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Business & Finance | Business
Building Your Own AngelList: 4 Expert Tips on How to Network to Find Investors for Your New Business
Investors aren't in short supply, but the investment opportunity that fits you is harder to come by. Make sure you're in the right spaces and talking to the right people.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Why Steve Carell Was Anxious About Being in 'The Office' Finale | Mental Floss
The Michael Scott actor revealed his feelings about returning to 'The Office' on Kevin Malone actor Brian Baumgartner's podcast.
Recipes | Recipes
What’s the Difference Between Cake Flour, Bread Flour, Pastry Flour, and All-Purpose Flour? | Food & Wine
How is cake flour different from pastry flour? What makes bread flour and all-purpose flour distinct? Can you substitute one type of flour for another? If so, how? We sifted through the details to find out the answers to these questions and more.
Science & Technology | Tech
AI Weekly: Amazon went wide with Alexa; now it’s going deep | VentureBeat
After putting Alexa everywhere it could, Amazon is focusing its efforts on going deep, with new Alexa capabilities, a new edge chip, and surveillance gear.
Entertainment | Netflix
Everything coming and going on Netflix for the week of September 27th
Netflix is adding 61 new shows, movies, and specials on the week of September 27th. Some of the best movies joining the Netflix library this week include Cape Fear, Fargo, and Her. Netflix is also …
Science & Technology | Science
Scientists May Have Found a Material for Building on Mars | WIRED
Using simple chemistry, the organic polymer chitin can be transformed into a viable substance for creating tools and habitats on the Red Planet.
Recipes | Recipes
One Pot Slow Cooked Chicken Dinner | Taste Show
Easy to make slow cooked chicken dinner served with hearty vegetables! With tender pieces of chicken, potatoes, carrots ...
News | News
NY Times: Trump Paid $750 In US Income Taxes in 2016, 2017
President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years, according to a report in The New York Times. A lawyer for the Trump Organization called the report “inaccurate.”
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple is (temporarily) waiving its App Store fee for Facebook’s online events
Last month, Facebook introduced support for paid online events — and because many of the businesses offering those events have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic, the company also said it would not collect fees for the next year. At the same time,
Sports | Sports
Patriots vs. Raiders: Rex Burkhead three scores in the win!
Returning home after a tough loss last week in Seattle, the Patriots took care of business with a win over the Raiders that saw Rex Burkhead find the end zone three times to key the victory.
Science & Technology | Technology
How to turn an old phone into a security camera for free - CNET
Here's how to give an old phone new life.
News | News
The controversy over qualified immunity
The doctrine whereby police officers are protected from civil lawsuits in certain cases has come under question – as citizens who claim their Constitutional rights had been violated by police have been mired in legal actions for years
Entertainment | Humor
If We Defund the Police They Won’t Have Money To Pay Wrongful Death Lawsuits To All Those Families
Cops suck. There’s no question about that. I’m not a dumbass boot licker. However, I don’t know if we should be calling for the police to be defunded. I mean, I get the sentiment but I don’t believe it’s going to fix the problem.
News | Antisemitism Watch
AOC & The Peace Now Litmus Test
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her mind about participating in an event commemorating former prime minster Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his assassination.
Humor | Humor
AOC Cancels Event Honoring Arafat After Learning he Visited Israel - The Mideast Beast
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has backed out of an event honoring former Palestinian Liberation Organization chairman Yasser Arafat
Entertainment | Humor
U.S. Military Considers Dropping Gender Reveal Bombs in Middle East
The Department of Defense began compiling a report this week aimed at assessing the viability of gender reveal “bombs” as effective weapons.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Do We Fast on Yom Kippur?
What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.
Recipes | Recipes
Beef Short Rib With Spicy Thai Basil | Taste Show
This quick and easy Thai Basil Beef recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and it tastes ...
Music | Music
How 'This Land Is Your Land' Roamed And Rambled Into American Life
Woody Guthrie was born into the Dust Bowl's devastation and displacement. His signature song, taught in classrooms and sung at protests, offers an expansive, inclusive idea of what home can be.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Watch Series 6 review – TechCrunch
When it comes to smartwatches, it’s Apple against the world. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of other products to choose from — it’s more that the company has just utterly dominated the space to such a point that any other device is relegated
Science & Technology | Tech
Scientists found a way to detect coronavirus infections in 10 seconds – BGR
Coronavirus testing is done using PCR tests that analyze the contents of a nasal swab, making screening campaigns cumbersome in certain situations. Researchers have found a way to improve the time it takes to detect COVID-19 patients: Dogs trained to snif
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
Why Do Dogs Bury Things? | Mental Floss
Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they're accomplishing?
News | News
Video Of Seattle Officer Rolling Bicycle Over Protester's Head Leads To Suspension
The unnamed officer will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident that occurred during protests earlier this week.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Meditation for Mind-Control - Neuroscience News
Eight sessions of mindfulness-based awareness training give participants a significant edge in their ability to control brain-computer interfaces and the time it took to achieve proficiency over those who did not experience meditation training.
