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A socialist is likely to win the 2020 election. No, not Bernie Sanders.

How the president has proved himself a more successful socialist than Sanders is likely to ever be.




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You’ll never guess how Trump is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week

The Trump administration continues its war on consumers




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No, the airlines do not need a bailout

Save that funding for smaller businesses, and let carriers declare bankruptcy as they have in the past.




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How Trump is sabotaging the coronavirus rescue plan

And how Congress can rein him in.




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The covid-19 pandemic has revealed another area of critical government underinvestment

Archaic computer technology is hampering the effort to combat the effects of covid-19 in the United States.




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Trump has almost nothing to lose. That’s why he wants to reopen the economy.

Reopening the country may be bad from a public health standpoint, but the president is pushing for it anyway.




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Why Tom Cotton’s immigration idea makes no sense

America only benefits from U.S.-trained scientists.




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If they’re heroes, pay and protect them like heroes

Those taking on great risk should be appropriately compensated.




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Tools You Should Know To Protect Bitcoin Transactions

The option of cryptocurrencies or electronic currencies for websites is increasingly stronger as a mechanism for the purchase of products and services, not only on the Internet but also in some businesses that have begun to accept this means of payment. If you’re working on a crypto-related project or a client who accepts cryptocurrency payments, […]

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How to Setup & Use iCloud Photos on Mac

Want to use iCloud Photos on Mac? In its simplest form iCloud Photos is a sync service that makes sure your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac all have every photo you’ve taken, all ready at a moment’s notice. That means you can access the photos from any other device with the feature ... Read More




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How to Convert Keynote to PowerPoint with iCloud

Do you work with presentations on different platforms like Windows PC, Mac, iPad, or iPhone? If so, you might run into file compatibility issues while you switch between different computers and software, and this scenario is quite common with many work environments, schools, education settings, and even just when emailing back and forth between people ... Read More




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oscon: RT @oreillyanimals Vote Instant Wild's Digital Eyes & Ears for Wildlife Protection to win Google Global Impact Award http://t.co/BM3qufX1PF

oscon: RT @oreillyanimals Vote Instant Wild's Digital Eyes & Ears for Wildlife Protection to win Google Global Impact Award http://t.co/BM3qufX1PF




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oscon: Easily Invoke Common Protocols with Twisted - Spin up Python-friendly services with 0 lines of code http://t.co/29oTkk0isW

oscon: Easily Invoke Common Protocols with Twisted - Spin up Python-friendly services with 0 lines of code http://t.co/29oTkk0isW




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strataconf: As infrastructure gets simpler, interesting big data apps can emerge on BDAS, @Cloudera & other Hadoop distributions http://t.co/jaATalPL4P

strataconf: As infrastructure gets simpler, interesting big data apps can emerge on BDAS, @Cloudera & other Hadoop distributions http://t.co/jaATalPL4P




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Spring Boot: Up and Running

With over 75 million downloads per month, Spring Boot is the most widely used Java framework available. Yet Spring Boot’s simplicity can also be confusing. How do developers learn enough to be productive immediately? This practical book shows you how to use this framework to write successful mission-critical applications. Mark Heckler from VMware, the company behind Spring, guides you through Spring Boot’s architecture and approach, along with topics such as debugging, testing, and deployment.




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Fin24.com | Datatec sees increased demand for its remote access computing

Datatec tells shareholders that the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak has reached every region where the group operates.




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Fin24.com | Coronavirus | Naspers' first shipment of protective gear arrives in SA

The first shipment of personal protective equipment procured by Naspers has arrived in South Africa on Monday, the company said.






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4 High-Potential Sectors for AI and ML Startup Success

Today, the explosion of development in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology has created a market for which it appears there’s no limit. No matter the industry, if you name a reasonably-sized (or larger) company, there’s a good chance that they’re investing in AI and ML technology as a cornerstone of their strategic […]

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7 Common Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid at all Costs

Many often consider negotiation an arduous task, as it involves having conversations with people, where both parties are doing their best to protect personal interests. Going over negotiations while maintaining relationships remains relevant to businesses and investments. It hardly comes easy to conclude a negotiation that keeps both parties happy, while overlooking small processes may […]

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Why You Need to Consider IoT in Improving Customer Experience

Assuredly, IoT (Internet of Things) has the potential to improve customer experience. The rapid expansion of technology has impacted businesses in many ways. Besides, IoT enables data sharing, inventory management, security, and increased efficiency and productivity. But, what is IoT? Well, in simple words, IoT is the network of interconnected devices that embedded with sensors, software, […]

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Less than essential: Why smart speakers are like smartwatches, not smartphones

The devices have reached 50% of US homes, but fallen flat as a channel

Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.




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Google’s got a new Shopping ad test — and it’s a weird one

A Shopping ad is accompanied by a clickable text unit.

Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.




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News24.com | US rocked by another unarmed black man being shot dead

Politicians, celebrities and people speaking out on social media are angrily demanding the arrest of two white men in the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger in Georgia.




