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Police, community and calendar briefs, June 11 - Ocala
Ocala
MANATEE LECTURE: “Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation,” presented by research biologist and author Bob Bonde, 6-7 p.m., Master the Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th St., Ocala. $5. Children accompanied by adult welcome to attend. (854-3699). FAMILY ...
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OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama orders more troops to Iraq - The Hill
The Hill
accused Democrats of treating soldiers as chess pieces in the larger fight over $38 billion in additional war funding included in the bill. "Democrat leaders think it's a good idea to hold brave servicemen and brave servicewomen hostage to partisan ...
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UB researchers combat 'superbugs' - wivb.com
wivb.com
wivb.com
(“I think of it as a molecular chess game, with the bacteria out there that are becoming resistant to antibiotics. The more we can do to come up with new compounds and new biological activities, the more we can combat this issue of resistance,” Pfeifer ...
Auburn man appointed VP at Highline College | School briefs - Auburn Reporter
Auburn Reporter
Lemmon presented "A Metaphysical Comparison Between the Most Prominent Ancient Eastern and Western Philosophies" as part of a series discussing history research. ... The Auburn School District Board of Directors recently recognize Marilyn Hoksbergen ...
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Prince George's community calendar, June 11-17, 2015 - Washington Post
Washington Post
... guides recommended. 10 a.m.-noon. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. ... Chess and checkers club Learn to play or practice skills. 1 p.m. Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi ...
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Twist Bioscience rakes in $37 mln Series C - Thomson Reuters' peHUB (press release)
Thomson Reuters' peHUB (press release)
Illumina Inc led the round with participation from other investors that included Fidelity Management and Research Company, Foresite Capital Management LLC, Tao Invest, ARCH Venture Partners and Paladin Capital Group. ... Naclerio joins Rob Chess ...
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The Truth About Geniuses doco is dazzling brain food - Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz
It's getting to the point where the BBC's Wednesday Horizon documentary is a must-see, in order to have one's mind blown with the latest in scientific research into the things dearest to our hearts. The Truth About... Geniuses was the most dazzling so ...
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How Solitary Confinement Can Drive Inmates to Suicidal Thoughts - VICE
VICE
VICE
You develop a routine, you stay busy and occupied working out, reading books, taking college or adult continuing education classes, playing cards or chess, watching TV, going to the library, working your assigned job, or even just walking around the ...
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Will the emergence of AI mean the end of the world? - Android Authority (blog)
Android Authority (blog)
Android Authority (blog)
Some quite famous people have been making some quite public statements about AI recently. One of the first was Elon Musk who said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was “potentially more dangerous than nukes.” Stephen Hawkings is also concerned, “The ...
Intermission: Raising dead magazines - Washington Post
Washington Post
Every now and then I'll be looking for an old Premiere piece—one of my own, one of somebody else's; turns out it was a pretty good magazine overall, and a useful historical research resource—and I'll find that some enterprising soul with a lot of ...
Reid warns: 'We're headed for another shutdown' - Politico
Politico
“They're not chess pieces for Democratic leaders to wield in some partisan game. ... Durbin said he and Democrats are battling the GOP to preserve spending on medical research and other priorities that they accuse Republicans of starving of funds. “It ...
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Retiring with Debt: How to Tackle the New Normal - TheStreet.com
TheStreet.com
TheStreet.com
Households headed by those 75 or older saw debt double to $27,409 in 2010 compared to $13,665 in 2007, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). And it's not just mortgage debt that poses the problem: credit card and student loan ...
The secret to never being frustrated again - The Week Magazine
The Week Magazine
The Week Magazine
In general REBT is arguably one of the most investigated theories in the field of psychotherapy and a large amount of clinical experience and a substantial body of modern psychological research have validated and substantiated many of REBTs theoretical ...
Research Proves Chess Helps Students Perform Better in Class - AllAfrica.com
AllAfrica.com
Four-time women's world champion Susan Polgar noted that: "According to research, test scores improved by 17.3% for students regularly engaged in chess classes, compared with only 4.6% for children participating in other forms of enriched activities.".
House GOP measure would cut Amtrak by $242 million - Sentinel & Enterprise
Sentinel & Enterprise
Previous House GOP attempts to cut Amtrak over the years have been reversed, and Tuesday's transportation measure is but an opening move in a longer chess match with the White House over spending levels for agency operating budgets passed ... Senate ...
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Education Briefs - The Durango Herald
The Durango Herald
GOAL combines online learning with experiential learning, on-site classes such as film study courses and chess class, self-designed electives and concurrent enrollment opportunities for students who excel and want to earn college credit while still in ...
House GOP Measure Would Cut Amtrak by $242M - NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 Philadelphia
Previous House GOP attempts to cut Amtrak over the years have been reversed, and Tuesday's transportation measure is but an opening move in a longer chess match with the White House over spending levels for agency operating budgets passed ... Senate ...
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House GOP measure would cut Amtrak by $242M - wivb.com
wivb.com
Previous House GOP attempts to cut Amtrak over the years have been reversed, and Tuesday's transportation measure is but an opening move in a longer chess match with the White House over spending levels for agency operating budgets passed ... Senate ...
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REDLANDS DAILY FACTS CALENDAR - Redlands Daily Facts
Redlands Daily Facts
Chess club: Redlands Chess Club meets 2 to 5 p.m. every Friday at Redlands Community Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Players of all ages are welcome, from ... Anyone interested in genealogy research is welcome to attend. Information: www.yvgs.org; ...
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Apple Music Spooks Pandora Investors as Stock Continues Drop - TheStreet.com
TheStreet.com
TheStreet.com
... research shows that the bigger opportunity is in ad-supported streaming, noting, "80% of Americans are not going to pay...for a $9.99 a month subscription." Pandora stock and listenership have proven resilient to Apple's chess games in the ...
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