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This Training Tweak Keeps Him Running At 70
A distance runner uses what he calls the Old Fartlek, a jokey variation on a classic Swedish technique, to go easier on his joints and muscles. Drop the term “fartlek” into a conversation and you’ll know if someone’s a serious runner, Jim Miller says. Non-runners will react with a giggle.…
Crispr, Eugenics And “Three Generations Of Imbeciles Is Enough.” (#GotBitcoin?)
As new gene editing tools raise the prospect of engineering desired human traits, researchers are determined to educate the public. The recent rise of Crispr, a powerful gene editing tool, has given scientists the ability to more easily and quickly manipulate DNA in the laboratory, allowing them to alter the…
Trump Unleashes U.S. Use of CyberWeapons (#GotBitcoin?)
‘The devil is in the details,’ says Trump’s former homeland security adviser. The Trump administration’s move to loosen rules of engagement for U.S. cyberattacks has prompted questions about how the military will carry out offensive digital strikes, and whether hostilities with foreign adversaries will rapidly escalate. Cybersecurity experts and former…
The Weaponization of Global Finance (#GotBitcoin?)
U.S. tariffs intensify pressure on the Turkish lira, raising prospect of an open-ended cycle of protectionism and devaluation. Trade wars may be morphing into something more dangerous: financial wars. With Turkey facing a currency crisis, President Trump last week poured fuel on the fire by doubling tariffs on imports of…
Cryptocurrency Market Plumbs New Depths in 2018 (#GotBitcoin)
At $191 billion, the total market value of cryptocurrencies world-wide is at its lowest since November. A broad investor retreat has pushed the market for digital currencies down 70% from its January high, reflecting user frustration over their modest inroads into commerce and a general shakeout in speculative investments. The…
Tensions Flare as Hackers Root Out Flaws in Voting Machines (#GotBitcoin?)
Defcon hack-a-thon conference aims to help test election security, but makers of voting equipment raise doubts. Hackers at the Defcon computer security conference believe they can help prevent manipulation of U.S. elections. Some election officials and makers of voting machines aren’t so sure. That tension was front and center at…
Kevin Durant, Will Smith Top The Lineup For A New Venture-Capital Fund For Black Investors (#GotBitcoin?)
Silicon Valley stalwart Andreessen Horowitz launches new fund in an effort to boost diversity in tech. Silicon Valley stalwart Andreessen Horowitz is launching a novel effort to boost diversity in tech: an exclusive new fund targeted at black celebrities, athletes and media figures. Basketball star Kevin Durant, actor Will Smith…
Snapchat, Facebook & Twitter ’s Users Slide in Latest Setback For Social Media (#GotBitcoin?)
Report of disappointing growth follows news that Facebook and Twitter are seeing a slowdown. Snap Inc. reported its first quarterly decline in daily users, sending its stock price gyrating Tuesday and adding to investor concern that big social-media sites are entering a slump after Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. also…
The Man Who Solved Bitcoin’s Most Notorious Heist (#GotBitcoin?)
Rampant thefts are taking the shine off cryptocurrencies. After the Mt. Gox debacle, Kim Nilsson decided to fight back. Kim Nilsson was seething. It was 2014, and the software engineer discovered someone had disabled access to his bitcoins. A crime had apparently been committed, one that the police seemed unable…
401(k) or ATM? Automated Retirement Savings Prove Easy to Pluck Prematurely (#GotBitcoin?)
Researchers find that workers withdraw nearly half of their enforced contributions within eight years. Some workers are finding it hard to ignore the money they’re supposed to be setting aside for their golden years. The retirement savings made possible for millions of Americans thanks to automatic enrollment in 401(k)-style plans…
Trump Is Responsible For Deaths In California Wildfires
The Trump Administration Is Politicizing the Tragedy of California’s Catastrophic Wildfires Trump waded into the conversation about the catastrophic California wildfires via a series of posts to Twitter this week. But instead of thanking firefighters for their efforts or offering condolences to the victims, he took the opportunity to blast…
Facebook To Banks: Give Us Your Data, We’ll Give You Our Users (#GotBitcoin?)
Facebook has asked large U.S. banks to share detailed financial information about customers as it seeks to boost user engagement. Facebook Inc. Wants Your Financial Data The social-media giant has asked large U.S. banks to share detailed financial information about their customers, including card transactions and checking-account balances, as part…