Ericka
@Ericka
421 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Ericka
@Ericka -
26 days ago
‘The Last Dynasty’ and ‘The Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome’ review
Like many Egyptologists, the Ptolemies make me rather uncomfortable. It is a cliché to say that the Ptolemaic period (323-30 BC) has been thought of as too Egyptian for most classicists and too Greek for many Egyptologists. Much has been written about the period from both...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 27 days ago:
Zetta
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27 days ago
Arthur Blank joins 'Business Leaders for Harris' as his former business partner funnels money to ...
Home Depot cofounder and billionaire Arthur Blank joins business leaders supporting Harris.Blank's fellow cofounder is a prominent Trump donor, reflecting the private sector's partisan split.The group "Business Leaders for Harris" also i...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 27 days ago:
Clarissa
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27 days ago
With Putin Calls, It’s More Clear Than Ever That Elon Musk Is a National Security Threat
It’s been a wild few days for tech billionaire Elon Musk. On Wednesday, the Justice Department warned him that his $1 million giveaway to swing state voters might be illegal. And then on Thursday The Wall Street Journal broke the ...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 27 days ago:
Moises
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27 days ago
One Simple Trick Makes Google Search Less Shitty
Google search sucks now. What once felt like a magic trick now feels like a laborious chore. The first few pages of any search are often filled with spammy answers, SEO-optimized garbage, and AI-generated pizza recipes that includ...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 28 days ago:
Eleanora
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28 days ago
What Shohei Ohtani’s World Series Debut Means for Baseball
The key to the 2024 World Series might lie in Shohei Ohtani’s smile. Ohtani continues to push the limits of what a baseball player can accomplish. Although injury prevented him from pitching in his first season as a Los Angeles Dodger, he went ahead and became the first p...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 28 days ago:
Cameron
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28 days ago
Man stabbed asylum seeker in 'small boats protest'
White supremacist stabbed asylum seeker in hotel Watch: Moment man who stabbed asylum seeker is arrestedA white supremacist who stabbed an asylum seeker at a hotel in a "protest" against small boat crossings has been found guilty of attempted murder.Callum Ulysses Parslo...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 28 days ago:
Bobby
@Bobby -
29 days ago
Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia
Meanwhile, Australia skipper Pat Cummins appeared to rule out Warner reversing his Test retirement to fill the side's vacant opener position against India in the upcoming series.Warner has offered to come out of retirement for the series, with Australia needing an opener ...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 29 days ago:
Monserrat
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30 days ago
Ivanka Trump has been absent from the 2024 campaign trail. Here's what she's been up to.
Ivanka Trump stepped back from politics when Donald Trump launched his 2024 campaign.She returned to life as a socialite, attending star-studded parties and wearing bolder looks.She was at the final night of the Republican National Conve...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 29 days ago:
Anderson
@Anderson -
30 days ago
Iceland Hotels Offer a Northern Lights Wake-Up Service
When I arrived at Hotel Rangá in Iceland, I was most excited to see the button on the phone in my room that said, “Aurora Wake-Up.” The tiny, black button seemed insignificant based on its size but, in my opinion, it was one of the most important features at the hotel.Eac...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
LK Callum
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about 1 month ago
What is meaning behind graffiti art drawing?
The Meaning Behind Graffiti Art: An In-Depth ExplorationIntroductionGraffiti art, often seen as a form of vandalism or urban decay, has evolved into a significant cultural phenomenon that expresses a wide range of meanings and emotions. From its origins in ancient civiliz...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
Torey
@Torey -
about 1 month ago
I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.
I'm a mom of two and a stepmom of three, and the last 20 years of parenting teens have taught me a lot.Connect with teens through music, food, and trying what they are interested in.Be supportive of them exploring new activities, new fri...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 1 month ago
Sources: Miami, Messi to get Club World Cup place
Inter Miami is set to be announced as the final Major League Soccer participant for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources told ESPN.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 1 month ago
S. Carolina, UConn start atop women's hoops poll
South Carolina received 27 of 30 first-place votes and is ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason women's college basketball poll ahead of UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 1 month ago
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.
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Ericka upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
Elvie
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about 1 month ago
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport? Line judges will no longer feature at Wimbledon from next year"The drama of a player shouting and making a challenge, and the crowd watching the screen and waiting for Hawk-Eye to make a decision, all of that dra...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 1 month ago
DOJ Reveals Its Plan for Breaking Up Google’s Search Monopoly
The agency said in a court filing that it is considering remedies ranging from forcing Google to split off parts of its business to requiring the company to share key data and details about its search algorithms with competitors.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 1 month ago
Inside the lives of travel tutors for the wealthy: big paychecks, yacht trips, and very little pe...
Travel tutors can earn six figures teaching wealthy children. They face challenges like maintaining boundaries and sacrificing their personal lives.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 2 months ago
Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified
Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 2 months ago
I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically...
Lounge access and beds were perks Business Insider's author discovered in business class. Meanwhile, in economy, amenities were much more basic.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 2 months ago
7 shoes that are in right now and 5 that are out, according to stylists and designers
Everyone seems to be trying to figure out what the next big fall shoe will be. Business Insider spoke with stylists and designers to get their take.
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Ericka
@Ericka -
about 2 months ago
Generative AI adoption surpasses early PC and internet usage, study finds
New study reveals generative AI adoption has surpassed early PC and internet usage rates, with 39.4% of Americans now using AI tools, potentially boosting workplace productivity across industries
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Ericka upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Arvid
@Arvid -
2 months ago
Better than Babe Ruth? Ohtani's feats make the superstar a legend even among MLB peers
If baseball fans are lucky, Shohei Ohtani's greatness in the batter's box and maybe even on the pitching mound could be on display for at least another decade.But in the minds of many, the 30-year-old is already on the shortlist of the sport's all-time legends.The Japanes...continued
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Ericka upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Geovany
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2 months ago
What Hamster Kombat is teaching us about game marketing | The DeanBeat
GamesBeat Next is connecting the next generation of video game leaders. And you can join us, coming up October 28th and 29th in San Francisco! Take advantage of our buy one, get one free pass offer. Sale ends this Friday, August 16th. Join us by registering here. Ga...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
2 months ago
'Reynolds and McElhenney could be huge for Welsh cricket'
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Welsh Fire could be a “huge opportunity” for cricket in Wales, says Glamorgan chief Dan Cherry.
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