Clarissa
@Clarissa
387 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Testing Times | History Today
‘Which of the following statements is correct?:A) Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during her reign.B) Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.’ As a senior lecturer in Early Modern History, who has published on this topic, I honestly have no idea wha...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - over 4 years ago
Paying College Athletes: Answers to Key Questions on New Law
Paying College Athletes: Answers to Key Questions on New LawCalifornia’s governor signed a bill that will allow students playing college sports to strike endorsement deals and hire agents, challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association on a system that has been ...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 4 years ago
Reduce Anxiety When Public Speaking By Thinking About How You're Helping the Audience
Reduce Anxiety When Public Speaking By Thinking About How You're Helping the AudienceWhy Your Home Stinks and How to Fix ItSource: Lifehacker.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Anxiety •
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
It’s not too late to get biometrics right
It’s not too late to get biometrics rightJust last month, news broke thatbiometric data for more than a million people was exposed from a platform called Biostar 2, a tool to control access to buildings and secure areas. This wasn’t the first time a biometric database had...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - over 4 years ago
This take-home tech changes engagement ring shopping forever
This take-home tech changes engagement ring shopping foreverSource: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.org
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Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago
U.S. consumer spending slows; business investment weak
U.S. consumer spending slows; business investment weakWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending barely rose in August and business investment remained weak, suggesting the economy was losing momentum as trade tensions linger.Still, the reports on Friday from the Comme...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - over 4 years ago
Could That Be a $3 Million Vase in Your Attic?
Could That Be a $3 Million Vase in Your Attic?For years, there was a maxim that the auction market was fueled by the three D’s: death, divorce and debt.Natural upheavals powered the supply side of the business, the thinking went. But these days, auction houses are working...continued
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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago
Juul halts advertising in United States, replaces CEO
Juul halts advertising in United States, replaces CEOEmbattled e-cigarette heavyweight Juul is shaking up its leadership and marketing practices as the company faces increasing regulatory scrutiny. Juul announced on Wednesday that CEO Kevin Burns is being replaced by K.C....continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
I Miss Simple Video Games That Didn't Try too Hard
I Miss Simple Video Games That Didn't Try Too HardThe 4,784-Piece Lego Star Wars UCS Imperial Star Destroyer Makes Me Want to Root for the EmpireSource: Gizmodo.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Video game • Lego Star Wars • University of California • Star Destroyer • Gal...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Source: Pelicans' Miller to miss 7-8 months
Pelicans' Miller to miss 7-8 monthsNew Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller is expected to miss seven to eight months after suffering a ruptured right Achilles tendon, a source told ESPN's Malika Andrews.The Pelicans announced Thursday that Miller had undergone surgery ...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
TSA Is Testing Face Recognition at Airport Security Checkpoints in Las Vegas Now
TSA Is Testing Face Recognition at Airport Security Checkpoints in Las Vegas NowAnother Nail in the Coffin of the Most Obnoxious Thing About TVsSource: Gizmodo.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Transportation Security Administration • Airport security • Las Vegas • Televi...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
The war inside Palantir: Data-mining firm ties to ICE under attack by employees
- The Washington PostThe new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website:We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps an...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
I tried a digital detox at work and it was really weird
I tried a digital detox at work and it was really weirdWe're using cookies to improve your experience. Click Here to find out more.Source: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Digital detox •
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
The Social Media Strategy That Scored Big Wins for Athletic Greens
The Social Media Strategy That Scored Big Wins for Athletic GreensAs an entrepreneur or busy professional, you can’t show up as the best version of yourself if you have poor eating habits. However, you sometimes have to decide between showing up as the best possible versi...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Henri Belolo, a Founder of the Village People, Dies at 82
Henri Belolo, a Founder of the Village People, Dies at 82Henri Belolo, a creator of the Village People, the disco group that found mainstream success by performing campy songs like “Y.M.C.A.” while attired as macho archetypes, died on Aug. 3 at his home in Paris. He was 8...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
England target Arthur leaving Pakistan head coach role
Mickey Arthur: Pakistan not renewing head coach's contractPakistan are not renewing the contract of head coach Mickey Arthur, who is a potential replacement for England's outgoing Trevor Bayliss.South African Arthur, 51, has been in charge since May 2016 and led Pakistan ...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Rapinoe: Protest is not comfortable, ever
Megan Rapinoe: Protest is not comfortable, everChat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Source: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Megan Rapinoe • Facebook Messenger • Pearl River (band) •
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Analysis: Williamson is the newest internet darling
Marianne Williamson is the newest internet darling(CNN)During Tuesday's CNN Democratic debate in Detroit, Google tracked which of the 10 candidates on stage were being searched the most on its platform during the proceedings. In Montana, it was home state Gov. Steve Bullo...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Hall of Fame LB Nick Buoniconti dead at 78
11:13 AM ETESPN News Services Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti has died at the age of 78, according to his son Marc."Today, with a heavy heart and profound sorrow, my family and the entire Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and Buoniconti Fund community mourn the l...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
Uber layoffs 400 as cost-cutting efforts ramp up
Uber lays off 400 as cost-cutting efforts ramp up – TechCrunchUber is laying off about one third of its 1,200-person strong marketing department in an effort to slash costs and make operations more efficient following its public debut and first quarter losses of $1 billio...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago
More than 160 environmental, land rights activists murdered in 2018, report says
More than 160 environmental, land rights activists murdered in 2018, report says – Raw StoryAt least 164 land and environmental activists were murdered last year for defending their homes, lands and natural resources from exploitation by mining, food and logging firms, Gl...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 5 years ago
Take 'Meeting Notes' When You Talk With Friends
Why You Should Take Notes When You Talk With FriendsWhat Technology Is Most Likely to Become Obsolete During Your Lifetime?Source: Lifehacker.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Service life •
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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 5 years ago
The Boosted Rev is the safest e-scooter to buy (if you can afford it)
Boosted Rev review: The best and safest e-scooter there isWe're using cookies to improve your experience. Click Here to find out more.Source: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Scooter (motorcycle) •
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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 5 years ago
Steven Levy on Jony Ive’s Design Legacy
Steven Levy on Jony Ive’s Design Legacy“I want to buy from somebody who’s fanatic, not indifferent. You know they’re going to put that amount of care into the details.”It’s always been about the details with Jony Ive, who as of today is no longer the resident god of desig...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 5 years ago
Johnny Clegg: A reminder of our common humanity
Johnny Clegg: A reminder of our common humanityThe year was 1987 and our varsity, now known as the University of Limpopo, had been occupied by the South African Defence Force since June 12, 1986. We called it Turfloop, the University of the North then; but to minister of ...continued
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