Why former Alibaba scientist wants to back founders outside the Ivory Tower
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Why former Alibaba scientist wants to back founders outside the Ivory Tower

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www.techcrunch.com Min Wanli had a career path much coveted by those pursuing a career in computer science. A prodigy, Min was accepted to a top research university in China at the age of 14. He subsequently obtained Ph.D. degrees in physics and statistics from the University of Chicago before spending

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Iceland ran the world's largest trial of a shorter work week. The results will (not) shock you.
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Iceland ran the world's largest trial of a shorter work week. The results will (not) shock you.

July 5, 2021
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www.mashable.com From 2015 to 2019, Iceland ran the world’s largest trial of a shorter working week. An analysis of the results was finally published this week, and surprise! Everyone was happier, healthier, and more productive. Please pretend to be surprised. The report was jointly prepared by the Association for Sustainability

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma likens his treatment by courts to apartheid-era South Africa
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma likens his treatment by courts to apartheid-era South Africa

July 5, 2021
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www.cnn.com After succeeding in a last-ditch legal effort to delay his arrest for contempt of court, former South African President Jacob Zuma likened his treatment to Apartheid-era detention without trial.… Read More

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[RANT] The DUMBEST Thing About USB
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[RANT] The DUMBEST Thing About USB

July 5, 2021
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www.techquickie.youtube.com What’s the deal with USB naming schemes? Buy a USB Gaming Mouse On Amazon (PAID LINK): https://geni.us/fJCwl On Newegg (PAID LINK): …… Read More

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Matthew McConaughey Sends Out Weird July 4 ‘American Puberty’ Message
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Matthew McConaughey Sends Out Weird July 4 ‘American Puberty’ Message

July 5, 2021
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www.huffpost.com The Texas native may run for governor against Greg Abbott. … Read More

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Google Chrome is a MEMORY HOG
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Google Chrome is a MEMORY HOG

July 5, 2021
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www.techquickie.youtube.com Why does Chrome use so much RAM? Buy RAM On Amazon (Paid Link): https://geni.us/dSR0 On Newegg (Paid Link): https://geni.us/qn2ZEl On BHPhoto (Paid …… Read More

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More than 100 people feared missing in deadly ‘tsunami’ mudslide in central japan
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More than 100 people feared missing in deadly ‘tsunami’ mudslide in central japan

July 5, 2021
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www.cnn.com Japanese rescue workers continued to search for survivors Monday, two days after a devastating “tsunami” of mud swept through a coastal city, killing at least three and leaving more than 100 feared missing.… Read More

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Kickstart your career with this stacked online course bundle
Mashable
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Kickstart your career with this stacked online course bundle

July 5, 2021
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www.mashable.com TL;DR: The 2021 Career and Self Development Master Class is on sale for £28.94 as of July 5, saving you 98% on list price. Just because 2020 was a wash, doesn’t mean 2021 has to be. While you’re waiting for the world to get back to normal again, why

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Chromebooks As Fast As Possible
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Chromebooks As Fast As Possible

July 5, 2021
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www.techquickie.youtube.com Chromebooks are quite different from traditional laptops. What are their capabilities, and are they a compelling buy if you don’t need an overkill gaming …… Read More

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Drones that hunt screaming humans just want to help
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Drones that hunt screaming humans just want to help

July 5, 2021
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www.mashable.com Scientists are training drones to hunt people down by following the sound of their screaming. Yes, it does sound like the beginnings of a Terminator/Quiet Place-style dystopia, but it isn’t meant that way. Rather, these drones are intended to save lives. Researchers from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information

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