Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said that an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Ye… . Young people leave from the scene of an attack in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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The Priority Resolution
News distorts policy priorities. The primary mechanism: News showcases exciting stories with colorful characters, while ignoring boring stories with big numbers.
The Latest: Witness describes scene inside Istanbul club
Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said that an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Ye… . People leave as medics and security officials work at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
At Least 35 Dead in Istanbul Nightclub Attack, Governor Says
The Omaha World-Herald reports the cargo… — Malware associated with Russian hackers was found on a computer belonging to a utility company in Vermont, according to the company.After being alerted la… — At least 35 people have been killed and about 40 others injured in a New Year’s Eve attack on Reina, a nightclub in Istanbul, according to Istanbul’s governor. H… Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments.
Odd News salutes the most useless inventions of 2016
Conventional wisdom holds that “necessity is the mother of invention,” but if that’s the case, some inventions that made headlines in 2016 must be downright motherless. There were plenty of inventions and breakthroughs in 2016 that filled important needs for humanity, but we here at UPI Odd News are more concerned with a less-recognized category of innovations — those that seemingly serve only to promote lazy, bizarre, or downright dangerous behavior.
New year’s resolution for IoT vendors: Start treating LANs as hostile
In November, researchers from cybersecurity firm Invincea reported a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to infect Belkin WeMo smart plugs with malware . The flaw was located in a configuration protocol that worked over the local area network and didn’t require any authentication.
Noon Year’s Eve: Sunny Celebration
It’s an established and accepted fact that Pasadena has a notable knack for bending time and space, easy-peasy-style. The space part of the equation is widely known, thanks to the presence of the cosmos-cool Jet Propulsion Laboratory, but the Crown City’s time-changing properties are also robust.
Forget the fireworks — look for a comet in the sky on New Year’s Eve
Even if you’re not a fan of New Year’s Eve fireworks, you’ll have another reason to look to the skies. NASA says as we ring in the new year, a comet will near the moon and be visible to those looking west.
International Space Station Crew Celebrates Christmas
All six members of the Expedition 50 crew aboard the International Space Station celebrated the holidays together with a festive meal. Image Credit: NASA Astronauts celebrated the Xmas festivities aboard the ISS and had a jolly good time in conditions of zero gravity in outer space.
ADVICE: Parents urged to make internet gifts child safe
AN online safety expert is urging local parents to understand the iPads, tablets and smartphones they may be buying their children this Christmas to protect them from paedophiles. Jennifer Smith, a barrister from Bolton, specialised in criminal law and spent 10 years working for the Crown Prosecution Service as a rape and sexual offences and child protection specialist prosecutor.
ADVICE: Parents urged to make internet gifts child safe
AN online safety expert is urging local parents to understand the iPads, tablets and smartphones they may be buying their children this Christmas to protect them from paedophiles. Jennifer Smith, a barrister from Bolton, specialised in criminal law and spent 10 years working for the Crown Prosecution Service as a rape and sexual offences and child protection specialist prosecutor.
Will Mobile Apps Change How We Interact With Ecommerce Websites?
Last year, physical stores were full of people swarming to grab the lowest Black Friday deals, but this 2016, we’ve seen tides change as people now turn to online shopping because of its hassle-free benefits. Even though sales were expected to go up, but that’s no longer the case.
Will Mobile Apps Change How We Interact With Ecommerce Websites?
Last year, physical stores were full of people swarming to grab the lowest Black Friday deals, but this 2016, we’ve seen tides change as people now turn to online shopping because of its hassle-free benefits. Even though sales were expected to go up, but that’s no longer the case.
Why Amazon Has a Massive Lead in Online Retail
The e-commerce market in the U.S. has witnessed rapid growth in the last 10 years, reaching $341 billion in annual sales in 2015. Despite the wildfire increase, according to data, U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the third quarter of 2016 were $101.3 billion, while total retail sales were estimated at $1,212.5 billion.
BWW Photo Flash: Houston Gets Early Screening of Hidden Figures This Christmas
HIDDEN FIGURES screens in select cities and theaters this Christmas, including Houston’s Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX. See the trailer and the photos from the film below! HIDDEN FIGURES uncovers the incredible, untold story of a Katherine G. Johnson , Dorothy Vaughan , and Mary Jackson — three brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.
10 festive digital marketing stats from this week
Your team is not like any other. You’re addressing specific challenges and opportunities with a particular skill set.
10 festive digital marketing stats from this week
Your team is not like any other. You’re addressing specific challenges and opportunities with a particular skill set.
