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The World’s Weirdest Museums You Must Visit
More often than not, all our museum experiences are quite similar. We see some art or historical artifacts, learn about a subject, and sometimes listen to a lesson during a tour. And while every museum is invaluable, sometimes the heart wants something quirkier and unusual. Evidently, many people had the same sentiment because if you really…
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Photo Essay- How Much Did Blade Runner Borrow From Barry Lyndon?
Kubrick. Scott. Which one of these directors needs their first name in order to be recognized by most movie watchers? Yeah, thought so. Let’s try this introduction another way: Kubrick. Ridley Scott. Ah that’s better. Regardless of who is more recognizable, the fact remains that both of these cinema geniuses created masterpieces on celluloid. Stanley…
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Study: Is your phone reading your mind? 33% of Canadians have noticed being tracked by their gadgets
Digital privacy expert discusses the possible violation of privacy and security of cross-device tracking Third of Canadians (33%) have ever noticed an ad on their devices of something they recently spoke about or saw on TV (but hadn’t searched for), according to research by NordVPN, a leading cybersecurity company. A majority of them noticed such ads…
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Metaverse Trademark Applications Surging
Over 5,800 Metaverse Trademark Applications Filed Last Year = Surging 200% Year-Over-Year In 2022, there was a significant surge in trademark applications related to the Metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), indicating the growing importance and potential profitability of these emerging industries. According to data collected by Blockchain Centre, there were 5,850 new Metaverse trademark applications and…
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Finland Rates As World’s Happiest Country For Six Years Straight
The World Happiness Report has anointed Finland as the world’s happiest country for six years straight. What makes a Nordic land with 5,5 million people so happy? In Helsinki, the capital of Finland, art and culture make the city a good place to live and visit. According to the UN-published report, Finns rate highly on…
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Free App Keeps Track Of Your Food Best Before Dates Saves Money
A major money saving and environmentally beneficial smart kitchen app launched waaaaay back in 2015, on World Environment Day, and deserves another look as it still works well and saves users up to $1,000 every year and helps reduce food waste. The “Smart Kitchen” EatBy App reduces food waste, saving households up to $1,000 per…
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EMP Pulse Attack Would Cripple North American Energy Grids
EMP Attacks: Expert William Forstchen Describes Cataclysmic Impact Washington, D.C., 2023 — An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack above the center of North America would cripple the already vulnerable energy grid, wiping out power and setting off a cascade of deadly events. But just how real is the threat? “I believe the threat of America being hit by…
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Can C3.AI Stock Keep Rallying with AI in the Spotlight?
The recent rise of Artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT has created a frenzy around AI-related stocks. C3.AI, a pure play AI stock, is up over 100% since late December. But is this rally sustainable? After all, the public was already surrounded by AI without realizing it. Almost everything people use in daily life…
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Defining Folk Art
What is folk art? Any precise definition of art is by nature a slippery process and open to question. “Folk art” is a term applied to diverse objects, like a highly organized Mennonite fracture drawing which expresses a collective, ethically based decorative tradition. Yet it is also applied to the more individualistic outpourings of any…
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Illustrator Demonstrates Ireland’s Linguistic Decline
There is a mass decline in linguistic diversity happening all over the planet and in places geographically far apart and I think that if things don’t change, the loss of language diversity will be immense. In the book, Irish in the global context, Suzanne Romaine mentions that linguists believe, that 50 to 90 % of…
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AI Induced Shifting Subtexts- What Is And What Isn’t Art?
Let’s go back to 2016 and re-consider how the works highlighted below are more relevant today than ever when asking “What is and isn’t art?”. The recent surge in AI and chatbot produced ‘art’ has created new challenges in recognition, interpretation and validation. Or has it? [J.Barker Content Producer for The Silo] It became immediately…
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Surprising Truth Behind Toxic And Non Toxic Spring Cleaning Products
While spring brings warmer weather, sunnier days, and beautiful flowers, it also brings the reminder that it’s time to air out, declutter our homes, and do some spring cleaning. At the same time, it might be tempting to spray our homes with disinfectants, a lot of common household cleaning products are actually pretty toxic to…
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How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you’ll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word. Run a Google search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you’ll find a vast musical community. The overwhelming majority of these players have two fundamental traits in common. They use a device with eight…
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Seriously, What The F**k Do We Know About Reality?
