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Pete Tong NYE 'balloon drop' cancelled after protests
Organisers had planned to release 130,000 balloons at a Manila nightclub to ring in the new year.
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Dozens missing in deadly Russia explosion in Magnitogorsk
President Putin visits the city of Magnitogorsk, where at least four are dead after a gas leak.
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What are the best banking offers for Startups today?
5 by abbadadda | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Are there any banks that offer great checking accounts and credit cards for start ups? I'm based in NYC for reference. Thanks.
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Are there any banks that offer great checking accounts and credit cards for start ups? I'm based in NYC for reference. Thanks.
Should the NHS pay for transgender fertility treatment?
Some transgender people get free fertility treatment but it's not the same for everyone who's transitioned.
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Brexit: Corbyn warns of 'complete mess' in new year message
In his new year message, the Labour leader says the UK "cannot go on like this" with its EU exit.
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Global markets in worst year since 2008
Investors will be glad to see the back of 2018 after major markets end with biggest falls in a decade.
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US zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina
Alexandra Black, 22, had recently graduated and started working at the centre only 10 days before.
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Global markets in worst year since 2008
Investors will be glad to see the back of 2018 after major markets end with biggest falls in a decade.
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Reality Check: How many people seek asylum in the UK?
How many people seek asylum in the UK, where do they come from and what proportion are successful?
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announces she’s forming an exploratory committee in step toward 2020 presidential run
12/31/18 5:39 AM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announces she’s forming an exploratory committee in step toward 2020 presidential run
12/31/18 5:39 AM
Iran TV chief sacked over uncensored Jackie Chan sex scene
A regional TV channel broadcast Jackie Chan's Shinjuku Incident without censoring an "immoral" part.
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2019: The new year begins with a bang in New Zealand
Auckland has said goodbye to 2018 and got the world's new year celebrations officially underway.
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Duterte: Outrage as Philippines leader describes sexually abusing maid
Rights groups call the Philippine president's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position".
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Australian cane toads hitch a lift on python's back after storm
Paul Mock filmed the cane toads riding the python, known as Monty, after a bad storm in Kununurra.
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Lady Gaga's Las Vegas residency debut is 'bizarre and beautiful'
She begins her two-year residency by playing Just Dance on a keytar in mid-air. Read the reviews.
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Brexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal
Donald Trump's offer on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Woody Johnson.
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Brexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal
Donald Trump's pledge on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Johnson.
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Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist
Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at Nasa, has died at 93.
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Severn Bridge shut as drone flown from the top
Police arrested a man, aged in his 20s, who had climbed to the top of the bridge to fly a drone.
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Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow
The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying.
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Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60
An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon.
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'Don't call me brave or heroic for being disabled'
A woman says she is fed up at disabled people like her being described as "superheroes".
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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.
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Clinical waste firm HES confirms it has ceased operations
In its first public statement, HES confirms that all 400 UK staff are now redundant.
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Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid
The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article.
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Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests
They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds.
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Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers
Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.
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Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check
It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.
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Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot
After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true.
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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.
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Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry
Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.
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Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.
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South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains
Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout.
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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.
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Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents vow to keep siblings together
The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad are to bring one grandchild to the UK.
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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns
Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.
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The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises
There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard.
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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.
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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.
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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.
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Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.
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Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry
Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.
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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.
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London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year
London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008.
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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.
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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?
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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.
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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns
Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.
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Susanna Dinnage changes mind on Premier League chief executive role
The Premier League says its prospective new chief executive, Susanna Dinnage, has told the organisation she will not be taking up the position.
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The hottest business stories of 2018
Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018.
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Sunday, 30 December 2018
Nasa's New Horizons: Excitement ahead of Ultima Thule flyby
History will be made on Tuesday when the New Horizons probe sweeps past a far-off icy world.
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The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
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Bangladesh election: Opposition demand new vote
An opposition leader condemned what he called a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.
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American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans
A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.
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China says it is 'ready to work with US'
China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing.
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China says it is 'ready to work with US'
China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing.