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News24.com | Trump calls HHS whistleblower disgruntled, politically motivated

Rick Bright, head of an agency tasked with developing coronavirus drugs, has said administration ignored his warnings.









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Hotfile sues Warner Bros., claims wrongful takedowns

Warner Bros. systematically abused an automated takedown system provided by Hotfile, the file host claims in a countersuit against the studio. The claims made by Hotfile include information on the behind-the-scenes actions taken by Hollywood to enforce its rights against file sharing on cloud file hosts. Continue reading on NewTeeVee.


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Vodafone does a 180 as its 360 handsets are canned – I'm not surprised

The hardware business is a tough one. And in the smartphone space an incredibly crowded, expensive and competitive one. It’s perhaps noble then that Vodafone tried but ultimately failed with its bespoke Vodafone 360 handsets, which were based on the LiMo operating system and manufactured by Samsung. The mobile operator announced this week that while [...]




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Ten things you might not know about me (tenthings.me)

Introducing tenthings.me What started off as a bit of fun on a long New Year’s day weekend, has launched as TenThings.me: … a place to share (up to) ten things about yourself that your friends and co-workers might not know. It’s in part inspired by the recent viral hit threewords.me but also an old blogging [...]




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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note

I’m not entirely sure who the Samsung Galaxy Note is aimed at, but as somebody who gets to observe from the sidelines, this is one fun, functional and loveable device — although it comes at an out of contract price of around £450-500 upwards, give or take. The biggest talking point of the Galaxy Note is its [...]




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A Note About the State of My Photography Tours and Workshops

This is a quick update about how things are going to be working with my travel photography tours during this time of crisis.  Obviously, with international travel nearly impossible right now, some changes needed to happen, and some adjustments are going to need to continue over the next couple months. Below, I chat quickly about […]

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Cancelling/Postponing Photography Trips

This week has been a tough one.  It has just become more and more clear that the global travel situation isn’t going to clear up until at least early in the fall.  So while we’re still very hopeful that our Namibia trips starting in September will still happen, we’ve sadly had to cancel or postpone […]

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velocityconf: New #velocityconf speaker interview w/ @sascha_d http://t.co/zg4tzDzIlH Config Management: It's Not About the Tool

velocityconf: New #velocityconf speaker interview w/ @sascha_d http://t.co/zg4tzDzIlH Config Management: It's Not About the Tool




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velocityconf: @tsantero @garethr No, there's just a lot that goes into producing #velocityconf. Plus the chairs are getting ready for Santa Clara + NY! :)

velocityconf: @tsantero @garethr No, there's just a lot that goes into producing #velocityconf. Plus the chairs are getting ready for Santa Clara + NY! :)




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velocityconf: RT @oreillyanimals Vote Instant Wild's Digital Eyes & Ears for Wildlife Protection to win Google Global Impact Award http://t.co/Z0EetiQshZ

velocityconf: RT @oreillyanimals Vote Instant Wild's Digital Eyes & Ears for Wildlife Protection to win Google Global Impact Award http://t.co/Z0EetiQshZ




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velocityconf: RT @courtneynash: Bill Scott's #fluentconf keynote theme also rings true re #velocityconf: tech change is really about people/culture change

velocityconf: RT @courtneynash: Bill Scott's #fluentconf keynote theme also rings true re #velocityconf: tech change is really about people/culture change




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News24.com | Covid-19: These are the inmates who will not be eligible for special parole

While at least 19 000 inmates inside South Africa's prisons will be eligible for special parole to curb the spread of Covid-19, those sentenced for a range of serious crimes will not make the cut.




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Channel24.co.za | A wildlife safari, comedy show, and 3 other virtual events to keep you entertained this weekend

We may not be able to go out during the national lockdown, but that does not mean that we can't attend events.




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Channel24.co.za | SABC granted a local TV content quota reprieve due to Covid-19

South Africa's broadcasting regulator has approved an application from the SABC for its annual local TV content quotas to be waived because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.




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News24.com | Man arrested for spate of lockdown robberies in Tshwane, 'accomplices' killed in shootout with cops

An alleged robber, who was wounded while his two suspected accomplices were killed in a shootout with police, has been arrested.




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News24.com | Measures in place to avoid the coronavirus are not practical for disadvantaged South Africans

It is at times like these that we as a country rely on the relevant stakeholders to take care of our people and put into action the promises made in the preamble of our Constitution, particularly where it is stated that through our freely elected representatives, the quality of life of all citizens is to be improved.




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Three Benefits of Promoting Digital Goods and Software Products

Are you dreaming of being your own boss someday, or would you like to bring in extra income? Starting an online business is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this. The biggest challenge of starting an online business can be developing your business plan. If you are struggling to come up with that brilliant […]




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AT#45 - Travel Photography (interview with Chris Marquardt)

Travel Photography (interview with Chris Marquardt)




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AT#72 - Joe d'Eon, Airline Pilot and host of "Fly With Me"

Joe d'Eon, Airline Pilot and host of "Fly With Me"