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Dean Alden Horn, former director of MIT Sea Grant College Program, dies at 95
MIT - 6 Aug 2016 00:15
Retired U.S. Navy captain made many contributions to Arctic research and undergraduate marine education.
Munro: A Muffled Outlook
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 08:03
Monro shares have risen for five years, even as same- store sales slipped. The stock, recently $62, could fall back to the mid-$40s.
6 Steady Growers with Room to Rise
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 08:04
Ingersoll-Rand, Hanesbrands, Amgen, Broadcom, Robert Half, and PPG have better growth, lower valuations, and solid payouts.
What you need to know about Tonga's shirtless flag bearer
New York Post - 6 Aug 2016 09:38
The Parade of Nations is a pretty standard affair. Lots of outfits -- some good, some bad, some cultural, some seemingly having nothing to do with anything related to the country at all. But every now and then there’s ...
A 'Good Refugee,' His Song Suffused With Sorrow, Hopes to Touch Germany's Heart
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2016 13:58
In a nation torn between embracing and fearing the migrants who have arrived in the past year, Aeham Ahmad has set himself the task of putting a human face on his fellow arrivals.
UFC 202 headliner Conor McGregor's thoughts on WWE: A few Dons, a whole lot of pansies
MMAjunkie - 6 Aug 2016 17:00
Slip a Conor McGregor interview into an episode of “WWE Raw,” and wrestling fans might not bat an eye. That doesn’t mean the UFC featherweight champ is particularly interested in a career as a pro wrestler.
New rules fuel the growth of the commercial drone industry
TechCrunch - 6 Aug 2016 02:00
There are new regulations that will lower the barriers to entry for the commercial operation of drones. The challenge for the Federal Aviation Administration has been to establish a framework of rules to regulate how s...
Vanguard's Climate-Change Dismissal
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 07:02
Vanguard has failed to support a single sustainability resolution of the 200 that have been filed.
Windows 10 Rollback Window Drops To Just 10 Days Instead Of 31
Tech Times - 6 Aug 2016 13:22
Microsoft significantly trimmed the rollback period for new users of Windows 10. After installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, users have only 10 days before they can revert to an older variant of the OS.
Billionaire Bears: Gross, Gundlach Fear a Rout
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 07:02
Bill Gross says he doesn't like bonds or stocks. "Sell everything,"Jeffrey Gundlach advises. And Stanley Druckenmiller, George Soros, and Carl Icahn, all have declared themselves negative on stocks.
Infrastructure Stocks Look Overheated
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 07:01
Infrastructure stocks have been on a roll this year, as evidenced by a 17% jump in the iShares Global Infrastructure ETF. What could go wrong.
7 Things From the Rio Opening Ceremony You Couldn't See on TV
Time - 6 Aug 2016 05:54
The cameras can't catch everything
Netflix Hints at 'Stranger Things' Renewal: 'We Would Be Dumb Not to'
ScreenCrush - 6 Aug 2016 05:20
It wasn’t immediately clear if Netflix intended Stranger Things as a one-off series or something deeper, but the tidal wave of praise to follow its July premiere should have sealed the deal. We’re closer to Season 2 ...
Bitcoin not money, judge rules in victory for backers
Phys.org - 6 Aug 2016 10:43
Bitcoin, a Florida judge says, is not real money. Ironically, that could provide a boost to use of the crypto-currency which has remained in the shadows of the financial system.
Japan protests China's vessels around disputed islands
Miami Herald - 6 Aug 2016 07:36
Japan summoned Chinese diplomats Saturday to protest after six Chinese coast guard vessels approached disputed East China Sea islands accompanying a fleet of hundreds of Chinese fishing boats. …
TripAdvisor's Troubles Linger
Barron's - 6 Aug 2016 07:01
TripAdvisor is in the midst of a transition that could hold back its results for several quarters.
Competitors aren't scared of Uber's latest alliance
New York Post - 6 Aug 2016 03:44
Despite Uber's alliance with its biggest Chinese competitor, smaller rivals believe they can make headway against the ride-hailing behemoth. Earlier this week, Uber agreed to sell its Chinese operation to ride-sharing in...
Priest says he was told to says prayers for abusing boys
Miami Herald - 6 Aug 2016 03:41
A 95-year-old Catholic priest admitted to sexually abusing boys decades ago on Guam. He said he confessed his sins to other priests on the island at the time but none told him to specifically stop. …
A glaring uncertainty remains in the UK after Brexit
Business Insider - 6 Aug 2016 03:20
motiqua/flickr There remains great uncertainty in the aftermath of the UK vote to leave the European Union. Few seem to have a plan for what Brexit will look like and how the UK’s relationship with the outside world wi...
FBI Chief Calls for National Talk Over Encryption vs. Safety
NBC News - 6 Aug 2016 03:18
James Comey says the agency was unable to access 650 of 5,000 electronic devices investigators attempted to search over the last 10 months.
Martial Art Legend Returns To The Big Screen!
Twitch - 6 Aug 2016 14:11Railing collapses at New Jersey concert injuring about 30: media
Reuters - 6 Aug 2016 06:44
(Reuters) - Dozens of concertgoers suffered minor injuries on Friday night when a railing collapsed during a hip hop concert featuring Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa in west New Jersey, local media reported.