{"url": "http://patagoniapordescubrir.com/articulo/225/remember-those-who-were-forgotten-at-the-isle-of-the-dead", "date": "2021-04-18T00:28:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038464065.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417222733-20210418012733-00519.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9734710454940796, "token_count": 693, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__262789413", "lang": "en", "text": "It’s a short and lovely boat trip from the Caleta to this tiny isle located south of Tortel’s Bay. You’ll be immersed within a dreamy landscape that includes the turquoise waters of the Baker River Delta, the intense greens of the native forests, snowy peaks, giant waterfalls, and hanging glaciers. Perhaps the serenity of the landscape makes the isle’s chilling monument that much more surreal; 59 worn wooden crosses peeking out from between giant ferns and nalca leaves, quietly memorializing a tragedy, that was anything but “serene”.\nFor years the events that led to the 59 crosses on the isle were shrouded in mystery.\nThere was talk of famine, accidental poisoning and even a premeditated mass-murder. But, everything was a matter of legend and rumor, until social anthropologist, Mauricio Osorio, uncovered new evidence that has helped to reveal true events that led to the catastrophe.\nAll of the excursions to the Isle of the Dead pass through the Bajo Pisagua Sector, where there is an incredible waterfall that pours down into the fjord. This sector is the scene for the drama that was to unfold. At the end of 1905, the Explotadora del Baker Company contracted around 200 workers from Chiloe and Puerto Montt, to come to the Bajo Pisagua sector and work, building roads, logging and working in construction of new infrastructure. Work moved forward during the spring and summer months and workers began to anticipate the winter break, when they would return home to their families.\nA ship would arrive to transport the workers back north in June of that year; their contract stipulated a break during the winter months when the climate included sub-zero temperatures, strong winds and rains. Accommodations were not adequate for housing so many people during the harsh conditions of winter when clearly, the weather prevented work from moving forward. So, rations were provided through the end of May when the ship would arrive. But, it didn’t arrive on the indicated day, or the next.\nThe ship scheduled to transport the workers never arrived; they had been abandoned!\nIt was almost four months later, on September 27, 1906, when the Araucanía Steamer, from Punta Arenas, picked up the 157 survivors of the Bajo Pisagua tragedy. Fifty-nine workers had died during the harsh Patagonian winter, due to lack of food and an outbreak of scurvy, and their remains rest under the worn wooden crosses on the isle. Eight more victims died aboard the Araucanía on the way back. It’s especially sad to notice the short lives memorialized by many of the crosses on the isle, whose dates reveal that many of the workers were young men, some only 15 years old.\nToday, thanks to the efforts of Don Osorio’s research, the mystery of their deaths can finally be shared and the forgotten, remembered. So, as you walk through the isle surrounded by such incredible beauty, take a moment to remember a few of the names that are hand written onto the crosses. Then, as you make your way back to the comforts of Caleta Tortel, take a few minutes to remember the names of those forgotten for so long.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cinematographerstyle.com/press/press02.html", "date": "2024-04-13T00:24:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816465.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412225756-20240413015756-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9573553204536438, "token_count": 1746, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__138086240", "lang": "en", "text": "Cinegear News/ Fauer\nA CELEBRATION OF A UNIQUE ARTFORM\nSunday will be a busy day for Jon Fauer, ASC, who is conducting an afternoon master class\non the evolving art and craft of Super 16 filmmaking. His 90-minute documentary,\nCinematographer Style, will premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Sunday evening.\nThe film is a collage of commentaries by 110 cinematographers who are literally thinking\naloud about the universal art of visual story-telling.\nThe cinematographers who Fauer corralled have roots in 15 countries and experience in diverse\nsectors of the industry, including narrative films for both television and the cinema, documentaries,\nmusic videos and commercials. Several interviews are with visual effects artists and one is with\nan editor who offers interesting perspectives.\nFauer asked everyone the same questions: Why did they choose to become a cinematographer?\nHow did they get started? Who influenced them? How do they decide on the right looks? How\nhas the evolution of technology affected cinematography?\nThose are the primary threads weaved into the fabric of the film, but the dialogues also meander\ninto other areas and common themes emerge. For instance, many of the cinematographers\ninterviewed by Fauer initially set out to be painters, architects and graphic designers.\nThere are also a number of writers and a few former actors.\nFauer says that some cinematographers were shy about being on the other side of the lens.\nHe also observes, “They were all incredibly articulate. They drew pictures with words that are\nso vivid I could see the images. The lesson that this film teaches is that there are no textbooks\nor rules. Cinematography is like writing literature or composing music. No two people do it in\nexactly the same way, but it’s a global language that everyone understands.”\nFauer is a kind of renaissance man, though he would never describe himself that way.\nHe studied art and filmmaking at Dartmouth University and has subsequently compiled\na diverse list of documentary, independent feature and commercial credits as both\na cinematographer and director.\nFauer is also a prolific writer. He has authored 10 books about ARRI cameras and other\ntechnical topics involving cinematography .\nThe idea for Cinematographer Style traces back to a discussion Fauer had with ARRI Inc.\nPresident Volker Bahnemann in March, 2003. Fauer was updating the ARRICAM Book\nthat he had authored. Bahnemann suggested that he augment the updated edition with\na DVD consisting of interviews with cinematographers discussing how the evolution of\ntechnology and techniques have influenced them and their work.\nBy May, the idea took root. Fauer believed it was important to produce the documentary\non 35mm film. ARRI pledged both funding and equipment, John W. Johnston guaranteed\nthat Kodak would provide a sufficient supply of Kodak Vision 2 color negative film where\nand when it was needed, and Charlie Herzfeld offered assurances that Technicolor would\ndonate front-end lab, telecine and release print services.\n“Cinematographers talking about art ought to be recorded on film that audiences can experience\nprojected on big cinema screens,” Fauer says. “I also felt that it was important to conduct these\ninterviews on a proven, archival form of media that will be accessible to future filmmakers\nand historians decades and hundreds of years from now.”\nFauer filmed and interviewed cinematographers and edited that footage into a 10-minute DVD,\ntitled The Digital Age of Film, which premiered in the book store that was part of the American\nSociety of Cinematographers exhibit at CineGear in June 2004.\nBy then, what had begun as a relatively modest project had shifted into high gear. The way Fauer\ntells it, various people were urging him to film interviews with additional cinematographers. ARRI,\nKodak, Technicolor , people at other companies and individuals offered to provide both practical\nand moral support. The reality is that he couldn’t have done it without their support, but Fauer\nwas on a mission. He organized and incorporated T-Stop Productions, Inc. in New York as\nthe official producer of Cinematographer Style. Fauer explains that the title of the film was\nderived from a casual observation he made during a visit to a bookstore while researching\nbackground information for shooting a high fashion commercial. A section of the bookstore\nwas dedicated to prevailing styles in different places. Fauer subsequently filmed interviews with cinematographers at the CineGear 2005 Conference on soundstages at Paramount, Culver City\nand Universal Studios in Los Angeles and at Leavesden UK Studios in London, and while he\nwas shooting commercials in various cities. He shot some 200,000' feet of 35mm film.\n“Our goal from the beginning, and a key to the structure of the film, was to string together\ncomments made by the various cinematographers offering opinions about the same topics,”\nFauer says. “Vittorio Storaro (ASC, AIC) talks about lighting faces. Then, we cut to\ncommentaries by Haskell Wexler (ASC) and Gordon Willis (ASC) discussing the same subject.\nYou hear Gordon tell the gaffer who is lighting his face to turn a key light off. Then he turns\nback towards the camera with his face in partial shadows and asks, ‘do you see what I mean?’\nGordon made an eloquent statement by using images to punctuate his words. He wasn’t acting\nfor the camera. It was second nature.”\nThat type of spontaneous visual grammar is weaved throughout the fabric of the film. There are\nno talking head shots. Fauer’s subjects augment their words with body language, facial expressions\nand their eyes. His cinematography is also interpretative. Fauer intuitively used light and shadows,\ncamera angles, composition and focus the way he thought his subjects would film interviews\n“I asked everyone how they wanted to be lit,” Fauer relates, “and they all said they trusted me.\nI’ll be honest. That was a pretty nerve-wracking experience.”\nThe moment of truth came when some 33 hours of filmed interviews had to be culled down to\n90 minutes. That comes out to an average of almost 50 seconds of commentary by each\ncinematographer. Fauer assigns ample credit to editor Matt Blute, who was his collaborator\non this aspect of the project. The conformed negative was scanned and converted to a digital\nfile with an ARRISCAN.\nFauer put final painterly touches on the look in addition to timing the film for continuity at\nGoldcrest Post, in Manhattan, in collaboration with senior colorist John Dowdell, who was involved\nin various other aspects of the project from the beginning.\nThe final cut was rendered onto film with an ARRILASER recorder. Technicolor produced the release\nprint on Kodak Vision Premiere film.\nFauer concludes that Cinematographer Style is a celebration of a unique form of artistic expression\nthat tends to be a mystery to film critics and fans. The film will also be released as a DVD and a book.\nFauer says that a substantial part of the profits will be donated to the American Society of\nCinematographers education and museum funds.\n“My only regret is that despite our best efforts, scheduling conflicts and the random nature of\nthis business prevented us from interviewing many cinematographers who should have been\na part of this film,” he says. “I hope to rectify those omissions in the future when we begin\nworking on Cinematographer Style, Part 2.”\nIn addition to ARRI, Kodak and Technicolor, Fauer says various companies and individuals\nmade important contributions, including Clairmont Camera, Illumination Dynamics, Avid Technology,\nFacilis Technology, Taylor and Taylor Insurance, Fisher Dollies, Quixote Expendables and others.\nAll of them are listed in the end credits.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.okubocmo.com/group/mysite-200-group/discussion", "date": "2024-04-22T19:53:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818337.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422175900-20240422205900-00003.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9037362933158875, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29184891", "lang": "en", "text": "Madden 24 has brought a wave of excitement to the gaming community, particularly with the influx of new quarterbacks. The landscape of the game is constantly evolving, and with the addition of quarterback discounts, the top 10 quarterback list has seen a significant shakeup. In this article, we'll delve into the rankings, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each quarterback, and explore the ever-important realm of Madden Ultimate Team.\nThe Game-Changing FC 24 Patch: A Revolution in FIFA Gameplay\nIn the ever-evolving world of FIFA, EA Sports has unleashed a monumental update in FC 24, setting a new standard for gameplay changes that might redefine how players approach the beautiful game. This update, titled Pitch Notes Title Update six, introduces four main features that promise to revolutionize the way we play FIFA. From reduced midfield congestion to changes in offensive wing backs, the gaming community is abuzz with anticipation for the transformative impact of these modifications.\nUnleashing Maximum Damage: The Top 3 DPS Builds in New World\nNew World, Amazon Game Studios' latest MMORPG, has captivated gamers with its immersive world, rich lore, and dynamic combat system. Among the diverse playstyles available, DPS (Damage Per Second) builds are favored by those who relish the thrill of dealing massive damage while contributing to the team's success. In this article, we'll explore the three best DPS builds in New World, each designed to maximize damage output and ensure you stand out on the battlefield.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fundraise.challenge.org.au/difjhistory", "date": "2023-12-08T03:21:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00268.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9292421936988831, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__60242577", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2019, the inaugural #DoingItForJarrod campaign was launched in honour of our dear friend and ambassador, Jarrod Lyle, who sadly passed away from cancer in August 2018.\n#DoingItForJarrod continues Jarrod’s vision of helping Challenge provide practical support to children and families living with cancer and beyond.\nChallenge and the PGA of Australia united to create an annual fundraising campaign that the entire golf community could enjoy to keep Jarrod’s legacy alive.\nIn conjunction with #DoingItForJarrod, the PGA of Australia wanted to acknowledge Jarrod’s life, so they created “Yellow Day”, now an annual event held at the Australian PGA Championship.\nFollow us on social media for the latest news!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ccchurch.us/pastor's-corner", "date": "2020-08-08T11:05:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737645.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200808110257-20200808140257-00207.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566439986228943, "token_count": 608, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__44852279", "lang": "en", "text": "Cross of Christ Lutheran Church - Welch Minnesota\nBefore I started to write anything, I went back and re-read what I had written for the Country Chronicles last March. I was talking about spring and how the world comes alive. The grass turns green, the leaves sprout, the weather warms… So much optimism and excitement!\nAnd ohh, how things have changed…\nDon’t get me wrong, we really did have a nice spring with green grass and leaves and all that… Unfortunately, it also came with a novel coronavirus. We weren’t sure what to expect and we were pretty much expecting the worst. So, schools closed, restaurants closed, churches closed…\nAnd if there was any silver lining at all, at least we all felt like we were in this thing together. It felt like there was some social agreement on what to do. But now, even that is pretty much gone.\nThen we had the death of George Floyd. What was already a cranky situation exploded in ways we could never have imagined. Spawning still more violence and destruction and who knows what… If you’re like me, you’re wondering, “What’s going on with the world?”\nAs I write, the virus continues to spread… Over 140,000 people have died, hospitals in parts of Florida and Texas have maxed out their ICUs. Researchers have better information, but depending on where you get your news, it’s either really, really bad-- or not a problem.\nAnd of course, we’re in an election year, so all manner of spinning is happening. So, we’re not only fearful, we don’t know who to listen to.\nIt feels like danger and chaos is everywhere. I go through periods when I can’t watch the news. It not only makes me cynical; it makes me paralyzed. There’s so much badness out there! And that’s certainly no way to live…\nOn August ninth, our gospel reading will be about Jesus walking on water. In biblical stories, water is often associated with danger and chaos. We have Noah and the flood, we have the Israelites crossing through the Red Sea on dry land (it didn’t turn out well for the Egyptians!), we have Jonah and the whale, and even in the New Testament we have the story of Apostle Paul being shipwrecked.\nWhen Jesus walks on water, he is not only walking on water, he’s walking across all the danger and chaos that humanity can possibly muster—and that gives me comfort. Jesus is the master of our disaster.\nSo, especially when the seas of danger and chaos rage and foam, take the hand of Jesus and you can walk over anything.\nTake good care, my friends…\nChurch Phone: 651-388-3464\nPastors Email: [email protected]", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://treibrundrett.com/about/", "date": "2024-03-05T13:06:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00642.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.966039776802063, "token_count": 257, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71677652", "lang": "en", "text": "Trei Brundrett has been making things on the internet with smart people for 30 years, starting with the first website for Texas Monthly.\nHe’s a co-founder and former COO of Vox Media, where he now serves as Senior Advisor. He created the Vox Product team in 2008, a pioneering cross-functional news product team that launched and/or redesigned SB Nation, The Verge, Polygon, Vox, Eater, Curbed, Recode and NY Mag. This same team designed and built one of the most loved content management systems in the media business, Chorus, to power those brands.\nPreviously, he directed technology and product teams at technology startups and as the principal of the design firm, Handwire, in Austin, Texas. Now Trei works as an advisor to news startups and as a consultant to the American Journalism Project, Aspen Digital, and SXSW.\nA seventh generation Texan, he serves as the Chair of The Texas Tribune and on the philanthropic committee for The McDonald Observatory in West Texas. He’s also on the board of his adopted hometown Montclair Local nonprofit newsroom, Open News, and The Guardian.\nHe lives in Montclair, NJ with his family of six and their dog, Lucy.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://kourelis.blogspot.com/2009/11/west-philadelphia-transfiguration.html", "date": "2013-05-24T14:17:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704664826/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516114424-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9530238509178162, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__178491935", "lang": "en", "text": "The wrecking ball has met the Church of the Transfiguration, on 56th and Cedar Sts. in West Philadelphia. Built in 1905, the church has been vacant for almost a decade. See the Philadelphia Church Project blog (here) for the sad images of demolition. The interior furnishings of the church were stripped last month and can be found at Provenance, the architectural salvage store on 1610 Fairmount Ave. This Catholic church, convent, school and complex was sold by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Boy's Latin, a charter school that opened in 2007. The school is an interesting, albeit controversial, experiment, see St. John Bard-Smith, \"Latin Lovers,\" Philadelphia Weekly (June 11, 2008). The school will presumably expand in the plot that housed the Transfiguration.\nMany thanks to the Necessity of Ruins for recording the processes of Philadelphia's own ruination. I was also deeply saddened to see the wrecking ball meet another West Philadelphia monument, the Drexel Shaft on 30th Street. The demolition took place on Sunday (Nov. 16); for more information, see, Eulogy for a Shaft and Drexel Shaft Implosion (Necessity of Ruins, Nov. 12 & 16). The smoke stack was designed for the 30th Street Station Steam Heating Plane by the office of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White in 1929. This Chicago firm was the successor of Daniel Burnham's office and their ambitious urbanism is legendary. Their plans for Philadelphia's 30th Street resembled the Terminal Tower project in Cleveland. Unexpectedly, the Great Depression kept the full urban scheme from materializing. The smoke stack was an orphan, a monument to a lost moment. The boiler was last used in 1964 and, I agree with The Necessity of Ruins, it was an icon of West Philadelphia. Crossing the Schuylkill River or entering the city by train was always marked by this vertical monument rising over its cubic base.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.suffolkarchivesfoundation.org.uk/?paged=2&page_id=11", "date": "2020-04-05T20:02:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371609067.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200405181743-20200405212243-00451.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9523786306381226, "token_count": 572, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__144007247", "lang": "en", "text": "Broadcast on 10 April Lesley talks to Steve Gilbey about Mapping Suffolk’s Stories project. This project recognises the national and international relevance of the Record Office’s collections. It will use the engaging nature of historic maps as a starting point for uncovering the unique stories about the people, places and events of our county, often hidden in the archives.\nThe programme will see the Record Office, aided by the University of Suffolk and a group of teachers, working alongside communities to explore and promote their local heritage to new regional and national audiences.\nSome groups will focus on the initial stimulus of historic maps; others in the same locality (including schools) will use the maps and new research to learn more about where they live and create contemporary responses to it.\nThe project’s results will be available to national audiences through an exciting, interactive mapping feature.\nMapping Suffolk’s Stories will act as the template for a new way of working for the Record Office – delivering outreach and education “out there” in communities, rather than just relying on activities delivered in branches.\nIt is hoped that the Hold will play a pivotal role in this project.\nBroadcast on 13 March with Bridget and Louise joining Lesley in the studio. Louise talked about a seven year old boy who was an African slave given into the care of a vicar in Lowestoft. Bridget spoke about the Ipswich office with its nine miles of shelving. Bridget also identified some records held that were relevant to women’s history month, and managed to slip in a mention of The Hold.\nWe are thrilled to confirm that Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch has agreed to be patron of the Suffolk Archives Foundation. Diarmaid grew up in Suffolk and is one of the world’s leading religious historians. He is Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford and a prize-winning author, having written extensively on Tudor England. He has presented a number of popular history programmes on the BBC and received a knighthood in January 2012 for services to scholarship. We are very grateful to Diarmaid for lending his support to the Foundation, and look forward to working with him as our campaign takes shape.\nOn Monday 13th February Suffolk Record Office’s Bridget Hanley and project coordinator Amy Rushton took part in the first instalment of a monthly feature about ‘The Hold’ and Suffolk Record Office on Lesley Dolphin’s afternoon show; broadcast on BBC Radio Suffolk.\nThey talked animatedly with Lesley about the Record Office, Mapping Suffolk’s Stories, ‘The Hold’ and the Suffolk Archives Foundation.\nThis is to become a regular feature at 1.30pm on the second Monday of every month.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.gdprplus.si/gdpr-to-business-enemy-or-opportunity/", "date": "2021-09-17T04:57:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780054023.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917024943-20210917054943-00643.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500601291656494, "token_count": 654, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__149367414", "lang": "en", "text": "Recently, Apple announced it will demand its privacy icons in all apps offered in App Store (meaning – if you haven’t done so yet, be sure to implement Apple’s requirements ASAP – otherwise, your users may have trouble using your app).\nWhy am I mentioning this? Because Apple – as one of the largest (market cap) companies in the world – noticed that privacy is becoming more and more important for its customers. This fact has become so obvious that Apple started to use it as its market advantage (it even got in conflict with the FBI for not allowing a back door to its operating system). As opposed to Google which is yet to follow.\nIf you watched the movie Margin Call (I recommend watching it since it shows the start of the 2008 financial crisis), the owner of the company (played by Jeremy Irons) said: “There are three ways to make a living in this business: be first, be smarter, or cheat. Well, I don’t cheat.” Apple wanted to be the first among the biggest market players (which in this case also means smarter) to be recognized as a privacy-friendly company. Others will follow (and always be second).\nSure, I am not saying Apple is spotless and without a privacy sin. What am I trying to say is, be first in privacy and get customers’ attention. It is not that hard – I just don’t recommend listening to all the rumors which spread around, that GDPR is ruining businesses. It really isn’t. After the initial investment (mostly time), this topic (if implemented correctly) may almost run on autopilot.\nSo, this is one way to look at privacy. The other way is from your perspective. Besides Margin Call, I also recommend watching a Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and you will get to know why i.e. Facebook’s author of the Like button left Facebook. Maybe, you will notice the importance of privacy from other (personal) perspective. And then, you will also understand how your customers feel about their privacy.\nA hint instead of a conclusion\nOne last thing – part of the GDPR requirements is also in line with information security best practices. The highest cost of a hacker’s attack in Slovenia is 2.4 million EUR. Do you want to pay such an enormous price for an attack? Well, if you want to protect your organization from hacking attacks, you need a person who is properly educated in information security (the “average IT guy” is usually not equipt with the (proper) information security knowledge). In the US, the average salary of a Chief Information Security Manager (CISM) has already reached $150.000 and it’s rising. In Europe, we are a step or two behind. Right now, it is the best time to hire a CISM or educate one or two employees to become CISM, before it gets really expensive – just note that there will be a defficit of 3.5 million information security experts in 2021 solely. So get one now, while you can, for a normal (Slovenian) price.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://schoolradius.co/videography/", "date": "2024-02-29T19:19:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474852.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229170737-20240229200737-00184.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8953760862350464, "token_count": 367, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__89231346", "lang": "en", "text": "People are distracted more than ever.\nUse video to make your story impossible to ignore.\nVideos done right.\nNothing cuts through the noise like video. It is the most effective way to communicate your message. No other media takes the viewer on such an effortless journey of discovery. People would much rather watch your message than read it.\nVideo captures and holds attention better than any other media.\nVideos that call viewers to action, get a response. There is a higher engagement rate with video than text or image posts.\nThrough video, schools are able to express the heart that drives their mission.\nIn a video – sound, text, and body language all come together to communicate your message.\nAre you ready to start telling your school's story?\n01 Schedule a Videoshoot\nWe’ll have a quick discussion about your vision and goals for the video campaign.\n02 We’ll Visit Your Campus\nPrepare your students and staff for a day of interviews, b-roll, and a whole lot of fun! Want drone footage? We can grab that too.\n03 Premiere it!\nLet’s premiere your story! Share your videos on your website, social channels, and more.\nWhat does each package include?\n- Identity BrandScript\n- Equipment and Travel\n- Effects, Motion Graphics, and Music\n- Professional Voiceover\n- Up to 4K Resolution\n- Drone Footage\n- Unlimited Revisions\nWant to hear more?\nSend us your contact info, a little bit about your project, and a couple of dates that would work for you to schedule a discovery meeting.\nGet it on the calendar now.\nAlternatively, you can add us to your calendar and we’ll call you when it works best!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://culture-spark.com/diversity/", "date": "2022-07-06T15:56:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104675818.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706151618-20220706181618-00068.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9505696892738342, "token_count": 291, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__118321704", "lang": "en", "text": "As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Sheryl Lyons served as an expert on a recent panel and offered one of the “Six Ways to Encourage Leaders to Better Embrace Diversity”.\nCelebrate Behaviors that Promote Diversity\nBehavior that is recognized gets repeated, so the key is to celebrate desired behavior as soon as you see it. For leaders to embrace diversity, they have to see it from their own leader, believe in its benefits, be equipped to succeed and be held accountable for their results.\n— Sheryl Lyons, MBA, CMC\nCulture Spark Founder & President\nThis month, Sheryl is expanding on the Benefits of Creating a Diverse Workforce with a full length article. Here are the key takeaways:\n“Culture is the sum of our collective behaviors. It’s how we treat one another. It is how leaders treat each other and their people. So the innovative and financial benefits of diversity start with a company mindset and commitment to day-to-day behaviors that foster diversity and cultivate a culture where team members feel respected, valued and confident in their contributions.”\nClick here to read the full article and to better understand the role company leaders play in fostering diversity and inclusivity within their corporate cultures.\nThe best workforce is a diverse workforce.\n— Ted Colbert, Boening’s CIO", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.barbell-voodoo.com/podcast/2018/8/13/47-strength-outside-the-box", "date": "2019-08-26T03:37:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027330962.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190826022215-20190826044215-00015.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539757966995239, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__41431310", "lang": "en", "text": "Strength Outside the Box is a podcast hosted by Amy Hester and Lauren Corl based out of Huntsville, Alabama. It is all about two girls getting to the heart of how a community of CrossFit athletes is changing each other's lives one WOD at a time, while digging deep to understand how the lessons learned within the gym can provide strength for obstacles outside the box. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to make two new gym besties as they chat with members of their own gym, neighboring gyms, and beyond. With each interview comes more laughter and a true sense of community, family, and what it means to have strength outside the box. Find them now wherever you love to listen to podcasts and on Instagram @strengthoutsidethebox. The ladies are currently accepting suggestions for new boxes to visit and feature on their show. If you would like to nominate your awesome gym, email them at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://columbonerinmyass.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-03-08T23:24:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999668190/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060748-00011-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716431498527527, "token_count": 1105, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__31052599", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2012, there were several other fatal school shootings, including the February 27 shooting in Chardon, Ohio, where alleged gunman T.J. Lane shot five people, killing three. On April 2, former Oikos University student One L. Goh returned to his Korean Christian college and shot dead seven people. A massacre at a movie megaplex at the Aurora Century 16 cinema in July left 12 dead and wounded 58 others.\nVirginia Tech - 32 dead plus the shooter, 16 April 2007, Blacksburg, Virginia\nStudent Seung-Hui Cho, 23, killed two students in a dorm and then went through building of classrooms armed with two handguns, shooting at random before killing himself. Seventeen others were wounded.\nSandy Hook Elementary School – 26 dead plus the shooter, 14 December 2012, Newtown, Connecticut\nThe most recent mass shooting occurred mere weeks ago in a quiet town in Connecticut. Shooter Adam Lanza, 20, fatally shot his mother in the face before driving to the school, where he gunned down 20 children and six educators in a matter of minutes before turning the gun on himself.\nUniversity of Texas - 16 dead plus shooter, 1 August 1966, Austin, Texas\nFormer Marine sniper Charles Whitman, 25, armed with an arsenal of weapons, shot victims from the observation deck of the campus bell tower and later shot himself.\nColumbine High School - 13 dead plus two shooters, 20 April 1999, Littleton, Colorado\nStudents Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, opened fire outside the school killing students and one teacher before shooting themselves in the library. Another 21 people were injured. Many victims, such as Richard Castaldo, sustained life-altering injuries. Castaldo was paralyzed by a bullet and lives his life in a wheelchair.\nRed Lake High School - Nine dead plus shooter, 21 March 2005, Red Lake, Minnesota\nJeffrey Weise, 17, shot and killed his grandfather and his grandfather’s girlfriend on an Indian reservation, before going on a shooting spree at Red Lake High School killing nine people. He then turned the gun on himself.\nOikos University – Seven dead and three wounded, 2 April, 2012, Oakland, California\nFormer Oikos University student One L. Goh, 42, allegedly planned the massacre at the Northern California university following a tuition dispute. He shot seven people A judge ruled earlier this month that Goh was not mentally fit for trial and suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.\nCalifornia State University, Fullerton – Seven dead, three wounded, 12 July, 1976\nGunman Edward Charles Allaway, 37, worked as a custodian at the university’s library. He used a rifle purchased at a local K-Mart to shoot dead a librarian, two custodians, a photographer, and other staffers. Following the shootings, he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and remains at a state hospital in San Bernardino.\nNickle Mines schoolhouse - six dead plus shooter, 2 October 2, 2006, Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania\nCharles Carl Roberts IV, 32, executes five girls aged 7 to 13 before killing himself in a one-room Amish schoolhouse; ten girls were shot in total, one of the victims was removed from life support in 2006; other survivors suffered brain injuries and vision problems\nUniversity of Iowa - five dead plus shooter, 1 November 1991, Iowa City, Iowa\nGang Lu, 27, a graduate student from China, killed five with a .38-caliber revolver. He was apparently angry because his doctoral dissertation had not been nominated for an academic award\nNorthern Illinois University – five dead plus shooter, 14 February 2008, DeKalb, Illinois\nShooter Steven Kazmierczak, 27, a former student of the university, entered a lecture hall on the campus around 3pm on Valentine’s Day and opened fire. In total, five people were killed and 20 more were wounded. The gunman committed suicide.\nWestside Middle School - five dead, 24 March 1998, Jonesboro, Arkansas\nMitchell Johnson, 10, and Andrew Golden, 8, took seven guns to school and pulled the fire alarm and shot students as they headed for the exits. Four female students died, as well as a teacher; nine students and an additional teacher were wounded. The pair were sent to a juvenile detention center and released in 2005.\nCleveland Elementary School - five dead plus shooter, 17 January 1989, Stockton, California\nPatrick Edward Purdy entered a schoolyard and opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at Cleveland Elementary School. Five children died and 30 others were wounded including one teacher. He then shot himself.\nKent State University – four dead, 4 May 1970, Kent, Ohio\nNational Guard troops killed four students who were protesting the Vietnam War on the campus of Kent State University in Ohio. The gunman fired 67 rounds over a period of 13 seconds. Nine additional students were wounded and one was permanently paralyzed.\nContrary to popular belief, the deadliest attack on a school in the United States was not because of gun violence. Rather, it happened when a school board treasurer blew up the Bath Schoolhouse in Michigan. Andrew Kehoe, 55, spent several months rigging bombs to the Bath Schoolhouse in Bath Township, Michigan. The May 18, 1927 disaster killed 43 people, including 38 children. Kehoe also murdered his wife, and committed suicide by detonating his vehicle", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sendinmuseums.org/cultural-institutions-and-neurodiverse-children/", "date": "2024-04-13T10:01:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00826.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9625373482704163, "token_count": 1949, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__141970090", "lang": "en", "text": "By Stephen Unwin\nAnyone who has ever run a cultural institution—a theatre, a museum, a concert hall—is familiar with the problem: you can’t please everyone all of the time. But, by God, the demands come thick and fast: the accountants want a bigger income and a smaller cost base; the press would prefer things to be more chic and make a better story; the statutory funders expect you to fulfil whatever their latest policy statement insists on; and corporate supporters insist on high profile events which support their brand. Meanwhile, parents ask for more work suitable for their children; intellectuals expect art which is more radical and cutting-edge; and the local authority explains that their council tax players should be getting popular, accessible work which is value for money.\nWhat’s more, behind the scenes, one board member insists that if only we charged another 25p on every Flat White sold our financial problems would be over, a founder attacks you for having betrayed the institution’s guiding principles, and a young trainee mutters that you’re a terrible ‘sell out’.\nThe whole thing is utterly exhausting, and you regularly stagger home at the end of an exhausting day and want to flop down on the sofa and say: ‘Oh, please, leave me alone, I’m just trying to keep the bloody doors open.’\nHelp is at hand, however, and it comes from a surprising place.\nOne day you get an e-mail from the new head teacher at a special school in your area. She’s trying to find ways of involving her pupils in the local community, giving them a chance to see how the outside world works, develop some skills, make new friends, and breathe a different air. ‘Oh Christ,’ you think, ‘not another bloody person wanting a bit of the action; I’ve got that nightmare meeting this afternoon with the insolvency lawyers, and an emergency session of the Finance and Audit Committee. And they expect me to care about disabled kids?’\nOf course, you know you shouldn’t think like that, but the horrible fact is you do. And you hate yourself for it. But then you notice something at the bottom: Nancy Turner (Mrs) has typed the following: ‘Although this would be good for the children, I think it might be good for you and your institution too.’ You’re struck by this, and so you fire off a short email: ‘Are you free for coffee at 11.00 tomorrow? It would be good to talk.’\nThe next day Nancy Turner turns up a couple of minutes early, with a big, warm smile on her face and a real aura of competence and positivity. And she’s brought with her two of her pupils: one, a young Asian lad called Harry with Down’s Syndrome, who comes bounding into the café, full of energy and laughter, big and solid and with a big smile; the other a fragile-looking girl, Marie, very quiet, very tender, very shy. They’ve come with Gail, a support teacher: she’s got bags of energy, and is as bold as brass.\nNancy introduces everyone and insists on paying for your coffee, and Harry’s infectious laugh quickly distracts you, and he shows you a trick that he does with his glasses that makes you smile, and you notice Marie sipping her herbal tea ever so gently and realise that she’s not said a word since she’s arrived. Nancy explains that she’s almost entirely nonverbal, but she does notice everything going on around her. And you see how Gail is such a friend to these kids: helping them out, chivvying them along, making things work. And all done with such energy and a defiant, optimistic laugh.\nSoon Nancy starts to explain her proposal: she wants to help you make your institution more welcoming for the kind of children who go to her school. She doesn’t blame you for what you’ve not got right yet, nor does she sit there angry and expectant. Instead, she has some ideas. The kids could be involved in taking tickets on a Saturday afternoon, she says. Some of them, especially the ones with Down’s Syndrome, but other ones too, are so welcoming and friendly and your visitors will love being greeted by them. And she also explains how brilliantly tidy and organised Marie is: maybe she could help out in the bookshop or the kitchen? And there are so many other kids with different skills. They all need work experience, but they can help you too.\nNancy gives you the statistics of the number of families with disabled children in the region. You’re amazed at how many of them there are: why hadn’t marketing told you about this? She also tells you about the challenges they face in securing even the simplest things: education, holidays, transport, care support, even access to an adventure playground. Everything seems to be so difficult for these families and you realise that you had no idea. It’s certainly a world away from the lives of your two non-disabled teenagers at the local grammar school.\nGail starts talking about the families of the kids at their special school. And you start to sense what an amazing community this is: full of energy, laughter and love, but also commitment, hard work and endurance. She also tells you about the new hydrotherapy pool at the school that’s just been built, paid for by a charitable trust, and you start to wonder what the hell your development department has been up to: it seems that these kids are not just good at jobs, and have committed families and connections but, bloody hell, there’s money attached if you play it right.\nAnd then you remember the last funding report, droning on endlessly about reaching new audiences, and that desperate meeting when you foolishly insisted that your figures for non-white attendees were a direct result of just how white your area is, or certainly the kind of people who seem to want to come. You feel guilty, but don’t know how to address the problem. But you suddenly realise that you had completely forgotten about this minority group, and think that, maybe, just maybe, it would be a clever idea to champion a minority so often forgotten. Are you being cynical? Not entirely, but you are being practical.\nNancy then talks about some brilliant initiatives out there: arts companies doing creative artistic work for, by and about young disabled people, and you Google their names, and you quickly see what she’s talking about. It’s clear that there’s so much interesting work going on which you’ve somehow forgotten about, and you realise you’d be crazy not to involve these amazingly creative, positive and dynamic people. It’s good for everybody.\nYou soon say goodbye to your visitors, and watch them leaving the café: big Harry is dancing around, singing and larking around with Gail, making your front of house people laugh, while sweet Marie picks her way carefully to the exit, one thin arm laced into Nancy’s, elegant and tender to the end.\nAnd as they leave you start to realise something else. This is why, all those years ago, you got interested in the arts. This is why you’ve become the director of an arts institution instead of being the lawyer your dad wanted you to be. This is what you’re fighting for, this is why you go to all those endless meetings, this is what it’s all about. You want to run an open public place where everyone is welcome, where all people’s voices are heard, where all the usual divisions of a sick society evaporate. Isn’t that what art centres and museums are meant to be: a celebration of all of humanity, whatever shape they take? Isn’t that what Rembrandt and Shakespeare are about; isn’t that what Alice Walker and Pina Bausch engage with; isn’t that what great art, great theatres, great museums should be doing?\nWhat’s more, you realise to your horror that so many institutions like yours have turned their backs on this essential group, a group that over the centuries has been neglected, segregated, abused, and worse. That such treatment has deep roots in the dreadful attitudes of so many mighty intellectuals towards people who they think are inferior. And then you remember that documentary you watched years ago about the way the Nazis murdered people like Harry and Marie, and you can feel the tears welling up. Things must change.\nFor if culture has any real social role, isn’t it to challenge such prejudices in the most fundamental way imaginable? Welcoming Harry and Marie and giving them a place is the very least you can do.\nIt might even help you satisfy the Finance and Audit Committee. Who knows?\nStephen Unwin was the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Rose Theatre, Kingston (2008-2013), having spent 15 years as Director of English Touring Theatre (1993-2008). He is the father of a young man with profound learning disabilities and is Chairman of KIDS, a charity providing services to a range of disabled children, young people and their families.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ires.com.ro/articol/142/the-armed-conflict-in-libya", "date": "2017-02-22T11:06:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170940.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00471-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9467659592628479, "token_count": 634, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__62195645", "lang": "en", "text": "Most Romanians do not agree with the military intervention in Libya and 40% think that Romania could be affected by the recent events in this country.However, Romanians do not know Romania’s official standpoint concerning the events in Libya.\nAccording to the survey conducted by Institutul Român pentru Evaluare şi Strategie – IRES (The Romanian Institute for Assessment and Strategy), included in the program „Public Agenda”, 90% of the respondents declare to have heard about the events currently taking place in Libya and 68% of them admit to not being up to date on the military intervention in this country.\nThe control over oil reserves (51%) and the protection of the civilians from the Libyan army’s attacks (42%) are identified as the main reasons for the international military forces’ intervention in Libya.\n40% of the interviewees think that Romania could be affected by the current events in Libya. In this context, 66% of the respondents think that Romania should abstain from expressing an official standpoint concerning the military intervention in this country. Moreover, the study indicates the fact that Romania’s official standpoint in this matter is not known by 57% of its citizens. Out of the remaining 41% (excluding non-responses) who say that they know what Romania’s standpoint is, 65% say that this standpoint is unclear, while 23% think that Romania supports the military intervention and 10% think that it is opposed to it.\nWhen asked about Romania’s decision to wait for the NATO decision before taking an official position concerning the conflict in Libya, 65% have a good or very good opinion concerning this attitude, while 26% tend to evaluate it negatively.\nConcerning Russia and China’s attitudes regarding the military intervention in Libya, opinions differ among the respondents: 41% think that the two countries’ critiques are not justified, while 42% think the opposite.\n73% of the participants in the IRES survey think that Germany’s attitude of abstaining at the Security Council vote concerning the military intervention in Libya is right, while only 16% have an opposite opinion.\n84% of the respondents use the television to get informed concerning the evolution of events in Libya. The second source of information used is the internet (by 7%).\nWhen it comes to information about the evolution of events in Libya, 32% of the interviewees prefer to watch PRO TV, 29% watch Realitatea TV, while 18% watch Antena 3. The three networks are followed by TVR and Antena 1, which are each watched by 7% of the respondents.\n74% of the respondents believe that the media presented the conflict in Libya objectively. The IRES survey was conducted nationally, using a sample of 1118 respondents, using the CATI method of administering questionnaires.\nFor more information, you are invited to view the research report.\nEnjoy your reading!\nInstitutul Român pentru Evaluare și Strategie – IRES\n(The Romanian Institute for Assessment and Strategy)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.chestermotorclub.co.uk/2017/11/october-2017/", "date": "2022-05-17T06:52:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662517018.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517063528-20220517093528-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9788598418235779, "token_count": 1232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__205773716", "lang": "en", "text": "The Annual Dinner of Chester Motor Club was held on September 21st 2017 in the Long Room, Eaton Estate, Ecccleston, A good night was had by all who attended , despite the interruption of the fire alarm which caused an evacuation during the dinner, This was the first time that the fire alarm had activated during an event, and the Staff at Eaton Estate where very complimentary about the way the attendees evacuated, Robin Parker (Chairman) would like to express his thanks to the team of Richard Jones, Nick Venables, Geoff Ingram, Steve Walker and Matthew Jones without whom the event would not have happened\nDinner Report (Edmund Waterhouse)\nThe Chester Motor Club held its annual reception and dinner on 21 September 2017. Once again members and their guests were indebted to His Grace the Duke of Westminster for his hospitality at Eaton Park, where we were made to feel most welcome.\nWe gathered on a dry but slightly chilly evening. As we made our way through the courtyard to the Long Room we were offered a glass of champagne or orange juice. With glasses charged, several of us were distracted by the armoured car whose machine gun was aimed only a little above our heads. One of the company was seen entering the car – no mean feat for a pensioner – but failed to cause either the gun or the engine to fire. Even in repose the beautiful Rolls Royce engine drew much admiration.\nProgress was further held up by the Delage standing next to the armoured car. An engine and chassis dating from 1924 had been mated to a coachbuilt body some 60 years older (possibly more), providing enclosed seating for six or more people behind the driver. Both vehicles were in superb well-maintained condition.\nMany of the ladies, perhaps slightly less enthralled by the charms of these vehicles, had already found their way to the warmth of the Long Room. From there members and their guests progressed into the Wolf Room where our tables awaited us, already adorned with a variety of delightful wines generously provided by Dean Butler, Robin Parker and Nick Venables. The room was further adorned by the flowers provided by Margaret Measures.\nThe grace was said and Stephen Walker proposed the Loyal Toast. Table by table we were invited to load our plates from the excellent array of dishes laid out by the caterers. Enjoyment of the meal was however interrupted by the sound of the fire alarm. Having already been informed that no fire drill was planned, we understood that we needed to leave the room promptly. The large doors of the Wolf Room were swiftly opened and all left in prompt and orderly fashion, moving to the collecting point where a roll call was begun. News of a false alarm came swiftly and the company returned to their dining tables.\nNothing sharpens the appetite more than to be separated in mid-forkful from one’s meal. Accordingly, once reunited with our plates, the buzz of conversation was quietened while we all savoured the delights of the table. This took a little time.\nThe Toast Master, Richard Jones, then called us to order as he invited Dean Butler, the Club’s Vice President, to propose a toast to the guests, a service which he performed handsomely. He was followed to the microphone by Dr Craig Horner, Senior Lecturer of Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr Horner spoke engagingly about his research into early cycling and motoring in the UK and in particular summarised the life of Selwyn Francis Edge, former cycling and motoring champion. Born in Australia in 1868, Edge is now perhaps best known for winning the 1902 Gordon Bennett Cup in a Napier. Edge and Napier had become friends through their shared love of cycling and carried their friendship through into motor car manufacture. Edge sold his business to Napier in 1912 on condition that he (Edge) did not involve himself in motor car manufacture for seven years. After that time, Edge took a controlling interest in AC cars and was on the boards of other car companies.\nReplying to Dr Horner, local boy Charlie Williams described his experiences as a motor bike racer over his long and distinguished career. His accounts of the Isle of Man TT races vividly conveyed the excitement of racing – for example, when finding the one line through a corner which could be taken at full throttle. The frustrations of sponsorship were also well covered: missing his position at the start of a TT race because of travel difficulties. We felt we were with him on that journey from Italy.\nFinally, Rachel Ingram spoke from the heart about the work of the St Rocco’s Hospice which has provided dignified care for so many people over the years including our own Peter Evans, who died there. Last year’s charity collection raised nearly £700 for the Hospice.\nThe announcement that the table collections for this year’s charity, Cancer Research UK, exceeded £700 earned a round of applause.\nAs we said our farewells we reflected again on a delightful evening spent in the company of good friends, and were conscious again of our gratitude to His Grace the Duke for hosting our annual dinner. Already we look forward to the next – on 27 September 2018.\nPlanning is going ahead for a scatter rally to be held date to be confirmed, covering map 117 only, further details to be confirmed, but planning to start and finish at a local hostelry\nChester Motor Club has an experienced rally timing crew, running all rally timing controls for stage and classic events and are being invited to provide this service at more events each year, If you want to join the team please let Richard Jones know, Full training provided with an experienced crew , watch this space for further information\nNEW WEB SITE\nThe Chester Motor Club web site www.chestermotorclub.co.uk is currently undergoing total rewrite using new software and new content, hopefully the new site will launch in the near future, any content photographs etc welcomed, please sent to Richard Jones\nClick here to download the full newsletter.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.newarka.edu/page/news-detail?pk=888930&fromId=217928", "date": "2018-11-17T15:53:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743714.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117144031-20181117170031-00396.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9727053642272949, "token_count": 279, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__26636618", "lang": "en", "text": "Jianying Zha to Present at Global Speaker Series on November 16\nJianying Zha, a Chinese-American journalist and non-fiction writer, is the second Global Speaker of the series and will give a presentation on November 16, 2016, entitled, \"An Insider's View of China's Current Sociopolitical Landscape.\"\nZha is the author of two nonfiction books in English, “Tide Players: The Movers and Shakers of a Rising China” and “China Pop: How Soap Operas, Tabloids, and Bestsellers Are Transforming a Culture,” and five books of fiction and nonfiction in Chinese. “Tide Players” first appeared as a series of essays in The New Yorker and was chosen as one of the best books of 2011 by The Economist.\nBorn and raised in Beijing, Zha was educated in China and later in the United States. She has received degrees from Peking University, University of South Carolina and Columbia University.\nThe recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in non-fiction, she is also a regular commentator on current events on Chinese television and has worked for the India China Institute at The New School in New York. Her work has appeared widely in publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, Dushu, and Wanxiang.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.creativesrebuildny.org/2024/02/06/nea-recap/", "date": "2024-02-29T17:14:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474852.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229170737-20240229200737-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9396763443946838, "token_count": 914, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__159909605", "lang": "en", "text": "Dreaming Big: A Reflection on the 2024 NEA Summit\nLast week, CRNY Executive Director Sarah Calderon and I participated in a first-of-its-kind national convening hosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The event, “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities,” brought together leaders from across sectors including government officials and policymakers, artists and arts advocates, academics, philanthropic and community leaders, and the public via livestream.\nIt was exciting not only to get the chance to showcase CRNY’s Artist Employment Program (AEP) to these audiences, but also to witness the deep integration—and celebration—of arts and culture across federal agencies. From U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy to the U.S Department of Labor’s Chief Diversity and Equity Officer Alaysia Black Hackett, our nation’s top leaders and policymakers shared powerful testimony and understanding of the importance of artists to our health, wellbeing, economy, and democracy. Citing President Biden’s description of artists at the 2023 National Medal of Arts ceremony, NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson said, “I can’t think of an area of policy or practice that wouldn’t benefit from ‘truth tellers, bridge builders, and change seekers.’ We need arts and humanities more than ever.”\nSurgeon General Vivek Murthy went on to describe the importance of artists to healing, and to mitigating the epidemic of loneliness and isolation that plagues our country. “We don’t need medical and nursing degrees to be healers… we can all be part of creating a more connected world,” he said. The CRNY team has seen firsthand how AEP artists are healing communities across New York State, addressing issues like climate change, Indigenous sovereignty, discrimination, gentrification, and more.\nDozens of artists contributed to the convening as performers, panelists, and audience members.When asked what would most support her work, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, multidisciplinary artist, educator, and member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities responded: “Please pay us fairly and help us sustain our practices. Invest in our humanity and our lives and our artistry, not just in our outputs. That would really open up a lot of possibilities so we don’t have to choose between our heart work, our community work, and what pays the bills.”\nOn a personal note, I was particularly thrilled to celebrate the announcement made by Radhika Fox, Assistant Administrator, Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In collaboration with the NEA, the EPA is launching the first federal artist-in-residence program in six historically important watersheds to “boost engagement, awareness and participation in critical water challenges ranging from aging infrastructure to climate impacts like flooding and storm surge to investment in safe drinking water.”\nFox shared that her deep commitment to the arts traces back to a partnership between the U.S. Water Alliance and ArtPlace America, where she and I collaborated with artists and environmental leaders across the country to articulate the roles that artists can play in moving the needle on climate and water justice. To have her spread those ideas to the highest levels of government sets the bar not only for other federal agencies, but for state and local governments to follow. What if Governor Hochul’s Arts Pluribus Unum initiative included artists working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation?\nNEA Chair Jackson urged us last week “to take this moment to dream. To suspend what we’re used to, what’s standard, what’s typical, and to stand in the space of possibility. What if we included arts and humanities in all policies and programs intended to help us deliver on the promise of our nation?” The convening affirmed how the arts can fuel our democracy and create equitable outcomes for our communities in New York and across the country—and perhaps most importantly, that we should dream big.\nClick here to watch the archived webcast of the NEA event, “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.blog.voicetheunion.org.uk/?s=speeding", "date": "2015-12-01T14:35:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398468233.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205428-00185-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9668524265289307, "token_count": 4563, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__98766919", "lang": "en", "text": "In an article in TES, “Schools’ best hope lies in real freedom”, Dale Bassett, research director at the Reform think-tank, argues that “The end of state control would give rise to a self-improving system”.\n“As the evidence shows, giving schools greater autonomy can boost pupils’ results.”\nThe key word here is “can“. In his recent evidence to the Commons Education Select Committee, Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, a former academy head, indicated that academies are not the be-all and end-all some perform well, others less so. He also raised the interesting question of who should be responsible for failing academies.\nOfsted has also concluded that teaching in many small independent schools is rarely better than “competent”. In its annual report published in November, it said that lessons were not good enough in a third of fee-paying schools it inspected and only seven per cent of teaching was regularly outstanding.\n“Successive governments have responded to this by introducing policies that promote independence, from grant-maintained schools to academies. Under the coalition, more schools have been given more freedoms than ever before.\n“Yet despite acknowledging the benefits of autonomy, governments have insisted on tempering schools’ freedoms with national prescription, making it hard for academies to use their flexibilities.”\nThis is an interesting point. In “Are schools being forced to be free?“, we point out that:\nThe whole concept of “freedom” has entangled government thinking, causing it to tie itself in knots with various doublethink policies. It seems that some ‘free schools’ will be more ‘free’ than others. As Steve Richards pointed out in The Independent:\n“The schools are not ‘free’ because they cannot be if a government has a sense of society, as this one claims to do. The activities of one school are bound to impact on another and to some extent on the wider community too. Not surprisingly therefore, free schools are accountable to the centre. Here are some of the constraints outlined on the Department of Education website. Groups running free schools cannot make a profit. They will be subject to the same Ofsted inspections as all state schools and will be expected to maintain the same rigorous standards. The admissions arrangements must be fair and transparent. Free schools are expected to be open to pupils of all abilities from the area and cannot be academically selective.”\nVoice has said many times that changing the way schools are organised and governed is not a guarantee of success or better education, and the mixed results from the academies established so far supports this.\nVoice has also challenged to notion that school improvement should depend on competition.\n“The continued existence of national pay and conditions creates difficulties for schools who wish to vary their staff’s salaries.”\nVoice has always supported the concept of national pay and conditions for teachers in maintained schools. We believe that local, regional or school-based pay and conditions for teachers in state schools would be harmful and divisive for the profession and undermine equal pay. Large variations between areas or schools would cause an imbalance in employment.\nThere is also the risk of creating a stagnant pool of teachers who stay within the same school or chain because of a localised/parochialised pay/pensions system and are unable to refresh and renew as is the case in Scotland.\nNational pay and conditions are a benchmark for both employers and employees. In the current economic climate, it is unlikely that many state-funded schools will be able to pay considerably more than they do now. Schools that offer less than current national pay and conditions are unlikely to attract many recruits. Individual schools cannot realistically offer their own pension schemes, as pension schemes need large numbers of people to contribute over time to create the funds necessary to pay their pensioners. Schools offering to contribute to individuals’ own pension plans are, again, not likely to attract many high quality job applicants.\nAs The Economist points out:\n“Dale Bassett of Reform, a think-tank that generally supports the government’s education reforms, points out that many schools may have quit local-authority control not because they seek the freedom to innovate in the classroom but to get more money. Schools that control their own budgets receive extra cash to commission services that the local authority used to provide. Few have departed much from the national curriculum or changed the length of the school day.”\nThis analysis of schools’ motivation and behaviour seems to be correct. There is evidence that the academy programme is draining resources from other schools.\nIn previous posts on academies, Voice has expressed its concern about the long-term provision of support that was previously provided by local authorities to pupils with special needs and emotional and behavioural problems and those excluded from school, and about how school transport and psychology, cultural and sports services will be affected.\nEarly attempts to accelerate the academies programme smacked of desperation as a response to lack of interest. At first it was “outstanding schools” that could apply for academy status, then “struggling schools” could become “sponsored academies”, then “good schools with outstanding features” were eligible to apply, followed by primaries and secondaries able to team up with a school classed as outstanding by Ofsted. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools Lord Hill even wrote to governors of outstanding schools in attempt to cajole them to take up academy status, followed by pleas to Church of England schools.\nIf academy status is so wonderful, why does the Government have to work so hard to sell the idea to schools?\nRates of conversion were also accompanied by much use of the spin doctors’ art.\n“Ofsted’s framework discourages academies from deviating from the national curriculum for fear of falling foul of inspectors.”\nVoice has long maintained that the whole inspection process should be far more supportive and advice-driven and far less judgemental.\nHow do we allow teachers to be creative and inspirational in a politically-enforced regime that encourages teaching to the test and ticking targets?\nAs Graham Stuart MP, at a House of Commons Education Committee session with the Education Secretary, pointed out, it is “naïve” to believe that schools are not incentivised to follow the “framework” forced on them by the Government, as a “driver of behaviour”, citing an example of a school that had abandoned a popular and successful history & geography course in order to meet the constraints of the narrow and pointless EBacc.\nOfsted has been heavily criticised over the years for its methods and practice by everyone from educationalists to MPs and Plymouth’s Local Safeguarding Children Board. It has even been described as ‘not fit for purpose’.\nIt does suffer from a tediously repetitive habit of pandering to the Government and the media by being negative, instead of accentuating the many positives in education. This approach creates the impression of a culture of failure and gives a negative impression to parents. Voice General Secretary Philip Parkin has commented before that “Ofsted has become too broad and unwieldy and has lost its focus.”\nStephen Twigg’s idea of an Office for Educational Improvement is certainly worthy of very serious consideration if it could help to re-establish the trust and confidence between teachers and politicians that has been lost because of the confrontational and morale-sapping style adopted by Ofsted and the current Secretary of State for Education.\n“This is a problem because central prescription doesn’t work. The mere existence of centrally set rules, regulations and guidance takes responsibility for the quality of what schools do away from the schools themselves and gives it to the state. If pupils leave ill-equipped for work or university, it’s the fault of the exam system or the national curriculum. If teachers underperform, blame the Department for Education’s training plan and teacher standards. If a school is failing, it’s Ofsted’s job to step in and sort it out.\n“Is there an alternative to a nationally guided system? How about a state school system without the state? School autonomy implies and requires school responsibility. In the current system, responsibility and accountability lie with the state. How about giving responsibility for the quality of education to schools and teachers and the real lever of accountability choice to parents?”\nVoice favours taking politics out of education as much as possible.\nIn the post “Time to take party politics out of education”, we floated the idea (for discussion and not current Voice policy) of:\n“politicians (DfE and BIS) handing over to an independent Board of Education, a bit like the Bank of England an independent public organisation with independence in setting policy? Responsible for policy and curriculum, the Board’s (elected) members could include the Secretary of State, but also teachers, academics, parents, business leaders, and further & higher education students to give a real insight into what education should be for, what the curriculum should be, and the range and type of qualifications studied not just for the next four or five years but the next decade and beyond ”\nParty politics costs education a great deal. What schools need is stability and long-term planning. What they get is chop and change, with politicians desperately falling over themselves, and frequently making mistakes in the process, to make tomorrow’s headlines and their mark before the next general election.\nOn the one hand, the Government wants schools’ ’success’ to be measured through a test-based accountability regime, conforming to a vision based on a national curriculum and exam results and a ‘Baccalaureate’ of certain subjects, while on the other hand it desires a diverse system of academies and ‘free’ schools that, in theory, have more freedom and do not have to conform to a national curriculum. Although how free free schools actually are is another matter.\nAs we’ve said before, what’s the point of a national curriculum if academies don’t have to follow it? Or is the fact that schools have been reluctant to depart from it an indication that it is necessary, after all? The Government wants schools to have “greater freedom over the curriculum” but do they want it?\nVoice has long maintained that school league tables have always been a crude indicator of a school’s performance. Statistics don’t tell us about the circumstances affecting individual schools, such as pupil intake, social and community issues, the age of the buildings and their impact on running costs, staff recruitment issues and so forth. Pete Henshaw, Editor of SecEd, is right to describe the publication of school league tables in England as “the annual circus”.\nThe Welsh have tried an alternative model banding but this attempt at a system that was intentionally “not about labelling, naming or shaming schools, or creating a league table”, according to Minister Leighton Andrews, has been seriously undermined by the league-table obsessed BBC Wales and its ‘revelation’ of schools’ actual “scores” and which had the “best” and “worst”. In other words, where the prescriptive state model of accountability is removed or modified, it is re-imposed by the media.\n“The coalition is moving in this direction. More schools are getting academy freedoms. Chains and federations, as well as new initiatives like Teaching Schools, are putting more responsibility and accountability in the hands of schools. The publication of more data is improving accountability. Yet the national framework governing the operation of the school system persists.\n“What would real freedom look like? It would involve a radical change to where responsibilities lie in the education system, with government no longer determining what schools do and how they do it. This would mean the end of government dictating the size, shape and pay of the teaching workforce. The end of government setting the curriculum and the number, frequency, content and structure of exams. The end of inspections, targets and floor standards. An end to allocating places and decreeing which schools should be built where and who can go to them. No more “strategic” commissioning by local authorities, which has succeeded only in ensuring a shortage of good schools “\n“The challenge is to spread this activity from the few pioneers throughout the whole system. Ultimately, the school system responds to incentives, so the incentives must exist in the system to make schools seek support, engage in networks and collaborate to improve the quality of what they do. The driver of genuine school choice is needed to make it in every school’s interest to work in this way. Whether it happens depends on whether government is willing to give parents the power to demand it.”\nIt is true that the assessment system does need to be reformed, with fewer exams and tests and greater use of ongoing teacher assessment, a greater range and type of subjects on offer to inspire pupils, parity between vocational and academic and an end to the constraints of the narrow and pointless EBacc.\nThe current system of exam-based ‘accountability’ encourages teaching to the test rather than the teaching of a broad and balanced education. It is for the benefit of the government, rather than for providing information for parents and taxpayers, and teachers’ professional judgment would provide a better and more cost-effective measure of pupils’ progress.\nHowever, where is the evidence that “’strategic’ commissioning by local authorities”, has “succeeded only in ensuring a shortage of good schools”?\nAs Voice’s John Till pointed out in his “History for heads” article for SecEd:\n“Greater freedom is said to be what is on offer, but freedom from what and freedom to do what? Freedom, it seems, from local authority ‘guidance and interference’ . Really? What is there left for local authorities to control, even if they were so minded? Delegated budgets are protected, so the only money retained is for support services for special needs, transport and such corporate provision as school music and library services and outdoor education centres. Are these what determine the character of a school? Or is it local authority responsibility for providing school places, and removing them, and for admissions which is really resented?\n“And what do these headteachers wish to do with the greater freedom they advocate? Introduce their own, more flexible curriculum, it seems, and have a greater choice of examinations. How ironic that escape from the rigidities of a National Curriculum imposed by central government should have to be by abandoning the partnership with local government.\n“And, of course, there is the attraction of more money that bit of the schools’ budget retained by local authorities. But what happens then to the support services and those whose need for them is greatest?\n“Or is it, despite assurances to the contrary, admissions that are the prize control over who can enter and remain in a school? Is it this that brings some heads and politicians together the right to decide who can be admitted and, by doing so, appease those who wish to keep out the ‘wrong’ kind of children?\n“To whom will heads be accountable for these new freedoms? Governors? They are likely to be at one with the headteacher. Parents? Which parents? And to whom are governors and parents accountable? What if there are concerns in the communities these schools are meant to serve?\n“Whatever the reasoning, the proposals do nothing to promote a fairer and more equal society. What they will lead to is an enhanced pecking order locally which will exacerbate social divisions and tensions. They are an encouragement to self-interest, status seeking and indifference to those less well-placed.\n“But, as so often, there is a warning in history. In the days when schools were ‘controlled’ by LEAs, heads had, what seems in retrospect, a remarkable amount of freedom. They could determine what was taught, how it was taught and by whom it was taught. They could ‘expel’ pupils without facing elaborate appeals procedures and decide which examinations should be taken. In short, before 1988, they controlled the essential character of a school.\n“And what happened? By the mid 1970s concerns about schools were such that they prompted the Prime Minister, James Callaghan, to question what was going on and whether this ’secret garden’ should remain beyond public scrutiny and accountability. So, in time, we had the Education Reform Act and with it, not a clarification of LEA responsibilities, but all the apparatus and impositions of central government about which heads now complain.\n“But, of course, headteachers and most politicians are too young to remember this a case, perhaps, for including a course on contemporary history for those aspiring to ‘headship’.”\nThe rush to create academies, and the unplanned, haphazard free schools, risks creating a fragmented education system. Such a two-tier education system risks plunging our education system into chaos, as does the scrapping of planning permission for free schools.\nSome advocates of free schools see them as an escape route for parents to “deliver the outcomes they want”, away from the damaging presence of those who do not share the same aspirations, but that does not address the issues of those Joe Nutt in describes in The TES.\nYes, schools and individual teachers can and do ‘make a difference’ but the attitude of certain pupils and their parents can have a destructive effect on those pupils’ welfare and learning and have a negative impact on those of other pupils and their school. How we provide for these young people is arguably the most serious challenge facing our education system.\n“The inevitable objection is: ‘If government doesn’t do these things, who will?” In fact, some trailblazing schools and headteachers are already showing what is possible. These schools are networking and collaborating on an unprecedented scale sharing best practice, working together on teacher development and assessing one another’s performance. This points the way to the real prize: a genuinely self-led, self-improving school system in which schools replace government activity in these areas themselves. This kind of inter-school support will become increasingly important in breaching the limits of what can be achieved through government prescription.\n“These ideas would take teaching as a profession to a new level. Rather than Ofsted determining that a school is under-performing, its peers will identify areas for improvement. Rather than Whitehall laying out minimum standards for teachers, clusters of schools will decide for themselves what is important and work to ensure that their teachers meet those goals. Rather than the local authority imposing support for struggling headteachers, the best heads in their network will help them to address their weaknesses.”\nWhat is the difference between a “local authority imposing support for struggling headteachers” and “the best heads in their network will help them to address their weaknesses”? Why is the LA’s support the pejorative “imposing” while the “best heads’” support is “helping them to address their weaknesses”?\n“…many schools may have quit local-authority control not because they seek the freedom to innovate in the classroom but to get more money”.\nSir Michael Wilshaw has floated the idea of local “commissioners” to decide whether to close or merge academies, or replace head teachers or governing bodies where standards were unacceptably low. Although based on American commissioners, they would be accountable to central government rather than to city mayors and local councils as they are in the US.\nIt seems that local authorities’ roles and responsibilities are being dismantled by central government policy to be replaced because, it is then discovered that they are necessary after all and someone has to undertake them by either the Secretary of State and is agents directly (the Gove model), or by alternative individuals accountable either to central government (the Wilshaw model) or to small local communes (the Bassett model).\nWhy not allow local authorities to continue “strategic commissioning” and to have a role in refreshing and renewing the supply of staff as they do in Scotland?\nWho would regulate the profession in the Bassett model? The GTCE was far from popular but it did have an important function and its demise raises concerns north of the border, too.\nIn the end, state-funded schools must have some form of democratic accountability to those who pay for and use it taxpayers and parents. Without it, and with the demise of democratically elected and accountable local authorities, it seems there will either be central control, vested in the person of the Secretary of State, overseeing a supposedly ‘free’ system that is often anything but, or the anarchy of the Bassett model the theoretically attractive anarchy of stability and improvement resulting from freedom from government control that would end in chaos and the imposition of outside control the fate of the Þjóðveldið, the medieval Icelandic Commonwealth.\nPerhaps the answer lies in another Scandinavian country, Finland, where:\n“National testing, school ranking lists and inspection systems do not exist education is appreciated and there is a broad political consensus on education policy”. Where “the education system is flexible and the administration based on the principal of ‘Centralised steering local implementation’. Steering is conducted through legislation and norms, core curricula, government planning and information steering. Municipalities are responsible for the provision of education and the implementation. Schools and teachers enjoy large autonomy.”\nYour comments would be welcome .", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://incometaxmanagement.in/exempted-incomes-section-10-22-b/", "date": "2023-12-02T06:05:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00829.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9098319411277771, "token_count": 640, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__271263398", "lang": "en", "text": "Section 10(22B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, exempts the income of a specified news agency from tax. To be eligible for this exemption, the news agency must be notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette.\nThe income of a specified news agency includes income from all sources, such as:\n- Subscription fees\n- Advertising revenue\n- News syndication fees\n- Grants from the government or other organizations\n- Income from investments\nThe exemption under Section 10(22B) is available only if the income of the news agency is used for news gathering and dissemination purposes. If the income is used for any other purpose, it will be taxable.\nHere are some examples of news agencies that may be eligible for the exemption under Section 10(22B):\n- Press Trust of India (PTI)\n- United News of India (UNI)\n- Asian News International (ANI)\n- Associated Press (AP)\nConditions for Exemption:\nIn order to avail the exemption under Section 10(22B), a specified news agency must fulfill certain conditions. These conditions include:\n- The agency must be registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956.\n- The main object of the agency must be the collection and distribution of news.\n- The agency must not be engaged in any other business.\n- The agency must apply its income and profits solely for the purpose of collection and distribution of news.\n- The agency must not distribute any income or profits to its members, shareholders, or contributors.\nExamples of Incomes:\nExamples of income that is exempt from income tax under Section 10(22B) include:\n- Subscription fees received from newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets for the news agency’s services.\n- Advertising revenue received for displaying advertisements on the news agency’s website or other platforms.\n- Income from investments made by the news agency.\n- Income from grants and donations received from the Central Government, State Government, or other institutions for the purpose of collection and distribution of news.\nSpecified news agencies are required to comply with certain reporting and compliance requirements in order to avail the exemption under Section 10(22B). These requirements include maintaining proper books of accounts, getting the accounts audited by a chartered accountant, and filing the income tax return within the specified due date.\nThe exemption of income under Section 10(22B) has a positive impact on independent journalism in the country. It provides financial relief to news agencies, enabling them to invest in quality journalism and investigative reporting.\nIndependent news agencies play a crucial role in a democratic society. They provide unbiased and objective news coverage, holding those in power accountable. By exempting their income, the government recognizes the importance of their work and supports their contribution to the society.\nSection 10(22B) of the Income Tax Act is a beneficial provision for specified news agencies. It exempts their income from tax, allowing them to focus on their core activities and contribute to independent journalism. This provision promotes a free and independent press, ensuring the availability of unbiased news coverage in the country.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://spaceagepop.com/hellman.htm", "date": "2018-01-19T09:17:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887849.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119085553-20180119105553-00795.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9774754047393799, "token_count": 835, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__163025654", "lang": "en", "text": "Home · Listener's Guide · The Songs · Who's Who · Liner Notes · Selected Tracks · What's New · Search\nDaphne Hellman's life and music were both marked by a blithe disregard for convention, and if anything, she deserves a mention here as much for her story as her music. Born into a healthy banking family, Hellman first took up the harp at the age of 12. Always one for experiments, though, she tried a variety of other interests, including modelling (for the artist Man Ray, among others), acting, and marriage, before returning to it.\nHer first marriage,to Harry Bull, then the editor of Town and Country magazine, (which produced her first son, the equally innovative musician Sandy Bull) ended in a splashy divorce in 1941. Hellman's patrician good looks and her marriage in Reno to writer Geoffrey Hellman just hours after the divorce was finalized made for great newspaper fodder. At around the same time, she made her professional musical debut with a concert at Carnegie Hall.\nConcert halls would be infrequent venues during her career, though. Instead, she plunged into the New York City nightclub scene, playing hot spots such as Le Ruban Bleu, the Hotel New Yorker, Upstairs at the Downstairs, Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe, the Versailles, Le Perroquet, and, for a record thirty-year run, at the Village Gate. But she was just as happy to perform in New York subways, where she could regularly be seen and heard throughout the 1980s, in Sri Lankan hospitals, and at Paris street fairs. \"She was just the antisnob, that's what she was,\" said Art D'Lugoff, owner of the Village Gate. In the midst of the punk revolution, she once played the legendary CBGB's club alongside Mr. Spoons, a tableware percussionist.\nHer home was something of a lost-and-found for people. She and Hellman divorced after a decade together, and Hellman filled the void with a variety of dogs, birds, gerbils, and transient geniuses. Mr. Spoons spent a few years there, as did her third husband, Hsio-Wen Shih, a Chinese-American architect and writer, who walked out of the brownstone one day in 1965 and vanished without a trace. Her ability to get along with anyone was astonishing, and one was as likely to find a bum as Norman Mailer or Arthur Schlesinger sitting down with her for tea. She and Richard Johnson, for many years the wind player in her combo, Hellman's Angels, met when she was out roller blading with her dog and it took off after the cat Johnson was walking.\nHellman never let convention keep her from getting where she wanted to go. During the Vietnam War, she traveled to the war-torn country just to see for herself what was going on. \"She traveled around with an Instamatic camera and slightly bogus press credentials, which upset the news people to no end,\" her daughter recalled. Her musical tastes were just as wide-ranging. A typical set from the 1980s might include a Gershwin lullaby, Dave Brubeck's \"Take Five,\" a couple of rock numbers, and her adaptation of Flatt and Scrugg's \"Foggy Mountain Breakdown.\"\nAlthough she gave up playing in the subway in her last years when her pack-a-day smoking habit wore down her stamina and the 85-pound harp proved too heavy to lug up and down the escalator, Hellman was on the go until the end. In the last year of her life, she performed in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, India, France, and places around New York City that ranged from the Firebird Cafe to the patient's lounge of Mount Hope Hospital.\nSearch for Records and CDs\nUsed Records and CDs\nSearch GEMM for old recordings by Daphne Hellman.\n© spaceagepop 2015. All rights reserved.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.smartfocus.com/en/blog/what-does-real-time-marketing-really-mean", "date": "2019-06-20T09:13:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999200.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620085246-20190620111246-00247.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350759983062744, "token_count": 836, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__61382421", "lang": "en", "text": "Blog What Does Real-Time Marketing Really Mean?\nWe’ve all seen the tweet from Oreo for the 2013 Super Bowl. Within minutes of the stadium being plunged into darkness due to a power cut, Oreo had capitalised by tweeting a message and accompanying image that was retweeted over 10,000 times in less than an hour. Their quick actions boosted their marketing cred, gaining them coverage in traditional and online media outlets.\nThere have been many other real-time social media success stories - but outside of social media, real-time marketing is still largely undefined. What does it actually mean for marketers today and how can it help?\nWhat does real-time marketing mean?\nReal-time marketing (RTM) is the ability to engage with your customers or fans instantly based on real-time information - like their actions and behavior, changes to your own data or external news or events.\nReal-time marketing is instant\nAccording to Econsultancy’s Real-Time Marketing Survey Report, there’s a narrow window for capitalising on real-time behaviour. 80% of businesses think real-time marketing happens within two minutes or less.\nReal-time marketing is (mostly) automated\nIn many cases, humans are just too slow to react quickly at scale. Marketers need to use marketing tools that help them react with minimal delay.\nReal-time marketing is targeted\nIt’s no longer enough to treat your customers as one homogenous mass with the same interests or motivations. Real-time marketing – in fact, your marketing in general - needs to be relevant and timely to every individual customer.\nWhy is real-time marketing so important right now?\nReal-time marketing could be the answer to one of today’s biggest problems – how do businesses reach and engage the always connected consumer? Not only does marketing need to cut through the noise, it needs to connect with the right person at the right time, in the right place, with the right message.\nReal-time marketing enables marketers to adapt their messages to a specific context, and the benefits go way beyond just improving brand perception. In fact, there are very real, measurable and positive impacts on revenue and other key metrics.\nEconsultancy found that 84% of businesses see a better customer experience as a key benefit of real-time marketing. In turn, better customer experiences lead to increased sales (a key benefit of RTM for 72% of businesses) and loyalty (a key benefit of RTM for 47% of businesses).\nReal-time marketing also presents a wider opportunity to rethink customer interactions, to be more personal and relevant, and to engage customers with highly targeted, relevant and timely messages that convert.\nHow can marketers use real-time marketing successfully?\nEconsultancy’s survey found that whilst the majority (71%) of companies employ some element of real-time marketing in their digital and social marketing, 29% of marketers are yet to investigate how it can work for them.\nTo be successful, marketers need to think about five aspects: the trigger, the audience, the method and the outcome:\nTriggers – what data, information or events present opportunities for real-time messages?\n- Examples: social media trends; weather forecasts; product stock updates\n- Audience – what customer groups, fans or followers can be engaged with certain messages?\n- Examples: customers who are waiting for a product to come back into stock; customers in specific locations or regions; customers who are searching for a specific keyword\n- Method – what’s the best way to communicate the message?\n- Examples: social media, email, SMS, web, PPC\n- Outcome – what do you want the message to do?\n- Examples: build brand awareness, drive revenue, generate engagement\nYour experiences of real-time marketing\nHave you used real-time marketing to drive sales or generate buzz? Or maybe you’ve been the recipient of some timely, personalized marketing that caught your interest? Let us know in the comments.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://i-am-j.ag/blog/posts/on-housing/", "date": "2024-02-29T06:24:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00443.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9626938104629517, "token_count": 5406, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__162587263", "lang": "en", "text": "Asheville, North Carolina, epitomizes the dysfunction of the market for housing in America, accelerated and exacerbated by mass early retirement and shifts to telecommuting that emerged from the COVID pandemic.\nThrough the two years of America’s response to the pandemic, knowledge workers in more expensive locales - New York, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. - took advantage of the newfound ability to work remotely, leaning on their cost-of-living-adjusted wages and accrued home equity, to move to smaller, lower cost-of-living, higher quality-of-life cities. They were joined by 3.5 million baby boomers who retired during the two years of COVID, compared to the only 1 million who retired over the ten years prior.\nCities like Asheville faced a torrent of demand from buyers bringing cash and inflated salaries into the housing market, competing for an increasingly scarce supply. It was not unheard of for buyers from out-of-state to make offers of a million dollars or more on houses, sight-unseen - a fortune for those making life work in Western North Carolina, but a bargain compared to cost of housing in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. Houses within city limits would be listed at 9am and have a stack of no-contingency, cash offers to choose from by 5pm the same day.\nAt the same time, existing homeowners underwent a splurge of home-improvement activity; with their disposable income no longer funding nights-out, vacations, or other activities, they spent that cash on renovations and additions. Combined with worldwide supply-chain disruption, especially around building supplies, the price of building materials skyrocketed, rendering new housing starts a riskier and more expensive proposition. Despite the added demand for housing, Asheville could not possibly construct its way out of the shortage.\nThe housing rental market was not immune either. With the state-mandated COVID lockdowns, wide swaths of the workforce were furloughed, laid off, or put into impossible life situations. With daycares and schools closed, workers dependent on childcare struggled to earn while caring for their families. A nationwide eviction moratorium offered some security to those whose income was impacted or obliterated by the lockdowns, but it also massively disincentivized landlords from renting properties to those whose income was suddenly far less predictable and whose eviction would become impossible, especially compared to the greater security and higher returns of short/medium-term rentals to visiting knowledge workers able to telecommute. As much as the cost of buying a house took off in Asheville, the cost of long-term renting exploded even more dramatically.\nDuring 2022, the interest rate on a 30-yr fixed mortgage more than doubled. A buyer in September 2021 who had $100,000 to put down and $2,500 per month to spend on a housing payment would have been able to buy a $515,000 house. Today, that same buyer would be able to afford only a $385,000 house. The $515,000 house would cost $1,200 more per month to cover the added interest.\nUnless you were already a homeowner at the start of last year, you face a increasingly expensive and competitive rental market, an unapproachable home buying market, and decreasing purchasing power in the face of price inflation this year without proportional wage increases. It’s a harrowing place to be: locked out of the security of homeownership while enduring increasingly shaky housing security as a renter. By any measure, this is dysfunctional and unsustainable.\nAs uncontroversial as it is to say that something is deeply wrong with housing in America, it’s far more controversial to name an underlying cause. I believe it boils down to a fundamental contradiction we hold culturally around viewing housing as an asset, not a necessity.\nAmerica’s cognitive dissonance over housing 🔗\nSince the end of World War II, American culture has leaned on homeownership as the vehicle to creating personal and generational wealth, fueled by increasing involvement of the federal government in the mortgage market. The New Deal era brought institutions such as the Federal Housing Administration, the Homeowner’s Loan Corporation, and the Federal National Mortgage Association (better known as Fannie Mae) - which brought security to the Great Depression collapse of the housing market, where around 10% of houses were in foreclosure, as the government issued bonds to reinstate mortgages in default. After World War II, the GI Bill promised returning veterans mortgage insurance from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, which fueled the post-war boom in homeownership and the explosion of the American suburbs. The early 1970’s saw the creation of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (better known as Freddie Mac), cementing the federal government’s commitment to expanding homeownership in the country.\nThe average rate of return on homeownership in the United States over this period has been around 8%… which sounds great, but a similar investment in the S&P 500 would have yielded over 11% ARR since 1950. So are Americans investing in housing instead of stocks? Simple: for the majority of homeowners, it’s the only opportunity they have to have a leveraged investment.\nA leveraged investment is one where one borrows capital at a lower interest rate and invests it in a vehicle with a higher interest rate yield. If I offered to lend you $500,000 at 3% interest rate with a 15 year repayment schedule, and you used it to buy a bond that had a 8% yield and a 15 year maturity, the difference in between those two interest rates over 15 years is earned wealth: almost a quarter of a million dollars that you earned by investing somebody else’s money. The world of high finance is largely based on leveraged investing. But nobody’s going to simply lend you $500,000 at such a low interest rate without substantial collateral to secure the loan - and that’s why mortgages are secured with a lien on the home they underwrite. By borrowing money at a low interest rate to invest in an appreciating asset that you also derive utility from, you end up accruing more wealth than you might have through investing extra cash on top of paying rent.\nImagine a similar scenario with cars. You can lease a car to satisfy your immediate need for transportation and save a little extra money on top of your lease payments for the lifetime of the lease, investing that money in the S&P 500; or you can put some cash down and borrow money to pay for the car, paying back the loan a little at a time. After you’ve paid back the loan with interest, you own the car free and clear, whereas with the lease, you return the car and all you’re left with is the extra money you’ve saved on top of it. Cars, however, depreciate; they lose value the minute you drive them off the lot and continue to lose value over their lifetime. Let’s imagine that they instead appreciated the same way housing has over the last 75 years - you’d be far better off in the borrow-and-buy scenario, with an asset worth far more than you paid for it, versus the lease scenario in which you simply have a relatively smaller pile of cash. That’s the power of leverage.\nSo it might seem at first blush that the government securing mortgages and promoting ever higher levels of homeownership is unquestionably a good thing - we want everybody to have financial security and the opportunity to generate wealth for themselves and their families. But there’s a problem: if we want homeowners to grow wealth through homeownership, the value of your house has to continue to go up; but the value of housing goes up when demand outstrips supply, when there isn’t enough housing in an area for everybody who wants to live there, so making housing affordable and accessible to everybody means that prices have to come down and stay down, which won’t generate wealth for homeowners.\nHousing can either be an ever-appreciating asset and vehicle for wealth generation for some, or it can be affordable and accessible to all, but not both.\nI hear this dissonance all the time in my friends: those who aren’t presently homeowners lament the high prices of housing that precludes them from buying a home and accruing wealth; those who are presently homeowners believe in the creation of affordable housing but nowhere near them so as not to negatively impact their property valuation. They’re simply incompatible goals.\nInherently inequitable 🔗\nGiven the American governmental and cultural treatment of housing to work for some but not for all, it immediately becomes a political calculation who housing policy will benefit and who it will harm. The inequity of how that line has been drawn is both unjust and unwise. The injustice comes from the historical racial and cultural prejudice that has been interwoven with 20th century America’s housing policies, and just as generational wealth compounds with interest, so does generational inequity. The injudiciousness comes from a wealth transfer from younger, poorer Americans to older, richer Americans, as the appreciating property values are only realized during a sale.\nAn abridged history of race and property in 20th century America 🔗\nI mentioned the New Deal era creation of the Federal Housing Administration, and our history begins there, in 1934. Part of the FHA’s charter was to facilitate and guarantee the underwriting of loans for housing to counter the tsunami of foreclosures during the Great Depression. But who got those guarantees? The FHA released a work entitled The Underwriting Manual which included “residential security maps” - detailed delineations in metropolitan areas across America, color coded based on how “safe” they deemed it to secure mortgages in different areas. The top of their scale was “green” - which meant up-and-coming, high demand areas populated by “American Business and Professional Men”; below that was “blue” - which meant desirable but stable areas; below that was “yellow”, signifying areas that were in economic decline; and finally, bottom of the stack, were “red” areas that were undesirable to lend in.\nIf you lived within a “red” zone, you were ineligible for FHA-guaranteed lending; and unsurprisingly, the delineation of the zones were overtly based on racial and ethnic composition. If you lived in a neighborhood of color or even adjacent to such a neighborhood, you simply could not get cheap capital to buy a house. This practice is known as “redlining” and continued for 34 years until 1968.\nTo ensure their neighborhoods were green-lined and thus secure ease of financing, developers of planned communities and suburbs included in the deeds of sale a “covenant” that prevented sale or rental of such properties to people of color. For example, the community widely considered the progenitor of modern suburbia - Levittown, New York - included in its deeds that house could not “be used or occupied by any person other than members of the Caucasian race,” written in all-caps, bold text. However, such covenanted communities faced legal challenges, culminating in the 1948 Supreme Court decision Shelley v. Kraemer that determined such racial covenants could not legally be enforced - though it was not until Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 that such covenants were voided and made illegal. Not to be deterred, proponents of protecting the property values and homogenous constituency of neighborhoods turned their sights to the Transportation Act of 1956, wherein what had been merely symbolic red lines on a map became actual physical barriers as planners drew the routes for highways through neighborhoods of color and along dividing lines to separate neighborhoods of color from prosperous white neighborhoods.\nThis segregation of whites from non-whites and this disparity in affluence due to leveraged investments in property created a feedback loop that continued to depress the opportunities of people of color to accrue wealth through property financed by government-backed loans. As the War on Drugs and the War on Crime ramped up, poorer neighborhoods predominantly occupied by people of color received disparate treatment from police: over-policed for surveillance, nuisance crimes, and investigatory stops. Such racial bias in policing has become deeply intertwined with police culture. As a result of this over-policing, the relative reported crime rate for such areas is markedly higher, which has a deleterious effect on property values and, again, the ability to secure leveraged capital to purchase, develop, or improve these neighborhoods.\nThe feedback loop will be further propagated through the relationship between property values and public schooling. America’s public schools are overwhelmingly funded from residential property tax, and the higher the net property values in a district, the greater the funding available for education of their children. Wealthier areas are creating microdistricts to ensure their tax dollars don’t go to educate poorer families, resulting in richer, whiter school districts. In fact, public schooling is more segregated now than it was in the 1960s.\nAs said before, housing as wealth generation can benefit some but can never benefit all, and in the 20th century, America quite systematically decided that it would work far better for white people than for people of color.\nIntergenerational Ponzi scheme 🔗\nHousing as a vehicle of wealth generation is also inequitable in the way it serves as an intergenerational Ponzi scheme: Americans reap the benefit of the appreciation of their home value when it’s purchased by somebody else, and most often, that’s a younger buyer and an older seller. For those younger homeowners entering the market in the last ten years, they only will realize their gains when they eventually sell their house at a higher price to the next younger generation. This endless appreciation is, on its face, unsustainable, and it will devastate whatever generation is holding the deed when there is nobody left to fleece.\nIn the below figure, the blue, left-most bars represent mean homeowner equity by age in 1989 (inflation adjusted); the red, right-most bars represent the same in 2016. Older generations have accrued vastly higher equity in their homes compared to the generation before them, whereas younger generations lag behind the prior generation’s corresponding accrued equity.\nWealth transfers from young to old are not, writ large, immoral; I would not argue that Social Security benefits are an immoral wealth transfer. But the Social Security safety net relies on demographics to ensure that there are far more younger workers than older retirees, however whereas in 1940 there were 30 workers for every retiree, by 2000 there were only 3 workers per retiree and by 2050 there will only be 2. Similarly, continuously appreciating home prices depend on there being enough buyers able to buy for sellers to realize their gains. There very well may not be.\nSecondary effects of homeownership as wealth generation 🔗\nAs framing homeownership as an appreciating asset necessarily means a lack of plentiful, affordable housing, consequently we experience a range of undesirable secondary effects as a direct consequence of that lack.\nMost notably, here in Asheville, is homelessness. It seems quite obvious, yet is remarkably controversial, that the more housing becomes unaffordable, the more people fall into homelessness - more commonly accused are drug use, mental health issues, or other personal struggles drive homelessness, but the research does not support such a causal link. Well covered in books such as Homelessness is a Housing Problem and in journalism such as The Atlantic, there are cities and states with comparably higher mental health crises and substance use disorder without commensurate homelessness. What tracks homelessness rates most accurately is housing costs. Our city is filled with people teetering on the edge of solvency, paycheck to paycheck, just one catastrophe away from losing everything and without stable support networks to insure them against hardship. It should come as no surprise that with the heightened cost of putting a roof over one’s head comes a higher number of people unable to do so.\nPeople experiencing homelessness require support services, but when protecting your property value appreciation is your wealth generation strategy, providing any of those services in your neighborhood becomes problematic. Instead of seeing homeless people as struggling neighbors in need, homeowners react to their presence as a nuisance and a bother. Reactions ranging from indifference to spite further isolate people without housing and undermine their chances for regaining self-sufficiency.\nAnother secondary effect lies in transportation. The central business district of any city provides an overwhelmingly disproportionate density of economic opportunity, and therefore proximity to the city center is a luxury. Asheville’s own Urban3 consultancy works with small cities across America beating that drum, providing visualizations of how much taxable value is created per acre, where the downtown central business district becomes immediately obvious no matter which city they plot. Here’s Asheville:\nBut when housing is treated as an appreciating asset and homeownership the vehicle to wealth generation, the only “affordable” housing for most is far from the city center. Asheville’s neighborhoods are overwhelmingly zoned for single-family homes, dense multi-family development proposals receive outcries from neighbors concerned about protecting their property values, and short-term rentals starve the market for rentals for residents. There is simply not enough housing close to the city center to accommodate everybody who wants to live near it. The Sightline Institute draws the analogy to a cruel game of musical chairs - when the music stops, it’s the poorest among us who are displaced. As a result, Asheville (or more precisely, Buncombe County) experiences continued sprawl, as the displaced and the newest entrants into homeownership must be content to live where land is cheapest.\nThe increasing sprawl means more cars, more roads, more traffic, and more parking required. According to the MountainX: “From 2002-19, the number of people who both lived and worked in Asheville increased slightly, from about 21,000 to approximately 23,000. But the number of people commuting from outside Asheville to work in the city soared, from roughly 46,000 to about 71,000.” Suddenly entry-level homeownership and affordable renting means owning a car, keeping it registered and in working order, paying for gas, tolls, and parking, and spending larger portions of one’s day commuting to and from work - at the expense of quality of life and at the risk of losing one’s security for lack of stable personal transportation.\nIs homeownership really a good investment? 🔗\nHomeownership is touted as the vehicle to achieve financial security, but that assertion often goes unchallenged and unconsidered. It may very well not be the way to do so.\nDiversification of one’s investments is generally accepted as a wise strategy to spread out one’s risk; putting all of your eggs in one basket results in catastrophe if that one investment collapses. While it’s true that over the last 75 years the housing market in general has continued to appreciate, that might make investing in a REIT or a similar instrument a wise investment - but it does not mean that each house is a wise investment that will necessarily appreciate in value. Economist Joe Cortright writes: “Housing can be a good investment if you buy at the right time, buy in the right place, get a fair deal on financing, and aren’t excessively vulnerable to market swings. Unfortunately the market for home-ownership is structured in such a way as to assure that low-income and minority buyers meet none of these conditions.”\nThe “right time” depends on large macroeconomic trends that might not align perfectly to one’s need for housing; buying two years before the housing collapse in 2008 versus two years after were hyperbolically different investments. The “right place” is also incredibly variable and unpredictable; local economies could collapse or climate change could devastate an area - people who bought houses in Cleveland, Detroit, or New Orleans may have had their investment wiped out. The “fair deal on financing” depends on having a strong credit history (a challenge for minorities and the young) and prevailing prime interest rates; as discussed above, buying in late 2021 at 3% interest versus buying presently at 7.5% interest are two starkly different propositions.\nWere housing not constantly increasing in cost due to a public policy of artificial scarcity, it would arguably be prudent to pay rent and to save money through a more diversified investment strategy.\nComplicating the matter of predicting the wisdom of any particular home as an investment is the major institutions distorting the market with market capture ventures, seeking to capitalize on the broad appreciation of value in real estate, while frustrating entry into the market for others. In the last few years, investors and equity funds have plowed into the residential real estate market, scooping up houses as fast as they can in rapidly growing metropolitan areas, including nearby Charlotte, North Carolina. In snatching up every home for sale that they can, aggressively leasing them out to tenants with little choice but to pony up rent, and hoping to eventually sell them at a profit, they’re able to deliver to their investors dividends from rent payments while capturing the appreciated value from further limiting the supply.\nProfit-seeking innovation from corporations will continue to innovate new ways of gaming the system. For example, Zillow used knowledge gleaned from searches on its site to identify desirable neighborhoods and buyer budgets, snatching up houses in such neighborhoods that are underpriced, and exploiting a vulnerability in home appraisal methods to quickly inflate the perceived value of a neighborhood and profit from it.\nBut such corporate distortions of the housing market are only of interest to them due to its historically consistently appreciating values. Were housing not treated as an investment instead of a life necessity, such profit seekers would take their interest someplace less predatory.\nWhat would affordable housing policy look like? 🔗\nOur policies right now overwhelmingly favor treating homeownership as an asset - from artificially cheap mortgage rates, to mortgage interest tax deduction, to local government zoning maps, and more. Those policies incentivize buying a home, preserving its property value, and urban planning that optimizes for single-family housing.\nOptimizing for housing affordability would mean policies that incentivize building more long-term housing, of all kinds and sizes, in greater density, as close to the city center as possible. If 1,000 households move to Asheville in 2023, but Asheville does not build 1,000 new dwellings, the consequence is simple: housing prices go up, and those who can no longer afford housing will be displaced - either out into the county or away from the metropolitan area. To keep housing affordable, we have to build more. Some potential examples of policy consequences:\n- Airbnb and VRBO deplete the housing stock of homes for potential residents, thus policies must disincentivize the conversion of viable long-term rentals into short or medium term rentals.\n- Single family home zoning creates hard limits on density of housing in the city, thus upzoning - the permission to create additions of apartments, cottages, and other ADUs - must be allowed and incentivized.\n- Higher density developments near the city center - such as apartment buildings, condominiums, and multi-family townhouses - increase population density, thus must have streamlined consideration and approval from city officials.\n- When a homeowner dies without a JTWROS, it may be wise to heavily tax inheritance of real estate to limit reliance on housing serving as a vehicle for intergenerational wealth.\n- Automobile centric development depletes density, making room for cars instead of people, thus as density increases near the city center, relax minimum parking requirements and augment public transit options.\nUnfortunately, for Asheville, there are just as many reasons why the above are effectively impossible. Much of our economic engine thrives on tourism, and in North Carolina, each county’s Tourism Development Authority collects all of the tax revenue from hotels and Airbnbs/VRBOs to spend on… promoting more tourism - we are by state law not permitted to spend tourism revenue on making Asheville more affordable. Furthermore, North Carolina is not a home rule state, meaning the City of Asheville may only operate using powers delegated to them by the state government. We have no ability to determine our own taxation (for example, to use taxation to disincentivize vacation homes or short-term rentals). The City is highly incentivized to grow the overall property tax base within city limits, which means promoting increasing property values. And the hyper-conservative North Carolina General Assembly is not disposed to allow a progressive city to innovate more egalitarian housing policies - in fact, wealthy property owners in Asheville would likely lobby state legislators to override any such attempts by the city.\nEven if Asheville did not have these state-level handcuffs, in general our governments don’t have the track record that would fill me with confidence. When there’s a set of policies that would increase general welfare for all and raise the overall economic prospects for a whole community, versus a set of policies that disproportionately benefit many while creating incremental hardship for many others, the greater the relative size of that disproportionate benefit directly correlates with the greater likelihood the inequitable policy will prevail. Government power has a way of being captured and steered by those who enjoy profit from doing so. Anyone reading the above proposed policy improvements with skepticism that any such government could successfully pursue an egalitarian end, even if that egalitarian end results in greater overall welfare for the community, has good reason to feel skeptical.\nRegardless, it’s clear to me that our present orientation to housing as a wealth-generating investment is poor investment advice, unsustainable over time, and deeply reinforcing of historical racial discrimination & increasing wealth inequality in America. The cities that successfully make the pivot to culturally understanding housing as a necessity instead of an investment and enact policies to maximize the availability and affordability of housing will be the ones that sustainably thrive through the 21st century. Those that do not will suffer an enduring legacy of wealth disparity, homelessness, traffic, sprawl, and stagnation. I say this as a homeowner: I want better for us all.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://socialadies.com/fitness-expectations-vs-reality/", "date": "2022-06-30T21:44:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103915196.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630213820-20220701003820-00355.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579195976257324, "token_count": 514, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__56149255", "lang": "en", "text": "But sometimes, we find out awfully quickly that working out in real life is a tad different than what we envision when we plan our get fit routine.\nSometimes, anticipating the unknown can create an overwhelming amount of anxiety that stops us from reaching our goals before we’ve even started trying. So let’s take the unknown out of the equation by looking at some of the most common misconceptions about fitness.\nHere are our top four:\nThe simple truth is that you get out of exercise what you put into it, both in terms of intensity and frequency, so be honest with yourself and your level of commitment and adjust your expectations accordingly. If you can only squeeze in 2 light 30-minute workouts a week, that’s fine. Just don’t expect the results of a hardcore 5-day a week workout program.\nUnless you’re training for the Olympics, chances are you can spend less than an hour just a few times a week in the gym and see real results. Not only do you NOT really have to “go hard or go home” but you can actually undo your best efforts by overtraining. The best way to make sure you’re not falling into this trap is to think of exercise as something you can ease into. If you’re starting out as a non-exerciser, anything you do is better than where you started!\nFear of Judgment\nThere will be a couple of really buff and really in-shape folks in the gym, but the majority of members will be like you – average people exercising because they want to experience the benefits of exercise and weight loss. And as for the idea that people are busy judging you? Everyone is having the exact same thought! Everyone is so worried about themselves, that they rarely notice how much weight you’re lifting or whether you’re doing the same exercises you did yesterday or if your sneakers are this season or last.