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Gold To Go: Singapore Gets First Gold Vending Machines in Region

21Oct

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Gold To Go: Singapore Gets First Gold Vending Machines in Region

Vending machines are usually ideal for grabbing a snack or treat for a couple dollars. But two machines installed in Singapore at the end of September dispense a product slightly on the pricier side: pure gold. The Smart Gold ATMs dispense a range of 24 karat gold items such as gold bars (ranging from 1 to 10 grams in weight), ingots, and gold coins that can be customized using seven designs including the Singaporean icon of the Merlion and symbols from Chinese zodiac. The two ATMs are located at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Resorts World Sentosa, both luxury spots catering to wealthy residents and visitors from all over the world. The machines offer support in Chinese, German, Russian and Arabic and take both credit cards and cash as payment (though, as customers are advised, the mac...

Auto Developers Ready to Test Self-driving Cars on Public Roads

21Oct

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Auto Developers Ready to Test Self-driving Cars on Public Roads

The results of a recent survey show that a majority of people would be interested in purchasing semi-autonomous vehicles. The study, by Boston Consulting Group, revealed that 55% of people would be likely to buy a car that had partial self-driving abilities, such as taking over the wheel on the highway or during traffic jams, while 44% said they'd be interested in a car that was fully autonomous. Apparently people are willing to pay a good chunk of change for these vehicles, as well. More than 20% of those surveyed said they would pay $4,000 extra for a car that was able to entirely drive itself. As the hype builds over these new autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles, the reality of putting self-driving cars on the market is closer than ever before. Just last month, California issued 2...

Skin-Like Building Technology from UC Berkeley Could Lead to Zero Energy Air Conditioning

20Oct

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Skin-Like Building Technology from UC Berkeley Could Lead to Zero Energy Air Conditioning

Since 1880, according to research from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, global median temperatures have increased by 1.5°F. While that might not seem like much, the shift in temperature is having a staggering effect on oceanic water levels, crop development, and weather patterns. It's also a driving factor behind a huge increase in the number of people across the world using air conditioning.Hoping to stem demand and do its part to fight off the forces of climate change, the University of California-Berkeley has developed a new technology that effectively air conditions structures without using a single watt of energy. SABER, as the tech is known, emulates skin to regulate air and light flow into buildings. The skin automatically senses changes in light and temperature, openin...

New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are Home to the Most Expensive New Houses in the U.S.

20Oct

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New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are Home to the Most Expensive New Houses in the U.S.

If you're interested in building or buying a new home, consider yourself lucky if you don't live in the Northeastern United States: new research from the National Association of Home Builders shows that median home prices on the Atlantic Coast are 52% higher than the U.S. average. And while the NAHB reports that this difference is due to more expensive tastes and high local labor costs, the research shows exactly how disparate the country's new home construction market has become as the economy continues to recover. By analyzing government data on speculatively-built homes--or residences constructed on a builder's land, which are sold in one deal with the property -- the NAHB found the median sales price of a single-family home in the U.S. to be around $86 per square foot. In contrast, ...

Paying Less at the Pump — AAA Reports National Gas Prices To Be at Record Lows for 2014

17Oct

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Paying Less at the Pump — AAA Reports National Gas Prices To Be at Record Lows for 2014

Americans may feel hesitant to accept this news as good news -- and they certainly can't be blamed -- but gas prices are reportedly at the record lows for the 2014 calendar year, and they're expecting to keep falling across the country. AAA reported on October 6th that the national average price per gallon was $3.29, and the same article lists some interesting price comparisons to explain the gravity of this situation: just a week earlier, the national average was five cents more, and less than a month ago, the average was 15 cents more. After 11 consecutive days of decreasing national prices, experts predict that the national average cost of gas could go as low as $3.10 before the year is up. The best part about this national average, as Time reporter Brad Tuttle notes, is that many...

