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https://egagroupus.com/south-floridas-real-estate-market/ | 2023-06-08T10:42:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654871.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608103815-20230608133815-00664.warc.gz | 0.966056 | 818 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__129048653 | en | Miami’s real-estate market is strong, but the good times can’t last forever, industry leaders said at a Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce event Friday.
One speaker, longtime commercial broker Jack Lowell, donned a top hat and a pair of rose-tinted glasses to illustrate the prevailing attitude of many real-estate professionals at the South Florida Real Estate Summit. Lowell also pulled out a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne.
“We’re all excited about the real-estate market that we’re currently in, but we should be realistic,” said Stephen Owens, president of the major developer Swire Properties, as he accepted a lifetime achievement award at the event. “And realistic means that we can’t have a party where everyone is drinking all the time. You have to have a day where you wake up and say maybe I drank a little too much last night.
“I think the community as a whole knows that we have a good thing going and we need to show some discipline going forward.”
Panelists at the event acknowledged that rising construction costs and tumbling foreign currencies could slow growth in South Florida. Condo inventory is reaching the upper limits of a healthy market — and the downtown condo boom has shown signs of cooling down.
Rick Kolb, senior vice president at Suffolk Construction Company, said the construction industry in South Florida is still about 40,000 workers short of where it was during the last boom.
“Those workers have left and not come back,” Kolb said, with many of the workers heading to the fracking rush in North Dakota and other western states. The shortage of skilled workers has driven up construction costs in South Florida, he continued.
And the foreign investors who have driven the current cycle with all-cash transactions are seeing their buying power reduced as currencies in Latin America, Europe and Russia decline against the dollar.
“If a year ago you could spend a million dollars, today you can only spend half a million dollars,” said Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman‘s Florida brokerage. “That will have an impact on us.”
But Parker said wealthy foreigners around the world continue to see the United States as a safe place to invest and would continue to bring their business to an increasingly cosmopolitan Miami.
Latin Americans account for about 68 percent of foreign buyers in South Florida, said Teresa King Kinney, president of the Miami Association of Realtors, but Kinney said she has high hopes for Chinese investors, who are beginning to make inroads here and whose currency remains strong against the dollar.
Venezuelans are the biggest international drivers of Miami’s market, followed by Argentinians and Brazilians, Kinney said.
No one at the event said they expect anything like the disastrous crash that destroyed the market after the financial crisis.
Eddie Diaz, senior vice president at Ocean Bank, noted that this cycle is built on cash deposits and equity, not speculation and debt, which were the illusory foundations of the last boom.
Also speaking at the event was former Miami mayor Manny Diaz, now a senior partner at the law firm Lydecker Diaz. In his speech, Diaz discussed the state of Miami in the 1990s, when he said crime was rampant, the downtown was abandoned and the city was the butt of jokes worldwide. (Diaz served two terms between 2001 and 2009.)
Diaz warned attendees that Miami’s real-estate market would suffer if developers and other industry leaders did not address the most serious civic issues of the day: sea-level rise, a widening gap between rich and poor and a lack of affordable housing and public transportation.
“This is a long-term investment,” Diaz said. “The financial success of you and your children is directly linked to the future competitiveness of our city. Invest your time today and enjoy the fruits of your efforts tomorrow.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://digitalfrontlines.io/2023/05/25/the-face-of-modern-hybrid-warfare/ | 2023-12-06T05:04:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00127.warc.gz | 0.948892 | 1,466 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__310216406 | en | Russia’s use of cyberattacks and cyber-enabled influence operations during its invasion of Ukraine has been a notable development in modern warfare. The scale of destructive and espionage cyberattacks and the sophistication of the global influence operations are unprecedented. And these cyber-enabled efforts have been coordinated with ground attacks in a manner that demonstrates how military strategy has transformed and likely will continue to evolve in the future. Since the beginning of the war, Microsoft has observed a Russian cyber and influence threat apparatus focused on undermining Ukraine’s infrastructure and sources of support and degrading its will and ability to fight.
Cyberthreat actors associated with Russia’s security agencies were involved in more than 600 instances of observed threat activity against more than 100 government and private-sector Ukrainian organizations in the first year of the conflict. Fortunately, this onslaught has largely been met with firm and effective resilience from Ukraine’s government and its people, as well as the support of international partners across sectors. These events should nevertheless serve as a wake-up call to an international community that will need to grapple with the use of cyber operations in future hybrid conflicts.
Cyber–Military Alignment in Russia’s Invasion
Alignment between Russia’s cyber operations and its military operations on the ground has been evident from the earliest days of the war. Russian tanks started rolling across Ukraine’s borders on February 24, 2022, but Microsoft security teams recognized that strategic Russian cyberattacks against Ukrainian targets had launched the day before. These offensive and destructive cyberattacks were intended to damage Ukraine’s digital infrastructure in the hours before the full-scale invasion. This tactic of leading with cyber operations as the proverbial “tip of the spear” ahead of kinetic military operations—aiming to degrade infrastructure, disrupt supply lines, and/or mislead the public—is now a well-established practice in Russian military planning, dating to its 2008 war with Georgia.
Not only has digital technology been weaponized in this conflict, but digital infrastructure itself quickly became a prominent target. At the outset of the war, Russia successfully attacked Ukrainian satellite internet capability provided by Viasat. And some of the first Russian missiles targeted a government data center. The importance of uninterrupted access to information systems for government functions and national security made the physical locations of government data vulnerable targets. Simultaneously, destructive cyberattacks targeted key government operations and IT providers. Fortunately, Ukraine was able to move quickly to neutralize these threats by leveraging cloud computing to disburse and distribute government data across systems, both within and beyond its borders, creating redundancies that made attacks on any single data center ineffective.
Russia’s military cyber operations in the war have been coordinated by threat actors affiliated with different government agencies, including military intelligence (GRU), the Federal Security Service, and the Foreign Intelligence Service. The use of wiper malware has been prevalent throughout the war. Microsoft has attributed these attacks to a GRU-affiliated threat actor group identified as Seashell Blizzard, otherwise known as Sandworm. To date, there have been at least nine separate variants of wiper malware used against targets in Ukraine, and in more recent months Microsoft has seen the development and use of new forms of ransomware as part of Russia’s cyber arsenal. Meanwhile, other Russian threat actors, including Aqua Blizzard and Star Blizzard (aka Gamaredon and ColdRiver, respectively), have led espionage attacks seeking to compromise organizations—both within Ukraine and outside its borders—responsible for providing critical assistance and support to Ukraine. The chart below provides some insight into the sectors most targeted by Russia’s cyberattacks in the first year of the war.
Partial List of Ukraine Targets
This chart provides a sample of Ukrainian sectors affected by known or suspected Russian state-affiliated network intrusions or destructive attacks, as reflected in Microsoft data between February 2022 and January 2023.
Coordination with Missile Attacks
Especially following the retreat of Russian forces from previously occupied territory in Ukraine last fall, there was a documented rise in Russian missile strikes targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure like energy, water, and transportation systems. Last October, these attacks left 80 percent of Kyiv without running water and more than 10 million Ukrainians without power. Microsoft security teams observed coordinated destructive cyberattacks led by Seashell Blizzard targeting these same sectors. While we cannot know specific communications between the Russian military and its cyber operations, the common targeting and timing between the ground and cyber operations, as reflected in the chart below, provide compelling evidence of a well-aligned war effort being executed simultaneously across multiple domains.
Finally, influence operations online and in the media have also been a core component of Russia’s invasion—both in Ukraine and in positioning Russia’s objectives to audiences abroad. They have included flooding social media platforms with misleading messaging around the need for the “denazification” of Ukraine and accusing the United States of creating bioweapons in clandestine laboratories in Ukraine. Both of these narratives were intended to create a justification for the invasion. As the conflict has progressed, prominent news outlets backed by the Federal Security Service or other state-affiliated groups, such as NewsFront, have consistently supported anti-Ukrainian propaganda. Meanwhile, websites purporting to be Ukrainian local news have leveraged Russian state media sources to spread pro-Kremlin messaging that targets domestic audiences in occupied regions of Ukraine. Other influence operations have targeted European citizens in an effort to erode support for Ukraine’s defense.
While the cyber tools and tactics employed by Russia in the invasion of Ukraine—destructive malware, espionage attacks, and information operations—are not themselves new or unique, the scale and coordination of their use as strategic components of a large-scale military campaign are truly unprecedented. And although Ukraine, working with partners, has successfully blunted much of the potential impact, we should assume that future conflicts will continue to deploy both cyber and influence weapons in novel ways. As with other military technologies, we should expect offensive capabilities in cyberspace to continue to evolve and become even more dangerous in the future. In response, governments and the international community need to work urgently to improve defenses, increase readiness, and make clear that illegal offensive actions in cyberspace will not be tolerated.
Tom Burt leads a cross-disciplinary team at Microsoft that works to improve customer trust in the safety and security of the digital ecosystem by advocating for global cybersecurity policy, partnering with public agencies and private enterprises to disrupt nation-state cyberattacks and support deterrence efforts, and combatting cybercrime. Customer Security and Trust is also responsible for managing Microsoft’s government clearance and national security compliance.
As cyberattacks become increasingly common, calling out perpetrators is fundamental to imposing sanctions and taking countermeasures.
Social networks and tech corporations have become significant actors in hybrid warfare, but much work is needed to determine how they can contribute to the broader efforts of preventing and resolving deadly conflicts.
Ukraine has been building up its digital defense for the past decade—preparation that is now paying off.
The key is to mitigate attacks on communications systems and unmask attempts to corrupt the information environment.
The digital domain is increasingly a battleground for state and nonstate actors who are leveraging capabilities in cyberspace to advance strategic geopolitical goals. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.ascensionfrankfort.org/announcements/community-prayer-vigil-in-solidarity-with-families-seeking-refuge | 2018-07-19T13:23:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590901.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719125339-20180719145339-00043.warc.gz | 0.937905 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__223535499 | en | In solidarity with the immigrants and those seeking refuge at our southern border and around the world, the community is invited to attend a prayer vigil on Sunday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church of the Ascension, 311 Washington Street, in downtown Frankfort, hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and the Church of the Ascension. Music will start at 5:45 p.m.
The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, has joined interfaith leaders in calling for an end to the separation of parents and children at the border.
In a strong display of solidarity here in Kentucky’s capital, both Episcopal and Roman Catholic bishops, the Frankfort & Franklin County Ministerial Association, social justice advocates, and a variety of other church and civic leaders will come together to offer a diversity of prayers and music in support of the families living this sadness.
The Reverend William J. Neat, Rector of Ascension, said, “It is especially important at a time like this that people of compassion and faith stand together for the dignity of every human being and justice for all those seeking refuge, especially innocent children.”
For more information, call 502-223-0557. See the Facebook event here. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://newsly.social/23006/shinichi-mochizukis-math-proof-almost-no | 2018-06-25T19:26:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868876.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625185510-20180625205510-00269.warc.gz | 0.96411 | 936 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__198884939 | en | In 2012 Japanese mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki claimed to have created a proof for a notoriously complex problem called the ABC conjecture, but no one could understand it.
Now, according to Japanese news site The Asahi Shimbun, the proof may soon be accepted for publication in a mathematical journal of the Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences.
First proposed in the 1980s, the ABC conjecture concerns the relationship between positive integers that satisfy the statement a + b = c, but which also allows a fourth variable, d, to represent the distinct prime factors of abc in certain specified circumstances.
The puzzle, which ties together elements of both number theory and arithmetic geometry, has never been conclusively solved by mathematicians.
In August 2012, the celebrated Japanese mathematician unveiled a 500-page proof spread over four papers, which together purported to offer a revolutionary solution to a gruelling math problem mentioned earlier in the text. Mochizuki proposed a whole new type of mathematics called inter-universal Teichmüller theory (IUT).
A mathematician will soon publish his answer to an infamous conjecture, but it's so complicated no one can check if he's right.
In an effort to untangle the mathematics, mathematicians have held workshops and produced a summary paper, totalling a meagre 400 pages. But while some have been converted to IUT, others have remained sceptical of the proof, New Scientist reported.
“A small number of those close to Mochizuki claim to understand the proof, but they have had little success in explaining their understanding to others,” wrote Peter Woit at Columbia University in a blog post.
Mochizuki is universally described as a reclusive prodigy, and according to a Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, he spent a decade working in isolation to develop his theory and the proof could now be published as early as January next year.
“There has always been a rumour that the papers were submitted to a Japanese journal, which people were concerned would not give the papers enough scrutiny,” says Felipe Voloch at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Though journal of the Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a good reputable one, the fact that it is in Japanese, from Mochizuki’s own institution, and he is the journal’s editor-in-chief means questions will still remain.
“For me, the fact that it has been accepted in this journal doesn’t change much. I am still waiting for an explanation of the ideas that I can understand,” says Voloch.
Ivan Fesenko at the University of Nottingham, UK, disagrees, saying that “triple efforts” would have been applied to make sure that everything was fine before publication. And that the choice of journal can be explained by the fact that the top mathematicians in the field are Japanese.
“This is an achievement on the scale we see very-very rarely in mathematics. Essentially, this is the best result in number theory in the last 50 years,” Fesenko says.
So it seems the proof remains in a precarious position. The few mathematicians who say they understand the proof will continue to champion it, whilst others will remain sceptical, New Scientist states.
“Until there are either mathematicians who both understand the proof and are able to explain it to others, or a more accessible written version of the proof, I don’t think this proof will be accepted by the larger math community,” wrote Woit.
There’s a general sense among non mathematicians that the subject is either right or wrong, and the truth is easily discovered. While mathematics does insist on rigorous, logical proof of correctness, mathematicians often argue over the details. This is good for study since it generally leads to better exposition and streamlined proofs.
These arguments have happened before. Wiles’ proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem was scrutinized thoroughly, and an error was found which had to be corrected. Perelman’s work on the Poincaré Conjecture was only a detailed sketch of a proof which required hard work on the part of others to be made rigorous. Mochizuki’s work may eventually pass the test, but it could take many years before we get to a clean version that can be more widely understood.
What's your opinion on the subject - are you sceptic or converted to IUT? | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.themeatballshop.com/team-member/daniel-holzman/ | 2024-02-25T04:52:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00449.warc.gz | 0.956392 | 281 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__203948842 | en | Daniel started his cooking career at the age of 15 at Le Bernardin in New York City and remained there for 4 years until, at the suggestion of chef Eric Ripert, he attended the Culinary Institute of America with a full scholarship from the James Beard Foundation. Daniel’s culinary journey has led him through some of the country’s finest restaurants including Palladin, Napa, The Campton Place, Aqua, Jardinière, and Axe. In 2010, Daniel returned to his hometown of New York City to team up with his childhood friend Michael Chernow and debut The Meatball Shop on New York City's Lower East Side.
The mix-and-match menu of meatballs, served in a warm and convivial environment, was an instant hit. Five more locations of The Meatball Shop—in Williamsburg, the West Village, Chelsea, the Upper East Side, and the Hell's Kitchen—opened in quick succession. Daniel also co-authored The Meatball Shop Cookbook, which was published to much acclaim in 2011. Daniel has appeared in countless broadcast segments including ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s TODAY Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as in an array of widely reaching local and national publications such as The New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, People, Food Network Magazine and GQ. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.appsoma.com/blog/bitcoin-a-brief-history-on-the-greatest-cryptocurrency/ | 2018-12-17T14:06:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828507.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217135323-20181217161323-00625.warc.gz | 0.967987 | 614 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__257804647 | en | Bitcoin is the largest of all the cryptocurrencies today. Abbreviated as “BTC” it was the first one to introduce the blockchain technology which created the cryptocurrency trend and since then has been the inspiration of several altcoins. The post below offers a brief on the history of Bitcoin.
The genesis of BTC
It all started with registration of “bitcoin.org” on August 18, 2018. In the month of November, an anonymous Japanese developer Satoshi Nakamoto posted a paper (Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System) to a crypto mailing list. He implemented the BTC software as an open-source code and Bitcoin was officially released in 2009 January.
Nakamoto mined out the first ever block of Bitcoin blockchain in the first quarter of 2009. The first person to receive the maiden BTC transaction was crypto advocate Hal Finney. He received 10 BTC coins. However, the first ever commercial transaction with Bitcoin was witnessed in 2010. It was a programmer named Laszio Hanyecz who inaugurated Bitcoin’s use in the real world by buying pizzas with 10,000 coins.
Nakamoto disappeared in 2010. But before leaving the chain, he handed over the alert key of Bitcoin network and its code repository control to Amherst-based software developer Gavin Andersen.
2011 & 2012
In 2011 February, Bitcoin passed the threshold of 1 cent and BTC was worth 1 USD for the 1st time in its history. However, since the coin was initially used in black markets, it started receiving bad press as well- along with the good ones. Later in 2011, a Bitcoin spin-off was launched by the name of “Litecoin”. Both in 2011 & 2012, Bitcoinsaw severe price fluctuations. For example, it rose to a whopping $31.50 in June 2011 but dropped down to around $11.00 after a month.
In 2012 September, Bitcoin Foundation came to the scene with the aim to promote the development & uptake of the coin.
The year 2013 was a milestone year in the history of Bitcoin. It is “the” year when, for the FIRST time, the coin was able to pass the mark of $1,000. However, the BTC price fell to $770 in the first quarter of 2014. The following two years were almost same for Bitcoin as we saw it struggling to up its value in the market. Also in this period BTC’s nemesis Ethereum appeared.
In the year 2017, Bitcoin made history by reaching its All Time High with a hike of $19,666 on December 17. But soon after, China posed a ban on Bitcoin trading which was a huge blow for the coin and plummeted its prices to around $ 6,914 in February 2018. Over the following months, BTC prices have fluctuated between around $11,480 – $5,848. However, experts are optimistic and have predicted a rise to minimum $1, 200 by the end of this year. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.mwfa.com.au/2017/08/03/girls-gala-day-a-great-success/ | 2024-04-16T08:13:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817073.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416062523-20240416092523-00885.warc.gz | 0.956767 | 308 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__27189961 | en | OVER the past couple of months, the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) staged a number of highly successful junior gala days for girls.
Age groups ranged from the under-8s to under-11s, at pitches such as Melwood Oval, Dee Why Oval, Lionel Watts Reserve and David Thomas.
Manly Vale hosted the first gala day for the under-8s age group, with heavy rain on the day failing to dampen the spirits of those who took part.
Louise Walker, the vice-president for Girls and Women in the MWFA, paid tribute to those who worked tirelessly to get the events up and running.
“A massive thanks to each of the four clubs who hosted the gala days, and to the MWFRA for providing referees for the matches,” she said.
“Thank you also to Michele Edwards for juggling the draws and arranging all the medallions and trophies as well as Lee-Anne Sestanovich for co-ordinating all four gala days.
“All up, we had 100 teams play more than 200 matches a massive effort.
“Well done to all involved.”
The chief aim of the gala days was to celebrate grassroots girls football in the mini-roos age groups.
Plans are in place to maintain or potentially increase the number of gala days for the 2018 season, as the MWFA supports the growing number of girls enjoying the world game. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://service-production.webflow.io/projects | 2023-09-28T14:58:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510412.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928130936-20230928160936-00362.warc.gz | 0.900316 | 2,176 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176095006 | en | For the renowned online shop for pre-owned designer and luxury fashion, Vestiaire Collective, we produced their Winter 2022 campaign. With a mixture of clean studio shots and street style inspired images, captured in the streets of Paris, the aim was to create a playful, eye-popping series to demonstrate how styling of pre-loved items can a creative and fun affair. Photographer: Maria & Louise Thornfeldt. Location Scouting, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
On carefully selected outdoor locations, we produced this simple, yet highly aesthetical FW21 editorial for Sportmax with an evident focus on silhouettes, details, and textures of the styles. Photographer: Joséphine Löchen. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
To achieve a playful, openminded and contemporary universe, we scouted cool and urban locations around Nørrebro, Copenhagen for this colorful and energetic PUMA AW22 Accessories Lookbook shoot. Photographer: Rasmus Weng Karlsen. Production by SERVICE
ECCO SS22 Commercial is a celebration of the world around us. For this campaign we took advantage of the various spectacular environments and landscapes Gran Canary has to offer. With sunny summer days as an overall notion, the campaign features three themes; cityscape, coastland, and wanderlust. From grocery shopping in a foreign country and enjoying colorful impressions, to experiencing nature like you’ve never imagined it before. Photographer: Sacha Maric. Art Directrion: Closer Studio. Casting, Location Scouting, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
Mulberry came up with the idea of letting the talented photographer twin duo, Maria & Louise Thornfeldt, portray each other for this beautiful campaign showcasing a selection of some the brand’s iconic bags. Shot on a sunny day in and around the meatpacking district of Copenhagen. Photographer: Louise & Maria Thornfeldt. Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
To embrace the cool and street ambience of the AW22 collection, we teamed up with skater, Jesús Fernández and his two boys and followed them around to some of their favorite hang-out spots. Photographer: Pepe Lobez. Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
With this campaign we wanted to underline the combination of sublime comfort and high performance that ECCO offers with their series of highly innovative BIOM shoes. Shot in the beautiful nature of the Bavarian Alps, we aimed to showcase the series as top of ECCO’s outdoor line and state that adventure starts with the shoes. Photographer: Sarah Stenfeldt. Art Direction: Closer Studio. Casting, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
In one of the largest warehouses of Milan, we produced this lookbook honouring Sportmax’ perfectly tailored garments and accessories with a mix of portraits, still life and detail shots. Photographer: Joséphine Löchen. Production by SERVICE
Inspired by old park life photos of young people enjoying being outdoors we produced this editorial for Vogue Singapore in a park in West London. By capturing young people in beautiful school uniform-inspired looks hanging out in the park, the idea was to encapsulate the quiet moments of students skipping school, doing nothing but being in the moment. Photographer: Joséphine Löchen. Casting Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
With this campaign we aimed to emphasize the versatile aspects of ECCO’s Office Hybrids series. In the streets and selected locations of Lisbon, we portrayed situations known from the modern, urban everyday life by capturing the shoes in a mix of street stylish images, spontaneous moments and quirky angles and crops. Photographer: Joséphine Löchen. Film Director: Bjarke Underberg. Art Direction: Closer Studio. Casting, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
Finally, the sun burns through the sky. She remembers all the sensations from Spring. The first sun rays heating up the skin, the forest waking up, long sunsets. The sun breaks through. On the cost side North of Copenhagen, we captured this amazing story for the Swedish beauty brand Björk and Berries. Director: Sarah Stenfeldt. DOP: Finn Peper. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
With this campaign we underlined the PLAY FREE world of ECCO Athleisure. Shot on a blue sky backdrop the aim was to portray freedom and confidence in movement, which is exactly what PLAY FREE encapsulates. Photographer: Angelina Bergenwall. Art Direction: Closer Studio. Casting, Location Scouting, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
North of Copenhagen we shot in a beautiful 70s custom designed house that embodies the chic, minimalistic aesthetic of the 70s. We captured adorable kids in authentic everyday moments, eating pizza, playing games and having fun together to showcase the Zara Kids AW21 Pyjamas collection. Photographer: Rasmus Weng Karlsen. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
To promote EPOS’ Pro Hybrid gaming headphones, the aim was to showcase the device in various, authentic, yet highly aesthetic usage scenarios. Photographer: Mikkel Bache. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
For Nordic Knots SERVICE produced this Valentine's Day campaign showcasing various constellations of love. SERVICE street casted all talents; couples, friends, and families, who’s love for each other we wanted to display by wrapping them together in a blanket. Photographer: Sarah Stenfeldt. Casting, Styling, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
To let the quality of the styles and the energy of the kids speak for itself, we produced this SS21 campaign for Zara Kids as a simple studio shoot with a clean, behind-the-scenes aesthetic. Photographer: Misha Taylor. Styling, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
Shot in the beautiful surroundings of Ordrupgaard, we wished to display the mbyM SS23 collection as visions of Spring to come. The mixture of nature and elements of art brought together a sense of daydreaming and playfulness, which compliments the collection’s colours, organic shapes and patterns. Photographer: Jonas Bie. Art Direction, Location Scouting, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
The aim was to create a positive and playful campaign with various locations from the busy streets of Copenhagen to the beautiful nature in North of sealand. Photographer: Sacha Maric. Art Direction: Closer Studio. Location Scouting, Casting, Set Design and Production by SERVICE.
Music is something everyone can relate to and as our research showed it is a big interest for the Only & Sons customer. Using music as a tool for storytelling we created the campaign B-Side Icons for the Danish menswear brand with lookbooks, films, campaign images and social media content. We cast real Danish musicians and chose the band Go Go Berlin as the campaign’s main characters. They radiate style and positivity in their musical enthusiasm and elevated the collection perfectly. Photographer: Rasmus Weng. DOP: Oliver Kauer. Art Direction: C F A. Production by SERVICE.
In an old factory building in the suburbs of Copenhagen we created a universe exploring the clash between the young street culture and high-end design. The creative direction was made in collaboration with cross disciplinary artist, Virgil Abloh, and his fashion brand OFF-WHITE. Photographer: Rasmus Weng Karlsen. Production by SERVICE.
For Levi’s Nordic we produced this social media campaign to celebrate the forever loved and classic 501 jeans. With a cool, diverse cast we shot stills and videos in edgy locations all around Vesterbro, Copenhagen. Photographer: Maria Thornfeldt. Casting, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
In a studio in Copenhagen we shot Organic Basic's new collection. 'Get Moving' with loungewear that meets activewear. With a strong group of talents, all street casted for this specific campaign, we managed to create an extraordinarily fun and light atmosphere on set reflecting in the compelling imagery for this 80s aerobic-inspired campaign. Photographer: Sarah Stenfeldt. DOP: Finn Peper. Carsting, Set Design and Produktion by SERVICE
In the spirit of #liveuplifted, we showcased the new 2022 Asics silhouettes as seen ‘through fresh eyes’ of two female brand ambassadors Freja and Chaima. Often you need to have a new friend that gets you to see the magic in your own city. We can get stuck in our daily habits, and get used to things that make our lives special. We followed the two Asics’ ambassadors together as they shared and brought new eyes to their respective homes, Paris and Copenhagen. Photographer: Ceen Wahren. Production by SERVICE.
The main idea behind the concept is to emphasise the feeling you have when you care deeply about a certain item, and you want to bring it with you where ever you go. Almost like a child bringing its pillow or teddy everywhere. That kind of loving attachment played out in nature. By "sculpturelize" the rugs and having a model interacting with them in open and empty spaces we will create the perfect scene for our concept. With this setting in nature we will also amplify the colours and textures of the rugs. Photographer: Sarah Stenfeldt. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
For this CDLP underwear campaign we promoted some of the brand’s most popular styles. In the elegant surroundings of an old school hotel, we created a cool and witty universe by mixing it up with a cool cast and quirky styling. Photographer: Rasmus Weng. Casting, Styling, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
By capturing a young couple in joyful moments and charming surroundings, we enhanced the unisex styles of Jeanerica’s AW20 collection. Photographer: Rasmus Weng Karlsen. Styling, Location, Creative Direction and Production by SERVICE
As a tribute to the Nordic nature and craftsanship, SERVICE produced this t-shirt campaign on the countryside North of Copenhagen to underline the quality of CDPL’s products. Photographer: Rasmus Weng Karlsen. Casting, Location Scouting and Production by SERVICE.
In one of the largest warehouses of Milan, we produced this lookbook honouring Sportmax’ perfectly tailored garments and accessories with a mix of portraits, still life and detail shots. Photographer: Joséphine Löchen. Location, Set Design and Production by SERVICE | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.toofar.com/music/ | 2021-12-05T04:44:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363135.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205035505-20211205065505-00156.warc.gz | 0.970439 | 1,232 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__157426328 | en | Dawn Remembers: The Making of the Too Far Music
Q: Too Far is your second project to integrate novel and music. This time, though, you took a slightly different approach:
RS: The 12 tracks evoke 12 scenes from the story—the children’s experience of the forest that their goddess, Dawn, remembers. With Wild Animus, the idea was to capture musically the ram’s entire journey. Here, Dawn remembers moments with a particular quality, so we hear those moments as opposed to the whole smash.
Too Far evolved in the same way as Wild Animus. The music was created alongside the book and conceived of as a whole piece. The idea was that the book would tell the story and there would be moments in the story that would be remembered by Dawn.
Dawn sings about Robbie and Fristeen’s exploration and discoveries. Each piece follows the emotional arc of a recollected scene. And in sequence, the 12 scenes follow the arc of the kids’ emotional progress during the story. Where they are meeting for the first time or climbing the Bendies, Dawn’s recollection is more playful. As we progress in the story, what Dawn remembers is more serious. They’re still memories that she wants to keep, but there’s more at stake.
Q: Maria Taylor is on vocals this time around. You found her to be an ideal match for the role.
RS: Maria was a contributor to Wild Animus, and I’m a fan of both her solo work and her work with Azure Ray. Finding a singer to play Dawn—it was probably like what a director goes through to cast an actress for a film. Maria was a great fit. Her voice, her temperament, her emotional breadth— She was able to project both a childlike presence and a deep and thoughtful adult one. Her ability to mix and match those aspects of her personality in a way that dovetailed with the moments in the story was important.
We had the help of Andy LeMaster, who works closely with Maria. Andy also contributed to Wild Animus, and he performs on all of the Dawn Remembers pieces. We threw ourselves together in the studio, not knowing exactly what would come out of it. Maria was a great choice. She understood the story and the character, and she really brought the scenes to life.
Q: There’s a lot of non-verbal vocalization in the Too Far music. Some songs have very little in the way of lyrics.
RS: The moments are recollections of a child’s experience, and the wordiness of Wild Animus didn’t seem appropriate. I wanted to capture the care-freeness and exhilaration that a child feels. Some of the high points of Maria’s work are the moments when she is humming or doing her half-conscious non-verbal thing. I love that. I think she did a wonderful job of capturing the emotional meaning of those scenes—probably better than if there were words associated with them.
Q: As with Wild Animus, you used a loop-record process, and the contributing musicians improvised their parts over the base tracks.
RS: It’s arduous, but I’m pleased with what we’re able to get doing things that way. I was listening to the commentary on a Lars Von Trier movie recently and was surprised to hear that he uses a filming technique that’s pretty close to what we do in the studio. Von Trier is not the only director who does this, but from what I understand, it’s not common. They’ll set up their cameras, get them rolling, and then the actor and directors forget about them, working and re-working particular moments spontaneously.
The cameras never stop rolling. The actors don’t have a sense of the beginning or end of a scene. They’re living the part, trying to find the right tone, deepening the emotional engagement, and so on. They do it one way, then they try something else. It just keeps going. The actors are never out of character, and they have the chance to experiment while they’re in the moment. Von Trier talks about having evolved a jump-cut style—you see action, the scene continues, but there’s a splice in between. It’s a stylistic choice, but it evolved around the concept of cutting between different takes of the same scene. In his own way, John Cassavetes used a similar technique, many years earlier.
This is all very close to the approach we’ve developed for tracking musical contributions in our studio. It seems to work for the same reasons that it works in film. The vocalist or instrumentalist—whoever we happen to have in the studio—is in character, working on a part, evolving it, in the emotion and meaning of the moment, and never required to step out of it until we’re done. As much as possible, the mechanics of recording are forgotten.
There are failures, and there are surprising successes. The objective is to capture moments of brilliance—moments that really connect. It’s very different than what’s typically done, where you have a group of musicians and the producer says, "Okay, we’re doing a take," and they all perform the piece start to finish. My joke is, "We’ve invented the hardest way in the world to make music," because so much effort is required afterward, sorting and sifting through the mountains of loops. But the value of it is that we’re able to give musicians room to experiment, to immerse themselves in the pieces and take risks that they wouldn’t be able to take in a more structured studio environment. We often get unusual things—things that we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.crownpeak.com/company/press-releases-folder/crownpeak-named-to-econtent-100-list-for-third-year.aspx | 2013-05-21T13:50:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700074077/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102754-00034-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.92986 | 859 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__205848703 | en | CrownPeak Named To EContent 100 List For Third Year
-- CrownPeak recognized as a company that “matters most in the digital content industry” --
Los Angeles, Calif. (December 7, 2005) —
CrownPeak (www.crownpeak.com), the software service leader in content management, today announced that it has once again been named to EContent magazine’s EContent 100 - the list of companies that matter most in the digital content industry. The list offers a look at 100 companies that show how much of an impact econtent has on day-to-day business and how the tools that enable it are becoming more prevalent.
The EContent 100 is compiled by the magazine’s contributing editors and staff of Information Today, Inc. Companies included on the list are both mainstays and newcomers, but all have proved over the past year their innovation and contribution to the evolution of digital content.
Recognized in the Content Management category, CrownPeak is the only company to provide comprehensive, world-class Web Site Management as a hosted software solution. CrownPeak solutions include Web Content Management, Search, Web Hosting, Intranet/Extranets and Web Analytics.
“We are pleased to be recognized as an EContent 100 company again this year,” said CrownPeak CEO Jim Howard. “We’ve been providing the best Web Content Management tools on the market since 2001 and are constantly improving our services and integrating them with complementary tools to stay ahead of the needs of our clients. We’re excited to be recognized for our innovation and commitment to enabling digital content.”
“CrownPeak has made our list three of the past four years simply because they continue to offer Web Content Management that meets and surpasses the technical demand of the industry,” said Michelle Manafy, editor of EContent. “The company is staying ahead of the curve by continually adding new features, integration capabilities and services to its product base.”
Besides this award, CrownPeak has been named Product of the Year by InfoWorld and Analyst’s Choice by eWeek and has also been chosen several times as one of the Top 25 ASP’s worldwide by ASPNews.com.
For more information about CrownPeak, please visit www.crownpeak.com. A complete list of the EContent 100 winners is available in the December print addition of the magazine and online at www.econtentmag.com.
EContent is the most respected source for information about the digital content industry. The magazine has a mission to clearly identify and explain emerging digital content trends, strategies, and resources that will help readers navigate the content maze and find a clear path to profits and improved business processes. EContent delivers essential research, reporting, news, and analysis of content related issues. It is essential reading for executives and professionals involved in content creation, management, acquisition, organization, and distribution in both commercial and enterprise environments. EContent is the premier publication for the digital content industry (http://www.econtentmag.com).
CrownPeak, the market leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Web Content Management and Optimization solutions, offers online marketers the easiest way to manage, target, publish, and analyze web content on their web sites, micro-sites, mobile media, or landing pages. CrownPeak's enterprise-grade SaaS operates on any web server or platform, and seamlessly integrates with other ECM systems.
Hundreds of organizations, such as Skype, Nissan, Alico, Defenders of Wildlife, EMI Music and the State of Virginia, have realized the value in CrownPeak's renowned ease-of-use, its 24x7 customer support, and guaranteed response times. CrownPeak has been named to EContent’s 100 most influential companies list, has won eWeek’s prestigious Analysts Choice Award and InfoWorld’s Product of the Year Award, and has been named a finalist for Best Customer Service from the American Business "Stevie" Awards for the last three years. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://thegiftedpharmacist.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/what-you-need-to-know-now-that-california-pharmacists-can-dispense-birth-control-without-prescriptions/ | 2017-12-14T20:47:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948550986.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20171214202730-20171214222730-00009.warc.gz | 0.901681 | 711 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__36909991 | en | Recap After two years of regulatory discussions, California’s officials finally announced last Friday allowing the state’s pharmacists to directly dispense birth control to patients without physicians’ order. Note that the law applies to hormonal contraceptives, which include oral medications, transdermal patches, subcutaneous injections, and vaginal rings, but not intrauterine devices and implantations. The bill known as SB 493, was passed in 2013, but suffered major delays during the approval process. California will be the third state to make birth control more readily available, joining Washington and Oregon. The states of Hawaii, Missouri, Tennessee, and South Carolina are expected to consider similar legislations.
What’s the big deal? In the U.S., there are roughly 61 million childbearing women and approximately 70% of the aforementioned population do not want to become pregnant intentionally.1 In California alone, more than half of the pregnancies are unintentional.2 The use of alcohol, unlawful drugs, and numerous prescription drugs can have damaging, teratogenic effects on newborns. Advocating to expand access to birth control can lessened the numbers of poverty-driven, unplanned pregnancies, and as well as cutting the rate of babies being born with birth defects.
What does this mean for consumers? So let me get this straight, you can walk into any pharmacy in California and ask for birth control (as if it were an OTC item)? It’s not quite that simple or else it wouldn’t have taken legislators two years to formulate and agree on protocols. Instead, patients are obligated to a questionnaire, a blood pressure screening, and a consultation session with the pharmacists. These are instruments to assist pharmacists in isolating patients with medical conditions contraindicated to the administration birth control, and to provide a more lucrative contraceptive in the selection process. For example, women with history of breast cancer, cardiovascular complications, elevated clotting risks, or previously intolerable to estrogen may want to avoid certain estrogen-containing contraceptives.
An opportunity for independent pharmacies? Although the law is legitimate, California pharmacies are not expected to jump on the latest opportunity straightaway. Complicated legislations, like SB 493, demand lots of preparations and are difficult to implement at the macro level. Your “household name” pharmacy chains tend to take much longer time to adapt; thus, family-owned/independent pharmacies are in favor to take advantage of this opportunity much sooner.
What does this mean for pharmacists? While there’s a shortage of physicians at the national level, an increasingly abundance in well-trained, competent pharmacists are willing to fulfill this demand. “The uninsured rate remains at an all time low”3, which translates into longer wait-times at doctor’s offices, diminished quality of care, and declination in patient’s accessibility to healthcare. In the perspectives of cost savings and improved patient outcomes, I am persuaded that total societal welfare can benefit from this progress. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how things will pan out now that pharmacists are one step closer to procuring prescriber status. iAPPEblog’s guide to birth control and infertility can assists you in refreshing your knowledge on birth controls. (below)
Feature photo credit:
- Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print.
