Last May, Google introduced the ability to find out if a local retailer had specific products in stock right from the knowledge panel listing for the retailer. Now, it’s dedicating a whole lot more real estate to the feature. Glenn Gabe, digital marketing consultant at G-Squared Interactive, tweeted a look …
Read More »Bizarre New Species of Frog Discovered in India: Nasikabatrachus bhupathi
Herpetologists are claiming they have discovered a new species of purple frog living in the Western Ghats, India. The Bhupathy’s purple frog (Nasikabatrachus bhupathi). Image credit: S. Jegath Janani et al. In a paper published in the Alytes, the International Journal of Batrachology, the researchers describe the new frog species …
Read More »Westminster Boy, 13, dies during soccer game
when Felipe Andres De La Cruz of Hacienda Heights and his team, Strikers FC North, were playing in the Players Cup Tournament against SDA Slammers. Felipe, who was playing right back, raised his hand to come out of the game in the second half, saying he was feeling tired, Strikers …
Read More »Chimps Can Understand Rules of Rock-Paper-Scissors Game
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) can understand the popular game in which ‘paper’ beats ‘rock,’ ‘rock’ beats ‘scissors,’ and ‘scissors’ beat ‘paper,’ according to a new study in the journal Primates. Chimpanzee Ai carrying out a task on the touch screen. Image credit: Kyoto University. In the study, a research team led Kyoto …
Read More »Y Combinator takes machine intelligence startups to school and learns a thing or two
Machine intelligence startups are the black sheep of the startup world. The new kids on the block are challenging investors to do their technical homework and differentiate themselves in intentional ways. Y Combinator joined a growing list of investors offering exclusive services to these companies in a specialized AI track …
Read More »Hoskins makes MLB history with 10th homer
Just one night after Rhys Hoskins became the fastest player in MLB history to reach nine home runs, doing so Friday against the Chicago Cubs, he became the fastest to reach double digits. ESPN also mentioned that Hoskins has hit more homers than four different teams (the Washington Nationals, the …
Read More »Knife Skills 101: How to Slice Tricky Vegetables
Photo: Twenty20 If there’s one thing besides Game of Thrones that Americans could always use some more of, it’s…vegetables. With the power of fire-breathing dragons, these colorful foods battle disease thanks to the one-two-punch of antioxidants, plus essential vitamins and minerals. In other words, they’re one of the main rulers …
Read More »Michael Vick is now a NFL studio analyst
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has again earned a starting role — as an NFL studio analyst for Fox Sports. “I’m very excited,” Vick told USA TODAY Sports on Friday. Fox Sports will make an official announcement Sunday that Vick will appear on “Fox NFL Kickoff,” and he will make …
Read More »Decorate With These Beautiful Floral Arrangements For September
With back to school season officially in the air, it’s officially time to redecorate your humble home with fall in mind. Although we’d all like to invest in beautiful new furnishings, it’s challenging to plan an entire home makeover. For a budget-friendly alternative, try incorporating gorgeous floral arrangements into your …
Read More »Henry “Bud” Hebeler in Memoriam: A Life and Retirement Well Lived
Henry “Bud” Hebeler died on August 21, 2017 in Bellevue, Washington at the age of 84. Bud was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating with three degrees, numerous awards and several fellowships. After graduation he began his career as an engineer at Boeing Aerospace Company and worked …
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