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Fiverr has introduced a new personalized discovery feature akin to Pinterest.
Fiverr, a freelance marketplace, is launching an interactive Pinterest-like smartphone experience that allows customers to interact with a constantly updated feed of visual content handpicked just for them. The new "Inspire" function, according to the business, was created expressly to assist customers find new projects and freelancers on the marketplace. Users can interact with the content by "liking" it in their feed and saving it to a mood board or list in the app for further reference.The content can be interacted with by "liking" it in their feed and saving it to a mood board or list in the app for further reference.
By Shashini Thennakoon4 years ago in FYI
The History of Netball
Netball is a competitive team sport that combines elements of basketball, handball, and volleyball. It was invented in England in 1891 by Walter J. Minton, who called the game "netball." Originally it didn't have teams or umpires but gradually developed into an organized and popular sport with international competitions taking place as early as the 1920s.
By Basketball Town News 4 years ago in FYI
From Roots to Riches: The Incredible Success Story of Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is one of the most successful athletes in history. From his humble beginnings with the North Carolina Tar Heels to his illustrious career with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, Michael has managed to dominate both on and off the court. In this blog post, we will explore how Michael's success story can be applied to your own life!
By Basketball Town News 4 years ago in FYI
How Michelangelo's Slaves Were Destined to Travel France
The Rebellious Slave and Dying Slave are architectural marvels created by the maverick artist Michelangelo. These sculptures were commissioned by Pope Julis II for his architectural ensemble Tomb of Pope Julius II. But after the death of Pope Julius, the colossal tomb could never be scaled to the level the Pope wished. And the Slaves were destined to go to the King of France referred to as Louvre Slaves.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
5 Things That Make Humans Superior
Just like other living things, we need food for our survival and shelter for our protection from enemies or severe climate. Some people believe that the main difference between humans, animals, and plants is our ability to think, and some are of the view that we use complex language while animals and plants can’t use words to share their ideas and thoughts.
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in FYI
WAS DECIMATION THE CRUELLEST OF PUNISHMENTS?
As we know the Roman army was an efficient war machine that produced one of the greatest domains in history. Roman legionaries obeyed their leaders and maintained formation throughout their battles. They were well known for their discipline, but what happened when legionaries deserted the battle or defied their superior? They would be subjected to one of the most ruthless retributions in military history and were called decimation.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
Why do attorneys call themselves attorneys at law?. Top Story - January 2022.
Recently I saw some people on social media poking fun at attorneys for how they sometimes refer to themselves as “attorneys at law.” After all, isn’t that redundant and unnecessary? Aren’t all attorneys considered attorneys at law? If so, why bother saying "attorney at law" and not just "attorney"? As it turns out, while today it isn’t always necessary to specify “at law,” there is a reason for the practice.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)4 years ago in FYI
The Amazing Alan Turing Who Won the War and Was Branded a Criminal
Alan Turing is a name that was made famous by Benedict Cumberbatch in the 2014 film The Imitation Game. He is responsible for engineering the Enigma machine, which decoded secret messages from Germany during World War Two. His team were responsible for helping win the war and saving thousands of lives. However, Turing was tried as a criminal in later life and subsequently lost his government clearance.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in FYI
Marcus Aurelius Has Given Us Some of the Best Life Advice
Who doesn’t love a good podcast? I can laugh at the comedy news quiz, polish up on my French, mais oui, get excited about the latest investment tip that will pay for my new Ferrari, or discover that sciency thing that is going to turn water into energy— it’s easy, apparently, all you need a transponder thingummy.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in FYI
