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‘I Feel Pretty’: What the Critics Are Saying
byThe first reviews for Amy Schumer’s latest comedy are middling at best. Critics are not necessarily feeling the love for Amy Schumer’s latest comedy, I Feel Pretty. Early reviews are in, and the film sits at 34 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows Schumer’s character, a woman struggling with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, who wakes from […]
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Huawei P20 Pro:Triple-threat camera beats the Galaxy S9 Plus
byThe Good The Huawei P20 Pro’s three cameras snap amazing shots in low light. Its coolest colour will turn heads. The Bad It lacks wireless charging, and there’s no headphone jack or expandable storage. The auto camera settings don’t always produce the best results. The Bottom Line The Huawei P20 Pro’s groundbreaking low-light mode and stunning twilight colour […]
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Research finds runoff from melting glaciers is giving climate change a boost
byMelting glaciers are one runaway symptom of global warming, but new research suggests that they might also be a contributing factor. Scientists have discovered evidence of a previously unknown vicious circle, whereby melted glacial water alters the chemistry on the surface of the ocean and drives further glacial melting, in turn accelerating the rise of sea […]
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China imposes anti-dumping deposits on US sorghum
byChina has announced a hefty anti-dumping move against US sorghum imports, as a multi-billion dollar tit-for-tat trade spat between the two nations continues. China said US importers would have to pay a temporary 178.6% deposit on the value of their imports from Wednesday. China initiated its investigation into US sorghum imports in February. US growers […]
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Where Crypto Regulations Stand Worldwide
byWith no consensus on the best way to regulate cryptocurrencies, a global regulatory crackdown appears to be accelerating – but not always with the intended results. Late last year, China introduced a raft of draconian new rules governing bitcoin and other virtual currencies, halting virtual cryptocurrency exchanges and banning initial coin offerings (ICOs) – the means by which new cryptocurrencies raise funds. As […]
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Israel warns Iran on military buildup in Syria, won’t send jets to U.S. drill
by“The Iranian octopus is trying to strangle us and break our spirit,” a key member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet warned. TEL AVIV — Israel has reportedly canceled plans to send warplanes to a joint military exercise with the U.S. amid concern over the buildup of Iranian forces across the border in Syria. The decision not […]
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Horoscope for Thursday 19 April
byAries Daily Horoscope for Today 19 April 2018: Aries on April 19th will experience easiness and complete peace of mind. At work, no one and nothing will distract you from carrying out your current assignments. Working without strain and without effort, you are almost not tired, and optimistic enough about this evening. You want to […]
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Riot Blockchain Subpoenaed by SEC, May Be Delisted from Nasdaq
byBiotech-turned-cryptocurrency company Riot Blockchain has received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and may be delisted from the Nasdaq. The Colorado-based firm, which attracted headlines last year following its unexpected pivot into the cryptocurrency space, acknowledged in a new public filing that the SEC is “requesting certain information from the Company” and that it intends […]
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Designing with Midcentury Modern Decor
byEach week Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a Midcentury Modern space. It’s equal parts sleek and modern, whimsical and minimalist. It’s got definitive style that’s instantly recognizable. Midcentury Modern is the kind […]
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Talking About Culture Is Hard. This Unusual Method Makes It Easier.
byAs professional designers of organizations, we know that talking about culture and organizational change is hard. Organizational dynamics are covert and seemingly invisible. One tool we use to help our clients uncover the truth and unlock change is figurative language, such as metaphors, analogies and similes. Figurative language has the power to take dynamics that are difficult […]
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