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GEDMatch, the DNA ancestry company that famously helped police track down a serial killer, just got bought by a genetic forensics firm. 
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"The state and the economy are advancing by storm — but the workers are almost not benefitting from this progress and are left behind. It is almost a catastrophe."
Al Cannistra's insight:
hmmm - this seems like a safe bet..... change is imminent.... . .
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A wave of questionable startups claim they can test your DNA and make complicated predictions about your personality and health. Experts say it's hogwash.
Al Cannistra's insight:
where there is opportunity - there are scammers.... i did Ancestry - that is enough! - especially when they took me to 8th level cousins - YIKES. . .
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Baby boomers are probably the easiest generation to make fun of these days...because they deserve it. These tweets perfectly, and savagely, describe "boomer culture."
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Boomer culture defined by the youngers.... . .
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Don't forget to pack your hand sanitizer! A new study shows most airlines have unacceptable levels of e coli bacteria in the onboard water system making it unsafe for drinking or hand washing.
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an argument in favor of drinking booze on board? . .
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This year, here's where deal predictors think you'll be able to save the most on flights on Travel Deal Tuesday.
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the whole world seems to know about Black Friday - but on December 3rd comes.... . .
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Tampons are an absolute necessity, especially for young girls who might start their period at school.
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a principled principal outsmarted by the tampon favorites.... . .
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There's a possible bacon shortage on the horizon y'all, so now's the time to stock up the deep freeze.
Al Cannistra's insight:
don't panic - but a bacon shortage in 2020????
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Facebook. Apple. Microsoft. Twitter. What do they all have in common? Well, besides being tech behemoths all four companies were started by individuals with no college degrees on their resume. Their founders left school early—many of them abandoning the nation's top universities—to pursue their business ideas somewhere they could land the right financial backing and technical help for their entrepreneurship to flourish.
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All things are possible - college or not... . .
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These are the things we just sort of grew up knowing, the bits of knowledge that everyone accepts as true even though they're total myths.
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humans really do not eat 8 spiders a year, but........ . .
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Originally priced at $18 a share when Amazon went public in 1997, the one share of stock — based on fuzzy journalist math — could be valued at more than $5,300 if it maintains a similar trajectory. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will be 98 years old and probably have a net worth around $9 trillion moon units if he watches the time capsule opening via live stream in 2062 — from deeper space than the Space Needle.
Al Cannistra's insight:
if you are young enough to likely still be around in 2062 - see how this plays out.... . .
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A combination of services, technologies and a uniquely crafted approach to 5G means Apple will strike when the 5G market's right.
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we hear so much about it - when will 5G really take off? . .
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The spacewear clothing line unveiled today by Virgin Galactic and Under Armour looks comfortable enough to wear even if you’re not rocketing to the edge of space.
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what the best dressed space men and women may be wearing in orbit soon.... . .
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A team of scientists wants to colonize and populate another world on an exoplanet to protect humanity from Earth's eventualy demise or destruction.
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would you be on board for a journey of 1000 years - and committing your descendants to complete that journey? . .
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"It sounds kind of crazy to us today because it is not a reality yet. But that's the nature of these things, it sounds crazy until it is normal."
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i wonder how many frequent stay points it will take for a free room.... and how many frequent flyer miles to get there for free - first class seat? - thinking ahead.... . .
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Residents of Norway view their long dark winters as something to celebrate. How it’s possible to be cheerful for the next four months.
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it's the mindset... . .
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"Lots of people think we never clean the pot," he says. "But we clean it every evening. We remove the soup from the pot, then keep a little bit simmering overnight."
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"And then there's soup that has been simmering for 45 years." WOW! . .
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Bobbing for apples has been an autumn tradition for hundreds of years. Despite its presence at Halloween parties and festivals today, however, its origins are more rooted in love and romance than tricks and treats. In fact, it began as a British courting ritual, popular among young ladies and their potential beaus.
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bobbing for apples - a courting ritual? . .
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New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.
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Of course it is OK to discuss different opinions – even if the result is an impasse…. Sadly, America has failed itself – somehow a great divide has formed and folks do not want to chat with someone of differing views – nor even associate with those they see as nonconforming…. Perhaps there is danger not only to free speech but to free thought . .
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Sea level rise, subsidence and political inertia, could soon see Jakarta become the first megacity claimed by climate change. A last-ditch plan to save the city may not be enough
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how to relocate 30 million people? . .
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Do these photos give you an eerie feeling? . .
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A year after issuing a preliminary approval, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 plan in a 12-1 vote on Friday
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i visited the Soviet Union and in Moscow saw highrise buildings everywhere - years ago - and i remember thinking how lucky we are in America.... and now the future here is in jeopardy.... . .
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Across the country, rural EMS systems are hanging on by a thread, putting up to 60 million Americans at risk of being stranded in a medical emergency.
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frightening... "What if you call 911 and no one comes?" .. .
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Leanne Gormanley filmed her son Bryce shamelessly asking Alexa for the answers to his math homework in a hilarious viral video.
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is it cheating? or is the little guy brilliant? . .
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IEverybody says it's the wave of the eco-future. "Could ultra-green hydrogen power be the future of ultra-stylish superyachts?" asks Forbes. "The superyacht's futuristic looks aim to complement its eco-conscious, cutting-edge technology with the luxurious air of a typical super-yacht," says Business Insider. "The eco-friendly super-yacht: Futuristic 370ft boat that's powered by liquid hydrogen (meaning it only emits water)" says the Daily Mail..
Al Cannistra's insight:
this yacht would give new meaning to the term OMG! - more here https://sinot.com/ (definitely on my wish list :-) . .
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most of us want to see the bad guy caught - but why do I get a feeling this DNA collection is headed in a troublesome direction....
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