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Meet the woman who tech giants turn to for finding new leaders

Meet the woman who tech giants turn to for finding new leaders

Jana Rich leverages an extensive network, an outsider aesthetic and a lot of "touchy-feely" analysis to find good fits for top offices at Silicon Valley's fast-rising start-ups.
by Sanjena Sathian

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New bus runs on human waste

New bus runs on human waste

It's not hard to imagine the Bath Bus Company's newest power source prompting jokes. But the firm is touting the renewable benefits of the project, wrapping the Bio-Bus in a graphic cartoon that shows a row of people sitting on toilets.

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Troublesome tech? Mpls. offers free workshops to get online

Residents can learn about online security and get help repairing Internet devices. The first workshop is Saturday. Anyone is welcome.
by Jon Collins

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6 ways Minnesotans can adapt homes for climate change

6 ways Minnesotans can adapt homes for climate change

Patrick Hamilton of the Science Museum of Minnesota on what Minnesotans can do to prepare for changes to weather and temperature patterns.

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How a feud between two Russian companies fueled a 'Spam Nation'

How a feud between two Russian companies fueled a 'Spam Nation'

Technology journalist Brian Krebs writes about the rise of unsolicited commercial email in "Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime."

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High-speed Internet coming to more cities in MN, Dakotas

High-speed Internet coming to more cities in MN, Dakotas

South Dakota-based Midcontinent Communications plans to offer gigabit Internet service to 600,000 homes and 55,000 businesses in the Upper Midwest communities it serves.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Lollipop' wants to change how we use phones

'Lollipop' wants to change how we use phones

The newest version of Google's Android OS, codenamed Lollipop, represents Google's vision of how we should interact with the Web on our phones, tablets and computers.
by Charles Pulliam-Moore

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BBC: The making of the moon

It is the nearest and most dominant object in our night sky, and has inspired artists, astronauts and astronomers. But fundamental questions remain about our only natural satellite. Where does the Moon come from?

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