Zuckerberg won’t budge on violent Trump posts despite employee protests

Jun03
by on June 3, 2020 at 2:32 am
Posted In: Insider


“When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” So tweeted Donald Trump on May 29, in response to nationwide protests catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd — an incitement to violence by the ostensible leader of the United States. ….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 More than belligerent…

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Sennheiser celebrates classic HD 25 headphones with a price cut and limited color

Jun01
by on June 1, 2020 at 11:42 pm
Posted In: Insider, Plugged


Sennheiser’s HD 25 headphones are some of the most iconic heaphones in history, having been around through various revisions for over 30 years now. Its flexible, lightweight, and utilitarian design has made it popular popularity with DJs, broadcasters, and audiophiles alike. Its legendary durability and replaceable parts have also helped it stand the test of time in more ways than one. To the company’s 75th anniversary, Sennheiser has a few pleasant surprises for potential customers of the HD 25. First, the headphones will be on sale for $99.95 rather than the usual $149.95. More interestingly, Sennheiser is selling a limited…

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Study: Volcanoes on Mars were to blame for massive mud flows, not lava

May31
by on May 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Space, syndication


Mud volcanoes on Mars could be the cause of distinctive features that most researchers had thought were left over from ancient lava flows. Tens of thousands of channels spread out over the Martian surface. Hundreds of kilometers long, and tens of miles wide, these ribbon canyons reach far across the ruddy landscape of Mars. Planetary science suggests these features were carved out as massive floods, comparable in size to the largest ever seen on Earth, tore across the surface of Mars long ago. As the water settled into the Martian crust, it (naturally) formed mud. Rapid freezing could have led…

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SpaceX successfully launches astronauts in the space for the first time

May30
by on May 30, 2020 at 7:49 pm
Posted In: Space


SpaceX created history today as it successfully launched astronauts in the space for the first time. The space agency became the first commercial agency to carry out a crewed space flight. NASA Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are making a trip to the International Space Station (ISS), and will stay there from 6 to 16 weeks. The liftoff was successful in the second attempt after the first attempt on May 27 had to be called off due to the bad weather.  Earlier today, NASA said that there was a 50% chance the launch would be canceled again because of bad weather.…

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