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Security Expert (Me) Says, “We Can Now Spy On Human Emotions”
Emotional surveillance has an undeniably dystopian vibe, like George Orwell’s 1984, but it’s not science fiction. Security Expert (Me) Says, “We Can Now Spy On Human Emotions” Banks are already signing up for services that incorporate it into their analysis of behavior. A startup founded by MIT graduates called Humanyze…
Attempted Trump Assassination Couldn’t Have Been Handled Worse Unless It Was Planned
Donald Trump’s near assassination presents the biggest crisis for the Secret Service in decades. Attempted Trump Assassination Couldn't Have Been Handled Worse Unless It Was Planned [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=fbfAog_3hMo&list=PLU1KxUVqGmaP3ZOgSV8y1SYt6zKpBpMGB[/embed] TL;DR: * “The reality is there’s just no excuse for the Secret Service to be unable to provide sufficient resources to cover an…
Trump Knows More Than Anybody About Anything
President Trump this week revealed yet another subject matter in which he claims to have expertise: drones and drone technology. Trump Knows More Than Anybody About Anything “I know more about drones than anybody. I know about every form of safety that you can have.” The Big Picture: President Trump…
Kamala Harris: Past, Present And Future
Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Ticket Makes Debut After Historic VP Pick. Kamala Harris: Past, Present And Future Harris beat 10 other finalists for No. 2 spot; campaign officials say she displayed knowledge of policy, confidence in challenging Trump. Donate Now To Elect Kamala Harris! Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made…
The Horse Meat Vigilante
From his secret compound, Richard Couto stages undercover buys to bring down unlicensed slaughterhouses. Police say they’d be happy to work with him, if only he’d follow the rules. The Horse Meat Vigilante In a fetid Florida backwater, butchers operate black-market equine slaughterhouses. One man is determined to end…
America’s Ultra-Processed Foods Can Contain Additives Used In Yoga Mats
We Bought This Bread In April. It Still Looks Fine. America’s Ultra-Processed Foods Can Contain Additives Used In Yoga Mats Some bread companies have worked in the past decade to remove chemical additives from their formulations as consumers demanded cleaner labels and simpler ingredients. In 2014, Flowers Foods said it…
If Companies Are So Focused On Cybersecurity, Why Are Data Breaches Still Rising?
One Reason: Ransomware gangs are on the rise, allowing even criminals with minimal computer knowledge to get into the game. If Companies Are So Focused On Cybersecurity, Why Are Data Breaches Still Rising? Stuart Madnick is the John Norris Maguire Professor of Information Technologies at the MIT Sloan…
Freedom Of Information Act Reveals Truth Behind End Of Petrodollar Agreement
The Untold Story Behind Saudi Arabia’s 41-Year U.S. Debt Secret. Freedom Of Information Act Reveals Truth Behind End Of Petrodollar Agreement How a legendary bond trader from Salomon Brothers brokered a do-or-die deal that reshaped U.S.-Saudi relations for generations. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DKGeOxP6cI&list=PLU1KxUVqGmaNAlVfr7GCqDu1rzfmFaETy[/embed] Failure was not an option. It was July…
Cook Like An Ancient Mesopotamian With The World’s Oldest Recipes
Age-old cuisine, from soup to sweets. Historian Jean Bottéro concluded his 2001 article, “The Oldest Cuisine in the World: Cooking in Mesopotamia,” with an insult of sorts. Cook Like An Ancient Mesopotamian With The World’s Oldest Recipes “I would not advise trying to incorporate their culinary tradition, just…
Building Houses And Buildings On The Bitcoin Standard
I tend to believe that every challenge is also an opportunity. Cities developed over centuries, but the world is changing quickly. Building Houses And Buildings On The Bitcoin Standard Monty (Author) And Wife Carolyn Visiting Egypt They will remember our Bitcoin-inspired building and housing architecture not for hundred but for…
Coinbase Launches Smart Wallet, Aims To Onboard 1 Billion Users
Coinbase customers can look forward to a cheaper, easier experience when they buy, sell or trade crypto. Coinbase Launches Smart Wallet, Aims To Onboard 1 Billion Users [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmqQxc5qGLc&list=PLU1KxUVqGmaP_4xrQhPRjAnEKHGmCE0No&index=1[/embed] Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is launching a smart wallet. The new Coinbase Wallet will offer users greater convenience through onboarding, eliminating gas…
When A Texas Oil Boom Goes Busts
A year ago, the Permian Basin region was one of America’s hottest labor markets, fueled by a fracking gold rush. When A Texas Oil Boom Goes Busts Today, the oil field has all but shut down, and everyone is feeling the pain, from restaurant owners to landlords to…