\nDiet is more than half the battle when it comes to getting in shape and staying healthy. If you exercise for an hour and use that to justify eating junk, while you’re not directly cancelling out the health benefit of the workout, you are making it extremely difficult to obtain visible results. While many people can commit to exercise, most aren’t willing or able to make the necessary changes to their diets which make all the difference.\nPlease SHARE this article and LIKE our page to support our community!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://honu62.com/", "date": "2014-03-07T11:33:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999642306/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060722-00001-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667530655860901, "token_count": 578, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__107091249", "lang": "en", "text": "(ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.) — In a suburb just outside Chicago, Rick Santorum urged a crowd of over a thousand voters to take Tuesday’s Illinois primary seriously, arguing that he is the only candidate who is capable of beating Barack Obama and that Illinois holds the potential to greatly influence the outcome of the race.\n“Everyone says Illinois, Barack Obama’s home state, won’t have any impact on this election. You have a chance on Tuesday. You want to defeat Barack Obama. There’s only one guy in this race who can do it, and you need to make sure he wins Illinois on Tuesday,” said Santorum at a rally in the gymnasium of the Christian Liberty Academy.\n“I’m asking you, I’m pleading, that you understand that your honor is on the line. You uphold the honor of the people of Chicago and Illinois, and the great statesmen that have come from here,” said Santorum adding that these statesman were “in the past,” a direct jab at President Obama. “You have a unique duty here in Illinois to correct a wrong.”\nSantorum criticized the president for not only underestimating the amount that his health care plan would cost the American taxpayers, but also accused him of masquerading the truth behind eloquent speeches. “I know all of you are shocked at this revelation. I know you all thought that it would come in less and that the president’s persuasive speeches about how he was going to save money and premiums would go down and costs would go down,” said Santorum. “The seas would recede. The sun would always shine. All of these great predictions of the president have remarkably not come to pass. I know that shocks you because you here in Illinois have such experience with his truthfulness.”\nSantorum took the opportunity to tie Obama’s alleged untruthfulness to Mitt Romney, saying that his Massachusetts healthcare plan demonstrates that he is akin to Obama.\n“We already have someone in Washington who doesn’t tell us the truth. We don’t need anybody else there to do the same,” said Santorum.\nAside from hitting Obama and Romney, Santorum’s event focused primarily on social issues, while also delving into foreign relations, specifically Iran.\nTwo male Occupy protesters interrupted Santorum’s speech with a mic check and kissed each other in the bleachers before they were escorted out as the crowd chanted “USA! USA! USA!”\nSantorum campaigned in the St. Louis, Missouri area Saturday morning ahead of the state’s primary and will be traveling throughout southern Illinois for the remainder of the day.\nCopyright 2012 ABC News Radio", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.warriorsfund.org/causes/healing-and-community-through-the-art-of-cooking", "date": "2024-04-18T08:22:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00840.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9243054986000061, "token_count": 938, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23387861", "lang": "en", "text": "In the vibrant world of culinary arts, a unique opportunity unfolds for veterans to find healing, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose. While the Warriors Fund is dedicated to empowering veterans through various avenues, we recognize the immense potential that culinary programs hold in fostering community and aiding in the healing process. In this blog post, we invite you to explore the world of culinary arts, a realm where veterans can forge new connections, learn valuable skills, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing through the universal language of food.\nSection 1: The Culinary Journey\nEmbarking on a culinary journey offers more than just the delight of cooking; it opens doors to a nurturing community where veterans can rediscover passion and find solace. Across the nation, several programs are channeling the therapeutic power of culinary arts to create spaces where veterans can share stories, learn, and grow together.\nTake, for instance, the story of Michael, a veteran who found a new lease on life through a culinary program. \"After leaving the service, I felt a bit lost,\" he shares. \"But stepping into the kitchen, learning to create dishes, and connecting with others who share similar experiences has been incredibly healing. It's not just about the food; it's about the bonds we forge and the laughter that fills the room as we cook together.\"\nThrough culinary programs, veterans not only develop new skills but also find a pathway to potential career opportunities in the culinary world. From gourmet cuisine to pastry arts, these programs offer a space where veterans can explore their creativity, find joy in the process, and experience the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and delicious from scratch.\nSection 2: Community Building Through Culinary Arts\nIn the heart of culinary programs, community building takes a central stage, fostering environments where veterans can connect, share, and grow together. These programs often transcend the boundaries of a traditional kitchen, evolving into vibrant communities where individuals come together to share not only meals but also stories, experiences, and support.\nImagine a space where veterans from various backgrounds gather, united by their love for cooking and a shared sense of camaraderie. These culinary hubs become melting pots of diverse cultures and flavors, offering veterans a platform to forge new friendships and rediscover the joy of community. From community potlucks to culinary workshops, these spaces offer a nurturing environment where veterans can heal, learn, and find a sense of belonging.\nFurthermore, culinary programs often collaborate with renowned chefs and culinary experts to host workshops and events, offering veterans an opportunity to learn from the best in the industry. These events not only enhance their culinary skills but also foster a sense of community and mutual support, paving the way for lasting friendships and networks.\nSection 3: Partnerships and Collaborations\nWhile the Warriors Fund continually seeks avenues to foster community and support among veterans, we recognize the incredible work being done by other organizations in the culinary field. Across the nation, various programs are harnessing the power of culinary arts to aid veterans in their healing journey.\nFor instance, the Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, Washington D.C., operates a fellowship program that empowers veterans to transition into the civilian workforce, offering education in both business administration and baking. Similarly, Veterans Healing Farm in North Carolina promotes community building through gardening and farming workshops, where veterans can learn the art of growing food sustainably.\nMoreover, collaborations with culinary schools and organizations are offering veterans a chance to explore the culinary world in depth. Programs such as the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) Military Foodservice Awards not only recognize the contributions of military chefs but also foster a community where veterans can pursue culinary arts as a viable career option.\nSection 4: How to Get Involved\nIf the world of culinary arts intrigues you, there are numerous ways to immerse yourself in this nurturing and creative space. As a veteran, you can volunteer at community kitchens, participate in workshops, or even explore culinary courses tailored for individuals with a military background.\nFurthermore, consider supporting these initiatives through donations or sponsorships. Your contributions can help sustain and expand these programs, ensuring that more veterans can benefit from the healing and community-building power of culinary arts.\nAs we explore the diverse avenues through which veterans can find support and community, the culinary world stands out as a space brimming with potential. It offers not just the joy of cooking but the promise of new beginnings, friendships, and healing. At the Warriors Fund, we encourage veterans to explore these opportunities, to forge new paths, and to build a brighter, more connected future.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://theclimatemessage.com/elizabeth-warren-needs-to-hear-from-you-and-you-and-you/", "date": "2024-04-18T02:07:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00674.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.952637791633606, "token_count": 859, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__114316113", "lang": "en", "text": "The Senior Senator from Massachusetts is part of a group of Senators who are planning an all-night marathon discussion of climate change, starting tomorrow.\nShe asks us:\nMonday night, several other senators and I are pulling an all-nighter on the floor of the Senate to talk about the importance of pollution and climate change. We are going to do our best to bring attention to a topic that a lot of people in Washington don’t want to talk about.\nI’ve been assigned a block of time to talk, and I want to spend a chunk of it talking about as many stories as I can from people like you.\nSo take the question wherever you want: What do you think the planet is going to look like 25 years from now if we don’t tackle climate change head-on? What small thing will be different? What big thing will change everything?\nHere’s what I wrote:\nI am a musician and a music teacher who is deeply concerned about the impact of climate change — not just on our agriculture and our infrastructure, but on our music and our cultural traditions. The beauty and richness of humanity’s music — whether it’s the swinging rhythms of jazz, the majesty of a symphony orchestra, the downhome delight of a bluegrass band, or the mesmerizing strains of an Indian raga — all depend on a complex civilization to survive.\nWhen that civilization is threatened, that means our species’ precious musical heritage is endangered. The world will be a very different place in 25 years if climate change continues accelerating. For one thing, there will probably be a lot fewer people, if the consequences of a runaway greenhouse effect impact agriculture and food systems as predicted. That’s a polite way of saying that millions, perhaps billions, of people are going to starve to death.\nNow, that’s not the end of music; wherever human beings go, they bring music with them. But a lot of the music that we take for granted is going to disappear.\nNo matter where we live, we’ll be singing more funeral songs, and more songs to comfort the dying.\nWe’ll be singing songs to help us calm our children, even as their future becomes even more frightening.\nBut will we have time and resources to spare for symphonies? For jazz and folk festivals? When food is short for all but the very rich, what will the rest of us sing? What of the local cultures whose cherished traditions vanish underneath rising seas, or dry up in the aftermath of endless droughts? Will we do to the richness and variety of the world’s music what we are already doing to Earthly biodiversity?\nThere are two song lyrics which help give more perspective on these questions.\nPeggy Seeger’s ballad “The Springhill Mine Disaster,” recalls the plight of the trapped miners in the wake of a catastrophic explosion, and includes this quatrain:\n“Three days past and the lamps gave out /\nOur foreman rose on his elbow and said /\nWe’re out of light and water and bread /\nSo we’ll live on songs and hope instead.”\nWhen humanity runs out of water and bread, all we’ll have left are songs and hope. We’ll still be singing, but in a sorrowful scale.\nPeggy Seeger’s older brother Pete just died a few weeks ago, and his song, “My Father’s Mansion’s Many Rooms” includes this verse:\n“The choice is ours, to share this Earth /\nWith all its many joys abound /\nOr to continue as we have /\nAnd burn God’s mansion down.”\nLet us not continue as we have. Let us preserve our beautiful and sacred Earth with all its many joys abound, so that our children’s children to the ten-thousandth generation can sing together in happiness as well as sorrow.\nThank you for standing up for our beautiful Earth against those who would silence its voices forever.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tellap.com/post/empowering-non-profits-through-ai-discover-the-world-of-chatgpt", "date": "2024-04-16T01:28:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00871.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9214109182357788, "token_count": 617, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__141093737", "lang": "en", "text": "In the heart of the digital era, non-profit organizations are continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance their operations, engage their communities more effectively, and maximize their impact. Enter ChatGPT – a cutting-edge conversational AI developed by OpenAI, poised to revolutionize how non-profits communicate, learn, and innovate.\nRevolutionizing Non-Profit Communications\nFor non-profits, clear and effective communication is key to success, whether it's engaging with the community, rallying support, or sharing the impact of their work. ChatGPT offers a dynamic way to automate and personalize communication. Imagine AI-powered newsletters that address each supporter individually or automated social media responses that keep your audience engaged and informed. With ChatGPT, the potential to streamline communication efforts while maintaining a personal touch is immense.\nEnhancing Educational Outreach\nEducation is a cornerstone for many non-profit organizations, whether it's spreading awareness about their cause or training volunteers. ChatGPT can serve as an on-demand tutor, creating personalized learning experiences for volunteers or community members. It can also generate educational content, from FAQs to detailed articles on specific topics related to your mission, making knowledge dissemination more effective and far-reaching.\nFueling Creative Campaigns\nCreativity is at the heart of impactful non-profit campaigns. ChatGPT can be your brainstorming partner, generating ideas for campaigns, writing compelling content, or even drafting grant proposals. Its ability to produce creative, engaging narratives can help non-profits tell their stories in a way that resonates, fostering deeper connections with their audience and potential donors.\nStreamlining Operations with AI\nBehind the scenes, non-profits face the challenge of managing operations efficiently with limited resources. ChatGPT can automate routine inquiries, assist in managing donor databases, and provide quick access to organizational knowledge, freeing up valuable time for your team to focus on mission-critical tasks.\nNavigating the Ethical Use of AI\nAs non-profits embrace ChatGPT and other AI technologies, ethical considerations come to the forefront. It's vital to use these tools responsibly, ensuring that AI enhances your mission without compromising values or privacy. A transparent approach, combined with ongoing monitoring for bias and misuse, can help non-profits navigate these waters successfully.\nLooking Forward: A Partnership between AI and Non-Profits\nThe journey of integrating ChatGPT into non-profit operations is just beginning. As AI technology evolves, its potential to support non-profits in achieving their missions grows exponentially. By adopting AI solutions like ChatGPT, non-profits can enhance efficiency, creativity, and engagement, paving the way for a future where technology and human compassion work hand in hand for the greater good.\nIncorporating ChatGPT into your non-profit's strategy is not just about keeping up with technology trends; it's about embracing a tool that can significantly amplify your impact. As we look ahead, the possibilities are limitless, and the future of non-profits empowered by AI like ChatGPT is bright.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://reflectionsonpeace.org/reviews/", "date": "2023-11-29T21:30:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100146.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129204528-20231129234528-00274.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9285383224487305, "token_count": 597, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__26645768", "lang": "en", "text": "These searing images and moving essays teach us much about the lessons of history, the costs of war, and the overlooked challenges of achieving lasting peace. The honesty and introspection of the contributors also reminds us that the gaps that exist between peoples can be bridged; wounds can be healed; hatreds can be dissolved; and the once unthinkable can become reality — if there is a willingness to pursue dialogue and embrace our common humanity. Imagine: Reflections on Peace is a timely and important call to action.\nMadeleine K. Albright\nFormer US Secretary of State\nPowerful, persuasive and forensic, this book will open your eyes, challenge your assumptions, and deepen your understanding of war and the people who survive it. It shows that war doesn’t end with the signing of a peace treaty, or when a situation has faded from the news headlines. At a time when more people are displaced by war and oppression today than at any period since the Second World War, this calls for a new generation of negotiators to step forward. Above all, it is a tribute to the victims of war, and to all those who never give up the struggle to achieve stability, justice and good governance in their countries.\nUNHCR Special Envoy\nThis magnificent collection of photography and narrative gives us a moving, searing portrayal of war-torn places in the aftermath of violence. Renowned photojournalists and writers return to the scene of brutal conflicts to document people’s inspiring attempts to rebuild their lives and to imagine what peace really means. The result is a stirring meditation on peace as an unfinished project, precariously poised between memory and forgiveness.\nMichael J. Sandel\npolitical philosopher, Harvard University, Author of Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?\nI found this book powerful in its evocation of the great suffering of the last half-century’s wars, wise in recognizing that their painful legacy long endures, and inspiring in showing reconciliation in action. Most moving to me: seeing those who negotiated South Africa’s transition to democracy help bring Northern Ireland’s warring factions to the bargaining table. Peace, like war, can be contagious.\nAuthor of King Leopold’s Ghost and To End All Wars\nThe story of war’s aftermath is ancient: the bleeding stops, the spotlight points elsewhere, the ruins are left in darkness. It is the genius of the editors of Imagine: Reflections on Peace to recognize that only after the guns grow silent does the true story begin: of how human beings reconstruct their lives, of how murderers become neighbors, of how justice returns — or doesn’t. For anyone who has consumed narratives of war and violence, who has gazed into the whirlpools of history and violence, who craves beautiful writing and life-changing images, Imagine is an essential book.\nAuthor of Spiral: Trapped in the Forever War", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.vancouverkidsfashionweek.com/philantropy/", "date": "2022-10-01T02:37:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335514.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20221001003954-20221001033954-00560.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9790520668029785, "token_count": 332, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__149541084", "lang": "en", "text": "Simran Sarai was often the leader of her twin brother, Sajjan, and younger brother, Daya. So when the usually energetic six-year-old started to spend her free time curled up on the couch complaining of leg pain, her parents, Sarj and Jin, became concerned. Simran’s leg pain worsened and a blood test was performed to determine why Simran’s health deteriorated so suddenly. When the results came back, Sarj was asked to bring Simran to BC Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department immediately.\nAfter five hours of tests, doctors took Sarj and Jin into a private room and delivered the devastating news – Simran had leukemia. “At first I refused to believe what I was being told,” said Sarj. “But when I heard the cure rate for Simran’s type of cancer was upward of 90 per cent, my despair turned to relief.”\nSimran spent the next nine days in an isolation room to undergo intense treatment. Despite her physical challenges, Simran remained positive and high-spirited – something that Sarj says helped the family get through the tough times. Over the next several months, Simran was in and out of Children’s Hospital to receive treatment. But by the summer of 2007, her health finally began to improve.\nNow sixteen years old, Simran is back in school full time, plays soccer and enjoys cross-country running. Thanks to the love of her family and the support of her caregivers at BC Children’s Hospital, the future looks bright for Simran.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://diasporacultural.art/2020/07/13/in-conversation-father-kevin-keegan/", "date": "2022-06-26T23:16:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103322581.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220626222503-20220627012503-00096.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9892521500587463, "token_count": 2149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__63776962", "lang": "en", "text": "Fr. Kevin Keegan is from Derry, Northern Ireland. Today he is based in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Galway City, but he has his heart split between Brazil and Ireland. The first time he went to Brazil was in 1987, for a mission that lasted two years, however, he could be living there until now if his destiny hadn’t taken him to another path. Even though he now lives in his home country, he still remains immersed in Brazilian culture by working as an honorary consul for the Brazilian Embassy and helping the community to pursue their “Irish dream life.”\nHe believes that the fusion of these two nationalities is going to have a significant impact on the future of Ireland. The young people who are graduating from college here and searching for a better quality of life are doing something good for themselves and also for the Irish society as a whole.\nI confess, I was training my English skills before going to Galway and chatting with him but when I met Fr. Kevin, I found out that he speaks better Portuguese than I speak English, and he knows more about Brazil than I know about my own country, including stories of the “Dolphin’s Tale” in the city of Pará and the fact that some indigenous people speak more than 3 languages; these are some of Brazil’s wonders and vastness.\nHow and when did your connexion with Brazil start?\nI first went to Brazil in 1987, for a two years mission. I lived in Pará, Belém from 1995 and came back to Ireland in 2000, that was when I first met the first Brazilians living in Roscommon. I was in a shop when I heard two guys speaking Portuguese and thought maybe I was going crazy, as I was already in Ireland but was still hearing Portuguese. Those two Brazilians had just arrived in Ireland to work, and they invited me for a coffee at their house, where they lived with other Brazilians.\nThere I found out about the problems they were facing; they were invited to come to Ireland to work with promises that they would have house, benefits, salary and that the flight tickets would be paid for but things weren’t going exactly as they were told. They had to pay for everything themselves.\nTheir contract showed only the salary they would earn and the time they should work at, but it did not mention that money would be deducted from their payment to pay for those things.\nThey started to enquire about their rights and from there the legal procedure against the slaughter houses that employed them began. By helping them to mediate their rights I learned a lot about the labor rights in Ireland.\nAs the Brazilian people here didn’t speak English, I was writing down notes about the Brazilian worker’s rights so they could bring that to their employers.\nSo, you’ve learned Portuguese to help them?\nI’ve learned Portuguese because I lived in Brazil and actually my wish was to live there forever. When I came back to Ireland in 2000 it was only for a holiday and other personal reasons, but when I saw the situation of those Brazilians in Roscommon I felt compelled to stay and help them out. Soon, it came to my knowledge that problems like the ones in Roscommon were happening also in other parts of Ireland (Donegal, Cork, Dublin, Kilbeggan).\n“If I wasn’t here to see it, I wouldn’t believe it was happening in this country.”\nWhat kind of problems?\nPeople living in bad conditions, such as houses with more than 20 men sharing three bedrooms, one shower, and one fridge. A precarious situation.\nOne of the slaughterhouses closed, a chicken slaughterhouse in Roscommon, as they had many complaints and problems with health inspections. A reporter from RTÉ won a prize for social justice when he wrote the article about this situation.\nIt’s important that you can bring light to these situations since we are a big community here in Ireland we might not be able to be united.\nNo, it is not so united. I used to say that unfortunately, the biggest enemy of the Brazilians here in Ireland is the Brazilians themselves. There are many Brazilians who come here with a negative outlook and feel jealous of others’ growth.\nIt is hard for all of us, isn’t it?\nYes, it is hard for everyone. Everyone arrives in the same situation, some of them maybe with a bit more experience than others, but if the community comes together and organises itself, they can have power in this country since the number is huge. They could even become candidates for the Government, with an Irish passport, and improve the situation for the Brazilian community.\nBefore there was the Polish which was the second biggest community here in Ireland, but the last census we had [showed that] the Brazilian community increased, as many Polish went back to Poland because the financial situation there got better.\nNow, it’s been 20 years that I’ve been here working with the Brazilian community and there are many children who came over and are growing up here and those who are being born here, this number is increasing, it is another generation. The ones who came when they were still toddlers don’t even know Brazil, and some of them are playing rugby very well and also Gaelic football.\nYou see that those children and teenagers are now in a better position than their parents were as they have better English and better relationships with people from everywhere and [as a consequence] are more integrated into the society here.\nWorking as an honorary consul for the Brazilian Embassy, you also help the Brazilian community a lot, how exactly do you help them and what are your recommendations for them?\nRecently, part of my work is to support the ones who have no documents, some of them came to the country as tourists or students and ended up staying here. It’s a long and hard process, but it is not impossible. Of course, that depends on each case.\nIdeally, they should not do anything that could catch the attention of the Garda or Immigration, nothing that could harm their reputation. They should be in the system with their PPS numbers and paying taxes.\nI always advise them to keep a record of what they do, like keeping receipts and also to use a diary to record the dates and times of their jobs and how much they made. All of this will help a lot.\nWhen you were living in Brazil, what places did you go to?\nI traveled from the North to the South. I’ve been to Manaus, Belém, Pará, Cuiabá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Distrito Federal, Fortaleza, Recife, Olinda, Belo Horizonte and Florianópolis.\nI spent three years living and working on a boat in Pará.\nBrazil has an interesting mixture.\nThe origin of a large part of the North and Northeast is indigenous. São Paulo has a mix of everything, it even has the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan.\nWhat was your favorite place?\nAlto do Chão, in Pará, is the most beautiful place I’ve been to.\nHow was your adaptation there?\nIt was easy because the Brazilians welcomed me well and this helped me to adapt. Some of them told me that it was because I was a good foreign, which for me was a way of welcoming me. Some places I stayed weren’t easy. I had to adapt to their habits, [for instance] when I was living on a boat in a very poor area, a community which was not traditionally into agriculture and livestock, we would be going up and down on the river Arapiuns, with a lot of fish, ray, and piranha.\nWhat were the difficulties, if you had any?\nOnce I was invited to a party in Pará when I was living on the boat. Arriving there, all the women ran away from me and the next day I asked them why they did that since they had invited me to dance in the first place, and they said they didn’t really know if I was a man or a “Boto” (pink river dolphin).\nThe tale of the “Boto” is very strong there and it is taken seriously. It is a story that the pink dolphin leaves the river and becomes a handsome white man at the first hour of a party to seduce the women and then becomes a dolphin again.\nAnother aspect of the tale is that some people there only say the name of a child being baptized when the “Boto” has passed by them. One of the seminarists at that time said this was silly and he had to apologise to everyone in the community or he wouldn’t leave the village alive.\nIt is part of their culture and everything that makes part of a certain culture is right, it comes from stories and this background has meaning to a community.\nDid you face any other curious situation over there?\nFew people have told me that indigenous people are not smart, but they are very intelligent and they know a lot of things.\nI was once in Oriximiná chatting in English with other Seminarists about politics and one of the indigenous, of the Guaguai tribe, joined the conversation speaking perfect English. They speak Tupi Guarani, Portuguese, English, and French. As they walk all around French Guiana and Suriname they learn it.\nWhat is to be Brazilian, in your opinion?\nSomeone once told me that a Brazilian is a person who was born dancing ‘samba’ and playing football. Brazilian is the one who lives for today; to be happy and to have food on the table. They don’t think much about the future, they don’t make long-term plans. Brazilians enjoy life, are cheerful and friendly. Brazilians can be mixed with any other “race”. The word of a Brazilian person has value, as they say, if they say they will do [something] you can trust they will do it. They are hard-workers and not lazy. This is also my experience with Brazilians here in Ireland and many Irish people say the same thing.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://dancingmoontravel.com/new-carnival-horizon-to-have-guy-fieri-bbq-and-brewery/", "date": "2023-06-04T03:02:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649439.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604025306-20230604055306-00479.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9192219972610474, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__221765858", "lang": "en", "text": "The new 3,954-passenger Carnival Horizon will be home to a new concept called Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse|Brewhouse that will offer smoked-on-board barbecue and house-made craft beer.\nSeveral Carnival ships already boast Fieri-themed barbecue outlets…but they don’t have attached breweries. Fieri-themed burger outlets can be found on 19 of Carnival’s 25 ships.\nHorizon is scheduled to debut in April. It’ll sail to the Caribbean out of New York over the summer of 2018 after an inaugural series of voyages in Europe. It’ll move to Miami in the fall of 2018 for year-round sailings to the Caribbean.\nLike her sister ship the Carnival Vista, Horizon will feature an 800-foot-long peddle ride around its top deck and an IMAX Theater. Both were firsts for the industry when they debuted on Vista. Horizon also will have a massive WaterWorks aqua park with a giant water tube slide — a major feature of Vista.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.imgsportvideoarchive.com/client/premierleague", "date": "2015-03-05T10:20:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936464088.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074104-00037-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9237115383148193, "token_count": 688, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__145345788", "lang": "en", "text": "The Premier League Archive\nThe Premier League Archive is an incredible collection featuring full length coverage from over 7,500 matches, together with weekly and seasonal highlights stretching back more than a decade, as well as programming, ISO’s, interviews and HD material.\n- Facts & Figures\n|Rights Available*||All Media||All Media|\n|Restrictions||See 'Further Information'||N/A|\n|Period||In perpetuity||In perpetuity|\n*International Sound cleared for all footage/programming.\n*All footage/programming is licensed on a non-exclusive basis and subject to final approval.\n*No current season (2012/13) footage is available to licence until 1st June 2013.\nThe Barclays Premier League is all about the football.\nThe principal objective of the Premier League is to stage the most competitive and compelling league with world class players and, through the equitable distribution of broadcast and commercial revenues, to enable clubs to develop so that European competition is a realistic aim and, once there, they are playing at a level where they can compete effectively.\nMany of the most famous clubs in world football play in the Premier League and, thanks to our distribution model - which is the most equitable in top-flight European football - the League is incredibly competitive, unpredictable and exciting. In recent seasons, the battles for the Title, Champions League places and to avoid relegation have been the tightest and hardest fought on record.\nSome of the biggest names in world football have played in the Premier League: from Wayne Rooney to David Silva, Santi Cazorla to Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez to Marouane Fellaini. The world’s best players have come to England to play in a compelling league competition, in front of passionate full-houses and matches that are seen all over the world.\nThe global stars attracted to the Premier League helps raise playing standards of young English talent like Daniel Sturridge, Jack Wilshere and Phil Jones. Our clubs are producing some excellent players, who take their place alongside the international superstars on merit.\n-The Premier League is the most watched football league in the World. With an audience of over 4 billion in the 2011/12 season, across over 200 countries.\n-Alan Shearer is the all time leading Premier League goal scorer with 260 goals.\n-Over 21,000 goals have been scored in the Premier League since 1992/93.\n- Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton scored the 20,000th Premier League goal against Arsenal in December 2011.\n-Ryan Giggs of Manchester United has played and scored in every season of the Premier League.\n-David James has recorded the most Premier League clean sheets at, 173 in total.\n-Arsenal's \"Invincibles\" side went unbeaten for 49 matches, including the entire 2003/04 season.\n-Sir Alex Ferguson is the Premier Leagues most successful manager with his Manchester United side having never finished outside the top 3 and claiming the title a record 13 times.\n- The most goals scored by an individual in a season is 31, a joint record shared by Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers, 1995/96) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, 2007/08).\n-Manchester United hold the biggest margin of victory in a game by beating Ipswich Town 9-0 in 1995.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://preferredmagazine.ca/italys-plans-to-bring-tourism-back-to-the-south/", "date": "2023-12-10T19:18:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00713.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.927222490310669, "token_count": 667, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__146163756", "lang": "en", "text": "WRITTEN BY TERESA GRECO\nItaly’s most enticing tourism revival plan includes 50 million euros, financed by the region’s tourism department, to bring tourists back to Sicily. Known to provide an unforgettable holiday through wine tasting tours, world’s unique artistic masterpieces, three active volcanoes, snow-capped mountains and an amazing sea, Sicily is considered the European holiday paradise. Eager to welcome visitors post-pandemic, Italy’s plans include offering a 50% discount on all flight costs, 25% off hotel expenses, and free tickets to many museums and archaeological sites in regions like Sicily. Europe normally continues to draw many North American tourists who enjoy travelling overseas during the winter months, particularly for the numerous Christmas markets; however, with the governments’ re-imposed curfews and travel restrictions, hotels, bars, and restaurants sit empty in most affected areas.\nAccording to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Europe’s tourism sector employs 22.6 million people, which is equivalent to 11.2% of total European Union employment. The European Commission has estimated the loss of up to 50 million jobs worldwide within the global hospitality and tourism industry, seven million of which is expected to be from Europe alone. The estimated loss of tourism revenue worldwide is between 275-400 billion euros, said Sonia Gospodinova, an EU Commission spokesperson. “For Europe restaurants and hotels would lose 50% of their revenues. The most impacted are the airlines and cruise operators (90%) and 70% of loss for tour operations and other travel agencies,” says Gospodinova. In Italy’s southern region, Sicily has taken an almost irrecoverable hit, losing over $1.09 billion USD in revenue since the country imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 10th due to the Covid-19 pandemic.\nTourist traffic is down 20-30% in 2020, according to the World Tourism Organization. To incentivize tourists to pick Sicily as a vacation destination, Manlio Messina, Sicily’s tourism director, announced that “there will be 400,000 vouchers for discounts and giveaways to encourage holiday-makers who despite coronavirus fears, decide to go to the island.” The vouchers, reports InformaSicilia, will be “paid in advance for tourist packages that include rooms booked in the hotel, guided tours and tickets for theaters or shows in Sicily.”\nIT IS CRUCIAL NOW TO AID AND ASSIST TOURISM ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRAVEL ECOSYSTEM TO SAVE MILLIONS OF LIVELIHOODS THAT DEPEND ON THE SECTOR,\n— states Luis Araujo, President of the European Travel Commission.\nAraujo says the resumption of tourism will trigger economic growth and revival in the 33 European countries he now oversees in his new position. “We need to ensure that tourism has a stronger voice in Europe, through better coordination among countries, in view of a… responsible, sustainable, digital and resilient tourism of tomorrow.” Araujo remains optimistic, saying, “We have a real opportunity now to reinvent the tourism sector of tomorrow.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://locwom.org/2021/05/02/brisbane-lions-complete-aflw-fairytale/", "date": "2022-01-17T07:55:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300343.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117061125-20220117091125-00479.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9665063619613647, "token_count": 1241, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__105111531", "lang": "en", "text": "After a 2020 season that left footy fans deflated without an end to the story they’d been following so passionately, the final page of the 2021 chapter has been turned, with a most exhilarating finish. Twice heartbroken on the biggest stage by an agonising six points, Brisbane Lions are the 2021 AFLW Premiers.\nWe talk about fairytales a lot in footy – about Cinderella stories and underdog stories, but also the horror stories and the nightmares. They all play an in important role. The story is what brings us in, what connects us, what keeps us wanting to turn the page.\nHaving that taken away last year was devastating. Having the book handed back to us in 2021, and to fill the pages with the season we’ve had, with the league and teams battling a pandemic to get the season on the park and a grand final that delivered the drama, devastation and delight it did, is a story worth cherishing.\nBrisbane’s AFLW story is one fans have followed and empathised with since they lost their first grand final in 2017. One of the foundation teams in the AFLW competition, the Lions, after losing two grand finals, then felt the full effects of expansion in 2019 with the introduction of North Melbourne and Geelong. The club lost Kaitlyn Ashmore, Tahlia Randall, Jamie Stanton and Brittany Gibson, finishing second-last in Conference B.\n2020 saw more departures. Sabrina Frederick went to Richmond, Kate McCarthy went to St Kilda, and they lost eight players to the Gold Coast Suns. Only seven women from that 2017 grand final team took the field in the 2021 edition. But under the leadership of seasoned coach, and this year’s AFL Coaches Association AFLW Senior Coach of the Year, Craig Starcevich, Brisbane rebuilt.\nThe Lions looked to be bouncing back last year, making the fast-tracked finals in 2020 before losing to Carlton by 29 points prior to COVID-19 stopping the finals series in its tracks with no overall winner.\nBrisbane’s AFLW story has felt lacking for the last few years, not lacklustre, as for everything they’ve given the competition, for how much Queensland in particular has given to women’s football, that elusive premiership to reward to the work has been a missing piece. And now that premiership is a defining moment in the Lions’ history courtesy of a game that had everything.\nCourtney Hodder’s first goal of the game for Brisbane was spine-tingling, then to follow it up with another highly skilled soccer off the ground was electric. Hodder had just one touch in last week’s preliminary final.\nStevie-Lee Thompson tying the scores with just over a minute left in the opening term added to the drama after we were treated to a high-intensity battle throughout the opening half.\nThen the devastation. Both captains, Brisbane’s Emma Zielke and stand-in captain for Adelaide, Angela Foley, went down in the third quarter within five minutes of each other. The nightmare twists we don’t’ see coming, leaving us reeling.\nThen joy. Retiring Lion and AFLW stalwart Lauren Arnell kicking a goal in a winning grand final, her final game, was the stuff of legend.\nThere are also the stories that echo throughout the footy world as a direct impact of the AFLW competition.\nIt was admirable to see the AFL alter the men’s fixture to allow the AFLW grand final to have its moment. But as a sport-hungry nation in post-COVID recovery, there’s so much sport on offer now to make-up for a year lost. As Kirby Fenwick wrote, this weekend there were many community clubs returning to the grounds they were kept out of for so long, “pulling on the boots, standing on the sidelines or in the canteen, perhaps surreptitiously watching the [AFLW Grand Final] between serving orders of hot chips, instead of heading to the game or watching at home.”\nFor those at the iconic Brunswick Street Oval today, the quick looks at phones and shouting of scores was part of the community footy buzz. Fitzroy Football Club, now competing in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, still maintain a strong connection with the Brisbane Lions post the merger with the Bears in 1996. As the Fitzroy senior women’s team battled it out, club directors and volunteers shared their screens to keep track of the Lions, proud of what they have achieved and of the example they’re setting for women playing footy all around the country.\nAnd every story has a hero. It’s hard to choose just one when we are spoilt for them in AFLW but perhaps the most enduring act of heroism in this story came from someone who couldn’t take the field. Chelsea Randall’s advocacy for concussion protocols while she was forced to watch from the sidelines was nothing short of heroic.\nThese are the stories that make the AFLW so special. They are the stories of the athletes, the fans, the community who all are part of the narrative of this competition.\nThere will of course be devastated Adelaide fans. There will be devastated Melbourne and Fremantle and Collingwood and North Melbourne fans. But AFLW is different to what we see in AFLM. Fans have teams, but they have their stories. The stories of how they came to be fans of AFLW. If they have a team, or chose a new one, or followed their favourite players or have multiple favourite players across multiple teams. If they came to AFLW because they didn’t feel welcome at AFLM. If the AFLW makes them feel like they belong. It’s all part of their story and for most AFLW fans, we’re cheering for the story.\nAnd the story of 2021 is the stuff of legend. Brisbane’s story.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lanakhaznachi.blogspot.com/2011/10/global-story.html", "date": "2018-06-25T15:20:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868135.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625150537-20180625170537-00355.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9758748412132263, "token_count": 894, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__30306044", "lang": "en", "text": "I was chit chatting with a close friend/brother last night about how we are in the midst of a global change. We are witnessing life changing moments similar to the time of Jamal Abdel Nasser, Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Ghandi. We are watching a LIVE story unfold in front of our own very eyes, from the Arab Spring which started in December 2010 to Occupy Wall Street which started exactly a month ago. Absolutely amazing and jaw dropping!\nI have been alive during many world events that forced me to be glued to the TV screen wanting to digest everything. Some of these events were entertaining and inspiring while others were heart wrenching and depressing. The Moscow Olympics of 1980, the Intifada of 1987, the demolition of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the creation of the World Wide Web in 1990, the Gulf War and the Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 to name a few. Now we seem to be glued to so many media sources and still cannot keep up with EVERYTHING that is currently going on in the world. I believe what is going on right now is because people, in general and all around the globe, have had enough. Change is reaching all ends of the Earth and knocking on everyone's doors. Change is imminent and I am crossing my fingers that it will be a good one for everyone.\nI find myself wondering about what led such revolutions and clashes to erupt and whether or not they could have been avoided. It seems to me like GREED and GLUTTONY are two 'sins' from Dante's Divine Comedy, that connect most of them together. The lust for more money and power. The greed and gluttony of leaders and the rich 1% of each country. The gluttony that infests the body and mind cementing the stonyhearted wall around them. The greed that blinds the people to other people's needs making them oblivious, believing that they are the only ones needed to run this world when in reality everyone is needed to run it well. Oh, the inequality of it all! Have we not learned from our past history? Hasn't man ever learned that war, killing, greed and all the other 6 sins have not helped wo/man-kind?\nI know that if we looked back in history we would find so many incidents where everything was build on the backs of cheap labour, on the backs of the less fortunate... and I know that it is usually the rich getting richer while the poor are getting poorer... I understand all that... I have studied how corporations are built and prosper from manufacturing their products in sweat-shops... I have read the news about the recent credit crunch which was one of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and how it has affected the lives of millions around us.\nBut what strikes me the most is this....Isn't it enough? I mean...Isn't it time to find a balance between extreme wealth and comfortable wealth? Isn't it time to feel good about what we have by sharing that wealth and be generous with the less fortunate? Isn't it time to be more compassionate by giving a part of ourselves and what we have to improve everyone's quality of life?... Isn't it time to give back to humanity?\nI see so many people obsessed with owning the latest fashions and brand named clothes when people are in rags in many parts of the world. I see a thousand dollar ice-cream on the menus of famous restaurants when people in Less Economically Developed countries are starving for a few grains to nibble on. I see people with over 10 expensive collector's item cars that can be smashed or lost in one bad decision or a natural hazard when millions have to walk for many kilometers on foot just to get some water or go to school/work.\nWhen is it a good time to say, \"I am satisfied with what I have\"? When is it a good time to say, \"I will save some money for a bad day, my children or a much deserved vacation and then I can give to the less fortunate and help improve their life.\" When is it a good time to give a part of ourselves to the good of man-kind? When is it a good time to stop looking at what we have and would like to have and start looking at what others need to have to survive?\nNOW... Now, I believe is the time!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://itsatexanthing.com/how-brave-are-you-could-you-spend-the-night-in-a-texas-haunted-hotel/", "date": "2023-06-02T12:44:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648635.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602104352-20230602134352-00107.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9626967906951904, "token_count": 244, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__269023714", "lang": "en", "text": "When something goes bump in the night, do you run screaming or bump back? At the Haunted Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, Texas, you are about to get the opportunity to show exactly how brave you are by staying overnight in a haunted hotel.\nWhether you believe in ghosts or think there is always an explanation for the spooky stuff, this hotel’s history is enough to have you questioning whether or not ghosts are real.\nIt has been featured on several different ghost-hunting type shows, with several visitors claiming to have captured documentation of the ghosts at the hotel. For several years, the current owners have been running regular ghost-hunting tours of the hotel, giving people the opportunity to visit with groups and see if they can see some of the hotel’s legendary spirits.\nFor some, these big group visits are not enough. People have been clamoring for the opportunity to stay the night in the hotel, which gives them a longer chance to investigate and a quieter experience that they believe might increase their chances of a witnessing some paranormal activity. The owners have complied and will be opening up the hotel for overnight stays in the coming months. Are you brave enough to join them?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://verikuu.com/a-memoir-from-the-valley/", "date": "2024-04-17T16:31:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00600.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9733585119247437, "token_count": 2901, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191884906", "lang": "en", "text": "In the increasingly wide open musical landscape of recent years, the challenge has been increasing when it comes to creating an album that transcends beyond time both musically and lyrically. Metal has not been the exception, since with each year that passes, it is more difficult for the general public to avoid sometimes thinking “Everything has already been done.”\nWhitechapel in their most recent years of their career have not been alien to this belief in particular, specially because with their first 3 albums they became pillars of Deathcore, a subgenre in which instrumental and lyrical heaviness are pretty much the key factors to create and perform. However, they have shown that they can reach that supreme level of heaviness that the Deathcore fan always demands.\nBy releasing The Valley in 2019, Whitechapel, with their name already established in the Deathcore scene, decides to change the approach to their music in a move that was initially questioned but ultimately praised by the vast majority. The band at this point didn’t needed to prove their status in the scene, the main focus was maximizing expression and boy did they totally succeeded.\nOften considered “An album with a life of its own,” The Valley is more than a musical work and a portrait of the darkest years of Phil Bozeman’s childhood, it is a window into our deepest emotions. This is where the true power of this album lies, the power to mold itself to our experiences and even our mood with songs that express various emotions that converge with each other. This was further enhanced 2 years later with the release of what would be their successor album, Kin. An album that was born mainly from the story told in The Valley.\nSince the release of The Valley it has been inevitable to imagine what it would be like to experience these songs live. It didn’t take very long to hear already emblematic singles like “When A Demon Defiles A Witch”, “Brimstone” or “Black Bear”. Songs that are already established numbers in the band’s set lists. Still, we had to wait a bit longer to hear deeper cuts like “We Are One” or “The Other Side” live, songs that as the years went by we still hoped to be able to experience at a live show someday.\nThe idea of listening to The Valley in its entirety live was something that still seemed very far away, even though it was a recurring scenario for Whitechapel to play emblematic albums like This Is Exile in its entirety. Since at that time it was the 10th anniversary of the album that pretty much made them break through, so if we wanted that kind of treatment with The Valley we would have to sit and wait.\nFortunately, we didn’t had to wait a decade for it…\nAt the beginning of 2023 we were all waiting for the announcement of an eventual Whitechapel headlining tour, but when it was revealed that tour The Valley would be performed in its entirety, the magnitude was even greater. We could finally hear songs that waited years to be released live and we could see Phil Bozeman directly express the stories captured in his lyrics. Once again this great album found a way to generate expectation, reaching the definitive magnitude: Experiencing it live.\nThe chosen city for our date in The Valley would be New York, at the iconic sold out Gramercy Theatre on April 21 of 2023, a date that is already part of the memory of many of us. The anticipation of this tour and this show in particular could be felt with fans arriving early at the venue, even that guy who drove by in his car excitedly shouting “Whitefuckingchapel!” as he passed by the venue. Something premonitory of the mood that would be experienced from the start of the show.\nUpon entering the venue we did not have to wait for the emotions to be ignited by the elite opening bands that we would have. Quickly the versatile Entheos led by Chaney Crabb and Navene Koperweis began a great Metal evening with their incredible instrumental display and their “Jazzpits”, then following up with Signs Of The Swarm and their brutal performance in which their fierce leader David Simonich displaying his demonic voices. And finally the fast and fun Archspire who kept the revolutions at full speed.\nAfter finishing the performances of these 3 great bands, the excitement increased every second as the production team prepared the stage. Even after having seen Whitechapel live on previous occasions, it was impossible to escape from that level of expectation minutes before their show. However, this time it was perceived differently, like a kind of premonition that we would experience something like never before.\nA key moment was when the lights on the rest of the stage shined on, revealing the curtain with the already iconic cover of The Valley, as if the great eye had been watching us all this time while the other bands were playing, representing the opening the path to the valley and the entrance of the band we all came to see: Whitechapel.\nFinally with the first notes of “When A Demon Defiles A Witch” they appear, Whitechapel announces their arrival on stage. Once the guitars, the drums and the voice of Phil Bozeman everyone in attendance went into a frenzy with the rhythm of the frenetic verses of this explosive song.\nIn the middle of this song, Phil himself welcomes us to The Valley, proceeding to perform a section with clean vocals in a very versatile way, giving way to Ben Savage’s great solo and coming back again to the emotional chorus that is chanted with fervor by everyone at the Gramercy Theatre.\nDiving into the history of The Valley, we continue with the fierce “Forgiveness Is Weakness” where Phil Bozeman from the first “He is finally dead!” begins to distill the most visceral hatred imaginable, in verses so sharp that they cut like knives hidden in the deepest corner of his memory and come out to attack the demon of his past.\nThe dagger digs even deeper on “Brimstone,” where Phil continues to radiate the hatred seen in the previous song. This time spitting fire and sulfur with powerful guttural vocals, supported by the crushing riffs of the guitar trio composed of Ben Savage, Alex Wade and Zach Householder. Also highlighting the solid column of sound created by Gabe Crisp on bass, making this song feel like the beating of a heart possessed by fury.\nIn all the occasions we have been able to see Whitechapel live, there has been no sensation that can compare to experiencing “Hickory Creek” live. When the first chord of the song began, it was like feeling a block of ice sliding through your spine, changing completely the atmosphere in the room that was euphoric just minutes earlier.\n“Hickory Creek” is a song that can be described as “The heart of The Valley”, it is here where Phil Bozeman gets rid of his Metal armor and exposes his most emotional side, captured in a beautiful performance with clean vocals that hit everyone in attendance right on their feelings, some even not being able to hold back their tears.\nNoticing the emotional atmosphere after “Hickory Creek”, once again Phil Bozeman decides to change the atmosphere of the place by saying “There is no time to be sad!”, giving way to “Black Bear”, one of the staple songs of this album. Where once again the crowd got ignited to restart the action jumping around or getting into the pit.\nThe revolutions were about to increase even more with one of the most anticipated songs of the night: the fast paced “We Are One”, a thrashing song that unleashed hell in the place with fast mosh pits that were commanded by the powerful blast-beats from Brandon Zackey on drums.\nWithout a doubt “We Are One” is the song that truly shows how Brandon Zackey has earned his wings as the chosen for Whitechapel’s drummer position, in a performance where he becomes a one-man army and displays his great technical versatility. Something that has already been recognized from his work with Enterprise Earth, but now with Whitechapel it establishes him even more as one of the most outstanding drummers in Metal today.\nWe continue with “The Other Side”, another special song that made its debut on this The Valley tour. This song stands out above all the others for being a cry of hope in the midst of hatred and pain, having key moments such as the beautiful guitar solo performed by Ben Savage, without a doubt one of the most emblematic solos of his career.\nWe then continue with the chilling performance of “Third Depth”, where Phil Bozeman successfully presents a facet that conveys vulnerability and desperation in his clean vocal verses and then gains strength in the dark chorus once again.\n“Lovelace” is another song that made its live debut with this current tour and although it hasn’t had as much impact as other songs on The Valley, it works too well when you listen to the album in its entirety. This concert was no exception, since live it is further enhanced by the great way in which Phil Bozeman conveys the desperation that this song expresses.\nOur journey through the valley comes to an end with “Doom Woods.” An emotionally powerful song loaded with a dark and depressive atmosphere. Phil Bozeman’s performance on this song was simply majestic, highlighting a moment when before the first chorus he said “The devil is real, I’ve seen him. Now let’s take a walk with him”, and then continuing with an impressive performance where his demonic staging was unique and fitting with the gloomy atmosphere of this song, closing with “The devil is alive” in the final verse.\nWith this song the album ends, but much more still awaited us, because with “I Will Find You” Whitechapel reminds us that there is life beyond The Valley. With this being Kin’s opening song, it was very appropriate to include it, because it made a very beautiful contrast with the opening verse “The devil is dead!” and the final verse of “Doom Woods” that closed The Valley prior to this song..\nThen, amidst chants of “Whitechapel! Whitechapel!” from everyone in attendance, it was time to enter the final stretch of this unforgettable concert, with Phil calling out all Whitechapel old school fans for the next three songs. Suddenly introducing us to the first one of them: “Prostatic Fluid Asphyxiation”.\nFrom this point on, we would see something that could easily be comparable to a demon being unchained from the very depths of hell. Phil Bozeman cranks the brutality up to 11 and delivers guttural vocals as crushing as his younger days around The Somatic Defilement era, even taking the time in between the song to gesture “Lower? Ok, you got it” , to close with the final breakdown of the song, which was like being in front of a volcano exploding and emanating magma everywhere, continuing with a masterful transition towards “Possession”, another great classic Whitechapel song. Giving a preview of what will be the band’s next album, as it has been described as “The heaviest thing they have ever recorded” and a true return to the brutal sound that made them Deathcore legends.\nBefore the concert we were able to chat with Phil Bozeman and the level of contrast that exists around his persona never ceases to amaze. Off stage he is someone extremely chill and relaxed, but when he steps on stage you are not looking at a man anymore, you’re looking at a true force of nature. Certainly there are fewer and fewer adjectives among all those that have been used to describe his vocal ability; He has been called a monster, a beast, a legend, a demon and even a god. But without a doubt after this concert, we can affirm that we are facing the best frontman in modern Metal today.\nTo finish this encore and this unforgettable concert, Whitechapel brings us one of their greatest classics: “This Is Exile”. Where for the last time, the furious New York crowd gave their all in the mosh pits and crowd surfing with immense energy and passion. After all, this was the scene that saw the birth of Slam.\nWith a final and loud “This world is ours!” shouted by everyone present, this great concert ends that will remain in the memory of all of us who were fortunate enough to attend and will relive this performance every time we press play to listen to The Valley.\nFortunately we will also have the opportunity to remember this great show in a great way with Live in The Valley, Whitechapel’s next live album recorded in their native Knoxville, where the band performed great songs from The Valley, Kin and other classics, from That way we can also remember our own experience and live it again and again in our minds.\nVery few bands today are able to redefine the term “Heaviness” in Metal, but Whitechapel with The Valley achieved this with flying colors by proving that it is possible to add deep and authentic human emotions in Metal music, more specifically in Deathcore. Another great achievement in Whitechapel history that continues to be written today and in the years to come.\nContador de historias por pasión y periodista de profesión. Guitarrista ocasional y metalhead de tiempo completo. “Viviendo un concierto a la vez”.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://journal.samoanstudies.ws/2017/03/22/is-there-a-link-the-effect-of-attitude-toward-television-advertisement-brand-and-purchase-intention/", "date": "2018-03-22T08:05:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647782.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180322073140-20180322093140-00283.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9347355365753174, "token_count": 368, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__19318771", "lang": "en", "text": "Bernadette Samau, Tapu Iemaima Gabriel and Hobart Sasa, National University of Sāmoa.\nTelevision Advertising as a medium of Communication is largely used by companies in Sāmoa to inform, persuade and remind consumers of their products and services. The study investigated the relationship between Attitude toward Television Advertisement (Aad), Attitude toward Brand (Ab) and Purchase Intention (PI) with a particular focus on consumers in Sāmoa. A real product advertisement by Sāmoa Beverage Company (SBC) was chosen for the study. Through convenience sampling, the primary data was collected from 60 students of the National University of Sāmoa. The conceptual Framework was adopted from Wahid & Ahmed 2011 studies. The nine‐item scale used to measure Consumer’s attitude toward advertising (Aad) over intention to purchase the advertised product (PI) and Consumer’s attitude toward brand (Ad) over intention to purchase the advertised product (PI) was largely adapted from Putrevu and Lord (1994), Taylor and Hunter (2002) and Wu and Chen (2008) studies. It was found that (1) consumers’ attitude towards advertising has significant and positive influence towards brand and intention to purchase the advertised products; and (2) consumers’ attitude towards brand has significant and positive influence over intention to purchase the products that are advertised. Findings from the study support the importance of television advertising as a marketing tool to help build positive consumer behaviour towards advertised products and services. This study provides a first insight on Sāmoan consumer’s behaviour toward a locally designed TV advertisement.\nKeywords: Advertising, Consumer Attitude, Attitude towards Advertisement, Attitude towards Brands, Purchase Intention, Consumers, Sāmoa.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.scottishentanglement.org/minke-whale-entanglement-an-update-from-the-field/", "date": "2023-03-27T22:55:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00155.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9764710068702698, "token_count": 854, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__92221716", "lang": "en", "text": "Minke whale entanglement – an update from the field\nThis blog is written by Stephen Marsh who is the Operations Manager with BDMLR, one of the six SEA partners.\nOn Tuesday 10th July, crew on the wildlife trip boat run by Hebridean Whale Cruises out of Gairloch saw an entangled mike whale in the North Minch. The whale approached the boat on three occasions in the same area and one of the crew who is also a volunteer for British Divers Marine Life Rescue alerted the charity.\nBDMLR, one of the SEA partners, rescues marine mammals around the UK and has a specially trained team that disentangles whales at sea, one of the most physical and dangerous types of rescue. The training is rigorous and follows the protocols of the IWC’s Global Whale Entanglement Response Network, using highly specialised equipment.\nAs it was reported that the minke whale had line going through its mouth and probably baleen, the charity’s Large Whale Disentanglement Team (LWDT) was scrambled and the equipment trailer was brought over from its base in Findhorn for a 7pm rendezvous at Gairloch.\nIn the meantime, BDMLR’s head office had been in touch with Marine Scotland and put in a request for MV Minna, a fisheries protection vessel that was already in the area, to provide assistance and to scout the area for the whale. MV Minna carries rigid inflatable boats that would have acted as support boats for the rescue.\nOn arrival at Gairloch Pier, the team checked the gear and Hebridean Whale Cruises, having finished their public trips for the day around 7.30pm, kindly handed their boat over to BDMLR’s experienced skipper to go out to check for the whale.\nSadly, although the whale had approached the boat during the day, the search of the area did not result in sightings. As the darkness fell, the team returned to shore around 11pm for a debrief, food and a couple of hours’ rest before returning to sea at 4am on the Wednesday.\nThe early morning four-hour sortie did not find the whale either and the boat was returned to Hebridean Wildlife Cruises for its day trips. Due to worsening sea conditions, their first trip was cancelled and the trip that went out later, again failed to see the whale.\nBDMLR head office had previously arranged for spotter planes to fly over the area during the day, courtesy of Skywatch Civil Air Patrol. The plan had been for a light plane to fly from the east coast with BDMLR spotters on board who would be in contact with the team on the water, but the weather front moving in from the west meant that this was no longer possible.\nWith the free-swimming whale not having been seen for over 24 hours, coupled with the fact that due to the sea state it would extremely difficult to spot and would be too risky to attempt a rescue the decision was made to stand down, repacked the rescue trailer and return home ready to come back out if the whale was spotted again.\nThanks are due to all involved from BDMLR in the rescue attempt with a special mention to Veerle Van Den Bossche for the use of her boat and to Steve Truluck who worked all day for the wildlife boat company but still went out to guide the team through the night. Also to Marine Scotland for tasking MV Minna and her crew to assist and to Skywatch for their offer of help.\nThe minke whale has not been spotted since and could be anywhere, but BDMLR is aware and still on stand-by. Photographs show that lines had probably already been cut, possibly by a concerned fisherman, but this meant that without the weight of lines and gear to hamper the whale’s progress, the job of finding it and clearing the remaining entanglement is made more difficult. If the whale is spotted again then people are encouraged to call BDMLR or SEA to alert the team.\nBDMLR Operations Manager", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rootvalta.com/portfolio/rootvaltas-nya-video-till-singeln-dansa/", "date": "2024-04-16T05:13:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00713.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8221065998077393, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__34531577", "lang": "en", "text": "Rootvältas nya video till singeln DANSA!\nSwedish reggae giants Rootvälta are back with a new single and official video. The title is “Dansa” and it comes with the traditional one-drop rhythm. It has all the well-known trademarks for Rootvälta – strong melody, nice harmonies and tight-fit groove.\nYou can download the new single for free here: www.rootvalta.com/ladda-ner-dansa\nRootvälta was formed 25 years ago and is thereby a veteran on the Swedish reggae scene. Over the years, the band has been recording and touring continuously and has gained a huge popularity with their positive vibes and tight-fit grooves. The new release single and video “Dansa” makes Rootvälta keep their strong position among all reggae lovers.\nOfficial webpage: www.rootvalta.com\nPlease like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rootvälta/53491663929?focus_composer=true&ref_type=bookmark", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://civicroleartsinquiry.gulbenkian.org.uk/resources/national-theatre-wales", "date": "2019-03-26T01:57:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912204768.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326014605-20190326040605-00472.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9728608727455139, "token_count": 1835, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__53403422", "lang": "en", "text": "Unusually for a theatre company, National Theatre Wales began its life in May 2009 online, presenting its first staged work the following year. It has a core company of 17, its staff expanding with each production as creative, technician and stage management teams are recruited. Turnover similarly fluctuates dependent on the staged work, but on average is £2.8m, of which the most significant source of funding is a core grant from Arts Council Wales of roughly £1.6m, with a further 6% of public funding that is project-specific. Partnership and co-producer contributions bring in roughly 22% of total income, trust and foundations another 7-10%. Kully Thiarai has been artistic director since May 2016, taking over from founding director John E McGrath.\nMission: a focus on people and place\nLike any theatre company, NTW seeks “to make extraordinary theatre”. What makes it unusual is the way in which it actively works “across Wales and beyond”. Kully Thiarai unpacks this as: “a commitment to engaging with the broadest range of people, and trying to embed our relationships with community, so that we get to understand them and they understand us and there’s legacy after a piece of work has been and gone”.\nAll work is made collaboratively, “with artists, audiences and communities, sometimes through long processes and sometimes through interventions that are very quick but are very particular around a theme”. And the work always begins with a conversation. That dialogue was initiated online: “That the company set up a community online before it made its first show was a statement of intent in terms of what it is striving to do. You can make great theatre without dialogue, but it doesn’t have the same resonance if you don’t understand the context and the community that you’re trying to connect with or speaking for or collaborating with.”\nIt was this dialogue that attracted Thiarai to join the company: it reflected the values she brought to her previous role as artistic director of Cast in Doncaster, which also reflected her training as a social worker. “My time at Cast was really about how that building could be the cultural living room for the town: that takes effort and commitment and a dialogue. You end up thinking about, not what you as an artistic director might want to make, but what is necessary at this moment for this dynamic and this bunch of people? Because why would anyone want to connect with the theatre when you feel that your voice or your story isn’t present?”\nA snapshot of activities\nThree projects can give a flavour of how NTW operates:\n1: The Big Democracy Project\nThis three-year programme started in 2014 and was “driven by a sense that we wanted to support active citizenship and make people feel that democracy was worth fighting for and being involved in. Communities raised questions about urgent issues that they wanted addressing, and we would find mechanisms by which to use the arts to explore those things.”\nThe project had a number of outcomes, including a day-long event at the Senedd (the National Assembly for Wales) looking at several of the issues that had emerged, “from disability to education and the austerity agenda”. Participants voted to select the most pressing issue – choosing austerity – and that generated a piece of work in Rhyl, pinpointed because: “We wanted to look at what austerity might mean in places like Rhyl which were once thriving towns. What happens when cuts, or government policy, mean that they feel ignored? There’s also the sense of austerity of the imagination when people are very impoverished or feel abandoned: what does that mean?”\nNTW’s extensive online community has a number of focused groups, through which members of the public are invited into a closer relationship with the company. TEAM is “NTW’s community leadership model of engagement, where we rethink what a theatre’s civic responsibility is within the world we now find ourselves, and the role that NTW needs to play within that.” TEAM members – who include artists and community activists – apply to join TEAM panels, who meet every quarter to “look at strategic things they want to try and achieve, and we work together to look at how we can make that happen”. A member of the TEAM panel is also nominated to become a NTW board member. Additionally TEAM members support dialogue and workshops in new communities, and help sustain long-term relationships: for instance, TEAM members in Prestatyn contributed to the work in Rhyl, as facilitators and community associates, roles for which they were paid.\n3: NHS: 70\nThis new project for 2018, “a love letter to the NHS”, will involve dialogue with the entire country, gathering stories of people’s interaction with the health service, but also looking at: “the notion of big ideas coming in times of difficult, and asking: where are the big ideas now? How do we have the big conversations?”\nWith all of this work, Thiarai is mindful of NTW’s responsibility to support the local economy, “ensuring that, in a country like Wales, where wages and levels of poverty are high, there is public benefit from any work that is being made”. Aside from TEAM members and the online community, NTW doesn’t ask people to volunteer, but instead pays local people to take part in, for instance, ushering.\nPrimarily, being nomadic presents the company with “a great opportunity: it means that we can be bespoke in our approach depending on where we go. We’re much more porous as an organisation, because we need to have relationships and partnerships in order to succeed.”\nIt does, however, create challenges in two ways:\n1: Always beginning\n“Every time we do something, it feels like we’re doing it for absolutely the first time,” says Thiarai. Even choosing where to focus attention is a challenge, and can be warped by simplistic questions of audience reach: “There is an inherent tension in our practice, which is on the one hand to reach as many people as possible, and on the other hand to reach the parts of Wales that other theatres don’t reach, which are quite often hard to get to and may have smaller numbers of people. If we made shows in Cardiff all the time we’d have access to much bigger numbers of people, whereas if we make it in the middle of a mountain, who will come and how do you make it possible for people to come who might have challenges getting there? We need to ask all the time where the work is, how we make it, who are we trying to make it for, why are we trying to make it in this place at this time.”\nWorking across Wales, it is difficult for NTW to maintain relationships – which is why the online community, and particularly TEAM, are so vital. One of the core values of the company is to be a catalyst, enabling others to develop and grow. NTW’s core staff is too small to stay on in an area once a work is finished, but Thiarai is encouraged by the way in which TEAM members supported a women’s centre in Rhyl in discussions about setting up its own drama group, following the show NTW made there. “If you’ve done your job well, you’ve empowered people to feel confident enough to make things happen for themselves and their community.”\nTo date, NTW has sought out new communities to visit, and this will continue. But it is also seeking to become embedded more deeply into communities. As part of this approach, the company is returning to communities, beginning with a revisit to Port Talbot, where it staged its early and spectacularly successful Passion in 2011. The aim, says Thiarai, is “ongoing dialogue. Having made some extraordinary theatre experiences, we have an opportunity now to interrogate a bit more rigorously our relationship to people and place, as theatre makers but also as a nation.” She worries about capacity to deliver: the NTW core team is small, and “we get a tiny amount of money in comparison to our national colleagues”. But she also feels supported by the fact that: “We have a Cabinet Secretary [Ken Skates] who is trying to embed culture in every aspect of government, in terms of infrastructure, in terms of educations, in terms of the social fabric. It enables a conversation to begin across all of the government agendas, around economy, around well-being and health, around social infrastructure and questions of isolation, and about having a national voice and an international focus.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://cable.wislib.org/index.php/component/eventlist/details/214-Documentary%20Feature%20-%20CHASING%20ICE?Itemid=101", "date": "2015-10-09T20:06:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737935292.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221855-00072-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9258837103843689, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__25759991", "lang": "en", "text": "Cable Public Library\n- Documentary Feature - CHASING ICE\n- Thursday October 17 2013 - Thursday October 17 2013 06:30PM - 08:30PM\n- Forest Lodge Library - Cable\nThe Forest Lodge Library continues its My Favorite Films series on Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 p.m. with a screening of the 2012 documentary feature Chasing Ice. This feature chronicles the work of environmental photographer James Balog as he measures the disappearing Arctic ice.\n- Forest Lodge Library\n- 13450 Cty Hwy M\nThe Forest Lodge Library is located in a rustic, 1925-built log cabin building. Located at 13450 County Highway M, it's in the heart of downtown Cable. For more information, give a call at 798-3189.\nEventList powered by schlu.net", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://100yearsofugagrad.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/100-days-100-ways-to-love-the-uga-graduate-school/", "date": "2018-06-19T00:40:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861641.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619002120-20180619022120-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9320356845855713, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__7238509", "lang": "en", "text": "2010 is finally here! This year is particularly exciting to us because it’s our 100th year on UGA’s campus. And if you’ve been braving the cold to walk around on campus, you may have noticed these decorations displayed on campus light posts to commemorate our centennial:\nBut light post adornments aren’t all we have planned to celebrate our 100th year! Our kickoff celebration is January 28 and will include a lecture from the president of the Council of Graduate Schools, Debra Stewart. All graduate and undergraduate students and faculty (and all of your friends!) are invited to attend. We’ll be updating you with more details as the event draws closer.\nTo commemorate our centennial, we’ve launched this blog to show you, our students, faculty & alumni, how much we love and appreciate your hard work within the Graduate School. We’ll be updating it daily with relevant pictures, videos, news clips and features to highlight Graduate School activities. Additionally, we invite you to comment and tell us why you love the UGA Graduate School. We look forward to hearing from you!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aliveincolorado.wordpress.com/2017/02/", "date": "2018-06-23T13:56:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865081.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623132619-20180623152619-00104.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9640925526618958, "token_count": 790, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__30699540", "lang": "en", "text": "This article is reproduced here with permission from the author,\nSales of Nineteen Eighty-Four have roared in the wake of the coinage “alternative facts” by President Donald Trump’s adviser, Kellyanne Conway. When we suspect that we are living in a dystopia characterized by clumsy propaganda, it’s the book we buy from Amazon.com. (It was the top seller at that site on last week.) There are certain elements of Orwell’s novel that can help us understand how Trump’s administration is already working on our minds.\nLike the authorities in Nineteen Eighty-Four, Trump convinces his followers to forget their prior enmities and alliances. Russia has always been our friend, not our enemy. Also, Trump’s obsession with the Mexican-U.S. border echoes Big Brother’s policy of perpetual war. Lying outright to the citizenry is, yes, “Orwellian.”\nBut there is no Amazon.com in Nineteen Eighty-Four, because it is not a novel about globalized capital. Not even slightly! Nineteen Eighty-Four does not pastiche a world ravaged by capitalism and ruled by celebrities—the kind of world that could lead to the election of someone like Trump. Instead, it depicts suffering inflicted by state control masquerading as socialism.\nThe language and aesthetic of Winston’s home superstate, Oceania, are lifted directly from Russian communism. Nineteen Eighty-Four came out in 1949. Orwell commented on the world as it was. He wrote out his fears of nuclear war, and the danger of dictatorship in states where much has been destroyed. He pointed to the problems inherent in superstates and the fragile alliances that govern world politics. Mostly, he wrote in cipher about Russia.\nThe connection between Nineteen Eighty-Four and World War II makes it the wrong dystopia for our times. When Conway cites “alternative facts,” she implicitly admits that there is more than one way to see things—she simply doesn’t care. Trump’s administration doesn’t even try to cover up its lies. Instead, it assumes that ideological divides among the American citizenry will ensure that the lies don’t matter. That is not how the Oceania of Nineteen Eighty-Four works.\nCompare our situation, instead, to The Trial. Kafka wrote it in 1914-15, a generation before Orwell. World War I was only just revving up, and much of the nineteenth century’s world order remained (the Austro-Hungarian Empire existed until 1918). In The Trial, Josef K. wakes up on his 30th birthday and is arrested. He cannot really conceive of what is happening: “K. was living in a free country, after all, everywhere was at peace, all laws were decent and were upheld, who dared accost him in his own home?”\nThis is the horror that Trump subjects us to. His administration retains the shell of the old American brand—the “land of the free”—but secretly danger creeps underneath all the things that seem silly, even funny, about it. Josef K. thinks the arrest must be a joke, at first. New conditions of danger dawn on Josef, who doesn’t otherwise take anything too seriously. Laughter, Kafka says, is worse than nothing. It’s the substance of complicity, what makes us afraid to look ridiculous even as we let oppression slink in through the cracks. Josef K. never does find out what crime he was charged with. But his last words are more frightening than any of my memories of reading Orwell. “Like a dog,” he says, as the knife twists twice.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tedwardwines.com/collections/fall-highlights", "date": "2024-04-18T07:29:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00897.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8702670335769653, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__175695317", "lang": "en", "text": "See what's new and noteworthy this month!\nOctober Features & New Arrivals\nFall into some new favorites!\nEmbrace the essence of exquisite taste with T. Edward's October Features & New Arrivals. Explore the adventurous world of Vichingo, a wine born from friendship and a journey across the globe, offering unique and delectable blends from Tuscany’s Maremma to California’s Redwood Valley. Traverse the rich legacy of Domaine Bellegard, a testament to a family’s enduring passion for exceptional wine-making, reflecting the finesse and nobility of Jurançon wines.\nVenture into the realm of spirits with the innovative Philbert Brothers, who redefine cognac production with their harmonious approach to nature and raw materials. Experience the longstanding tradition of excellence with GELSTON’S Irish whiskeys, representing a rich history and a spectrum of innovative cask finishes. Relish the sustainable and local essence captured in every bottle of Isolation Proof gin, crafted in the heart of New York’s Western Catskills.\nLastly, immerse yourself in the world of Churchill's, a family-operated port and Douro wine producer upholding a commitment to independence, sustainability, and unpretentious, approachable wines. This October, let T. Edward's new arrivals and featured producers guide you on a voyage of unparalleled taste and discovery, celebrating the diverse world of wines and spirits.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.businesscycles.biz/passubscriberemails/crowds.htm", "date": "2023-06-09T17:39:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656788.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609164851-20230609194851-00668.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9809073209762573, "token_count": 1966, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__105988324", "lang": "en", "text": "At 11:38 AM on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from its launch pad at Cape Canaveral. Seventy-four seconds later, it was ten miles high and rising. Then it blew up. The launch was televised, so news of the accident spread quickly. Eight minutes after the explosion, the first story hit the Dow Jones News Wire.\nThe stock market did not pause to mourn. Within minutes, investors started dumping the stocks of the four major contractors who had participated in the Challenger launch: Rockwell International, which built the shuttle and its main engines; Lockheed, which managed ground support; Martin Marietta, which manufactured the ship's external fuel tank; and Morton Thiokol, which built the solid-fuel booster rocket. Twenty-one minutes after the explosion, Lockheed's stock was down 5 percent, Martin Marietta's was down 3 percent, and Rockwell was down 6 percent.\nMorton Thiokol's stock was hit hardest of all. As the finance professors Michael T. Maloney and J. Harold Mulherin report in their fascinating study of the market's reaction to the Challenger disaster, so many investors were trying to sell Thiokol stock and so few people were interested in buying it that a trading halt was called almost immediately. When the stock started trading again, almost an hour after the explosion, it was down 6 percent. By the end of the day, its decline had almost doubled, so that at market close, Thiokol's stock was down nearly 12 percent. By contrast, the stocks of the three other firms started to creep back up, and by the end of the day their value had fallen only around 3 percent.\nWhat this means is that the stock market had, almost immediately, labeled Morton Thiokol as the company that was responsible for the Challenger disaster. The stock market is, at least in theory, a machine for calculating the present value of all the \"free cash flow\" a company will earn in the future. (Free cash flow is the money that's left over after a company has paid all its bills and its taxes, has accounted for depreciation, and has invested in the business. It's the money you'd get to take home and put in the bank if you were the sole owner of the company.) The steep decline in Thiokol's stock price—especially compared with the slight declines in the stock prices of its competitors—was an unmistakable sign that investors believed that Thiokol was responsible, and that the consequences for its bottom line would be severe.\nAs Maloney and Mulherin point out, though, on the day of the disaster there were no public comments singling out Thiokol as the guilty party. While the New York Times article on the disaster that appeared the next morning did mention two rumors that had been making the rounds, neither of the rumors implicated Thiokol, and the Times declared, \"There are no clues to the cause of the accident.\"\nRegardless, the market was right. Six months after the explosion, the Presidential Commission on the Challenger revealed that the O-ring seals on the booster rockets made by Thiokol—seals that were supposed to prevent hot exhaust gases from escaping—became less resilient in cold weather, creating gaps that allowed the gases to leak out. (The physicist Richard Feynman famously demonstrated this at a congressional hearing by dropping an O-ring in a glass of ice water. When he pulled it out, the drop in temperature had made it brittle.) In the case of the Challenger, the hot gases had escaped and burned into the main fuel tank, causing the cataclysmic explosion. Thiokol was held liable for the accident. The other companies were exonerated.\nIn other words, within a half hour of the shuttle blowing up, the stock market knew what company was responsible. To be sure, this was a single event, and it's possible that the market's singling out of Thiokol was just luck. Or perhaps the company's business seemed especially susceptible to a downturn in the space program. Possibly the trading halt had sent a signal to investors to be wary. These all are important cautions, but there is still something eerie about what the market did. That's especially true because in this case the stock market was working as a pure weighing machine, undistorted by the factors—media speculation, momentum trading, and Wall Street hype—that make it a peculiarly erratic mechanism for aggregating the collective wisdom of investors. That day, it was just buyers and sellers trying to figure out what happened and getting it right.\nHow did they get it right? That's the question that Maloney and Mulherin found so vexing. First, they looked at the records of insider trades to see if Thiokol executives, who might have known that their company was responsible, had dumped stock on January 28. They hadn't. Nor had executives at Thiokol's competitors, who might have heard about the O-rings and sold Thiokol's stock short. There was no evidence that anyone had dumped Thiokol stock while buying the stocks of the other three contractors (which would have been the logical trade for someone with inside information). Savvy insiders alone did not cause that first-day drop in Thiokol's price. It was all those investors—most of them relatively uninformed—who simply refused to buy the stock.\nBut why did they not want Thiokol's stock? Maloney and Mulherin were finally unable to come up with a convincing answer to that question. In the end, they assumed that insider information was responsible for the fall in Thiokol's price, but they could not explain how. Tellingly, they quoted the Cornell economist Maureen O'Hara, who has said, \"While markets appear to work in practice, we are not sure how they work in theory.\"\nMaybe. But it depends on what you mean by \"theory.\" If you strip the story down to its basics, after all, what happened that January day was this: a large group of individuals (the actual and potential shareholders of Thiokol's stock, and the stocks of its competitors) was asked a question—\"How much less are these four companies worth now that the Challenger has exploded?\"—that had an objectively correct answer. Those are conditions under which a crowd's average estimate—which is, dollar weighted, what a stock price is—is likely to be accurate. Perhaps someone did, in fact, have inside knowledge of what had happened to the O-rings. But even if no one did, it's plausible that once you aggregated all the bits of information about the explosion that all the traders in the marker had in their heads that day, it added up to something close to the truth. As was true of those who helped John Craven find the Scorpion, even if none of the traders was sure that Thiokol was responsible, collectively they were certain it was.\nThe market was smart that day because it satisfied the four conditions that characterize wise crowds: diversity of opinion (each person should have some private information, even if it's just an eccentric interpretation of the known facts), independence (people's opinions are not determined by the opinions of those around them), decentralization (people are able to specialize and draw on local knowledge), and aggregation (some mechanism exists for turning private judgments into a collective decision). If a group satisfies those conditions, its judgement is likely to be accurate. Why? At heart, the answer rests on a mathematical truism. If you ask a large enough group of diverse, independent people to make a prediction or estimate a probability, and then average those estimates, the errors each of them makes in coming up with an answer will cancel themselves out. Each person's guess, you might say, has two components: information and error. Subtract the error, and you're left with the information.\nNow, even with the errors canceled out, it's possible that a group 's judgement will be bad. For the group to be smart, there has to be at least some information in the \"information\" part of the \"information minus error\" equation. (If you'd asked a large group of children to buy and sell stocks in the wake of the Challenger disaster, it's unlikely they would have picked out Thiokol as the culprit.) What is striking, though—and what makes a phrase like \"the wisdom of crowds\" meaningful—is just how much information a group's collective verdict so often contains. In cases like Francis Galton's experiment or the Challenger explosion, the crowd is holding a nearly complete picture of the world in its collective brain.\nPerhaps this isn't surprising. After all, we are the products of evolution, and presumably we have been equipped to make sense of the world around us. But who knew that, given the chance, we can collectively make so much sense of the world. After all, think about what happens if you ask a hundred people to run a 100-meter race, and then average their times. The average time will not be better than the time of the fastest runners. It will be worse. It will be a mediocre time. But ask a hundred people to answer a question or solve a problem, and the average answer will often be at least as good as the answer of the smartest member. With most things, the average is mediocrity. With decision making, it's often excellence. You could say it's as if we've been programmed to be collectively smart.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://enjoytravellife.com/category/rhode-island/", "date": "2018-12-19T04:01:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376830479.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20181219025453-20181219051453-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9212638735771179, "token_count": 146, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__232736785", "lang": "en", "text": "Each year, the Newport Mansions put on a festive celebration to usher in the holiday season. Christmas trees and lavish decorations festoon the mansions, once homes to prominent families of Newport, Rhode Island. You’ll find Nutcracker performances, dinner parties, and music events that lead right up to New Year’s Eve.\nThrough the holiday season, four mansions are open daily to visitors: The Breakers, Rosecliff, The Elms, and Marble House. Each was once a private residence for the well-to-do, including famous families like the Vanderbilts, who retreated to the mansions’ grandeur along the cool shores of Rhode Island for summer months. Read more", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.brianleahyphotoblog.com/2013/03/ace-young-diana-degarmo-of-american-idol-engagement-session-photos-los-angeles-wedding-photographer-brian-leahy/", "date": "2014-04-19T17:24:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609537308.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005217-00489-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9531722664833069, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__75815521", "lang": "en", "text": "I’m so excited to announce I will be shooting the wedding of Ace Young & Diana DeGarmo of American Idol fame (among many things) this summer here in Los Angeles! I was introduced to Ace & Diana a few months ago through my very dear friend Renee Strauss, the amazing host of Brides of Beverly Hills on TLC and all around incredible woman. Renee couldn’t say enough wonderful things about these two and thought we’d be a great match for their big day, she definitely wasn’t exaggerating. Ace & Diana’s enthusiasm, generous nature, and youthful personalities were an instant click with me and I was so excited when they asked me to shoot their wedding. This past week the three of us headed up to Laurel Canyon to shoot their engagement photos and I’m pleased to present some of our favorites from their session here. If you dig these, definitely feel free to join me on my Facebook Page, Instagram, & Twitter to see more :) Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy Ace & Diana’s engagement session!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.centrecountyreads.org/", "date": "2021-11-28T15:06:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358560.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128134516-20211128164516-00424.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9405051469802856, "token_count": 362, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__114197127", "lang": "en", "text": "In this wide-ranging and remarkable book, Deirdre Mask looks at the fate of streets named after Martin Luther King Jr., the wayfinding means of ancient Romans, and how Nazis haunt the streets of modern Germany. The flipside of having an address is not having one, and we also see what that means for millions of people today, including those who live in the slums of Kolkata and on the streets of London. Filled with fascinating people and histories,The Address Book illuminates the complex and sometimes hidden stories behind street names and their power to name, to hide, to decide who counts, who doesn’t—and why.\n“An impressive examination of the origins of street names around the world….It’s a damning look at the intersection of place, power and identity, tied together through Mask’s absorbing and thoughtful voice.”\n―Time, “100 Must-Read Books of 2020”\nDeirdre Mask graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude, and attended University of Oxford before returning to Harvard for law school, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. She completed a master’s in writing at the National University of Ireland.\nThe author ofThe Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power, Deirdre's writing has appeared inThe New York Times, The Atlantic,andThe Guardian. Originally from North Carolina, she has taught at Harvard and the London School of Economics. She lives with her husband and daughters in London.\n\"An entertaining quest to trace the origins and implications of the names of the roads on which we reside.\"\n—Sarah Vowell,The New York Times Book Review", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fingerprintzone.com/apple-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor.php", "date": "2023-06-10T18:58:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00587.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9695436358451843, "token_count": 797, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__256255788", "lang": "en", "text": "Apple Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor\nApple's new flagship phone, the iPhone 5s, has a lot going for it. Experts and consumers are raving about the new 64-bit processor, the advanced camera, and the high-speed GPU. Despite all that, most of the buzz has been around Apple's Touch ID, its fingerprint sensor that enables users to unlock their phones using their fingerprint.\nMost important of all is the fact that it actively encourages users to lock their phones. People rarely use passcodes and PINs to lock their phones these days. Touch ID seems like an easy, efficient way of unlocking phones without compromising on security.\nThis brings up an interesting point: Android had tried biometrics before. In fact, Motorola was the first manufacturer to try out fingerprint scanning in its 2011 Atrix model. The phone read fingers as they were swiped across its back. Although it was a good idea because the gesture felt natural, the execution was anything but. The system was embarrassingly inaccurate and prone to errors. Android has also tried unlocking phones through facial recognition. In fact, this became a standard feature in the latest versions of the operating system. However, it could be easily fooled using photographs, among other methods.\nSo far Apple appears to have gotten it right. It is using the ubiquitous home button, which users are extremely familiar with, and using it as a way of letting users unlock their phones. There's the security factor, too: fingerprints are very difficult to spoof, so even if someone cracks the phone's encryption or security chip, gaining access to a locked phone would still be extremely difficult.\nOn top of that, Apple hopes to ensure further security by having users create a passcode as a backup. If the phone has not been rebooted or unlocked in two days, users will need to use the passcode to unlock the phone. This is being done to deter hackers who may be stalling for time to find a way to get around the fingerprint sensor.\nWhat's Not to Like about Touch ID\nThere is one major gripe that privacy hawks have with Apple's Touch ID: fingerprint data. Now that users know that NSA monitors their online activities — including encrypted conversations — they are wary about handing over their fingerprint data. To that end, Apple has responded by saying that the data is stored locally and never transmitted to Apple's or any other company's servers. The data, Apple says, will remain encrypted within the iPhone 5s processor, which will turn it into a digital signature to unlock itself or make purchases in the App Store.\nHaving said that, Apple is also not giving third-party developers any access to the fingerprint sensor. Since developers are being walled off from this feature, there will not be any apps designed around this new hardware. Although this makes sense from a security perspective, it is disappointing to note that developers and consumers are both going to miss out on some interesting — perhaps revolutionary! — ideas from being executed.\nThis brings up the final point: enterprises are going to hate Touch ID. Since it is being walled off from third-party developers, enterprises will not be able to incorporate the fingerprint sensor feature into their systems. This means that employees who wish to use the iPhone 5s at work will not be able to use single sign-on features of iOS7 or meet the standards-based cloud and enterprise IAM systems. Therefore, enterprises get no tangible benefits from this new hardware that is simply not friendly to openness and standards.\nAs it stands right now, Apple's Touch ID is an interesting proposition. It is yet to be seen just how effective it is at security; also, it remains to be seen just how receptive people are going to be towards it. Previous efforts at biometrics had not been executed well enough, but Apple has a history of pulling things off quite brilliantly. The future, at least right now, looks to be a more secure one.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://whereizmyboardingpass.com/the-gentle-rage/", "date": "2023-03-31T06:38:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949573.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331051439-20230331081439-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9676177501678467, "token_count": 1789, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__30925705", "lang": "en", "text": "- Treat a woman with equality.\n- Give them rights equivalent to men.\n- Stop making discriminatory statements against them.\n- They are no less than men.\n- There is a woman behind every successful man.\n- Women can reach the moon and the stars.\n- There is nothing a woman can’t do, that a man can.\nHow many times have you heard these ‘feminist’ statements? How many times have you seen media rushing and gushing with international stars putting butter over bread with quotes and talks on feminism? Who knows how much of these are even being followed or believed in? Or are they randomly moving caricatures wearing masks of feminism?\nMy idea of this article is not to induce feminist thoughts in you. My idea is not even to lecture you about what a woman is or what she should be in today’s world. We all have enough people out there throwing light in abundance on these ‘societal issues’. I am just a 25 year old trying to convey a few thoughts about what women these days silently go through. Stepping aside from the clichés of women empowerment and ‘beti-bachao-beti-padhao’; female objectification and women’s safety, I am here to tell you the silent killers that exist in our so call ‘society’ with which a girl, a woman fights in pin drop silence.\nI am a very strong headed woman and I do not apologize for being one. Being strong headed means being stubborn and self-centered and filled with fuming anger. Or does it?\nLet me try and explain what being strong headed really means. A strong headed woman is someone who is a full circle. She knows the difference between wants and needs. She has the ability to pick up the little broken pieces of her heart and carve it into a masterpiece of a kind. She is someone who never regrets her failed decisions, as a matter of fact treats them as a bunch of life lessons to tag along with.\nThe former ‘definition’ of a headstrong woman is what the society has tricked our minds into believing. And we poor little innocent people have fallen into the trap and accepted these societal definitions of such terms.\nComing to the point, what I am trying to pen down here is the fact that, it’s time for us all to understand that ‘Society’ is the silent killer in all our lives (or your own lives for that matter men/women).\nThere are a few questions I would like for you all to ask and find answers to if you can.\nWhy is it that so many boundaries have been created for women at every turn of their lives? “Oh you got your period? Let’s inform everyone we know that our little one has grown up.” “Oh you ARE on your period? Don’t keep the napkin leftovers in the bathroom. The men of the family might run into the embarrassment.” “Oh she goes to parties wearing those clothes? (Are bhai, samhaal ke rakho apni ladki ko, lag raha hai haath se fisal rahi hai).”\nWhy is it that they are given the freedom to live their lives and meet new people, but when it comes to making important decisions they are tagged as ‘not-being-fit’ to take big calls? “Dear family, I want to introduce you to someone I love = what the hell? You LOVE someone? How could you even? How dare you even? You are not old enough to make such important decisions of your life.”\nWhy is it that even when we give our women the freedom to speak, their words aren’t heard? “I wish to work after marriage. Not because it’s added income, but because I want to be independent.”\nWhy is it that some people only listen for the heck of listening and answering back, but not for understanding? “I don’t want to have children of my own which is why I am considering adoption = what the hell? Is there a problem with either of you? If not, then why don’t you want to give birth? Why adopt? It’s so disgusting.”\nI mean, how dare anyone have the authority to judge other’s choices? Who gave the right for anyone to judge someone else’s priorities and way of living? And most important of all- why are women the center of societal pressure and boundaries. Let them work if they want to; let them bare children if they want to, let them be if they don’t want to; let them travel if they want to; let them climb that goddamn mountain if they want to. Let her be her own calming and uplifting ritual. Just having breasts and a monthly period cycle doesn’t mean they are any less capable. The society has injected dirt in our heads with respect to a moving body with breasts and no penis. That is what I term as ‘objectifying’ women. They have stereotyped such moving individuals to being within four boundaries and obeying the principles laid down by the society. And god forbid, if you turn out to be one of those women who stands up for what is right, who believes in no-nonsense, who is a living example of ‘go-get-it-if-you-want-it’ and who has the courage to stand by her mistakes and accept her fate as it comes, the society will look at you with frowning, untoward and disrespecting eyes.\nA woman’s body is more than just the dimensions of her physical assets. She, in herself is much more than the shade of her lipstick or her above-knee skirts, the brand of the watch she wears or the color of her skin. If only the society knew how to read between the lines of what a woman speaks, if only they knew how to understand without being judgmental, if only they knew how she could turn the universe upside down, they would never doubt her intentions or chain her to the boundaries that this so-called ‘society’ has created for no logical reason.\nIt ache’s me to speak these words, but the harsh truth is, we among ourselves make the society and I guarantee each of you reading this right now, know of at least one individual in our very own personal circle who behaves like a hypocrite. I know of so many myself, and I write this article, not because it’s international woman’s day today, but because I walk by these invisible silent killers every day and because I want people to talk about this. I know it might not sound like some big-shot social issue, but ask any and every girl each of you know, how far would they agree to what has been written above? I am sure every girl would have gone through something similar or might go through these issues in the near future. It abominates me to abide by such ill arrangements. Why can’t they just let her be? She knows her strengths and her weaknesses and she will use both to weave an independent and pleasant life for herself. Don’t shackle her to impossible dreams of youth and worldly expectations.\nMy point is:\n“Why break her wings when she can take you along and fly?\nWhy take her down when she can show you a world from bird’s eye?\nThe women whom I love and admire\nfor their strength and grace\ndid not get that way because shit worked out.\nThey got that way because\nshit went wrong and they handled it.\nthey handled it in a thousand different ways\non a thousand different days,\nBut they handled it.\nThose women are my superheroes.\nBe the father who trusts his daughter at every turn of life.\nBe the brother who has his sisters back no matter what the world has to say.\nBe the husband who encourages his wife to go for the leap; if nothing else, he will always be the one to hold her ground.\nBe the best friend who brings his friend back to her truest self.\nAnd be the society who understands the wonderful soul of a woman and the lengths to which she can shield the world with her armour.\nHope and love in abundance,\nYES! This made me so happy- best thing I’ve read all week!\nYayyy. I am Gladd??", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://spp.mandatorythinking.co.uk/", "date": "2024-02-29T13:52:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00592.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9521594047546387, "token_count": 614, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__101076903", "lang": "en", "text": "Since joining Facebook in 2007, Rishi Dastidar has catalogued each of his status updates in a succession of notebooks. containing over one thousand entries, spread across twenty-odd volumes. This compendium has been reinterpreted as a series of individual postcards, each a facsimile of an individual entry., punctuated by the ever- changing prompts of Facebook.\nVisitors are actively encouraged to remove a postcard, leaving with a unique portrait of Rishi freed from the confines of social networking. Presenting them in such a public manner both reinforces the radical transparency inherent in the network, and also removes any suggestion of selectiveness or privacy, concepts that are claimed to be part of the idea of ‘friendship’ on Facebook.\nMBWhen we first talked about this I remember you mentioning that you wanted to get something out of facebook, rather than just being a passive producer of content.\nRDYes. It’s very easy to put stuff into it. But it’s much, much harder to get something ‘physical’ out of it.\nMBWe’ve been talking about the triangular relationship between designer, producer and consumer, which facebook is moving away from to a certain extent — users produce content that is farmed by anonymous algorithms, then sold back to them in the form of targeted advertising.\nRD And I think what we’re suggesting here helps to highlight the fact that, in facebook’s case, how that triangle has broken.\nRDI mean, at one level, we’re showing how hard it is to physically manifest something back out of the platform.\nMBYes. Facebook is very protective about the data they collect — if you read their developer policy you’re only allowed to cache users’ information in order to process it for your application, and although your all your status updates are stored indefinitely on their servers you have no way of searching or accessing them, short of downloading the data as a pseudo-wall, ten miles long.\nRD Which no one will do, right?\nMB Right. So putting your archive of updates to use, the notebooks of content, then giving them away, each as an individual object, rather than them ending up as anonymised, aggregated data, there’s something nice about that.\nRDOK, that’s something interesting — a way of jacking the system, almost — reclaiming what’s yours, trying to put some grit in there. Born from the network, but then drawing attention to something outside of it.\nMBSomething like that, yes. It reminded me of one of our earlier conversations, when you talked about forgetting something that had been said/done.\nRDYes; how it shows that actually neither Facebook nor the creator has a perfect memory. Which actually means that our governing assumption about this new world should be about its ephemerality, and how, if any, using an old technology like paper, changes that assumption.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.reacpa.com/insight/5-key-pension-industry-trends-to-consider/", "date": "2022-10-04T04:29:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337473.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20221004023206-20221004053206-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564263820648193, "token_count": 847, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__136689697", "lang": "en", "text": "The 60th Annual Survey of Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Plans was recently released by the Plan Sponsor Council of America. This particular survey outlines increases noted with regard to key retirement plan trends. The following are worth a closer look.\n1. Large plans favor automatic enrollment.\nAs one of the most celebrated plan design features, 401(k) automatic enrollment, is nearly as old as the 401(k) itself. While it wasn’t always popular and had the moniker “negative election,” the concept has been extraordinarily effective at not only getting, but keeping, workers participating in their workplace retirement plans. Adoption of the feature surged after the passage of the Pension Protection Act.\nOnly about a third of PSCA survey respondents offered automatic enrollment 10 years ago (35.6 percent). Today, more than half (60 percent) of respondents said they offer it, which is an increase to 70 percent among plans with more than 5,000 participants. That being said, only a third of plans with fewer than 50 workers offer automatic enrollment.\nListen To unsuitable on Rea Radio: Episode 92: How To Avoid Common Mistakes & Design The Ideal Retirement Plan\n2. The auto escalation is escalating.\nOf those plans that offer automatic enrollment, an astounding three-quarters auto-escalate the deferral rate over time. A decade ago, less than half (49.7 percent) of the plans utilized this feature. However, only one-third of the plans offer auto escalation for all participants; and only one in eight offer this for under-contributing participants. Another third of the plans offer auto escalation only if the participant so elects.\n3. The default remains the same.\nWhile default contribution rates vary, the most common rate remains at 3 percent (with 36.4 percent of companies opting to use this particular rate). This rate originally was chosen because of its size – it’s is small enough that participants won’t be willing to go in and opt out. Not to be overlooked is the second most common default of 6 percent, which is gaining popularity and is reportedly used by 22.2 percent of all respondents.\n4. Rise of the Roth.\nAlmost two-thirds of plan sponsors now provide a Roth 401(k) option compared to 2007 when only 30 percent did. The pre-tax treatment has been the norm for 401(k) plans since their inception in the early 1980s. The Roth 401(k) wasn’t introduced until the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, which didn’t become effective until 2006. The option was originally slated to sunset in 2010. However, participation that was in the single digits a few years ago is now in the 15-20 percent range.\n5. There’s still a “what goes in is what matters” mentality.\nIt’s said that “what’s measured is what matters.” However, despite the growing interest of financial wellness, and an emphasis on outcomes, the way people benchmark success in this survey is by participation.\nNearly 89.6 percent of plans cite participation rate as a benchmark to determine plan success — and even more (93.2 percent) of the largest plans rely on that gauge. Deferral rates were a distant second (72.6 percent), and average account balances ranked third (55 percent). But, what about outcomes? Well, according to the survey, only a quarter of plans overall used “outcomes” as a benchmark, though about a third of the largest plans (33.8 percent) did.\nSurveys such as this with a broad range of plan types, providers and perspective provide a great overview of where your company has been and where it needs to be with regard to your retirement plan. Email Rea & Associates to speak with a member of our retirement plan administration services team to find out what trends might benefit your company and employees. Or you can call me directly at 614.923.6573.\nBy Andrea McLane, QKA (Dublin office)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ted-adventist.org/news/militant-secularisation-threat-to-religion", "date": "2013-05-26T02:21:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706484194/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121444-00097-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9471884369850159, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__14686392", "lang": "en", "text": "Militant Secularisation Threat to Religion\n14 February 2012 London, United Kingdom [BBC News] Britain is under threat from a rising tide of \"militant secularisation\", Baroness Warsi and a conservative cabinet minister wrote in an article for the Daily Telegraph. Religion is being \"sidelined, marginalised and downgraded in the public sphere... Europe needed to become 'more confident and more comfortable in its Christianity\". She will also highlight the issue in a speech at the Vatican on Wednesday. \"I will be arguing that to create a more just society, people need to feel stronger in their religious identities and more confident in their creeds,\" she wrote in the Telegraph. \"In practice this means individuals not diluting their faiths and nations not denying their religious heritages.\"\nBaroness Warsi, who is Britain's first female Muslim cabinet minister, went on to write: \"You cannot and should not extract these Christian foundations from the evolution of our nations any more than you can or should erase the spires from our landscapes.\"\nTo read the full article please click here. [tedNEWS]\ntedNEWS is an information bulletin issued by the communication department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Trans-European Division.\nYou are free to re-print any portion of the bulletin without need for special permission. However, we kindly request that you identify tedNEWS whenever you publish these materials.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.oceanconservationappg.org/2022/03/ocean-news-march-2022/", "date": "2022-12-07T17:55:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711200.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207153419-20221207183419-00758.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9371041655540466, "token_count": 870, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__18503779", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the March edition of Ocean News. Bringing you all the updates on all things ocean policy.\n2022 is set to be a big year for Ocean Conservation. We have already seen 175 countries come together to agree a Global Plastics Resolution. Domestically the government have consulted on extending single use bans, the Environment Audit Committee have launched their Water Quality Inquiry Report and the Environment Act target setting consultation is well underway. Over the next few months we will see even more action with the consultation on the Governments Storm Overflow Action Plan set to be launched soon.\nA Global Plastics Treaty\nAt the start of the month an historic resolution was agreed by 175 countries to end plastic pollution. This is the most important international environment pact since the Paris climate agreement in 2015.