Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: Biometric Data And The Rise Of Digital Dictatorship

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Biometric Data And The Rise Of Digital Dictatorship
As historian and author Yuval Harari suggests, market forces and investor greed will keep moving the data revolution forward. But there are balancing forces to this onslaught, says Marcelo Gleiser.

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at February 28, 2018 at 11:42PM
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NPR News: Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season

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Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season
"The right whales are at a point where more are dying than are being born," biologist Clay George says. "That's just not sustainable long-term."

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February 28, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season

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Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season
"The right whales are at a point where more are dying than are being born," biologist Clay George says. "That's just not sustainable long-term."

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at February 28, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi

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The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi
Without yeast, bread wouldn't rise and beer wouldn't foam. As Nicholas Money's new book, The Rise of Yeast, points out, it leaves its mark on other foods, too, including coffee, and even chocolate.

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at February 28, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly

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Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly
Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare patients undergoes an operation in the final year of life. The benefits are often limited, but the costs and side effects can be substantial.

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February 28, 2018 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly

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Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly
Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare patients undergoes an operation in the final year of life. The benefits are often limited, but the costs and side effects can be substantial.

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February 28, 2018 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies

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Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies
In an interview with Variety magazine, the legendary singer/filmmaker dropped a bombshell: two of her three coton de tulears are clones of a favorite canine who died last year.

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at February 28, 2018 at 06:30PM
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NPR News: Though Prices Aren't As High As Before, West Texas Enjoys Oil Revival

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Though Prices Aren't As High As Before, West Texas Enjoys Oil Revival
The U.S. is on track to surpass Saudi Arabia and Russia next year to become the world's biggest oil producer — pumping out more crude than at its peak nearly half a century ago.

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at February 28, 2018 at 05:03PM
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NPR News: West Virginia Teachers Ending Strike

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West Virginia Teachers Ending Strike
West Virginia teachers are ending their strike, which has shut down all of the public schools since last Thursday. Union leaders met with Gov. Jim Justice, and they have settled on higher pay rates.

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At February 28, 2018 at 09:01AM
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Wikipedia article of the day for February 28, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for February 28, 2018 is Flight Unlimited III.
Flight Unlimited III is a 1999 flight simulator video game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It allows players to pilot reproductions of real-world commercial and civilian aircraft in and around Seattle in the US state of Washington. Players may fly freely or engage in challenges such as thwarting a theft or locating Bigfoot. The development team built on the general aviation gameplay of Flight Unlimited II, with more detailed physics and terrain, more planes and a real-time weather system. Lead designer Peter James described Flight Unlimited III's development as a struggle, due to a lack of interest from Electronic Arts and from Looking Glass's management. Directly competing with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 and Fly!, the game became one of Looking Glass's biggest commercial flops. After selling only around 20,000 units in the United States during 1999, the company closed the next year. The game was well received by critics, who praised its terrain rendering and dynamic weather. A few reviewers lauded its simulated physics, but others objected to the exceptional system requirements.
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saloop: Word of the day for February 28, 2018

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saloop , n :
(dated) An aromatic drink originally prepared from salep and later from sassafras bark with other ingredients such as milk and sugar added, which was once popular in London, England. The berry saltbush or red berry saltbush (Chenopodium hastatum, syns. Einadia hastata and Rhagodia hastata), a small plant found in coastal and inland areas of eastern Australia. Alternative form of salep (“starch or jelly made from orchid plants”).
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NPR News: German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution

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German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution
A German court has ruled that cities may bans diesel cars in order to bring down emissions levels.

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at February 28, 2018 at 06:20AM
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NPR News: German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution

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German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution
A German court has ruled that cities may bans diesel cars in order to bring down emissions levels.

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February 28, 2018 at 06:20AM
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NPR News: Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest

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Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest
Conventional wisdom holds that fertility rates go down in response to an economic downturn. But a new study found that conception rates begin to drop before a recession actually begins.

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at February 28, 2018 at 06:05AM
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NPR News: German High Court Rules That Cities Can Ban Diesel Vehicles To Reduce Pollution

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German High Court Rules That Cities Can Ban Diesel Vehicles To Reduce Pollution
A high court in Germany says a city suffering from excessive air pollution can ban older diesel vehicles from its streets, if officials cannot find other ways to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions to E.U.-mandated levels.