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Jennifer Saunders praises Whitfield's 'extraordinary grace'
June Whitfield - known for her roles in Terry and June and Absolutely Fabulous - has died aged 93.
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Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents agree custody deal in China
The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad agree to bring just one grandchild to the UK.
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Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies
Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Which tool do you use to create beautiful diagrams?
Ask HN: Which tool do you use to create beautiful diagrams?
22 by lichtenberger | 16 comments on Hacker News.
For instance what they use for stuff like http://bit.ly/1Jpb9zO Or I don't know how to describe it, because right now I can't find an example, but more "comic" like maybe. I know that Venka Subramanian once had such a nice article about Akka with beautiful diagrams, but can't find it either :(
22 by lichtenberger | 16 comments on Hacker News.
For instance what they use for stuff like http://bit.ly/1Jpb9zO Or I don't know how to describe it, because right now I can't find an example, but more "comic" like maybe. I know that Venka Subramanian once had such a nice article about Akka with beautiful diagrams, but can't find it either :(
Channel migrants: Sajid Javid returns to UK to deal with situation
The home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the rising number of people crossing the Channel.
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Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019
In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.
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Singer Bessie Turner's crying selfie prompts talk plea
Bessie Turner says there is often more to people's lives than their perfect social media profile.
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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff
Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.
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Chipocalypse, deepfakes and Facebook: 2018's top tech stories
From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.
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Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested
The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How can I make the most out of high school?
Ask HN: How can I make the most out of high school?
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I'm in high school. Soon, I will be in college. Before, I’ve focused mainly on studying and pursuing solitary passions, but not doing social activities. However, I now feel that I'm missing out on typical teenager life, and I'll have regrets when I'm an adult. I just watched an anime following a group of close friends in a band as they pass through high school. I've seen people online state that the anime reminded them of their own high school lives, but it doesn't remind me of my current life at all; it's way too carefree and fun. My online friends have told me that they don't have close friends either, so my life is normal. Today, I saw this: http://bit.ly/2SrB9oN. Granted, the person is saying that they don't relate to looking back on high school. However, the topic is about common things that one can’t relate to, and some repliers said that their own HS lives were carefree. Now, I again feel I am missing something. I like programming, and I've become interested in type theory. I doubt that other people in my school care about this stuff. I take art class, but it's a solitary activity between me and my teacher, not together with other students. I don't know how to make close friends. I can talk to people, but I can't suddenly form a close relationship with somebody. Friendship can’t be forced; it develops naturally. Yet, I've never made a close, loyal friendship, only casual friendships. Before, I've been looking forward to college so I can study my interests. Now, I feel afraid of ending high school. Is it normal that I don't have close friends and that I'm solitary? Am I missing out on anything? What hobbies do you advise me to adopt that I can do in a group, with camaraderie? Will college be the same or different than high school? Can I have the same kind of youthful fun when I'm an adult?
11 by TheAsprngHacker | 9 comments on Hacker News.
I'm in high school. Soon, I will be in college. Before, I’ve focused mainly on studying and pursuing solitary passions, but not doing social activities. However, I now feel that I'm missing out on typical teenager life, and I'll have regrets when I'm an adult. I just watched an anime following a group of close friends in a band as they pass through high school. I've seen people online state that the anime reminded them of their own high school lives, but it doesn't remind me of my current life at all; it's way too carefree and fun. My online friends have told me that they don't have close friends either, so my life is normal. Today, I saw this: http://bit.ly/2SrB9oN. Granted, the person is saying that they don't relate to looking back on high school. However, the topic is about common things that one can’t relate to, and some repliers said that their own HS lives were carefree. Now, I again feel I am missing something. I like programming, and I've become interested in type theory. I doubt that other people in my school care about this stuff. I take art class, but it's a solitary activity between me and my teacher, not together with other students. I don't know how to make close friends. I can talk to people, but I can't suddenly form a close relationship with somebody. Friendship can’t be forced; it develops naturally. Yet, I've never made a close, loyal friendship, only casual friendships. Before, I've been looking forward to college so I can study my interests. Now, I feel afraid of ending high school. Is it normal that I don't have close friends and that I'm solitary? Am I missing out on anything? What hobbies do you advise me to adopt that I can do in a group, with camaraderie? Will college be the same or different than high school? Can I have the same kind of youthful fun when I'm an adult?
