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• Where Is Barack Obama Now? Amid Democratic Party Rumors, Silicon Valley Tech Leaders Welcome Former President

  13-03-2017 23:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  Former President Barack Obama was in Silicon Valley meeting with tech leaders on Monday, though the nature of that meeting was not immediately made public, according to multiple reports. But before he landed in San Jose, he took time to have a quick bite with one of the Democratic Party's most generous supporters: billionaire Warren Buffett.
  
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• Implicit Bias: Black Men Perceived As 'Larger, Stronger and More Muscular'

  13-03-2017 23:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  Americans shown pictures of black men and white men perceived the black men as bigger, stronger and more dangerous even when they were the same size as white men, highlighting implicit bias in American life, an American Psychological Association study published Monday found.
  
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• Potatoes Can Grown On Mars And Earth Regions Affected By Climate Change, Researchers Found

  13-03-2017 23:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Remember when Matt Damon survived on Mars by growing potatoes in the the movieThe Martian? Well that might just be possible, researchers from the International Potato Center (CIP) in Peru found.
  CIP has been looking into different ways potatoes can grow in Mars, and now researchers say their experiment’s “preliminary results are positive.” 
  
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• Snapdragon 835 Phones: Samsung Galaxy S8 And 7 Devices Rumored For Qualcomm Chip

  13-03-2017 22:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 chip isexpected to power a host of new and improved features for the next generation of smartphones, including 5G data speeds, virtual and augmented reality, and next level photography. Most devices have not yet been announced or released, but many are expected to debut in the coming weeks and months. Here’s a rundown of smartphones expected to release in 2017 running the Snapdragon 835 chip.
  
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• Ottawa-based sex toy maker settles privacy lawsuit for $5M

  13-03-2017 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ottawa-based maker of a smart sex toy has agreed to a $5 million settlement after two people sued, alleging the vibrator collected some very personal information.
  
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• Winter Storm Stella May Undergo 'Bombogenesis' Before Hitting The Northeast

  13-03-2017 22:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although it may not seem like it, "bombogenesis" is a real word. It's the word used to describe a low pressure system that intensifies rapidly, according to The Weather Channel. 
  
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• Will California Become The First State To Make College Free? Lawmakers Introduce Historic Student Aid Plan

  13-03-2017 22:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  California lawmakers unveiled a plan Monday to create the country's first college aid program that would not only cover the cost of tuition for low-income students but also the living expenses for those with student loans attending public colleges and universities. 
  Roughly 55 percent of all college students in California reportedly graduated with debt averaging $21,382 from the 2014-2015 school year. 
  
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• Exclusive: Size 4 Mama June Gives Diet Tips To Fans After ‘From Not To Hot’ Weight Loss

  13-03-2017 22:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Former “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” star Mama June Shannon denied rumors she wore fat suit and offered support to anyone who is embarking on a weight loss journey like hers.
  
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• Nor'easter, NYC Blizzard 2017: Best Apps To Track Winter Storm Stella

  13-03-2017 22:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  Big storms are scary at their worst and inconvenient at their best. But when there's a big storm headed your way, you want to make sure you know as much as you can about it like when it'll hit, how to prepare and especially if it will impact any travel plans you have.
  One of the best ways to keep track of all the details is through apps on your phone. There are so many apps to chose from when trying to figure out what to expect from the latest storm, so here are some of the best reviewed free ap
  
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• How Much Is The Most Expensive Apartment In NYC? Rental At The Pierre Hotel Tops List

  13-03-2017 22:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  New York City is one pricey city, and its rental prices have been the hallmark of that fact. Thus far, in March of 2017, the most expensive rental apartment available in New York City is a sprawling apartment within Manhattan’s Pierre Hotel, Architectural Digest reported Wednesday.
  
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• Casey Anthony: 'An American Murder Mystery' 3-Part Series Airs On Investigation Discovery

  13-03-2017 22:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  Investigation Discovery will showcase the weekslong trial of Casey Anthony, the mother of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, who was tried and acquitted of aggravated manslaughter, aggravated child abuse and first-degree murder in 2011.
  “Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery,” will air April 9-11 at 10 p.m. EDT.
  Read: Casey Anthony Ever Pregnant Again? Caylee's Mom Shares Thoughts On Another Baby 
  
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• 24 Million People Will Lose Health Insurance Under Republican Health Plan, CBO Says

  13-03-2017 22:04 via ibtimes.com
  
  Twenty-four million people will lose health insurance by 2026 if the healthcare plan put forward by House Republicans is enacted, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said in a report released Monday. 
  