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February 28, 2018 at 04:03AM
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NPR News: West Virginia Teacher Outline Strikers Demands, Discusses Potential Remedies

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West Virginia Teacher Outline Strikers Demands, Discusses Potential Remedies
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brianne Solomon, a teacher on strike in West Virginia. Solomon talks about the demands being made by strikers, and why she thinks remedies offered by the state aren't acceptable.

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At February 28, 2018 at 04:03AM
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NPR News: 'We Were In That School': Parkland Students Prepare To Return After Shooting

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'We Were In That School': Parkland Students Prepare To Return After Shooting
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students return to school Wednesday after surviving a shooting there. Sophomore Gabe Glassman captures what day-to-day life is like for these students now.

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At February 28, 2018 at 03:46AM
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NPR News: Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally

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Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally
Teaching kids how to eat healthfully and appreciate the cultural diversity of food begins with getting books about these themes into their hands, says Readers to Eaters' founding publisher.

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at February 28, 2018 at 02:48AM
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Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?

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Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?
"Nuclear" artists see motivating muses where others see only grey buildings, drab fences, and white steam piping out of concrete cooling towers, says guest commentator Vincent Ialenti.

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February 27, 2018 at 10:19PM
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NPR News: Education Department Wants To Protect Student-Loan Debt Collectors

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Education Department Wants To Protect Student-Loan Debt Collectors
The Trump administration is considering a policy change to prevent states from making tough demands of companies that collect student loan debt, according to an internal document obtained by NPR.

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At February 27, 2018 at 10:40PM
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NPR News: Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?

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Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?
"Nuclear" artists see motivating muses where others see only grey buildings, drab fences, and white steam piping out of concrete cooling towers, says guest commentator Vincent Ialenti.

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at February 27, 2018 at 10:19PM
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NPR News: West Virginia Teachers Strike Enters Its 4th Day

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West Virginia Teachers Strike Enters Its 4th Day
Teachers and other school employees are on strike. They're calling for higher pay and better health care. And they oppose bills they think will hurt the state's ability to hire quality teachers.

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At February 27, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

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Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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February 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

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Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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February 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

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Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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February 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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minaudière: Word of the day for February 27, 2018

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minaudière , n :
(obsolete) A woman who is exaggeratedly affected or coquettish. A type of formal, decorative women's clutch bag without handles or a strap. Today is the start of Paris Fashion Week for women’s fashion in 2018.
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Wikipedia article of the day for February 27, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for February 27, 2018 is Olivia Manning.
Olivia Manning (1908–1980) was a British novelist, poet, writer and reviewer. Her fiction and non-fiction, frequently detailing journeys and personal odysseys, were principally set in England, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East. Her first serious novel, The Wind Changes, was published in 1937. She lived in Bucharest, Romania, and in Greece, Egypt and Palestine, as Nazi Germany overran Eastern Europe. Her experiences helped form the six novels making up The Balkan Trilogy and The Levant Trilogy, known collectively as Fortunes of War. The overall quality of her output was considered uneven by critics, but this series, published between 1960 and 1980, was described by Anthony Burgess as "the finest fictional record of the war produced by a British writer". Manning returned to London after the war, writing poetry, short stories, novels, non-fiction, reviews, and drama for the British Broadcasting Corporation. As she had feared, real fame only came after her death, when an adaptation of Fortunes of War was televised in 1987.
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NPR News: Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change

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Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change
The researchers say the problem is their primary source of food is moving further away from places where the animals can breed. They're likely going to have to swim farther for their dinner.

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at February 27, 2018 at 05:47AM
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NPR News: Pension Funds Under Pressure To Sell Off Investments In Gun Makers

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Pension Funds Under Pressure To Sell Off Investments In Gun Makers
Since the mass killing at a Parkland, Fla., earlier this month, many teachers have called on funds to sell their stakes in gun makers. But some fund manager say that may not lead to industry change.

