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AMA to Control Your DNA? Asks FDA to ban direct-to-consumer genetic tests

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It's no secret: I dig DNA. I'm into my genes. Deep ancestry excites me. Genetic defects perplex me. And I've spent a fair amount...

The Big Day: Your Genetic Profile is Ready at 23andMe!

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Small email, big day. On Friday evening, while I'm watching NBC Nightly News, a short and simple electronic message arrives on my iPhone...

Happy New Year! Let the learning begin

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To my faithful readers I just want to say: Happy New Year! And if you're a first time reader: Welcome, and Happy New Year to you too, a...

Furst Last Thing: Paris, spies, women, and an education, what more could you want?

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What's the secret to surviving the long dark nights of Winter? I'm not sure I know the answer; they seem to be getting harder to sur...

FCC Eyes Reducing Barriers to Broadband Buildout

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FCC Eyes Reducing Barriers to Broadband Buildout : "Can't come soon enough for the narrowband wastelands and rural notspots." ...

Herefordshire "aspires" to receive medieval boost to broadband

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Genius idea: steeple-net wireless from church to church. Like silo-net in US. Wonder if any rural villages in US are trying this. BBC News -...

UK village installs own high speed broadband

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Happy New Year! In 2011 this could be the way to go for many small towns in America. Sounds like they put a DSL enabling switch in the villa...

Ross Noble: Ad Lib Improv Standup as Art

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UK comedian Ross Noble demonstrates his amazing ability to create hilarious content out of thin air. Truly a gift. And a great way to cheer ...

Twitter's New Interface Still Has Issues (API Pop-Up Box Asks Me to Log In)

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So, if I was running a social media service like Twitter, one which faces stiff competition, I would place a priority on fixing bugs. After ...

Humor for the Holidays: Free comic clips from Ross "Duck Lord of Absurd Lib" Noble

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As a Christmas New Year Hogmanay holiday gift and/or coping mechanism, British comedian Ross Noble has placed a series of clips from his sho...