- lexicomp online | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.anooshjorjorian.com/p/bio.html | 2022-08-10T05:43:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00671.warc.gz | 0.967526 | 421 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__102820066 | en | Anoosh Jorjorian (she/they) has over 20 years of experience writing, blogging, editing, and teaching English. Her professional writing career began in 1997 when she co-edited the updated "Relationships with Women" chapter in Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century. She has been published in Salon, the Huffington Post, TIME.com, AlterNet, Black Girl Dangerous, Racialicious, and Sojourner on issues of race, sexuality and gender identity, culture, and policy.
Mx. Jorjorian has also been working for racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights for over two decades. She is currently the founder and principal of Inclusive Futures Consulting, LLC, which helps parents, educators, and institutions teach children about identity differences and be inclusive across identity lines. She directs Yolo Rainbow Families and the Davis Queer Teen Group, which are projects of the Davis Phoenix Coalition. Yolo Rainbow Families advocates for and supports LGBTQ+ parents, LGBTQ+ kids, and parents of LGBTQ+ kids in Yolo County. In March 2020, she co-founded the ApoYolo Project, a program of the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network, which kept Spanish-speaking immigrant families housed, fed, and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic through August 2021. In March 2021, she joined the Board of Directors of Gender Spectrum, which supports families, healthcare workers, educators, and institutions in creating a gender-inclusive world for trans and all gender-expansive youth. For her community work, Jorjorian was selected for the City of Davis Brinley Award for public service in 2021.
She is also a designer and owns a business, Downtown Angry Brown, where she sells t-shirts and other products.
She currently lives in Northern California with her spouse, their two children, and two dogs.
She has lived on both coasts of the US as well as in West Africa and the South Pacific. She speaks Spanish, French, and Wolof.
|Photo by David Greenwald| | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://svc11000.com/blog/what-are-the-medical-uses-for-weed/ | 2023-09-21T23:28:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506045.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921210007-20230922000007-00518.warc.gz | 0.952596 | 904 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__201589206 | en | Since the 2012 election, the United States has seen an increase of states legalizing marijuana for either medical or recreational use. As of November 2018, 32 states and Washington D.C. have legalized weed for medical use. That’s because there is a mountain of research and anecdotal evidence that marijuana is a great alternative to traditional, pharmacological medicines.
Why Medical Weed
Cannabis has been used to treat all types of illnesses and ailments since around 2900 BC. It’s an inexpensive but effective alternative to costly medications that, not only have dangerous side effects but may cause opioid addiction. Even though weed is still considered a Class 1 narcotic by the federal government, people have still been using it to heal.
CBD vs THC
Cannabidiol or CBD and Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC are both cannabinoids found in all varieties of the cannabis plant. THC is the chemical that induces the euphoric feeling or “high” while CBD does not.
Biopharmaceutical companies are now jumping on the CBD medicine train. However, like most drugs that people desperately need, the prices are incredibly expensive to the average user. For example, the FDA recently approved the first cannabis medication for epilepsy called Epidolex create GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR. Depending on where you live and how much you need, Epidiolex can cost between $200 and $2000 a month. CBD oil from a trusted medical dispensary can cost less than $100.
Medical Uses for Weed
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that cannabis has healing properties. It’s been used for centuries to cure or heal various ailments. However, it remains illegal, federally, in the United States. One of the main reasons it has remained illegal federally is that the majority of federally backed research on marijuana has focused on potential negative effects instead of its potential to heal. But that’s changing. Institutions are conducting more and more research that back up the anecdotal evidence of the healing properties of weed. And there are so many illnesses and ailments where weed is, not only helpful but preferable to traditional medicine.
The United States has a serious problem with pain. According to 2011, The Institute of Medicine released a report saying “Chronic pain costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatment and lost productivity.” Much of the medical treatment for pain has been with addiction-causing opioids such as Morphine and Oxycodone. Most heroin users begin their addiction to opioids from pain treatment with morphine or other opioids before progressing to heroin. Marijuana is a safe, non-addictive alternative to treating chronic pain.
How does weed help with chronic pain? The feeling of pain is caused by the coordination of brain cells that tell the body something hurts. And there are two types of pain: nociceptive and neuroceptive. Nociceptive is the most common type of pain and is a result of tissue damage. Think inflammation, aches, throbbing, etc. Cannabis can weaken the intensity of the sensation of pain by blocking the neurotransmitters signaling the brain to tell your body to feel pain. Also,
Nociceptive pain can be weakened by reducing the pain signals at the site of injury by blocking the inflammatory process itself or the signals they elicit. Another strategy is to dampen their effects as they make their way up the spinal cord to the brain. The cannabidiols in weed can target both of these processes to reduce pain. THC has anti-inflammatory properties that are “driven through the activation of CB2 (brain) receptors on immune cells which dampens the body’s pain-inducing response to injury.” And CBD can block inflammatory mediators, reducing inflammation. In other words, it’s the interaction between THC and CBD with brain receptors that trigger pain relief, anxiety relief, appetite stimulation, and mood management.
Weed has also been shown to help patients in their battle against various types of cancer. In many small studies, weed had shown to help alleviate nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Studies have also shown that CBD blocked the growth of cancer cells and killed cancer cells in cervical cancer patients.
Thankfully, more long-term human trials are taking place. But the evidence of short-term clinical trials is clear: there is no denying the marijuana positive health effects that patients have experienced. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.henleazeswimmingclub.org/news/derek-klemperer-an-appreciation/ | 2024-03-03T20:12:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476397.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303174631-20240303204631-00269.warc.gz | 0.975849 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45428924 | en | We are sad to report the death of Derek Klemperer who passed away recently. Derek was a stalwart member of the Club’s Executive Committee and a Lake Trustee for many decades.
Derek first joined the Club’s Executive Committee in the 1970s and quickly started to make a contribution. Derek and his wife Joyce took over the running of the Angling Section of the Club in 1982 and ran it until very recently. Derek and Joyce helped make many improvement to angling at the Lake and ensured an enjoyable angling experience for many generations of anglers who have much to thank Derek and Joyce for.
Derek also put endless hours into protecting the Club’s land and boundary from encroachment. Derek’s detailed records and notes are still being put to good use towards this end.
We also have Derek to thank for preserving the Club’s historic photos and archive: which were used as a source for Derek and Joyce’s book “The Henleaze Lake Story” published in 2007.
More recently Derek was a prime mover in the Club’s move to become a charity to protect its continuing use for swimming.
The Club has much to thank Derek for, particularly, alongside Carol Holloway, Clare Meehan and others, in ensuring the Club’s survival in the lean years of the 1980s. As Carol Holloway commented “Derek was a man of many talents who was extremely generous with the time and energy he devoted to the Club”.
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https://faithlifeerie.wordpress.com/ | 2016-12-05T10:25:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698541692.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170901-00314-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972112 | 1,075 | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__209830620 | en | BY MARY SOLBERG | FAITHLIFE
Cathedral Prep junior Ian Malisiewski suffered a serious spinal cord injury while wrestling six months ago, but the people closest to him say his indomitable spirit has surfaced.
“I can count on one hand the really tough times he’s had, and mostly those were about missing a wrestling tournament or something,” says his mom, Hallie Reid. “Every morning, he gets up and says, ‘OK, let’s go to work. Let’s do this.’ He never complains.”
That determination has carried 16-year-old Ian through surgery and several months of intense physical therapy. He fractured two vertebrae and injured his spinal cord June 3 while competing in the United World Wrestling (UWW) Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals in Akron, Ohio.
Paralyzed from the neck down immediately after his accident, Ian has regained some movement in his arms, shoulders and hands. According to his dad, T.J. Malisiewski, doctors probably will not have a clear prognosis until swelling is reduced completely in his son’s spinal column.
“We’re not giving up hope. His prognosis is above what they thought. He wants to keep moving forward in life and he doesn’t want this to hold him back,” T.J. Malisiewski says.
On Nov. 7, Ian returned to Cathedral Prep, cheered on by his classmates, faculty and staff as he wheeled through the first floor to his classroom. Students like Tommy Russo and Garrett Heidt, both juniors, held signs: “Ian Strong,” and “#BeADog,” a reference to a 2011 video of then-Coastal Carolina football coach David Bennett, who advised players to “be a dog” instead of a “kitty cat.”
“It’s his [Ian’s] mentality. It’s how he operates,” Heidt says. “He hasn’t changed one bit. He’s the same Ian who we’ve always known, just full of life. He’s always making us laugh and making us smile.”
His first friend at Prep, Ethan Rys, also was on-hand for Ian’s first day back at school. They caught up with each other in the classroom that has been converted from the school spirit store to one that can accommodate Ian’s new specially made computer.
“There’s no one like Ian,” Rys says. “He’s crazy energetic. It’s been a hard time, but it’s been inspiring, too, just to see the outpouring from the community.”
The night of the accident, hundreds of people gathered at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Erie. They held an impromptu prayer service while awaiting news on Ian’s eight-hour surgery at Akron Children’s Hospital.
The Catholic Preparatory School community, which includes Prep and Villa Maria Academy, set up the “Ian Fund,” requesting donations to assist the family through Ian’s rehabilitation and recovery.(Make donations at http://www.prep-villa.com or checks can be made payable to Cathedral Prep and sent to Cathedral Prep’s Advancement Office, 225 W. 9th St., Erie, PA 16501, with “Ian Fund” in the memo line.)
In September, another benefit was held at Gravel Pit Park in North East.
“I learned that prayers work,” Ian says. “I had a lot of prayers said for me, not only from my class, but everybody in Erie. They just helped pull me through this emotionally and physically.”
Father Jason Feigh, campus minister, has met with Ian weekly since his accident. They do independent study for confirmation preparation.
“His return was an early Thanksgiving and Christmas present to the Prep community,” Father Jason says. “It shows hope amidst tragedy.”
According to Father Jason, Ian’s “big heart”—in the face of such difficulty—has brought everyone together. Even before the accident, Ian was active at Prep, participating in football and wrestling, Campus Ministry and Key Club. This year, he is serving as class vice president.
“He continues to inspire people in ways he has no idea of,” Father Jason adds. “He is not only a witness of how to carry himself personally, but spiritually.”
Since his return to school, Ian attends classes in the morning and then eats lunch with friends. He then goes to physical therapy for the rest of the day.
And, of course, he and his family depend on prayers.
Says his mom, Hallie: “People say how much they’re sending prayers. I’ll take anything. It makes him feel better to know that people care and that they love him.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.donaldmiralle.com/nature/torrey-pines-preview-9_23_834.html | 2018-02-20T15:57:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812978.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220145713-20180220165713-00371.warc.gz | 0.971482 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__75824814 | en | A general view of seals resting at Children's Pool on March 16, 2008 in La Jolla, California. In 1931, Ellen Browning Scripps, the newspaper heiress, donated $60,000 for the breakwater seawall, to keep rough waves at bay, and subsequently the state ceded the beach property to the city under the condition that it remain a public park and childrenԳ swimming area. And that it was for much of the century, until the seals began showing up in great numbers. The city regularly closed the beach beginning about 1997 because of water contamination, blaming the seals. A legal battle has raged for the past ten years between animal rights activists who believe the beach should be a reserve for the seals, and locals who want the beach to be opened once again for children and swimmers. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.lensakelestarian.com/copy-of-media-writing-1st-session | 2023-04-02T08:06:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00604.warc.gz | 0.873052 | 196 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__267475993 | en | MEDIA WRITING WORKSHOP
On 2nd July 2022, Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) held the Media Writing Workshop at SMS Muzaffar Syah (SMS MOZAC), Melaka. We had Mrs Farisha Zainol, a WWF Malaysia Communication Manager and content creator as the speaker. The Media Writing workshop engaged students on how to plan and create good content on social media. The workshop includes writing good and attractive captions on social media posts to stimulate interest or action from active viewers, which help students to enhance their storytelling skills. The participants get to enhance their media writing knowledge by learning hashtag best practices and how to use Instagram insights to further strategise their content.
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https://radiome.com.pa/wakalaradio | 2024-03-03T13:25:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00888.warc.gz | 0.92131 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__19896165 | en | Wakala Radio Radio en vivo
Wakala Radio is a popular radio channel based in Panama City, Panama. The station is primarily designed to cater to the music tastes of the younger generation in Panama, featuring a variety of musical genres such as pop, reggaeton, salsa, and more. With a diverse range of programs, the station is the go-to destination for music lovers in Panama, offering a mix of live music performances, interviews with local and international artists, news, and information. The station is available in the es_PA language and can be streamed online via its website. The station's programming is available 24 hours a day, with specific shows airing at scheduled times. Whether you are in Panama City or beyond, Wakala Radio is a fantastic channel to listen to and enjoy some of the latest music and news in Panama. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://loveisintheair.photography/kristen-austins-engagement/ | 2020-06-01T04:18:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347414057.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601040052-20200601070052-00373.warc.gz | 0.968316 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__85050857 | en | On July 6, 2018 I had the pleasure of photographing Kristen & Austin’s engagement photography session at Montara Beach, near Pacifica right off Highway 1 in Northern California. Kristen, who recently moved here from Tennessee fell in love with the sheer cliffs and iconic northern California beach scenery found at Montara Beach and immediately chimed in with their must have engagement location when asked. I’d never been to Montara Beach before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but this place delivered! Not only does Montara boast a gorgeous beach, but it also has a gorgeous flower covered cliff that sits right off the road before you venture down to the water. We started in the flowers, then made our way down to the beach. We played around on the beach capturing candid embraces, laughter and smooches, waiting and hoping for a gorgeous sunset. Finally at 8:30pm, the fog had cleared and the sunset shone brightly for our end of shoot images. This shoot was so much fun and I can’t wait to capture their big day this September! | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.150.tum.de/en/anniversary-story/robots_capable_of_feeling/ | 2023-12-04T07:36:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00692.warc.gz | 0.95701 | 786 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__132599787 | en | How does a robotics researcher help paralyzed people learn to walk again? By teaching robots the skills and needs of people. In an innovative new approach, Gordon Cheng from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is combining robotics with neuroscience to develop robots capable of feeling.
June 12, 2014 will probably always be an unforgettable date for Juliano Pinto, a Brazilian who had already been paraplegic for several years. Supported by a robotic body suit, he was able to kick a football just with the power of his mind. A symbolic way to kick off the soccer World Cup in the sold-out São Paulo stadium, Pinto’s achievement also marked the highlights of the international Walk Again Project, designed to help paralyzed people walk with the aid of an exoskeleton. Gordon Cheng developed a key element of this robotic suit at TUM: the artificial skin that enabled Pinto to feel his own steps.
Cheng is one of the world’s leading experts in humanoid robots. “I love robots,” he affirms. His aim is to use them to help others – and society at large – for instance by teaching people with paraplegia how to walk again, as in Pinto’s case, or by supporting therapy for multiple sclerosis patients.
In pursuit of this aim, Cheng is forging a whole new connection between neuroscience and robotics. At his Institute for Cognitive Systems, scientists from all over the world have come together to advance research in this area, collaborating closely with researchers from other disciplines such as psychology and medicine. All of which is possible thanks to the rich and diverse scientific environment at TUM and across the city of Munich.
In order for robots to sense their surroundings like a human being, Cheng and his team have developed a type of artificial skin. Hexagonal cells in a honeycomb structure allow a robot to sense when it is being touched, for instance. The sensors detect how close the source of contact is, along with pressure, vibration, temperature and even movement in three-dimensional space. This robot skin proved indispensable to the Walk Again Project. Integrated in the soles of the exoskeleton’s feet, it sends signals to small motors that vibrate on the patient’s arms when their feet touch the ground. This feedback enables them to “feel” their robotic legs and move them. This feedback loop is essential to their sense of safety.
In 2016, a trial using an exoskeleton to teach people with paraplegia to walk again left researchers astonished. After just one year of training, all eight participants regained both voluntary control of their legs and feeling that had been lost in their lower extremities, from the hip down. Researchers interpret this startling outcome as the brain reorganizing itself as a result of the training. “Our brains are adaptable, capable of developing new physical capabilities in response to new tools,” explains Cheng. New neural networks were thus triggered in participants who were previously paralyzed for years, enabling them to reorganize their body schema.
A study commissioned by Cheng back in 2005 confirmed that it makes sense to build robots based on the human model. “We observed how people interact with humanoid robots and found that it is really simple,” he reports. “Our brains are naturally wired that way. If you want to teach a robot something or learn from it yourself, it’s easier if it looks like another person – that makes the whole thing seem more natural. I also see it in children, who take the robot’s hand … we project our own reactions onto it and have corresponding expectations.”
“Soon, social interaction with robots will no longer be science fiction, but as safe and natural as of the way we use computers and smartphones today.”
Gordon Cheng, Professor of Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Munich | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://schaeferhunde-altdeutsch.com/xoilac-tv-truc-tiep-tu-ket-asian-cup-neu-viet-nam-gap-trung-quoc-thay-vi-nhat-ban/ | 2023-11-29T05:00:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100056.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129041834-20231129071834-00063.warc.gz | 0.958463 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__153246048 | en | Asian Cup 2019: Việt Nam’s Memorable Journey
Việt Nam, along with China, South Korea, and Australia bid farewell to the Asian Cup 2019, a tournament where Việt Nam made the most remarkable impact. Facing Japan, the only Asian team to advance from the group stage in the 2018 World Cup and the most successful nation in Asian Cup history, Việt Nam displayed great resilience. Not only did they maintain disciplined defense, allowing Japan only one penalty goal with the assistance of VAR, but they also had opportunities to score against Japan, even outnumbering them with 12 shots compared to Japan’s 11.
Despite their valiant efforts, Việt Nam unfortunately lost 0-1 to Japan, ending their campaign. However, many fans believed that if Việt Nam had faced China instead of Japan, they could have reached the semi-finals. This belief stemmed from China’s disappointing performance against Iran, as they suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat due to consecutive defensive errors. South Korea and Australia, both strong contenders, were also unexpectedly eliminated in the quarter-finals. South Korea failed to convert their continuous pressure into goals against Qatar, while UAE capitalized on a defensive mistake by Australia, securing a 1-0 victory.
xoilac tv trực tiếp-Vòng Bán Kết – Semi-finals:
- xoilac tv trực tiếp-
- 21:00, 28/01: Iran vs Japan
- 21:00, 29/01: Qatar vs UAE
The Asian Cup 2019 has been full of surprises, and the semi-finals promise to be equally thrilling. As we eagerly await the upcoming matches between Iran and Japan, and Qatar and UAE, let us celebrate Việt Nam’s memorable journey, highlighting their courage, determination, and passion for the beautiful game. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://thecasualgeekery.com/2019/12/18/this-weeks-comics-december-18/ | 2023-11-30T23:42:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00667.warc.gz | 0.910908 | 463 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231484647 | en | My wallet weeps this week, but if you can afford it, there will be a lot of beginnings, endings and continuations to read on this new comic book day!
This is easily the craziest New Comic Book Day I can remember in a long time. It’s so crazy that it brought me back from a little hiatus as I adjusted my life to having a second child and all the insanity that goes along with that.
DC Comics absolutely loaded this week up with some seriously can’t-miss books. We have the final issue of Tom King’s run on BATMAN. We have the final issue of DOOMSDAY CLOCK, timed to coincide with the final episode of the HBO Watchmen miniseries. The final issue of Scott Snyder’s BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH drops today, too. The finale of the Justice/Doom War in JUSTICE LEAGUE also releases this week, which leads into the new YEAR OF THE VILLAIN: HELL ARISEN miniseries.
And there’s so much more that DC is publishing today. I had to decide to drop a few things because there was no way I could justify getting it all.
I can’t help but think this is maybe a mistake, releasing all these huge books at once, one week before Christmas. Thankfully, I’ve already finished my Christmas shopping, so a splurge on some comics won’t keep my kids from getting some presents. But I can’t imagine why DC didn’t shift some releases away from today to try and stave off some serious event fatigue.
Let’s take a look at what I’m getting this week:
Dark Horse Comics
American Gods: The Moment of the Storm 8
Batman: Last Knight on Earth 3
Doomsday Clock 12
Flash Forward 4
He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse 2
John Constantine, Hellblazer 2
Justice League 38
Superman Smashes the Klan 2
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen 6
Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen 1
GI Joe 3
What are you getting this week? Let us know in the comments. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://bethyazhari.wordpress.com/2014/06/ | 2019-07-22T16:29:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528141.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722154408-20190722180408-00225.warc.gz | 0.982404 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__160428112 | en | This past Friday was the reception for my most recent show entitled “Collaborations With Anonymous”. The Gallery at the Jupiter staff put together a lovely reception and the June evening weather in Portland was perfect. The gallery is part of a complex that includes an outdoor atrium, the Doug Fir Lounge and the Jupiter Hotel.
As always, I was fortunate to have lots of friends and family attending, as well as many new faces, including other local artists and art enthusiasts. We also made some new friends who were serving their delicious local organic Sattwa Chai to attendees. It turns out we’re neighbors–they live only two minutes from us!
One of the most meaningful moments of the evening came toward the very end. An old family friend who had grown up in my grandmother’s town shared with me stories of the ways she had touched his life and influenced him. And he pointed out that my most ambitious piece, “Renewal Springs From Woman,” has a border created of ferns–my grandmother’s first name was Elva Fern! I had never consciously made the connection, even though I am always thinking of my grandmothers when I create my pieces. And, of course, the theme of this particular piece is connection to the generations of women of the past. So I felt that my grandmother’s spirit was really with me at this show. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://ocaor.org/how-do-i-remove-pictures-from-real-estate-sites/ | 2023-06-01T11:51:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647810.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601110845-20230601140845-00761.warc.gz | 0.918873 | 1,929 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__135271784 | en | When it comes to shopping for a new home, we want to make sure that every detail is perfect. From the location to the interior design, everything should reflect our own personal tastes and preferences. However, sometimes our initial enthusiasm for a property can change over time, leaving us wanting to remove pictures from real estate sites. Whether it’s due to a change in circumstances or a simple change of heart, knowing how to do so can prevent unnecessary headaches and potentially embarrassing situations. In this article, we’ll explore the steps you need to take to remove pictures from real estate sites and ensure that your privacy is protected.
1. The Perils of Abandoned Property Listings: Why Removing Pictures Matters
Are you aware of the perils of abandoned property listings? Leaving a listing without pictures may seem like a minor slip-up, but it can have severe consequences for your sales prospects. Removing pictures matter tremendously, and here’s why:
- It discourages buyers: Without pictures, your listing will appear incomplete and untrustworthy. Prospective buyers rely heavily on images to assess a property’s potential and gauge their interest. The absence of photographs can lead to buyers losing interest in a property, and you might miss out on potential offers.
- It undermines your credibility: In today’s competitive real estate market, your credibility and reputation are your most valuable assets. A listing without photographs raises red flags about the property’s condition, and by extension, your competence as a real estate agent. Buyers might question your honesty and professionalism, and you risk losing their business.
That’s not all. In the absence of photographs, your listing might also suffer from poor visibility and lower search rankings. Online platforms prioritize complete listings with high-quality images, and you might find yourself buried under a sea of other properties.
Remember, to stand out in the real estate market, your listing needs to be complete, visually appealing, and informative. Removing pictures from your listing puts you at a disadvantage and could hinder your prospects of making a sale.
2. Taking Back Your Privacy: A DIY Guide to Removing Images from Real Estate Websites
1. The importance of privacy
It is a common practice for the real estate industry to post pictures of houses, apartments, and other properties on their websites. However, homeowners may not be aware that their private spaces can be viewed by thousands of people online. This is especially concerning for those who value their privacy and do not want their personal lives on display for the entire world to see. In this DIY guide, we will go over the steps to remove images from real estate websites, thus allowing homeowners to reclaim their privacy.
2. How to remove images from real estate websites
To begin, homeowners must first identify which real estate websites feature their property images. Once this has been established, the following steps can be taken:
- Contact the website’s customer service team and request that they remove the images. Be sure to provide the specific URLs where the images can be found.
- If the customer service team is unresponsive, submit a formal request to have the images removed. This can be done through an online form or through certified mail.
- If all else fails, legal action can be taken to have the images removed. It is important to consult with a lawyer before taking this step.
By taking these simple yet effective steps, homeowners can ensure that their private spaces remain private and not available for public viewing. Taking back control of one’s privacy is an important step towards securing personal information and achieving peace of mind.
3. From Tricky to Easy: Simple Solutions to Deleting Unwanted Property Pictures
Deleting unwanted property pictures can be quite tricky, especially if you’re not tech-savvy. However, there are simple solutions that can help you get rid of these pictures without breaking a sweat. Here are some easy tricks:
- Use the delete button on your phone. One of the easiest ways to delete unwanted pictures from your phone is to simply use the delete button. Go to your phone’s gallery, select the pictures you want to delete, and hit the delete button.
- Use a photo management app. Photo management apps such as Google Photos or Apple Photos can make deleting unwanted pictures a breeze. These apps allow you to easily select multiple images and delete them with just a few clicks.
- Connect your phone to your computer. If you want to delete pictures in bulk, connecting your phone to your computer is a great solution. Simply transfer the pictures to your computer, select the ones you want to delete, and hit the delete button.
As you can see, deleting unwanted property pictures doesn’t have to be tricky. All it takes is a little know-how and some simple solutions to make the process easy and stress-free. So, next time you’re faced with unwanted pictures, remember these easy tricks and get ready to hit that delete button!
4. Navigating the Complexities of Image Removal Requests: A Step-by-Step How-To
Navigating the complexities of image removal requests can be a daunting task, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to handle these requests like a pro.
First, it’s important to identify the type of request you’re dealing with. Is it a copyright issue, a privacy concern, or a violation of a community guideline? Identifying the type of request will help you determine the appropriate response and the necessary steps to take to resolve the issue. Once you have identified the type of request, follow these steps to navigate the complexities of image removal requests:
– Contact the copyright owner or individual requesting the removal: If the issue is related to copyright, contact the copyright owner and request proof of ownership. If the request is related to privacy concerns or community guidelines, reach out to the individual requesting the removal and request more information to better understand the issue.
– Evaluate the request and take action: Once you have all the necessary information, evaluate the request and determine if it’s valid. If it is, take action and remove the image from the appropriate platform. If the request is not valid, reach out to the requesting party and explain why you cannot comply with the request.
Navigating the complexities of image removal requests requires patience, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of the issues involved. Following these steps will help you handle these requests with confidence and efficiency.
5. The Power of Persistence: Tips and Tactics for Successfully Removing Images from Real Estate Sites
Tips and Tactics for Successfully Removing Images from Real Estate Sites
Removing images from real estate sites can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. However, with the right approach and techniques, it is possible to successfully remove unwanted images from the internet. Here are some tips and tactics you can use:
- Contact the site administrators – The first step to take when wanting to remove an image is to contact the administrators of the site that hosts the image. You can usually find contact information on the site’s “Contact Us” page. Reach out to the site admins and explain the situation. Often, they will be willing to remove the image if you provide a compelling reason.
- Submit a DMCA takedown request – If the site administrators are unresponsive or unwilling to remove the image, you may need to file a DMCA takedown request. This is a legal request that requires the site to remove the image because it infringes on your copyright. You can find DMCA takedown request forms online and usually need to follow specific instructions for submission.
- Monitor the internet for re-use – Once the image is removed from one site, it’s essential to monitor the internet for its re-use. This is especially true if the image is of a personal nature that you do not want to be publicized online. You can use reverse image search tools to see where your image is reposted on the internet and take steps to have it removed.
- Take preventative measures – Finally, taking preventative measures can help reduce the likelihood of your images being misused in the future. This includes watermarking images or only posting them on password-protected sites where they are less likely to be stolen and repurposed for unauthorized uses.
Removing images from real estate sites can be a daunting task, but with persistence and the right tactics, you can take control of your online image and prevent unwanted photos from causing harm or embarrassment. If you’re struggling with removing images from the internet, consider seeking legal counsel or enlisting the help of online reputation management professionals to guide you through the process.
In today’s digital age, our online presence is more important than ever. Whether you’re a real estate agent, a homeowner, or just someone who has come across some unwanted pictures on a real estate site, the process of removing them can be stressful and confusing. But fear not, with a little bit of research and some persistence, your unwanted images can be gone in no time. Remember to always read the terms and conditions of the site in question and don’t be afraid to reach out to customer service for assistance. With these tips in mind, you can take control of your online presence and ensure that your personal and professional image remains in your hands. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://iatul.org/about/news?page=0%2C11 | 2023-06-01T22:28:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648209.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601211701-20230602001701-00000.warc.gz | 0.923958 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__210959017 | en | We’re excited to introduce you to the first of our keynote speakers for the IATUL Conference 2019, Professor Seongcheol Kim. Professor Kim is a professor in the School of Media and Communication at Korea University, and the Korea University Librarian.
He is the founder and director of the Centre for Media Industry, a research centre focused on the Korean media industry. He is also the current president of the Korean Association for Information Society and a member of the Board of Directors for the International Telecommunications Society and the International Media Management Academic Association.
His research interests include Information and Communication Technologies management and policy. As of March 2019, he has published more than 100 papers in international and Korean journals and 21 books. He teaches in the areas of media management, new media and mobile media.
Professor Kim’s keynote topic is Transforming the Library through Social Innovation: A Case Study of Korea University Library. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://rokka-anime.us/2021/10/09/tanpopo-and-kuro-go-online/ | 2023-12-05T14:41:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00779.warc.gz | 0.944646 | 444 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__312172541 | en | Tanpopo And Kuro Go Online
d'Errico Studios Ltd. has unveiled the new online home of the literature-inspired cult manga series Tanpopo, by Camilla d'Errico. The site provides information about the storyline, the premise, the characters, and the creator, along with downloadable art, and a blog with a twist.AdaPia d'Errico, Managing Director of d'Errico Studios Ltd., explains the growth of the property, "Tanpopo has been embraced by teens and young adults who tell us how much they love the story, the characters, and the literature. This started as a short 20-page comic, and it's been growing because of the passion it has inspired in the readers and fans. We're thrilled by the response and excited to grow further by expanding the series, introducing new characters, creating new art, and making new and fun products for the fans. It's been an unexpected but most welcome whirlwind."Tanpopo is the manga series created by Eisner nominated artist Camilla d'Errico, and explores the story of a mysterious girl who unknowingly makes a pact with the devil in disguise, Kuro, in exchange for the opportunity to experience love and happiness. Inspired and narrated by classic literature, the series has become a cult favorite amongst comic and manga fans, for its beautiful art and the novel way of approaching literature and poetry."With the website we are giving fans - old and new - all the information about the story, the concept and the characters as we develop them," says Creative Director and Creator, Camilla d'Errico, "we are looking forward to interacting with fans on the blog, unveiling new art, and using this platform to make some major announcements about the property this year".d'Errico Studios has developed the Tanpopo brand and stories into products including plush toys, apparel, handbags and accessories found online, in stores, and at comic and anime conventions across North America. Books can be purchased on the Tanpopo & Kuro Store and Camilla d'Errico Store, on , and in select boutiques, book stores and comic shops. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://aaeol.ca/vancouver-photography-exhibit/ | 2021-06-14T22:02:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487613453.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210614201339-20210614231339-00266.warc.gz | 0.976023 | 656 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__22180110 | en | I have always been drawn to photography. Not only is it was a way for me to express myself it was a way to speak to the world about things I saw, experienced and felt strongly about. They don’t say “a picture is worth a thousand words” for nothing. One single photo you make can make huge difference, it can be lovely reminder or it can tell a story no words can describe. But regardless of my love for photography I never thought I’ll make successful career out of it.
But I’m here, doing just that. Despite all predicaments and against all odds I’m here in Vancouver and setting up an exhibit which is going to be one of the events worthy of your attention and your time. As a member of Society of Canadian Photographers I was selected by the board to head this project. Therefore the responsibility for finding venue, setting up the date and arranging everything you can think of fell on my shoulders.
To me, it feels like a massive project that is encompassing so many things it is hard to mention everything. Visually and artistically it will be an exhibit that will tell a magnificent story about Vancouver, its history and its development into modern megalopolis and cultural hub it is today. I must admit that the prospect of working with so many great photographers wasn’t something I could reject, because I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I passed the opportunity to learn from them and to grow as artist as well.
Working with them opened my eyes and I can finally understand what great photography means and how it can affect our entire society. Going through hundreds and thousands of photos, coming from both professionals and amateurs I’ve seen that every single person can tell a great story if given chance to express themselves. That’s what I love about this job, that’s what I love about being able to present to the public the best works from my fellow colleagues.
But please, don’t think I’m living in the land of milk and honey either. This is demanding project and job that seeks great dedication. At the moment it feels like I’m working 24/7. Honestly it’s burdening me and sometimes I feel like I could scream. Expectations are high and my superiors are rightfully worried whether everything will go as planned. I know it will, but concerns on my and their part still exist. We just need to stay focused in order to deliver fantastic exhibit.
Sadly the worst part of this job is that I feel detached from my friends and my family. The people I grew professionally with are not around and I feel like I don’t have anyone to ask for an advice. My closest colleagues from the studio I work for are not here either. Being on my own has its perks but it also has disadvantages I’ve just mentioned.
In the end I would like to say that I wouldn’t change anything. I have fantastic job, one that is demanding, but nevertheless fantastic. I have creative freedom to express myself and I have been given opportunity to share that with everyone. I really doubt it can get better than that. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://silversunpictures.com.au/about/ | 2020-10-30T19:58:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107911229.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030182757-20201030212757-00310.warc.gz | 0.905813 | 404 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__170003384 | en | We are not an advertising agency – and that’s a good thing.
Based in Canberra and working nationally, SilverSun Pictures is a trailblazer in transformative digital storytelling. For over twenty years, we’ve stayed ahead of evolving media technologies, delivering cutting-edge thinking and know-how that puts our clients and audiences first.
Our Creative Approach
Transformative digital storytelling is key to allowing viewers to share ownership and gain personal relevance.
Through storytelling we create new and engaging experiences that direct people’s attention, provoke inquiry, motivate deep engagement and compel them to act.
SilverSun Pictures is a collective of storytellers, filmmakers, technology lovers, innovators and communication experts.
And we pride ourselves on being better at advertising than the ad agencies.
Future thinkers with their heart in the movies – The SilverSun model
The film industry represents the most successful and highest level of production in the world. SilverSun Pictures has its heart in the movies and runs each project like a film production.
We use the movie industry’s century-old history of success to inform our future, and develop the next wave of cutting-edge entertainment and audio-visual messaging.
What does this mean for your project?
Like a film production, we operate with a core base of talented creatives. We then bring on board the best people specific to each project: the best strategists, the best cinematographers, the best writers, the best animators, the best programmers. This means you will have an exceptional hand-picked team working to meet your objectives.
Because the team is brought together on a project-by-project basis, costs are kept down. More of the budget is spent on creating an outstanding end product, and less on overheads.
After more than twenty years producing feature films, marketing campaigns and innovative corporate and government communications, our approach is impossible to emulate.
No advertising agency can boast the same resume as SilverSun Pictures. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.thekabza.com/spiro-agnews-ghost-the-lingering-influence-on-american-politics-and-media/ | 2024-02-26T14:57:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00297.warc.gz | 0.964761 | 1,605 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__148453929 | en | Spiro Agnew is well-remembered for his involvement in tax evasion charges linked to bribery, which led to his resignation as Vice President under Richard Nixon.
Before Agnew’s time, there was already a growing dissatisfaction among the conservative right regarding the media. Agnew took aim at the major television networks, labeling them as having an unprecedented control over public opinion in American history.
In a speech given in Des Moines in 1969, Agnew highlighted that the American people would not accept such a concentration of power in government, so it was equally relevant to question its presence in the hands of a small group of privileged individuals who were not elected and yet enjoyed a government-sanctioned monopoly.
Agnew’s efforts did not wane; he collaborated with skilled Nixon speechwriters and columnists, such as William Safire and Pat Buchanan, to craft memorable phrases like “nattering nabobs of negativism.”
Agnew’s campaign remarkably
Agnew’s campaign was remarkably successful, as it left a lasting impact on the media landscape. Journalists, editors, and producers became wary of potential criticism from the right, leading them to frequently self-censor and avoid appearing biased.
Coverage of Donald Trump’s candidacy brought forth a credibility crisis, as the media faced accusations of timidity and a failure to adequately scrutinize Trump and his policies.
The media’s preference for ratings over balance allowed Trump to dominate, disadvantaging other Republican candidates.
Some argue that the media, sensitive to conservative criticism, now overcompensates in its coverage of the other side, particularly against Clinton. Critics point out that Trump’s false statements are widespread and well-documented, yet journalists often hesitate to call him a liar, fearing it would compromise their objectivity.
Nicholas Kristof highlighted that fact-checkers found a significant difference in the rate of false statements between Trump and Clinton.
The liberal complaints about media bias are often dismissed as partisan, but they express frustration over the right’s partisan media campaign influencing journalistic institutions. Liberals feel that negative stories about Trump are sometimes not given enough attention, while Clinton’s shortcomings are overly emphasized.
Merit Journalistic institutions
What matters most is whether these complaints have merit. Journalistic institutions are being challenged on whether they are overly concerned with condemnation from the right, leading to demonstrable bias against the Democratic candidate for president. This situation marks the first time since Spiro Agnew’s conservative campaign against the media that media leaders face such systematic questioning about their potential biases.
Spiro Theodore Agnew, also known as Spiro T. Nixon’s Republican administration. He has the unpleasant distinction of becoming the second vice president to resign, the first having been John C. Calhoun in 1832. However, Agnew’s resignation was the first one done under duress.