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• 36 Android Devices Come With Malware Preinstalled

  13-03-2017 21:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  Security researchers at Check Point Software Technologies recently reported finding instances of malware that came preinstalled on Android devices.
  
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• Is Inflation Going Up? New York Fed Expects Price Growth To Flatten

  13-03-2017 21:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  Consumers’ expectations for the inflation rate, often a self-fulfilling prophecy, has leveled off at just below 3 percent, according to monthly survey data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Monday. The announcement followed a significant uptick between November and January.
  
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• Is Ocean Temperature Rising From Global Warming? New Discovery Made

  13-03-2017 21:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  The world’s oceans have been warming at an unprecedented rate, far faster than scientists previously estimated. The rate of warming has almost doubled since 1992 when compared with the previous decades, and the heat has permeated deeper than ever, a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances indicated.
  
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• ‘LHHNY’ Star Mariahlynn Hints At Moving On From Cisco Rosado In Instagram Photo

  13-03-2017 21:13 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although she has previously been attracted to some of her “Love & Hip Hop: New York” cast mates, it looks like Mariahlynn may be done dating members of the VH1 series like Cisco Rosado.
  The reality star was looking extra cozy on Instagram in a photo alongside Brooklyn Nets player Ronadae Hollis-Jefferson. In a picture that was shared Monday, the “Physical” rapper smiled brightly as she looked into the camera while Hollis-Jefferson, whose hand is wrapped around he
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: Date, Location Set Aside For 2017 Fight

  13-03-2017 21:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor might be one step closer towards making their super-fight a reality. While an agreement still isn’t in place, a date has reportedly been chosen for the boxing match.
  
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• Where Is ISIS? Citing Trump's Travel Ban, Chinese Official Calls For 'People's War' Against Islamic State

  13-03-2017 21:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Officials from China's ruling Communist Party warned citizens the rising influence of Islamic extremism in China would result in the country losing its traditional identity. 
  Addressing a group of Chinese politicians at a regional meeting, Ningxia Communist Party secretary Li Jianguo pointed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban as an example of a way to prevent “religious extremism from seeping into all of American culture.”
  
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• 3 iPad Pro Models Could Arrive Next Week As Apple Reportedly Tests Hardware Ahead Of Launch Event

  13-03-2017 21:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  There is now another reason to believe previous rumors about Apple releasing three or four new iPad devices this month. Reputable supply chain analysts have just revealed that the Cupertino giant is expected to announce new hardware next week. Though the lineup of products has not been disclosed, several sources have already indicated that new Apple tablets are scheduled for launch this March. 
  
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• Marissa Mayer Net Worth: Yahoo! CEO To Get $23 Million In Verizon Deal

  13-03-2017 21:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer will qualify for a severance package worth around $23 million if she is fired without cause or steps down for "good reason" from the search company, Yahoo! confirmed in a filing Monday.
  
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• US Military Power: Can Washington Defeat ISIS Before Russia, Turkey?

  13-03-2017 20:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Syrian rebels have surrendered their last major pocket of influence in Syria's largest governorate of Homs to the Syrian government, the latest blow to the opposition's standing in the nation's six-year civil war that has a pitted a number of international and domestic forces against one another and against the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS.
  
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• Air Force Hack: Unsecured Drive Leaks U.S. Military Applications, Social Security Numbers, More

  13-03-2017 20:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  A leak exposed thousands of U.S. Air Force documents with sensitive information, such as passport numbers and social security numbers of senior and high-ranking officials and celebrities, including Channing Tatum, according toZDNet.
  
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• Farrah Abraham Pill Popping Drug Rumors Slammed By Mother, Debra Danielsen

  13-03-2017 20:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Teen Mom OG” star Farrah Abraham is no stranger to rumors and the recent ones about her reportedly being addicted to prescription pills were just the latest. While Abraham didn’t immediately address the reports of drug abuse, her mother, Debra Danielsen, denied the accusations.
  
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• Best Cities To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2017: Top 10 Places For Events, Cost And Weather

  13-03-2017 20:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Short of flying directly to Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Friday, one looking to party could actually count the U.S. as the top option (the U.S. was the first country to actually throw a St. Patrick’s Day parade).
  
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• How To Make A March Madness Bracket Without Knowing Basketball: 5 Easy Tips For Beginners To Fill Out Sheet

  13-03-2017 20:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  March Madness comes every year and most of us are completely unprepared. Who really has the time to watch all that college basketball to be truly informed when filling out your office bracket.
  But as games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, don't fret: we're here to help. There are some simple tips for getting things right and earning bragging rights. Check them out below:
  
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• Watch The Best Klaroline Moments After ‘Vampire Diaries’ Finale Hinted At ‘Originals’ Possibilities

  13-03-2017 20:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  “The Vampire Diaries” is over, but vampires are immortal. Caroline ended the CW drama alive and well, and she was given a pretty clear hint that Klaus is still waiting for her. Could the character make the switch to “The Originals”? Showrunner Julie Plec isn’t opposed to it.
  
