Blackout curtains are useful for a range of reasons—most obviously, blocking out sunlight, but also for reducing outside noises, temperature control (whether that be insulating for winter months or blocking out light to keep the room cooler in the summer), and ensuring privacy. I wanted to try a myriad of …
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The tragic death of George Baldock in Greece: Loss and confusion after ‘one of the darkest days’
At Astakos restaurant in Glyfada, on the edge of the promenade in this quiet Athens suburb, a waiter is busy laying the tables for lunch. It’s Saturday morning, shortly before midday, and the sun is breaking through the clouds as a steady stream of people stroll by on the seafront. …
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Way back in 2014, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I got the chance to be turned into a 3D model. Unfortunately, they wanted several hundred dollars for a 3-inch model that would have taken a few months to get to me. I didn’t splurge at the time, …
Read More »Don’t Fall in Love With This Watch. It’s Already Sold Out.
The Type 1D model, created by the team of Mark Cho, Naoya Hida and Joshua Nathan Shapiro, won’t even be ready until early next year. Source link
Read More »Billionaire Philippe Laffont Just Increased His Position by 139% in This Data Center Opportunity (Hint: It’s Not Nvidia)
Philippe Laffont is a billionaire investor best known for founding the hedge fund Coatue Management. While hedge funds are widely known for their sophisticated trading prowess and secretive natures, retail investors can get a glimpse into the stocks that financial institutions are buying and selling once per quarter by looking …
Read More »Heavy Rainfall Leads to Flash Flood Emergency in New Mexico
Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday, sending swift floodwaters through the city and shutting down access into or out of Roswell. Source link
Read More »Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE Review: Pretty Good, Hilariously Cheap
It shouldn’t be this cheap to thoroughly enjoy the sound of John Wick as he breaks a real-life NBA player’s neck with a book. Yet for around $200 (a penny less if on sale), you can get a 5.1 soundbar system from Vizio that lets you hear the subtle crack …
Read More »USC has invested heavily in Lincoln Riley and his staff. Where are the results?
Lincoln Riley is the fourth-highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA Today’s database. It’s a pretty safe bet to assume USC is in the top 10 — and probably closer to the top five — in assistant coach salaries. Theoretically, the return for that sort of pay should be …
Read More »Seahawks vs. Falcons Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 7 Online Today
When to watch the Seahawks vs. Falcons? Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) Where to watch? The Seahawks and Falcons game will air on Fox. See at Sling TV Carries Fox in Seattle (KCPQ) Sling TV Blue: $45 (in some markets $40) Show more (1 item) …
Read More »Clare Waight Keller Goes From Royal Gowns to Uniqlo
Clare Waight Keller, who designed Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, finds a different kind of luxury at a mass market brand. Source link
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