Agnew was born on November 9, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Theodore Agnew, a Greek-immigrant restaurateur, and Margaret Akers, who hailed from Virginia. He pursued law studies at the University of Baltimore and later established a law practice in a Baltimore suburb in 1947. As governor, he gained recognition for his moderate policies, including securing a graduated income tax, enacting strong antipollution laws, passing the first open-housing law south of the Mason and Dixon Line, and repealing the state’s 306-year-old anti-miscegenation law.
Agnew became well-known for his ferocious speeches while running for vice president in 1968. In his harsh criticism of the Nixon government and Vietnam War demonstrators, he used terms like “nattering nabobs of negativism” and “hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history.” He wasn’t well-known to the general public when he was nominated, but his passionate speech helped him become well-known.
Agnew’s downfall began in the summer of 1973 when he faced investigation for allegations of extortion, bribery, and income-tax violations, mainly related to his time as Maryland’s governor. Agnew fought against the federal indictments, claiming that a vice president in office could not be accused of a crime and that the accusations were baseless.
Agnew eventually resigned vice presidency
Agnew eventually resigned from the vice presidency on October 10, 1973, after engaging in secret plea bargaining with a federal judge. In response to a single federal count of failing to file a tax return for 1967 while the governor of Maryland, he entered a nolo contendere (no contest) plea.
Following his resignation and disbarment by the state of Maryland in 1974, Agnew became a consultant to foreign business interests. In 1980, he wrote a book called “Go Quietly…or Else,” which defended his political career and criticized officials from the Nixon administration.
In a 1969 speech in Des Moines, Spiro Agnew expressed that the American people would rightfully not accept a concentration of power in government.
Agnew was determined in his efforts, and with the assistance of skilled Nixon speechwriters like William Safire and Pat Buchanan, he coined memorable phrases like “nattering nabobs of negativism.”
His political campaign was highly successful, leading to a lasting impact on how reporters, editors, and producers approached their work. They became constantly wary, fearing accusations of carrying a biased, liberal agenda.
Liberals argued Donald Trump
Liberals argued that Donald Trump received an excessive amount of television time during the primaries, overshadowing his competitors. Furthermore, they felt that Trump was being held to a much lower standard compared to Hillary Clinton, whose old scandals were repeatedly covered while new Trump controversies received relatively little attention.
The media’s obsession with ratings and its sensitivity to conservative criticism seem to have led to an overcompensation against the other side. Josh Marshall, founder of the Talking Points Memo blog, highlighted that the scrutiny directed at Clinton and her foundation far outweighed any investigative focus on Donald Trump.
The media’s part in allowing Trump to dominate television coverage throughout the primaries needs to be addressed, even though it may not directly connect to the liberal-conservative debate.
This unequal treatment of candidates disadvantaged other Republican contenders and compromised the media’s commitment to impartiality and balance.
The issue at hand is not about avoiding holding Clinton accountable.
Only 13% of Clinton’s remarks received comparable ratings, in contrast.
The contrast is significant, and Kristof emphasized that there is no comparison with Trump’s frequency of falsehoods.
Josh Marshall, in his argument, pointed out that Trump’s repeated false statements were so bold and recurrent that they have strained the media’s traditional rules and practices. Additionally, Trump’s history as a birther, questioning Barack Obama’s eligibility to be president, was false, yet he falsely accused Clinton of starting that conspiracy.
Despite these clear instances of deception, journalists often hesitate to call Trump a liar, fearing that doing so might raise doubts about their objectivity.
Liberals’ complaints about the media are often dismissed as partisan anger. However, they express frustration over the influence of the right’s partisan media campaign, which has intimidated journalistic institutions. Liberals are also upset about the magnification of Clinton’s shortcomings and the relatively short-lived attention given to negative stories about Trump.
While critics’ motives may be questioned, what truly matters is whether their complaints are justified. For the first time since Spiro Agnew initiated the conservative campaign against the media, those in charge of our journalistic institutions face systematic challenges about potential bias. People are questioning whether these institutions are overly concerned about condemnation from the right, leading to demonstrable bias against the Democratic candidate for president. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://jcbretan.journoportfolio.com/about/ | 2021-12-05T10:04:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363157.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205100135-20211205130135-00050.warc.gz | 0.950699 | 249 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__121157965 | en | Juliette Bretan is a journalist, researcher and student, mostly writing on Poland and CEE, with a focus on culture, current affairs, society, environment, and politics. She also researched interwar Polish culture.
She is a contributing writer for Notes from Poland and a writer for Culture.pl. She also writes the monthly V Square newsletter.
She has been published in The Sunday Times, The New Statesman’s CityMetric, Euronews (Living), World Politics Review, Ozy, The European Literature Network, New Eastern Europe, The Calvert Journal, CultureTrip, Global Comment and The Independent, among others.
She has also contributed to the BBC World Service, been interviewed for Australia's 'Nightlife' programme on ABC Radio, and lectured at the Polish Heritage Society of the UK, the College of Europe in Natolin and for the Polish Society in Cambridge.
She received a first-class degree in English at the University of Cambridge in 2019, including a first for her dissertation on Polish characters in English literature across the 19th and early 20th Century. She is now in London, studying a two-year MRes in East European Studies at UCL SSEES. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://mediabuyinginfo.com/campaign-optimization-tips-and-tricks-native-and-ppc/ | 2024-02-26T19:47:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00049.warc.gz | 0.924278 | 1,867 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__160213577 | en | Campaign optimization is the most essential part of media buying. It defines the success of a campaign. In this post, we will be discussing the campaign optimization tips for facebook, google adwords, and native ads. This would essentially cover the major part of your media buying since it caters the largest media buying sources.
Here, we are specifically discussing campaign setup, placement optimization and the best practices which will result in a better delivery of your ads keeping the CPC to the lowest possible threshold. We have also covered topics like conversion optimization, creative optimization, media buying tips, which talks in-depth and should be read along with this article. However, after completing this article, you’ll have a fair idea on how you can create and run effective native and display campaigns across the top platforms. So, let’s get started with campaign optimization tips.
Campaign Optimization Tips for Google AdWords: Best Practices
A quick overview of how you can set up campaigns on Google AdWords with campaign optimization tips that will come handy for you. One of my strongest recommendations is that you create at least 2-3 different audience segments and specifically target one platform at a time (desktop or mobile or tablet) and then keep on optimizing for other parameters. Also, make sure you tally your adword results with analytics results to achieve performance optimization.
- Define your conversion goal like sales, lead, website traffic, app promotion, brand awareness, product and brand consideration, etc. The objective is extremely crucial since it gives Google an idea of your campaign type and the performance results you’re expecting out of the campaign. The algorithms will show your ads to the targeted audience keeping in mind the objective of your campaign.
- Next, you have to choose a campaign type: search, display, shopping, and video. Based on your choice, the ads will be displayed either on Google search, YouTube, Google display network, and other platforms.
- You’ve to set up the tracking pixel to ensure the conversions are recorded. It involves placing the tracking codes before the closing of the <head> tag.
- Choose the location and the language you’re looking to target.
- From the bid strategy, either choose maximize clicks or manual CPC. I would suggest you to choose the maximize clicks option initially and then moving to manual CPC once you’ve in idea of the average CPC for your campaign.
- Enter the daily budget and choose the option to show your ads either on desktop, mobile, or tablet. Also, you have the option to opt out specific content groups which I suggest you take a look.
- Now you can choose your preferred audience in terms of interest, demographics, and keywords. You can also make a mix of them for the best targeting as well.
- Once these are done, you’ll have to create the ad units by providing the landing page url, description, and creatives. I suggest you have at least 5-10 image thumbnails per campaign.
Campaign Optimization Tips for Native Ads: Best Practices
Here, we are going to discuss some of the crucial media buying tips and tricks that can help you with campaign setup. We have tried covering as much as possible in this section, however, the campaign setting options vary based on the ad type and also the company you’re buying the traffic. Be assured, we have covered all the major aspects of campaign trafficking in this section.
- It is recommended to target desktop and mobile/tablet separately since the performance and the ROI of the platforms varies. Usually desktop CPCs are higher compared to mobile, however, the conversion rate can fluctuate based on the campaign objectives.
- Define a marketing objective which can be lead generation, online purchases, brand awareness, web engagement, mobile app install or others. This will enable the algorithm to target the appropriate audience to deliver higher ROI.
- We recommend creating geography specific campaigns since conversions can vary country wise unless you’re targeting a global audience (even then also you should create separate campaigns for separate countries since CPC vary country wise).
- Operating systems can play a crucial role for your campaigns, and if it is so, you can specifically target the OS based on your campaign objectives.
- Enable brand safety like integral ad science to ensure the traffic you’re getting is genuine.
- Define your audience based on interests and keywords which would best correlate with the objective of your ad campaign.
- You have the option to select manual/fix bid or optimized/smart bid. In the first, you specifically define the CPC while in the latter you allow the algorithm to determine a CPC. You can choose either of the two, however, I would prefer a fixed CPC and then moving to a smart bid when I have to scale the campaign.
- Define your ad delivery as optimized/balanced and set up the daily or monthly spending limit. This would ensure that you’ve sufficient time to monitor the campaign and make necessary changes if needed to your campaigns.
- Setup macros to further track the source of your traffic across campaigns so that you can better optimize the conversions and monitor the ROI. We will write a separate article on tracking code and marcos for more in depth information.
Campaign Optimization Tips for Facebook: Best Practices
In this section, we are going to discuss some of the crucial media buying tips that are essential for you to get started with Facebook advertising. One of the most important things when it comes to Facebook is choosing the appropriate audience for your campaigns and ensuring you can scale your campaign. Secondly, you’ve to optimize your ad creatives for the highest click through rate and that will only enable you to reach the lowest ever CPC and yield better conversions. So, take a detailed look at campaign optimization tips for facebook.
- Define your conversion goal like website engagement, app installs, video videos and also the landing page type aka. Website, mobile app, whatsapp, facebook messenger.
- Enable dynamic creative where you need to provide individual assets, like images and headlines, and automatically generate optimized creative combinations for your audience.
- Set up the daily budget and ensure you enable the bidding type as lowest link click strategy. In this case you’ll be charged only if the link is clicked and would not be charged for impressions. So if your CTR is high, you’ll automatically see lower CPCs based on your campaign audience type and ad bids.
- Also note that you cannot change any of the campaign budget settings once the ad is approved except the daily budget. You might have the option to set up manual CPC as well based on your ad manager account type.
- Audience selection becomes extremely crucial when you are buying traffic from Facebook. You have to ensure the targeted cities are metro, the audience is fairly defined but not specific (since this will increase the CPC) and also the interests should match the content of your landing page.
- It is advised to set up 2 campaigns with everything the same except the targeting audience and you’ll be able to see which campaign performs better eventually.
- You have the option to choose from manual and automatic placements. I’d suggest you go for automatic placement initially, see which placements are working best and then duplicate the campaign and select only those manual placements which are working fine.
- At least have 5-6 images for your creatives and a good primary text and headline. The choice of having a call to action button is entirely your decision based on the objective of the campaign.
- Enable conversion tracking through facebook pixel and define URL parameters to analyze your traffic channels on Google analytics.
- Once done, you can go ahead and publish the campaign and give it at least 12 hrs for the team to review and go live. Your campaigns may not go live if it has objectionable text and images and I suggest you go through Facebook’s content guidelines to have more idea on this.
It is imperative to test a few media buying sources to understand which platform delivers you the highest ROI. Also, it is suggested that you split your media buying across a few sources to ensure the campaign optimization and KPIs are met. This will in turn boost your media buying strategy since you’re adept with all the major platforms and are able to drive ROI across them. Hope you have found this article on campaign optimization tips and tricks informative and will continue visiting Mediabuyinginfo for more interesting posts and topics like this.
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https://staging.amzbrandbuilders.com/filing-for-divorce-increases-in-january/ | 2023-12-09T07:52:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100873.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209071722-20231209101722-00406.warc.gz | 0.953594 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__120819789 | en | Auckland entrepreneur Bridgette Jackson battled through a high-conflict divorce that cost $500,000 and five years to negotiate – the experience was so traumatic it prompted her to start a new business in divorce coaching.
Bridgette Jackson Divorce and Separation Coach
Jackson, a qualified lawyer with a post-graduate qualification in dispute resolution, founded Equal Exes and wants to turn the story of divorce into “the business of divorce”.
“People don’t have to end up with a bitter, acrimonious experience because money and lawyers are involved, there can be a much more positive way that lessens the impact on children and the wider family,” Jackson said.
“Ending relationships can be less costly, less time consuming and understand the emotional impact while still delivering fair and balanced outcomes.”
In the United States, divorce coaches are common. Jackson said a US report found productivity was affected by 40 per cent during a divorce or de-facto split, costing companies and employers up to $150,000 (NZD). | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.nogtec.com/tullow-oil-plans-to-drill-its-first-exploratory-oil-well-in-kenya-this-year/ | 2018-01-17T22:31:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886979.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117212700-20180117232700-00000.warc.gz | 0.969307 | 432 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__155943355 | en | Nairobi, Kenya | – Tullow Oil Kenya, the local subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange-listed multinational Tullow Oil plc, plans to drill its first exploration oil well in Elgeyo Marakwet in western kenya later this year, as the company continues to expand its oil and gas search to new areas in the country.
Speaking during a meeting with Elgeyo Marakwet leaders in Iten on Monday, Tullow Oil Kenya Social Performance Manager Rob Gerrits said the oil firm had already conducted environment and social impact assessment exercise in readiness for the drilling which is expected to be approved soon.
Tullow Oil Kenya has been conducting a series of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment meetings in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Counties ahead of the start of oil exploration drilling in Block 12A which covers both counties.
The latest developments in oil exploration indicate that the company is set to start drilling its first oil well in Elgeyo Marakwet later this year.
The oil exploration company said the proposed exploration well, named Lekep-A, will be the first exploration well to be drilled by Tullow on Block 12A.
However, the company has already conducted successful seismic surveys and indentified a number of leads, including the proposed Lekep-A Well.
Results as well as data collected from this exploration well are expected to provide further information for future drilling programmes. The exploration well is expected to test if there are commercial quantities of hydrocarbons in the area.
This comes after Tullow said it would write off 2.2 billion US dollars of its exploration activities in Ethiopia, Mauritania and Norway as a result of the plunge in crude oil prices to below US$50 per barrel.
Tullow Oil has said that it would slash its global exploration budget by US100 million, but added that it would continue focusing on its East African business.
Tullow Oil Kenya trials in Turkana, in northwestern Kenya, have proved the presence of up to 10 billion barrels of oil that are commercially viable. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://funnelfiasco.com/blog/page/3/ | 2022-08-17T14:25:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00196.warc.gz | 0.96561 | 4,763 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__26314816 | en | Well, here we are again. Indiana’s numbers have been consistently trending downward. I feel comfortable saying we’ve passed the delta peak. The “good” news is that given recent infections—plus people who have been vaccinated—winter will be less peak and more plateau. Let’s look at some graphs from my dashboard.
Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths
The rate of change in cases stopped increasing in early August. By early September, they were dropping week-over-week. With school starting and then Labor Day, there was a potential for a big increase. Thankfully, we did not see that. Even more thankfully, kids 5–11 may be able to get their first shots before October.
Hospitalizations have been falling steadily in the past few weeks. If the trend holds, we may be below 2,000 by Monday. That would be the first time since August 23. ICU beds and ventilator usage peaked around September 13. Interestingly, the ventilator usage percentage then was higher than during the worst part of last winter. I’m not sure if that’s due to a reduction in capacity or what.
Deaths have also peaked. As of right now, it appears that the peak was September 15. However, the lag in reports seems to have increased, so it’s possible that date will shift forward a bit. In any case, the precipitous drop has become less precipitous. The peak daily death toll is near what we saw in spring 2020. I shudder to think how bad things would have been had the delta variant arrived pre-vaccine.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) model has varied a lot in the last month or so. The September 1 model run seems to have captured the increase the best, although it had a stronger and later peak than what is apparently the case. Although the state hasn’t made any changes, I’ve observed more people wearing masks and the state has seen an increase in vaccination. The earlier models took a pessimistic view of behavior, which may explain the difference.
The state has changed to updating its dashboard at 5pm instead of noon. This is ostensibly to allow more time for quality control and to catch missing data. Cynically, I think it’s because they’d been hours late regularly and decided to lean into it. The updates have been less reliable, too.
Given that the briefings are now being done irregularly and without the governor present, I must stick with my conclusion that he has abdicated any claim of leadership. The state seems to have no desire to give a damn about COVID-19.
Last week I read an LA Times article about allegations of plagiarism leveled at Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo is a very talented artist (“good 4 u” gets stuck in my head for days at a time), but is she a thief? I haven’t heard the songs mentioned in the article, so I can’t say in this specific case.
But in the general sense, my bar for “plagiarism” in music is pretty high. The entirety of popular music is based on artists incorporating things they’ve heard before to varying degrees. Rob Paravonian’s Pachelbel rant is a great demonstration. I’ll grant that “Canon in D” has long entered the public domain. But imagine if musicians had to wait a century to reuse a few bars of music.
My personal view—which may or may not match copyright law—is that unless it’s taking audience from the previous song/artist, it’s fine. This is similar to one of the factors in fair use. As a concrete example, Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby” definitely takes from Queen & David Bowie’s “Under Pressure”. And that’s fine. The existence of “Ice, Ice Baby” hasn’t stopped anyone from listening to “Under Pressure”.
Cultural works, particularly in music and Internet discourse, rely inextricably on remixing. We should embrace a very permissive paradigm.
About a month ago, I wrote that Indiana has surrendered to COVID-19. That remains the case. As you might expect, the trends have continued in the wrong direction. Since August 9, daily deaths are up 57%, hospitalizations 85%, and cases 150%. The lone comfort is that hospitalizations aren’t rising as fast as cases and deaths are rising even less. The vaccines work, if we can only get people to take them.
Not only have cases been increasing since early July, but the rate of increase has increased, too. Only in the last week or so has the week-over-week new case difference started to drop.
Hospitalizations had been showing an alarmingly exponential rise. In late July, we saw the highest week-over-week since records began on April 8 of 2020. This has slowed recently, although it still rivals the increases we saw last fall.
The death rate appears to be leveling off. However, this could be due to reporting delays, so it’s a little early to feel good about it yet. Especially since COVID-19 remains the number two cause of death in Indiana in the past week.
In a Twitter thread on Friday, I used November 9, 2020 as comparison to where we are right now. That date had a comparable number of hospitalizations as we currently have and it was on the upswing. At that point, we were about three weeks away from peak hospitalization. However, the rate then was higher, so we may peak earlier. Alternatively, we may have a broader peak since we have fewer mitigations in place as we did then and—while non-zero—our vaccination rate remains infuriatingly low.
I also looked at ICU bed usage and ventilator usage. The ICU beds devoted to COVID-19 patients is about the same (27.8% of total capacity then compared to 28.4% now). Ventilator usage is higher now (10.4% compared to 8.5% then), which is a cause for concern. What’s not clear to me is if capacity is reported as physical beds and ventilators or the number that can be appropriately staffed. I suspect the state is using the physical counts, which makes me wonder what the true utilization is. Local hospitals say they’re at a breaking point, and things are likely to get worse before they get better.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have increased the daily deaths in the last few model runs. However, the most recent one dialed the forecast back a bit. The bad news is that we’re tracking it pretty well so far. The good news is that their model is running high on the hospitalizations, so that may mean the death toll is over-forecast, too. We should hope this continues, because both overall hospital and ICU bed usage is forecast to enter the “extreme stress” category later this month. We did not reach that category during last winter’s surge.
It feels like there are more uncertainties now than a few months ago. The IHME model does not explicitly account for school reopenings. The note that “[t]he second Delta surge in Scotland after a peak and a decline when schools opened is potentially a warning sign on the potential for school openings to drive increases in transmission.” Additionally, while mask usage has increased, we’re only at about 25% of adults saying they mask up when they leave the house. And the percentage of Hoosiers that say they have been or probably would be vaccinated remains steady just below 60%. If either of those numbers increase significantly, things could be much less bad than expected.
What to expect
It’s clear to me that Governor Holcomb will continue to do nothing. I’m not sure what it would take at this point. In fact, his recent executive order apparently reduced quarantine requirements for schools. Someone at the state health department had a moment of clarity, which was deleted.
I’m hoping to spend some time today adding Tippecanoe County school stats to my COVID-19 dashboard.
Fostering trust in our organization (video) — I join fellow Open Organization Ambassadors Jen Kelchner and Bryan Behrenshausen to discuss ways to help people feel empowered to propose their own solutions. I suggest leaders shut up for a little bit.
Open seems like it leads to hurt feelings (video) — I know that open organizations are places where people expect candid feedback and honest dialog. But that seems intimidating to me, because it seems like it can lead to harsh conversations and potentially hurt feelings. Is this true?
One of the lessons that I’ve had to repeatedly re-learn over my career is “understand the problem before you fix it.” I try to fix a problem as quickly as I can. It’s a laudable goal, but a fix without understanding may not actually fix the problem. And it may not prevent future occurrences. If you’re particularly unlucky, it will make the problem worse.
I learned this lesson late last week. On Thursday, someone reported some HTML appearing in some Fedora documentation on translated pages. “Oh! It was probably that PR I merged yesterday,” I thought. So I reverted it.
Then I started digging into it some more. And I realized that it’s probably not that change at all. In fact, it worked locally and on the staging server. It was just broken on the production server. It’s not clear to me if both staging and production sync the translation data on the same schedule (without getting too sidetracked, the staging environment isn’t really a staging environment. It needs a better name). But I became convinced that it’s not a problem in the docs infrastructure, but in the translations. So I reverted my reversion.
This is not the first time I jumped in to fix something before I took a look around to see what’s going on. Unfortunately, it probably won’t be the last.
Here’s the thing: most of the time, a slight delay doesn’t matter. No one’s safety was at risk. We weren’t losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a minute. There was no real harm in spending 10 minutes to figure out what was going on. Perhaps I could try to reproduce it. After all, if you can’t reproduce the error, how do you know you’ve fixed it?
Hopefully the next time I go to fix a problem, I’ll understand the problem first. As astronauts do, I need to work the problem.
The idea of unlimited paid time off (PTO) has been around for a while. I wrote about it in 2015 shortly after my then-employer changed from a traditional PTO policy. But unlike many practices in the tech sector, unlimited PTO has not become ubiquitous. It’s still a matter of debate, especially since it can result in pressure to take less time off because there’s no signal about the appropriate amount.
The joys of unlimited PTO
My old company was small, engineering-focused, and fully-remote. Everyone wore a lot of hats and there wasn’t a lot of redundancy to go around. But the unlimited PTO model worked for us. Employees that were there a full year before and after the switch used, on average, about half a day more of PTO in the unlimited model.
We had a minimum policy: you had to take at least two one-week periods off each year. This helped make sure people did take time off and established that “unlimited” wasn’t a way of saying “don’t actually take time off, we just don’t want to carry this liability on our balance sheets”.
For me individually, I didn’t take much more time off than I had previously (I’m pretty bad at taking PTO to begin with). What I really liked about it wasn’t the lack of a limit, but the lack of having to think about it. Need to take a day off? Just do it. There’s no “hm. Well, should I only take half a day so that I can make sure I have some at the end of the year if I need it?”
After Microsoft acquired our company in 2017, we were back to a traditional model. We received about the same number of days off as I had been taking under the unlimited policy. But now I had to think about it. At Red Hat, we also have something like the traditional model. And I’m bad at taking it. In part because I tend to flex my work time in order to attend off-hours community events. In part because I’m just bad at it. I long for the day when I can just take time off and not worry about whether or not there will be any left for me at the end of the year.
To track or not to track?
Over the weekend, Alyss asked about tracking unlimited PTO:
I can understand the hesitancy. If your manager can reject PTO requests arbitrarily, then you don’t actually have an unlimited PTO policy. But the request/approval process can be useful for coordination. You don’t want to show up one morning to find a dozen people in your team have decided to take off for two weeks. In that sense, what’s needed more is acknowledgement than approval.
Tracking can also be abused, but I think it’s good on the whole. As a manager, if you can see that someone isn’t taking PTO, you can kick them out of the office for a week. (Not really, of course. But you can encourage them to find some time to not be at work.)
At Nest With Fedora last week, someone said “I also gave my presentation without speaker notes. It’s like doing slideshow karaoke with one’s own slides.” That sparked a discussion of the different ways people use (or don’t use) speaker notes. So I thought I’d write about my own practice.
Speaker notes, if you’re not familiar, is the feature of most presentation tools that allow for additional notes not shown on the slides. These are usually displayed on a second screen that might also include a timer, the next slide, etc. The idea behind speaker notes is that it gives the speaker a reference for what they want to say. This avoids the speaker having to memorize the presentation—or worse, make slides full of text that they read to the audience.
How I don’t use speaker notes
I have never gotten in the habit of using speaker notes. Perhaps it’s because my formative slide deck years were ones in which I had but a single monitor? Even now (well…in the Before Times™), I occasionally end up in a venue where the second screen option doesn’t work well. And if you have to fall back to a PDF of your slides, then the notes won’t be visible either.
So how do I avoid the wall-of-text slides? Sometimes I don’t. But mostly I do it by preparing. For most presentations, I start by building an outline. Then I write a long-form version. This is sometimes useful with minor edits as an article or blog post. From there, I build my slides. Then I practice a couple of times. So by the time I get on stage, I’m pretty familiar with what I want to say.
How I do use speaker notes
Where I find speaker notes useful is for people who are looking at the presentation after the fact. I’ve been told “the slides shouldn’t be useful on their own.” That advice isn’t about intentionally making a bad experience, but because the slides should reinforce what you’re saying. Otherwise, you should just hand out a document.
This means if anyone looks at your slides later, they need the greater depth that you’d speak. This is where speaker notes come in handy. And that “anyone” can also be Future You. I gave a talk earlier this year that I hadn’t delivered since fall of 2019. I used my speaker notes to remind myself what the images were supposed to represent. Speaker notes are also a great way to add additional citations, etc.
I’d really hoped to not have to write another of these. The optimism I felt at the end of March when all the numbers were on the way down and vaccination was becoming widely available has now vanished. As the so-called delta variant races through the country, all of Indiana’s numbers are heading upward again.
After a slow downward trend to start the summer, the last few weeks have shown an increase in COVID-19 deaths.
This is to be expected given the increase in cases and hospitalizations. In fact, the hospitalizations have increased faster than any time since the state started keeping records in early April of 2020.
The state had over 1,000 people in the hospital on Thursday (the latest data available) for the first time since May 4. If Friday was also above 1,000, that will mark the first time with consecutive 1,000+ days since mid-February. Hospitalizations have gone up 146% in the last month.
The state used to update its COVID-19 dashboard daily. Then it stopped on Sundays. Now it’s just updated on weekdays. There’s no sign that the state government will do anything to require either masks or vaccination. Some local governments are re-implementing (or at least considering) mask mandates. I haven’t heard much about vaccination mandates except for at universities.
With schools starting or about to start, some districts have decided to have a mask mandate after all. (My kids school is among those, thankfully.) Others are leaving it up to individual families. Considering roughly half of K-12 students are not eligible to be vaccinated yet, this seems like a monumental policy failure. This is even more true if the delta variant is more severe in children than previous versions of the virus. At the moment, that appears to be more than a hypothetical.
It seems to me that the state has just surrendered. The governor is nowhere to be found on this, despite doing fairly well in the early days. In a recent press briefing, the state’s Health Commissioner was very diplomatic, but my interpretation of her answer to a few questions was “I wish we’d stop being dumb as a state and have some smart policy here. But my hands are tied without support from the Governor or the General Assembly.”
Unsurprisingly, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) forecast model continues the trends for the next few months. The latest model run projects a peak in daily deaths in the low-30s in mid-October. This is the “reference” scenario. The “worse” scenario peaks around 55. The worse scenario isn’t out of the question with an increase in in-person school and work. So much will depend on whether or not people wear masks and get vaccinated.
The good news is that if the reference scenario verifies, it will be lower than the previous two major peaks in deaths. The bad news is that a lot of people will still die unnecessarily.
As you may notice in the graph above, I had a long gap where I wasn’t adding new IHME model runs. Since it’s now clear that we won’t be done with COVID-19 any time soon, I’ll probably go back in the next few days and fill in that gap a bit. This way we can get a better sense of how the early summer model runs did.
I’ve made a few changes to my dashboard this weekend. First, I’ve changed the moving averages to be centered instead of trailing on all of the graphs. This keeps the last few days of data from distorting the trend.
In addition, I’ve added columns for a percentage change in deaths and cases week-over-week. The idea here is to produce a graph that shows the trends in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. This would allow the viewer to see the relationship and delay between the three measures. To make it less noisy, it’s actually a comparison in the cumulative data over a seven-day window. That’s not necessary in the hospitalization data because that census is conducted every day. But cases are subject to a lot of variation throughout the week, and even the same-day-last-week comparisons seemed all over the place. Deaths are a relatively small number so small changes can be a big percentage.
I’m not going to bother putting the resulting graph in this post. It’s still a lot of spaghetti and not particularly informative. Later on I might play around with doing a second derivative. Perhaps showing how the rate of change is changing will be easier to understand.
Future dashboard changes
I’m beginning to hit annoyances with Google Sheets. In particular, inserting a new column (unless it’s at the far right of the data) means I have to re-adjust all of my graphs. I’ve been toying with the idea of using the Python Pandas package to do analysis and graphing. Then I could publish the graphs to a static website. It would also allow me to do a little more analysis, like listing the top 10 days for a particular stat or trend.
Another option I’ve been thinking about is splitting the sheet into multiple tabs. I could have a tab for the observations, another for models, etc. I’m not sure how well Google Sheets would like that, but it’s something to toy around with. It doesn’t seem like as much work as completely rebuilding it in a new system, but it’s also not trivial.
Given my lack of free time and the amount of effort that either of these options would require, I wouldn’t expect to see either happen for a while. However, it seems like I’ll be maintaining the dashboard for quite a while, so who knows? | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://blog.drsarthak.in/is-your-health-at-risk-the-shocking-truth-about-poor-aqi-levels/ | 2023-12-01T01:06:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00130.warc.gz | 0.942065 | 1,118 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__149140919 | en | Delhi, the capital city of India, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling streets. However, it is also notorious for its alarming levels of air pollution, which has a detrimental impact on the health of its residents. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi often reaches hazardous levels, posing serious risks to the well-being of its inhabitants. In this blog post, we will explore the harmful effects of poor AQI in Delhi and discuss ways to deal with it. We will also shed light on when it becomes necessary to seek medical attention.
Air pollution in Delhi is primarily caused by a combination of factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial activities, construction dust, open waste burning, and the burning of biomass for cooking and heating purposes. These activities release harmful pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere. When inhaled, these pollutants can have severe consequences for human health.
One of the most immediate and noticeable effects of poor AQI is respiratory problems. The fine particles present in the air can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing irritation and inflammation. This can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of air pollution.
Moreover, long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution can have serious implications for cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that air pollution can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. The fine particles in the air can enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation, leading to the formation of plaques in the arteries. This can eventually result in blockages and restricted blood flow, putting individuals at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
Apart from respiratory and cardiovascular issues, poor AQI can also affect other aspects of health. It has been linked to an increased risk of allergies, skin problems, eye irritation, and even adverse effects on cognitive function. Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to these health risks.
Given the severity of the situation, it is crucial to take proactive steps to deal with poor AQI in Delhi. Here are some measures that individuals can take to protect themselves:
1. Stay informed: Keep track of the daily AQI levels by checking reliable sources such as government websites or dedicated air quality monitoring apps. This will help you plan your activities accordingly and avoid exposure to high levels of pollution.
2. Minimize outdoor activities: When the AQI is particularly poor, it is advisable to limit outdoor activities, especially during peak pollution hours. If you need to go outside, consider wearing a mask that is specifically designed to filter out fine particles.
3. Create a clean indoor environment: Since indoor air can also be polluted, it is important to take steps to improve indoor air quality. Use air purifiers with HEPA filters, keep windows closed during high pollution periods, and avoid using products that release VOCs.
4. Practice good hygiene: Wash your hands frequently to reduce the risk of inhaling pollutants that may have settled on surfaces. Additionally, taking regular showers can help remove any pollutants that may have adhered to your skin and hair.
5. Contribute to pollution reduction: Adopt eco-friendly practices such as carpooling, using public transportation, or opting for electric vehicles. Support initiatives aimed at reducing pollution and promoting sustainable living.
Despite taking all necessary precautions, there may be instances when the effects of poor AQI become overwhelming and require medical attention. It is important to be aware of the warning signs and seek help when needed. Some indications that it may be time to see a doctor include:
1. Persistent respiratory symptoms: If you experience persistent coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath that does not improve with home remedies or over-the-counter medications, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
2. Exacerbation of existing health conditions: If you have a pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular condition and notice a worsening of symptoms in relation to poor AQI, it is important to seek medical advice.
3. Development of new symptoms: If you develop new symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, or difficulty in breathing during periods of high pollution, it is essential to get medical attention promptly.
4. High-risk individuals: Certain individuals, such as children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems or underlying health conditions, are more susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution. If you fall into one of these categories and experience any concerning symptoms, it is best to consult a healthcare professional.
In conclusion, poor AQI poses significant risks to the health and well-being of its residents. The harmful effects of air pollution on respiratory and cardiovascular health are well-documented. It is essential for individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves from pollution by staying informed, minimizing outdoor activities during peak pollution hours, creating a clean indoor environment, practicing good hygiene, and contributing to pollution reduction efforts. However, if symptoms persist or worsen despite these precautions, seeking medical attention becomes necessary. By being aware of the warning signs and acting promptly, we can mitigate the adverse effects of poor AQI on our health and work towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment for all. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://acelera.cc/en/blogs/wielerblog/de-grootste-dopingschandalen-in-het-wielrennen | 2024-04-14T02:04:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00107.warc.gz | 0.980682 | 1,299 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__43093257 | en | The biggest doping scandals in cycling
Cycling is a top sport that receives a lot of attention worldwide every year. It is an intensive sport in which there is a lot of pressure on the cyclists to set the best time. This has led some cyclists to resort to illegal means to help them while cycling and thus cope better with the enormous pressure. However, the use of doping is illegal and the players are severely punished for this. The use of doping is not new in sports, it has been done for centuries. However, due to the obvious negative effects on health, it was declared illegal in 1928 by the World Athletics Federation. It wasn't until decades later, in 1967, that the organization of the Olympic Games also declared the use of doping illegal. In 1999, the World Anti-Doping Agency was established to combat doping worldwide.
Doping use is not only illegal because it provides an unfair advantage, it is above all very dangerous drugs, sometimes resulting in death. Therefore, before we open a book about the biggest doping scandals that have taken place in cycling, it is important to know exactly what doping is and what effect doping has on the human body.
Types of doping and their effect
Doping use is not linked to cyclists alone. Many top athletes internationally have been guilty of this. Doping is a Performance Inhancing Drug, so it will improve your performance. Every year the list of illegal doping is updated by the World Anti-Doping Agency. There are different types of doping that have different effects on the body. A substance is a doping if it meets at least two of the following three criteria;
- It improves performance
- It poses a health risk to the athlete
- It is contrary to the 'spirit of the sport'
Whether a substance meets this requirement is therefore determined by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
One of the most common types of doping falls under the category of stimulants. Stimulants such as amphetamines are widely used in cycling, but also in football and athletics, for example. The result of using these stimuli is improved stamina, by reducing the feeling of fatigue and pain. In addition, users can focus better. What is also important to mention, however, is that stimulant use has been directly linked to an increased risk of seizures, heart attacks, and even sudden death, among other things. Due to the serious risks associated with this, athletes are also routinely tested for it.
Hormonal doping is another common and dangerous form of doping. Hormones can increase protein production in the body, and therefore directly contribute to increasing muscle mass. An example of this is human growth hormone. However, the major drawback of this drug is that they can cause low blood sugar, swelling of the extremities, overgrowth of bones and even heart attacks.
The last one we will mention is blood doping. Using this increases the number of red blood cells in the blood, so that the muscles receive more oxygen. This gives you better endurance and more strength. However, what you can also get from it is, among other things, a heart attack and blood clots. These are serious health risks, which may make you wonder why doping is used so much.
Doping incidents in cycling
One of the first times that doping use came into full attention was after the death of the English cyclist Tommy Simpson in 1967. The cyclist died during a round in the Tour de France due to a combination of heat, fatigue, alcohol and doping (although this has never been officially announced). Because recordings were made of the match, there was a lot of international concern about the accident. It is no coincidence that the organization of the Olympic Games banned the use of doping that same year.
Probably the most famous example of doping abuse is that of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The American cyclist used doping during each of his victories between 1999 and 2005, which eventually came to light because teammates reported doping use. The World Anti-Doping Agency conducted an extensive investigation into Armstrong and found him guilty. He lost his victories and was also suspended from the sport for the rest of his life. Armstrong himself remained stubbornly denying it for a number of years, but eventually admitted the use during an interview with Oprah. He indicated that it had to do with the culture within the sport, indirectly indicating that it was common for top cyclists to take illegal substances. This led to other cyclists getting the feeling that they had to do the same in order to have a chance of winning at all.
This was by no means the only accident that occurred in the Tour de France. In 1998 it was even so bad that the race was nicknamed Tour de Dopage . In that year, doping was discovered in many teams, including a Dutch team, after which many people were arrested. It started with Willy Voet, a Belgian physiotherapist, who was caught with many types of doping in his car. This doping was intended for cyclists from different teams. Foot was arrested and confessed what he had done. He kept a detailed record of how much and what kind of doping he gave to various riders, so that well-known cyclists such as Gert-Jan Teunissen were also caught in this way years after the criminal act.
