Alvah
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Joined on 26 Mar 2018
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over 5 years ago
Recent Match Report - Australia vs Sri Lanka, World Cup, 20th match | ESPNcricinfo.com
Jun 14, 2019Australia 334 for 7 (Finch 153, Smith 73, Maxwell 46) beat Sri Lanka 247 (Karunaratne 97, Kusal Perera 52, Starc 4-55) by 87 runsAs it happenedAustralia's best stuff, personified by Aaron Finch, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc, looked world-beat...continued
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over 5 years ago
After Equifax breach, US watchdog says agencies aren’t properly verifying identities – TechCrunch
A federal watchdog says the government should stop relying on the credit agencies to verify the identifies of those using government services. In a report out this week, the the Government Accountability Office said several government departments still rely on the credit ...continued
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over 5 years ago
Dissecting value systems and exclusion in ‘big tech’, with Jessica Powell (Part Two) – TechCrunch
In this second of my two-part conversation on the ethics of technology with Jessica Powell, the former head of PR at Google turned author of the wonderful satirical novel, The Big Disruption: A Totally Fictional But Essentially True Silicon Valley Story, we discuss the me...continued
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over 5 years ago
Maine governor signs bill to increase number of abortion providers
In September, Maine will start allowing health care professionals like nurses to perform abortions, thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Monday. The law allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice clinicians to admi...continued
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over 5 years ago
Report: Paris Saint-Germain keen on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris | Sportslens
According to The Sun, Paris Saint-Germain are keen on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris as they see him as the main alternative to replace Gianluigi Buffon. The Italian has lef...continued
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over 5 years ago
Trump’s tariff threats are putting Mexico in a terrible position
Mexican and U.S. negotiators are working to find a way out of the escalating tariffs President Donald Trump has threatened over what he says is Mexico’s failure to stop Central American migrants from reaching the U.S. border. But if they don’t reach a resolution by Monday...continued
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over 5 years ago
FedEx ends express delivery contract with Amazon – TechCrunch
FedEx will not renew a contract with Amazon to provide express delivery for the e-commerce giant’s packages in the United States. FedEx, which made the announcement Friday, said in a statement the change would not affect other existing contracts with Amazon or internati...continued
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over 5 years ago
AOC, Ted Cruz look past partisan gulf to tackle lobbying by ex-lawmakers
This week brought the teaming up of two extremely unlikely allies: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the young democratic socialist who has won over swarms of followers with her vibrant, engaged social media strategy, and Ted Cruz, a middle-aged, conservative Republican who, whil...continued
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over 5 years ago
Huawei could be a bargaining chip in a China deal—but it must stop working with Iran, says Mike...
White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short speaks to members of the media as he leaves a Republican conference meeting June 7, 2018 on Capitol in Washington, DC. House GOPers gathered to discuss immigration.Getty ImagesHuawei could play a role in the ongoing t...continued
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over 5 years ago
Q&A with J Crowley, Head of Product at Airbnb Lux, on what makes a great PM – TechCrunch
The role of Product Manager can mean very different things at various companies. Should a product manager be technical? Scientific? Opinionated? J Crowley has run product at three big-name companies. At Foursquare, he led the rebuild of Swarm after a rocky initial launch...continued
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over 5 years ago
Recent Match Report - Hampshire vs Somerset, Royal London One-Day Cup, Final | ESPNcricinfo.com
3:00 AM ETInnings break Hampshire 244 for 8 (Northeast 56, Fuller 55*, J Overton 3-48) v SomersetRoyal London Cup holders Hampshire face a task on their hands with the ball if they are to retain the trophy after scrapping their way to 244 for 8. Shorn of three of the main...continued
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over 5 years ago
Three things could cause a 'second wave' in the market sell-off
Bukharova | Getty ImagesOne Wall Street strategist is warning that three factors could trigger the stock market's next sell-off before the end of May and push the major indexes to lows as the summer season gets under way.The combination of mounting recession fears, bets o...continued
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over 5 years ago
Oculus Quest review: The crown prince of virtual reality
The Oculus Quest has finally arrived. The Facebook-made VR headset first caught our eye in October last year, with Oculus’ latest wireless VR headset boasting some powerful internal components, while providing a significant upgrade over its cheaper sibling, the Oculus Go...continued
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over 5 years ago
Stop alienating donors with jargon, says Diabetes UK director
Fundraisers need to stop using terms such as "mass acquisition" because they risk alienating people, according to Kath Abrahams, director of engagement and fundraising at Diabetes UK. Abrahams made the comment at the launch event for the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundrai...continued
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over 5 years ago
Big Ben hosts Steelers' skill players at lake house
8:28 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- This is one way to address concerns over team bonding and leadership.Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger -- who's stayed quiet this offseason despite criticisms from several ex-teammates, including Antonio Brown -- hosted his offensi...continued
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over 5 years ago
The inside story of why Amazon bought PillPack in its effort to crack the $500 billion...
It was May 2018, and PillPack CEO TJ Parker was in Seattle to meet with a small contingent from Amazon.Suitors had been swarming around his online pharmacy, which was taking on CVS and Walgreens and growing rapidly in the process. Walmart was deep in talks with the Boston...continued
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over 5 years ago
Former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo says the financial crisis wasn't his fault: 'We did what we...
Angelo Mozilo, founder and former CEO, Countrywide Financial Corporation, testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, March 7, 2008 in Washington.Getty ImagesWith his perpetual deep tan and coiffed white hair, Angelo Mozilo, for many, was one of the ...continued
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over 5 years ago
SoFi launches gig-focused ETF – TechCrunch
SoFi is one of the leading fintech startups to emerge from San Francisco and breach the financial markets. Originally started as a way to better finance student debt, it has since expanded to include products targeted at personal loans and home loans. Today, the company ...continued
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over 5 years ago
Week-in-Review: the iPhone fades and SpaceX confirms an explosion – TechCrunch
After a dozen years of riding high, the iPhone is showing signs of weakness in a struggling smartphone market where Apple is still managing to be the biggest loser. Here’s a snapshot of where things are at… Apple hasn’t been broadcasting its quarterly unit sales the past ...continued
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over 5 years ago
Berkshire Hathaway will get 'a little more liberal in repurchasing shares,' Charlie Munger says
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger are seen at the annual Berkshire shareholder shopping day in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 3, 2019.Scott Morgan | ReutersBerkshire Hathaway vice chairman and Warren Buffett's longtime partner Charlie...continued
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