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dev.to - Prakhar Saraswat - Ledgerly: A Smart Invoice Organizer for Freelancers
Ledgerly: A Smart Invoice Organizer for Freelancers
DEV Community –

This is my submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge — Week 2: Side Hustle. Ledgerly is a Smart Invoice Organizer designed to help freelancers and small business owners manage invoices, receipts, and expenses more easily.

khaleejtimes.com - Nasreen Abdulla - UAE freelance visa scams: How fake offers trap residents in costly schemes, hefty fines
UAE freelance visa scams: How fake offers trap residents in costly schemes, hefty fines
Khaleej Times –

When 55-year-old Dubai resident M.H. faced trouble renewing his employment visa due to his age, he came across an advertisement on social media for a two-year freelance visa for just Dh7000. He contacted the advertiser and within a week, he had his…

cosmopolitan.com - Jade Biggs - Block-heel ballet flats are the comfy, elevated shoe trend - Mango's burgundy pair are the chicest we've seen
Block-heel ballet flats are the comfy, elevated shoe trend - Mango's burgundy pair are the chicest we've seen
Cosmopolitan –

If there's one fashion trend that literally embodies autumn, it's burgundy. From tops to trousers and even our manicures, burgundy has been an absolute staple for us so far this autumn (and last year's, as well, to be honest). And there's no…

cosmopolitan.com - Jade Biggs - Crossover cardigans are the chicest knit to invest in this season - get the look with Primark's £16 style
Crossover cardigans are the chicest knit to invest in this season - get the look with Primark's £16 style
Cosmopolitan –

If there's one thing worth investing in when it comes to your A/W wardrobe, it's knitwear. As the days get darker and the temperatures colder, wrapping up in cosy layers is absolutely essential, even if it means covering up your 'fit underneath.

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
The Standard –

With China's economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic, even global fashion icons are beginning to feel the pinch as consumers turn instead to the second-hand market or buy upstart new homegrown brands. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

businessinsider.com - Jordan Pandy - I'm a 31-year-old Canadian who bought an $11,000 house in rural Japan. Here's why I don't see it as an investment.
I'm a 31-year-old Canadian who bought an $11,000 house in rural Japan. Here's why I don't see it as an investment.
Business Insider –

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Koller, 31, a freelance camera operator who purchased a home in Yamagata, Japan, in March. Koller, who's based in Edmonton, Canada, renovated the home and plans to use it as a vacation…

fastcompany.com - Sarah Bregel - 'Parallel work': How holding down multiple jobs at once shed its taboo
'Parallel work': How holding down multiple jobs at once shed its taboo
Fast Company –

Employees used to go to work and then come home. Now, they commonly go to one job and then to another. It's called parallel work, and it essentially means taking on multiple jobs as opposed to having a single full-time position. That's different…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - James Cameron Posts Picture of Iron Man Surrounded by Na'vi After Avengers: Endgame Takes the Box Office Crown Back from Avatar
James Cameron Posts Picture of Iron Man Surrounded by Na'vi After Avengers: Endgame Takes the Box Office Crown Back from Avatar
IGN –

James Cameron celebrated Avengers: Endgame beating Avatar at the box office with another social media post after the two movies traded places yet again. The director behind the smash-hit sci-fi franchise brought Iron Man to the world of Pandora…

express.co.uk - Christopher Sharp - Gardeners' World star says 'I don't know if I made the right call' in BBC show admission
Gardeners' World star says 'I don't know if I made the right call' in BBC show admission
Daily Express –

A BBC Gardeners' World cast member has spoken about the beginning of their TV career (stock) One of the stars of Gardeners' World has given an insight into how they feel about the show, more then a decade after their first appearance. The BBC…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - Developer Makes Last-Minute Call to Pull Public Steam Demo for Its Anime Drinking Game Amid Fears Surrounding AI Copycats
Developer Makes Last-Minute Call to Pull Public Steam Demo for Its Anime Drinking Game Amid Fears Surrounding AI Copycats
IGN –

The developer behind Russian roulette anime game Drunken Goddess Reflux has canceled its plans for a public Steam demo, citing concerns over potential AI copycats. Alliance Arts and Who You's path to launch has seemingly been mostly bump-free since…

cosmopolitan.com - Megan Wallace - Burgundy midi skirts are the polished style you'll wear from day to night - try Primark's £16 pleated design
Burgundy midi skirts are the polished style you'll wear from day to night - try Primark's £16 pleated design
Cosmopolitan –

It's officially autumn (can you believe Halloween is round the corner?) which means we're now giving our wardrobe a *major* refresh. As we update our outfits for the new season, we're looking for pieces of clothing which are both fashionable and…

france24.com - Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
FRANCE 24 –

Chinese were once massive buyers of luxury Western brands, accounting for around a third of worldwide spending and earning firms such as LVMH and Hermes billions of dollars. But consumers' belt-tightening has forced them to rethink their…

pcmag.com - Jason Cohen - Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Livestream: How to Watch Today's NFL Game for Free
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Livestream: How to Watch Today's NFL Game for Free
PCMag –

The NFL season is in full swing. While there are still many games to play, season outlooks are starting to solidify for certain teams. Heading into Week 6, the AFC North remains competitive. The Ravens lead the division with a 4-1 record.

rappler.com - Jojo Dass - Dubai visa scam leaves hundreds of OFWs in financial, legal woes
Dubai visa scam leaves hundreds of OFWs in financial, legal woes
RAPPLER –

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Two alleged scammers have reportedly fled the country after pocketing AED 3.6 million (P61.7 million) from around 400 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), in what could be the United Arab Emirates' largest visa…

pcmag.com - Jason Cohen - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Livestream: How to Watch Tonight's NFL Game for Free
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Livestream: How to Watch Tonight's NFL Game for Free
PCMag –

The NFL season is in full swing. While there are still many games to play, season outlooks are starting to solidify for certain teams. Heading into Week 6, the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated at 4-0 and sit atop the AFC West. Meanwhile, at…

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