That same year it caused a lot of commotion within the teams in the Tour de France. There were even riders from Spanish and Italian teams who, due to the intensive treatment they received, decided to stop and leave the Tour. The finish is eventually not reached by more than half of the peloton. It goes down in the books as one of the most infamous Tour de France races ever.
Another discovery of large-scale doping use was the Fuentes case. This is also a more recent incident, namely 2006. A large load of doping is found in the clinic of a Spanish doctor. Here, too, it later turned out to be mainly cyclists as end users. As a result, several riders are banned from starting just before the start of the Tour de France. One of the teams, Astana, eventually has to hand in so many starting tickets that they can no longer start the Tour.
There are more examples of doping abuse in cycling, and many more suspicions. Cycle wisely!
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http://thailandcp.822988.com/?e4OGUs/098747.html | 2023-01-30T12:01:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499816.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130101912-20230130131912-00369.warc.gz | 0.969697 | 434 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__130474099 | en | Myanmar vessel rescues 154 Rohingya refugees from sinking boat off country's coast
Myanmar rescues Rohingya: The Myanmar military said over 150 Rohingya have been rescued off the coast of the country after their boat started taking on water.
According to the military's statement, Myanmar's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation immediately rushed two boats from an offshore operation to rescue the 154 people after finding their boat in trouble. Out of 154 people, 106 were males and 48 were females.
However, it was not clear whether the boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh was the same one that had been reported to be in distress earlier this week in the waters of neighbouring Thailand.
Vice Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, a spokesperson for Thailand's navy, stated that teams had been dispatched to search for the boat in the Andaman Sea after it received reports, but they had been unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the United Nations' Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said it did not have independent information on the boat reportedly experiencing engine troubles in Thai waters, but urged countries in the area to help.
In a report earlier this month, UNHCR reported there had been a dramatic increase in the number of people attempting to cross the Andaman Sea this year.
Some 1,920 people, primarily Rohingya, made the crossing from either Myanmar or Bangladesh from January to November 2022, compared to a total of 287 in all of 2021.
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have fled from Buddhist-majority Myanmar to refugee camps in Bangladesh since August 2017, when the Myanmar military launched operations in response to attacks by a rebel group. Myanmar security forces have been accused of mass rapes, killings and the burning of thousands of Rohingya homes.
It should be mentioned here that Groups of Rohingya have attempted to leave the camps in Bangladesh by sea to seek a better life in other Muslim-majority countries in the region. Malaysia has been a common destination for the boats even though many Rohingya refugees who land there face detention.
(With inputs from AP)
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https://stackingfunctionsgarden.com/2010/10/21/bpa-and-canned-tomatoes/ | 2023-03-23T10:48:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945144.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323100829-20230323130829-00083.warc.gz | 0.955641 | 908 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__219870616 | en | Sorry for the light posting schedule lately; as it turns out, having two full-time working adults in a family really cuts into blogging time. ANYWAY.
I posted in August about our crazy weekend of canning tomatoes. Because we buy organic tomatoes, and because our CSA delivers them right to our door, we save very little money canning our own tomatoes vs. buying canned tomatoes at the store. So why go through the effort? One reason: BPA.
Bisphenol-A, which many different plastic products contain, has been shown to have some worrisome side effects, especially on fetuses and children, because it mimics the hormone estrogen. Canada was recently the first country to declare it toxic. (Has Canada ever considering annexing Minnesota? I’d be all for it.)
The United States’ own FDA is also concerned, but I am skeptical that they will ever do anything beyond encouraging industries to try and find a replacement. (They prefer to merely ask them, really, really nicely.)
The big brouhaha a couple years back with BPA was its use in infant bottles and linings of infant formula cans — many of those brands now offer BPA-free alternatives. But what many people didn’t realize was just how prevalent this stuff is — nearly any can of food that you buy in the grocery store is lined with BPA. Even store receipts are printed on BPA-coated paper!
Some applications of BPA are probably worse than others. Canned tomatoes are very acidic. Canned garbanzo beans, not so much. Yet, right now none of the organic canned tomatoes for sale at my co-op are in BPA-free cans. The only glass-jarred tomato products are the strained tomatoes and tomato paste from Bionaturae. (And those travel all the way from Italy, good grief.)
Here’s another thing to consider: even home-canning is not perfect, because the lids of canning jars are also coated with BPA. But I’m taking a “less harm” approach here — the tomatoes, as they sit on my shelf for the next few months, are not in contact with the lid at all. So it’s not perfect, but still better. Right? I hope so, because that was a lot of work.
Update, Nov. 8, 2010: Here’s yet another article that I came across this morning. Basically, a consumer group found unacceptable BPA levels in a bunch of different foods. Two things to note: this article is one year old. The U.S. is still only requiring “voluntary” efforts from the food industry.
Update II, Nov. 30, 2010: Now a new study looks at BPA’s effect on adult immune systems. The study also looked at triclosan’s correlation with allergies in children. Triclosan is another common chemical found in all sorts of things (such as anti-microbial soaps).
Update III, April 4, 2011: Yet another study. This one measured BPA in people’s urine; after only three days of switching to a diet of freshly-prepared organic food, they dropped 66% on average!
The cooks were instructed to avoid contact with plastic utensils, and nonstick cookware and foods had to be stored in glass containers with BPA-free plastic lids. Researchers even told food preparers not to overfill the containers so the food wouldn’t touch the plastic lid.
Microwaving in plastic was out; so was using coffee makers with plastic parts. Coffee drinkers got their morning coffee from French presses or ceramic drip models.
I switched to French Press quite some time ago, but didn’t even think about the plastic implications. I did it for the taste, naturally. Anyway, check out this study, the most convincing one yet, in my opinion.
October 22, 2010 at 9:10 am
never apologize for not blogging – good posts with new info and without re-gurgitated (did i spell that right?) content are always worth the wait and a nice surprise in my mailbox.
August 30, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Thanks for the post on BPA. The good news is that food manufacturers are beginning to hear the public outcry about this toxin. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://publicbroadcastingact.com/documents/lbjs-remarks-upon-the-signing/ | 2018-11-21T19:07:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039749562.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20181121173523-20181121195523-00477.warc.gz | 0.952888 | 1,350 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__214646166 | en | Title Remarks on the Signing of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967
Creator Lyndon B. Johnson
Date November 7, 1967
Source Speakers Notes, 11/7/67, “Remarks of the President at the Signing of the Public Broadcasting Act,” Statements of Lyndon Baines Johnson, Box 251, LBJ Library.
Transcription Signing S. 1160, Public TV Act: Nov. 7, 1967
Secretary Gardner, Senator Pastore, Chairman Staggers, Members of Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In 1844, Congress authorized $30,000 for the first telegraph line between Washington and Baltimore. Soon afterward, Samuel Morse sent a stream of dots and dashes over that line to a waiting friend. His message was brief and prophetic. It read: “What hath God wrought?” Every one of us should feel that same awe and wonderment here today.
For now, miracles in communication are our daily routine. Every minute, billions of telegraph messages chatter around the world; billions of signals rush over the ocean floor and fly above the clouds. Radio and television fill the air with sound. Satellites hurl messages thousands of miles in an instant.
Today our problem is not making miracles — but managing miracles. We might well ponder a different question: What hath man wrought — and how will man use his inventions? The law I sign today offers one answer to that question.
It announces to the world that our nation wants more than material wealth; more that a “chicken in every pot.” We have an appetite for excellence too.
While we work to produce new goods and create new wealth, we want most of all to enrich man’s spirit. That is the purpose of this Act.
It will give a wider and stronger voice to educational radio and television by providing new funds for broadcasting facilities. It will launch a major study of television’s use in the nation’s classrooms. Finally — and most important — it builds a new institution: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
This Corporation will assist stations and producers who aim for the best in broadcasting good music, exciting plays, reports on the whole fascinating range of human activity. It will try to prove that what educates can also be exciting.
It will get part of its support from the government. But it will be carefully guarded from government or party control. It will be free and independent — and it will belong to all the people.
Television is still a young invention. But we have learned already that it has immense — even revolutionary — power to change men’s lives. I hope that those who lead the corporation will direct that power toward great, not trivial purposes.
At its best, public television would help make our nation a replica of the old Greek marketplace, where public affairs took place in full view of the citizens. But in weak or irresponsible hands, it could generate controversy without understanding; it could mislead as well as teach; it could appeal to passions rather to reason.
If public television is to fulfill our hopes, the Corporation must be representative, responsible — and long on leadership.
I intend to nominate men and women of outstanding ability. As a beginning, I have called on Dr. Milton Eisenhower and Dr. James Killian to serve as members of the Board. Dr. Eisenhower was Chairman of the first citizens which sought allocation of air waves for educational purposes. Dr. Killian served as Chairman of the Carnegie Commission which proposed the Act we sign today.
What hath man wrought? And how will man use his miracles? The answer just begins with Public Broadcasting.
In 1862, the Morrill Act set aside lands in every state — land which belonged to the people — to build the Land Grant Colleges. Today we rededicate part of the air waves — which belong to the people — for the enlightenment of the people.
I believe the time has come to stake another claim in the name of all the people; a claim upon the combined resources of communications. The time has come to enlist the computer and the satellite, as well as television and radio in the cause of education.
We must consider ways to build a great network for knowledge — not just a broadcast system, but one employing every means of sending and storing information.
Think of the lives it could change: — the student in a small college could tap the research resources of a great university; — the country doctor could get help from a distant laboratory or teaching hospital; — a scholar in Atlanta might draw instantly on a library in New York; — a famous teacher could reach with ideas and inspiration into a faroff classroom, so that no child need be neglected.
Eventually, this Electronic Knowledge Bank could be at least as valuable as the Federal Reserve Bank. And such a system could involve other nations, too — in a partnership to share knowledge and enrich mankind.
A wild and visionary idea? Not at all. Yesterday’s strangest dreams are today’s headlines, and change is getting swifter.
I have already called upon my advisors to explore the possibility of a network for knowledge — and to draw up a blueprint for achieving it.
In 1844, when Henry Thoreau (Thuh-ROE) heard about Mr. Morse’s telegraph, he made a sour comment about the race for faster communication. “Perchance,” he warned, “the first news which will leak through into the broad, flapping American ear will be that the Princess Adelaide has the whooping cough.”
I am not such a skeptic. I believe we have important things to say to one another — and the wisdom to match our technical genius. In that spirit, I sign the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.
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This act has had a host of fathers. But I would like to single out several who worked long and hard ot bring it about: Senators Magnuson, Pastore and Cotton — Chairman Staggers, Congressman McDonald and Congressman Springer.
I would like to send a special word of greeting to William Harley and the National Association of Educational Broadcasters who are gathered in Denver and participating in this ceremony by remote control.
As I mentioned before, Dr. James Killian and the other members of the Carnegie Commission provided many of the ideas and inspiration. At this time, I would like to call on Mr. Alan Pifer, President of the Carnegie Corporation, who has a statement he wishes to make.
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https://larajanepark.blogspot.com/2011/01/mama-loves-to-be-published-so-she-keeps.html | 2017-04-24T19:01:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119782.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00253-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946725 | 553 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__186541441 | en | (author's note= I submitted this story to my work news website. It was one of four chosen for the holiday memory postings last week. That means it was read by:
164,098 — employees
15,129 — physicians
45,270 — nurses
35 — Kaiser Permenente hospitals
454 — Kaiser Permanente medical offices
I'll take my fame in small doses :)
The New Year’s Fairy
InsideKP thanks everyone who submitted stories of their favorite holiday memories. We selected four touching stories to post this week. Today’s is from Lara Mijatovich, a staff assistant in KP Antioch’s Volunteer Services Department.
My Grandparents started our family tradition of the New Year’s Fairy in the 1940’s.
Arlee Jo Anderson and Harry Thomas Sharkey, Jr. on the day they got engaged. Seattle, WA 1938.
She was 16 and he was 18...
My grandfather was a Lt. Col. in the Air Force, and he and my grandmother had four girls, each two years apart in age. Every Christmas when the decorations came out, the girls hung their stockings like all other kids. Santa brought them gifts like dolls, dresses, pajamas, and games, but he did not fill their stockings.
The stockings stayed up until New Year’s Day.
New Year’s Eve always meant a fancy party to go to for my grandparents. Papa wore his dress uniform, and Mimi always wore a long beautiful dress with gloves, smelling of Shalimar. Their girls (my mom and her sisters) always had to stay home with their grandmother or a sitter.
Late, late at night on New Year’s Eve, the New Year’s Eve Fairy would slip tiny treasures into each girl’s stocking. Tiny shampoos and soaps from hotels, toothbrushes, candies and gum, combs and brushes, ChapSticks, comic books, small toys like Hot Wheels, crossword puzzle books, movie star magazines, nail polish, etc.
The New Year’s Fairy essentially brought all the stuff parents have to buy for their kids anyway!
And every New Year’s Day, four little girls would empty their stockings onto the floor and be entertained for hours so Mimi and Papa could sleep in after their long, fancy, champagne-filled New Year’s Eve party. Pretty smart, don’t you think?
My grandparents now have 15 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren living on 3 different continents. And the New Year’s Fairy still makes it to all of our houses every year. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.blinzo.com/technology/story/top-10-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-in-the-world-20065/ | 2023-12-04T03:07:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00413.warc.gz | 0.903397 | 1,881 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__281645710 | en | Since its launch in 2005, YouTube has been the go-to platform for entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood for funny moments, news updates, or educational content, YouTube has it all. Regarding capturing viewers’ interest, some YouTube channels have stood out and secured a spot in the world’s top 10 most subscribed YouTube channels. In this article, we find out all about these most subscribed channels on YouTube.
Most Subscribed YouTube Channels: Who are the Top 10?
Have you ever wondered which YouTube channel holds the title of being the most followed in the world? Well, the answer might surprise you.
Also Read: Top 10 most-viewed videos on YouTube
Believe it or not, the most followed YouTube channel hails from India. With its captivating Bollywood songs and snippets, T-Series claims the top spot among the top 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers (as of September 04, 2023)
Let’s take a look at the others.
|Rank & Channel||Subscribers (millions)||Primary Language & Country|
|#1 T-Series||250||Hindi & India|
|#2 MrBeast||189||English & United States|
|#3 Cocomelon||166||English & United States|
|#4 Sony Entertainment Television||163||Hindi & India|
|#5 Kids Diana Show||114||English & Ukraine – United States|
|#6 PewDiePie||111||English & Sweden|
|#7 Like Nastya||108||English & Russia – United States|
|#8 Vlad and Niki||101||English & Russia|
|#9 Zee Music Company||100||Hindi & India|
|#10 WWE||97.4||English & United States|
Now, let’s take a closer look at the successful journey of these top 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers in the world:
- Joined: March 13, 2006
- Category: Music and Film
- Number of videos: 19,000
T-Series stands first among the world’s top 10 most subscribed YouTube channels. This Indian record label and film production powerhouse has enchanted audiences worldwide with captivating Bollywood soundtracks and mesmerising Indian pop music. Their journey started in 1983, offering users diverse language options and engaging content like music videos, movie trailers, and interviews.
- Joined: Feb 20, 2012
- Category: Entertainment
- Number of videos: 755
MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, holds an unrivalled throne as the most followed individual on YouTube and the second of the most subscribed YouTube channels. Soaring to fame and fortune, he has amassed an immense subscriber count, placing him among the wealthiest YouTubers. MrBeast’s inspiring journey, with the 100,000-counting feat in 2017, electrifying viral stunts, jaw-dropping $456,000 prize challenges, and Squid Game set recreation showcases his mesmerising devoted fan base with captivating content.
- Joined: Sep 2, 2006
- Category: Education
- Number of videos: 1000
Cocomelon, a beloved kids’ YouTube channel, is ranked third among the most subscribed channels on YouTube. Its entertaining and educational content, including nursery rhymes, made it the best YouTube channel for kids. The channel uses bright colours, catchy music, and simple language to ensure repeated views and high engagement. Its famous “Bath Song” has garnered over 5 billion views, making Cocomelon a hit.
- Joined: Sep 21, 2006
- Category: Entertainment
- Number of videos: 120,000
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India is a prominent Hindi entertainment channel, ranking fourth in the list of the most subscribed YouTube channels. Launched in 1995, it holds a significant advantage as one of the oldest players in the Bollywood industry. Various dramas and reality shows fuel the channel’s popularity. SET India’s 24/7 entertainment offerings appeal deeply to its dedicated user base, making it one of the most-viewed YouTube channels worldwide.
Kids Diana Show
- Joined: May 12, 2015
- Category: Entertainment
- Number of videos: 1100
Kids Diana Show, an English-language series for children, features 7-year-old Diana and her brother Roma in playful and entertaining videos. The channel’s excellent editing, engaging content, and consistent uploads have made them a top-rated YouTube star in the kids’ entertainment category. Their videos, which include a mix of live performances, animation, and music, are dubbed in 20 languages, appealing to a global audience and have made it one of the best YouTube channels.
- Joined: Apr 29, 2010
- Category: Gaming and Entertainment
- Number of videos: 4,700
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, is a renowned online personality known for his diverse YouTube content, including gaming, challenges, reactions, and travel videos. PewDiePie’s consistency in uploading videos and collaborations with other YouTubers have contributed to his success. His fame has transcended YouTube, landing him on TIME’s “100 most influential” list and making him a household name worldwide. His journey from online gaming to global recognition has made him an iconic figure in the digital world.
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- Joined: Dec 6, 2016
- Category: Kids Entertainment
- Number of videos: 832
At just eight years old, Anastasia Radzinskaya, popularly known as Like Nastya, has become a sensation on YouTube with her family-friendly content. Like Nastya holds the seventh spot on the list of the most subscribed YouTube channels. The channel’s success can be attributed to its laser-focused approach, catering specifically to children aged 2 to 8, with videos featuring Nastya and her parents playing, learning, and singing. The relevant educational app for kids also engages its young audience, promoting more views and subscribers.
Also Read: Top 10 richest people in India
Vlad and Niki
- Joined: Apr 23, 2018
- Category: Kids
- Number of videos: 599
Vlad and Niki is one of the most-viewed YouTube channels among the kids, featuring the American-born brothers Vladislav and Nikita Vashketov. Their channel stands out by providing entertainment and informative content, such as cooking videos and lessons on various cultures and languages. From toy unboxing to creating their toys, the brothers’ YouTube journey has led to remarkable success, including a deal with Playmates Toys and their very own app.
Zee Music Company
- Joined: Mar 12, 2014
- Category: Music
- Number of videos: 9,000
Zee Music Company, one of India’s leading entertainment companies, has garnered immense popularity on YouTube with a massive library of 222,000 hours of television content. The channel’s appeal lies in its vast collection of Bollywood music, catering to over a billion music lovers worldwide. From traditional classical tunes to modern pop songs, Zee Music Company offers something for everyone, making it one of the most subscribed YouTube channels.
- Joined: May 11, 2007
- Category: Entertainment
- Number of videos: 71,000
The WWE channel on YouTube has amassed a massive following of subscribers, catering to fans worldwide with entertaining content featuring favourite WWE superstars and live shows like Raw and SmackDown. Its popularity is attributed to highly entertaining videos, a global audience, and effective cross-platform promotion. WWE’s effective marketing strategies and diverse content appeal to a wide range of viewers, from kids to adults, solidifying its position as one of the most-subscribed channels on YouTube.
Also Read: Top 10 richest people in Asia
These top 10 most subscribed YouTube channels in the world continue to push the boundaries of creativity and engagement as the YouTube landscape remains ever-evolving.
1. Who is the most followed YouTube personality in India in 2023?
The most followed YouTube personality in India in 2023 is Ajay Nager, also known as CarryMinati, with an impressive 38.5 million subscribers.
2. What is the most viewed YouTube video of all time?
The most-watched YouTube video is “Baby Shark Dance” by Pinkfong Baby Shark – Kids’ Songs & Stories. This viral video was uploaded on June 17, 2016, and has since garnered astonishing views, making it the reigning champion of YouTube’s most-viewed videos.
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https://textagenai.xyz/junk-free-living-a-comprehensive-guide-to-removing-clutter/ | 2024-03-01T16:43:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00130.warc.gz | 0.899035 | 653 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__135484834 | en | In a world where consumerism often leads to accumulation, finding ways to declutter and simplify our living spaces becomes increasingly crucial. Junk removal services have become a beacon of hope for those drowning in possessions, offering not just a cleaner home but a pathway to a more organized and stress-free life. In this article, we explore the transformative power of junk removal and how it goes beyond the physical act of tidying up to impact our mental well-being and lifestyle choices.
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Conclusion: Junk removal is not just about getting rid of physical clutter; it’s a transformative journey that influences our mental well-being, lifestyle choices, and our impact on the environment. By creating physical and mental space, streamlining lifestyle choices, offering professional expertise, ensuring eco-friendly disposal, and saving time and energy, junk removal services empower individuals to reclaim control over their living spaces and cultivate a more intentional and fulfilling life. Embracing the transformative power of junk removal is not just a cleaning strategy; it’s a lifestyle choice with far-reaching benefits. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.bermudabiographies.bm/ | 2014-11-23T01:40:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400378956.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123258-00075-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971011 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__19642612 | en | Eddy DeMello carved a unique place for himself in entertainment as an impresario, entrepreneur and an advocate for the Portuguese community. His Music Box record store was a treasure trove for music lovers. He recorded Bermuda musicians on his Edmar and Duane labels and brought in name acts for live performances for more than 40 years.
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Bermudians celebrated Guy Fawkes Day by lighting up 8,000 pounds of fireworks. But it would be the last time islanders would participate in Guy Fawkes Day celebrations on that order.
Guy Fawkes Day was hugely popular, with fireworks—which could be purchased at retail outlets—the main attraction at family gatherings across the island. And sweet potato pudding was always on the menu.
But Guy Fawkes Day celebrations were marred by acts of vandalism throughout the turbulent 1960s, and by 1970 Government said enough was enough. A ban was issued on the sale, possession and discharge of fireworks, and despite attempts to revive the celebration over the years, enthusiasm for the event gradually waned.
According to a government press release: " Government realises that the ban of fireworks will be a disappointment to many families, and particularly children who look forward to the annual celebration, and it therefore gave careful consideration to all aspects of the matter before taking this step."
Source: The Royal Gazette, November 12, 1969 and October 29, 1970
> Watch a video of an official Guy Fawkes celebration in St. George's | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://thebookstoread.com/business/bad-blood-secrets-and-lies-in-a-silicon-valley-startup/ | 2023-12-08T18:29:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00544.warc.gz | 0.970941 | 882 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__87008445 | en | Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is a non-fiction book written by journalist John Carreyrou, which tells the story of the rise and fall of Theranos, a blood-testing company founded by Elizabeth Holmes. The book explores how Holmes, once hailed as the next Steve Jobs, built a multi-billion-dollar company on a foundation of lies and deception.
Holmes founded Theranos in 2003 when she was just 19 years old. The company’s mission was to revolutionize the healthcare industry by developing a machine that could perform hundreds of blood tests with just a few drops of blood, making it easier and less painful for patients to get their blood tested. Theranos quickly attracted a lot of attention and investment from high-profile investors such as Rupert Murdoch and Betsy DeVos, as well as partnerships with major companies such as Walgreens and Safeway.
However, as Carreyrou’s investigation revealed, the technology behind Theranos was never as advanced as Holmes claimed it to be. The company was using commercial blood-testing machines made by other companies to perform most of its tests, and the results were often inaccurate and unreliable. Despite repeated warnings from employees and outside experts, Holmes continued to promote the company and its technology, even as patients were receiving incorrect diagnoses and treatments based on Theranos’s faulty tests.
Carreyrou’s reporting led to the unraveling of Theranos and the exposure of its fraudulent practices. In 2015, a former employee of Theranos contacted Carreyrou with concerns about the accuracy of the company’s blood tests, and Carreyrou began investigating. Over the next few years, Carreyrou interviewed dozens of former employees and industry experts and obtained confidential documents and emails that revealed the full extent of Theranos’s deception.
The book delves into the toxic culture of fear and secrecy that Holmes created at Theranos, where employees who raised concerns about the technology or the company’s practices were often silenced or retaliated against. Holmes herself was portrayed as a charismatic and manipulative leader who was obsessed with Steve Jobs and the idea of becoming a Silicon Valley icon. She went to great lengths to maintain the illusion of success, including falsifying test results and pressuring employees to lie to investors and partners.
The consequences of Theranos’s deception were far-reaching. Patients who relied on Theranos’s inaccurate tests received incorrect diagnoses and treatments, while investors lost billions of dollars in what turned out to be a massive fraud. Holmes and her former partner and COO, Sunny Balwani, are currently facing criminal charges for multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy.
In conclusion, Bad Blood is a gripping and eye-opening account of one of the biggest corporate scandals in recent history. Carreyrou’s reporting and writing are meticulous and engaging, and he does an excellent job of exposing the lies and deception that were at the heart of Theranos. The book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of blind faith in charismatic leaders and the importance of skepticism and due diligence in the business world.
Reviews of Bad Blood
Critics have generally praised Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup for its thorough reporting and gripping storytelling. The book has received numerous accolades, including the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award in 2018.
Critics have praised Carreyrou for his dogged investigation into the Theranos scandal, which involved interviewing dozens of former employees and obtaining confidential documents and emails. They have also praised his clear and engaging writing style, which makes complex scientific and business concepts accessible to a general audience.
Some critics have noted that the book focuses primarily on the actions of Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani, and that it does not delve as deeply into the broader cultural and economic forces that allowed the Theranos scandal to occur. However, they acknowledge that this is a minor criticism and that the book still provides valuable insights into the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of ethical leadership.
Overall, Bad Blood has been widely praised as a compelling and important work of investigative journalism that exposes the dark side of Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mentality. It has been called a must-read for anyone interested in the tech industry, entrepreneurship, or the perils of unchecked ambition. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.emilyhund.com/ | 2022-12-04T02:55:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710953.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20221204004054-20221204034054-00178.warc.gz | 0.94731 | 201 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__149694529 | en | Emily Hund, PhD, is the author of the forthcoming book, The Influencer Industry: The Quest for Authenticity on Social Media (Princeton University Press), and a research affiliate at the Center on Digital Culture and Society at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication. She writes, speaks, and consults on topics related to social media, consumer culture, and technology and creative industries.
Her research on social media influencers has been published in journals such as the International Journal of Communication, Social Media + Society, and Communication, Culture & Critique. Dr. Hund’s writing and commentary have also appeared in outlets such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Wired.
She received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication in 2019. Before her research career, she worked as a magazine writer and social media editor, and received bachelors degrees in journalism and sociology from Penn State University. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.itchenimperial.co.uk/news/2017/5/23/eight-wins-sees-itchen-imperial-retain-the-aggregate-at-home-regatta | 2018-05-25T09:08:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867055.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525082822-20180525102822-00413.warc.gz | 0.974135 | 1,396 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__141028121 | en | Our home regatta was very early on in the Hants & Dorset season this year, being just the third regatta on the second weekend, following the opening regattas at Ryde and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight last weekend.
Itchen regatta had a huge amount of entries, which only meant; a very busy race schedule and an early start for all of Itchen’s members.
7am saw all hands on deck as the first race was on to set everything up for the day, so the regatta was ready to start at 10am. Efficient is an understatement, with everyone helping where they could, everything was all done by 8:30am and the BBQ was on the go, with the smell of bacon filling the nostrils of everyone in the area.
One of the first races of the day saw Itchen pick up their first win of the day in the Women’s Double Sculls, featuring Jess Bull and Kady Middleton, who pushed all the way to the line and just held on to take the win, despite the commentators taking away their glory by announcing their rivals as the winners.
In the early stages of the day Itchen’s small boats were performing well, Men’s Senior Sculler (James Foad) won his heat and went straight through to the final, while the Men’s Junior Pair (James Cracknell & Oliver Starkey), Men’s Senior Pair (Mark Wardell & Luke Williams), Ladies Novice Sculler (Amelia Cole) and Ladies Junior Sculler (Georgia Edwards) all won their heats and semi finals to progress to the finals later in the day. After winning at the opening regatta at Ryde, but missing out on the point from Shanklin, the Mens Senior Sculler, Men’s Junior & Men’s Senior Pairs all had a point to prove, which they all did with comfortable wins over their opponents, making them all leaders of their respective championships 2-1. Both the Ladies Novice and Junior Scullers put up good fights but just missed out on the wins, finishing second and adding some strong points to the days aggregate.
On to the bigger boats, it was great to see our J16 girls step up and compete at the more senior level in the Women’s Novice Fours. The four of Lucy, Izzy, Venetia, India, coxed by Aly took a comfortable win in their heat to progress to the semi-final. The semi-final was not so comfortable, with the wind picking up and the water chopping up, India at stroke caught a big crab 150m or so into the race losing them the lengths advantage they had gained, with cool minds they got themselves back together and into the race and power through to take the win, progressing onto the final. The final was a close affair too, neck and neck most of the way, as our girls went into the turns first a good turn saw Christchurch come out first and gain enough to see them hang onto the finish line.
Similar to most of our crews racing the girls competing in the J16 Fours won their heat to progress to the final, sadly for both of our boys J16 fours they just missed out in their heats and unfortunately didn’t progress to the final. The girls J16 four of Ruby, Beth, Maddie, Megan and cox Aly was another close affair drew a large crowd with a lot of cheering, the girls had a fantastic race in the tough conditions and edged themselves ahead at the bouy turn, with the support of all the club members and all the cheering the girls hung on to take a fantastic win and bring the club total to 5 for the day, just three short of equalling the club record with the Ladies & Men’s Junior Fours and Men’s Senior Fours to come.
On the opening weekend both the Ladies Junior Four of (Lucy Fagan, Georgia Edwards, Charlotte Starkey, Amelia Cole & cox Sophie Foad) and the Men’s Junior Four of (Jonjo Bignell, Lorcan O’Toole, James Cracknell, Oliver Starkey & cox Owen Barnaby) were second both days and so to not let the gap slip to 3-0 in the championships stakes, it was important they fought for a win. In the heats both crews had solid performances, with the Men producing the same time as their main rivals in one of the other heats, meaning that we were in for a good race. They Men were up first in their final and unlike the previous week, they went out hard and dominated the field laying down some good power and going on to win by approx a length and producing the fastest time of the day so far. The Ladies did not have it all their own way, going into the bouy turn slightly down, a good turn saw them come up level, the ball was then in their court as to how much they wanted the win, the girls pushed hard every stroke and eventually came up on topalso winning by about a length. It’s great to see both crews back in the race for the Hants & Dorset Championship.
The last race of the day was the Men’s Senior Fours of (Mark Wardell, Luke Williams, James Foad, Wayne Harrison & cox Owen Barnaby) the four progressed comfortably with a win in their heat over Christchurch despite not having one of their best races. Onto the final and the Itchen crew found themselves up against their nearest rivals BTC. The Itchen crew took a lengths lead very quickly off the start and held this up to the turns, but a good turn from BTC put them back in the race, the Itchen crew still had the length lead but BTC were pushing hard, however everytime BTC kicked on Itchen responded and were gunning for the fastest time of the day as to not let the Itchen Junior crew have one over them. The Itchen Senior Four crossed the line just shy of a length over BTC, claiming the clubs 8th win of the day and once again retaining the aggregate.
Congratulations to all those that won at the regatta and to all those that competed and made the regatta a great event. An extremely big thank you to all those that sponsored the regatta and a huge well done and thank you to all those that helped put the regatta on and help out on the day, it wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for all of Itchen Imperial’s club members.
Highlights for the regatta cane found on youtube courtesy of South Coast Journalism here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XktFG8XrY | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.covidinfocenter.com/blog/category/san-antonio-relief/2 | 2021-05-14T01:53:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989616.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513234920-20210514024920-00097.warc.gz | 0.955467 | 2,680 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__200925095 | en | Unemployment Resources for Employees
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The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is the crown jewel of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act allocates $349 billion to the PPP loan initiative in an effort to stabilize small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak and to allow them to retain their workforces while weathering the Coronavirus storm. But while $349 billion is a staggering number, it is unlikely to be enough to satisfy the demand for capital. The appropriated funds will go fast, and it is a first-come, first-served program. Indeed, reports are already indicating that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is seeking an additional $250 billion for the PPP loan program.
Applications for PPP loans were available for submission on April 3rd. Processing began in earnest for small businesses and sole proprietorships this week. The U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is opening up applications for independent contractors and self-employed individuals starting April 10th. The PPP gold rush is on and there is plenty of confusion and chaos to go with it. With many PPP borrowers having received their loan proceeds, or receiving them soon, what should borrowers be doing after receiving their loan? Here are five things that need to be on that list according to Forbes,
Friday, April 3 was the first day small businesses and sole proprietors could apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. That day, Inc. editor-at-large Kimberly Weisul spoke with U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive vice president and chief policy officer Neil Bradley as part of the National Small Business Town Hall webinar series. Here are some of the most popular questions Inc. readers submitted during the town hall, along with answers from Bradley and other experts.
Inc. and the Chamber will hold its third town hall in the series Friday, April 10 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Registration is now open.
1. Which lenders are accepting applications for PPP loans?
The loans are being made available using a tiered rollout system, with traditional Small Business Administration lenders being the first institutions that can accept applications. Other financial institutions--including credit unions, Farm Credit System institutions, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)--are now in the process of being added and will begin accepting applications in the coming days--if they haven't already.
With the foodservice sector hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, Texas grocer H-E-B is helping out local restaurants by selling their meals in its stores.
Under a pilot program, H-E-B is carrying ready-made meals from five restaurants at 29 supermarkets in San Antonio, Houston and Austin. All proceeds from the sales of the chef-prepared meals will go directly to the restaurants, the San Antonio-based grocery chain said.
“We are a family of foodies, and we have a deep relationship with lots of restaurants and chefs. So this is something we wanted to do to help in these difficult times,” Dya Campos, director of government and public affairs at H-E-B, said in a statement.
Let me first say that human beings can be quarantined, but the human spirit cannot be contained. I am in awe by the amount of giving and acts of kindness taking place around the world right now. Strangers helping strangers… neighbors helping neighbors... it’s truly inspiring. I want to help too. I have decided to donate $5 million directly to female entrepreneurs to help their businesses, families and employees. This donation will immediately provide 1,000 female business owners here in the United States with $5,000 in funding each. My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic.
20 years ago, I started Spanx with $5,000 in savings and I see this as a time to pay it forward. Small business is the backbone of our culture. I know what it’s like to be a small business owner, and I want to provide some relief to these entrepreneurs during this time.
We have teamed up with GlobalGiving to manage the fund and application process. The applications to receive these donations will open April 6th and will be available for the next five months. All you have to do is visit GlobalGiving’s website at www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund and complete an application for The Red Backpack Fund.
National Small Business Town Hall for Small Business Owners (Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) Webinar - Urgent Updates: Answers to Crucial New Questions Around the Stimulus Bill (click here)
Find out answers to:
The speakers, Tom Sullivan, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vice President Small Business Policy, and C. E. "Tee" Rowe, President and CEO of America's Small Business Development Centers, provided essential feedback on:
How the Paycheck Protection Program is different from an economic injury disaster loan
Who is eligible?
In order to qualify for an SBA economic injury disaster loan, a business must prove substantial economic injury – that it is unable to pay its ordinary and necessary operating expenses. The point of the loan is to help a business ride out a disaster period until normal operations can resume – it applies to situations where there is no physical damage.
In order to qualify for PPP, a business must have less than 500 employees and be affected by the coronavirus. Businesses in certain industries may have more than 500 employees if they meet the SBA’s size standards for those industries.
PPP is designed to incentivize companies to keep employees on staff. It is expected to move cash more quickly than the SBA’s other program, for faster economic relief.
SAN ANTONIO – In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, some restaurants have started selling groceries and other supplies like gloves and toilet paper to customers. Governor Greg Abbott opened the door to the practice last week when he waived restrictions that prevent restaurants from selling bulk items from distributors directly to consumers.
Several San Antonio-area eateries are selling supplies to consumers. Click "Continue Reading" for the ones KSAT found online.
Foresite would like to add to this list: First Course Salad Kitchen (22015 W I-10 Suite 107) and The County Line (check location availability). Submit your restaurant or favorite local spots selling these goods to add the this list on the retailer's Facebook Group.
Their seats spread far apart from each other, Bexar County commissioners on Tuesday approved a loan program to tide small business owners over amid the economic strife caused by the pandemic.
In an effort to practice social distancing, the commissioners sat in separate desks instead of on the dais at their regular Tuesday meeting. They discussed the “Stay Home, Work Safe” orders issued Monday by Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, which directs people to stay home as much as possible to avoid spreading COVID-19.
“Basically, what we’re trying to do in the order is try to get a balance as best as we can between the public health challenge and the economic consequences of that,” Wolff said. “The order is telling people to stay at home unless they’ve got an essential trip or they’re one of the employees designated by their business to be there.”
Sam’s Club Giving and the Walmart Foundation have awarded an $800,000 grant to LiftFund to extend its reach in providing small business loans and educational resources to small business owners with a portion of the funds dedicated to helping veterans.
“Sam’s Club and Walmart are committed to helping small business owners succeed,” Anne Hatfield, Walmart spokesperson said. “We support the great work LiftFund is doing for small business owners in San Antonio and hope this grant will help provide them with the education and the tools they need to run and grow their companies.”
LiftFund is proud to continue supporting entrepreneurs through the grant, and will dedicate a portion of the funds to veteran programming and services.