Dame June Whitfield, star of Absolutely Fabulous, dies aged 93
The comedy actress was also celebrated for her role in BBC sitcom Terry and June.
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June Whitfield's many roles as co-star to almost everyone
In her seven-decade career, Dame June Whitfield clocked up more than 1,300 appearances on TV and radio.
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'Brexit 50-50' if May's deal rejected, says Liam Fox
The international trade secretary says rejecting the PM's deal would shatter the electorate's trust.
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Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites
A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals.
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Grandparents should be taken on family holidays, says minister
Britons should act more like other Europeans, says Mims Davies, so-called "minister for loneliness".
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Child health record 'red book' to go online
The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth.
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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.
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Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote
The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence.
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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff
Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.
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The man who takes animals to funerals
A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals.
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Vampires and veggie sausages in Foreign Office's oddest calls
Consular staff were asked about vampires in Poland, vegetarian sausages and the Strictly results.
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The Papers: Javid flies home, and tributes to 'legend' June
The home secretary's handling of the migrant "crisis" is the focus for some papers, while Dame June Whitfield's death makes some of the early editions.
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Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?
Why does the year begin in January?
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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza
Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza.
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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil
This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.
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June Whitfield: A life in pictures
Memorable moments from the life of the versatile and much-loved British actress.
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Ten powerful pictures from 2018
Ken Mainardis of Getty Images picks his favourite images of 2018.
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STEM: 'You can't be what you can't see'
Women in Science, technology, engineering and maths are still underrepresented. Here STEM women share some top tips on how to get ahead in the field.
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Starlings form bird-shaped murmuration at Attenborough
Birdwatchers enjoyed the "real spectacle" at the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire.
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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business
The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.
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Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year
The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve.
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Rihanna, Ariana, The 1975 and more: The most anticipated new music of 2019
From the Spice Girls' reunion to a new Rihanna album, here's what to look forward to in 2019.
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June Whitfield: Comic actress who was rarely off our screens
Comic actress who was rarely off British TV screens.
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Found: The plane wreck that could solve a 50-year-old mystery
After 10 years of talking to fishermen in pubs, Grahame Knott has found the wreck of a plane that fell into the English Channel in 1969.
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Reality Check: How does the government help first-time buyers?
Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder?
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Venezuela: The country that has lost three million people
The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending.
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Alabama knocks off Oklahoma in Orange Bowl, sets up National Championship showdown with Clemson
12/29/18 9:08 PM
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Saturday, 29 December 2018
ICYMI: Bears, barrels and big bangs
A panda takes frolicking to an art form - and some of the other stories you may have missed this week.
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Cape Town race row erupts after 'black visitors cleared from beach'
Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.
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'At least 20' on board overturned minibus in Scottish Borders
The emergency services were called to the accident in the Scottish Borders shortly before 11:00.
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Abdullah Hassan, two-year-old boy in travel-ban row, dies in US
Abdullah Hassan's mother, a Yemeni national, fought a high-profile battle to see her dying son.
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Ruth Strauss dies aged 46 as a result of rare lung cancer
Ruth Strauss, the wife of former England captain and director of cricket Andrew Strauss, dies at the age of 46.
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Army captain is first Briton to cross Antarctica solo
Capt Lou Rudd was just two days behind the first person to complete the gruelling 921-mile journey.
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ICYMI: Bears, barrels and big bangs
A panda takes frolicking to an art form - and some of the other stories you may have missed this week.
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Strictly star AJ and his brother attacked at a nightclub
Dancers AJ Pritchard and Curtis Pritchard are hurt after being assaulted on a night out in Cheshire.
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Margate mother in court charged with murdering twins
Samantha Ford, 37, is accused of killing her two children, who were found dead at a home in Margate.
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New top story on Hacker News: The Ghost in the Machine: An AI Perspective on the Soul
The Ghost in the Machine: An AI Perspective on the Soul
9 by DyslexicAtheist | 3 comments on Hacker News.
