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I ended up travelling almost all of my 20’s. What’s next in life?

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I ended up travelling almost all of my 20’s. What’s next in life? Finished a university degree age 21. Got rid of all possessions and packed a backpack with £800 to my name. Went to Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Cambodia, volunteering in a beach resort, a hostel, a guesthouse, a farm, a cinema, a hotel, and a hostel on an island for 5 months. Returned to England with no money, looking after my elderly grandpa wh…

Reddit Travel 587 2024-05-30

“We almost lost Detroit” by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

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“We almost lost Detroit” by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson This is one of my all time favourite records and yet it seems to have been removed from all streaming platforms. Just wondered if anyone knew as to why? The solo Gil Scott-Heron Live version is still streaming but I’ve always preferred the Brian Jackson combo. submitted by /u/TMG6006x

Reddit Music 428 2024-05-29

ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years

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ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years Your ICQ number is finally shuffling off to the great beyond. Russian company VK, which has been the service’s steward since 2010, published a message Friday that simply reads, “ICQ will stop working from June 26th,” and implores users to switch to its other chat solutions. ICQ was among the crop of early instant messenger services, like AOL Ins…

The Verge 771 2024-05-26

ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years

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ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years Your ICQ number is finally shuffling off to the great beyond. Russian company VK, which has been the service’s steward since 2010, published a message Friday that simply reads, “ICQ will stop working from June 26th,” and implores users to switch to its other chat solutions. ICQ was among the crop of early instant messenger services, like AOL Ins…

The Verge 1.2k 2024-05-26

What is the most egregious example of an album where almost every song is indistinguishable from the rest?

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What is the most egregious example of an album where almost every song is indistinguishable from the rest? Taylor Swift’s new album has been getting a ton of heat for having a bunch of songs on it that sound virtually identical, which is a criticism that I agree with to some extent. But what are the absolute worst examples of this? I know I’ll probably get shit for this, but Audioslave’s debut felt like each song was either treading the same general …

Reddit Music 710 2024-05-18

You can buy a refurbished Steam Deck for almost half off

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You can buy a refurbished Steam Deck for almost half off Valve says each unit has received over 100 tests and meets the same performance standards as new Steam Decks. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeIt’s not often we see an excellent portable gaming PC like the Steam Deck on sale for nearly half off, but today’s your lucky day. So long as you don’t mind buying it in certified refurbished condition,…

The Verge 858 2024-05-15

RocketMoney financial literacy quiz asks dumb question almost right out of the gate

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RocketMoney financial literacy quiz asks dumb question almost right out of the gate Alright so bear with me here: I get an email from RocketMoney (I’m subscribed, it’s fine so far) about taking a financial literacy quiz, so I’m curious how well I do. Then I get to the 2nd question, and the way it’s worded presents many problems for people that have low financial literacy: https://imgur.com/I6YVQbo (I don’t know why the pasted s…

Reddit Personal Finance 421 2024-05-03

3 Design Choices We ALMOST Made At The Farmhouse (And Why We Didn’t)

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3 Design Choices We ALMOST Made At The Farmhouse (And Why We Didn’t) There is a “fantasy” period while planning a remodel – this happens at the beginning when you haven’t fully comprehended what the ultimate cost is going to be (or maybe as you renovate inflation hits and ruins your “budget” anyway). … The post 3 Design Choices We ALMOST Made At The Farmhouse (And Why We Didn’t) appeared first on Emily Henderson.

Emily Henderson 762 2024-04-27

34-No debt but almost no retirement savings. What to do?

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34-No debt but almost no retirement savings. What to do? So I’m a 34 year old IT worker who lost most of her 20s to disability and was only able to properly start her career a couple years ago. The good news is that I was able to pay off my student loans, I own my car ownright and I have no personal debt. The bad news is that my retirement savings are drastically underdeveloped for my age-I only have…

Reddit Personal Finance 1.1k 2024-04-26

The 5-Speed Transmission Is Almost Dead In The U.S.

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The 5-Speed Transmission Is Almost Dead In The U.S. Automotive technology is constantly changing. Advancements come, and stuff that was once cutting-edge rapidly approaches the rear-view mirror. Such is the way of the five-speed transmission. Currently, there are just two cars left in the U.S. that offerfive-speed transmission. One is an automatic and one is a manual;… Read more…

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