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SAFE Collecting Supplies a Go to Source for Numismatists Worldwide
The leading e-commerce supplier of coin collecting supplies , SAFEA Collecting Supplies, remains the preeminent leader of its industry in 2017. As the North American representative of the lauded German collecting supplies manufacturer Schwabische Albumfabrik, SAFEA Collecting Supplies brings with it over 25 years of sound experience of making and selling a variety of coin housing cases.
Beer Home Brewing Kits Market: Global Snapshot by 2026
Home Brewing Kits is first developed in Western Europe and soon reached the U.S. Beer Home Brewing Kits is a widely used for brewing beer globally. Almost all the countries have a market for home brewing kits and home brewing components.
Ryder: Names of salads conceal more than they reveal Posted at
I’ve come to expect the names of recipes to give me an idea of what I’m getting into, whether I’m cooking it or eating it.  Recently, as I was browsing the index sections of cookbooks trying to come up with an inspiring salad recipe, I began to wonder whether I’ve been expecting too much.
explains: How machines learned to speak human language
THIS past Christmas, millions of people will have opened boxes containing gadgets with a rapidly improving ability to use human language. Amazon’s Echo device, featuring a digital assistant called Alexa, is now present in over 5m homes.
Irish Genealogy, World War II, Creative Commons, More: Tuesday Buzz, January 10, 2017
Irish Central has news about an updated resource for those working on Irish genealogy . “Over 250,000 names have been added to an online database of Irish births, marriages and deaths.
Can Virtual Reality Make You More Empathetic?
A Syrian woman and her child sit in their refugee living space in Lebanon. They are featured in Four Walls, a virtual reality presentation by the International Rescue Committee.
Ethiopia: Honey – Yet Untapped Foreign Trade Commodity
A new study suggest that poorly performing farms could significantly increase their crop yields by attracting more pollinators to their land. Ethiopia stands out when it comes to the number of bees in Africa.
Cashless Is King as E-Money Stocks Surge From India Currency Ban
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may offer another gift to India’s electronic cash companies. An index of the stocks has gained 12 percent since November’s surprise currency ban, and may further rally after the government introduced tax rebates on digital transactions from Christmas Day.
CES 2017: Top 5 quirky tech products you didn’t know you needed
From drones to smart fridges , there’s something for everyone at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s easy to get caught up in the amazing technology that ranges from the incredible to the life-altering .
CES 2017: Top 5 quirky tech products you didn’t know you needed
From drones to smart fridges , there’s something for everyone at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s easy to get caught up in the amazing technology that ranges from the incredible to the life-altering .
Bedford company Single Digits acquires Ze-Net
A gunman believed to be an Iraq war veteran opened fire at a baggage carousel at Fort Lauderdale’s international airport on Friday, killing five people before being taken into… Concord High School graduate Matt Bonner ended his 12-year NBA career Friday, when he announced his retirement in a humorous video.
Five most interesting search marketing news stories of the week
Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from the world of search marketing and beyond. And a happy 2017 to all of our Search Engine Watch readers! This week, we’ve got a health-conscious New Year’s update from Bing, a new AI-powered search engine which is transforming scientific research, and a look at why the fake information epidemic could be damaging to local search.
CES 2017: OPCOMLink USA Showcasing Tech Innovations for Smart and…
Company Integrates Leading-Edge Technology for Connected Indoor Gardening, Home Health Imaging, 360-Degree Video Conferencing and Smart Lighting Control CES 2017, Booth 40966, Sands Halls – OPCOMLink USA is introducing a family of new products for smart and healthy lifestyles at CES 2017 this week that deliver innovations in connected indoor gardening, personal health diagnostics, 360-degree video conferencing and smart lighting controls. The company will showcase the OPCOM Farm GrowBox and GrowWall indoor gardening systems which enable anyone to easily grow their favorite vegetables, herbs, sprouts and fruits inside their homes, year-round.
The Latest: India receives bodies of 2 Istanbul club victims
Rizvi was one of the two Indian victims of the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclu… . Carnations left at the scene around photo of victims as people protest an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
The Latest: India receives bodies of 2 Istanbul club victims
Rizvi was one of the two Indian victims of the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclu… . Carnations left at the scene around photo of victims as people protest an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
Suspected rebels storm Philippine jail, 158 inmates escape
In one of the country’s largest jailbreaks in recent… . Filipino inmates remain in their cell at the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan city, Cotabato Province, southern Philippines, after a massive jailbreak Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.
Suspected rebels storm Philippine jail, 158 inmates escape
In one of the country’s largest jailbreaks in recent… . Filipino inmates remain in their cell at the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan city, Cotabato Province, southern Philippines, after a massive jailbreak Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.
Smart tech: This year’s CES big on artificial intelligence
The first week of every new year brings a slew of eye-opening technology for gadget lovers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and the 2017 edition will open Thursday. The exhibition provided a preview on Tuesday, which revealed that this year’s show will concentrate on the growing use of artificial intelligence in consumer devices.