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Egypt police 'kill 40 militants' in raids after tourist bus blast
The raids follow Friday's deadly tourist bus bombing near the Giza pyramids.
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Gatwick drones: Sussex Police 'really sorry' for arrested couple
Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk were arrested and released without charge over the Gatwick Airport drone chaos.
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Bre Payton, US conservative news writer, dies at 26
Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC.
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Police diver adopts dog rescued from icy lake
The dog has a new owner - the police diver who saved her life.
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Key vote in nation that powers your mobile phone
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday.
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New Year Honours 2019: Twiggy, Michael Palin and Gareth Southgate on list
The Monty Python star is knighted, the 1960s model made a dame and England's manager is recognised.
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New Year Honours 2019: Twiggy, Palin and Pullman
The comedian is among those recognised in the New Year Honours alongside Twiggy and Philip Pulman.
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UK to spend £108m on no-deal ferries
French, Dutch and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the channel.
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Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's dramatic collapse
Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau lost over two-thirds of its height and volume when it erupted.
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HMV to honour gift cards despite going into administration
The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG.
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Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91
Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema.
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Channel migrants: Dover visit for minister amid 'crisis'
Caroline Nokes's visit comes as the surge in migrants crossing the Channel is declared a major incident.
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Designer makeover for colostomy bags
An east London designer wins a grant for her idea to boost the confidence of people with stoma bags.
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Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt
Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year.
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Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife
Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows.
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Iceland crash: Family of Britons killed in crash 'horrified'
Relatives of two British women and a baby girl who died in Iceland say they are "deeply saddened".
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China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver
Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China.
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The Papers: Honours for a 60s icon and 'ordinary heroes'
Model Twiggy making the New Years Honours list features on many of Saturday's front pages.
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A fact checker's guide to stopping fake news
Five top tips from professional fact checker Maarten Schenk
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Readers' pictures of the year 2018
Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.
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How viral dance crazes became 'the new music videos'
From Shaku Shaku to The Floss, viral dance crazes are now being used to help sell music.
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The model agency hoping to change the perception of beauty
This modelling agency recruits ethnic and curvy models.
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2018 according to Generation Z
From Brexit to the World Cup, 2018 has been eventful, but how will 18-year-olds remember it?
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The Greatest Showman soundtrack beats Adele's UK album chart record
The film's soundtrack has now spent more weeks at number one than any other album this century.
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Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia
Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers.
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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society
Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers.
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On the streets of Birmingham helping homeless pets
Where do you go for help when you are homeless and can't afford to take your dog to the vet?
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The theatre shows you won't want to miss in 2019
Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett will tread the boards, and a string of Broadway hits will hit the West End.
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What went wrong on the High Street in 2018?
The UK High Street has seen chains collapse and tough trading conditions in 2018.
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The breakthroughs that could save our lives
From reversing blindness and paralysis to new treatments for cancer and infertility.
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A whole new world for free trade?
The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player.
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Cook & Beaumont knighted in New Year Honours list
Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook and ex-England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont are knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
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UK to spend £108m on no-deal ferries
French, Dutch and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the channel.
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HMV to honour gift cards despite going into administration
The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG.
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Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board
Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors.
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Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps
Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned.
