Portable Advanced Visual Recognition Solution with Raspberry Pi @Raspberry_Pi #PiDay #RaspberryPi

from Matha Goram via hackster.io A portable advanced visual recognition solution can help you overcome many situations where a picture is worth billions of calculations. Open Source for Computer Vision, OpenCV, is the mother lode for image processing experiments. For hobbyists, it affords an accelerated entry computer graphics algorithms...

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Kavanaugh accuser Julie Swetnick faced own misconduct allegations at past job with tech firm: reports

The third woman to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct faced "inappropriate conduct" allegations of her own during her brief employment with an Oregon tech firm, according to reports. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2y0pmVs via IFT...

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Trump skeptical of Feinstein denial on leak of Ford letter, cites 'worst body language I've ever seen'

President Trump briefly singled out U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein during his West Virginia rally Saturday evening, insinuating that the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee leaked a letter from a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her decades earlier. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2xJrsty via...

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Trump defends Kavanaugh, derides Dems for shameful conduct: ‘Bad things will happen’ if voters stay home

President Trump stumps and touts his MAGA efforts in Wheeling. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2OlMB6C via IFT...

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Russia, North Korea use UN General Assembly to blast US

Russia and North Korea were among the countries using speeches at the United Nations General Assembly to attack U.S. foreign policy and call on President Trump to change tactics on a host of issues. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2xWwNwW via IFT...

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White House limits FBI's Kavanaugh inquiry to 2 of 3 accusers: report

The White House has instructed the FBI to question two of the women who have alleged sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2NTWIQD via IFT...

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FBI contacts 2nd Kavanaugh accuser; Trump says extra scrutiny may be 'blessing in disguise'

The FBI has reached out to a second woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault -- a day after President Trump ordered the bureau to conduct a new background investigation. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2Is2Vx8 via IFT...

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Flake defends call for Kavanaugh delay: 'We're coming apart at the seams'

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Friday defended his controversial decision to demand a delay in the confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, saying he wanted to protect the credibility of America’s institutions. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2OntSYk via IFT...

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Graham says McCain's anger at Kavanaugh hearing 'would have made me look like a choir boy'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., hit the headlines Thursday when he excoriated Democrats for what he described as “a sham” hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh -- but he now says that his former colleague John McCain’s temper would have eclipsed his anger. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2RaB6NR via IFT...

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Diplomats evacuated from US consulate in Iraq because of Iranian-backed violence

The U.S government announced on Friday that the U.S. consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra is being temporarily closed amid violence, including a rocket fire aimed at the consulate, by the Iranian-backed militias. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2DQUjBV via IFT...

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Democrats get judge's OK to argue Trump violated Constitution over 'gifts' from foreign governments

A group of nearly 200 Democratic lawmakers has legal standing to sue President Trump over claims he violated the U.S. Constitution's emoluments provision banning the acceptance of gifts from foreign and domestic interests, a federal district judge in Washington ruled Friday. from FOX News https://ift.tt/2IsKokE via IFT...

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Tech Fix: Facebook Was Hacked. 3 Things You Should Do After the Breach.

The social networking giant said attackers had exploited a weakness that enabled them to hijack the accounts of nearly 50 million users. Here are some tips for securing your account. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2OX0tBr via IFT...

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Japan’s Mothers Go Back to Work, but Find the Opportunities Lacking

Employment data shows a big increase in mothers in the Japanese work force. Those figures mask some big problems with the quality of jobs available to working mothers. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2y276Lk via IFT...

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Facebook Security Breach Exposes Accounts of 50 Million Users

The attack added to the company’s woes as it contends with fallout from its role in a Russian disinformation campaign. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2y0qvw7 via IFT...

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Google Chief Agrees to Testify to Congress

Sundar Pichai, the chief executive, met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers to try to tamp down criticism facing the company. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2N9c9zp via IFT...

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8 Questions About Social Security Answered as Election Day Nears

Every two years, voters — whether they already count on the program, expect to or question paying into it — try to make sense of competing claims about it. It’s that time again. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xYQ2Gg via IFT...

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Harvard’s Endowment Grew 10% Last Year, but Some Rivals Did Better

In the second year of an overhaul by a new investment chief, the world’s largest university endowment trailed returns of 13.5 percent at M.I.T. and 12.9 percent at Penn, for example. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2N9qZG7 via IFT...

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Your Money Adviser: So You’ve Frozen Your Credit Files. Here Are Tips on Unfreezing Them.

A new law allows consumers to lift a security freeze without charge when they want to apply for a credit card or a car loan. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2DEp0tO via IFT...

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China Censors Bad Economic News Amid Signs of Slower Growth

New directives betray a mounting anxiety among Chinese leaders that the country could be facing a worsening slump as the trade war with the United States intensifies. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2y0cUVB via IFT...

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Trudeau Sought Support From Mexico’s President on Nafta

The telephone conversation between the two leaders, came as the United States and Mexico were poised to release text of the trade pact reached last month that excludes Canada. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2QbxzOa via IFT...

