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  • Bruno Mars Is Far Less Of A Problematic ‘Culture Vulture’ Than Eminem [Opinion]

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    Why does Eminem get a “cultural appropriation” pass while Bruno Mars doesn’t? Bruno Mars, unfortunately, has become the latest victim of ridiculous accusations of “cultural appropriation” which was once a legitimate concept and concern. However, these days, “cultural appropriation” is a term that is often used to promote segregation. “Bruno Mars was the subject of […]

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  • MacBook Lineup to See Better Growth Than iPhone, iPad in 2018: KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo

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    Apple’s lineup of MacBook laptops is likely to show better year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in 2018 – between 13-16 percent – which will be better growth than the company’s iPad and even iPhonelineups will see in the same period, a new report by Taiwan-based market research firm KGI Securitiessaid. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo – arguably the most trusted Apple analyst globally […]

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  • What Does It Mean To Give Birth On The First Day Of Spring? The Vernal Equinox Is Upon Us

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    Even though it may feel like it’s oh so far away, especially if you’re living in the northeast, spring will be here before you know it. And “officially” the first day of spring this year is March 20. Whether your particular place of residence’s weather decides to cooperate is iffy, it’s “scheduled” all the same. […]

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  • Oil, Gas Leaders Warn Trump he Risks Harming the Industry

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    Oil and gas executives, worried new steel tariffs will crimp their business and that Donald Trump will pull the U.S. out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, delivered those concerns directly to the president. The executives from major oil companies, including ExxonMobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc, met with Trump at 2:30 p.m. […]

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  • Dubai to Host World Blockchain Forum in April

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      The United Arab Emirates have a very particular goal, set to be accomplished by 2020: they aim to become the first blockchain-powered country on the planet. So it’s no wonder that one of the most important blockchain-related events in the world are being held there – which will help them achieve this objective, while […]

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  • Russian Crypto Investor Files 2 billion Ruble Lawsuit On Google

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    Earlier this week, Google announced its decision to ban ads related to cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and binary options. In this regard, cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur Vladimir Orehov has filed a lawsuit against Google’s Russian entity ООО «Гугл», claiming a compensation of 2 billion Ruble (~$35 million) for the loss of investment opportunities and difficulty he would face in finding […]

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  • Competition:Win a book celebrating the life and work of Zaha Hadid

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    For our latest competition, Dezeen is offering the chance to win a book dedicated to Zaha Hadid, whose untimely death in 2016 shook the architecture community and whose list of projects continues to grow under her eponymous firm. Zaha Hadid Architects: Redefining Architecture & Design delves into the designs of Hadid, “whose creative genius captured the collective imagination, influencing […]

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  • Britain’s nuclear submarine breaks through Arctic ice for first time in decade amid Russia tensions

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    HMS Trenchant breaks through a metre of ice in the Arctic in a show of Britain’s military strength. The Royal Navy submarine is taking part in Ice Exercise 18, a major operation in conjunction with US forces. It is the first time in a decade a Navy submarine has practiced beneath the ice amid increasing […]

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  • Jane Fonda Presents RuPaul with His Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

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    RuPaul has officially — and physically — cemented his mark on Hollywood. The RuPaul’s Drag Race host received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday and was presented the honor by a member of Tinseltown royalty: Jane Fonda. “I feel like I’m being knighted,” the drag queen said of the accolade on Friday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. […]

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  • Exclusive sketches show yesterday’s iPhone SE 2 video leak might be real

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    A video leaked on Thursday that allegedly showed Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 2 for the first time ever. The handset pictured in the video bears a striking resemblance to Apple’s iPhone X, but it appear to be smaller. In place of the rounded stainless steel that wraps around the perimeter of the iPhone X, this phone has […]

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