Maureen
@Maureen
434 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Maureen upvoted the following post 6 days ago:
Geovany
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7 days ago
Play halted at Indian Wells Open after bees invade cable camera
A lot of people think tennis is quite boring. Or at least the coverage of it typically is. Well, one match at the Indian Wells Open managed to spice things up with a little bee-roll (sorry, not sorry) after a swam attempted to make a new home inside the court’s cable came...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 6 days ago:
Rahsaan
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6 days ago
The "gorgeous" OnePlus Pad just scored a major discount — get 17% off at Amazon today
On the hunt for a sweet Android tablet deal? I was just roaming the dusty corridors of Amazon and found that the OnePlus Pad is sitting with a massive 17% discount today, no strings attached. Although it's not quite the best Android tablet we've ever used, the OnePlus Pad...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 6 days ago:
Cynthia
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7 days ago
J. K. Rowling scuppers Scotland’s new “Hate Crime and Public Order Act”
There’s a good article in Quillette showing how one person, the notorious but (to me) highly admirable J. K. Rowling singlehandedly undercut Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act that came into effect on April 1. I explained this law on March 27, also showing h...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 7 days ago:
Ryleigh
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7 days ago
OJ Simpson: His life and the trial that defined it
OJ Simpson, who was controversially acquitted of murder in a trial that gripped the US, is dead at age 76. The former American football star died of cancer on Wednesday. Look back at the key moments from his life, and the 1995 trial for the killing of his ex-wife and her ...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 8 days ago:
Angus
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9 days ago
IBM's marketing chief explains how the company is harnessing AI to boost productivity
IBM aims to be "client zero" of the AI products it sells to clients, marketing chief Jonathan Adashek said.He said AI has augmented the work IBM staffers do and even made its ads more effective.This story is part of "What's Next," a seri...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 8 days ago:
Geovany
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9 days ago
Jane Fonda Rallies VIPs Against Big Oil in California
When Jane Fonda throws a party, everyone shows up.Case in point: the star-studded, sold-out preview benefit, Art for a Safe and Healthy California, which the Oscar winner and activist hosted in Beverly Hills on April 9. The goal of the event was to raise money—more than $...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
George
@George -
9 days ago
Punjab Kings matches in IPL 2024: Mullanpur stadium, surrounding areas declared ‘no flying zone’
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain on Tuesday declared Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur and its surrounding areas as a ‘no flying zone’ on April 9, 13, 18 and 21 due to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches at the venue.The DC i...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 9 days ago:
Madalyn
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9 days ago
The Value of Wills to Historians
A last will and testament does not, in and of itself, possess the value of, say, the family silver. But it is a vital document for all involved: the testator and the legatees, but also, later, for the historian. Where inventories can be more detailed in their lists of pos...continued
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Maureen
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9 days ago
Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology
Synchron Inc., a rival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant startup, has announced the launch of an online registry for… Continue reading Synchron opens human brain chip trial, challenging Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain technology The post Synchron opens hu…
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Jimmy
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10 days ago
County Championship 2024: First day of the season - radio & text
The umpires are having a chat about the light - and the meter readings are being taken.That's stumps with 93 overs bowled out of the scheduled 96.Did you see the nationwide forecast today? 93 overs is a triumph.This game is fascinatingly poised after a great display from ...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Erik
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11 days ago
Dan Rather ‘Vehemently’ Denounces Trump as President for One ‘Simple’ Reason
Former CBS newscaster Dan Rather explained why he so strictly opposes the idea of Donald Trump once again becoming President of the United States.The journalist, who covered important historical events like the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Leda
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11 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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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Bart
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11 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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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Arvid
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10 days ago
Google’s parent company Alphabet is ‘exploring the possibility of buying HubSpot’
Google’s parent company Alphabet has been seeking advice and exploring its options to purchase the marketing software company HubSpot, valued at $35 billion.Speaking to Reuters, anonymous sources familiar with the situation revealed that Alphabet has met with Morgan St...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Izaiah
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11 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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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Raoul
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11 days ago
Business Schools Are Going All In on AI
Top business schools are integrating AI into their curricula to prepare students for the changing job market. Schools like the Wharton School, American University's Kogod School of Business, Columbia Business School, and Duke University's Fuqua School ...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
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Alexzander
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11 days ago
Roblox executive says children making money on the platform is ‘a gift’
Roblox, one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, has taken a lot of heat from critics who accuse it of exploiting its users, the vast majority of whom are children and teenagers. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, however, Roblox’s studio head, Stefano Co...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Nelson
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11 days ago
How Gen AI is changing the way we work
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Abbie
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11 days ago
On the Spot: Ali Ansari
Why are you a historian of modern Iran? Because of heritage, the fact that I’m proficient in Persian, and the sheer fascination of studying a former empire trying to find a role.What’s the most important lesson history has taught you? The importance of context.Which histo...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Leda
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10 days ago
India’s Dominance Of World Cricket Foreshadowed In Triumph Over England
India dominated England to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Getty ImagesJay Shah, India's cricket chief who also rules the sport with an iron fist as its most dominant figure, looked dapper as he took centre stage in the last rites of the blockbust...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 10 days ago:
Liliane
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11 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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Maureen upvoted the following post 11 days ago:
Rex
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11 days ago
Sheffield United vs. Chelsea Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere...
Chelsea travel to Sheffield United on Sunday, with Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino hoping for a more relaxing encounter following the utter chaos of their midweek fixture against Man United in the English Premier League.Cole Palmer scored in the 100th and 101st minutes as ...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 11 days ago:
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Ismael
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11 days ago
Google adds more AI in shopping
Now, shoppers using Google’s mobile website or apps can refine their searches with tools designed to help them narrow down exactly what kind of jacket or other item they’re looking for. The Style Recommendations feature is rolling out now for signed-in shoppers in the US,...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 11 days ago:
Allene
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11 days ago
Disneyland's Autopia Decides to It Call Quits on Gas Cars
It’s been a nice 69 years for Disneyland’s car attraction Autopia, but it’s finally getting an upgrade worthy of its neighbors. Situated in the futuristic area called Tomorrowland, nestled next to Space Mountain and Star Tours, the ride has used gas-powered cars since its...continued
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Maureen upvoted the following post 15 days ago:
Sflix Movies
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16 days ago
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - New Thriller Film Online At Sflix Online
Continuing the narrative from the first film, "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2" follows Christopher Robin, played by Scott Chambers, as he tries to move on after narrowly escaping a massacre planned by his childhood friend turned killer, Winnie-the-Pooh, portrayed by R...continued
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