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• No Passport Needed To Travel Between Ukraine And Turkey After New Deal?

  13-03-2017 20:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Ukraine and Turkey are currently in the process of signing an agreement that would allow their citizens to travel to each other’s countries without passports, Ukrainian Prime Minister Vladimir Groysman said. The decision comes just two days before Groysman visits Turkey’s capital.
  "An important step will be taken during my visit to Turkey," Groysman told Anadolu Agency Friday. Groysman is set to visit Ankara Tuesday and Wednesday.
  
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• How Much Snow Will New York Get? Storm Stella Could Shatter Records

  13-03-2017 20:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  A potentially record-breaking amount of snow is expected to fall on New York City Tuesday. The National Weather service issued blizzard warnings for the metropolitan area of New York as well as areas of Long Island and parts of northern and southern New York State Monday, with some areas expected to receive record-breaking amounts of snow.
  
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• Steve King's 5 Most Controversial Comments: Iowa Congressman Has History of Controversy

  13-03-2017 19:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  Rep. Steve King (R-IA) caused a social media firestorm on Sunday when he tweeted his support of populist right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders, declaring that "we can't restore our civilization with somebody's else's babies." Progressives and conservatives alike condemned the tweet for its racist and nativist undertones. On Monday morning, King doubled down on his comments in an appearance on CNN.
  
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• Is Lyft Better Than Uber? Why Riders Are Switching

  13-03-2017 19:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  Uber Technologies Inc. may dominate the ride-share service industry, but bad publicity, like its recent spate of scandals, could put a serious dent in market share, and its main competitor, Lyft, stands to rake in the benefits.
  
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• Global Warming News: Rising Ocean Temperatures Destroying Beautiful Coral Reefs

  13-03-2017 19:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  Rising ocean temperatures have been harming much more global sea life than Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef alone, which made international headlines recently concerning the depletion of this historic landmark. Vibrant coral reefs around the world have been adversely impacted by global warming, as scientists were racing to save what’s left of the fragile marine environments.
  
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• Climate Change News: Coral Bleaching Is A Major Threat

  13-03-2017 19:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  Coral bleaching is happening at an alarming rate thanks to climate change, and scientists are scrambling to find a way to stop it.
  Warming waters are the major culprit of the bleaching that’s occurred in the last 30 years or so, but over fishing and pollution have a hand in it as well, according to theNational Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
  
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• iPhone 7 Vs iPhone 8: Price And Specs Comparison For Apple’s Latest

  13-03-2017 19:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  The iPhone 8 have been circulating wildly, even though 2017 flagship is still months from release. The upcoming launch will observe the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and rumors suggest the device will be unlike any prior model.
  Still, the iPhone 7 remains the top smartphone and Apple device on the market. Having released in September 2016, the device introduced a host of new features to the iOS line, including a dual-camera and water resistance. Consumers can expect to also see may iPhone 7 fea
  
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• Darren Wilson Now: After New Ferguson Video, Where Is The Officer Who Shot Michael Brown?

  13-03-2017 19:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  Video emerged during the weekend involving Michael Brown, the black 18-year-old who was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 by white police Officer Darren Wilson. The footage, revealed Saturday in Jason Pollock’s documentary "Stranger Fruit," showed Brown inside a convenience store exchanging marijuana for cigarillos. Brown was not, as previously alleged, robbing the store.
  
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• Synthetic Marijuana May Make You More Violent, Study Says

  13-03-2017 19:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Teens using synthetic marijuana were more likely to use other illicit drugs and alcohol and have higher risks of displaying violent behavior, according to a new study released in the journal Pediatrics Monday. The study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also found young people who use synthetic marijuana were more likely to have high-risk sex.
  
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• Snoop Dogg Pulls A Gun On Trump In ‘Lavender’ Video, Tackles Police Brutality

  13-03-2017 19:27 via ibtimes.com
  
  In his 20-plus years of rapping, Snoop Dogg has never been a stranger to controversy, but the rapper’s latest music video for the song “Lavender” could get him in trouble with President Donald Trump.
  