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At February 27, 2018 at 05:34AM
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NPR News: With Hundreds Of Students, School Counselors Just Try To 'Stay Afloat'

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With Hundreds Of Students, School Counselors Just Try To 'Stay Afloat'
School counselors work with students on mental health each day — but with support, they say, they could do more.

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At February 27, 2018 at 12:00AM
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Thứ Hai, 26 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: West Virginia Schools Closed As Teacher Walkout Enters Day 3

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West Virginia Schools Closed As Teacher Walkout Enters Day 3
Teacher unions are calling for salary increases and a health care fix, but it's unclear when their demands will be satisfied well enough to send them back to the classroom.

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At February 26, 2018 at 09:33PM
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NPR News: How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly

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How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly
It took a bit of arm-twisting to get on board because of previous encounters with environmentalists. But now, partnered with The North Face, the ranch sustainably produces wool for outdoor clothing.

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at February 26, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly

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How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly
It took a bit of arm-twisting to get on board because of previous encounters with environmentalists. But now, partnered with The North Face, the ranch sustainably produces wool for outdoor clothing.

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February 26, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines

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Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines
No, we're not talking about squatting. We're talking about a way to bend over that's nearly disappeared in our culture. And it could be one reason why back pain is so common in the U.S.

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at February 26, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

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Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.

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at February 26, 2018 at 12:03PM
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NPR News: No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

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No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

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at February 26, 2018 at 12:02PM
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NPR News: Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

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Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.

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Children's Health
February 26, 2018 at 12:03PM
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NPR News: No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

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No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

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Children's Health
February 26, 2018 at 12:02PM
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Wikipedia article of the day for February 26, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for February 26, 2018 is Stegoceras.
Stegoceras, a pachycephalosaurid (dome-headed) dinosaur, lived in what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous period, about 77.5 to 74 million years ago. (This genus is unrelated to Stegosaurus, which lived more than 70 million years earlier.) Small and bipedal, Stegoceras was about 2 to 2.5 metres (6.6 to 8.2 ft) long and weighed around 10 to 40 kilograms (22 to 88 lb). It had a rigid vertebral column and a stiffened tail. The pelvic region was broad, perhaps due to an extended gut. The skull was roughly triangular with a short snout, topped by a thick, broad, and relatively smooth dome. The skull jutted out in the back over the occiput, and had a thick ridge over the eyes. The teeth were small and serrated. The skull is thought to have been flat in juvenile animals, growing into a dome with age. The dome may have been used for combat, display, or recognition. Specimens have been found in the Dinosaur Park and Oldman Formations in Alberta, and the Fruitland and Kirtland Formations in the US.
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NPR News: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Reopens After Shooting

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Reopens After Shooting
Students will return to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this week for the first time since a gunman killed 17 people. On Sunday, the school is holding an orientation day.

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At February 26, 2018 at 05:22AM
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Chủ Nhật, 25 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

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When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

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Children's Health
February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM
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NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

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When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

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at February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM
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NPR News: The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes

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The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes
After hurricanes hit St. John's hard last fall, the island's coral reefs were badly damaged. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with marine biologist Peter Edmunds of California State University Northridge.

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at February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM
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NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

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When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

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February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM
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NPR News: The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes

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The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes
After hurricanes hit St. John's hard last fall, the island's coral reefs were badly damaged. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with marine biologist Peter Edmunds of California State University Northridge.

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February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM
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NPR News: How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate

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How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate
A UNICEF report cites "alarmingly high" death rates for newborns in many countries. But Bangladesh stands out for its remarkable progress.

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Children's Health
February 25, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Students Walk Out For Gun Laws; West Virginia Teachers Walk Out For Pay

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Students Walk Out For Gun Laws; West Virginia Teachers Walk Out For Pay
Students across the country pushed for stricter gun laws while President Trump and Secretary DeVos made news at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

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At February 25, 2018 at 05:55PM
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Wikipedia article of the day for February 25, 2018