\nThe resolution sets out the broad terms for a global treaty on plastic pollution and was agreed at the United Nations Environment Assembly.\nCritically, they agreed the treaty should address the full lifecycle of plastics – this means the production and design of plastics are covered, not just waste management. This offers the potential to cap the production of plastic. The agreement also covers plastic pollution in all environments, not just marine plastics. The treaty will also be legally binding rather than voluntary, which is vital to ensure action is taken and that polluters are held to account.\nThe UK government has just finished consulting on plans to ban a new list of the most commonly littered single use plastic items, including cutlery and food containers.\nThese proposals have been welcomed by the Environment Sector, however environmental organisations have called for these plans to sit within broader policies to reduce resource consumption and promote reuse within a circular economy.\nBathing River Designations\nSurfers Against Sewage have launched a petition calling on governments to designate 200 inland bathing rivers by 2030. Official designation has already helped to clean up coastal water quality, and can do the same for our rivers. Through monitoring rivers for harmful bacteria and virus polluters will be made to take action.\nWe have pulled together a briefing note with more information about the role inland waters can play in improving river and coastal water quality.\nEnvironment Audit Committee Report\nThe EAC launched the findings of their inquiry into Water Quality in Rivers in January. The committee, which includes many APPG members, found a ‘chemical cocktail’ of sewage, slurry and plastic polluting English rivers, putting public health and nature at risk. It includes many strong recommendations such as:\n- An urgent review of water companies’ self-monitoring.\n- Ministers and the Environment Agency should set challenging improvement targets and timetables for this progressive reduction\n- Each Water Company should designate at least one river as a bathing water by 2025.\nGovernment Storm Overflow Plan\nAs per the Environment Act, officials are currently working away to draft the governments Storm Overflow Plan which must be laid before parliament by September. We expect parliamentarians and the wider public to be consulted on the draft plan in April. Keep an eye on @oceanappg for the latest updates.\nTo be effective we will be looking for the plan to include bold and stretching targets to reduce discharges.\nTarget Setting Consultation\nNew long-term environmental targets have been announced by the government. The proposed targets are a key part of the governments Environment Act and will help drive action by this and future governments to protect and enhance the environment.\nThe consultation includes targets to improve Marine Protected Areas, reduce residual waste and nutrient pollution of rivers. Whilst the targets have been welcomed broadly by the environment sector, there are concerns that proposed targets do not go far enough to improve overall ocean health, reduce the overconsumption of materials, such as plastics, nor do they aim to reduce untreated sewage discharges.\nThree Actions to Take\n- 1. Support designation of your local river – Reach out to your local swimming, canoeing or river action group to support applications for river bathing status.\n- 2. Read the EAC Rivers report recommendations – This is the most thorough report on the issue of sewage pollution and includes well researched and thought out recommendations.\n- 3. Follow us on twitter – For the latest news and commentary all things ocean conservation follow us @OceanAPPG", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.burghbees.org/events/march-meet-up-honeyland-movie-showing/", "date": "2023-01-28T20:24:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499654.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128184907-20230128214907-00747.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9473894238471985, "token_count": 442, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__179138694", "lang": "en", "text": "March Meet Up (Honeyland Movie Showing)\nIt portrays the life of Hatidže Muratova, a wild beekeeper in the remote mountainous village of Bekirlija, North Macedonia and follows her lifestyle and the changes therein after the arrival of a nomad family in the neighbouring house. Originally intended as a government-supported documentary short about the region surrounding river Bregalnica in the central region of the country, the documentary’s area of focus changed course upon the encounter between the filming team and Muratova. Honeyland received its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on 28 January.\nFilming of Honeyland lasted for three years, with the directors collecting a total of four hundred hours of footage. Several environmental topics are explored in the documentary such as climate change, biodiversity loss and exploitation of natural resources. Two different ideologies are contrasted with the documentary’s main protagonists, namely humanity’s balance with the ecosystem portrayed through Muratova and consumerism and resource depletion portrayed through her neighbours. The main focus of the directors when filming were the visuals and during the editing process, the audio track was not used. As such, Honeyland contains elements of several documentary styles, including fly on the wall, direct cinema and cinéma vérité. The documentary also portrays the protagonist’s relationship with her bed-ridden mother and her neighbors.\nHoneyland received widespread and universal critical acclaim from film critics who praised the directors’ attention to visual details and the universal message of nature conservation. The documentary also received numerous prizes at award shows in Europe and the United States. It was the only film to win three different awards at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It was nominated for the Best International Feature Film as an entry from North Macedonia, and for the Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards, making it the first documentary in history to receive a nomination in both categories. It marks the country’s second nomination at the Oscars since Before the Rain (1994). As of February 2020, the documentary’s worldwide gross is US$847,595.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://canyouseeme.art/statement/", "date": "2023-06-10T12:25:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657169.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610095459-20230610125459-00431.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565678834915161, "token_count": 738, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__32750285", "lang": "en", "text": "By Devon VanHouten-Maldonado\nThe exhibition makes two main proposals: First, that young people deserve to be treated as kids, not criminals. In doing so we as a society must afford them the innocence and grace that all children deserve, especially when they make mistakes. Unfortunately, young Black and Brown people in poor communities are never afforded an innocent childhood. In Can you see me? we want to rescue a small part of this innocence by examining the topic of youth incarceration through the lens of freedom and innocence.\nSecond, we propose that the artwork by the incarcerated youth in SkyART’s Just US program and projects by other system-impacted youth in similar programs is just as meaningful, just as valuable and just as important as artworks by celebrated contemporary artists. Ebony G. Patterson, Cheryl Pope, Jim Duignan and Scheherazade Tillet share gallery space with youth who have been told by society that their lives are not important. All of the artists together create hope in the context of the criminalization and victimization of youth through a take on incarceration that isn’t illustrative but rather aspirational.\nIn the poem that inspired the exhibition's title, a Just-Us participant writes, “Can you save me from this damage that I can’t erase? I ain’t never felt this way before, until I put you in my arms. Can you see me?” The poem and the exhibition asks us to see young people affected by incarceration as children who have been failed by a system that all too often traumatizes Black and Brown youth who are already affected by an average of six Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which negatively affect brian development and can cause increased addiction, criminality and mental health challenges. Across the three exhibitions, artworks explore the subtle and evident ways the juvenile justice system impacts Black and Brown youth whose lived experiences are often scaffolded by carcerality — from their early school experiences to their interactions with government.\nThemes of healing, imagining, flying, ascending, freedom, play and innocence create nuanced and pluralistic portrayals of juvenile offenders. With a restorative justice lens, the exhibition aims to highlight youths’ humanity and voice, while exploring the impact of incarceration on our communities and questioning who has access to contemporary art spaces. The exhibition also aims to connect three communities on Chicago’s South and North sides across distinct spaces that are in dialogue with each other.\nThrough programs like SkyART’s Just-Us, Circles & Ciphers and A Long Walk Home, young artists affected by incarceration and violence create a space where they can collaborate, explore their identities and free their minds, if only for a short time. In the same way, Can you see me? aims to bring people together around art to have restorative and healing conversations, in order to imagine a future where all children are innocent, free and valued. We hope this exhibition will provide a small example of the world we can create together, where young people are elevated as experts in their own experiences alongside contemporary artists and practitioners; where people who may disagree can find common ground and where the justice system rights historic wrongs instead of perpetuating the trauma, oppression and systemic racism reflected in prisons and jails throughout the United States.\nCan you see me? is curated by Devon VanHouten-Maldonado, Kasia Houlihan, Director of Weinberg/Newton Gallery and Rikki Byrd, Curatorial Advisor and Ph.D. Candidate in Northwestern University’s Department of African American Studies.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.chapterplay.tv/", "date": "2013-05-19T07:12:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696384213/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092624-00084-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564151763916016, "token_count": 870, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__116111675", "lang": "en", "text": "Tool of North America are doing some very cool things with interactive video, like their new Touching Stories iPad app.\nBy touching, shaking and turning your iPad, you can navigate, unlock and reveal unexpected variations in each of these four “Touching Stories.” Shot by five different directors—and contained in one single app—these interactive, live-action, short stories evolve storytelling in ways that have never been done before on the iPad.\nThe iPad’s big touch screen is a much more intuitive medium for a hypervideo interactive story than a mouse or trackpad.\nWhen the iPhone 4 hit the shops last week, I was at the Cannes advertising festival, doing some mobile filmmaking to promote the Nokia N86. So it seemed like it’d be bad form to blog about the new iPhone’s HD video camera and built in iMovie editor – especially as I’ve been moaning for 2 years about Nokia’s decision to kill their excellent in-phone editor.\nMy mobile videoblog Twittervlog.tv started out in 2007 with videos that were shot, cut and posted straight from my N93. It frustrated me that over the years, Nokia had resigned their considerable lead in this area, and let Apple overtake them – despite Apple’s repeated reluctance to introduce video & in-phone editing.\nIt may seem like a geek sport at first glance, but mobile filmmaking excites me because it’s all about the ease & immediacy of having a complete filmmaking tool in your pocket – for personal & holiday videos, reporting live events and creative storytelling. Capturing, editing and posting without having to mess about with transferring to a computer, filing, converting, exporting, uploading, etc. I was excited about the quality & ease of the iPhone, and now even happier that Nokia are still pushing the boundaries too.\nI just read on Nokia’s N Series Blog about an organisation called the World Film Collective – which has given old Nokia N85 video phones to 48 South Africans, and trained them with mobile filmmaking & citizen journalism skills, so that they can give their perspectives on what the World Cup means to their local communities.\nI’ve done some of this work with marginalized communities here in the UK – and next week I’ll be doing it with rich kids, reporting from Cannes, where young creative teams will be making adverts with N86s – but it’s always awesome to read about phones (particularly superseded models) are being used for creative and empowering video journalism in Africa.\nMakes me think we should start collecting all our old N95s and N85s, which once cost us $500, and using them to do some good… If you have an old phone you’d like to creatively recycle, let me know.\nI’ve transcribed the voiceover from this video, below. Apart from the hype, it gives a pretty good introduction to what internet/TV convergence will start to look like.\nI’ve been banging on about this for so long that you’ll have to forgive my teenage excitement about it. I was expecting this kind of device to have arrived in a big way by 2007/8. Most of it is not much more advanced than your TiVo, Sky+ or Microsoft system – but instead of their horrible clunky interfaces, this looks well thought out, with full search and web access, and a properly integrated browser. If only Apple had made their AppleTV more like this three years ago. I’m still not sure why they didn’t.\nIt’s long been my opinion that the way people really want to experience entertainment is on their couch, rather than on their laptops and at their desk. But I’ve found, when enthusing about this stuff over the years, that some people have had trouble imagining using the web on their TV from their couch – particularly because they’re confused about how they’ll control it. With a keyboard and mouse? A really big remote control? A Wii wand?\nNo doubt we’ll have to wait another pointlessly long time before internet TV systems start using the new motion-sensing videogame control systems.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://gmint.online/en/case/kenya-make-it-kenya/", "date": "2019-05-22T22:47:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256980.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522223411-20190523005411-00535.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9207541942596436, "token_count": 284, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__37450257", "lang": "en", "text": "To launch Kenya's new nation brand, also created by Grayling, something truly unique and ground-breaking was required.\nWe needed to establish the ‘Make It Kenya’ campaign through ground breaking activations with global appeal. We leveraged Kenya’s breadth of tourism offering across all media, we identified a partner (Herd Tracker) to give us instant traction and another partner (Periscope) that implemented an innovative platform to get people’s attention. Our activations included #MARALIVE and #KENYALIVE which brought incredible wildlife and adventure footage to the world which included the world’s first live web broadcast of the GREAT Wildebeest Migration. Another hit was Kenya’s Tourism Minister skydiving into the campaign and ‘Turtlecam’ which viewed the rehabilitation of turtle’s release back into the ocean.\n- 115,00+ views\n- 50K hearts (likes) and questions on periscope\n- 12,000+ views on twitter\n- 10,000+ engagements on facebook\n- 300+ media enquiries\n- 700+ articles published print and online by global leading titles\n- 2 live cnn broadcasts\n- 900,000,000+ people reached worldwide via all media activity\n- 10% brand awareness from 0 brand awareness in the UK and US according to independent research in only 3 months.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.cooneyclasses.com/the-cooneys", "date": "2017-11-24T05:27:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807089.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124051000-20171124071000-00539.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9487583041191101, "token_count": 1020, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__132650197", "lang": "en", "text": "Clinical Assistant Professor\nDirector, Online MA Strategic Communication\nResearch Associate, NaPDI\nFaculty Advisor, PRSSA\nOffice: CADD 205\nPhone: (509) 335-3911\nRebecca L. Cooney, M.S. is a professional communicator with more than 22 years of strategic communication experience in conceptual design, implementation, monitoring and metrics of comprehensive integrated projects and campaigns for traditional media and digital platform initiatives. In addition to her ongoing activities in industry, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication with an emphasis in public relations and digital media and serves as the Director of the Online M.A. Strategic Communication program for The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University (WSU). She is a Research Associate with a collaborative natural product and drug interaction grant sponsored by the Natural Institutes of Health in partnerships with the pharmaceutical colleges at the University of Washington and WSU called NaPDI – Center for Natural Product-Drug Interaction Brand Materials. She also serves as faculty advisor for the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at WSU overseeing a six-person student leadership team and membership base of more than 60 students.\nRebecca joined the Murrow faculty in 2012 and teaches a full load of undergraduate and graduate courses. She holds a BA in communications from California State University Sacramento and a MS degree in communications from Eastern Washington University. In 2014 she was awarded a fellowship through the Plank Center Educators Fellows program and was partnered with Harley Davidson Motor Company corporate communications division for a two-week immersion experience. In 2015 she was awarded a Scripps Howard and Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Visiting Professor in Social Media externship and was partnered with The Sacramento Bee for two weeks in the summer.\nRebecca teaches courses focused on integrated communications, writing for public relations, digital marketing campaigns, brand and consumer insights, employee communications and advertising. She regularly guest lectures, leads webinars and pursues research partnerships opportunities with peer research faculty in the areas of health communication and human behavior. She serves on the Academic Integrity Taskforce – Digital Team at WSU and is co-author of the five-year strategic plan for Murrow College. She serves on the Murrow leadership team for the Online MA Strategic Communication program and as a representative of clinical faculty interests.\nBefore WSU she spent more than 10 years in higher education administration in leadership roles for marketing and university relations, business development, website coordination and regional communication initiatives. She also worked in corporate as director of marketing for an international educational travel company and served as an adjunct professor at two universities. She started her career at a full service ad agency and continues to grow in the areas of strategic communications, integrated communications, public relations, brand and message platforms and digital communications.\nRebecca is married and lives in Pullman with her four children. She considers herself a lifelong learner and finds experiential learning opportunities to be the most beneficial and applicable to everything she does.\nClinical Assistant Professor\nFaculty Advisor, PRSA Bateman Competition\nOffice: 207 MURR\nChris Cooney joined The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication and the Director of Digital Initiatives. Cooney has more than 23 years of professional experience to the college, with a focus on strategic marketing, communication, advertising and cross-platform content creation. He is a proven leader, team builder, innovator and creative professional.\nCooney served as the Senior Director of Marketing and Communication at the University of Idaho from October 2008 to July 2014. He led a team of more than 50 professionals – producing award-winning integrated marketing campaigns and university-wide communication, public and media relations, marketing, publications and creative services. He also provided leadership for the university brand strategy and its integrated marketing and communication plan.\nCooney was the Director of Web Communications for UI from August 2006 – September 2008, during which he led a redesign of the institutional Web presence, established a unified content management system and secured permanent funding for 11 Web coordinator positions. Previously he served as a manager on the strategic communications team for Argonne National Laboratory where he led the redesign of the lab’s website and produced a quarterly multimedia publication for print and online. As a manager on Motorola’s Global Web team, Cooney led the interface design and usability for a corporate-wide redesign of the company’s Web presence. He has also been a producer, project manager and art director for a number of creative firms and publications.\nCooney’s work earned awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Higher Ed Marketing Report and the Idaho Advertising Federation. He is a teacher and presenter on a broad range of topics including communication, content strategy, media training, brand platform development and best practices, marketing, Web communication and design.\nCooney received an MBA from the University of Idaho and a B.B.A in Advertising and Promotion from Western Michigan University.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.pulsepodcasts.com/its-time-for-sleep-now", "date": "2024-04-20T03:17:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9351438879966736, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29626098", "lang": "en", "text": "It's time for sleep now\nIt's the podcast that transforms bedtime into a magical journey to the land of dreams. Each episode is a carefully crafted adventure, weaving together soothing narratives with soft, tranquil melodies designed to lull children into a peaceful slumber.\nFrom enchanted forests to starlit seas, hot-air balloon rides and trips to the moon, our stories are filled with gentle characters, comforting settings, and kind-hearted lessons that not only entertain but also instil values of kindness, friendship, courage and empathy. The calming voice of our narrator acts as a guide, leading young listeners through the winding paths of imagination, away from the worries of the day, and safely into the arms of sleep.\nPerfect for children of all ages, this series helps to create a restful environment, easing the transition from wakefulness to rest.\nDon't forget to subscribe and share, as we release new episodes regularly.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://networkfororatoryandpolitics.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/winter-workshop-speechwriting-in-practice-a-participants-perspective/", "date": "2018-07-19T05:47:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590559.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719051224-20180719071224-00383.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9712411761283875, "token_count": 1403, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__134504721", "lang": "en", "text": "Just a few weeks ago I was delighted to have received an invitation in my inbox for this workshop run by the Network for Oratory and Politics. As postgraduate students of the University of Glasgow, we are very fortunate to be invited to many events allowing us to share in the wisdom of many high-profile academics and professionals, but this one stood out for me – as a postgraduate student of Political Communication, and someone hoping to secure funding as PhD candidate in the same field, with a huge personal interest in the quality of communication between political leaders and the public – you could say this really was my ‘cup of tea’. I responded immediately and was extremely pleased to receive confirmation of my place.\nIn preparation for the workshop we were sent, in advance, two speeches to familiarise ourselves with:\n1) JK Rowling’s Commencement Speech, Harvard University: ‘The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination’\n2) President Obama’s Selma Marches Anniversary Speech\nBoth very rousing and inspirational speeches and, on reflection, a solid indicator of what we should expect from the day.\nThinking about the workshop itself, the session was structured logically and professionally. The first speaker, Sara Lodge – a former speechwriter for Kofi Anan, now Senior Lecturer in English at St Andrews University – introduced us to the importance of preparation. She explained how what sets a speech apart from a talk or a sales pitch was the challenge of involving the audience. She stressed how successful speeches work by joining together the audience and the speaker. Something she said that stuck in my head was that: ‘We read as individuals, but we hear as one.” – very true, and thought-provoking. Sara’s analogies of speech structure as a musical concerto, building with intensity until it reaches the crescendo really resonated with me. It became very clear to me that the use of language in this manner – to celebrate or commemorate, signify a moment of change, or in Sara’s words: “to invoke the sublime, the ever-enduring possibilities of the human spirit” – demonstrates just how poetic, inspiring and powerful speeches have the potential to be. She suggested that a professional speechwriter may spend up to one hour researching for each minute of the speech they are writing, ensuring they are confident with the historical context of the occasion as well as the people involved. To know the audience means that a connection can be made, bridges can be built by recognising shared values and experiences, and by being consistent and confident throughout the speech. She formulated it as winning the audience by acknowledgement, reassuring them, and arousing their interest. What I took away from Sara’s presentation was that structure in a successful speech is key, and that together with genuine audience involvement – where the orator speaks with, and for, the audience, not at them – contributes to a sincere collective expression of togetherness, in other words the ideal speech conditions.\nAfter Sara’s presentation we split into groups of two and were given a practical task. We had a choice of five scenarios for which to write a brief speech for. We spent half an hour working on this before the second presentation, this time from Rob Goodman, a visiting PhD candidate from Columbia University, but also an experienced political speechwriter having worked in the recent past for US Representative and House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and former US Senator Chris Dodd. Drawing upon his personal experience Rob introduced the concept of the rhetorical commonplace. He explained that commonplaces exist in cultural vocabulary, and that what sets them apart from clichés, which tend to stop thinking, is that commonplaces link pre-existing beliefs to new purposes and goals. The art of rhetorical persuasion channels what the audience already believes but takes them on a journey building upon those beliefs via persuasion. Connection can be achieved by conjuring up concrete images in the minds of the audience. He made reference to Aristotle’s notion of ethos, and how by presenting oneself in a consistent light the speaker may carry out the task displaying comfort, ease and confidence which, in turn, gives the audience the same comfort and confidence in the speaker’s words. Reinforcing exactly what Sara had said about how crucial audience involvement is.\nThe last speaker was Rodger Evans, an award-winning speechwriter for the Scottish Parliament and former music journalist. Rodger gave us tips for delivery including ‘the power of the pause’, when to raise and lower our voices to emphasise certain points and also how speech can be considered an art-form alongside music and poetry. Much aware of time-constraints we were then given a further half an hour to work on our practical exercises, my group’s task being to introduce Muhammad Ali to a college audience in light of his sacrifices of reputation and career in protest against the Vietnam War and fight for civil rights, which led to his conviction for draft evasion. When working on this task you could feel the enthusiasm and creativity in the room, for me it was the most enjoyable part of the day.\nThe final part of the session saw each pair present their speech to the group, applying the skills we had learnt that day in a practical, meaningful way. All of the speeches were of a surprisingly high standard and the feedback received on each from our team of workshop leaders highlighted how well every group had done at grasping the core elements of what makes a successful speech in terms of both design and delivery.\nWhat I take away from this workshop is an appreciation of how speechwriting skills are crucial across disciplines, there was student representation not only from Politics, but also Law and Criminology at both Masters and PhD level. I believe that I can speak on behalf of all the workshop delegates to say how grateful we are to the Network of Oratory and Politics, and the funders, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, for making this workshop possible, especially considering that many of us in attendance would not have been in a position to finance such training ourselves. This workshop has changed my perceptions about the art of speechwriting and delivery, at a time when most of us are deep in theory writing assignments, a break to engage in something so practical and meaningful was very welcome. I’ve come away full of hope about how we, as humans, in what may seem an isolated world at times can come together and connect with our emotions, share our hopes for the future and engage in purposeful political involvement. My new awareness of how much the speechwriter and speaker have considered their audience as the integral component in the design of their speech gives me hope for the future of democratic involvement and popular empowerment, and the more people that understand this, the more accessible politics can be for all. Thank you very much.\nPostgraduate student MSc Political Communication\nUniversity of Glasgow", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.get-fed.ca/single-post/eco-district-summit", "date": "2024-04-14T01:46:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00528.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570914506912231, "token_count": 430, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__175485859", "lang": "en", "text": "Eco District Summit\nEarlier in October, I headed to Minneapolis - St. Paul for the Eco Districts Summit to explore how district-scale innovation can help us address some of the most critical issues facing city-makers today.\nThe conference brought people to the forefront of sustainability, stressing that,\"... important though 'environmental' aspects of sustainability are. A truly sustainable society is one where wider questions of social needs and welfare, and economic opportunity are integrally related to environmental limits imposed by supporting ecosystems.\" Because when it comes down to it, it's really not about the infrastructure itself (although still very important), it's about the life that takes on a space after the infrastructure is there.\nImagine living in a city that made you feel at home simply by design. Where a mix of cultures felt inspired to come together to share their stories of triumph and shame, of pain and pride, regardless of their background, age, sex or abilities. This, as stated by many at the summit, is the key to creating more vibrant communities here on Vancouver Island.\nBut the question arose - \"What does belonging look like when none of your culture is displayed on public lands? How can you and your people feel like you belong?\"\nThe prevailing answer is through art.\nArt and creativity, even if only temporary, can help us ask different questions and find different solutions to our problems. Art can empower people to come together and use it as an outlet, humanizing our experiences to help heal and connect us. Many examples were given that better-connected people are happier, less lonely, more productive and have greater success.\nSo what does this all mean for FED? Moving forward, we are thinking about what we can do at the design stage (really every stage) so that equity, resilience and climate protection are all part of the framework of our vision for the future. By focusing on the things that connect us, rather than drive us apart, I believe we can find more solutions to increase climate action on Vancouver Island and reside in more prepared and inclusive communities.\nPhotograph: McNamara Alumni Center by Dan Anderson", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.misscaliforniausa.com/miss-california-teen-usa", "date": "2024-02-25T12:54:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00676.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9696013331413269, "token_count": 328, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__145991026", "lang": "en", "text": "A proud Sri Lankan-American from the Bay Area, Taliya Peiris is a recent high school graduate. She will be attending Santa Clara University in the fall, where she will be majoring in Management Information Systems in the college of Business. She aspires to combine her passions for business and pop culture to become a business analyst for an entertainment company. She has already started to make her mark in the industry as the owner of TAP Media, her very own social media marketing company, helping small businesses in her community with their digital marketing and social media campaigns.\nGrowing up as a dancer and piano player, and now currently learning how to DJ, Taliya has always enjoyed expressing herself through the performing arts and encourages others to pursue and support creative careers. She started her social media movement III Creatives (Inspiring Imagination and Inclusivity) to bring to light the importance of representation in the entertainment industry and accessibility to visual and performing arts resources for all to learn and enjoy. She aims to expand this platform by continuing her Instagram Live series “Creative Convos with Taliya Peiris”, where she interviews up-and-coming artists in the industry, as well as by creating a scholarship to allow deserving student artists the opportunity to pursue higher education in their respective fields.\nIn her free time, Taliya enjoys all things music related, from going to concerts to collecting her favorite albums on vinyls. She loves rooting for her favorite Bay Area sports teams with her dad, trying new restaurants with her friends, and traveling the world with her family, having been to 16 states and 11 countries so far!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.expeditions.udel.edu/extreme08/discoveries/", "date": "2016-12-07T16:18:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542217.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00201-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.945258617401123, "token_count": 1537, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__232671889", "lang": "en", "text": "Click on a tab to explore the day's events at sea!\n- Karen's Daily Blog\n- Extreme Blogger\n- Photo & Video Gallery\nKaren's Daily Blog\nGreetings from R/V Atlantis, DSV Alvin,\nand the Extreme 2008 research cruise!\nI’m Karen Romano Young, the education coordinator for this cruise. I’ve been explaining to scientists, the Alvin group, and the ship's crew that I’m going to be taking their pictures until they’re sick of it, asking a million questions, quoting them and writing about them and putting up their pictures on the Web site. You can imagine the response: some of them step softly behind another person and try to slip away. Others square their shoulders and say “Cheese!”\nAnd then there are the ones you can’t say “cheese” to just now, because they’ll turn a little green at the thought. Yes, it’s the first day of the Extreme cruise, and we’re all making the necessary adjustments. Shy and bold. Salty or seasick. Science, sub, or ship. We’re in this together for the next three weeks. Even though some of the people aboard this ship may be shy, they are all enthusiastic about the Web site and about the idea that so many eyes are going to be on them and their work for the next few weeks. And I’m here to promise that the education team here on Atlantis and back at the “beach” at the University of Delaware (home of the Blue Hens) are going to try to capture it all for people on shore.\nToday there’s extra excitement aboard, because NBC’s Today Show broadcast a special feature about the voyage their reporter, Ann Curry, made during Atlantis’s last cruise. It’s an enormous thrill to watch the Alvin Group and the ship’s crew of Atlantis receive their deserved share of the limelight, since they’ve made such a big contribution to our understanding of the oceans. And now Extreme 2008 will bring this cruise’s two destinations, 21 days at sea, 14 planned dives, and combined crew of 55 people into homes and schools worldwide.\nOur Extreme Classrooms number 350, with the eyes of 20,858 students and teachers on our work on the microbial life –including the tiniest things yet discovered – living at the hydrothermal vents along the East Pacific Rise and Guaymas Basin. Extreme schools this year include the United States, Aruba, Australia (Tasmania), Canada, Costa Rica, Great Britain, and New Zealand.\nOrdinary Seaman Kevin Threadgold tells me that Atlantis frequently visits Costa Rica, as well as Canada and the U.S., and Alvin engineer Jon Howland says that Jason, a remote-operated vehicle that is deployed by the University of Washington ship R/V Thompson, has studied deep coral reefs off the coast of Tasmania. And Kiwis can keep an eye out for scientists Conrad Pilditch and Craig Cary.\nOur science crew includes two Mexican scientists, Ruth Villanueva Estrada and Fanny Reisman Moussan, who will act as Extreme Bloggers in Spanish on two days of the cruise. Busca el Extreme Blog de Ruth, el 15 de Noviembre.\nYes, there’s so much going on that it practically makes my head spin. During this first day of the cruise, the ship has been passing lots of turtles swimming along. “Do they swim with their heads up?” I asked Able-Bodied Seaman Jim McGill, who was pointing them out to me from the bridge. “No,” he said. “They pick their heads up when we come by, like they’re saying, ‘What’s THAT?’”\nThat’s Atlantis, our home at sea. Much more to come!\nToday's Extreme Blogger:\nI’m a fourth year Ph.D. student, and this will be my first cruise to a hydrothermal vent. I’m so excited to finally see these things up close! But first we have to travel 700 miles off the coast of Costa Rica, so we all have to wait for two days until we get out there. The scientists aboard this ship come from many different institutions in the U.S., New Zealand, and Mexico, so we will spend these two days getting to know each other, making sure our experiments are set up, learning about the safety features of the ship and trying not to get seasick! So far, I’ve gotten to see some of the experimental setups people will be using to collect samples from the hydrothermal vents. These include special spring-loaded syringes that can collect water samples right up next to the hydrothermal vent chimneys, while simultaneously measuring the water temperature. Since hydrothermally heated water will be swirling all around the vent site, this piece of equipment will allow members of Craig Cary’s lab to have precise control over where their samples are taken.\nI have the added excitement of being able to go on the cruise that follows ours. At the end of Extreme 2008, we will land in Guaymas, clean up the ship, pack up our samples, and then the rest of the science crew will go back home to work on their exciting new data. I, however, will stay with the ship, and meet the rest of the members of my home lab, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for another three weeks in Guaymas Basin. Because I have back-to-back cruises, I will be able to place experiments at the seafloor during the first cruise and then come back a few weeks later to pick them up. This means we can leave things like glass microscope slides in the sediments near the vents. In a couple of weeks, we can use the submersible Alvin to find them again, pick them up, and analyze the microbes that grew on them. This might give us a better idea of what types of microbes start growing when hydrothermal vent fluid reaches a new area.\nI have been interested in studying hydrothermal vents since I first heard about them when I was a student at Swarthmore College. After getting my bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, I wanted to start working on hydrothermal vents, but I didn’t know who to contact! So, I just sent my resume to different researchers until I found Andreas Teske at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, who wanted to hire me as a technician. I’ve now been working on samples that other people have taken from vents for the past six years, and, now as a Ph.D. student, I feel lucky to finally go and see the real things!\nTie everything down, and then we're ready to go!\nUniversity of Southern California (alumnus)\nFunding for this educational program was provided by the National Science Foundation to the University of Delaware as part of “Extreme 2008: A Deep-Sea Adventure” — the latest in the University of Delaware’s award-winning series of online expeditions to engage students and the public in cutting-edge research and the process of scientific discovery. This program was produced by the University of Delaware Office of Communications & Marketing.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://louciferspeaks.com/2011/06/26/", "date": "2013-05-18T14:14:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382450/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00044-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667713642120361, "token_count": 219, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__205034038", "lang": "en", "text": "Reading UK’s Death Metal maestros have announced the release date for their new album, “The Grim Awakening”. The following quote has been taken from their official Facebook page:\n“The wait is finally over, we have toiled in the studio and laboured to bring you the best death metal we could and we are extremely proud to announce to that it will be release on Siege of Amida Records on 15/08/2011.\nIn the meantime check out the newly uploaded “The Scorn of Dead Men” which is the final studio master with production courtesy of Hertz Studio, who did an amazing job. You can also view the cover art in our photos, courtesy of Tony Koehl who was very accommodating in our requests for a larger volcano.\nWe just want to thank all of you for your continued support and greatly look forward to the release date itself!\nNariman / Alex / Webb / Dave”\n“The Scorn of Dead Men” can be heard on the Reverbnation player below:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.jessicaevileye.com/news/jessica-eye-believes-shes-earned-shot-at-rousey/", "date": "2017-12-12T12:13:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948516843.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212114902-20171212134902-00405.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692816138267517, "token_count": 1093, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__181468617", "lang": "en", "text": "The field of contenders for Ronda Rousey’s UFC women’s bantamweight championship is running dry.\nOutside unlikely scenarios such as Cristiane Justino cutting to 135 pounds or a return to the sport by Gina Carano, UFC officials seem to be in a situation in which they’re choosing between contenders Bethe Correia (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Jessica Eye (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) – or giving an immediate rematch to Cat Zingano (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC). Zingano just lost to Rousey (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in 14 seconds, leaving the possibility of a new contender as a more appealing option in the eyes of many.\nFor Eye, the choice is clear, as she explained in a recent interview.\n“I know that I’m going to get the fight over Bethe with Ronda Rousey,” Eye said. “I think that the UFC is much smarter than the average fan, or much more smarter than Bethe. Not to insult her by any means, but she hasn’t earned it. Just because you fought her teammates and you made her mad personally doesn’t necessarily mean you get the fight. I think she’s smart.\n“She’s doing like what Ronda did. She’s doing like what Ronda did to Miesha to get her shot and to get her title right away in this sport, and I don’t blame her. But, listen: There’s a much more skillful person, and that’s me.”\nEye is coming off a TKO victory over Leslie Smith at UFC 180, a victory that represents her first official win inside the octagon. Eye took a split decision over Sarah Kaufman in her UFC debut, but the result was overturned when Eye failed a drug test due to marijuana metabolites. She dropped a split decision to Alexis Davis at UFC 170 in her next fight.\nDespite her mixed success, Eye believes she has a gameplan that will throw off Rousey and allow her to take the belt.\n“Ronda’s an interesting person because she strives on chaos,” Eye said. “She’s an interesting person in that way. And, that’s how she won in judo, and understanding that judo is only two-minute rounds. She likes the fast pace. I’m curious to see someone slow down the fight for her and move and kind of take a different kind of fight to her.\n“It was actually in a meme the other day. It was like, ‘Ronda Rousey seven title defenses, this many minutes.” I think when we broke mine down I had over 300 hours in the cage, under the lights between decisions. So, I feel like my experience comes with me. And especially in this last year, I’m more comfortable in the UFC. They bring me to shows, and I feel like I found my own there. I don’t feel a weird tingle anymore.”\nOne of the more impressive things Rousey has managed to do in the sport is convince some observers she could contend in the men’s bantamweight division, along with managing to crack into many different pound-for-pound rankings.\nHowever, Eye isn’t on board with ranking women in a pound-for-pound ranking list that includes their male counterparts.\n“No, I am 100 percent sold on the fact that this sport – as a female, I don’t ever want to try to do it without the men,” Eye said. “I don’t ever want the men to feel like we’re in competition with them. I feel like it’s kind of a hard situation when you ask those pound-for-pounds. I don’t think the women should be in the pound-for-pound. I really don’t. I think we should be in our own division for pound-for-pound.”\nEye expanded on that further when asked if she buys into the talk that Rousey could beat 135-pound men – or if Eye, herself, would be able to compete in the men’s bantamweight division.\n“I can train with them and compete with them,” Eye said. “But, no, man. They’re men. Come on. Let’s not screw up what we know already. Men have testosterone. I go with these 125ers, and these guys are fast. And, if they really wanted to put it on me, they would put it on us. I think that they are kind of losing sight of what we already know. They’re men. They have testosterone. We’re women. We have estrogen. There’s that difference. If the guys want to put it on us and beat us up, they can. I mean, come on now. Who we kidding?”\nFor more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thepublicschooledchristian.com/2022/10/04/do-not-fear-being-different-from-the-world-advice-from-claire/", "date": "2023-03-25T10:01:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945323.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325095252-20230325125252-00210.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663693308830261, "token_count": 1124, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__105904838", "lang": "en", "text": "Before we get into the article, I want to share that an article I wrote was published on The Rebelution yesterday! It’s called The Importance of How We Spend Our Free Time, and you can read it here.\nYou might remember the post Interview With a Public-Schooled Christian: Claire Brandenburg from a couple of weeks ago. Well now, Claire is back with more wonderful advice for us. Enjoy!\nWe all know that going to school comes with challenges. Those challenges are even bigger for those of us who are called to be set apart from the world. Human beings were designed to desire community and connection, and when the people around us at school act in a way that we don’t agree with, fitting in can seem like a huge problem.\nPutting ourselves out there as ‘the Christian’ can seem petrifying, but we need to ask ourselves, “What is the reason I am scared to be different?” In Luke 9:26, Jesus says, “Whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when He comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”\nMost of the reason we’re scared of being different is that we worry about what others will think of us. Think about it: why are so many people scared of public speaking? It’s not because something horrible is going to happen to them if they mess up—when most people speak in front of a crowd, how they perform is not going to make or break them. We fear public speaking because we fear what others will think of us. Humans fear others’ opinions and make things seem more intimidating than they actually are.\nWhat bad thing will happen if we start a conversation about Jesus? People are not going to storm out of the room. Maybe they will have an encouraging response and want to discuss Christianity or maybe they will try to change the subject, but the worst that usually happens is a couple of seconds of awkwardness. Talking to people about Jesus will not be as bad as our minds make it out to be.\nMy advice for fitting in is to not fit in. We will never feel completely like we belong in any other setting than the body of Christ. Find other Christians in your school and hang out with them or start a Christian club. Don’t disregard unbelievers in the school, because they too need Jesus in their lives and we can make good friendships with these people. However, we shouldn’t expect them to become our very best friends. That title is left to our friends who are seeking God.\nAlso, when we share the gospel, we shouldn’t expect to see a quick change in our lost friends. Our job is to point people to Christ, which can take years of being someone’s friend and building a relationship with them. It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to transform people, but we need to be faithful in showing them what Jesus is like.\nWe shouldn’t be surprised that our lost friends act in foolish ways. Lost people do lost things, and we need to understand that. Unbelievers don’t understand life’s meaning or their purpose. Their model of what is right and wrong is different than ours. And if their definition of right and wrong is based on cultural standards, those standards will change with culture. The song Me Without You by Toby Mac perfectly illustrates how different life is without Christ:\n“I’d be packin’ my bags when I need to stay,\nI’d be chasin’ every breeze that blows my way,\nI’d be building my kingdom just to watch it fade away.”\nWhere the unbelievers in our school are is exactly where we would be if not for Jesus. But we represent Jesus and show Jesus to them through our actions, words, and lifestyles. This fact can be overwhelming, but we have something that the world doesn’t have: a loving God who will help us follow Him every step of the way. I will be praying that the people around you see such a difference in how you act compared to what they are used to that they can’t help but be drawn to Jesus’ light in you.\nMy go-to verse for being a Christian in a public school is John 13:34, which says, “A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”\nIf this verse seems too vague, look up the definition of love. But don’t look up the world’s shallow definition on the internet. Look it up in your Bible, where we have been shown what true, unchanging, unconditional love looks like.\n1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”\nMy sibling in Christ, know that our Father has everything under control. 🙂\nThank you, Claire, for writing this and sharing your wisdom with us!\nLeave a Reply", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rebuildinghopeinc.org/rebuilding-hope-volunteers-help-hurricane-victims/", "date": "2023-12-03T11:45:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100499.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203094028-20231203124028-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9585590362548828, "token_count": 418, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__276131218", "lang": "en", "text": "Teams of Rebuilding Hope volunteers assisted with cleanup in Elm City on Sept. 20 following a tornado spawned by Hurricane Florence and in Warsaw on Sept. 22 with cleanup from the hurricane.\nIn another disaster relief effort, RHI called for donations of cleaning supplies, paper products, nonperishable foods, and other essentials for hurricane victims. On Sept. 22, the supplies were delivered to the Core City FWB Church in Craven County, a collection site for Craven and Jones County victims.\n“The response,” says RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson, “enabled us to nearly fill one of our trucks. We met people in dire need of help, and they’re going to need help for a long time to come.”\nTo further assist victims, RHI is working on plans to assist repairing homes. A partnership would be with either North Carolina Baptist Men or a local church in eastern North Carolina.\nRHI began preparing to offer assistance to hurricane victims as the path of the hurricane was announced.\nWithin days, two tool trailers were outfitted with chain saws, generators, ladders, ropes and chains, safety equipment and a variety of tools. A tractor and skid steer loader were serviced and readied for use.\nAs the path of the storm veered away from local communities, volunteers looked toward helping storm-ravaged communities in other parts of the state and waited for a call.\nGearing up for this kind of mission is a first for Rebuilding Hope.\n“We have the equipment, and volunteers are eager to help,” RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson says.\n“We can’t do much where the hurricane hit until the water recedes,” he says. “Then we’ll connect with others at operation centers.”\nRHI’s mission is always Christ-centered. “When we serve, we want victims to know that we come in the name of and with the love of Jesus,” Randolph says.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.intellectualproperty.gov.cy/en/intellectual-property-rights/copyright/understanding-copyright/beyond-the-basics/radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-cable-transmissions", "date": "2022-12-05T14:22:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711017.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205132617-20221205162617-00409.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8715983033180237, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__80489215", "lang": "en", "text": "Beyond the basics\nRadio and television broadcasting concern the material fixation of a program, which can be either wired or wireless, such as, cable or satellite transmission.\nCable transmission of programs is made on the basis of individual or collective agreements between, on the one part, the program creators and the beneficiaries of neighbouring rights and, on the other part, the cable network exploitation enterprises.\nCopyright over a program comprises of the exclusive right to:\n- recording or reproducing and retransmitting all or substantial part thereof;\n- transmitting or retransmitting it to the public in an area where entry is permitted upon a fee payment;\n- material fixation of the program;\n- leasing and lending of material fixations of the program;\n- distribution of material fixations of the program;\n- taking photographs of the programme.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.everrisemarketing.com/post/a-roadmap-to-success-the-indispensable-role-of-a-marketing-budget", "date": "2024-04-14T05:30:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00895.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9345034956932068, "token_count": 624, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__176673997", "lang": "en", "text": "A budget isn’t as flashy as crafting catchy slogans or devising viral campaigns, but trust me, it's essential to a thriving marketing strategy. Your budget is the driving force behind staying on course and sidestepping unexpected hurdles.\nSuccess Metrics Begin with a Budget\nYour budget is the financial playbook that outlines precisely how much capital you'll allocate to different marketing activities. And here's the key: it's not merely about spending money; it's about strategic investment. A meticulously outlined budget gives you a benchmark against which to gauge your marketing efforts. It helps you discern which strategies are yielding results and which might need a bit of extra attention. Without it, you're essentially wandering the marketing landscape, hoping for the best but lacking true direction.\nSmooth Sailing, No Shockwaves\nHave you ever heard the phrase \"expect the unexpected\"? In marketing, this couldn't ring truer. Whether it's an unforeseen market shift or the emergence of a new competitor, surprises are par for the course. But here's the key: a well-prepared marketing budget can assist you in weathering these storms without losing your way. Imagine this scenario: you've allocated a specific budget for a seasonal campaign, and suddenly, a new opportunity arises that could amplify your results. Devoid of a budget as your guide, you might leap into this new venture, only to realize later that you've drained resources from other pivotal areas. With a budget in hand, you can evaluate whether you possess the flexibility to seize the opportunity without compromising your overarching strategy.\nSteering Your Yearlong Odyssey\nNow, let's discuss the yearlong journey. Your marketing endeavors are not a sprint but a marathon. And akin to any marathon, pacing is of the essence. A budget serves as your trusted coach, aiding you in evenly distributing your resources over the course of the year. Consider a retail business, for instance. Your budget could enable you to allot more funds to marketing during peak shopping seasons, such as the holiday frenzy. Nevertheless, it also guarantees you maintain a consistent presence during quieter months to keep your brand on the radar of your target audience.\nThe Art of Reflection and Adaptation\nRemember, a marketing budget is not etched in stone. It's a dynamic document that should evolve alongside your business, the market and your communications strategy. Regularly reviewing and adjusting your budget keeps you agile and open to change. Did that influencer collaboration fall short of the projected ROI? No problem – your budget empowers you to pivot and allocate resources to a more promising avenue. Did that social media ad campaign hit the bullseye? Excellent – your budget allows you to expand it and ride the wave of success.\nYour marketing budget might not possess the glitz of creative campaigns or the thrill of a viral video, but it's the bedrock that guarantees our strategies possess direction, intention, and the capacity to adapt. With a budget in tow, your measure of success won't be determined by shocks or setbacks, but by achieved milestones and triumphed goals.\nKeep rising out there!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.irelanddaytour.ie/2018/10/10/galway-and-cliffs-of-moher/", "date": "2020-10-28T14:51:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107898577.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20201028132718-20201028162718-00205.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.974661111831665, "token_count": 636, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__109493611", "lang": "en", "text": "Galway is just as everyone describes it. A city centre filled with music, street performers, pubs, and amazing food. There are no cars on the streets, just people walking everywhere. It seemed like everyone was smiling. I stopped and listened to a group of street musicians performing traditional Irish music. There must have been at least twelve people in the group playing completely different instruments like the drums, fiddle, saxophone, and a harmonica. The energy that this group had was incredible. They played their instruments like their lives depended on it and it sounded amazing. I have never seen anything like it.\nIf you’re looking for a place to sit down and relax with a pint there is no shortage of places to go. The best part is because everything is so close together you can bounce from bar to bar and have a new environment with every drink. Most bars have live music later in the evenings. If you’re trying to find traditional Irish music make sure to ask if that’s what is playing, many places have bands that play American music. However, if you look and ask you will find traditional Irish music to enjoy with a Guinness.\nDuring the day time in Galway there are many different shops and little cafes to poke your head into. It’s very hard not to buy everything in some of stores, the products made right in Ireland are so unique and creative you’re going to want to bring them all home. I bought myself a silver ring with a Celtic knot detail and I haven’t taken it off since.\nWhile Galway is an amazing place to see, the real highlight of my time in western Ireland was the Cliffs of Moher. I’m sure that everything you have seen about the Cliffs of Moher says that they are an unbelievable site and will take your breath away with their magnitude and beauty and I’m going to tell you the exact same thing. Words cannot describe this natural wonder. Standing at the top of the cliffs with no barrier separating me from the edge I saw why people are obsessed with the view and why the Cliffs are in so many photographs of Ireland. Pictures do not do it justice. You need to see the Atlantic Ocean crashing on the rocks, the birds flying everywhere in the curves of the Cliffs, and you need to see the people on the other side looking like ants to understand why if you come to Ireland this is the one thing you must do.\nPeople who have been here will tell you the same thing. You may roll your eyes because you’ve heard it all before, but you’re hearing it because it is the truth. The walk along the edge is thrilling and peaceful at the same time. If you want that experience, to see the overwhelming beauty of the Cliffs of Moher and to dance along to the music in the streets of Galway then head to western Ireland. City Break Apartments offers private day tours and coach day tours to these location. Through these tours you will learn about the areas history and see the highly talked about locations of Ireland.\nBy Madison Doerr", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://naturalwire.com/smart-meter-dangers/", "date": "2023-09-28T16:41:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00729.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.969444751739502, "token_count": 1935, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__102437748", "lang": "en", "text": "Table of Contents\nWith more and more home owners being told they should “upgrade” to a smart meter, people are wondering; are there any health risks? Let's take a close look at potential smart meter dangers so you can make an informed decision for your family.\nThe smart meter initially emerged in the 1970's. It was developed by Theodore Paraskevakos, who worked for Boeing in Huntsville. In the years since, the technology has grown in prominence due to a range of factors. It's also quickly become a hotly contested topic, as people raise concerns over smart meter dangers.\nThe devices are becoming so widespread, in fact, that it is predicted they will eventually replace analog alternatives. In the UK, for instance, the government is attempting to roll out smart meters to every home by 2020. However, they are experiencing push-back as homeowners refuse to allow them to be installed. Families are wary about security risks, increasing costs, and potential health risks.\nProponents of the devices argue that it makes it easier to track and record the amount of electricity that a home uses, when compared to analog meters. But do the benefits outweigh the various downsides and potential health risks?\nHere's a closer look at the potential dangers of smart meters and why some people elect to avoid having the device installed in their homes.\nWhat Are the Potential Smart Meter Dangers?\nThere is some concern about the way that smart meters can impact a person's health. Electromotive force (EMF) is generated by the devices, which some argue can pose a range of serious health risks. Those people who are affected by EMF explain that they suffer from symptoms such as:\n- Decrease immune system\n- Reduced cognitive function\n- Heart Palpitations\nThe veracity of these claims is in doubt by some, but for the people that complain of those symptoms the effects are very real. In fact, in 2013 the city council of Sebastopol in California attempted to ban the devices. This case is still ongoing.\nThe subject of EMF hypersensitivity in an increasingly connected world is a sensitive one, and one that hasn't received much mainstream attention. In recent years however, there has been an increase in the amount of people reporting symptoms.\nIn fact, some of these people suffer so acutely from EMF that they have made efforts to seriously reduce their exposure.\nIf you feel lethargic and suffer from the symptoms above, you may want to research EMF further. It's worth exploring whether or not your health is at risk.\nMany electric companies are pushing for the installation of smart meters.\nOf course, homeowners are free to reject a smart meter device and stick with analog ones.\nThey are not compulsory and many people believe that it is better to avoid using them until the technology has been further refined. Something to keep in mind is that some companies have started inflicting a “convenience fee” for customers who insist on keeping the analog reader.\nSome argue that there isn't much scientific evidence that supports the link between EMF and the reported symptoms. The scientific conclusions seem to be equivocal, but there is ongoing research into how public health may be affected by the number of electronic devices that are commonly in use.\nAside from the common symptoms associated with EMF, some people also argue that there are far greater risks. In fact, some people out there argue that devices which emit EMF – such as smartphones, smart meters, and other wireless devices – could cause an increased risk of developing cancer.\nThis is a contentious topic and one that is being thoroughly investigated by the scientific community. Let's take a closer look at these claims.\nCancer Risks of Smart Meter Use\nSome opponents of smart meters argue that the radiation emitted by the devices can increase the risk of cancer. There has been a lot of research conducted into this by important bodies like the World Health Organization and the FCC.\nThe science produced by these parties suggests that there isn't enough evidence yet to establish a definite answer. Researchers are still looking into the link between the microwave exposure produced by smart meters and an increased health risks. Since RF fields have been classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans, there's still much to learn.\nDespite reassurances from electric companies, some remain adamant smart meters could in fact create an increased risk of cancer. Advocacy groups within countries like the UK, US, and Canada oppose the spread of smart meters. While companies may feel comfortable with the lack of evidence, many people aren't buying the age-old adage that no news is good news.\nWhat Are the Benefits of Having a Smart Meter?\nThe benefits of having a smart meter are usually presented as cost effective. Most energy companies claim that smart meters produce much quicker and more accurate results. It's also advertised as user friendly, and allows the homeowner to easily monitor their energy usage. If you have a real-time reading, perhaps you'll limit your energy usage. Having one also means the company won't have to send someone out to check your meter. This will certainly be a cost effective way for them to get a reading.\nBy eliminating the need for manual meter reading, smart meters are much more practical for the company.\nElectric loads may also be better balanced using real-time data, meaning that there is a reduced risk of power outages. Dynamic pricing is also a reported benefit. The price of electricity can be raised or lowered based upon real-time demand.\nThis detailed feedback helps customers to adjust their energy consumption habits to achieve lower costs.\nWith that said, there are a range of downsides to electric meters.\nThe transition from one technology to another is never a simple process and there are a lot of costs associated with such a process. The storage and management of metering data is also a challenge. This will need to be resolved using safe and secure technology. Consumers are growing more concerned with their data security. Meter information must be safely managed so that it doesn't breach data rules.\nFurthermore, the process requires a large and long-term investment from a range of parties. This is needed in order to produce the meters and software to interpret the data that is produced.\nConsumers are understandably concerned, too. Many are worried that their personal data will be mismanaged. There is also concern whether the readings produced by the meter are correct. A data breach or malfunction could end up costing homeowners. Finally, some are concerned that they will foot the bill for the transition to the new technology by paying high additional fees each year. Those who have made the switch have already found themselves with less options. Some companies won't work with different types of smart meters. Your market options may be limited and you won't be able to find the best possible deal. You'll have to work with companies who use your meter.\nOf course there is the human cost, too. Many meter readers will be left without work. For those who are less tech savvy, this leaves the burden to the consumer. Instead of relying on a company representative, you'll be responsible for learning and navigating the meter.\nSmart Meters May Affect WiFi\nSmart meters do not have to be connected to the internet. They use a unique and secure wireless network in order to communicate with a parent wireless network. While this means that people without the internet can use a smart meter, it poses a range of risks. Without a grounded analog meter, some are concerned that smart meters could be hacked. Such an event would spell untold chaos and needs to be avoided at all costs.\nIn terms of their potential to interfere with WiFi, there is evidence to suggest it's certainly possible. For example, if a WiFi router close to a smart meter is set to the same channel, then the WiFi could be interrupted. In order to avoid such an event, the owner of the WiFI network would have to switch the channel. However, many people lack the appropriate expertise and technical knowledge to know that's the solution.\nHow Often Do Smart Meters Transmit?\nSmart meters communicate regularly, but the frequency of transmission can vary from one smart meter. This can depend on the model that has been used. It is this frequent communication that makes some believe smart meters can cause symptoms related to EMF. Indeed, considering the vast number of smart meters devices that will eventually be in use, the sum of the output will be quite large.\nWith that said, those instances of communication are near-instantaneous.\nA quick look at a different energy company PR bulletins shows that smart meters transmissions vary. They can go every every hour or every few hours. Some stated the meter can transmit from 2% to 4% of the time. Further, still other sites showed that the meter is programmable. This means the homeowner can set how often it transmits. This is touted as a benefit to seeing your real-time energy consumption.\nThis information about transmission rates will vary from one device to the next. It's important to look at the exact model to get an accurate figure.\nThe jury may still be out on smart meter dangers, but one thing is clear. More independent research is needed before smart meters can be given the all-clear.\nAre you going to install a smart meter or do you agree that there may be smart meter dangers to your health? Let us know in the comments section!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://localmarketing.university/gazette/how-to-create-an-effective-content-marketing-calendar/", "date": "2022-11-28T21:46:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710662.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128203656-20221128233656-00777.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9343492388725281, "token_count": 537, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__220456254", "lang": "en", "text": "How to Create an Effective Content Marketing Calendar\nTraditional publishers have always embraced the idea of having an editorial calendar, where the forthcoming content was planned and scheduled. It is necessary, with so much riding on the outcome. Perhaps since it’s become so easy to publish online, we’ve forgotten this. Since this is clearly content marketing’s moment in the sun, it’s time to get down to business and get it on paper. (well, at least virtual paper)\nLet’s examine 5 steps toward creating a content marketing calendar that will help you grow your business.\n5 Steps to an Effective Content Marketing Calendar\nUse only one Content Calendar\nWhile it may be tempting to have different calendars for content marketing, video marketing, social media and events, we can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have only one content calendar. Part of this is for making sure nothing falls through the cracks, and part is to make sure your marketing efforts are complementing each other.\nHave an overall goal\nWhat is the goal of your content marketing initiative? Do you hope to pump up website traffic, generate leads, sell products or some other objective? Whatever your goal is, it needs to be plain and apparent to anyone working on this.\nTarget your audience\nKnowing who your target audience is and what they want is key to making any marketing efforts bear fruit. Creating killer content and getting it ranked and before many eyeballs is hard enough, without miscalculating whether or not it’s even of interest to your audience. Figure out who they are, and what they want, and tailor your content around this.\nCoordinate with your marketing events\nMany times throughout the year you may have events come along that can benefit from a content boost, such as a new product, show, seminar, conference or other promotable marketing dates. Plan strategically for these, and watch as your results soar.\nPlan your content out far ahead\nIf you embrace this and begin to plan your content strategically, you’ll immediately see the benefit of advance planning. Not only does planning out future content give the ideas time to percolate, it allows you a chance to make all the aspects of this type of endeavor, like graphics, promotion and social media to be worked into the mix as well!\nEmploying a living breathing content calendar that your entire staff can use (or just you if you’re a one-man gang!) will deliver a dual benefit of having you create more content, and get better results at the same time!\nPlease share your thoughts on this in the Comments section below.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.hungry2help.org/post/1053380588", "date": "2013-05-19T15:03:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697745221/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094905-00091-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9630647301673889, "token_count": 436, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__202898963", "lang": "en", "text": "Hunger-Free Summer: What do you tell the kids?\nAuthor: Stephanie Childs, ConAgra Foods Foundation\nThroughout the tour, she would regularly explain that she was volunteering at Hunger-Free Summer locations across the nation in order to lend her voice to the efforts to fight hunger and to bring some sunshine into the day for children who rely on summer food programs like those supported by our Hunger-Free Summer grant.\nDuring one interview, a reporter asked her what she tells the kids about why she’s visiting. Katharine’s response? She doesn’t tell them much.\nKatharine’s focus was on having fun with the kids and brightening their days. When it came to explaining the issue of child hunger, she was talking to the adults who need to know that there are resources for families in need and facing hunger.\nKatharine is right. As we’re finding solutions to end child hunger in America, our work isn’t about telling kids in need that they are in need or to point out that their families struggle to pay the bills and put meals on the table. Our responsibility is to do what we can to provide children with the meals, resources and skills they need to become successful.\nSummer is coming to a close, but our work to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals all year isn’t done. In fact, we’re already beginning to plan for next year’s Hunger-Free Summer to make it even more successful.\nIf you work with a food bank or a children’s summer food program in your community, mark your calendars now. In February 2011, Feeding America will begin its selection process for next year’s Hunger-Free Summer grant recipients.\nWorking together, we can make sure more kids have a fun-filled Hunger-Free Summer.\nPhoto Credit: ConAgra Foods Foundation. In the above photo, Katharine McPhee plays with kids who rely on the services provided by the Arkansas Foodbank Network. Arkansas Foodbank Network was one of 23 Hunger-Free Summer grant recipients.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://life-book.info/?p=2955", "date": "2017-06-29T05:31:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323870.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629051817-20170629071817-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.968729555606842, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__249561090", "lang": "en", "text": "The Cathedral invited 250 blue-collared workers from labour accommodations to break their fast on Friday\nA cathedral in Al Ain has opened the doors of its parish hall for Maghrib prayer and iftar feast in the true spirit of religious tolerance and brotherhood. The parish hall of St George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Cathedral in Al Ain resonated with the Holy versus of Quran on Friday, June 9 when an Imam led the Magrib prayers.\nThe Cathedral invited 250 blue-collared workers from labour accommodations in Al Khrair region to break their fast on Friday.\nFather Prince Ponnachen said the parish managing committee was inspired by the UAE leadership to take such a step.\n“UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shown us the path with many social welfare programmes as part of the ‘Year of Giving’. This is our first step towards peace and religious harmony,” Ponnachen said.\nSecretary Joseph Varghese said the committee members had planned to spread the message of religious harmony and brotherhood this Ramadan.\n“Our cathedral is surrounded by labour accommodations. We went to couple of labour accommodation and they gladly accepted our idea. This was an inspirational experience for us. We hope to be a model of brotherhood and religious harmony for others. We will continue this practice in future too.”\nThe workers were mostly from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and together with the parish members made the proceedings a grand success.\nManaging committee member and event convener Bobbin Skaria said the cathedral wanted to show the true meaning of brotherhood.\n“This is arguably the first-time ever in the UAE that a church has allowed Muslim prayers to be performed in the parish hall. We have learned a lot from the tolerant nature of the UAE leadership.”\nAbout 500 food parcels for the iftar were prepared solely by parish members.\n“The youth and women’s wing took charge of making biryani and curry for our brothers with a mix of love,” Skaria added.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ohiolegalaid.org/author/admin/", "date": "2019-09-17T19:16:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573105.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20190917181046-20190917203046-00052.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539927244186401, "token_count": 524, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__198722804", "lang": "en", "text": "Ten years ago, in the midst of the financial crisis, the American Bar Association created the National Celebration of Pro Bono, a week dedicated to recognizing pro bono attorneys and growing pro bono participation. Ohio attorneys such as Michael Sermersheim heeded the call to action, and volunteered legal help to those affected by the financial crisis, including Ohioans in danger of losing their homes.\n“I had always felt the tug of pro bono work throughout my career, but I had a concern about the unknown,” Sermersheim said. “Community Legal Aid provided the training I needed to start taking on foreclosure cases.”\nWhile the economy is much improved since 2009, there remains a substantial need for legal services for the more than 2.2 million Ohioans who qualify for civil legal aid. As the Tenth Annual Celebration of Pro Bono launches Oct. 21, private attorneys remain crucial to Ohio’s legal aids, who depend on volunteer service to help meet the civil legal needs of Ohioans struggling to make ends meet.\n“Only lawyers solve legal problems,” said Angie Lloyd, executive director of the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation. “Through pro bono work, attorneys can make a life-changing difference for Ohio’s children, seniors, veterans, and families.”\nPro bono service can be as simple as volunteering at a brief advice clinic or it can involve accepting a case for extended representation. Throughout the process, volunteers can count on Ohio’s legal aids for training, mentoring, and support.\n“Legal aid provides a wealth of resources for volunteers,” Sermersheim said. “When you don’t fully understand an area of the law, they are there to help and assist.”\nSermersheim was recently named Community Legal Aid’s 2018 Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney of the Year. He sticks with the work because he knows his efforts are making a difference.\n“We get people that have faced hardships, and they feel that they’re not listened to or considered,” Sermersheim said. “They don’t have a voice in anything. Just giving them the time and the care is a kind gesture that is very helpful to them.”\nAttorneys can search Ohio Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Opportunities Guide for clinics, trainings, and recognition events statewide throughout October. For information on volunteering year-round, contact the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation’s Pro Bono Director Sophia Chang.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://taproom.yardhouse.com/2012/03/23/the-legend-of-boulevard-chocolate-keeps-growing-and-growing/", "date": "2014-04-16T04:33:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609521512.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005201-00152-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.98624187707901, "token_count": 449, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__102335580", "lang": "en", "text": "Boulevard Brewing Company was Kansas City’s First Major Brewery. Since its conception in 1988, Boulevard has been hand crafting beers that Kansas citizens crave. When people in Kansas City think beer, generally the first place they think of is Southwest Boulevard, where Boulevard Beer was founded. The Yard House in Kansas City carries five handles of Boulevard: Unfiltered Wheat, Pale Ale, Tank 7 (Smokestack Series), a Seasonal (right now it’s a delicious Irish Ale), and the Smoke Stack Series Rotating Handle. (Unfortunately we are currently out of the Rotating Handle.)\nHowever the latest Rotating Handle was Chocolate Ale: a collaboration between Kansas City’s own Christopher Elbow (the foremost chocolate maker in Kansas City) and Boulevard Brewery. Last year was the first year that Chocolate Ale was available. It literally sold out all over Kansas City in less than a day – so this year they increased the production level of this beer! Every restaurant, liquor store, grocery store, etc. that sells Boulevard was allocated a certain amount of Chocolate depending the amount of the Smoke Stack Series they sold. We sell more Smoke Stack Series on draft than anyone in Kansas City, so we were allocated ten of their 5 gallon kegs. We were pretty sure that we wouldn’t have this beer long… and we were right. On Thursday we ran through 9 kegs by 6pm, which was a pretty amazing feat in itself, and when we brought out the last keg on Saturday at 1pm – it sold out at 1:28pm.\nNo other beer in this area has ever created as much buzz as this beer. Since I have worked for Yard House, I have never seen people go absolutely crazy for a beer. Every day that we had Chocolate on Tap, we were getting 40 to 50 phone calls about it. I also spoke to our delivery driver Steve and he said that people were following him to where ever he was going to see if they could score some Chocolate. People were lined at the front door of every liquor store just for the chance that someone who was already on the waiting list might not want their beer… bottles of this beer even appeared on Craigslist and EBay!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ceotimes.in/cultivating-a-legacy-of-integrity-and-forward-thinking-under-rajesh-joshi/", "date": "2024-04-20T11:30:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817576.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420091126-20240420121126-00306.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8939787149429321, "token_count": 622, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__117636450", "lang": "en", "text": "In the vibrant arena of digital advertising, Chariot Media shines as a bastion of integrity, led by the exemplary and honest leadership of Rajesh Joshi. This voyage of ethical innovation is further propelled by strategic collaborations, such as those with Prince Chariot Media and Damodar Sharma of Chariot Productions Media Private Limited, weaving a tapestry of trust, innovation, and unmatched leadership in the digital domain.\nThe Pillars of Integrity: Chariot Media’s Ethical Foundation\nChariot Media stands tall on the pillars of integrity and honesty, principles deeply ingrained by Rajesh Joshi. This unwavering commitment to ethical practices has not only established Chariot Media as a trusted name in digital advertising but also fostered a culture of transparency and accountability. Through its principled approach, Chariot Media delivers not just advertising solutions but also cultivates lasting relationships built on the bedrock of trust.\nRajesh Joshi: The Honest Navigator\nAt the heart of Chariot Media’s ethos is Rajesh Joshi, whose honest and visionary leadership lights the path forward. His dedication to maintaining high moral standards in every decision and campaign ensures that Chariot Media remains a beacon of ethical leadership in the digital advertising landscape, setting a commendable example for others to follow.\nUnited by Trust: The Collaborative Essence of Chariot Media\nThe fruitful partnerships with Prince Chariot Media and Damodar Sharma underscore Chariot Media’s commitment to fostering collaborative environments rooted in honesty and mutual respect. These alliances enrich Chariot Media with diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge, enabling the company to craft innovative advertising solutions that are not only effective but also ethically sound.\nChariot Advertising: Authenticity in Every Story\nAt the forefront of Chariot Media’s service offerings, Chariot Advertising embodies the company’s dedication to authenticity and honest storytelling. Each campaign is a testament to Chariot Media’s ability to engage audiences with genuine narratives, enhancing brand trust and setting a new precedent for transparency in digital advertising.\nSteering Towards a Trustworthy Future\nLooking ahead, Chariot Media is poised to continue its journey of ethical leadership and innovation in the digital advertising world. Guided by Rajesh Joshi’s principled command and supported by the collaborative strength of its partnerships, Chariot Media is dedicated to advancing the frontier of digital advertising while upholding the values of integrity and trust.\nChariot Media’s narrative is a compelling illustration of how honest leadership and a commitment to ethical practices can forge a legacy of trust and innovation in the digital age. Under Rajesh Joshi’s guidance, Chariot Media charts a course towards a future where integrity and forward-thinking converge to redefine the landscape of digital advertising, inspiring a new generation of ethical digital pioneers.\nRajesh Joshi (Director)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov/httpdocs/Departments/Police/Field/UnsolvedCases.html", "date": "2015-12-02T06:50:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448399455473.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124211055-00349-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9832586050033569, "token_count": 2179, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__5417119", "lang": "en", "text": "DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a reported strong-arm robbery. A 14-year-old Swatara Township resident reported that, as he was walking in the vicinity of Union Deposit Road and Rutherford Rd, he was assaulted by an unknown person who then stole his Turkey-Hill bag containing two bags of potato chips. The robber, described as a teenaged black/male wearing a black jacket, black pants and black gloves, fled east. Police are interviewing witnesses to the incident and reviewing surveillance video to identify the suspect. The victim was not injured.\nDATE: Tuesday, June 07, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a reported strong-arm robbery that is to have occurred to the rear of the Harrisburg Bible Chapel, 5503 Union Deposit Rd., yesterday evening at approximately 8:20 PM. The victims, two 10-year-old Township residents, told police that they were playing basketball when they were approached by a 15 year old male who pushed one of the 10 year olds to the ground and grabbed a bag containing cash that the two 10 year olds had collected to purchase a neighborhood water slide.\nDATE: Wednesday, June 15, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a purse snatching robbery that occurred at the Bon-Ton, Colonial Park Mall. At approximately 2:42 PM Wednesday, witnesses called 911 when they saw a male individual snatch the purse from a shopper at the store. A store employee pursued the perpetrator until he crossed RT 22 and ran behind Meineke Muffler. Investigation revealed that the perpetrator, described as a Hispanic/Male in his early twenties, 5’2” tall with a thin build, a long pony tail and wearing a dark blue hoodie with the hood up and gray jeans, had watched the victim, a 70 year old female Township resident, make a withdrawal from an ATM in the mall. He had then followed her into the Bon-Ton. After he grabbed the purse, the perpetrator removed his hoodie and wrapped it around the purse. At that time, the ponytail was revealed and he was then seen wearing a dark blue t-shirt. Lower Paxton Twp. police were assisted by a Susquehanna Township K-9 unit in the search.\nDATE: Tuesday, June 21, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an armed robbery of the Arby’s Restaurant, 4310 Union Deposit Rd. that occurred at about 11:42 PM. The restaurant, open only for drive-thru, had two employees on duty at the time. They were surprised by a Black/Male wearing a ski mask who was holding a handgun partially hidden in a blue and black backpack. The robber forced the employees to empty the cash drawers and the safe into the backpack before fleeing in an unknown direction. One of the employees was struck in the back of the head by the robber but did not require medical treatment. The description of the perpetrator is:\nBlack/Male in his twenties\nBlack Ski Mask\nBlue and black backpack\nDATE: Monday, August 1, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an early morning incident in the Quail Run Apartments complex. A Susquehanna Twp. woman reported to police that she had been on Rawleigh St. to drop off an acquaintance when she was accosted by a male wearing a ski mask and brandishing a firearm. The male attempted to assault her in her vehicle but she was able to escape. The male then fired at least two shots at her vehicle as she fled striking the vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated and no additional information is available.\nDATE: August 12, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred last night at approximately 11:10 PM on Lakepoint Dr. in the Twin Lakes Apartment complex. Two Black/Hispanic/Males, one with a handgun, forced their way into the apartment, tied up the resident and stole two video game systems, an I-Phone, a large quantity of sneakers and a quantity of hats. The perpetrator with the gun is described as dark skinned, 19 to 20 years of age, shiny curly hair, and wearing a blue jacket. That individual spoke fluent Spanish to the victim. The sneakers that were stolen were size 10 and 9 ½ and the hats all had “Toto” on them in various places.\nDATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an armed robbery of three guests in a motel room at the Fairfield Inn, 1018 Briarsdale Rd. Police were called early this morning to the motel for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, police were told that the guests, all males, had been sleeping in the motel room when someone knocked on the door. When one guest opened the door to see who was there, three men forced their way into the room and held the occupants at gunpoint while demanding money. The guests complied by handing over cash and their cell phones and the armed men departed. They were seen fleeing the motel lot in a dark colored SUV heading southbound on Briarsdale Rd. One robber is described as a light complected Black/Male wearing a red hat, approximately 5’8” tall with a muscular build. The second robber was a thin, dark complected Black/Male and the third was a thin, light complected Black/male.\nDATE: Wednesday, October 26, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Township resident who was walking in the 4600 block of Londonderry Rd. this morning at about 5:35 AM. The victim, who was walking home from working the overnight shift at a Susquehanna Township grocery store, was accosted by two men, one of whom displayed a firearm and demanded the contents of the victim’s pockets. This incident occurred on the sidewalk just east of the Pinnacle Health Community Campus Hospital. The one with the firearm is described as a thin Black/Male in his twenties, approximately 6’1” tall, wearing a black hoodie with a red logo on the upper chest and a black bandanna covering his face. The second individual was also a Black/Male in his late teens to early twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, wearing a black hoodie with the hood draped over his head but no mask. The robbers fled west after receiving a small amount of cash from the victim.\nDATE: Tuesday, November 01, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating the robbery of a Township man that occurred early this morning in the back parking lot of the Bourbon Street East, 4920 Jonestown Rd. Police responded to the bar at about 1:55 AM when the manager called to report that a man had been assaulted and robbed. The victim told police that he had gone out back with another bar patron to smoke a cigarette and the other patron then assaulted him. His wallet and cell phone were then forcibly removed from his pants pockets. The victim did sustain injuries but refused medical attention. The perpetrator is described as being a light complected black/male, approximately 5’10” tall with a stocky build.\nDATE: Monday, November 14, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating two robberies that occurred the previous weekend. A man wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun robbed the Golden Wok, 700 Colonial Rd. on Saturday at about 9:35 PM. He is described as being about 5’5” tall, thin build, wearing a black ski mask and dressed all in black. After receiving the cash from the register, the man ran south on Colonial Rd. Yesterday evening at about 6:35 PM, a man attempted to rob the Dollar General, 600 N. Mountain Rd., but the cashier closed the register and refused to open it despite the individual saying that he had a gun. The robber, described as a White/Male, in his late 30’s or early 40’s, very closely cut reddish-blonde hair and of medium build, was wearing blue jeans and a green zippered sweatshirt. The sweatshirt was further described as having a zipper across the chest and had zippers on both pockets. He fled around the west end of the strip mall on foot with no money and no firearm was displayed. The two robberies do not appear to be related. Investigators are checking to see if there is video of either incident.\nDATE: Monday, December 12, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pedestrian in the Pennswood Apartments that occurred at approximately 11:00 PM. A female resident of the complex was walking in the 5200 block of Wynnewood Rd. when she was accosted by two males who had been walking behind her. One grabbed her purse and attempted to wrest it away from her. When she resisted, the other male pointed a handgun at her and threatened to shoot her of she didn’t let go. When she let go of the purse and a shopping bag she was also carrying, the two males ran northbound, disappearing into the complex. The purse contained the victim’s cell phone and wallet. The crime was discovered by a patrolling security officer who called police. One of the males is described as being White or Hispanic and in his late teens, 5’5” to 5’6” tall, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The male with the gun is described as being black and also in his late teens. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.\nDATE: Friday, December 16, 2011\nLower Paxton Twp. Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside an apartment in the 400 block of Amherst Dr. in the Pennswood Apartment Complex shortly after midnight this morning. A female resident of the complex reports that she was robbed by two teenaged Black/Males, one displaying a knife and the other a handgun. The two approached the victim who was walking from her car to her apartment and demanded her cell phone and car keys. When she complied, the two ran north toward Oakmont Rd after also grabbing her purse. She described the two as short and thin and about 10-15 years old. One wore a black coat and an ivory and brown baseball-style cap and the other wore a brown coat.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.getreceiver.com/can-you-explain-the-specifications-of-the-psvr-2-headset/", "date": "2024-04-20T14:26:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817650.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420122043-20240420152043-00662.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9162713885307312, "token_count": 760, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__186111147", "lang": "en", "text": "The world of virtual reality (VR) gaming is constantly evolving, and Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) has been a staple in the industry since its debut. Building on the success of the original PSVR, Sony has released the highly anticipated psvr 2. In this article, we will dive deep into the specifications of the PSVR 2 headset, shedding light on what makes this VR device a game-changer for enthusiasts.\n1. Display and Resolution\nThe most striking feature of the PSVR 2 is its display technology. The headset is equipped with an OLED panel that boasts a stunning 4K resolution. This translates to approximately 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye, resulting in breathtaking clarity and visual fidelity. Gamers can expect sharper textures, more detailed environments, and an overall more immersive experience compared to the original PSVR’s 1080p OLED display.\n2. Field of View (FoV)\nThe field of view in a VR headset determines how much of the virtual world you can see. The PSVR 2 offers an expansive 110-degree field of view, which enhances immersion by providing a wider and more natural visual perspective. This wider FoV allows players to feel even more deeply immersed in the virtual environments they explore.\n3. Refresh Rate\nSmooth and fluid visuals are essential for an enjoyable VR experience, and the PSVR 2 delivers just that. The headset features a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring that the on-screen action remains silky smooth. This high refresh rate reduces motion sickness and enhances the overall comfort of the gaming experience.\n4. Tracking Technology\nTracking accuracy is crucial in VR gaming, and the PSVR 2 takes a significant step forward in this regard. It employs inside-out tracking, meaning the headset itself has built-in sensors and cameras to track your movements. This eliminates the need for external cameras or sensors, simplifying setup and enhancing tracking accuracy. The result is more precise and responsive gameplay.\nThe PSVR 2 comes with redesigned controllers that complement the headset’s capabilities. These controllers feature haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and finger-touch detection. They provide a more immersive and tactile gaming experience, allowing players to feel the feedback of their in-game actions, such as firing a weapon or interacting with objects.\nImmersive audio is a crucial component of VR, and the PSVR 2 doesn’t disappoint. The headset boasts integrated 3D audio, which creates a more realistic soundscape. This means that players can accurately locate the source of in-game sounds, enhancing their situational awareness and overall immersion.\n7. Comfort and Ergonomics\nLong gaming sessions in VR require comfort and wearability. The PSVR 2 addresses this with an improved ergonomic design. It features adjustable headbands and a balanced weight distribution, reducing strain on the player’s head and neck. The result is a comfortable and enjoyable VR experience, even during extended play sessions.\n8. Backward Compatibility\nFor those who have invested in a library of PSVR games, the PSVR 2 offers good news. It is designed to be compatible with existing PSVR titles, ensuring that players can continue to enjoy their favorite VR experiences on the new headset.\nIn conclusion, the PSVR 2 represents a significant leap forward in VR technology, with impressive specifications that promise an unparalleled gaming experience. From its 4K OLED display and wider FoV to its advanced tracking, ergonomic design, and immersive audio, this headset offers a compelling package for VR enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned VR gamer or a newcomer to the world of virtual reality, the PSVR 2 is undoubtedly a device worth considering for your gaming adventures.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://aarhus14.jboye.com/presentation/yourniversity/", "date": "2018-01-21T02:40:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889917.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121021136-20180121041136-00341.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9311042428016663, "token_count": 346, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__189050182", "lang": "en", "text": "Slides hosted on www.slideshare.net)\nYourniversity is a social user driven platform that promotes transparency. It was created to provide potential students a real look at life as a student at Aarhus University.\nAs a university you are obliged to teach and guide students. And part of the guidance is to be honest. Something that might scare some people off, but appeal to others. After all, the goal is to attract the right students and avoid dropouts later on. But what happens if you open up and let students define the content through social media like Instagram and Twitter.\nThis talk will\n- Demonstrate what happens when you let more than 40.000 students define the content\n- Deliver key insights on how to engage digital natives\nFacts abouts Yourniversity\n- 12 students were invited to be ambassadors in December 2013. They were equipped with an iPhone and through workshops we gave them the opportunity to define the content and create hashtags\n- Today 7000 pictures, movie clips and tweets have been shared on Instagram and Twitter by more than 1000 students\n- We ask the students to tag Instagram photos and tweets with certain hashtags\n- We have created custom search filters that allow us to collect all the stories on a campaign site and for use in student guidance material and for use in campaign material such as print, billboards, digital ads and more\n- Yourniversity was shortlisted in to categories at the Rambuk 2014, the Danish media awards: Campaign of the year and Content activation\nCampaign site: Youniversity.dk or yourniversity.dk/en/\nExplore on Instagram and Twiiter: #yourniversity, #aarhusuni", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.theimum.com/news-keyme-now-offering-the-ability-to-copy-car-fobs-at-kiosks-nationwide/", "date": "2022-06-28T23:50:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103619185.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628233925-20220629023925-00781.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9263049960136414, "token_count": 824, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__164794333", "lang": "en", "text": "KeyMe, the rapidly growing company that is revolutionizing the locksmith industry, today announced that its industry-leading key copying kiosks now allow the consumer to copy car key “fobs” right at the kiosk and have the extra fob shipped directly to their home. With hundreds of auto makes and models supported, KeyMe is offering key fobs for only $69.99, a fraction of the cost charged by car dealerships.\nIt is easy to get an extra fob at a local KeyMe kiosk. Customers simply visit any of the hundreds of KeyMe kiosks inside retailers nationwide, select the “fob” option on the screen and enter their car’s make, model and year. The customer places their current fob against the key slot, allowing the secure transfer of the transponder ID. KeyMe will code a new transponder, cut a new blade and ship it to the customer via complimentary priority mail with a tracking code.\nKeyMe currently supports the majority of modern Fob keys for both luxury brands, such as BMW, Audi and Lexus; and premium brands including Honda, Toyota and Nissan, among others. KeyMe is also currently testing support for “proximity-based” Fob keys used in many higher-end 2014 – 2016 models.\n“Consumers have historically been forced to go to a dealer to replace lost or duplicate car key fobs and often pay hundreds of dollars. This technology enables KeyMe to scan car keys at the kiosk, read the transponder, and ship a fully programmed copy with a tracking code for typically 50-70% less than a dealership,” said Greg Marsh, founder and CEO of KeyMe.\nKeyMe recently announced a new $15M Series C round of funding led by QuestMark Partners. This follows a $20M Series B round of funding in December 2015, bringing total funding to $45M. All previous investors participated in an oversubscribed round, including Comcast Ventures, Battery Ventures, White Star Capital, 7-Eleven, Ravin Gandhi, and the Polsky Family Office, among others.\nThe company is rapidly expanding and plans to add more than 3,000 next-generation kiosks by the end of 2017 in leading retailers, including: 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kmart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mall of America, Rite Aid, Safeway and Sears.\nKeyMe enables customers to save digital copies of their keys in the cloud. When a customer orders a key fob with KeyMe, their transponder and blade info are saved to their account so, if they lose their new fob, KeyMe can send them a new one.\nCustomers can also save any house key to the cloud, then recover a copy simply and securely using their fingerprint at any of the kiosks if they ever lose their keys or get locked out. Using KeyMe’s free iOS and Android apps, keys can be ordered and stored in the cloud, then accessed and printed at a kiosk in the event of a lockout, saving hundreds of dollars that would ordinarily be spent on an emergency locksmith visit.\nIn addition to convenience, KeyMe offers unprecedented accuracy to the key duplication process. Traditional key duplication services have 15-20 percent error rates as a result of their “tracing” methodology. KeyMe’s advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technology produces key copies that are more accurate than the originals.\nKeyMe has introduced unprecedented security and control into key duplication and lockouts, services historically fraught with scams and unscrupulous emergency locksmiths. KeyMe provides accountability across the entire customer experience. For every key made, there exists a detailed transaction history, financial paper trail, and fingerprint encryption at login. KeyMe provides a “closed loop” security trail with its technology.\nA full list of kiosk locations can be seen at www.key.me/kiosks", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://hunterfootball.com/index.php/news/announcements/23-game-reviewers-needed", "date": "2020-02-25T09:31:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146064.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20200225080028-20200225110028-00225.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9590473175048828, "token_count": 1149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__125045670", "lang": "en", "text": "Before the age of ESPN, the Internet, and instant replay, it was the reporter in the stands writing up the game for the local paper, and, okay, also the guy covering it live on radio, who made fans feel like they were right there, cheering on their favorite team, game after game. If you're a rabid fan yourself, and want to try writing sports articles, step up to the plate. Even if you aren't a sports nut, in a sports-crazy society, having the ability to write a solid sports article can be an asset for any freelance writer. To write a sports article, you will use general journalism \"tricks of the trade\" and also some specific sportswriting techniques.\nHere are some ideas to help you learn how to write a sports article and a few tips for article writing in general.\nHave a strong lead. Like any article, you want to start your sports article out with a strong lead, one that encapsulates the available information on \"who, what, where, when, why and how.\" This is basic for how to write articles of any topic. Look at the articles in the Sports section of nearly any newspaper to see how the author introduces the game or event he is covering with his lead paragraph. Good sports articles get the reader's attention with a strong but concise summary of the story to follow.\nAlso, note that a lead always places emphasis on an important or interesting aspect of the story. For instance, a specific Boston Celtics loss may, in itself, not be as significant or interesting as the fact it is the fifteenth loss the team experienced in a row. The article would tell the story of the game, but the lead would introduce the game with the most important or interesting fact about it, that it's continuing a horrible streak, and would expand on that fact in the article.\nWrite clearly and concisely. If you've ever read Sports Illustrated, you know that some sports articles can be what you might call \"literary non-fiction:\" lengthy, poetic, filled with metaphor and digressions into back story. If your particular assignment requires that kind of writing, go for it. But if you read the daily sports section of your city paper, you will also notice that most of the articles reporting on the sporting events of the past day are concisely written. Yes, these articles include context and metaphor and technical sports terms, -- but they're also to the point and generally stick to basic vocabulary. Being specific is one of the more basic tips for article writing.\nKnow the context. You need to have a basic working knowledge of the universe on which you're reporting. This may mean not only knowing all about the current players, coaches and standings but knowing some history, as well. This may be common knowledge to you, but if not, you may need to do some research.\nYou will also need to know about specific sports including rules, history, league standings, current controversies and other information. You may already know much of this if you're a sports enthusiast--but be aware that a journalist may need more in-depth knowledge than a casual fan. Be sure to have a solid grasp on the sport you're covering before you start to cover it.\nAlso, keep in mind that many sports teams have press departments that will provide journalists with extensive information about their organizations including current players and team history.\nGive the major play-by-play. Obviously, there are hundreds of plays in any match or game, and no article will include them all. Your job as a reporter is to report the basic chronology--beginning, middle, and end, of the sporting event--with details about the major moments: turning points, big plays, big mistakes, momentum-builders. In other word, you're providing something of a verbal highlight reel. This will mean you need to pay careful attention to who does what, when during the event. You then must figure out which moments to include and which to leave out. You have the advantage of hindsight when putting these events together: \"That shot turned out to be the fatal blow...\" Your thorough understanding of the game and how it's played will also be important when you are evaluating what events are key. You will also need to connect the events smoothly as you help your audience to create a mental picture of what happened.\nUse quotes as often as possible. Most sports news articles, no matter the subject, include quotes from people involved. Most pro sports teams hold post-game news conferences or speak to reporters in the locker room after the game which gives you good information for writing sports articles. Asking good questions and collecting answers from players and coaches is an important part of writing your article. Be prepared when approaching your interview subject. Know what you're going to ask and listen to the answer--it may not be what you expected to hear--and be conversant enough in the subject to have a good follow-up question, no matter what the answer ends up being. Incorporate these quotes into the body of your article.\nCheck your facts. Again, like regular news articles an article about a sporting event or a newsworthy event in the world of sports must correctly present the facts. Sporting events usually generate a lot of statistics. They can also be very fast-paced, involve tons of different players, and follow rules you might need to double-check if you're going to reference them. A clean, concise sports article will have its facts straight.\nAfter you have a firm grasp on how to write articles, then write specifically for sporting events; your articles could provide vital information and insight to rabid and casual fans alike.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.arrowlawgroup.com/2011/08/foreclosure-fairness-act.html", "date": "2024-04-22T00:39:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818067.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421225303-20240422015303-00795.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9205043315887451, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__122657228", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunday, August 21, 2011\nForeclosure Fairness Act\nI'm sure, by now, you all see news about foreclosure increase and home prices dropping on a daily basis. Washington State legislators responded to the foreclosure crisis by changing the way banks foreclose.\nWashington State passed the Foreclosure Fairness Act, which went into effecton July 22, 2011. The new law will allow borrowers more time and a better chance at seeking a work-out solution with lenders to avoid foreclosure. Particularly, the new law requires banks to physically sit down and talk to borrowers before foreclosing. Without this new law, lenders often refuse to slow down the foreclosure process even if there was a possible way to avoid it. Keep in mind that foreclosure in Washington can occur within 6-7 months from a default (missed payment). Now, lenders will be required to slow down the process by a month or two and review alternative options.\nMore information on the Foreclosure Fairness Act: http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=143539", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.public-value.cbc.radio-canada.ca/", "date": "2019-06-16T17:04:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998288.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616162745-20190616184745-00310.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9317677617073059, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__16303643", "lang": "en", "text": "Social responsibility and public value at CBC/Radio-Canada\nFor the Love of Skating and HockeyRead this story Browse all stories Français\nMessage from Hubert T. Lacroix, President and CEO\nIn pursuit of our mission to express Canadian culture and enrich the democratic life of this country, we strive to be a socially minded organization in everything that we do — from our programming and community activities, which provide public value; to our social, environmental and business practices, which benefit the planet; to our employee-related activities, which enable our people to do their best to serve Canadians.\nTo illustrate the impact that we bring to the communities we serve, we’ve created a dedicated website, called Citizenship: Inside and Out, to present a sampling of our public value stories. In keeping with our environmental efforts, this publication is electronic only.\nI invite you to take a look at another side of CBC/Radio-Canada. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear your reactions and your ideas for extending our public value.\nHubert T. Lacroix, President and CEO", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://omsf.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=7644&em_id=2573.0", "date": "2024-04-13T19:36:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00638.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9615836143493652, "token_count": 504, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197851800", "lang": "en", "text": "Volunteer service was a ‘given’\nfor 2020 GIVE awardee\nThe culture of giving back has been a central tenet of the OMS specialty for generations. It’s not unusual to find an expectation of service embedded in the culture of an OMS education program alongside its curriculum.\nSuch is the case at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). Earlier this year Dr. Brian Wolf, chief resident at NUMC, spent a week in Honduras serving with Dr. Melissa Amundson’s Operation Nueva Vida humanitarian healthcare team. Following the lead of 2019 NUMC chief resident, Dr. Matthew Green, Dr. Wolf applied for a travel stipend from the OMS Foundation’s Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) and received $2,500 toward the cost of his journey.\n“I chose the OMS specialty because it offered a chance to change lives, and Dr. Green assured me this experience would be a highlight of my residency,” Dr. Wolf said. “Our patients spanned the oral surgery spectrum that week, including trauma, orthognathic and cleft palate surgeries. Local medical technology in Honduras is antiquated or non-existent, so we relied on Dr. Amundson’s supply of medical supplies, instruments and equipment to support our work.”\n“It was challenging being the rookie member of an established team in a country I’d never visited populated by people whose language I barely spoke,” Dr. Wolf said. “But the team was welcoming, as were the Hondurans, and I learned a great deal that week.”\nBecause opportunities for follow-up were so limited, Dr. Amundson held her team to the highest standards of care for their patients.\n“It was tough, but it was worth it,” said Dr. Wolf. “I’d do it again, and I’d recommend it to anyone. I couldn’t have afforded it without the GIVE stipend though, and I’m grateful to the Foundation for making this experience possible.”\nThe Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education is being funded in 2020 with support from the OMS Foundation Alliance, OMSNIC, The James and Carmen Hupp Foundation and individual donors such as you. Learn more and donate at OMSFoundation.org.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://greenheartcbd.medium.com/women-in-crypto-a-welcoming-community-is-a-strong-community-e8ee4e0c7316?source=user_profile---------5----------------------------", "date": "2023-09-25T23:53:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510100.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925215547-20230926005547-00587.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716195464134216, "token_count": 702, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__267245157", "lang": "en", "text": "Women in Crypto: a welcoming community is a strong community\nA mother put Greenheart CBD on the map.\nCarlow mother of three, Rhona, said she was able to “get her little boy back” after CBD had eased his symptoms of autism. Through countless trials and by being a fierce advocate for her children, Rhona shared that she finally found something that worked. Her compassion and determination to her family brought her to Greenheart CBD, a producer of full-spectrum CBD oils that many other parents of children with autism swear by.\nBut how does this play into cryptocurrency?\nGreenheart CBD introduced their token ecosystem and a plan to bring farmers out of poverty by providing them with the necessary training, equipment, and support to switch to hemp farming. Another use-case of the token for consumers became clear: they could use the token to purchase the company’s CBD products at a discount.\nThis put Greenheart CBD customers, many of which are mothers, in an interesting new position. Few had any experience with cryptocurrency and therefore were unprepared when invited to join a space where they had a tremendous amount to gain from.\nThe novelty and high demand of CBD has given it a steep price tag. Therefore, receiving a large discount was a lucrative prospect for those who purchase it in bulk for their children. Greenheart CBD quickly identified that many customers, particularly these mothers, were unaware of how cryptocurrency works — but not because they didn’t want to learn. They were just not a part of the cryptocurrency community before this.\nWhy are there so few women in the cryptocurrency community?\nThe absence of women in the cryptocurrency mainstream can be explained by the same issues that plague the tech and finance industries: gender discrimination and sexism.\nFrom the frat boy culture leading them to be frozen out of the space or mistreated, to having to work harder than men for the same results, women must consistently “prove” themselves. Some are lucky to have the privilege to have their voice heard: but many others are not.\nPerianne Boring, founder and president of Chamber of Digital Commerce, has spoken about bringing women into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.\n“The Bitcoin industry has been punished for the lack of women,”\nShe told website Moneyish in December 2017.\n“Women are naturally better communicators and on a mass scale, people don’t understand what Bitcoin is. The perception is skewed and it won’t be accepted as a legitimate technology unless we find a way to get this imbalance sorted.”\nBoring makes a very strong point: if cryptocurrency is to survive and thrive, it needs women. A technology cannot be touted as the future if it doesn’t include everyone.\nRhona has shown us how powerful a woman’s voice can be for advocating. Fintech and cryptocurrency could benefit greatly from having more passionate voices like hers in it. Representation is key, and having women in visible positions is the first step to inspiring others to join the space.\nWelcoming communities, such as Greenheart’s, need to become mainstream. There is no place for sexism and discrimination in the future.\nWe can ask ourselves: am I going to welcome the future, or am I going to be stuck in the past? It’s something we can all reflect on everyday, and not just on International Women’s Day.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aiesecislamabad.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/the-best-thing-about-pakistan-an-australian-perspective/", "date": "2021-07-27T23:48:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153515.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727233849-20210728023849-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9812527298927307, "token_count": 960, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__182200760", "lang": "en", "text": "Contributed by: Oliver Fisher, Australian intern for Change in Progress 2.0 Project\nRome has the Colosseum, Paris the Eiffel tower and Agra the Taj Mahal. So what does Islamabad have, Faisal mosque perhaps? Islamabad like the rest of Pakistan has something that is more unique than a simple tourist destination as its highlight, what makes it special is something that not many countries have. It’s something that the country should be proud of, for what makes Pakistan special is the hospitality and kind nature of its people. That is something that the people of Pakistan should be immensely proud of.