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Expression ChubrosQAnon’s true believers are devastated as the conspiracy theory goes down in flames
The Republican midterm loss and the firing of Jeff Sessions blew up the narrative of the QAnon conspiracy theory
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1 day ago
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The ExoMars rover may search for life near the Red Planet's equator
Europe and Russia's ExoMars rover has been assigned its destination on the Red Planet. The robot explorer will almost certainly land on Oxia Planum -- a site rich in iron-magnesium clays near the equator -- say scientists from the Landing Site Selection Working Group (LSSWG) in Leicester, UK. They've been discussing touchdown options for around four years and -- with the blessings of the European and Russian space agencies...
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2 days ago
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Study: People who regularly consume caffeine may experience less sensitivity to pain
A new study provides evidence that regular caffeine consumption is associated with alterations in the processing of pain signals. The preliminary findings were published in the journal Psychopharmacology. “New research suggests that diet can be a useful intervention for decreasing pain sensitivity and helping people manage pain. Caffeine is a commonly consumed by millions of people as part of their regular diets,” said Burel R. Goodin, an associate professor at the University of Alabama at B...
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2 days ago
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Divers encounter bizarre, 26-foot-long sea worm
Two divers came across a spectacular site while swimming off the coast of New Zealand. They discovered a giant creature, likely a pyrosome, gently floating in the waters. While these floating colonies have been known to get caught in fishing nets, a specimen this large is an uncommon site.
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4 days ago
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The hacker who targeted Xbox Live and PlayStation Network is facing 10 years in jail for knocking the gaming networks offline
A Utah-based hacker who targeted several of the big gaming networks, including PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, temporarily knocking them offline and boasting about it, is facing a 10-year jail sentence. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California announced earlier this week that Austin Thompson, 23, had entered a guilty plea for one count of damage to a protected computer following an investigation by the FBI's San Diego field office.
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4 days ago
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The Designer of Nirvana’s Nevermind Cover on Shooting Babies and Working with Kurt Cobain
When it was released in 1991, Nirvana’s Nevermind sent shockwaves through the music world. It brought alternative rock to the mainstream and almost overnight made Nirvana the biggest band in the world. The record went on to sell over 30 million copies and is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time. Part of Nevermind’s success was almost certainly due to its incredible cover, created by Robert Fisher. The cover now features in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and...
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5 days ago
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Why Intel Processors Draw More Power Than Expected: TDP and Turbo Explained
One of the recent topics permeating through the custom PC space recently has been about power draw. Intel’s latest eight-core processors are still rated at a TDP of 95W, and yet users are seeing power consumption north of 150-180W, which doesn’t make much sense. In this guide, we want to give you a proper understanding why this is the case, and why it gives us reviewers such a headache.
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7 days ago
But they wont.
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8 days ago
Comment Chubros
No chance Mueller doesn't drop the hammer at this point.
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8 days ago
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Spanking Is Ineffective and Harmful to Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Parents should not spank their children, the American Academy of Pediatrics said on Monday in its most strongly worded policy statement warning against the harmful effects of corporal punishment in the home. The group, which represents about 67,000 doctors, also recommended that pediatricians advise parents against the use of spanking, which it defined as “noninjurious, openhanded hitting with the intention of modifying child behavior,” and said to avoid using nonphysical punishment that is ...
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9 days ago
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10 days ago
Analysis Chubros
Scientists are trying to bottle solar energy and turn it into liquid fuel
"A solar thermal fuel is like a rechargeable battery, but instead of electricity you put sunlight in and get heat out."
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11 days ago
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Why do people hate vegans so much?
Food critic William Sitwell isn’t the first person to express hatred toward vegans, but he might be the first to lose his job for it. Sitwell stepped down from his job as editor of Waitrose Food, the magazine of a UK supermarket chain, after his email response to a freelance journalist pitching a series on plant-based recipes went public.
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2 weeks ago
Comment Chubros
I've said it before and I'll say it again. END IT. Lets vote and see what the people want.
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2 weeks ago
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'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'the Long Night' Casts Josh Whitehouse in Lead Role
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel has found its male lead in Josh Whitehouse.
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2 weeks ago
Analysis Chubros
Spotting Disinformation Online Before the Midterm Elections
Rumors. Inflammatory and divisive messages. Doctored photos. Kevin Roose, technology columnist, explains how he has waded into that shadowy world to write about it.
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2 weeks ago
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Senate passes bill that would ban whale, dolphin captivity in Canada | CBC News
After a multi-year legislative battle, a bill to outlaw keeping cetaceans like whales and dolphins in captivity has cleared the Senate — all but ensuring the end of a once-popular theme park attraction in Canada.
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2 weeks ago
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Is this what pwning the libs means? If yes, I want moar!!!
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2 weeks ago
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Civil servant who watched porn at work blamed for infecting a US government network with malware
A U.S. government network was infected with malware thanks to one employee’s “extensive history” of watching porn on his work computer, investigators have found.
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2 weeks ago
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Chinese Merchants Are Legally Able to Accept Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
As reported by the trusted news source in China, CnLedger, the country’s merchants can legally accept cryptocurrency as payment. According to reports by the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, Bitcoin is now officially recognized property, which allows individuals as well as businesses to transfer and own BTC without conflicting with current financial regulatory protocol. Circulation … Continue reading "Chinese Merchants Are Legally Able to Accept Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency"
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2 weeks ago
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‘Call of Cthulhu’ Launch Trailer Cranks up The Cult And The Creepy
October 30th is right around the corner, so what better time to remind you to snag Cyanide Studios’ Call of Cthulhu on that day? In fact, we’ve gotten the launch trailer for the game, which like so many of the previous trailers, is heavy on the Cthulhu and the weird. It also does a good job of getting the game’s story up and running for those who “walked in late”.
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2 weeks ago
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Holy smokes: Painting of Jesus survives fire that decimated historic church
It doesn’t quite match the turning water into wine miracle, but it’s close. First Baptist Church in this community north of Boston was gutted Wednesday by a seven-alarm fire, but a large painting of Jesus survived. Even though 150-year-old church was damaged beyond repair, the painting was virtually untouched by fire, smoke or water. Investigators are looking into what sparked the blaze.