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Who said it: Charlie Brown or Friedrich Nietzsche?

Good grief, Charlie Brown. You’ll never be able to kick that football because it is an illusion. Everyone’s favorite bald-headed blockhead isn’t just the socially awkward loner the rest of the Peanuts gang make him out to be. His often … Continue reading

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5 questions every freelancer should ask before the year ends

As the year winds down, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your big picture strategy and make sure it’s what’s needed to make your business thrive. While you may be rushing around with holiday tasks, you won’t be sorry if … Continue reading

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Don’t believe the hype: Sony hack not ‘unprecedented,’ experts say

The cyberattack on Sony Pictures was “unprecedented,” “undetectable” and “unparalleled,” according to the security firm hired to investigate it — but other experts aren’t so sure That description of the attack was included in an internal memo from Sony Pictures … Continue reading

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‘I can’t breathe’ protests spread to professional sports

Several professional athletes sported the words “I can’t breathe” on parts of their game day gear this weekend, showing their support for the protests that swept major U.S. cities last week in response to a Grand Jury’s decision not to … Continue reading

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New Delhi bans Uber after alleged rape by driver

The Indian capital on Monday banned taxi-booking service Uber after a woman was allegedly raped by one of its drivers. See also: Indian police arrest Uber driver accused of rape Transport official Satish Mathur made the announcement as the 32-year-old … Continue reading

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Woman says Samsung Galaxy exploded, started fires in her room

A woman in Canada claims her Samsung phone exploded while she was sleeping next to it. Hope Casserly, a fourth year computer science student at the University of Guelph in Canada, said her low-cost Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 exploded a … Continue reading

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British politician caught out playing ‘Candy Crush’ in parliament

LONDON — We’ve all checked our emails or looked at Twitter during a meeting but a British politician has been caught out playing Candy Crush in a committee meeting See also: These People Are Making the Creator of ‘Candy Crush’ … Continue reading

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LA fire aftermath: photos and video from the Da Vinci inferno

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters were still dousing hotspots as cleanup crews moved around the Da Vinci apartment complex fire on Monday morning, in the aftermath of a blaze that covered downtown in a haze of acrid smoke well into late … Continue reading

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The first 5 online resources to use when learning to code

Even if you think the buzz around “learning how to code” is overkill, you have to admit it’s here to stay. Just like it’s easier to learn a foreign language if you start in grade school, getting an early grasp … Continue reading

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3 holiday movie fan theories that prove joy is a cruel facade

Every holiday season, we gather together with friends and family to watch old movies that we’ve seen before. The reason why we watch these films every season is pretty simple: We have memories tied to them and their stories remind … Continue reading