\nI have been touched by the generosity and the kindness of the people here, the conversations that I have had with complete strangers have been some of the most inspirational conversations that I have ever had. I have been welcomed in to your homes, invited around for cups of tea and been graced with your heart warming hospitality. You have made my journey here an unforgettable one, the last six weeks have been some of the most enjoyable in my life to date. I find it refreshing that people here simply want to talk to me not because they want something from me, but because they want to know more about me and my countries culture. I like how the people here have big dreams, they want to make a difference. Not only so that they can improve there own lives but so they can help the lives of others, help Pakistan become a better place. I have heard stories of sorry and grief, stories of immense pain and despair. But as always the people here never fail to see a silver lining, they never fail to grasp on to that one piece of hope that they have and never let it go.\nThe people here are brave and are resilient, many have grown up with very little and yet they want to give so much. This is a rare quality for people to have and a quality that I wish more people had in Australia. I have learnt note in the last six weeks about human nature than I have in the rest of my life of my life so far. You have taught me to dream big and to never stop chasing my dreams, you have taught me that even when the day is at its darkest there is always a way to climb up in to the light. I have learnt that the unknown should not be feared but instead embraced. The people here barely knew anything about me and yet they made me part of their families, they made me feel at home in this country.\nI have always felt that in Australia we do not have enough trust in one another, it is a shame because some of the great experiences in life come from trusting in the goodness of human nature. We can learn a lot from the people of Pakistan and how they treat each other. I came to Pakistan knowing very little about the people and its culture, I could say that I have been pleasantly surprised by what I have found but that would be a vast understatement. I have been impassioned by the nature of the people and their kindness and generosity. I have learnt that it is not the unknown that I should be afraid of, instead what I should be afraid if is not being able to jump in to the abyss of uncertainty that we all have. We may fall in the process, we may have a tough time. But when we fall, we find a way to to get back up again. We learn to dust ourselves off and climb higher than we have ever been before, the people here have shown me that you should never be afraid to fail and we should never stop looking to improve.\nWhen people ask me what the highlight of Pakistan was? I will not tell them about a tourist sight or even a single event. Because what has made my trip so enjoyable is not something that is as fleeting as a visit somewhere. The highlight is something that I have had the pleasure of experiencing every day that I have been here. An experience that has grown and changed me with every passing day. What I will tell my friends, my family and anyone else who will listen is that the highlight of a trip to Pakistan is the interactions that you will have with the people here. It is something that the people of Pakistan should be proud of, many countries have magnificent architectural wonders as their main tourist draw card. But it’s very rare that the hospitality of the people is the main reason to visit a country. My time in Pakistan has almost come to an end and there is no way that I will ever be able to express my gratitude in a way that is deserving of the kindness that I have experience here. Instead I will keep my parting message a simple one, for sometimes simplicity is the best option. Allah hafiz Pakistan, Allah hafiz.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.alignresearch.co.uk/sterling/2017-conviction-macro-call-its-time-to-buy-the-great-british-pound/", "date": "2021-09-28T12:33:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060803.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928122846-20210928152846-00532.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.967050313949585, "token_count": 932, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__187600296", "lang": "en", "text": "By Richard Jennings, CFA\nThe last time we were bullish of the pound was in spring 2016 and although we caught a sharp upward move against the Aussie dollar in the days after the piece, the Brexit vote turned everything on its head.\nFast forward to the dawn of 2017 and we again believe that it is time to take a bull position in sterling against selected currency pairs, in particular the Canadian Dollar and South African Rand.\nThe strength of the 2 pairs against the beleaguered pound has been even more exacerbated due to resurgent commodity prices (they being deemed “commodity currencies”) and, in the rand’s case, the material interest rate differential of near 7%. Together with the political risk premia that has increased materially post the EU referendum vote, the pound has thus been particularly weak against both these pairs. Indeed, as we can see in the weekly chart below v the rand, sterling has depreciated by a whopping 35% against this currency in just over a year from the peaks seen of approaching 26 the pound at the beginning of 2016. I believe this is the largest pound depreciation on record v the South African rand in such a short timescale.\nIt is clear however from the chart that the RSI has begun to rise from very oversold levels and there has also been an MACD cross over in recent weeks. With the pair not breaching a new low too since probing 16 in October, this early divergence looks to us as a harbinger of future strength.\nInterestingly, the news flow since the EU referendum has been resoundingly bullish for the pound – completely at odds with the price action. We believe that it is simply the weight of speculative money that has weighed on the currency together with trader sentiment. However, in currency markets in particular, price action always ultimately follows the economic fundamentals and rising inflation, resilient growth, resurgent exports, a tight labour market and a material shrinking of the current account deficit are all arrows pointing up for the pound not down.\nAs the US interest rate cycle turned in December last year and the market anticipates up to 3 further rises this year, we would argue that the case for interest rate rises in the UK is actually stronger than the US. Our inflation is higher for a start and is expected to trend further north this year. It is only the sheer ineptitude of Mark “Carnage” (and whom should be removed from office in our opinion) that is keeping the coiled spring of rate rises in the UK down at the moment. Sadly for much of the populace that hold mortgages and debt, when his folly is finally reined in by the markets (as is evident already with rising gilt yields) then this spring is wont to rise further than it should or could have been had he acted in accordance with the current economic set and the pain will be much worse than it could have been.\nPut simply we believe that the correct rate for UK base rates at present is between 2-3%. We also expect the second half of this year to see at least 2 if not 3 rate rises as the economic trajectory continues upwards and the Bank of England finally realises the Brexit landscape is not one of armageddon but opportunity.\nThis is one of our most high conviction macro calls at Align for 2017 and we expect to see the pound north of 20 Rands to the pound in 12 months time and also approaching 2 Canadian dollars. In the latter’s case, with the likely bursting of their property bubble this year we do not see any rate rises on the horizon there in 2017 and so this is a particularly attractive pair to buy the pound against.\nWe also note that the latest CoT data as at 4 Jan 2017 revealed increasing short positioning once more in the GBP currency after a reduction going into the end of the year. Speculative money is always caught the wrong way on a trend at its extreme and we strongly suspect that this historical experience will play out here too. The only caveat to this call is as we go into the triggering of Article 50 – slated for spring of this year – this may bring a final short-lived lurch lower. Whether this lurch is from current levels or higher is of course unquantifiable and so we are to split our powder into 2 kegs in the event of such a move happening – taking a 50% position size long here. Sub 16 on the Rand and $1.57 against the CAD are complete “gimmes” to us whereupon we would apply our second 50% to the purchase of the pound v these pairs.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://poweronpoweroff.com/blogs/press/power-on-off-and-joint-forces-initiative-work-together", "date": "2020-04-08T05:51:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371810617.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20200408041431-20200408071931-00341.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446120858192444, "token_count": 1062, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__50719059", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo: Greg Zinone, Co-Founder of Joint Forces Initiative; Elaine Kunda, CEO of Vitalere; and Ahman Green, former NFL pro bowl running back celebrate their partnership to provide safe alternatives to improve the health of the military, veterans, athletes and gamers at Microsoft’s eSports arena in New York City Wednesday evening.\n(New York, NY, January 26, 2017) – Power On Off, a nutraceutical brand including Power On to improve mental edge and Power Off to enhance sleep quality, is partnering with Joint Forces Initiative (JFI) to raise awareness of the catastrophic effects from lack of sleep and to provide safe alternatives to improve the health of the military, veterans, athletes and gamers.\nWhat do all these professionals have in common? At first blush, you might think not much. But, you’d be wrong. The tie that binds them is sleep. Or lack thereof.\nTake the major league baseball infielder who plays 162 regular season games in multiple time zones over approximately six months. Or the professional gamer who spends 12 or more hours per day competing in front of the computer screen and every day their screen goes black means thousands of dollars in lost revenue. Or the US military veteran who completed three tours and now is trying to normalize into every day life while suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. None of these circumstances allow for a full night’s sleep and studies show that performance may be impacted as a result.\n“We already know excellence lies in the little details. Power On Off believes we can improve the way people sleep and the way they perform when they’re awake. The decision to partner with Joint Forces Initiative was an easy one. JFI shares our belief that safe alternatives for improving our health should be available to everyone, including the military, athletes and gamers,” said Elaine Kunda, CEO, Vitalere Group of Companies (parent company of Power On Off).\nPower On and Power Off are designed to help the user compete. Power On is a proprietary blend of 15 ingredients working in synergy to promote memory, alertness, energy, productivity and brain health. Power Off is a proprietary blend of nine ingredients to promote relaxation, sleep and brain health. Taken together, the smart supplementation protocol of Power On and Power Off can enhance the ability to get high quality sleep, wake up refreshed, and maintain focus in the face of every day stresses and distractions.\nFounded in 2007 by Greg and Addie Zinone, JFI is a non-profit organization and the mastermind behind the Pro vs GI Joe events where professional athletes play video games online against troops stationed around the world. The goal of JFI has always been to “do a little for those who do a lot” and to create connections and a sense of support.\n“The three demographics JFI works with, almost exclusively, are troops, professional athletes and gamers – all of whom are committed and passionate about what they do. To be successful requires long hours and hard work without undue additional stress on their bodies, which is exactly why a partnership with Power On Off works so well. Power On and Power Off provide a safe alternative for our troops, athletes and gamers whose energy, focus and rest is essential to their success. We are incredibly excited about this new partnership,” said Greg Zinone, Co-Founder, Joint Forces Initiative.\nPower On Off will work in lock step with JFI to build awareness and provide healthy alternatives to improve sleep and increase focus – for sport and for life. By using the code JFIPOWERONOFF, 10% percent of sales from Power On and Power Off will be given to JFI to continue the important work they do in giving the military, athletes and gamers a platform to play and compete while creating unity.\nThe official launch of the Power On Off and JFI sponsorship kicked off January 25, 2017 at the inaugural Pro Athlete Pro Gamer Gaming Showcase taking place at Microsoft’s new e-sports arena in New York City. Hosted by former NFL pro bowl running back Ahman Green, the Pro Athlete Pro Gamer Gaming Showcase saw four teams of five competitors (three gamers and 2 athletes per team) face off in a four hour live stream event of Gears of War on Xbox One. While the Showcase was held at Microsoft’s esports arena in New York City, athletes and gamers played in locations across the country. The full show will be aired during the Gears of War Fight Night on February 1, 2017.\nNSF Certified for Sport\nPower On and Power Off have completed the requirements of the NSF Certified for Sport program. This confirms that Power On and Power Off do not contain any of the 180+ substances banned by major athletic organizations. This program verifies that the contents of Power On and Power Off actually match what is printed on the label. It also verifies that our products are manufactured at a facility audited by NSF for quality and safety. With Power On and Power Off being certified by NSF International’s Certified for Sport program, you can be confident that the products are bring regularly checked by one of the most respected certifiers in the world.\nFor more information please contact:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.iambishop.com/about/", "date": "2017-04-24T05:21:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119080.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00198-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.960517168045044, "token_count": 310, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__137421625", "lang": "en", "text": "Brent Bishop is an on-air fitness expert, lifestyle host, and celebrity trainer. He is the owner of Think Fitness Studios, a performance-inspired, boutique personal training centre in Toronto. Bishop is an on-air Fitness Expert on national television, Functional Fitness Host of the series Body Fuel, author of The Think Factor and the male Fitness Brand Ambassador for New Balance Canada. Brent has made several media appearances on North American networks including KTLA, WFLA Daytime, Global TV, CTV and CityTV to name a few. Additionally, Bishop is a regular contributor to numerous print media such as Best Health Magazine, Canadian Health and Lifestyle, Inside Fitness, Fitness Business Canada, Canadian Living and Sweat Equity Magazine.\nBrent is also a trainer and coach on Evolve Functional Fitness, a virtual fitness community and training app – the first of its kind. His Evolve video bio can be viewed here\nBishop holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia. He has over 16 years experience inspiring people of all levels to demand more of themselves through fitness and personal development. Bishop has notable fitness career highlights working with Olympians, high level athletes and various film and television personalities. Whether it’s hiking the Andes in Peru, leading a group on a snowshoeing expedition or planning his next eco-adventure race, Bishop dedicates his time and energy to inspire himself and others to realize their true potential by unleashing their inner athlete.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mmsc.org/news/rescued-seal-jersey-finds-new-home-at-detroit-zoo", "date": "2021-01-23T05:30:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703533863.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123032629-20210123062629-00793.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9801952242851257, "token_count": 119, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__191677447", "lang": "en", "text": "- Published: Sunday, 05 July 2015 18:50\n(WXYZ) - You could say the Detroit Zoo sealed the deal to provide a new home for a rescued mammal named Jersey.\nThe seal was deemed \"too friendly\" to be released back into the wild in New Jersey about seven months ago.\nThe Marine Mammal Stranding Center ultimately made the decision to send the seal to the Detroit Zoo after she had been picked up by volunteers several times over the course of eight months after being treated and released. In one instance, Jersey was spotted being petted on a beach.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.madisonptsa.com/race-to-be-human/", "date": "2024-02-25T06:20:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00886.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9541906714439392, "token_count": 676, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__110689761", "lang": "en", "text": "Dear Madison Families,\nI’m pleased to share that we are partnering with the Madison PTSA Racial Equity Team to show the film RACE to Be Human to all Madison students during grade level assemblies on Tuesday, March 14th. Students will debrief with teachers during Advisory on Thursday, March 16th, when they have the opportunity to reflect on, discuss their ideas and ask questions about topics raised in the film.\nA parent volunteer will also lead a Found Poetry activity during lunch on Wednesday, March 15th, where students can use art to make connections to their own lives. Additional follow-up includes opportunities for students to discreetly report microaggressions they have witnessed or experienced firsthand through a new system co-designed by members of the Madison staff and parent Racial Equity Teams, as well as members of the Students of Color Union.\nCreated for schools, communities, and corporations, RACE to be Human addresses the apprehension and confusion so many of us feel when it comes to talking about race and racism. The 46-minute IndieFlix documentary uses the power of student voice to explore racism, its impacts on the mental health of children and adults, and what can be done to change it. The film shares micro-stories to define commonly used terms we all use when talking about racism. The film delves into the effects of race and racism on individuals and our communities with:\n- Candid interviews with kids and teens, who discuss their experiences with race and racism, and its impact on their lives and relationships.\n- Expert perspectives on the history, present-day occurrences, and effects of racism. Essential definitions and guidelines that help create safe spaces for cross-cultural dialogues about race and racism.\n- Discussion around allyship, as well as what action and accountability may look like to start shaping a more inclusive and equitable society today.\nThe PTSA is also investing in the important racial equity work at Madison by purchasing a year-long subscription that gives teachers, staff and parents access to the full length film, plus the companion Creative Coping Toolkit, an online film-based learning platform with curriculum and resources to facilitate healthy conversations about race both in the classroom and at home. The program includes strategies and tips to check ourselves and others while inspiring self-reflection so that as individuals, we are more aware, and as communities, we can move forward more equitably.\nI have attached the At Home Discussion Guide so that parents can connect their student’s learning with conversations about the film at home. Parents can also preview the film (either the trailer or the full length film) via the Race to Be Human Dashboard (note: you will need to create an account to login but your information will only be used to track internal usage metrics).\nThe PTSA will also be hosting a community screening of RACE to Be Human at Madison on April 4th from 6:00-7:30pm, followed by a panel discussion facilitated by the SPS Department of Racial Equity Advancement (DREA). We invite you to save the date and join other Madison families for this important conversation about race.\nPlease reach out to me or the Madison PTSA Racial Equity Team with any questions about the film.\nThank you for your continued partnership to make Madison a more inclusive school, Where Everyone Belongs!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://respicefinem1.blogspot.com/2012/01/", "date": "2018-07-23T11:41:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676596336.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723110342-20180723130342-00592.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9731500744819641, "token_count": 718, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__194594326", "lang": "en", "text": "One of the core elements of a democracy is the right to vote—the right of the people to freely decide which politicians and which parties have earned their support and deserve their vote. A dark chapter in Bermuda’s quest for a more democratic society was the legal requirement for annual voters’ registration: if one failed to register by a fixed date annually they would be unable to vote in any election called within the next twelve months. Because lower income people, based on global research, are less likely to register to vote than their wealthier counterparts there was always an inherent bias in such a system. The PLP government changed this and made the vote sacrosanct by abolishing annual registration: register once and you will remain on the voting register.\nIn their submission to the British government, the OBA seek to change this and require that citizens re-register every four year or so. Anyone failing to register would be prevented from voting in a subsequent election. The rationale advanced for this vote restraining proposal is that up to 10% of voters are registered in constituencies they no longer live in and their participation could well affect the outcome of marginal areas. If there was no mechanism already in place to address this, their proposal may have some merit. As it stands it seems a not very subtle attempt to take away the vote of working class people.\nUnder the current system candidate teams for political parties, canvassing a meagre 1,100 voters, can and do identify people living in areas who are not registered in that constituency and can and do get them to fill out the appropriate form to transfer their residency on the voters’ list. All parties have this right. There is a further safe guard in that the scrutineers on election can be (and have been) provided with a list of registered voters who are to be challenged on their right to vote in that constituencies on the grounds there is evidence they no longer live there. This system works; all it requires is a bit of effort by candidates and their teams.\nAlongside the OBA call for voter re-registration is the call for absentee voting. They provide few specifics but given that they want to see Bermuda adopt what so many other countries have it can only mean the OBA want to see Bermudians living abroad being granted the vote. This makes sense for students as they are overseas for the purpose of education and, along with the Bermuda Census criteria, they are deemed to still be living in Bermuda. The challenge here is to ensure we have a suitable definition of “student.”\nFor those Bermudians who have taken up residence overseas I cannot see a justifiable reason why they should be allowed to vote. Moreover, what constituency would they be registered to vote in? This cannot work under our current political system. In fact, adopting this would add to precisely the problems the OBA say they want to eradicate. Most counties with absentee voting either have direct voting for a leader (which we do not) or the proportion of overseas voters to the total population is negligible in terms of voting impact.\nThese OBA proposals represent a slight modification from the proposals advanced by the UBP in their 2007 election platform and it demonstrates the challenge this new party is having in shaking itself from its old association. To call on the UK to force their proposed changes on Bermuda and other Overseas Territories is an odd thing to do rather than argue for it on the campaign trail and actually hope to win a mandate to make these changes. No doubt we will hear more of this in the months to come.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hpgrbukavu.org/bukavu-covid19-national-minister-of-health-pays-tribute-to-the-health-care-staff-of-the-provincial-hospital/", "date": "2024-04-19T21:08:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817455.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419203449-20240419233449-00452.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9503040909767151, "token_count": 437, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__139021373", "lang": "en", "text": "BUKAVU-COVID19: NATIONAL MINISTER OF HEALTH PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH CARE STAFF OF THE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL.\nMinister Eteni LONGONDO congratulated and strongly encouraged the HPGRB’s medical staff for the remarkable commitment of this public health institution in the response to COVID-19!\nUpon his arrival in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province, on Saturday 20 June 2020, the National Minister of Health, His Excellency Eteni LONGONDO, visited several facilities for the care of COVID-19 patients. Accompanied by His Excellency Théo NGWABIDJE KASI, Provincial Governor, as well as members of the COVID-19 pandemic response team in the province, the Minister of Health began his visits by the BWINDI isolation centre where he congratulated and encouraged the health care staff for all the efforts and sacrifices made in this fight. After the Bwindi stopover, the National Minister of Health made a stopover at the Provincial General Reference Hospital of Bukavu (HPGRB) where he was welcomed by the Acting Medical Director Dr Ghislain MAHESHE, surrounded by the entire management staff and medical corps.\nOn the spot, Minister Eteni LONGONDO congratulated and strongly encouraged the medical staff for the remarkable commitment of this public health establishment in the fight against COVID-19 in South Kivu Province, which continues to do its utmost with the available means. The Minister took this opportunity to recall the decision taken by the Head of State, H.E. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, who wants the funds allocated to the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the independence of the DRCongo, on 30 June, to be allocated instead to the wage of the health personnel involved in the response against Covid-19. The National Minister of Health wished to recall the support of the Head of State to the entire population of South Kivu facing this terrible pandemic.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.emaint.com/works/ireland-as-eu-digital-hub/", "date": "2017-01-24T09:07:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284376.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00554-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457606077194214, "token_count": 470, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__131996361", "lang": "en", "text": "By: Tracy Watson\nIreland Then and Now... a Brief Retrospective\nIf the global financial crisis, which came into sharp relief in 2007, had an apogee, it could well have been Ireland. The global fiscal crisis, which shook and continues to shake the EU (both lender and debt economies), exacerbated the nascent financial crisis in Ireland, which came to a head in 2008. Recapitalization, coupled with initiatives intended to cope with a hemorrhaging banking sector, resulted in contingent and actual fiscal liabilities that led to the Irish State pursuing external assistance in 2010. Subsequent to this move, the country has been working to adhere to its regimen of financial and structural reforms (austerity measures) and continues its bold pursuit of foreign investment.\nFDI, or foreign direct investment, is a substantial contributor to Ireland’s economy, and consequently, to Ireland’s economic recovery. In fact, according to the Deloitte report Investing in Ireland Your move in the right direction, large companies (e.g., multinationals) contribute the lion’s share of corporate tax revenue paid in Ireland (approximately 75%). And while Ireland’s financial crisis continues, the country has made great strides through its rigorous campaign to attract FDI; even as the crisis escalated, in 2009 Ireland procured 2.4% of GDP from corporate tax revenue, whereas two of its strongest lender compatriots only garnered 1.3% and 1.4% (Germany and France, respectively).\nHow Ireland is Repositioning Itself through FDI\nAccording to the Deloitte report, nearly 1,000 multinational corporations have established their European base in Ireland. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device makers, information communications technology (ICT) providers, and financial services, are leaders of FDI in Ireland. The incentives for these companies are numerous and extend far beyond the highly attractive 12.5% corporate tax rate. Of foreign companies in Ireland, U.S. companies comprise a significant portion: 600 U.S. companies currently operate in Ireland and employ 100,000 workers, according to a report by ’60 Minutes’. Moreover, the U.S. paid 33% (or one-third) of Ireland’s total corporate tax, according to the Deloitte report, over the past 10 years.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://slamguy.com/2008/12/07/hello-world/", "date": "2023-05-31T03:47:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646257.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531022541-20230531052541-00309.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.942780613899231, "token_count": 344, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__266525295", "lang": "en", "text": "Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” is a perfect read for the ultra competitive reality show generation. Part “Survivor,” part “Lost,” part “American Idol,” part conglomeration of every movie that pits random humans versus one another in front of a crowd of onlookers- it takes a well used concept and makes the most of it. Although it takes a few pages to crank up the story, it is well worth the effort.\nOne might expect the fiercely competitive nature of the “The Hunger Games” to warrant pages of gore and bloody description. Collins’ skills shine as she allows the reader’s interaction to formulate much of the scene without excess focus on the violence.\nMany have called “The Hunger Games” an investigation into a young person’s world where violence is a contributing factor. Is this not also a social commentary on what might one day be demanded by viewers who have grown tired of the same old entertainment? While the book does address these issues and the depth of romance without sex the main consideration is the story and whether it works. It does.\nGreat stories are created and told again and again. They evoke vivid imagery and lure the reader or listener into the activity. They inspire readers to create their own continuation of the story and character’s lives. They demand sequels and screenplays. They also birth web sites http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames… that carry the theme forward.\nEvery public and high school library should have at least one copy. Recruit one reader and prepare for an avalanche to follow.\n5 out of 5", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://digitalfinancenews.com/index.php/2024/02/07/bitcoin-halving-sparks-market-rally-as-ethereum-soars-amid-rising-adoption/", "date": "2024-02-24T21:46:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474569.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224212113-20240225002113-00178.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9316983819007874, "token_count": 851, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__181831101", "lang": "en", "text": "Cryptocurrencies are causing a buzz in the financial world as their total market capitalization reaches a staggering $1.66 trillion on February 6, 2024. This surge in value comes ahead of the eagerly awaited Bitcoin halving event scheduled for April 2024, which experts predict will lead to a significant increase in the price of the leading cryptocurrency. Additionally, Ethereum, another prominent player in the crypto space, is experiencing impressive growth driven by innovative features and increased adoption. This article will explore the latest developments shaping the crypto landscape, including the rise of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), the integration of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) protocols in decentralized finance (DeFi), and the potential for stablecoins to outshine traditional payment systems.\nBitcoin’s upcoming halving event is generating anticipation and speculation in the market. Historical data suggests that such events have typically resulted in significant price increases, and investors are eagerly awaiting the possibility of another surge in value. Past halvings in 2012 and 2016 propelled Bitcoin’s price to new highs, and many hope to take advantage of this trend once again.\nWhile Bitcoin remains dominant, Ethereum has been gaining momentum. Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain, has experienced impressive growth, soaring by over 70% in just the last month. ENS simplifies transactions by translating human-readable Ethereum addresses into machine-readable alphanumeric codes, enhancing user experience and accessibility.\nScalability has long been a challenge for Ethereum, but innovative solutions such as Polygon and Arbitrum, known as layer 2 solutions, are gaining traction and have the potential to address these issues. Additionally, Ethereum’s high gas fees, which have frustrated many users, are expected to drop to less than $0.01, making the platform more appealing and user-friendly.\nTo address regulatory concerns and enhance security, Know-Your-Customer (KYC) protocols are being integrated into decentralized finance (DeFi). This development ensures that users participating in DeFi activities comply with regulatory requirements while still enjoying the benefits of decentralization and financial inclusivity.\nThe potential for significant revenue growth in the crypto space has attracted major corporate players. Ethereum, for example, is projected to double its revenue to $5 billion in 2024, highlighting the platform’s potential for further expansion and adoption. The involvement of corporate entities demonstrates the growing recognition and acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate asset class.\nStablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currency, have emerged as a disruptive force in the payment industry. Experts predict that stablecoins could surpass traditional payment systems such as Visa in terms of transaction volumes. This growing trust and acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a means of exchange are reshaping the financial landscape.\nThe crypto space continues to witness groundbreaking projects that merge decentralized finance with social media, giving rise to the concept of SocialFi. This emerging trend combines blockchain technology with social networks, allowing users to seamlessly participate in financial activities while engaging with their communities. SocialFi has gained immense popularity, attracting users who value both financial empowerment and social interaction.\nIn a significant partnership, ENS has joined forces with GoDaddy, a leading domain registrar, to simplify the linking of traditional Web2 domain names with .eth domains. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the traditional internet infrastructure and the decentralized world of blockchain, making it easier for users to navigate and interact with blockchain-based websites.\nIt is important to acknowledge that investing in cryptocurrencies remains highly speculative and volatile. While the market offers significant opportunities for growth and financial gains, it also carries inherent risks. Investors must conduct thorough research, diversify their portfolios, and approach the crypto market with caution.\nIn conclusion, as the crypto market continues to evolve, the upcoming Bitcoin halving event holds the promise of a potential price surge, while Ethereum thrives on increasing adoption and innovative projects like ENS. With the integration of KYC protocols and the rise of stablecoins, cryptocurrencies are gradually disrupting traditional payment systems. However, investors must exercise caution and understand the risks associated with this volatile market. As the world embraces the potential of cryptocurrencies, the future of finance appears to be increasingly digital and decentralized.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://egagroupus.com/south-floridas-real-estate-market/", "date": "2023-06-08T10:42:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654871.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608103815-20230608133815-00664.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9660558104515076, "token_count": 818, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__129048653", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nOne 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.\n“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.\n“I think the community as a whole knows that we have a good thing going and we need to show some discipline going forward.”\nPanelists 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.\nRick 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.\n“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.\nAnd 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.\n“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.”\nBut 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.\nLatin 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.\nVenezuelans are the biggest international drivers of Miami’s market, followed by Argentinians and Brazilians, Kinney said.\nNo one at the event said they expect anything like the disastrous crash that destroyed the market after the financial crisis.\nEddie 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.\nAlso 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.)\nDiaz 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.\n“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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://digitalfrontlines.io/2023/05/25/the-face-of-modern-hybrid-warfare/", "date": "2023-12-06T05:04:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00127.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9488920569419861, "token_count": 1466, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__310216406", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nCyberthreat 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.\nCyber–Military Alignment in Russia’s Invasion\nAlignment 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.\nNot 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.\nRussia’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.\nPartial List of Ukraine Targets\nThis 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.\nCoordination with Missile Attacks\nEspecially 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.\nFinally, 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.\nWhile 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.\nTom 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.\nAs cyberattacks become increasingly common, calling out perpetrators is fundamental to imposing sanctions and taking countermeasures.\nSocial 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.\nUkraine has been building up its digital defense for the past decade—preparation that is now paying off.\nThe key is to mitigate attacks on communications systems and unmask attempts to corrupt the information environment.\nThe digital domain is increasingly a battleground for state and nonstate actors who are leveraging capabilities in cyberspace to advance strategic geopolitical goals.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ascensionfrankfort.org/announcements/community-prayer-vigil-in-solidarity-with-families-seeking-refuge", "date": "2018-07-19T13:23:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590901.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719125339-20180719145339-00043.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9379051923751831, "token_count": 260, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__223535499", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nThe 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.”\nFor more information, call 502-223-0557. See the Facebook event here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://newsly.social/23006/shinichi-mochizukis-math-proof-almost-no", "date": "2018-06-25T19:26:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868876.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625185510-20180625205510-00269.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9641099572181702, "token_count": 936, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__198884939", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nNow, 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.\nFirst 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.\nThe puzzle, which ties together elements of both number theory and arithmetic geometry, has never been conclusively solved by mathematicians.\nIn 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).\nA mathematician will soon publish his answer to an infamous conjecture, but it's so complicated no one can check if he's right.\nIn 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.\n“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.\nMochizuki 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.\n“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.\nThough 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.\n“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.\nIvan 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.\n“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.\nSo 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.\n“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.\nThere’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.\nThese 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.\nWhat's your opinion on the subject - are you sceptic or converted to IUT?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.themeatballshop.com/team-member/daniel-holzman/", "date": "2024-02-25T04:52:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00449.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9563921093940735, "token_count": 281, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__203948842", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.appsoma.com/blog/bitcoin-a-brief-history-on-the-greatest-cryptocurrency/", "date": "2018-12-17T14:06:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828507.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217135323-20181217161323-00625.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9679874777793884, "token_count": 614, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__257804647", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe genesis of BTC\nIt 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.\nNakamoto 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.\nNakamoto 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.\n2011 & 2012\nIn 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.\nIn 2012 September, Bitcoin Foundation came to the scene with the aim to promote the development & uptake of the coin.\nThe 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.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mwfa.com.au/2017/08/03/girls-gala-day-a-great-success/", "date": "2024-04-16T08:13:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817073.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416062523-20240416092523-00885.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.956767201423645, "token_count": 308, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__27189961", "lang": "en", "text": "OVER the past couple of months, the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) staged a number of highly successful junior gala days for girls.\nAge groups ranged from the under-8s to under-11s, at pitches such as Melwood Oval, Dee Why Oval, Lionel Watts Reserve and David Thomas.\nManly 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.\nLouise 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.\n“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.\n“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.\n“All up, we had 100 teams play more than 200 matches a massive effort.\n“Well done to all involved.”\nThe chief aim of the gala days was to celebrate grassroots girls football in the mini-roos age groups.\nPlans 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://service-production.webflow.io/projects", "date": "2023-09-28T14:58:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510412.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928130936-20230928160936-00362.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9003164172172546, "token_count": 2176, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176095006", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nOn 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.\nTo 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\nECCO 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.\nMulberry 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.\nTo 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.\nWith 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.\nIn 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\nInspired 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.\nWith 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.\nFinally, 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.\nWith 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.\nNorth 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.\nTo 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.\nFor 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.\nTo 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.\nShot 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.\nThe 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.\nMusic 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.\nIn 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.\nFor 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.\nIn 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\nIn 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.\nThe 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.\nFor 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.\nBy 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\nAs 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.\nIn 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. 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{"url": "https://www.toofar.com/music/", "date": "2021-12-05T04:44:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363135.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205035505-20211205065505-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9704393148422241, "token_count": 1232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__157426328", "lang": "en", "text": "Dawn Remembers: The Making of the Too Far Music\nQ: Too Far is your second project to integrate novel and music. This time, though, you took a slightly different approach:\nRS: 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.\nToo 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.\nDawn 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.\nQ: Maria Taylor is on vocals this time around. You found her to be an ideal match for the role.\nRS: 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.\nWe 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.\nQ: There’s a lot of non-verbal vocalization in the Too Far music. Some songs have very little in the way of lyrics.\nRS: 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.\nQ: As with Wild Animus, you used a loop-record process, and the contributing musicians improvised their parts over the base tracks.\nRS: 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.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nThere 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.crownpeak.com/company/press-releases-folder/crownpeak-named-to-econtent-100-list-for-third-year.aspx", "date": "2013-05-21T13:50:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700074077/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102754-00034-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9298596382141113, "token_count": 859, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__205848703", "lang": "en", "text": "CrownPeak Named To EContent 100 List For Third Year\n-- CrownPeak recognized as a company that “matters most in the digital content industry” --\nLos Angeles, Calif. (December 7, 2005) —\nCrownPeak (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.\nThe 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.\nRecognized 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.\n“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.”\n“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.”\nBesides 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.\nFor 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.\nEContent 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).\nCrownPeak, 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.\nHundreds 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thegiftedpharmacist.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/what-you-need-to-know-now-that-california-pharmacists-can-dispense-birth-control-without-prescriptions/", "date": "2017-12-14T20:47:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948550986.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20171214202730-20171214222730-00009.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9016810655593872, "token_count": 711, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__36909991", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nWhat’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.\nWhat 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.\nAn 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.\nWhat 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)\nFeature photo credit:\n- Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print.\n- lexicomp online", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.anooshjorjorian.com/p/bio.html", "date": "2022-08-10T05:43:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00671.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.967526376247406, "token_count": 421, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__102820066", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nMx. 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.\nShe is also a designer and owns a business, Downtown Angry Brown, where she sells t-shirts and other products.\nShe currently lives in Northern California with her spouse, their two children, and two dogs.\nShe has lived on both coasts of the US as well as in West Africa and the South Pacific. She speaks Spanish, French, and Wolof.\n|Photo by David Greenwald|", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://svc11000.com/blog/what-are-the-medical-uses-for-weed/", "date": "2023-09-21T23:28:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506045.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921210007-20230922000007-00518.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9525964260101318, "token_count": 904, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__201589206", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nWhy Medical Weed\nCannabis 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.\nCBD vs THC\nCannabidiol 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.\nBiopharmaceutical 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.\nMedical Uses for Weed\nThere 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.\nThe 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.\nHow 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,\nNociceptive 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.\nWeed 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.\nThankfully, 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.henleazeswimmingclub.org/news/derek-klemperer-an-appreciation/", "date": "2024-03-03T20:12:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476397.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303174631-20240303204631-00269.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9758485555648804, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45428924", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nDerek 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.\nDerek 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.\nWe 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.\nMore recently Derek was a prime mover in the Club’s move to become a charity to protect its continuing use for swimming.\nThe 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”.\nHenleaze Swimming Club Executive Committee", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://faithlifeerie.wordpress.com/", "date": "2016-12-05T10:25:01Z", "file_path": "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", "language_score": 0.9721118807792664, "token_count": 1075, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__209830620", "lang": "en", "text": "BY MARY SOLBERG | FAITHLIFE\nCathedral 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.\n“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.”\nThat 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.\nParalyzed 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.\n“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.\nOn 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.”\n“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.”\nHis 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.\n“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.”\nThe 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.\nThe 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.)\nIn September, another benefit was held at Gravel Pit Park in North East.\n“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.”\nFather Jason Feigh, campus minister, has met with Ian weekly since his accident. They do independent study for confirmation preparation.\n“His return was an early Thanksgiving and Christmas present to the Prep community,” Father Jason says. “It shows hope amidst tragedy.”\nAccording 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.\n“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.”\nSince 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.\nAnd, of course, he and his family depend on prayers.\nSays 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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.donaldmiralle.com/nature/torrey-pines-preview-9_23_834.html", "date": "2018-02-20T15:57:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812978.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220145713-20180220165713-00371.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9714819192886353, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__75824814", "lang": "en", "text": "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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.lensakelestarian.com/copy-of-media-writing-1st-session", "date": "2023-04-02T08:06:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00604.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8730522990226746, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__267475993", "lang": "en", "text": "MEDIA WRITING WORKSHOP\nOn 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.\nFollow our socials to get the latest updates!\nFacebook : facebook.com/yremalaysia\nInstagram : instagram.com/yremalaysia\nTwitter : twitter.com/yremalaysia", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://radiome.com.pa/wakalaradio", "date": "2024-03-03T13:25:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00888.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9213095307350159, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__19896165", "lang": "en", "text": "Wakala Radio Radio en vivo\nWakala 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://loveisintheair.photography/kristen-austins-engagement/", "date": "2020-06-01T04:18:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347414057.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601040052-20200601070052-00373.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.968315839767456, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__85050857", "lang": "en", "text": "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!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.150.tum.de/en/anniversary-story/robots_capable_of_feeling/", "date": "2023-12-04T07:36:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00692.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570095539093018, "token_count": 786, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__132599787", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nJune 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.\nCheng 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.\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nA 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.”\n“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.”\nGordon Cheng, Professor of Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Munich", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://schaeferhunde-altdeutsch.com/xoilac-tv-truc-tiep-tu-ket-asian-cup-neu-viet-nam-gap-trung-quoc-thay-vi-nhat-ban/", "date": "2023-11-29T05:00:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100056.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129041834-20231129071834-00063.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9584628343582153, "token_count": 415, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__153246048", "lang": "en", "text": "Asian Cup 2019: Việt Nam’s Memorable Journey\nViệt 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.\nDespite 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.\nxoilac tv trực tiếp-Vòng Bán Kết – Semi-finals:\n- xoilac tv trực tiếp-\n- 21:00, 28/01: Iran vs Japan\n- 21:00, 29/01: Qatar vs UAE\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thecasualgeekery.com/2019/12/18/this-weeks-comics-december-18/", "date": "2023-11-30T23:42:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00667.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9109082221984863, "token_count": 463, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231484647", "lang": "en", "text": "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!\nThis 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.\nDC 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.\nAnd 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.\nI 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.\nLet’s take a look at what I’m getting this week:\nDark Horse Comics\nAmerican Gods: The Moment of the Storm 8\nBatman: Last Knight on Earth 3\nDoomsday Clock 12\nFlash Forward 4\nHe-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse 2\nJohn Constantine, Hellblazer 2\nJustice League 38\nSuperman Smashes the Klan 2\nSuperman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen 6\nYear of the Villain: Hell Arisen 1\nGI Joe 3\nWhat are you getting this week? Let us know in the comments.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bethyazhari.wordpress.com/2014/06/", "date": "2019-07-22T16:29:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528141.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722154408-20190722180408-00225.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9824036955833435, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__160428112", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nAs 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!\nOne 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ocaor.org/how-do-i-remove-pictures-from-real-estate-sites/", "date": "2023-06-01T11:51:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647810.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601110845-20230601140845-00761.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9188730120658875, "token_count": 1929, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__135271784", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\n1. The Perils of Abandoned Property Listings: Why Removing Pictures Matters\nAre 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:\n- 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.\n- 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.\nThat’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.\nRemember, 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.\n2. Taking Back Your Privacy: A DIY Guide to Removing Images from Real Estate Websites\n1. The importance of privacy\nIt 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.\n2. How to remove images from real estate websites\nTo begin, homeowners must first identify which real estate websites feature their property images. Once this has been established, the following steps can be taken:\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\nBy 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.\n3. From Tricky to Easy: Simple Solutions to Deleting Unwanted Property Pictures\nDeleting 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:\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\nAs 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!\n4. Navigating the Complexities of Image Removal Requests: A Step-by-Step How-To\nNavigating 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.\nFirst, 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:\n– 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.\n– 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.\nNavigating 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.\n5. The Power of Persistence: Tips and Tactics for Successfully Removing Images from Real Estate Sites\nTips and Tactics for Successfully Removing Images from Real Estate Sites\nRemoving 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:\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\nRemoving 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.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://iatul.org/about/news?page=0%2C11", "date": "2023-06-01T22:28:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648209.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601211701-20230602001701-00000.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9239581227302551, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__210959017", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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.\nProfessor Kim’s keynote topic is Transforming the Library through Social Innovation: A Case Study of Korea University Library.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rokka-anime.us/2021/10/09/tanpopo-and-kuro-go-online/", "date": "2023-12-05T14:41:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00779.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446455240249634, "token_count": 444, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__312172541", "lang": "en", "text": "Tanpopo And Kuro Go Online\nd'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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://aaeol.ca/vancouver-photography-exhibit/", "date": "2021-06-14T22:02:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487613453.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210614201339-20210614231339-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9760229587554932, "token_count": 656, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__22180110", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nBut 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.\nTo 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.\nWorking 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.\nBut 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.\nSadly 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.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://silversunpictures.com.au/about/", "date": "2020-10-30T19:58:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107911229.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030182757-20201030212757-00310.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9058129191398621, "token_count": 404, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__170003384", "lang": "en", "text": "We are not an advertising agency – and that’s a good thing.\nBased 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.\nOur Creative Approach\nTransformative digital storytelling is key to allowing viewers to share ownership and gain personal relevance.\nThrough storytelling we create new and engaging experiences that direct people’s attention, provoke inquiry, motivate deep engagement and compel them to act.\nSilverSun Pictures is a collective of storytellers, filmmakers, technology lovers, innovators and communication experts.\nAnd we pride ourselves on being better at advertising than the ad agencies.\nFuture thinkers with their heart in the movies – The SilverSun model\nThe 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.\nWe 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.\nWhat does this mean for your project?\nLike 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.\nBecause 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.\nAfter more than twenty years producing feature films, marketing campaigns and innovative corporate and government communications, our approach is impossible to emulate.\nNo advertising agency can boast the same resume as SilverSun Pictures.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.thekabza.com/spiro-agnews-ghost-the-lingering-influence-on-american-politics-and-media/", "date": "2024-02-26T14:57:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00297.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9647614359855652, "token_count": 1605, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__148453929", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nBefore 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.\nIn 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.\nAgnew’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.”\nAgnew’s campaign remarkably\nAgnew’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.\nCoverage 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.\nThe media’s preference for ratings over balance allowed Trump to dominate, disadvantaging other Republican candidates.\nSome 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.\nNicholas Kristof highlighted that fact-checkers found a significant difference in the rate of false statements between Trump and Clinton.\nThe 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.\nMerit Journalistic institutions\nWhat 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.\nSpiro 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.\nAgnew 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.\nAgnew 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.\nAgnew’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.\nAgnew eventually resigned vice presidency\nAgnew 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.\nFollowing 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.\nIn a 1969 speech in Des Moines, Spiro Agnew expressed that the American people would rightfully not accept a concentration of power in government.\nAgnew 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.”\nHis 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.\nLiberals argued Donald Trump\nLiberals 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThis unequal treatment of candidates disadvantaged other Republican contenders and compromised the media’s commitment to impartiality and balance.\nThe issue at hand is not about avoiding holding Clinton accountable.\nOnly 13% of Clinton’s remarks received comparable ratings, in contrast.\nThe contrast is significant, and Kristof emphasized that there is no comparison with Trump’s frequency of falsehoods.\nJosh 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.\nDespite these clear instances of deception, journalists often hesitate to call Trump a liar, fearing that doing so might raise doubts about their objectivity.\nLiberals’ 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.\nWhile 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://jcbretan.journoportfolio.com/about/", "date": "2021-12-05T10:04:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363157.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205100135-20211205130135-00050.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.950698733329773, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__121157965", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nShe is a contributing writer for Notes from Poland and a writer for Culture.pl. She also writes the monthly V Square newsletter.\nShe 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.\nShe 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.\nShe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mediabuyinginfo.com/campaign-optimization-tips-and-tricks-native-and-ppc/", "date": "2024-02-26T19:47:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9242777228355408, "token_count": 1867, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__160213577", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nHere, 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.\nCampaign Optimization Tips for Google AdWords: Best Practices\nA 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- Choose the location and the language you’re looking to target.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\nCampaign Optimization Tips for Native Ads: Best Practices\nHere, 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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).\n- 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.\n- Enable brand safety like integral ad science to ensure the traffic you’re getting is genuine.\n- Define your audience based on interests and keywords which would best correlate with the objective of your ad campaign.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\nCampaign Optimization Tips for Facebook: Best Practices\nIn 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.\n- Define your conversion goal like website engagement, app installs, video videos and also the landing page type aka. Website, mobile app, whatsapp, facebook messenger.\n- Enable dynamic creative where you need to provide individual assets, like images and headlines, and automatically generate optimized creative combinations for your audience.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- Enable conversion tracking through facebook pixel and define URL parameters to analyze your traffic channels on Google analytics.\n- 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.\nIt 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.\nOur 'Handpicked' Tools for Internet Mareters\n- Native Advertising Software Tool: Brax, Anstrex\n- Facebook Advertising Software Tool: Audiencer, Revealbot, Connectio,\n- Social Media Advertising Software Tool: SproutSocial, SocialBee,\n- Internet Marketing Software Tools: Semrush, SproutSocial,\nI and my team research various media buying platforms and can help you choose the right network; so you could rake in more greenbacks with an increased ROAS. I am just a mail away, so reach out to me if you need assistance with scalable media buying. mail: [email protected]", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://staging.amzbrandbuilders.com/filing-for-divorce-increases-in-january/", "date": "2023-12-09T07:52:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100873.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209071722-20231209101722-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9535936117172241, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__120819789", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nBridgette Jackson Divorce and Separation Coach\nJackson, 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”.\n“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.\n“Ending relationships can be less costly, less time consuming and understand the emotional impact while still delivering fair and balanced outcomes.”\nIn 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).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.nogtec.com/tullow-oil-plans-to-drill-its-first-exploratory-oil-well-in-kenya-this-year/", "date": "2018-01-17T22:31:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886979.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117212700-20180117232700-00000.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9693074822425842, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__155943355", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nSpeaking 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.\nTullow 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.\nThe latest developments in oil exploration indicate that the company is set to start drilling its first oil well in Elgeyo Marakwet later this year.\nThe 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.\nHowever, the company has already conducted successful seismic surveys and indentified a number of leads, including the proposed Lekep-A Well.\nResults 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.\nThis 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.\nTullow 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.\nTullow Oil Kenya trials in Turkana, in northwestern Kenya, have proved the presence of up to 10 billion barrels of oil that are commercially viable.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://funnelfiasco.com/blog/page/3/", "date": "2022-08-17T14:25:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00196.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9656103849411011, "token_count": 4763, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__26314816", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nCases, hospitalizations, and deaths\nThe 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.\nHospitalizations 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.\nDeaths 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nGiven 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.\nLast 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.\nBut 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.\nMy 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”.\nCultural works, particularly in music and Internet discourse, rely inextricably on remixing. We should embrace a very permissive paradigm.\nAbout 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.\nNot 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.\nHospitalizations 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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nI 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.\nThe 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.\nIt 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.\nWhat to expect\nIt’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.\nI’m hoping to spend some time today adding Tippecanoe County school stats to my COVID-19 dashboard.\nFostering 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.\nOpen 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?\nOne 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.\nI 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.\nThen 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.\nThis 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.\nHere’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?\nHopefully the next time I go to fix a problem, I’ll understand the problem first. As astronauts do, I need to work the problem.\nThe 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.\nThe joys of unlimited PTO\nMy 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.\nWe 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”.\nFor 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?”\nAfter 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.\nTo track or not to track?\nOver the weekend, Alyss asked about tracking unlimited PTO:\nI 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.\nTracking 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.)\nAt 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.\nSpeaker 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.\nHow I don’t use speaker notes\nI 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.\nSo 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.\nHow I do use speaker notes\nWhere 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.\nThis 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.\nI’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.\nAfter a slow downward trend to start the summer, the last few weeks have shown an increase in COVID-19 deaths.\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nWith 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.\nIt 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.”\nUnsurprisingly, 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.\nThe 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.\nAs 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.\nI’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.\nIn 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.\nI’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.\nFuture dashboard changes\nI’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.\nAnother 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.\nGiven 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?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.drsarthak.in/is-your-health-at-risk-the-shocking-truth-about-poor-aqi-levels/", "date": "2023-12-01T01:06:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9420648813247681, "token_count": 1118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__149140919", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nAir 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.\nOne 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.\nMoreover, 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.\nApart 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.\nGiven 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:\n1. 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.\n2. 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.\n3. 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.\n4. 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.\n5. 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.\nDespite 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:\n1. 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.\n2. 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.\n3. 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.\n4. 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.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://acelera.cc/en/blogs/wielerblog/de-grootste-dopingschandalen-in-het-wielrennen", "date": "2024-04-14T02:04:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00107.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9806820750236511, "token_count": 1299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__43093257", "lang": "en", "text": "The biggest doping scandals in cycling\nCycling 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.\nDoping 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.\nTypes of doping and their effect\nDoping 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;\n- It improves performance\n- It poses a health risk to the athlete\n- It is contrary to the 'spirit of the sport'\nWhether a substance meets this requirement is therefore determined by the World Anti-Doping Agency.\nOne 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.\nHormonal 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.\nThe 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.\nDoping incidents in cycling\nOne 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.\nProbably 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.\nThis 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.\nThat 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.\nAnother 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.\nThere are more examples of doping abuse in cycling, and many more suspicions. Cycle wisely!\nWould you like to read more about cycling and everything related to it?\nSign up for the newsletter and receive the latest news.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://thailandcp.822988.com/?e4OGUs/098747.html", "date": "2023-01-30T12:01:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499816.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130101912-20230130131912-00369.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9696970582008362, "token_count": 434, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__130474099", "lang": "en", "text": "Myanmar vessel rescues 154 Rohingya refugees from sinking boat off country's coast\nMyanmar 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.\nAccording 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.\nHowever, 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.\nVice 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.\nMeanwhile, 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.\nIn 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.\nSome 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.\nHundreds 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.\nIt 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.\n(With inputs from AP)\nALSO READ: Link of Rohingya with Pak-based terror organisation is serious threat to India: Centre to Delhi High Court\nLatest World News", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://stackingfunctionsgarden.com/2010/10/21/bpa-and-canned-tomatoes/", "date": "2023-03-23T10:48:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945144.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323100829-20230323130829-00083.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9556412100791931, "token_count": 908, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__219870616", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nI 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.\nBisphenol-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.)\nThe 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.)\nThe 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!\nSome 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.)\nHere’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.\nUpdate, 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.\nUpdate 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).\nUpdate 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!\nThe 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.\nMicrowaving 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.\nI 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.\nOctober 22, 2010 at 9:10 am\nnever 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.\nAugust 30, 2011 at 12:42 pm\nThanks for the post on BPA. The good news is that food manufacturers are beginning to hear the public outcry about this toxin.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://publicbroadcastingact.com/documents/lbjs-remarks-upon-the-signing/", "date": "2018-11-21T19:07:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039749562.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20181121173523-20181121195523-00477.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9528881311416626, "token_count": 1350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__214646166", "lang": "en", "text": "Title Remarks on the Signing of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967\nCreator Lyndon B. Johnson\nDate November 7, 1967\nSource 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.\nTranscription Signing S. 1160, Public TV Act: Nov. 7, 1967\nSecretary Gardner, Senator Pastore, Chairman Staggers, Members of Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen:\nIn 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.\nFor 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.\nToday 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.\nIt 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.\nWhile 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.\nIt 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.\nThis 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.\nIt 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.\nTelevision 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.\nAt 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.\nIf public television is to fulfill our hopes, the Corporation must be representative, responsible — and long on leadership.\nI 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.\nWhat hath man wrought? And how will man use his miracles? The answer just begins with Public Broadcasting.\nIn 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.\nI 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.\nWe 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.\nThink 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.\nEventually, 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.\nA wild and visionary idea? Not at all. Yesterday’s strangest dreams are today’s headlines, and change is getting swifter.\nI have already called upon my advisors to explore the possibility of a network for knowledge — and to draw up a blueprint for achieving it.\nIn 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.”\nI 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.\n# # # # # #\nThis 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.\nI 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.\nAs 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.\n# # # # # #\n[handwritten] Words: 643", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://larajanepark.blogspot.com/2011/01/mama-loves-to-be-published-so-she-keeps.html", "date": "2017-04-24T19:01:27Z", "file_path": "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", "language_score": 0.946724534034729, "token_count": 553, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__186541441", "lang": "en", "text": "(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:\n164,098 — employees\n15,129 — physicians\n45,270 — nurses\n35 — Kaiser Permenente hospitals\n454 — Kaiser Permanente medical offices\nI'll take my fame in small doses :)\nThe New Year’s Fairy\nInsideKP 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.\nMy Grandparents started our family tradition of the New Year’s Fairy in the 1940’s.\nArlee Jo Anderson and Harry Thomas Sharkey, Jr. on the day they got engaged. Seattle, WA 1938.\nShe was 16 and he was 18...\nMy 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.\nThe stockings stayed up until New Year’s Day.\nNew 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.\nLate, 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.\nThe New Year’s Fairy essentially brought all the stuff parents have to buy for their kids anyway!\nAnd 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?\nMy 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.blinzo.com/technology/story/top-10-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-in-the-world-20065/", "date": "2023-12-04T03:07:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00413.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9033968448638916, "token_count": 1881, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__281645710", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nMost Subscribed YouTube Channels: Who are the Top 10?\nHave you ever wondered which YouTube channel holds the title of being the most followed in the world? Well, the answer might surprise you.\nAlso Read: Top 10 most-viewed videos on YouTube\nBelieve 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)\nLet’s take a look at the others.\n|Rank & Channel||Subscribers (millions)||Primary Language & Country|\n|#1 T-Series||250||Hindi & India|\n|#2 MrBeast||189||English & United States|\n|#3 Cocomelon||166||English & United States|\n|#4 Sony Entertainment Television||163||Hindi & India|\n|#5 Kids Diana Show||114||English & Ukraine – United States|\n|#6 PewDiePie||111||English & Sweden|\n|#7 Like Nastya||108||English & Russia – United States|\n|#8 Vlad and Niki||101||English & Russia|\n|#9 Zee Music Company||100||Hindi & India|\n|#10 WWE||97.4||English & United States|\nNow, let’s take a closer look at the successful journey of these top 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers in the world:\n- Joined: March 13, 2006\n- Category: Music and Film\n- Number of videos: 19,000\nT-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.\n- Joined: Feb 20, 2012\n- Category: Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 755\nMrBeast, 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.\n- Joined: Sep 2, 2006\n- Category: Education\n- Number of videos: 1000\nCocomelon, 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.\n- Joined: Sep 21, 2006\n- Category: Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 120,000\nSony 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.\nKids Diana Show\n- Joined: May 12, 2015\n- Category: Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 1100\nKids 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.\n- Joined: Apr 29, 2010\n- Category: Gaming and Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 4,700\nPewDiePie, 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.\nAlso Read: Top 20 most-liked posts on Instagram\n- Joined: Dec 6, 2016\n- Category: Kids Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 832\nAt 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.\nAlso Read: Top 10 richest people in India\nVlad and Niki\n- Joined: Apr 23, 2018\n- Category: Kids\n- Number of videos: 599\nVlad 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.\nZee Music Company\n- Joined: Mar 12, 2014\n- Category: Music\n- Number of videos: 9,000\nZee 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.\n- Joined: May 11, 2007\n- Category: Entertainment\n- Number of videos: 71,000\nThe 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.\nAlso Read: Top 10 richest people in Asia\nThese 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.\n1. Who is the most followed YouTube personality in India in 2023?\nThe most followed YouTube personality in India in 2023 is Ajay Nager, also known as CarryMinati, with an impressive 38.5 million subscribers.\n2. What is the most viewed YouTube video of all time?\nThe 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.\n- Click here for Business News\n- Click here for Tech News\n- Click here for India News\n- Click here for World News\n- Click here for All News\n- Return to blinzo.com Latest news Articles\n- Subscribe to our Social Media Pages\nTwitter Link , Facebook Link , Instagram Link, YouTube Link, Google News Link Click on the links.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://textagenai.xyz/junk-free-living-a-comprehensive-guide-to-removing-clutter/", "date": "2024-03-01T16:43:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8990353941917419, "token_count": 653, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__135484834", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\n1. The Psychology of Clutter: Studies have shown that living in a cluttered environment can contribute to stress, anxiety, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The accumulation of items, whether unused or unnecessary, can create mental and emotional burdens. Junk removal addresses the psychology of clutter by liberating individuals from the weight of possessions, fostering a sense of relief, and creating a more harmonious living space.\n2. Creating Physical Space: Beyond the mental benefits, junk removal creates valuable physical space. Removing unnecessary items opens up room for functionality and creative design within our homes. It’s a chance to reclaim lost spaces, convert spare rooms into functional areas, and rediscover the joy of living in a well-organized and spacious environment.\n3. Streamlining Lifestyle Choices: The act of decluttering through junk removal often extends beyond the home and seeps into lifestyle choices. It encourages a mindset shift towards intentional living, where individuals begin to evaluate the necessity and value of their possessions. This shift can lead to more mindful consumption habits, reducing the influx of new items and contributing to a more sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle.\n4. Professional Expertise: One of the significant advantages of junk removal services is the professional expertise they bring to the table. Trained professionals not only efficiently remove unwanted items but also provide guidance on effective organization and storage solutions. This expertise ensures that the decluttering process is not just a temporary fix but a sustainable transformation.\n5. Eco-Friendly Disposal: Responsible junk removal services prioritize eco-friendly disposal methods. They often partner with recycling centers and donation organizations, ensuring that items with potential use find new homes rather than contributing to landfills. This commitment to sustainability aligns with the growing global focus on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.\n6. Time and Energy Savings: Attempting to tackle junk removal as a DIY project can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Professional junk removal services streamline the process, saving individuals valuable time and energy. This efficiency allows homeowners to focus on what matters most to them, whether it’s spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, or simply enjoying a clutter-free space.\nConclusion: 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.bermudabiographies.bm/", "date": "2014-11-23T01:40:48Z", "file_path": "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", "language_score": 0.9710108637809753, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__19642612", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\n> Read more\nBermudians 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.\nGuy 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.\nBut 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.\nAccording 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.\"\nSource: The Royal Gazette, November 12, 1969 and October 29, 1970\n> Watch a video of an official Guy Fawkes celebration in St. George's", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thebookstoread.com/business/bad-blood-secrets-and-lies-in-a-silicon-valley-startup/", "date": "2023-12-08T18:29:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00544.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9709414839744568, "token_count": 882, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__87008445", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nHolmes 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.\nHowever, 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.\nCarreyrou’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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nReviews of Bad Blood\nCritics 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.\nCritics 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.\nSome 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.\nOverall, 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.emilyhund.com/", "date": "2022-12-04T02:55:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710953.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20221204004054-20221204034054-00178.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9473096132278442, "token_count": 201, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__149694529", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nHer 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.\nShe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.itchenimperial.co.uk/news/2017/5/23/eight-wins-sees-itchen-imperial-retain-the-aggregate-at-home-regatta", "date": "2018-05-25T09:08:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867055.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525082822-20180525102822-00413.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9741345643997192, "token_count": 1396, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__141028121", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nItchen 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.\n7am 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.\nOne 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.\nIn 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.\nOn 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.\nSimilar 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.\nOn 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.\nThe 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.\nCongratulations 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.\nHighlights for the regatta cane found on youtube courtesy of South Coast Journalism here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XktFG8XrY", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.covidinfocenter.com/blog/category/san-antonio-relief/2", "date": "2021-05-14T01:53:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989616.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513234920-20210514024920-00097.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9554672837257385, "token_count": 2680, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__200925095", "lang": "en", "text": "Unemployment Resources for Employees\nFor your employees with difficulties getting through to TWC, here are some phone numbers and e-mail addresses you can share that may help:\nThe 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.\nApplications 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,\nFriday, 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.\nInc. and the Chamber will hold its third town hall in the series Friday, April 10 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Registration is now open.\n1. Which lenders are accepting applications for PPP loans?\nThe 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.\nWith 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.\nUnder 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.\n“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.\nLet 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.\n20 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.\nWe 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.\nNational 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)\nFind out answers to:\nThe 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:\nHow the Paycheck Protection Program is different from an economic injury disaster loan\nWho is eligible?\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nPPP 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.\nSAN 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.\nSeveral San Antonio-area eateries are selling supplies to consumers. Click \"Continue Reading\" for the ones KSAT found online.\nForesite 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.\nTheir 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.\nIn 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.\n“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.”\nSam’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.\n“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.”\nLiftFund is proud to continue supporting entrepreneurs through the grant, and will dedicate a portion of the funds to veteran programming and services.\nSAN 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.\nDespite the dine-in ban, some eateries in San Antonio are coming up with unique ways to stay open.\nHere’s a list of what they are doing:\niHeartMedia 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!\nGrub 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.\nSan 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.\nThe 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.\nAs 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.\nAlthough 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.\nSAN ANTONIO - Some new changes are coming to Bexar County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nBexar County officials are working right now to help local small businesses that are suffering because of social distancing precautions against the coronavirus.\nBexar 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.\nRodriguez 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.\nBuy gift cards\nPurchasing 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.\nThat'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.\"\nShop local -- online and off\nMolly 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.\"\nFor 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.\nWhen 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.\nRight 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.\"\nTake advantage of discounts\nTaproom 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.\nAs of this week, the place has been practically empty. \"People are afraid,\" said co-owner Roberta Souza.\nIt doesn't help that the restaurant is a place patrons come to watch live sports and most have now been canceled.\nTo entice customers who would rather stay home, Souza is offering a 20% discount on takeout.\nIs your question not addressed in these resources?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://echolink.org/bernie.htm", "date": "2018-07-16T04:27:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589179.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716041348-20180716061348-00567.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9775333404541016, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__8984035", "lang": "en", "text": "Bernie Lupinacci, W1CDM, Silent Key\nI was deeply saddened to receive the news that Bernie had passed away peacefully, February 14, after a long illness.\nI 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.\nBernie 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.\nBernie 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.soglosweddings.com/advertise", "date": "2018-11-21T13:57:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039748901.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20181121133036-20181121155036-00119.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.895156741142273, "token_count": 248, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__187747355", "lang": "en", "text": "Advertise with SoGlosWeddings\nReach brides and grooms planning on tying the knot in and around Gloucestershire, with SoGlosWeddings.\n5 reasons to advertise with SoGlosWeddings\nGloucestershire’s very first online wedding magazine, SoGlosWeddings uniquely combines the inspirational with the practical – quickly becoming an indispensable resource that brides visit time and time again.\nWithout exception, SoGlosWeddings readers are actively planning their weddings in and around glorious Gloucestershire – seeking out their perfect venue and full spectrum of suppliers.\nThousands of monthly readers will rely on SoGlosWeddings as their primary resource for planning their big day, trusting both SGW’s local expertise and industry insight.\nComplete with exceptional editorial, digital innovation and stylish design, SoGlosWeddings is a quality title to complement the most luxurious of brands.\nFor more than seven years So Publishing has been trusted by hundreds of local and national businesses as their digital advertising partner of choice.\nTo find out about bespoke advertising packages for your business, please contact:\nSoGlosWeddings media pack", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://healthyamrica.com/how-effective-are-condoms/", "date": "2020-02-19T00:48:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143963.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219000604-20200219030604-00438.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475322365760803, "token_count": 1113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__175507683", "lang": "en", "text": "The condom was accidentally broken, is there a way to remedy it? Gynecologists teach you how to eat after-effect pills\nAt 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.\nAbortion is risky, contraceptive measures are best protection\nIf 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.\nhow effective are condoms Pre-contraceptives are not suitable for everyone to consult a physician to choose the right drug\nCorrect 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.\nIn 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.\nhow effective are condoms The second-generation lutein receptor modulator has better contraceptive effect than the first generation\nIn 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.\nDr. 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.\nDo not take more than two pills at the same time within 24 hours after taking the pill\nDr. 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.inspireglobalsolutions.com/company/19878/aesthetique-solutions", "date": "2024-04-23T13:57:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818711.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423130552-20240423160552-00147.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8823143243789673, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__54948410", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nVideographer Duties and Responsibilities\nRecord video using professional equipment\nPost-production video editing\nSet-up lighting and audio equipment\nVideographer Requirements and Qualifications\nAssociate degree in a relevant field is a plus\nA minimum of 1-3 years of experience using professional recording equipment\nKnowledge of video editing software, including Premiere pro and After Effects\nTechnical knowledge of DSLR Cameras .\nAbility to work independently or on a team\nWe will provide the entire set up , right from the camera , lens to lights .", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aaron-pinkston.squarespace.com/dog-day-afternoon-the-dog-related-review", "date": "2019-09-22T04:58:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575076.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922032904-20190922054904-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9768779277801514, "token_count": 702, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__26732773", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nIf 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.\nIn 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.\nIt'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.\nWojtowicz 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.\"\nWhat'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.\nMaybe 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.\nUltimately, 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jobsitecheck.com/workplace-health-screening-in-a-post-covid-world/", "date": "2022-08-12T06:02:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00638.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9745147228240967, "token_count": 337, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__207435432", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nSo, 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.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://snodsbury.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-winnipeg-book.html", "date": "2017-04-29T03:37:16Z", "file_path": "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", "language_score": 0.9031109809875488, "token_count": 255, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__134508296", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nFrom the publisher:\nAt 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.\nCoach House Books\nISBN 978-1-55245-211-0 (Book)\nISBN 978-1-55245-212-7 (Book + DVD)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.lettingsupermarket.com/news/how-brexit-picture-may-lead-to-house-price-volatility/", "date": "2019-08-23T16:54:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027318894.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190823150804-20190823172804-00084.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9559870362281799, "token_count": 764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__74088461", "lang": "en", "text": "How Brexit picture may lead to house price volatility\nFeb 12, 2018 14:04:21 PM\nBrexit 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.\nSince 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.\nAll 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.\nHowever, 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.\nAdvantages for provincial cities\nNotably, 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.\nOf 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.\nThose 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.\nIf 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.\nProjections of gloom\nMuch 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.\nOf 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.\nAs 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.\nFor the rental sector, there may be little to do but wait and see what transpires in the next 13 months.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.digitek-legal.com/actavis-safety-concerns/", "date": "2018-06-22T01:30:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864337.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622010629-20180622030629-00098.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.975259006023407, "token_count": 467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__99017705", "lang": "en", "text": "Actavis Pharmaceuticals Safety Concerns\nOver a 3 years span, Actavis faced increasing scrutiny from the FDA over serious safety concerns\nIn 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.\nAccording 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.\nThe report also noted that Actavis was cited for manufacturing several medications without approved applications.\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nMost 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.\nActavis 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.yourtechnicalcopywriter.com/copywriting-tips-from-apple/", "date": "2019-06-17T10:54:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998473.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190617103006-20190617125006-00410.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9340955018997192, "token_count": 4571, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__166538793", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nApple 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.\nMany businesses can only dream of having Apple’s monumental success and unshakable global reach.\n15 Copywriting Tips from Apple to Win Hearts and Minds\nIt’s easy to see why Apple is so successful just by visiting their website.\nNote how their website looks. It’s clean. Simple. Sleek design with generous white space. Appealing to the eye.\nNo big, technical, or clever words anywhere. Only simple words any six-year-old can understand.\nYet, put all together, visiting Apple’s website is a seductive and hypnotic experience. Like magic.\nEven the toughest customer with deep contempt towards any whiff of a sales pitch cannot help but admire Apple’s masterful design, innovation, and craftsmanship.\nIt’s no wonder Apple makes truckload after truckload of money — day in and day out.\nHow do they do it?\nThere 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.\nApple’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.\n1. Grab Attention With One Simple Idea\nThe 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.\nPeople 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.\nFor this reason, the headline should focus on one simple idea.\nThis 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.\nAfter 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.\nThe 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:\nThis is 7.\nThis is analogous to planting a seed in the target reader’s mind. And letting it grow.\nEven 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.\nThe 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.\n2. Know Your Target Audience\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nAt 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.\nThis 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.\nPlus, 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.\nTo properly target your landing page to the right audience, these five questions will help you hone your strategy:\n- How will people find this page?\n- Is this page for existing customers or for prospective customers?\n- What is average user’s experience before they find this page?\n- What do I want visitors to do after they read the page?\n- How will the average user’s experience improve once they find this page and take action?\nOnce you answer these questions in detail, you have enough information to create a well-targeted landing page with a powerful call-to-action.\n3. Write Memorable Sound Bites\nWith attention spans as short as ever, people usually process information in short and snappy sound bites. People rarely think in complete sentences.\nWriting 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.\nApple’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.\nDuring 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.\nThis 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.\nHere’s another example of a sound bite involving the iPhone SE, a redesigned 4-inch iPhone.\nMany 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.\nIn 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.”\nOne 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.\n4. Boost Credibility By Sprinkling Your Copy With a Few Technical Details\nOne of the cardinal sins of technology copywriting, especially in B2C, is getting overly technical.\nBut 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.\nUsing 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.\nLet’s see how Apple does this:\nThe copy for MacBook Air is loaded with technical jargon:\n- Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors\n- Intel HD Graphics 6000\n- 0.68-inch unibody design\n- 2.96 pounds\nDo 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.\nAnd 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?\nThe 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.\nIf 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.\nIn some cases, some strategically-placed technical jargon, used sparingly, establishes you as an insider who speaks the same language as the target audience.\n5. Persuade With Problems and Pain Points\nOne 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.\nMany 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.\nIn short: features tell, benefits sell.\nMany 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:\nJust saying the battery lasts 12 hours on the new MacBook Air is not enough — it is a feature, which by itself does not sell.\nThe 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.\n6. Make It About the Customer, Not the Product\nThe 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.\nDuring the holiday season, Apple not only markets to their customers but also to customers looking for gifts to give their friends and family.\nIn 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:\n- 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.\n- Apple is targeting the existing customer’s friends and family members to gain additional market share.\n- Apple gets customers into the spirit of holiday season gift-giving; not just making it about the customers, but also their friends and family.\nThe bottom line: Apple doesn’t sell products. They sell experiences revolving around the customer.\n7. Create Anticipation For What’s Coming\nApple 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.\nNow that it is finally here, Apple put up a comparison sheet with the iPhone 7 versus the iPhone 6 and iPhone SE models.\nApple 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.\nAnd we’re already hearing rumblings about the iPhone 8…\n8. Place the Product in People’s Lives\nPeople 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.\nApple bypasses this by placing the product in the person’s life, thereby “assuming the sale”.\nIn 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.\nApple 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.\nThe most clever piece of copy isn’t in the white space above. It is in the photo on the iPhone display: “Best of Summer”.\nThese 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.\nApple’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.\nMore aptly put, placing a photo organization feature in a person’s life is not about pictures or photo albums. It is about memories.\n9. Write Inclusively\nUsually, the rule of effective copywriting is to sell the product to a specific segment of a target audience and write accordingly.\nApple shatters this rule by writing to a very broad audience: everyone.\nIn 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.\nHowever, this strategy is best effective for companies with huge followings, strong brand recognition, and/or have products or services that fulfill a universal need.\n10. Make It Personal By Using the Word “Personal”\nAnother 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.\nHow 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.\nFor 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.\nBut they don’t stop there. They use the tagline: Make it even more personal.\nBy 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.\n11. Create a Compelling Call To Action\nWithout 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.\nApple 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.\nThere are two things to note here:\nFirst, 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.\nSecond, 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.\nTo 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.\n12. Use Power Words to Captivate Your Audience\nTechnical writing tends to read dry and boring because it lacks power words — words that invoke emotion in the reader.\nThere 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.\nIn the above example, Apple’s iPad Pro copy is loaded with power words.\nWords like your fingertips and you choose, get the reader to visualize the product in their hands — by choice.\nPeople want the best computing they can afford, and Apple strategically uses these words: anuncompromising vision of personal computing and incredible power.\nTo 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.\n13. Write Clear, Concise, and Witty Copy\nWith 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.\nSometimes Apple takes this to the extreme, adding a little wit on top.\nNote the clever use of punctuation in this tagline:\nLight. Years ahead.\nWithout the period after “light”, it would read “light years ahead” and it would not make much sense in this context.\nInstead, 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.\nApple condenses all this into just three words with a witty use of punctuation — all without seeming like they’re trying too hard.\n14. Show and Tell\nNot 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.\nResearch has found that product videos can increase conversions by up to 80%, and the shorter the video, the better.\nThe 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.\nBy 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.\n15. Antagonize the Competition to Make Your Product Shine\nThe iPhone’s biggest competitors are Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy, fighting tooth and nail to steal Apple’s market share.\nWith 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.\nThere are a few ways to accomplish this:\n- A comparison table with several competitor products can be helpful as long as it is objective.\n- 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.\n- 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…\nThe Bottom Line: Find a Strategy That Works Best For You\nWhile 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.\nIndeed, 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.\nThe 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.\nAnd now I’m going to take another look at that iPad…", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://qipai5918.com/the-thrilling-world-of-online-slots-a-digital-adventure/", "date": "2024-03-04T17:23:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476464.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304165127-20240304195127-00230.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9209838509559631, "token_count": 635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__43756767", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe Evolution of Online Slots:\nThe 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.\nOver 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.\nFeatures of Online Slots:\n- Variety of Themes: Online slots come in a myriad of themes, ranging from ancient civilizations and mythology to movies and TV shows. This diversity ensures that players can find a slot game that aligns with their interests and preferences.\n- Engaging Graphics and Sound Effects: High-quality graphics and immersive sound effects enhance the overall gaming experience. Advanced technology allows developers to create visually appealing and audibly satisfying slots that captivate players from the first spin.\n- Bonus Features and Free Spins: Online slots are renowned for their enticing bonus features, including free spins, multipliers, and interactive mini-games. These elements not only add excitement to the gameplay but also provide opportunities for players to increase their winnings.\n- Progressive Jackpots: Many online slots offer progressive jackpots, where a portion of each bet contributes to a growing prize pool. This creates the potential for life-changing payouts, adding an extra layer of thrill for players chasing the big win.\nPopularity and Accessibility:\nThe accessibility of online slots is a key factor in their widespread popularity. Players can enjoy their favorite games at any time and from any location with an internet connection, eliminating the need to travel to physical casinos. The convenience of mobile compatibility further enhances accessibility, allowing users to spin the reels on their smartphones and tablets.\nMoreover, online casinos often provide enticing bonuses and promotions, attracting new players and keeping existing ones engaged. The competitive nature of the online gaming industry ensures that players have access to a wide range of promotions, enhancing their overall gaming experience.\nOnline 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", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ondupinhole.com/blogs/news/world-pinhole-photography-day", "date": "2024-02-23T18:03:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00734.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9542425274848938, "token_count": 158, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__186790888", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nAnyone 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!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://graphicplus.ca/importance-of-social-media/", "date": "2023-12-03T23:24:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00425.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566148519515991, "token_count": 600, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__200878833", "lang": "en", "text": "The Importance of Social Media on Branding\nSocial 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.\nWith 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.\nSocial 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.\nEnhanced SEO Rankings\nSEO 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.\nSocial 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.\nWe 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.\nWith 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!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://drsilvatotstweensandteens.com/tag/healthy", "date": "2018-11-14T22:31:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742316.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114211915-20181114233915-00242.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9481034278869629, "token_count": 752, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__12164532", "lang": "en", "text": "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?\nA 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.\nThey 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.\nOverall, 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.\nThis 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.\nFor more info on a healthy diet, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, please go to https://www.choosemyplate.gov/.\nThis 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.\nIn order for a meal to be consider a healthy option in the program, it must contain:\n* a beverage,\n* 600 calories or less,\n* less than 35% calories from fat,\n* less than 10% calories from saturated fat,\n* less than 0.5 grams trans fat, &\n* less than 35% of calories from sugar, &\n* less than 770 milligrams sodium.\nParticipation 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.\nIf you click the restaurant logos on the Healthy Dining website, the nutritional values of foods in the Kids LiveWell program are listed.