Author: insighter

If you’ve never been to Koh Samui, let me tell you, it’s one of the most incredible places on the planet. I know because I lived there for two years and even have a tattoo on my arm of the view I had -I loved it that much! One of the best things about living on this picturesque Thai island is the very affordable living costs. The cost of living in Koh Samui was a major draw, and soon you’ll see why. Cost of Living in Koh Samui One of my favorite things about living in Koh Samui was that…

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In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($799) alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 ($399). Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE ($249), but the introduction of the new wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had.But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch you can afford so that it continues to receive software…

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  Politics Michael Vadon/JD Lasica/Wikimedia Commons Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk originally supported Ron DeSantis for president, though Florida’s governor has since dropped out of the Republican primary. Donald Trump is now the likely GOP nominee, who hasn’t been on X (formerly Twitter) in some time and is actively fundraising after taking a significant financial hit recently in the courtroom. The two reportedly met on Sunday. I wonder if anyone else finds it interesting that Musk went to Trump, rather than Trump flying to Texas to meet with Musk. After all, it’s Trump who needs the cash…https://t.co/6Tv5QdeCLS — ἐπῐ́νοιᾰ…

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  As the crypto community rejoices at Bitcoin breaking its all-time high on Tuesday, Binance has the perfect gift to surprise that special HODL-er in your life. The world’s largest and scandal-ridden crypto exchange today unveiled CRYPTO, its own luxury scent “blending finance with fragrance,” according to a statement.  So what exactly does crypto smell like? Cynics might suggest it would evoke the sweat of a founder during an Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, but Binance insists it’s nothing but “refreshing notes of ozone, salt, and moss.”  baby what’s wrong? you haven’t touched your limited edition Binance “CRYPTO” perfume pic.twitter.com/YEtUUQQW87…

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  For those of us who hoped Nick Saban retiring would be the end of Nick Saban, this idle/jilted version of him might be even more insufferable. In an ESPN story about how Alabama pivoted from Saban to Kalen Deboer in 49 hours, the seven-time title winner revealed that “player attitudes” and the NIL era contributed to his departure. Jason Kelce retires and RIP to the tush push “I was really disappointed in the way that the players acted after the [Rose Bowl]. You gotta win with class. You gotta lose with class,” Saban said. “We had our opportunities to…

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The US economy is remarkably strong. But, borrowing costs are high and many Americans can’t afford to buy a home. The American economy is booming. Inflation is down, the job market is strong and wages are rising. Yet, many people in the US do not feel better off now than when Joe Biden took office in 2021. Americans are getting ready to cast their ballots in November. The health of the US economy is vital to any president seeking re-election. While Biden has avoided a recession, there’s one major factor weighing heavily on consumer sentiment – the housing market. Also,…

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Arsonists calling themselves the Volcano Group left Tesla’s German factory without electricity on Tuesday, leading to damages the company claims could approach $1 billion. More than 60,000 residents in Brandenburg and even parts of Berlin were also affected when a single high-voltage power mast near Tesla’s factory in Grünheide was set ablaze, raising broader questions over how to protect defenseless infrastructure critical to the economy from vandals, saboteurs and criminals.  “The complete destruction of the Gigafactory and the lopping off of technofascists like ‘Elend’ Musk are a step on the path towards liberation from the patriarchy,” the group said in…

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So, you just said yes to forever. Now that you are engaged, it is time to start planning your dream wedding. While it is important to keep your loved ones’ proximity in mind, don’t forget this day is all about you and your partner. If you love to travel, why not consider a destination wedding? From a white sand beach at sunset in French Polynesia to a wine estate in Tuscany, there are some genuinely dreamy places on this planet to tie the knot. And while a destination wedding might initially seem impossibly expensive, there are plenty of affordable, yet…

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  TikTok is set to reward “high-quality” videos that are over a minute long, announcing the Creator Rewards Program that was previously in beta. Though the specifics haven’t yet been revealed, creators will be able to monetize more content, with the company calling out four key areas it will prioritise: “originality, play duration, search value, and audience engagement.” The newly formalized program found success last year, with total creator revenue increasing by over 250 percent within the last six months, according to TikTok. SEE ALSO:Unlearning loneliness: How TikTok is rewriting the rules of connection TikTok’s original Creator Fund, however, which…

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