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A Half Century of Sondheim Collaborations
The New Yorker - 11 Mar 2019 11:00
D. T. Max on Paul and Alex Gemignani, a father-and-son conductor-singer duo, who kibbitz about their long-running engagement with the composer in "the house that 'Gypsy' built."
Alexa researchers improve AI error rate up to 30% by reducing data imbalance
Venture Beat - 11 Mar 2019 17:08
Researchers at Amazon's Alexa division say they've developed a technique that minimizes imbalance in AI training datasets.
Dubai's Trade Growth Has Stalled; Value of Imports And Exports At A Standstill For Six Years Running
Forbes - 11 Mar 2019 21:12
The value of Dubai's international trade has fallen in three of the past four years and it's now worth less than it was in 2013
Show up drunk: Indictments spotlight prison rehab scams
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 07:04
It's a tip that has been passed onto convicts for years: On your way to federal prison, say you have a substance abuse problem, and you could qualify for a …
Ex-Nissan chair Ghosn seeks permission to attend Tuesday board meet: source
Reuters - 11 Mar 2019 04:44
Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is seeking permission from the Tokyo District Court to attend the automaker's board meeting this week, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
Brexit fallout on UK finance intensifies: think tank
Reuters - 11 Mar 2019 02:41
More than 275 financial firms are moving a combined $1.2 trillion in assets and funds and thousands of staff from Britain to the European Union in readiness for Brexit at a cost of up to $4 billion, a report from a think...
SoftBank's Son finds more love for early-stage investing, new fund planned
Reuters - 11 Mar 2019 01:17
SoftBank Group Corp has expanded its appetite for early-stage startups, with a venture capital unit set to launch its biggest fund for early investments as it opens new offices in Asia.
Sanders Dodges Question On Dems Hating Jews, Snaps At Reporter
TPM - 11 Mar 2019 20:57
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders contorted herself to avoid NBC News correspondent Hallie Jackson’s question about President Donald...
Gas up 4 cents per gallon on average in Rhode Island
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 17:51
The average price of a gasoline in Rhode Island is on the way up. AAA Northeast said Monday that its latest survey found self-serve, regular selling for an average of …
Labor Department issues proposed regulations on overtime
ABC News - 11 Mar 2019 17:04
The Labor Department has issued its long-awaited proposed regulations on overtime
Germany's Merkel welcomes idea of European aircraft carrier
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 16:59
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is endorsing the idea of developing a joint European aircraft carrier, as suggested by her party's leader. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who succeeded Merkel in December as leader …
Nebraska jobless rate 2.8 percent for 6th month in a row
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 16:51
The Nebraska Labor Department says the state's unemployment rate was unchanged in January: 2.8 percent. The department said in a news release Monday that the preliminary January rate is down …
Boeing stock dives after plane crash as Ethiopia, China and Indonesia ground 737 Max 8
L.A. Times - 11 Mar 2019 16:50US stocks mostly higher on tech strength; Boeing hurts Dow
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 16:36
U.S. stocks opened mostly higher on Wall Street Monday, although a steep drop in Boeing is weighing down the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The early gains in the market follow …
US stocks mostly higher on tech strength; Boeing hurts Dow
ABC News - 11 Mar 2019 16:35
US stocks rise in early trading after a surprise rise in retail sales following a week of declines for the market
43% of Small and Medium Sized Businesses Preparing for Recession
Small Business Trends - 11 Mar 2019 16:30
Almost half of all SMBs are getting ready for a recession.
Cannabis Watch: Forget Elon Musk's marijuana-smoking security-clearance troubles -- just investing in cannabis stocks can cause you problems
Market Watch - 11 Mar 2019 15:57
Buying cannabis stocks could be interpreted as 'involvement' in illegal drugs, some fear.
How Arizona EdTech Is Changing the World of Learning - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY
Harvard Business Review - 11 Mar 2019 15:55
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Helado Negro's New Songs Bask in a Sense of Discovery
The New Yorker - 11 Mar 2019 11:00
Hua Hsu reviews "This Is How You Smile," the latest release from Roberto Carlos Lange, which showcases the artist's capacity to give shape to the ephemeral.
Asian shares struggle after U.S. payrolls shock
Reuters - 11 Mar 2019 05:08
Asian shares struggled for traction on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy, while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed...
The Latest: China airlines told to ground Boeing 737 Max 8s
Miami Herald - 11 Mar 2019 05:02
The Latest on Boeing's 737 Max 8 model after a crash in Ethiopia (all times local): 10:30 a.m. China's civilian aviation authority has ordered all Chinese airlines to temporarily ground …
Asian shares decline as U.S. jobs data clouds global outlook
Reuters - 11 Mar 2019 03:09
Asian shares pulled back on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed on the poun...