By David Leinweber, Contributor If you Google the phrase “Butter in Bangladesh” you find pages of people talking about a gag paper from 1994, called “Stupid Data Miner Tricks: Overfitting the S&P 500”. It grew up to be a chapter in the Nerds on Wall Street book, and the 4 minute 12 second video […]
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2013: A Turning Point for Semiconductors
By Jim Handy, Contributor 2013 will be a turning point for the semiconductor market. Growth will return from negative numbers (a decline of as much as 5% in 2012) to positive (up to 10% revenue growth in 2013.) Investors who understand this will be able to properly navigate the timing of their semiconductor investments […]
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Man charged in Mississippi crash that killed 5 kids, 1 adult
Neshoba County Sheriff Tommy Waddell says a man has been charged with six felony counts of DUI manslaughter after the weekend crash of a sport utility vehicle that killed his five children and one adult in the vehicle.
Waddell told The Associated Press by telephone that 34-year-old Duane John was charged after his release Monday from the Neshoba County General Hospital.
He says John was being held at the county jail on a $150,000 bond and hadn’t immediately retained a lawyer. John couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Authorities have said the SUV driven by the children’s father careened off an eastern Missisippi road into a creek on Saturday near Philadelphia. Waddell says the crash was alcohol-related and the cause remains under investigation.
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McRae, Schwartz score in shootout as Peoria defeats Abbotsford 2-1
PEORIA, Ill. – Phil McRae and Jaden Schwartz scored in the shootout as the Peoria Rivermen beat the Abbotsford Heat 2-1 in American Hockey League action Monday.
McRae and Schwartz scored on Abbotsford goaltender Barry Brust while Paul Byron h…
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Joel Vienneau makes 54 saves in Sudbury Wolves' 4-1 win over Barrie Colts
BARRIE, Ont. – Joel Vienneau made 54 saves as the Sudbury Wolves beat the Barrie Colts 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League action Monday night.
Vienneau stopped the first 54 attempts he faced before the Colts scored with 1:17 left in regulation to b…
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What's up for January 2013?
Montgomery scores 2, Cable adds winner for Kootenay in 3-2 victory over Calgary
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Brock Montgomery scored twice and Levi Cable put the Kootenay Ice ahead for good in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Monday in Western Hockey League action.
Cable’s goal at 10:20 of the third gave Kootenay (12-24-1) the …
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Last-Minute Fiscal Cliff Deal Reached?
Last-Minute Fiscal Cliff Deal Reached?
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A Democratic aide says the White House and congressional Republicans have reached an agreement to avert the cliff.Latest on this developing story …
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Binghamton Senators score 4 unanswered goals to beat St. John's IceCaps 4-2
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Senators scored four unanswered goals to blow past the St. John’s IceCaps 4-2 in American Hockey League play Monday.
Mike Hoffman, Shane Prince, Derek Grant and Mark Stone scored for Binghamton (19-7-3).
M…
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Kobe: This season 'best I've played in a while'
By Dave McMenamin Kobe Bryant thinks he’s playing his best basketball in a while.
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Steven Shipley hat trick helps IceDogs rally in a 7-4 win over Otters
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Steven Shipley scored the hat trick as the Niagara IceDogs ushered out 2012 with a 7-4 come from behind victory over the Erie Otters in OHL action Monday.
Erie led 3-1 after one period.
Mitchell Theoret‘s goal at 6:1…
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Horvat scores 2 as London rallies to beat Sarnia 3-2 for 24th straight win
SARNIA, Ont. – Bo Horvat scored twice as the London Knights rallied with three goals in the third period to beat the Sarnia Sting 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action Monday.
Alex Broadhurst also scored for London (32-5-2), which remained red …
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Kyle Shanahan can’t interview until Redskins are done
By Hanzus, Dan Kyle Shanahan‘s stock has skyrocketed along with the Washington Redskins‘ offense this season. But Mike Shanahan said his son is off-limits to other teams until the Redskins’ season is over.
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Jay-Z to Score The Great Gatsby
Wow, this is crazy but could be cool if they can pull it off.
Hip hop icon Jay-Z and The Bullitts will provide the score for director Baz Luhrmann‘s upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
The Bullitts revealed the news via Twitter today: “Jay-Z and myself have been working tirelessly on the score for the upcoming #CLASSIC The Great Gatsby! It is too DOPE for words!”
As the trailers for The Great Gatsby have revealed, Luhrmann will stick with a similar approach he used with Moulin Rouge! of using contemporary music in a period film.
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QMJHL Roundup: Zilbert scores 3, Auger stops 48 as Sea Dogs beat Wildcats 3-1
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Noah Zilbert scored a hat trick and Sebastien Auger made 48 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs beat the Moncton Wildcats 3-1 in Monday’s lone Quebec Major Junior Hockey Game.
Zilbert scored at 10:40 and 14:08 of the first per…
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To The Meaningful Pursuit of Passion
By David Shaywitz, Contributor My heart is with those who are determined to identify and follow their passion; I am more encouraged by the writer who decides at the age of 40 to become a doctor than by the lawyer who decides to grit out a miserable existence because the pay is good and the responsibilities defined.
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Lovie Smith targets Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills
By Hanzus, Dan Lovie Smith was fired by the Chicago Bears on Monday, but he’s look to stay in the game. Of the possibilities around the league, Smith is particularly interested in openings in Arizona and Buffalo.
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Jason Garrett still believes in quarterback Tony Romo
By Hanzus, Dan Tony Romo had his reputation further damaged by a season-ending loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday night. But Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett continues to express faith in his quarterback.
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NHL considers counteroffer, to talk Tuesday
By Katie Strang After weeks of limited contact between the NHL and NHLPA over the holidays, the two sides are now back to swapping proposals.
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The Fiscal Cliff: The Deal of The Century?
By Mike Patton, Contributor A tentative framework was established today concering the fiscal cliff agreement. But it must pass both houses and be signed by the President. Read more to find out the basics on this latest agreement.
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