Psychology | Psychology
Parental Touch Reduces Pain Responses in Babies' Brains - Neuroscience News
Skin-to-skin contact between a parent and newborn reduces how strongly a baby's brain responds to pain.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Does Hostility Predispose You to a Second Heart Attack? | Health News | US News
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
On the Essence of Shabbat Shuvah - High Holidays
There is an essential problem in the combination of Shabbat and teshuvah.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Despite rumors, Paramount is still making Star Trek movies
Despite rumros to the contrary, Screenrant claims Paramount is still in the buisness of making Star Trek films despite issues around 4th installment.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Marc Davis: The Imagineer Who Crafted Modern Disney Parks
The work of legendary Imagineer Marc Davis is still felt at Disney theme parks to this day.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Buys Startup That Creates Radio-Like Stations for Podcasts
Apple Inc. acquired a startup that makes listening to podcasts more like tuning into radio stations, seeking to improve its service amid growing competition from Spotify Technology SA.
Health & Fitness | Covid-19 News
COVID-19, flu, cold or allergies? How to tell the difference
COVID-19 symptoms are similar to many of those typical for the flu, the common cold and allergies. Here is how to tell the difference between them.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
14 Tips for an Amazing Yom Kippur at Home
Many of us will be celebrating Yom Kippur alone for the very first time. Here are our pro tips to making your at-home Yom Kippur meaningful and memorable
Politics | BDS
University of Illinois Student Government Buries BDS Provision in Racial Justice Resolution
The University of Illinois's student government buried a boycott, divestment, and sanctions provision in a resolution opposing violence against blacks.
News | NEWS
Kyle Rittenhouse attorney releases video in self-defense claim
An attorney for suspected militia member Kyle Rittenhouse — who is accused of fatally shooting two protesters and wounding a third at a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin — has releas…
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
76 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (9-24-2020 to 9-30-2020)
This week, we've got in-person and online art, drive-ins, free coffee, restaurant pop-ups, live-streamed concerts and plays, and more.
Recipes | Delicious Recipes!
17 Hearty Veggie Steak Recipes for Cozy Fall Nights at Home
Without any fake meat or processed ingredients, these 17 best veggie steak recipes are perfect for Meatless Mondays, or any other day of the week if you're on a plant-based diet or need a low-carb meal.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Is a Star Trek multiverse in the works? Why NYCC could be historic
Here's what to expect from the Star Trek Universe virtual panel at New York Comic-Con 2020. Will Discovery crossover with the Kelvin Universe? Will Lower Decks season 2 come very soon?
Sports | Cycling
Leadville Trail 100 2019 – EF Gone Racing
“I can tell you what to do… I fire that shotgun to start the race and you put your nose on the handlebars and you start pedalling, and you keep pedalling unt...
Music | Music
Punk Rock Cycling, a playlist by Jason Ezeard on Spotify
A few hours of fast-tempo punk to listen to while on the bike. Submit: jasonezeard@gmail.com
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Clean Energy Group Warns California Car Ban Will Tax the Grid
One clean energy trade group in California is warning that California’s bold new goal of phasing out gas-powered cars within 15 years will drive up power demand from electric cars by 25% -- a potential problem for a state that has been struggling to kee
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
Working Crazy Hours Is Exhausting, Draining and Painful. But Sorry Entrepreneurs, It's Necessary.
Why entrepreneurs need to work next-to-impossible hours in the early days of their businesses.
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
Dog Is Too Polite To Ask Cat To Get Out Of His Bed
Cash has always been a very polite dog, so whenever he sees his sister using his bed, he's not sure how to ask her to move.
News | News
Senators Probe Netflix Partnership With Chinese Genocide Denier
Republicans senators are demanding Netflix explain its decision to adapt a Chinese science fiction trilogy written by a Xinjiang genocide denier into an original series.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Gut Microbiome Plays Important Role in Sleep Regulation - Neuroscience News
Obstructive sleep apnea alters the gut microbiome in mice. Transplanting gut bacteria from mice with OSA to those without the disorder caused sleep disruptions.
Psychology | Psychology
Colors Evoke Similar Feelings Around the World - Neuroscience News
Color emotion may be a universal phenomenon, a new study reveals. People from different parts of the world often associate the same color with the same emotions.
News | News
Blowing the Shofar on Shabbat for Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Truly Bad Idea (Judean Rose) UPDATE
Was blowing the shofar for RBG, a good thing?
Music | Music
Fleet Foxes: Sun Giant EP Album Review | Pitchfork
The first official release from Seattle-based Fleet Foxes may be largely influenced by vintage folk and rock LPs, but this pastoral psych-pop band does something special with these elements. Fusing classic rock, church music, old-timey folk, and epic, rev
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
15 Fall Trends Interior Designers Are Already Buying Into
From textured fabrics to rattan furnishings to rust-hued accessories, these are the interior designer-endorsed trends you need to know this season.
News | News
BREAKING: Multiple Police Officers Shot In Louisville As Anti-Police Riots Hit City
Multiple police officers were reportedly shot in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday night as leftist anti-police riots broke out following a grand jury's
