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Chart by Matt Shirley (@mattsurelee) Artist Matt Shirley tries to make a funny chart or graph daily, and this one about living in an apartment was recently trending on reddit. If this made you chuckle, be sure to check him out on Instagram where you can find 1000+ more of these gems! via Matt Shirley on reddit Read more: https://twistedsifter.com/2020/01/chart-about-living-in-an-apartment-by-matt-shirley/
Read MoreThe White House is pushing to dedicate an additional billion dollars to fund artificial intelligence research, effectively doubling the budget for that purpose outside of Defense Department spending, Reuters reported today, citing people briefed on the plan. Investment in quantum computing would also receive a major boost. The 2021 budget proposal would reportedly increase AI R&D funding to nearly $2 billion, and quantum to about $860 million, over the next two years. The U.S. is engaged in what some describe as a “race” with China in the field of AI,…
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Read MoreShareTweetPin I’d like to think that after forty-two years of transversing this life, I wouldn’t give a hoot what people think of me. And for the most part, I typically don’t. I mean, I’m certainly not the young, flat-chested teen I used to be, trying my best to fit in with the kids at the cool table. Heck, I’m not even the harried woman I was in my thirties who replayed every single conversation, encounter, or confrontation for at least the next 48 hours, hoping I could change my reaction.…
Read MoreToday SiteMinder, an Australian software company focused on the hotel industry, announced a $70 million (USD) round that values the company at $750 million. That’s about $1.08 billion in Australian dollars, making the firm a Down Under Unicorn, even if it’s a bit shy here in America. According to SiteMinder, the round was “led by equity funds managed by BlackRock.” The company has previously raised capital from TCV and Bailador. TechCrunch discussed SiteMinder earlier this year as part of our running examination of companies that have reached certain annual recurring…
Read MoreThe video of Korissa Miller was posted to the Macomb County Sheriffs Departments Facebook page earlier this week. It was there as a means to warn others about the dangers of ice fishing. 9972-20 On 1/27/20 at 3:20pm, this young lady was fishing off of docks in Harrison Township. As she attempted to stand up, she lost her footing and slipped off the dock into the freezing water. The young ladys friend was a dock over and heard her fall; she looked over to see her friend struggling in the…
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Read MoreMousetraps stand out as the go-to means in capturing mice roaming and nesting in homes. What makes a mouse trap potent and effective is not only in its design but in the baits used to lure the creatures in. Failure in using the bait properly could render the trap useless. Make sure that the bait works well. While knowing the type of bait that you pick has to be irresistible to the mice, it also boils down on how you handle it. Let us look at some pointers on how…
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Read MoreNo one can dispute the fact that the South has a rich culinary culture. With its diversity and rich history, it shouldn’t be a surprise that its restaurant scene has produced some amazing gems. Their fast food joints are particularly notable, especially since they seamlessly combine local flavors to their quick-service offerings. As the South is also largely known for its greasy delicacies, they simply excel at fast food meals. Which Southern chains need to be put in the national spotlight, you might be wondering? Here are 10 of our…
Read MoreJERUSALEMHours after Israels prime minister withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from criminal prosecution early Tuesday, the State of Israel vs. Benjamin Netanyahu was filed at Jerusalems District Court, where it was assigned docket number 67104-01-20. With that act, Israels Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit triggered an irreversible course leading to the trial of Netanyahu, who is Israels longest-serving prime minister, and the first to be indicted while in office. He stands accused of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery. If convicted, Netanyahu could face about 10 years in jail. The…
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Read MoreMandalorianJon FavreauYou see, we now have blurry, photographic proof that whos responsible for creating the world of has met Baby Yoda. The Maker and the Child, if you will. pic.twitter.com/y121exIBtZ — Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) January 17, 2020 Mandalorianalbeit a expensive babyIts old and new in a single photo, and amid the toxicity thats reemerged after , its almost a relief to see something as simple as a blurry photo of Lucas and the Baby Yoda puppet on the set of bring a fandom together. Cue the Wonder Years theme.#LuminousBeings #Yoda…
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