Monthly Archives: July 2022

Stromer ST7 Speed Pedelec bike has the Pinion Smart.Shift system & Gates Carbon Belt drive

Enjoy a smooth, long-lasting ride on the Stromer ST7 Speed Pedelec bike. This impressive eBike boasts an electronic shifting system: the Pinion Smart.Shift C1.12i. This, along with its Gates Carbon Belt drive, ensures it’s a low-maintenance commuter gadget. Plus, the Pinion technology gives you automotive driving dynamics, a reliable gearbox, and pushbutton electric shifting. Moreover,…

Best Perks for Finn in MultiVersus

“Mostly” the last human from the Land of Ooo, Finn is a young warrior who has spent most of his life doing quests. He helps the forces of good in their never-ending battle against anything and everything evil. With his sword, limitless imagination, and best friend/adopted brother, Jake the Dog, there’s no villain he can’t…

American Airlines crew told to stop leaving late colleagues behind at hotels before leaving for the airport

An American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Nicolas Economou/Getty Image American Airlines flight attendants were told by their union to stop leaving each other at hotels. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said it has seen a rise in crew being left behind. A shortage of staff has contributed to extensive delays and flight cancelations. American…

A millennial mom in London who took part in a month-long car-free challenge says it saved her money and made her feel better about herself.

Funmi Shonibare Funmi Shonibare, 28, of North London, lived car-free for a month this past January. She was a participant in the UK climate organization Possible’s “Going Car Free Challenge.” Shonibare says going car-free saved money, was “doable,” and improved her well-being. When 28-year-old Funmi Shonibare of North London first heard about the UK climate…

‘Sextortion’ attacks on the rich and famous are on the rise. Here’s how their lawyers discreetly fight back.

Anna Kim/Insider Celebrities, sports stars, CEOs have never been more at risk of ‘sextortion’ attacks, lawyers say.  Sexual encounters lead to threats: pay up, or I’ll ruin your career and reputation.  ‘Clients are terrified,’ says one in a growing field of lawyers paid big money to turn the tables. A young Manhattan CEO looked at…

Insiders are predicting a giant wave of machine-learning acquisitions as valuations plummet and giants like Snowflake eye takeover opportunities

Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman. Snowflake As companies’ valuations plummet amid the market downturn, insiders and VCs predict an M&A wave. Machine-learning startups in the “$10 million ARR club” are prime targets, they say. The data giant Snowflake says it’s eyeing strategic acquisitions, which further signals a shakeout. Companies’ valuations are being cut en masse as…

A business owner took advantage of her pandemic layoff to dive deep into entrepreneurship. Now inflation is forcing her back to the ‘cubicle farm.’

Linda Otterbridge. Courtesy of Linda Otterbridge Linda Otterbridge, 58, has been an entrepreneur for years but always had a full-time job as well.  Like millions of Americans, Otterbridge lost her job in 2020 and focused on entrepreneurship. Now, though, rising costs have her headed back to the office for a new job. Linda Otterbridge had…