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Harassment Claims at CBS Draw Inquiries by New York Prosecutors

The Manhattan district attorney and the state attorney general want the network to turn over information from its internal investigation, according to an S.E.C. filing. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2y1riNl via IFT...

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Strategies: The New iPhones Look Fine. But My Old One Is Better Than Ever.

With a fresh battery and operating system, an aging iPhone 6 seems faster than ever. Why would Apple take steps to discourage a new purchase? from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2DAizb4 via IFT...

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Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up

With the cancer center’s corporate ties under scrutiny, the hospital told employees that no one should profit personally from representing MSK on outside boards. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2IpPvlz via IFT...

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Tesla’s Elon Musk Had a Deal From the S.E.C. It Fell Apart in a Morning.

The Tesla chief executive, accused of misleading investors on Twitter, walked away from a settlement with relatively light penalties. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2DBGh6V via IFT...

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LendingClub Founder, Ousted in 2016, Settles Fraud Charges

The S.E.C. said that Renaud Laplanche had improperly approved alterations to some of the company’s lending products to bolster the company’s financial performance. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xLl313 via IFT...

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The Workologist: Left Behind When a Colleague Goes on Leave

Discussion of maternity and paternity leave policies typically focuses on parents and employers. But what about the co-workers who have to take on extra duties? from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2IoBjsJ via IFT...

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Vocations: He Operates Molding Machines. But He Can’t See Them.

A blind machine operator manages with adaptive aids, tips from co-workers and careful concentration. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2NMbBEB via IFT...

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In the Hunt for Quants, One Hedge Fund Held a Global Talent Contest

Big tech has tempted many math and science graduates away from finance and toward Silicon Valley, so the search for new staff is expanding. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2P40OSE via IFT...

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Economic View: At Elite Colleges, Racial Diversity Requires Affirmative Action

Getting more low-income students into elite colleges is an important goal. But most poor applicants are white, so race-based criteria are needed. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xVZf1R via IFT...

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Missing: Women C.E.O.s

Boards choose leaders. If they are not attuned to the importance of diversity, and diverse themselves, there is little hope for meaningful change. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2Iq5H6b via IFT...

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How to Help Guide Young Women in the Workplace

Some women at the start of their careers told The Times what they think companies can do to reform the workplace environment. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2Op8thG via IFT...

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S.E.C. Goes After Musk With Its ‘Ultimate’ Penalty. Here’s Who Else Has Been Barred.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to bar Mr. Musk from ever serving as an officer or director of a public company. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2OmzbY3 via IFT...

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Elon Musk’s Fans Just Took a Big Hit as Tesla Shares Tank

The stock tumbled nearly 14 percent Friday. The S.E.C.’s lawsuit against Mr. Musk is putting the spotlight on a company in turbulence and celebrity C.E.O.s. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2y00hd9 via IFT...

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Tesla Stock Tumbles Over the S.E.C. Suing Elon Musk: What to Watch Today

Short sellers betting against the electric carmaker may enjoy a bumper payday as the company’s C.E.O. is accused of fraud. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xLgfJ4 via IFT...

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Bits: The Week in Tech: The Robots Aren’t as Human as They Seem

Robots are struggling to cope with the real world. Lately, so are Twitter, Google, Facebook and a few other companies. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xL20nx via IFT...

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Bytedance of China Eyes $75 Billion Valuation, Joining Start-Up Giants

A new fund-raising round could value the maker of the Tik Tok and Toutiao apps at nearly as much as Uber, as China’s online surge continues. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2xXqIAs via IFT...

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DealBook Briefing: Elon Musk Turned Down a Fraud Settlement With the S.E.C.

The Tesla C.E.O. is accused of fraud by the S.E.C., which could effectively oust him from his current position at the company. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2R4LKpr via IFT...

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An Italian Hotelier Mixes Opulence and Wellness (O.K., Plus More Opulence)

SD Hotels is capitalizing on the hype around two distinct travel trends. from NYT > Business Day https://ift.tt/2OWSUKO via IFT...

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pass by those jars of pumpkin pie spice at the grocery store. You can easily make this mix of spices using seasonings that you likely have in your pantry. By making your own blend, you can adjust the quantities according to your own personal taste and also save some money. Store the mix for up to 1 year and use it in pumpkin pie, baked goods,...

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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks at Home

Almost everyone has some part of their body that they aren’t completely happy with, but there are ways to be more confident in your own skin. Stretch marks (also called striae) are discolored lines on your skin that can appear almost anywhere on your body. It’s almost impossible to entirely get rid of your ‘tiger stripes,’ but there are a...

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How to Prevent Hand Pain from Excessive Writing

Have you ever written an essay and gotten a dead hand after a while? Although this might seem like a minor nuisance, the wrong posture and grip can actually cause some nasty problems in the long-term. To make writing as comfortable as possible and avoid hand pain, you should take some time to learn the best writing techniques and tips to...

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Schedule for Week of September 30, 2018

The key report this week is the September employment report on Friday. Other key indicators include the September ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes, September auto sales, and the August trade deficit. ----- Monday, Oct 1st ----- 10:00 AM: ISM Manufacturing Index for September. Here is a long term graph of the ISM manufacturing...

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