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New top story on Hacker News: Explaining Online US Political Advertising [video]
Explaining Online US Political Advertising [video]
23 by DyslexicAtheist | 5 comments on Hacker News.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: SirixDB (Open Source/Java) – versioning through efficient snapshotting
Show HN: SirixDB (Open Source/Java) – versioning through efficient snapshotting
6 by lichtenberger | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I've already posted yesterday, but I'd really love to get comments, any kind of questions, suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated as it's an Open Source project of mine (and was for others during my studies at the University of Konstanz 6 years ago). Since then I spent countless ours to bring forth the idea of a versioned storage system, especially well suited for analytical tasks for timd-varying data. Especially I'd love to discuss what documentation you need, which next steps are necessary (JSON, Cloud...), API additions or changes... I've updated the README quiet a bit, such that the set up of the asynchronous, RESTful HTTP(S) Server is easier :-) however I could use some help with the Docker stuff. http://sirix.io
6 by lichtenberger | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I've already posted yesterday, but I'd really love to get comments, any kind of questions, suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated as it's an Open Source project of mine (and was for others during my studies at the University of Konstanz 6 years ago). Since then I spent countless ours to bring forth the idea of a versioned storage system, especially well suited for analytical tasks for timd-varying data. Especially I'd love to discuss what documentation you need, which next steps are necessary (JSON, Cloud...), API additions or changes... I've updated the README quiet a bit, such that the set up of the asynchronous, RESTful HTTP(S) Server is easier :-) however I could use some help with the Docker stuff. http://sirix.io
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12/28/18 10:31 AM
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12/28/18 10:31 AM
Friday, 28 December 2018
Syria war: Pro-government forces 'enter Manbij' amid Turkey threats
The government responds to a call for help from Kurdish forces trying to repel a Turkish offensive.
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Facebook crowdfund couple has girl
The couple, who both had cancer as teenagers, wanted to have a second baby but could not afford IVF.
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Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home
A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar.
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Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'
Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way".
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Tool for self-hosting your own Facebook profile after downloading it?
Ask HN: Tool for self-hosting your own Facebook profile after downloading it?
7 by camillomiller | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I was playing with the idea of a Facebook profile cemetery. It would be a tool to structure your profile data after you download it from Facebook, in order to self-host it on a space you own. The idea would be to keep alive your profile history, but on your own website, for friends and family to still browse it, or just as a way to claim and still show data that's fundamentally yours to show around. Before I try to figure out a way to do that and start building something, do you know any tool useful for this purpose?
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I was playing with the idea of a Facebook profile cemetery. It would be a tool to structure your profile data after you download it from Facebook, in order to self-host it on a space you own. The idea would be to keep alive your profile history, but on your own website, for friends and family to still browse it, or just as a way to claim and still show data that's fundamentally yours to show around. Before I try to figure out a way to do that and start building something, do you know any tool useful for this purpose?
Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'
Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way".
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Fisherman who fell overboard clung on to nets for five miles
It is "amazing" Nathan Rogers survived after falling overboard in open water, rescuers said.
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Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control
Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama.
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HMV on brink of second collapse in six years
The BBC understands the music retailer is in the process of appointing administrators.
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Three guilty of Leicester fire murders
Three men found guilty of murder after explosion at Leicester shop that killed five people
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HMV on brink of second collapse in six years
The BBC understands the music retailer is in the process of appointing administrators.
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North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked
A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected.
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Peter Hill-Wood: Arsenal's former chairman has died at the age of 82
Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood dies at the age of 82, the club announce.
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Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
The actress and UN special envoy told the BBC she would go where she was needed.
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The councils trying to save the High Street
Local authorities are buying up failing shopping malls with the aim of reviving them, but is it too risky?
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Sydney Opal Tower: How could a crack form in a new building?
A defect in a newly-built Sydney tower block has raised questions about Australian building standards.
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UK stocks rise after torrid week
FTSE 100 index of UK's largest company rises 1% at start of Friday trading.
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The councils trying to save the High Street
Local authorities are buying up failing shopping malls with the aim of reviving them, but is it too risky?
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Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn urges Theresa May to cut short MPs' break for vote
The Labour leader has urged Theresa May to cut short the Commons recess to give MPs an earlier vote on Brexit.
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More than half a million potholes reported last year - RAC
The RAC says the rise in the number of reports to councils proves road conditions are worsening.
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Royal Mail criticised for D-Day stamp mix-up
A stamp that showed US troops in New Guinea is withdrawn after the BBC pointed out the error.
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New York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue
Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky.
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Film 2019 will never be, as BBC drops long-running movie show
Famous presenters have included Barry Norman and Jonathan Ross - but there will be no Film 2019.
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Smoking v vaping: Watch lab test results
E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than traditional cigarettes, a government advisory body says.
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Dame Vera Lynn threatened to pull out of D-Day 50th anniversary events
The Forces' Sweetheart threatened to pull out of 50th anniversary events, newly-released files show.
