This coders’ retreat is rewriting all the rules to boost diversity

Recurse Center (RC) is a three-month, self-directed educational retreat for programmers in New York City. Like a writers’ retreat or an artists’ residency, there are no teachers, no curriculum, no grades, and no certificates. It’s also free to attend.

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Gmail turns 15, gets smart compose improvements and email scheduling

Exactly fifteen years ago, Google decided to confuse everybody by launching its long-awaited web-based email client on April 1. This definitely wasn’t a joke, though, and Gmail went on to become one of Google’s most successful products.

from Pocket https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/01/gmail-turns-15-gets-smart-compose-improvements-and-email-scheduling/
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Your Monday Briefing

We’re covering President Trump’s plan to close the border with Mexico, a woman’s accusation against Joe Biden and the details of New York State’s $175 billion budget. It would take “something dramatic” for Mr. Trump not to close parts of the U.S.

from Pocket https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/01/briefing/joe-biden-turkey-nipsey-hussle.html
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Ballet's newest choreographers - BBC News

Muses no more - after centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots.Video by Hannah Long-HigginsPlease subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

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Brexit, U.S. Border, India: Your Monday Briefing

Let us help you start your day. Good morning.

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Jio Health combines online and offline healthcare in Southeast Asia, starting in Vietnam

The internet is often lauded for the potential to increase the impact of a range of primary services in emerging markets, including education, commerce, banking and healthcare.

from Pocket https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/01/jio-health-southeast-asia/
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Krablr nets new leadership

News just in: We’re getting reports the board of Krablr has voted overwhelmingly to jettison the sole remaining founder, Wilson Poney, and install an interim CFO to take the company in a new old direction. “No more ICOs, no more microdosing podcast retreats flirting with white supremacy.

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