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Indiana Jones: An Influential Throwback from the 80s

By Emma C
Back in 1981, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to Professor Indiana Jones. What started with a successful action romp eventually turned into a pop culture staple. With the release of 1984’s prequel, The Temple of Doom, and the 1989 sequel, The Last Crusade, audiences around the world glommed on to the action hero.However, 2008’s The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull wasn’t a blockbuster hit for fans or critics. As with many reworks of mega-popular hits, audiences are holding out hope for the fifth and final project. Still

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The History Of Spreadsheets And How They're Still Used Today

By Emma C
Spreadsheets are a tool used for both personal and professional use today and in the business world to help with data inventory and data analysis. They have moved from long sheets of ledger paper with pencil markings, dates, and keywords to advanced technologies you can find in what is now called the Google Suite and used on fancy laptops like the MacBook Pro. Learn more about the fascinating history and innovations of this data collection tool here.The Earliest History of SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets are pages that compute and collate data, usually in numbers. The earliest record of a spreadsheet was a

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Features of your smartphone that you did not even know about

By Emma C
Do you feel like you know everything there is to know about your smartphone? If not, don't worry - you're not alone! In fact, most people don't even know about all of the features their phone has. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the lesser-known features of smartphones. We'll also provide instructions on how to activate these features. So whether you're a new smartphone user or an experienced one, read on for some interesting information!The most useful features of your smartphone you didn't know aboutWe all know that smartphones are designed to make our lives easier.

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How Does Digital to Analog Work?

By Emma C
The world of music is a mysterious arena. Music is the only element you cannot touch or see but can affect your mood, thoughts, and psyche, significantly taking you to unimaginable worlds. Over the years, the world has seen a transformation of music production from the analog arena to the digital realm. However, it is still not possible to completely abandon the analog roots. The quality sound you get from your headphones emanating from music stored in a smart device results from DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), which helps convert digital data into an analog signal.When the music industry was still

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Trends Between Video Games and Online Casinos

By Emma C
Video games and online casinos have always been popular, and their popularity is constantly increasing. Some people enjoy playing video games, and others gamble. Why not combine the two? Now, many online casinos offer video game-themed slots and other casino games. Let's look at the similarities and differences between video games and online casinos. We will also explore why these two genres are trending and how they continue to grow in popularity.The trend of video games and casinos mergingThe trend of video games and casinos merging is an interesting one. There are a few reasons why it's happening. First,

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Reasons for the popularity of online casinos

By Emma C
In 2022, online gambling has become more popular than ever before, and its popularity continues to grow at a record pace around the world.Statistics show that more and more people are using online gambling platforms, especially casino sites that accept credit cards. This is the first time in many years that gambling has become so accessible to people. Whereas in the past you had to travel to another region or even a country to play at a casino, now the casino is right in your phone.Online casinos differ from conventional gambling establishments in a great many different parameters

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Why Music Was Better in the 80s

By Emma C
It should be evident and apparent by now. There should be no question about it. Nobody should ever call it into question. Music was simply better in the 1980s. While the 1970s disco provided a good warmup act and the grunge and pop of the 1990s were a decent follow up, there’s just no beating the music of the 80s. The sound was better, the costumes were flashier and the whole scene was just brimming with talent and drama. Whilst there have been a number of different things to have significantly improved since the 80s, including TV shows and

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Old Technology Still Used In Schools Today

By Emma C
Many college students today take it for granted that technology is there for them. It is the way that many of us have grown up. The Industrial Revolution and the technology revolution has been in existence for over a century, with IBM having been a unique business since just after the Great Depression.Still, every good school goes by the mindset that if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. So we are still seeing a lot of old technology still used in schools today because it works. Learn more about some of those tools here.The Fax MachineThe

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Do I have to Pay Taxes on Gambling wins in Canada?

By Emma C
Gambling and lottery winnings aren't taxed in Canada. Read on to find out if there are exceptions to this rule and when gambling profits are taxable in the Great White North. Who Owns the Casinos in Canada?It depends on where the casino operates. In some provinces, they are the exclusive property of the Canadian government.The local tribal communities own those in the First Nation reserves. Finally, there is a third group of casinos in the hands of private corporations. What Taxes Do Casinos Pay in Canada?As a rule, gambling operators in Canada pay a 28% federal tax,

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Top 8 nostalgic songs to play casino games

By Emma C
Today, mobile and browser games are extremely popular. More and more players are turning to casino games because they have the same quality, as those available in desktop version at new online casino sites. Whether you like slots, poker or roulette, check out our selection of casino and gambling-themed songs, and make yourself a lively and rhythmic playlist!1. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry (2009)In this 2009 pop hit called "Waking Up In Vegas", Katy Perry sings about the hypnotic scale of Las Vegas and the thrill of hitting the jackpot. It can only end one way
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