Non-IT News Thread
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US dentist returns to work amid Cecil lion death anger
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Kemah, Texas: Armed Suspect Barricaded in Walgreens Fatally Shot Himself, Police Say
The League City Police Department responded Tuesday morning to the Walgreens at 156 East 518, where the armed man had barricaded himself, officials said.
This just happened literally down the street from me right now!!!
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And I'm staying with two pharmacists who work at pharmacies down the street from that one too!!
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@scottalanmiller <insert Twilight Theme Here>
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Siberia: Scientists to Reanimate 30,000-Year-Old Virus Found in Russian Province's Permafrost
French researchers announced the discovery of the giant virus, Mollivirus sibericum, in the United States National Academy of Sciences journal. It's the fourth prehistoric virus found since 2003.
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@mlnews And they want to bring it to life? Can this be a good idea in any form?
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@dafyre said:
@scottalanmiller <insert Twilight Theme Here>
I really hope you meant Twilight Zone, and that you don't actually know what the theme from Twilight sounds like...
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Macy's: Department Chain Closing Up to 40 Stores Following Sales Drop, Company Says
The stores set to close generated $300 million last year, about 1 percent of company sales, Macy’s said. Macy's reportedly experienced a 2.1 percent sales drop in its second fiscal quarter of 2015.
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@mlnews said:
Macy's: Department Chain Closing Up to 40 Stores Following Sales Drop, Company Says
The stores set to close generated $300 million last year, about 1 percent of company sales, Macy’s said. Macy's reportedly experienced a 2.1 percent sales drop in its second fiscal quarter of 2015.
Ouch... I wonder if they will lay off any workers from their technical ops location near here.
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@scottalanmiller said:
https://www.change.org/p/barack-obama-the-u-s-should-take-our-fair-share-of-syrian-refugees
Success!! One day and the US just confirmed, taking 10,000!!!
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Basques: Scientists Discover Group's Origins Through Testing of Ancient DNA
Swedish researchers tested DNA from eight skeletons and concluded in a National Academy of Sciences report that modern-day Basques descend from Stone Age farmers who mixed with local hunter-gatherers.
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Keurig Green Mountain: Company Introduces K-Cups Containing Campbell's Soup
The two companies, which started working together on the special K-Cups in 2013, announced Thursday that the single-serve pods of soup, available in two flavors, are now on sale.
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@mlnews sucks to be the guy who makes a coffee right after your tomato soup
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Google Fiber: Google Exploring Possibility of Providing High-Speed Internet Service in 3 New Cities
Google said it is considering bringing Google Fiber to Louisville, Ky., San Diego and Irvine, Calif. The cities join 12 areas in the U.S. that have or are in the process of getting the service.
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@mlnews said:
Google Fiber: Google Exploring Possibility of Providing High-Speed Internet Service in 3 New Cities
Google said it is considering bringing Google Fiber to Louisville, Ky., San Diego and Irvine, Calif. The cities join 12 areas in the U.S. that have or are in the process of getting the service.
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Topolobampo, Mexico: 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Erupts in Gulf of California Near Town, Officials Say
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake hit early Sunday morning. There were no initial reports of casualties or damage and officials said no tsunami was expected.