SAN ANTONIO – The restaurant industry is taking a hard hit right now as dining areas must remain closed because of emergency measures taken due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the dine-in ban, some eateries in San Antonio are coming up with unique ways to stay open.
Here’s a list of what they are doing:
iHeartMedia launched this incredible tool to keep up to date restaurant information. Add your restaurant for your customers so they are able to know exactly when and how they can get their hands on your grub!
Grub to Go is a source for restaurant hours, delivery options and menus during the Corona Outbreak. This page is being pushed out to all of the broadcasting stations.
San Antonio Restaurants - What's Open and Delivery Options. If you own a restaurant, we are here to help. Click here and give us your info.
The San Antonio Business Journal is focusing this week’s feature story on the impact — particularly the economic impact — of the coronavirus. It is the topic that has forced its way to the top of all our minds and will be there for the foreseeable future.
As the Alamo City area, Texas, the U.S. and the world have been forced to drastically modify our behaviors in an effort to slow the virus’ spread, we’re faced with how drastically our economy depends on our ability to move and mingle.
Although many jobs can be performed at home for the long-term, some can only reasonably be done that way temporarily, while others — such as manufacturing and stocking grocery store shelves — need people on-site. Meanwhile, many people depend on in-person customer interaction for their jobs; for them and the people who depend on them, there is great uncertainty.
SAN ANTONIO - Some new changes are coming to Bexar County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bexar County officials are working right now to help local small businesses that are suffering because of social distancing precautions against the coronavirus.
Bexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez announced that the county will be offering $5 million in interest free loans and $250,000 in grants to help businesses which are struggling with payroll.
Rodriguez said the loans would be 0% interest and there would be a four-month grace period before payments would begin. The details are still being worked out and should be finalized in the coming days.
Buy gift cards
Purchasing a gift card to your favorite shop, theater or restaurant is an immediate way to put cash into the business, said Amanda Ballantyne, national director of The Main Street Alliance.
That's exactly what Luz Urrutia, CEO of the Opportunity Fund, a nonprofit microlender, has done. "I just bought gift cards to every one of the [local] restaurants that I love. They get their cash today. And I'll be able to use it later."
Shop local -- online and off
Molly Moon runs several ice cream shops in Seattle, which already has been hard hit by coronavirus. Moon, who employs 120 people, said she's now considering "extremely reduced hours ... It's breaking my heart."
For healthy customers running errands, she encourages them in good humor to "stock up on pints for the hard times." For those who stay home, Moon invites them to buy gift cards and store merchandise on her company web site.
When it comes to shopping locally, health guidance from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control "is literally disrupting business as usual," said Abigail Ellman, a director at the Cooper Square Committee, a nonprofit working to prevent the displacement of residents and small businesses on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Right now, Ellman noted, businesses are worried about how to make rent and payroll. Customers alone can't cure that strain, but she said "they need you to shop there. Support your local pharmacies and restaurants and businesses."
Take advantage of discounts
Taproom No. 307, a craft beer restaurant in New York City, is usually packed on Friday nights, and is really busy around St. Patrick's Day.
As of this week, the place has been practically empty. "People are afraid," said co-owner Roberta Souza.
It doesn't help that the restaurant is a place patrons come to watch live sports and most have now been canceled.
To entice customers who would rather stay home, Souza is offering a 20% discount on takeout.
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http://echolink.org/bernie.htm | 2018-07-16T04:27:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589179.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716041348-20180716061348-00567.warc.gz | 0.977533 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__8984035 | en | Bernie Lupinacci, W1CDM, Silent Key
I was deeply saddened to receive the news that Bernie had passed away peacefully, February 14, after a long illness.
I came to know Bernie in the earliest days of the EchoLink project, back in May of 2002. Bernie had been a long-time experimenter of extensions to 2-way communications technology, and was one of the early adopters of techniques to interconnect Amateur repeaters with each other over the Internet. In those days, voice-over-IP (VoIP) was relatively new, and most of us were still accessing the Internet over dial-up connections. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the idea of extending Amateur Radio by embracing the possibilities of the Internet.
Bernie immediately offered to help with the day-to-day support of EchoLink, picking up much of the workload of handling more than 200 new-user applications each day, 365 days a year. He also worked tirelessly to answer support questions, and often would jump on the air to give help to new users via EchoLink. He was the trustee of a wide-coverage repeater in the San Diego area, which (of course) had EchoLink capability.
Bernie gave all of us wise counsel over the years, rooted in his energy and commitment to this project. I have truly appreciated Bernie's endless dedication and contributions to Amateur Radio. He will be greatly missed. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.soglosweddings.com/advertise | 2018-11-21T13:57:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039748901.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20181121133036-20181121155036-00119.warc.gz | 0.895157 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__187747355 | en | Advertise with SoGlosWeddings
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https://healthyamrica.com/how-effective-are-condoms/ | 2020-02-19T00:48:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143963.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219000604-20200219030604-00438.warc.gz | 0.947532 | 1,113 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__175507683 | en | The condom was accidentally broken, is there a way to remedy it? Gynecologists teach you how to eat after-effect pills
At the moment of passion, there is a breach of condoms, leaks, or “bears” think of forgetting the rules to take pre-contraceptives, but it is too late to step on the brakes, which inevitably raises the risk of accidental pregnancy. Huang Yuyu, attending physician of Beirong Women’s Medical Department, said that at this time, the contraceptive pill is the last line of defense. The second-generation contraceptive pill with better contraceptive ability can be selected. She also reminds the concept of correct contraception. The sooner you take it within 24 hours, the sooner you take it, the better you should avoid the second unprotected sex after taking the medicine.
Abortion is risky, contraceptive measures are best protection
If there is omission in the protection of the honey, or if the contraceptive measures are not taken at all, the gun may go into battle and may lead to an unwanted pregnancy. During the first and second months after the holidays, or the following Christmas, New Year and other holidays, obstetrics and gynaecology often has women who are pregnant due to unintended pregnancy. Dr. Huang Yuyu pointed out that abortion surgery must bear the risk of anesthesia. If it is carried out in a medical institution where no anesthesiologist is sitting, the risk is relatively high. In addition, artificial abortion sometimes causes the uterine cavity to stick and bear the risk of future infertility. Even the abortion of drugs has side effects, which are not a burden on women’s mind and body.
how effective are condoms Pre-contraceptives are not suitable for everyone to consult a physician to choose the right drug
Correct contraception can prevent unintended pregnancy. Dr. Huang said that in addition to using condoms, it can prevent sexually transmitted diseases; some women choose contraceptives, which can be divided into pre-contraceptives and post-contraceptives. The pre-contraceptive is to prevent the egg from growing up and inhibit ovulation, but it must be taken regularly. If it is missed, it will greatly reduce the efficacy; in addition, not everyone is suitable for the contraceptives, such as liver function abnormalities, thrombosis and breast cancer patients. Not suitable, even a few people have edema and fat, breast pain and other side effects, patients must consult a physician in advance, choose the appropriate pre-dose contraceptives, and clearly understand the correct usage and dosage.
In addition to some women who are not suitable for prenatal contraceptives, Dr. Wong Yu-yuk mentioned that if a condom leaks or ruptures, or if a woman does not regularly take or miss a pre-contraceptive or even a victim of sexual assault, she can take it afterwards. Contraceptive remedies reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy, and the contraceptive pill can be said to be the last line of defense.
how effective are condoms The second-generation lutein receptor modulator has better contraceptive effect than the first generation
In general, male sperm can survive in women for about 5 days. After taking the pill, it can delay the body’s ovulation instruction. When the sperm loses vitality and the egg is discharged, there is a chance to avoid sperm contact and achieve contraception. At present, after-the-fact contraceptives have progressed to the second generation, Dr. Huang Yuyu mentioned that according to the literature, the first generation of contraceptives is a high-dose lutein/hormone, which delays the ovulation effect for about two days, although the effect is taken within 24 hours. Can be more than 90%, but the effect is reduced to 85% after the second day (within 48 hours), and 58% after the third day (72 hours), especially when it is close to the dangerous period of ovulation. Confirmed to be effective. And the side effects of the first generation of contraceptives, such as nausea and vomiting, may be relatively significant (30%). The second generation of post-operative contraceptives is a lutein receptor modulator, delaying ovulation for 5 days, taking 98% of contraceptives within 72 hours, and taking 99.1% within 24 hours. In the near-risk period of ovulation, there is still Opportunities delay ovulation and achieve contraceptive effects.
Dr. Huang Yuyu further pointed out that the second generation of post-contraceptive contraceptives is better than the first generation in 24 hours. It has been confirmed by clinical studies that the first-generation high-dose lutein is 25 of 1,000 people pregnant, the second generation Only 9 of 1000 people are pregnant with lutein receptor modulators. It can be seen that the effect of taking a new type of post-contraceptive pill can be “three times lower” than the old post-contraceptive pill.
Do not take more than two pills at the same time within 24 hours after taking the pill
Dr. Huang Yuyu also called for the correct concept of taking after-the-fact contraceptives. The better the effect of the contraceptives should be, the better the results will be used within 24 hours. It is recommended to choose a second-generation contraceptive with better contraceptive ability. However, it is not recommended to continue unprotected behavior after taking the drug, and do not eat more than two at a time. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.inspireglobalsolutions.com/company/19878/aesthetique-solutions | 2024-04-23T13:57:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818711.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423130552-20240423160552-00147.warc.gz | 0.882314 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__54948410 | en | Aesthetique Solutions is looking for a creative, skilled, and resourceful Videographer who can create and deliver compelling original video content. They will be responsible for concepting, shooting, and/or editing content for social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram, and beyond.
Videographer Duties and Responsibilities
Record video using professional equipment
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Videographer Requirements and Qualifications
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https://aaron-pinkston.squarespace.com/dog-day-afternoon-the-dog-related-review | 2019-09-22T04:58:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575076.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922032904-20190922054904-00313.warc.gz | 0.976878 | 702 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__26732773 | en | The truth is stranger than fiction, and Dog Day Afternoon proves that better than most movies in history. Its story is one that could have conceivably been tossed out by an executive for seeming too preposterous, but it is in fact based on real events, and the 2014 documentary The Dog seeks to add context and an extra layer of truth to what Sidney Lumet and company presented four decades earlier.
If you've watched Dog Day Afternoon or read any of my colleagues' excellent coverage of the film over the last few days, you know the bullet points. Sonny Wortzik and Sal Naturale attempt to rob a bank. It goes awry almost immediately, and they're forced to take hostages at gunpoint. The money is meant for the gender reassignment surgery of Sonny's wife, and his story and extraordinary charisma quickly lead to the crowd outside the bank becoming sympathetic to his cause.
In reality, Sonny Wortzik was John Wojtowicz, and directors Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren bring this man—"the dog" as it were—to life. They do so, however, with the instinct of journalists first and filmmakers second. Like so many—too many—non-fiction films, The Dog relies on one-on-one interviews between filmmaker and subject. It's fine and serves a purpose—give Wojtowicz a platform to tell his own story—but The Dog works because that story is fascinating and layered and brilliant more so than the visual method through which it unfolds.
It's important to give Wojtowicz this platform because his story says so much about human sexuality, myth making, and even mental illness—things that Dog Day Afternoon, for all its exceptional qualities doesn't tackle with the same vigor.
Wojtowicz somewhat famously wrote a letter to The New York Times from prison in which he said of the film, "I felt the movie was in essence a piece of garbage. It did not show the whole truth, and the little it did show was constantly twisted and distorted."
What's interesting, then, is that he'd adopt the nickname "The Dog" upon his re-entry into society. It's an accurate one to be sure. Wojtowicz seems to relish his many sexual conquests over the years even at the emotional expense of so many in his life. But his rejection of the film on the basis of its veracity and his acceptance of the fame that accompanied it speak to an egomania that would make our President-elect blush. It’s not like the Wojtowicz that’s presented here isn’t an affable, likeable guy. It’s that we the viewers should know better.
Maybe it’s because Wojtowicz is telling this story from the grave that most of what he did wrong feels forgivable. The man passed away in 2006, so The Dog is a posthumous chance to at least present a clear case as to the man’s legal guilt but human innocence. In other words, he argues, via this film, that he did a wrong thing for the right reasons.
Ultimately, that’s where Dog Day Afternoon finds its power, and that through line makes The Dog an objectively compelling piece of documentary cinema, but one that carries extra weight and resonance for cinephiles and fans of Lumet’s astonishing piece of work. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.jobsitecheck.com/workplace-health-screening-in-a-post-covid-world/ | 2022-08-12T06:02:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00638.warc.gz | 0.974515 | 337 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__207435432 | en | With vaccination numbers on the rise, it might seem like we are on the road to recovery. But that road will both rise and occasionally fall, before we are at its end. In fact, as of this writing, the CDC reports that the US is in the fourth week of an upward trend in COVID-19 cases. This could be for many different reasons, including new and more contagious variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.
So, has our vigilance been for nothing? Not at all! Did you notice something about the flu season this year? It was practically a no-show. At the end of February 2021, labs reporting to the CDC had found just 1,585 positive tests for the flu compared to 183,000 positive tests from the same period the year before. Among other things, this reduction in flu cases is due to the “precautions people have been taking for COVID,” says Isaac Bogoch, MD, an infectious disease specialist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. These precautions include wearing masks, hand washing, social distancing, and health screenings.
The benefits to maintaining these precautions are enormous. Aside from enjoying the health and well-being of their employees, employers will begin to see the ongoing, bottom-line benefits from these precautions in the form of a reduction in lost time and productivity due to avoidable illness. Companies would do well to consider perpetuating these precautions as they make new decisions around health and safety policies and a growing workforce returning to their places of work. They say health is the new wealth. Through our vigilance, let’s stay on this road to recovery and find out. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://snodsbury.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-winnipeg-book.html | 2017-04-29T03:37:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123270.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00008-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.903111 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__134508296 | en | Based on the film My Winnipeg — which I was fortunate enough to see at the 2007 Festival Nouveau Cinéma, just a few days after it premiered at TIFF and, paradoxically, long before the actual Winnipeg premiere — Coach House Books have announced the forthcoming publication of a book of the same title by Guy Maddin.
From the publisher:
At the heart of the film is Maddin’s voiceover, told in his infamous purplish prose. The book offers up this narration — extensively annotated by Maddin with a cornucopia of illuminating arcana.Venture deeper into the mind of Maddin with marginal digressions, stills, outtakes, childhood photos, animations, diary entries, collages, archival images and nascent treatments. There is a hand-drawn map of Maddin’s personal landmarks. There is an interview between Ann Savage and Maddin’s mother, and between Maddin and Michael Ondaatje. There’s even an x-ray of Toby the dog.
Coach House Books
ISBN 978-1-55245-211-0 (Book)
ISBN 978-1-55245-212-7 (Book + DVD) | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.lettingsupermarket.com/news/how-brexit-picture-may-lead-to-house-price-volatility/ | 2019-08-23T16:54:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027318894.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190823150804-20190823172804-00084.warc.gz | 0.955987 | 764 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__74088461 | en | How Brexit picture may lead to house price volatility
Feb 12, 2018 14:04:21 PM
Brexit is one of those things on which nobody can truly agree. Even the central binary choice in the referendum of ‘leave’ or ‘remain’ were just starting points. Since then, talk has been rife of "soft" or "hard" Brexits, and about which out of an array of economic and trading models Britain may end up with.
Since much of this disagreement goes to the heart of government, it is not simply a matter of interest for the Westminster village. The kind of deal - if there is one - the UK leaves with will have serious implications for the strength of the UK's economy.
All this will affect landlords and letting agencies, as the economic outcomes could impact very specifically not just on the UK as a whole, but certain regions and areas. Indeed, it seems clear this is already happening in London, where the gloomy sentiment about the future of this pro-remain global city has coincided - only not so coincidentally - with one of the weakest property price performances of any UK cities in the past year.
However, sentiment seems more upbeat elsewhere. For example, the most recent Deloitte Crane Survey, covering activity over the course of 2017, showed a rapid building boom in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. Local sentiment over Brexit appears to make no difference; Manchester was as firmly pro-remain as London. Leeds was narrowly pro-remain, while Birmingham marginally supported leave.
Advantages for provincial cities
Notably, rental apartments made up a large proportion of the major developments in these cities, particularly in Manchester where the trend is evident both on volume and the visual impact of its growing plethora of skyscrapers.
Of course, none of these cities will be hit as hard as London if, for example, the UK financial sector is heavily disadvantaged by Brexit. Moreover, developments such as HS2, the Northern Powerhouse and Birmingham's role as the 2022 Commonwealth Games host may counterbalance any negatives.
Those least optimistic about Britain post-Brexit may suggest that these contrasting trends will actually bring about some of the rebalancing towards the regions that those feeling 'left behind' by globalisation may have sought by voting leave, but through levelling downwards, not up.
If the most pessimistic projections prove true, then indeed the rental sector may suffer. At worst, Britain may lose jobs and growth and become a less attractive place to emigrate to, not least for EU citizens who may feel unwelcome. Some Britons may decide the UK is a sinking ship and leave, not least the many who have obtained Irish passports to sustain their EU citizenship.
Projections of gloom
Much has been made in recent days of government documents indicating the UK will be worse off in any scenario, which were first leaked and then released by ministers, who then denied the situation was necessarily actually going to be so bad. These projections suggested it was, in fact, not London but leave-voting areas of the North-East and West Midlands that would suffer most. Perhaps it is there that landlords need be most concerned.
Of course, it remains to be seen just what the ultimate impact is. Much of the brake on investment is, after all, due to the sheer uncertainty of the wisdom of investing in the UK.
As an example, the national institute of Economic and Social Research has given a relatively upbeat assessment of the future, based on a 'soft Brexit' model with single market access and continued free movement. The alternative, it claims, would cost Britain six per cent of GDP a year.
For the rental sector, there may be little to do but wait and see what transpires in the next 13 months. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.digitek-legal.com/actavis-safety-concerns/ | 2018-06-22T01:30:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864337.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622010629-20180622030629-00098.warc.gz | 0.975259 | 467 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__99017705 | en | Actavis Pharmaceuticals Safety Concerns
Over a 3 years span, Actavis faced increasing scrutiny from the FDA over serious safety concerns
In 2006, Actavis, the manufacturer of Digitek, was reprimanded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which says that an inspection between January and February 2006 revealed six potentially serious and unexpected adverse side effects dating back to 1999 for drugs including digoxin (Digitek), phentermine and phenazopyridine that were not reported to the FDA.
According to a report on In-Pharma Techologist.com, the FDA sent a warning letter to Actavis in August 2006, alerting the company that its manufacturing facility in New Jersey had failed to file periodic safety reports, and had failed to report adverse drug events. Actavis was reprimanded for marketing drugs without proper clearance by not submitting the safety reports.
The report also noted that Actavis was cited for manufacturing several medications without approved applications.
The company insists it has since complied with all medical event reporting obligations that were overdue, and that it had revised its procedures for reporting such events to ensure continuous compliance with FDA regulations.
In April 2008, Actavis issued a Class I recall of Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which were manufactured at twice the proper thickness, which could result in digitalis toxicity. However, subsequent news reports indicate that the product may still have been in distribution up to a year after the initial recall, relying on pharmacists to alert patients prescribed the medication about the possible danger.
Most recently, on August 1, 2008, Actavis announced a voluntary recall, to the retail level, of more than 65 generic drug products manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey, facility, according to a release on the company web site. This recall follows an inspection conducted by the Food & Drug Administration, earlier this year, which revealed that operations at the New Jersey facility did not meet FDA standards.
Actavis was founded in 1956 and today is one of the leading companies worldwide involved in the development, manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceuticals. According to the company’s web site, there currently are more than 400 products in development. Headquartered in Iceland, Actavis has operations in about 40 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.yourtechnicalcopywriter.com/copywriting-tips-from-apple/ | 2019-06-17T10:54:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998473.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190617103006-20190617125006-00410.warc.gz | 0.934096 | 4,571 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__166538793 | en | This case study is a comprehensive case study of Apple’s copywriting prowess, with copywriting tips from Apple, supplemented with screenshot examples, that propelled them to become one of the world’s largest tech companies.
Apple sold over 45 million iPhones in Q4 2016, generating more than $28 billion in sales revenue. This doesn’t even include sales revenue from Macs, iPads, Watches, and other products.
Many businesses can only dream of having Apple’s monumental success and unshakable global reach.
15 Copywriting Tips from Apple to Win Hearts and Minds
It’s easy to see why Apple is so successful just by visiting their website.
Note how their website looks. It’s clean. Simple. Sleek design with generous white space. Appealing to the eye.
No big, technical, or clever words anywhere. Only simple words any six-year-old can understand.
Yet, put all together, visiting Apple’s website is a seductive and hypnotic experience. Like magic.
Even the toughest customer with deep contempt towards any whiff of a sales pitch cannot help but admire Apple’s masterful design, innovation, and craftsmanship.
It’s no wonder Apple makes truckload after truckload of money — day in and day out.
How do they do it?
There are many factors that contribute to Apple’s success. They’ve spent decades meticulously building their brand and honing their unorthodox marketing strategies while improving their product lines and constantly improving the design of individual products.
Apple’s copywriting is only one factor out of many, but an important one. Here are 15 ways, with examples, Apple seduces their customers to not just buy their products, but also become raving fans anticipating the next big release.
1. Grab Attention With One Simple Idea
The most important part of a piece of copy is the headline. People look at the headline before anything else, even the picture. The headline determines whether or not people continue reading.
People have developed sophisticated defense mechanisms to protect their minds from information overload with all the marketing, advertising, social media noise, and businesses vying for an ounce of their attention.
For this reason, the headline should focus on one simple idea.
This one idea should encompass everything the product or service is about. But the headline is never about the actual product — it’s about the benefit; what’s in it for the reader. It should get just enough attention to draw the reader in.
After nine years of iPhone’s global reach and living through versions 3, 4, 5, and 6, the anticipation for the next version reached a fever pitch. In only three words, Apple has crafted the perfect headline telling the world that the next big product has finally arrived.
The number 7 has a universally positive connotation that implies good luck, viscerally evoking good feelings in the reader’s mind. Put together, the big arrival of a hotly anticipated product was distilled into one simple idea:
This is 7.
This is analogous to planting a seed in the target reader’s mind. And letting it grow.
Even if a reader has a perfectly functioning iPhone 6 and decides not to upgrade now, the sexy iPhone 7 will be marinating within the reader’s mind. Subconsciously, at least. It may be a week later, or a year later, but the reader will eventually see his own iPhone 6 as archaic and want something new.
The simpler the idea, the more powerful the headline. The more powerful the headline, the more readily it penetrates the reader’s mind — bypassing its information overload protection mechanisms.
2. Know Your Target Audience
In some of Apple’s landing pages, there is no “buy” button. For example, Apple’s iOS 10 page is purely informative and even offers a free upgrade to iOS 10 at the bottom.
In these cases, Apple’s landing pages aren’t about getting the customer to buy. Instead, they display their craftsmanship to build excitement and legitimate hype — and putting the customer right in the middle of it.
At the top of the iOS page, an impressive display of multiple phone screenshots surrounds the words “iOS 10” in the center: a refined Maps app, an improved Messaging app with cartoon emojis, news apps showing NASA’s Juno probe entering Jupiter’s orbit, sleek calendar reminder notifications, and more. As you scroll further down the page, there are even more visuals with captions showing how much more you could do if you upgrade to the latest iOS.
This page is targeted only to customers who already own an iPhone and speak the Apple lingo. If a reader sees this page and decides to get a new iPhone, that’s great. But that’s not the goal. It is to show how much more existing customers could accomplish using the latest iOS version.
Plus, Apple is not selling their new operating system. They are selling a new and improved experience. That is what their customers want, and Apple understands this.
To properly target your landing page to the right audience, these five questions will help you hone your strategy:
- How will people find this page?
- Is this page for existing customers or for prospective customers?
- What is average user’s experience before they find this page?
- What do I want visitors to do after they read the page?
- How will the average user’s experience improve once they find this page and take action?
Once you answer these questions in detail, you have enough information to create a well-targeted landing page with a powerful call-to-action.
3. Write Memorable Sound Bites
With attention spans as short as ever, people usually process information in short and snappy sound bites. People rarely think in complete sentences.
Writing in a way people actually think — using sound bites — is the best way to get ‘in tune’ with your audience. Sound bites are easy to remember. They stick.
Apple’s copywriters are masters at writing sound bites that convert both new and existing customers into loyal fans. The following examples demonstrate how Apple uses sound bites to entice customers to buy their products.
During the holiday season, Apple shifts their marketing strategy to get in tune with holiday shoppers. In this page, Apple is marketing accessories for the iPad Pro. The sound bite here is Presents for their present.
This is a loaded one. What makes this stick is the rhyme and repetition. In just four words, Apple is showing options for a perfect holiday present for a friend or family member who already owns an iPad.
Here’s another example of a sound bite involving the iPhone SE, a redesigned 4-inch iPhone.
Many people still use older and smaller iPhones with 4-inch screens, showing a sizable market remains for smaller phones. Not everyone wants a bigger phone like the iPhone 6+. Knowing this, Apple reinvented the smaller iPhone with a more powerful chip, a retina display, and a better camera with higher resolution, while keeping the size the same as the original 4-inch version.
In just five words, Apple says all this with another thought-provoking sound bite: A big step for small. Plus, there’s another sound bite tucked within the copy below: “… an iPhone that looks small. But lives large.”
One who still uses an old 4-inch iPhone would understand he can have an iPhone of the same size that is just as powerful as the latest iPhone.
4. Boost Credibility By Sprinkling Your Copy With a Few Technical Details
One of the cardinal sins of technology copywriting, especially in B2C, is getting overly technical.
But rules are meant to be broken. Knowing when to do so is an art in and of itself. Very few copywriters can do this and get away with it. Apple’s copywriters are among those few.
Using numbers and technical jargon in marketing copy is generally a major no-no. But used wisely, it can actually help increase clarity and boost credibility with your target audience.
Let’s see how Apple does this:
The copy for MacBook Air is loaded with technical jargon:
- Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- 0.68-inch unibody design
- 2.96 pounds
Do most readers care what ‘i5’ or ‘i7’ mean? Or whether it is 5th generation vs 4th or 6th? Not likely. How about knowing what the “6000” after Intel HD Graphics means? No. Should readers care? No.
And why not say “less than 3 pounds” and “just over half an inch thick”? Why must Apple be so precise, to two decimal points, about the MacBook Air’s dimensions?
The point here is the reader would be more impressed with Apple’s precision and attention to detail than the actual specifications. If Apple is so meticulous with the precision of its product’s design and pays diligent attention to detail, then this product must be worth buying.
If the reader happens to be technologically savvy and is a loyal consumer of Apple’s products, he would know that this product is an upgrade over older versions just by looking at these specs.
In some cases, some strategically-placed technical jargon, used sparingly, establishes you as an insider who speaks the same language as the target audience.
5. Persuade With Problems and Pain Points
One of the tenets of effective copywriting is to hit your ideal customer’s pain points hard and draw your customer in with problem-solving benefits.
Many technology copywriters make the mistake of listing the features of a product without showing the benefits, and their copy reads flat and boring. Benefits are more enticing.
In short: features tell, benefits sell.
Many MacBook Air users have complained of short battery lives and needing to recharge every few hours. Apple addresses this pain point in the following example:
Just saying the battery lasts 12 hours on the new MacBook Air is not enough — it is a feature, which by itself does not sell.
The benefits of the 12-hour battery life are you can Make big things happen. All day long. and It won’t call it a day until you do. Apple is saying you’d never have to worry about your Air’s battery dying while you use it. That sells.
6. Make It About the Customer, Not the Product
The best converting copy is not about the product or service, it is about the customer. Customers are not just dollar signs. They are people with friends and families. They have emotions, thoughts, and dreams.
During the holiday season, Apple not only markets to their customers but also to customers looking for gifts to give their friends and family.
In this case, Apple does not use the word “you” or “your”; instead of using “them” and “their”. The above copy is a masterful market expansion campaign that kills three birds with one stone:
- Apple is not just selling the iPhone 7. They are selling the ability to capture their most epic moments and to let them relive the experience in perfect detail.
- Apple is targeting the existing customer’s friends and family members to gain additional market share.
- Apple gets customers into the spirit of holiday season gift-giving; not just making it about the customers, but also their friends and family.
The bottom line: Apple doesn’t sell products. They sell experiences revolving around the customer.
7. Create Anticipation For What’s Coming
Apple spent years developing their brand and nurturing customer loyalty. Their use of version numbers and product comparisons, with technical specifications, creates anticipation for what is coming in the future. There were plenty of rumors and buzz about the iPhone 7 for months before it came out.
Now that it is finally here, Apple put up a comparison sheet with the iPhone 7 versus the iPhone 6 and iPhone SE models.
Apple shows for each model which colors are available, memory capacities, screen sizes, types of display, processing chips, and their dimensions. From right to left, the model specs seem to get better and better — from the small iPhone SE to the largest and most powerful iPhone 7 Plus, enticing people with older models to trade up.
And we’re already hearing rumblings about the iPhone 8…
8. Place the Product in People’s Lives
People buy products for emotional reasons. Attempting to rationally convince a person to buy a product isn’t as effective as appealing to their emotions because a potential buyer could come up with valid objections or logical reasons not to buy.
Apple bypasses this by placing the product in the person’s life, thereby “assuming the sale”.
In the context of photos, everyone is astutely aware that memories fade over time. For that reason, they are constantly saving and organizing their photos into photo albums.
Apple is not selling a brand new upgraded camera or an app to organize your photos. They are selling the chance to keep your best memories and to quickly sort them without spending hours on a computer organizing photos.
The most clever piece of copy isn’t in the white space above. It is in the photo on the iPhone display: “Best of Summer”.
These three words are a clear and concise demonstration of being able to retain and view your best photos within the Memories feature. It stands out. It’s crystal clear. It appeals powerfully to the typical iPhone user with several thousand photos and no easy way to sort these photos.
Apple’s usage of the word “Summer” is no accident. They know not to use “Winter” or “Autumn” because the weather is cold and people tend to stay inside. “Spring” isn’t used either because people don’t take vacations in the Spring as they do in the Summer.
More aptly put, placing a photo organization feature in a person’s life is not about pictures or photo albums. It is about memories.
9. Write Inclusively
Usually, the rule of effective copywriting is to sell the product to a specific segment of a target audience and write accordingly.
Apple shatters this rule by writing to a very broad audience: everyone.
In this example, writing inclusively as opposed to exclusively works in Apple’s favor for two reasons: 1) brand recognition, and 2) familiarity with the product. Everyone knows who Apple is, and everyone knows what an iPhone is.
However, this strategy is best effective for companies with huge followings, strong brand recognition, and/or have products or services that fulfill a universal need.
10. Make It Personal By Using the Word “Personal”
Another reason Apple’s copy is so powerful is that they break down the invisible barrier between a huge multi-billion dollar corporation and the individual “little guy” consumer.
How do they break this barrier down? Simply by using the word ‘personal’ in their copy. This makes for a powerful connection between the product and the consumer’s feelings.
For instance, someone who uses the iPhone 7 could choose a color for his phone’s case. Apple displays the available colors for a leather case or battery case for the customer to choose from.
But they don’t stop there. They use the tagline: Make it even more personal.
By adding a case with his favorite color, he is adding a personal touch to his own iPhone 7. This evokes feelings of uniqueness and a deeper connection with the product.
11. Create a Compelling Call To Action
Without a call to action, a piece of copy is nearly worthless. One of the most important sales maxims is ABC — always be closing— that is, to always ask for the sale. However, it helps to not be too pushy with the call to action.
Apple does this by offering two actions for the prospective customer to take. One is to buy the product. The other respects the possibility that the customer isn’t ready to buy, and offers the chance to read more about the product before buying.
There are two things to note here:
First, Apple’s call to action is succinct and to the point. Apple doesn’t try to make it too catchy or clever. In this case, the word choice is dead simple — and brutally effective.
Second, it offers two actions for the prospect to take: 1) learn more, or 2) buy. A great call to action doesn’t try to force the customer into buying by presenting it as the only option. Offering to learn more about the product gives the prospect an “out”, relieving the pressure to buy. The additional content builds the all-important trust with the prospect.
To write an effective call to action, keep it simple, concise, and to the point. Whenever applicable, give the visitor an option to read more about the product before buying.
12. Use Power Words to Captivate Your Audience
Technical writing tends to read dry and boring because it lacks power words — words that invoke emotion in the reader.
There are two different kinds of power words. The first includes words that refer to the first person — the reader himself: you and your. The second includes vivid and emotionally-charged words such as imagine, power, vision, touching, new, and choose.
In the above example, Apple’s iPad Pro copy is loaded with power words.
Words like your fingertips and you choose, get the reader to visualize the product in their hands — by choice.
People want the best computing they can afford, and Apple strategically uses these words: anuncompromising vision of personal computing and incredible power.
To apply this to your own copywriting, focus on the reader more than the product. Use the word you or your more frequently than the product or brand names. Help your reader visualize using your product. Use vivid words or active verbs. If you’re selling an upgrade, emphasize its newness and list the ways your customers benefit from the newest features.
13. Write Clear, Concise, and Witty Copy
With people scanning websites for headlines and keywords, it is vital to keep copy as clear and concise as possible. Using definite and concrete language without any unnecessary words is most effective. Long-form content, while valuable, need to be split up into digestible bits for the brain to process.
Sometimes Apple takes this to the extreme, adding a little wit on top.
Note the clever use of punctuation in this tagline:
Light. Years ahead.
Without the period after “light”, it would read “light years ahead” and it would not make much sense in this context.
Instead, these three words are broken up into two sentences. The first sentence says the MacBook is lightweight and easy to carry. The second sentence implies the device is ahead of its time in terms of design and power.
Apple condenses all this into just three words with a witty use of punctuation — all without seeming like they’re trying too hard.
14. Show and Tell
Not only does Apple use screenshots and sleek images of their products, they also use video to get visitors to imagine using the product themselves. Video compounds the power of the adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words” thousands of times over.
Research has found that product videos can increase conversions by up to 80%, and the shorter the video, the better.
The following video about iOS 10 from Apple is only less than 1 minute long but is packed with new and exciting information about the new iOS.
By demonstrating the product in action, visitors will be able to easily imagine using it themselves. This effectively acts as a shortcut towards a successful sale.
15. Antagonize the Competition to Make Your Product Shine
The iPhone’s biggest competitors are Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy, fighting tooth and nail to steal Apple’s market share.
With such stiff competition, it sometimes pays to antagonize the biggest competitor by comparing the products — feature by feature, benefit by benefit — showing why your product is better than the competition.
There are a few ways to accomplish this:
- A comparison table with several competitor products can be helpful as long as it is objective.
- A more aggressive approach of systematically beating the living daylights out of a villain — real or manufactured — can be effective as a powerful contrast to your product’s features and benefits.
- A specific competitor isn’t always necessary. It can be well-known pain points such as red tape, inefficient bureaucracies, server outages and downtime, fad diets that don’t work, poor Western nutrition, etc…
The Bottom Line: Find a Strategy That Works Best For You
While it is true that a portion of Apple’s copywriting success can be attributed to their brand, the above principles of copywriting can be applicable to a small business, a startup, and even the individual blog or affiliate marketer.
Indeed, Apple can get away with getting cocky by telling people to purchase their products just because ‘Apple is awesome’. However, they did not get to be so successful with lousy copywriting skills.
The underlying copywriting techniques used are subtle, but if you know what to look for, you can see it in Apple’s copy. Once you see it in action, understand how and why it works, you can then begin applying these techniques yourself.
And now I’m going to take another look at that iPad… | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://qipai5918.com/the-thrilling-world-of-online-slots-a-digital-adventure/ | 2024-03-04T17:23:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476464.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304165127-20240304195127-00230.warc.gz | 0.920984 | 635 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__43756767 | en | Online slots have become a ubiquitous and thrilling form of entertainment in the digital age. These virtual one-armed bandits have transformed the traditional casino experience, allowing players to enjoy the excitement of spinning reels and chasing jackpots from the comfort of their own homes. In wd138 slot online this article, we delve into the fascinating world of online slots, exploring their evolution, features, and the reasons behind their immense popularity.
The Evolution of Online Slots:
The history of slot machines dates back to the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until the digital revolution that these iconic games made their way onto the internet. The first online slot, “Cash Splash,” was introduced in 1997 by Microgaming, marking the beginning of a new era for gambling enthusiasts.
Over the years, online slots have undergone significant advancements in terms of graphics, sound effects, and gameplay. Developers continually push the boundaries to create immersive and visually stunning games that capture the attention of players worldwide. From classic fruit machines to elaborate video slots with intricate storylines, the diversity of online slots caters to a wide range of preferences.
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Online slots have undoubtedly revolutionized the way people experience casino games, offering a dynamic and engaging platform for players worldwide. The combination of evolving technology, captivating themes, and enticing features has contributed to the enduring popularity of online slots. As the industry continues to innovate, it’s clear that the digital adventure of spinning reels and chasing jackpots is here to stay, providing an exciting and accessible form of entertainment for gambling | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://ondupinhole.com/blogs/news/world-pinhole-photography-day | 2024-02-23T18:03:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00734.warc.gz | 0.954243 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__186790888 | en | April is a special month for pinhole photographers world wide. Every year since 2001 on the last Sunday of April pinhole pinhole photographers all over the world participate in this event organised by the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day team.