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• Who Is Evgeniy Bogachev? Hacker With $3 Million Bounty From FBI May Be Working With Russian Government

  13-03-2017 19:24 via ibtimes.com
  
  The FBI has announced a $3 million bounty forEvgeniy M. Bogachev, a notorious hacker/cybercriminal who operates in Russia.
  The hacker—who goes by the aliases slavik, lucky12345 and pollingsoon—has been indicted in the United States and is charged with a number of crimes including  computer fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.
  
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• March Madness 2017: Who Will Win The NCAA Tournament? Duke, North Carolina Favored

  13-03-2017 19:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  College basketball’s national championship game has involved either Duke or North Carolina in four of the last eight years, and it wouldn’t be surprising for at least one of the schools to be back in the title game this season. The ACC rivals enter March Madness 2017 as the two favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.
  
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• France Preparing For War? Defense Launching $4B Navy Program Before Elections

  13-03-2017 19:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  France’s defense minister reportedly plans to start creating a $4 billion frigate, or naval, program ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election in May, according to Defense News.
  
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• Happiest Cities In America: Survey Reveals The Cheeriest Places In The US

  13-03-2017 19:11 via ibtimes.com
  
  California is resoundingly the place to be for those looking to brighten up their life in 2017, according to a survey released Monday. The Golden State was featured eight times among the top nine happiest cities in America to live, as indicated by a report from personal-finance website Wallet Hub.
  
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• Giraffe Giving Birth On Live Cam: Will April’s Labor Be Effected By New York Snowstorm Stella?

  13-03-2017 19:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  Weeks after Animal Adventure Park set up a live cam for April, the pregnant giraffe did not give birth. She’s 15 months pregnant and could give birth at any moment, from what the upstate New York shared on their official Facebook page.
  
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• Mayor Involved In Sex-For-Drugs Scandal Remains In Jail

  13-03-2017 18:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  Former Fairfax City, Virginia, Mayor Richard “Scott” Silverthorne pleaded guilty Monday to methamphetamine distribution after police caught him exchanging sex for drugs on a dating website. He was also ordered to remain in custody until his sentencing June 9.
  
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• Lime-A-Rita To Market Only To Women: Brand To Debut New Flavors, Campaign, Packaging

  13-03-2017 18:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Bud Light's Lime-A-Rita, celebrating its fifth year in business, has announced that it will be marketing exclusively to women. The move will make the product the first brand within the Anheuser-Busch portfolio to do so.
  
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• James Gunn Talks ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 2’: No Pressure To Connect To MCU

  13-03-2017 18:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  When “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is released on May 5, it will be the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but according to director James Gunn, the movie did not have to tie into the other releases.
  
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• Giant Green Sea Turtle Jolly, 50 Years Old And 330 Pounds, Released Back Into Ocean

  13-03-2017 17:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  A 330-pound green sea turtle named Jolly has been released back into the ocean off the Florida Keys after being found stuck in a crab trap last month. The Turtle Hospital, a nonprofit organization in Marathon, Florida, amputated her rear flipper and rehabilitated the turtle before sending her back into the wild Friday.
  
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• Social Media Surveillance: Facebook Prohibits Developers From Using Data For Surveillance Programs

  13-03-2017 17:51 via ibtimes.com
  
  Facebook announced Monday that it willadd a clarification to its developer policy that will prohibit developers from using Facebook and Instagram data in surveillance tools. The updated policies forFacebook andInstagram developers now explicitly states that developers cannot “use data obtained from us to provide tools that are used for surveillance.”
  
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• How To Jailbreak Your Nintendo Switch With Apple's iOS Exploit

  13-03-2017 17:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  A hacker just released a jailbreak for the Nintendo Switch, which is an old iOS 9.3 Webkit exploit, according toWololo.
  
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• Will The Congressional Budget Office Say How Many People Could Lose Health Insurance?

  13-03-2017 17:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump said an Obamacare replacement plan would provide "insurance for everybody," days before taking office in January. Now his party has produced a House bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, and members of both parties are waiting for the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office to release its analysis of the legislation, called the American Health Care Act. The CBO's analysis is expected to include estimates of who will lose coverage, who will gain it and how much th
  
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• Trump expected to announce review of vehicle emissions rules

  13-03-2017 17:27 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to formally announce a review of vehicle fuel efficiency rules locked in at the end of the Obama administration when he meets with automaker chiefs this week, according to two sources briefed on the matter.
  
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• Google Introduces New iOS App That Lets Users Collaboratively Watch YouTube Videos

  13-03-2017 17:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google startup incubator Area 120 has put out a new iOS app that lets users watch a YouTube video simultaneously on their iPhones. The app, which is called Uptime, will make it possible for viewers to collaboratively view clips and discuss things real-time. 
  
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