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Spike Lee takes us back into Nola Darling's world with 'She's Gotta Have It' series

October 12, 2017

“As a sex positive polyamorous pansexual, monogamy never even seemed like a remote possibility,” Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) says in the first trailer for Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It. The 10-part series returns to director Spike Lee’s roots just over 30 years after his black-and-white drama of the same name premiered in theaters.

Nola is like any Brooklyn woman, juggling her friends (Margot Bingham, Chyna Layne, and Elise Hudson), her job, and her dating life, which just happens to star three men: Greer (Cleo Anthony), Jamie (Lyriq Bent), and Mars (Anthony Ramos in the role Lee original played). But don’t put her in a box. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Spike Lee takes us back into Nola Darling's world with 'She's Gotta Have It' series

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Finally, an entire Instagram account devoted to the removal of ingrown hairs

October 12, 2017

If you enjoy pimple-popper videos in theory, but find yourself too disgusted to make it through more than one, consider the ingrown hair.

Though videos of ingrown hair removal are nothing new, a newly popular Instagram account – boasting more than 15,800 followers – really embodies the art of the tweezer. Dubbed @Tweezist, this account is the Dr. Pimple Popper of ingrown hairs, but without all the gore.

There are no explosions to brace for and very little gushing to dry-heave over – just a little hair, a sharp pair of tweezers, and expert precision. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Finally, an entire Instagram account devoted to the removal of ingrown hairs

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This machine prints paved roads like a carpet.

October 12, 2017

A semi-automatic robot, called ‘Tiger-Stone,’ can lay prearranged bricks into a continuous layer of road.

The bricks are pattered by human beings as the robot slowly makes its way back, weaving a road like a carpet. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | This machine prints paved roads like a carpet.

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Someone has reinvented the cheese grater

October 12, 2017

This titanium cheese grater is the ultimate tool for cheese lovers out there. It comes in two versions, one for lefties and another for righters.

The tool looks easy to clean, safe, and also simple to use. While it’s not just useful cheese, let’s be honest… it’s all about the cheese. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Someone has reinvented the cheese grater

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Square Enix's Project Hikari makes a good case for VR comics

October 12, 2017

Comics are big business in Japan, but here in the West, Japanese and American titles alike tend to get overshadowed by movies, television and video games. In fact, many of those programs might even be adaptations of popular comic titles. For its firs…
Source: Engadget | Square Enix's Project Hikari makes a good case for VR comics

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NBC News looks pretty awful right now

October 12, 2017

NBC is facing serious accusations that its news division turned down a major story over pressure from top-level executives… again.

That story, of course, was MSNBC contributor Ronan Farrow’s exposé on Harvey Weinstein, which wasn’t published by MSNBC, but by The New Yorker. And details started to emerge on Wednesday as to why. They’re not pretty.

Both The Huffington Post and The Daily Beast reported that NBC sought to kill the story. Farrow reportedly spent months working on it, and had a number of crucial elements already locked down—including an audio recording of Weinstein admitting to groping an actress. NBC claimed it wasn’t enough. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | NBC News looks pretty awful right now

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Student's door sensor makes dorm life a lot like a 'Seinfeld' episode

October 12, 2017

While we’re all living in 2017, this dude’s still living in the early ’90s.

A Northern Arizona University student named Evan made huge strides in the advancement of door technology by creating a goofy door sensor for his dorm. He tweeted it out on Oct. 3, and the world hasn’t been the same since.

I build a door sensor for my dorm pic.twitter.com/veNXFobzPC

— evan🐸 (@earth2evn) October 3, 2017

Upon entry, the sensor automatically plays a goofy bass line reminiscent of the Seinfeld theme song.

That’s right, go ahead and feel like Jerry when the Elaines, Georges, and Kramers of your life walk right in. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Student's door sensor makes dorm life a lot like a 'Seinfeld' episode

Pakistan News

US withdraws from UN’s cultural agency UNESCO

October 12, 2017

PARIS: The United States announced on Thursday that it was withdrawing from UNESCO, the UN’s cultural and educational agency, complaining about how it is run and about what Washington described as bias against Israel.

“This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects US concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organisation, and continuing anti-Israel bias,” State Department Spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.

The withdrawal of the US, which provides a fifth of UNESCO’s funding, is a severe blow for the Paris-based organisation which began work in 1946 and is known for designating World Heritage sites such as the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria and the Grand Canyon National Park.

UNESCO report places Pakistan in bottom 10 in female education

Under UNESCO rules, the withdrawal will become effective as of the end of December 2018. Until that time, the US, which provides around $80 million to UNESCO annually, will remain a full member.

The organisation, which employs around 2,000 people worldwide, most of them based in Paris, has long been the object of criticism over its use of resources and resolutions that have been perceived by Israel and other countries as biased.

Director General Irina Bokova expressed disappointment at the US decision. “At the time when conflicts continue to tear apart societies across the world, it is deeply regrettable for the United States to withdraw from the United Nations agency promoting education for peace and protecting culture under attack,” she said. “This is a loss to the United Nations family. This is a loss for multilateralism.”

Trump says US will withdraw from Paris climate accord

UNESCO is in the process of selecting a new chief, whose priority will be to revive its fortunes.

The US move underscores the scepticism expressed by President Donald Trump about the need for the United States to remain engaged in multilateral bodies. The president has touted an “America First” policy, which puts US economic and nationalist interests ahead of international commitments.

Since Trump took office, the US has abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, withdrawn from the Paris climate deal and opened up a renegotiation of a decades-old trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, NAFTA. Trump has also called NATO obsolete, though he has since backtracked on that.

Diplomats expressed concern about the loss of US engagement.

UNESCO launches cultural mapping project

“The absence of the United States or any large country with a lot of power is a loss. It’s not just about money, it’s promoting ideals that are vital to countries like the United States, such as education and culture,” a UNESCO-based diplomat said.

For differing reasons, Britain, Japan and Brazil are among states that have yet to pay their dues for 2017.

After three days of secret balloting that could run until Friday, Qatar’s Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari and France’s Audrey Azoulay are tied to win the top post at the organisation, with Egyptian hopeful Moushira Khattab in third. Two other candidates trail.

Voting lasts over a maximum five rounds. If the two finalists end level, they draw lots.

The post US withdraws from UN’s cultural agency UNESCO appeared first on The Express Tribune.

Source: Tribune News | US withdraws from UN’s cultural agency UNESCO

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Order from Target nationwide by chatting with Google Assistant

October 12, 2017

For the past few years, Target has been testing the Google Express service in California and New York City. Now, the service is expanding nationwide. Starting today, you can now use Google's same-day home delivery service at Targets all across the co…
Source: Engadget | Order from Target nationwide by chatting with Google Assistant

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Twitter explains why Rose McGowan's account got suspended

October 12, 2017

Twitter is finally breaking its silence on why Rose McGowan was temporarily suspended from its platform.

The actress — who has been vocal about Harvey Weinstein amid dozens of other women alleging he sexual harassed and assaulted them — announced on Instagram Wednesday night that Twitter suspended her account for 12 hours for violating the platform’s rules.

Though it was unclear at the time which tweet violated Twitter’s rules, the official Twitter Safety account clarified McGowan had included a private phone number in one of her tweets, which is prohibited in the site’s Privacy Policy.

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Source: Mashable | Twitter explains why Rose McGowan's account got suspended