Articles for May, 2018

Side Hustle: The Other Stuff That Automakers Make
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Roseanne’s Shocking Cancellation: Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis and More Stars React
Hollywood is breathing (and tweeting) a sigh of relief. After ABC announced they were canceling Roseanne after Roseanne Barr's latest offensive tweets about former Obama adviser...
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Did We Just Figure Out Who Wins The Bachelorette Based on This Premiere Clue?
Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is a trend. But what does four mean? The Bachelorette has a tell, y'all! While we already know that Becca Kufrin ends her...
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Will Cameron And Shanley Make An Ex On The Beach Love Connection?
Will Shanley and her 'ex' Cameron actually form a love connection?
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INTELLIVISION® TO RELEASE NEW FAMILY VIDEO GAME CONSOLE
Industry Veteran Tommy Tallarico Named President of Intellivision Entertainment and Joins Forces with Original Intellivision Team Members IRVINE, CA, May 29, 2018 – Intellivision® Entertainment is proud to announce that it will bring the concept of SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE, FAMILY & FUN back into homes across the world with the introduction of a brand new home...
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Roseanne Canceled by ABC After Roseanne Barr’s Latest Offensive Tweets
Roseanne is no more. After Roseanne Barr's latest offensive tweets aimed at former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey has announced that the...
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Can I roast a marshmallow over lava?

Can I roast a marshmallow over lava?At more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the lava oozing out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano will easily toast a marshmallow, but that doesn't mean you should go out and start making volcanic s'mores. On Monday, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) explained on Twitter that roasting marshmallows over scorching, molten rock is not a great idea for a multitude of reasons. SEE ALSO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could keep erupting for months. Here's why. "Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents?," Twitter user Jay Furr asked the USGS Volcanoes account on Monday. "Erm...we're going to have to say no, that's not safe. (Please don't try!)," the USGS said in response. "If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 [sulfur dioxide] or H2S [hydrogen sulfide], they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog [volcanic smog], for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction." Erm...we're going to have to say no, that's not safe. (Please don't try!) If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 or H2S, they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog, for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction. — USGS Volcanoes (@USGSVolcanoes) May 29, 2018 Just stepping on or near fresh lava flows is inherently dangerous for a variety of reasons, not least because heated, molten rock might still be present under a thin crust of deceptively-cooled and blackened rock.  Kilauea is one of the few places on Earth where people can often view lava flows from a safe distance in marked locations.  But entering active lava flow areas, or places where lava has recently flowed, is kind of stupid, at best. As national park service ranger Shyla explains, the hazards include emissions of toxic gases, unexpected explosions, flying debris (which include deadly lava bombs), and collapses of land — notably near the ocean. But even if someone were to venture near freshly laid lava and toasted a marshmallow, the sticky treat would likely be disgusting. Lava flowing down Leilani Avenue on the Big Island on May 27.Image: usgsAs the USGS noted in their tweeted reply, volcanic vents don't just spew lava, they release gases like sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, which make for a nasty coating.  Both gases are colorless, but hydrogen sulfide carries an "offensive odor," says the USGS, similar to the smell of a sewer, or farts. If the rotten egg-like smell is present, it's a good idea to leave the area.  "Exposure to 500 ppm (parts per million) can cause a human to fall unconscious in 5 minutes and die in an hour or less," said the USGS.  And if the nearby vent is emitting sulfur dioxide, it won't be a particularly pleasant experience if you're around, as the gas irritates eyes and respiratory systems. Often, sulfur dioxide emitted from Kilauea creates volcanic smog, or "vog," so the USGS half-joked that a chemical reaction might occur between the sulfur-rich vog and the sugar-rich marshmallows. A fun classroom experiment involves adding sulfuric acid to sugar, which (after stirring) creates a mass of hot, black foam. But, keep those experiments to the classroom, not an active lava field. WATCH: Get lost watching this mesmerizing lava gush and cool


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Most Americans believe racism is still a major problem in their society, survey finds

Most Americans believe racism is still a major problem in their society, survey findsAffirming the reasoning for thousands of Starbucks employees attending racial bias training, a new survey found most Americans believe racism is a paramount issue. Just under two-thirds of respondents to an NBC News/Survey Monkey poll said that racism remains a “major problem” in American society. Nearly three-quarters said racial discrimination against blacks represented a serious issue.


