A new supercomputer in the top coal-mining state has begun critical climate-change research with support from even some global warming doubters, but scientists worry President Trump could cut funding for such programs. The $30 million, house-sized supercomputer named Cheyenne belongs to a federally funded research center.
Day: February 15, 2017
Retail CEOs Take Contentious Border-Tax Fight to White House
Since Donald Trump was elected in November, retailers and their lobbyists have been plotting how to fight a Republican-backed tax reform plan. Now they’ll get to make the argument directly to the president.
Tell us about amazing Bay Area women who finally deserve recognition
One of the demonstrators protesting on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women’s March. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDSANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images March is Women’s History Month and we want to celebrate the awesomely strong women in the Bay Area who haven’t been adequately recognized for their contributions to their communities, or to politics, business, science, education, sports, health or the arts.
New York (Ap) – Quite a rally for Rumor – a commanding comeback for German shepherds, too.
Komondor “BettyBoop” is seen in the judging area during day two of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 141st Annual Dog Show in New York on February 14, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: A Great Dane competes in the working category on the final night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City.
Lasers could give space research its ‘Broadband’ moment
The vast distances involved will throttle data rates to a trickle. Youre lucky if a spacecraft can send more than a few megabits per second — a pittance even by dial-up standards, read the NASA website.
Chinese Smart Robot Maker CloudMinds Creates CI-based Robots by Upgrading from AI to CI
SoftBank has completed a series A investment in CloudMinds and appointed CloudMinds CEO CloudMinds, the world’s first CI-based robot operator, is committed to the exploration of how to move from Artificial intelligence to CI. difference between AI and machine intelligence is that AI combines machines with human beings rather than treating them as wholly separate entities.
Torrent users beware: Search engines are clamping down on illegal downloads
The highly-anticipated 89th Academy Awards are less than a fortnight away and online piracy websites are being flooded with high quality copies of the latest movie releases. Suppliers of the copyrighted material take advantage of the fact that movie studios send advance copies of films – known as ‘screeners’ – to members of The Academy for their consideration in order to help them decide how to cast their Oscars vote.
Bison Partners EasyParcel To Provide PGEON Service At MyNEWS.com
Bison Consolidated Bhd, the myNEWS.com chain operator, has partnered EasyParcel Sdn Bhd to provide PGEON, a drop off and pick up parcel delivery service. Chief Executive Officer Dang Tai Luk said the company was constantly looking at ways to upgrade and diversify its services to benefit customers and PGEON was a great addition as the e-commerce industry was growing in Malaysia.
Japan’s SoftBank to buy Fortress Investment for $3.3 billion
Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion. The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday.
Herald Investment Management Ltd Has $2,720,000 Stake in VASCO Data…
Herald Investment Management Ltd held its position in VASCO Data Security International, Inc. during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 200,000 shares of the company’s stock at the end of the fourth quarter.
Wilmington man pleads guilty to threatening to burn Boston mosque
A Wilmington man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with threats made on Facebook to burn down a local mosque following the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, in Nov. 2015, the US Attorney’s office announced. Patrick Keogan, 44, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston to two counts of making a threat over Facebook to injure or intimidate another individual or to unlawfully damage or destroy a building by means of fire, said the statement.
Pike River mine to remain unsealed
Prime Minister Bill English has agreed to put a halt to permanent sealing of the Pike River mine following talks with victims’ families at Parliament today. Mr English ruled out any re-entry of the West Coast mine, but has agreed to look into sending a drone into the mine drift to investigate further.
What We Learned: Happy Pitchers and Catchers Day
The recent haul that the Reds got for second baseman Brandon Phillips may be a cautionary tale of what will happen to the Brewers if they wait to trade Braun until after his full no-trade clause is in place. Another group of rankings are out, and this one placed seven of the Brewers prospects in the top 101 prospects in baseball.
New York Mortgage Trust – All The Preferred Stock Yield, None Of The Fluff
After my most recent weekly mortgage REIT preferred stock update , I was asked my opinion of New York Mortgage Trust preferred stock. There are currently two series of preferred stock issued by NYMT; the Series C and the Series B .
Robots’ influence growing in the food, packaging industries
Customization and variability are at an all-time high and food producers must keep up with the trends while trying to anticipate the future and robotics’ ability to provide flexible automation will be key in making the industry grow. The global food industry represents nearly $8 trillion of the world’s GDP, according to Plunket Research.
Sydney chiropractor Hance Limboro fined $27,500 for cancer cure advertisements
The online advertisement proclaimed: “By having a regular visit to a chiropractor, people can rest assured that they are prevented from having cancer.” Sydney chiropractor Hance Limboroa is the first person in the country to be prosecuted by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for misleading advertising, relating to a series of ads on a website called Cancer Cure Sydney.
Online Clothing Rental Market : Global Demand Analysis, Growth,…
Online clothing rental provide services through which one can rent clothing items on a predefined period. The service is mostly used when one require clothings PUNE, INDIA, February 15, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Global Online Clothing Rental Market Overview Online clothing rental provide services through which one can rent clothing items on a predefined period.
Modi congratulates ISRO for launch of 104 satellites
New Delhi, Feb 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO for the successful launch of 104 satellites at one go and said it was a proud moment for the nation. Congratulations to ISRO for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and Cartosat satellite together with 103 nano satellites, Modi tweeted.
Fog Computing Market Growing at a CAGR of 60.67% During 2017 to 2021
The global fog computing market analyst says M2M enables machines to connect and interact securely over a network. It also keeps track of safety and security measures by providing remote access, 24×7 monitoring, and automated emergency response.