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Apple's International Tax Structure
"Thanks to what lawmakers called "gimmicks" and "schemes," Apple was able to largely sidestep taxes on tens of billions of dollars it earned outside the United States in recent years.
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LA mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti at a glance
EXPERIENCE: Los Angeles City Council, 2001-present. He's also taught at the University of Southern California and Occidental College.
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Disconcerting Robot Detects Depression
The latest "virtual therapist" -- charged with helping diagnose depression -- comes from psychologist Albert Rizzo and computer scientist Louis-Philippe Morency at the University of Southern California .
Apple's Massive Tax Avoidance Scheme Was Probably Legal
Apple used an impressively complex network of subsidiaries to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes in a scheme that will pit the company against congressional investigators on Tuesday.
Timing of cancer radiation therapy may minimize hair loss, researchers say
Discovery of circadian clock in mice hair reveals period of time when damage from radiotherapy can be quickly repaired, keeping hair intact LA JOLLA, CA---Discovering that mouse hair has a circadian clock - a 24-hour cycle of growth followed by restorative repair - researchers suspect that hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radiotherapy and ... (more)
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For women, movies are still silent
Speaking roles for women in Hollywood blockbusters have fallen to their lowest level in five years, a new report has found.
Happy 100th birthday, T-shirt [with list of all-time favs]
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the T-shirt. In 1913, the U.S. Navy issued crewneck T-shirts to be worn under uniforms.
Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster 'You Are the Apple of My Eye.' Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.
If Your Shrink Is A Bot, How Do You Respond?
Ellie is a computer simulation designed to engage real people in meaningful conversation and take their measure.
America Ferrera graduates 10 years after starting college
Miami, May 18 : Actress America Ferrera graduated from the University of Southern California, 10 years after beginning her International Relations course.
Los Angeles mayoral race narrows, latest opinion poll shows
City Councilman Eric Garcetti leads City Controller Wendy Greuel by 7 percentage points in a tightening race for mayor of Los Angeles, according to the latest opinion poll, but the survey's director said Greuel could still stage an upset in Tuesday's election.
Alligator Stem Cells Offer Hope for Tooth Regeneration in Humans
An international team of scientists led by Prof Cheng-Ming Chuong from the University of Southern California has discovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators .
DavisHigh grads to get Odd Fellows scholarships
The scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to two DHS Seniors who are college-bound and one DHS alumna who has been accepted to a graduate school.
It is still a man's world, at least in today's Hollywood
The ugly news out of Hollywood this week was: It continues to be a man's world when it comes to movies.
Brain Surgery For Scott Kirtland Delays New Album From The Crystal Method
Brain surgery leads THE CRYSTAL METHOD to announce that they are delaying the release of their fifth studio album.
The Pizza Studio announces franchise developments in seven states
Los Angeles-based fast casual pizza restaurant The Pizza Studio announced plans to open several new locations this summer and fall.
Columnist challenges Parkland grads to persist in pursuing their dreams
A Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist challenges today's college graduates to persist in pursuing their dreams, no matter what obstacles to those dreams they encounter in life.
Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone
The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to an exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
SIGGRAPH 2013 Releases Emerging Technologies Preview
SIGGRAPH 2013, 21-25 July at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, released its list of 2013 Emerging Technologies highlights that will be featured at this year's conference.