Company Owner Cites Christian Faith in Refusal to Print Gay Pride T Shirts, Lawsuit Follows

17Oct

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Company Owner Cites Christian Faith in Refusal to Print Gay Pride T Shirts, Lawsuit Follows

A Kentucky t-shirt company refusing to print shirts for a gay pride parade, citing their Christian faith, has been found guilty of discrimination by a civil rights commissioner. The verdict calls for the employees at the Lexington-based company to attend diversity training; however, it seems that the company intends to challenge the verdict. Last Tuesday, Gren Munson of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission announced that Hands on Originals discriminated against the Gay and Lesbian Services Organization in their refusal to print the shirts. It was previously reported that the gay rights group first filed a complaint against the company in March of 2012, alleging they were being discriminated against due to their sexual orientation. Since that time, company owner ...

Study Finds that Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Prevent Depression

17Oct

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Study Finds that Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Prevent Depression

If you have ever heard of omega-3 fatty acids, you are likely aware of its benefits as a healthy fat with a number of potential benefits for the body. Like other important substances, such as Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids can not be produced by the body and are therefore an integral part of a wholesome diet. For this reason, most physicians recommend that patients consume fish, nuts and other omega-3-rich products, or fish oil supplements if their diet alone isn't sufficient. Patients who regularly eat this essential fat have been shown to lower their inflammation levels, reduce symptoms of ADHD, and promote a healthy heart. Now, researchers have revealed yet another reason to take your daily fish oil capsule or cook salmon for dinner: omega-3 fatty acid can have a significant and benefic...

More Than Half of High School Seniors Not Prepared For College For Sixth Year in a Row

17Oct

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More Than Half of High School Seniors Not Prepared For College For Sixth Year in a Row

A new report from the College Board reveals that the class of 2014's average SAT scores were virtually the same as those of the past five classes, indicating that -- yet again -- too few of this year's crop of seniors are ready for college. To describe the current iteration of the SAT results, the College Board's chief of assessment, Cyndie Schmeiser, said "Flat and stagnant would be the words that we would use." This year's high school seniors averaged 497 in reading, 513 in math, and 487 in writing, resulting in a composite score of 1497. The class of 2013 had an average of 496, 514 and 488, respectively, and a composite score of 1498. There was a single point difference between the two classes' composite scores. According to Jacqui Byrne, a partner at Ivy Ed in New Jersey, "The...

Dental Tech Files Suit Against Charlie Sheen for Sexual Battery During Dental Appointment

17Oct

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Dental Tech Files Suit Against Charlie Sheen for Sexual Battery During Dental Appointment

Actor Charlie Sheen is at the center of yet another controversy, as a Los Angeles dental technician has alleged that Sheen punched her chest and grabbed her bra in a dental visit gone wrong. On Oct. 3, Margarita Palestino filed a lawsuit for sexual battery in the wake of the alleged incident, which occurred Sept. 25. According to the complaint, Sheen ripped off his nitrous oxide mask, shouted “I’m going to f---ing kill you!” and pulled down on Palestino's bra strap in an attempt to expose her, causing her to break free and run from the room. Upon returning at the request of one of the dentists performing the procedure, George Bogen, she claims Sheen punched her in the chest. Palestino further alleges that Sheen’s personal assistant handed her $500, telling her, “This is for your trouble...

#MuslimApologies Campaign Turns One Unwitting American into the Star of the ISIS Movement

16Oct

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#MuslimApologies Campaign Turns One Unwitting American into the Star of the ISIS Movement

Jennifer Williams, an American from Texas, logged into her Twitter account last Thursday to find that the 40 followers she had at the beginning of the week had exploded into more than 5,000. Williams, a researcher with the D.C.-based Brookings Institute, has spent her career researching religious extremism and the ongoing struggles against radical Islam in the Middle East. Three years ago, after realizing that she had never once read the Quran, despite her field of study, Williams read the religious text -- and shortly thereafter converted to Islam. Flash forward to Wednesday of last week: Williams took notice of the trending #MuslimApologies campaign, a social effort driven by Muslims who were tired of having to apologize for the actions of jihadi radicals. Sympathizing with the campaign...