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Should you Google your date before going out with them?

Welcome to CNET’s Love Syncs, where we answer your questions about online dating. I’m Erin Carson, staff reporter, resident young-enough person, refrigerdating correspondent, curator of odd stuff on the internet, most likely to leave you on “read.” This week: Rein it in, Sherlock.  Q: Is it OK to Google someone you meet online? A: Yes.  *Clocks out early, […]

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Most Americans don’t know that Facebook owns Instagram and WhatsApp, new Pew survey says

The illusion of consumer choice is as American as apple pie. Most Americans apparently just don’t know that truth also extends to the tech sector. Leading non-profit public opinion research organization.” Pew Research Center released a new report Wednesday measuring the digital literacy of American adults across topics like cybersecurity and the tech industry. Called […]

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Applications now open for advisory council to proposed Lake Ontario marine sanctuary

Applications now open for advisory council to proposed Lake Ontario marine sanctuary. The federal government is considering creating a 1,700-square-mile national marine sanctuary in the southeastern portion of Lake Ontario. Local community members in central and northern New York will now be able to play an even larger role in shaping the proposed national marine sanctuary in […]

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“U.S. temperatures unchanged since 2005”: A follow-up

“U.S. temperatures unchanged since 2005”: A follow-up. My column last week titled “NOAA: U.S. temperatures unchanged since 2005” attracted a large number of readers and a number of skeptical comments. “U.S. temperatures unchanged since 2005”: A follow-up My column last week titled “NOAA: U.S. temperatures unchanged since 2005” attracted a large number of readers and […]

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