Alvah
@Alvah
446 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Ericka
@Ericka -
2 months ago
The most famous book set in every state
Business Insider identified the most famous book set in every state through surveys and research. The list features various genres, from historical fiction and thrillers to romance novels. ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Bobby
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2 months ago
‘Straight Acting’ by Will Tosh review
Towards the end of Prospero’s Books, Peter Greenaway’s 1991 reimagining of The Tempest, John Gielgud moves through a shifting landscape of half-naked, androgynous bodies. Staring directly at the camera, he gravely intones his final speech as the scene behind him dissolves...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Jaydon
@Jaydon -
2 months ago
Mark Cuban sees a new Democratic Party under Kamala Harris
On his list of must-have qualities in a president, Mark Cuban told Business Insider that he wanted an open-minded leader who wouldn't be an "ideologue" while in office.Following the four-day convention in Chicago, Cuban praised the Democratic nominee on social media, part...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
cimiyas
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2 months ago
5 Benefits of Choosing Insurance Claims Jobs
Do you need a long-term job that can provide you with a stable income and, at the same time, make people’s lives a little easier during the worst times? Insurance claims jobs may be ideal for those seeking employment, especially in positions such as loss adjuster jobs. He...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
aqsaamir556
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2 months ago
Daniil Medvédev: A Comprehensive Profile
Early Life and BackgroundDaniil Medvédev, born on February 11, 1996, in Moscow, Russia, has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most exciting talents in men’s tennis. Growing up in a family with a rich background in sports—his mother, Olga, was a former runner, and ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
LK Callum
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2 months ago
What is art of Banksy London?
Banksy's art in London stands as a striking testament to the fusion of street art with sharp social commentary. The enigmatic artist, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, has transformed various urban spaces across the city into canvases of political and social cri...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
globaltechsurf
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2 months ago
Everything You Need to Know About fuboTV in 2024
Originally launching in 2015 as a soccer streaming service, Fubotv/connect has grown to not only become the best sports streaming service, but one of the most complete streaming packages available today. It boasts well over 100 channels, features a generous amount of DVR ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Abbie
@Abbie -
2 months ago
I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've...
I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York City in October 2021. For $1,000, I stayed in a bedroom, which is about the size of a king-sized bed with a full bathroom...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
newhkshawls
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2 months ago
3 Surprising Reasons Peacock Somehow Doesn’t Suck
Ilove saying new things suck and old things are great. It’s a knee-jerk condition of all parents over the age of 33. At some point, after you’ve experienced more than 3000 infant/toddler/preschooler meltdowns, you develop an inner-Larry David, a cynical voice of reason th...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Teagan
@Teagan -
2 months ago
USA women's hoops faces France in gold medal game and more in Paris on Sunday
Aug 11, 2024, 06:26 PM ETWelcome to the final day of the 2024 Olympics!The curtain has closed on the Paris Games, but not before the U.S. women's basketball team capped off an unforgettable journey with a victory in its highly anticipated gold medal match.Editor's Picks2 ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Casper
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2 months ago
Qantas mistakenly sells first-class flights at a massive discount
The Australian airline Qantas has blamed a coding error for vastly reduced pricing on hundreds of first-class flights sold last week.About 300 travelers nabbed the tickets, priced at discounts of up to 85% on the usual fare rate for flights between Australia and the US.A ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Mohd Azim Yusuf
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2 months ago
Surah An-Naṣr - SOLTLANE
Surah An-Naṣr In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful When comes the Help of Allah (to you, O Muhammad (Peace be upon him) against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah), ( Quran 110:1 ) And you see that the people enter Allah’s religion (Islam) i...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Jessie
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2 months ago
Is It Possible to Install a Backup Camera in an Older Car?
Encountering a friend's backup camera while seated in their vehicle might elicit feelings of jealousy unlike anything else. All drivers can benefit from gps with backup camera since they improve driver awareness and make maneuvering through confined places easier. However...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Rowan
@Rowan -
2 months ago
I lived in Silicon Valley, New York, and London as a founder. If you're looking for a place to bu...
