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Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

19Jul

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

Former National Football League star Colin Kaepernick has been recognized for his human rights work by the National Education Association on Sunday. Kaepernick, who is the brainchild of the #TakeAKnee campaign, received the President’s Award for his unparalleled work in advocating for the rights of African-Americans in the US, which began when he took a knee during the national anthem about two years ago as a sign of indignation over the killings. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the streets," said Kaepernick. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García said during the awarding ceremony that those receiving the award has shown “remarkable courage and conviction to stand up for racial and social justice.” “...

Rising Seas May Wipe Florida Off the Map

18Jul

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

Rising Seas May Wipe Florida Off the Map

The world may have been warned. But the threats of climate change remain as 64,000 South Florida homes are expected to face constant and chronic flooding in the next 30 years due to rising sea levels, a new study revealed. “In the coming decades, the consequences of rising seas will strain many coastal real estate markets—abruptly or gradually, but some eventually to the point of collapse—with potential reverberations throughout the national economy. And with the inevitability of ever-higher seas, these are not devaluations from which damaged real estate markets will recover,” the study read. The study said that apart from homes, government infrastructure is also at risk. These include roads, bridges, power plants, airports, ports, public buildings, military bases, and other critical...

A Recent Study Shows How Polymer Molecules Relax After Stressful Processing

11Jul

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

A Recent Study Shows How Polymer Molecules Relax After Stressful Processing

A recent study published in the journal Physical Review Letters has shown that polymers need time to de-stress after a processing. Chemical and Biomedical engineering professor, Charles Schroeder and graduate student Peter Zhou came up with the research. The research shows that single polymers come together to give synthetic materials macroscopic properties such as viscosity and tensile strength. Polymers, therefore, need time to relax after going through processing. The study, which was written, by Charles Schroeder and his undergraduate student was carried out at Advanced Science and Technology Hub in the University of Illinois. In the study, To observe individual polymer molecules relaxation after stretching, pulling, and squeezing that results from the manufacturing process, the ...

Oil Prices Pull back on Concerns about Higher Global Production

9Jul

By Luke HartwigNo Comments

Business

Oil Prices Pull back on Concerns about Higher Global Production

According to these oil losses in future trading, global oil producers, are concerned with the bump up in the production of more oil to its expectancy by the investors. Investors reported that crude contracts are paring up with this big stemming loss earlier this weekend. According to president Trump, he tweeted that, Saudi Arabia is among the countries with bigger and high production potential of oil. According to West Texas August crude New York exchange mercantile, the production of crude oil was pulling back at around 0.41 cents which were nearly 0.6% at a price of $73.75 per barrel. However, the past week on Friday there was a 1% raise. This led to a drop of $1.10 which is nearly 1.4% making it $78.15 per barrel in September. According to reports, in November 2014, west Texas record...

Qualcomm’s First VR and AR Chip, XR1, will Give Us a Lot More Things like Oculus Go

9Jul

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

Qualcomm’s First VR and AR Chip, XR1, will Give Us a Lot More Things like Oculus Go

Will snapdragon XR1 be smart glasses savior? Oculus Go has motivated standalone VR headsets which have proven with a multiple of middling evaluations and likewise glass which are nonetheless to a multitude of this evaluations. If the VR and AR headsets don’t get smoother and cheaper, then VR and AR will by no means be a catch on the market. On the other hand, Qualcomm is seeking to get these VR and AR devices cheaper with the new chip brand the snapdragon XR1. Many AI-assisted wearables will too benefit from this chip. Digging deeper we understand, XR stands for ‘Extended Reality’ for the Qualcomm’s terminology for VR, AR and whatever there is to it. However, don’t expect magical holographic sets like the magic jump. Looking on the other end, XR1 is designed to gear current6 smart gl...

You can Now use Google Maps to Calculate Distance and Area

5Jul

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

You can Now use Google Maps to Calculate Distance and Area

Google is always coming up with breathtaking technology time after time. Thanks to it, we always have improved and updated software in the name of search engines. The Android operating system, all its packages, and much more. Now with Google maps, you have the ability to calculate both distance and area from one point to another. Google maps have had the ability to help you calculate the distance between two points but only in a planned route. If you entered two points, Google would help you find the fastest route and give you a distance with it. The latest Google maps edition lets you calculate the exact distance between two points without following a specific route. To use this amazing distance-measuring tool, just right click on any point on your map and select measure distance. C...

What to Expect from Newly-released iOS 12 Beta

28Jun

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

What to Expect from Newly-released iOS 12 Beta

Downloading the beta version of the iOS 12 is fast becoming more of a blessing than a curse with its faster and smoother performance. Apple has recently released its highly-anticipated iOS12 for both iPhone and iPad. And those who have availed of the public seeding of this beta version cannot help but gush over the newest iOS. “Ahead of the debut of iOS 12, rumors suggested Apple had shelved several features in order to focus on performance and reliability. That turned out to be true, and Apple says that it has worked to make iOS 12 fast and efficient on all devices, including older iPhones and iPads,” MacRumors said in its report. But apart from doubling down on its performance, iOS12 also launched new impressive features – and it is reportedly working amazingly to any device run...

AT&T Confirms Acquisition of AppNexus, for Reportedly Between $1.6B and $2B

27Jun

By Luke HartwigNo Comments

Business

AT&T Confirms Acquisition of AppNexus, for Reportedly Between $1.6B and $2B

Even though AT&T could have initiated this project from the ground, this would mean spearing down some bolts mainly on the IP addresses and nearly 400 to 500 engineers. Also, this would thereby exclude the existence of a new business to the already existing company. According to AT&T, it stated that “as an investment company, we will and shall continue to build on and invest in AppNexus’ technology foundation as the company is side by side integrated with AT&T first and third party data, content and premium video distribution.” AT&T continued saying that, “innovation is the strongest core to the heritage of both companies i.e. AT&T and AppNexus, and also we are excited to have an opportunity to future chart advertising course together,” said Brian O’Kelly the CEO ...

New Pictures of Ryugu Asteroids Reveals a Distinctly Dice-like Shape

27Jun

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

New Pictures of Ryugu Asteroids Reveals a Distinctly Dice-like Shape

Being a hot pursuit for more than 1.5 years, Japan’s Hayabusa has revealed 2 images of a distinctly dice-like shaped object revolving about 180 million miles from earth space. According to the Ryugu asteroids images, this object resemblance is similar to a dumpling or a spinning unexplored object. For the first time, Hayabusa spacecraft approach has revealed Ryugu for the initial time. This exceptional sharpening views of the spinning object are closing in as asteroid scientist sample this year. According to reports at the Ryugu asteroids station, this 900-meter wide spinning asteroid has never been visited in any space missions before. On Dec. 3, 2014, Japanese H-2A rocket was launched aboard. This is second Japan’s Hayabusa 2 space mission which was dedicated to bringing back more sam...

Finally, in Saudi Arabia Women will be Sitting in the Driving Seat

24Jun

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

Finally, in Saudi Arabia Women will be Sitting in the Driving Seat

Sunday 24 June will be historic for women in Saudi Arabia. Because women from Saudi Arabia have been allowed to drive today. Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get in the driver's seat of a car. This Sunday the kingdom lifts its longstanding restriction on ladies driving. Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world, where women were not allowed to drive. Last year, Saudi Prince Prince Mohammad bin Salman raised the ban on September 27 last year, giving relief to women. Women with licensed training and driving vehicles are now able to drive vehicles in Saudi Arabia. This ban on women driving was a disputable boycott. Such a change brings the conservative Gulf country into line with whatever remains of the world. This decision gave women licenses by training to drive them....