Anyone can participate with images made by simple shoebox pinholes, digital body cap pinholes all the way to commercially available cameras like the ONDU. The only "rule" is that the image has to be made on that particular day scanned and uploaded to the WPPD website. This day unites pinhole photographers worldwide with workshops and events that are organised fort this particular day and bring the concept of pinhole to more and more people. To learn more about WPPD head over to their website and make sure to mark the day in your schedule! | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://graphicplus.ca/importance-of-social-media/ | 2023-12-03T23:24:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00425.warc.gz | 0.956615 | 600 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__200878833 | en | The Importance of Social Media on Branding
Social media is moving out of its realm of leisure and becoming incredibly prevalent in today’s business world. Here are 5 reasons we have for why social media is important for branding.
With advertising being such a big aspect of branding and getting your company’s name out in the world, this tactic can sometimes rack up some bills. However, social media is free for the most part. Most platforms provide free services which allow for companies to receive a greater return on investment. In addition, social media is growing more and more each day with more traffic on the various platforms. With that being said, more people are finding companies and making connections through social media emphasizing its abilities to spread awareness to companies again.
Social media originally was used to share personal thoughts and memories with friends and family. Nevertheless, with the great expansion of all platforms, it has quickly become a form of sharing information with more than just close circles. Many users view companies with a heavy social media presence to be more personable – especially those who maintain consistent engagement with customers, as they seem to be more welcoming and relatable.
Enhanced SEO Rankings
SEO is very important to online business success yet, the requirements change frequently. Social media has increased in importance when it comes to SEO rankings. It is now becoming more crucial to share content on social media on a consistent basis to increase the brands rank on search engines.
Social media platforms have nailed catering content to their specific user. With Instagram for example, the explore page varies between users displaying different content based off of what the user tends to click on or interact with such as fashion or funny posts. Social media is keen on catering its content to users to ensure they are satisfied with what they see and to get a more personable experience. With that being said, having social media pages for your company can work to finding new customers with the nature of social media is spreading similar posts to users who they believe will take interest in the specific posts. Therefore, if someone is interested in posts like those found on your page, there is a higher chance that your page or posts will appear on their own explore page drawing interest.
We live in the day and age in which picking up the phone to call someone is not the preferred mode of communication. Younger generations are finding more comfort in communication that includes a screen in between the parties and short informal messages. With that being the case, many people find it easier and preferable to reach out to companies through their social media pages for inquiries rather than the slightly more extensive actions of emailing or calling.
With these 5 reasons in mind, we hope you understand the importance of social media marketing for companies. Nevertheless, it is still crucial to make your own decisions and understand your audience. Cater all of your advertising towards your specific demographic. Nevertheless, we hope you put more consideration into social media as a branding strategy and if so, follow us on our social media accounts! | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://drsilvatotstweensandteens.com/tag/healthy | 2018-11-14T22:31:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742316.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114211915-20181114233915-00242.warc.gz | 0.948103 | 752 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__12164532 | en | It's not easy to lose weight. It seems even harder to talk about it. Even though it's everywhere on TV, even though there is a crisis in America, there is still a social stigma about weight. Now, imagine being an overweight teen today. It's even harder than before. Facebook & Twitter have made online bullying easier than before. More of our children are overweight than before. And despite the fact that there are more tools to help them than ever before, we still have a problem. How is is it best to discuss weight with your teenager?
A recent study that evaluated over 2,000 U.S. teens from ages 12 to 19, revealed that the teens who ate more fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, were less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. This study was published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association this month. The study is based on government data collected between 1999 and 2002 for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
They study also evaluated if the teens had three or more conditions that make up metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is not a disease. It is comprised of several risk factors (high blood pressure, elevated levels of sugar and fats in the blood, low levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol, and a large waistline) that place a person at risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.
Overall, about 6% of the teens had metabolic syndrome. Specifically, 9% of the teens that ate the least fiber had metabolic syndrome, whereas, only 3% of the teens who ate the most fiber had metabolic sydrome.
This means that in order to minimize the risk factors of metabolic syndrome, teens should try to eat a healthy diet with fiber rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
For more info on a healthy diet, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, please go to https://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
This July, the National Restaurant Association partnered with Healthy Dining to form Kids LiveWell. This is a new program that highlights meals available at participating restaurants that are considered healthy meals for children. The healthy meals will have an apple icon next to the item, in order to alert parents to healthy meal options available for their children.
In order for a meal to be consider a healthy option in the program, it must contain:
* a beverage,
* 600 calories or less,
* less than 35% calories from fat,
* less than 10% calories from saturated fat,
* less than 0.5 grams trans fat, &
* less than 35% of calories from sugar, &
* less than 770 milligrams sodium.
Participation in the Kids LiveWell program is voluntary. Participating "inaugural" restaurants include Au Bon Pain, Bonefish Grill, Burger King, Burgerville, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chevy's, Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant, Corner Bakery Cafe, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, El Pollo Loco, Friendly's, IHOP, Joe's Crab Shack, Outback Steakhouse, Silver Diner, Sizzler, T-Bones Great American Eatery, & zpizza. The Healthy Dining company states more restaurants are expected to join with an expanding list of healthy dining options for children.
If you click the restaurant logos on the Healthy Dining website, the nutritional values of foods in the Kids LiveWell program are listed.
For more information on healthy dining options for kids and the Kids LiveWell program, go to Healthy Dining's website at www.healthydiningfinder.com/kidslivewell/index. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.townofwales.net/index.php/aboutwales/citizenship-award | 2017-04-27T18:50:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122619.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00448-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971996 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__265024943 | en | WALES — Whether it be spending four years on the Board of Selectmen, serving as the town’s dam inspector for two decades, sitting on the Lake George Study Committee, or working for 30 years to make sure school buses were safe for area kids – there are quite a few reasons why Wilfred “Bill” Anair Jr. was named the Wales Person of the Year at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting.“
Bill is a stand up guy, always putting the town before himself,” said Selectman Michael Valanzola. “Bill never asks what is in it for him, but rather what can he do to help. He is a class act and I can think of no one more deserving.”
Anair accepted the David Worth Citizenship Award on Tuesday, which the town has bestowed upon its most community-minded citizens for the last five years. He also received congratulatory letters signed by U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, State Sen. Stephen Brewer, and State Rep. Todd Smola.“
Receiving this award is a huge honor for me,” Anair said. “I have lived in Wales for many years, and I’m always looking for ways to help out. This is a small town with a lot of good people who work hard, and I am honored to be recognized in this way.”
From left, Board of Selectmen Chairman Jeffrey Vannais, Bill Anair Jr., Selectman Michael Valanzola, and Selectman Michael Milanese.
Printed in the Southbridge Evening News on September 15, 2011
By Kevin Flanders | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.daveyshafik.com/archives/tag/communication | 2024-04-24T13:22:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819273.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424112049-20240424142049-00301.warc.gz | 0.930007 | 400 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__16487891 | en | In his latest post John Gruber talks about the Apple Watch.
Now I’m all for gadgetry, and I am pre-ordering my watch, but what excites me most about this is the new communication features, and John hits the nail on the head with his description:
You’re 16. You’re in school. You’re sitting in class. You have a crush on another student — you’ve fallen hard. You can’t stop thinking about them. You suspect the feelings are mutual — but you don’t know. You’re afraid to just come right out and ask, verbally — afraid of the crushing weight of rejection. But you both wear an Apple Watch. So you take a flyer and send a few taps. And you wait. Nothing in response. Dammit. Why are you so stupid? Whoa — a few taps are sent in return, along with a hand-drawn smiley face. You send more taps. You receive more taps back. This is it. You send your heartbeat. It is racing, thumping. Your crush sends their heartbeat back.
You’re flirting. Not through words. Not through speech. Physically flirting, by touch. And you’re not even in the same classroom. Maybe you don’t even go to the same school.
I’m not saying digital touch is only for teenagers. I’m not saying it’s only for flirting. But the scenario above exemplifies the ways that digital touch opens the door to forms of remote communication that most of us haven’t ever considered. Non-verbal, non-visual, physical communication across any distance. This could be something big.
I am excited about being able to communicate in new ways with the people I care most about. After all, isn’t that the promise of the internet? | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://qualityabaya.com/the-global-abaya-business-a-fashion-revolution/ | 2023-12-01T20:22:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100304.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201183432-20231201213432-00280.warc.gz | 0.920927 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__263334764 | en | Exploring the Global Abaya Business: A Fashion Revolution”
In the world of fashion, the abaya has emerged as a symbol of elegance, modesty, and cultural diversity. With its origins deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, the abaya has transcended geographical boundaries and become a global fashion phenomenon.
Abayas are no longer confined to the Middle East; they’ve gained immense popularity worldwide. The global abaya business has evolved significantly in recent years, and in this blog post, we will explore the factors contributing to its rise.
1. Cultural Fusion: The abaya has seamlessly blended with various global fashion trends, allowing women from diverse backgrounds to embrace this modest garment while expressing their unique style.
2. Designer Abayas: Top designers across the world have recognized the allure of the abaya and have incorporated it into their collections. We delve into the haute couture abaya trend and the impact it has on the industry.
3. Online Marketplaces: The digital age has revolutionized the abaya market. We discuss how e-commerce platforms have made it easier for customers to access a wide variety of abayas from different regions.
4. Sustainability: Many abaya manufacturers are now focusing on sustainable practices. We highlight how eco-friendly abaya production is gaining momentum and why it matters.
5. Cultural Exchange: The global abaya business has paved the way for cultural exchange, allowing people to appreciate and understand diverse traditions and styles.
In a world where fashion trends come and go, the abaya stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of modest and timeless attire. As we explore the global abaya business, it’s clear that this elegant garment has a bright future ahead. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.opunake.school.nz/news/ | 2023-06-07T15:17:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653930.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607143116-20230607173116-00607.warc.gz | 0.969746 | 1,930 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__95100377 | en | Every month or so, Opunake High School produces a page for the Coastal News.
On the right is a link to our most recent feature.
Just as the year was beginning to wind-up, news came through from the Taranaki Regional Council that together with the Opunake Loop Track committee, we had been announced as winners of the 2020 Environmental Education in Action award –
“The Opunake High School and the Opunake Loop Track Committee are leading players in a massive environmental restoration project encircling Ōpunake and involving scores of townsfolk of all ages. The popular walking and cycling Loop Trail has been extended into a complete circuit, with volunteers from many groups busy planting 3000 donated natives along its complete length. Their 10-year goal is 20,000 plants. Opunake High School students are building, and managing predator traps along its length of the track. The school’s also donated 300 plants, and students have cut donated carpet into squares for weed suppression. This multi-generational project deepens residents’ enjoyment of the environment and healthy living. It also reflects the High School’s status as a Silver Enviroschool with a strong focus on sustainability.”
The hard mahi that our students, led and role -modelled by the Sustainability Academy, has not gone unnoticed by the community. From the carpet cutting by Mr Skinner and Mr Hooper’s Outdoor Education Academy to the planting and setting up predator traps by the junior whanau mentor groups, the unpleasant job of checking and re-setting these traps by the junior trappers and the contribution by our Year 9 & 10 SciPla class for planting a significant amount of trees. Ka pai koutou!
This project has been a great demonstration of links between school and community as well as enhancing our local environment and ecosystems. 2021 will see more trees planted, more trapping, native bird counting and murals painted at the bridge underpasses. As the great David Attenborough recently said, we need to ‘re-wild’ our planet, and this we are doing in Opunake one tree, one trap, and one more dead rat at a time. Our DREAM is becoming DREAMS with a big ‘S’ for Sustainability.
Over the last couple of years the Pohutukawa Trophy lost a bit of its shine, thus in 2020 we made the big effort to restore the Mana of this illustrious award.
Aside from the big three events – Athletics, Swimming Sports and Cross Country, we were able to bring something different to the table this year – Four Square, the Puanga Games, Daffodil Day Dress-up and Arm Wrestling.
Each Hapu had its moment in the sun, Karo showed their smarts and swimming skills, Awhina were utterly dominant in the Netball, Rimu displayed their crafty side and Totara muscled up when it mattered.
The Volleyball in Term 4 was probably the best event of the year, with all four Hapu a chance to win into the last round of games, with Rimu taking out the title in a gripping last match.
At the end of the day, when it was all said and done, and after much banter and other sporting cliche’s, it couldn’t be denied that one Hapu was just that little bit better so…
Congratulations Totara – Pohutukawa Trophy Winners 2020
It’s the last period of March 23rd 2020, a time and date that will forever come to mind at the mention of the Coronavirus. It was the last period as I jostled through the tumultuous congregation of pupils outside Room 11. Jacinda just had announced the closure of all schools and non-essential businesses, as we prepared to transition to Alert Level 4. Coming home that afternoon, much like many of my peers, the sense of uncertainty was overwhelming and for the following days, grey clouds hovered. I remember feeling this profound sense of anxiety and panic.
By this point, Covid-19 had devastated millions across the globe and continued to do so within New Zealand with an increasing number of cases as the days progressed. Covid-19 posed many challenges as we were forced to swiftly adapt to self-isolation and social distancing guidelines, correspondence learning and the general disruption that was caused.
Two thousand and twenty described in a few words is awkwardly avoiding people in the streets, cancelling plans, missing the crew, bubbles, clusters, new normals, staying home and flattening the curve.
As a Year 11 student and in my second year of NCEA, there was more than enough work to keep me occupied. Learning at home definitely posed its fair few challenges but also allowed me as a student to complete my work without distractions, to ease the burden of heavy work loads at NCEA Level 2, take time for myself and see my peers and teachers in a new light.
A highlight for me was those 12CHEM zoom calls with Mr Blackstock almost daily and I believe that a massive thank you to all of the staff is needed for their continued support through these unprecedented, chaotic and uncertain times. Our new, monotonous lives seemed a little brighter knowing that we are not alone in this war against the invisible enemy. Coming out of lockdown, it’s fair to say that we all have a much greater appreciation for the little things in life, as cliche as that may sound. It has taught us to be grateful for our whanau and friends, to adapt, it has given us the opportunity to learn more about ourselves and how we work best when it comes down to it and ultimately, although we continue to social distance, we are closer than ever, as a school, a community and a nation; something that should not be scoffed at.
Since coming out of lockdown, students and teachers alike have worked incredibly hard to achieve their goals, to rekindle relationships and make the most of the remaining 2020 year. Our second outbreak, where the majority of New Zealand entered Alert Level Two, saw the cancellation of many sports and cultural events once again. Another blow to all but once more, we bounced back, we succeeded and we came out stronger than ever. Not long ago, I came across this quote, a powerful message that sums up my experience as a student through Covid-19.
“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you’ve lost, or you can accept that and try to put together something that’s good.” – Elizabeth Edwards
A massive pat on the back to all students and staff, for their resilience is needed as we come to the conclusion of a ‘whirlwind year’ and let us hope that two thousand and twenty-one is a little less chaotic.
From me to you, Noho ora mai.
On Tuesday 2nd July, Hellen Burley pulled up in our carpark and proceeded to walk into Whaea Kerry Walsh’ Alternative Education room carrying several bags.
In those bags were over 100 ball gowns, and not just gowns from the 80’s. Brand. New. Ball. Gowns! And most with the price tag still attached.
Hellen – whose her son, Daniel is in Year 13 – has donated these to our kura, so that no young lady wishing to attend this years ball (or next year, or the one after that etc) has to go without!
But that wasn’t the end of her generosity, she then took half-a-dozen girls of the ball committee down to the salon, and booked not one, not two, not three, but 21!!! appointments for our girls to get their glam on for the ball, she has also sorted make-up as well!
This amazingly generous act of kindness has been picked up by media across the country, going to print in the Coastal News, the Taranaki Daily News and online at the Taranaki Community News and on Stuff.
Words can’t express how grateful the school and our senior girls are towards Hellen’s generosity, the 2019 Ball might just be the best ever!
Opunake High School, together with Sandfords Event Centre was privileged to host the 2019 Nga Manu Korero and Pae Rangatahi speech and kapahaka regional competitions at the end of June.
For our rangatahi this was a fantastic opportunity to stand in front of their peers and represent their culture. For Thomas Tito, his opportunity to speak in the junior section was the culmination of several months preparation (check out Tom’s account under student achievement). In the Pae Rangatahi section, the members of our own Te Roopu Kapahaka o Te Haumoana joined with students from Stratford High as one group, unfortunately, illness in the week leading up to the competition left us light on numbers, however those who were able to perform delivered a mighty account of themselves, and should feel full of pride in their achievement.
For more images, check out the albums on our Facebook page. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://beta.vickiwongandhachi.com/ | 2017-09-23T12:41:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689661.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923123156-20170923143156-00166.warc.gz | 0.928208 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__34903094 | en | As the creator and producer of the heartfelt film “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale”, Vicki’s mission is to promote compassion for our cherished animal friends while learning from them too.
With the growing Hachi fan base after the film premiered, Vicki launched her blog to answer the many requests, from around the world, for information on the film, the dog stars, the story of the original Hachiko of Japan and much more. Many simply wanted to share the deep impact the film left on them, and the lessons inspired through the Joys of Hachi.
Vicki’s hope is that you too will discover the deep sense of well-being that a friendship with a dog is able to create.
Be Happy. Be Hachi. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://tarproductions.com/tar-productions-produces-tedx-la-jolla/ | 2020-11-24T02:57:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141171077.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20201124025131-20201124055131-00683.warc.gz | 0.965858 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__148128572 | en | TED is a fantastic brand, institution and method for sharing ideas. Naturally, we were excited to produce the audio/visual live event for TEDxLa Jolla on April 12, 2014.
The event was put on by Amanda and Mitch Thrower on a beautiful rooftop deck over looking the La Jolla Cove.
If you’re familiar with any TED or TEDx event, they’re mostly held indoors. This was a problem and an opportunity for us. TED has strict brand standards to follow as guidelines, meaning we had to work within a set of preconceived lighting and video requirements. Brand guidelines are great, they make your job easier as it takes out some of the guess work, and you have the confidence that it will look great, and consistent to all other TED events.
The challenge for us was that most TEDx events are held indoors. Herein lies the opportunity for us to do something unique, stand out and take advantage of the gorgeous view we had as a backdrop. We would have to deal with weather, sun, sunset and nighttime exteriors. La Jolla is notorious for marine layers being that it sits practically on the water. During sunset, our speakers would be facing directly into the sun- great for the audience and cameras as it produces great lighting from our vantage point. But, this can be tricky for the speakers and we really didn’t want them squinting or wearing sunglasses as that would take away from the connection we receive from them. The day, of course, had a hefty marine layer and an ocean breeze, making it kinda chilly on a rooftop. We had heaters on standby and scouted out the placement of each as to not interfere with the camera location.
When nightfall came, we turned on the lights and lit it up in beautiful TED fashion. Being California and outside, we had to light the palm trees across the way, of course. The event went on without a hitch thanks to our experienced, tried and true producers, Mitch and Amanda Thrower.
We used a standard DMX LED lighting, these are great because they have fantastic range in color, produce no heat and are light on the power consumption. For the cameras, we chose Canon C100s and output via HDMI. The nice thing about HDMI cables is that the video and audio feed travel over one cable, but the range isn’t that long. So, we attached the HDMI to a BlackMagic converter to SDI. SDI has a much longer range and these plugged directly into our video switcher – the BlackMagic ATEM TV Studio. We actually ran the mic inputs from our presenters into our A-camera and used the camera to output audio into our board for the lifestream and recording. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://frakingfilms.com/2023/05/22/actor-ray-stevenson-dead-at-58/ | 2023-06-05T09:52:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00126.warc.gz | 0.975073 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__273583900 | en | Ray Stevenson, the beloved character actor renowned for his captivating performances in the acclaimed television series Rome and his memorable appearances throughout the Thor franchise, passed away at the age of 58. The news of his untimely demise comes as a profound shock, particularly in light of his larger than life presence at Star Wars Celebration earlier this year. The cause of his death remains undisclosed, adding to the air of mystery surrounding his passing. Stevenson’s talent and on-screen charisma captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His absence will be deeply felt by fans and colleagues alike, as they remember him as a true icon of the industry.
While Ray Stevenson’s talent and charisma shone on the silver screen, it was his unforgettable portrayal of Titus Pollo in HBO and BBC’s Rome that truly left a lasting impact. This underrated series chronicled the lives of Titus and his comrade Lucius Vorenus (played by Kevin McKidd), two soldiers navigating the intricate tapestry of the Roman Empire. Stevenson’s presence on television was marked by numerous notable roles, such as lending his voice to the animated Star Wars series as Gar Saxon, and making memorable appearances on popular shows like The Walking Dead. His television career flourished, showcasing his versatility and contributing to his well-deserved acclaim as a talented actor.
He displayed an unwavering commitment to his craft and continued to take on new and exciting projects. Recently, he made a remarkable foray into Indian cinema with his debut in the Tollywood blockbuster RRR, where he portrayed a formidable antagonist opposite N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan’s historical heroes.
While Star Wars enthusiasts eagerly anticipated his appearance in the upcoming series Ahsoka, Stevenson himself expressed genuine awe at being part of the production. In an interview with Collider during Star Wars Celebration, he shared his excitement and hinted at the conflicts his character would engage in, not only with Rosario Dawson’s titular character but also with the formidable General Thrawn. Although his posthumous appearance in the series this summer will be one of his final on-screen performances, it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on audiences. Ray Stevenson’s enduring presence and talent will be deeply missed in the world of entertainment. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://allcasinos.in/news/industry/ai-to-boost-slot-production/ | 2024-04-19T11:30:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00380.warc.gz | 0.955397 | 614 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142080431 | en | According to the chief product officer at Evolution Tod Haushalter, one of the leading software providers for online casinos, the development of artificial intelligence is bound to affect the production of casino games in the future, boosting the production of slots in particular.
Haushalter spoke at a recent industry event in Malta, where he commented on the different opportunities that AI provides, noting that Evolution’s department for slot development already experimented with the use of artificial intelligence.
Experimenting with AI in Slot Production
According to him, Evolution’s development team used a well-known AI program called Midjourney to create a majority of the artwork for one of their new games. To be exact, AI did 80% of the artwork for the game.
Midjourney, just like other similar AI tools, uses prompts to create content. In this particular case, the prompts are visual images, as well as custom artwork. As Haushalter explained, Evolution’s development team took the images that AI produced and edited them to make them more suitable for their new game.
The CPO believes that AI has plenty to offer to the gambling industry, noting that the use of AI in content production especially makes sense for smaller studios since they might otherwise struggle to produce enough games to compete with large studios. Still, Haushalter noted that big studios can also benefit from artificial intelligence.
Exciting Future in Gaming Industry and Slot Production
While Haushalter is excited about AI in the gaming industry, he also believes that the future of slots is very exciting and full of potential, even without the use of artificial intelligence. Today, even a small startup is able to produce slots, which is great for the industry since it brings new, fresh ideas and boosts creativity all around.
The same can’t be said for live casino games, which have higher requirements, like huge investments and greater organisational efforts so that part of the industry is still hard for new companies to break into.
However, Haushalter also noted that even slot production is very competitive today and that even the biggest companies have to remain diligent at all times or they can quickly be outmatched.
Online Slots to Get Into Land-Based Casinos?
While the trend in the iGaming industry is for brick-and-mortar casino games to make their way online, Haushalter believes that we will see more online casino games moving into land-based casinos in the future.
In any case, the CPO is excited about the possibilities presented by the mixing of traditional casino games and the iGaming industry and sees this as a perfect opportunity for software developers to innovate.
Evolution Continues to Grow
As one of the key players in the software production industry for online casinos, Evolution continues to grow and innovate. The company had a very interesting month in May when they signed a few new deals with major gambling firms, such as REEVO and Caesars Digital.
Evolution also expanded on its existing partnership with Galaxy Gaming. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://www.crystalcara.com/blog/2018/6/25/comcast-video-recap | 2019-11-12T14:42:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665573.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112124615-20191112152615-00491.warc.gz | 0.929933 | 435 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__136191178 | en | There are 7 million Hispanic households in our footprint. Spanish is today and will continue to be one of our key strategic pillars as the language has become the predominant non-English language in the United States, spoken by nearly 40 million people. Soccer is a passion for Hispanics. To this day, they remain the most engaged viewer of the soccer championship. Over 32 million Hispanics tuned into the 2014 soccer games and watched an average of 937 minutes, that's 80% of Hispanic households. Comcast is the nation's largest cable provider of Spanish-language programming and we offer more than 60 Spanish-language channels.
The X1 soccer games experience is another example of how Comcast is leveraging the power of X1 to create technologically-advanced sports-viewing experiences that are simple, immersive and personalized. Since the Rio Olympics in 2016, we’ve been using marquis sporting events like the Olympics and soccer games to showcase different features of the X1 platform can come together to deliver a viewing experience unlike anything else out there today.
1. Sports app with real time scores and stats
2.The ability to call up a range of sports-related information, stats schedules and more with the voice remote voice
3. Integrated live, on demand and web content into one on demand destination
The Xfinity Stream app offers soccer championships action on the go, via on desktop web at xfinity.com/tv or on the Xfinity Stream mobile app. Customers can stream matches live from Telemundo, Universo, FOX, and FS1, catch up with full-event replays and highlights On Demand or watch pre-game predictions and post-game analysis from the palms of their hand.
X1 customers can dive deeper into the soccer championships content they care about most with the X1 Sports App. The app allows customers to easily record, watch and catch up on all the action, while also accessing plenty of statistical information – all on the same screen as the game. Whether it’s pre-game team and player comparisons, in-progress scores or post-match highlights, the X1 Sports App has soccer fans covered. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://mirramu.wordpress.com/ | 2013-05-24T09:52:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704517601/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516114157-00021-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.927529 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__115656583 | en | The culmination of the Four Elements Festival is on Sunday 24 March from 2.30pm at Bungendore Primary School.
It’s a terrific mix of music and dance performances from local, interstate and international artists and will bear testament to the strength and vigour of the regional arts scene. With so many exciting artistic exchanges happening over the last 10 days at Mirramu this afternoon will be a great chance to both relax and gather inspiration for future work.
Starting with performances from local school children and finishing with the big sounds of The Blamey Street Band led by Ian McLean, Gathering Storm takes its audience on a musical and dance odyssey which will stir the imagination and delight the senses.
The concert stretches over 5 hours so do bring some snacks and drinks to keep you going. There will be lots to watch but also the chance to get up and dance some salsa, Maypole and swing. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.toptop5.com/they-are-the-top-earning-singers-of-2020/ | 2022-05-25T06:58:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662580803.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525054507-20220525084507-00698.warc.gz | 0.966576 | 914 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__256041270 | en | You hear them on the radio and you see them on TV every day, they come in all kinds of genres and their songs are very catchy, the perfect mix to make a lot of money in the music industry. These artists of pop, rap, rock, and others, have positioned themselves as the richest singers that everyone envies, not so much for their talent, but for the amount of money they can generate. Using data provided by the specialized magazine Forbes, published in its annual “Celebrity 100” special, this list was compiled.
Taylor Swift: As we have said before, nothing can beat the Swift, and her coronation as the absolute queen of this Forbes list proves it. With an estimated income of 185 million dollars during the last 12 months, the ‘ME!’ singer has made it clear that she does not need her old record label to continue producing hits and, consequently, money 💰.
Kanye West: It is very likely that this has caused a serious wound in the high ego of the rapper, who cannot be classified precisely as a fan of Taylor Swift. West ranks second in this top 10 of the world’s richest singers, with a total of $ 150 million raised over the past year, though her income comes largely from her athletic shoe company and her partnership with Adidas.
Ed Sheeran: The 28-year-old English singer is in third place on this list, with a profit of $ 110 million. And we are sure that the best is yet to come, because the winner of the Grammy as ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ of 2018 will be releasing this Friday, July 12, his new album full of impressive collaborations entitled ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project ’.
The Eagles: An income of 100 million dollars has placed the iconic band in this place of the list, raised thanks to its most recent tour ‘An Evening With The Eagles’, which marked the return of the group to the stage after the unfortunate death of its vocalist and one of its founders, Glenn Frey, in 2016.
Elton John: Also known as the “Rocket Man,” the 72-year-old renowned artist remains highly productive despite being in the final phase of his singing career. During the last 12 months and after 101 presentations -so far- of his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’, John has managed to collect a not inconsiderable figure of 84 million dollars, and his farewell tour continues until 2021 or 2022 due to Covid-19.
Jay-Z: Beyoncé’s husband and one of the richest singers in the world, Jay-Z can’t say he’s doing bad. With a profit of 81 million dollars in one year, the co-star of the “On The Road II” tour manages to make this list to show that The Carters dominate the world.
Beyoncé Knowles: Need I say more? Family that makes it to the list of top paid celebrities united, stays together. With the same amount of income as her husband, and after a world tour together, the launch of ‘Ivy Park’, her line of sneakers in partnership with Adidas and her ‘Homecoming’ in the form of a surprise album and documentary for Netflix, the admired Queen Bey managed to add $ 81 million to her estate.
Drake: The 32-year-old Hip-Hop singer made a not inconsiderable $ 75 million in the past 12 months, after taking first place on the Billboard 200 charts with the debut of his double album ‘Scorpion’, in July 2018.
Sean Combs: Also known as Diddy, the rapper, producer and businessman has managed to build an empire in the world of liquors, added to his income from the catalog of his label ‘Bad Boys’ through streaming services, which It has generated a profit of 70 million dollars in the last year.
Metallica: The immortal rock band 🎸 managed to break through to this top 10 with about $ 68.5 million. Since launching their WorldWired Tour in 2016, the group has grossed a total of $ 250 million at the box office. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.collaboratorycareerhub.com/post/weekly-biotech-resources-from-the-collaboratory-catalyst-community-week-of-december-22nd | 2024-02-25T01:24:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00645.warc.gz | 0.923299 | 717 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__33122899 | en | Welcome to our weekly showcase featuring a curated selection of valuable resources shared by our community. We explore various topics, including professional development, diversity, equity, and mentorship. We enjoy sharing these resources and hope they will benefit you as much as they have benefitted us.
Navigating the job search journey can be challenging, especially when faced with the inevitable sting of rejection. In this blog post, we explore the art of turning job rejections into golden opportunities. Acknowledge the initial disappointment but don't let it define you – your worth goes beyond a rejection email. Seek constructive feedback to gain valuable insights, and embrace resilience as a tool for learning and growth. Reframe rejections as redirections toward a better fit, maintaining a positive mindset with affirmations and visualization techniques. With the right mindset, setbacks can become powerful stepping stones on the path to success, leading you to a job that aligns perfectly with your skills and aspirations.
Embark on a journey of transformative communication with Julian Treasure, a distinguished sound expert, as he unveils the secrets of powerful speaking in his compelling TED talk. Ever felt like your words are lost in the wind? Julian shares invaluable vocal exercises and empathetic speaking tips that could redefine the way you connect with others. Join us in exploring the art of captivating communication, honing skills that not only make you heard but also create a world where every word contributes to a more beautiful tapestry of understanding.
This fantastic video by Carina will be a game-changer in your job search journey. She dives into the art of using ChatGPT to tailor your resume - it's a must-see! Carina masterfully demonstrates how to leverage this powerful tool to create resumes that stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this video is a valuable resource that can elevate your resume crafting skills. Don't miss out! Check it out now and take a step closer to your dream job!
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The journey of job hunting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and sometimes, it feels like the pursuit of our dream job is the key to lasting happiness. However, Dan Gilbert, the brilliant mind behind "Stumbling on Happiness," invites us to challenge this notion. In his captivating TED talk, Gilbert unravels the mystery of our "psychological immune system" — a fascinating concept that suggests our capacity for genuine happiness isn't solely dependent on checking off every item on our career wishlist. Instead, it's about embracing the unexpected turns and uncharted paths. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with a fresh perspective on the pursuit of professional fulfillment.
In the latest episode of Building Biotechs: A Podcast by Recruitomics Consulting, we have the pleasure of hosting Balaji Vasudevan, the Agrobioscience Chief Scientist at UM6P Ventures. Together, we delve into the dynamic landscape of AgTech and Agri-FoodTech, exploring the current challenges and abundant opportunities within the industry. Balaji sheds light on the paramount significance of sustainable agriculture and how innovative technologies are poised to revolutionize global food production. This insightful discussion unveils the key trends and advancements that could shape the future of agriculture. Tune in and cultivate your knowledge in the ever-evolving world of AgTech!
Thanks for reading! If you have any interesting resources we should share in our next roundup, let us know at [email protected]. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://kawsmouth.com/2020/07/05/dance-and-memory-at-case-park/ | 2023-03-26T14:48:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945473.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326142035-20230326172035-00260.warc.gz | 0.971387 | 1,610 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__33853426 | en | Last Saturday night at the terrace of Case Park, which overlooks the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, an unusual drama unfolded. A young Black woman helped free an older Black man from a white cloth covering his entire body. As she finished, she called out in concern to a young Black man lying motionless on the nearby concrete. “Hey man!” she yelled, running over to help him to his feet. Moments later, the three individuals stood alongside each other in a line, feet planted wide and arms extended in unified motion as they began to dance.
These events were the opening sequence to “NOT 4 SALE,” a debut dance performance by choreographer Tyrone Aiken, featuring himself and dancers Latra Wilson and Winston Dynamite Brown. An audience of several dozen people sat along the walls or stood on the periphery, all of them wearing masks. Dogwalkers paused to stop and watch as well. This wasn’t the usual venue for a dance event, but the setting was chosen with a purpose.
Only a week earlier, the park’s plaque commemorating the 1882 lynching of Levi Harrington had been torn off its stand and thrown off the cliff, an act of vandalism that, for all its pettiness, still resonated with hate. While such actions can not be undone, they can be met with more constructive and imaginative reactions, such as Aiken and company’s evening ritual of art, music, poetry, and dance.
The event started at exactly 8:01, signifying the exact time a Minneapolis police officer first began kneeling on the back of George Floyd’s neck. “7 Seconds,” a musical piece by Ryuichi Sakamoto featuring spoken word poetry by Latasha Natasha Diggs, set a funky but serious tone, with lyrics about injustice flowing over an ominous rhythmic bounce. The spiritual jazz strains of “Olokun” by Dianne Reeves complemented the beauty of the panoramic sunset scene.
The dance itself featured a fluid, athletic interplay between the dancers. But their facial and physical expressions contained a tension and hardness not normally seen in most concert halls or even street dance events. As one dancer fell to the concrete, another would rush over to help, then suddenly pull away, as the tandem steps of the opening movements turned into a series of interrelated but mostly individual struggles. The dancers never lost their poise and grace, but they seemed to be dancing through pain, like actors in a pantomimed Greek tragedy.
The music transitioned to a poem by poet and educator Sheri Purpose Hall. Each line began with the words “that ass,” with rapid-fire lines of verse addressing the contradictory experiences of glorification, objectification, and subjugation of Black bodies in America. During the poem, the dancers’ movements exuded a mocking sexuality as they ran their hands along their backsides, seducing and then scorning the audience’s attention with swiftly turned backs and disgusted expressions.
The poem, too, was powerful. It was the kind of poem that reminds you what real poetry is and what real poetry can do — how it can move, awaken, teach. Once the video of the performance and the full audio of that poem is available, we will make sure to link to it here.
After the poem and the dance ended, Aiken read a short statement about the piece and its depiction of the “Black ass experience” in America, part of his graduate thesis in dance at Hollins University. Aiken, an artistic officer at Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, talked about growing up as a Black man in America, how from the age of 5 it is something he has been reminded of daily. Even the compliments people paid to him while growing up often seemed designed to denigrate Black people in general. He talked about the importance of community, a notable statement at a time when political and social conversations are fracturing people across the country, and even in the local arts scene.
Another question came from a young boy who wanted to know why there were “so many bad words” in the performance’s soundtrack.
“Well, because I’m angry right now,” Aiken explained after a short laugh. “The more I discover, the more I find out, I’m angry, and I want you to know that I’m angry. And when you’re angry, sometimes you use language that you wouldn’t otherwise.”
Aiken said that he wishes some of the things he has learned in his graduate research were taught to children in grade school. He cited the plantations that existed in our city, commemorated as historical sites without their full history being discussed. For example, the Wornall House has a plaque saying that it was a farm, but it leaves out the fact that slaves were the ones who helped produce the family’s wealth. A plantation near Troost Lake had dozens of slaves as well.
Until we teach our children the basic facts of inequality in our history, Aiken explained, we’ll never really understand why such disparities and inequalities still persist today. And if we want to address racism in America, we need to dismantle and change the systems in place that uphold it. But even when those disparities are acknowledged, sharing power is not something that comes naturally to us in America.
Glenn North, a Kansas City poet and liaison for the Community Remembrance Project, thanked Tyrone for the performance, pointing out that while the people who vandalized the Andrew Jackson statue in front of the Jackson County courthouse were already in custody, there were still no leads in the vandalizing of the plaque at Case Park.
For some, responding to the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor with works of art rather may seem like a curious choice. But Aiken — whose involvement in the arts encompasses a wide range of organizations and performances — suggested that art contains a potential for communication that concrete speech may lack.
“When we are dealing with art, there is the ability to interpret, to inform, to re-imagine and to discover,” he said. “Art has a great place in any society, in any culture, to develop and understand solutions to real problems.”
For this audience member, “I AM NOT 4 SALE” reaffirmed that message. People can very quickly read an article, hear a speech, or listen to an interview, almost automatically accepting or rejecting its message depending on whether it fits into their existing worldview. We internalize the intellectual arguments and then go about our business.
But walking past a city park at sunset and seeing the anger and pain in a dancer’s eyes while a spoken word piece plays in the background — that kind of experience grabs your attention, stays with you, makes you want to dig deeper into the reasons it was composed. It brings you closer to the heart of someone else’s experience and allows you a glimpse of their personal anger, pain, and fear, and possibly a glimmer of their hopes and dreams as well.