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Sheikha Latifa: Mary Robinson 'backed Dubai version of events'
A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa.
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US shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on
Both chambers of congress adjourn within minutes of opening their sessions on the disputed budget.
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Maidstone murder charge after woman found dead
Mohammad Qoraishi is remanded in custody and will appear in front of magistrates on Friday.
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Arron Hough: Missing British cruise worker search suspended
Entertainer Arron Hough, 20, went overboard off the coast of Puerto Rico on Christmas Day.
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Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton
The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll.
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The Papers: Holiday tragedy and migrant warnings
The newspapers speak to witnesses to the crash that killed three Britons in Iceland, and also highlight concerns about cross-Channel migration.
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What happened when Thatcher met Gazza
Margaret Thatcher once praised England's 1990 World Cup stars for not diving - unlike their opponents.
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The simple tips to improve your health
The list of things we should do to become healthier can seem endless, so we asked experts for their one top tip.
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Who are this year's most influential people?
Frankie McCamley compiles our alternative power hot list and explains the origins of the Insta influencers.
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Care home trials virtual cycling trips for dementia patients
Care home staff say a cycling scheme has improved wellbeing among residents living with dementia.
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US stock markets rally after slide
Wall Street shares recover after dropping 2% amid political and economic uncertainty.
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Restrictive job adverts 'put women off', says top female boss
The boss of Severn Trent says limited "must have" skill lists stop many women applying for roles.
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The booming trade in second-hand books
Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for used-book sellers.
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DR Congo: Why are UN blue helmets there?
DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world.
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The Skripals and the Salisbury poisoning: What happened next?
One poisoning, five victims, and a diplomatic scandal. But what happened when the news moved on?
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The booming trade in second-hand books
Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for used-book sellers.
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Hassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria
"These are the real heroes". The Syrian stuck in airport praises people who helped bring him to Canada.
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Cold Feet: Learning from 'mistakes' of last series
John Thomson, James Nesbitt and Robert Bathurst say the latest series is definitely an improvement on the last.
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What awaits any Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar?
Bangladesh wants to send them back to Myanmar, but they will not be welcomed and their future is unclear.
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'Why the time is right for TV drama showing Brexit story'
The writer of Brexit: The Uncivil War says drama can reach the parts news and journalism can't.
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The best science long reads of 2018 (part two)
From the search for life in the Universe to fighting fires in Antarctica, here's a festive selection of the best science long reads from 2018.
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Why smartphones are skewing young Indians’ ideas of sex
There seems to be a huge market for videos of rape shared via mobile, which has many worried.
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New top story on Hacker News: I wrote a free book about TDD and clean architecture in Python
I wrote a free book about TDD and clean architecture in Python
4 by thedigicat | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Hey HN, I just published on Leanpub a free book, "Clean Architectures in Python". It's a humble attempt to organise and expand some posts I published on my blog in the last years. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/2Vfo97q The main content is divided in two parts, this is a brief overview of the table of contents * Part 1 - Tools - Chapter 1 - Introduction to TDD - Chapter 2 - On unit testing - Chapter 3 - Mocks * Part 2 - The clean architecture - Chapter 1 - Components of a clean architecture - Chapter 2 - A basic example - Chapter 3 - Error management - Chapter 4 - Database repositories Some highlights: - The book is written with beginners in mind - It contains 3 full projects, two small ones to introduce TDD and mocks, a bigger one to describe the clean architecture approach - Each project is explained step-by-step, and each step is linked to a tag in a companion repository on GitHub The book is free, but if you want to contribute I will definitely appreciate the help. My target is to encourage the discussion about software architectures, both in the Python community and outside it. I hope you will enjoy the book! Please spread the news on your favourite social network
4 by thedigicat | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Hey HN, I just published on Leanpub a free book, "Clean Architectures in Python". It's a humble attempt to organise and expand some posts I published on my blog in the last years. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/2Vfo97q The main content is divided in two parts, this is a brief overview of the table of contents * Part 1 - Tools - Chapter 1 - Introduction to TDD - Chapter 2 - On unit testing - Chapter 3 - Mocks * Part 2 - The clean architecture - Chapter 1 - Components of a clean architecture - Chapter 2 - A basic example - Chapter 3 - Error management - Chapter 4 - Database repositories Some highlights: - The book is written with beginners in mind - It contains 3 full projects, two small ones to introduce TDD and mocks, a bigger one to describe the clean architecture approach - Each project is explained step-by-step, and each step is linked to a tag in a companion repository on GitHub The book is free, but if you want to contribute I will definitely appreciate the help. My target is to encourage the discussion about software architectures, both in the Python community and outside it. I hope you will enjoy the book! Please spread the news on your favourite social network
Thursday, 27 December 2018
Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim
Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers.