NORAD ready to track Santa
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.
NORAD ready to track Santa
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.
Holiday Note
It’s time for a short break here, and a holiday shutdown on Christmas. I hope to return to a normal schedule on Tuesday.
Holiday Note
It’s time for a short break here, and a holiday shutdown on Christmas. I hope to return to a normal schedule on Tuesday.
Resolutions for a health tech year
The new year is almost here. Among your resolutions to stay healthy and young, consider some for your tech life: a- Back up your files.
Resolutions for a health tech year
The new year is almost here. Among your resolutions to stay healthy and young, consider some for your tech life: a- Back up your files.
My favourite space: Christmas lunch on the verandah
In summer, the Breens dine on one of the villa’s four verandahs, depending on the direction of the breeze. If only, Barbara Breen wishes, the kauri floorboards of her 120-year-old villa could speak.
Retail Resolutions: 3 Technology Updates Every Retailer Should Make This Year
Technology is transforming the retail industry, bringing new challenges and new opportunities. Retailers who put technology to work for them will see greater efficiency, happier customers, and bigger profits.
Gifts can arrive by Christmas thanks to Amazon Prime Now
Amazon’s last-minute Christmas delivery service, Prime Now, ensures gifts make it to loved ones on Christmas Day, even for orders placed on Christmas Eve. Gifts can arrive by Christmas thanks to Amazon Prime Now Amazon’s last-minute Christmas delivery service, Prime Now, ensures gifts make it to loved ones on Christmas Day, even for orders placed on Christmas Eve.
County GOP’s new director dogged by Nazi jokes made as a teen
The newly named acting executive director of San Diego County’s Republican Party had his own political ambitions dashed two years ago when photographs surfaced of him in a German military uniform making Nazi jokes. Sage Naumann, who was running for the Carlsbad school board in 2014 as a 19-year-old, said at the time the photos were taken when he was 14 and that the outfit was for Halloween .
Mon 26
In addition to seeing all of the ZooLights attractions, ride the Lionel Train Adventure, AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Holiday Wagon for free. Plus, receive a complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal at Park Place Cafe.
Holiday Rush: FedEx Says Deliveries Running on Schedule
In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, a FedEx truck drives past the skyline in San Francisco. Two giants, the U.S. government and FedEx, are set to do battle in a federal court over the explosive claim that the shipping company knowingly delivered illegal … prescription drugs such as Ambien from pill mills to dealers and addicts, some of whom fatally overdosed.
Holiday Rush: FedEx Says Deliveries Running on Schedule
In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, a FedEx truck drives past the skyline in San Francisco. Two giants, the U.S. government and FedEx, are set to do battle in a federal court over the explosive claim that the shipping company knowingly delivered illegal … prescription drugs such as Ambien from pill mills to dealers and addicts, some of whom fatally overdosed.
Ranking Hollywood’s holiday offerings
Seven big movies open between now and Christmas Day. What to see? Our critics rank them in order – from one powerful must-see Oscar contender to a few that will appeal mostly to cult or kid audiences, with two terrific biopics in between.
Sun 25
Families enjoy activities and crafts including dreidel bounce, baby/toddler zone, face paint, make your own donut, rainbow loom Chanukah jewelry, wood etching, take a picture with Judah Maccabee, dreidel crafts, Chanukah gelt, live presentations and more. Catch an interactive storytime , the Olive Oil Press demo and a Chanukah film .
Cozmo Robot Pre-order Available on Amazon
As reported , the incredible Cozmo has sold out. Amazon has still sold some in the past days on Amazon.com , but only a few.
The National Cyber Security Alliance Recommends ‘Five Digital To Dos’ For 2017
When rolls around, many of us think about getting fit, saving more money and promising to take time to enjoy life. As the world becomes more and more connected i 1 2 and our digital and offline lives become indistinguishable i 1 2 we should also commit to take action to stay safer and more secure online and protect our personal data.
Rob Kardashian channels sorrows into memes and claims ‘Grinch’…
And it seems like regardless of the tough situation, the 29-year-old reality star was able keep his sense of humour. The youngest Kardashian sibling took to Instagram to share several memes relating to his situation with his 28-year-old fiancee.
Rob Kardashian channels sorrows into memes and claims ‘Grinch’…
And it seems like regardless of the tough situation, the 29-year-old reality star was able keep his sense of humour. The youngest Kardashian sibling took to Instagram to share several memes relating to his situation with his 28-year-old fiancee.