Machines threaten jobs across industries in digital shift
The rise of automation from meter readers to drone warfare and robotic libraries shows technology replacing human work. Experts note 1.1 million secretaries lost work 2000 to 2010 as software enables bosses to handle tasks remotely and more efficiently.
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Art Liscano
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Liscano
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Andrew McAfee
Erik Brynjolfsson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Technological shifts reshape jobs and promise new roles
Second in a three part series examines how Big Data and cloud computing change work. The piece cites data on falling middle class jobs and shows how information and smart software enable machines to handle tasks once done by humans, while noting new job creation but at slower rates.
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Government proposes broad health standards for school foods
The Agriculture Department proposes rules to ban candy and high calorie items in schools. Vending machines would offer water diet sodas and baked chips while lunch lines shift to healthier pizzas yogurts and fruit cups. Senator Harkin supports tightening access to unhealthy foods near campuses.
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Tom Vilsack
Brown passes on Kerry Senate seat bid
Former Senator Scott Brown says he will not run in the Senate special election for John Kerry's seat. He cited a crowded field and partisan politics as reasons. Democrats may benefit as Brown, once seen as the strongest GOP candidate in Massachusetts, opted out after losing to Elizabeth Warren in 2012.
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Bush’s Scottish terrier Barney dies at over twelve
Former President George W. Bush announced the death of his Scottish terrier Barney at more than 12 years old. Barney suffered from lymphoma and was a constant companion at the Crawford ranch and White House, famed for Bar ney Cam holiday videos.
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