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Google started in a rented garage

Back in 1998 Google founders: Larry Page and Sergey Brin have rented a garage from Susan Diane Wojcicki. She started her career in the tech world in the early 90s, and her journey eventually led her to Google, where she…

Posted in Business, Internet, Technology

Japanese elders simple exercises

Japanese elders focus on simple, consistent movements like daily walks (sampo), gentle stretching (like cobra pose), and functional strength exercises such as modified sumo squats (shiko) and isometric holds (wall squats) to maintain balance, mobility, and independence, often incorporating traditions…

Posted in Daily Insights, Health, Lifestyle, Medical

OpenAI Sam Altman and his mystery

Samuel Harris Altman is an American entrepreneur and business executive who has served as the chief executive officer of the artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI since 2019. In this role, he has played a central part in shaping the organization’s…

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China GDP per capita vs USA

USA v China: China’s GDP convergence process towards the US has slowed, with the US around 50% larger in nominal terms; contributing more GDP growth and import demand. Measured at market exchange rates, China’s GDP was $18.3 trillion in 2022,…

Posted in Business, Finance, History

Population of Europe history

The current population of Europe is 744,762,763 as of Thursday, December 19, 2024, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Europe population is equivalent to 9.21% of the total world population. Europe ranks number 3 among regions of the world…

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Ronny Chieng on why become a doctor

Ronny Xin Yi Chieng is a Malaysian comedian and actor based in the United States. He is a senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, and he created and starred in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation sitcom Ronny Chieng: International…

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Air India very low on fuel

On September 11, 2018 Air India had a major emergency during landing. Flight 101 following the failure of the ILS in poor weather and heavy rains made it very difficult to spot the runway. To compound their issues, they were…

Posted in Airlines, Transport, Travel

IBTM World 2023 conference

IBTM World has revealed the first details of its 2023 conference programme, showcasing an array of forward-thinking, imaginative and inspiring speakers whose sessions will empower event professionals to drive the future of business by embracing and celebrating diversity. On the…

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GST Rules for Uber Drivers

Uber rideshare drivers in Australia must register for GST from their very first day and first dollar earned, regardless of total income. $75,000 threshold: Unlike normal sole traders, rideshare is legally classified as taxi travel. You must hold an ABN…

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AI Chatbot vs. Fast-Food Worker

A chatbot is a software application that aims to mimic human conversation through text or voice interactions, mostly online. Modern chatbots are artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are capable of having a conversation with a user in natural language and…

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