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Europe will require USB-C chargers. Apple isn’t happy The European Union proposed new rules on Thursday that will make USB-C ports standard on smartphones, tablets, cameras, phones, portable speakers and handheld video game systems.The move is a setback for Apple (AAPL), which uses its own “Lightning” port on the iPhone. While the new rules are years away from coming into force,…

Israel’s new prime minister is sworn in, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year grip on power Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister on Sunday, after winning a confidence vote with the narrowest of margins, just 60 votes to 59. His victory ends a 12-year grip on power by former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s…

Question: What do you think about this? Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continues to get backlash. On Monday, 44 attorneys general signed a letter addressed to Facebook  CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to scrap plans for an Instagram intended for younger users, citing mental health and privacy…

Question: Do you have any of these bad habits? Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest.If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when.These eight diet habits can cause you…

Question: Who or what calms you down?

Question: Is it right to fire someone for their past mistakes? One week before Alexi McCammond was to start as editor-in-chief of Condé Nast’s Teen Vogue, she has agreed to “part ways” with the company over racist tweets she had posted as a teenager a decade ago. Condé Nast announced the appointment of McCammond, formerly a political reporter…

Question: What do you think about how mannequins are currently used? Should we use different skin tones and body shapes? When you think of activewear, you probably think of lean, tanned bodies with abs that look carved out of stone. And, for a lot of retailers of sportswear, this is reflected in the way these…

Question: Why don’t more companies use this schedule? Permanent three-day weekends may seem like a dream, but they’re a reality for workers at Elephant Ventures. The software and data engineering company,headquartered in New York City, started testing a four-day work week in August to help prevent employee burnout and maintain work-life balance during the pandemic. The company…

Question: Did you know about the difficulty of 5G? Do you know about any other similar situations? For years, artificial cacti have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and radio equipment that provide 4G LTE wireless connectivity to the area. Large concealment…

Question: What products do you like to buy online and what do you prefer to buy in-store? Actress Cameron Diaz and fashion entrepreneur Katherine Power have a problem: Their new wine label is so popular that even they are having trouble tracking down bottles to buy. That’s about to become easier for them and their loyal fans.Avaline, an organic…

Question: How would you handle this situation? Do you remember any other offensive ads?

Question: What do you look for on each social media site, (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok LinkedIn etc.) ? Instagram’s short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks — and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed.On Tuesday, Instagram said it’s making changes to the videos it recommends in the dedicated Reels tab on the home screen, including not serving…

Question: Can you think of some good possible collaborations? What stores would you like to see together? As the pandemic drags on, big chains like Target and Nordstrom are looking for ways to keep consumers coming back to their stores. One go-to strategy is the store-within-a-store concept. It’s a way for one retailer to join…

Question: Would you pay for this service? No matter how advanced our smartphone might be, iPhone or Android included, there hasn’t been a solution for ending the dreaded spam call. We, for one, regularly get notified that our vehicle’s extended warranty is about to expire. While iPhones and Pixels alike have been able to tell us when a phone…

Question: Do you like this idea? Selfies in front of Botticelli’s Venus. Closeups of David’s manhood. Bottlenecks climbing to the top of the famous Duomo.Back in the halcyon pre-pandemic times, Florence was struggling with overtourism. And the Uffizi Gallery — one of the most popular museums in the world — was at the center of…

Question: Do you use your phone before bed? Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at smartphone use among 1,043 students between the ages of 18 and 30 at King’s College London. Researchers asked the students to complete two questionnaires on their…

Question: How long should theaters wait before streaming movies on platforms? With the movie business upended during the pandemic and tilting more towards streaming than cineplexes, Hollywood is rethinking its business model. One significant debate is how long a gap there should be between a film’s theatrical release and its availability on streaming services.Although some studios have tried releasing films…

Question: How should we handle offensive content? Disney+ is warning viewers that some episodes of “The Muppet Show” feature “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures.”The variety show, which ran for 120 episodes in the 1970s and features puppet characters interacting with celebrity guests, was added to Disney’s streaming service last week. Viewers are being shown the warning…