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Three Israeli soldiers wounded as dozens of mortars fired from Gaza in heaviest barrage since 2014 war

Three Israeli soldiers wounded as dozens of mortars fired from Gaza in heaviest barrage since 2014 warIsrael warned it was closer to war in Gaza than it had been in years after Palestinian militants fired dozens of mortars at Israeli towns and Israel’s military responded with heavy airstrikes across Gaza.  In the most serious exchange of fire between the two sides since the end of the 2014 conflict, Israel’s military said waves of missiles were fired out of Gaza into southern Israel. At least three soldiers were wounded. One shell fell into the yard of a kindergarten, spraying the front of the school with shrapnel.  Israel accused the militant group Islamic Jihad of doing most of the shelling but said Hamas, the Islamist faction which controls Gaza, also participated in the attack. Israeli jets struck more than 30 Hamas and Islamic Jihad bases across Gaza in response, the military said. No injuries were reported in Gaza from the strikes.    Many of the projectiles fired from Gaza were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome missile system Credit: MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images The exchange of fire comes after weeks of heightened tensions on the Gaza border, where Israeli forces have killed more than 100 Palestinians during protests. Most the dead were unarmed but some were engaged in bomb and gun attacks on Israeli troops.  Although neither Israel nor the Palestinian factions are believed to be looking for a full blown war, the shooting raised concerns about an escalation of violence that could send both sides stumbling into all out conflict.  Israel Katz, the Israeli intelligence minister, said the country was closer to war with Hamas than it had been at any point since 2014. “We are the closest to the threshold of war since Operation Protective Edge,” he said. “We don’t want it, and the other side doesn’t either, but we have our red lines.” The shelling from Gaza into Israel was widely condemned internationally and Britain said the “indiscriminate attacks” were “completely unacceptable under any circumstances.” The IDF will respond with great force to these attacks. Israel will exact a heavy price from anyone who tries to attack it, and we view Hamas as responsible for preventing such attacks against us.— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 29, 2018 The mortar shells and rockets fell in and around Israeli communities near the Gaza border, triggering air raid sirens and sending thousands of Israelis running for bomb shelters. The Israeli military said many of the projectiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defence system.  Video from the Israeli kindergarten showed the front of the building had been pockmarked by shrapnel from a mortar. The shell struck at around 7am, before any children had arrived at the school. “Seven o’clock is the busiest time of day. This could have ended differently,” said Merav Cohen, an Israeli mother who lives near the kindergarten. The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad jointly claimed responsibility for the shelling. "We will not let the enemy impose a new equation involving killing our people for free. The equation we will keep says: shelling for shelling and blood for blood.”  Three Islamic Jihad fighters were killed by Israeli forces on Saturday Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Israeli forces killed three Islamic Jihad fighters on Sunday after they tried to plant an explosive near the Gaza border fence, according to Israel’s military. The Islamist group had vowed revenge for the killings.  Israel has a policy of holding Hamas responsible for any attacks coming out of Gaza, regardless of which group actually did the shooting. “We know that Hamas controls the Gaza strip and is able to control what happens,” said Lt Col Jonathan Conricus, an Israeli spokesman.  He said Israel was “not looking to escalate the situation” and that the “ball is in Hamas’ hands” as to whether the fighting would escalate.   The Israeli military said the 107mm mortars fired by Islamic Jihad were supplied by Iran, which has long funded the group as a proxy force against Israel. “There’s no doubt that the Iranians are involved, the question is how much and at what volume,” Lt Col Conricus said.  #Israeli air strikes in central and south #Gaza targeting military positions that belong to islamic Jihad in Gaza , no causalities confirmed by #Palestinian health ministry yet. Photos by journalist Moneeb Saada pic.twitter.com/FOwjp4wUrr— Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) May 29, 2018 Israeli warplanes struck more 30 targets across Gaza including a U-shaped tunnel, which went from southern Gaza into Egypt and then bent back into Israel, the military said. Ten such tunnels have been destroyed in the last six months, according to Israel. Hamas and other factions have refrained from firing rockets into Israel since February but there has been a spike in shooting in recent days. On Monday night, heavy machine gun fire from Gaza hit a house in the Israeli town of Sderot. Alistair Burt, a Foreign Office minister, was in Gaza on Tuesday and condemned the Palestinian shelling. "Indiscriminate attacks against civilians, especially those that risk killing or injuring children, are completely unacceptable under any circumstances,” he said.  I condemn the rocket fire from #Gaza into Israel today. Indiscriminate attacks against civilians, especially those that risk killing or injuring children, are completely unacceptable under any circumstances.— Alistair Burt (@AlistairBurtUK) May 29, 2018 He also announced a UK aid package £1.5 million to help hospitals in Gaza treat the wounded 13,000 people wounded during the last two months of protests on the border with Israel.  Separately, Palestinian activists attempted to sail a flotilla out of Gaza in defiance of Israel’s ten-year blockade of the strip. The Israeli navy intercepted the flotilla and detained 17 Palestinians onboard. 


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Roseanne Barr’s Offensive Tweet About Valerie Jarrett Triggers Wanda Sykes’ Exit From Roseanne
Roseanne Barr is saying sorry and possibly leaving Twitter after coming under fire for what she called a "bad joke." Digital backlash arose after Twitter users caught wind of a...
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