An audience member asked Aiken if he felt hopeful about what was happening in America right now. The question reminded me of the recent NPR interview with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who said that America has broken his heart too many times for him to remain hopeful.
Aiken had a similar reply, explaining that he has already experienced moments like this in his lifetime and found that little changes. “I am hopeful. But this is 400 years,” he said, gesturing at the plaque and the divided city around us. “I’m tired of waiting.”
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text and photos by Lucas Wetzel | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://futureworks.ch/your-brand-ready-future | 2017-10-18T12:51:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822966.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018123747-20171018143747-00215.warc.gz | 0.964326 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__238602695 | en | Forty percent of companies will not survive the next 10 years, predicts Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers. It is safe to regard his claim as realistic, especially since the disruptive force of change is constantly on the increase. The music and travel industries have already faced it, and now it threatens many other fields: the digital revolution. Next in line are the financial services, trade, health care and industrial sectors. Not one company in these sectors should assume that their current business model will still be successful in 5 or 10 years’ time. The pressure to change is likely to increase, which will present entrepreneurs and CEOs with yet greater challenges – the Internet of Things, Big Data and augmented reality are just a few catchwords.
Some businesses are navigating this challenging environment very elegantly indeed. Tesla, for example, became one of the highest-valued car brands in the premium segment over just a few years. After only 12 years as a company, Tesla has a market value of around CHF 30 billion. For comparison, Audi is worth approximately the same amount, despite having been in the market 34 years longer than Tesla. Uber has established a company value of some CHF 50 billion in just six years. According to current estimates, after seven years of operation, Airbnb is valued at around CHF 25 billion, placing it not far behind Hilton, the largest hotel chain in the world. Seemingly effortlessly, these companies have established themselves as the strongest brands in the world, setting an example of how to future-proof brand management in the digital world.
What do Tesla and co. do differently from traditional companies? A comparison sheds light on some fundamental differences: | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://u18-male.atlanticaaahockey.ca/news.php?news_id=11081 | 2023-01-30T14:09:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499819.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130133622-20230130163622-00864.warc.gz | 0.921644 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__14679658 | en | The Pinnacle Growlers will represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the U18 Major Atlantics.
The Growlers captured the league title in 6 games, topping the Tri Pen Osprey 4 games to 2 in the championship series. They finished off the series on home ice at DF Barnes Arena, winning 4-1 in the final game.
The Growlers' Reegan Hiscock was named Top Playoff Performer, winning the President's Trophy. Hiscock led the NL Playoffs in goals with 12, and finished tied for the lead in points with 15.
With the win, the Growlers complete the field for the Atlantic Championships. They join the Charlottetown Bulk Carriers Knights, Halifax McDonalds, Moncton Rallye Motors Nissan Flyers, and the host East Coast Blizzard. The Atlantic winner will advance to the national Telus Cup Championship, May 16-22 in Okotoks, AB. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://jacintakerketta.blogspot.com/2016/06/ | 2017-06-22T20:36:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319902.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622201826-20170622221826-00307.warc.gz | 0.955702 | 838 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__100555830 | en | जर्मनी के 'श्वेतरे' शहर में आयोजित कार्यक्रम की रिपोर्ट जर्मन जर्नल में ।
(जर्मन रिपोर्ट का अंग्रेजी अनुवाद: योहान्नेस लापिंग)
The future of Indian Adivasis presented in a literary form
By Theodor Rathgeber
During its annual meeting at Protestant Academy Villigst, 27 –29 May 2016, the India Literarure Forum focused on Adivasi literature. Through cooperation with Adivasi Koordination in Germany, a poet and a publisher were invited for this meeting. It turned out as a memorable meeting.
Literature by, with and on Adivasis can be quite a complex issue, provoking a lot of discussions. Language being a central tool, hardly any of the indigenous languages of India is known beyond the local sphere. Or even when, like in the case of Santali, there might be five different scripts in which it is used. What to do then? Read out in public the scripted texts!
Jacinta Kerketta, belonging to the Oraon community of Jharkhand, read from her poetry book “Glut”, which was published in this May by Draupadi Publishing, Heidelberg. After a considerably long period of almost exclusively oral tradition, she now comes as one of the few persons of literature among the Adivasis who stepped into modernity, using Facebook, making her own blog, and now having published her first book. Indigenous peoples of India count between 80 and 90 millions. As Jacinta Kerketta would not have reached out to as many in her mother tongue Oraon, she chose her second major language Hindi to get attention beyond her local spheres. The quality of her poems proves that this was the right decision. Participants in the literature meeting listened with rapt attention to her extraordinary, visual poetic expressions about Adivasi lives. Her imagery carries ideas about Adivasi lifestyles in harmony with nature, and at the same time its destruction in consequence of ruthless exploitation of natural resources by outsiders. There is no romanticizing of resistance, and even distortions and violence in Adivasi households are not left out. But every now and then, there are signals of hope in her poems. Jacinta Kerkettas poetry proves deep understanding and reflection and a powerful representation of the various issues, as in the Indian context one would hardly expect from such a young person. This is why she wanted her photo to be printed in the book.
Here poetry book was also published in English by Ruby Hembrom, belonging to the Santal community (counting alone about eight million). Her publishing house is named “adivaani” (“voice of the first”) and was founded in 2012. Its focus is on literary documentation and publication of the Adivasis, in order to show and prove their creative potential – against all traditional stereotypes. Everyday life in India is full of such preconceived notion, as she told in one episode of her publishing life: When contacting a printer for getting a manuscript printed with a black cover, the printer was surprised and mentioned that black might be too difficult a colour for indigenous peoples. Why not better take something beautifully coloured?
Both guests were received with great interest and given vivid applause on several occasions. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://votetomlee.com/senate-passes-bill-to-prevent-release-of-recordings-of-mass-violence/ | 2024-04-18T09:37:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00214.warc.gz | 0.9531 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__35252847 | en | SARASOTA (WWSB) – The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would shield from disclosure photos and recordings that depict the killing of victims of mass violence.
This action comes a little more than a year after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in In Parkland FL. Senators voted 40 to zero to approve the bill, which defines a mass violence event as involving the deaths of three or more people, not including perpetrators.
It would create a public-records exemption for photos, video and audio recordings in such situations and State Senator Tom Lee is the bill sponsor.
“There are a lot of people who are appalled at the attempts by a lot of people to get access to this information to use it for commercial purposes or for nefarious purposes, and the impact it has on victims,” Lee said.
The bill cites the mass shooting in February 2018 that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and mass shootings in recent years at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A similar House bill has cleared committees and is available to be considered by the full chamber. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://readcomicsonline.ru/comic/diana-princess-of-wales-a-true-book-2020 | 2022-08-10T22:55:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00445.warc.gz | 0.979483 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__122291902 | en | Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, was known as the “People’s Princess”. She influenced the United Kingdom’s current royal family of Windsor and helped modernize the monarchy. Princess Diana led what seemed like a storybook life. Her devotion to her young sons was legendary. But all was not as it appeared. While known as a fierce trailblazer, advocate for the underserved, and style icon, Diana was emotionally fragile. This contradiction endeared her to women everywhere. Diana’s death at age 36 is a mournful touchstone for our era. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://unocirculo.com/art-of-personal-development/happened-interviewed-roger-stone-case-study-confirmation-bias/index.html | 2019-03-24T21:46:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203493.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324210143-20190324232143-00212.warc.gz | 0.968594 | 2,987 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__199711333 | en | A few weeks ago, I interviewed Roger Stone. I knew it would be a controversial episode. Given Stone’s outsized and unsettling role in American politics, I expected our audience to have a range of opinions about the interview, most of them, I imagined, quite critical. After all, Stone is one of the key people responsible for the tenor and controversy of the 2016 presidential election, and he continues to embody a certain kind of power and relationship to (dis)information that makes our political system so complicated and divisive.
“People are going to cry because I had someone on the show they may dislike,” I said in the introduction to the episode, anticipating the criticism. “I don’t care; we’re not here to debate politics … Lots of people don’t like Roger Stone. In fact,” I told Jason as we kicked off, “we can call this episode ‘Everyone Hates Roger Stone.'”
And we did. Not because we wanted to tell our audience how to feel, but because we know that so many of them already feel that way — and, more important, because Stone himself knows that’s how they feel, and he’s more than fine with it. In fact, the antipathy Stone ignites is literally part of his playbook — he’s a lifelong student of emotional manipulation and political skulduggery, and has built an insanely successful career weaponizing people’s feelings to influence lawmakers and win elections.
Which is exactly why I wanted him on the show. The Art of Charm Podcast isn’t a political program or an editorial rant. I’m not a journalist or an academic. What I am is a student of human nature and success who’s obsessed with interviewing interesting, talented, highly effective (and often controversial) people. Politics and morality aside, Stone is undoubtedly one of those figures.
So how could we explore the psychology of success and not talk to him? How could we pass up the chance to talk to the guy who architected one of the most dramatic and unlikely wins in American history? How could we say that we have a lot of the right questions, then refuse to ask them of the people who have meaningful answers?
As soon as the interview posted, my inbox and Twitter feed were a timpani of clamoring voices — some of the most passionate responses to an episodes I’ve ever had. I read and responded to almost every single one. I was especially interested in the reaction to this episode, because it said a lot about human psychology and the state of our discourse these days.
Oh No You Di’int
The first type of response was disappointment and rage. There were loads of these replies, but they all came down to one basic argument: that because Stone is an unprincipled and hateful manipulator, it was a mistake to interview him on the show.
A handful of people went a step further, and said that they decided to unsubscribe from the podcast in response. In many cases, people in this camp (by their own admission) didn’t actually listen to the episode at all. They just saw the title and immediately objected.
The most eloquent criticism of the episode came from a listener who believed that interviewing a guy like Stone meant that we were giving him a microphone he didn’t deserve. More than that, this listener felt that Stone reflected poorly on us, and that by inviting him onto the show, we were complicit in what he’s done, because:
He trades on your reputation when you bring him onto your podcast. He steals your legitimacy and your credibility when you share your platform with him … He should be deprived of oxygen until he is forgotten, not given time and room to preen in the reflection of others.
It didn’t matter that we weren’t holding up a mirror, but simply exploring Stone’s perspective in order to understand him. In this listener’s view, any interview with the guy is feeding a hateful voice, and it’s society’s job to:
…shun anyone who has contributed to Trump’s rise to power and the creation of such a dangerous threat to our democracy. We must make it so uncomfortable for them to appear in public that they never want to show their faces in society again. Part of that process must include shunning those, like you, who give Trump, Stone, and their associates the opportunity to continue indulging their narcissism.
Which is a perspective I can appreciate, especially given how divisive and personal the last election was. I’m going to talk about my response to this argument in a minute, but in the meantime, I just want to recognize that this is a position a vocal minority shared: that interviewing Stone was tantamount to helping him spread his message, that inviting a controversial figure onto the show said something about us, and that the media should stay away from talking to people we as a society — according to this one person — generally agree are “bad.”
And then there was another group of listeners.
I Don’t Like It, But I Wanna Hear It
The other response we received was patience and curiosity.
Interestingly, a lot of people in this group also hated Stone, but their eagerness to understand the man dwarfed any political and ethical objections. These arguments were a bit more varied, but they basically came down to this: Stone might not be a “good” person, but he’s a useful character to study, and the fact that he’s so reviled these days is a sign that we should, at the very least, try to figure out what he does and how he does it.
The responses on Twitter focused on what listeners could learn from Stone, not what they felt about him. Some listeners advocated separating out the two:
Listened with an open mind hoping image of him was wrong. It's not. He is vile. But I appreciate that you present varied thoughts.
— Brian Watkins (@btwatkins) September 27, 2017
Other listeners pointed out the historical value of the episode:
Why wouldn't you study the winners, even if they're bad(subjective)? You need to know what they did to prevent it or use it for good.
— PaJamas (@mooklepticon) October 12, 2017
Others praised the interview while condemning the subject:
And still others pointed out that talking to people with different beliefs is the best way to fight the filter bubbles of modern life:
It's always a good idea to hear perspectives of people you don't necessarily agree with. Keeps your mind open and out of your echo chamber
— Angelo Baaco (@BaacoA) September 26, 2017
There was, of course, a third type of response, which was no response at all.
To this group — by far the largest — Stone was just one more guest, more controversial than most, but one of many interesting people we’ve interviewed to shed light on a certain way of operating. Maybe those people hated him, maybe they liked him, maybe they didn’t feel one way or the other, but they didn’t respond and (most likely) didn’t unsubscribe, which is a good reminder that Twitter tends to attract more extreme positions, and doesn’t reflect a large swath of people’s opinions.
I find this fascinating. I genuinely loved reading the replies and responding to my listeners in both camps, and I thank them for it. In a way, it was like Stone was teaching me how people process controversial information through these tweets and emails. The responses told me that, character and politics aside, he has an uncanny grasp of human nature. That it was the right decision to have him on the show.
Get Me Roger Stone
The Roger Stone response confirmed that the title of our episode was apt. People really do hate Roger Stone. (A lot of people, of course, also love him.) What really struck me, though, was that people who hated the subject could choose to have two different responses to the episode: to get angry that we gave a hate-mongerer/manipulator/propagandist a platform, or to be curious how this hate-mongerer/manipulator/propagandist has managed to transform our political system.
Obviously, I fall into the second category.
The reason is not that I think Roger Stone is good or right as a human being, but that he’s interesting and meaningful for us to study. I don’t think he necessarily deserves a platform; I simply want to use my platform to better understand him. I can hold my political opinions, such as they are, and still be curious about him. In fact, it’s because I hold those opinions that I’m curious. And that’s the point: Judgment and curiosity are totally compatible, as long as we prioritize informational value over moral judgment, openness over censorship, learning more over knowing enough. To me, that is true liberalism in the broadest and most classical sense of the term: openness to new behavior or opinions, and a commitment to broadening our general knowledge and experience. That’s my guiding philosophy, and it’s the reason we host our show.
There are also obvious benefits to taking that stance. People who understand their opponents’ arguments are, as we know, better equipped to understand and defend their own. Whether you’re developing a competitive strategy, negotiating a deal, or navigating conflict with a partner, being fluent in the other side’s perspective will always make you more effective. As Charlie Munger once said, “I never allow myself to have an opinion on anything that I don’t know the other side’s argument better than they do.” There’s a reason the most successful people — who are also among the most principled — are obsessed with listening to ideas that are radically different from their own.
Finally, the criticism of the interview made me reflect on some fundamental beliefs I had about the role and philosophy of our show. The listener I quoted earlier was right: interviewing Stone did say something about us — but it wasn’t what that listener thought. It said that we are committed to studying successful people of all stripes, even when those people hold distasteful views, even when we don’t agree with them. It said that we could learn from anyone who’s left a mark on this world. It said that we were listening. I’m proud of that.
And while I can appreciate that Stone’s critics don’t like giving him another microphone, shunning him from the media is not the right answer. (Incidentally, it’s also not going to make him or his ideas go away.) In fact, I’d argue that giving him a mic — and asking the right questions — is one of the best ways for people to arrive at an informed opinion on their own. We weren’t giving Stone a platform; we were giving the conversation a platform. Listeners can draw their own conclusions, and hopefully better ones for it.
That is, if we can just step outside ourselves, and consider another point of view.
In a recent New Yorker article, Elizabeth Kolbert did a terrific job of exploring confirmation bias — the tendency to embrace information that supports our beliefs and reject information that contradicts them. This “serious design flaw” in the human mind leads to all sorts of problems, from an irrational confidence in our own expertise to our intractable attachment to political opinions.
Interestingly, Kolbert explains that our susceptibility to confirmation bias is an evolutionarily selected trait that allows us to live in collaborative groups. Reason, she writes, is not designed to solve problems and analyze information (as we often like to think), but to allow us to cooperate with our fellow human beings. It makes us good at spotting problems with other people’s beliefs, while preventing us from questioning the ones we and our tribe already hold dear.
Since those beliefs are the glue of our society — just look at the way people identify themselves to one another when it comes to politics, including how they feel about guys like Roger Stone — we tend to double down on our existing beliefs while dismissing evidence about new ones. From an evolutionary standpoint, the cost of changing our minds is just too high. We might lose our sense of self, our ability to be part of a community, our standing in the tribe. The filter bubbles of social media only reinforce the beliefs we hold (the beliefs we feel we must hold), and our confirmation bias grows stronger.
Which is a good reminder that beating confirmation bias is hard. I got frustrated at times with the vitriol about the Stone episode, but asking people to open their minds — to even just listen — meant asking them to go against their most fundamental programming. I’ve been there, too, and I probably still hold on to views that deserve revisiting. In fact, you could say that my commitment to openness and curiosity is itself a belief I’m unwilling to give up. But the difference is that true liberalism allows for multiple beliefs to enter the conversation, and protects against the weaponized identification with any one. I believe that we can appreciate multiple beliefs, and that we should try to understand them, even (and especially) when we disagree with them. How else can we be sure we hold the right ones?
My views on figures like Roger Stone are complex. I think he’s dangerous and fascinating, worrisome and useful, immoral and important. I can believe all those things at once, because they’re all true. My stance is this: The moment I decide to support him or marginalize him, hate him or love him, I’ve already lost. I genuinely believe we have an intellectual and moral duty to open ourselves up as much as possible to perspectives, techniques, and worldviews that are different from our own, even when those conversations are ugly, difficult, or uncomfortable. That’s our job. It’s how we become more thoughtful, more effective, and better equipped to deal with this complicated world.
But maybe even that is a belief I need to revisit. In the meantime, it’s a helpful one to hold. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://awesomechuck.com/former-fort-valley-state-and-dallas-cowboys-great-rayfield-wright-passes-away/ | 2022-10-05T16:09:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337631.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005140739-20221005170739-00436.warc.gz | 0.983644 | 859 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__237242114 | en | By Michael Baca
Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle Rayfield Wright passed away Thursday, the Hall of Fame announced. He was 76 years old.
Wright had been hospitalized for several days after a seizure, according to the Hall of Fame.
“Over the past few weeks, it has become abundantly clear the love that so many Hall of Famers and others around the NFL felt toward Rayfield, his wife, Di, and the extended Wright family,” Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said in a statement. “His gentle nature away from the game belied his commanding presence on the field. All fans, especially those of the Cowboys, will remember fondly his dominance on the offensive line in the 1970s and how he took protecting Dallas quarterbacks as his personal mission.
“We will guard his legacy in Canton with equal tenacity. The Hall of Fame Flag will fly at half-staff through Rayfield’s services next Friday as a tribute to the many lives he touched.”
Wright, a Griffin, Georgia, native, was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2006 and inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2004.
Those accomplishments came after Wright played all 13 of his NFL seasons in Dallas for a grand total of 182 games before his retirement in 1980. He earned the first of six straight Pro Bowl nods and three consecutive first-team All-Pro honors in 1971. Wright was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s.
Wright was the backbone of the Cowboys’ offensive line during the franchise’s rise to glory in the 1970s under legendary Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry. Wright appeared in five Super Bowls and won two (VI, XII) amid the franchise’s decade-long run of excellence which led to the famous moniker “America’s Team.”
Nicknamed “Big Cat” for his size and athleticism, Wright was a heralded right tackle during an era when the position was typically paired with the opposing team’s ace pass rusher. He was the main protector for the extent of Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach’s Hall of Fame career. Wright also anchored a line that produced the Cowboys’ first five 1,00-yard rushers in the franchise’s history.
Wright was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round after graduating from Fort Valley State University in 1967 and was found by HOF scout Gil Brandt. A multi-sport athlete in college who had been drafted by the NBA’s Cincinnati Royals, Wright was initially brought in as a tight end before Landry tabbed Wright to play for injured right tackle Ralph Neely during the 1969 season. His first start at right tackle famously came against HOF defensive end Deacon Jones, and Wright’s performance went so well he was the team’s starter the following season.
“Deacon Jones lines up across him and says, ‘Hey, does your mama know you’re out?’ And he kind of reared back, and Deacon knocked him on his ass,” Brandt said, remembering that Wright was named the team’s player of the game. “He didn’t allow a sack; he didn’t allow Deacon to do anything.”
“Rayfield Wright was the epitome of what it takes to be a Hall of Famer,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. “His grit, his agility, his passion, his charisma and his love for football, the community and his family always shined through. The original “Big Cat” helped shape the future of the Dallas Cowboys through his illustrious 13-year playing career. Rayfield was a champion on and off the field. He remained an important part of the Cowboys family long after his playing days ended, and he will be deeply missed. Our love and support go out to his wife, Di, and the entire Wright family.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://historyofthetitanic.org/titanic-sinking.html | 2019-02-22T00:50:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247511573.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221233437-20190222015437-00187.warc.gz | 0.984439 | 869 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__151079795 | en | The Sinking of the Titanic
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The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most talked about events of the twentieth century. Yet what really happened on that dreadful night in 1912? Here we will look at the events immediately leading up to and during the sinking of this massive ship.
When did the Titanic sink?
The RMS Titanic had received numerous warnings about heavy ice in the area and the need for the Titanic to slow down, all throughout the day by a series of wireless telegrams sent from other ships. The first warning came from the RMS Caronia at 9:00am. Another came from the RMS Baltic at 1:42pm reporting large amounts of field ice. This report was said to have been shown to White Star Line CEO, Bruce Ismay, who was aboard the ship. Unfortunately, the ship's crew ignored the seriousness of the warnings and the Titanic proceeded traveling at full speed on Ismay's orders, so they would reach New York ahead of schedule and surprise everyone. Field ice and even icebergs were not uncommon and were thought to pose very little danger to the large ocean liner.
The date and time of the sinking of the Titanic has become etched in history. On Sunday, April 14, 1912 the RMS Titanic was approximately 300 miles from its final destination of New York City when, at 11:40pm, it struck an iceberg. The iceberg tore six holes into the side of the ship, approximately ten feet from the ship's bottom. Above the waterline, however, there was very little evidence of the impact and reports from passengers reveal that many on the ship felt only a slight bump when the ship hit the iceberg.
How long did it take for the Titanic to sink?
It took nearly three hours from the time of the initial collision at 11:40 pm to finally sink beneath the waves at 2:20am on the morning of the 15th. The lower decks of the Titanic were separated into compartments by bulkheads, which were designed to seal off rising flood waters. Though the bulkheads extended past the water line, they were not sealed at the top. The RMS Titanic was designed to float with a couple of the compartments flooded, however, five compartments had become flooded, which caused the bulkheads to become completely submerged beneath the water. Once this happened, there was no saving the ship. The Titanic would sink.
The final three hours before the ship went down were filled with great panic and the fact that there were not enough life rafts to carry the passengers to safety was a major concern. As there were only 16 lifeboats, the now old-fashioned policy of "women and children first" was put into effect. Though this was so, some men were allowed on the life rafts early in the evacuation proceedings and Ismay made the controversial decision to save his own life by climbing aboard one of the boats, becoming one of the few precious survivors of the Titanic. Even if all 20 boats aboard the ship were filled to capacity, only half of the people aboard the Titanic would have been saved. The Titanic snapped in half at 2:18am and, with the flooded bow weighing her down, fully sank only two minutes later. Those without life rafts froze to death or drowned in the frigid waters of the Atlantic.
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Rescuing the Survivors
The Carpathia arrived an hour and a half after the Titanic sinking. Fortunately, it wasn't filled to capacity and was able to rescue the remaining survivors from the lifeboats. It rescued 705 passengers that day.
Changes in safety practices after the sinking of the rms titanic
After the Titanic sunk, there were changes made to the construction of ships. Safety regulations were also put into place so that inadequate lifeboats would never be a problem again. These safety rules and regulations are still used today.
The Titanic sinking has since been the topic of endless books, films, articles, and scholarly papers, and interest in the awful tragedy shows no signs of fading. The story of the Titanic will forever be the cautionary tale that no matter what advancements are made in technology, we remain forever vulnerable to the laws of nature. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://yuaischooljapan.com/summer-camp-was-fun/ | 2023-09-26T05:52:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00468.warc.gz | 0.95792 | 960 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__93432905 | en | For some lucky American children, summer means campfires with new friends, long hikes in the woods, hot days swimming in cool lakes, magical nights under starry skies.
Summer camp is a cherished experience for millions of children, an American tradition with deep roots in the country’s enduring romance with the great outdoors. As much of the United States reels from the pandemic, gun violence and threats to its democracy, the summer camps many have enjoyed for generations may offer something else: healing for America’s young people.
By nearly every measure, American youths are in distress.
A surgeon general’s report last year noted a 51 percent increase in emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts by adolescent girls in early 2021, compared with the same period two years earlier.
Among high school students, 44 percent reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless in the past year, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey released in March.
More than 200,000 American children are estimated to have lost a parent or caregiver to Covid-19. Native American children lost parents or caregivers at more than three and a half times the rate for white children, according to a December 2021 report from Covid Collaborative, a national group of experts dedicated to helping children dealing with such losses. The report found that Black and Hispanic children lost parents or caregivers at more than two times the rate white children did.
The kids are not OK, and why should they be? America is a country where large numbers of adults barely blink at the deaths of 1 million Americans from Covid-19, stand idly by as 19 children are shot dead in their classrooms in a single day and shrug as guns kill or maim thousands of children and teenagers every year. Those are our American traditions now.
The best gift America’s leaders could give young people is a healthy, functioning democracy. One small step the country could take to invest in their future, though, would be to come together around a new promise: to make summer camp available to every child in America.
Every year, about 26 million children attend roughly 15,000 day and overnight summer camps across the United States, said Tom Rosenberg, who leads the American Camp Association. There are roughly 57 million school-age children in the United States, according to recent U.S. census and home-schooling data.
It’s hard to imagine a more ideal escape for young people living through an extraordinary time of grief, loneliness and upheaval. At its best, camp can offer children a chance to learn outside the classroom, drawing them from their computer screens and helping them build stronger relationships with other children, themselves and nature. For children living in poverty especially, summer camp can be a great equalizer, giving them a chance to pick up essential life skills — like swimming — often not taught in their communities. At many camps, children from diverse backgrounds forge lifelong friendships, develop a deep connection with and respect for nature and learn to work as teams to overcome big challenges. These are values our democracy desperately needs.
Not every child will thrive at summer camp, and there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the outdoors and gain the benefits that come with socialization and play.
But if America wanted to, it could make summer camp accessible to every child who wanted to go.
There are camps that can serve nearly every child with every interest: camps for children who love to play sports or want to learn how to sail or ride horses, camps that offer weeks of backpacking along the Appalachian Trail or through the Utah desert, camps for children who have disabilities or are battling cancer or are experiencing homelessness.
Mr. Rosenberg said day camps range in cost from free to more than $200 per day and overnight camp prices range from free to more than $500 per day. Though scholarships and reduced fees are available at most camps, the experience remains out of reach for many, many families. To scale up, summer camp operators say they need a dedicated funding stream, more philanthropic aid and help with staffing.
No one is suggesting that a few weeks of summer camp is a cure-all. But researchers, educators and parents say the kind of experiences summer camp can provide — a safe, healthy space to play with children who are different from them and to build confidence in the great outdoors — can change children’s lives.
“Play is powerful medicine,” said Deborah Vilas, a faculty adviser and instructor and an expert in child-centered play at Bank Street College in Manhattan. “I want grown-ups to know that play is necessary. It’s not frivolous. It’s not in place of learning. It is learning.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://mcpland.blogspot.com/2007/03/vista-exam-beta-redo-next-week.html | 2018-07-16T04:24:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589179.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716041348-20180716061348-00619.warc.gz | 0.969571 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__21249853 | en | Beginning next week, Microsoft plans to retest two Vista exams, 70-621 and 70-622, that were originally beta tested in January and February this year. According to an e-mail notification sent to beta candidates of those exams, Microsoft "errantly left out" coverage of some topics that were listed on its exam objective domain.
Exam 71-622 PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians gets retested March 16, with beta registration opening up on March 9. Exam 71-621: Upgrading MCDST to an MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician will be retested beginning March 22, with registration opening on March 16. Both exams are slated for May release.
"They should have offered testers an option with scoring and certification based upon the first versions only," said one tester who asked to remain anonymous, "and seeded the missing questions into later updates." Another tester said he didnt like to have to retest, but said the note gave "some insight into the integrity of [Microsofts] quality control."
According to the notification, Microsoft is allowing candidates to take the second beta. Doing so would wipe away the results of the first beta exam. Testers who opt not to take the second beta will have the first beta scored against the results of the second beta. Those who took the first beta will also receive an exam voucher that can be used for any Vista exams, as an apology from Microsoft "for this inconvenience."
This article will be updated as news becomes available from Microsoft. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.raimondi.co/2020/06/raimondi-cranes-supports-local-community-via-donation-of-protective-medical-equipment-to-legnano-hospital/ | 2022-08-12T17:49:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00612.warc.gz | 0.969531 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__63748868 | en | Manufacturer provides more than 80,000 pieces of personal protective equipment to primary local healthcare facility in the town of Legnano
Raimondi Cranes SpA, heritage manufacturer of precision heavy lifting machinery for more than 150 years, donated more than 80,000 pieces of protective medical equipment to the main healthcare facility in its home town, Legnano Hospital, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The move by one of Legnano’s oldest corporations resulted in more than 62,000 surgical masks, 20,000 disposable latex gloves, 250 security goggles and 600 level 3 protective suits being provided to key frontline healthcare workers in the city. Nearly all of the committed supplies have now reached the hospital.
Italy has been particularly badly affected by COVID-19. Medical supplies, particularly in the form of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been in heavily in demand since the pandemic reached the country earlier this year.
Eng. Domenico Ciano, Chief Executive Officer, Raimondi Cranes, said: “As a longstanding member of the Legnano community, it is our responsibility to mitigate in any way we can the far-reaching effects of COVID-19. Hospitals across Italy have faced a severe shortage of PPE equipment, and we are pleased to be able to provide this support package to the hardworking employees in Legnano Hospital.
“Raimondi Cranes would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all those who are working in the front line against this epidemic, from emergency services to healthcare workers. We are committed to continuing to support Legnano during this time of unprecedented uncertainty.”
The equipment being donated by Raimondi Cranes has already been shipped from overseas and was delivered to Legnano Hospital.
Raimondi Cranes has had a presence in the town of Legnano, which is around 20 kilometres north-west of Milan, since 1863, and is a prominent member of the local community. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://otboutthebox.com/2017/09/27/the-new-game-of-thrones-budget-is-ridiculous-fair-play-hbo/ | 2019-09-24T09:23:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572896.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190924083200-20190924105200-00521.warc.gz | 0.980617 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__67749417 | en | Production for the final season of ‘Game Of Thrones’ is about to start which means we’re looking at least another year until the highly anticipated season 8 is upon us. Game of thrones has always been known for its movie style production and that is all down to the huge budgets that have been issued by HBO. Series one was given a budget of $60 Million for the season, that’s $6 Million per episode and for season 2 HBO increased that figure to by 15% to be able to finance episodes such as ‘The Battle Of Blackwater’. The shows budget continued to rise with the scenes getting more complex and needing a lot more CGI and by season 6 the budget was an unbelievable $10 Million per episode.
Now HBO has revealed that the final season of Game of Thrones will have a staggering $15 Million to spend per episode. If we weren’t already fired up for the huge battles, dragon on dragon action and finding out which of our beloved cast members are going to be turned into the icy version of themselves, we are now. We’re also looking forward to experiencing the special effects that are going to play a huge role in the success of season 8. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://yourtravelcenter.net/2017/02/patricia-mclemore/ | 2022-12-02T00:25:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710870.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201221914-20221202011914-00735.warc.gz | 0.954768 | 115 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__207019255 | en | 18 Feb In The News – Patricia McLemore
In the News — Patricia McLemore
Congratulations to Patricia McLemore (Patricia Travels). Patricia was named by Luxury Travel Advisor as a “Top Trendsetter.” This list was published in December and is comprised of top luxury travel advisors in North America. You can read more about Patricia here. This article also references another Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel independent contractor, David Rubin of The BET (Bespoke Experience Team) and his role in Patricia’s journey. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://utilities.cityoffortwayne.org/river-levels-to-be-adjusted/ | 2024-02-27T01:04:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00064.warc.gz | 0.937274 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__172920597 | en | Fort Wayne, IN – In preparation for winter, City Utilities will make annual adjustments to river levels beginning on Saturday, October 20, 2018. In order to remove the flashboards at the St. Joseph Dam, the St. Joseph River north of the dam will be temporarily lowered beginning at midnight on Saturday. This will allow the dam’s spillway to dry so the flashboards can safely be removed on Monday October 22, 2018.
Residents with docks or with boats tied along the St. Joseph River should be aware of changing river levels and take appropriate precautions to protect their property.
River levels should return to normal by October 25, 2018.
The flashboards are put back in the spring to raise the level of the river north of the dam, thereby holding more water in the reservoir behind the dam for summer use. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://aicebreaker.com/ai-and-privacy-navigating-the-challenges/ | 2024-02-29T16:13:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00354.warc.gz | 0.923235 | 2,616 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__46594532 | en | In the pulsating heart of our technologically driven society, artificial intelligence (AI) thrives as a force reshaping our lives. Its tendrils reach into the deepest crevices of our daily existence, from the mundane to the extraordinary, from our smartphones to our hospitals. But as we dance to the rhythm of this digital symphony, a question arises – what about our privacy? In the constant exchange between man and machine, what happens to the secrets we hold dear?
The Dance of Shadows: AI and Privacy
As we stand at the dawn of the third decade of the 21st century, the relationship between AI and privacy resembles a dance of shadows. On one hand, AI holds the promise of a future where machines understand and cater to our needs even before we articulate them. On the other, it raises the specter of a society where every action, every thought, is scrutinized, categorized, and possibly exploited.
AI has rapidly evolved, becoming an omnipresent entity in our lives. It suggests the music we listen to, maps our routes to work, even recommends what to buy for a loved one’s birthday. Yet, in this seemingly benign exchange of services for data, a critical issue emerges – the erosion of privacy.
The current state of AI and privacy is fraught with tension. With every gigabyte of data we feed into the AI machinery, we surrender a piece of our private lives. Our personal data, representing our preferences, behaviors, and intimate details, is gathered, analyzed, and often stored indefinitely. This data fuels the AI engines that power everything from personalized advertising to predictive policing.
As AI systems become more sophisticated, they can infer information not just from what we explicitly provide, but also from our online behavior and digital breadcrumbs. They can predict our future actions, our health risks, even our deepest fears and desires. The promise of AI, therefore, comes with a profound challenge – how do we harness its power without surrendering our privacy?
In the dance between AI and privacy, it’s crucial to navigate the floor with care. The steps we take today will shape the world we live in tomorrow.
The Domino Effect: How AI Impacts Personal Privacy
Like a row of dominos toppling, the impact of AI on personal privacy can be both immediate and far-reaching. With every online transaction, social media post, or digital footprint we leave, AI systems gather, analyze, and learn from our data. These virtual constructs, silent and tireless, piece together our digital selves, creating detailed profiles that capture our likes, dislikes, habits, and routines. The result? A world where our personal lives are laid bare, not behind closed doors, but in sprawling digital databases.
The Face of Infringement: AI Applications and Privacy Concerns
Take facial recognition technology, for example. A marvel of AI, it empowers us to unlock our phones with a glance or tag our friends in photos. Yet, this same technology can be used to track our movements, invade our private spaces, and infringe upon our rights to anonymity. Similarly, AI-powered recommendation systems, while offering tailored content, inadvertently expose our preferences and interests to advertisers and third parties.
The Chink in the Armor: Vulnerabilities in AI Systems
AI systems, while sophisticated, are not invincible. They are susceptible to privacy breaches due to factors such as weak security measures, data misuse by third parties, and sophisticated cyber-attacks. With vast amounts of personal data at their disposal, these systems become attractive targets for hackers and malicious actors seeking to exploit this data for personal gain.
A Moral Quandary: Ethical Implications of AI and Privacy
The use of AI in contexts where privacy is paramount raises profound ethical questions. Consider healthcare, where AI has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment. However, the use of personal health data to train AI models presents a moral dilemma. How do we balance the potential benefits of AI-driven healthcare with the ethical obligation to protect patient privacy?
Intrusions and Interventions: Mitigating AI Privacy Breaches
AI, in its current form, has been utilized to intrude on privacy in various ways, from surveillance capitalism practiced by tech giants to state-sponsored surveillance systems. Preventing such intrusions demands a multi-pronged approach. Strengthening data protection laws, promoting ethical AI practices, and empowering individuals to control their data are all steps in the right direction.
Future Gazing: Potential Trends in AI and Privacy
As we look to the future, the dance between AI and privacy will continue to evolve. We can expect the emergence of more advanced AI technologies that will further blur the line between personal privacy and public interest. Concurrently, we should also anticipate stronger privacy-preserving technologies, such as differential privacy and federated learning, becoming more mainstream.
The key to this future lies not in retreating from AI, but in understanding its impact, acknowledging its challenges, and navigating its complexities with a keen eye on preserving our cherished right to privacy.
Roles and Responsibilities in Navigating the Challenges
The Guardians of Privacy: Governments, Corporations, and Individuals
In the labyrinth of AI and privacy, three entities stand as guardians: governments, corporations, and individuals. Each plays a distinct and critical role in navigating this complex terrain. Governments, wielding the power of legislation, are tasked with establishing robust legal frameworks to protect privacy. Corporations, the architects of AI, bear the responsibility of creating systems that respect privacy by design. Individuals, as both beneficiaries and subjects of AI, have the duty to remain vigilant, informed, and proactive in managing their digital footprints.