Question: Love it or hate it? Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting users pay for parking or public transportation right from their phones.As of Wednesday, users can connect their Google  Maps accounts with their Google Pay wallets and make…

Question: Which product do you like the most? Amazon announced three new Alexa-enabled products on Wednesday: a smart sticky note printer, nutrition scale and cuckoo clock. But there’s a catch — the tech giant will only ship these items if enough people pre-order them.It’s like Kickstarter for Alexa. Artists, startups and organizations typically turn to Kickstarter…

Question: Would you buy this charger? Remember the good old days when your phone was running out of juice and you could easily snap off the back cover, pull out the battery and swap in a new one? Those days are long gone. But Apple  is rumored to be developing the next best thing: a battery-boosting accessory…

Question: Should companies make vaccines mandatory or not? Companies are now being forced to answer a question that was until recently mostly hypothetical. Should they require their employees to get a coronavirus vaccine, or incentivize them to get the shot? British business is at the forefront of the debate. While vaccination programs are accelerating in…

Question: What is the most money that you have ever spent for exercise equipment or an activity? Peloton is releasing a lower-priced treadmill to become more than a purveyor of high-end stationary-bikes. The public company, which reported revenue of more than $1 billion for the quarter ending in December, already has one treadmill on the market,…

Question: Do you think that we need to go completely green? Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner. But the goal is…

Question: Do you trust reviews ?Have you ever found a fake review? The consumer group found 10 websites selling fake reviews from £5 each and incentivising positive reviews in exchange for payment or free products. It suggested the firm was facing an “uphill struggle” against a “widespread fake reviews industry”. An Amazon spokesman said: “We…

Question: Should eating at your desk be banned in the office? What do you normally do for lunch at work? Many French workers can now eat at their desks without breaking the law.To help curb the spread of Covid-19, the country has suspended a longstanding prohibition on desk lunches, according to a government decree published Sunday. The lunch…

Question: Do you use emojis? Which one do you use the most? Bad news for people who frequently use the 😂 emoji: It is no longer cool.In recent weeks, two internet-savvy generations have been clashing in videos and comments on TikTok over the hallmarks of millennial culture that are now deemed uncool by Gen Z.…

Question: What adventure would you like to go on? Eat your way through a country? Surf the coasts of a particular region? Visit museums or sports stadiums? No one wants to be stuck in a foreign country during a global pandemic.But, by his own admission, 25-year-old Jon Lu, an American software engineer, chose to remain…

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN • Updated 28th January 2021FacebookTwitterEmail Question: Do you like low-cost travel services? Have you ever had a bad experience? (CNN) — Like many destinations around the world, Spain has been pretty much stopped in its tracks during the pandemic. But the ambitious expansion of the European country’s high-speed rail service appears to be going full…

Question: Do you agree with data collection or not? Facebook said Monday that it is testing a new pop-up alert for iPhone and iPad users that stresses the benefits of its apps collecting personal data. The test comes ahead of an Apple privacy change with the potential to upend the social network’s core business. Apple  is…

Question: Love it or hate it? Nike’s newest shoe is “easy on, easy off” for those who cannot be bothered with the most minor inconveniences, like putting on shoes.Called the Go Flyease, it’s Nike’s first pair of lace-less sneakers that can easily be put on and taken off without using your hands. The casual shoe arrives at…

Question: Have you ever had a surprise failure? What happened? (CNN) — When Finlay McAfee boarded a flight from Edinburgh to Paris to surprise his girlfriend Salma, he knew it was a big, romantic gesture.”I wasn’t like trying to compare it to any film, or rom-com, or anything,” McAfee tells CNN Travel. But still, anyone who’s watched…

Credit: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work SHAREWritten byJacopo Prisco, Have you ever pressed the pedestrian button at a crosswalk and wondered if it really worked? Or bashed the “close door” button in an elevator, while suspecting that it may, in fact, have…

Question: Do you like the honesty or is it too much? (CNN) — Feigang Fei, owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal, wants to be honest with you.The orange beef? Not very good, especially compared to the restaurant’s General Tao Chicken. But Fei isn’t a big fan of North American Chinese food anyway, so, “It’s your call.”And…

