Ericka
@Ericka
421 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Ericka
@Ericka -
7 months ago
‘Feel the burn’ marketing tag ages very poorly — and very quickly — following Xbox studio closures
Microsoft has changed the tagline for a new Xbox wireless controller due to significant backlash after it closed down four… Continue reading ‘Feel the burn’ marketing tag ages very poorly — and very quickly — following Xbox studio closures The post ‘Feel the …
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Ericka
@Ericka -
7 months ago
What earnings beat? Disney's streaming slowdown is all anyone on Wall Street cares about.
Disney stock tumbled 11% as investors focused on lighter-than-expected streaming numbers instead of a mostly strong quarter otherwise.
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Garrett Moore
@antmand -
7 months ago
Stripping the Door
Loosen the hinge pins holding the door in place. Open your door as wide as possible to reveal the hinges holding it to the doorframe. Press a nail to the base of the hinge pin, which will be right on the point where the door pivots open and closed.[tunnel rush] Hit the na...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
7 months ago
Redditor Finds a McDonald's N64 Kiosk Filled With Xbox 360 Games in His Dentist's Office
This story originally appeared on Kotaku.A Reddit user found something quite odd inside their dentist’s waiting room: An old McDonald’s N64 video game kiosk that had been converted into an Xbox 360 arcade complete with multiple controllers and games. The dentist’s office ...continued
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connections nyt
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7 months ago
Play Solitaire Card Game
Solitaire, often known as 'Patience' in some parts of the world, is a card game that can be played by a single individual. Known for its simple set of rules and engaging nature, it's a popular pastime that has stood the test of time, offering not just fun but also some in...continued
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Cynthia
@Cynthia -
7 months ago
The iPad Pro 12.9 has transformed how I work
I've always been a fan of the iPad, and in the last four years, I used several iterations of the iPad Air extensively. My use case centers around reading, taking notes, and streaming videos occasionally, and the iPad Air M1 manages to do these things incredibly well.At th...continued
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Jessika
@Jessika -
7 months ago
Root leads calls for changes to domestic schedule
The Blast, mainly taking place in June and July this year, is a particular pinch point of the schedule, with counties wanting to host games from Thursdays to Sundays in order to maximise attendances.This season there are 55 instances of counties playing on back-to-back da...continued
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Emmie
@Emmie -
7 months ago
Can Technology Help Reduce Drunk-Driving Deaths?
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Wall Street Journal:Drunken-driving deaths in the U.S. have risen to levels not seen in nearly two decades, federal data show, a major setback to long-running road-safety efforts. At the same time, arres...continued
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Sandrine
@Sandrine -
7 months ago
The Kristi Noem and Kim Jong Un Controversy, Explained
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly wrote in her new memoir that she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—but later said the anecdote shouldn’t have been in the book and would be "adjusted."In No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move ...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
7 months ago
Americans ditch suffocating healthcare costs and divisive politics to retire in Italy: 'It's the ...
Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement."I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago. "I want to work as hard as possible and retire to Italy as young as I possibly can."At the...continued
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Electric Thrill
@electricthrill -
7 months ago
Why Tackling 18-Hole Adventure Golf Might Be Tougher Than You Think
Do you know about the 18-hole adventure golf course? From the first look, it might seem like this golf course is a breeze, but don’t be fooled by its charming façade. Beyond the immersion of lighting, themes, or other twists and turns lies a challenging golf course that i...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
7 months ago
AI boom in Silicon Valley is going to worsen the housing problem, says CEO of billionaire-backed ...
The leader behind the grand plans to build a new city in Northern California believes his project will address the state's ongoing housing crisis — a matter he says will only get worse with the recent demand for artificial intelligence.Jan Sramek, CEO of California Foreve...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
7 months ago
Computers Reduce Efficiency: Case Studies of the Solow Paradox
I’ve harped on this in my sidewinder and slide rule blergs, as well as older ones: very often, using a computard is a recipe for failure, and old fashioned techniques are more efficient and useful. The sidewinder guys at China Lake actually called this out in their acco...continued
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motivationmandess
@motivationmandess -
7 months ago
how to make him think about you all the time
Dear [Name],I hope you found our free report insightful and illuminating. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of relationships, I want to introduce you to a concept that could revolutionize the way you connect with men: the Hero Instinct.This instinct is a fundamental...continued
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7 months ago
Buy Linode Account
Buy Linode AccountWhy do n’t you look into Verified Linode Accounts? They ’re much less precious then than anywhere differently you ’ll find them. Linode is a substantially pall hosting provider. Linode substantially offers pall- hosting services to guests each over the w...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
7 months ago
China's top climate envoy is coming to the US this month as tensions over green tech run high
There will be a long list of grievances when China's top climate envoy, Liu Zhenmin, visits the US this month for his first formal talks with US officials.The meeting comes as the US and China jockey for power in the green-energy transition. The Biden administration is tr...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
7 months ago
Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor on Solidarity, Change, and Our Interconnected World
Authors and organizers Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of solidarity, its reliance on relationship-building, and how it has been expressed in political movements, from recent pro-Palestine ...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
7 months ago
George Soros Paid 'Student Radicals' To Organize Pro-Palestine Encampments?
In late April 2024, as thousands of college students across the United States established encampments protesting the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and standing in solidarity with the residents of the Gaza Strip, an idea began to...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
7 months ago
Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
The effort to bring the war to Russia is advancing on multiple fronts. One of the most famous uncrewed systems of the war has been Kyiv’s Sea Baby drones. Videos have gone viral of these sleek ships clipping along the waters of the Black Sea.According to Kyiv, they can ca...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
7 months ago
AI Is Helping Referee Games in Major Sports Leagues, but Limitations Remain
Basketball fans have recently gotten a glimpse at the future of artificial intelligence in sports. During many recent game broadcasts, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has displayed real-time calculations of how far away a player was standing from the hoop as the...continued
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Teagan
@Teagan -
7 months ago
AI security bill aims to prevent safety breaches of AI models
A new bill seeking to track security issues by mandating the creation of a database recording all breaches of AI systems has been filed in the Senate. The Secure Artificial Intelligence Act, introduced by Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), would establish an...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
7 months ago
Nottinghamshire’s Bitter 1593 Election | History Today
In 1593 the threat of Spanish invasion was still rife, even five years after the failed Armada. Queen Elizabeth required money to cover the expenses of defending England and a Parliament was called. The 1593 election to choose the two MPs who would represent Nottinghamshi...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
7 months ago
Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by ...
A bill passed last week that could lead to a TikTok ban unless ByteDance sells it to a US company.Black creators, who were instrumental in the platform's growth, could be significantly affected.Their feelings are complicated, though, due...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
7 months ago
Australia’s T20 World Cup squad: Mitch Marsh to lead but no place for Smith
Australia’s T20 World Cup squad: Mitch Marsh to lead but no place for Smith Smith to miss his first World Cup since 2012, while uncapped batter Jake Fraser-McGurk is also overlooked by selectors.Mitch Marsh will captain Australia at the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 ...continued
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7 months ago
Stray Dogs: The Invisible Crisis in Our Communities
Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, there's an often-overlooked crisis silently unfolding in our communities – the plight of voice of stray dogs. These forgotten furry friends roam the streets, facing hunger, illness, and danger on a daily basis. With their number...continued
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