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Amber Atherton, 33, about living in San Francisco, London, and New York as a startup founder. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I launched my company, Zyper, in 2016 in London. I moved fr...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Felicita
@Felicita -
2 months ago
Teens won $50,000 for inventing a flood forecasting technology they hope can help millions of peo...
George Cheng thinks a lot about flooding.In his home state North Carolina, hurricanes and tropical storms cause annual flooding that damages homes, farms, and crop fields. Cheng is also close to people from India whose families were affected by the heavy 2023 floods.In th...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Felicita
@Felicita -
2 months ago
More and more big companies say AI regulation is a business risk
As tech leaders squabble over artificial intelligence regulations, their companies' legal departments are highlighting the business risks that the patchwork of early-stage rules could pose.DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman, and even Elon Musk have c...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Patrick
@Patrick -
2 months ago
Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data
Even those of you who do everything you can to secure those secrets can find yourself vulnerable—especially if you’re using a YubiKey 5 authentication token. The multifactor authentication devices can be cloned thanks to a cryptographic flaw that can’t be patched. The com...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 2 months ago:
Mohd Azim Yusuf
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2 months ago
Surah Al-Māʻūn - SOLTLANE
Surah Al-Māʻūn In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Have you seen him who denies the Recompense? ( Quran 107:1 ) That is he who repulses the orphan (harshly), ( Quran 107:2 ) And urges not the feeding of AlMiskin (the poor), ( Quran 107:3 ) So ...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Gregoria
@Gregoria -
3 months ago
AI chipmaker giant NVIDIA stock takes a historic $279 billion plunge
AI chipmaker giant NVIDIA stock takes a historic $279 billion plunge Nvidia becomes world's largest companyNvidia's rally stock surpasses its tech peers, helping it clinch the title of the world's most-valuable company.BloombergNVIDIA shares have tanked almost 10% in...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Kari
@Kari -
3 months ago
Acer Aspire Go 14 Review: Phenomenal Battery Life
The good news is the typing experience on this Acer is excellent. Cheap laptops often skimp out on the keyboard, but that isn’t the case here. The keys have great travel and are spaced well, and there isn’t a ton of flex in the keyboard deck that you might see on other bu...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Erik
@Erik -
3 months ago
Estimated $35 billion expected to be bet on NFL
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterSep 3, 2024, 05:06 PM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Betting on the NFL is set to reach new heights this season with an estimated $35 billion potentially wagered on the most popular league at U....continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Jessika
@Jessika -
3 months ago
U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Wins Gold in Startlingly Close Paris Olympics Final
On the last day of competition for the Paris Olympics, the surest American bet again came through.But this time, barely. The United States women’s national basketball team won its eighth straight Olympic gold medal on Sunday, via a startlingly close 67-66 victory over hos...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Grayce
@Grayce -
3 months ago
‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G. R. Berridge review
We all know what embassies are: grand houses where pompous people stand under chandeliers drinking champagne to no obvious purpose. Why should we waste our money on these overpaid toffs when modern technology allows instant communication between world leaders?G.R. Berridg...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Josiah
@Josiah -
3 months ago
A new studio is turning to brands to fully finance TV shows as Hollywood trims budgets
In "60 Day Hustle," a new series on Amazon where young entrepreneurs compete for a $100,000 prize, host Rudy Mawer instructs contestants to grab a Pilot pen and write their business plan on a napkin. When mentors dole out tips, "Teach:able Moment" appears on the screen, a...continued
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Alvah upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Jessika
@Jessika -
3 months ago
A pickleball lover who made the sport her full-time job debunks 5 of the biggest misconceptions a...
From the moment she picked up a paddle and stepped onto a court, Hirt was addicted.Her first brush with pickleball — a racquet sport similar to doubles tennis but played on a smaller court with different equipment and rules — was on a February 2021 vacation in Florida wit...continued
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