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Salaries & Wages
Here's How Much Computer Programmers Earn in Each State
Forbes - Andrew DePietro
In today’s skill-intensive job market, having practical working knowledge of computers (and the internet) is a non-negotiable — it’s simply essential. Not surprisingly, the role of a computer programmer
Shopping
Chapel of Sound
uncrate.com
Disguised as a prehistoric boulder resting in a valley in northern Beijing, the Chapel of Sound takes organic architecture to the extreme. The …
For Men
Work Your Whole Body With This AMRAP Workout
coachmag.co.uk
It really doesn’t take long to knock out an effective training session, as long as you’re prepared to work very hard. And you should be prepared to …
Web Design
10 Web Design Trends to Watch in 2019
designshack.net - Carrie Cousins
The average life of a website is three years. And design elements – such as color and typography – often get updated more frequently than that. …
Airbus
Airbus Beluga XL spreads its wings at long last
CNN - Text and photos by Maureen O'Hare, video by Ed Scott-Clark and Colin Wallace, CNN
(CNN) — It's almost here. One of the aviation world's most hotly anticipated planes, the Airbus Beluga XL, has just completed a key round of testing at Hawarden Airport in Wales, ahead of entering service
Lifestyle
Uncovering the military's unlikely role in astrophysics and environmental conservation
Los Angeles Times - By Stephen Phillips
When we think of the military, chances are neither astrophysics nor environmentalism spring to mind. Two recent books explore the overlap between these ostensibly noncombatant fields and the armed forces,
How-To's
Here’s how to rotate a video on an iPhone
Digital Trends - Simon Hill
Shooting a vertical video had been considered something of a technological faux pas for years, though it’s so common now that a lot of apps have …
Science
Universal flu vaccine hope as scientists find immune cells which fight all strains
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Immune cells which could fight all kinds of influenza virus have been discovered by scientists, raising hope for a universal vaccine which does not need to be update annually. Researchers from the Peter
Social Work
All the Ways You Can Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Lifehacker - Alicia Adamczyk
With the average student loan balance hitting $29,800 for the Class of 2018, you’re probably looking for any help you can get paying off your debt. …
Sling TV
I tried Hulu's $40 per month live TV streaming service, and it came so close to replacing my $100 monthly cable subscription
Business Insider - Antonio Villas-Boas
Every month, I'm horrified by the $100 bill I pay for my cable subscription. Because of that, I'm on a quest to try out all the TV streaming services I can to see if at least one has the channels I want,
Technology
Want to go to Mars? NASA says you'll need this personality trait
USA TODAY
Innovation
Which Soundbars Have the Best Quality? Try These 5 Brands
Inverse
Upgrade your entertainment sound system with the subtle--but transformational--addition of a soundbar.
Autonomous Cars
Ford and Walmart partnering to deliver goods with self-driving cars
USA TODAY
Technology
Chrome will make it harder to block incognito browsing
Engadget - Christine Fisher
You have the right to surf the web in disguise. A longstanding loophole in Chrome's Incognito Mode allows websites to recognize when people are browsing the web privately. Recently, sites like The Boston
Grooming
Burritos, Farmers’ Markets, and the Golden Gate: The 4-Day Weekend in San Francisco
Men's Journal - by Adam Hurly
High School
Five Things High Schoolers Need To Know More Than Computer Science
Forbes - Christopher Rim
A recent opinion piece in the New York Times discussed how the College Board is pushing for students to focus on mastering “two codes” — computer science and the US Constitution — but are those truly right
Shopping
6 Items You Should Have On Hand In Case Of Emergency
spy.com - Brad Smith
* Must-have items to have on hand in any household * List includes both home and automotive products * Always be prepared in case of emergency or …
Alzheimer's Disease
NIA Offers Opportunities To Participate In Aging, Alzheimer's, Dementia Research
Forbes - Robin Seaton Jefferson
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers a myriad of opportunities to learn about and participate in the study of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. And for good reason. A person born in 1900
Marin County
Gov. Gavin Newsom lists his Midcentury Modern house in Marin County for sale
Los Angeles Times - By Lauren Beale
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, maker of documentary films, have listed their home in Kentfield, Calif., for sale at $5.995 million. Walls of glass bring views of San Francisco
Recycling
Plastic Bags are Recyclable, So Why Can't We Throw Them In Recycling Bins? PBS Explains
core77.com - Rain Noe
Here's why "If you must choose between a home recycling bin or the trash, the recycling industry suggests throwing plastic bags in the trash" Plastic …
CES
AI detects potentially damaging ice on wind turbines
VentureBeat - Kyle Wiggers
Ice is the enemy of turbines everywhere. Some wind farms report energy production losses of up to 20 percent due to icing, according to Canadian wind-industry consultancy firm TechnoCentre Éolien (TCE),
Android News
Samsung will release a weird 'Emotional LED' case for the Galaxy S10
androidpolice.com - Ryan Whitwam
Nearly every company in the world that has anything to do with mobile accessories will make a case for the upcoming Galaxy S10, but Samsung will have …
Technology
Android Q may change the back button to a gesture
The Verge - Dieter Bohn
Here we go again Android’s back button might be going away entirely, replaced with a quick swipe to the left from the home button. XDA Developers has been digging into a leaked, early set of code from
World Happiness Report
Curiosity — 5 Scandinavian Life Philosophies That Can Make You...
curiosity.com
By most metrics, Scandinavia is one of the happiest places on Earth. The annual World Happiness Report routinely rates the Nordic countries of …
Science
Gene therapy could treat rare brain disorder in unborn babies
The Guardian - Ian Sample Science editor
Scientists are developing a radical form of gene therapy that could cure a devastating medical disorder by mending mutations in the brains of foetuses in the womb. The treatment, which has never been before,
Spying
Gary Explains: Is your smartphone spying on you?
Android Authority - Gary Sims
Digital privacy is a hot topic. We have moved into an era where almost everyone carries a connected device. Everyone has a camera. Many of our daily activities — from riding the bus to accessing our bank
Humanity
This Simple Optical Illusion Could Actually Cause a Delay in Your Brain
ScienceAlert - MICHELLE STARR
The Pinna-Brelstaff illusion is tremendous fun: concentric rings of shapes, with inverse shading. When you move your head closer to or farther from …
Profit
Here's the 7-step strategy one man used to become a self-made millionaire and retire at 30
Business Insider - Hillary Hoffower
Having retired at 30, Grant Sabatier has mastered financial independence. He became a self-made millionaire in five years, retiring with a nest egg of $1.25 million. It may sound impossible, but Sabatier
San Andreas
Geyser Near San Andreas Fault Moves 60 Feet in a Day, Says Report
theepochtimes.com - Jack Phillips
Officials in Imperial County, California, say a bubbling mud geyser is moving and is now dangerously close to railroad tracks, Highway 111, and optic …