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Three Britons killed in Iceland crash
Three British tourists, including a child, have died after their vehicle crashed while crossing a bridge in Iceland
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What should I do when I'm bored with my career?
Ask HN: What should I do when I'm bored with my career?
2 by throwaway12JpuG | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I really like programming but I quickly get bored at work. I often work on personal projects during work hours because they're more interesting. The success or failure of a business, even one I depend on for income, does not motivate me. None of my personal projects are monetizable. They're just things I do to learn. It's the experience of learning that excites me. I have a little experience teaching (after-school program) and writing about what I learn. I enjoy that too. My ideal life would be one where I am free to explore things that interest me and share that knowledge with others. Unfortunately, I can't afford not to work. So I need a career of some kind and am looking for a career that's more aligned with what naturally motivates me. I've contemplated going back to school but am not convinced this is a good idea. I have a degree from an art school, no formal computer science education, and no math since highschool. I also don't have much money. If I wanted to study computer science, I'd have to start at the undergraduate level and borrow a lot of money. School as an investment makes sense to me but I'm not sure what I would be investing in. I don't think a career in academia would appeal to me, and borrowing that much money because I'm bored at work sounds like a bad idea. Does anyone have a suggestion for what I can/should do to improve my circumstances?
2 by throwaway12JpuG | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I really like programming but I quickly get bored at work. I often work on personal projects during work hours because they're more interesting. The success or failure of a business, even one I depend on for income, does not motivate me. None of my personal projects are monetizable. They're just things I do to learn. It's the experience of learning that excites me. I have a little experience teaching (after-school program) and writing about what I learn. I enjoy that too. My ideal life would be one where I am free to explore things that interest me and share that knowledge with others. Unfortunately, I can't afford not to work. So I need a career of some kind and am looking for a career that's more aligned with what naturally motivates me. I've contemplated going back to school but am not convinced this is a good idea. I have a degree from an art school, no formal computer science education, and no math since highschool. I also don't have much money. If I wanted to study computer science, I'd have to start at the undergraduate level and borrow a lot of money. School as an investment makes sense to me but I'm not sure what I would be investing in. I don't think a career in academia would appeal to me, and borrowing that much money because I'm bored at work sounds like a bad idea. Does anyone have a suggestion for what I can/should do to improve my circumstances?
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to handle being sidelined gracefully?
Ask HN: How to handle being sidelined gracefully?
6 by qetuo13579 | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Our team’s engineering and project managers are based overseas. This year I’ve been acting as the local manager as well as a developer on some projects. The company has recently hired an additional project manager overseas who has already started excluding me from project meetings. Another project manager has been hired to work in the local office and is starting next week. I get the feeling I’m now meant to be sitting in the corner with my headphones on.
6 by qetuo13579 | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Our team’s engineering and project managers are based overseas. This year I’ve been acting as the local manager as well as a developer on some projects. The company has recently hired an additional project manager overseas who has already started excluding me from project meetings. Another project manager has been hired to work in the local office and is starting next week. I get the feeling I’m now meant to be sitting in the corner with my headphones on.
Hundreds offer to rehome Snoop the abandoned dog
CCTV footage of the dog being dumped in Stoke-on-Trent has been viewed by millions, the RSPCA says.
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Italian football fan dies amid Inter-Napoli clashes
The man was knocked down by a van as violence broke out not far from Milan's San Siro stadium.