\nFor 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.townofwales.net/index.php/aboutwales/citizenship-award", "date": "2017-04-27T18:50:28Z", "file_path": "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", "language_score": 0.9719964861869812, "token_count": 343, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__265024943", "lang": "en", "text": "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.“\nBill 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.”\nAnair 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.“\nReceiving 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.”\nFrom left, Board of Selectmen Chairman Jeffrey Vannais, Bill Anair Jr., Selectman Michael Valanzola, and Selectman Michael Milanese.\nPrinted in the Southbridge Evening News on September 15, 2011\nBy Kevin Flanders", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.daveyshafik.com/archives/tag/communication", "date": "2024-04-24T13:22:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819273.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424112049-20240424142049-00301.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9300074577331543, "token_count": 400, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__16487891", "lang": "en", "text": "In his latest post John Gruber talks about the Apple Watch.\nNow 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:\nYou’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.\nYou’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.\nI’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.\nI 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?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://qualityabaya.com/the-global-abaya-business-a-fashion-revolution/", "date": "2023-12-01T20:22:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100304.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201183432-20231201213432-00280.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.920926570892334, "token_count": 356, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__263334764", "lang": "en", "text": "Exploring the Global Abaya Business: A Fashion Revolution”\nIn 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.\nAbayas 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.\n1. 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.\n2. 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.\n3. 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.\n4. Sustainability: Many abaya manufacturers are now focusing on sustainable practices. We highlight how eco-friendly abaya production is gaining momentum and why it matters.\n5. Cultural Exchange: The global abaya business has paved the way for cultural exchange, allowing people to appreciate and understand diverse traditions and styles.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.opunake.school.nz/news/", "date": "2023-06-07T15:17:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653930.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607143116-20230607173116-00607.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9697459936141968, "token_count": 1930, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__95100377", "lang": "en", "text": "Every month or so, Opunake High School produces a page for the Coastal News.\nOn the right is a link to our most recent feature.\nJust 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 –\n“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.”\nThe 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!\nThis 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.\nOver 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.\nAside 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.\nEach 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.\nThe 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.\nAt 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…\nCongratulations Totara – Pohutukawa Trophy Winners 2020\nIt’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.\nBy 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.\nTwo 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.\nAs 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.\nA 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.\nSince 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.\n“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\nA 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.\nFrom me to you, Noho ora mai.\nOn Tuesday 2nd July, Hellen Burley pulled up in our carpark and proceeded to walk into Whaea Kerry Walsh’ Alternative Education room carrying several bags.\nIn 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.\nHellen – 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!\nBut 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!\nThis 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.\nWords 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!\nOpunake 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.\nFor 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.\nFor more images, check out the albums on our Facebook page.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://beta.vickiwongandhachi.com/", "date": "2017-09-23T12:41:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689661.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923123156-20170923143156-00166.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9282076954841614, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__34903094", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nWith 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.\nVicki’s hope is that you too will discover the deep sense of well-being that a friendship with a dog is able to create.\nBe Happy. Be Hachi.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://tarproductions.com/tar-productions-produces-tedx-la-jolla/", "date": "2020-11-24T02:57:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141171077.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20201124025131-20201124055131-00683.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9658578634262085, "token_count": 560, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__148128572", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe event was put on by Amanda and Mitch Thrower on a beautiful rooftop deck over looking the La Jolla Cove.\nIf 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.\nThe 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.\nWhen 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.\nWe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://frakingfilms.com/2023/05/22/actor-ray-stevenson-dead-at-58/", "date": "2023-06-05T09:52:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9750734567642212, "token_count": 469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__273583900", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nWhile 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.\nHe 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.\nWhile 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://allcasinos.in/news/industry/ai-to-boost-slot-production/", "date": "2024-04-19T11:30:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00380.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.955397367477417, "token_count": 614, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142080431", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nHaushalter 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.\nExperimenting with AI in Slot Production\nAccording 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.\nMidjourney, 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.\nThe 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.\nExciting Future in Gaming Industry and Slot Production\nWhile 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.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nOnline Slots to Get Into Land-Based Casinos?\nWhile 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.\nIn 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.\nEvolution Continues to Grow\nAs 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.\nEvolution also expanded on its existing partnership with Galaxy Gaming.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.crystalcara.com/blog/2018/6/25/comcast-video-recap", "date": "2019-11-12T14:42:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665573.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112124615-20191112152615-00491.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9299326539039612, "token_count": 435, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__136191178", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe 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.\n1. Sports app with real time scores and stats\n2.The ability to call up a range of sports-related information, stats schedules and more with the voice remote voice\n3. Integrated live, on demand and web content into one on demand destination\nThe 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.\nX1 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mirramu.wordpress.com/", "date": "2013-05-24T09:52:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704517601/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516114157-00021-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9275290966033936, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__115656583", "lang": "en", "text": "The culmination of the Four Elements Festival is on Sunday 24 March from 2.30pm at Bungendore Primary School.\nIt’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.\nStarting 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.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.toptop5.com/they-are-the-top-earning-singers-of-2020/", "date": "2022-05-25T06:58:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662580803.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525054507-20220525084507-00698.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9665764570236206, "token_count": 914, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__256041270", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nTaylor 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 💰.\nKanye 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.\nEd 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 ’.\nThe 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.\nElton 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.\nJay-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.\nBeyoncé 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.\nDrake: 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.\nSean 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.\nMetallica: 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.collaboratorycareerhub.com/post/weekly-biotech-resources-from-the-collaboratory-catalyst-community-week-of-december-22nd", "date": "2024-02-25T01:24:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9232989549636841, "token_count": 717, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__33122899", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nNavigating 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.\nEmbark 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.\nThis 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!\nFor more helpful videos like this, don't forget to check out the rest of our YouTube channel!\nThe 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.\nIn 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!\nThanks for reading! If you have any interesting resources we should share in our next roundup, let us know at [email protected].", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://kawsmouth.com/2020/07/05/dance-and-memory-at-case-park/", "date": "2023-03-26T14:48:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945473.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326142035-20230326172035-00260.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9713870882987976, "token_count": 1610, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__33853426", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThese 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.\nOnly 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nAfter 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.\nAnother question came from a young boy who wanted to know why there were “so many bad words” in the performance’s soundtrack.\n“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.”\nAiken 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.\nUntil 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.\nGlenn 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.\nFor 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.\n“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.”\nFor 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.\nBut 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.\nAn 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.\nAiken 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.”\n* * *\ntext and photos by Lucas Wetzel", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://futureworks.ch/your-brand-ready-future", "date": "2017-10-18T12:51:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822966.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018123747-20171018143747-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643260836601257, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__238602695", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nSome 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.\nWhat do Tesla and co. do differently from traditional companies? A comparison sheds light on some fundamental differences:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://u18-male.atlanticaaahockey.ca/news.php?news_id=11081", "date": "2023-01-30T14:09:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499819.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130133622-20230130163622-00864.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9216439127922058, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__14679658", "lang": "en", "text": "The Pinnacle Growlers will represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the U18 Major Atlantics.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nWith 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://jacintakerketta.blogspot.com/2016/06/", "date": "2017-06-22T20:36:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319902.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622201826-20170622221826-00307.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9557017683982849, "token_count": 838, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__100555830", "lang": "en", "text": "जर्मनी के 'श्वेतरे' शहर में आयोजित कार्यक्रम की रिपोर्ट जर्मन जर्नल में ।\n(जर्मन रिपोर्ट का अंग्रेजी अनुवाद: योहान्नेस लापिंग)\nThe future of Indian Adivasis presented in a literary form\nBy Theodor Rathgeber\nDuring 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.\nLiterature 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!\nJacinta 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.\nHere 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?\nBoth guests were received with great interest and given vivid applause on several occasions.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://votetomlee.com/senate-passes-bill-to-prevent-release-of-recordings-of-mass-violence/", "date": "2024-04-18T09:37:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00214.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9530996680259705, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__35252847", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThis 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.\nIt would create a public-records exemption for photos, video and audio recordings in such situations and State Senator Tom Lee is the bill sponsor.\n“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.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://readcomicsonline.ru/comic/diana-princess-of-wales-a-true-book-2020", "date": "2022-08-10T22:55:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00445.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9794826507568359, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__122291902", "lang": "en", "text": "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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://unocirculo.com/art-of-personal-development/happened-interviewed-roger-stone-case-study-confirmation-bias/index.html", "date": "2019-03-24T21:46:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203493.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324210143-20190324232143-00212.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.968594491481781, "token_count": 2987, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__199711333", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\n“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.'”\nAnd 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.\nWhich 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.\nSo 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?\nAs 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.\nOh No You Di’int\nThe 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.\nA 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.\nThe 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:\nHe 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.\nIt 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:\n…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.\nWhich 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.”\nAnd then there was another group of listeners.\nI Don’t Like It, But I Wanna Hear It\nThe other response we received was patience and curiosity.\nInterestingly, 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.\nThe responses on Twitter focused on what listeners could learn from Stone, not what they felt about him. Some listeners advocated separating out the two:\nListened with an open mind hoping image of him was wrong. It's not. He is vile. But I appreciate that you present varied thoughts.\n— Brian Watkins (@btwatkins) September 27, 2017\nOther listeners pointed out the historical value of the episode:\nWhy 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.\n— PaJamas (@mooklepticon) October 12, 2017\nOthers praised the interview while condemning the subject:\nAnd still others pointed out that talking to people with different beliefs is the best way to fight the filter bubbles of modern life:\nIt'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\n— Angelo Baaco (@BaacoA) September 26, 2017\nThere was, of course, a third type of response, which was no response at all.\nTo 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.\nI 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.\nGet Me Roger Stone\nThe 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.\nObviously, I fall into the second category.\nThe 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.\nThere 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.\nFinally, 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.\nAnd 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.\nThat is, if we can just step outside ourselves, and consider another point of view.\nIn 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.\nInterestingly, 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.\nSince 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.\nWhich 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?\nMy 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.\nBut maybe even that is a belief I need to revisit. In the meantime, it’s a helpful one to hold.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://awesomechuck.com/former-fort-valley-state-and-dallas-cowboys-great-rayfield-wright-passes-away/", "date": "2022-10-05T16:09:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337631.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005140739-20221005170739-00436.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9836441278457642, "token_count": 859, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__237242114", "lang": "en", "text": "By Michael Baca\nPro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle Rayfield Wright passed away Thursday, the Hall of Fame announced. He was 76 years old.\nWright had been hospitalized for several days after a seizure, according to the Hall of Fame.\n“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.\n“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.”\nWright, a Griffin, Georgia, native, was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2006 and inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2004.\nThose 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.\nWright 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.”\nNicknamed “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.\nWright 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.\n“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.”\n“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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://historyofthetitanic.org/titanic-sinking.html", "date": "2019-02-22T00:50:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247511573.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221233437-20190222015437-00187.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9844387173652649, "token_count": 869, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__151079795", "lang": "en", "text": "The Sinking of the Titanic\n1912 sinking of titanic\nThe 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.\nWhen did the Titanic sink?\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nHow long did it take for the Titanic to sink?\nIt 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.\nThe 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.\nWhere did the Titanic sink map\nView Where the Titanic Sank in a larger map\nRescuing the Survivors\nThe 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.\nChanges in safety practices after the sinking of the rms titanic\nAfter 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.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://yuaischooljapan.com/summer-camp-was-fun/", "date": "2023-09-26T05:52:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00468.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579203724861145, "token_count": 960, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__93432905", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nSummer 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.\nBy nearly every measure, American youths are in distress.\nA 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.\nAmong 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.\nMore 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nEvery 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.\nIt’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.\nNot 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.\nBut if America wanted to, it could make summer camp accessible to every child who wanted to go.\nThere 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.\nMr. 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.\nNo 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.\n“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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mcpland.blogspot.com/2007/03/vista-exam-beta-redo-next-week.html", "date": "2018-07-16T04:24:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589179.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716041348-20180716061348-00619.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9695708751678467, "token_count": 321, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__21249853", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nExam 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.\n\"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.\"\nAccording 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.\"\nThis article will be updated as news becomes available from Microsoft.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.raimondi.co/2020/06/raimondi-cranes-supports-local-community-via-donation-of-protective-medical-equipment-to-legnano-hospital/", "date": "2022-08-12T17:49:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00612.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9695305824279785, "token_count": 415, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__63748868", "lang": "en", "text": "Manufacturer provides more than 80,000 pieces of personal protective equipment to primary local healthcare facility in the town of Legnano\nRaimondi 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.\nThe 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.\nItaly 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.\nEng. 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.\n“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.”\nThe equipment being donated by Raimondi Cranes has already been shipped from overseas and was delivered to Legnano Hospital.\nRaimondi 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://otboutthebox.com/2017/09/27/the-new-game-of-thrones-budget-is-ridiculous-fair-play-hbo/", "date": "2019-09-24T09:23:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572896.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190924083200-20190924105200-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.980616569519043, "token_count": 248, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__67749417", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nNow 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://yourtravelcenter.net/2017/02/patricia-mclemore/", "date": "2022-12-02T00:25:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710870.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201221914-20221202011914-00735.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547677040100098, "token_count": 115, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__207019255", "lang": "en", "text": "18 Feb In The News – Patricia McLemore\nIn the News — Patricia McLemore\nCongratulations 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://utilities.cityoffortwayne.org/river-levels-to-be-adjusted/", "date": "2024-02-27T01:04:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00064.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9372738003730774, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__172920597", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nResidents 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.\nRiver levels should return to normal by October 25, 2018.\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aicebreaker.com/ai-and-privacy-navigating-the-challenges/", "date": "2024-02-29T16:13:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00354.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9232353568077087, "token_count": 2616, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__46594532", "lang": "en", "text": "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?\nThe Dance of Shadows: AI and Privacy\nAs 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.\nAI 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.\nThe 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.\nAs 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?\nIn 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.\nThe Domino Effect: How AI Impacts Personal Privacy\nLike 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.\nThe Face of Infringement: AI Applications and Privacy Concerns\nTake 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.\nThe Chink in the Armor: Vulnerabilities in AI Systems\nAI 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.\nA Moral Quandary: Ethical Implications of AI and Privacy\nThe 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?\nIntrusions and Interventions: Mitigating AI Privacy Breaches\nAI, 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.\nFuture Gazing: Potential Trends in AI and Privacy\nAs 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.\nThe 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.\nRoles and Responsibilities in Navigating the Challenges\nThe Guardians of Privacy: Governments, Corporations, and Individuals\nIn 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.\nThe Power of Yes: The Role of Consent in AI\nIn 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.\nInvisible Lines: Unique Privacy Concerns for Certain Demographics\nAI 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.\nIn 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.\nLegal and Regulatory Challenges\nNavigating the Maze: Legal and Regulatory Challenges of AI and Privacy\nIn 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.\nMoreover, 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.\nA Tale of Many Countries: AI and Privacy Across the Globe\nThe 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.\nContrast 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.\nThese 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.\nThe 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.\nSolutions and Opportunities\nHarnessing AI for Privacy: A Paradox Turned Promise\nIn 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.\nFrom Paranoia to Privacy: The AI Community Responds\nA 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.\nPractical Steps Towards Privacy Protection\nProtecting 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.\nTransparency and Control: The Pillars of Trust\nIn 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.\nAs 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.\nThe Power of One: How Individuals Can Protect Their Privacy Against AI-Powered Systems\nThe 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.\nTo 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.\nNext 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.\nThen, 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.\nFinally, 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.\nIn 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.dwightmerriam.com/blog/tag/Margaret+Miner", "date": "2019-08-20T16:12:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315551.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820154633-20190820180633-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9647864699363708, "token_count": 671, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__28163789", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nDuring 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.\nThe 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.\nRivers 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.\nDwight 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.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.josephlattanzibaritone.com/biography", "date": "2023-01-31T22:54:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499891.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230131222253-20230201012253-00598.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9275546073913574, "token_count": 385, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__141146500", "lang": "en", "text": "Joseph Lattanzi commands attention for his “robust vocalism,” “unmistakable charisma,” and “undeniable star potential.”\nLattanzi 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.\nHe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://headyvermont.com/upstart-cannabis-association-announces-vermont-cannabis-week-with-8-events-taking-place-from-april-20-27/cannabis/", "date": "2017-05-30T09:26:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463614620.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170530085905-20170530105905-00429.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335265755653381, "token_count": 820, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__182594729", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nRICHMOND, 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.\nThe 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.\nDaniel 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.\n“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.”\nGiangreco 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.”\n“We’re not just telling our legislators it’s time for change, we’re showing them.”\nThe 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.\nWe 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.\n“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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://justawalk.wordpress.com/tag/olympics/", "date": "2019-04-24T03:57:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578626296.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424034609-20190424060609-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.930770754814148, "token_count": 503, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__206239242", "lang": "en", "text": "This photo of Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” athletics arena newly constructed for the Olympic games. (By Greg Baker — Associated Press)\nHaving 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.\nThe 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.\n“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.\nChina 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.\nChina 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.\n“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.\nDu 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.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.gettruebranding.com/group/the-tru-brand-group/discussion/8c2d68ef-d8dd-4908-ad40-8ea964dbe422", "date": "2023-09-26T07:25:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00589.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9665027260780334, "token_count": 3232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__50772309", "lang": "en", "text": "Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3: The Most Awaited Film of Salman Khan in Hindi 720p\nBajrangi Bhaijaan 3: Everything You Need to Know About Salman Khan's Upcoming Film\nBajrangi 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.\nBajrangi Bhaijaan 3 In Hindi 720p\nThe 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?\nThe 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.\nSome 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.\nBajrangi 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nBajrangi 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.\"\nBajrangi 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.\nBajrangi 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.\nHere are some of the frequently asked questions about Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 and their answers:\n- Q: Is Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 based on a true story?\n- 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.\n- Q: Is Harshaali Malhotra related to Salman Khan?\n- 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.\n- Q: Is Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 available on any OTT platform?\n- A: Yes, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 3 is available on Amazon Prime Video for streaming.\n- Q: Will there be a Bajrangi Bhaijaan 4?\n- 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.\n- Q: What is the meaning of Bajrangi Bhaijaan?\n- 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", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://2004.zagrebfilmfestival.com/index_en.php?page=pip&p=1", "date": "2022-08-20T03:17:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00432.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9278097152709961, "token_count": 1241, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__13314197", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nEntry Form (download, word doc.)\n-> Rules Book\nARTICLE I - general propositions\nThis 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.\nARTICLE II - program\nZagreb Film Festival, in the competitive part of the program, will present an international selection of the first or second directors work in categories:\nFEATURE-LENGHT FILM - to satisfy festivals rules and regulations the film should be screened on 35 mm format and longer than 70 minutes.\nSHORT FILM - to satisfy festival rules and regulations the film shouldn't be longer than 30 minutes.\nDOCUMENTARY FILM - to satisfy festival rules and regulations the film shouldn't be longer than 90 minutes.\nARTICLE III - registering terms\nFilm 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:\nZAGREB FILM FESTIVAL/ Propeler Film\nSC - Savska 25\n10000 Zagreb, Croatia\nFilms 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.\nARTICLE IV - selection and film-showing\nFor 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.\nARTICLE V - panel and awards\nInternational panel for the competitive part of the program will consist of at least three film professionals and it will grant three awards:\n- Golden Bib for the best feature film. Together with plaque, a director of the best feature film will be granted €3000 award.\n- Golden Bib for the best documentary film. Together with plaque, a director of the best documentary film will be granted €1000 award.\n- Golden Bib for the best short film. Together with plaque, a director of the best short film will be granted €1000 award.\nTogether with plaque, a director of the best feature film will be granted financial award.\nARTICLE VI - press material and consignment\nAfter information about selection, Festival will demand press material for each of the chosen films, and it has to contain the following:\n- At least 3 photos from the film\n- Photo of a director\n- Film abstract\n- Director's commentary on the film\n- Poster, leaflet containing a brief synopsis and information on production\n- Dialogue list (in English and in the film's original language)\nBy 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.\nAll 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.\nThe 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.\nARTICLE VII: travelling and accommodation\nDirectors (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.\nARTICLE VIII: final provisions\nThe 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.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://connectcahomes.com/blog/the-california-dream-for-all-program", "date": "2024-03-05T01:32:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476592.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304232829-20240305022829-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9571053981781006, "token_count": 1198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__70385179", "lang": "en", "text": "Chloe Dertinger | April 4, 2023\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nAnother 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.\nWhile 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.\nAnother 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.\nAnother 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.\nThe 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.\nIf 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:\n*please note Connect California Homes is not a licensed mortgage broker, please seek your trusted professionals for any tax, mortgage, or financial advice.\nStay up to date on the latest real estate trends.\nChloe Dertinger | March 1, 2024\nSelling your home can be a daunting task, especially if you're unsure where to start or how to leverage your property's equity effectively. That’s why Connect Californ…\nChloe Dertinger | November 15, 2023\nThe Holiday Season has arrived, which means Santa Claus is coming to town! Here are many opportunities to find Santa around the East Bay Area for a magical photoshoot …\nChloe Dertinger | November 7, 2023\n2023's Only $2M Home Sale in Pleasanton Meadows\nOctober 31, 2023\nSelling a home is a significant decision that involves multiple considerations and complexities. When a homeowner is considering embarking on this journey, seeking the…\nChloe Dertinger | September 25, 2023\nVolunteering is a meaningful way to make a difference in the fight against this devastating disease. Through volunteering, you become an essential part of a collective…\nKatie Moe | September 14, 2023\nIf you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you …\nChloe Dertinger | September 5, 2023\nIn times of change and transition, we understand the emotional connection that often comes with selling a beloved family home filled with years of precious memories. …\nChloe Dertinger | July 11, 2023\nAttempting to compare housing market metrics between different years can be quite difficult in a typical housing market scenario. However, it's important to note that …\nJune 12, 2023\nConsidering selling your house? Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of off-market home sales, a discreet alternative to the traditional on-market approach.\nYou’ve got questions and we can’t wait to answer them.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://eboardmuseum.com/eboardmuseum_en.html", "date": "2024-04-17T22:27:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00525.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9132691025733948, "token_count": 659, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142895461", "lang": "en", "text": "Hinter den Kulissen des\nNovember 25, 2023\nNobody 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.\nOur Hammond B 3, ▶ after the concert of DON AIREY (Deep Purple) and VOODOO STRAT :-)\nNovember 23, 2022\nCulture recognition awards for Angelika Hödl and Gert Prix\nFor their special cultural achievements and outstanding commitment in the field of culture, Klagenfurt's City Councillor for Culture Mag. Franz Petritz awarded Angelika Hödl (former Managing Director of Radio Agora) and Gert Prix Cultural Recognition Prizes.\nFrom the laudation:\n\"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.\"\n\"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.\"\nSeptember 16, 2022\nEBOARDMUSEUM has become a snappy teenager\nThe 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.\nAugust 30 - September 3, 2022\nThe UDO TRIBUTE BAND on tour in Germany\nSome impressions of the one-week tour of the UDO TRIBUTE BAND in Southern Germany, with an additional open air in Kitzbühel.\nNovember 11, 2020\nThe EBOARDMUSEUM on the radio\nOn Ö1's Musikviertelstunde (Music Quarter Hour) on November 11, 2020, Gert Prix, the founder and director of the EBOARDMUSEUM, presented the Vocoder.\nHere is the broadcast for re-listening (in German):\n(With kind permission of the ORF)\nMay 18, 2020\nThe highlights of the EBOARDMUSEUM now also as a book!\nThe fantastic world of vintage keyboards as shown at the EBOARDMUSEUM - keyboard sounds that have shaped rock history.\nIllustrated 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.\nPlease visit www.classickeysbook.com for more information.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://smfschools.org/athletics/athletics-news", "date": "2019-06-16T09:34:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998084.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616082703-20190616104703-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9394144415855408, "token_count": 287, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__12174190", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nMason McMurray has signed a NCAA National Letter of Intent to extend his academic and basketball careers at Ohio University.\nCoryon Rice will be featured this week (Oct. 31) on High School Sports insider. Visit one of the following locations to watch the show!\n- Debuts Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., and re-airs throughout the week at Spectrum Sports Ohio Channel 311, 1311 in HD\n- Online Wednesday afternoon at HSSI Online\nSaturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WBNX The CW\nOn 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!\n2017-18 Important Dates:\nSpring Sports Parent Meeting - Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium\nSpring Sports Pictures - Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Gym", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://davehenryjones.com/visiting-the-oracle", "date": "2022-12-05T05:01:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711003.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205032447-20221205062447-00831.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.970705509185791, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__3843445", "lang": "en", "text": "Visiting the Oracle\nIn 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.\nThe video is best watched at a lower quality and framerate, having been filmed in 4K.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://nevadastateprison.org/news/dr-gedney-previews-her-new-book/", "date": "2021-10-20T21:08:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585348.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020183354-20211020213354-00080.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9864044785499573, "token_count": 715, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__202396032", "lang": "en", "text": "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.\nThe book is now available on Amazon.\nNow 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.\nMeller, 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.”\nGrabbing 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.\nGedney said she went home and, to deal with the trauma, scrubbed every floor in her house. Then she went back to work on Monday.\n“Only the inmates talked to me,” she said. “They wanted to know if I was OK.”\nShe passed around a card signed by dozens of inmates that reads inside, “Thank you for being here.”\nIt 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.\nSome of her most touching stories involved the use of pets to connect with hardened criminals who fared better with animals than their fellow humans.\n“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.\nShe 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.”\nGreg 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.\n“Guys would tell me, ‘I haven’t petted a dog in 25 years,'” he recalled.\nWhorton thanked Gedney for her work as the prison’s physician, calling her professional, compassionate and tough. “I was glad you were there,” he said.\nAnd 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.\n“I never got a chance to thank you,” she told Gedney.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.sgfoodonfoot.com/2018/07/michelin-guide-singapore-2018-5-new.html", "date": "2020-09-24T14:32:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400219221.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924132241-20200924162241-00275.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8608903288841248, "token_count": 389, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__247487872", "lang": "en", "text": "Michelin Guide Singapore has announced the winners of 2018. This year a total of 39 restaurants have made it to stardom, receiving their star. This is an increase of 1 starred restaurant compare to 38 last year.\n5 new restaurants received their one star this year making it into the 2018 listing. However, there is no 3-star restaurant in Singapore this year after Joël Robuchon decided to close the restaurant at RWS. The 2-star restaurant list also shrunk from 7 to 5 this year, due to the closing of André and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon.\nMichelin Starred Restaurants 2018\nBurnt Ends *NEW\nCheek by Jowl\nCrystal Jade Golden Palace\nHill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle\nImperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine\nJiang-Nan Chun *NEW\nLiao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle\nMa Cuisine *NEW\nPutien (Kitchener Road)\nShinji (Bras Basah Road)\nShinji (Tanglin Road)\nSushi Kimura *NEW\nThe Song of India\nI have mentioned in my blog after visiting Nouri last year that it has the potential to get a star, and indeed it is one of the 5 new restaurants to get a star this year. Congratulations! Chef Ivan of Nouri probably is a hot property for restaurants that is chasing a star since he has a good track record of getting a star for Bacchanalia and now Nouri.\nThe other new winners are Burnt Ends, Jiang-Nan Chun, Ma Cuisine and Sushi Kimura. Congratulations to the restaurants and chefs.\nUnfortunately Osia is the restaurant that has fallen from the list this year,\nDo visit Michelin Guide Singapore at https://guide.michelin.sg/ for more details.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.wakeuplittlesusie.co.uk/2018/08/", "date": "2022-07-07T16:03:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104495692.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707154329-20220707184329-00626.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9733033180236816, "token_count": 1541, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__82138525", "lang": "en", "text": "Following a very successful collaboration between two ladies from Norwich and two from south of the border that resulted in some beautiful 1950s style boudoir images featuring vintage nightwear from me, (Susie Pritchard of Wake Up Little Susie) being worn by Suffolk model Jody Sturman sporting classic Hollywood Waves & ‘50s style make-up by Norwich based Jessica Ludlow of Rock ‘n’ Rolla Hairstylist, with another Suffolk girl Caroline Lawrence behind the lens, we decided immediately to team up together again for another themed photo shoot.\nWe hit upon vintage swimwear, and agreed that a genuine local location would be better than a studio set up – the obvious challenges of working outside being outweighed by the creativity that’s inspired by problem solving and the authenticity that recognisable scenery adds to the images. We’re spoiled in Norfolk for beautiful coastlines, and the sheer variety of potential backdrops made Wells-Next-The-Sea win the vote.\nVintage beach wear worked perfectly for myself as stylist as I have been wearing 1950s clothing since I was a teenager in the ‘80s and have my own collection of ‘50s swimsuits that deserve to see the light of day now and again, and it was also fun to source out something from a slightly different era. Working in natural light with unpredictable weather conditions was a delicious challenge for Caroline Lawrence Photographer, model Jody Sturman is always up for anything different so sea, sand & beach huts was a dream for her, and for Rock ‘n’ Rolla Hairstylist it was a good opportunity to work two distinctly different styles into the same shoot, with limited resources to hand! (It turn out there’s nowhere to plug anything in on Wells beach…)\nOnto the day itself – it’s always tricky to pin down a date that finds all the team members available, and when shooting outside there is of course the added consideration of the weather forecast. We tackled this with a ‘let’s just go for it’ attitude, so the day came and we found ourselves at the home of our hairstylist with Jody’s first style being worked on by Jessica whilst Caroline took behind the scenes images, and we all anxiously checked our phones to see what the weather was going to bring…With the first ‘look’ completed we headed off to Wells in Caroline’s car; you know when you’re driving along in the rain and you manage to convince yourselves that it looks brighter on the horizon? Well, it was one of those kind of days! Once we’d arrived & got out of the car, it turned out it was actually a bit chilly at the seaside as well as drizzly…Never mind, by this time we were all hungry so it made sense to head to the nearest chip shop for lunch, and of course by that time the sun would surely be out…We had a fabulous meal on the harbour and all were in agreement that even if we had to abort at this stage, nothing was lost as four good friends had enjoyed a lovely drive and meal out together.\nJody being a professional and very excited about the concept of this shoot agreed to go ahead despite the weather, and off we trundled towards the beach huts, dunes and sea. We started working by the beach huts, to afford us some shelter as it was still raining and because of the beautiful shapes and colours for Caroline to work with, and which also influenced some of the outfit ideas. As always, we had planned outfits beforehand but again as always, as the day evolves, ideas and plans change too which is all part of the creative fun. For the first look, Jessica had created an elegant ‘up-do’ which works perfectly for beach wear and with the beautiful traditional pin-curls arranged into a chignon it created a perfect 1950s Hollywood starlet look to complement the 1950s outfits. The blue and white checked suit shouts ‘50s all over, with a fun, teenage look too.\nRecognising the glorious unpredictably of the British weather and to add more interest to our looks, I’d also brought a range of accessories from vintage sunglasses and floppy hats to combat glaring sun, and lovely towelling ‘cover-ups’, so nice to pop on when you’ve been in the water and perfect to keep out that little chill that sometimes sets in! All true vintage apart from the floppy white sun hat which I’d acquired on a recent trip to the Costa del Sol, just proving that it can be cheap and easy to accessorise and create a retro look. A parasol added another pop of colour against the colourful beach huts…\n….and when we changed to the classic red 1950s suit (make-shift changing area behind the beach huts of course!) it worked beautifully with the white cape-let trimmed with navy ribbon for an almost nautical and decidedly movie star look. It is worthy of note that behind the scenes, the rest of us were sheltering under the awnings of locked up huts and wearing the hats and cover-ups to protect us from the drizzle! Something you would never realise from the images – Jody is such a trooper!\nAlthough happy with how it was going we were all lamenting the lack of sunshine when lo and behold, the sun actually got out and it became a different day altogether! Still with the red suit on, we headed towards the dunes and water for some different images, inadvertently disturbing a courting couple in the dunes but I think they were entertained by our antics! Caroline was then able to work her magic in the sunshine with the sea up close, a great opportunity to bring out the sunglasses for some typical ‘50s poses, and yes we got Jody running about in the water, capturing the joy of a sunny day at the seaside!\nI’d also managed to source out a late ‘60s bathing suit, in colours typical of that period as a contrast to the ‘50s pin-up look so it was back to the beach huts for a quick change, and Jessica worked wonders in her ‘beach salon’ (i.e. just sitting on the sand!) to brush out Jody’s pin curls and, with a little back combing, create a completely different look. This Raquel Welch/Bridget Bardot look suits Jody really well, and is a credit to Jessica’s forward planning that she was able to credit a second unique hairstyle from the very different first style, without the aid of electricity or a salon full of products. I love the way this particular look fits in with the sand and skyline.\nAlthough perhaps we wished the sun had appeared a little sooner, and Caroline wished she’d brought lighting with her to work with the natural light, it was actually an incredible day – lots of fun and creativity, brilliant team work and problem solving, and a beautiful set of images that showcase the skills and vision of all four of us.\nWe were very proud that some great publications were interested in our work, and Rocket Magazine featured some of the colourful images in their summer issue:\nAnd we were so happy with the fabulous front cover and three page spread that our very good friends at The Norwich Resident gave us!\nWatch this space for the next Dream Team collaboration!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.bozemetal.com/newspage/452", "date": "2024-04-13T07:14:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00572.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9342795610427856, "token_count": 387, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__192552403", "lang": "en", "text": "Us Media Have Speculated That Apple Will Build The Car Or Use The Premium Metal Titanium Alloy\nUs Media Have Speculated That Apple Will Build The Car Or Use The Premium Metal Titanium Alloy To Achieve The New Features\nAlthough Apple has not officially confirmed the car-making so far, a number of news about Apple Cars have attracted widespread attention from the outside world.\nAccording to U.S. media reports, Apple has recruited Desi Ujkashevic, who has 31 years of work experience at Ford, to be in charge of electric vehicles. This also marks that after Doug Field, the former director of the car-building project, left for Ford, Apple's car-building ambitions set sail again.\nIn addition, LeaksApplePro, a well-known source, said that the Apple car development case is in full swing, and Apple is likely to entrust Taiwan's Hon Hai Group (Foxconn) to be responsible for the assembly and production of its cars, and the release of Apple cars will still be in 2025 or even the end of 2024.\nAccording to the report, industry insiders said that Apple will not launch electric vehicles for the mass market. Its electric vehicles will be positioned in the high-end market of USD$100,000 and above, competing with Tesla's Model S for the market.\nFrom this point of view, Apple Car's positioning will be higher than that of the traditional luxury car BBA brand, and it is expected to be close to brands such as Porsche, and Apple Car will pay more attention to the intelligent experience of technology and the ability of autonomous driving.\nThe report also mentioned some new features of Apple Car, including the use of high-quality metal material titanium alloy, and the ability to unlock the iPhone without a key. It is reported that Apple now has car key function options for some BMW, Hyundai Motor brands Genesis, Kia and other models.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/page.aspx?id=225227", "date": "2015-03-29T10:36:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-14/segments/1427131298464.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20150323172138-00259-ip-10-168-14-71.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9660383462905884, "token_count": 721, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-14__0__86609291", "lang": "en", "text": "Before the government reopened last week, the shutdown weighed heavily on scientists gathered in southern Wisconsin for the Comer Abrupt Climate Change Conference earlier this month. Now back at their labs, scientists say the temperary shutdown won't harm their long-term projects.\nBut short-term research delays lingered for some.\nGlaciologist Brenda Hall of the University of Maine has traveled to Antarctica every year for the last 24 years. Hall’s research in there analyzes how the melting ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels.\nDespite the temporary government shutdown this month, she is still scheduled to go with students to the continent during the last week in November, a trip she feared she would have to cancel if the shutdown lingered.\n“It’s just a mess,” Hall said during the conference, held in the midst of the shutdown. “It’s just a mess.”\nTo her relief, her trip will go on as planned.\nA lost research season can ripple through the research, leaving gaps in both data and funding, scientists said.\nHall teaches glaciology and ice age studies and said many of her students’ research has been placed on hold because of the shutdown. If the current research project in Antarctica is postponed this year and the fieldwork pushed to next year, the two-year project could run out of funding, she said.\nThe field season in Antarctica runs from November to February. Unfortunately, due to teaching schedules and coordinating with other scientists, she and her students cannot go there just any time during that period if she loses her November window of opportunity.\nMany professors, students and researchers alike delayed activities such as fieldwork and applications for more funding from the National Science Foundation after the 16-day government shutdown took effect Oct. 1. Others, who already completed their fieldwork projects, worried about data waiting to be processed at places such as the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.\nJennifer Lennon, a master’s student at the University of Maine and an advisee of Hall's, does not work in Antarctica, but said her research has been delayed by the shutdown, though not for long. She had a host of beryllium-10 samples waiting to be assessed at Lawrence Livermore. Beryllium-10, like carbon-14, provides a dating tool. The finalization of her master’s thesis depends on that data.\nToby Koffman, a PhD student at the University of Maine,\nwas also waiting for data from Lawrence Livermore. He canceled a trip to the\nCalifornia lab to collect data samples he needed to finish her dissertation, which\nhe plans to defend in the spring. Koffman conducts research on glaciation\nin New Zealand.\n“It’s an important facility, far beyond the scope of my work,” Koffman said.\nKoffman’s dissertation is back\non schedule, he said. The total cost for\nhim, other than the worry that comes with delay, was $200 for a change of\nRichard Alley, climate scientist and professor at Penn State University, emceed the conference. He said the shutdown made teaching very difficult because government websites, abundant with data and maps, were unavailable to his students who are not heading out on field excursions. Overall, he said, the shutdown hurts students, along with everyone else.\n“The thirst for knowledge is being blocked because their [the government] house is not in order.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://arsitektur.uk/mens-basketball-swats-sac-state-hornets-91-73/", "date": "2024-02-27T09:19:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00480.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9576650857925415, "token_count": 865, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__205965300", "lang": "en", "text": "Stanford men’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12) left Maples Pavilion with a 91-73 win against Sacramento State (0-2, 0-0 Big Sky) on Friday evening. A game of incredible plays hinted at a potentially strong season for the team.\nThe Cardinal won tip-off to start, and their first make of the game — shot from the perimeter — came from none other than fifth-year forward Spencer Jones. After a rough performance at three against Cal State Northridge, Jones was back in his former stride as an elite perimeter shooter, shooting three of four from deep for the game.\nDespite maintaining just a small lead over the Hornets through the half, the Cardinal showed how potent their offense could be.\nSac State attempted to close the gap, but a steal from sophomore guard Benny Gealer stole the crowd’s attention as he ran the court for a layup — the first fast-break points of the game.\nShots by Jones, freshman guard Andrej Stojaković, graduate student guard Jared Bynum and graduate student forward James Keefe kept the score in favor of the Cardinal.\nWith four minutes left in the half, the game saw its first dunk by senior forward Brandon Angel. The Card continued to stay ahead to the buzzer, and a dunk by junior forward Maxime Raynaud scored the final points for Stanford. The first half ended with a 47-39 lead for Stanford.\nThe second half saw stronger performance from Stanford, with 56.25% shooting from the field. Bynum continued dominating on the court, leading the team by initiating the offense.\n“As a point guard, [I’m] always pushing the pace, always making the reads, always finding the right guys. The coaches give me a lot of confidence when I got the ball in my hands to play free and make the decisions.” Bynum said.\nEarly free throws by Jones continued the Card’s 100 percentage. The team maintained a double-digit lead over Sac State with shots by graduate student guard Michael Jones, Spencer Jones and Stojaković. A rebound from Gealer set up Keefe for the Cardinal’s third dunk of the game.\nA steal by sophomore guard Ryan Agarwal and a layup with 7 minutes left in the game added another two to the Card’s lead. A dunk by Raynaud and a campaign of layups led by Angel shut down the Hornet’s attempts to close the gap. And at 88-73, with just seven seconds left in the game, senior forward Max Murrell drained a three-pointer to seal another win for Stanford: 91-73.\nOverall, the team’s 55.7% from the field over Sac State’s 38.2% on a near-equal number of shot attempts is what led them to victory.\n“We had 56 points in the paint … we were getting to the basket,” said coach Jerod Haase. “Our mindset was good.”\nStanford set the single game program record for assist to turnover ratio at 22:4, beating their previous best from 2013. Cardinal players also set a number of individual records against Sac State: Gealer had career bests of six assists, eight points and five rebounds, while Bynum met his career high with 10 assists and just one turnover.\nAngel led the Card in scoring with 18 points, followed by Spencer Jones with 15 points and Raynaud’s 14. Stojakovic increased his contributions from game one, with 12 points on 55% from the field and 2-of-4 from the perimeter.\nThe Cardinal looks to end their final season in the Pac-12 strong. “It’s the last year of the conference and we want to finish the conference strong, but it’s one game at a time and that’s our goal,” Angel said.\nStanford men’s basketball looks to continue its win streak on Tuesday at a home game against Santa Clara. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. PT.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.cosmochics.com/inspiring-fiction-2017/", "date": "2018-01-17T12:41:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886939.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180117122304-20180117142304-00787.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9742558002471924, "token_count": 729, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__48420547", "lang": "en", "text": "Title: The Most Inspiring Fiction Of 2017 With the year winding down, it’s about time for a bunch of lists counting up the “best of” and “worst of” in all kinds of categories from the year that was. It’s always a fun time on the internet, looking back on what people best remember from the year, and which stories, songs, films, etc. will ultimately stick out as representing a year in time. Here I’m not going to limit things to the “best of” in a single category, but rather look more broadly at some of the most inspiring works of fiction we saw throughout 2017, whether in film, on television, or in literature.\nExit West – Novel by Mohsin Hamid\nThis is an incredibly powerful and inventive novel from Pakistani writer Mohsin Hamid. It actually made at least one list of the best fiction books of 2017, and with good reason. It’s something of a sad story about a couple in love fleeing a country thrown into civil war (the country is fictional, or at least remains unnamed). The two choose love over despair, but also have to wrestle with conflicting feelings about the family members and friends they left behind (by using a sort of magical door that transports them “West” in an instant). Again, there’s some sadness to it, but it is ultimately an inspiring tale of the bonds of family and love.\nGame Of Thrones – HBO Television Show\nGame Of Thrones is more about entertainment than anything else, but the seventh season that aired earlier this year definitely had its inspirational moments. More than anything else, the show continued its streak of female empowerment. Once criticized for using actresses as much for nudity (or even abusive scenes) as anything else, the show has gradually developed several of the strongest female characters on television. It became plainer than ever before during the seventh season that the women hold every bit as much power as the men in this fantasy drama, and that’s an inspiring message to see in a show like this.\nWonder Woman – Film by Warner Bros.\nWho was Wonder Woman before 2017? For some she was simply a vintage comic book character, largely forgotten by comparison to some of her contemporaries. For others, she’s a video game personality. She appears in a slot arcade designed for fans of comic books and superheroes, as well as an online MMO for DC characters and the “Injustice” game series. That’s more or less all. But in 2017, this character became so much more. Director Patty Jenkins and lead actress Gal Gadot brought Wonder Woman to cinemas in a way that gave little girls all over the world their first major female superhero to admire. It was as inspired and inspiring an effort as anything we saw in fiction in 2017.\nThe Big Sick – Film by Amazon Studios\nThis is an autobiographical independent comedy that was put together by Pakistani comedian Kumail Nanjiani, best known for his role in the HBO tech culture spoof comedy Silicon Valley. It’s recently been making headlines again because it was snubbed at the Golden Globes (to which Nanjiani had a very amusing response). Despite this snub however, this was a heartwarming and uplifting film about young love in modern society and the difficulties of multicultural relationships. Nanjiani hilariously recounts his own real life love story in which he had to overcome the issues that face so many couples in which the people come from different cultural, racial, and/or religious backgrounds.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bismarck.sanfordhealth.org/newsroom/printer.asp?CID=616", "date": "2013-12-07T18:31:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163055633/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131735-00031-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9121102690696716, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__209922010", "lang": "en", "text": "|Sept. 24, 2013|\n|Run and Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is Oct. 11|\n|(Bismarck, N.D.)—Sanford Women’s Health Center will host the 17th annual Run and Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Friday, Oct. 11. The event includes an 8K competitive run and walk, a 4K non-competitive walk and an education forum featuring wellness screenings and information about breast cancer prevention and treatment. The registration fee is $25 per person by Oct. 9 and $30 after Oct. 9. Registration and the education forum begin at 5:30 p.m. Each participant receives a long-sleeve performance shirt and refreshments.\nTo register, visit bismarck.sanfordhealth.org/whc or call the Sanford Women’s Health Center at (701) 323-6376.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.amazingfinds.in/best-flagship-phone-the-forefront-of-innovation-and-design/", "date": "2024-03-03T00:23:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00750.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.917212188243866, "token_count": 1505, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__5068362", "lang": "en", "text": "In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, OnePlus has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and design. With the release of the OnePlus 11 5G in its striking Titan Black variant, the company continues to push the boundaries of what a premium smartphone can offer. Boasting 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the OnePlus 11 5G promises a seamless and powerful user experience. In this review, we will delve into the various aspects of this cutting-edge device, from its design and display to its performance and camera capabilities, to help you decide if this is the right phone for you. Which is the best flagship phone in 2023?\nDesign and Build\nOnePlus has always been celebrated for its attention to detail in design, and the OnePlus 11 5G in Titan Black is no exception. The phone exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication with its sleek and minimalistic design. The all-black finish, which OnePlus aptly calls Titan Black, gives the phone a premium and timeless look that’s sure to turn heads.\nThe device feels substantial in your hand, thanks to its glass front and back with an aluminum frame. This not only adds to the premium feel but also enhances the durability of the device. The placement of buttons and ports is intuitive, making the phone comfortable to use in one hand. The slim profile of the phone ensures it easily slips into your pocket.\nWhich is the Best Flagship Phone in 2023?\nOnePlus has always excelled in the display department, and the OnePlus 11 5G continues this tradition. The device features a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution. The colors are vibrant, and the blacks are deep, thanks to the AMOLED technology. HDR10+ support enhances the viewing experience, making streaming content a joy.\nThe 120Hz refresh rate is a standout feature that makes everything on the screen appear smoother and more responsive. Scrolling through social media, playing games, or watching videos is a delight on this display. The display also gets bright enough to be easily visible in direct sunlight, which is a crucial feature for outdoor use.\nUnder the hood, the OnePlus 11 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM. This combination delivers exceptional performance. From multitasking to gaming, the phone handles everything with ease. Apps open quickly, and you can switch between them seamlessly without any lag. The OnePlus 11 5G runs on OxygenOS, which is known for its minimalistic and user-friendly interface. It’s based on Android 12 and offers a smooth and bloatware-free experience.\nGaming on this device is a joy, thanks to the Adreno 730 GPU. Whether you’re into casual gaming or more graphics-intensive titles, the OnePlus 11 5G is more than capable of handling it all. The high refresh rate display further enhances the gaming experience by ensuring smooth gameplay.\nStorage and Battery\nThe OnePlus 11 5G comes with 128GB of non-expandable internal storage. While 128GB should suffice for most users, it’s worth considering your storage needs before making the purchase. If you’re a heavy user who stores a lot of media files, you might find yourself running out of space. It’s a minor drawback given the overall performance of the device, but some users might prefer the flexibility of expandable storage.\nIn terms of battery life, the OnePlus 11 5G sports a 4,500mAh battery, which is quite sufficient for all-day use. With moderate use, the phone easily lasts through a day, even with the high refresh rate display. The device supports Warp Charge 65T, which is incredibly fast. You can charge the phone from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes, ensuring you’re not tethered to a charger for long periods.\nThe OnePlus 11 5G features a triple-camera setup on the back, including a 50MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera. While the camera system is not as extravagant as some of its competitors, it still delivers impressive results.\nThe primary camera captures sharp and vibrant photos with good dynamic range. The ultra-wide-angle lens is useful for capturing more in your frame, and it maintains decent image quality. OnePlus has also improved low-light photography, and the Nightscape mode does a commendable job of brightening up dark scenes.\nThe 16MP front camera captures crisp and detailed selfies, and it works well for video calls and social media uploads. Overall, the camera system on the OnePlus 11 5G is versatile and capable of delivering great shots in various conditions.\nAs the name suggests, the OnePlus 11 5G comes with 5G connectivity, which ensures fast and reliable internet speeds. With the rollout of 5G networks in many regions, having a 5G-compatible device like this can future-proof your smartphone for years to come. Whether you’re streaming content, video conferencing, or simply browsing the web, you’ll experience a significant boost in speed and connectivity.\nSoftware and Updates\nOnePlus has a reputation for providing regular software updates and security patches. The OnePlus 11 5G runs on OxygenOS, which not only offers a clean and intuitive user experience but also ensures that you’re among the first to receive the latest Android updates. OnePlus has committed to providing three years of software updates, which means your device will remain up-to-date and secure for an extended period.\nIn terms of security, the OnePlus 11 5G offers an in-display fingerprint sensor that is quick and accurate. Additionally, there is facial recognition for those who prefer a more seamless unlock experience. Both methods are secure and provide convenient ways to access your device.\nPrice and Competition\nThe OnePlus 11 5G in the Titan Black variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is competitively priced, making it a strong contender in the premium smartphone market. While it’s not the cheapest option, it offers a great balance of design, performance, and features for its price range.\nWhen it comes to competition, the OnePlus 11 5G faces rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S22, Google Pixel 6, and Apple iPhone 13. Each of these devices has its own unique features and ecosystem advantages, so your choice will depend on your specific preferences and brand loyalty.\nWhich is the Best Flagship Phone in 2023?\nThe OnePlus 11 5G in Titan Black is another impressive addition to OnePlus’ lineup of flagship smartphones. With a premium design, a stunning display, powerful performance, and 5G connectivity, it caters to the needs of both everyday users and tech enthusiasts. The camera system, while not the most advanced, still delivers great results in various conditions. The combination of OxygenOS and regular software updates ensures a smooth and secure user experience.\nIf you’re looking for a well-rounded smartphone that offers value for your money and doesn’t compromise on performance, the OnePlus 11 5G in Titan Black is a compelling choice. Its striking design and flagship features make it a strong competitor in the premium smartphone market, continuing OnePlus’ tradition of delivering innovative and user-centric devices.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.warrenbarnett.com/new-ellen-set-featuring-ed-ellen-degeneres-thomasville/", "date": "2024-04-13T04:15:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00687.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9524074792861938, "token_count": 356, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__148293125", "lang": "en", "text": "The newest season of Ellen has officially started! On Tuesday, September 5, Ellen kicked of season 15 (crazy!) of her daytime talk show with celebrity guests Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. The entire premier week is packed with more stars like Reese Witherspoon, P!nk, Miley Cyrus and Halle Berry, among others.\nWhile we’re excited the show has returned, we’re even more excited about this season’s set! As most of you know by now, Ellen partnered with Thomasville to create the ED Ellen DeGeneres crafted by Thomasville furniture collection.\nOf course, it seemed fitting the set would feature some fabulous pieces – and it does!\nIn the photo above, you’ll see Ellen on set with the Liberte Chairs* and the Villerie Cocktail Table. Throughout the season, depending on the number of guests she has on at a time, the guest Liberte Chair will be switched out for multiple chairs, the Liberte Sofa, or a custom Liberte Love Seat.\nWe’re so pleased to see this fabulous collection being featured on Ellen’s show! If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to visit our designer furniture showroom in Brookfield to discover the collection.\nOur award-winning interior designers are always around to help as much or as little as you need. Who wouldn’t love to have the same chairs in their living room as Ellen has on her TV show set?!\n*Due to the requirements of the show, the Liberte pieces for the set were all finished in a custom white vinyl upholstery. Visit our showroom to browse our wide selection of upholstery options.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.am.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/b_000191.html", "date": "2018-11-13T16:47:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741324.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20181113153141-20181113174528-00006.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.978754460811615, "token_count": 141, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__43260630", "lang": "en", "text": "During the opening ceremony at the Moscow Cinema in Yerevan, Ambassador Taguchi and the President of the \"HIKARI\" Center Ms. Piliposyan made their welcome speeches, and “Arar” chorus performed “Letter”, the theme song of one of the films.\nMoscow Cinema, Yerevan\nFilm Festival in Ejmiatsin\nThis time the Film Festival was held in 4 halls of 3 cities and 7 films were screened. Approximately 1000 people came to watch the films. After screenings, a lot of applause and good opinions were heard in the hall. This Film Festival became a great opportunity to introduce Japan and Japanese culture to the Armenian people.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://oxidedesign.com/2016-get-out-the-vote-poster/", "date": "2019-08-21T12:13:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315936.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190821110541-20190821132541-00526.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516610503196716, "token_count": 393, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__11178951", "lang": "en", "text": "2016 Get Out The Vote poster\nOxide was delighted to participate in 2016’s Get Out The Vote, a nonpartisan campaign hosted by AIGA every four years to encourage graphic designers to use their talents to motivate the American public to get out there and vote. This year’s program is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters‘ Vote 411 initiative.\nWhile the larger campaign is open for all designers to participate, Oxide was invited to join a select group of design leaders, whose posters were exhibited in the cities hosting party national conventions: Cleveland for the Republican National Convention, and Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention. This special set of posters were also curated for an online Google Art Project.\nDesigned by the whole team, our poster concept presents one form of a metaphorical, ever-changing book chronicling the past, present, and future of the great democratic nation of the United States of America. The term of our 44th president is coming to a close, so the 2016 election represents our opportunity to “write the next chapter” with our vote. Through our vote, we literally have the power to create the future of our nation.\nThe GOTV campaign is headlined this year with “To Vote is to Exist,” a poster designed by the iconic Milton Glaser (the man behind the “I ♥ New York” branding). In at least one of the initial exhibitions, Oxide’s poster had the honor of being placed next to Glaser’s poster.\nThe full set of original posters, plus all the posters submitted by designers across the country, are available online for free download and display. Pick your favorites, print them out, and hang them up for everyone to see in these critical weeks leading up to the election.\nAnd don’t forget to register (check your state’s deadline) and then vote on November 8!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blazingsaddle.ca/calgary-stampede-2021/", "date": "2021-12-06T11:49:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363292.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20211206103243-20211206133243-00063.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9484982490539551, "token_count": 1011, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__200970295", "lang": "en", "text": "If there were ever a year to celebrate, it is this one! With Covid-19 well on its way to the past, we have our chins held high and are looking forward to STAMPEDE 2021. If there is anything that Calgary excels at, it is having the Stampede Spirit!\nIn 2020, no one expected the Calgary Stampede to be cancelled for the first time in its history. But did you know that we STILL serviced over 50 locations around town with décor. We set up tiny little displays in front yards, a couple of Covid graduation parties, we decked out Steven Avenue and lots of 17th. We were beyond thrilled to have the support of you folks and will be eternally grateful.\nThis year, the Calgary Stampede will be going ahead. “Stampede 2021 might look different — but what’s important is how it makes you feel. We’re continuing to plan for the best and safest Stampede possible in 2021, of course, that means making sure there’s lots of flexibility so we can adapt our operations depending on the circumstances in July. Our planning includes the iconic aspects of Stampede — the animals, the music, the rides and the food.” communications manager Kristina Barnes said.\nSounds good to us 😊!! BUT…there is no way to look forward, without a glimpse of the past…..\nThe Calgary Stampede has drawn more than one million visitors to the city each year, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Over 120,000 people attend the Stampede per day, around 70 per cent of whom are from Calgary. This pumps $540 million into the provincial economy annually. The Stampede’s year-round events contribute about $110.9 million to Calgary’s GDP, the board says. Every $1.00 spent at the Calgary Stampede generates more than $2.70 city-wide on hotels, restaurants, shops, taxi’s and other expenditures of the type. Blazing Saddle distributes over 350 fire retardant bales across the stampede grounds each year and is an official supplier of the Calgary Stampede.\nStampede Park itself covers more than 200 acres of land. More than 7000 animals are hosted by the Stampede Park during the 10-day event including over 600 chuckwagon horses. More than 2 million mini-donuts are eaten every year at the Stampede and over 200,000 pancakes are served at community breakfasts throughout the city during the Stampede. 30,000 flowers are planted in Stampede Park each year. And did you know that every year more than 2200 people, a majority of whom are from Calgary, dedicate their personal time to volunteer at the show. Isn’t that amazing!?!? Blazing Saddle spends at least 2 full days at the grounds spreading the stampede spirit for a large group of vendors and every year we discover new areas of the grounds. It’s HUGE!\nBig Four Building: The “Big Four” businessmen: A.J. MacLean, A.E. Cross, George Lane and Pat Burns made a crucial contribution of $100,000 towards the first ever Calgary Stampede in 1912. The very first Calgary Stampede lasted just 6 days until 1968 when they stretched it to 10 days. In 1939, admission to the grounds was just 25 cents. Today, it’s $18.00 for an adult ticket. The crew here at Blazing Saddle wants to vote to extend the Stampede to a full 14 days! Who’s with us??\nThe Parade: Approximately 400,000 people attend the Stampede Parade every year and over 2 million Canadians nationwide watch the Stampede Parade on television. Over 130 western themed entries join in on the parade fun, which lasts about 2 hours. Around 850 horses participate in the parade accompanied by approximately 2 tonnes of manure that is left behind by animals on the parade route (gross). During the parade, the Blazing Saddle Crews are at the ready, waiting to be let back into downtown again, to keep spreading the joy on DAY 1!\nThe Rodeo: The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is the WORLD’S largest outdoor rodeo that hosts 6 major rodeo events plus the Chuckwagon Races. It runs every day for 10 days and has the largest purse in outdoor rodeo — $2 million — up for grabs. We don’t get to see the Rodeo very often, as Stampede week for us is packed with events and we are all bombing around to every corner of the city, but when we do, its just awesome to see.\nWE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT STAMPEDE 2021 WILL BRING!\nYAHOO CALGARY! SEE YOU SOON!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sweettalkthemovie.com/bios/natalie-zea/", "date": "2017-04-28T17:46:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123046.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00369-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9702472686767578, "token_count": 466, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__9696042", "lang": "en", "text": "Natalie Zea will get to show her comedic side as she takes on the lead in the new Amazon dramedy The Outlaws. Produced by Ice Cube & Michael Strahan, the series centers on Julie Levine, the wife of a pro-football team owner (Zea), who now needs to run the flailing organization after her husband dies. She has to take on the challenges of being a young, widowed mother who finds herself being pulled in different directions – before ultimately deciding to trust her gut.\nZea also stars opposite Kevin Bacon as Claire Matthews in the hit FOX thriller The Following.\nBest known to television audiences for her acclaimed role as Winona Hawkins on FX’s original series Justified, (which she continued to guest on while shooting The Following) Zea has also been seen in CBS’ Under The Dome, Showtime’s Californication and HBO’s Hung. Other television credits include The Shield and her popular role as Karen Darling in Dirty Sexy Money, among others.\nZea recently starred in the independent film SWEET TALK, written by award winning Peter Lefcourt, as a bored phone sex operator who forms a strong bond with one of her callers. In 2010, she was Will Ferrell’s hilarious psychotic ex-girlfriend in THE OTHER GUYS.\nZea also hones her creative juices by writing and is currently developing a comedy pilot for a major cable network. She begins shooting the feature film she wrote and will star in, IMAGINARY PLACE OF EAST, later this year.\nOriginally from Texas, Zea made her way to New York where she earned a scholarship to the prestigious American Music and Dramatic Academy. After completing the program in only two years, Zea landed a role as part of the original cast of Kimberly Peirce’s 1995 short BOYS DON’T CRY which later evolved into the Academy Award winning film by the same name.\nHaving never lost her love of theater, Zea helped develop Los Angeles’ reputable Lone Star Ensemble, a theatre company in which she serves on the Board of Directors. She’s newly engaged to her long-time partner, Travis Schuldt and lives with him and their two cats in Los Angeles.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://amisgreaterthanpm.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-08-23T07:28:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500825341.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021345-00307-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9428034424781799, "token_count": 959, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__87241199", "lang": "en", "text": "I am sick of the “Bad Boy” trope. I am sick of the guy liner and the ripped jeans, the black shirts and the devilish smiles. I am sick of the sexual innuendoes and the gross comments, sick of the recklessness and the misogyny. I am sick of the good, kind, decent male characters constantly being pushed out of the picture to make way for the scowling, broody, sexist bad boys. And I am sick of the romanticization of the “Bad Boy” character, sick of the claims that bad boys just need to be loved, that they will change for the “right” woman, that all they need is the “love of a good woman”. Enough. We need to starting seeing bad boys for what they are - BAD boys.\nI have dated bad boys before and believe me, there is nothing romantic or glamorous about dating a bad boy. They are nothing like their media portrayals. They are not secretly sensitive or sweet “once you get to know them” or “loving to a few” or broken souls who “need to be loved”. They are sexist and controlling and dangerous and unpredictable and (most importantly) they will not and can not be changed by the love of a good woman - and it’s not our job as women to change them. That’s not on us, and the idea that it should be is gross and damaging.\nAnd I don’t say this without evidence. As I said, I have dated bad boys. Once upon a time, I was very attracted to bad boys. But these kind of guys are BAD NEWS. They are unhealthy and dangerous; at best, bad boys will demean and ignore you, at worst, they will abuse and control you. Unfortunately, the constant romanticization of the “Bad Boy” character in the media (from Damon Salvatore in TVD to Killian Jones in OUAT) completely glosses over these facts. The media is determined to make the bad boy trope the winning one, determined to eradicate the idea that a GOOD GUY is actually the better option.\nAnd the worst part? WE BUY INTO IT. For some unfathomable reason we strong, amazing females EAT THIS SHIT UP WITH A SPOON. It is evident everywhere - from the adoration for the Spuffy relationship in BtVS, to the OUAT fandom’s obsession with the CS ship and their vilifying of Neal and SwanFire, to the TVD fandom’s infatuation with the Delena and Klaroline relationships (despite the dangerous and abusive elements in both ships).\nThere are far too many unhealthy and/or problematic relationships being portrayed on TV, far too many romanticized bad boys. We need to stop encouraging these portrayals and start showing girls the reality of dating a bad boy. People may say that I’m overreacting but the bottom line is that we learn from the media. We absorb the lessons and the messages presented in our shows and these messages help to shape our views on relationships and romance, and given that so many shows are glorifying the “bad boy” in some way or another, I think we all have reason to be concerned.\nI have to ask one very important question here - what is wrong with the GOOD GUY? Why do we turn away from the decent, selfless, kind men, who treat their partners right and are danger-free? Because they’re so often viewed as “boring”? Believe me, I would take “boring” (but safe, loving and kind) over a bad boy any day. “Boring” is better than abusive, misogynistic, controlling, manipulative and stalkery, no matter how “sexy” and “entertaining” the bad boy is.\nThis trend of the bad boy winning, of the bad boy being so damn popular, is both alarming and disturbing. Instead of encouraging the female audience to embrace the good guy, to realise that the good guy is the better (safer and more stable) choice, we are hoisting bad boys up on pedestals and allowing/encouraging young girls to glorify them. In romanticizing the bad boy, in condoning problematic and unhealthy relationships, we are sending a god-awful message to those who watch these shows. We are allowing the audience (and the creators) to ignore and excuse all problematic aspects of the “bad boy” and any relationships he may have. And this needs to stop.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.truenorthorganizing.org/press/", "date": "2018-08-17T19:37:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221212768.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20180817182657-20180817202657-00550.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9353927373886108, "token_count": 3135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__179062354", "lang": "en", "text": "In the Press\nWhile One Comes Home, Thousands Suffer, Says True North After Claudia Portillo Released From ICE Detention\nOur network has witnessed the pain that a family experiences when a daughter, sister, mother, cousin, aunt and friend is jailed and separated from those who love her. Through our relationships with Claudia and her family, we empathize deeply with the pain of isolation and the cruelty of immigration detention. We opened our hearts and put our boots on the ground for Claudia, and this time we were able to help bring a loved one home. We need to do the same for other families who are being ripped apart by the broken immigration system and callous government officials.\nWhile Claudia will likely be home with her family by the end of this week, thousands of children and parents will remain separated, alone and afraid. The whereabouts of their loved ones will remain unknown. As an organization dedicated to advancing immigrant rights, we will continue our fight for them. Now is the time for all people of goodwill and a thirst for justice in our North Coast Community to stand up and join us in this fight!\n\"Urueta said she believes the outpouring of community support shown during Portillo’s hearing Monday played an important role in Judge Patrick O’Brien’s decision to grant Portillo’s request to be released on bond.\"\nNorth Coast Journal 06/20/2018\n'“It’s not a question of why we should help, its why would we not help support an upstanding member of our community. Why would we not go to bat to keep families together?” Dennis Rael, who helped coordinate the free food for the protesters says. He explains that Los Bagels as a company stands with the community, and for human rights. But the donation was not about promoting the store, simply helping people who are fighting for what they believe is right.\"\nRedwood News 06/19/2018\n\"Over the past week, a community fundraiser has raised more than $8,000 in online and in cash donations, and both individuals and community groups are arranging to cover the rest of the $12,000 cost of her release. Claudia may be home with her family this week.\"\nNorth Coast News 06/19/2018\n\"Arcata resident Claudia Portillo, who was held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since November, could soon be freed following a decision by a San Francisco immigration Judge Patrick O’Brien on Monday afternoon. Avigail Portillo, who just graduated from high school this month, was part of a convoy of around two dozen people that went down to San Francisco for the immigration hearing Monday. “Honestly, I was happy to see her but I was more nervous,” Avigail Portillo said after Monday’s hearing. Avigail Portillo said she and her three younger sisters are all excited for their mother to return home to Arcata.\nThis morning, Judge Patrick O’Brien granted Portillo’s request to be released on $12,000 bond, though the Department of Homeland Security can appeal his ruling, which would delay Portillo’s release. Portillo has four daughters, one of whom graduated from Arcata High School last week.\nA community fundraiser held over the past week raised more than $8,000 and community groups are currently working to raise the rest of the money needed for Portillo’s bond with the hopes she will be able to return home this week.\nNorth Coast Journal 06/18/2018\n\"Claudia Portillo, asistió a una visita de revisión con inmigración en Bakersfield y fue detenida, pasaron más de siete meses para que un juez le asignará una fianza de 12,000 dólares para poder regresar a casa y estar con sus cuatro hijas.\"\nUnivision Television Group 06/18/2018\n\"Dozens drove from six hours away in Claudia's home of Arcata to San Francisco on Monday to see if she might receive bond. When the judge declared it at $12,000, more than twice what the group raised, things looked cloudy -- and then, magic.\n\"One of our neighbors was sitting next to me and she looks up and says, 'I inherited some money. I'm going to front it. I have a check in my pocket. I'm just going to pay it,'\" said Leila Roberts, a community supporter with the True North group.\"\nNBC Bay Area 06/18/2018\n\"Claudia Portillo, an undocumented Arcata resident and mother to four daughters, has been granted release on a $12,000 bond after seven months of immigration detention, and her community is arranging to pay for her release. The North Coast community has advocated for Ms. Portillo’s release both at home in Humboldt and Del Norte counties and in San Francisco with community events, online fundraisers and direct support to her family.\"\nLost Coast Outpost 06/18/2018\n\"A Humboldt County woman who has been detained by immigration officials since November is now set to be released and reunited with her family. The family says they are celebrating today. But, say with recent events they will continue their work fighting for immigrant families.\nMore than a dozen family members and supporters of Claudia Portillo journeyed down state from Humboldt County and rallied outside an immigration courthouse in San Francisco on Monday, hoping for her release.\"\nKTVU Television 06/18/2018\n'“My sister has been stuck in detention for seven months. She has missed her daughters’ birthdays and graduations waiting for a bond hearing.” Explained Ms. Portillo’s sister Jenny Ventura. “That hearing was just scheduled for 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18th in San Francisco. We have to make it count.”'\nLost Coast Outpost 06/13/2017\n\"Two convoys from Humboldt County will depart promptly at 6:30 am Monday, June 18th from in front of both the Arcata and Eureka locations of Los Bagels, a popular local bakery and cafe and donor of food for the journey. They will gather with clergy and allies at the San Francisco Immigration Court house at 12 noon that day, before filing into Ms. Portillo’s 1 pm hearing.\"\nRedheaded Blackbelt 06/13/2018\n\"Since May 2017, True North leaders and staff have partnered with the Northern California chapter of the ACLU to build a Rapid Response Network to respond to heightened fears of ICE raids on the North Coast. So far, more than 50 local leaders comprise the Response Team, and have been trained to respond if unforeseen ICE activity is reported and verified in Humboldt County.\"\nLost Coast Outpost 01/22/2018\n\"When Claudia Portillo, 30, mother of four, left her north Arcata home three weeks ago, she was confident that her appointment at the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services office in San Francisco would go well. But Portillo didn’t come back, and what was supposed to be a yearly check-in became a fight to bring her home. Jenny Ventura, sister of Portillo and a leader within the True North Organizing Network, knows all too well that the current immigration system can be difficult to navigate for many undocumented people. “My sister had an appointment at the regional center on Tuesday, Nov. 14,” Ventura said. “She was very confident that she would just turn in her paperwork for her annual check-in. I was even going to go with her.”'\n\"Cuando Claudia Portillo, de 30 años y madre de cuatro hijos, dejó su hogar en el norte de Arcata hace tres semanas, confiaba en que su cita en la oficina del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos en San Francisco iría bien. Pero Portillo no regresó, y lo que se suponía ser un registración anual se convirtió a una pelea para llevarla a casa. Jenny Ventura, hermana de Portillo y un líder dentro de True North Organizing Network, sabe muy bien que el sistema de inmigración puede ser difícil de navegar para muchas personas indocumentadas. “Mi hermana tuvo una cita en el centro regional el martes 14 de noviembre,” dijo Ventura. “Ella estaba muy segura de que solo entregaría su documentación para su registro anual. Incluso iba a ir con ella.”'\nEl leñador 12/08/2017\nVigil for McKinleyville Woman Detained by ICE to Be Held Tonight; ‘Deportation Defense’ Online Fundraiser Launched\n\"32-year-old Claudia Portillo remains in a Bay Area detention center now two weeks after she was taken into custody by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. In response various local community organizing groups have planned a #No1StandsAlone vigil in Arcata for Tuesday night. Additionally a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise funds for potential future legal costs Claudia’s family — which includes her fiancee and four children, all U.S. citizens who live her in Humboldt — may endure.\"\nLost Coast Outpost 11/28/2017\n\"Mike Thornton, a True North organizer researching local homelessness, asked legislators in the room for their suggestions regarding such issues. “It is going to have to be a combined effort,” Inscore said, noting meetings are ongoing to solve these problems. He said the city is working to be competitive in receiving money from the state’s No Place Like Home initiative.\"\nDel Norte Triplicate 10/28/2017\n\"Cynthia Barcelo, immigration rights leader for True North Organizing Network, pointed out the parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, neighbors and best friends of Del Norte students who don’t qualify for DACA fear they may be taken away from their families. The fear that they will be taken away from their families make some undocumented immigrants physically and mentally ill, she said. “We worry that DACA immigrants will be supported at the expense of undocumented immigrants who are just as worthy as any human being of dignity and respect,” Barcelo said. “On behalf of the members of my community who feel frightened and are hiding in the shadows, I plead that you take a similar stand for them as well. They need elected leaders like you to stand with them.”\nFelice Pace, a member of the Klamath Local Organizing Committee, which is affiliated with True North, noted many undocumented workers in Del Norte County do jobs that are difficult and dangerous and are poorly paid. “It is not that Americans don’t want to do those jobs,” he said. “It’s just that we’re not willing to work that hard for that little amount of money. I would hope that knowing those realities, that you would support all of the people that are part of our community and happen to be undocumented.”'\nDel Norte Triplicate 09/30/2017\n\"Every pew in the small white United Methodist Church at the corner of Del Norte and F streets was filled on Monday evening, with people standing in the back aisles and sitting on plastic chairs in the overflow room. Many fanned themselves with programs. Spanish speakers wore headsets provided by the Humboldt Area Foundation, listening as an interpreter translated presentations by a variety of speakers, the culmination of many conversations between people in the immigrant community and leaders in the True North Organizing Network about how to best protect and serve undocumented people in the community.\nNorth Coast Journal 09/16/2017\n\"During a community meeting on Aug. 24, Alejandro Dominguez, of Crescent City, spoke to a group that included the Humboldt Area Foundation, KHSU, True North and HSU President Lisa Rossbacher. Through a Spanish interpreter, Dominguez shared the necessity of bringing Radio Bilingüe further north. “We want to be involved with the whole community,” Dominguez said. “But we don’t know how. It’s important for us to be informed locally.” Beyond feeling included in the larger community, Dominguez spoke on the importance of sharing opportunities, improving public safety and disseminating information. “We want to know about food availability, ” Dominguez said. “We want to know where we can seek medical attention. We want to know about forums at city halls. We want to know if we’re in danger because of a forest fire.”'\nEl leñador 09/05/2017\n\"A local community organizing network has weighed in on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia with a plea to the community to “refuse to allow neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan and other avowed racists to spread messages of hate.”\nTrue North Organizing Network condemned the use of violence by those participating in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday and expressed its support for the victims of that violence, according to a press release Monday.\"\nDel Norte Triplicate 08/17/2017\n\"On this episode of North Coast Update, Susan Andrews reports that True North Organizing Network and the Klamath Local Organizing Committee brought together community leaders to address the lack of recreational opportunities for Klamath youth. Questions remain, but concerns include youth having to play in the streets due to a lack of maintained facilities. Team sports were a focus of discussions , but other ideas included trails and a swimming pool.\"\n\"The lack of recreational opportunities for young people in Klamath has long been on the minds of members of the community. On Tuesday the Klamath Local Organizing Committee, a division of the True North Organizing Network, took a big step towards addressing that issue by bringing various leaders in the community together at Margaret Keating Elementary School to commit to working together to create a plan.\n“This issue in particular, we have been talking about this in private since I moved back here in 2005,” said KLOC member Josh Norris. “Parents and community members have been talking about this for years. It has always sort of been at the top of our priority list, but we weren’t sure about a strategy because we have always been told there is no funding for this kind of project, and once we get the facilities who is going to run the programs?”'\nDel Norte Triplicate 06/24/2017", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://keirhardiesociety.co.uk/2011/06/28/inaugural-annual-general-meeting-of-new-keir-hardie-society/", "date": "2019-07-23T13:16:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529406.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723130306-20190723152306-00546.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9792295098304749, "token_count": 402, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__54172715", "lang": "en", "text": "The inaugural Annual General Meeting of the newly established Keir Hardie Society was held in Maryhill, Glasgow on Sunday (June 26th). The Society was launched at Summerlee – Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on the birthday of the first Labour leader, the 15th of August last year to promote a revival of interest in his life and work.\nMP Cathy Jamieson was elected as Chairperson of the Society, Hugh Gaffney was elected as Treasurer and Richard Leonard was elected as Society Secretary.\nRichard also a Society co-founder said:\n“With Labour’s recent election defeats ringing in our ears we could do a lot worse than go back to the beginnings of the Scottish Labour Party and once again understand its purpose and recapture its sense of direction. Keir Hardie’s politics were founded on principle, vision and determination. We need more of that in the labour movement today.\n“In the last year we have successfully established the Society and begun work on our goal of promoting the life and work of Keir Hardie. In April of this year East Ayrshire Council erected road signs which inform people that Cumnock is the home of James Keir Hardie, the Keir Hardie exhibition in the Baird Institute in the town has been revamped and we hope to get his writing back in circulation and a web site established.\n“We chose the Maryhill Community Halls for Sunday’s meeting because it was in Maryhill that Keir Hardie’s funeral took place. Thousands lined the streets as his body made its way to the Maryhill Crematorium on Wednesday 29th September 1915.”\n“As a society we recognise that many areas have their own connection with Keir Hardie and that is why we have now held events in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Glasgow. We will continue to make sure the society is as accessible as possible to all communities that have a link with Hardie.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://freejalil.com/", "date": "2019-07-17T21:30:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525402.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717201828-20190717223828-00192.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9696222543716431, "token_count": 2784, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__197047672", "lang": "en", "text": "2019 Campaign for Commutation !\nBring Jalil Home Now! Contact Gov. Cuomo ask him to let Jalil come home\nWrite to Jalil\nAnthony J. Bottom #77A4283\nSullivan Correctional Facility\nP.O. Box 116\nFallsburg, NY 12733-0116\n2019 Clemency/ Parole Campaign\nDuring the Months of July and August\nRemember to tweet and/or email Governor Cuomo every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and call and write the Governor every Tuesday and Thursday.\nAs many of you know, Jalil has been to the parole board ten times since 2002, when he first become parole eligible.\nJalil has been denied each time for a variety of reasons, all of which are tantamount to the nature of the crime—something that will never change.\nAfter the last parole hearing and denial, pursuant to NYS Constitutional Article IV, Section 4, Jalil filed an Application to Commute the Sentence to Time Served with NYS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Governor Cuomo has the authority to grant the Application and order Jalil’s immediate release from NYS DOCCS custody.\nSince the Application’s submission it has been revealed that the NYS Board of Parole had a “secret deal” with the NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA), permitting them to submit opposition letters directly to the Board of Parole from their website. These opposition letters negatively influenced the decision-making process, ensuring Jalil would not receive a fair and impartial parole hearing. During Jalil’s 2014 parole hearing, he was told that “current and former members of law enforcement” were parole commissioners, many of whom decided to deny his release.\nOn December 4th & 5th, 2016, The New York Times published an extensive exposé entitled “The Scourge of Racial Bias in New York States Prisons” that informed: “The racism can be felt from the moment a black inmate enters New York’s upstate prisons.” This implacable racism has been institutionalized in the entire parole system, permitting subjective biases of parole commissioners to influence parole decisions.\nSince the submission of the Application to Commute the Sentence to Time Served, Governor Cuomo has received many letters and communications urging him to grant Jalil’s Application. However, due to the revelation of political collusion between the Board of Parole and the PBA, and the PBA/media backlash and scrutiny of the Parole Board’s release of Jalil’s co-defendant, it has become necessary to launch this May Day Initiative in support of Jalil’s Application.\nJalil exceeds all requirements for release. His release on parole has been supported by activists, academics and community leaders from across the country and around the world, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the family of one of the victims. The political nature of his conviction has prevented parole commissioners from giving fair and impartial consideration to his release, despite the overwhelming community support.\nDuring his 47+ years of his imprisonment, Jalil has accomplished the following: Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Certificate of Architectural Drafting, Certificate of Computer Literacy.\nHe has established many programs, such as the first Men’s Group for therapeutic training in the NY State prison system, an African/Black Studies program, a computer literacy class, a Sociology class and a poetry class. He has received two commendations for preventing prison riots. He has raised money for the children’s fund, was office manager of the computer lab and a teacher’s aide for GED classes.\nJalil is also the recipient of several certificates for rehabilitation programming, and is a published author, poet, educator and blogger.\nAs a human rights advocate, he had the first U.S. prisoners national petition heard and recorded by a Special Committee at the United Nations on U.S. prisons and the existence of U.S. political prisoners. He has litigated several civil rights complaints on behalf of prisoners. In 2000, Essence magazine featured an article on father-daughter relationships. The article, entitled “Daddy Says,” quoted Jalil stressing the importance of maintaining these relations even during incarceration.\nWe request that people do the following for Jalil throughout the month of May:\nOn May 1, 2019, May Day, we are requesting that Friends and Supporters call, tweet, email and write NYS Govenor Andrew M. Cuomo’s office and appeal to him to grant Jalil’s Application to Commute the Sentence to Time Served.\nWe also request that this May Initiative be widely posted on social media platforms, encouraging freedom loving people around the world to join in this initiative.\nSince this will be ongoing throughout the month of May, we propose that people tweet and/or email Governor Cuomo every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and call and write the Governor every Tuesday and Thursday.\nCommunications to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s office must refer to Jalil as: ANTHONY JALIL BOTTOM, 77A4283, Sullivan Correctional Facility, P.O. Box 116, Fallsburg, New York 12733-0115.\nWrite the Governor:\nThe Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo\nGovernor of the State of New York\nState Capital Building\nAlbany, New York 12224\nCall the Governor: 1-518-474-8390\nTweet the Governor: @NYGovCuomo\nEmail the Governor: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form\nClick here to download a pamphlet to distribute to\nyour family, friends, neighbors, faith group, etc.\nGrant Release to Black Panther, Say Activists, Artists, Lawyers, Academics\nThe Center for Constitutional Rights . Learn more at ccrjustice.org.\nJalil Muntaqim, Jailed 48 Years, Has 12th Parole Hearing This Year\nMay 21, 2019, New York – Today, a group of prominent academics, lawyers, and activists published an open letter calling for the release of political prisoner Jalil Muntaqim (a/k/a Anthony Bottom), the only remaining Black Panther incarcerated in New York. He was arrested 48 years ago, when he was 19 years old, and is scheduled for his 11th parole hearing in September 2019. Signers include Professor Angela Davis of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Professor Cornel West of Harvard, actor and activist Danny Glover, musician and filmmaker Boots Riley, author Michelle Alexander, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Patrisse Cullors.\nThe letter reads:\nWe the undersigned offer our strongest support for the release of Jalil Muntaqim (aka Anthony Bottom) on parole. We also ask that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo commute his sentence to time served. Jalil was arrested in 1971 when he was only 19 years‐old and a member of the Black Panther Party. Forty‐eight years later he is the only Black Panther prisoner who remains incarcerated in New York State prisons. It is time for this father, grandfather and great grandfather to come home.\nOver the decades, Jalil has consistently demonstrated his commitment to sustaining family relationships, pursuing educational advancement and providing service to the community, inside and outside of prison. He has served as a teacher, mentor and role model for hundreds of other incarcerated people. He stands as an example of the potential to reflect, change and grow despite the many challenges of the prison environment.\nJalil is scheduled for his twelfth parole hearing this coming September. One of his co‐defendants, Albert ‘Nuh” Washington, died in prison in 2000. The other, Herman Bell, was released in April 2018 after serving almost forty‐five years in prison. There is no justification for Jalil to be held in prison any longer. He should be released at his next parole hearing when he will be sixty‐eight years old. Jalil is scheduled for his twelfth parole hearing this coming September. One of his co‐defendants, Albert ‘Nuh” Washington, died in prison in 2000. The other, Herman Bell, was released in April 2018 after serving almost forty‐five years in prison. There is no justification for Jalil to be held in prison any longer. He should be released at his next parole hearing when he will be sixty‐eight years old.\nWe believe in the principles of restorative justice. While we understand the serious nature of the crimes for which Jalil has been convicted, a life sentence should not be a death sentence. Forty‐eight years is long enough. After all this time, Jalil Muntaqim belongs with his family and his community.\nMuntaqim’s two codefendants are Herman Bell, who was released from prison in 2018 after serving almost 45 years in prison, and Albert “Nuh” Washington, who died in prison in 2000. Muntaquim will be 68 years old at his parole hearing.\n’48 years is enough’: activists and celebrities call for release of ex-Black Panther\nSeventy-five public figures sign letter to New York governor asking for release of Jalil Muntaqim after nearly five decades in prison\nLeading civil rights activists, academics, actors and writers are calling on Andrew Cuomo to release Jalil Muntaqim, a former Black Panther who has been in prison for 48 years for one of the most high-profile killings of the 1970s black liberation struggle.\nSeventy-five prominent public figures have signed a letter to the governor of New York state, headlined: “48 years is enough”. The letter asks Cuomo to commute Muntaqim’s sentence to time served. They include the writer and activist Angela Davis, who was herself put on trial for a 1970 courtroom kidnapping but later acquitted.\nAmong other signers are Cornel West of Harvard university, actor Danny Glover, Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, film-maker Boots Riley and Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow.Advertisement\nThe authors write: “We believe in the principles of restorative justice. While we understand the serious nature of the crimes for which Jalil has been convicted, a life sentence should not be a death sentence. Forty-eight years is long enough. After all this time, Jalil Muntaqim belongs with his family and his community.”\nThe letter also emphasizes that he has had a clean prison record for decades. “He has served as a teacher, mentor and role model for hundreds of other incarcerated people and stands as an example of the potential to reflect, change and grow despite the many challenges of the prison environment.”\nMuntaqim, whose birth name is Anthony Bottom, faces his 12th parole board in September, having been knocked back for release 11 times since he first became eligible in 2002 on a sentence of 25 years to life. He will be 68 at his next hearing.\nHe was arrested in 1971 at age 19 for the ambush and murder in Harlem of two police officers, Joseph Piagentini and Waverly Jones. Days after the shootings, the Black Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Black Panthers, claimed responsibility and three members were arrested.\nOf his two co-defendants, Albert “Nuh” Washington died in prison in 2000 and Herman Bell was released on parole in April 2018.\nThe Guardian highlighted the struggle for release of Muntaqim in July 2018 as part of a series of articles on black power behind bars. At that time 19 black radicals were identified who were still imprisoned, in some cases almost 50 years after the crimes for which they were convicted.\nAnother former Black Panther profiled by the Guardian for the series, Mumia Abu Jamal, is among the signers of the new letter calling for Muntaqim’s release. Abu-Jamal remains behind bars in Pennsylvania as one of the 17 incarcerated black radicals, where he is serving a life sentence having been taken off death row in 2012.\nMuntaqim’s battle for freedom after almost half a century in New York maximum-security prisons has been hampered by ongoing vociferous opposition from New York City police unions and from one of the widows of the two slain police officers. A further challenge has been Muntaqim’s unwillingness to denounce the black liberation struggle of which he was part.\nHerman Bell secured his release in part upon his statement to the board in which he said of the 1971 incident: “There was nothing political about the act, as much as I thought at the time. It was murder and horribly wrong.”\nMuntaqim is more resistant. Though he has admitted to committing the police killings, he continues to describe the 1970s black power movement as “noble”.\nIn an interview with the Guardian he said: “My engagement in the struggle was self-sacrifice because of my love of my people and humanity. Because of that I was targeted by the government and that indicates that my incarceration is of a political nature.”\nAngela Davis told the Guardian that she believed black radicals in prison were being forced to denounce their politics before they could go free: “They have to denounce a party that was the forerunner of movements like Black Lives Matter today.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://materialworldsingapore.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/food-review-sugarhall-vanessa-tai/", "date": "2018-07-18T23:45:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590362.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718232717-20180719012717-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9578341245651245, "token_count": 860, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__258822537", "lang": "en", "text": "Good food, great drinks, excellent atmosphere. If a restaurant can do all three well, you probably have a recipe for success. Sugarhall checks all three boxes, and then some. By Vanessa Tai\nThe first thing that strikes you when you step into Sugarhall is its lively vibe. With its muted lighting, earthy interiors, and energetic playlist of vintage Latin, Ska, and Jamaican reggae, it’s hard not to feel perked up instantly. Deborah and I were recently there for a media tasting on a Wednesday evening and at 6.30pm, the place was already filling up with office workers chasing down a good, stiff after-work drink. Well, with the bar being helmed by Jigger & Pony’s bar manager Aki Eguchi, you can be sure the cocktails at Sugarhall more than deliver.\nThe owners of Sugarhall are the same folks who brought you Jigger & Pony (which is actually right next door), and the husband-and-wife team are determined to continue delivering the same top-quality, edgy cocktails that gave Jigger & Pony its fame.\nDeborah had the Especial Martini, which is a blend of Brugal Extra Dry Rum, Cocchi Americano, and a mezcal-washed pickled quail’s egg (yup, you read right!) It’s not as strange as it sounds, and actually washes down nicely with the drink. I had the Bumbo Old Fashioned – a mix of El Dorado 12 YO Rum, demerara sugar, nutmeg tincture, and cinnamon. Sounds more like a dessert, right? But don’t be fooled; the cocktails at Sugarhall are potent. Don’t worry about getting too intoxicated though. The owners have thoughtfully created a menu where each cocktail comes with “Hungry to Full” indicators so you can pick a drink according to your appetite. So, if you’re famished, you might want to order a lighter-bodied concoction versus a richer, full-bodied cocktail.\nWith Sugarhall, the owners have expanded their repertoire beyond just drinks by offering an extensive flame-grilled menu. The kitchen is headed up by Polo Seah, a former alumnus of W Hotel’s steakhouse SKIRT, and you can expect a selection of meats and seafood, all carefully grilled over a wooden fire. Here, they make use of two types of wood, one from Thailand (to cook the food) and another from Japan (to keep the fire going). They also use wood chips from USA, which lends the grilled meats an aromatic, smoky flavour.