Articles filed under Washington Post
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The secret, pre-Internet history of 'viral' memesMar 20, 2016 7:37 am - When you hear the word "viral," your thoughts probably go to the Internet or some contagious disease. But Claudio Saunt has some surprising news for you: Viral memes - l...
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The most (and least) remarkable thing about the SXSW online harassment summitMar 20, 2016 6:55 am - AUSTIN, Texas - Nobody made a scene. And nobody wanted to talk about Gamergate. For all the concerns that it would be disrupted by violent hecklers, the summit at the So...
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Federal aid gap leaves poor in diaper loopholeMar 20, 2016 6:32 am - The Wal-Mart within walking distance of Nuri Mora's home in South Central Los Angeles, where a 74-count box of diapers sold for $28, closed in January. So now she boards...
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What new perk are companies using to attract millennials?Mar 20, 2016 5:15 am - Forget foosball tables or free snacks. The latest employee benefit for recruiting and retaining young employees is more practical. Boston-based Fidelity announced that i...
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Google 'paintbrush' raises some of art's oldest questionsMar 19, 2016 7:32 am - A recent San Francisco art show hosted by Google included the typical trappings - a big crowd, striking pieces of art and high prices. But there was one noteworthy disti...
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Yelp's founder once thought no one would want to post opinions onlineMar 19, 2016 7:32 am - Yelp has officially logged 100 million reviews on its site - something that chief executive Jeremy Stoppelman said he couldn't have dreamed of when he first started the ...
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For partners, a postpartum problemMar 19, 2016 7:24 am - Like any expecting couple, Brett Pipitone and his wife, Laura, knew that having a child would upend their daily routine. But no research or planning prepared them for th...
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Distinguishing defiance from anxiety: What to do with a child who worriesMar 19, 2016 7:21 am - I should have recognized the signs earlier. Looking back on my oldest son's first year of life, I hear Star Wars' "Imperial March" playing in my head. If I'd been a sea...
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Why the government can't actually stop terrorists from using encryptionMar 19, 2016 7:09 am - WASHINGTON - Even if the U.S. government prevails in its quest to compel Apple and other U.S. companies to give the authorities access to encrypted devices or messaging ...
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Alexa! Pay my credit card please!Mar 19, 2016 7:09 am - Amazon Echo users can already ask their virtual assistant Alexa to update their calendars, dim the lights and play some music. But soon they will also be able to ask Ale...