European Stocks Extend New Year Rally to Enter Bull Market
European stocks rose for a third day and entered a bull market after a better-than-forecast U.S. manufacturing report fueled investor demand hours after data in China showed its factories and services both ended 2016 on relatively robust notes. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index advanced 1 percent at 3:37 p.m. in London, with 13 of 19 industry segments climbing.
Crave Opens in Midtown, Offering Fun Twists on Street Food Read More
Spicy popcorn chicken, served with drawn butter on the side. Mozzarella sticks crusted with Spicy Nacho Doritos.
Why is vinyl making a comeback? ‘Nostalgia’ doesn’t quite cut it
Over the past few years, analog goods including physical books, board games and, of course, vinyl records have experienced a surprising resurgence – despite the fact that these technologies are functionally obsolete. How could this be happening? Why would someone pay $20 or more for a second-hand copy of Bill Withers’ “+Justments” on a scratchy melted plastic disc that plays only on a costly, troublesome turntable, when she could stream the same album in digital clarity on Spotify for free? The conventional wisdom is that nostalgia is to blame for this twee trend: Millenials, hipsters or that most-coveted demographic, the millennial hipster, are indulging in some perverse Wes Anderson fantasy.
Mind-controlled toys: The next generation of Christmas presents?
The next generation of toys could be controlled by the power of the mind, thanks to research by the University of Warwick. Led by Professor Christopher James, Director of Warwick Engineering in Biomedicine at the School of Engineering, technology has been developed which allows electronic devices to be activated using electrical impulses from brain waves, by connecting our thoughts to computerised systems.
Best Buy Essentially Knocks Off $150 From Oculus Rift’s Price Tag
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to try out virtual reality, then Best Buy has got your back. The retailer’s limited time offer on the Oculus Rift is not to be missed if you’re in the market for a new virtual reality headset.
IS claims New Yeara s attack on Istanbul nightclub
The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others. Turkish police meanwhile detained eight people in connection with the attack but were still hunting for the gunman who disappeared amid the chaos of the attack.
What is your open source New Year’s resolution?
Jason is passionate about using technology to make the world more open, from software development to bringing sunlight to local governments. He is particularly interested in data visualization/analysis, DIY/maker culture, simulations/modeling, geospatial technologies, and cloud computing, especially OpenStack.
Pixel Film Studios Releases Countdown for Final Cut Pro X
Countdown is a New Year’s themed video production package which will allow users to create the ultimate new years slideshow with complete ease “Countdown is a New Year’s themed video production package which will allow users to create the ultimate new years slideshow with complete ease,” said Christina Austin – CEO of Pixel Film Studios. Countdown’s slides include camera controls so that users may customize intro animations, depth and the rotation of environments.
New Year’s Eve ball drop origin
Among the most notable of New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, the history of the Times Square ball drop is rich with time-telling tradition. On December 31st of every year, a glittering orb slowly descends a pole on the roof of the One Times Square building for the minute leading up to the new year.
Top Shelf: Graphic novels and Manga
As the year comes to an end, I’m looking back at some of the comics I’ve read. I never buy individual issues, preferring to wait until they’re collected into graphic novels.
WinX 2017 New Year Gift Pack Onboard for DVD Collectors and Movie Addicts
Digiarty Software is pushing a ten-day “WinX 2017 New Year Gift Pack” promotion, starting from today to the tenth of January, at virtually the lowest storewide price ever. While WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and three other featured media programs are hitting the discount shelve, a new wave of online sales is coming, playing like a Christmas Deal sequel.
Mariah Carey bungles her New Yeara s Eve show, stops singing
Mariah Carey has ushered in 2017 with a botched performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on ABC. The singer appeared to have technical difficulties during her live performance Saturday night in Times Square.
Why the New Year begins on January 1
We celebrate the New Year on January 1 for reasons that are mainly historical, not astronomical. And yet nature cooperates to make January 1 a satisfying time to start anew.
The Latest: Police look for clues at Istanbul shooting scene
Turkey’s state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Y… . Medics carry a wounded person at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
NASA announces New Year’s Fireworks from a Shattered Comet coming January 3rd
According to the International Meteor Organization and other forecasters, Earth will pass through a stream of debris from the comet on January 3rd, 2017, producing a shower of meteors known as the Quadrantids. The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the most intense annual meteor showers, typically producing meteors at a rate of more than 100 per hour from a point in the sky near the North Star, also known as the shower’s radiant.
N. Korea’s leader hints of long-range missile test launch
South Koreans watch a TV news program showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. North Korea’s development of banned long-range missiles is in “final stages,” the country’s leader Kim was quoted as saying in his New Year’s message.
The Latest: Turkey lowers number of foreign fatalities
Turkey’s state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Y… . Medics carry a wounded person at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
New Year’s attack on packed Istanbul club leaves 39 dead
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.
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.