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The Wikipedia article of the day for February 25, 2018 is USS West Bridge (ID-2888).
USS West Bridge (ID-2888) was a cargo ship during World War I, one of the steel-hulled West ships built for the U.S. Shipping Board on the West Coast. Launched in April 1918, the ship joined a convoy of cargo ships headed to France in August. After the convoy was attacked by two German submarines and West Bridge was torpedoed, a salvage crew from the American destroyer Smith and four tugs dispatched from France successfully brought the ship into port. After seven months of repair, West Bridge resumed Navy service until December 1919. The ship was laid up for nearly seven years from 1922 to 1929, when she was sold to an intercoastal cargo service under the name SS Barbara Cates. By 1938, the ship had been renamed Pan Gulf for service with a subsidiary of the Waterman Steamship Company. During World War II, Pan Gulf made nine round trips across the North Atlantic without incident in convoys. In May 1945, the ship was transferred to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease. Renamed SS Lermontov, the ship continued in civilian service for the Soviets until 1966.
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NPR News: French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food

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French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food
Two years ago, France introduced a law to force supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. Skeptics called it unworkable at the time, but there are signs the effort is succeeding.

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at February 25, 2018 at 05:28AM
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NPR News: French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food

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French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food
Two years ago, France introduced a law to force supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. Skeptics called it unworkable at the time, but there are signs the effort is succeeding.

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February 25, 2018 at 05:28AM
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NPR News: Trump Calls To Arm Teachers. What Do Teachers Think?

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Trump Calls To Arm Teachers. What Do Teachers Think?
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with assistant professor Josh Grubbs of Bowling Green State University, Virginia elementary school teacher Sarah Plumitallo and Pennsylvania math teacher Mark Zilinskas.

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At February 25, 2018 at 05:28AM
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Thứ Bảy, 24 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

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Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters.

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February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

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Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters.

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at February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

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Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot
Artist Alexander Reben wants to know whether a robot could fulfill our deep need for companionship. He created a robot named BlabDroid that asks people to share their raw emotions and deep secrets.

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at February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: In Ohio, Some Teachers Have Been Armed For Years

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In Ohio, Some Teachers Have Been Armed For Years
President Trump says a teacher who is "adept at firearms" could help stop an active shooter. In Ohio, a training program attempts to prepare teachers who plan to open-carry on campus.

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At February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: A Vermont High School Has Just 3 Students

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A Vermont High School Has Just 3 Students
A tiny high school in a rural Vermont will close at the end of the school year. Scott Simon asks freshmen Nicholas Steeventon and Hap Ingramthere what it's like attending a school with three students.

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At February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: A Student Solution To Give Utah Debtors A Fighting Chance

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A Student Solution To Give Utah Debtors A Fighting Chance
In Utah, the majority of civil lawsuits are debt related; nearly all of the debtors face those suits without any legal help. A group of law students at Brigham Young University wants to change that.

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At February 24, 2018 at 08:05PM
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NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

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Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters.

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Children's Health
February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM
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NPR News: Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century

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Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century
Some scientists want to change the old-fashioned way scientific advancements are evaluated and communicated. But they have to overcome the power structure of the traditional journal vetting process.

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at February 24, 2018 at 07:44PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Olympians Are Using Non-Alcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science

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Olympians Are Using Non-Alcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science
Today's Olympians have been swept up in a new trend largely emerging from Bavaria: non-alcoholic athletic recovery beers. Do they really work? We look at the evidence.

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at February 24, 2018 at 07:00PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: It's Hard To Imagine How Armed Teachers Might Change Schools

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It's Hard To Imagine How Armed Teachers Might Change Schools
President Trump has suggested 20 percent of teachers should be armed, to protect students. NPR's Scott Simon wonders how that might change the nature of school and how teachers and students relate.

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Opinion
February 24, 2018 at 05:39PM
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NPR News: It's Hard To Imagine How Armed Teachers Might Change Schools

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It's Hard To Imagine How Armed Teachers Might Change Schools
President Trump has suggested 20 percent of teachers should be armed, to protect students. NPR's Scott Simon wonders how that might change the nature of school and how teachers and students relate.

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At February 24, 2018 at 05:39PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes a new track from an Austin up-and-comer, a song about white privilege from Tune-Yards and a jazz instrumental cover of Amy Winehouse.

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World Cafe At February 24, 2018 at 05:00PM
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