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Trump in Iraq: Recognition, fiction, friction
The US president's surprise visit to troops in Iraq generated both Christmas cheer and controversy.
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Celebrity Big Brother: Roxanne Pallet incident tops 2018 Ofcom complaints
Celebrity Big Brother, Love Island and Loose Women were among the programmes viewers objected to.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: SirixDB – Storing and Querying of Temporal Data (Java and Open Source)
Show HN: SirixDB – Storing and Querying of Temporal Data (Java and Open Source)
5 by lichtenberger | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I'm developing a storage system for versioning data at the subfile level, especially well suited for SSDs due to its log-structured COW nature. It implements a novel versioning algorithm called sliding snapshot, a diff-algorithm which makes use of our stable record-identifiers and optionally hashes, another diff algorithm for importing similar XML-documents as a versioned resource as well as novel XPath axis to navigate not only in space, but also in time. Recently, I've implemented a higher level, asynchronous REST-API with Kotlin (Coroutines) and Vert.x in a seperate module. The system is heavily inspired by the filesystem ZFS. My goal is to put forth the idea of a versioned, distributed storage system to easily support temporal analytical tasks, which are best applied to a series of revisions in order to analyse how the data has changes. Other tasks might simply include easy undo/redo operations. http://sirix.io
5 by lichtenberger | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I'm developing a storage system for versioning data at the subfile level, especially well suited for SSDs due to its log-structured COW nature. It implements a novel versioning algorithm called sliding snapshot, a diff-algorithm which makes use of our stable record-identifiers and optionally hashes, another diff algorithm for importing similar XML-documents as a versioned resource as well as novel XPath axis to navigate not only in space, but also in time. Recently, I've implemented a higher level, asynchronous REST-API with Kotlin (Coroutines) and Vert.x in a seperate module. The system is heavily inspired by the filesystem ZFS. My goal is to put forth the idea of a versioned, distributed storage system to easily support temporal analytical tasks, which are best applied to a series of revisions in order to analyse how the data has changes. Other tasks might simply include easy undo/redo operations. http://sirix.io
No-deal Brexit could put public at risk, warns Met chief
The commissioner says the public could be at risk if the UK and EU stop co-operating on security issues.
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Sophie Wilson: Backpacker who broke neck back in UK
People donated £67,000 to pay for Sophie Wilson's hospital bills and medical flight from Thailand.
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Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey
The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates.
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Andover house explosion: Man found dead
The blast destroyed the building in Andover, Hampshire, and led to other homes being evacuated.
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Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018
EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.
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Questions the world asked Google in 2018
From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions?
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BAE Systems to recruit 700 apprentices
Almost half of the additional apprentices will be based at two plants in Lancashire.
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Double-decker London bus crashes into front garden
The 118 service to Brixton ploughed through a fence and came to a stop in Streatham, north London.
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Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm
France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn.
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Britain's ethnic workers face £3.2bn 'pay penalty'
A research group says Britain's black and ethnic minority staff are paid less than white counterparts.
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Tech giants 'must be more transparent'
EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.
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Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm
France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What do you use for authentication and authorization?
Ask HN: What do you use for authentication and authorization?
47 by nates | 35 comments on Hacker News.
I am currently starting work on a new app/website. Currently planning to have 1 BE API set to start, probably graphql (which will be user data/information and need to check with the auth server about being protected). I will also have many client apps (web, mobile, potential partners) that will need to make queries to that BE. Do you usually roll your own authentication or use something like auth0/fusionauth/gluu/etc? This product is going to need to be secure as it will be in the healthcare space (so think oidc).
47 by nates | 35 comments on Hacker News.
I am currently starting work on a new app/website. Currently planning to have 1 BE API set to start, probably graphql (which will be user data/information and need to check with the auth server about being protected). I will also have many client apps (web, mobile, potential partners) that will need to make queries to that BE. Do you usually roll your own authentication or use something like auth0/fusionauth/gluu/etc? This product is going to need to be secure as it will be in the healthcare space (so think oidc).