Sep 22
The Senate May Actually Produce A Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Bill
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe Senate may be close to introducing a bill with support from both parties.
Sep 22
Ronald Colton McAbee was a sheriff’s deputy when he attempted to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Sep 22
The next Near Earth, Potentially Hazardous Asteroid is the size of a school bus
Posted in: Today's ChiliToday is the day NASA predicted the asteroid 2021 NY1 would orbit closest to our own planet Earth. This asteroid is classified as a “very small” asteroid, coming in at between 0.133 to 0.297 kilometers in diameter. Predictions suggest this asteroid will have four relatively close approaches to Earth in the next few decades, the closest of which is today! … Continue reading
Sep 22
One of the most common parasites that infest dogs — hookworms — is developing a resistance to all of the drugs approved by the FDA to treat the infection, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. This parasite infects a dog’s intestines, leading to anemia, weight loss, and other issues that threaten the dog’s health and life. … Continue reading
Sep 22
Last week, we told you about a mysterious Nintendo filing with the FCC. The filing was almost entirely devoid of details thanks to a confidentiality request Nintendo filed along with it, but the listing did reveal that the device in question is a new game controller. Now, we know when the confidentiality request will be lifted on that controller, which … Continue reading
Sep 22
Private aerospace company Rocket Lab has announced plans to launch a space debris removal demonstration mission on behalf of Japan’s space agency JAXA. The launch will involve Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket and Astroscale Japan’s Active Debris Removal satellite. JAXA selected the technology demonstration as part of its first phase Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration Project. Space debris is a growing … Continue reading
Sep 22
What has Steve Ballmer excited now that he can’t channel his boundless enthusiasm into Windows developers? Lavatories, apparently. As ZDNetnotes, the former Microsoft chief (and now LA Clippers owner) told The Washington Post and others that he has been obsessed with toilets at the Clippers’ upcoming stadium, the Intuit Dome. And yes, Ballmer declared “toilets, toilets, toilets” — when he repeats a word multiple times, you know he’s serious.
This doesn’t mean the toilets are about to run Windows or flush water in Microsoft colors. Rather, it’s that the Intuit Dome will have an NBA-leading ratio of toilets (one for every 27 seats in the upper deck). Ballmer hates waiting in line for the washroom at a sports arena, and that high ratio will make sure you spend more watching the game than doing your business.
It won’t surprise you to hear the Clippers used technology to solve that problem, however. The team used a computer model to estimate how long it would take a fan to use the washroom, grab food and return to their seat. That high toilet-to-fan ratio should help you get back in the space of a typical NBA timeout. Don’t laugh too loudly about Ballmer’s toilet fixation, then, as you might just appreciate it when nature calls in the middle of a playoff game.
Sep 22
Facebook is about to close an important chapter in its history. CNBCreports the social network’s chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, is stepping down from his role after a total 13 years at the company. He’ll move to a part-time position as Facebook’s first Senior Fellow at some point in 2022. The move will let Schroepfer spend more time with his family and philanthropy, according to the CTO’s blog post.
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Sep 22
The Kübler-Ross grief cycle—which you probably know better as the “Five Stages of Grief”—isn’t the type of thing you’d typically associate with a company like Facebook. Hell, it’s not what you’d associate with any company, period. The entire cycle is a deeply personal response to some deeply personal loss, and…
Sep 22
Early Intervention to Reduce Autism Symptoms Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
Posted in: Today's ChiliA new clinical trial seems to show that a specific form of early intervention can reduce the risk of children developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they get older. The study found high-risk infants whose parents were given the intervention went on to have lower rates of being clinically diagnosed with ASD by…
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