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Blizzard dumps another foot of snow on winter-weary Boston
BOSTON – Bursts of bitterly cold wind rushed through the streets of Boston on Sunday morning as a fresh layer of snow blanketed the city Many streets in Boston were already lined with three-four foot snow barriers after weeks of … Continue reading
The FAA just proposed regulations for commercial drones
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new set of long-awaited commercial drone rules on Sunday. And it sounds like Amazon won’t be making those drone deliveries any time soon. The new FAA rules would allow drones to fly during daylight … Continue reading
Something GUD brings the farmers’ market to your door
The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Something Gud One-Line Pitch: Something GUD delivers responsibly-produced, local food right … Continue reading
Airline passenger stung by scorpion, delaying flight
LOS ANGELES — A scorpion stung a woman on the hand just before her flight from Los Angeles to Portland took off. Alaska Airlines spokesman Cole Cosgrove says Flight 567 was taxing on the runway Saturday night when the passenger … Continue reading
Only 40% of the global population live in free countries
Among war, terrorism, brutal dictatorships and other drops in democratic standards, the state of freedom worsened in nearly every part of the world in 2014, according to a new report. Discarding Democracy: A Return to the Iron Fist, published late … Continue reading
Copenhagen attacks leave ‘the bitter taste of fear’
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Today, it feels like our lives will never be the same. See also: Suspected Copenhagen shooter killed by police after two deadly attacks “As a nation, we have lived through a few hours that we will never … Continue reading
8 STEM toys for pint-sized Einsteins
Sure, there are Barbies and Hot Wheels and Nerf guns — but increasingly important in toy manufacturing is an educational component. Often times, parents want the toys their children play with to teach STEM skills — recently updated to STREAM, … Continue reading
When to negotiate a salary offer, and when not to
Negotiating salary. An undertaking that freaks out many a job seeker and one that’s ripe with potential pitfalls. Should you always negotiate on salary? Or is it never? Or if it’s dependent on the situation, in which ones should you … Continue reading
7 pioneering black artists who shaped modern music
The roots of popular American music often trace back to African-American performers Over several decades, many artists have put their stamp on the pages of history. Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Chuck Berry — these are just a few … Continue reading
4 pitfalls to avoid in answering "Why are you interested in this position?"
Hiring managers don’t always say what’s on their minds, and sometimes this results in a less effective interviewing experience for you, the job candidate. But, regardless of how good or bad your interviewer is, you’ll very likely still get this … Continue reading
