Giles
@Giles
446 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Giles upvoted the following post over 2 years ago:
Torey @Torey - over 2 years ago
Andrew Garfield Reflects on Sony Ignoring His Idea to Make Spider-Man Bisexual
Andrew Garfield has always been frank about the disappointment he faced with the outcome of his Amazing Spider-Man duology—not in having embodied the legendary superhero, but in the creative and business decisions behind it. Now, as rumors swirl about his potential return...continued
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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 2 years ago
China's ZPC studies crude to petrochemical technology to cut carbon - Reuters
SINGAPORE, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Privately-controlled Zhejiang Petrochemical Corp (ZPC), China's single-largest refiner and petrochemical producer, is exploring new technologies such as direct processing of crude into olefins to cut carbon emissions, a company executive said...continued
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Colin @Colin - over 2 years ago
Two leading U.S. sustainable business groups merge - Reuters
Ice creams of Ben & Jerry's, a Unilever brand, are seen at their shop in London, Britain, October 5, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File PhotoBOSTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Two leading U.S. sustainable-business groups on Wednesday said they have merged to improve services and...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago
HSBC names co-heads for Asia commercial banking business - Reuters
A logo of HSBC is seen on its headquarters at the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuSINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) appointed two executives to run its Asia Pacific commercial banking business as the ...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.
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Elody @Elody - over 2 years ago
Apple is exploring reverse and “true” wireless charging technology
A newsletter from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claims that Apple is still working on a multi-device wireless charger that would fulfill the promise of the company's long-canceled AirPower charging mat.The newsletter that Gurman sent out yesterday claims that Apple is st...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago
Rolls-Royce asks to submit mini nuclear technology to Britain's regulator - Reuters
The logo of Rolls-Royce is pictured at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the trade fair event for the global nuclear community in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File PhotoLONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce (RR.L) has asked Brita...continued
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Alexie @Alexie - over 2 years ago
NASA launch: Mission to test asteroid technology - CTV News
LOS ANGELES -- NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth. The DART spacecraft, short for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, ...continued
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Maida @Maida - over 2 years ago
Trump Investigation Enters Crucial Phase as Prosecutor’s Term Nears End
A long-running criminal investigation into Donald J. Trump and his family business is reaching a critical phase as Cyrus R. Vance Jr., the prosecutor overseeing the inquiry, enters his final weeks as Manhattan district attorney.Mr. Vance’s prosecutors have issued new subp...continued
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Anderson @Anderson - over 2 years ago
Investors suing the Trump family have been allowed to view unreleased 'Celebrity Apprentice' foot...
A judge allowed lawyers to view unseen "Celebrity Apprentice" footage, The Daily Beast reported. The lawyers represent investors accusing the Trump family of promoting a multilevel-marketing firm. They say they invested per the ad...continued
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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 2 years ago
UPDATE 1-Nestle aims to nearly double sales via e-commerce by 2025 - Reuters
The company's logo is seen at a Nestle plant in Konolfingen, Switzerland September 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File PhotoNov 17 (Reuters) - Nescafe maker Nestle (NESN.S) on Wednesday said it expects to nearly double its e-commerce sales to 25% of its group total by 20...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Razer's Enki Made Me a Believer in Gaming Chairs
A few months ago, I made a mistake. After years of faithful service, including 18 months of quarantine in which it was used 8-12 hours per day, the seat of my faithful office chair disintegrated. The new chair I bought to replace my previous one is about as c…
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 2 years ago
Legal tech gets its day on 'Shark Tank' with prenup platform - Reuters
(Reuters) - The legal technology sector has made an appearance on primetime television, with ABC's "Shark Tank" hosting the founders of a company marketing prenuptial agreements that don't require the advice of a lawyer.Massachusetts family law attorney Julia Rodgers said...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Taking Marie Kondo's Approach for Workflows & Processes
Declutter for Productivity and Efficiency
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Upgrade Your Office Lighting with These Doorbuster Deals
Get into work mode easier with these custom lamps.
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
What airplane business class will look like in 2025
It may feel like 2025 is a long way away, but for airlines' luxurious new business class seats -- which can take years to design and install -- it's right around the corner.
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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 2 years ago
COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry
A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.A commitment to phase out coal that was included in earlier negotiation drafts led to a dramatic finish after India led opposition to it.John Kerry, the US envoy for climat...continued
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Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago
Spotify bolsters audiobooks business with Findaway buy - Reuters
Hadphones are seen in front of a logo of online music streaming service Spotify in this illustration picture taken in Strasbourg, February 18, 2014. REUTERS/Christian HartmannSTOCKHOLM, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Spotify (SPOT.N) on Thursday made a major push to have more audiobo...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago
Johnson & Johnson Will Break Itself Up Into Two Companies
For generations, Johnson Johnson has been synonymous with American health care — and, at times, with American health care scandals.Now the 135-year-old company is joining a growing roster of iconic American businesses that are splitting up as they seek to please restive ...continued
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Zetta @Zetta - over 2 years ago
White House reportedly discouraged Intel from boosting chip production in China
President Biden's security and domestic production efforts may have a pronounced effect on Intel's plans. Bloomberg sources claim the White House "strongly discouraged" Intel from ramping up chip production in China to help address chip shortages. The improved capacity co...continued
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 2 years ago
Emerging Legal Technology Forum 2021: Law firms need to leverage legal tech to stay competitive -...
Emerging legal technology dynamics brings along issues of managing risk, technology prioritization, and in-line evolutionary needs associated with these new technologies, all of which can greatly impact the pace and delivery of legal services today.This theme dominated th...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 2 years ago
Business Updates: U.K. Recovery Slows as Supply Disruptions Persist
ImageA supermarket in Manchester, England, in September. Retail sales fell in Britain in the third quarter, partly because of difficulties distributing goods.Credit...Jon Super/Associated PressThe British economy’s recovery slowed through the summer, delaying its return t...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Vikings' Cook on lawsuit: 'Truth will come out'
2:17 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook maintained his innocence during a five-minute news conference on Wednesday in which he addressed a lawsuit filed against him by an ex-girlfriend alleging that he abused her during an altercation at his h...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
U.S. Treasury's Yellen says investment bills will boost U.S. productivity, labor force - Reuters
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the bipartisan infrastructure package approved by Congress and President Joe Biden's proposed social and climate spending plan would increase U.S. productivity and the size of its labor force.
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Source: Pack, Rodgers fined for COVID violations
8:24 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The NFL's review of the Green Bay Packers' COVID-19 protocols was completed Tuesday, and a league source said the team was fined $300,000, while quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Allen Lazard were each fined $14,650.They were fined for vi...continued
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