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Saturday March 16, 2024. 04:00 PM
TL;DR: If your computer is starting to lose its spark, it may be time for an upgrade. This refurbished MacBook Air will help get you back on track, and it's on sale for only $369.99 (reg. $1199).  When your computer starts to lag and underperform, the thought of investing in...
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An external panel was seen to be missing from a United Airlines flight after it landed in Medford, Oregon yesterday—a Boeing 737-800 carrying 139 passengers, all oblivious to the in-air incident. The problem was only uncovered during a post-flight inspection. The missing...
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The original Five Nights at Freddy's was developed with a 'less is more' approach, which was a major contributor to its unprecedented impact. One major contributor to the horror was that you never actually saw the characters move- but if you've ever wondered what it'd be...
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This sweet gentle sheep, aptly named Lovely, absolutely adores classical music. I can't stop watching this video of her, hanging out with her sheep and goat friends, head tilted, completely enthralled by the music being played in her barn. She truly looks like she is...
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Big news from Peoria! The police department is hiring, and it seems they're desperate enough to go with a blatantly violent recruitment campaign. Call of Duty, that's a video game… the youth like video games… this should help entice the kids to join the police force, right?...
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Richard Gwyn has a living room filled with nearly 50,000 Crayola crayons. He finds most of his crayons at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales. Gwyn has been adding crayons to his collection for over 20 years and is constantly on the lookout for new colors and...
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The Miniatures and Curious Collections Museum is filled with wonderful things. Run by Elaine Howe, Nancy Fleming, the miniature museum has been up and running since 2015. It's located in Roswell, NM, this treasure trove of handmade miniatures showcases dollhouses, carnival...
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Star Wars Battlefront—shooters that put you in the shoes of an ordinary schmuck in the midst of large-scale battles across the galaxy—is a cursed series. While games like Fallen Order are getting sequels and critical acclaim, every attempt to revive Battlefront since...
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This weekend, my favorite thrift store, Buffalo Exchange, celebrates its 50th birthday! I first encountered Buffalo Exchange way back in 1992 when I was in grad school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While I had always loved thrifting at the Salvation Army, Buffalo Exchange was...
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Joby Carter is master of an unusual trade, one that's become more and more niche over the decades. He's a signwriter, or signpainter, a master of hand lettering techniques. Specifically, Carter is renowned for his fairground restoration work, turning beat up old carnival...
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that low-level drug dealers do not qualify for shorter sentences under the 2018 First Step Act, reports AP. The case hinged on the interpretation of the law's 'safety valve' provision, meant to allow minor drug offenders who plead guilty and...
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TL;DR: This unique tool gets your earbuds and other devices clean! Right now, you can get a 2-pack of the Apple AirPod Deep Cleaner (usually valued at $29) for just $14.99. Look, you put your headphones directly into your ears. — Read the rest The post Get your headphones...
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It seemed a bit suspicious when Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead in his truck last weekend on the same day he was supposed to give a deposition in his case against the company. And although his death was reportedly caused by a 'self-inflicted' wound, a...
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Friday March 15, 2024. 10:47 PM
Paul Alexander, one of the last polio victims in the world to still use an iron lung, was profiled in The Guardian four years ago. He died this week at age 78. Mr. Alexander contracted polio in 1952, just three years before the vaccine was invented, and required an iron lung ...
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Let's give a round of applause to Mike Pence! The former Trump toady and U.S. Vice President finally sprouted a spine, as witnessed today when he told Fox News: 'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year.' — Read the rest The post...
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Is your feline friend driving you crazy? A recent study suggests that owning a cat could actually double your risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders. The study, published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin, analyzed data from over 100 publications spanning four...
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TL;DR: Want to start flying drones? This one is a great buy for newbies, and best of all, it's on sale now. Get the 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance (typically priced at $119) for just $84.99 now. — Read the rest The post This 4K...
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With a few notable exceptions, I mostly play 'cozy' games, so I have no idea what drew me to the psychological horror of KinitoPET. I am in the very small minority of people who didn't hate Microsoft's Clippy, so Kinito, a cute animated axolotl office assistant, may have...
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What's funny about forcing China to sell Tik Tok is that Democrats overwhelmingly support this because they really believe that Tik Tok is a threat to the Republic, whereas Republicans aren't even hiding their interest in owning it themselves. Next up: Stephen Mnuchin, a...
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The Oakland A's are moving to Vegas. The lease on their current stadium is up at the end of the upcoming season, and their temporary home has not been decided yet. However, we have gotten a preview of what the new stadium will look like. — Read the rest The post Oakland A's...
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