Singer Ock Joo-hyun sings a duet with the AI version of the late Kim Kwang-seok. Question: Is this a great use of AI or is it crossing the line? Seoul (CNN)For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new material.It’s…

The right pair of shades can make or break an outfit. But just who do we have to thank for this sartorial — yet practical — invention? Primitive sunglasses were worn by the Inuit all the way back in prehistoric times, but these were merely walrus ivory with slits in them — good for helping…

PRIMITIVE TIMES – 500 B.C. One of the earliest forms of refrigeration was called an ice house. These were commonly used to store ice throughout the year, usually cut from nearby lakes and rivers. Hebrews, Greeks and Romans were also known to use snow placed in storage pits, and Egyptians placed jars out overnight to…

Elevator history begins several hundred years before Christ. The earliest elevators were called hoists. They were powered by human and animal power, or sometimes water-driven mechanisms. They were in use as early as the 3rd century BC. Modern elevators were developed during the 1800s. These crude elevators slowly evolved from steam driven to hydraulic power. The first hydraulic…

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Question: Do you plan for emergencies? What is your financial philosophy? Just 39% of Americans would be able to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to a new report from Bankrate.com. That’s down from 2020, when 41% of people said they could cover a $1,000 cost with their savings. Another 38% would need to borrow money, either…

Monday Paula Dean reveals secrets to perfect Thanksgiving menu: Deep fried turkey, sweet potato pie and more https://www.foxnews.com/media/paula-dean-thanksgiving-menu In a special Thanksgiving episode of Fox Nation’s “At Home With Paula Deen,” the celebrity chef and her sons reveal their foolproof method of deep frying the traditional turkey while whipping up some of their favorite family recipes.  Bringing viewers inside her famous Georgia…

Migliorare le tue capacità di scrittura. Scrivi quanto vuoi! Rispondete a tutte o a una delle domande qui sotto e inviatela per le correzioni. Possiamo correggerla insieme durante la nostra lezione oppure puoi chiedermi di correggere la tua scrittura da solo, in modo da usare la tua lezione per parlare il più possibile. Improve you…

Question: Where would you like to visit when the travel restrictions are lifted? Travelers eager to fly again may want to consider Italy as their next destination.Rome’s Fiumicino Airport has become the first airport in the world to earn “the COVID-19 5-Star Airport Rating” from Skytrax, an international airport industry ratings body.Though Skytrax is best…

*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…

*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…

*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…

*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…

Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma in futuro ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving…

Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma in futuro ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving…

What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…

What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…

Question: How many languages do you speak? How many hours do you spend learning a foreign language per week? How long did it take you to start speaking in another language? With so much time on our hands during lockdown, many of us have entertained the idea of expanding our horizons. Learning a foreign language is…

What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…

Question: What habits will you change after this Covid-19 crisis?  APIC/GETTY IMAGES Things weren’t always the way they are today Though we’re only a few weeks into the novel coronavirus pandemic, there have already been plenty of changes made to our everyday life. Handshakes and hugs are out; social distancing is in. Crowded in-person events…

Question: What have you learned about working from home? The good and the bad! Many of us are novices when it comes to working from home full-time. And there’s a big learning curve as we figure out how to be productive and content during this new normal that, let’s be honest, is anything but normal.…

Question: What type of videos do you usually watch on YouTube? Time to hit rewind. The first ever YouTube video was uploaded on April 23, 2005 — exactly 15 years ago, today. YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim posted the 18-second video, titled “Me at the zoo.” It has since garnered over 90 million views. To this…

Question: Have you ever driven somewhere far away to get something that you really wanted? About a month ago Pennsylvania closed all its state-owned liquor stores in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, so residents started driving to neighboring states to get their alcohol.  Now Ohio and West Virginia have put a stop…

Question: Have you ever thrown or been to a party while your parent’s were out of town? If so, tell me about it! Being cooped up at home is no fun for humans, but bears are making the most of the extra space at California’s shuttered Yosemite National Park. “The bears are just literally walking…

Question: Where would you like to travel to first when the crisis is over? Jetting around the world may be off the table for the time being, but that doesn’t mean your travel knowledge has to go by the wayside thanks to an upcoming trivia game ready to test your knowledge. App in the Air…

