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Our Brains Are Quantum Computers. Well, Maybe Not Yours
The idea that consciousness arises from quantum mechanical phenomena in the brain is intriguing, yet lacks evidence, scientists say. Our Brains Are Quantum Computers. Well, Maybe Not Yours Physicist Roger Penrose, of the University of Oxford, and anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff, of the University of Arizona, propose that the brain…
Banker Indicted For Giving Loans To Paul Manafort For Trump Job
Stephen Calk, who ran Federal Savings Bank in Chicago, is charged with one count of financial-institution bribery. Banker Indicted For Allegedly Giving Loans To Paul Manafort For Help Getting Trump Job (#GotBitcoin?) A Chicago bank executive was indicted Thursday for allegedly giving $16 million in loans to former Trump campaign…
Good Company: Purearth’s High-Altitude, Himalayan-Born Skincare (#GotBitcoin?)
The idea for ethical skincare brand Purearth was born from the type of starry-eyed spiritual journey that most only dream of. Good Company: Purearth’s High-Altitude, Himalayan-Born Skincare (#GotBitcoin?) In 1998, a trip to Tibet left then-lawyer Kavita Khosa with a poignant impression of the area’s beauty and deep spirituality—not to…
US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?)
United States telecom and media giant AT&T now accepting cryptocurrency for paying phone bills online, according to an official press release on May 23. AT&T will process bills paid in cryptocurrency using crypto payments platform BitPay. US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Crypto Payments Via BitPay (#GotBitcoin?) BitPay is a…
Decentralized Domain Registry Raises $4 Million From Draper, Boost VC (#GotBitcoin?)
A blockchain startup is bringing the fight for free speech to the domain level. Decentralized Domain Registry Raises $4 Million From Draper, Boost VC (#GotBitcoin?) Unstoppable Domains announced Thursday a $4 million Series A led by venture capital firm Draper Associates. Boost VC, which led the startup’s seed round,…
Fed. Says, “Families Still Living Paycheck To Paycheck”
One-quarter of working individuals have no retirement savings, Fed survey shows. Fed. Says, “Many Families Still Living Paycheck To Paycheck Contrary To Trump-Speak” (#GotBitcoin?) Many American households remain financially fragile and uncertain about their retirement prospects despite a booming job market that is lifting wages, according to a Federal Reserve…
Doorbell Camera Owners Value Entertainment Over Security And Privacy (#GotBitcoin)
Some people are using their smart doorbells as nature cameras, checking the video all day long. Doorbell Camera Owners Value Entertainment Over Security And Privacy (#GotBitcoin) Some people browse social media in their free moments. Kevin Huyghe scans his doorbell’s video feed. Related: Ring Fired Employees For Watching Customer Videos…
Commercial Launch Of Liquid Biopsy Test For Lung Cancer
Biocept's Stock Soars On Heavy Volume After Commercial Launch Of Liquid Biopsy Test For Lung Cancer. Commercial Launch Of Liquid Biopsy Test For Lung Cancer Related: He Conquered Cancer, Then 15 Spartan Races In A Year Fighting Cancer By Releasing The Brakes On The Immune System Over-Diagnosis And Over-Treatment…
Five Innovative Ways Cities Are Improving Life For Seniors
As the 65 and over population grows, urban planners are looking for new approaches to serve the booming demographic. Five Innovative Ways Cities Are Improving Life For Seniors (#GotBitcoin?) Cities are trying to make life better for their older residents. [caption id="attachment_10881" align="aligncenter" width="462"] Brenda, 67, A Resident Of The…
Judge Says Deutsche Bank, Capital One Can Give Trump Financial Records To House Democrats
A federal judge in New York City on Wednesday said Deutsche Bank and Capitol One can turn over financial documents related to President Donald Trump and his businesses in response to subpoenas from House Democrats. Judge Says Deutsche Bank, Capital One Can Give Trump Financial Records To House Democrats Judge…
A Chinese Fugitive, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson And A Crypto-Currency Venture (#GotBitcoin?)
Since fleeing China in 2016 in the face of fraud allegations, investor has partied with Mike Tyson and had his picture taken with President Trump. A Chinese Fugitive, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson And A Crypto-Currency Venture (#GotBitcoin?) [caption id="attachment_10857" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Shi Jianxiang, Center, Posing In June 2015 At The…
Firefox Browser Adds Option To Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts (#GotBitcoin?)
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites. Firefox Browser Adds Option To Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts (#GotBitcoin?) The option is being offered alongside control of cookies and trackers in the “Privacy & Security” tab of the browser,…