\nWhile the meats were delicious in their own right, what truly impressed us were the selections “from the garden”. This is where the chef gets to flex his creative muscles and create side dishes that are fun and inventive. Our favourite was the Creamy Mushrooms; which, despite the generous serving of cream, wasn’t stodgy and actually lent a nice contrast of textures to the meats. Another side dish we enjoyed was the Grilled Cauliflower, which came with bacon, burnt butter, capers, and hazelnut. The medley of flavours wowed everyone at the table, including Deborah, who’s a bonafide carnivore … so that’s saying something.\nIf you’re looking for a fun night out, Sugarhall — with its laidback vibe, unpretentious food and kickass cocktails — comes highly recommended.\nSugarhall is located at 102 Amoy Street, Tel: 6222 9102, Website: www.sugarhall.sg\nMaterial World was invited for a tasting at Sugarhall and was not paid for this review. All opinions are the author’s own.\nAbout The Author: Vanessa Tai is a founder of Material World who has previously worked on magazines Simply Her and Cosmopolitan Singapore. Now a freelance writer and a full-time contributor to this website, the 27-year-old dreams of attending every single major music festival before she turns 30. Follow her on Twitter @VannTaiTweets.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://campaigniacs.thestarphoenix.com/", "date": "2024-02-23T00:07:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473871.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222225655-20240223015655-00619.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8912270069122314, "token_count": 266, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__113237833", "lang": "en", "text": "Saskatchewan has an important choice to make this fall, with provincial and municipal elections running in strange and uncertain times.\nWith our Campaigniacs email newsletter, the Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon StarPhoenix are joining forces to provide you with the information you need to be confident as you cast your ballots.\nWith provincial coverage led by long-time legislative columnist Murray Mandryk and reporters Arthur White-Crummey and Phil Tank, our “campaigniac” Saskatchewan Postmedia journalists are ready to ask the tough questions of leaders and candidates in order to fill in the blanks for voters.\nEach Saturday, a comprehensive collection of provincial political news will land in your email inbox, keeping you updated on the events of the week. Our goal is that, by election day, you’ll feel fully informed and ready to participate in the democratic process.\nSubscribe to Campaigniacs newsletter now to stay up to date on all the latest news from the campaign trail.\n© 2021 The Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post, divisions of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Powered by WordPress.com VIP | 365 Bloor St East, Toronto, ON, M4W3L4, www.postmedia.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.summerbeambooks.com/products/why-preservation-matters-why-x-matters-contributors-page-max-author", "date": "2024-04-20T20:38:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00509.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9214991927146912, "token_count": 608, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103966678", "lang": "en", "text": "Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, a critique of the preservation movement--and a bold vision for its future\nEvery day, millions of people enter old buildings, pass monuments, and gaze at landscapes unaware that these acts are possible only thanks to the preservation movement. As we approach the October 2016 anniversary of the United States National Historic Preservation Act, historian Max Page offers a thoughtful assessment of the movement's past and charts a path toward a more progressive future.\nPage argues that if preservation is to play a central role in building more-just communities, it must transform itself to stand against gentrification, work more closely with the environmental sustainability movement, and challenge societies to confront their pasts. Touching on the history of the preservation movement in the United States and ranging the world, Page searches for inspiration on how to rejuvenate historic preservation for the next fifty years. This illuminating work will be widely read by urban planners, historians, and anyone with a stake in the past.\n\"Page . . . throws down the gauntlet in Why Preservation Matters, calling out members of a movement he finds elitist, in thrall to neoliberalism, and disconnected from its rightful aim of social justice.\"-- Architect Magazine\n\"The basic points we know: Old buildings can enrich neighborhoods and become regional attractions. They also make smart environmental sense more often than not. But on the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, the author argues these points with detailed passion -- and also stresses that the cultures embodied in a building, even the scars of history, can be more important than architectural details.\"--John King, San Francisco Chronicle\n\"Max Page offers a powerful argument for making historic preservation about more than just saving buildings - using it as a tool to fashion a more sustainable, a more equitable society.\"--Inga Saffron, Philadelphia Inquirer architecture critic\n\"Since coalescing into a national movement a half century ago, historic preservation has been notoriously un-self-critical. Max Page helps to rectify this problem in this thoughtful, provocative assessment of what has been accomplished and where preservationists need to direct their energies in the future. At this critical juncture the movement needs a catalytic call to action comparable to those written by Rachel Carson and Jane Jacobs. This could be that book.\"--Richard Longstreth, George Washington University\n\"Historic preservation has reached a moment of profound and provocative creative ferment and this book is a testament to that innovative thinking and the desire to contest long-standing norms. Max Page's eloquent and incisive volume is a worthy map to guide the future of preservation.\" - Stephanie K. Meeks, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation\n\"Max Page succinctly and elegantly demonstrates how preservation transcends antiquarian aesthetics to embrace the most pressing questions of the day, from economic democracy to sustainability to reconciliation following state terrorism.\"--Lawrence Vale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://strangecolourdeejreviews.blogspot.com/", "date": "2022-11-30T22:53:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710777.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130225142-20221201015142-00039.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9604160785675049, "token_count": 1035, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__272587606", "lang": "en", "text": "DEATH LINE (1972)\nStarring: Donald Pleasance, Norman Rossington, David Ladd\nWriter: Ceri Jones\nDirector: Gary Sherman\nWhen a government official goes missing after last being seen in Russell Square tube station, Inspector Calhoun (Donald Pleasence) of Scotland Yard sets about solving the case, aware of several other disappearances which have previously occurred in the same area. Calhoun hopes that a young couple (played by Sharon Gurney and David Ladd) who saw the man alive just before he vanished will provide the answers he needs but, as we get to know before he does, something far more tragic and gruesome is going on…\nHaving not seen this for several years but having remembered how much I enjoyed it back then, I’m delighted to confirm Death Line is a bonafide classic, not just because of its plentiful humour and well-placed gore but because of its assured film-making by Gary Sherman and a brilliant, biting script from Ceri Jones (from Sherman’s original story).\nAstonishingly, given the craft on display and the general confidence of the piece, this was Sherman’s debut feature and he was only in his twenties at the time. There’s a care evident in every frame of this, not least a stunning tracking shot of over seven minutes in length which gives us a leisurely, not to mention queasy, tour of a nightmarish setting for human slaughter. The crisp cinematography is courtesy of Alex Thomson who was a camera operator for Nicolas Roeg before he became a fully-fledged DoP. He also lensed such films as Dr. Phibes Rises Again and deep-sea monster flick Leviathan.\nAlso, watch the scene in which Calhoun encounters his MI5 nemesis Stratton-Villiers, played by Christopher Lee (whose appearance apparently took up around half of the budget – money well spent, in my opinion). For one, it’s a joy to watch Pleasance and Lee play off each other but pay attention to how each character is shot as the dynamic shifts in their conversation.\nDeath Line was ahead of its time in terms of startlingly gory moments – it still packs a grisly punch now – and provides a stark contrast to the rather more chaste approach of, say, the Hammer output of the era. This was progressive horror in all senses of the word, taking its cues from the political landscape, class warfare and social injustices both modern and historic.\nIt’s arguable that the most sympathetic person in the entire movie is the killer himself. He cares more for those around him than anyone else in the story and he’s driven to kill by circumstance and a need to survive outside the norms of society. In Gurney’s Patricia, The Man – as he’s referred to in the credits – desperately tries to make himself understood but it’s the lack of understanding between both parties that ends in a terrifying act of violence, the one moment in the proceedings where empathy for this poor creature is substantially diminished.\nAs The Man, Hugh Armstrong is exceptional, somehow coming across as warm-hearted even though he’s been dining on commuters for who knows how long. Communicating through howls, grunts, whimpers and the one phrase of English he’s picked up (“Mind the doors!”) he’s still more principled and unselfish that those above ground and his innocence gives context to the dreadful things he’s forced to do. He’s also more loving than Patricia and Alex (Ladd), who live together but don’t seem to have much affection for each other at all.\nDonald Pleasance and Norman Rossington (as Calhoun’s sidekick, Detective Sergeant Rogers) are brilliantly entertaining as Scotland Yard’s finest, Rossington playing the knowing straight man to Pleasance’s wisecracking Inspector. Calhoun’s dialogue is frequently hilarious, often revolving around where his next cup of tea is coming from, and it does seem that Pleasance is having an absolute ball here, There’s also a lovely gag involving a dartboard in Calhoun’s office that’s dealt with in such a wonderfully throwaway manner that you know the people behind this are not wanting to hammer home every little detail to their audience.\nDeath Line is a superb, offbeat horror/thriller made with heart and guts (literally, in a few scenes), refusing to resort to ticking off the usual shocker checklist and delivering a truly outstanding piece of work in which even the standard triumphal ending is replaced by something more sobering and thoughtful. As Calhoun says: “What a way to live”. And what a film this is. If you haven’t seen it, please seek it out. Seventies fashions aside, this is as fresh and vital as the day it was first released.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.csustl.us/post/in-era-of-unprecedented-imports-into-the-united-states-use-of-ad-cvd-laws-continues-to-grow", "date": "2024-04-15T20:00:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00790.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9609878063201904, "token_count": 700, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150578473", "lang": "en", "text": "By Nathaniel Maandig Rickard of Picard, Kentz & Rowe, LLC\nOn June 1, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released the agency’s annual Trade and Travel Report for fiscal year (“FY”) 2022. The report was published more than eight months after the September 30th close of the fiscal year, meaning that the Report was delayed considerably compared to reports issued for earlier fiscal years. In its Report, CBP notes that the number of antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) orders enforced by the agency continues to grow and that CBP was enforcing 662 AD/CVD orders at the end of FY2022, more than double the number of orders enforced by the agency at the end of FY2016.\nIn FY2022, CBP reported that the agency had collected approximately $3.6 billion in AD/CVD deposits on imports worth $37.4 billion (“Type 3 imports”). As shown in the chart below, both the amount of AD/CVDs deposited and the value of imports subject to these trade remedies is unprecedented and reflects substantial growth in the use of these laws over the last eight years.\nThe total value of imports subject to AD/CVDs increased by 24 percent ($7 billion) over the total in FY2021, while the amount of AD/CVDs deposited with CBP increased by 50 percent ($1.2 billion) over the previous fiscal year.\nAlthough the overall value of imports subject to AD/CVD orders reached a record level last year, the data released by CBP once again confirms that these trade remedies do not cause meaningful disruptions in the U.S market. For the $37.4 billion in goods imported during the last fiscal year that were subject to AD and/or CVD orders, just $3.6 billion in AD/CVDs was deposited with CBP, an amount equal to an average duty on these imports of 9.6 percent. As shown in the chart below, the effective AD/CVD deposit rate applied to the subset of imports subject to these trade remedies (Type 3 imports) has been less than ten percent for each of the last three fiscal years.\nMoreover, CBP’s Report contextualizes the substantial increase in the coverage of AD/CVD orders as taking place simultaneous with a massive increase of imports into the United States. For FY2022, CBP reports that the agency processed $3.35 trillion in imports, an increase of roughly twenty percent from the previous year. As shown in the chart below, the amount of imports presented to CBP last year was well beyond the agency’s historical experience.\nAccordingly, even with a growing number of AD/CVD orders in effect, just 1.1 percent of the total overall import value was subject to these trade remedies in FY2022.\nOnce again, the new data released by CBP confirm that AD/CVDs have become increasingly important to a broadening range of U.S. industries found to be injured by unfair trade. Nevertheless, at the same time, because the trade remedy laws are narrowly-tailored, the use of these laws has caused minimal disruptions to overall trade and has not discouraged imports of goods into the country in any meaningful respect.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://healthfoodsolution.com/legalization-cannabis-reduced-opioid-deaths/", "date": "2018-02-23T16:40:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814801.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180223154626-20180223174626-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9344309568405151, "token_count": 902, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__207981998", "lang": "en", "text": "The legalization of cannabis and some other recreational marijuana products in Colorado for the past 3 years has shown a marginal drop in opioid-related deaths across the state.\nThis is according to a study published by the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) entitled “Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Opioid-Related Deaths in Colorado 2000-2015.”\nThe report analyzed data showing potential connections between the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2014 and opioid-related deaths during that time period.\nThe report concluded that “Colorado’s legalization of recreational cannabis sales and use resulted in a 0.7 deaths per month reduction in opioid-related deaths.”\nThis is the first time such data has been collected and analyzed on the direct relation between recreational marijuana and opioid-related deaths.\nPrevious research has shown that marijuana’s effectiveness in controlling chronic pain persuades people to choose weed over heavily addicting opioids and other prescription painkillers.\nThe co-authors of the study, Melvin D. Livingston, Tracey E. Barnett, Chris Delcher and Alexander C. Wagenaar of the University of North Texas indicated that their research shows a first-time “reversal” from 14 years of increasing opioid-related deaths. Colorado, like much of the U.S., has seen dramatic increases in deaths stemming from morphine-like drugs including heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl.\n“As policymakers continue to grapple with both the growing opioid crisis and the rapidly changing landscape of marijuana laws in the U.S., scientific evidence is needed to help inform policy decisions to combat this disturbing upward trend in opioid-related deaths,” Livingston said in a school press release.\nThe research team logged deaths from prescription opioid painkillers in Colorado from the start of 2000 through 2015, comparing those numbers to data from Nevada and Utah to monitor interstate trends. Their statistical model found a 6.5 percent decrease in monthly opioid deaths after legal recreational marijuana sales began in 2014.\nLivingston cautions that while legalized marijuana appears positive in this case, its expansion can also lead to an increase in other public health concerns.\n“As of 2016, eight states and Washington DC have legalized recreational marijuana. While we found an apparent public health benefit in short-term reduction of opioid-related deaths following Colorado’s legalization, it’s important to note that expanded, legalized marijuana can also be associated with significant potential harms,” Livingston added. “For policymakers to weigh decisions balancing potential beneficial and detrimental effects of these laws, researchers must continue to examine the full range of health outcomes through further study.”\nIllegal and legally prescribed opioids today account for nearly 30,000 deaths a year in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. CDC data shows that both prescription and illegal opioid deaths have more than quadrupled since 1999.\nSkeptics of this latest study include Robert Valuck, coordinator of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, and Dr. Larry Wolk of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, who told the Denver Post Monday that “the whole thing is convoluted” and the opioid, legal weed connection is dubious.\n“[I]t’s virtually impossible to assign cause and effect or credit and blame to any one thing,” he told the Denver Post. “It just hasn’t been in place long enough,” Wolk said. “Anything that does get published at this point should be considered preliminary data.”\nThe study authors agree on the infancy of the research, noting that “these initial results clearly show that continuing research is warranted as data becomes available.”\nColorado Amendment 64 legalized recreational cannabis products for adults 21 and over and the measure was passed on Nov. 6, 2012. Commercial sale of marijuana products to the public commenced on Jan. 1, 2014.\nSale of marijuana in Colorado\nLegal marijuana sales in Colorado hit $1 billion in a just eight months, according to data analysis from the Denver Post’s weed site, The Cannabist. This marks the second year in a row that the industry has made $1 billion in sales. Last year, the state took 10 months to hit the $1 billion mark in combined recreational and medical marijuana sales.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.jonpessah.com/aboutthebook", "date": "2019-11-11T21:06:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496664437.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20191111191704-20191111215704-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9377805590629578, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__200645715", "lang": "en", "text": "The incredible inside story of power, money, and baseball's last twenty years.\nIn the fall of 1992, America's National Pastime is in crisis and already on the path to the unthinkable: cancelling a World Series for the first time in history. The owners are at war with each other, their decades-long battle with the players has turned America against both sides, and the players' growing addiction to steroids will threaten the game's very foundation.\nIt is a tipping point for baseball, a crucial moment in the game's history that catalyzes a struggle for power by three strong-willed men: Commissioner Bud Selig, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and union leader Don Fehr. It's their uneasy alliance at the end of decades of struggle that pulls the game back from the brink and turns it into a money-making powerhouse that enriches them all.\nThis is the real story of baseball, played out against a tableau of stunning athletic feats, high-stakes public battles, and backroom political deals--with a supporting cast that includes Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, Joe Torre and Derek Jeter, George Bush and George Mitchell, and many more.\nDrawing from hundreds of extensive, exclusive interviews throughout baseball, The Game is a stunning achievement: a rigorously reported book and the must-read, fly-on-the-wall, definitive account of how an enormous struggle for power turns disaster into baseball's Golden Age.\nAbout Jon Pessah\nJon Pessah was a founding editor of ESPN the Magazine. He has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, managed the sports departments for Newsday and the Hartford Courant, and edited, wrote, and ran the investigative team for ESPN the Magazine.\n- New York Times: 3 Men Forged 2 Decades of Labor Peace\n- ESPN The Magazine Special Report: Who Knew? An Inside Look at Steroids in Baseball.\nJon joins Baseball Essential to discuss The Game and Bud Selig's tenure as commissioner.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.toistersolutions.com/blog/2015/4/13/get-ready-to-respond-to-customer-email-within-one-hour", "date": "2019-10-22T15:55:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987822458.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022155241-20191022182741-00097.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.943871259689331, "token_count": 559, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__179174409", "lang": "en", "text": "Update: This study was repeated in April, 2018. The new study includes response time expectations for Twitter and Facebook messages. You can read the latest results here.\nThere’s a new standard for email response time.\nYou can toss out the old school one business day standard. That's so 1999. Even 2014’s four hour response time standard is old news.\nThe Toister Performance Solutions 2015 email response time survey revealed that customers now expect businesses to respond to their emails in just one hour.\nOver 1,000 adults in the U.S. ages 18+ participated in the survey.\nHere’s the breakdown of the survey results along with an invitation to tune in to an exclusive interview with customer service writing expert Leslie O'Flahavan.\nA Big Challenge for Business\nThis isn't good news for most companies.\nA separate 2014 Toister Performance Solutions survey revealed that 66 percent of companies currently take 1 day or more to respond. (Take the survey yourself and see how you stack up.)\nOne business day is still favored by many customers, with 43.4 percent of survey respondents selecting this option. The problem with this standard is 43.9 percent of customers expect a faster response.\nThat means the one business day standard could be alienating nearly half of your customers.\nThe new one hour standard reflects the longest response time that will meet at least 80 percent of customers’ expectations.\nThe survey looked at response time expectations by age, but found no significant difference between generations. It seems we all want it now.\nMore bad news?\nIn 2014, just 4 percent of survey respondents said they expected businesses to respond within 15 minutes. That jumped up to 14.5 percent this year.\nYou can see where this is going.\nHigh Expectations for Co-Workers\nThe survey also revealed that people expect their co-workers to respond quickly too.\nThe most popular selection on the survey was four hours, but nearly as many people responded “one hour” as did “one day.”\nUsing the 80 percent rule, the new expectation for co-worker response time is just one hour too.\nThis is really bad news for workplaces already beleaguered by email overload.\nLearn How to Respond Faster\nCheck out my Google Hangout On Air interview with customer service writing expert Leslie O’Flahavan.\nLeslie and I discussed ways that companies and customers service agents can respond faster without compromising quality.\nExtra: Some Good News\nThe survey did reveal some good news.\nWe still give our friends a bit of leeway when it comes to response times. The standard is unchanged from 2014. It’s still one business day.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fluxing.net/fluxing/", "date": "2023-01-30T14:06:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499819.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130133622-20230130163622-00445.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9548123478889465, "token_count": 303, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__242619540", "lang": "en", "text": "Fluxare Made it to the Top 100 in the NorCal Recruiting Challenge\nHe was then teamed with Sweaty Steve, who also made the cut, to create a video. They created a great one called “The Clock of Life – Motivation for all Creators/Influencers”. At the end of the Video they added the Tag line: “#Fluxing- It’s like flexing, but it’s not.”\nFluxare and Sweaty Steve made the cut to the top 50 in large part to the power of their video.\nSadly, 16 year old Fluxare passed away from stage 4 bone cancer before the next cut to the top 25. In his short time here Fluxare was building a commitment to reducing the levels of hate, anger and unnecessary ego in the online gaming community. He encouraged, complimented and inspired by always being positive and helpful even when someone might be coming at him with less than kind comments. You know the type of comments, we all do. So we are reaching out to you, with a challenge that has a reward. Every month we will award $100 to the submitted video that best captures the concept that meant so much to Fluxare: A cooler, kinder community.\nHelp us define what that means:\n- Not meeting hate with hate.\n- Not meeting ignorance with ignorance.\n- Inspiring – being yourself, embrace yourself and others", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.sherreephilips.com/about", "date": "2024-04-20T17:07:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817670.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420153103-20240420183103-00585.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.952655017375946, "token_count": 312, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__45099099", "lang": "en", "text": "Sherree Philips is a highly sought-after Australian Production Designer based in London. She works internationally across film, television and high-end commercials.\nIn 2019, Sherree designed Shannon Murphy’s critically acclaimed feature film Babyteeth, which had its World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival where it was selected for Official Competition and nominated for the Golden Lion. Sherree was awarded a Best Production Design nomination at the 2020 AACTAs (Australian Academy Awards) and the film went onto win 9 AACTAs in total, including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Film.\nIn television, Sherree’s Production Design credits include Amazon’s flagship US drama series The Wilds (2022), created by Sarah Streicher and produced by Amy Harris and Lena Cordina for Amazon and ABC Studios.\nSherree has worked in New Zealand designing Samuel Van Grisven’s Went Up The Hill starring Vicky Krieps and Dacre Montgomery, produced by Pop Films and Causeway Films. Most recently, Sherree has been in Cardiff, Wales where she has been production designing a new TV series Dope Girls with Bad Wolf for BBC & Sony.\nA graduate of the prestigious Australian Film, TV and Radio School (AFTRS), Sherree is represented by CAA in the US, Lux Artists in the UK & Europe, and Camerons Management for Australasia. She is the recipient of a Global Talent Visa, granting her freedom to live and work in the United Kingdom.View CV", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://2023.lwfassembly.org/news/lwf-council-looks-back-journey-windhoek-krakow", "date": "2023-12-04T04:28:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00810.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9518227577209473, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__17095225", "lang": "en", "text": "President and General Secretary thank outgoing Council members for their dedication during difficult COVID times\n(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) outgoing Council met for the last time on 12 September, ahead of the opening of the Thirteenth Assembly in Kraków, Poland, on the following day.\nLWF President Dr Panti Filibus Musa thanked Council members for their “sacrifices, commitment and dedication” over the past six years since their election at the Twelfth Assembly in Namibia in 2017. “It has been a wonderful but challenging journey,” he said, “especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but I am grateful for God’s grace that has enabled us to carry out our responsibilities on behalf of the global communion of churches.”\nOn Saturday, 16 September, the Assembly will proceed with the election of a new LWF president and Council, drawing on a list of nominations from the communion’s 150 member churches.\nFor one week, the center of Lutheranism will be here in Poland.”\n– Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary\nGeneral Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt also expressed gratitude to the Council members, noting their willingness to find new ways of staying “connected and committed” to the work of the LWF. She urged them to remain closely connected to the LWF, serving as “ambassadors” by sharing the work of the global communion with local churches and partners, as well as within wider society.\nBurghardt gave an update on the practical preparations for welcoming delegates and guests to the Krakow Assembly, which begins with opening worship on Wednesday morning. She noted the significance of this global gathering for the local Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, a country with a predominantly Catholic population. Highlighting the fact that the Assembly’s opening worship will be streamed live on Polish national television, she said: “For one week, the center of Lutheranism will be here in Poland.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://literaturelovereviews.com/2017/01/02/the-princess-diarist/", "date": "2018-08-20T03:08:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221215523.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180820023141-20180820043141-00349.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716934561729431, "token_count": 404, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__41382416", "lang": "en", "text": "Author: Carrie Fisher\nDate of Publication: 18th October 2016\nSynopsis: A recounting of, among other things, Fisher’s casting in Star Wars, the genesis of the famous Leia hairstyle and Fisher’s affair with Harrison Ford – as well as some of her diary entries during the period of filming episode four of the Star Wars series.\n“I am always disappointed with someone who loves me – how perfect can he be if he can’t see through me?”\nAs a lifelong Star Wars fan, this was already on my radar. However with the recent and tragic passing of Carrie Fisher, I instantly elevated it to my first read of 2017 – and what a read it was.\nA warning here – often Fisher’s thoughts are disordered and chaotic; she was a rambler. If you don’t think you’d like that then perhaps this isn’t the book for you. However this is also painfully heartfelt in a way which makes you breathe that little bit harder and labour over each page – especially the diary entries themselves. Fisher’s insecurity and self consciousness radiates through in the forms of disjointed sentences and poetry. She is candid about her teenage years and the beginnings of her foray into the world of Star Wars and celebrity.\nShe also goes into some detail about her affair with Harrison Ford during the filming of episode four. This too is bittersweet – with Fisher clearly developing feelings which Ford doesn’t return. There’s nothing explicit or titillating about her account. Instead she reveals the emotional affair she felt she had (and the lack of one which Ford seemed to experience).\nCarrie Fisher seemed like a witty, expressive, creative woman. For all her struggles she writes with a brutal and compelling honesty which captured me as a reader from the first page. Her loss is one the world is bereft by. This, her last work, is an absolute must read.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://yoginiandthecity.com/2012/03/03/on-being-a-yogawoman-part-2-living-our-yoga/", "date": "2014-07-28T18:24:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1406510261771.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20140728011741-00079-ip-10-146-231-18.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9677325487136841, "token_count": 887, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__36242721", "lang": "en", "text": "Clearly, being a yogawoman has a struck a chord with many of you, as I’ve gotten a lot of response – both male and female. Go see this film if you have the opportunity; if you don’t, create the opportunity for others and host a screening.\nCreating opportunity is another aspect of this great documentary. A fair portion is spent highlighting yogini activists and causes. Some of the AMAZING projects shown included Off the Mat, Into the World, and the Africa Yoga Project.\nWatching this film reminded me of all the women I know who have started non-profits, women who regularly volunteer, women who are true care-takers. I think this is because women have an easier path to Isvara Pranidhana, or surrender (most women I know have an innate maternal instinct, whether it means caring for their own children or caring for the people around them). Jaganeth Carrera describes surrender as “the voluntary letting go of limited, personal desires for the sake of a greater and more fulfilling experience. It often takes the form of dedicating the fruits of our actions to God or humanity.”\nOne of the highlighted causes in “Yogawoman” was the Art of Yoga Project – a non-profit serving at-risk teenage girls in the juvenile justice system in California. There is a particularly moving moment in the film where one of the teachers mentions that in each class she makes an announcement that a student can always opt out of adjustments or being touched at all. For many of the girls, survivors of sexual abuse, this was the most profound part of class – it was the first time in their lives they were given the option of being touched.\nHere’s where part 1 and part 2 of this post bind together. Acknowledging body image is important for ourselves and the way we feel about our bodies. But it is even more important to acknowledge the ramifications that come from telling ourselves and our women that they are only valuable for one thing.\nI live in a neighborhood where men who stand on the corner click or whistle at me – like I’m a dog – when I walk by. While I’ve always ignored them, it took the better part of several months to not get irritated. I’m not sure when my anatomy became up for public consumption, but I’m trying to let this feeling go, knowing that ultimately – no matter what happens to it – I am the owner, I am the director of my body. I have to remind myself that my male neighbors’ reactions are base, and they have nothing to do with who I really am.\nThere is a true connection between body image, media coverage, and violence against women around the world. Feeding into the media, perpetuating photoshopped images, we rob women of the autonomy that all beings deserve. It’s hard not to get discouraged. We are living in a world where women are still being used as currency. And a few weeks ago, Congress held a hearing on legislation that directly affects women’s health, and not a single woman was on the panel.\nI get discouraged, and then I remember women like my friend Abby, who are strengthening the resolve of young women in places where they have long been oppressed – with the added challenge of remaining culturally respectful. Abby is living her yoga.\nI do not know passive women. The women I know are talented, driven, intellectual bad-asses who are out to change the world. Whether they are producing their own rap albums, working for major law firms, raising incredible kids, or running their own dance companies, they are taking up space.\nThis above all is why women should keep practicing yoga. To be empowered. To be inspired. To be reminded that they are their perfect bodies, and to be reminded that they are more than a perfect body. Too often, women are not given the space they deserve. Yoga reminds us of that space, yoga reminds us to surrender to it, yoga let’s us take that space and shape it into something constructive and beautiful.\nLadies – and gentlemen, how are you living your yoga? How are you practicing Isvara Pranidhana?\nPS Did you know that March is Women’s History Month?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.angrymoo.com/blog/most-popular-short-video-sharing-platform-china", "date": "2017-11-23T16:25:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806844.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123161612-20171123181612-00618.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9279474020004272, "token_count": 376, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__188609404", "lang": "en", "text": "Video storytelling has become the new buzzword. Chinese short video sharing platforms have gone through such a rapid growth in 2016 that it's hard to keep track of all the rising stars and investment stories anymore ...\nBut which player has emerged as the king of mobile short video sharing platforms?\nPenetration Rate of Short Video Sharing Platforms on Mobile Devices (Dec 2016)\nSo far it looks like MiaoPai has come out the strongest. Its daily video views jumped from 340 million (2016Q1) to 2 billion (2016Q4). But how did it grow so fast?\nMiaoPai and Weibo\nMiaoPai's parent company, Yixia technology has formed a strategic partnership with Weibo. Only MiaoPai videos can be played on Weibo.\nThrough this partnership, MiaoPai has gained significant traction and Weibo has seen a rise in its daily usage rate.\nIn 2016 Q3, videos embedded within Weibo generated 1.8 billion views per day. In 2016 Q4, MiaoPai videos generated 2 billion views per day.\nVariety and Content\nMiaoPai covers over 40 different categories with 5000+ original content creators. There are over 3000 celebrities and Weibo influencers, 10,000+ media and PGC creators and 2000+ MCN companies, video production companies and internet celebrity agencies.\nBetween 2014 and 2016, YiXia Technology received a total of 750 million USD investment.\nHow popular can a short video star get?\nPapi Jiang (22 million fans on Weibo; 23 million fans on MiaoPai) sold one of her advertising slots for 3.1 million USD in April 2016 .\nTop 5 MiaoPai videos in 2016\nSource: YiGuan 2017 Report on China's Short Video Market (Mobile Devices)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.chinashoes.us/", "date": "2019-10-23T08:08:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987829507.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023071040-20191023094540-00091.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95756995677948, "token_count": 3156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__76939203", "lang": "en", "text": "Wholesale China Shoes For Sale, Fake Nike Shoes/Jordan Shoes/Adidas Yeezy Cheap Clearance From China Factory.\nThe fallout from the NBA’s clash with China hasn’t been limited to the league’s lucrative broadcast deals in China. A number of Chinese stores as well as the country’s top e-commerce sites have pulled NBA merchandise from sale, particularly products related to the Houston Rockets. It was the NBA team’s general manager, Daryl Morey, who tipped off the confrontation last week with his now-deleted tweet in support of the Hong Kong protesters.\nQuartz searches for Rockets merchandise on Alibaba-owned e-commerce sites Tmall and Taobao returned no results. Their official NBA landing pages are still functioning, just with Rockets merchandise removed—a notable absence since the Rockets, the longtime team of former Chinese star Yao Ming, are popular in China. On rivals JD.com and Suning, searches for “NBA” and for Rockets products turned up no results. The South China Morning Post reports that the popular shopping app Pinduoduo has also taken down Rockets merchandise.\nChina Shoes Cheap\nA screenshot of Tmall's site showing no resultsSCREENSHOT OF TMALL\nYou won’t find Houston Rockets merchandise on Tmall.\nSimilar occurrences are happening offline. In Chongqing, a reporter for ifeng.com (link in Chinese) visited a number of stores yesterday and found them removing Rockets-affiliated jerseys from sale.\nAccording to Reuters, several Nike stores it visited in Shanghai and Beijing had removed Rockets merchandise, including jerseys and sneakers. Store managers said they had received memos from management to pull the products. The stores went so far as to cover up the letters “NBA” on displays.\nChina Shoes Wholesale\nBEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Houston Rockets sneakers and other merchandise were pulled from several Nike (NKE.N) stores in major Chinese cities amid the furor surrounding a tweet from the team’s general manager in support of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.\nManagers at five Nike stores in Beijing and Shanghai told Reuters during visits on Thursday they had been told in recent days via a memo from management that all Rockets merchandise had to be removed. Reuters was unable to view the memo.\nAlthough Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has since apologized for his tweet last week, National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver further angered authorities when he said the league backed Morey’s right to exercise his freedom of expression.\nDespite the controversy, the NBA was pressing ahead with an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets in Shanghai on Thursday night. Promotional events earlier in the week had been canceled.\nChina Shoes Online\nThe stakes are high for NBA, whose league business in China is said to be worth more than $4 billion. The world’s most populous nation is Nike’s top source of revenue growth as other regions slow.\nThree Nike stores in Shenzhen also kept Rockets merchandise off the shelves, as well as NBA products in general, staff told Reuters by phone. Three Nike stores in Chengdu, a bustling inland city in southwest China, also removed Rockets products.\nNike and its China office did not respond to multiple Reuters requests for comment.\nA specialist NBA store at Super Brand Mall, a major shopping center in the Shanghai financial district of Lujiazui, has also removed all Rockets-related merchandise.\nChina Shoes Store\nPeople walk past a Nike logo outside its store at a shopping mall in Beijing, China October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang\n“Other stuff, there hasn’t been any impact, and no one has said we need to withdraw it,” said a store manager, laughing. “If they say that all NBA stuff has to be withdrawn then our store will go bankrupt.”\nAt two basketball-themed NBA Playzone family entertainment centers in Shanghai and Beijing opened by NBA China, staff confirmed that Rockets products had been removed.\n“Rockets products were hot before and when you stepped into the store, it was full of red. Now, it is mostly yellow and blue,” the colors of the Golden State Warriors, said a manager at the Shanghai Playzone, who like the NBA store employee declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue.\nNBA China did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment about the entertainment centers.\nChina Shoes To USA\nAs controversy between the NBA and China continues, a spotlight is being shone on the players signed to Chinese sneaker brands.\nThe NBA-China conflict made headlines last Friday when Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey posted a now-deleted tweet supporting protests in Hong Kong against Chinese rule.\nFor his part, Morey clarified that his views were not representative of the league. NBA commissioner Adam Silver published a statement on Oct. 8, writing, “The NBA will not put itself in a position of regulating what players, employees and team owners say or will not say on these issues.”\nFake China Shoes\nThe fallout for the NBA continues both at home and overseas. In the U.S., lawmakers on both sides of the aisle criticized the league, which they said kowtowed to China. Across the Pacific, Chinese brands are reportedly planning to cut ties with the NBA. Sportswear brand Anta announced it would cease a contract renewal process with the league, and rival Li-Ning is purportedly no longer affiliating itself with the Rockets.\nWhat’s at Stake for Nike & Other Top Brands as the NBA’s China Controversy Continues\nThe NBA Faces Backlash in China Over Houston Rockets GM’s Tweet\nIs Nike Better Positioned to Bear the Brunt of China Tariffs Than Its Peers?\nBoth Anta and Li-Ning have signed U.S. basketball stars to their rosters in recent years. Below, see the top NBA athletes who have deals with Chinese sportswear brands:\nNike Shoes From China\nDwyane Wade, Li-Ning\nWade signed with Li-Ning in 2012. In July 2018, the Miami Heat star, who retired at the end of the 2018-2019 season, extended that contract to a lifetime deal. While neither party disclosed specific terms of the contract, Wade reportedly has earned millions through his sponsorship and also has equity in the label. The ex-baller has his own signature line, called Way of Wade.\nKlay Thompson, Anta\nArguably the most prominent current star signed to a Chinese brand, Thompson originally inked a deal with Anta in 2014. In 2017, the Golden State Warrior agreed to a 10-year extension that will keep him with Anta through 2026. This extension of the partnership could earn him an estimated $80 million, netting him one of the most lucrative sneaker deals in the NBA, according to SBNation.com. Thompson’s high-performing signature shoe, introduced in 2015, has gone through four iterations to date: the KT1, KT2, KT3 and KT4.\nYeezy From China\nCJ McCollum, Li-Ning\nIn 2017, McCollum announced a five-year deal with Li-Ning that has included annual trips to China during the offseason. The Portland Trailblazer has collaborated with the brand on the YuShuai 12, a shoe that he’s adopted as his own.\nGordon Hayward, Anta\nAhead of the 2018-2019 season, Hayward inked a four-year partnership with Anta following the expiration of a longtime Nike deal. His Anta sponsorship includes a signature sneaker and apparel.\nRajan Rondo, Anta\nRondo, who is playing on the Los Angeles Lakers this season, has repped Anta since 2013, when he landed an eight-year deal with the label. Additionally, he has an eponymous signature sneaker with the brand. The RR5 is the latest in the franchise.\nKevon Looney, Anta\nLooney signed a two-year contract with Anta earlier this month. The Golden State Warrior wore Adidas for his first four seasons in the league but said he decided to make the switch after trying on teammate Thompson’s shoes.\nMatthew Dellavedova, Peak\nDellavedova signed a three-year deal with Peak in 2016. The Cleveland Cavalier has a signature sneaker with the Chinese sportswear brand, called the Delly 1, which was released in Australia, his home country.\nEvan Turner, Li-Ning\nTurner signed to Li-Ning straight out of college in 2010, becoming the second NBA player to join the brand’s roster. The Atlanta Hawk most recently hit the court in the brand’s Sonic sneaker. Turner convinced former teammate McCollum to join team Li-Ning.\nLou Williams, Peak\nWilliams, who was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2018, is signed to Chinese brand Peak. After the Los Angeles Clipper won the Sixth Man honors, Peak released a Crazy6 Pack celebrating the new star.\nMichael Carter-Williams, Li-Ning\nIn 2018, Carter-Williams played on the Houston Rockets, the team behind the current NBA-China controversy. But these days, the NBA star, who had an eponymous Li-Ning shoe drop in 2017, is signed with the Orlando Magic.\nJordan From China\nMajor Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba (BABA.N) and JD.com (JD.O) have taken Houston Rockets merchandise off their sales platforms, including mobile apps.\nSearches for sneakers with the NBA logo on Alibaba and JD.com also yielded no results. Those include collaboration sneakers marketed with brands such as Nike and Carlyle-backed (CG.O) Supreme.\nA handful of individual online merchants still sell the sneakers.\nAlibaba, which declined to comment, told domestic media that Morey’s comments had seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people, and that there was no room for negotiation.\nJD.com, which also did not comment, told local media that the firm deeply resented and strongly condemned Morey’s remarks.\nSlideshow (3 Images)\nTwo of the largest online resale marketplaces for sneakers in China have also removed all branded shoes connected to the NBA, according to four sneaker traders.\nPoizon and DoNew, two mobile shopping apps popular among fans of designer sneakers, have taken NBA shoes off their platforms, traders said.\nA Reuters search on Poizon and DoNew’s apps with the keyword “NBA” returned no results.\nPoizon did not respond to an emailed request for comment and phone calls to DoNew’s office in Shanghai went unanswered.\n“As long as the bosses of Nike and Adidas don’t come out and say something stupid and get banned by China’s central government, I think sneaker resales in China will remain pretty profitable,” said Zhu Junwen, a reseller in Guangzhou.\nAdidas (ADSGn.DE) is in the middle of a reported $200 million, 13-year endorsement contract with Houston Rockets star guard James Harden, who is the centrepiece of the apparel maker’s basketball shoe lineup.\n“But if (Nike and Adidas get banned), that would be the end of it,” Zhu said.\nThe unofficial ban may be aimed at the Rockets and the NBA, but it could put many Chinese retailers, particularly smaller ones selling on e-commerce platforms, in a difficult position. Even if sites continue to stock products, removing them from search effectively blocks shoppers from finding them. On the Nice app and Du app, two popular resale platforms for sneakers and sportswear, products related to both the Rockets and NBA could still be found with some digging. But searches for “NBA” or Rockets team yielded no results. Meanwhile, the retailers selling the items may not want to remove products from sale, as that income can be important, but they’re also not able to push back.\nFor a brand such as Nike, the situation is also sensitive. The US label is the official apparel provider to the NBA, meaning in addition to the products removed from its own stores, some of the items being pulled from sale elsewhere are likely Nike products too. While the official Nike page on Suning.com still lists all kinds of products, as Quartz checked today, no NBA team names or NBA stars are mentioned in the product listings. These items are just part of Nike’s giant business in China, of course, much of which isn’t specific to basketball, such as casual sneakers and running shoes.\nAir Max From China\nPrinted NBA letters on a shoe shelf are seen covered, at a Nike store in Beijing, ChinaREUTERS/TINGSHU WANG\n“NBA” is covered up on a display in a Nike store in Beijing.\nBut Nike and other brands could begin to notice an impact if the conflict escalates and broadcasts of NBA games are further restricted. “Without the exposure of the NBA, who is still buying signature shoes?” asked a sales associate at one of the stores visited in Chongqing.\nSales of basketball shoes in China are robust: An estimated 300 million people in the country play the sport at least recreationally. Matt Powell, the sports industry analyst for research firm NPD Group, noted in a blog post that, from what he sees, brand sponsorships of NBA players still drive sales in China, in a way they no longer do in the US. It’s part of the reason brands such as Under Armour and Nike send their NBA stars on tours of Chinese cities. If Chinese shoppers stop buying, voluntarily or not, the sneaker brands’ giant investments in athlete endorsements could lose value. “The same goes for NBA licensed products; if Chinese kids stop wearing NBA jerseys, the sales and investments in the licenses will, in my opinion, likely be in jeopardy,” Powell wrote.\nNike had not replied to a request for comment by the time of publication. We will update this story with any response.\nSo far, sneakers seem mostly spared, since they’re less likely to be explicitly branded in relation to the Rockets or the NBA itself, as opposed to specific brands or players. On JD.com, for example, searches for Nike and Air Jordan appeared unaffected. The report from Chongqing noted that signature lines for NBA players such as LeBron James (who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers) and Kevin Durant (now on the Brooklyn Nets) were still for sale, as were James Harden’s signature Adidas shoes. Though Harden plays for the Rockets, his shoes aren’t specifically branded for the team. (He was also quick to apologize to China and its fans after Morey’s comments.)\nBut whether and how quickly the NBA and China resolve their tensions has implications for other brands and businesses, too. They’re likely watching anxiously to see what happens next.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/post/if-my-baby-is-breech-embracing-the-variation-of-normal", "date": "2024-03-03T22:18:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476399.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303210414-20240304000414-00662.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9521408677101135, "token_count": 1006, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__90929593", "lang": "en", "text": "As I celebrate my second son's 10th birthday, I reflect on a significant moment during his journey into the world—the day I discovered he was in a breech position.\nAt 35 weeks pregnant, a routine check-up threw our plans for a home birth into uncertainty. Breech? No home birth? C-section? The questions flooded our minds, and we turned to my husband's aunt, a Doula, for guidance.\nHer suggestion brought a ray of hope into our lives. She introduced us to a remarkable midwife who specialized in vaginal breech births. To our surprise, this midwife worked at a hospital just 40 minutes away from our home in England!\nWithout hesitation, we reached out to her. Her prompt response and reassuring demeanour instantly put us at ease. A few days later, we found ourselves in her hospital, seeking clarity and peace amid our anxieties.\nIn the days leading up to our meeting, I explored various techniques and positions to encourage the baby to turn. It felt as if my little one was guiding me to focus on our connection. I dedicated myself to nurturing that bond and paying closer attention to the baby.\nFinally, the day arrived, and we made our way to the hospital. Nestled by the sea, the location offered a serene backdrop of waves and gentle breezes. Though I had envisioned a home birth, the thought of bringing my child into the world with the soothing sounds of the sea was equally enchanting.\nAs we entered the hospital, the midwife awaited our arrival. We began with an ultrasound scan to confirm the baby's head position. To our delight, it turned out that my baby had already made the move, and his head was now down, ready for a vaginal birth.\nAlthough we didn't end up giving birth at her hospital, fate reunited me with this incredible midwife after a decade, through one of my clients facing a similar situation. She has since become a leading figure in the realm of vaginal breech births, not only in the UK but globally.\nDuring my renewed exploration of breech births, I repeatedly encountered the phrase, \"Breech is a variation of normal.\" What a reassuring statement!\nToo often, we may feel a sense of personal failure or inadequacy when confronted with the term \"breech.\" However, the truth is that the medical system's lack of support for vaginal breech births has contributed to this sense of failure.\nWe possess an innate power to give birth, and what we truly need is a supportive system that fosters and facilitates that power.\nIn this day and age, there are midwives like her who dedicate her passion, time and energy to maximizing our birthing power. This fact itself empowers us.\nThis incredible midwife's name is Shawn Walker. You can find information about her research projects on this website: https://optibreech.uk/about-the-feasibility-study/\nHer transformative work, including research projects like the OptiBreech care pathway, instils hope for a future where vaginal breech births regain the support they deserve.\nYet, challenges persist. In West Wales, where I now reside, vaginal breech births face obstacles due to a lack of training. This presents an opportunity for change, and Shawn Walker's OptiBreech care pathway offers a potential solution.\nTo bring the option of vaginal breech birth to West Wales, we can take action. Contacting the local Maternity Voices Partnership and expressing the need for this service, as well as collaborating to design its delivery within the Health Board, can make a significant difference.\nThe Hywel Dda MVP, associated with Glangwili Hospital Carmarthen, Bronglais Hospital Aberystwyth, and Withybush MLU Haverfordwest, provides a vital platform for voicing our views and shaping the future of maternity care in the region. Reach out to Charlie Priddy, the MVP Chair, via email at firstname.lastname@example.org, to contribute to this essential conversation.\nReflecting on my own journey, I am immensely grateful for the presence of a midwife like Shawn Walker and the support of a Doula. They enabled us to retain our power of choice, even in the face of unexpected circumstances.\nNow, as a Doula myself, I am committed to assisting my clients in embracing their birthing power, even when faced with unforeseen challenges. Each birth story is unique, and it is essential to have a system that respects and supports the innate strength of women and birthing individuals.\nSo, if you find yourself in a similar situation, remember that breech is a variation of normal. Seek the support you need, explore the possibilities, and advocate for a system that empowers every woman and birthing person to give birth in the way that feels right for them.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://risedesignstudio.co.uk/blog/index.php/tag/home-improvement/", "date": "2022-08-14T15:46:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00234.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.952590823173523, "token_count": 615, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__142383122", "lang": "en", "text": "In March this year, the UK Government removed the requirement for VAT on payments related to the installation of certain energy saving materials in residential property in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). This will be in place until the end of March 2027. Scrapping VAT on green home improvements for the next five years is a welcome move from the government and should mean that more people will be able to afford to improve the energy efficiency of their home.\nReducing carbon emissions\nThe UK Government has committed to achieving ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050. In practice, this means reducing carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 (using the 1990 levels as the baseline). Although this is a legally binding commitment (which should be applauded for its ambition), it is meaningless if no actual action is taken.\nReducing the use of fossil fuels in our homes is an important step on the road to net zero. Over 90% of residential property in the UK is still heated using gas and/or oil, the emissions from which accounts for nearly 20% of all UK carbon emissions. The current cost of living crisis also highlights the unsustainable nature of these types of fuel, particularly when prices are pushed up by global crises such as war, which impact on non-renewably energy supply chains.\nStrong support but high costs\nThere is a huge amount of support amongst the British public for the use of renewable energy in our homes. The growing popularity of ‘green energy’ suppliers is testament to this. Increased awareness of the impacts of climate change, alongside rapidly rising energy prices, strongly motivate us to try to reduce our energy consumption and increase efficiency. However, the uptake of renewable energy installations to provide electricity and heat has been slow. For example, only 36,000 heat pumps were installed in 2020.\nThis is because the initial cost of installing energy efficient technology and moving away from the use of fossil fuels can be very high. These costs are even higher when VAT is part of the cost. It is therefore good news that the removal of VAT will bring the initial costs down somewhat and, hopefully, make greener electricity and heating accessible to more households.\nStill more to be done?\nAt the time of the change in rules, it was estimated by the government that the removal of VAT on green home improvements would save homeowners installing rooftop solar panels around £1,000 a year (on average). Installing solar panels (or heat pumps or improving insulation) would also save an average of £300 a year on energy bills (although this figure may now be even higher in the context of the increasing prices).\nWhile welcome, there is arguably still more work to be done to enable households that cannot afford new installations to make green improvements to their homes. Removing VAT is unlikely to be the ‘one size fits all’ solution it perhaps set out to be. Now is the time to develop and commit to a national retrofit strategy that would invest in improving all existing housing stock to ensure we all live in healthy and climate smart homes.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.sketches.fathomcolumns.com/post/the-dakotas", "date": "2024-04-18T15:05:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9527320861816406, "token_count": 381, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__181746203", "lang": "en", "text": "Kathleen Norris described the Dakotas\nas the place where “angels drown.”\nAnd yet my daughter was born here,\nswimming. I steadied her inside my belly\nas we drove through the snow to the hospital.\nI wrapped her up in swaddle after swaddle\nthat winter. And in the spring, we visited\neach tree in the yard, touching their rough\nbark delicately with our fingers. I told her\nabout ants and how trees communicate\nwith each other under the earth.\nNorris also saw beauty in the Dakotas, calling\nthem her monastery, a place of stunning stillness\nwhere life and drought bloom together.\nI can already see the prairie roots in my\ndaughter’s veins, the milkweed crumple of\nher hair, and the pine squirrels she will chase\nuntil she runs out of air. She is resilient.\nShe will laugh at the snow and ice. She will\ndance in the dust storm and rainstorm and\npick ripe tomatoes all summer long, allowing\nthe juice to run down her bare arms.\nThe Dakotas have been dismissed by the\nrest of the country as flyover territory,\nout of touch, full of dying towns and\naging farmers who don’t read The New York Times.\nBut when I look out my window, I see the\nschool children across the street, playing games\noutside in the middle of a frigid December day.\nThey are bold, shrieking and laughing. Having\nput on their coats, they become fearless. They\nknow how to chase light through the snow\nand find ways to enchant the wind. They are\ndusty and brave, and perhaps, the best of us.\nCover image by Emma Dau.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.academie-internationale-ete-nice.com/masters?id=187&dm=musique-chant", "date": "2020-01-23T15:44:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250610919.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20200123131001-20200123160001-00255.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.931089460849762, "token_count": 983, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__110168528", "lang": "en", "text": "Violinist Philippe Graffin has established an indisputable reputation for his interpretations of the French repertoire, natural perhaps for one of the few pupils of Josef Gingold, himself a pupil of Ysaye for whom most of the violin repertoire of this era was written.\nPhilippe made his first recording with Yehudi Menuhin conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and his many highly acclaimed recordings since then bear witness to a questing mind and include many world premieres. He has rediscovered original settings of Chausson's Poème and Ravel's Tzigane and has championed the forgotten violin concertos of Fauré and the English composer Coleridge-Taylor which he has recorded and performed at the BBC Proms.\nAs concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras such as The Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken the Residentie Orkest, Gothenburg Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra di Padova et del Veneto, St Petersburg Philharmonic and Georges Enescu Philharmonic. Graffin performs works of many living composers and has had works written for him by Rodion Shchedrin, Vytautas Barkaukas, David Matthews, Philippe Hersant and Yves Prin. Philippe is a highly sought after chamber musician and was founder and artistic director of the \"Consonances\", a chamber music festival held in St Nazaire, France, from 1990-2015. Philippe has also written a short children’s story for violin and narrator, La Fée Cachée (The Hidden Fairy), illustrated with musical excerpts by Mozart, Paganini, Kreisler and Ravel.\nA recent highlight was a three-concert event at Theatre Flagey in Brussels, curated by Philippe, around the iconic French actor, Gérard Depardieu, exploring the relationship between poetry and music. The event was recorded by Belgian television for broadcast in many European countries and for a documentary.\nEngagements this season include the German première of the violin concerto of British composer, Peter Fribbins, returns to both Sweden’s Camerata Nordica and the Gothenburg Symphony, an invitation to perform the Elgar concerto in Princeton, New Jersey and an eleventh tour in South Africa performing with the Kwa-Zula Natal Philharmonic and Cape Town Philiharmonic. Chamber music engagements include a performance of Enescu’s Octet in Bucharest’s Atheneum, the Mustonen and Schubert piano quintets at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, a Dohnanyi programme with Ensemble Kheops in Paris and a televised concert with Gary Hoffman and Eliane Reyes in Liège. Following the success of his festival at Flagey in Brussels with Gerard Depardieu, recorded and documented by Belgian Television RTBF, in September 2017 Graffin curates ‘Ysaÿe’s Knokke’, a festival in Knokke le Zout, where the great Belgian violinist Ysaÿe had his summer residence.\nHis discography includes three contributions to Hyperion’s Romantic Violin series – the three Saint-Saëns concertos, world-premiere recordings of concertos by Cliffe and d’Erlanger and, the works of Joseph Jongen with the Royal Flemish Philharmonic and Martyn Brabbins. For Avie Records he made the world premiere recording of the Coleridge-Taylor violin concerto and recorded Elgar’s Violin concerto in the original manuscript version. Philippe has also recorded the concertos of David Matthews for Dutton Records and Philippe Gaubert’s Violin Concerto for Timpani Records. Recent releases on the Dutch Cobra label include the world premiere of the violin concerto of Finnish composer Tauno Marttinen, with the Turku Philharmonic, a recording of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, the first to include the cadenza by Ysaÿe, coupled with Prokofiev’s Five Melodies and Shchedrin’s Concerto Parlando and the Mendelssohn and Schumann violin concertos with the Orchestra di Padova et del Veneto. Graffin’s recent release for Dutton Vocalion of the Britten and Delius concertos received great acclaim.\nIn demand as a teacher, Philippe Graffin, is a professor at the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique (CNSM) and at the Brussels Conservatoire Royal.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://new.unca.edu/news/news-post-1/", "date": "2024-02-22T19:41:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00095.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9241828322410583, "token_count": 149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__41205841", "lang": "en", "text": "November 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm\nA panel discussing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health will be held on November 3 at 5 p.m. in the Mountain View Room in the Sherrill Center.\nFeaturing four mental health practitioners with Asian heritage – Tracy Hopkins, Eric Tran, An Truong, and Tai Kulenic – who will address the unique experiences of AAPI people who are still largely portrayed as a “model minority” and a monolithic group. Topics will include the rise of Asian hate since the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of identity, and cultural humility in practice.\nAttendees will be entered into a raffle for AAPI books.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/7/6/celias-first-nwsl-goal-takes-down-portland-thorns", "date": "2019-11-12T00:18:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496664469.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112001515-20191112025515-00484.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564464688301086, "token_count": 624, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__144380207", "lang": "en", "text": "Celia Jiménez Delgado’s first NWSL goal propelled Reign FC to victory against Portland Thorns FC 1-0 at Providence Park on Friday. The goal gave Reign FC its third straight road win, bringing them to 5-1-5 overall.\n“Once again I’m very proud of this team,” Reign FC head coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “Every game I walk away from, they make me fall in love with this group more and more. They’re tremendous. The heart, the intensity, the desire they have on this team is unbelievable. The three points are big, especially when you play Portland away. It’s never an easy environment, but we managed it well and I’m happy with the outcome.”\nJiménez Delgado scored in the 55th minute, seconds after scuffing a shot into a wall of waiting defenders. The defender, deployed by Andonovski as an attacking midfielder in the match, stepped up and hit a powerful shot with her right foot that rocketed past Portland keeper Britt Eckerstrom and into the net.\nJiménez Delgado, who earned Player of the Match honors for her strike, deflected the credit to her teammates.\n“The team put in a great effort and knew how to manage all the energy and intensity to come out, play strong and win every battle,” Jiménez Delgado said. “It helped me a lot to get the opportunity to score that goal. It’s so special for me because this team and Vlatko trusted me when he drafted me. It was a great opportunity to give back to the team.”\nPortland threw numbers forward as time dwindled, putting Reign FC under pressure in the dying minutes. Reign FC’s back line came up big, however, holding the Thorns to three shots over the final half hour.\nCasey Murphy made another highlight reel save to keep her third straight clean sheet. Portland’s Caitlin Foord managed a close-range backheel in the 44th minute. Murphy, already on the ground, reached backward as the ball bounced toward the line and pushed it wide to deny the Thorns the opening goal.\nAfter the match, Jiménez Delgado reflected on the importance of the three points against the club’s archrival.\n“I think they’re huge,” Jiménez Delgado said. “Especially for the team right now. They’ve been giving incredible effort while the internationals were gone. They kept pushing, they kept playing hard, they kept winning to bring us to the position to be fighting for first place. Winning this game today in Portland against such a talented team, it’s a sign that we’re doing things right and it’s also going to give us the extra energy to keep fighting and keep improving for the games to come.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://crewenergy.com/news/article/?pid=6786", "date": "2023-09-23T14:38:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00654.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9668540954589844, "token_count": 899, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__92319255", "lang": "en", "text": "Crew Energy Inc. Announces Update on COVID-19 Measures for Its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Reaffirms Board Nominees\nCALGARY, Alberta, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crew Energy Inc. (\"Crew\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: CR) has scheduled its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 (the \"Meeting\"). Crew was hopeful that Alberta would be emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic which would allow for an in-person meeting of its shareholders. However, in light of the most recent and enhanced \"stop the spike\" COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Alberta Government, as well as the continued advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada and Alberta Health Services strongly discouraging indoor gatherings of any kind, in order to adhere to the latest restrictions and reduce potential risks to the health and safety of its shareholders, employees and other stakeholders, Crew is asking registered and beneficial shareholders alike to cast their votes in advance of the Meeting and to remain at home and NOT attend the Meeting in person. Attendance in person is expected to be restricted to essential personnel only and registered shareholders and proxyholders only if restrictions allow. Guests will not be permitted and there will be no presentation or reception following the formal portion of the Meeting.\nThe Company reserves the right to refuse admission to any registered shareholders or duly appointed proxyholder seeking to attend the Meeting in person, but whose attendance the Company believes would violate applicable public health laws, restrictions, policies or emergency orders in place at the time of the Meeting. Health and safety remain Crew's highest priority. The Company will continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will be adhering to all federal and provincial restrictions and recommendations in place regarding public gatherings. Shareholders are invited to monitor Crew's website at www.crewenergy.com for any updates and are encouraged to visit the Crew website often where there is a wealth of information designed to inform and educate shareholders and investors alike.\nThe details of all matters to be voted upon by Crew shareholders at the Meeting including, without limitation, information in respect of the nominee directors standing for election to the Board of Directors of the Company (the \"Board\"), are described in the Company's Information Circular and Proxy Statement dated April 16, 2021 (the \"Circular\") which has been filed on SEDAR and is available on the Company's website. The Board also wishes to take this opportunity, following shareholder inquiry, to reaffirm that Mr. Ryan Shay, along with all of the other Board nominees named in the Circular, will continue to stand for election to Crew's Board at the Meeting. Mr. Shay has been a director of Crew since May of 2018 and is also a director of Perpetual Energy Inc. since October of 2017 and Journey Energy Inc. since May of 2017.\nAs recently publicly announced, in addition to his directorship with Perpetual, Mr. Shay was appointed as Vice-President Finance and CFO of Perpetual effective May 4, 2021. While he was not formally appointed to his office as Vice President and CFO of Perpetual until May 4, 2021, Mr. Shay commenced employment with Perpetual on February 1, 2021 to assist in a financial capacity and to effect an orderly transition. Mr. Shay has also confirmed he will not be standing for re-election to the board of directors of Journey Energy Inc. at their upcoming annual meeting. The Board of Crew congratulates Mr. Shay on his appointment and following Mr. Shay's assurances that, among other matters, he is dedicated to continue to commit the necessary resources and time to Crew, the Board determined and remains satisfied that Mr. Shay will continue to meet Crew's highest standards of integrity, including the due exercise of his director duties of loyalty and good faith to Crew and all its stakeholders. Accordingly, the Board reaffirms its recommendation that shareholders vote in favour of Mr. Shay's re-appointment to the Board at the Meeting, along with all of the other nominees named in the Circular.\nFOR DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:\n|Dale Shwed, President and CEO||Phone: (403) 266-2088|\n|John Leach, Executive Vice President and CFO|", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.itsdan.net/blog/jodie-whittaker-is-the-thirteenth-doctor", "date": "2024-02-29T15:22:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00551.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614979028701782, "token_count": 403, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__188922376", "lang": "en", "text": "Latest Stuff That I Find Interesting\nThe BBC have officially announced that Jodie Whittaker is the Thirteenth Doctor, and the very first female to take to the role.\nWhittaker, 35, has previously worked alongside upcoming showrunner Chris Chibnall as well as Tenth Doctor David Tennant in one of her better known roles as Beth Latimer in the detective drama, Broadchurch.\nSpeaking on becoming the next Doctor, Whittaker says: \"I'm beyond excited to begin this epic journey - with Chris and with every Whovian on this planet.\n\"It's more than an honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can't wait!\"\nNew Showrunner, Chris Chibnall, says: \"I always knew I wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice.\n\"Her audition for the Doctor simply blew us all away. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to the role. The 13th Doctor is on her way.\"\nCurrent Doctor, Peter Capaldi, also shared his thoughts: \"Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker's work will know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.\n\"She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She's going to be a fantastic Doctor.\"\nThe announcement was made with a trailer on BBC One following the Wimbledon Men's Final, and she will claim the TARDIS keys in this year's Christmas Special in what will also be Capaldi's final episode.\nHer debut will take place on Christmas Day, and Jodie Whittaker's first full series will air in 2018.\nWatch the full reveal video below\nStory Credit Doctor Who 24/7", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.losangeles.va.gov/pressreleases/Groundbreaking_on_VA_Project_Benefiting_LA_Homless_Veterans.asp", "date": "2021-09-21T17:50:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057225.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921161350-20210921191350-00541.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9114924669265747, "token_count": 477, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__148287163", "lang": "en", "text": "VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System\nGroundbreaking on VA Project Benefiting LA Homeless Veterans\nJanuary 23, 2013\nLOS ANGELES - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for Building 209 at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s West Los Angeles Medical Center (WLA) campus on Jan. 25 at 1:00 p.m. Once renovation is completed, Building 209 will serve as a therapeutic and supportive residence for chronically homeless Veterans.\n“This project builds on VA’s progress toward ending Veteran homelessness locally and across the country,” said VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s Director, Donna M. Beiter, RN, MSN. “The West LA campus is a sacred place for Veterans to heal, and VA is committed to ensuring Veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.”\nAs a therapeutic residence for chronically homeless Veterans, Building 209 primarily serves patients whose combination of chronic mental health or other medical needs necessitate residential treatment and for whom previous recovery attempts have failed.\n“We want to continue finding innovative ways using patient-centered care principles to help Veterans who are homeless,” said Bill Daniels, Chief of Mental Health at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. “The goal of our ‘no wrong door’ approach is to provide options for Veterans to transition into independent and permanent housing within the community of their choosing.”\nThe 51,500 square feet renovation project will modernize 55 residential units using a mix of single and double occupancy units. The three-story building is designed to include a secure reception area, a library, a multipurpose room that may host yoga, tai chi, and healthy living classes, a kitchen where Veterans can learn to cook, and an internet café. The renovation also includes a wing designated for female Veterans undergoing treatment which can be expanded as needed.\nUnder the leadership of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, VA put an aggressive plan into place in 2009 to end homelessness among Veterans in 2015.\n“Even one Veteran living on the street is too many,” said Beiter. “We continue to make great strides toward the goal of ending homelessness among our Nation’s heroes.”\nMichiko Riley, Public Affairs\n310.478.3711 ext 49947", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.afr.com/p/markets/miners_energy_stocks_drive_sharemarket_MDAvWZpZL4zdowK2mz90IP", "date": "2014-09-01T11:18:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535917663.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20140901014517-00260-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.944234311580658, "token_count": 655, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__160369262", "lang": "en", "text": "Miners, energy stocks drive sharemarket higherPUBLISHED: 04 Jul 2012 10:21:36 | UPDATED: 04 Jul 2012 13:56:22PRINT EDITION: 04 Jul 2012\nJames Carlisle with wires\nThe ASX was 1 per cent higher on Wednesday afternoon, driven by strong gains among resources stocks, thanks to a combination of strong US factory data and hopes for central bank stimulus.\nThe mood was also helped by data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that Australian retail sales rose in May by more than twice what economists forecast, a sign interest rate cuts are starting to boost consumer spending.\nAt 1.37pm AEST, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 39.8 points, or 0.96 per cent, at 4167.0.\nIG Markets broker Chris Weston told AAP that risk assets were performing well on Wednesday as investors took a more positive approach to the European debt crisis.\n“There’s a theory that central banks are going to come to the party and they’ve been appeased by some of the actions at the EU summit and we’re going to see concerted global easing,” he said.\nBHP Billiton was up 2.4 per cent, while Rio Tinto gained 3.0 per cent and Fortescue Metals rose 2.2 per cent.\nAmong energy stocks, Woodside Petroleum rose 2.0 per cent and Santos added 2.6 per cent.\nThe banks, however, were mixed, with NAB rising 0.4 per cent, CBA up 0.6 per cent and ANZ up 0.4 per cent, while Westpac slipped 0.2 per cent.\nRetailers were in demand after the better than expected rise in retail sales.\nDavid Jones rose 0.9 per cent, Myer Holdings added 1.8 per cent, JB Hi-Fi gained 1.2 per cent and Super Retail Group rose 0.7 per cent. Harvey Norman, however, was flat.\nNew orders for US factory goods rose more than expected in May, a hopeful sign for US manufacturers who have appeared more vulnerable to Europe’s festering debt crisis. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday new orders for manufactured goods rose 0.7 per cent during the month. Economists had forecast orders rising 0.2 per cent\nAt the close, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 72.43 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 12,943.82. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 8.51 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 1374.02. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 24.85 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 2976.08. The market closed early and will be closed tomorrow for the Independence Day holiday.\nShares in Europe have closed higher with the FTSE 100 up 0.83 per cent, the DAX up 1.26 per cent and the CAC 40 up 0.96 per cent. It’s the biggest three-day rally this calendar year on bets central banks soon will move to bolster global growth.\nThe Australian Financial Review", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
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{"url": "https://www.nlfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=105&Print=1", "date": "2023-02-07T12:25:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500456.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207102930-20230207132930-00242.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9507195353507996, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__81256872", "lang": "en", "text": "|Santa Claus to Ride in Fire Engine through New Lenox Neighborhoods|\n|By New Lenox Fire Protection District|\n|November 18, 2022|\nThe New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) and New Lenox Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5097 (L5097) will be bringing Santa to town on December 3rd and December 10th. Santa will be riding through neighborhoods throughout the New Lenox area in a fire engine.\n“We are always looking for a fun way to give back, and the past several years bringing Santa to town has had such a great response from the community,” said Lt. Dan Vanek, President L5097.\nThis is the 6th annual Santa Claus is coming to Town event the NLFPD and L5097 will be bringing to New Lenox.\n“Any time we are able to bring Santa with us to an event, the excitement on children’s faces make it that much more special,” said NLFPD Fire Chief Adam Riegel.\nBelow are the list of approximate times Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods.\nThe parade routes are not exact, and times are approximate. The parade may be delayed if there is an emergency call during the scheduled time. Residents are encouraged to follow the New Lenox Professional Firefighters Local 5097 on Facebook for updates as Santa visits each neighborhood as well as the routes he will be taking through each neighborhood. For more information, contact the New Lenox Fire Protection District at (815) 463-4500.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bloodofages.com/the-magic-spreadsheet-competitive-word-counts-and-writing-consistency/", "date": "2022-08-08T01:05:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00166.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9492863416671753, "token_count": 254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__53064293", "lang": "en", "text": "So I joined The Magic Spreadsheet, which is a community of writers all in agreement to produce a minimum word count every day.\nThe purpose of the community is to promote consistency and routine, to get (and keep) its writers in the habit of…well, writing.\nAlso, it provides a little competition–and that can only ever be a good thing, right?\nI won’t be posting daily word counts here. Follow the third book’s journey to completion on Tumblr.\nSecondly, The ISBW in brackets by my name is an indicator of how I came across this resource. ISBW stands for the “I Should Be Writing” podcast by Mur Lafferty, which is great for all authors, both published and aspiring.\nIn other news, I got “From The Ashes” back from the editor the other day with the line edits and a critique.\nGood news, there wasn’t too much in dire need of revision.\nBad news, I don’t have much time to make the suggested changes, as I’ll have to order the paperback versions of the Advanced Reading Copies for the Goodreads giveaway before the end of the month.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://solicitorsmarketingclub.co.uk/index.php/2023/10/31/understanding-the-google-business-algorithm/", "date": "2024-04-13T19:36:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816832.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413180040-20240413210040-00268.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9296480417251587, "token_count": 646, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__77774903", "lang": "en", "text": "Understanding the Google Business Algorithm\nTitle: The Google Business Growth Challenge: Understanding the Algorithm\nHave you ever felt frustrated while trying to make your business stand out on Google? You’re not alone. Many UK businesses face the same challenge when they attempt to optimize their online presence. But don’t worry; we’ve got your back. In this article, we’ll demystify the Google algorithm and explain why so many businesses struggle. Plus, we’ll provide valuable insights on how to overcome these hurdles and succeed in the online marketplace.\nThe Quest for Quick Results\nEvery business owner wants results, and they want them fast. It’s only natural to expect that the longer you invest in optimizing your business for Google, the greater the rewards. However, Google’s algorithm introduces a twist in this expectation. It creates a curve, unlike the straight line we often envision.\nUnderstanding the Algorithm’s Curve\nThe curve represents the reality of Google’s algorithm, and it’s not as straightforward as we’d like it to be. Let’s call this curve “The Canyon of Frustration.” Many businesses find themselves stuck in this canyon, often weeks or months after they’ve initiated their optimization efforts. Just when they’re about to give up, the algorithm is on the cusp of rewarding them.\nTo better illustrate this, let’s meet Kathryn. She runs a successful business, and she’s been diligently implementing various tactics she learned. She optimizes her Google profile, adds offers, updates business hours, and ensures he uses the right categories. A week passes, and she’s expecting results, but they don’t arrive as quickly as she’d hoped.She continues to invest time and effort into his Google profile, consistently adding new photos, posts, and gathering reviews. However, a few more weeks pass, and she still hasn’t seen the results she expected.\nThe Power of Consistency\nThe reason behind her growth lies in the principle of consistency. Google rewards businesses that regularly provide authoritative content, and this takes time. Nothing seems to happen until you hit a certain point, and then everything begins to change rapidly. Kathryn might be just days away from achieving significant growth, but is about to give up in the face of disappointment.\nDon’t Give Up – Understand the Algorithm\nGoogle’s algorithm is complex, but understanding it can be your key to success. If you’re struggling to make Google work for your business, we encourage you to keep going.\nExpanding your business with Google can be a game-changer, but it requires patience and a deep understanding of the algorithm’s intricacies. Remember, success may be just around the corner. Don’t join the ranks of those who give up too soon; instead, equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to beat the algorithm and outshine the competition. With determination, consistency, and the right strategies, your business can claim the online success it deserves.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hayleygailcomment.com/2015/05/20/10-life-lessons-from-admiral-william-mcraven/", "date": "2023-06-02T18:38:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648850.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602172755-20230602202755-00498.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755755662918091, "token_count": 2595, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__51544690", "lang": "en", "text": "With graduation approaching, I can’t stop thinking about how it’s only been a year since I walked across that stage and watched the world’s greatest fireworks show. With front row tickets I may add (go pharmacy!). The emotions are real you guys. It’s such an overwhelming time in your life. And believe me, your Forty Acres family will do everything in their power to tug at your heartstrings as much as possible.\nLast year, Admiral William McRaven graciously agreed to give a commencement address at our university wide graduation ceremony. It had been 37 years since he had been in our shoes as a new UT graduate. He began his speech by talking about our slogan here at UT: “what start’s here changes the world“. Through his experiences in the military and basic Navy Seal training, he was able to formulate 10 key points to help us change the world.\n“It matters not whether you ever serve a day in uniform. It matters not your gender, your ethnic or religious background, your sexual orientation, or your social status. Our struggles in this world are similar. And the lessons to overcome those struggles, and to move forward, changing ourselves and changing the world around us, will apply equally to all”.\nNow bear with me. This isn’t one of those short Buzzfeed-like blogs. I decided to take a deeper perspective when writing for you guys this time around, because I think this one is important. I encourage you to read through to the end. And I hope that if anything, you are left with some courage and confidence for what your future holds.\n1.IIf you want to change the world start off by making your bed\nEvery morning during training, the instructors would come into his room and inspect his bed. It was a requirement that they make their bed to perfection. Even though it felt ridiculous at first that such a mundane task was of the utmost importance, Admiral McRaven learned how critical it was. “If you make your bed every morning, you will have achieved the first task of the day”. Not only will it give you a sense of pride and encourage you to do other tasks, but it will also reinforce that the little things in life matter. Seems easy right? I personally believe that his message is in holding yourself accountable. It’s more than just tucking in your sheets every morning.\n“And if all else fails, you will come home at the end of the day to a bed that is made.”\n2. If you want to change the world find someone to help you paddle\nDivided into groups, his class would struggle to paddle through the surf during the worst of the weather. Every paddle that was made was to be synchronized, with each member exerting equal effort. If they didn’t paddle in unison, they wouldn’t make their destination. “You can’t change the world alone. You will need some help. And to truly get from your starting point to your destination takes friends, colleagues, the goodwill of strangers, and a strong coxswain to guide you”.\nYes, it is OKAY to allow yourself to confide in others. The most successful didn’t get where they are today on their own.\n3. If you want to change the world measure a person by the size of their heart, not by the size of their flippers\nAdmiral McRaven talked about how there was a boat crew of “little guys”, which they called the Munchkin Crew. No one was over 5’5”. All of them of different racial and cultural backgrounds. The taller guys would always make fun of the little flippers the Munchkin Crew had on their feet. However, the little guys would always out-run and out-swim the rest of the crews. “Nothing mattered but your will to succeed. Not your color, not your ethnic background, not your education, not your social status.”\nWe are all one in the same. My size of my flippers is a reflection of my anatomy, not of who I am inside.\n4. If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward\nSeveral times a week the crew would get uniform inspection. Just like making the bed, the standards were unbelievably high. No matter how polished your belt buckle nor how starched your uniform, it was never enough. If inspection was failed, the students had to run fully clothed to the surf zone, and while wet, roll around on the beach until every part of their bodies was covered in sand. This effect was called the “sugar cookie”. Some students struggled with the fact that the instructors were never going to let them succeed. They couldn’t accept that their uniform would never be perfect. Those students didn’t make it through training. “Sometimes no matter how well you prepare, or how well you perform, you still end up as a sugar cookie. It’s just the way life is sometimes.”\nYeah, not those kind of sugar cookies.\n5. If you want to change the world don’t be afraid of the circuses\nAs one would assume, training was consumed with daily physical events. Long runs, long swims, obstacle courses, etc. If your times were not met, your name was posted on a list. At the end of the day, every name that was posted on the list was invited to a “circus”. An additional 2 hours of hard work formulated to test your mind, break you down, and make you want to quit. It was inevitable. At some point during training, every student would make the circus list. But see, for those that were constantly on the list, they got stronger. “Life is full of circuses. You will fail. You will likely fail often. It will be painful. It will be discouraging. At times it will test you to your very core.”\nBut you can be afraid of clowns. Because clowns are creepy.\n6. If you want to change the world sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first\nDuring training all of the students were required to complete a 25 piece obstacle course. The most challenging obstacle was the “slide for life”. Combined with a 3-tiered 30 foot tower and a 200 foot long rope, the record for best time had been untouched for years. Until one of Admiral McRaven’s class members went down head first. It seemed dangerous, foolish, and put the student at risk for injury. Nonetheless, he braved the challenge and cut the record time by half.\nAnd you know how us Longhorns are. We like to be the best.\n7. If you want to change the world don’t back down from the sharks\nPart of their time at camp was spent on San Clemente Island, where the waters served as breeding grounds for great white sharks. Long swims were required to pass training, including night swims. As if this wasn’t terrifying enough, the instructors made it a point to educate them on the all the different species of sharks right before their journey. They would reassure that no student has ever been eaten by one. Or at least, not to their knowledge. They were told to “stand your ground” if a shark appeared to start circling your position. To not swim away or act afraid. “There are a lot of sharks in the world. If you hope to complete the swim, you will have to deal with them.”\nJust keep swimming, swimming, swimming.\n8. If you want to change the world be your very best in the darkest moment\nNavy Seals have a job to conduct underwater attacks against enemy shipping. To practice, during training they would be dropped off outside an enemy harbor and swim over 2 miles underwater using nothing but a depth gauge and a compass to get to their target. There is always SOME light that comes through throughout the swim. But when approaching the ship, the light begins to fade. The Seal divers are expected to swim under the ship and find the “keel”, the centerline of the ship. The darkest part of the ship. Where you can be easily disoriented. Where you can fail. Every Seal knows that this is a time when you need to be calm. When you must be calm. And composed. “When all your tactical skills, your physical power and all your inner strength must be brought to bear.”\nYou will never regret being the one who was calm and collected during moments of crisis.\n9. If you want to change the world start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud\n“Hell Week” started the ninth week of training. Six days of no sleep, continuous physical and mental harassment, followed by a day at the Mud Flats. A swampy patch of land where the mud can literally eat you alive. The students were expected to spend 15 hours in the freezing cold as the instructors persistently pushed each member to quit. As his team was engulfed in mud, they were told that they could leave if only five men would quit. With eight hours to go. Through chattering teeth, one voice began to sing. One voice became two, and then two become three. Before long, everyone in the class was singing. Admiral McRaven remembers thinking that the mud seemed a little warmer, the wind a little tamer, and the ending closer. “If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power of one person. A Washington, a Lincoln, King, Mandela, and even a young girl from Pakistan, Malala. One person can change the world by giving people hope.”\nEven if you’re off-key, sing to those in need. So that they may find hope.\n10. If you want to change the world don’t ever, ever ring the bell\nIn training there is a brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound. All you had to do to quit camp was ring the bell. And you no longer have to wake up at 5 am. No longer have to swim in the freezing water. No longer have to do the obstacle courses. No longer have to endure the hardships of training. “All you had to do was ring the bell to get out. If you want to change the world, don’t ever, EVER, ring the bell.”\nSo there you have it. Ten simple tasks that, if executed appropriately, can change everything in your life from this point forward. Start each day with a task completed. Find someone to help you through life. Respect everyone. Know that life is not fair and that you will fail often. But if you take some risks, step up when times are the toughest, face down the bullies, lift up the downtrodden, and never ever give up. If you do these things, the next generation and the generations that follow will live in a world far better than the one we have today.\nI re-watched this speech for weeks following graduation. Call me corny, but it really had an effect on me. Here was a man whom has accomplished so much in his life, achieving goals most of us can only dream of. Yet his advice is simple. It focuses on how one’s ability to be able to change the world resides in their character. Their humbleness. Their will to selflessly act for the greater good. I think it is important that we remember how vital the little things in life really are. We all have different goals. Whether your goal is to be a business owner, a housewife, or the future president. Never forget how far the little things can get you. To say that this graduation day speech changed the way I viewed my future is an understatement. I hope this year’s commencement ceremony has a similar effect on you.\nCongratulations to the class of 2015! You’ve been given the building blocks for ways to change the world during your days spent here on campus. Now is the time to put what you’ve been taught to use. And as you go forward as an alumnus, never forget to give back to future Longhorns, in return for what others have given to you.\nHook’em forever! \\m/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2013/", "date": "2019-12-07T16:36:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540500637.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20191207160050-20191207184050-00272.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.970605731010437, "token_count": 269, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__181698633", "lang": "en", "text": "Comedian Charlie Hill, who grew up in Oneida and became a groundbreaking influence for Native American comedians and other Native Americans in the entertainment industry, died Monday. He was 62.\nHill attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to California to pursue show business. He made his debut on “The Richard Pryor Show” in 1977 and went on to become the first Native American comedian to be on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”\nHe was a regular at the famed Comedy Store in Los Angeles and forged friendships that led to appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “Late Show with David Letterman” throughout his career. He also wrote for the TV sitcom “Roseanne.”\nHill had been battling lymphoma, according to Indian Country Today. News of his death sparked condolences and tributes on Twitter:\nFuneral arrangements for Hill are pending with Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory in De Pere.\nBorn: 7/6/1951, Oneida, Wisconsin, U.S.A.\nDied: 13/30/2013, Oneida, Wisconsin, U.S.A.\nCharlie Hill's western - himself:\nRich Hall's Inventing the Indian (TV) - 2012 [himself]", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fagellaw.com/articles/kern-county-mother-awarded-4-7-million/", "date": "2024-02-23T21:11:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00556.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9796621799468994, "token_count": 940, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__146199195", "lang": "en", "text": "Published in: Antelope Valley Press\nBy Kevin Mc Keehan – Valley Press Staff Writer\nBAKERSFIELD — A Tehachapi mother whose newborn contracted a crippling form of meningitis at Kern Medical Center was awarded $4.7 million Thursday by a Bakersfield jury that found the hospital failed to treat her infant properly.\nThe jury agreed with the mother’s assertion that two doctors and a nurse at KMC failed to recognize the signs that a potentially devastating infection was brewing inside her newborn son before he was discharged from the hospital.\nAccording to the mother’s Beverly Hills attorney, the three KMC staffers not only failed to communicate with each other but violated their hospital’s own policies in the delivery and aftercare of the child.\nAttorney Dr. Bruce Fagel said Friday that the boy simply “fell through the cracks” at the hospital, the victim of poor communication between staffers.\n“This is a situation where there were several breakdowns in communication that developed in a setup for a disaster,” Fagel said. “Unfortunately, the circumstances are probably fairly common. The outcome, being this type of devastating situation, is rare.”\nCalls to KMC, a county-run hospital, were referred to the attorney who handled the case. That attorney on Friday, however, did not return phone messages placed to his firm. A message left on the voicemail of the KMC risk management official who handled the case was also not returned.\nThe circumstances, according to Fagel, began on July 22, 1996, during the child’s birth, a very difficult one for the mother.\nDuring the boy’s journey through the mother’s birth canal, the boy ingested a large amount of his own feces. Fagel said such an excretion of stool is normal, but to ingest the amount that the boy did is potentially dangerous.\n“It created the risk for infection,” Fagel said.\nAfter birth, the mother, a factory worker in Tehachapi, developed a urinary tract infection from the stool her son excreted during birth. The mother’s obstetrician, who had only been certified for a week, discovered the infection and prescribed antibiotics for it.\n“This is very significant, because if the mother has an infection, then why would you ignore the baby?” Fagel said.\nAccording to testimony, the nurse who assisted the obstetrician did not tell the child’s pediatrician, Dr. Jess Diamond, that an infection in the mother had been detected.\nThe nurse, longtime KMC employee Monica Ruiz-Coodey, said that she feared the obstetrician was wet behind the ears and had based the diagnosis on a contaminated specimen.\n“She concluded that the mother really didn’t have an infection,” Fagel said. The next day, without knowing from either Ruiz-Coodey or the obstetrician that the mother had contracted an infection, Diamond discharged the boy providing that he return in three to five days for a checkup.\nFagel said Ruiz-Coodey was supposed to make the appointment but could not because the computers were down. No appointment was made for the boy, and the mother was told to call later for an appointment.\nThe boy, now almost 2, returned to KMC in Bakersfield five days after he was discharged and was diagnosed with meningitis, an illness which causes the membranes of the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed.\nHe was immediately airlifted in critical condition to a children’s hospital in Fresno, where doctors expected him to die. Yet after removing the boy from a ventilator, the newborn surprisingly recovered from the illness. However, his brain was permanently damaged.\nWhile KMC refused to comment, Fagel said that hospital officials said the obstetrician’s diagnosis of the mother was incorrect. Fagel said the officials insisted that, despite records to the contrary, the mother had not suffered a urinary tract infection.\nIf the diagnosis of the mother was incorrect, then the pediatrician was correct in releasing the boy, officials testified.\nOf the $4.7 million, all but $250,000 are to go toward the boy’s past and future medical care, which is required 24 hours a day. The $250,000, the maximum allowed by state law, was granted to the mother for her pain and suffering.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ellybeanstalks.blogspot.com/2011/10/aftercare-after-thought.html", "date": "2024-02-21T03:55:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00778.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9907010197639465, "token_count": 1085, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__95726412", "lang": "en", "text": "Yesterday I was interested to read in the Guardian about a Mumsnet campaign to improve the level of NHS care after miscarriage. It's the kind of article that once upon a time I would have glanced over and then turned the page. But that was before I fell pregnant and before I had a second-trimester miscarriage. A lot of things have changed since then and sometimes it feels like my life falls into two periods - those years before the miscarriage (BM?), and those months that have followed (AM?). I'm the same person fundamentally, but a miscarriage changes you and I see the world a little differently now.\nI read the article from start to finish and was going to write something on here about this yesterday, but I felt I needed time to process the words and the messages of the campaigns. I think it's such an important issue. Miscarriage is relatively common - stats I see vary from one in four pregnancies, to one in five pregnancies ending in this way - but from what I've read online and from conversations with friends and colleagues, a person's experience of miscarriage is uncommon. It's very individual and even talking about what has happened remains something of a taboo.\nIt's hard to think of being 'lucky' when you experience such a tragic loss - the Boy and I were absolutely devastated to lose our baby Beans and it hurt even more that the miscarriage came post 12-weeks, so we thought we had 'made it'. But when I look back at my experience of miscarriage - I think an innately lonely and complicated process - with the breathing space of five months, I believe I was 'lucky'. I had the Boy beside me every step of the way, always a strength and a comfort. We were overwhelmed by the love we received from family and friends, and our colleagues and workplace were accommodating and thoughtful. If any of the pieces of this vital jigsaw had been missing then I know the experience would have been even harder to bear.\nBut where I was really fortunate was in my dealings with the NHS. The woman who told us that our baby had died at a routine scan was extremely gentle and kind - her eyes pricked with tears as she told us the news and I felt genuine warmth and empathy from her. And the doctor who explained what might have happened and what our options were was incredible. I felt she understood, and while she was kind and compassionate she didn't pull any punches - she explained exactly what would happen and what the pros and cons were of each of the options I was offered (D&C operation, medical management, or 'natural'). I made an informed, if impossible, choice.\nI opted - as regular readers of this blog will know - for medical management, and I was given a private room where the Boy was able to stay overnight with me. The process, while painful at times, was welcomingly quiet and respectful. While it is a very difficult thing to go through with and therefore this will sound strange, it couldn't have gone any better. The staff were gentle but honest, and I'd been prepared for it to be more painful and traumatic from what they had said. When I was well enough to be discharged we were able to go to the hospital chapel and say goodbye, and the hospital arranged a beautiful quiet funeral for us that was a real chance to mourn our loss. The hospital cancelled all my further antenatal appointments so I didn't receive any upsetting reminder letters, and my GP called me the following week to make sure I was bearing up ok and to check if I needed anything. It all felt the best it could be, in a situation no woman ever wants to find herself in.\nI have been saddened and shocked since my miscarriage to hear or read of other women's experiences that were so dissimilar to mine, lacking the calm and dignity that was there in every part of my loss. Some of the language I've heard was used by doctors infuriates me, and I find it incredible that women losing their children were put on the same wards as those who had newborns - my heart breaks for them to think how painful that must have been, it was bad enough for me when I saw a pregnant person in the street! I feel angry at the lack of planning and thoughtlessness that has led to this.\nWhy must miscarriage just be 'one of those things'? Something every woman who wants a family might have to go through? I'm sure if 25 per cent of children were dying at five years old, or 20 per cent of adults were dying at 21 years old it wouldn't be just 'one of those things' and there would be more government funding into research about the whys and hows. It makes me angry that it's down to charities like Sands and Bliss to fund and run that work for them.\nBut I digress, I think this is a really important campaign and I fully support the five-point code of practice Mumsnet recommend. I was 'lucky' that I had all that - and more - and I can't praise the staff or facilities at St Thomas's Hospital any higher. But it shouldn't be down to luck, and someone who has already been so desperately unlucky as to lose their wanted and loved baby shouldn't have to rely on the throw of a dice or a postcode not to suffer any more.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://initiativemagic.com/bold-and-bright-the-rise-of-neon-in-contemporary-wardrobes/", "date": "2024-02-29T15:06:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00447.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9200390577316284, "token_count": 2229, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__17940342", "lang": "en", "text": "In today’s fashion landscape, neon hues have skyrocketed in popularity, becoming a staple in contemporary wardrobes around the world. Vibrant and eye-catching, neon colors inject a burst of energy into any outfit, making a bold statement wherever you go. Whether it’s a neon yellow dress, a fluorescent green jacket, or electric pink accessories, incorporating neon into your style instantly adds a touch of daring and confidence. This article explores the rise of neon in fashion, shedding light on its origins, its current prominence in the industry, and how anyone can embrace this trend to create a vibrant and unforgettable look.\nA Brief History of Neon\nThe Origins of Neon\nNeon, a bold and vibrant color that captures attention instantly, has a fascinating history deeply rooted in the fields of science and art. It all began in the late 19th century, when neon gas was discovered by Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers. The word “neon” itself is derived from the Greek word “neos,” which means new. This groundbreaking discovery paved the way for the creation of neon lighting, an invention that revolutionized the way we illuminate our world.\nThe Popularity of Neon in the 1980s\nWhile neon lighting was invented in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until the 1980s that neon truly burst onto the fashion scene. The vibrant colors and glowing lights of neon became synonymous with the flashy and energetic aesthetic of the decade. From neon signs illuminating the streets to the iconic neon fashion trends, the 1980s became an era fondly remembered for its bold use of neon.\nNeon in Contemporary Fashion\nAs we fast forward to the present, it’s clear that neon is experiencing a major resurgence in contemporary fashion. This eye-catching color has once again captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts around the globe. From street style to high-fashion runways, neon has become an integral part of the modern fashion landscape. Let’s explore the various ways neon has found its place in fashion design.\nNeon in Fashion Design\nThe Use of Neon in Clothing\nOne of the most striking ways neon has infiltrated the fashion world is through clothing. Designers have embraced neon in their collections, creating stunning garments in electrifying shades of pink, green, yellow, and orange. Neon dresses, tops, and even suits have become go-to choices for those looking to make a bold fashion statement. Wearing neon clothing instantly adds a vibrant and youthful energy to any outfit.\nNeon Accessories and Footwear\nNeon doesn’t just stop at clothing; it has also made its mark in the world of accessories and footwear. Neon handbags, belts, and hats can be used to add a pop of color and elevate any ensemble. When it comes to footwear, neon sneakers have become particularly popular. Whether it’s a pair of neon running shoes or neon high-top sneakers, these eye-catching kicks are a surefire way to make a fashion statement.\nThe Influence of Pop Culture\nNeon in Music and Entertainment\nNeon and pop culture go hand in hand. From music videos to album covers, neon colors have long been associated with the world of music and entertainment. Artists such as Madonna, Prince, and Michael Jackson embraced neon in their performances, solidifying its place as a symbol of the vibrant and energetic music scene.\nCelebrity Endorsement of Neon Fashion\nCelebrities have also played a significant role in popularizing neon fashion. Influential figures like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Billie Eilish have been spotted rocking neon outfits on red carpets and in their music videos. Their endorsement has made neon a must-have trend and has further fueled its popularity in the fashion industry.\nNeon as a Statement\nThe Bold and Attention-Grabbing Nature of Neon\nNeon fashion is not for the faint-hearted. It demands attention and exudes confidence. Wearing neon is a statement in itself, conveying a bold and fearless attitude. The vibrant hues of neon clothing reflect the wearer’s willingness to stand out from the crowd and embrace their individuality. Neon serves as a beacon, drawing all eyes to you and making a lasting impression.\nExpressing Individuality and Self-Confidence\nNeon fashion provides a unique opportunity to express individuality and celebrate personal style. The daring nature of wearing neon allows individuals to break free from traditional fashion norms and showcase their true selves. By donning neon clothing, one communicates a sense of self-confidence and a willingness to take risks. Neon fashion is an embodiment of embracing one’s true colors and unapologetically celebrating personal identity.\nThe Versatility of Neon\nNeon in Street Style\nOne of the reasons for neon’s enduring popularity is its incredible versatility. Whether it’s a street-style ensemble or a high-fashion look, neon can seamlessly integrate into any fashion aesthetic. In street style, neon pieces can be mixed and matched with casual staples, such as jeans and basic T-shirts, to create a vibrant and trendy outfit. Neon accessories can also be incorporated into street-style looks to add a pop of color and elevate the overall ensemble.\nNeon in High-Fashion Runways\nNeon has also made its mark on the high-fashion runways. From designers like Versace to Balenciaga, neon has become a staple on the catwalks. High-fashion neon ensembles often feature avant-garde designs and innovative silhouettes, pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion. The incorporation of neon in high fashion showcases its ability to be both high-impact and sophisticated at the same time.\nNeon in Casual and Sportswear\nNeon has found its way into casual and sportswear as well. Activewear brands have embraced neon shades to create bold and energetic workout attire. Whether it’s neon-colored leggings, sports bras, or sneakers, these vibrant pieces not only add a touch of fun to workout routines but also make the wearer more visible in low-light conditions. Neon casualwear, on the other hand, offers an effortless way to inject some vibrancy into everyday outfits. A neon hoodie or a pair of neon joggers can instantly transform a simple outfit into a fashion-forward statement.\nThe Psychology of Color\nThe Impact of Neon on Mood and Emotions\nColors have a profound impact on our emotions and mood, and neon is no exception. The vibrant and intense hues of neon are known to evoke feelings of excitement, enthusiasm, and optimism. Wearing neon clothing can lift one’s spirits and exude a contagious sense of happiness. It has the ability to turn heads, spread positive energy, and create a vibrant atmosphere wherever it goes.\nNeon as a Symbol of Positivity and Optimism\nIn a world that often feels saturated with negativity, neon fashion serves as a beacon of positivity and optimism. Choosing to wear neon is a conscious decision to embrace joy and radiate positivity. It sends a message to the world that no matter the circumstances, there is always room for optimism and a brighter tomorrow.\nThe Sustainability of Neon Fashion\nThe Use of Sustainable Materials in Neon Clothing\nAs the fashion industry moves towards a more sustainable future, neon fashion has followed suit. Designers are increasingly incorporating sustainable materials into their neon clothing collections. From organic cotton to recycled polyester, sustainable fabrics are being used to create vibrant and eco-friendly neon pieces. This shift towards sustainability ensures that neon fashion can be enjoyed without compromising the health of the planet.\nThe Upcycling and Reimagining of Neon Pieces\nAnother way in which neon fashion promotes sustainability is through the process of upcycling. Neon garments that have lost their initial charm or need repair can be transformed into unique and innovative pieces through upcycling. By breathing new life into these garments, the longevity of neon clothing is extended, reducing waste and showcasing the endless possibilities of sustainable fashion.\nStyling Tips for Incorporating Neon\nPairing Neon with Neutral Colors\nTo create a balanced and visually appealing outfit, consider pairing neon pieces with neutral colors. Neutrals like white, black, beige, or gray act as a backdrop that allows the neon to take center stage. For example, a neon yellow dress can be paired with white sneakers and a beige jacket for a chic and stylish look. This approach ensures that the neon remains eye-catching without overwhelming the overall ensemble.\nMixing Different Neon Shades\nIf you’re feeling particularly adventurous, don’t be afraid to mix different neon shades in one outfit. Mixing neon colors creates a vibrant and playful aesthetic that exudes confidence. However, be mindful of creating cohesion by choosing tones that complement each other. For instance, pairing a neon pink top with neon green trousers can create a striking contrast that demands attention.\nAccessorizing with Neon\nFor those who want to dip their toes into the neon trend without committing to full neon outfits, accessorizing with neon is the way to go. Neon accessories, such as statement earrings, bold handbags, or vibrant scarves, can be added to any outfit to inject a pop of color and make a fashion statement. These smaller neon accents provide a versatile and subtle way to embrace the trend without overpowering the entire look.\nNeon in Different Seasons\nNeon for Spring and Summer\nNeon is the perfect companion for the vibrant and sunny seasons of spring and summer. The bright and lively hues of neon align perfectly with the blossoming flowers and blue skies. Imagine wearing a neon orange sundress or a neon green bikini while lounging by the poolside. Neon embodies the spirit of these seasons and adds a fun and energetic touch to warm-weather outfits.\nNeon for Fall and Winter\nContrary to popular belief, neon is not limited to the warmer months. Neon fashion can be seamlessly incorporated into fall and winter wardrobes as well. Picture yourself walking down the street, donning a cozy neon yellow sweater paired with dark-wash jeans and ankle boots. The vibrant color adds a much-needed pop to the sometimes gloomy weather, brightening up the streets and uplifting your own spirits.\nFrom its origins in scientific discovery to its iconic status in the 1980s, neon has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the fashion world. Today, neon continues to captivate the fashion industry, offering a bold and vibrant option for self-expression. Whether it’s through clothing, accessories, or footwear, neon fashion allows individuals to embrace their individuality, exude confidence, and make a statement. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of fashion, neon remains a beacon of positivity, optimism, and sustainability, ensuring that it will continue to shine bright in contemporary wardrobes for years to come.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mbd-magazine.com/features/single-family/123-de-young-properties", "date": "2019-02-16T10:57:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247480272.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216105514-20190216131514-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9654696583747864, "token_count": 1319, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__126944642", "lang": "en", "text": "Fresno, California’s De Young Properties has figured out how to leverage more than 70 years of experience.\nWHEN A CALIFORNIA homebuyer steps into a model home, energy efficiency is no longer merely a bonus. It can be the deciding factor.