Science proves communism makes nations poorer and less healthy

Living under communism makes countries poorer and less healthy for decades, according to a landmark new study. Researchers testing historical connections between cultures found that whether a country had been under communism was the biggest factor for those with lower health, income and educational levels. In the first undertaking of its kind, they analyzed the fortunes of 44 countries across Europe and Asia and looked at geography, religion, systems of government and a more intangible quality called “deep cultural ancestry.”
Read more: https://nypost.com/2018/04/11/science-proves-communism-makes-nations-poorer-and-less-healthy/?source=Snapzu

‘Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’ Says He Didn’t

A quadriplegic man who emerged from a coma in 2004 claims Christian publisher Tyndale House published a fake near-death story about him going to heaven, which was concocted by his father after they survived a severe car accident. Alex Malarkey, 19, claims in a lawsuit filed Monday in Dupage County, Ill., that Tyndale House Publishers has made millions of dollars from a book his father wrote that falsely claimed he died and went to heaven, where he spoke to Jesus and the devil.
Read more: https://www.courthousenews.com/boy-who-came-back-from-heaven-says-he-didnt/?source=Snapzu

How much is an hour worth? The war over the minimum wage

The long read: Some economists say it should be raised. Others say it’s already too high. But what if both sides are missing the point?
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/apr/13/how-much-is-an-hour-worth-the-war-over-the-minimum-wage?source=Snapzu

Exit scammers run off with $660 million in ICO earnings

A Vietnamese cryptocurrency company Modern Tech launched an ICO for its Pincoin token, raising $660 million from approximately 32,000 people.
Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/13/exit-scammers-run-off-with-660-million-in-ico-earnings/?source=Snapzu

Google patent on related entities and what it means for SEO

Contributor Dave Davies pulls key points from a newly awarded Google patent on related entities and points out the ranking benefits of strengthening entity associations in your SEO and link-building efforts.
Read more: https://searchengineland.com/google-patent-on-related-entities-and-what-it-means-for-seo-295727?source=Snapzu

Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'

Goldman Sachs analysts attempted to address a touchy subject for biotech companies, especially those involved in the pioneering "gene therapy" treatment: cures could be bad for business in the long run. "Is curing patients a sustainable business model?" analysts ask in an April 10 report entitled "The Genome Revolution."
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/goldman-asks-is-curing-patients-a-sustainable-business-model.html?source=Snapzu

Shhh … Alexa might be listening

Amazon has filed a patent that could allow its Echo devices to one day listen in on conversations to help with user recommendations. A handy feature or more fodder for conspiracy theories?
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2018/apr/11/shhh-alexa-might-be-listening?source=Snapzu