Jarod
@Jarod
425 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Jarod upvoted the following post 7 days ago:
Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
7 days ago
NCAA eyes 'consumer protection' for NIL athletes
Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterApr 8, 2024, 09:47 PM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato GLENDALE, Ariz. -- NCAA president Charlie Baker said he's focused on creating a "consumer protection system" fo...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 7 days ago:
Cynthia
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7 days ago
Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order
A Brazilian court has announced that it will be opening an investigation into X owner Elon Musk for obstruction of justice, after Musk reactivated far-right accounts that the Brazilian government had flagged for removal. The announcement came after Musk called for Brazili...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Bart
@Bart -
9 days ago
How a Micro-Budget Student Film Changed Sci-Fi Forever
An anonymous reader writes: In the early 70s, young filmmakers John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon created a spaceship tale for a graduation project -- little knowing it would influence Alien and many other works. Made for $60,000 by film school students, ...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Garnet
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9 days ago
Jamie Dimon says AI will have 'extraordinary' consequences and may be as transformative as electr...
Jamie Dimon compared the potential impact of artificial intelligence to that of other innovations in history including the "printing press, the steam engine, electricity, computing and the internet."The CEO of JPMorgan Chase said in his annual letter to shareholders Monda...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Jany
@Jany -
9 days ago
Melania Trump is finally back on the campaign trail
The former first lady Melania Trump is reportedly set to return to politics after a prolonged absence from the 2024 campaign trail.She's set to speak later this month at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser held at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Policito r...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Gregoria
@Gregoria -
9 days ago
The genius marketing trick that's the key to the iPhone's 'prestige'
It can be hard to keep up with what's "cool" in the tech world. Half the time, by the time you've figured it out, it's already passé. Or it's an Apple Vision Pro situation, where opinions vary on whether the device makes someone look cool...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Mariano
@Mariano -
9 days ago
'It doesn’t make sense' – MOTD pundits on Wolves 'goal'
Match of the Day pundits analyse the decision to disallow a late Wolves equaliser in their 2-1 Premier League home defeat by West Ham, with Gary Lineker suggesting that VAR is taking over - and that football needs an appeal review system, as there is in tennis and cricket...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Monserrat
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9 days ago
Sora vs YouTube – Using YouTube content to train Sora violates YouTube TOS
There’s been a lot of talk about Sora lately, and for good reason. It’s causing a lot of controversy on many fronts. Some are worried about the jobs it will make obsolete, while others are concerned about how it’s being trained.OpenAI says they “aren’t sure” if Sora is be...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Priscilla
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9 days ago
A Shot Clock Be Will Used In Cricket To Quicken Up Games
Cricket is played over a long period of time (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTalk to someone who is not au fait with cricket and the odds are that they'll remark on how slow the sport is. And they'll be left bewildered when they find out that Test cricket is ...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Zetta
@Zetta -
9 days ago
How Social Media Turned Into a Shopping Mall
Michael Calore: I'm going to go watch a bunch of shorts and see what I get served and I'll report back.Lauren Goode: Hims and Hers?Michael Calore: Yeah, Hims and Hers.Lauren Goode: All right, let's take another quick break and then we're going to come back with our recomm...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Izaiah
@Izaiah -
9 days ago
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology relies on hundreds of workers in India watching you shop
Amazon has spent years promoting its AI-based checkout-free Just Walk Out technology.But a new report suggests that most Just Walk Out sales are reviewed by real people in India.Amazon is rolling back Just Walk Out at Amazon Fresh stores...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Bart
@Bart -
9 days ago
In Defence of Boring Books
In December, the press – this magazine included – was full of recommendations of the best history books published during the preceding year. Simultaneously, I was asking candidates for undergraduate admission what was the most interesting history book they had read, and w...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Leda
@Leda -
9 days ago
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce divorce via sporty tennis photo, as one does
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla FisherPhoto: Rick Rycroft/POOL/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockYou know you’re having a weird week, in the pop culture universe, when your divorce announcement turns out to be the most charming thing you manage to pull off. But such is the life of comedian ...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Liliane
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9 days ago
Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, and Sam Altman made Forbes' billionaires list for the first time. He...
Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, and Sam Altman are among the 265 new faces on Forbes' annual list of billionaires, published this week.The full rankings feature a record 2,781 people, worth an unprecedented $14.2 trillion between them as of March 8.Swift ($1.1 billion) has j...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Geovany
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9 days ago
Chelsea vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET
Two of the English Premier League's traditional superpowers face off at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, as Chelsea take on Manchester United. Far from the title-defining clashes of old, however, this game takes place in the unfamiliar scenario of a midtable matchup.Perfectly...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Wilmer
@Wilmer -
9 days ago
Seeking nominations for the next wave of music-tech startups helping artists and their teams
Business Insider is compiling a list of music-tech startups helping artists and their teams.We want to hear from you on the companies building useful tools for the music industry in 2024.Please submit your ideas here (or below) by April ...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Leda
@Leda -
9 days ago
Simplify Your Business With a Password Management Service - CNET
With the world becoming more digital everyday, we all have more and more accounts to manage. Having a password manager is a great solution for simplifying your online experience, especially since stronger passwords are also more complicated and difficult to remember. If y...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Torey
@Torey -
9 days ago
10 Modern ‘Mechanical Turks’: When Automation Is Just Humans in Disguise
A young boy in England operating a thread-making machine in 1909.Photo: Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive (Getty Images)Amazon’s grocery stores ditched their “Just Walk Out” technology on Tuesday, though it turned out the automated checkout system included 1,000 reviewe...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Maureen
@Maureen -
15 days ago
Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again
I’m lucky Caitlin Clark didn’t hurt my neck. Seriously. Every time I watch Clark, it seems, she hits a series of 3-point shots that make me—and it’s safe to presume, many other people—sharply tilt our head upwards, to look at the high heavens, wondering how she just did t...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Alexie
@Alexie -
15 days ago
Watch Elon Musk Talk About Being an ‘Illegal Immigrant’ in Video From 2013
Elon Musk has spent the better part of a year complaining about “illegal immigrants” who are “invading” the country. But an old video from 2013 resurfaced on Saturday that appears to show the billionaire admitting he was at one point building his small business in the cou...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Leda
@Leda -
15 days ago
Telegram Challenges Meta With the Launch of New 'Business' Features, Revenue-Sharing
Telegram is enhancing its platform for businesses with the introduction of Telegram Business, offering specialized features like customizable start pages, business hours, and chat management tools, while also initiating an ad-revenue sharing model for ...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Cynthia
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15 days ago
The Papers: 'Iran general killed' and 'record' boat arrivals
The Guardian has conducted analysis which suggests that the government has made "zero progress" on half of the Conservatives' levelling up goals. The study indicates that of the 12 initial targets set for less prosperous regions of Britain, nothing has been achieved in ed...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Flixtor
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16 days ago
The Beautiful Game Flixtor - Browse All Latest Drama Film Online
Although the narrative of The Beautiful Game Flixtor may not be based on true events, the central event it revolves around is indeed real. The Homeless World Cup brings together teams of homeless individuals from across the globe to participate in a soccer, or football, t...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
afdah89
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16 days ago
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - Enjoy All Latest Thriller Film Online At Afdah Movie
After Christopher Robin successfully evades Pooh and Piglet, the villagers embark on a mission to destroy several forest areas in order to locate them. With limited choices left, Pooh and Piglet seek assistance and protection from their companions Tigger and Owl. As their...continued
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Jarod upvoted the following post 16 days ago:
afdah89
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17 days ago
The Beautiful Game - Browse New Drama Film Online At Afdah Movie
The film The Beautiful Game, draws inspiration from the true stories of actual people who have participated in the Homeless World Cup over time. These stories are amalgamated and derived from the incredible individuals who represented their nations during the most difficu...continued
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