\nThough De Young Properties was established in 1974, the homebuilder has created a name for itself as one of the most innovative in the California market.\n“Efficiency is definitely something everyone wants,” Operations Vice President Brandon De Young says. “When people are shopping for a home, they expect them to be touting energy efficiency.”\nOver the past eight years, De Young and his siblings, Ryan and Ashley De Young – the family’s third generation of homebuilders – have focused on innovations to improve not just energy conservation but also water usage, recycling, green construction and other factors.\n“We have definitely carved out a niche for ourselves,” he says. “If you polled the average consumer in the area looking for a new home today, you would definitely find our company name in the top three at least of cutting edge, energy efficient, green builders.”\nThe key, he says, is to keep pushing and exploring.\n“We have continually updated our home design specifically related to energy efficiency to make sure that we are using cutting-edge technology,” De Young says.\nOne example is their electronically commutated motor, a component of De Young homes that De Young says is not employed by other area builders. The company has been using the fan motor, which drops the electricity consumption of an HVAC system by as much as 2/3rds, for more than five years.\n“It is things like that we really tout when we are talking to consumers in our model homes,” De Young says. “We are not just green-washing. We are not that builder who will design the home to barely meet some of the requirements for a green building program and not keep trying to innovate. We take it to heart by continually trying to find the most effective technology for our homes to meet, and significantly exceed, the really stringent requirements of the California energy code.”\nThe team started pursing those greener innovations in earnest about eight years ago with an EnergySmart home program ? a combination of internal protocols and practices, such as using integrated software that ensures a greener building process as well as updates to technologies for the homeowner.\n“EnergySmart is our homes' energy efficiency program,” De Young says.\nHomes from De Young are third-party rated and certified to be green through the GreenPoint Rated program, run by Build It Green in California. To qualify, homes must be a minimum of 15 percent more energy efficient than the California Energy Code requires.\nThat was only a starting point for De Young.\n“We found that a lot of the techniques, construction practices and energy efficiency of our existing products was really not that far off from what was required to achieve that minimum,” De Young says. “So we made a few adjustments and made sure we met that requirement, and we were off and running.”\nA year later, company leaders started looking for ways to improve, again. So the company upped its standards, from 15 percent better than California code to 30 percent better.\n“Over time, we doubled the number of points we achieved on the GreenPoint rated scale,” De Young says. “You have to have a minimum of 50 points. We're now over 100 points, well over double what they require.”\nSince then, the company also has built zero-net electric homes with solar to offset consumption, which added more awards and accolades to the company, a recipient of two Gold Nugget Awards at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference for Zero Net Energy Home Design. A new lease packaging program from Solar City for solar energy has made those options more affordable, too.\n“It's a mindset of continual improvement and the drive to be that builder people think of when they are looking for energy efficiency,” De Young says.\nThe company also has built two designer homes featured on the HGTV television series, “Showhouse Showdown,” which highlights the customization features De Young offers for homes, which start at 1,700 square feet, through the De Young Design Studio. The studio offers homeowners plenty of options for almost every detail. Just for cabinets, for example, there are more than 80 possibilities.\nThe attention to homeowner needs and desires helped the company make it through the market crash to where it is now building momentum again.\n“We have been lucky enough to be supported by our community,” De Young says, adding that the company is selling about 100 homes annually. Another differentiator is a five-year, fit-and-finish warranty, nearly double what many other builders offer.”\nThe company has made a point to give back to the community, too, he says. In 2009, De Young was the featured builder in ABC's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which provided a home for a mother born without legs and only one fully developed arm. The homebuilder also has served as the builder and major donor for the Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home since 2007, raising over $7.6 million so far to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.\nFor the future, the company is focusing again on making zero-net energy homes more accessible.\n“We have been working on it heavily since 2010,” De Young says. “We want to zero not just electricity but also natural gas. We designed and built one of our model homes to meet zero-net energy requirements.”\nIn 2013, the homebuilder erected a Clovis, California, home in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The home is designed to produce as much energy, with solar photovoltaic energy, as it uses. The solar system is oversized ? beyond a home's electrical needs ? so that additional electricity produced in a year is equivalent to that used in natural gas.\n“It all starts with us being a familyowned company that literally has grown up here in this community,” De Young says. “We feel so grateful to be supported so long by our community.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ictpmn.org/events/twin-ports-interfaith-fundraiser-for-palestine/", "date": "2024-03-01T18:46:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00726.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9439970254898071, "token_count": 2603, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__63532779", "lang": "en", "text": "We, the Islamic Center of Twin Ports, anti-Zionist Jewish community members, First Lutheran Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, Peace United Church of Christ, United Presbyterian Church – Superior, Trinity Episcopal Church – Hermantown and Twin Ports Chapter of American Veterans for Peace, are all here to make a statement about the unfolding tragic situation in Gaza that unfortunately is no longer in the mainstream news in the US despite what the United Nations Secretary General described at various times, as a “crisis of humanity,” “a living hell,” “a bloodbath,” “a situation of utter deepening and unmatched horror.”  In Gaza, an entire population of 2 million people living in an area just slightly bigger than the size of Duluth and Superior combined are being besieged and attacked. OXFAM reports that the daily death rate in Gaza higher than any other major 21st Century conflict—250 Palestinians killed per day. Because of the high population density, CNN reports that any one of the 2,000 lb. bombs supplied by the US government, which has a blast radius of 1,200 ft or 56 soccer fields, falls in that population, it can potentially kill 2,300 people. In the early stages of the bombardment, satellite imagery showed more than 500 craters over 40 feet in diameter, consistent with craters left behind by 2,000 lb. bombs. Even if those 500 bombs were only 1% effective, 500 of them would still kill 11,500 people. With this scale of bombardment, the numbers reported by the Gaza Health Ministry as of Jan 30 of 26,637 people killed and 65,387 wounded, are probably underreported. And since nearly half of the Gaza population is under 18 years old, half of those nearly 27,000 killed are children.\nWe call everyone to find their humanity and demand a stop to this killing. This is not a Muslim, Christian or Jewish issue. This is a human issue. The people who are dying are not animals. They are fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, children and grandchildren. There are numerous reports of whole families and lineages being decimated as bombs fall on their homes. We stand with justice and human decency. All the wrong committed in 1 day on Oct 7 as well as all the wrong committed in the 119 days since then, must stop and the perpetrators be brought to justice. At this time, the media is busy reporting about how trade is being disrupted by the Houthis in Yemen while children’s arms and legs are being amputated without anesthesia in Gaza because the hospitals have all been bombed and there is not enough medical supplies to treat the wounded. There are 35 healthcare organizations in Gaza with a handful of large hospitals. The Associated Press reported that 26 of those organizations are non-functional because of damage sustained. The World Health Organization reported 164 attacks on healthcare in Gaza. Doctors without borders reported last week on the bombing of the largest remaining hospital in Khan Younis, in the south of Gaza, which was supposed to be safe. The hospital’s surgical capacity is now almost nonexistent.\nThe Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF reported that the Gaza Strip is the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. Quote: “We have said this is a war on children. But these truths do not seem to be getting through. Of the nearly 25,000 people reported to have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the escalation in hostilities, up to 70% are reported to be women and children,\" he said. \"The killing of children must cease immediately.\" At the International Court of Justice on Jan 11 and 12th, the Irish Lawyer representing South Africa cited the UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian affairs saying: And I quote: “Gaza has become a place of death and despair, families are sleeping in the open as temperatures plummet. Areas where civilians were told to relocate for safety have come under relentless bombardment. Medical facilities are under relentless attack. The few hospitals that are partially functional are overwhelmed with trauma cases, critically short of medical supplies, and inundated by desperate people seeking safety. A public health disaster is unfolding, infectious diseases are spreading in overcrowded shelters as sewers spillover, some 180 women are giving birth daily amidst this chaos, people are facing the highest level of food insecurity ever recorded. Famine is around the corner. For children in particular, the last 12 weeks have been traumatic: no food, no water, no schools, nothing but the terrifying sounds of war, day in and day out. Gaza has simply become uninhabitable. Its people are facing daily threats to their very existence, while the world watches on.” End quote.\nOn December 12, 2023, 153 countries voted in the United Nations General Assembly for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and protection of civilians. The US government voted against it. We stand with those 153 countries to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate stop to hostilities and killing of civilians, women and children. We call for the global community to bring those who perpetrated war crimes to be brought to justice, regardless where they come from. We stand here before you as witnesses so we can stand before God in good conscience.\nAll the religious traditions abhor what is happening and call upon humankind to do something:\nIn the Quran:\nيَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ شُهَدَاءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوِ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالْأَقْرَبِينَ ۚ\nOh you who have believed, stand upright with justice, as witnesses for God, even if it is against yourselves or your parents or your family (4:135).\nمِنْ أَجْلِ ذَٰلِكَ كَتَبْنَا عَلَىٰ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ أَنَّهُ مَن قَتَلَ نَفْسًا بِغَيْرِ نَفْسٍ أَوْ فَسَادٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا ۚ\nFor that reason, we have decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killed a human being with no valid justification, or is a corruption on the earth, it is as if he has killed all of humankind. And whosoever saves a life, it is as if he has saved the lives of all humankind (5:32)\nIn the Bible:\nFor I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, \"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.\" - Matthew 25:35-40\nIn the Torah (Old Testament):\n\"Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.\" Psalms 34:15.\nYahweh Sabaoth says this. He said, \"Apply the law fairly, and show faithful love and compassion towards one another. Do not oppress the widow and the orphan, the foreigner and the poor, and do not secretly plan evil against one another. Zechariah 7:9-10\nMartin Luther King, Jr. said: “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.”\nThis fundraiser is the least we can do. Join the Twin Ports interfaith community for the \"Twin Ports Interfaith Fundraiser for Palestine\" on February 18th, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church, 1100 E Superior St, Duluth. This event aims to support humanitarian efforts in Palestine and embodies our commitment to a world of peace where all people live free from oppression.\nThe evening, starting at 4:30 PM, features an educational gallery on the conflict from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and a dinner with Palestinian cuisine. The highlight is a presentation by Mariam El-Khatib, a Palestinian-American and community leader, beginning at 6:15 PM. El-Khatib brings a wealth of experience from her involvement with American Muslims for Palestine and LaunchGood.\nProceeds will aid the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Secure dinner tickets for $55 at https://bit.ly/interfaith-twin-ports; limited seats available. People are also welcome to only attend the presentation, which starts at 6 PM. Donations are encouraged at the event and online for those unable to attend.\nLocation: First Lutheran Church, Duluth, MN\nDate: February 18, 2024\n4:30 PM: Doors Open\n5:00 - 6:00 PM: Gallery & Dinner\n6:15 - 7:00 PM: Presentation & Q&A\n UN Relief Chief on humanitarian crisis in Gaza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhknN2h-LS0\n Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (OXFAM) https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/daily-death-rate-gaza-higher-any-other-major-21st-century-conflict-oxfam\n CNN December 22, 2023 ‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows” https://www.cnn.com/gaza-israel-big-bombs/index.html.\n Al-Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/tag/israel-war-on-gaza/\n Reuters “Battles rage as Palestinians say Gaza toll passes 25,000”, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/death-toll-israeli-strikes-gaza-passes-25000-gaza-health-officials-say-2024-01-21/\n NPR “Children make up nearly half of Gaza's population. Here's what it means for the war” https://www.npr.org/2023/10/19/1206479861/israel-gaza-hamas-children-population-war-palestinians\n UNICEF https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/statement-unicef-deputy-executive-director-ted-chaiban-upon-conclusion-his-visit\n Irish Lawyer Blinne Ni Ghralaigh KC at the International Court of Justice https://youtu.be/ZS6IYp0BErg\nInterested in learning more about Islam or becoming an ICTP member?\nFriday Jumaa at 1:15pm CST", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.faroportugaltourism.com/faro-beaches/ilha-deserta.html", "date": "2023-03-20T10:13:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943471.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320083513-20230320113513-00633.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.944767951965332, "token_count": 1210, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__106048831", "lang": "en", "text": "Ever dreamed of going to a deserted island? You can do so in Faro. It’s literally called Ilha Deserta (“Desert Island”), but is also known as Ilha da Barreta. It’s an uninhabited island, with a 7km-long (4 miles) stretch of sand that’s been made an official nude beach. You don’t have to take it all off (naturists tend to stay on the western end), but you’ll want to spend some time in the sun with nothing but pristine nature around you.\nThis is a beautiful and unspoiled natural paradise, and the only human constructions are sheds by the pier, a small lighthouse, and a wooden restaurant that you see when you arrive on a boat from central Faro. Open throughout the year, the restaurant runs on solar power and specializes in fresh fish and seafood. It’s the only place where you can find a bathroom on the island.\nWord of mouth and frequent boats have made this a more popular destination, but it’s never crowded. In the summer, however, it does have wicker parasols and loungers for rent, as well as lifeguards on duty. That’s good news for those who like the typical beach experience, but it takes away some of the wild atmosphere that characterized it for so long. Those looking for peace and quiet can still find it away from the concessioned area. As there are no cliffs or trees, there’s no shade, so if you want to avoid the sun, you have to rent a parasol or bring your own.\nThe white sand and the water are clean, giving the beach a Blue Flag certification. The water temperature tends to be a little higher than at other beaches on this coast, reaching 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summer.\nThe northern side of the island, facing the city of Faro, has calmer waters, while the southern side tends to have waves. However, these waves are not big enough for surfing, and this is not a beach for water sports. The main activity, besides sunbathing and swimming, is collecting shells, which you see on the shore and in the crystal-clear water. However, tourists are discouraged from taking shells home, to preserve the island’s ecosystem. As you’ll see signs advising, take only photos and leave just your footprints.\nIlha Deserta is just one of a series of barrier islands on the Ria Formosa Natural Park, considered one of the natural wonders of Portugal. It extends east from Faro to close to the Spanish border. This is the only deserted island. It also stands out for being Portugal’s southernmost point, called Cabo de Santa Maria (“Santa Maria Cape”) and marked by a wooden structure pointing in the direction of different world cities.\nA 2km-long boardwalk over the dunes takes you around the island. You shouldn’t leave without going on a peaceful walk, breathing in the unpolluted air and admiring the views, the flora and the fauna. Even in the high season, there are places where you’re completely alone, making this one of the most relaxing destinations in Algarve.\nBeach for: Couples, Naturists\nBathrooms: Yes (at the restaurant)\nBar or Restaurant: Yes\nParking: No (ferry access only)\nHow to Get to Ilha Deserta\nIlha Deserta can only be reached by boat from Faro. There’s a regular ferry service and a speedboat shuttle, both departing from a pier by the Porta Nova gateway of the Old Town walls (it’s a short walk from the marina). Tickets are bought from the stands by the pier, which list the schedules -- make sure you note the time of the last boat if you plan to stay on the island for the entire day. The ferry takes about 45 minutes but is a pleasant journey, allowing you to see flamingos and other aquatic birds. It operates throughout the year, has bathrooms and capacity for 96 passengers. A 1-way ticket is 5 euros. Naturally, the speedboat is much faster, reaching the island in about 15 minutes. It costs twice as much as the ferry (10 euros, one way) but saves you 30 minutes (one hour of your day, when you add the return). The regular speedboat takes as many as 18 people. If you miss the last ferry or regular speedboat, a private boat at a higher price is your only way to get off the island until the following morning.\nBeaches by Ilha Deserta\nIf you enjoyed your time at this beach, head to the neighboring island of Farol. There are boats departing from the pier in Faro and from the city of Olhão.\nHotels by Ilha Deserta\nEva Senses Hotel\nThis is the hotel closest to the pier for the boats to the island. It faces the marina and has spacious rooms with balconies, some with a sea view. On the rooftop is a pool, and there’s also a panoramic restaurant and a spa.\nSEE PRICES, AVAILABILITY AND MORE DETAILS HERE: Eva Senses Hotel\nHotel Faro & Beach Club\nConveniently located by the marina and just steps from the pier, this hotel also offers a boat service to Ilha Deserta in the summer. It has bright rooms with balconies, a rooftop terrace with a restaurant and a swimming pool open throughout the year, and a spa.\nSEE PRICES, AVAILABILITY AND MORE DETAILS HERE: Hotel Faro & Beach Club", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pensford10k.com/about-the-pensford-10k/", "date": "2023-03-25T07:46:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945317.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325064253-20230325094253-00234.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.961528480052948, "token_count": 361, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__190670998", "lang": "en", "text": "The first Pensford 10k took place in May 1988, organised by a local enthusiast, Pete McGuiness, with support from Somer AC. A Fun Run organised by Pensford Primary School followed the 10k and has done so ever since.\nOver the 30 years on the roads the 10k gained a loyal following and a reputation as a tough race, mainly due to the legendary Peppershells hill at the halfway point. It was never a course for PBs! (If you’d like to see the old road course you can see it here.)\nIn 2018 we decided to take the race off-road and explore the countryside along the River Chew, resulting in one of the best new trail runs in the South West. Just to make things even harder, in 2019 we introduced the river section!\nNow organised by a group of local volunteers, helped on the day by a small army of race marshals and other helpers, the 10k has become a fixture, with the Fun Run always proving popular. And with the help of our sponsors and advertisers, we’ve been able to support a lot of local causes over the years, including the Pensford memorial hall and the installation of defibrillators in the village.\nAfter a very successful 2019 race, we’re delighted to make a £1000 donation to the Pensford Primary School Riverbank Project, as reported in the Chew Valley Gazette. Huge thanks again to all of the runners, marshals and our sponsors and advertisers for making this happen!\nThe 2020 edition of the race was sadly postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic, but on Sunday 11th July 2021 we finally managed to hold the race, with wave starts. Looking forward to getting back to normal conditions in 2022!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://angolabusinessdaily.com/stories/515900008-endiama-angola-and-russia-discuss-diamond-mining", "date": "2020-02-26T03:06:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146186.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200226023658-20200226053658-00483.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9461706876754761, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__153289763", "lang": "en", "text": "Endiama issued the following announcement on Oct. 24.\nAngolan President Joao Lourenco and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are discussing in Sochi Thursday the deepening of \"economic cooperation\" between the two countries.\nAccording to the Russian news agency TASS, one of the main topics of discussions between the two heads of state, is the trade and economic cooperation of Russia and Angola, with greater emphasis on diamond extraction.\nKlemlin spokesman Yuri Ushakov said the turnover between Russia and Angola has increased 42% in the last seven months to $ 34.8 million.\nMeanwhile, Ushakov recalled that Russian company Alrosa is co-founder of Angola's premier diamond mining company “Catoca” - and revealed that the two countries are developing a “geology and mining cooperation program by 2025”.\nAs part of the Russia-Africa summit, according to a note from the Angolan President's Civil House, “the presidential mission in Russia includes the signing of protocols in various fields, the training of cadres and the implementation of a fertilizer industry in Angola”.\nOriginal source can be found here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://eab-berlin.eu/en/event/06-12-2023/radio-spatkauf-podcast", "date": "2024-02-26T11:10:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9020015597343445, "token_count": 510, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__44998046", "lang": "en", "text": "Radio Spätkauf (Podcast)\nThe view from the morning window confirms it: Winter is here. While the snow blankets the city and vast parts of Europe in white magic, and the Christmas lights cast our cities in a special glow, winter is the harshest season for the most vulnerable in our society. How do the homeless fare in these times? What support measures exist in our city? And how can art change our perspective on homeless people in our city, on our continent, and bring us closer to the issue?\nWe would like to discuss these and other questions with our guests and you. We cordially invite you to be part of this important conversation. The event will be conducted in English and recorded.\nWe are pleased to invite you to a special event hosted by the European Academy Berlin. The theme of the evening will be \"Homelessness in Berlin and Beyond,\" a topic that deserves special attention, especially in the cold season.\nLocation: Salon am Moritzplatz, Oranienstraße 58, 10969 Berlin\nAdmission: From 7:00 PM\nWe have assembled an impressive panel for this discussion:\n- Karen Holzinger, Head of Homelessness Assistance at the Berlin City Mission\n- Kathrin Schultz, Queerhomes\n- Debora Ruppert, Artist\n- Dan Stern, Moderator from the Radio Spaetkauf Podcast\nThe event will begin at 7:30 PM with the recording of a podcast episode in which the guests will share their perspectives and experiences. The discussion and recording will conclude around 9:00 PM. Subsequently, we invite you to a get-together with drinks and finger food, lasting until 9:45 PM.\nThis event marks the pilot episode of a new collaboration between the European Academy Berlin and the Radio Spaetkauf Podcast. Radio Spaetkauf (https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/) is an English-language news podcast from Berlin. The broadcast of the \"RSxEAB\" show will take place a few days after the recording. We will inform you in our next newsletter [https://www.eab-berlin.eu/de/newsletter].\nKindly confirm your attendance by 05/12/2023, 12:00 PM.\nWe look forward to an informative and enriching evening. The event is made possible by project funding from the Federal Foreign Office and co-financing from the European Union.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://leeuwenhoek.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/resurrection/", "date": "2019-02-21T09:48:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247503844.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221091728-20190221113728-00381.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588474631309509, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__96736833", "lang": "en", "text": "I am looking to restart this blog on a casual basis, with the goal of sharing items on and around the Dutch Golden Age, with a focus on science. art and culture. It will no longer be Leeuwenhoek-centric, (although he remains one of my personal heroes of science), but rather it will generally share how that era continues to reverberate in society today. It will probably retain the bias I have for Delft, but that is to be expected.\nI’m presently looking for a new blog name, so suggestions will be accepted! (…and yes, The Dutch Golden Age has already occurred to me, and may still be used.)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://coloradoflights.org/2022/09/19/winter-air-schedule/", "date": "2024-02-22T04:37:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473690.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222030017-20240222060017-00088.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9141488075256348, "token_count": 515, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__201774891", "lang": "en", "text": "TELLURIDE, Colorado (August 5, 2025) – While the airline industry continues to recover, Telluride’s winter air schedule features two major additions, along with two route hiatuses, for the coming this season. Served by two airports, Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) just 75 minutes away and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), one of ski country’s most convenient just ten minutes from town and the slopes, Telluride offers skiers and riders some of the best air service in the Rockies.\nTwo long-term objectives will fly into Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) this winter, including the addition of nonstop service from Austin and the return of daily service from Atlanta. Southwest will fly from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on Saturdays from January-March, and Delta will return to daily flying from Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson International Airport from December-early April.\n“Austin has long-been considered a sister city to Telluride, and we are thrilled to offer their avid skiers and riders a nonstop option on Southwest this winter. Upgrading its longstanding service from ATL to MTJ, Delta returns to daily flying from one of Telluride’s key markets and the largest airport in the country,” said Colorado Flights CEO Matt Skinner.\nAlong with the welcome additions, MTJ will also see a stoppage of service on two of its winter routes with American Airlines, daily Chicago (ORD) and Saturday Los Angeles (LAX). As the travel industry recovers, the intention is to reestablish these routes in the future. Both of these airports will continue to be served by United Airlines.\nTelluride Regional Airport will offer daily jet service from Denver and Phoenix again this winter. Denver Air now has interline relationships with United and American, allowing travelers to book connecting flights straight into TEX through both global networks.\nOther MTJ carriers and routes will operate as normal, with Telluride offering 14 nonstop flights from 12 major U.S. hubs into the two airports this winter:\n- United: daily Denver, Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark, and multi-day San Francisco & Los Angeles\n- American: daily Dallas (DFW) and Phoenix, Saturday New York/La Guardia\n- Southwest: daily Denver, Saturday Dallas (DAL) and Austin\n- Delta: daily Atlanta\n- Denver Air/United/American: daily Denver and Phoenix to TEX", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thompsontaraz.co.uk/news/144/AREF_membership", "date": "2019-09-23T06:49:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576122.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923064347-20190923090347-00516.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631853103637695, "token_count": 306, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__42747033", "lang": "en", "text": "Thompson Taraz has joined the Association of Real Estate Funds (“AREF”) as an affiliate member. Affiliate membership is open to leading property industry advisers and firms who offer support to real estate funds and their managers.\nJohn Cartwright, Chief Executive of AREF gave Thompson Taraz “a warm welcome to the Association”.\nFounder and Director of Thompson Taraz, Afshin Taraz, said: “Membership of the association is a natural fit for us due to our long history of working as a fund operator in the real estate industry. We are very much looking forward to being an active part of AREF, helping to promote the association’s values and activities.”\nOne of the first AREF events to be attended by TT is the regulatory discussion: ‘AIFMD – The Journey So Far’, to take place on 17th November. Thompson Taraz was one of the first firms in the UK to receive its Small UK AIFM Status from the FCA in March this year. (See News & Views, 2014 April 01.) Then, in June, the FCA approved its application to act as an AIFMD depositary to closed ended unauthorised private equity and real estate funds. (See News & Views, 2014 June 10.)\nFor more information on this AREF event, please see http://www.aref.org.uk/events/aifmd-journey-so-far", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.redahmusic.com/", "date": "2024-04-19T12:52:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00572.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.974827766418457, "token_count": 288, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__64849131", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to my world! I am Redah, singer - songwriter, record producer, audio engineer and audio editor based in Los Angeles, CA.\nI have been writing, recording, producing and mixing music as well as sound for film and TV for over a decade.\nAs a singer/songwriter my music has been used in commercials for major companies such as Big Lots and McDonald's, as well as in various film & TV programs all over the world through Universal Production Music.\nAs a music producer, my skills especially on vocals have been widely recognized on major TV shows such as NBC The Voice, American Idol, and on records such as Elliphant’s “To The End\" featured in Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse, which won “Best Animated Film” at the 76th annual Golden Globes, the 91st Academy Awards, and which was nominated for “Best Soundtrack Compilation” at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. In 2021, singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Chayce Beckham's single \"23\" that I vocal produced and mixed alongside Ross Copperman has reached Number One on the Worldwide Itunes Charts and Billboard Country digital sales.\nAs an audio editor, my credits include work for major companies such as Google, Netflix, Chase Bank, Venmo, Ross, Verizon, ELF Cosmetics, and AAMCO.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://swathi-balaji.medium.com/what-is-india-going-through-caa12cedf2f3?source=post_internal_links---------7----------------------------", "date": "2022-09-27T20:19:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335058.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927194248-20220927224248-00330.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.966550350189209, "token_count": 1722, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__294226733", "lang": "en", "text": "What is India going through?\nDid the double mutant help set a world record?\nIndia ranked highest in the world with its daily cases reaching as high as 3,14,835 last Thursday(22/04/2021). As the second wave mercilessly crashes through the country breaking the healthcare system and eating up the crematoriums, the people let out their loudest cry for help. Several questions are unclear as the data are not disclosed publicly, although several doctors and scientists report that they observe a different trend in the cases during the second wave. Several youngsters seem to be infected, doctors in Delhi report that unlike the first wave most people getting hospitalised are in their 30s, and more deaths were seen in people without any comorbidities.\nIndia had 10 lakh active cases during the last peak but now the reports show 14 lakh active cases. Although many hospitals and doctors say that children are showing serious infections there are no connections yet showing that the rate of infection (no. of children being infected) is higher now than before. Many doctors say that there is a possibility that the number of children who tested positive in the first wave were overlooked because most of them were asymptomatic.\n“Children are definitely more symptomatic now than what we saw in the first wave,” Tanu Singhal, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told the Hindustan Times. “The severity of their illness has gone up.”\nSome children had to be hospitalised in Mumbai for gastrointestinal infections, breathlessness, and fever — all linked to the virus. “Those with gastrointestinal infections had to be put on intravenous fluids,” paediatrician Bakul Parekh told Hindustan Times. “The patients who were breathless required steroids and oxygen support.”\nWhat is the reason for the surge?\nThere is no one particular reason for the surge, there are many. The number one reason being the complete negligence in following social distancing guidelines and protective measures once there was a decrease in the cases. Another reason is that India, despite manufacturing huge proportions of the world’s vaccine supply, failed to vaccinate its population when there was a decrease in cases and the hospitals and nurses had time to spare to safely administer the vaccine.\nThe double mutant strain of the virus definitely has an important impact on the cases, but taking in to consideration the aforementioned reasons, and the general lack of statistics related to the strain, there is no surety that the mutant virus is the number one cause of the surge.\nTo add to this trying situation, India now has another mutant strain derived from the Β.1.617 strain called the triple mutant or B.1.618. This strain is found in samples from Bengal, Maharashtra and New Delhi, even little data is available on this virus, all we have so far are speculations.\nWhat do we know about the mutant strain?\nThe strain of virus that is of concern in India is called B.1.617, this strain, however, is not a new mutant, it was first entered into the global genome database as early as Oct 2020. India reported having sequenced the highest number of this viral genome, followed by the UK and then by the US. There might be a small bias in the data based simply on the fact that the country that has performed higher sequencing would have detected a higher number of the B.1.617 strain.\nHow worrying are the constant mutations in the virus?\nThe nature of any virus is to mutate. The reason behind this is evolution through natural selection, just as any living being evolves by natural selection, viruses do too.\nThe aim of the human immune system is to defend the body from pathogens, similarly the aim of the pathogen is to come up with new ways to evade the immune system, reproduce and infect more hosts. In order to meet this aim, every time the virus replicates the characteristics that help evade the immune system are restored, and the characteristics that negatively affect their spread and evasion are left behind. It is also interesting to note that the aim of the virus is never to kill the host (as they require a host to reproduce and spread), if the host is dead then the virus has no means of transmission, hence ideally as the virus evolves it would aim to increase its infectiousness and decrease its fatality rates.\nDuring replication, all cells that have DNA as the genetic material have a special proofreading tool that prevents mistakes from happening while the genetic code is copied from the parent genome to the daughter. Whereas cells with RNA as the genetic material lack the proofreading tool, which leads to many mistakes during copying of the parent genome. These changes result in the formation of different proteins, thereby altering the characteristics of the virus, making it more or less infectious.\nMutations to be noted in the two variants.\nThe B.1.617 strain has 13 mutations as compared to the original strain (hence calling it double mutant isn’t very accurate), the most notable mutation in this is the E494Q and L452R.\nThe E494Q mutation also called the escape mutation occurs in the 484th position of the genome, the UK, South African and the Brazil variant also have a similar mutation in the 484th position their mutation is E484K instead.This mutation is known to help the virus slip past the human immune response\nDespite having the escape functionality, not much statisitc information is available on the E494Q mutation except for few studies that show a reduction of neutralization (inactivation of the virus by antibodies) by some but not all convalescent plasma taken from people who were tested positive naturally for SARS-CoV-2.\nThe other major mutation found in the B.1.617 strain — L452R, is also found in few other variants like B.1.429 (California strain). It is predicted to increase the viral infectivity and its host immune evasion potency. Experts report weaker neutralization of the virus by convalescent plasma and also by monoclonal antibodies in lab experiments.\nThe P681R or P681H which is found in various strains like B.1.617, B.1.318 B.1.1.7 is found next to the furin cleavage sites on the spike protein (which is said to be responsible for the virus’s relatively high infectivity). This mutation could lead to a change in the spike protein processing or other activities of the virus, although more information is essential to understand for sure the changes brought by this combination of mutations.\nThe major mutations in the B.1.618 or the triple mutant are:\n- A deletion and two changes in spike protein\n- Deletion of H146 and Y145\n- Mutation in E484K and D614G in spike protein\nIs B.1.617 a variant of concern?\nThe criteria for a mutant strain to be considered a variant of concern(VoC) is if it has:\n1)increased transmissibility or virulence\n2) a decrease in the effectiveness of vaccines, treatments, diagnostic assays, or other public health measures.\n3) escaped from immunity derived from natural infection.\nThis variant is currently classified as a variant under investigation by the Public health England, this means the virus has highly certain predictable data that it has undergone mutations that cause adverse effects, but still doesn’t meet the definition of a variant of concern.\nDespite having several qualities of a VoC, there hasn't been much time to investigate the viral capabilities in a lab. It also takes some more time to study evidence from real-world vaccination reports. which is why we can’t be certainly sure if this strain is the cause of the surge or if it is merely co-incidental that the surge and the spread of the strain happened at the same time. It is essential to confirm if there was indeed a cause and effect relationship before declaring the strain as a VoC, which is difficult to do currently as there has been only 1000 sequences submitted by India, out of 4 million cases. Also this strain was detected back in 2020, therefore if it is just catching momentum now, then chances are that it isn’t as transmissible as the other variants of concern.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.kcequipment.com.au/kc-carries-on-tradition-at-tweed-banana-festival/", "date": "2024-02-26T20:55:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00752.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9228561520576477, "token_count": 353, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__100401033", "lang": "en", "text": "Tweed Valley Banana Festival Parade Returns To The Northern Rivers With KC Equipment On Show\n- On Saturday the 25th of August the Tweed Valley Banana Festival returned to glory, with a triumphant street parade once again winding its way through the streets of the Murwillumbah CBD. The local KC Equipment team headed the parade in a shiny red Massey Ferguson tractor, continuing a tradition set by former local AGCO dealer Noel Graham.\nLed by two mounted police, the Massey Ferguson 5610 fronted the parade, carrying with it several royal treasures - the outgoing '2017 Banana Queen' Billie Goodsell, along with this year's 'King and Queen Bananas,' and two award-winning banana bunches. The festival's '2018 Banana Queen' winners were right behind the Massey tractor, travelling in style in the official banana-shaped banana festival float, fronted by festival mascot Banana Jim.\nOverall the event was a huge success, and the team at KC Equipment are looking forward to next year's parade!\nFor more information on the Tweed Valley Banana Festival, visit their Facebook page here.\nKC Equipment services the Agricultural, Golf, Sports, Commercial and Residential grounds care industries with a huge range of equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers, including Massey Ferguson, Iseki, Kubota, and Jacobson. With over thirty years of experience, branches in Yatala, Lismore and Murwillumbah, and a huge parts and supplier network, KC Equipment can assist you with all aspects of your operation.\nKC Equipment – for everything in your shed.\nFor any media enquiries, contact Jean-Paul Mollinger, Marketing Coordinator, on email@example.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.legacymuseumonmain.org/", "date": "2014-03-11T23:23:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011352596/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305092232-00014-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9419426918029785, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__134575011", "lang": "en", "text": "THE NUTCRACKER THROUGH 30 DECEMBERS\nLegacy Museum on Main is pleased to join the LaGrange community in celebrating The Nutcracker through 30 Decembers. Costumes, programs, newspaper stories, photographs, posters, and more will be featured in the exhibit which will be on display at Legacy Museum from Thursday, December 5 until Saturday, January 11, 2013. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, December 12 from 3:30 to 5:30. The public is invited.\nMany of the costumes that will be on display date from the 1980s and the earliest productions of The Nutcracker in LaGrange. A few of the displays feature “then and now” costumes with examples of current costumes next to original costumes. A special photograph of The Nutcracker cast dates from December 1955 when Mary Cleaveland directed the classic Christmas show with students at Harwell Avenue School.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bioresetmedical.com/a-virtual-fireside-chat-episode-with-tv-host-writer-producer-dave-aizer-recorded-may-10-2020/", "date": "2023-01-27T18:05:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764495001.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127164242-20230127194242-00501.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9658339619636536, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__214003797", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Cook sits with American TV Host, Writer and Producer Dave Aizer and welcomes pointers around public speaking, in the quest to becoming the next Howard Stern of Podcasts.\n“When you can let go of everything you feel you have to do perfect and you just exist, that’s when creativity starts flowing,” says Aizer. Dr. Cook shares that he\\’s applying the same concept in his practice when coaching members of his team who experience anxiety and stress.\nListen in as Aizer also shares more about the symptom known as “Imposter Syndrome”, where no matter how credentialed and successful you are, a fear washes over you as soon as you get up on that stage. Aizer provides tips on ways to overcome this fear and more. “A big moment when you go from being okay to being a really good public speaker, is when you can get rid of the idea that you’re chasing perfection. Set your foot on that stage and be okay without giving a perfect performance.”\nThis and more with Aizer and Dr. Cook on this unique episode of the BioReset Podcast.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://therapystars.co.uk/baby-walkers-dont-physiotherapists-like/", "date": "2024-02-29T12:34:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474808.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229103115-20240229133115-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547998905181885, "token_count": 1215, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45414373", "lang": "en", "text": "Lots of parents choose to put their baby into a baby walker. These activity centre-style walkers tend to be advertised as being for babies as young as 4 months old and are often marketed to parents as a way of encouraging a child’s mobility. So why don’t paediatric physiotherapists recommend them? In this article, our team outlines the hidden dangers of a baby walker, why you should avoid using walkers for your baby and the effects they can have if you don’t.\nSo, are baby walkers safe? Paediatric physiotherapists and other health experts strongly discourage the use of baby walkers because of the accidents they can cause and the potential developmental problems they contribute towards. Baby walkers give babies unnatural height and speed which increases the risk of injury, whilst also forcing walking before the baby may be developmentally ready.\nRead on to learn more about the dangers associated with baby walkers and why physiotherapists advise against using them.\nAre Baby Walkers Safe?\nIn short, no, sit-in baby walkers are not safe for your baby despite them being heavily advertised by brands around the world for babies as young as four months. Although they are advertised as a way of encouraging a child’s mobility they can be very harmful both immediately and long term for your child. There are two main reasons why we would not recommend a baby walker; firstly due to safety and secondly in relation to a baby’s development. We’ve highlighted these factors in more detail below.\nAny parent’s first priority is to keep their child safe, and although you won’t mean to, every time you place your child in a baby walker, you do increase their risk of injury. Every year there are many reports of babies being injured whilst in a baby walker. These accidents include;\n- Trapping of limbs\n- Head injuries\n- Burns and scalds\n- Tripping and Falling\nWhen you place your child into a baby walker you’re aiding them to have unnatural height and speed which increases their risk of accessing hazardous things which may cause them injury. This could include knocking objects from a height that is usually out of reach, falling down the stairs, and trapping limbs in between the walker and objects around them. Some studies have shown that just under half of the babies that are put into a baby walker will experience some form of injury whilst using it.\nA baby will walk when a baby is developmentally ready. In order to get to the point of walking, a baby has to learn so many other things. The timescales for a baby to walk will also depend on their body shape, motivation, personality and many other factors. Various studies carried out have shown that not only do baby walkers not encourage a child’s development but they can actually cause a delay in a baby’s motor development milestones.\nSpending lots of time in a walker limits the amount of time spent in other positions like lying on the floor and walkers also alter a baby’s ability to see their legs and feet. At such a young age babies are learning where their body parts are, relative to themselves and to their environment, another skill that is essential for a developing baby. There is also evidence that suggests that the use of baby walkers can cause a child to walk on their toes. This may be because their muscles and joints are not ready to take their own body weight at such a young age. The toe walking may also continue once your child is walking independently.\nHow Long Should a Baby Be in a Walker?\nAlthough we strongly recommend that you avoid using baby walkers, we understand that some parents may still choose to use them. If you do decide to use one with your baby, the APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists) have published a parent leaflet that advises that your child is always under close supervision and that they use a walker for no longer than 20 minutes at a time. Also ensure your child’s feet are flat on the floor, not up on their toes to prevent persistent toe walking beyond a normal development point.\nIf you’re worried that your baby is continuing to tip toe walk, physiotherapy is a great way to help rectify and resolve the abnormality, we discussed the topic in-depth in our recent blog.\nWhat Are Some Alternatives To Baby Walkers?\nIdeal alternatives to baby walkers include letting your baby do natural activities without the need for aids such as crawling or tummy time. If you’d like to read more about tummy time and its benefits, read one of our recent blog posts – Tummy Time What to Expect.\nHere your baby will learn skills that are crucial to their motor development like rolling, sitting and using their arms and hands to lean on. It also supports crossing information in the brain which helps the baby’s development, as the left half of the brain controls the left side of the body and vice versa with the right side. This is a development that is missed when using a baby walker.\nIf you use a baby walker to help contain your child, why not try using a stationary activity centre? This allows them to experience sensory stimulation and development without having to move around.\nPaediatric Physiotherapy From Therapy Stars\nAt Therapy stars, we have an expert team who are professionally trained physiotherapists and hydrotherapists working with babies, children and young adults who are diagnosed with genetic and mobility-limiting conditions or who are experiencing developmental delays. We have a range of excellent facilities and packages that can be tailored to your child’s needs, whilst providing treatment that is engaging and fun.\nTo contact us simply book a complimentary call with one of our team to discuss which child physiotherapy services we can provide.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.lisasmithputnam.com/new-page", "date": "2019-09-18T00:56:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573173.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20190918003832-20190918025832-00445.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9644144177436829, "token_count": 635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__113725384", "lang": "en", "text": "As Lisa Tells It – Life Is Pretty Awesome!\nWhat could be better than waking up each morning knowing that you are meant to be here for the purpose of fulfilling all your heart’s desires? In the end you certainly do not want to leave with any regrets, that’s for sure!\nCurrently, you can find Lisa hosting her Pet radio show formerly“Your Pets My Dogs”, but known now as SIMPLY PETS RADIO (www.simplypetsradio.com). Her new book on pet etiquette, “Petetiquette”, in which she is the Ms. Manners for pets, is due out in October 2016. And the month prior, September 2016, Lisa’s new pet magazine “Simply Pets Magazine” (www.simplypetsmagazine.com) launches nationwide. This isn’t all; Lisa will also be involved, front and center, in several of her other loves, a show dedicated to our PetKids... Simply Pets Shopping Network and Lisa Smith Putman’s Talk Show”, a place for all people to come together and, well...talk!\nIf you enjoyed the variety talk shows of yester year you know how perfect Lisa is to host the variety talk show of today! She makes you smile, makes you laugh and helps you escape into a world of fun, forgetting all the troubles of the day! Lisa’s love of music (after all she IS the “female black Dick Clark”) is what connects her to all the things she loves in life! Having had a very successful test run with “Back Home With Lisa Smith-Putnam” with overwhelmingly positive reviews, Lisa is thrilled to announce that a new season of her variety talk show will return to television in the spring of 2017.\nLisa’s incredible love of people, animals and music is the motivating factor for all that she’s accomplished, but it is her love of family that makes her who she is in this life, someone overflowing with love and a need for togetherness.\nWhen you first meet Lisa, as much as she has going on, it will be YOU who will be made to feel special. In those moments you will KNOW that Lisa would rather be nowhere else, but there getting to know you. That’s the beauty of Lisa. Her life is one amazing story after another and there is no better storyteller! She can entertain for hours on end if asked.\nSome of her favorite projects haven’t even been mentioned yet because they’re so special we don’t want them to get lost in the fray. But to give you a hint “Walk A Mile In Your Shoes” is in development. This is a show that will pull at the heartstrings of people from all walks of life. “Round Robin” is another favorite, a game show she has in the works that is just hilarious! This show is being created for participants of all ages; even little children can play, and surely they will!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://breakingbeijing.com/commentary", "date": "2019-10-13T23:54:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986648343.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20191013221144-20191014004144-00170.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9639557003974915, "token_count": 2123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__13857399", "lang": "en", "text": "“The Americans had an apt phrase to describe a situation like ours, where your strength grows but your options become ever more limited: Manifest Destiny. “Destiny drives you forward but ties your hands.” -Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War\nChina’s rise has left it with great potential but few options. Many of its needs and policies run counter to the current international order. A rising power must expand and amass power and influence to survive, or else it risks being left to the annals of history. China cannot maintain its more than three decade long economic boom for much longer without massive changes to the regional and global order in its favor. Failure to seize opportunities created by American indifference and decline, would delay China’s ascendancy to hegemony and perhaps threaten the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) legitimacy and power. Historically, many of the battles fought between hegemons and their challengers have been decided by whomever controls the seas and the lucrative trade routes that travel through them. In Southeast Asia, the fight for those key maritime trade routes in the South China Sea (SCS) will fall between the nations of ASEAN, the US, and China. China has already taken steps to secure the South China Sea by constructing and militarizing artificial islands that it says justify its claim to the entire SCS, threatening those who challenge its internationally-recognized-as-illegitimate claims. In order to understand just how important control of this region is to Chinese ascendance, we must first look at how previous states have come to power, and what drove them to war.\nHegemonic conflict is far from a new concept in international relations. Empires rise and fall with the changing of the tides, and those tides are often red with the blood of competing powers. Sino-US competition in the Pacific will likely be no different. The end of Pax Americana does not simply mean an end to the world order created in the 25 years since the fall of the USSR, it means the beginning of the end for many of the US-backed international institutions that have existed since the end of WWII. China cannot complete its rise to hegemony without reorganizing the international order in its favor, nor could it do so without having influence over much of the world’s economy and trade. Given the recent slowing of the Chinese economy, Beijing cannot wait decades for these institutions to erode on their own and for the US to fall back on its own, it must force the issue, most likely within the next decade, if it wishes to supersede US dominance of the world stage.\nThe beginning of the modern hegemonic cycle began in the 15th Century, at the dawn of the Age of Exploration as Portugal sent its ships to the farthest reaches of the world, and gained an edge in the colonization of the New World. The Portuguese dominance of navigation and their superior knowledge of the Earth’s oceans enabled Portugal to seize valuable ports and resources, establishing lucrative trade routes and relationships with far-flung regions. The US has a similar advantage in that it is the world-guarantor of freedom of navigation. In fact, America’s first post-Independence conflict was fought over freedom over navigation rights in the Mediterranean and those same rights have become a major talking point for the US in the South China Sea.\nIn the latter half of the 16th century, the Dutch came to power through their control of credit markets and investment. As Portugal began to decline, the Dutch could invest heavily in private expeditions and their navy to challenge the Portuguese status quo. The Dutch attacked the overseas holdings of Portugal across the globe, securing much of the spice trade and enriching the Netherlands at the cost of Portuguese power and influence throughout the world. Increased Dutch wealth and overseas investment enabled the Dutch to expand as Portugal was occupied with other conflicts and interests (notably the 80 Years’ War). As the US spreads its forces thin across the globe and hollows them out through sequestration, China can pick and choose which territorial disputes it wants to focus on and can concentrate its forces with less effort than the US. Chinese overseas investment and corporate influence is enough to force some states to make concessions to China in exchange for such investment, weakening the US’ ability to hold onto and protect allies that cannot survive without Chinese investment. The Dutch used their economic strength to further enrich themselves through the funding of military expeditions in places that would enable Dutch control of vital trade routes and commodities. Chinese ambition in the Southeast Asia and Africa should be viewed no differently.\nIronically, it was Dutch expansion and ambition that led to a power shift in the late 17th century from the Netherlands to England. Dutch-English cooperation in military and economic affairs enabled the English to take advantage of peace and enlarge their navy and control over world trade routes, soon overtaking the Dutch and some of their colonies. Those who encourage Sino-US cooperation should be wary of similar partnership. American economic weakness and military decline would ensure that the US is the weaker partner in such a relationship.\nThe Napoleonic Wars not withstanding, the British ruled the world’s seas and remained hegemon for more than two centuries without a significant challenger. British naval power, reinforced by its industrial innovations, enabled Britain to rule a quarter of the world at its height. While the British Army had never been anything to marvel at, and was often much smaller than those of the Continental powers, Britain’s successful policy of offshore balancing against any rivals in Europe kept aggressors at bay by relying on its control of the seas. The end of Pax Britannica began in 1914 with the outbreak of the first World War. Despite Britain’s eventual victory, the war destroyed an entire generation and weakened the economic and military power of the British Empire.\nThe German Imperial policy prior to the lead-up to World War I was summarized as security and strength without hegemony. The famous German leader Otto von Bismarck encouraged this policy as Chancellor, and until his death was adamantly against German attempts at hegemony in Europe. Unfortunately, his legacy was not enough to hold off the forces that encouraged German expansion. The fact was that Germany could not sustain itself without an empire and expansion, it simply did not have the resources to match the other powers in Europe. China has followed similar advice in its development since the end of the Cold War. Deng Xiaoping’s 24-character strategy encouraged an inward focus and development without attempts at expansion or aggression. However, that focus was largely an effort to keep China from making attempts at expansion before it was ready, as so many failed hegemons had done before it. Deng did not say that China should never make an attempt at hegemony, and that is what is worrying. Chinese scholars often point to Deng’s strategy as reason for no concern towards Chinese military and economic development, because of the “never claim leadership”portion but they downplay the part that says “hide our capacities and bide our time.” Any attempt to minimize the threat a rising China’s ambitions pose to the Western order should be looked at with great suspicion not simply because of historical precedent but because of the very strategy that CCP leadership so closely follows.\nThe arguments against seeing China as a serious, aggressive threat to US-led world order are similar to the arguments made against those who foresaw conflict between Europe’s great powers in the run up to August 1914. The argument that globalization and the economic intertwining of states makes war between states too costly was the one of the more popular cases against European conflict. In the decades prior to WW1, the world became globalized through the invention of the first telecommunications systems, industrialization and relative peace enforced by Pax Britannica. This period of peace eventually encouraged those with imperial and hegemonic ambitions to take advantage of dying old empires, increased wealth, and the fear of burgeoning new empires to encourage their nations to arm, expand, and plant their flag around the globe. The globalization argument is still rather popular today, particularly by those who do not understand what China values and what it thinks it could gain from a successful conflict with the US. Other scholars and policymakers are still confident in superior American power, either because of ignorance towards China’s growing capabilities or because they still believe America is invincible. In my opinion, that degree of hubris is more dangerous than any weapon that China could build.\nDespite growth in arms development, nationalist rhetoric, and even commentary by some leaders about their ambitions, fears of an end to the ‘Belle Epoch’ were dismissed as part of the old world, one that was not economically intertwined like modern Europe. War would simply cost states too much money, and that argument resonated with many because it made people feel secure and because it made sense to the average person that attacking someone who gives you money would be counter-intuitive to prosperity and success. Many simply did not see how the benefits of a victory in war could outweigh the benefits of peace, but for a revisionist power like Germany, both the people and their leaders saw opportunity in war. For Germany’s leaders, victory meant ending its encirclement by British-allied states and the ending the threat of the ‘Russian hordes’. For the people of Germany, it meant taking their rightful place atop Europe and righting the wrongs done unto them by the other empires of Europe. For other states, it meant reasserting themselves after years of decline or seizing new territory for economic gain. If any of this sounds familiar it is because much of the same rhetoric is used by the CCP as justification for its military buildup and territorial ambitions.\nDespite all of the talk about economic peace, hyper-nationalistic rhetoric was rampant in Europe in the run-up to 1914. The elections of populists like Rodrigo Duterte and Donald Trump, in conjunction with increased nationalistic propaganda and stricter enforced adherence to CCP ideology within China suggest that a wave of nationalism like that found in Germany, France, and the Balkans prior to 1914 has arrived in the Asia-Pacific. Thus, while the idea of war in the Asia-Pacific may have been too terrible a thought less than a decade ago, nationalistic sentiments tend to encourage the romanticizing of conflict over the sober reality of war, dissuading the voices of caution and raising the influence of war hawks in capitals around the world.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hepburnlibraryofnorfolk.org/holiday-closures-2023/", "date": "2023-06-01T21:46:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648209.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601211701-20230602001701-00240.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8990029096603394, "token_count": 173, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33986847", "lang": "en", "text": "Holiday Closures 2023\nPlease check the list below for our 2023 holiday closures.\nMartin Luther King Day- Monday, January 16\nPresidents Day-Monday, February 20\nMemorial Day-Monday, May 29\nJunteenth (Observed)-Monday, June 19\nIndependence Day- Tuesday, July 4\nLabor Day-Monday, September 4\nColumbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, October 9\nVeterans Day- Friday, November 10\nThanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 23\nThanksgiving (Black Friday)- Friday, November 24\nChristmas (Observed)-Monday, December 25\nNew Years-Monday, January 1\nClosures due to weather/uncontrollable circumstances will be updated if possible, please check out our Facebook page and local news stations for updates.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.warwickshire-pcc.gov.uk/pccs-office-praised-for-openness-and-transparency-for-fifth-year-running/", "date": "2024-04-17T03:09:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00885.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9650198221206665, "token_count": 684, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__46597282", "lang": "en", "text": "The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire (OPCC) has received a prestigious national award for openness and transparency.\nThe ‘Open and Transparent Quality Mark’ has been awarded by CoPaCC, an independent organisation which monitors police governance by comparing Police and Crime Commissioners and the work of their offices.\nThe award recognises the efforts made by the PCC and his office to provide the public with key information in accessible format on their website, including information about projects and activities, how finances are managed, what the key priorities are for the PCC and the progress made against them, as well as information around policies and procedures.\nTo date, the Transparency Quality Mark has been granted to only 28 of the 41 PCC’s offices across the country, with this year being the fifth in succession that Warwickshire has been awarded the prestigious accolade.\nThis year, CoPaCC added a further criteria for assessment – ‘ease of use’, i.e. how easy is it for a member of the public to find information which is required by statute to be published. This means that it is no longer sufficient to just make the information available; it should be easy to identify where the information can be found and simple to navigate with the minimum number of steps. A higher pass threshold was also introduced.\nOPCCs were assessed during November and December 2019 with CoPaCCs researcher acting as a ‘mystery shopper’ looking for the required information on the website of each OPCC.\nWarwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe said: “Like any public office, it’s really important to be open and transparent in everything that we do on the public’s behalf, providing the public the information they need to hold me to account and also be fully involved in my work.\n“The criteria for the Quality Mark has been tightened this year, so I am pleased that we have again retained our national recognition. It’s really down to the hard work of all of the team in my office, who deserve the full credit for this achievement.”\nCoPaCC chief executive Bernard Rix added: “The successful these OPCCs have all demonstrated that they are transparent in what they do, meeting relevant legal requirements. They present key information in an accessible format on their websites. I congratulate them all on their award-winning work, and I look forward to what I trust will be continued excellent work by each and every one of them in this area.”\nGrant Thornton, the leading police assurance provider, sponsor CoPaCC’s Transparency Quality Mark analysis and the associated awards. Paul Grady, Head of Police for Grant Thornton, commented that: “Transparency is an essential part of the democratic process. For the public to be able gauge how successful their PCC is in delivering their electoral mandate, they need access to information that is accessible, easy to understand and fit for purpose. Grant Thornton is proud to once again be supporting these Transparency Awards and we congratulate all those who have been successful in meeting the standards required.”\nA formal presentation to OPCCs of the CoPaCC ‘Open and Transparent Quality Mark’ will take place at a forthcoming Police Governance Summit in the Autumn.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.mainstreetartsfest.org/press/fearless-film-festival-screenings-announced/", "date": "2018-05-24T07:59:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866107.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524073324-20180524093324-00037.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9170401096343994, "token_count": 1230, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__134521280", "lang": "en", "text": "Fearless Film Festival Screenings Announced\nMore than 200 short films were submitted for this year’s Fearless Film Festival, and organizers have selected 16 from across the globe for screening in the four-year-old short film fest that brought moving pictures to MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.).\nFearless Film Festival screenings are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10 and 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall at the Fort Worth Central Library.\nFilmmakers’ panels return this year, and the festival program also includes a special presentation of One Square Mile, the documentary series that is putting Fort Worth filmmakers on the map.\nThe film festival complements visual and performing arts showcased in MAIN ST., one of the nation’s top fine arts fairs, and celebrates the short film format, organizers said.\n“There’s a growing recognition of the role short films play in feature filmmaking careers,” Fearless Film Festival coordinator and filmmaker Melissa Kirkendall said. “The spotlight that this year’s Academy Awards program put on short films is just one example. Every major film festival has a short film component, but it’s our pleasure to devote our entire schedule to short films and the people making them.”\nFearless Film Festival is open to short films of up to 20 minutes and honors the best in categories ranging from documentary and narrative to experimental, animation, dance, music video and trailer as well as best of show. Winners are awarded cash and non-cash prizes.\nFearless Film Festival has an international appeal, and foreign films have won Best of Show in three of the four years of competition.\nWinners in the fourth annual Fearless Film Festival are:\nThe Tea Master (10min)Winner: Best in Show\nDir: Aaron Au (Vancouver, BC, Canada)\nThe Ah of Life (2min 50 sec) Winner: Best Trailer\nDir: Banks Helfrich (Florida)\nSuperstitious? (4min.) Winner: Experimental\nDir: David Magnier United Kingdom)\nFrames (3min 19sec) Winner: Best Student Film & Rose Marine Theater Award\nDir: Jaime Chapin (Argyle, Tx.)\nThey Can’t Deport Us All (3min) Winner: Best Music Video\nDir: Rocky Curby (Northridge, Ca)\nSkylight (4min 37sec) Winner: Best Animation\nDir. David Baas (Toronto, ON)\nSo As Through Fire (11min) Winner: Best Narrative\nDir: Tony Pauletto (North Hollywood, CA)\nEric/Derailed (19min) Winner: Foreign Film\nDir. Nicolas Simonin Simonin (Paris, France)\nWinning films and eight more selected by jurors from the local film community will be screened in the festival. Fearless Film Festival is presented as part of the \"Off MAIN!\" series of performances in venues both on and off Main Street during the fine arts festival.\nFilmmakers’ panels for 2010 take on the personal documentary and distribution alternatives as well as resources available to Texas filmmakers in sessions Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11 in two downtown locations. Panels and special presentations are:\nSaturday, April 10\nChappell Meeting Room, Fort Worth Central Library\n10:30 to 11:30 a.m. One Square Mile Special Presentation\n1 to 2 p.m. Webisodic series & short film on the net\n2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Self Distribution\n4 to 6 p.m. Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund workshop\n4 Day Weekend Theater\n- Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Personal Documentary with Kelley Baker, a.k.a. the Angry Film Maker\n- 2 to 3 p.m. One Square Mile Special Presentation\nSunday, April 11\nChappell Meeting Room, Fort Worth Central Library\n- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. One Square Mile and Angry Film Maker special documentary presentation series\nMAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival celebrates its 25th year April 8-11 with a celebration of fine arts and crafts, music, film and food a mile long, stretching from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center.\nMore than 200 juried artists and fine crafts exhibitors will line brick-paved Main Street, joined by musicians and dancers on three stages. Performance artists and food and drink vendors complete the scene.\nMAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is presented by Coors Light and produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. Festival hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 8; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 9-10; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010. Admission is free to the public. For more information, visit www.mainstreetartsfest.org.\nMAIN ST. is made possible by a host of corporate citizens who support the festival year in and year out, bringing the finest entertainment to North Texas. Official Sponsors are Chase, Green Mountain Energy Company, Sundance Square, Texas Lincoln Mercury Dealers, and XTO Energy. Media Sponsors include CBS 11/TXA 21,D Magazine and the Star-Telegram as well as radio stations Mix 102.9, 102.1 The Edge, 106.1 KISS FM, 95.9 FM The Ranch, Country Legends 92.1, and Lone Star 92.5. Supporting Sponsors include Chesapeake Energy Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Pizza Hut, Target and the University of Texas at Arlington.\n# # #", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://finchleyfoil.co.uk/index.php/news", "date": "2018-01-16T12:59:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886436.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116125134-20180116145134-00798.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.955837607383728, "token_count": 155, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__176863977", "lang": "en", "text": "Latest News from the British Fencing website: Great Britain’s Men’s Foil Team Richard Kruse, James Davies, Laurance Halsted and Marcus Mepsted today secured qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by finishing ninth at the Bonn World Cup. The team won their trip to Rio as the highest European World ranked team outside the World top four. Three of the team members were once young fencers of Finchley Foil fencing club and Laurence Halsted is Clare's son. We are so very proud of them all and wish them every success on their journey to Rio 2016. This will be Richard's 4th Olympics and James and Laurence's 2nd Olympic games.\nYou can see more news on the British Fencing website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://stephentooth.wordpress.com/2015/01/", "date": "2021-04-11T22:03:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038065492.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411204008-20210411234008-00031.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9474522471427917, "token_count": 1070, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__15425663", "lang": "en", "text": "Saturday 10th January 2015\nHere’s a really interesting story that is likely to keep on running: nautical-themed Lego pieces keep washing up on beaches in Cornwall and farther afield, nearly 18 years after the sinking of the Tokio Express container ship about 20 miles off Land’s End. The losses included 62 containers, one of which was filled with nearly 5 million Lego pieces bound for New York. The BBC News Magazine first covered the story back in July 2014: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28367198\nAn update has been published within the past few weeks, including a map of where the Lego pieces are being found (see image): http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28582621\nA Facebook page has even been set up to keep track of the finds (see image), some of which are likely related to the Tokio Express’s cargo, and others which may not be. As yet, I have still to find any of the Lego pieces on Aberystwyth’s beaches but I’ll keep on looking …\nThis unplanned ‘experiment’ is akin to a controlled tracer exercise in geomorphology, whereby a collection of coloured pebbles are placed on a beach or in a river bed, and attempts are made to recover the pebbles at various intervals thereafter to see how far they have moved during tidal, wave or flood events. From this information, geomorphologists can learn much about the processes, patterns and rates of sediment movement in flowing water. Given that we can send manned missions to the Moon, control rovers on Mars, and even land instruments on comets more than 6 billion kilometres away (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30069244), you would think that we would know most of what we need to about these fundamental processes. Not so. The mechanics of sediment movement in flowing water is exceptionally complex – just think of those countless billions of sediment particles of all shapes and sizes jostling and being jostled within highly turbulent waters – and still defeats the attempts by some of the best brains to model or predict the phenomenon with any great degree of accuracy. So even basic field experiments – planned or unplanned – still provide useful information. As the BBC articles outline, in the case of the Lego, oceanographers and coastal geomorphologists will be able to learn much about the vagaries of oceans currents and tides, adding to our knowledge about the poorly-known watery 70% of our planet.\nAlthough a uniquely quirky case study, the Lego story is also illustrative of the larger debate about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Large areas of the oceans have become known as ‘garbage patches’, the most infamous being the huge Pacific Garbage Patch, located half way between Hawaii and California (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29631332). Were Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ancient mariner and crew to be becalmed in this part of this ocean today, rather than complaining about a lack of drinking water, they may well have had reason to comment on all the shredded plastic bags, torn crisp packets, broken tupperware, bits of polysterene and numerous other plastic items swirling in the water column.\nRegardless of whether ‘plastic soup’ is a better term than ‘garbage patch’, the problem is the same: large quantities of industrial (‘man-made’) materials are entering natural systems. Plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, bricks … the list of manufactured items goes on and on. Ocean plastic pollution thus is illustrative of a wider debate still: namely the extent of the legacy that our industrial age will leave behind for future generations. Some of these industrial materials will degrade over time, simply returning the compounds and elements to the Earth. Others will be buried more or less intact in sediments on the ocean floor or along beaches. Others will transform, perhaps fusing with natural materials to form new types of rock (e.g. so-called ‘plastiglomerate’ on Hawaiian beaches – http://news.sciencemag.org/earth/2014/06/rocks-made-plastic-found-hawaiian-beach). Others still will break down to smaller and smaller pieces but perhaps always remain in some form or other. Physical breakdown of large plastic items to smaller and smaller pieces (collectively termed ‘microplastics’) is a particularly insidious problem, given the largely unknown implications for pollution of food chains. Marine animals accidentally ingest some of the microplastics, which can fill the stomach and lead to death by starvation, and there is also the potential to affect higher trophic levels. 18 years after they were washed overboard and released to the ocean, some of the Lego pieces are washing up on beaches in Cornwall and farther afield in good condition. But given 180 years, 1800 years, 18000 years or longer, into how many bits will these nearly 5 million Lego pieces fragment?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.traceybaptiste.com/media/at-algonquin%2C-a-decade-of-change-reflected-in-one-book", "date": "2024-03-04T01:33:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9289789199829102, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126765585", "lang": "en", "text": "At Algonquin, a Decade of Change Reflected in One Book\nAlong with Girlhood, Algonquin’s small list of eight to 10 titles per year includes books on subjects of great importance to teens. Michael Long’s Kids on the March (Mar. 2021) is geared toward younger teenagers; it recounts 15 stories of young people’s involvement in significant protests throughout history. A forthcoming title by Tracey Baptiste, African Icons: Ten People Who Built a Continent, shares the stories of 10 individuals from Africa who have had an outsize impact on history.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://contractfurnitureco.wordpress.com/", "date": "2023-02-02T14:48:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500028.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202133541-20230202163541-00613.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9728975892066956, "token_count": 1527, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__204469388", "lang": "en", "text": "“A company with no history may be one with no future.”\nIn this age of recession, where an estimated 660,900 businesses closed their doors in 2009 alone, we at Contract Furniture Company are humbled by and proud of our continued success.\nThis year as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we decided to take a look back at one of our most notable clients – The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. In December of 1992 the landmark hotel closed for a complete renovation. The project lasted two and a half years, with the hotel reopening in June of 1995. We were a part of these site improvements, providing arm chairs, chaise lounge cushions, umbrellas, and umbrella bases.\nThe following is excerpted from a Los Angeles Times Magazine article entitled The Cabana King, by Martin Booe. We hope you enjoy the blast from the past.\n“The hotel above is pink as a flamingo, with a gentle breeze tickling the surrounding palm trees and the pool water as deep blue as the cloudless Southern California sky. Two tiers of cabanas give the area the look of an inverted wedding cake, and the air is fragrant from nearby lemon trees. What could be closer to paradise than a cabana at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where Svend Petersen for nearly 45 years strove to put you in touch with your inner celebrity.\n“The colors seem almost preternaturally enhanced. The eyes must be protected. Read what you will into the fact that when Petersen dons sunglasses, the lenses are rose-colored.\n“Though Petersen retired nearly three years ago from active duty as the hotel’s pool manager, he still can be found poolside several days a week. At 73, he’s a living, breathing vessel of Hollywood history–barrel-chested, muscular and vigorous, his white shock of once-blond hair full as ever, his skin astonishingly undamaged by years of solar assault. More important, he retains the sort of sunny disposition necessary to survive and thrive in the orbit of those who assume themselves to be the sun itself. And, thus, his semiofficial title now is ‘Hotel Ambassador.’\n“He grew up in the frigidity of Denmark, mentally escaping the Nazi occupation by watching American movies featuring such stars as Buster Crabbe, Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller. From his youth, Petersen was attracted to water and sunshine. At 17 he joined the Danish swimming team. He put in two years at the American Embassy in Copenhagen as a waiter in the ambassador’s private residence, found an emigration sponsor, and in 1959 lit out for California, where he was hired as a lifeguard at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool. Three years later he was promoted to pool manager and made headmaster of a squad of white-clad cabana boys.\n“During the ’60s, the hotel and the pool were the domain of the movie folk–actors and actresses and “starlets,” a word whose passing from common usage Petersen rather laments. He made cameos in the movies “The Prize” and “Torn Curtain” and also nabbed roles in a few soap operas and commercials; he was not opposed to a career in Hollywood, though he eventually let go of that aspiration.\n“Over the years, the pool waters frothed with the grand celebrities, icons all: Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor. Petersen recalls a sweaty Katharine Hepburn, fresh from the tennis courts, doing a back flip into the pool, tennis clothes and all. The Beatles were sneaked in for a private dip. In the ’70s, the pool’s denizens were more likely to be from the music industry than the movie business, Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick among them.\n“He encountered his share of eccentrics, such as the absent-minded movie mogul who walked into the pool area stark naked, so absorbed was he reading the trade papers. (‘Mr. Schlafer, excuse me, but you’re not wearing any clothes.’) The ’60s and ’70s presented their own challenges, as Petersen was required to announce as diplomatically as possible that the smoking of marijuana around the pool could not be tolerated.\n“You spend that much time around the pool and you notice things, bodies not being the least of them. Petersen would rank Raquel Welch, who was discovered by the pool, as the finest specimen of feminine physique he ever beheld. ‘She had the most incredible body! She was just, like, incredible. Anita Ekberg! And Jane Russell! And in those days they were real!’\n“Silicone notwithstanding, a few other things have changed. Petersen, for one, reckons the cellphone has taken a lot of the fun out of things. Back then, it was more about being seen, that unending square dance of drawing the attention of cigar-chomping moguls and people more important than you. In those days, there was a lot of paging done. “Paging Elizabeth Taylor! Paging Cary Grant! Whether they were there or not. It made things more exciting.” Now, the glitterati work their contacts over the cell while sipping their Fiji water in seclusion.\n“‘Back then, you could talk to them like family, though you always respected their privacy,’ Petersen reflects. ‘Then in the past few years it changed. It’s different now. You go to say hello and you’ve got three bodyguards saying, ‘Hey, what do you want?’ It used to be friendlier and more glamorous.’\n“Ultimately, it always comes down to pleasing people, and this involves more than providing fluffy terrycloth towels, sun shields and the crackly frozen towels he began using to cool off guests a few years ago. Petersen recalls the day he learned this lesson, when he greeted a man with the standard, ‘How are you today?’ only to be told that it was none of his business.\n“‘So I said to myself, ‘Svend, you’ve got to count to 10 before you blow your top! Every half hour, I asked him if I could get him anything. And after the day was over, he came over and said, ‘I have to thank you because you were so nice and I was [a jerk] to you! And that made me happy! That I could make him happy! From that day on, I said, ‘Svend, you’ve got to do nice to people because it benefits you in the long run.’\n“‘How did this happen? It’s like a fairly tale,’ he says. ‘In Denmark I thought, ‘Svend, one day you have to meet all these people.’ And I did.’\n“And there’s one question begging to be asked: Does Petersen have a pool of his own? At this, he breaks out laughing. ‘Of course not! This is my pool!’", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://krprllc.blogspot.com/2015/06/", "date": "2020-08-13T05:07:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738960.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813043927-20200813073927-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9654765129089355, "token_count": 158, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__140793004", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunday, June 14, 2015\nThe Our City Festival was a huge success! What started in 2008 as a small film festival in the back of Busboys and Poets restaurant has turned into a huge three-day event taking over downtown Washington, D.C. This year's festival, which happened last weekend (June 5-7), included live musical performances, dance parties, art installations, poetry, food trucks, and, of course, films. KRPR teamed up with the D.C. Public Library to co-present this festival and plans to bring it back next year. Interested in learning more, please visit www.theourcityfestival.com, and check out these great photos and videos below.\nPosted by Kendra Rubinfeld at 2:19 PM", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://nairobigossips.com/the-intricate-dance-exploring-the-historical-connection-between-the-gambling-world-and-the-mob-world/", "date": "2023-12-08T02:22:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93565434217453, "token_count": 1028, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__147878878", "lang": "en", "text": "The world of gambling and the underworld of organized crime have shared a long and complex history, intertwining in a dance that spans decades. From the glamorous casinos of Las Vegas to the smoky backrooms of underground gambling dens, the connection between the gambling world and the mob world has been a recurring theme in both reality and fiction. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricate relationship between these two worlds, exploring the historical ties, notable figures, and the enduring impact on the landscape of gaming.\n1. Prohibition Era and the Birth of Casinos:\nThe early 20th century, marked by Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), created fertile ground for the intersection of gambling and organized crime. With the ban on alcohol, illicit enterprises sought alternative revenue streams, and many turned to gambling operations as a lucrative venture. The mob saw an opportunity to fill the void left by legal restrictions, establishing speakeasies that often included hidden gambling rooms.\n2. Bugsy Siegel and the Birth of Las Vegas:\nThe connection between the mob and the gambling world reached new heights with the rise of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. In the 1940s, Siegel envisioned transforming the desert oasis of Las Vegas into a thriving resort city. Backed by mob financing, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, which became the prototype for the modern Las Vegas Strip. Siegel’s vision marked a turning point, solidifying the mob’s influence on the burgeoning casino industry.\n3. The Rat Pack and Casino Culture:\nIn the 1950s and 1960s, the Rat Pack, led by figures like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., became synonymous with the glamour and excitement of Las Vegas. While the Rat Pack members were not directly involved in organized crime, their association with casino culture further blurred the lines between entertainment and the mob. The Rat Pack’s performances in iconic venues like the Sands Hotel contributed to the romanticized image of Las Vegas as a playground for both celebrities and the underworld.\n4. Skimming and Control of Casinos:\nOne of the key ways the mob exerted influence over casinos was through a practice known as skimming. Skimming involved diverting a portion of a casino’s profits before they were officially recorded. The mob would install individuals with ties to organized crime as casino employees, allowing them to siphon off money without detection. This control over the financial aspects of casinos provided a significant source of revenue for organized crime families.\n5. The Stardust Scandal:\nThe Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas became embroiled in a high-profile skimming scandal in the 1970s. Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, a notorious figure associated with the Chicago Outfit, managed the Stardust. The skimming operation, orchestrated by Rosenthal and others, was eventually exposed, leading to legal repercussions. This event, dramatized in the film “Casino” (1995), highlighted the extent of mob involvement in the casino industry.\n6. Decline of Mob Influence:\nOver the years, increased law enforcement scrutiny and regulatory measures led to a decline in direct mob control over the casino industry. The Nevada Gaming Control Board, established in 1955, played a pivotal role in regulating and monitoring the activities of casinos, minimizing the influence of organized crime. While remnants of the mob’s historical involvement still linger, the modern casino industry operates under stricter regulations and oversight.\n7. Fictional Portrayals:\nThe connection between the gambling world and the mob has been a recurring theme in popular culture. Films like “The Godfather” trilogy (1972-1990), “Goodfellas” (1990), and “Casino” (1995) have immortalized the symbiotic relationship between organized crime and the casino industry. These cinematic portrayals, while often dramatized for entertainment, capture the essence of the historical connection between the two worlds.\n8. Contemporary Challenges:\nWhile the overt influence of the mob on the casino industry has diminished, contemporary challenges persist. Money laundering, loan sharking, and other illicit activities continue to pose threats to the integrity of the gambling world. Casinos, cognizant of the historical pitfalls, invest heavily in security measures and cooperate with law enforcement to maintain a legitimate and regulated environment.\nThe historical connection between the gambling world and the mob world is a complex tapestry woven with threads of ambition, glamour, and crime. From the early days of Prohibition-era speakeasies to the rise of iconic Las Vegas resorts, the relationship between organized crime and the casino industry has shaped both the narrative of American history and the cultural mythology surrounding gambling. While the days of blatant mob control have largely passed, the echoes of this intricate dance still resonate in the contemporary challenges faced by the gambling world. As casinos continue to evolve and adapt, the legacy of their tumultuous past remains an indelible part of their narrative.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wyomingfc.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=265:ash-grant-funeral&catid=16&Itemid=158", "date": "2019-03-26T22:31:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912206677.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326220507-20190327002507-00030.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9811626672744751, "token_count": 146, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__64188003", "lang": "en", "text": "The funeral of Ash Grant will be held at 1:30pm this Friday the 23rd of March at Pluim Park, Lisarow. Seating will be in the main grandstand, with standing room on the hills adjacent. Ash's family has asked everyone attending to wear their local club shirts or polo's to celebrate Ash's life and the impact he has made across football on the Central Coast.\nAsh's impact on the football community has been huge over more than 40 years and his passing leaves a massive hole. We would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed enormously but never forgotten. Rest in Peace Ash.\n(Photos and text courtesy of Central Coast Football)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://engine61662appeal.co.uk/update.html", "date": "2017-04-30T05:02:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124299.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00565-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9467971324920654, "token_count": 147, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__280450933", "lang": "en", "text": "Project News Updates\nWe aim to produce a monthly update to keep all our current and potential future members informed of our progress. You can click on the menu and download the monthly bulletins in pdf format.\nThe project is featured on the official Manchester United web site and can be viewed here.\nBelow are the highlights of an interview with Ken Livermore, the Engine 61662 Project Leader conducted by Manchester United TV outside their home ground, Old Trafford during the summer of 2012. Ken dropped in during his cycle marathon from Lands End to John O'Groats to discuss the project with representatives from the club.\nMark Wylie, the Manchester United museum curator was presented with a print of the locomotive for his office.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://edgeofthefringe.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/movie-review-phantasm/", "date": "2017-07-27T14:43:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549428300.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727142514-20170727162514-00196.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9569226503372192, "token_count": 672, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__91217603", "lang": "en", "text": "1979 Avco Embassy\nPhantasm has been one of my favorite horror movies since I first saw it in 1979. One of the things I love the most about it is its originality and the strange atmosphere that permeates every scene. I don’t know how writer and director Don Coscarelli managed to do it but he made one of the creepiest horror movies of all time on a shoestring budget with some seriously wacked out story elements.\nJust look at the story – After one of their friends dies three guys discover someone is stealing bodies at the Morningside Funereal Home, not only stealing them but resurrecting them and shrinking them down into little demented dwarves. These dwarves are then stuffed into barrels and shipped off to another world through a portal that resembles a giant tuning fork. Guarding the hallways of Morningside are flying chrome spheres that drill into their victims heads and drain their blood. Meanwhile the mysterious Tall Man rules over all this insanity.\nSounds totally absurd huh? Damn right it does but like I said for some reason it works. Maybe it’s the cast, not great actors, but likable in a real world guys you have a beer with kind of way? Maybe it’s the cheaply built but extremely effective Morningside sets? Maybe it’s the Italian horror vibe or the awesome music score? I believe it’s all of the above but most of all it’s the mystery. None of this weirdness is ever explained. Not in this movie or in any of the three sequels. There are hints of possible explanations but nothing definite, no concrete answers to what the hell is going on and that to me is a big part of what makes this movie work. It’s like having a strange nightmare that you know is a nightmare but is still disturbing long after you wake up.\nThe cast. It’s hard to believe but these guys played these characters from 1978 to 1998 with only a ridiculous recast in the second sequel spoiling the continuity.\nThis movie “feels” like an Italian horror movie to me. I know the director was influenced by them and he really captures the otherworldly atmosphere that oozes from Italian horror perfectly. The sets and lighting, music score, weird plot elements, and over the top gore add to that feeling immensely.\nThe not so good:\nJody’s “Never shoot a man unless you mean to kill him.” speech to Mike cracks me up every time I watch this. Jody makes it sound like he gets into gunfights on a regular basis.\nIt would have been nice to have just a little more explanation of what is going on.\nRandom thoughts and observations:\nSo the Tall Man is disguised as the Lady in Lavender having “relations” with Tommy? So does that mean that the Tall Man actually had sex with Tommy before killing him? Kinky.\nWhat is up with the ending? The ending and various story elements have been debated endlessly by Phans of this movie. It all adds to the weirdness and can be interpreted in many ways. According to interviews I have read Don Coscarelli never intended to make a sequel so really had no explanation in mind when making this movie.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mymagicalinkerytour.blogspot.com/2013/04/remembering-patriots-day.html", "date": "2021-04-22T13:32:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039610090.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422130245-20210422160245-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9893767237663269, "token_count": 269, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__234835343", "lang": "en", "text": "Tuesday, April 16, 2013\nRemembering Patriots Day\nI turned on the radio yesterday afternoon to hear there had been two explosions at the Boston Marathon. The first report I heard said they were thought to be electrical related, but as I changed the station, words can't even begin to describe the shock I felt as I then heard it had been two bombs. I've known many who have participated in this race as runners, and so many more that make it a day trip to go into the city.\nOf course the Boston Marathon has been an event to watch around here for as long as I can remember, tuning in during the afternoon to see who will win. Also, having grown up so close to Concord, Lexington and Boston it's always invoked a feeling of pride to be so closely connected to the birth of our country. I love walking around those old paths, standing on the Old North Bridge, looking at the Lexington Green, and visiting the homes of the families who were so brave in those early days of our nation.\nI am grateful that friends and family who were nearby when these explosions took place are safe and sound, but truly I'm at a loss to say much more about the events of yesterday, except the victims of this attack will be first and foremost in my mind today, and many more days to come.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.fisheradamskelly.com.au/australian-governments-damages-claim/", "date": "2018-05-25T02:54:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866938.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525024404-20180525044404-00478.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953036367893219, "token_count": 1246, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__209206671", "lang": "en", "text": "A series of events has led to the Commonwealth of Australia attempting to recover damages from the bio pharma company, Sanofi-Aventis, to the tune of $60 million. Depending on the final outcome this could be of significance to both drug originator companies seeking to enforce or defend their pharmaceutical patents and to generic companies seeking to challenge a patent or otherwise to gain entry of their generic product to the market prior to expiry of a relevant patent.\nSanofi was the registered owner of Australian Patent no. 597784 (the clopidogrel patent) which included claims having within their scope the anti-clotting agent, clopidogrel (sold to the market as PLAVIX). PLAVIX was a true blockbuster drug product for Sanofi. A competitor, Apotex Pty Ltd (previously known as GenRx Pty Ltd), wanted to introduce a generic equivalent of clopidogrel into the Australian market and, as part of this process, commenced proceedings seeking revocation of the clopidogrel patent. Sanofi, in response, cross claimed that Apotex’s proposed actions would constitute an infringement. Sanofi, in trying to protect their market position, additionally sought an interlocutory injunction preventing Apotex from entering the market and obtained this along with certain undertakings provided by Apotex. In return Sanofi provided typical undertakings that it would submit to any cost order the court may direct to compensate any parties ultimately shown to have been adversely affected by the injunction.\nThe real significance of this ‘dance’ between the drug originator (Sanofi) and the generic manufacturer (Apotex) relates to an aspect of the Australian healthcare system. The Australian government subsidises access to approved medications via a system known as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) whereby a portion of the drug’s cost is borne by the government, and the patient pays the remainder to improve patient access. To ensure a level of price competitiveness within the system, the PBS has a policy whereby when a cheaper equivalent, such as a generic version of a brand name drug, is available then the government immediately reduces the subsidy it will pay by 16%. Importantly, this price drop is irreversible even if the generic entry is subsequently removed from the market due to, for example, patent infringement. Thus this issue forms the core of many interlocutory injunction and patent dispute cases in the pharmaceutical sector.\nRelating this to the facts of the current case, Sanofi’s prevention of Apotex’s entry to the market with their generic PLAVIX meant that the Australian government continued to pay a premium price for the drug. Had the courts not granted the interlocutory injunction, the Apotex generic equivalent would have been introduced to the market and would have reduced the government’s costs by 16%.\nIn the revocation court case Sanofi won at trial, but an appeal subsequently ruled in favour of Apotex, and an application for special leave to the appeal to the High Court was refused. Ultimately, the clopidogrel patent was therefore revoked on inventive step grounds. Apotex then sought compensation from Sanofi for their loss of profits for the duration of the interlocutory injunction. This matter was settled outside of court with the settlement sum not being publicly disclosed.\nHowever, the Australian government then took the highly unusual step of seeking compensation from Sanofi for the loss of savings it was entitled to during the interlocutory injunction period. Effectively the government asked to be reimbursed the savings it calculated it would have made had Apotex not been blocked from entering the market and thereby triggering the 16% price reduction. The government has stated that it “alleges it has suffered financial loss in excess of $60 million as a result of Apotex being prevented by the various interlocutory orders and undertakings from achieving a listing for its clopidogrel products under the PBS. Most of the Commonwealth’s loss is said to flow from statutory price reductions and price disclosure reductions that would have occurred had Apotex not been the subject of the relevant interlocutory restraints.”\nSanofi is fighting the government’s damages claim and in a recent decision raised an interesting ground in its defence. Sanofi will argue that even if Apotex had been allowed to list its generic clopidogrel on the PBS, Apotex would not have been able complete this task without infringing on the copyright of the PLAVIX product information and consumer medicine information documents. Sanofi’s argument is that it is unreasonable for the government to claim damages resulting from an action which would have been an infringement of Sanofi’s intellectual property.\nWhile it will be interesting to see how Sanofi’s copyright infringement defence plays out in court, the Australian government’s unusual damages claim has potentially wider reaching effects in the pharmaceutical space. The possibility of a damages claim by the government should make the patentee of a patent covering a PBS reimbursed drug think twice about seeking an interlocutory injunction if early evidence on any wider revocation action indicates a real likelihood of revocation. If the patent is ultimately shown to be invalid, and it could be argued the patentee should have reasonably known this at the outset, then the patentee may be asked to pay compensation to the government. Clearly this becomes more likely for highly prescribed or high cost medicines where the quantum of damages is enough to interest the government.\nFinally, for generic drug companies seeking to enter the market in light of an existing patent, then this scenario may provide them with a further means to apply pressure during settlement negotiations with the patentee, especially if the relevant patent is approaching its expiry and reasonable questions can be raised regarding its likely validity.\nFor more information about pharmaceutical patents and other intellectual property protection contact us at email@example.com or +61 (0)7 3011 2200. You can also follow all of our news updates at www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-adams-kelly", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lastwordonbaseball.com/2017/08/06/weekly-atlanta-braves-farm-report-ozzie-albies-debuts-atlanta/", "date": "2018-05-26T19:37:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867859.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526190648-20180526210648-00498.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9760110974311829, "token_count": 1526, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__42403640", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to another edition of the report on the Atlanta Braves farm system by the team at Last Word on Baseball! This week was a busy one with three players receiving a call to join the big league club! Pitcher Lucas Sims and 2B Ozzie Albies both made their Atlanta debuts this week while Max Fried was called up to work out of Atlanta’s bullpen. Lefty Andrew Albers is the Player of the Week after recording 15 shutout innings over two starts. (Prospect rankings listed in parenthesis. All rankings taken from MLB.com’s 2017 Atlanta Braves Top-30 Prospects list. Also be sure to check out LWOB’s mid-season top-20 list of Braves Prospects.)\nWeekly Atlanta Braves Farm Report: Ozzie Albies Debuts in Atlanta\nSims (19th) made his MLB debut Tuesday against the Dodgers. It was a tall task for the young righty, but Sims performed well. He did take the loss, but he finished six innings with six hits, three earned runs, and three strikeouts without issuing a walk. Albies (second) also made his debut alongside Sims against the Dodgers. He has appeared in five games so far with mixed results. Albies is batting .143/.333/.357 with three runs scored and three RBI. His first hit was a three-run home run in a losing effort, but Albies looks well on his way in MLB. Fried (10th) was promoted on Saturday but did not make an appearance out of the bullpen.\nGwinnett Braves (Triple-A)\nThe Gwinnett Braves posted a record of 2-4 this week. Gwinnett’s offense scored two or fewer runs four time this week. The southpaw Albers (unranked) was nearly untouchable. Albers picked up a win this week with 15 innings pitched, 11 hits, no earned runs allowed, 13 strikeouts, and one walk. Luiz Gohara’s (eighth) second start in Gwinnett went much better. The big lefty completed six innings with five hits, one earned run, one walk, and eight strikeouts. He is putting together quite a season across three different levels.\nThe legend of outfielder Ronald Acuna (first) continues to grow. The young outfielder went 9-for-21 with two RBI and three runs scored this week. Acuna has thrown common sense to the wind as he has improved his numbers at virtually every stop this season. He is now slashing .341/.426/.580 with a 1.005 OPS, four home runs, and 16 runs scored at Gwinnett. Acuna has even seen some time as Gwinnett’s leadoff man since the departure of Albies to Atlanta.\nMississippi Braves (Double-A)\nThe Mississippi Braves suffered a tough week going winless in eight tries. Mississippi is now 11 games back and looks like a long shot to return to the playoffs this year. Touki Toussaint (15th) posted a strong start in his first Double-A appearance with six innings pitched, four hits, two unearned runs, and four strikeouts. Tyler Pike (unranked) ended the week with a quality outing. Pike went six innings with two unearned runs on five hits, two walks, and eight strikeouts.\nCatcher Alex Jackson (17th) is off to a slow start in Double-A. Jackson has just two hits over his first seven games with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, and 11 strikeouts in 23 at-bats. He posted strong numbers at Advanced-A, and it is likely just a transition phase for the power-hitting catcher. One cause for concern is the number of strikeouts early on for Jackson. Third baseman Austin Riley (11th) is starting to find his footing in Mississippi. He had eight hits this week which brought his average up to .256 with a .304 OBP, three home runs, and nine runs scored.\nFlorida Fire Frogs (Advanced-A)\nThe Florida Fire Frogs went 2-3 this week. Consistent results have still eluded the Fire Frogs as they sit with a season record of 38-64. 2017 draft pick Kyle Wright (fourth) made his Advanced-A debut this week. The righty threw two shutout innings without allowing a hit and recording one strikeout. The short outing is to be expected for Wright this season after a heavy workload at Vanderbilt. Still, it is good to see solid results from the young pitcher.\nSpeedster Anfernee Seymour (25th) recorded his first Fire Frogs home run and logged a hit in all four games he played this week. Catcher Brett Cumberland (27th) raised his batting average in Florida to .301 with five hits, two doubles, and three RBI. His now hitting .301/.397/.407 over his first 34 games in Florida.\nRome Braves (Single-A)\nThe Rome Braves posted an undefeated week with a record of 7-0. The team finished the week on a 10-game win streak to pull them within four games of the Charleston RiverDogs for a postseason appearance. The staple of Rome’s play is yet again a strong pitching staff. Lefty Joey Wentz (ninth) was the star this week with two strong starts. Wentz picked up two wins with a combined line of 14 innings pitched, five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and 17 strikeouts. He now holds a 2.43 ERA with 124 strikeouts to just 33 walks in 107.1 innings pitched. Bryse Wilson (22nd) also picked up a win this week with six strikeouts in six shutout innings.\nCatcher/first baseman Drew Lugbauer (unranked) responded well to a promotion from Danville. Lugbauer jumped out of the gate in Rome with eight hits, three doubles, a triple, two RBI, and six runs scored in his first five games. Lugbauer was an 11th round draft pick for the Braves out of the University of Michigan. He is slugging .576 in 34 games over two levels for the Braves. A natural catcher, Lugbauer has been playing at first for Rome with Lucas Herbert (unranked) serving as Rome’s everyday catcher.\nDanville Braves (Rookie Level)\nThe Danville Braves had a strong week with a record of 5-1. They are now above .500 for the season with a record of 23-20. Lefty Kyle Muller (13th) went four innings and allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. Fellow southpaw Jaret Hellinger (unranked) threw five innings of two-hit, one-run ball to pick up his second win of 2017.\nOutfielder Drew Waters (20th) posted seven hits with three RBI and two runs scored this week. He is now slashing .258/.355/.333 in Danville. SS Kevin Maitan (sixth) has continued to slump a bit with just two hits on the week and a .205 average and 13 strikeouts over his past 10 games. Waters and Maitan are competing at 18- and 17-years old respectively. The fact they have made it to Danville at this point is impressive enough. The results will come in time.\nEmbed from Getty Images", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.privatebanking.societegenerale.com/en/insights/weekly-update-game-over-not-yet/", "date": "2024-04-15T08:26:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00500.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9704381227493286, "token_count": 764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__36188532", "lang": "en", "text": "Weekly Update - Game Over? Not yet...\nIn late April, the Bank of Canada (BoC) was the first to move when it announced the tapering of its asset purchases from C$4bn per week to C$3bn. It justified this move by pointing to a dramatic upgrade in its forecasts – in January it had expected first quarter (Q1) GDP to fall by -0.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) whereas growth is now forecast at 1.6%, thanks to vigorous fiscal support in the face of the latest wave of infections. This takes 2021 growth estimates to 6.5% from only 4% in January and the BoC now expects that by H2 2022, all economic slack will have been absorbed and inflation will be sustainably around its 2% target.\nAt its meeting in early May, the Bank of England (BoE) made no changes to policy settings, keeping its policy rate at 0.1% and holding the total size of its asset purchase programme steady at £895bn. Like the BoC, the BoE revised its 2021 growth forecasts higher, to +7.25% versus its previous +5% estimate. This means that GDP will be back to pre-crisis levels by Q4 this year, a quarter earlier than previously thought, thanks to faster consumption of pent-up demand. And, like the BoC, the BoE announced it would reduce the weekly pace of its asset purchases, from £4.44bn to £3.44bn. In his statement to the markets, BoE governor Bailey went out of his way to emphasise that this was a mechanical change rather than a signal that policy is being tightened. The BoE had fixed a £190bn envelope for asset purchases this year, implying as £3.7bn weekly rate – by reducing the weekly pace, Bailey is simply spreading the remaining purchases out evenly over the rest of the year. This explanation is borne out by the bank’s longer-term forecasts for GDP growth – 2022 has been cut from 7.25% to 5.75% and 2023 left unchanged at a modest 1.25%.\nThe European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed) show no sign of following suit however. The ECB announced that it would accelerate the pace of asset purchases in Q2 given the perceived tightening in monetary conditions and, indeed, the weekly pace of its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme buying has accelerated by 33% since Easter reaching €25.3bn. The US Fed has stuck to its monthly target of $120bn in purchases despite the recent string of stronger confidence data – for example, the March Institute of Supply Management survey of manufacturers hit a 37-year high, before easing back in April. Recent statements from Fed decision-makers have been consistent. Although the economic outlook has brightened, there is still a long way to go before the Fed tightens – one fifth of the workforce in the lower income categories is still unemployed and the Fed remains convinced that this year’s spike in inflation will prove transitory. These views were given some weight by the April payroll data – observers were disappointed to see only 266,000 new jobs added and the unemployment rate edging up to 6.1%.\nBottom line. We continue to expect a solid cyclical recovery in activity in the second half, in particular in Europe. However, we do not expect a lasting pick-up in inflation – output gaps remain very wide, the global labour market still has enormous slack and structural disinflationary forces (such as aging demographics and innovative technologies) have not disappeared. In this context, central banks are likely to keep policy very accommodative, which should continue to support risk appetite", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bdtechworld.com/new-technology-gadgets-2024/?amp=1", "date": "2024-02-22T19:50:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00408.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8780269622802734, "token_count": 1907, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__162851496", "lang": "en", "text": "New Technology Gadgets 2024: In the fast-paced realm of technology, the year 2024 promises to be a pivotal moment, with groundbreaking innovations and futuristic gadgets set to redefine our daily lives. From wearable tech revolutions to the integration of artificial intelligence, this article takes you on a journey through the most anticipated new technology gadgets of 2024.\n1. Wearable Tech Revolution\n1.1 Smartwatches and their Enhanced Functionalities\nSmartwatches are no longer mere accessories; they have evolved into comprehensive health and communication hubs. The upcoming releases in 2024 are expected to boast enhanced functionalities, blurring the lines between traditional timepieces and high-tech gadgets.\n1.2 Evolution of Health-centric Wearables\nWith a growing focus on health and fitness, wearable tech is anticipated to make significant strides. From advanced fitness trackers to wearables capable of monitoring critical health metrics, the industry is geared towards empowering users to take charge of their well-being.\n2. Artificial Intelligence Integration\n2.1 AI-powered Gadgets Shaping the Future\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a driving force behind technological advancements. Gadgets embedded with AI are set to offer personalized experiences, adapting to user preferences and learning patterns for seamless interaction.\n2.2 Enhanced User Experience through Machine Learning\nMachine learning algorithms are expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing user experiences. Devices capable of understanding and predicting user behavior will become more prevalent, making technology an intuitive and indispensable part of our lives.\n3. Sustainable Tech Innovations\n3.1 Eco-friendly Gadgets Making a Mark\nIn an era of heightened environmental awareness, the tech industry is responding with eco-friendly solutions. Gadgets with sustainable materials and manufacturing processes are poised to gain popularity, reflecting a commitment to reducing the ecological footprint.\n3.2 The Rise of Solar-powered and Biodegradable Devices\nSolar-powered gadgets and biodegradable materials are at the forefront of sustainable tech innovations. These advancements not only contribute to a greener planet but also set a precedent for responsible technology production.\n4. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality\n4.1 AR and VR Gadgets Redefining User Interaction\nAugmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transcending entertainment and gaming, venturing into diverse applications. From virtual travel experiences to immersive educational tools, AR and VR gadgets are reshaping how we perceive and interact with the world.\n4.2 Applications of AR/VR Beyond Entertainment\nBeyond entertainment, AR and VR are finding applications in healthcare, education, and professional training. The article explores how these technologies are poised to revolutionize various industries, offering unparalleled possibilities.