every time we learn something new, dopamine — the feel […]
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Mitsubishi Motors ousts Ghosn as chairman, follows Nissan’s footsteps
byTOKYO – Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Monday its board removed Carlos Ghosn from his role as chairman, following his arrest and ouster from alliance partner Nissan Motor Co last week for alleged financial misconduct. Ghosn’s ouster marks the end of his chairmanship of Japanese automakers, just two years after he was praised for bringing […]
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Delaware Memorial Bridge reopens after chemical leak forces closure, snarling holiday weekend traffic
byThe Delaware Memorial Bridge — a heavily traveled span that serves as a key conduit for East Coast traffic — reopened Sunday evening after being closed more than six hours following a potentially “catastrophic” chemical leak at a nearby chemical plant. The closure brought vehicles to a standstill in both directions on one of the busiest […]
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7 Growth Factors For This Techno-friendly Generation
by7 Marketing Hacks That Will Thrive Your Online Business Marketing is one of the main functions in every organization, and it plays a big role in the success and growth of a business. Technology advancement is one of the factors that has brought a lot of changes in the aspect of marketing because people have […]
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US Military’s DARPA Program Hops on the ‘Blockchain Not Bitcoin’ Bandwagon
byThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking to get a better understanding of permissionless blockchains, but Bitcoin does not appear to be invited to the party. To achieve this enhanced insight into blockchain technology, the US Department of Defense agency has sent out a request for information (RFI) on permissionless distributed consensus protocols, specifically touching on aspects […]
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1 in 3 Americans get ‘festive burnout’ before Christmas ever comes, study finds
byOne in three Americans is set to endure ‘Festive Burnout’ before December 25th, according to new research. A study examining the impacts of festive stress saw a third of respondents (35 percent) say they’re burnt out on the holiday season BEFORE Christmas even comes. The fascinating new statistic emerged in a study of 2,000 Americans, […]
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Kelly Osbourne shares her advice for staying sober during the holiday season
byKelly Osbourne, who revealed in August that she is officially one year sober, has some advice for anyone struggling to stay away from alcohol over the holidays. “Stay close to your sober community and know your limitations,” Osbourne, 34, told Page Six. “If you’re uncomfortable, you always have to have a backup plan to leave the situation […]
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Ancient Egyptian tomb unveiled
byThe treasures of an ancient Egyptian tomb, thought to be more than 3,500 years old, have been unveiled. An archaeological mission, affiliated with France’s University of Strasbourg, made the discovery in the Assasseef valley near the city of Luxor. Two sarcophagi, each containing a mummy, were found. All are in perfect condition. The archaeological dig […]
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D&G: China shopping sites pull products in ad backlash
byDolce & Gabbana products have been pulled from Chinese e-commerce sites as the backlash against a controversial ad campaign grows. The firm posted videos this week showing a Chinese model struggling to eat pasta and pizza with chopsticks. The campaign was accused of trivialising Chinese culture and promoting unflattering stereotypes. The controversy risks alienating Dolce […]
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