Question: Are you exercising during this period? Since it looks like we’re all going to be stuck inside for some time to come, it’s crucial to get our home workouts in order. And sure, we could stream yoga, run on a treadmill, or hop onto a spin bike, but why would we do that when…

Question: What would you like to experience in Virtual Reality? Just because your favorite band’s live show sold out in minutes, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out. In the last few years, musicians have been able to stream concerts to virtual reality headsets, allowing fans to enjoy the virtual spectacle from the comfort…

Question: Have you ever discovered or heard about a secret place? A 17th-century door has just been discovered under London‘s House of Commons.  On February 26, the UK Parliament announced the discovery of a previously-hidden entrance that had been built for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. The discovery was made as part…

Question: Did you believe something was true for a long time, but then found out that is was not? Ultra-marathoners and other endurance runners take note: You can’t rely on electrolyte sports drinks and supplements to keep essential salt levels in balance and prevent illness during and after these grueling races, according to a new…

Question: What live performance, TV show, movie, book or experience, left you completely dissapointed? Adam Levine is in misery, but it’s not over a woman. Maroon 5 is facing backlash for the band’s performance Thursday at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. The American pop rock band was 30 minutes late to…

Question: If you were mayor of your city, what would you ban? For New Yorkers who rely on plastic bags when they do their shopping: Get ready to pay a little more than you expected. Businesses across the state are preparing for the plastic bag ban that goes into effect on Sunday. Here’s why it’s…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjN1-C76ugQ Question: Describe the perfect restaurant for you? From Mexican dishes with a stellar view across the rooftops of London to Ethiopian cuisine in upstate New York, Mediterranean creativity in Bangkok to a Texas-inspired grill in Hong Kong, many of the most exciting new restaurants opening this year take their cue from global cuisines. Here…

Question: Have you ever struggled to make friends? Juliana Fetherman was in middle school when she started to notice that her younger brother, Michael, who has ADHD and autism, was having problems making friends.  “He’s verbal, but he doesn’t like to talk,” Fetherman told CNN. “Just making and keeping conversations is something that’s really awkward…

Question: Have you ever failed at something the first time around but been able to eventually succeed? The self-styled “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury produced a boxing masterclass to reign again as a world heavyweight champion after he pummeled Deontay Wilder to claim a seventh round stoppage in their eagerly awaited rematch in Las Vegas Saturday.…

Question: What are the foods that you eat the most? Have you ever followed a specific diet? When President Donald Trump travels abroad — be it to Saudi Arabia or Singapore– his hosts usually try make him feel at home with his favorite meal: steak with miniature bottles of ketchup on the side. But what’s…

Question: What do you love and hate about working from home? In offices across Asia, desks are empty and the phones are quiet, as the region grapples with a deadly virus. In major hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore, shops are shuttered, public facilities are closed, and there are few people wandering the usually-bustling financial…

Question: Do you participate in any local, national or international event every year? Thousands braved chilly weather on Saturday to gather at the annual “Naked Festival” in Okayama prefecture in the southern part of Japan’s Honshu island. The event, called “Hadaka Matsuri” in Japanese, is a wild and raucous festival held every year on the…

Question: What do you think about strip clubs? Is it just adult entertainment? Have you ever been to a club?The strip club cavalry has arrived in Chicago with THOUSANDS of dancers, literally, making sure NBA superstars and fans are well entertained during All-Star Weekend!!! The good folks at Ocean Gentleman’s Club, Factory and Club O…

Question: Have you ever been scammed? If not, have you heard of any scams? There was a sense of urgency in the voice of the man claiming to be France’s defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian. “We’re talking about the lives of French citizens and we would like to free them. If we don’t, we expect the…

Question: If you could have some product, event or service named after you, what would you choose? How would you like to be remembered? NBA commissioner Adam Silver is making sure Kobe Bryant goes down in history with the league right away — renaming the All-Star MVP award after the late Laker legend. The commish…

Question: What do you hate most about flying and what would you like to have on a plane that does not exists at the moment? It’s a miracle of science that we can jet from town to town to get our business done and get our fun on, but today’s flying experience can leave a…