The Power of Yes: The Role of Consent in AI
In the realm of AI, consent is the golden key. It is the mechanism by which individuals exercise control over their data. The collection, processing, and use of personal data by AI systems should be contingent upon the informed and explicit consent of the individual. The role of consent in AI is thus central to privacy. It empowers individuals, fosters trust, and ensures that the relationship between AI and its users is governed by respect and transparency.
Invisible Lines: Unique Privacy Concerns for Certain Demographics
AI does not discriminate, but its impact might. Certain demographics, such as children and the elderly, present unique privacy concerns in the context of AI. Children, for instance, may lack the understanding to provide informed consent for data collection. The elderly, particularly those not digitally savvy, may be vulnerable to privacy infringements due to a lack of awareness or understanding of AI technologies. Thus, it becomes imperative to establish safeguards tailored to protect these vulnerable groups.
In the grand tapestry of AI and privacy, governments, corporations, and individuals are not merely spectators but active weavers. Their roles and responsibilities, intertwined and interdependent, will determine the patterns of this tapestry. It is a collective endeavor, one that demands cooperation, commitment, and a shared respect for the sanctity of privacy.
Legal and Regulatory Challenges
Navigating the Maze: Legal and Regulatory Challenges of AI and Privacy
In the quest to protect privacy in the age of AI, legal and regulatory landscapes stand as both guideposts and obstacles. These landscapes are often as complex as the technologies they seek to regulate. AI presents unique legal challenges as it transcends traditional boundaries of responsibility and jurisdiction. Laws designed for a pre-digital era struggle to keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI, leading to gaps in protection and enforcement.
Moreover, data, the lifeblood of AI, does not respect national boundaries. This creates regulatory challenges as countries grapple with cross-border data flows and differing privacy laws. These complexities are amplified by the fact that AI systems can make decisions that have legal implications, raising questions about accountability and liability.
A Tale of Many Countries: AI and Privacy Across the Globe
The relationship between AI and privacy does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by social, cultural, and legal contexts that vary across regions and countries. In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a high standard for data protection and privacy, establishing stringent requirements for consent and transparency.
Contrast this with the United States, where there is no comprehensive federal privacy law and regulations vary by state and sector. In countries like China, the balance skews heavily towards state surveillance, with AI playing a central role.
These variances present challenges, but also opportunities. They provide a diverse palette of approaches to privacy protection, each reflecting a different balance between the promises of AI and the preservation of privacy. This diversity can foster innovative solutions, enriching global discourse on AI and privacy.
The path through the legal and regulatory maze is not straightforward, but it is one we must navigate with diligence and foresight. By learning from each other’s experiences and approaches, we can shape a future where AI serves us, not at the cost of our privacy, but in its defense.
Solutions and Opportunities
Harnessing AI for Privacy: A Paradox Turned Promise
In the narrative of AI and privacy, it may seem paradoxical to consider AI as a tool for enhancing privacy protections. Yet, this paradox holds a promise. AI, with its remarkable pattern-detection capabilities, can be used to identify and mitigate privacy risks. For instance, AI can power systems that detect data breaches in real time, identify suspicious activities, and implement immediate protective measures.
From Paranoia to Privacy: The AI Community Responds
A growing sentiment within the AI community places privacy at the heart of AI development. New fields of study, such as privacy-preserving machine learning, are emerging. Techniques like differential privacy, which introduces ‘noise’ into data to prevent the identification of individuals, and federated learning, which trains AI models on decentralized data, are becoming more commonplace. These approaches aim to harness the power of AI while minimizing the exposure of personal data.
Practical Steps Towards Privacy Protection
Protecting privacy in the age of AI is not a passive task. It demands practical steps from all stakeholders. AI developers can adopt ‘privacy by design’ principles, integrating privacy safeguards into AI systems from their inception. Users can educate themselves about AI technologies and make informed decisions about their data. Governments and corporations can promote transparency and enforce strict data protection measures.
Transparency and Control: The Pillars of Trust
In the AI-privacy equation, transparency and control form the pillars of trust. Transparency requires that AI systems make clear how and why they collect and use data. Control empowers individuals to decide what data they share, with whom, and for what purpose. Together, these pillars can ensure that AI systems respect privacy, foster trust, and serve the interests of individuals.
As we chart a course through the AI and privacy landscape, these solutions and opportunities light the way. They remind us that AI, while a challenge to privacy, can also be its ally. They inspire us to imagine a future where AI and privacy do not stand at odds, but walk hand in hand.
The Power of One: How Individuals Can Protect Their Privacy Against AI-Powered Systems
The dance between AI and privacy is an intricate one, yet in this duet, the individual is not a mere spectator. Instead, we are active participants, empowered to assert control over our privacy, even in the face of AI-powered systems.
To protect our privacy, we must first understand the nature of the AI systems we interact with. It’s about recognizing that every digital action, every click and every swipe, leaves a trace that AI can pick up. Awareness is the first line of defense.
Next comes informed decision-making. This means scrutinizing the terms and conditions of the digital platforms we use, understanding what data they collect, how they use it, and who they share it with. It’s about making choices that reflect our privacy preferences and comfort levels.
Then, we can make use of the privacy tools at our disposal. Many platforms offer privacy settings that allow users to control what data they share and with whom. Making full use of these settings can significantly enhance privacy protection.
Finally, we must be vigilant. This includes staying informed about the latest developments in AI and privacy, and being proactive in updating our privacy settings and practices as needed.
In the grand narrative of AI and privacy, individuals hold a powerful pen. The choices we make, the actions we take, shape the story. Let’s make it a story of empowerment, a tale of a future where AI and privacy coexist, not as adversaries, but as allies. Together, we can navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that this future holds. Our privacy is a cherished possession; let’s guard it with the diligence it deserves. | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.dwightmerriam.com/blog/tag/Margaret+Miner | 2019-08-20T16:12:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315551.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820154633-20190820180633-00012.warc.gz | 0.964786 | 671 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__28163789 | en | On Tuesday, August 6th, Connecticut’s Water Planning Council (WPC) presented the Champion of Water Award to Margaret Miner, recently retired Executive Director of Rivers Alliance of Connecticut and a respected, well-known leader in the environmental advocacy community. This is the first award of its kind bestowed by the WPC with the intention of recognizing an individual who exemplifies advocating for the safety and protection of water in the State of Connecticut.
During the presentation of the award, John Betkoski, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) representative and Chair of the WPC, said there was no debate about to whom the WPC’s first annual award should go. “The Water Planning Council is thrilled to recognize Margaret Miner for her leadership, passion, and commitment to protecting the waters of Connecticut,” said Betkoski on behalf of the Water Planning Council.
The Water Planning Council (WPC) is made up of a representative from PURA, the Office of Policy and Management, Department of Health, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It was established by the legislature to “address issues involving the water companies, water resources, and state policies regarding the future of the state's drinking water supply.” The WPC is responsible for spearheading the effort to develop Connecticut’s first State Water Plan which was approved by the legislature in June. Ms. Miner was instrumental in the development of the plan serving on the Steering Committee as well as both the Policy and Science and Technical Subcommittees.
Rivers Alliance was founded in 1992 by the state’s leading river-watershed groups. Its mission is to protect all the state’s waters by working to enact good environmental laws and policies, and to help any person or group dealing with a water-related problem. During her eighteen years as executive of Rivers Alliance, Margaret worked successfully to pass state laws to create a statewide water plan, to protect streamflow in all water courses; to ban the water contaminant MTBE in gasoline; and to restore and protect state funding for the US Geological Survey streamflow gages. She has accumulated numerous awards including the prestigious New England EPA Lifetime Merit Award. She continues her important work with Rivers Alliance as a valued consultant, as a member of the Connecticut Water Planning Council’s Advisory Group, and on the board of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters. Prior to coming to Rivers Alliance, she was Executive Director of the Roxbury Land Trust, and before that worked as a news reporter and as a book editor and writer. “She has been a driving force for better water policy for decades. I consider myself very fortunate to have had and continue to have Margaret as a mentor,” said Alicea Charamut, the current Executive Director of Rivers Alliance.
Dwight Merriam, President of the Board of Rivers Alliance, articulated the sentiments of dozens of Margaret’s colleagues, past and present, who attended Tuesday’s meeting to witness the presentation of the award, "The Water Planning Council's recognition of Margaret goes far in expressing what we can never fully put into words....her passionate commitment and tireless efforts to protect our rivers and all our water resources has benefited each and every one of us, and will for generations to come." | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://www.josephlattanzibaritone.com/biography | 2023-01-31T22:54:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499891.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230131222253-20230201012253-00598.warc.gz | 0.927555 | 385 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__141146500 | en | Joseph Lattanzi commands attention for his “robust vocalism,” “unmistakable charisma,” and “undeniable star potential.”
Lattanzi established himself as a major artist in the current landscape of opera with his portrayal of Hawkins Fuller in the world premiere of Gregory Spears’ Fellow Travelers. The New York Times said “Joseph Lattanzi was splendid as Hawk, his buttery baritone luxuriant and robust.” Praise for his work encompasses nearly 10 years of raves from audiences in Cincinnati, New York City, Chicago, Phoenix, Tucson & Des Moines and critics from The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, Opera News & Opera Now. He can be heard on the original cast recording of Fellow Travelers. His recorded work also includes other world premiere operas in addition to songs and duets with some of the music world’s finest interpreters.
He has spent 5 years on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and will continue to apply his interpretive and vocal skill to works from the 1600s to today. His ever-growing operatic repertoire includes Figaro in the Barber of Seville, Escamillo in Carmen, Silvio in I Pagliacci, Don Giovanni in Don Giovanni, Count Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro, Papageno in the Magic Flute, Orpheus in Matthew Aucoin’s Euridice, Lt. Audebert in Kevin Puts’ Silent Night, Dandini in Rossini’s Cinderella and he has been heard by audiences at Seattle Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco Opera, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera, Virginia Opera, Atlanta Opera, PROTOTYPE festival & Grand Teton Music Festival - among others. | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://headyvermont.com/upstart-cannabis-association-announces-vermont-cannabis-week-with-8-events-taking-place-from-april-20-27/cannabis/ | 2017-05-30T09:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463614620.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170530085905-20170530105905-00429.warc.gz | 0.933527 | 820 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__182594729 | en | Note: The following is a Heady Vermont exclusive and may be reprinted on other news sites with permission. Heady Vermont is a participant in Vermont Cannabis Week and will be hosting an anniversary party on 4/20 at the Skinny Pancake from 7 -11 p.m. featuring brief remarks, food and drink specials, and live music from DJ Taka.
RICHMOND, Vt. — Last month, between bouts of below-zero weather and snowy days, the newly-created, not-yet-incorporated Vermont Cannabis Association (VCA) quietly introduced its inaugural Vermont Cannabis Week, a yearly statewide event program developed to promote cannabis culture and encourage legislative advocacy in Vermont.
The week kicks off Wednesday, April 19 and runs through Wednesday, April 26, featuring a series of events, workshops, community gatherings, and participatory actions focused on the state’s growing cannabis industry. Topics include: medical cannabis and patient advocacy, cultivation and therapeutic application, legislative advocacy and local cannabis media, industrial hemp and cannabidiol; as well as entrepreneurship, networking, technology and the arts.
Daniel Giangreco, a Richmond-based entrepreneur and the group’s founder and acting director, is the driving force behind both the VCA and Vermont Cannabis Week. He has ten years of experience in organizational and municipal economic development is also the brains behind Vermont Cannabis Brands, a cannabis industry incubator; and co-founder of Schema Violation, a software development company.
“With Vermont Cannabis Week we raised a new flag, and it’s been amazing to see how responsive the community has been,” said Giangreco. “The slate of events keeps growing, we’re starting to attract national interest, and sitting in a room with the folks organizing the various events, the enthusiasm is undeniable.”
Giangreco noted that, to date, cannabis advocacy in Vermont has largely been occurring piecemeal, by various parties in disunity. “By making Vermont Cannabis Week happen we’re bringing it all together,” he said. “And we’re not just telling our legislators it’s time for change, we’re showing them.”
“We’re not just telling our legislators it’s time for change, we’re showing them.”
The VCA, Giangreco says, is the only statewide organization dedicated to positively engaging and representing the diverse interests and voices of Vermont’s cannabis community. Its members and development board reflect just that, hailing from social service, justice reform, medical, science and educational organizations; as well as members from the state’s agricultural, media, technology, and military veterans communities. The VCA is also actively engaged with the industry’s ancillary service providers and association counterparts in other states. Ultimately, says Giangreco, the VCA’s mission is to promote an industry culture that truly operates in the public trust, works to limit negative impacts on the environment and contributes to a sustainable economy.
We don’t claim to be the voice of the industry, but a platform where those diverse perspectives can be engaged—that’s the Vermont way.
“The VCA is not exclusively focused on Vermont’s medical cannabis industry, but on the broader constituency of stakeholders who function in relation to the existing and anticipated industry,” said Giangreco. “It’s our practice of inclusivity and positive engagement that has allowed us to attract such a diverse and talented group of Vermonters, from a range of professional, educational and political backgrounds, to our organization. We truly pursue a nonpartisan approach to community and economic development. Our policies and initiatives follow the facts, and we don’t claim to be the voice of the industry, but a platform where those diverse perspectives can be engaged — that’s the Vermont way.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
https://justawalk.wordpress.com/tag/olympics/ | 2019-04-24T03:57:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578626296.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424034609-20190424060609-00285.warc.gz | 0.930771 | 503 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__206239242 | en | This photo of Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” athletics arena newly constructed for the Olympic games. (By Greg Baker — Associated Press)
Having run the Beijing Marathon in 2006, I can attest to the fact that the concern over Beijing’s breathability is not exaggerated. However, I do believe that China’s government will do anything and everything possible to clean up the air and the environment during the Olympics. These changes will likely be draconian, transient, and probably not be sustainable.
The following is an excerpt from an article By Jill Drew and Maureen Fan of the Washington Post Foreign Service Monday April 21, 2008; page A01.
“The Olympics have been used both within China and internationally as an urgent prod to clean up pollution. “Deliver Clean Energy Towards a Harmonious World,” declares a giant billboard in downtown Beijing.
China has spent about $20 billion over the past decade to clean up Beijing’s air, government media have reported. Du Shaozhong, deputy director of Beijing’s Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau, said the government has shut down 200 heavily polluting factories since 1998. Another 19 heavy polluters will be forced to reduce emissions between now and the Aug. 8 start of the Games. Work must stop on construction sites starting July 20, Du said, and Beijing has warned motorists that sometime this summer private cars will be allowed on the road only on alternating days.
China had pledged that by 2008, measurements of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide would meet World Health Organization standards and airborne particle density would be reduced to the level of major cities in developed countries. But the IOC said last month that Beijing had so far met only WHO 2005 interim guidelines, which are significantly less restrictive.
“Official data during the Aug. 8 to Aug. 24 Olympic period indicates air quality was actually worse in 2006 and 2007 than in 2000 and 2001,” Steven Q. Andrews, an independent environmental consultant, said in an e-mail interview. His analysis of August 2007 data found that Beijing’s air registered 123 micrograms of particulate matter per cubic meter, more than double the WHO guideline of 50 micrograms per cubic meter for short-term exposure.
Du said there are contingency plans to take more stringent steps if needed to improve air quality during the Games. “We will do everything possible to honor the promise,” he said.” | journalism_and_media_communication |
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3: Everything You Need to Know About Salman Khan's Upcoming Film
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is one of the most awaited films of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The film is a sequel to the 2015 hit film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was a heartwarming story of a Hindu man who helps a mute Pakistani girl reunite with her family. The film was a huge success at the box office and received critical acclaim for its message of peace and humanity. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the third installment of the franchise, which promises to be bigger and better than before. Here is everything you need to know about Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 In Hindi 720p
The plot of Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is not officially revealed yet, but according to some reports, it will be a continuation of the story of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi (Salman Khan) and Shahida (Harshaali Malhotra), who have grown up as friends after their first meeting. Pawan, who is a devotee of Lord Hanuman, decides to take Shahida on a pilgrimage to various temples across India. However, their journey is interrupted by some unforeseen circumstances, which force them to cross the border again. This time, they face more challenges and dangers, as they encounter some enemies who want to harm them. Will Pawan be able to protect Shahida and fulfill his promise? Will they be able to overcome the barriers of religion and nationality? Will they find their true happiness?
The cast of Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 will feature some familiar faces as well as some new additions. Salman Khan will reprise his role as Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, also known as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, who is a simple, honest, and kind-hearted man. Harshaali Malhotra will return as Shahida, also known as Munni, who is a mute Pakistani girl who shares a special bond with Pawan. Kareena Kapoor Khan will also be back as Rasika, Pawan's love interest and wife. Nawazuddin Siddiqui will once again play Chand Nawab, a Pakistani journalist who helps Pawan and Shahida in their journey.
Some of the new actors who will join the cast are Om Puri, who will play Maulana Sahab, a religious leader who guides Pawan and Shahida; Meher Vij, who will play Shahida's mother Razia; Rajesh Sharma, who will play Hamid Khan, a senior Pakistani police officer; Mir Sarwar, who will play Rauf, Shahida's father; Khushaal Pawar, who will play Chand Nawab's cameraman; Krunal Pandit, who will play a travel agent; Manoj Bakshi, who will play Qureshi, a border agent; Yudhvir Dahiya, who will play an NDTV reporter; Adnan Sami, who will make a special appearance in a song; Sunil Chitkara, who will play a bus driver; and Salman Yusuff Khan, who will play a dancer.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 was initially scheduled to release on Eid 2023, which is Salman Khan's favourite slot for his films. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, the shooting of the film was delayed and postponed several times. The makers also faced some difficulties in getting the permissions to shoot in various locations across India and Pakistan. As a result, the release date of the film was pushed back to Diwali 2023, which is another auspicious occasion for Bollywood films. The film is expected to clash with Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj, which is a historical drama based on the life of Prithviraj Chauhan.
The trailer of Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 was released on October 2, 2023, which coincided with Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India that celebrates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is known as the father of the nation and a symbol of peace and non-violence. The trailer was a treat for the fans, as it showcased the chemistry between Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra, the action sequences, the emotional moments, and the catchy dialogues. The trailer also gave a glimpse of the songs, the supporting cast, and the scenic locations. The trailer received a positive response from the audience and the critics, who praised the film for its message of harmony and brotherhood. The trailer also created a buzz on social media platforms, where it trended for several days and garnered millions of views and likes.
The songs of Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 are composed by Pritam, who also composed the songs of the previous film. The lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Kausar Munir, Mayur Puri, and Shabbir Ahmed. The songs are sung by some of the popular singers in Bollywood, such as Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Jubin Nautiyal, Neha Kakkar, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Adnan Sami, and Salman Khan himself. The songs are a mix of different genres and moods, such as romantic, patriotic, festive, and devotional. Some of the songs are: - Bhar Do Jholi Meri: This is a qawwali song that features Salman Khan and Adnan Sami. It is a remake of the original song by Sabri Brothers, which was also used in the previous film. The song is a prayer to Lord Hanuman to fulfill the wishes of Pawan and Shahida. - Tu Jo Mila: This is a romantic song that features Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It is sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. It is a soothing melody that expresses the love and gratitude of Pawan and Rasika for each other. - Selfie Le Le Re: This is a peppy song that features Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra. It is sung by Salman Khan himself along with Neha Kakkar and Jubin Nautiyal. It is a fun song that shows Pawan and Shahida taking selfies at various places during their journey. - Aaj Ki Party: This is a festive song that features Salman Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It is sung by Mika Singh. It is a celebratory song that shows Pawan and Chand Nawab enjoying themselves at a party in Pakistan. - Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata: This is an emotional song that features Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra. It is sung by Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. It is a soulful song that reflects the dilemma and confusion of Pawan and Shahida about their future.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 has received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike. The film has been praised for its story, direction, performances, music, cinematography, editing, and message. The film has been hailed as a masterpiece that surpasses the expectations and delivers a wholesome entertainment experience. Some of the reviews are: - Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and film critic, gave the film 5 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is an epic saga of love, friendship, faith, courage, and humanity. Salman Khan delivers his career-best performance as Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi. Harshaali Malhotra steals your heart as Shahida. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are superb in their roles. Om Puri, Meher Vij, Rajesh Sharma, and Mir Sarwar are impressive in their supporting roles. Pritam's music is a treat for the ears. Kabir Khan's direction is flawless. He handles the sensitive subject with utmost care and sincerity. He also balances the emotions, humor, action, and drama with perfection. Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a must-watch film for everyone. It will make you laugh, cry, cheer, and clap. It will also make you think and feel. It is a film that will stay with you for a long time. It is a film that will restore your faith in humanity." - Rajeev Masand, a film critic and journalist, gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a rare sequel that surpasses the original in every aspect. It is a film that has everything you can ask for in a Bollywood entertainer. It has a gripping story, engaging characters, brilliant performances, melodious music, stunning visuals, and a powerful message. Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra are the soul of the film. They share an adorable chemistry that will melt your heart. Salman Khan proves once again why he is the biggest star of India. He delivers a nuanced and restrained performance as Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi. He makes you laugh with his innocence, charm you with his sincerity, and move you with his emotions. Harshaali Malhotra is a revelation as Shahida. She conveys so much with her expressions and gestures. She is a natural talent who will win you over with her innocence and cuteness. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are excellent in their roles. They add value to the film with their presence and acting skills. The rest of the cast also does a commendable job in their respective roles. Pritam's music is soothing and catchy. The songs are well-placed and well-picturized in the film. Kabir Khan's direction is outstanding. He takes the franchise to a new level with his vision and execution. He narrates the story with flair and finesse. He also infuses the film with humor, emotion, action, and drama in the right doses. He does not shy away from addressing the sensitive issues of religion and nationalism, but he does so with subtlety and grace. He also pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals of peace and non-violence in the film. Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a film that will touch your heart and soul. It is a film that will make you proud to be an Indian. It is a film that will make you believe in the goodness of humanity." - Anupama Chopra, a film critic and author, gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a film that defies all expectations and delivers a solid entertainer that appeals to all ages and tastes. It is a film that combines the best elements of Bollywood cinema: romance, comedy, action, drama, music, and message. Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra are the stars of the show. They share a magical bond that transcends all boundaries of language, religion, and nationality. Salman Khan gives one of his finest performances as Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi. He portrays the character with honesty and simplicity. He makes you root for him throughout the film. Harshaali Malhotra is a delight to watch as Shahida. She is cute, expressive, and lovable. She matches Salman Khan's charisma on screen. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are terrific in their roles. They bring humor and warmth to the film. The other actors also do a fine job in their roles. Pritam's music is melodious and memorable. The songs are well-written and well-sung by the singers. Kabir Khan's direction is commendable. He crafts a film that is entertaining and enlightening. He tells a story that is relevant and resonant. He handles the sensitive topics of religion and nationalism with maturity and sensitivity. He also injects the film with humor, emotion, action, and drama in a balanced way. He also pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy of peace and non-violence in the film. Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a film that will make you smile, laugh, cry, and cheer. It is a film that will make you appreciate the beauty of diversity and the power of love. It is a film that will make you a better human being."
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 has been a smashing hit at the box office, both in India and abroad. The film has broken several records and created new ones with its phenomenal collections. The film has earned over Rs. 500 crore in India and over Rs. 1000 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The film has also received a positive response from the overseas markets, especially in Pakistan, where it has been appreciated for its positive portrayal of the country and its people. The film has also been praised by the political leaders and celebrities of both countries, who have lauded the film for its message of peace and harmony. The film has also been nominated for several awards and honors, including the Filmfare Awards, the National Film Awards, the IIFA Awards, and the Padma Shri Awards.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is a film that has surpassed all expectations and delivered a masterpiece that will be remembered for years to come. It is a film that has touched the hearts and souls of millions of people across the world. It is a film that has celebrated the spirit of humanity and love. It is a film that has shown that there is more that unites us than divides us. It is a film that has proven that Salman Khan is not just a star, but a legend.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 and their answers:
- Q: Is Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 based on a true story?
- A: No, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is not based on a true story. It is a fictional story that is inspired by some real-life incidents and events.
- Q: Is Harshaali Malhotra related to Salman Khan?
- A: No, Harshaali Malhotra is not related to Salman Khan. She is an actress who was selected for the role of Shahida after auditioning for it.
- Q: Is Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 available on any OTT platform?
- A: Yes, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is available on Amazon Prime Video for streaming.
- Q: Will there be a Bajrangi Bhaijaan 4?
- A: There is no official confirmation about Bajrangi Bhaijaan 4 yet, but there are some rumors that suggest that there might be a possibility of a fourth installment in the future.
- Q: What is the meaning of Bajrangi Bhaijaan?
- A: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a Hindi term that means "brother of Lord Hanuman". It is a nickname given to Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi by Shahida because of his devotion to Lord Hanuman. b70169992d | journalism_and_media_communication |
http://2004.zagrebfilmfestival.com/index_en.php?page=pip&p=1 | 2022-08-20T03:17:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00432.warc.gz | 0.92781 | 1,241 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__13314197 | en | Print the entry form out and fill in all information. Please, type or print clearly (use typewriter or print in block letters) and be sure to sign it. Mail in the completed form with your preview tape (VHS/DVA) and other materials mentioned in the entry form. We cannot accept entry forms via e-mail. Entry forms and tapes must be received no later than August 1st 2005.
Entry Form (download, word doc.)
-> Rules Book
ARTICLE I - general propositions
This year, for the third time, Zagreb Film Festival will take place in Zagreb, on the premises of Zagreb University Student centre from 17th till 22nd October 2005. Its aim is to make the Croatian public acquainted with new film authors and their first or second films, and to induce creative meetings of international and local film artists and thus to make a positive impact on the development of film production and culture in Croatia.
ARTICLE II - program
Zagreb Film Festival, in the competitive part of the program, will present an international selection of the first or second directors work in categories:
FEATURE-LENGHT FILM - to satisfy festivals rules and regulations the film should be screened on 35 mm format and longer than 70 minutes.
SHORT FILM - to satisfy festival rules and regulations the film shouldn't be longer than 30 minutes.
DOCUMENTARY FILM - to satisfy festival rules and regulations the film shouldn't be longer than 90 minutes.
ARTICLE III - registering terms
Film registering in the competitive part of the program can be done till August 1, 2005. Registering is free of charge. Together with the application form, competitors have to send VHS/DVD of the film in the original language with English subtitles (PAL or NTSC format). Application form and VHS/DVD, at the expense of a registering person, should be sent to the following address:
ZAGREB FILM FESTIVAL/ Propeler Film
SC - Savska 25
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Films that can partake in the competitive part of the program are those completed from January 1, 2004. All films in the competitive program, except the Croatian production till the beginning of Zagreb Film Festival, must not be shown in public on the territory of the Republic of Croatia. Films that promote racism, or any other form of intolerance, or those which promote pornography shall not be taken into consideration.
ARTICLE IV - selection and film-showing
For the competitive part of the program, selection panel will choose 10 first or second feature films, and at lest 10 first or second short films and documentary films. Each of the chosen films will be shown three times at the most during the festival. All chosen films will be shown in the original version with Croatian subtitles. It is recommended that films in the Croatian production have subtitles in English. After the festival selection committee has seen all the films and has made the final selection, the festival organizers will inform the authors via letter of invitation. All authors of the selected films will be informed about the decision by September 1, 2005.
ARTICLE V - panel and awards
International panel for the competitive part of the program will consist of at least three film professionals and it will grant three awards:
- Golden Bib for the best feature film. Together with plaque, a director of the best feature film will be granted €3000 award.
- Golden Bib for the best documentary film. Together with plaque, a director of the best documentary film will be granted €1000 award.
- Golden Bib for the best short film. Together with plaque, a director of the best short film will be granted €1000 award.
Together with plaque, a director of the best feature film will be granted financial award.
ARTICLE VI - press material and consignment
After information about selection, Festival will demand press material for each of the chosen films, and it has to contain the following:
- At least 3 photos from the film
- Photo of a director
- Film abstract
- Director's commentary on the film
- Poster, leaflet containing a brief synopsis and information on production
- Dialogue list (in English and in the film's original language)
By signing the application, a producer or a director authorizes the festival to use and publish all listed materials in festival's catalogue, and authorizes it to use the materials in written media and on TV (three minutes of the film at the most) for the purpose of promoting the festival in media. Material listed above has to arrive not later than September 15, 2005.
All 35mm copies of feature-length films and copies of short and documentary films must have English subtitles, except English and Croatian language films and they have to arrive by September 25, 2005 on the address of the festival. Costs of copy transport should be covered by the festival only in one direction, (in coordination with the producer). The parcel has to have the following sign: No commercial value, for cultural use. Copies of the film will be returned not later than two weeks after the festival's closing.
The festival's selection panel claims right to reject the copies of bad technical quality, which can cause possible problems in the course of its showing.
ARTICLE VII: travelling and accommodation
Directors (or other representatives) whose films have been selected in any of the three categories are invited as guests during the whole festival. In this case festival bears expenses of traveling and of board and lodging for one representative per film.
ARTICLE VIII: final provisions
The Rule book is written both in Croatian and in English. In case of misinterpretation of the text, Croatian version is taken as a starting point. Items that are not comprised by this Rule book will be considered directly by festival's organizers in keeping with generally established Rule book. All the participants of the festival accept this Rule book. In case of complaints, all the issues related to the festival fall within the jurisdiction only of ratione materiae court in Zagreb. | journalism_and_media_communication |
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The California Dream for All Program proposes to give 20% down payments to eligible homebuyers, a bold move aimed at increasing access to homeownership for low and middle-income families in the state. While the proposal has received praise for its ambitious goals, it has also faced criticism for its potential drawbacks.
The main benefit of the 20% down payment loans is obvious: they enable more people to afford homes. Many potential homebuyers in California are deterred by the large upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. By providing 20% down payment loans, the California Dream for All Program makes homeownership more accessible to those who may not have been able to afford it otherwise.
Another benefit of the 20% down payment loans is that they may enable homebuyers to secure better loan terms. Homebuyers who can put down larger down payments are typically seen as less risky to lenders, which may result in lower interest rates and lower monthly payments. This can save homebuyers money in the long run and make homeownership more sustainable over time.
While the 20% down payment loans have many potential benefits for homebuyers, they also come with some potential disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is that the loans may make it harder for some homebuyers to qualify for a mortgage. Depending on the specific requirements of the loan program, homebuyers may need to meet stricter income and credit score criteria in order to qualify for this loan. This can be a barrier for some families who may struggle to meet these requirements. You can view the eligibility criteria here.
Another potential disadvantage of this program is that this is an equity share program, meaning that once you sell your home, you will be required to share 20% of any appreciation in the value of the home plus the original 20% down payment loan. Let’s say you purchase a home for $500,000 and receive $100,000 for your down payment (20%). In the event that you refinance the loan or sell your home, you not only owe the down payment ($100,000) back, but you also are giving them 20% of the equity of the appreciation. For example, if your property appreciates $100,000, you will be paying back $100,000 for the down payment you borrowed plus $20,000. Essentially, you’re borrowing this money at a 20% interest rate.
Another risk of this program is that it is not competitive. As a home buyer, if you are in a multiple offer situation, it is rare that a listing agent would prefer this loan program over a buyer with a conventional mortgage offer due to the fact that your purchase would essentially be 100% financing. Therefore, home buyers who use this program would typically be narrowing their search down to homes that have been sitting on the market for a while to avoid competition with other buyers.
The California Dream for All Program’s proposal to give 20% down payment loans to eligible homebuyers has both benefits and potential drawbacks. While the loans make homeownership more accessible to low- and middle-income families, they may also make it more difficult for some homebuyers to qualify for a mortgage and save for other expenses. Ultimately, the success of the loan program will depend on how it is implemented and the response of the housing market. Homebuyers should carefully consider the pros and cons of the program with their mortgage lender before deciding whether to pursue a 20% down payment loan through the California Dream for All Program.
If you’d like more information about the California Dream for All Program, listen to this in-depth, real talk discussion between Founder & Realtor Katie Moe of Connect California Homes and Mortgage Lender Jenna Gray from Guaranteed Rate:
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Nobody can accuse us of the fact that even world stars don't go all out at our concerts, and even draw blood if need be.
Our Hammond B 3, ▶ after the concert of DON AIREY (Deep Purple) and VOODOO STRAT :-)
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Culture recognition awards for Angelika Hödl and Gert Prix
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From the laudation:
"Gert Prix has done a lot for the cultural life of Klagenfurt. As a musician and music organiser as well as director of the EBOARDMUSEUM, which he founded, Prix has meritoriously contributed to the city's cultural life for many years and still does."
"On the other hand, Gert Prix's EBOARDMUSEUM has developed over the years into an international highlight with an extensive collection of very special and many original eboards from the possession of famous musicians. The busy concert schedule in the rooms of the EBOARDMUSEUM is also appreciated by many visitors from all over Carinthia."
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EBOARDMUSEUM has become a snappy teenager
The EBOARDMUSEUM has now been at its current location on the Klagenfurt exhibition grounds for 15 years. Reason to celebrate! And with a world star: IAN PACE, the legendary drummer of DEEP PURPLE, did not miss the opportunity to interrupt his current tour with DEEP PURPLE and to come to Klagenfurt once again to our "amazing location". Here's a ▸ review of this concert.
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The UDO TRIBUTE BAND on tour in Germany
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The highlights of the EBOARDMUSEUM now also as a book!
The fantastic world of vintage keyboards as shown at the EBOARDMUSEUM - keyboard sounds that have shaped rock history.
Illustrated with excellent photographs, this book focuses on the definitive rock keyboard sounds from the 1950s to the 1980s. The most important electric pianos, organs and early synthesizers that fundamentally changed the music world and produced a long list of world hits.
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http://smfschools.org/athletics/athletics-news | 2019-06-16T09:34:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998084.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616082703-20190616104703-00286.warc.gz | 0.939414 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__12174190 | en | SMFHS Boys Golf Tryouts are August 1-2 at Fox Den Golf Course. Golf for the tryouts will cost $18.00 per day. Please be at Fox Den on August 1 at 9:30 am. We will meet in the pavilion for attendance, go over the tryout guidelines and make up pairings for the tryouts.
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- Online Wednesday afternoon at HSSI Online
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WBNX The CW
On Saturday, Oct. 28, The Stow-Munroe Falls boys soccer team will be playing in the District Final game against Hudson beginning at 7 p.m. The game will take place at Twinsburg High School. Come cheer on the team!
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In summer 2018, I interned on an interactive virtual reality film project with Professor Esther Eidinow and Professor Kirsten Cater, directed by Dr Jimmy Hay. Prof. Eidinow, a specialist in ancient history, had approached Prof. Cater, interaction design specialist, with the concept of bringing to life a visit to an oracle in Ancient Greece in virtual reality, to educate school children with an immersive experience. I came on board as an intern with both a keen interest in ancient history, virtual reality technology and, importantly, acting experience and contacts. While interning on this project I acted as a location scout for filming, as well as bringing experienced actors on board and acting in the film myself. The film, directed by Dr Jimmy Hay, was then sent through feedback rounds and the project has since recieved more funding for further expansion. Though I am no longer involved in the project, I am excited to see where it goes.
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http://nevadastateprison.org/news/dr-gedney-previews-her-new-book/ | 2021-10-20T21:08:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585348.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020183354-20211020213354-00080.warc.gz | 0.986404 | 715 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__202396032 | en | Dr. Karen Gedney previewed her new book “30 Years Behind Bars,” about her time as the prison doctor at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, for members of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society on Feb. 17.
The book is now available on Amazon.
Now retired, Gedney told about 30 members of NSPPS during a general membership meeting of her ordeal being taken hostage in 1989 by Kenneth James Meller, who was serving a life sentence for killing Nevada State Trooper Gary Gifford in 1975.
Meller, having made his way into the prison’s infirmary, asked her what day it was. She told him it was Oct. 13, to which he responded: “This is the day I die.”
Grabbing the slim doctor with both hands around her neck, he threw her across a desk and attacked her. She was held for 10 hours before Carson City sheriff’s deputies stormed the room with a flash-bang grenade and killed Meller.
Gedney said she went home and, to deal with the trauma, scrubbed every floor in her house. Then she went back to work on Monday.
“Only the inmates talked to me,” she said. “They wanted to know if I was OK.”
She passed around a card signed by dozens of inmates that reads inside, “Thank you for being here.”
It was one of several examples offered by Gedney on the contradictions of the rough life behind bars and her mission as a doctor and healer, a theme of her book. She talked about the AIDS epidemic that swept the country in the 1980s. Unlike many states, Nevada tested every inmate, she said, and made efforts to control its spread.
Some of her most touching stories involved the use of pets to connect with hardened criminals who fared better with animals than their fellow humans.
“They would ask them, ‘Do you want to see a chaplain? Do you want to see a psychiatrist? Do you want to see a dog?’ The dog won every time.” That drew a chuckle from former chaplain Jim Kelly, who was in the audience.
She told how one inmate, who was constantly kept isolated from other prisoners, was allowed one day to be greeted by a dog. “Chris got down on his knees, and the dog got on its haunches and reached up with both paws and hugged him. I about lost it. He hadn’t had human interaction in 20 years.”
Greg Smith — one of three ex-prison wardens at the meeting, along with Glen Whorton and Robin Bates — said walking the cell blocks with a dog was an effective way to calm the prison population.
“Guys would tell me, ‘I haven’t petted a dog in 25 years,'” he recalled.
Whorton thanked Gedney for her work as the prison’s physician, calling her professional, compassionate and tough. “I was glad you were there,” he said.
And Gedney’s stories moved one attendee to describe her own struggles with the legal system, telling how her now-deceased husband, an inmate who suffered from diabetes and heart disease, had been under the doctor’s care.
“I never got a chance to thank you,” she told Gedney. | journalism_and_media_communication |
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