Nearly two decades ago in a small theater in Yelm, Washington a little film called What The Bleep Do We Know?!? screened to its first audiences and the term “I Create My Reality” was thrust into the collective consciousness. Since then countless films and books have extolled the wonders of quantum physics and how understanding…
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England’s EV Commercial Truck Earns Grants For Urban Deliveries
Tilbury, England. March 2023: British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has secured government plug-in truck grant (PITrG) eligibility for its 7.5t battery-electric truck. UK organizations looking to decarbonize operations and future-proof their fleets will benefit from a potential £16,000 ($26,260 CAD) discount, removed from the purchase price by Tevva. The current maximum Canadian EV amount is $5,000CAD. To…
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Urbanization Of Rural Farm Land Threatens Archaeological Evidence
The Haldimand-Norfolk Archaeological Research Project was a regional study meant to discover new information about the past that has impacted the region such as; glaciers, climate change, prehistoric and historic settlements, wildlife, and geologic formations. The agricultural lands of Norfolk and Haldimand County combined is approximately 2,286.49 km2 and is identified as a zone of…
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What Can You Do To Pay The Doctor After You Break Your Leg?
Breaking a leg is never an easy experience, and even though Canada has free healthcare, there can be other medical bills that come with it and they can be overwhelming. And what happens if you were traveling and had an injury outside of the country- what then? In addition to the physical pain and recovery…
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How Can You Pay for a New Dishwasher?
A dishwasher is an essential appliance in any modern kitchen. It saves time, water, and energy, making cleaning up after meals much easier. However, a new dishwasher can be expensive, and only some have the money to pay for one upfront. This article will explore some options for paying for a new dishwasher. Assess Your…
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Grand Theft Auto VI Rumored To Include 50 Cent, Kanye and Others
Yes GTA VI is coming…finally and this trailer makes it official. If this leaves you asking questions and wanting more details ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6 release, you are not alone. Officially verified facts and features are slim in some cases, but according to 50 Cent’s recent Instagram tease (sorry he deleted his post as…
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Pi- crypto, mined Via Smartphones is Getting Noticed
Pi Network increased its team member headcount by nearly 33% over the past year, debuted new developer features and KYCd 3.8M community members to-date PALO ALTO, Calif., March, 2023 /– Pi Network, a community of tens of millions of humans mining Pi cryptocurrency to use and build the Web3 app ecosystem, today announced a series of milestones for the growing organization, including a notable…
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“Tap – Order – Pay” – The Way Forward for Restaurant and Hospitality Sectors?
According to a study carried out by America’s Bureau of Labor Statistics in January this year, the restaurant labor force in that country is still over 450,000 jobs below pre-pandemic levels — marking the largest employment deficit among all U.S. industries. Although figures are not currently available for Canada, the situation is the same. In November 2022,…
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Raketa Watches Russia Launch Model Dedicated to Love
RAKETA BIG LOVEEverything starts with love! To mark the International Women’s Day on 8th March, Raketa releases a watch for ladies dedicated to the most beautiful feeling: Love. Raketa “Big Love” offers a new interpretation of femininity. A watch as a mood, as a feeling, as love. This model symbolizes the essence of Raketa’s “Big…
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Protected: The Theory of Intrinsic Energy
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5 Tools to Facilitate the Management of your Business
Running a business can be a challenging task, especially when you are dealing with multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time. Fortunately, many tools can help streamline your business operations and make management much easier. In this article, we will take a look at five such tools that can help you manage your business…
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Research: Adult Content, Streaming & Video Hosting Sites Have Most Security Threats
According to research by our friends at NordVPN, one of the leading cybersecurity companies, adult content, streaming, and video hosting sites have the most security and privacy threats, such as malware, intrusive ads, and trackers. Research shows that NordVPN’s Threat Protection feature, whose sole purpose is to protect people from such threats, blocked 344M trackers,…
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MPP Brady Intros Farmland Protection Legislation
QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady has introduced legislation that, if passed, will protect Ontario’s farmland. “Land use planning affects our daily lives and Ontario’s farmland and arable land is an essential resource for the sustainability and security of our food systems, environment and local economies,” Brady said. “Farmland and arable land is…
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7 Serious Tips for Better Bookkeeping in Canada
Bookkeeping is tedious for most business owners unless you are a seasoned accountant or a fan of working with numbers. That is because businesses have a lot of financial details that need to be recorded, for instance, which supplier should be paid, outstanding customers, equipment to buy, significant purchases to make, and more. Without an…
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Art Auction: A Better Way to Collect Art
Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece of fine art but felt that it was out of reach financially? An art auction may be the answer to your dreams! Art auctions are an excellent way to purchase original artworks without breaking the bank. With the right approach, art auctions can be a great way…
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