An API Journey: From Idea to Deployment the Agile Way
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Monday, 30 April 2018
New top story on Hacker News: Optimizing Paxos with batching and pipelining (2012) [pdf]
Optimizing Paxos with batching and pipelining (2012) [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: Building a Content-Based Search Engine IV: Earth Mover's Distance
Building a Content-Based Search Engine IV: Earth Mover's Distance
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New top story on Hacker News: France seizes france.com from man who's had it since 1994
France seizes france.com from man who's had it since 1994
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New top story on Hacker News: The aging mind: neuroplasticity in response to cognitive training (2013)
The aging mind: neuroplasticity in response to cognitive training (2013)
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Nashville Predators honor man who stopped Waffle House shooter ahead of playoff game - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports
Nashville Predators honor man who stopped Waffle House shooter ahead of playoff game
Yahoo Sports
James Shaw Jr. saved countless lives last week when he stepped in and stopped a shooting at a Waffle House just outside of Nashville. It only seemed right that the Nashville Predators — while in the midst of their second-round playoff series against ...
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Comey Calls GOP-Led Probe On Russia A 'Wreck,' Slams Trump's Credibility - HuffPost
HuffPost
Comey Calls GOP-Led Probe On Russia A 'Wreck,' Slams Trump's Credibility
HuffPost
Former FBI Director James Comey on Sunday derided the Republican House Intelligence Committee's report on meddling by Russia in the 2016 election as “a wreck,” while reaffirming his distrust of President Donald Trump. The committee report released on ...
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Doctor accused of threats to slit workers, patients' throats - Washington Post
Washington Post
Doctor accused of threats to slit workers, patients' throats
Washington Post
VALDOSTA, Ga. — A doctor in Georgia has been accused of threatening to slit the throats of her employees and patients, damaging a wall with a reflex hammer and throwing water on employees. Dr. Marian Antoinette Patterson was charged with three counts ...
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Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary
"I inadvertently misled" MPs over illegal immigrant removals targets, says Ms Rudd in her letter to the PM.
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Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda
The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.
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Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK
Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted.
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Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties
Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.
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Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.
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A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues
A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".
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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead
At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.
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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.
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Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'
The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.
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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record
Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.
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North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks
The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.
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Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot
Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.
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Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt
The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.
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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record
The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.
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Rudd explains why she resigned
Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".
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Papers on Rudd's resignation
Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.
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From rising star to resigning as home secretary
Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.
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Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?
The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.
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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.
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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.
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Caravans making a comeback
Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.
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Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation
The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.
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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship
A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.
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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".
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Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people
Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
T-Mobile and Sprint announce plan to merge, form new company
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Trump eager to meet with Kim Jong-Un, but won't until North Korea surrenders nuclear program: John Bolton
04/29/18 10:22 ...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
President Trump says comedian 'bombed' at White House Correspondents' Dinner, touts success of his rival rally in Michigan
04/29/18 8:41 ...
Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary
"I inadvertently misled" MPs over illegal immigrant removals targets, says Ms Rudd in her letter to the PM.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HUyB...
Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda
The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kkf6...
Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK
Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9cF...
Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties
Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FpW8...
Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vXmg...
A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues
A Gym Thing is a new play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r8wT...
Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead
At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HzMp...
Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ra5j...
Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'
The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Fr3o...
Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record
Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Fs81...
North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks
The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9qw...
Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot
Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HZmn...
Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt
The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r7oI...
Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record
The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r8Gv...
Rudd explains why she resigned
Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JCcc...
Papers on Rudd's resignation
Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vSaf...
From rising star to resigning as home secretary
Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAOw...
Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?
The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9Qo...
Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r4yc...
Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9k7...
Caravans making a comeback
Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vSck...
Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation
The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HFX3...
Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship
A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JFrI...
BMI and obesity: Where are you on the UK fat scale?
Use this calculator to find out how your BMI compares with the rest of the nation and get tips from health experts.
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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".
from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jij7...
Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people
Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.
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Women's suffrage: 10 reasons why men opposed votes for women
Women's hats and 'emotional temperament' were among the reasons given to oppose the 1918 vote.
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U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
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Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full.
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Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases
AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian army said on Sunday that rockets had struck several military bases in the Hama and Aleppo countryside in what it said was new "aggression" by its enemies, state television said.
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British interior minister Rudd resigns after immigration scandal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's interior minister resigned on Sunday after Prime Minister Theresa May's government faced an outpouring of indignation over its treatment of some long-term Caribbean residents who were wrongly labeled illegal immigrants.
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Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait
MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine labor group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labor abuse.
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Thailand frees former magazine editor jailed for royal insult
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A high-profile Thai activist and former magazine editor jailed for insulting the country's monarchy vowed on Monday to keep pressing his call for democracy after he was released from prison.
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Cambodia registers parties ahead of July vote after main opposition dissolved
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia began registering political parties on Monday for a July general election which long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen is poised to win after the Supreme Court dissolved the main opposition party.
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Afghan farmers stick to growing opium in the face of less lucrative options
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan farmers are busy in their poppy fields as the annual opium harvest begins, underscoring the government's failure to stamp out a crop that yields much of the world's supply of heroin.
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Box Office: 'Avengers: Infinity War' closes in on all-time domestic weekend record
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Avengers assembled in full force at the box office this weekend.
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Weinstein 'believes he will be forgiven' by Hollywood: Piers Morgan
LONDON (Reuters) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, believes he will eventually be forgiven by Hollywood, according to television presenter Piers Morgan.
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From luxury to life behind bars: What Bill Cosby faces in prison
(Reuters) - Bill Cosby, used to the high life as one of America's biggest stars, will likely see his entourage of aides replaced by an inmate paid pennies to help the legally blind comedian navigate life behind bars after he is sentenced for sexual assault.
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