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Cro-Mags release their first new music in nearly 20 years…

NY Hardcore legends Cro-Mags have released their first new music since 2000’s Revenge. The 3 song “Don’t Give In” EP is available for pre-order now from Victory. You can have a listen on the EP microsite. The band are touring both sides of the atlantic this year – full list of dates below. CRO-MAGS On Tour […]

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When Brokers Act Badly at Wells Fargo, Women Take the Fall

Ten years of data show stark gender bias in disciplinary actions in the bank’s adviser arm.

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#Japan resumes commercial #whaling for first time in 30 years - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/01/japan-resumes-commercial-whaling-for-first-time-in-30-years young people in Japan know that whale meat has high concentrations of mercury; eating it is condemning themselves to terrible mental health problems. they won't do it.

The Kīlauea Eruption is Still Being Felt

“Lava leaves little trace that humans had ever been there at all."

Cartoonist Michael De Adder Was Fired After Drawing This Trump Cartoon

A jarring and viral cartoon seemed to result in the cartoonist losing his contract with a newspaper chain.

Cause and Neglect

It seems like every decision nowadays requires an impossible ethical calculation!

Microsoft are fucking with our Kernel and we need to do something about it

Ah yes, and Microsoft show's its ugly face.

http://techrights.org/2019/06/29/ousting-linus-torvalds/

Thanks @AvnSgt for sharing

Probiotic bacteria reduces the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats

Researchers did a field trial on the effect of probiotic bacteria on white-nose syndrome in bat populations. They found that it reduces the impact of the disease about five-fold.

Why Does the BLS Think That Taxes Tripled in 2013?

After posting some numbers for income and consumption among different generations this morning, I found myself diddling around with the Consumer Expenditure Survey later in the day. As I did so, I discovered some anomalies and peculiarities that made me wonder if the stuff I had posted was really very reliable. More about that later. […]

#Anonymous      #ThereWillBeNoBackingDown

https://youtu.be/mYalsVzbCXw

Latinx Voters Will Be a Core 2020 Voting Bloc. Are Democrats Paying Enough Attention?

Latinos are projected to account for more than 13 percent of eligible voters in 2020 — slightly more than the share of black voters.

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It's good to circulate without being tracked. #QwantMaps

➫ https://www.qwant.com/maps https://www.qwant.com/maps

They should rename "Tracking Protection" on all Chrome/Chromium-based browsers to "Third-party tracking protection", because Google is still tracking you.

So, the US Government is probably the most intrusive one known to man. The people of America are without privacy. However, for a Government that is being so god damn intrusive, they're terrible at protecting their people from awful events?
So how do they justify this spying? Just look at how ridiculous this article is!

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/pentagon-heartbeat-identification/

Farmers Have a Secret Weapon to Save Your Food From Climate Chaos

This spring’s relentless storms severely delayed planting in the Midwest and will likely pinch this year’s corn and soybeans. Fifth-generation farmer Brian Corkill called 2019’s the wettest spring he’d ever seen in his 29 years of tending the land. Volatile, rainy springs are already on the rise in the upper Midwest, and will likely occur […]

Going the distance: Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Scientists have discovered neurons in insect brains that compute 3D distance and direction. Understanding these could help vision in robots.

Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks

Some students are helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury. Researchers surveyed students on their tuna consumption habits and knowledge of mercury exposure risks, and also measured the mercury levels in hair samples. Hair mercury levels were closely correlated with how much tuna the students said they ate. And for some, the measurements were above what is considered a 'level of concern.'

OWC’s external USB-C SSD offers 2TB of storage, Thunderbolt 3 & insane speeds https://www.idownloadblog.com/2019/06/25/own-envoy-pro-ex-with-usb-c/ #Thunderbolt3 #Accessories #Thunderbolt #Featured #Storage #Apple #News #OWC #SSD

Political Ploy by Mitch McConnell Blocks Attempt to Stop War With Iran

Though the amendment failed to pass, it represented a major bipartisan challenge to Trump’s escalatory Iran policy.

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