\n5. Internet of Things (IoT) Advancements\n5.1 Interconnected Devices for a Seamless Lifestyle\nThe Internet of Things (IoT) is facilitating a connected lifestyle, where devices seamlessly communicate with each other. From smart homes to wearable tech, the IoT landscape in 2024 promises a more integrated and efficient user experience.\n5.2 Smart Homes and the Role of IoT\nSmart homes, powered by IoT, are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The article delves into how IoT advancements are transforming homes into intelligent spaces, where devices collaborate to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency.\n6. Gaming Gadgets Evolution\n6.1 Next-gen Gaming Consoles and Accessories\n2024 marks the evolution of gaming gadgets, with next-gen consoles and accessories pushing the boundaries of immersive gameplay. From enhanced graphics to innovative controllers, the gaming experience is set to reach new heights.\n6.2 The Influence of Cloud Gaming on Traditional Setups\nCloud gaming is disrupting traditional gaming setups, allowing players to access high-quality games without the need for expensive hardware. The article explores how this shift is reshaping the gaming industry and the experiences it offers.\n7. Cutting-edge Communication Devices\n7.1 Futuristic Smartphones and their Capabilities\nSmartphones are evolving with futuristic features, from flexible screens to advanced camera capabilities. The article highlights the anticipated releases and explores how these devices are reshaping the way we communicate and engage with the digital world.\n7.2 Innovations in Communication Technology\nCommunication technology is not limited to smartphones. The article discusses how innovative communication devices are emerging, catering to specific needs and preferences, ultimately enhancing connectivity in an ever-expanding digital landscape.\n8. Quantum Computing Breakthroughs\n8.1 A Look into the Quantum Computing Landscape\nQuantum computing, once a concept relegated to the realm of science fiction, is becoming a reality. The article provides insights into the current state of quantum computing, its potential applications, and the transformative impact it could have on various industries.\n8.2 Practical Applications and Potential Impact on Industries\nFrom cryptography to complex simulations, quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionize industries. The article examines practical applications and discusses how businesses and researchers are preparing for the quantum era.\n9. Biometric Security Integration\n9.1 Advancements in Biometric Technology for Device Security\nBiometric security is evolving beyond fingerprints and facial recognition. The article explores the latest advancements in biometric technology, highlighting how these innovations are enhancing device security and user authentication.\n9.2 The Shift towards More Secure Authentication Methods\nAs cyber threats continue to evolve, so does the need for robust authentication methods. The article discusses the shift towards more secure alternatives, such as behavioral biometrics and multi-factor authentication, ensuring user data remains protected.\n10. Tech for Sustainable Living\n10.1 Gadgets Promoting a Greener Lifestyle\nThe tech industry is increasingly conscious of its environmental impact. The article showcases gadgets designed to promote a greener lifestyle, from energy-efficient devices to those encouraging sustainable practices among users.\n10.2 Eco-conscious Choices in the Tech Industry\nBeyond individual gadgets, the article explores how tech companies are adopting eco-conscious practices in manufacturing and packaging, contributing to a more sustainable and responsible industry.\n11. Challenges and Ethical Considerations\n11.1 Addressing the Challenges Posed by New Technologies\nWith innovation comes challenges. The article discusses the potential drawbacks and challenges associated with new technologies, from privacy concerns to the digital divide, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues responsibly.\n11.2 Ethical Concerns and Responsible Innovation\nAs technology advances, ethical considerations become paramount. The article explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies and emphasizes the need for responsible innovation that considers societal, cultural, and environmental impacts.\n12. The Consumer’s Role in Tech Evolution\n12.1 How Consumer Preferences Shape Technological Advancements\nConsumer feedback and preferences play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of technological advancements. The article explores how tech companies listen to their users, adapting and innovating based on consumer needs.\n12.2 The Impact of User Feedback on Future Developments\nFrom software updates to hardware improvements, user feedback is a driving force behind continuous innovation. The article highlights instances where user feedback has led to meaningful changes, emphasizing the collaborative nature of tech evolution.\n13. Anticipated Market Trends\n13.1 Predictions for the Tech Market in 2024\nExperts and analysts offer insights into anticipated market trends for 2024. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the projections, exploring how these trends could impact consumer choices and industry dynamics.\n13.2 Emerging Trends that Could Redefine the Industry\nFrom niche technologies gaining mainstream attention to shifts in consumer behavior, the article delves into emerging trends that have the potential to redefine the tech industry in 2024 and beyond.\nSummarizing the Transformative Journey of Tech in 2024\nIn conclusion, the year 2024 promises to be a landmark period in the evolution of technology. With innovations spanning wearable tech, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and beyond, users can anticipate a future where gadgets not only enhance convenience but also contribute to a more sustainable and connected world.\n5 Unique FAQs\n1. What makes the gadgets of 2024 different from previous years? The gadgets of 2024 represent a convergence of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, sustainable materials, and enhanced user experiences. These innovations mark a significant leap forward in terms of functionality, connectivity, and environmental consciousness.\n2. How are wearables evolving to meet health and fitness needs? Wearables in 2024 are becoming comprehensive health companions, offering advanced features like real-time health monitoring, personalized fitness insights, and seamless integration with healthcare systems, empowering users to take proactive measures for their well-being.\n3. What role does the consumer play in shaping the tech landscape? Consumers wield significant influence in shaping the tech landscape through their preferences, feedback, and adoption patterns. Tech companies are increasingly responsive to user needs, leading to the development of more user-centric and innovative gadgets.\n4. Are there any ethical concerns associated with the new technologies? Yes, the rapid advancement of technology brings forth ethical concerns, including issues related to privacy, security, and societal impacts. The article discusses the importance of addressing these concerns responsibly to ensure the ethical development and use of new technologies.\n5. What market trends can we expect in 2024, and how might they impact consumers? Anticipated market trends in 2024 include the rise of sustainable tech, increased integration of AI, and the continued evolution of gaming experiences. These trends are likely to influence consumer choices, offering a glimpse into the future of the tech industry.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.99mockingbirds.com/spotlight-on-creativity-interviews-with-influential-designers/", "date": "2024-02-25T02:42:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00676.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9020279049873352, "token_count": 795, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__104148569", "lang": "en", "text": "Spotlight on Creativity: Interviews with Influential Designers\nSpotlight on creativity unveils a captivating exploration into the minds of influential designers whose innovative work has left an indelible mark on the world of design. Through a series of insightful interviews, we delve into the creative processes, inspirations, and philosophies that have shaped their groundbreaking contributions to the design landscape.\nOne interview spotlights the visionary architect and designer, Zara Rodriguez, whose avant-garde approach to architecture challenges traditional norms. Rodriguez discusses the fusion of functionality and artistic expression, emphasizing the importance of designing spaces that not only serve practical purposes but also evoke emotional responses. Her commitment to sustainable and inclusive design practices underscores the transformative potential of architecture in shaping the way we experience the world.\nIn another interview, we engage with Adrian Harper, a prominent industrial designer celebrated for his sleek and ergonomic product designs. Harper shares his insights into the intersection of form and function, emphasizing the role of human-centered design in creating products that seamlessly integrate into users’ lives. The conversation delves into the balance between aesthetics and usability, revealing the meticulous process behind Harper’s iconic designs.\nThe spotlight also turns to graphic design maven, Elena Chang, known for her innovative visual storytelling and brand identity work. Chang discusses the evolution of graphic design in the digital age and the power of visual communication in conveying complex narratives. Her exploration of the symbiotic relationship between design and storytelling highlights the role of graphic design in shaping cultural narratives and influencing societal perceptions.\nA conversation with Malik Thompson, a trailblazing fashion designer, sheds light on the dynamic world of haute couture. Thompson shares insights into his creative process, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and historical periods to create fashion that transcends trends. The interview explores the transformative power of fashion in expressing individuality and challenging societal norms, emphasizing the role of designers in shaping cultural aesthetics.\nThe world of user experience (UX) design comes into focus with our interview with Maya Patel, a leading UX designer renowned for her intuitive digital interfaces. Patel delves into the intricacies of designing user-centric experiences that prioritize accessibility and inclusivity. The conversation explores the ever-evolving landscape of UX design, emphasizing the importance of empathy and continuous adaptation in creating digital interactions that resonate with diverse audiences.\nTurning to the world of environmental design, our interview with Xavier Green provides insights into the intersection of sustainability and aesthetics. Green, a pioneering environmental designer, discusses the imperative of integrating ecological considerations into the design process. His work exemplifies the potential of design to address pressing environmental challenges, offering solutions that harmonize with the natural world.\nThe multifaceted nature of design is further illuminated in our conversation with Isabella Wong, a versatile interior designer known for her transformative spaces. Wong shares her perspective on the role of interior design in shaping the human experience, creating environments that evoke emotion and enhance well-being. The interview delves into the fusion of functionality and aesthetics, emphasizing the profound impact of well-designed spaces on our daily lives.\nIn a finale, we engage with David Chen, a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) designer. Chen explores the immersive world of extended reality (XR) design, discussing the potential of XR in revolutionizing various industries, from gaming to education. The conversation unfolds the exciting possibilities and ethical considerations in designing virtual environments that push the boundaries of human experience.\nIn conclusion, the interviews with these influential designers offer a panoramic view of the diverse and dynamic world of design. From architecture to fashion, graphic design to environmental design, and UX to XR design, each interview unveils the passion, creativity, and forward-thinking philosophies that propel these designers to redefine the boundaries of their respective fields. The spotlight on creativity becomes a testament to the transformative power of design in shaping our world and inspiring the next generation of creative innovators.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://moravsky-snooker.cz/", "date": "2019-09-21T16:06:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574532.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921145904-20190921171904-00151.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9630163311958313, "token_count": 411, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__73271025", "lang": "en", "text": "Royal Snooker’s Heath Williams continued his fantastic season with victory in the Czech National 6 Reds finals at Kolbenka Club in Prague on Sunday 5th May. Williams won his group before disposing of his club adversary (and fellow oldie) Jean Marie Hustin 2-0 in the last 16 with the aid of a 49 break. A dominant 3-0 victory with a 65 break, the highest of the competition, followed in the quarter finals against Jaroslav Horni. Heath completed his victory with close fought 3-2 wins over Jiri Stehlik in the semi-final and Tomas Kubicek in the final to seal his 3rd National Title of the season.\nEarlier in the day Williams had partnered Hustin, as Royal-Snooker A Team, to victory in the Czech National Teams event with victory over Martin Cupal and Michal Brzica in the final (BrzyCup). Royal-Snooker A disposed of Jan Matejicek (2018 Czech Champion) and Jan Chren in the semi-finals (Arenia Snooker Team) and Royal-Snooker B (Petr Zak and Jiri Stehlik) in the quarter finals. In addition to his runner’s up spot in the Czech National Championships against Ales Herout, it has been a fantastic few weeks for Heath – congratulations!\nHerout made the second highest break of the 6 Reds with a 63 break in his group match against Jaroslav Kucera but surprisingly lost to Stehlik to finish second in the group. That meant a last 16 meeting with Jakub Rendla who won 2-0 before succumbing to runner up Kubicek 3-0 in the quarter finals. Kubicek reached the final with a 3-1 victory over Zaid Al-Tamimi. He finishes the season with a runner up place to add to his third place finish in the Czech Snooker Championships.\nThe results of the 6 Reds MCR can be viewed here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sietar.nl/portfolio/ardi-bouwers/", "date": "2024-02-24T10:41:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00487.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9354774355888367, "token_count": 103, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82482687", "lang": "en", "text": "Ardi Bouwers gives strategic advice, keynotes and masterclasses about East-West communication, China in the 21st Century and Chinese media. She studied Sinology at Leiden and Nanjing University and is the founder of China Circle. She works and teaches in the Netherlands and China, specializing in international communication and media narratives. Author of the book Circles and straight Lines (in Dutch) about differences in culture and communication styles between China and the Netherlands. Ardi is treasurer of SietarNL.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://matchreferee.com/index.php/2024/01/05/crickets-greatest-upsets-underdog-stories-that-inspire/", "date": "2024-04-24T20:00:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00297.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9338117241859436, "token_count": 577, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__109826981", "lang": "en", "text": "Cricket, like any sport, is full of unpredictability, and some of the greatest moments in the game’s history have come from underdog teams defeating stronger opponents. These upsets not only showcase the unpredictable nature of cricket but also inspire fans and players alike. Here are some of cricket’s greatest upsets and underdog stories:\n- India vs. West Indies, 1983 World Cup Final: India, led by Kapil Dev, faced the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup Final. The West Indies were the two-time defending champions and considered unbeatable. However, inspired by Kapil Dev’s iconic innings of 175, India posted a total of 183. The Indian bowlers then bowled out the West Indies for 140, securing an unexpected and historic victory.\n- Kenya in the 2003 World Cup: Kenya, a non-Test playing nation, reached the semi-finals of the 2003 Cricket World Cup. They defeated the West Indies, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe in the group stage. Kenya’s remarkable journey captured the cricketing world’s imagination, proving that underdog teams could compete at the highest level.\n- Ireland vs. Pakistan, 2007 World Cup: In the 2007 Cricket World Cup, Ireland faced Pakistan in a group stage match. Chasing a target of 133, Ireland pulled off a stunning upset by successfully chasing down the total with just five balls to spare. This victory highlighted the potential for associate nations to compete with established cricketing powers.\n- Bangladesh vs. Australia, 2005: In the first Test of Australia’s tour of Bangladesh in 2005, the underdog hosts secured a historic win. Bangladesh, considered a weak Test side at the time, defeated the world champions Australia by 7 wickets. This victory marked a turning point for Bangladesh cricket.\n- England vs. Ireland, 2011 World Cup: In the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Ireland faced England in a group stage match. Chasing a target of 328, Ireland pulled off a remarkable victory with just five balls to spare. Kevin O’Brien’s blistering century played a pivotal role in one of the most memorable upsets in World Cup history.\n- Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, 1996 World Cup: In the 1996 Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka entered the quarter-finals as underdogs against Zimbabwe. Chasing a target of 236, Sri Lanka was struggling at 99/4. However, Aravinda de Silva’s brilliant century guided Sri Lanka to victory, and they eventually went on to win the World Cup.\nThese upsets showcase the beauty of cricket, where on any given day, the underdog can rise to the occasion and defeat a stronger opponent. These stories continue to inspire cricket fans and players, reminding us that the game is full of surprises and that the spirit of competition can lead to extraordinary achievements.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.chronoaviation.com/en/blog/2018/8/30/chrono-aviation-unveils-its-first-boeing-737-200-joins-the-big-leagues-of-canadian-aviation", "date": "2019-09-19T06:20:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573444.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919060532-20190919082532-00153.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9407888650894165, "token_count": 887, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__43264738", "lang": "en", "text": "SAINT-HUBERT, August 30, 2018 - Québec air charter company Chrono Aviation is unveiling a notable addition to its fleet at the Aéroport Montréal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (AMSL) this morning: its first Boeing 737-200. This plane, which can carry 120 passengers or various combinations of passengers and cargo, is the world’s only Boeing that’s able to take off from and land on 5,000-foot unpaved strips. With this acquisition, Chrono Aviation becomes one of the few companies to offer an aircraft of that size for chartering. The 737 is the first jumbo jet to be officially based at the Saint-Hubert airport, which is also inaugurating a new landing strip this morning to accommodate this type of plane.\nAn exceptional plane that marks a watershed moment in Chrono Aviation’s history\n“The addition of this first 737-200 to our fleet marks an important step in our company’s growth,” said Vincent Gagnon, President of Chrono Aviation. “After acquiring a Dash 8, a private jet and a King Air 350 in the last two years, we felt we were ready for this pivotal moment. Our company is ready to shift gears and join the big leagues of aviation. Until recently, Chrono could carry up to 37 passengers or 8,000 pounds of passengers and cargo with its Dash 8. The 737 will meet our customers’ increasing demand and enable us to carry up to 120 passengers or 30,500 pounds of cargo.” It will serve as a strategic asset for Chrono, allowing it to offer jumbo-jet transport to mining or construction companies that frequently travel to remote areas.\nA second 737 to join the fleet in coming months\nThe plane is the first Boeing in a fleet set to expand rapidly—as a matter of fact, a second 737 200 is coming in November. Chrono is investing over $12 million into its two aircraft to completely refurbish them, paint them in the company’s trademark matte black and build entirely new interiors for them. Since the company was founded, Chrono’s distinctive matte black planes have stood out in the North American aviation industry. “Whether in Québec, Canada or the US, people notice our planes and talk about them,” said Dany Gagnon, Vice-President of Chrono Aviation. “As you can imagine, the 737, being three times the size of the Dash 8, is going to turn a lot of heads!” With a 737 to its name—and a second one coming soon—Chrono Aviation continues its meteoric rise to the pinnacle of Canada’s aviation industry, which it started nearly six years ago now.\nAbout the BOEING 737-200*\nThe Boeing 737-200 is a high-capacity jetliner. This American-made high-performance twin-engine jet aircraft is the most popular commercial plane in the world. Its multiple configurations offer maximum flexibility, whether it’s to carry up to 120 passengers, 30,500 pounds of cargo or various combinations of passengers and cargo. The Boeing 737-200 can travel 2,720 km at a cruising speed of 779 km/h and a maximum altitude of 11,887 m (39,000 ft.). It’s also one of the few jets able to take off from and land on gravel strips.\n*This aircraft is operated by Chrono Jet, member of the Chrono Aviation Group.\nAbout Chrono Aviation\nFounded in Québec City in 2012, Chrono Aviation is an ambitious and innovative company that specializes in air charter. The company is based in Montréal, Québec City and Rimouski, and its primary mission is to provide passengers with a superior level of safety. It stands out from the competition by offering an upmarket service with modern, cutting-edge aircraft. After only six years in business, Chrono Aviation has over 107 employees and a fleet of 14 aircraft. In recent years, the company received two prestigious awards at the annual Fidéides gala, a Trophée Vision and an award at the Mercuriades. Chrono Aviation continues to expand and strengthen its position at the head of the air charter industry in Québec.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.razormagazine.com/floki-explodes-500-is-now-the-time-to-invest/", "date": "2023-09-23T13:20:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00718.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9515479803085327, "token_count": 372, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__20597541", "lang": "en", "text": "• The total value locked on the Floki blockchain has surged by 71 percent in February 2023, flashing high adoption.\n• FLOKI price is up by more than 200 percent and its valuations soared past $500 million for the first time, entering the top 100 cryptocurrencies.\n• KuCoin recently announced listing of FLOKI, offering trading against USDT and USDC pairs to 27 million users.\nFloki Price Soars 500% – Is Now a Good Time For Investors?\nThe memecoin Floki (FLOKI) has had an impressive run in the crypto market recovery of 2023, with its price surging over 200 percent this week and crossing $500 million for the first time in market capitalization.\nTotal Value Locked Increases 71 Percent\nAs FLOKI’s valuations soar, its native DeFi protocol FlokiFi Locker has also seen major milestones. The total value locked (TVL) on the Floki blockchain has shot up by an astonishing 71 percent since the start of February 2023.\nKuCoin Offers Support for FLOKI\nThe recent surge in FLOKI prices comes shortly after Seychelles-based exchange KuCoin announced support for it. This means that 27 million global users can trade FLOKI against USDT and USDC pairs.\nDOGE & SHIB Attract Attention from Investors\nWith DOGE and SHIB continuing to be popular amongst traders, investors are now taking notice of other memecoins like FLOKI as well.\nIs It Time To Invest In FLOKI?\nAs crypto markets continue to recover in 2023, many investors may consider investing in memecoins such as DOGE, SHIB, and now even Floki. However, investors should do their own research before making any decisions.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thenewsflashblog.com/https-thenewsflashblog-com-the-enigmatic/", "date": "2024-04-21T20:14:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00659.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9448729157447815, "token_count": 914, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__74705240", "lang": "en", "text": "The dog’s face is a fascinating canvas of emotions, expressions, and intelligence. It is a window to their world, reflecting not only their emotions but also the depth of their connection with humans. From their soulful eyes to their expressive ears and ever-wagging tails, a dog’s face tells a story of companionship, loyalty, and love. In this article, we explore the myriad facets of the dog’s face and why it captivates our hearts.\nThe Eyes: Windows to the Soul\nOne of the most captivating features of a dog’s face is undoubtedly their eyes. Dogs possess an incredible range of expressions through their eyes. The adage that “eyes are the windows to the soul” couldn’t be more true when it comes to dogs. Whether it’s the soulful gaze of a Labrador, the mischievous twinkle in the eyes of a Beagle, or the intense focus of a Border Collie, each dog’s eyes reveal a unique personality.\nThe depth of emotion that dogs can convey through their eyes is remarkable. They can express joy, curiosity, fear, love, and even sadness. A dog’s eyes, with their ability to connect with humans on an emotional level, have been a source of inspiration for countless artists and writers over the years.\nThe Nose: A Marvel of Scent\nThe dog’s nose is not just a prominent feature; it’s also an incredible sensory organ. Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell, and their noses are finely tuned instruments that allow them to perceive the world in ways we can only imagine. Their wet, cold noses are more than just a charming physical attribute; they’re highly functional.\nThe dampness of a dog’s nose helps trap scent particles, enhancing their already impressive olfactory abilities. This powerful sense of smell plays a vital role in a dog’s life, aiding them in tracking scents, locating food, and even detecting medical conditions in humans. It’s no wonder that dogs are often employed in search and rescue operations, where their incredible noses can mean the difference between life and death.\nThe Mouth: Communicating with Canines\nA dog’s mouth, complete with a set of sharp teeth and a wagging tongue, is a multifaceted tool for communication. The way a dog’s mouth moves can convey a wide range of emotions and intentions. A relaxed, open mouth might indicate a content and happy dog, while a snarl or bared teeth can signify aggression or fear.\nBut it’s not just their teeth that speak volumes; a dog’s tongue is equally expressive. The famous “dog smile” with a lolling tongue is a sign of happiness and excitement. Licking is a form of affection and bonding in the dog world, often used to show submission or to groom their pack members, both human and canine.\nThe Ears: Sentinels of Sound\nThe dog’s ears, perched on top of their heads, serve as sentinels to the world of sound. Their ears are highly mobile, and they can swivel in different directions to capture even the faintest of sounds. This acute sense of hearing is essential for dogs in the wild to detectthreats or prey. In our modern world, it often means they are aware of visitors long before we are.\nThe position of a dog’s ears can also reveal their emotional state. Ears held forward can signify alertness or curiosity, while ears laid back against the head might indicate fear or submission. Understanding a dog’s ear language can be a valuable tool in communicating with them effectively.\nThe dog’s face is a masterpiece of nature, showcasing their emotions, senses, and communication skills. Each aspect of their face, from their eyes and nose to their mouth and ears, serves a unique purpose in their lives and in their relationship with humans.\nOur connection with dogs goes beyond words; it’s a silent conversation that happens through the expressions and movements of their face. The dog’s face is a testament to their loyalty, affection, and unwavering companionship. It is a captivating canvas that continues to captivate our hearts and enrich our lives in countless ways, reminding us of the special bond we share with our four-legged friends.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://midlandtowncentre.com/we-are-going-to-get-it-done-major-midland-development-moving-forward/", "date": "2023-06-06T18:56:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653071.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606182640-20230606212640-00501.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9441471099853516, "token_count": 606, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__14038391", "lang": "en", "text": "‘We are going to get it done’: Major Midland development moving forward\nMidland Town Centre, an 85,000-square-foot development planned for 710 Balm Beach Rd. E., is currently being constructed.\nDavid Colagiacomo is committed to seeing two major developments through to completion.\nColagiacomo, the co-owner of the Coland Developments Corporation, is behind a development on a 7.6-acre parcel of land off Balm Beach Road East and another on 15 acres of land off Highway 12.\n“A lot of people are saying that developers come in and they don’t finish. There is a bad stigma in the community. I’ve heard it many, many times,” said Colagiacomo.\nHe wants to erase that stigma.\nConstruction crews have started erecting the steel skeletons of the five buildings that will make up an 85,000-square-foot commercial plaza at 710 Balm Beach Rd. E.\nThis development, which will be named the Midland Town Centre, will consist of 71 commercial condominium suites and more than 360 parking spaces.\nCrews broke ground at the site in late 2019 and the project was originally slated to be completed by the fall of 2021, but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.\nLockdowns and material shortages have changed the timeline. According to Colagiacomo, the project is now scheduled to be completed by September 2022.\n“We are going to get it done, that’s for sure,” said Colagiacomo. “It is going to be by far the nicest development in all of Midland. Once it is all built and done … everybody is going to be in awe.”\nThe complex will feature a two-storey, 20,0000-square-foot medical building; a two-storey, 30,000-square-foot professional office building; two 15,000-square-foot retail and restaurant buildings; and a 5,000-square-foot daycare building.\nColagiacomo and Coland Developments are also behind the Midland Market Square, a 10-building, 180,000-square-foot development planned on for a parcel off Highway 12, west of Beamish Road.\nThis development will have a Holiday Inn Express, Starbucks, dental office, restaurant, fast food drive-thrus and more.\nOne of the biggest reasons he is committed to these developments is because he believes in Midland.\n“It’s an excellent area and it’s growing,” said Colagiacomo. “It is still undervalued in my opinion. You are only an hour and a half from downtown Toronto.”\nFor more information on the developments, visit coland.ca.\nSource: simcoe.com, December 8, 2021", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://journal.alpsandmeters.com/journal/2017/7/27/the-king-of-the-mountains", "date": "2019-11-11T22:37:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496664439.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20191111214811-20191112002811-00095.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9709349870681763, "token_count": 831, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__199593411", "lang": "en", "text": "What little drama remained in the 2017 version of the Tour de France wrapped up last Sunday along the Champs-Élysées, as Chris Froome earned a third consecutive Tour win and fourth of his career, but the passion, athleticism and emotion that are jam-packed into the three week event will stay with us throughout the summer. The tour is an event we always circle on the calendar, a certain highlight of the summer months in the mountains thanks to the Tour's intimate relationship with the mountain ranges of France: the Pyrenees and the Alps.\nWhile the tour is obviously an annual event, the route changes from year to year, visiting some of the iconic mountain towns and resorts in France and offering the chance to experience a different side of these mountains compared to the winter months. The drama that unfolds across these numerous cols and mountain passes is captivating: as the hills get steeper and steeper, the spectators that line the streets get closer and closer; often creating a path barely wide enough for a bike to fit through. The pain, sweat and suffering are written on the riders faces as they fight to reach the top.\nClimbing to new heights and summiting majestic peaks have long fascinated alpinists, and cyclists are no exception. The Tour started in 1903, and by 1933 incentives were put in place for those who made it to the top of a particular mountain climb along the route. Thus, a separate mini-competition within the overall Tour was born: The King of the Mountains.\nSome of the greatest riders in the world have held the King of the Mountains and, unlike today's modern Tour de France, the man who held that title was often the one who wore the maillot jaune (yellow jersey) in Paris as the overall winner at the end of the Tour. Fausto Coppi was King of the Mountains prior to winning the tour in 1949 and 1952, Eddy Merckx did the same in 1969 and 1970.\nToday's more modern, specialized race has rendered the King of the Mountains competition to a more secondary role: in a team-oriented environment, the favorites to win the overall competition are watched like hawks, and the risk of making a breakaway charge up a high mountain pass is no longer worth the reward. In fact, since 1975 only two riders have even won the Tour and the Mountains Classification at any point in their entire careers.\nOne of these riders, Bernard \"The Badger\" Hinault was famous for a contentious duel in the 1986 Tour with American Greg LeMond. Hinault was the master, LeMond the protege - Hinault had won his fifth Tour in 1985 in large part thanks to the supporting efforts of LeMond, and promised to return the favor by supporting LeMond in his quest to win in 1986. Yet as the Tour progressed, it was Hinault who launched attack after attack, pushing himself into the overall lead and casting doubt on the sincerity of his pledge. The drama reached a climax in the climb up the legendary Alpe d'Huez where Hinault launched another solo attack, only to be matched pedal for pedal by LeMond. The incredible display of competition was not lost on the two: they reached the summit hand-in-hand and LeMond let his teammate win the stage out of respect. But immediately following the finish, Hinault wouldn't concede, saying that an upcoming time trial would determine the winner. LeMond would ultimately prevail, becoming the first American to win the Tour de France. Hinault was the King of the Mountains and second overall - and remains the last Frenchman to win the Tour.\nThe duel is expertly captured in the outstanding ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Slaying the Badger. It's essential viewing for those interested in the Tour.\nWhile we won't be competing for the polka-dotted jersey any time soon, we draw tremendous inspiration from those who shed blood, sweat and tears to ascend to the summit on two wheels, and the competitive spirt those duels embody.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://freshmax.shop/blogs/news/healthline-survey-reveals-most-americans-know-about-the-dangers-of-sugar-but-don-t-know-what-to-do-about-it", "date": "2022-01-16T18:55:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300010.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220116180715-20220116210715-00173.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9685945510864258, "token_count": 157, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__243485642", "lang": "en", "text": "Healthline asked 3,223 Americans from across the country about their sugar consumption habits and awareness about added sugar in food.* More than half of respondents (62 percent) are concerned about the impact of sugar and how it affects their waistline, and 40 percent of respondents are likely to feel guiltier about eating too much sugar versus carbohydrates (22 percent) or fat (18 percent). One-third of those surveyed want to take action to reduce their sugar intake, and 1 in 10 (10 percent) have broken up with sugar. Surprisingly, 2 in 3 guess wrong on which popular food items contain more sugar. People are three times more likely to choose sweetened packaged cereal over the trendy “avo toast” (maybe it’s not as trendy as we thought).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://negotiatingwithgiants.com/about/author-peter-johnston", "date": "2018-04-23T11:24:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945942.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423110009-20180423130009-00110.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9649503827095032, "token_count": 430, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__18234985", "lang": "en", "text": "About the Author: Peter Johnston\nPeter Johnston is an international negotiator, advisor and mediator whose groundbreaking results have been formally recognized by the US government for their positive economic and social impact.\nHe's a pioneer in helping underdogs negotiate against the odds with giants who tower over them in size and clout. His folksy, concrete advice to smaller players – entrepreneurs, athletes, struggling organizations, embattled political leaders and individuals seeking change – is driven by his experience with clients and his research into the best practices of successful smaller players across hundreds of years.\nAs Managing Director of NAI – a boutique consulting firm founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts – Peter's insights also come from his extensive work with giants, including governments, global institutions and some of the world's largest corporations.\nRecent examples of Peter’s client engagements include helping a renowned gallery negotiate the return of stolen artwork; guiding a small company in its successful efforts to get a giant retailer back as a customer; supporting the Founder and Chairman of a high-profile fashion group in negotiating the sale of his company; advising a group of municipal leaders on a sustainable regional development and governance plan; speaking at a global M&A conference about the advantages of being a smaller competitor; training the board of a large union in best negotiation practices and then counselling its executive team on critical issues; mediating a rights dispute between a national government and its aboriginal people.\nThe early foundations for his distinct approaches to influence were formed by working closely with founders of the Harvard Negotiation Project, the Program on Negotiation and the Harvard Negotiation Roundtable. He is a Harvard MBA, trained journalist and former corporate and investment banker.\nPeter has been featured in media around the world, talking about his work and commenting on newsworthy negotiations, volatile conflicts and successful influence strategies related to politics, economics and personal relationships.\nDozens of news groups have interviewed or quoted him, including CNN, PBS, ABC's “America This Morning,” FOX Business News, Oprah & Friends, US News & World Report, Business Week, Wired Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The National Post and The Wall Street Journal.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bravingboyhood.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-heart-ricky-stanzi.html", "date": "2018-06-18T11:08:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267859766.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618105733-20180618125733-00124.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9890341758728027, "token_count": 379, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__207650172", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesday, January 6, 2010\nI heart Ricky Stanzi\nWe are Iowa Hawkeye fans! If you don't know, they won the Orange Bowl last night. More important than that, Jenna Waters has won her fight against cancer! Almost a year ago, I shared this story with your here. Jenna was today declared cancer free!!! Praise God!!! She has to have her blood levels checked monthly and a few more scans completed before they declare her in remission. What does my title of I heart Ricky Stanzi have to do with this whole story you ask? Well, Jenna has received treatment at the University of Iowa Hospitals. We are very lucky to live so close to such a great facility. Jenna was visited by a group of Hawkeye players and Ricky and Jenna became close friends. Last night, during the bowl game, one of the reporters shared the story of their relationship. If any of you watched the game, you could see his \"Pray for Princess Jenna\" pink armbands which he wears every game. The reporter was talking about this relationship and she shared that Ricky wanted her to tell Jenna he loved her. This brings tears to my eyes right now, Jenna is a precious little girl and I am so thankful that God has taken her cancer away and I pray that she remains cancer free. She has been through so much in the last year. Ricky has become someone that she keeps in contact with daily. In today's world it is reassuring to me that there are still good, kind people who are role models in the eyes of our children. Here is a link to the news story that a local station did on Jenna and Ricky. Jenna's mom reported that Jenna watched the entire game last night and that when the announcer said that Ricky wanted her to tell Jenna he loved her that she shouted back at the TV \"I love you too Ricky!\" Precious!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://toomuchtuma.blogspot.com/2017/04/what-chris-sale-era-means-for-boston.html", "date": "2019-07-23T09:38:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529175.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723085031-20190723111031-00538.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9854767322540283, "token_count": 668, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__204713898", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesday, April 5, 2017\nWhat The Chris Sale Era Means For Boston\nBoston is a city that wants sports titles. Sorry, Boston is a city that demands sports titles. 10 championships in 15 years will do that to a fan base. And if you're not ending a season with a parade you better be playing hard to keep us on your side. This year's Celtics team is a good example. Most fans realize we likely aren't going to the finals this year, but Isaiah Thomas and company give us everything they have on a night to night basis so they have our support.\nThis mentality translates to individual players as well. A position in which it has been discussed with recently is the ace of the Red Sox. Dating back to the late 90s with Pedro Martinez the Sox have a history of front end starters with bulldog like mentalities. Boston fans have been lucky enough to also witness Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, and Jon Lester possess this trait.\nThe low point of this position came in 2015, which was the year with the infamous John Farrell quote of \"I think we have five number ones\". In reality that team didn't even have a number two starter. David Price was supposed to change this last year but he hasn't exactly endeared himself into the hearts of Red Sox fans. Rick Porcello has come closest since we lost Lester, but even he didn't get all the way there in his Cy Young winning 2016.\nEnter Chris Sale. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski recognizes his team has a chance to compete for a title right now so he went out and got the best pitcher in the American League. Over the past five seasons Sale has averaged 203 innings pitched, and during individual years has led the league in strikeouts once, ERA+ once, FIP once, and K/9 twice. He has five all star appearances during this time and has yet to finish lower than sixth in the Cy Young voting since he became a full time starter.\nThe one knock on Sale is...well actually there is no knock on Sale. He hasn't pitched in the playoffs yet but before 2016 neither had Corey Kluber. Judging by Sale's personality and commitment to winning one would expect him to excel in a postseason atmosphere. One criticism could be his violent delivery leading to arm trouble but as stated before he has averaged over 200 innings per year since becoming a starter. I haven't been as excited to see a Red Sox starting pitcher since I was a kid watching Pedro.\nUnless I'm forgetting someone it was Sale who received the loudest ovation from fans during Opening Day's pregame ceremonies. Price's inability to connect with the Boston fans and media has led to us really wanting Sale to become \"the guy\". So far he is doing his best to just fit in, evidenced by when he acknowledged Porcello should pitch the first game of the season. Hopefully Sale gets his Red Sox career off to a great start tonight but ultimately all the regular season success in the world won't mean much if he and the team don't perform over the next few Octobers. One way or the other it's going to be an entertaining three year window for Boston baseball. As for now, enjoy the beginning of what could eventually be known as the Chris Sale era.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://joel-nava.squarespace.com/dressler-parsons", "date": "2019-10-18T04:19:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986677884.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018032611-20191018060111-00505.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9357614517211914, "token_count": 1205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__189219414", "lang": "en", "text": "Closely Examining The Truth: Hannah Barco’s Fathomings at the ASU Art Museum\nBy Dressler Parsons\nThe trick to performance art or participatory art so often lies in the piece’s preservation. How does one document an ephemeral moment in a way that stays true to the original piece? How can the feeling of creation and collaboration stay alive within the walls of a museum?\nHannah Barco begins to tackle this by installing a structure in the ASU Art Museum that is at once familiar and totally unfamiliar–a bizarre blend of a sidewalk and a kitchen countertop that reads as some dreamworld-version of a home. And somehow, it feels absolutely alive.\nIt’s impossible to nail down a single element that brings Barco’s piece to life, but running water is a great place to start. A kitchen sink, adorned with rags and sponges, overflows into a kitchen-counter cutout of a river. The plumbing beneath the counter–and then sidewalk–is clearly visible, calling to mind the invisible or overlooked plumbing that pervades our everyday lives.\nThe water is also conceptually relevant; the title of the piece has a double meaning. “Fathom” is a verb used to mean “to understand” or “to comprehend,” but it’s also used in nautical contexts. “To fathom” is to measure the depth of something with a sounding line, or sonar.\nBarco’s running water deepens the traditional notion of “understanding” into something more complex–carefully cataloguing the world around us in a quest to find the truth. The water works double-time as a structural benefit; like a water fountain in a shopping mall or a courtyard or a park, the familiar trickling noise calms visitors down and draws them closer. This is great, because calm and closer is exactly where visitors need to be to fully appreciate the structure.\nBarco’s intense attention to detail leads the visitor to carefully explore every inch of the structure. Nooks and crannies are filled with thoughtful surprises. A cabinet beneath a sidewalk reveals a maze made out of pins. Two loaves of fake bread peek out from a half-closed box. An open cabinet door reveals a tiny ladder running from one shelf to another. Grass peeks out of a crack in the elevated sidewalk. These details are at once so lifelike and so otherworldly that it takes a moment to place yourself back in the museum, and not in a psychological mashup of your childhood home and the sidewalk in front of said home.\nThese small structures, according to the wall text, are sculptural representations of Barco’s own attempts to fathom; she has interviewed scholars across the campus, centering around the question, “How do we proceed with competency and aplomb in a world we can’t fully fathom?” Their answers, and the resulting sculptures, are ways of translating these ways that other humans have learned to understand. Barco’s statement lifts these varied viewpoints, noting, “Each person has a unique literacy–a particular lens through which they are able to read and glean understanding from the materiality of our world.”\nAnother drawer, under a kitchen counter and invitingly positioned by a stool, encourages visitors to participate in “conversations that already happened.” The soft fabric envelopes inside make crinkling noises like a baby toy and are labeled in cursive with questions (“What keeps you up at night?”), assertions (“Because in dynamic and inherently complex systems we must name our assumptions”), dedications (“For those who seek profit by meeting demands, feel threatened by change, advocate for the greater good, and/or seek public support”), and abstract images (“The meaning and perception of materials transferring across time through lifetimes of engagement with process and the relational emerging of skillful people as they themselves make their world”).\nThese words have a clear meaning to Barco; they feel like fiercely underlined sentences pulled from her own notes about the exhibition’s final form. While conceptual artists often have a desire to pull back the curtain, to share the process, it’s rarely executed so elegantly. This isn’t a glass case filled with untouchable, inscrutable notebook pages. These envelopes feel like an invitation and an offering to the visitor; and a note-to-self, perhaps, for the artist.\nFinally, while the structure itself is filled with vitality and small mysteries, the space points to evidence of audience members participating in the creation of the piece. Aside from the structure itself paying homage to Barco’s research subjects, a line of photographs on the wall show hands helping to construct the sidewalk; anonymous, delicate hands. Other evidence is conversation-based; during my visit, a security guard grinned and told me about the chewing gum party Barco held, where everyone chewed gum and stuck it on and under the sidewalk. While he talked, he was genuinely bright-eyed over the memory.\nThis is where Barco’s skill really lies. She has this rare ability to create a participatory art piece that’s accessible but not condescending, and acknowledges life’s inherent whimsicality without punching it up to an unrelatable level. Her work is intelligent, welcoming, and quietly fun.\nThe feeling of the space Barco and her collaborators have created has an unmistakable sense of community. It is a piece that feels like a conversation, an exploration, a fathoming. And like the water flowing from the sink to the counter, this conversation is not stagnant. All visitors are welcome to join in.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.omwbe.wa.gov/about-omwbe/washington-state-business-diversity-subcabinet/disparity-study", "date": "2017-10-17T05:43:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187820927.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20171017052945-20171017072945-00454.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477784037590027, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__28046908", "lang": "en", "text": "Washington State Disparity Study\nThe State of Washington is conducting a statewide disparity study that will provide valuable information about how state government is doing when it comes to including minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses in contracts and purchasing. To learn more or to get involved, visit the official study website, wastate.disparity-study.com.\nTwo public meetings — in Seattle and Spokane — were held in June to provide further information on the study. Those who did not attend the meetings are encouraged to join an information Webinar at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. Click here to register To learn more about how to participate, and to see presentations used at the public meetings, please visit the disparity study website", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.usenetlearningcenter.com/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-theater-setup-for-two-hundred-dollars/", "date": "2019-05-27T06:20:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232261326.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20190527045622-20190527071622-00301.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9171170592308044, "token_count": 755, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__46276423", "lang": "en", "text": "Since there are so many ways to consume content online today, many of us have vast stores of content on our computers or mobile devices that we would love to be able to watch and or listen to from the comfort of our own living rooms with the benefit of a gigantically large and super sharp HD television – if you haven’t got one of these yet, don’t fret and save your pennies because the prices for high performance, high quality, high definition televisions are steadily on the decline. For now, we are going to show you how to bring the joy of the home theater experience to your living room without breaking the bank. We are going to show you how you can create the ultimate home theater experience for two hundred dollars. When we are done, you will be able to invite all your friends over and stream all your favorite content from the comfort of your favorite recliner\nWhat You Will Need To Get Started\n- A Windows or Mac based personal computer\n- An Apple TV 2 – Model MC572LL/A (Must be Apple TV 2, Apple TV 3 will not work)\n- Seas0nPass (Needed to Jailbreak the Apple TV 2)\n- Nito Installer (Used to install XBMC 12.2 frodo on the Apple TV 2)\n- A Micro USB Cable (Can’t be longer than a meter)\n- A little bit of patience\nGetting Your Apple TV 2\nWe are assuming for the sake of this project that you own a personal computer, that said we did say it would cost roughly $200. You are going to need the two hundred dollars to get a second generation Apple TV (Apple TV 2). Apple no longer sells these as they now have a third generation Apple TV available. To date, there is no hack available for us to customize the Apple TV 3. You can get an Apple TV 2 for somewhere between $150-$200 on ebay. The Apple TV 2 can be bought as is and not jailbroken. There is no reason to spend the extra money and buy an Apple TV 2 that is already jailbroken because chances are, we will have to jailbreak it again to get the most up to date version of Xbox Media Console (XBMC) running our Apple. TV 2. The Apple TV 2 outputs 720P video, don’t buy the Apple TV if it says it supports 1080P video – this is the Apple TV 3.\nJailBreaking Your Apple TV 2\nIn our next upcoming article, we will show you how successfully jailbreak your Apple TV 2. Jailbreaking our Apple TV 2 will allow us to install our own custom software on the box. In our next article, we will take you step by step through the jailbreak process with a simple how-to guide and video.\nInstalling Xbox Media Console (XBMC)\nOnce your Apple TV 2 has been jailbroken, we can then upload our own custom software to it. The software we will install on our Apple TV 2 is an open source media management and media playback system known as Xbox Media Console or XBMC for short. XBMC will allow you to playback content from all over the web as well as everything in your own personal content library. Following our article on how to jailbreak your Apple TV 2, we will publish an article explaining to you exactly how to go about installing XBMC on your Apple TV 2.\nOnce you have gotten XBMC up and running on your TV and you are streaming your whole content library flawlessly, you will wonder how you ever got along without it Stay tuned for the next article in our home theater series, How to jailbreak your Apple TV 2.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://peabodyenergy.investorroom.com/2014-07-29-Peabody-Urges-Withdrawal-Of-Power-Plant-Carbon-Proposal-As-Adverse-To-Human-Health-Calls-For-Broad-Technology-Deployment", "date": "2021-05-16T05:00:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989690.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516044552-20210516074552-00396.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9416491985321045, "token_count": 1001, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__92290380", "lang": "en", "text": "Peabody Urges Withdrawal Of Power Plant Carbon Proposal As Adverse To Human Health; Calls For Broad Technology Deployment\nST. LOUIS, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) today called for withdrawal of the proposed carbon rule for existing power plants and greater deployment of technology as the long-term solution to improve emissions, during testimony at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing in Washington, D.C. Peabody is also offering testimony in Denver.\n\"Using coal for electricity enables people to live longer and better and drives the lowest U.S. electricity costs for any major fuel,\" said Fredrick D. Palmer, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Peabody Energy, at the Washington, D.C. hearing. \"This proposal would endanger human health and welfare by making electricity – one of life's necessities – scarce and expensive.\"\n\"The real endangerment finding is the harm the Administration's rule will have on Americans – particularly the poor, the working class, the elderly, minorities, small businesses, manufacturing, those grappling with health care or healthy food costs, and a fledgling economy that should be growing jobs at far faster rates,\" Palmer said.\nAccess to clean, affordable energy is essential at a time when a record 115 million Americans qualify for energy assistance and 48 million Americans live in poverty.\n\"We are opposed to any proposal that would punish electricity consumers, harm America's poor and have no material benefit under climate theory. The EPA's proposal is also questionable from a legal standpoint and faces enormous opposition from Congress, states, business, industry, labor and others.\"\nAmong the issues outlined in Peabody's testimony:\n- EPA lauds California as an energy model, yet California has exacerbated energy inequality and turned away business based on high renewable mandates and energy taxes. California power prices are 40% higher than the U.S. average, businesses are exiting at a 3:1 ratio, and 700,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since 2000.\n- EPA's proposal is symbolic at best and would have no significant emissions benefit under climate theory. Even an entire shut down of America's coal fleet – which is not proposed – would result in a 1/20th of one degree temperature change.\n- The proposal is outside the bounds of law and, if finalized, is likely to be heavily litigated.\nWidespread opposition is evident by actions in the U.S. House of Representatives, opposition in the U.S. Senate and state legislative actions.\n- In mid-July, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed a spending bill prohibiting EPA from using funds for carbon standards.\n- In March, the U.S. House passed Whitfield-Manchin to repeal the proposed new source rule and stop related rule actions without Congressional approval.\n- Forty-one Republican Senators have asked EPA to withdraw the rule, and seven Democratic Senators have written the president about new plant standards.\n- Over 20 states passed legislation or resolutions stating greenhouse gas emissions can only be regulated on a plant-by-plant basis \"inside the fence.\"\n- Citizen and business groups are aligning in opposition, led by the Partnership for a Better Energy Future, a business coalition representing 80% of the U.S. economy.\n\"Everyone deserves access to low-cost electricity, and everyone seeks emission improvements,\" said Palmer. \"Technology, not caps and taxes, is the key to long-term improvement in carbon emissions.\"\nPeabody proposes a better path that calls for investing in efficiency improvements; deploying advanced supercritical coal plants and supporting greater research and development toward next generation technologies, including carbon capture and storage. U.S. coal used for electricity has tripled since 1970 as key emissions rates have declined 90 percent, Palmer said. \"Greater deployment of advanced technologies will continue this progress,\" Palmer said.\n\"More and more nations are pushing back against harmful carbon policies,\" Palmer said.\nAustralia's Prime Minister called the former carbon tax a \"useless, destructive tax, which damaged jobs, hurt families' cost of living and didn't actually help the environment.\" Japan has stepped up support for coal-fueled power plants both domestically and overseas, and Europe's renewable strategy is being pared back as the continent is threatened by Russia's energy security challenge.\n\"We must reject the Administration's harmful carbon proposal and put in place a technology path for long-term improvement in carbon emissions. This is a far better path for a clean, secure energy future,\" Palmer said.\nTo read the full testimony click here.\nPeabody Energy is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining, energy access and clean coal solutions. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com and AdvancedEnergyforLife.com.\nSOURCE Peabody Energy", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://courtneygibsonsinger.wordpress.com/", "date": "2017-02-23T18:22:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171209.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00372-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9712342619895935, "token_count": 516, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__77291258", "lang": "en", "text": "Well it’s official, The Saturdays have not only topped the Scottish Charts, but have notched up their first No 1 in the Official UK Singles Chart. Their song, “What About Us” featuring rapper Sean Paul, is the band’s first worldwide single as the girls try to crack Europe and most importantly, America. Over the last few moths the group have been in Los Angeles filming their music video and promoting the single – all of which has been followed by the cameras of E! as part of their reality show Chasing The Saturdays. The show is on every Sunday at 10pm on E!\nLast week’s number one, “Just Give Me A Reason”, by Pink and F.U.N.’s lead singer, Nate Ruess, has shifted down a spot to second following The Saturday’s new entry this week. As I mentioned last week, Pink is on her sixth world tour and is coming to the UK this April. Tickets are on still on sale!\nReturning to third position is Mr Justin Timberlake with his hit “Mirrors”. The singer released the song’s music video this week and hinted that it was in fact dedicated to his wife, Jessica Biel, as he describes the song being about ‘someone that you feel is your other half’. Timberlake has also secured his third Official UK Number Album in a row with ‘The 20/20 Experience’.\nIndie band Bastille have also moved up a position with their song “Pompeii”, claiming the fourth spot. This has allowed Bruno Mars’ ballad, “When I Was Your Man” to enter back into the Top 5 after seven weeks in the charts. Don’t forget…Tickets for his UK arena tour are on sale now!\nSlowly making her way up the charts is Disney’s Bridgit Mendler, whose debut single, “Ready Or Not”, placed sixth this week. Next up, our British boys, One Direction, are still sitting nicely in the Top 10 in the seventh spot with their charity single, “One Way Or Another (Tennage Kicks)”. The band also won two Kid’s Choice Award’s this week, one for ‘Favorite Music Group’ and the other for ‘Favorite Song’. The boys are currently on the UK leg of their worldwide arena tour.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.communitymoneyadvice.com/news-media/cma-news/cma-launch-new-debt-advice-model-cma-connect", "date": "2023-12-03T20:26:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203193127-20231203223127-00815.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9412004947662354, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__266052647", "lang": "en", "text": "CMA launch new debt advice model: CMA Connect\nIn 1997 Heather Keates and her team of volunteers opened the Community Debt Advice Centre in Burgess Hill. Clients flooded in. 23 years later and the vision Heather was given has blossomed into the national network of CMA Debt Advice Centres we see today. Now, on 1st July, CMA launch the CMA Connect Centre model, and the CMA Hub Advice option for debt advice centres. Over the years CMA has taken many steps forward in service provision: an Adviceline; a comprehensive training programme; Catalyst casework software; and more, but Connect is arguably the most radical; a whole new operating model, which we believe is set to allow many more churches and agencies to engage with debt advice. Against a background of profound need, this has to be worth a celebration. In addition the launch is being supported by a national press release.\nDownload the press release\nYou can listen to the UCB interview with our CEO Heather Keates about debt and our new Connect service here:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://blog.totallynotmalware.net/?p=83", "date": "2021-10-18T21:29:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585209.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018190451-20211018220451-00447.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597122073173523, "token_count": 633, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__289990059", "lang": "en", "text": "Please consider supporting my writing on Patreon.\nSo you’ve learned how to document a demonstration without getting anyone into trouble, but now you’ve got a ton of footage and aren’t sure what to do with it. Chances are, if you’re a journalist being paid to cover the protests, your mind is already made up. If you’re not, there are some things to keep in mind. Chances are, if you’ve followed the instructions from my previous post, your photos and/or video footage are “safe” to post to social media. However, if you’ve captured images of someone being arrested or injured by police, you may want to check a few things before posting those images publicly.\nBeing arrested or subject to police violence can be a deeply traumatic, deeply vulnerable experience. As such, it is entirely possible that people subject to these indignities may not want to have that experience broadcast for public consumption. Additionally, if someone is taken into custody, it is preferable that their loved ones not find out by seeing their image plastered across social media.\nAside from the above, there is one other excellent reason to tread carefully when posting footage of someone’s arrest or brutalization: opposing counsel. In cases of both arrest and injury, the specter of litigation looms. With an arrest, a person may very well be facing charges. In cases of police repression, the affected party may either be brought up on charges later, or may want to file a lawsuit against the police department.\nIn any of these scenarios, it is best to offer footage to the person featured, rather than posting it publicly where anyone can see it. In the event of a pending court case, this may involve getting the footage to an incarcerated person’s attorney, or perhaps just finding a secure means of giving the data to the person it concerns, thus allowing them to review it (and ideally get legal counsel) before releasing it to the population at large. Even in the absence of a pending court case, reaching out and offering the content to the person(s) depicted, rather than posting it of your own volition, is likely the best course of action.\nThere are many means by which you can transfer the images you’ve captured; the best is to put the data onto a thumb drive, and hand it directly to the person you’d like to receive it. Second best is to physically mail a thumb drive, using tamper-evident packaging. In both cases, if for a court case, it is possible that you can get reimbursement from the attorney to whom you are supplying the data. Failing the ability to physically transfer data, you can also resort to email, but should avoid this if possible.\nIt is very true that it may be difficult to find the person whose arrest or brutalization you’ve captured, but it is absolutely worth the effort. The photos you snap, and video you record, and your discretion in keeping them private, may be the difference between jail and freedom for someone else.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://unitedwaycv.org/2252", "date": "2017-06-26T12:19:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320736.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170626115614-20170626135614-00056.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592235684394836, "token_count": 472, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__104193121", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a journalism student at Lynchburg College originally from Northern Virginia. I recently met with United Way and they asked me if I would be interested in running a blog for them. Instantly I was excited, not only because I get to do something I’m passionate about, but also because I get to go out and meet all of these amazing non-profits which United Way works with. Recently, I met with CASA a.k.a. Court Appointed Special Advocates and here are some things you should know about them…\n10 reasons to know about Court Appointed Special Advocates:\n- The CASA program is one of a kind\n- They’re helping benefit the community one child at a time\n- They train volunteers to be superheros\n- The CASA program in Lynchburg, Va. served over 298 kids with 104 volunteers last year alone\n- They are a national non-profit but specifically serve the Lynchburg, Bedford and Campbell Counties\n- Kids without a CASA volunteer are more likely to stay in the foster care program for longer\n- There are typically 50 to 60 kids on the waiting list\n- If left on the waiting list for too long the kids get sent back into the system\n- Their highest demographic are children is under the age of 5\n- They have an upcoming Superhero race on November 5 in Downtown Lynchburg\nOne of CASA’s mottos is “the constant omits the chaos.” Their volunteers act as this constant for the children within the program. While many are struggling with balancing their overly hectic school life along with their court appointments, bouncing foster families, meetings with their families, etc. The CASA advocate is there to benefit the child.\nGoals of a CASA Volunteer:\n- Find a stable home for child whether it be with parents, family member, or adopted\n- Focus on one childs case at a time\n- Be a stability for the child\n- Give recommendations to judges\n- Be the voice of the child\nIn the future, I look forward to getting to work with the other non-profits which United Way is partnered with.\nThis post was written by Guest Blogger, Heather MacNeil with Lynchburg College.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://centerforethicsandwriting.org/2023/11/10/a-reading-and-workshop-with-sally-wen-mao/", "date": "2023-12-01T00:59:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00832.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9232038855552673, "token_count": 227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__173564327", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo by Noah Bility\nOn Thursday, December 7 at 10:30am, Sally Wen Mao will give a reading and lead a workshop for students in Weis Cinema. Among the wider student body, students from Professor Jenny Xie‘s class Contemporary Asian American and Asian Diasporic Poetics will be present.\nSally Wen Mao is the author of the poetry collection The Kingdom of Surfaces (Graywolf Press, August 2023), and the debut fiction collection Ninetails (Penguin Books, May 2024). She is also the author of two previous poetry collections, Oculus (Graywolf Press, 2019), a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Mad Honey Symposium (Alice James Books, 2014). Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Poetry, A Public Space, Harpers Bazaar, The Washington Post, Guernica, and others. The recipient of two Pushcart Prizes and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, she was recently a Cullman Fellow at the New York Public Library and a Shearing Fellow at the Black Mountain Institute.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.spagirlguides.com/joya-spa-at-montelucia-resort-spa-5886/", "date": "2024-03-05T15:17:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00431.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592412710189819, "token_count": 1272, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__87147637", "lang": "en", "text": "Joya. Even the name (pronounced joy-ah) elicits a peaceful easy feelin’. But as the new kid on the resort spa block, did it live up to its name and budding reputation? Oh yah. Did it ever.\nI visited the spa mid-summer with my spa-savvy sister-in-law in tow. A high-powered admin assistant, she was as fried and frazzled as I was, and we agreed to leave our worries in the resort parking deck and squeeze every inch of relaxation out of this splendid day. And that, it turns out, was way beyond easy.\nJoya Spa is a magnificent two-storied respite in the aptly named town of Paradise Valley. Home to the super rich and other acclaimed spas such as Camelback Inn and Sanctuary, PV sets the perfect backdrop for the Omni Scottsdale at Montelucia with its scenic manicured landscapes dotted with ancient saguaro cactus and Camelback Mountain vistas in the distance. We arrived on a blinding sunny morning when the temperature was making the climb to its average summer sweet spot of about 105 degrees. Eager for a dose of AC, we hustled through the enchanting little garden area that guards the spa’s gigantic aged wooden doors and slipped into the spa. Not only were we immediately enveloped in the cool of the dimly lit reception area but completely transported by the exotic, other worldly atmosphere of the Moroccan decor and Moorish architecture. After checking in, we were led up the dramatic staircase that lines the circular wall to the second floor.\nAesthetically, the spa is stunning. But not in an over-the-top Vegas way. More in a mindful, no-details-spared way. Striking artwork welcomes you at the top of the stairs and orchestras of flickering flameless candles beckon you along. As you make your way deeper into the spa, the light softens and it’s as if you’re entering the belly of some palatial hideaway. We were led along the hallway to our first stop — a domed room where we each picked a stone from a central pedestal and placed it on an alter to clarify our intention for the visit. Then, off to another dramatic alcove centered by an amethyst-colored crystal pedestal illuminated by twinkling fiber optic lights above. Finally, we were shown around the spacious women’s lounge.\nWe changed and met back in the women’s waiting area, a warmly colored room lined with couches and puffy throw pillows. After a few sips of hot tea, my sis was whisked away for her Cherry Harvest Festival body treatment and I was off to my custom massage. My therapist led me to the treatment room where I was left to settle into the massage bed, which was draped in exquisitely soft linens. The warmly appointed, dimly lit room was elegant yet simple and white-glove spotless. My therapist, though she seemed young, was skilled at seeking out my rough spots.\nAfterward, drowsy from the massage, I plodded into the women’s quiet room — a room lined along one side with beds separated by breezy curtains. The “whisper room” as it’s called doesn’t even have a hint of music and I promptly fell into a trance-like sleep (the kind of sleep where you’re thankful for the privacy curtain … drool, ewww). I awoke just in time for my next treat — the spa’s signature Hammam service.\nThere’s something to be said for discovering the amenities of a spa on your own. However, the Hammam ritual is possibly the best introduction to a spa’s heart that I’ve ever experienced. The treatment started in a wet room where the therapist gave me a brisk scrub using a traditional Turkish black soap and rough cloth. Then — and this made me a little nervous — she grabbed one of several large buckets of warm water to rinse away the soapy residue. Oh man, who knew having a bucket of warm water poured over you would feel so amazing. After I was all rinsed and squeaky clean, she led me the few steps to the neighboring Hammam — a moderately heated room with a reclining bench of tiny pearlescent tiles. She instructed me to relax here for about 10 minutes and then head to the steam, cool off under the cold plunge, hot tub, sauna and finally bring my body temp down with one more cold plunge. I followed her instructions to the tee, enjoying the details of each station — the extremely steamy steam room, the intimidating though completely refreshing cold plunge shower, the beautifully tiled hot tub and the spacious sauna. You can use all but the wet room and Hammam on your own but the full ritual is a must if you visit Joya. I absolutely insist.\nMy sis and I spent the rest of the day paddling around the rooftop pool, lounging on the cushy chairs and nibbling on the complimentary fresh fruit and tea. We ordered a flatbread pizza from the spa menu (complete with cocktails if that’s your thing) and gobbled down the healthy version of ‘za with creamy fresh-made mozzarella and roasted tomatoes. The day was completely enjoyable, down to the tiniest detail.\nAnd yes, I’ve left many a detail about Joya Spa out only so you’ll have a few surprises along the way during your visit. But after looking back on the overall experience, I keep coming back to one memory from that day that defined it for me. I was in the pool with my chin rested on my folded arms on the ledge facing Camelback Mountain. The sun was beginning to set and a ripple of clouds was beginning to form in the distance, casting intricate shadows on the craggy mountain backdrop. I remember taking a few deep breaths and being overcome by a feeling of peace, of appreciation, of unadulterated Joy. Joy-ahhh. A fitting name for a magical place.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mahina-accelerator.com/tag/marketing/", "date": "2023-02-08T00:45:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500664.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207233330-20230208023330-00788.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9890036582946777, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__223875577", "lang": "en", "text": "When I started my Instagram account “Aktien für Frauen” (English: Stocks for Women) in July 2019, I was actually just looking for an exchange with other women on the topics finance and investing. I was frustrated by the fact that there were almost only male accounts, blogs or podcasts that never really appealed to me as a woman, because I am simply a different target group and want to be addressed differently. It is clear that there are also wonderful synergies between male and female investors, but I would still have been happy to be perceived differently.\nIt seemed to be the same for thousands of other women, because within a very short time my Instagram account exploded and I was able to welcome the first 10,000 followers after half a year. Today, we are 25,000 people on my account and I still can’t quite believe it when several thousand interested people watch my stories every day or put their trust in me and ask me for advice. I am all the more proud of the fact that my community consists of almost 80% women who want to take their finances into their own hands. That was my dream, which came true with a lot of work and strategy: to take away women’s fear of money and the stock market and get them to take care of their retirement planning and asset accumulation themselves.\nI would like to tell you in this blog article how exactly I managed to do that and which cornerstones you need for your Instagram success.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cardinalcu.com/5-things-to-do-before-making-a-big-purchase/", "date": "2024-02-24T09:19:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00216.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500790238380432, "token_count": 660, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__38539638", "lang": "en", "text": "Nearly 18 million Americans will buy a new vehicle this year. Over half of all Americans plan to buy a house in the next five years.\nAs more consumers make major purchases, the demand for affordable loans will rise. How can consumers take action to save on financing costs and find the most affordable loan?\nAccording to a recent survey, many Ohioans planning to purchase a car or home have taken steps to prepare. Fifty percent of respondents indicated they would use money from savings for a down payment on a car, and 62 percent on a house.\nWhile the current market offers favorable rates, MyFICO.com says the best options are usually only available to borrowers with “tier one” credit, which generally requires a credit score ranging from 760 to 850. Consumers outside of tier one may find themselves paying more than necessary for their loans.\nAccording to Barry Shaner, CEO of Toledo-based Directions Credit Union, consumers need to pay attention to more than just the monthly payment and interest rate of a loan.\n“It is important to consider the overall costs of a loan,” he explains. “Ask questions before signing on the dotted line, and if something does not seem right, it may be best to walk away.”\nShaner suggests consumers ask questions about taxes, fees, insurance requirement, and closing costs before signing any loan documents.\nThe Financial Five…\nBEFORE MAKING A LARGE PURCHASE:\nCHECK YOUR CREDIT HISTORY.\nYour credit union can provide you with a copy of your credit report. You can also get a report each year for free at www.AnnualCreditReport.com. Check your report for inaccuracies, and look for areas to improve. If you have existing balances, consider paying them down to lessen your debt-to-income ratio, a big factor in your credit score.\nSHOP AROUND FOR THE BEST FINANCING DEAL.\nConsider the entire financing package when shopping for a loan. Calculate the cost of the loan through its entire term and include up-front charges, taxes, and fees. You may find a low-interest loan without fees costs less than a zero-percent-interest loan with fees.\nPUT MONEY DOWN.\nIf possible, take the time to save up for a down payment. The more money you put down, the less you have to finance, saving you thousands of dollars in interest charges. This can also allow you to pay for any loan costs up front, rather than rolling them into your monthly payment.\nADJUST YOUR MONTHLY BUDGET.\nAdding a new loan payment can put a dent in your monthly budget. Bills that you typically paid in the middle of the month might need to be moved, possibly subjecting you to late fees. Try budgeting an estimated mortgage or car payment a couple of months in advance to avoid the shock.\nThe more you ask, the better informed you are. Sit down with a at your credit union and ask: how much house/car can I afford? What fees/charges are avoidable? What interest rate can I expect to pay? How much should I put down? In the end, how much will the loan cost me?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/super-bowl-lviii-college", "date": "2024-02-21T14:00:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00816.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9636196494102478, "token_count": 726, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__150516765", "lang": "en", "text": "As the anticipation builds for the biggest sporting event of the year, football fans across the globe are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. The clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers promises to be an electrifying spectacle, with each team boasting a roster of talented athletes ready to battle it out on the gridiron. But have you ever wondered where these players honed their skills before making it to the NFL? Let's take a closer look at where the current players on the Chiefs and the 49ers went to college, and uncover some intriguing insights along the way.\nKansas City Chiefs:\nThe Kansas City Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have a diverse roster representing various collegiate programs from around the country. Mahomes himself attended Texas Tech University, where he showcased his exceptional talent and became a top prospect in the NFL draft. Joining him are standout players like Travis Kelce (University of Cincinnati), and Chris Jones (Mississippi State).\nA quick scan of the Chiefs' roster reveals a mix of powerhouse programs and lesser-known schools. While schools like the University of Florida and Oklahoma are well-represented on the team, there are also players who hail from schools associated less often with the NFL such as the University of South Dakota (Jack Cochrane and Chris Oladokun) and Samford (Montrell Washington).\nSan Francisco 49ers:\nOn the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers boast a roster filled with skilled athletes who cut their teeth at some of the most prestigious college football programs in the country. From Ohio State University to Notre Dame, the 49ers' lineup is stacked with players who excelled at the highest levels of collegiate competition.\nHowever, like their counterparts in Kansas City, the 49ers also feature players who hail from institutions less frequently associated with NFL standouts. In fact, 49ers offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez played for Minot State University in North Dakota...a program that has sent just 3 players to the NFL in its history.\nNow, let's delve into some interesting trends and insights regarding the colleges represented in Super Bowl LVIII. According to a thorough analysis of the rosters, several schools stand out for producing multiple players participating in the big game.\nUnsurprisingly, traditional football powerhouses like Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon are well-represented, with each school contributing multiple players to the Super Bowl rosters. These programs have long been known for churning out NFL-caliber talent, and their continued success on the collegiate level translates into a pipeline of skilled players making an impact at the professional level.\nHowever, it's the less common NFL-standout schools that often provide some of the most compelling stories in the world of football. This year you'll see players hailing from Fordham (Nick Zakelj), Ball State (Nic Jones and Willie Snead) and Central Arkansas University (George Odum). Whether it's a player defying the odds to make an NFL roster, or a late-round draft pick exceeding expectations, these underdog narratives capture the hearts of fans everywhere.\nAs the countdown to kickoff continues, fans can take pride in knowing that the players on the field come from a wide array of collegiate backgrounds, each with its own unique story to tell. So whether you're rooting for the Chiefs, the 49ers, or simply looking forward to a thrilling game of football, take a moment to appreciate the journey that brought these athletes to the pinnacle of their sport. After all, in the world of football, anything is possible, and the Super Bowl is where dreams are made.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.scruffydogltd.com/the-evolution-of-theme-park-storytelling-from-rides-to-immersive-experiences/", "date": "2024-03-05T15:10:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00386.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.958148181438446, "token_count": 697, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__167078095", "lang": "en", "text": "Theme parks have come a long way since their inception in the early 20th century. What started out as simple rides and attractions have evolved into immersive experiences that transport visitors to entirely different worlds. The evolution of theme park storytelling is a fascinating journey that has seen attractions go beyond just making people scream to provide unforgettable, narrative-led experiences. In this post, we take a closer look at how theme park storytelling has changed over the years and what the future holds.\nThe Inception of Theme Park Storytelling\nTheme park storytelling has its beginnings in simple rides such as carousels and roundabouts. It wasn’t until Disney introduced its first theme park, Disneyland Park, in 1955, that the more robust ideas of storytelling within a theme park setting were born. From the start, Disney’s aim was to transport visitors to a different world through its rides and attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, which told stories through their visuals and audio. This concept was a game-changer in the industry, and theme parks around the world began to follow suit by creating similarly immersive experiences.\nEarly Years (1990s – 2000s)\nThe 1990s and the early 2000s saw the emergence of the themed ‘lands’ in parks. For example, visitors of Disney’s Magic Kingdom could explore different lands, each offering a unique experience. In some cases, entire rides were developed based on a popular movie or TV series. Universal Studios took this concept to a new level with the creation of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which set a new benchmark for immersive storytelling experiences.\nAs technology continued to advance, theme parks were able to take their storytelling experiences to new heights. One of the most significant advancements was the use of virtual reality technology. For example, Six Flags introduced VR technology into its roller coasters, giving riders the sensation of flying through a different world. As technology continues to improve, visitors can expect even richer, more realistic, and immersive experiences.\nIn recent years, the line between the real world and the storytelling experience has become so blurred that it’s hard to tell where one begins and the other ends. For example, visitors to Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can explore a planet and interact with the characters and the environment as if they were in a movie. This level of interactivity creates an entirely new level of immersion that takes theme park storytelling to new heights.\nThe evolution of theme park storytelling has come a long way since its inception, with immersive experiences becoming the industry standard. Attractions have gone beyond just being rides and developed into complete worlds that visitors can explore. However, the journey is far from over. As technology continues to advance, so will the limits of theme park storytelling. Visitors can expect even more impressive experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible. Theme parks are no longer just a place for thrills and excitement; they are an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in completely different worlds.\nContact Scruffy Dog Creative Group\nFor eclectic theme park design solutions bound to deliver unbridled joy to visitors of all ages, get in touch with our team at Scruffy Dog Creative Group today. Click here to fill out our ‘Contact Us’ form, give us a call at 02034684220, or drop us an email at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://wholeearthsea.com/en-ca/blog/ranking-milk-based-on-sustainability/", "date": "2022-09-27T00:47:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334974.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927002241-20220927032241-00607.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9416297674179077, "token_count": 2122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__295082261", "lang": "en", "text": "Ranking Milk Based on Sustainability\nThere’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the environmental impact of almond milk, leading a few folks to switch to dairy or other plant-based milks. Is the concern over almond production hyperbolic or based on fact? And is dairy really as bad for the planet (not to mention cows) as it seems? Here are the different types of dairy and plant-based milks ranked from least sustainable to most sustainable.\nLeast sustainable – cow’s milk/dairy\nNo big surprise here. A glass of cow’s milk is responsible for almost three times more greenhouse gas emissions than any plant-based milk, according to a 2018 study by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK. Dairy also requires nine times more land than any plant-based milk, which makes sense when you think that land often has to be cleared to grow the plant crops that feed the cows, in addition to land used to house the cows as they excrete methane (a greenhouse gas).\nCoconut milk – an environmental nightmare\nCoconut milk has become more popular in the last couple of years, but as coconuts only grow in a handful of tropical climates such as in the Philippines, Indonesia, and India, demand has rapidly caught up to supply. To grow more and more coconuts, palm plantations are being extended at breakneck speed, resulting in massive deforestation (which is bad for biodiversity and disastrous for climate change). The labour conditions on coconut palm groves are also often very poor, with workers exploited for little pay. And, of course, all that coconut milk then has to be shipped around the world, with a hefty dose of carbon emissions associated with transport.\nIf you do buy coconut milk, check that it’s Fair Trade and comes from a sustainable source that is not associated with deforestation. Consider buying concentrated coconut products packaged at source, which helps keep cash in the local economy, and reduces transport emissions.\nRice milk – little nutrition and not the best for water and emissions\nI’ve never been a fan of rice milk, mainly because I think it lacks flavour and nutrition. The Oxford study shows that rice milk is also one of the worst offenders for greenhouse gas emissions, producing more than any other plant milk studied, in addition to being a water hog. Those rice paddies might look idyllic, but they’re teeming with methane-producing bacteria and are often heavily polluted with fertilizers.\nRice milk is widely available and inexpensive, though, and is still better than dairy in terms of the environmental impact. You can minimize the negatives of rice milk by choosing organic varieties produced in a sustainable way.\nAlmond milk – bad for bees, water hungry, but better than dairy\nEvery plant milk has its pros and cons, but nothing has caused quite as much debate as almond milk in recent years.\nMost almonds used to make almond milk are grown in California, where the industrialized almond industry relies on massive amounts of water (five litres per almond!) and the hard labour of bees.  Indeed, bees work so hard to pollinate almond trees that an investigation found that the almond industry was responsible for the deaths of 50 billion bees in just a few months in the winter of 2018–19. This amounted to more than a third of commercial bee colonies in the United States.\nAlmond milk does, however, have the lowest associated greenhouse gas emissions of the plant milks tested in the 2018 Oxford Study, and the almond trees themselves act as carbon sinks, helping mop up carbon dioxide.\nHazelnut milk – nutritious, delicious, and locally grown!\nHazelnut trees are wind pollinated, meaning no bees are needed. They thrive on rain and sequester carbon, creating a net benefit for the climate. They also grow in the Pacific Northwest, so if that’s where you live, they’re local superstars!\nHazelnut milk also provides a decent amount of protein and healthy fats, as well as other nutrients, all without the downsides of almonds. The only problem is that hazelnut milk can be a bit costly as it isn’t widely available yet.\nHemp milk – eco friendly, but hard to find\nHemp is one of the most environmentally friendly crops in the world, actually helping remediate soil and isolate carbon. And hemp seeds are rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making for a nutritious plant-based milk. Again, the downside is that hemp milk can be hard to find and relatively expensive compared to soy milk, which has a similar protein profile.\nOat milk vs. soy milk– it’s a tie!\nWhen it comes to environmental impact, oat milk and soy milk are both winners. They each use very little water, have only slightly higher greenhouse gas emissions than almond milk, and don’t have the same negative impacts on bees and cows.\nOat milk is an especially good choice for Canadians as oats grow well in Canada, meaning that oats aren’t usually associated with deforestation and some locally made oat milk is available. Buying local helps cut greenhouse gas emissions even further, and also helps support food security. And, happily, plenty of oats are already grown worldwide; it’s just that most go towards feeding livestock such as cows. As such, switching existing global oat production to feed humans instead of cattle, might actually reduce the amount of land and other inputs needed.\nThe downside of oat milk is that it’s not as rich in protein as some of the other types of milk. Unfortunately, most oat milk is made with oats from monoculture operations where crops are sprayed with pesticides right before harvest, meaning that glyphosate (a recognized carcinogen) is often present in conventionally grown oats, and even in some organic oats that have been contaminated. Look for a brand that is certified glyphosate free. The growing fondness for oat milk likely means many brands will begin to certify their oats with robust third-party testing.\nSoy milk – joint winner!\nSoy offers the closest protein profile to cow’s milk, but is far more sustainable, making it the go-to plant-based milk for anyone concerned with health and the environment. This is according to the 2018 Oxford study.\nFor a while, soy fell out of favour, partly based on misguided ideas about hormonal effects in males. Meta-analyses have, however, found “no effects of soy protein or isoflavone intake on testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, free testosterone, or the free androgen index.”\nThe other concern often raised over soy is its contribution to deforestation. The truth is that, yes, there has been rampant deforestation in the Amazon related to soy farms, but the soybeans grown on those farms are almost exclusively fed to, you guessed it, cows. Indeed, “80% of Amazon soy is destined for animal feed,” according to the Yale School of the Environment. So, if you’re looking for sustainably sourced soy milk, choose organic soy made from beans grown in the US or Canada. And, of course, cut out the beef and dairy!\nIn summary, whichever milk you consume in lieu of dairy is going to be better in terms of sustainability. Kicking the cow’s milk habit is by far the best way to address most of the environmental impact of milk consumption. If you live in Canada, oat, soy, and hemp are arguably your best options, while those living in more tropical climates might want to favour organically, sustainably sourced coconut milk.\nTo further cut down transportation costs and greenhouse gas emissions, you can have a go at making your own plant-based milk at home. No need to ship all that water, just ship the oats, nuts, beans, or seeds and add water at home! Remember, though, that homemade milk won’t be fortified with vitamins and minerals like store-bought milk, so you’ll want to make sure you’re getting your vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, and other nutrients elsewhere.\n(1) Poore J & Nemecek T. Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers. Science (New York, N.Y.). 2018; 360:987-992.\n(2) McGivney A. “Like sending bees to war”: the deadly truth behind your almond milk obsession. [cited January 8, 2020]. Available from: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/07/honeybees-deaths-almonds-hives-aoe\n(3) Bruckner S, Steinhauer N, Aurell SD, et al. The Bee Informed Partnership (2019). United States honey bee colony losses 2018–2019: preliminary results. Available from: https://beeinformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2018_2019-Abstract.pdf\n(4) University of California, Davis. Almonds Contribute Little To Carbon Emissions. [cited July 28, 2015]. Available from: https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/articles/2015/07/almonds-contribute-little-to-carbon-emissions\n(5) Husain R, Weeden H, Bogush D, et al. Enhanced tolerance of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) plants on abandoned mine land soil leads to overexpression of cannabinoids. PLoS One. 2019; 14(8):e0221570.\n(7) Messina M. Soy and Health Update: Evaluation of the Clinical and Epidemiologic Literature. Nutrients. 2016; 8(12):754.\n(8) Yale School of the Environment. Soy Agriculture in the Amazon Basin. Available from: https://globalforestatlas.yale.edu/amazon/land-use/soy", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.landmarkstore.in/index.php/2019/12/06/fifa-2020-elevate-your-gaming-experience-by-playing-it-your-way/", "date": "2020-08-04T08:09:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735867.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804073038-20200804103038-00086.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9531843066215515, "token_count": 553, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__104069410", "lang": "en", "text": "Powered by Frostbite™, EA SPORTS™ brings to you the latest version of FIFA online video games with FIFA 20. So, what’s new with FIFA 20? Well, it is the first time when two sides of the world’s most-loved game come to life at the same time – the prestige of the professional stage and an all-new authentic street football. What’s even newer is that in FIFA 20 you get to show off your own style of playing where Decisive Moments feature gives you more control over the situations that determine the outcome of a match. You also get to build your team, pick your gear, and express yourself on the streets and football playgrounds around the world.\nSince the last couple of years, FIFA has shown significant improvements in the graphics aspect, the characters, the fields, and the stadium audiences. A true FIFA fanatic can clearly see the subtle changes that have been made since ’93. This time, it is not just the graphics that has changed. The ball control within the game has also improved significantly. A crucial defence has also been added and it has been more in focus with this year’s release. The newly added Agile Jockey move allows defenders to move while waiting for an opportunity to tackle.\nThe newest and perhaps the most talked-about addition to the game is Volta. It brings the player an authentic street football experience with 3 different modes to play. The matches are fast paced, filled with all kinds of tricks and fancy legwork. You can control an entire team or be in control of your character. Did you know in this series, you can play at 17 locations across the world?\nOther additions to the game include customising appearances and transferring your negotiations, besides the King of the Hill and Mystery ball challenges that maintain the fun essence of the game. Another exciting new feature is FUT Friendlies, which allows you to play games with your squad on the same console/pc in different match modes. But overall, adding concise ball-playing is quite possibly one of the biggest highlights of the game along with Volta. The new Ball Physics System elevate gameplay in FIFA 20 to a new level of realism, offering new shot trajectories, more realistic tackle interactions and physics-driven behaviour.\nTo conclude, FIFA 20 did it again in terms of responsiveness in the overall game design, maintains the engagement and entertainment, while bringing to you a whole new array of entertainment at the same time. The ultimate football gaming/simulation experience has just been redefined as it does every year and it is about time you see it for yourself!\nFIFA 2020 is available in your nearest Landmark store, come, get it now today!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.hotelcosmos.ru/eng/hotel/news/98/31843/", "date": "2020-01-18T06:49:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250592261.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20200118052321-20200118080321-00539.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9093329310417175, "token_count": 331, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__37326955", "lang": "en", "text": "20 October 2017\nOn October 25-27, Pavilion №75 at VDNKh will host the international exhibition of professional equipment and technologies for tele-, radio- and internet broadcasting and cinema production - NATEXPO.\nThe organizers are: ExpoNAT, JSC and the Tele- and Radio Service, Electronic Mass Media and Internet Technologies Development Fund. The expo is supported by the Federal Agency for Printed Media and Mass Communications in partnership with the USA National Association of Broadcasters (NAB USA).\nNATEXPO has been held since 2004 and for 13 years now has been gathering manufacturers of professional broadcasting hard- and software and representatives of related industries.\nThe expo will include thematic sections devoted to filming and sound-recording equipment, systems of cable TV, IPTV and HDTV, mobile, digital and satellite TV, media-measuring tools. Visual effects and 3D graphics technologies will also be presented.\nThe expo will be interesting for professional and experts of the industry, specialists in mass media, advertising, marketing and for all who want to know more about development of the TV-, radio- and Internet-broadcasting.\nDon't want to miss the expo activities and presentations of the industry professionals? Stay at a hotel near VDNKh! Cosmos Hotel located only 10 minutes' walk from the exhibition hall offers the best price to quality correlation. You are most welcome!\nAirport «Vnukovo»: 40 km\nMetro st. «VDNH»(«ВДНХ»): 200 m\nFrom the city centre (Red Square): 9 km", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://gombesafari.com/tanzania/", "date": "2023-06-03T05:14:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00365.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8929649591445923, "token_count": 393, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__296273328", "lang": "en", "text": "Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, The names roll off the tongue like a roster call of Africa’s most alluring destinations, all packed into one country. Resonating with hints of the wild and exotic, these four alone are reason enough to justify packing your bag and heading off to Tanzania. But the list isn’t finished. Bagamoyo, Tabora, Ujiji – stops on the 19th-century caravan routes into the heart of what was then an unknown continent.\nMafia and Pangani – once famed ports of call for merchant ships from the Orient. Kilwa – linchpin of a far-flung Indian Ocean trading network. Kigoma, Kalema, Kipili, Kasanga – bustling outposts along the remote Lake Tanganyika shoreline. Selous – Africa’s largest protected area. Ruaha and Katavi – insider tips for serious safari-goers. Mahale and Gombe – prime destinations for seeing chimpanzees in the wild.\nThroughout, Tanzania offers travelers an array of options, set against the backdrop of a cultural mosaic in which over 100 ethnic groups amicably rub shoulders.\nWhile most visitors head straight for the famed northern wildlife-watching circuit, followed by time relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches, Tanzania has much more to offer anyone with the time and inclination to head off the beaten path.\nFollow the coastline south into a Swahili culture whose rhythms have remained in many ways unchanged over the centuries. Journey through rolling hill country along the Tanzania highway, detouring to Ruaha National Park. Admire ancient rock paintings around Kolo village.\nExplore the Lake Victoria shoreline, with its small fishing villages and tranquil islands. Experience the seldom-visited wilderness of Katavi, teeming with buffaloes and hippos.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.petarmor.com/vested-interest/", "date": "2018-03-17T23:54:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257645405.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180317233618-20180318013618-00572.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9522803425788879, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__20584799", "lang": "en", "text": "VESTED INTEREST IN K9s, Inc.\nFrom sniffing bombs to tracking criminals, police K-9 units provide an invaluable service to their community and deserve the same kind of protection as their human counterparts. Unfortunately, many police departments don’t have the budget to properly uniform these dogs with protective vests, which cost $1,050 each.\nThat’s where we come in: PetArmor has partnered with Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. to donate custom-fit bullet- and stab-protective vests to police departments in need.\n“Police K-9 units provide an invaluable service to their community and deserve the same kind of protection as their human counterparts,” said Sandy Marcal, founder of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. “Thanks to PetArmor, many more dogs will be protected from harm while they protect their neighborhoods and towns.”\nPetArmor’s initial donation benefits dogs in Texas, Florida and Maryland where police departments have requested assistance in vesting their police dogs.\nHOW YOU CAN HELP\nIf you would like to donate to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. to help them equip even more dogs,\nvisit their website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://babydestination.com/sridevi", "date": "2022-01-25T07:27:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304798.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125070039-20220125100039-00362.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9718929529190063, "token_count": 1074, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__48052799", "lang": "en", "text": "Ye Lamhe , ye pal hum har pal yaad karenge.. ye mausam chale gaye toh hum fariyad karenge..\nThose big beautiful expressive eyes and that mischievous smile sent arrows through hearts and set the screen on fire! Sridevi was truly Bollywood’s first female superstar, her name being a sure shot guarantee for a film’s success. In an industry dominated by male superstars, Sridevi had an impressive career for more than five decades. Sadly, on Saturday night Sridevi passed away after a sudden cardiac arrest. She had no history of heart ailments which makes this an even bigger tragedy.\nSridevi was visiting Dubai with hubby producer Boney Kapoor and their daughter Khushi Kapoor for Mohit Marwah’s wedding festivities. Her second daughter Jahnvi wasn’t in attendance due to her work commitments in Mumbai. The sad news of Sridevi’s demise has come as a big shock to the entire Bollywood and television fraternity and her numerous fans. Many of her co-stars and fellow actors took to Twitter to express their grief, shock and condolences.\nRajnikanth tweeted his condolences saying “I’m shocked and very disturbed. I’ve lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I feel the pain with them #RIPSridev … you will be missed.”\nKamal Haasan too expressed his sorrow saying that “Have witnessed Sridevi’s life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificent lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma’s lullaby haunts me now. We’ll miss her.”\nRishi Kapoor tweeted saying “Woken up by this tragic news. Absolute shock. Sad. Heartfelt condolences to Boney and their two daughters!”\nKaran Johar took to his Instagram account and shared a picture of Sridevi expressing his grief over the legendary actor’s demise. The ace director wrote,\n“I danced to Hawa Hawaii when I was in school…..I have seen every film of hers multiple times….I met her with shaking hands and feet on the sets of my father’s film GUMRAH….and felt I had arrived when she called me for the first time …..every time I met her I had a star-struck moment and a fanboy vibe….I don’t think I can believe it…perhaps I don’t think I want to believe that she is no more… she is a huge reason I love the movies….I feel like Indian cinema just lost its smile….the heavens are fortunate they just inherited a gift of life…..heartbroken.”\nSridevi was fond of dancing from a very early age. She began her career as a child actor at the age of 4 in the Tamil movie Thunaivan playing the role of young Lord Muruga. After this, there was no looking back for this legend! Besides many Tamil and Telugu movies, she also made a huge impact on Bollywood! Sadma, Chalbaaz and Mr. India were some of the fabulous movies which fans have really loved during her heydays! But she unleashed a new vigor on screen with her recent movies like English Vinglish and MOM.\nSridevi’s superb performance in English Vinglish and her depiction of the typical Indian housewife had a huge connect with every Indian woman. She brought the character of ‘Shashi’ alive on screen! With a couple of more movies in the pipeline and her daughter’s debut around the corner – Sridevi had still so much to offer and look forward to! It was only on Wednesday that we got to see the poster of Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor’s brother Ishaan Khatter’s Bollywood debut, Dhadak.\nBut life is so uncertain and we don’t really know what will happen tomorrow. In her last moments, Sridevi dressed like a queen and now she will meet her maker wrapped in white. What will live on is her grace and dignity and the respect and love she still commands in the hearts of her fans. As her mother, she was fiercely protective of her daughters and kept them away from the media glare.\nSridevi’s ultimate dance performances, her amazing acting performances, her comic timing, her beauty – will be remembered by forever. There is so much can be written about Sridevi – but right now we should all pray that her daughters, her family and friends get the strength to deal with this irreparable loss.\nSridevi, you will be missed, by all of us. May your soul rest in peace.\nWant to share your mommy experience with other moms through words or images? Become a part of the Moms United community. Click here and we will get in touch with you", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://origin.coml.org/media-resources-old", "date": "2017-04-26T11:40:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121305.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00209-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8909481763839722, "token_count": 491, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__65767245", "lang": "en", "text": "- Results & Publications\n- Census Resources\n- Census Projects\n- Media Resources\n- About the Census\nThe first Census of Marine Life reported its findings of its ten-year investigation of diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life on October 4, 2010. Those results and a decade of resources can be found on this website. The following is an outline of what you might find and where. Should you have any further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Darlene Crist or Kristen Yarincik.\nAbout the Census -- a summary of how the Census was structured, its scientific framework, sponsors, and links to learn more.\n2010 Release of Census Results – a detailed account of the news conference in London on October 4, 2010 to unveil the Census findings.\nScience books – links to a number of books that describe the Census findings.\nScientific papers – links to more than 2,600 peer reviewed scientific papers can be found on this searchable database http://db.coml.org/comlrefbase/, as well as specific references at the PLoS One Collection http://www.ploscollections.org/static/comlCollections.action, and Special Issue Journals http://www.coml.org/scientific-papers.\nVideo and image galleries- The Census created a wide selection of videos, many of which are available for use by the media. Census scientists and photographers also contributed images which can be viewed in a flash gallery. Some images are available for download at http://www.flickr.com/photos/55038698@N03/sets/Census in the News 2010 | 2009 | 2008 Short news stories about the activities of Census projects and researchers.\nMedia Contact List - Contact information for interviews, access to Census researchers, and further information about the Census.\nPress Releases - Download PDF versions of Census press releases from 2003-2010.\nFAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions about the Census.\nCensus Perspectives - Interviews with researchers, speeches, essays, and films about the Census.\nNews Coverage Archive - Selected articles from the world press highlighting Census research.\nReports Archive -- Download PDF versions of the annual Highlights Reports, Draft Plan, and Project Annual Reports.\nCensus in the Arts -- Artwork inspired by the research of Census scientists.\nMaps and Visualizations -- Maps and diagrams illustrating Census research and data.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ashlei.net/about", "date": "2023-03-25T13:12:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945333.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230325130029-20230325160029-00014.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9605382084846497, "token_count": 383, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__102707735", "lang": "en", "text": "Whether it’s speaking about politics or HBCU news on the radio, engaging a crowd as an exciting event emcee, or empowering teens as they struggle with self-confidence, the one constant theme is Ashlei’s unmistakable voice.\nAnd she uses her voice to Inform, Inspire, and Empower.\nA news reporter-turned-communications guru, Ashlei has more than 15 years of media experience spanning government to non-profits to television and radio. A former spokeswoman for UNCF and media relations manager for the 2020 Census, she currently works in communications for an industry-leading public health research consulting firm.\nYou may have also seen Ashlei on TV One’s top-rated show, “Fatal Attraction,” of which she’s offered commentary on criminal cases for the past six seasons. She’s also appeared on CNN, Oxygen, ID and the Weather Channel, after hosting several entertainment talk shows across New York City. And in case her voice sounds familiar, Ashlei lends her talents to businesses and brands as a voice artist, event emcee, panel moderator, and motivational youth speaker.\nShe was recently featured in DC Government's PSA on paid family leave, and as narrator for “Adulting As a Millennial…uncut,” an audiobook by acclaimed mental health therapist and life coach Asha Tarry.\nAnd she's most excited about the newest venture God has assigned to her voice: Ashlei provides news to listeners on gospel stations across several states, including Tuesdays and Thursdays on Columbia, SC's top inspiration channel, WFMV, at 4:35pm and 6:35pm ET and on Fort Wayne, IN's Rhythm & Praise at 11:40AM and 1:40PM ET.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://circle.org/the-great-schmooze/", "date": "2020-06-04T01:19:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347436828.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604001115-20200604031115-00090.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9360994100570679, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__167577224", "lang": "en", "text": "Connect, Share, Imagine, Laugh!\nAs the Coronavirus requires us to stay apart, the Workers Circle has created a program called the Great Schmooze to help our members connect by phone, while staying safe at home!\nThere’s nothing like stories to bring us all closer together (even through social distancing!) and remind us of the things that matter. That’s what the Great Schmooze is all about – building community by connecting with each other and sharing our stories.\nThe Great Schmooze will bring us together, over the phone and online, across the generations, bridging our physical distance with the warmth of human community.\nIn the coming weeks, we will be training students, members, and friends to make calls and reach out to members who have let us know they’d like to receive a call and to share some stories. We’ll soon launch the Great Schmooze private Facebook page where people will have the chance to connect and share stories with each other. We will share the stories that make us laugh, that bring us joy, and inspire us all. And, of course, we’ll kvetch a little! We’ll be featuring “guest schmoozers,” noted celebrities, artists, writers, elected officials and more on Facebook live so stay tuned!\nWant to learn more? Drop a line to email@example.com.\nThis program is free, but if you are able, please donate to support our administration of this program.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/obituaries/delaney-mcroberts", "date": "2023-12-04T12:38:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00088.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9731606245040894, "token_count": 592, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__28284147", "lang": "en", "text": "With deepest sorrow, the family of Delaney Grace McRoberts announces that Delaney, age 24, ran out of time in her battle with cancer on April 18, 2023, in the presence of her family at her home in Des Moines.\nServices for Delaney will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Celebrate Community Church in Knoxville, Iowa. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be designated at a later date to several of many organizations and causes that deeply touched Delaney during her journey.\nDelaney battled cancer fiercely and with never-ending grace for the past fifteen months. Her family thanks all of the doctors, nurses, and those who have prayed for her and supported her. A very special thanks to Dr. Richard Deming and nurse navigator, Deana Kerkove, whom Delaney adored and who provided support, guidance, and most of all, love throughout her fight.\nDelaney Grace McRoberts was born February 11, 1999, to Steve and Colette McRoberts. Delaney grew up in her beloved hometown of Knoxville, Iowa. She was a talented dancer on her high school dance team. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 2017.\nDelaney met her soulmate, Joe Mitchell, while working at Fareway during her junior year of high school. While Joe was working up the courage to ask Delaney out, she took the first step and asked him to be her co-ed partner for the spring show dance. And so, their storybook love story began. Joe proposed on June 30, 2022, at Grey’s Lake Park. Delaney was excited to be the wife of a Des Moines fireman.\nDelaney received a degree in Early Childhood Education from UNI. Working with kids was her true calling. She was to begin her dream job of teaching kindergarten, but began her fight against cancer instead. Throughout numerous appointments, chemotherapy and immunotherapy sessions, and hospitalizations, Delaney remained focused on her family’s well-being and welfare.\nThose left behind to honor Delaney include her fiancé, soulmate, and the love of her life, Joe Mitchell; mother, Colette McRoberts; father, Steve (Lynnette) McRoberts; brother, Connor McRoberts; sister and best friend, Hallie McRoberts; stepbrothers, Dylan and Kody Kramer; grandmother, Betty McRoberts; bonus parents and family, Jim and Sharon Mitchell; along with many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.\nDelaney was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Ruth Schwanebeck; grandfather, Robert McRoberts; uncle, Kevin Daugherty; and cousin, Joe Schwanebeck.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mediasex2020.univ-lille.fr/?page_id=454&lang=en", "date": "2023-09-30T04:01:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510575.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930014147-20230930044147-00750.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9608389139175415, "token_count": 237, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__119012429", "lang": "en", "text": "“The visibily of homosexuality in public space as an issue of HIV/AIDS prevention”\nOver the past decade, HIV/AIDS prevention has diversified with the discovery of new biomedical strategies, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which involves taking antiretroviral therapy by HIV-negative people. Legal since January 2016 in France, it is recommended for people at high risk of HIV infection, especially men who have sex with men (MSM). At the end of 2016, the diversification of prevention was for the first time the subject of the French state communication campaign targeting MSM in the public sphere and featuring male couples. This has been the subject of controversy, in the legacy of moral debates and homophobic rhetoric generated by the PACS and the so-called “Marriage for all” law. As public communication can be considered as a reservoir of meaning, the appropriation of prevention strategies seems complex in this context. Based on the analysis of the content of the four posters making up the 2016 campaign as well as nineteen general press articles, this communication proposes to examine the visibility of homosexuality in the public space as a prevention issue.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://anthropologyandgerontology.com/time-is-no-longer-a-river-reflections-on-life-death-and-youth-in-the-digital-age/", "date": "2023-12-05T05:18:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00302.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9382504820823669, "token_count": 1627, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__89517806", "lang": "en", "text": "In a recent editorial about how our “overdocumented lives” are making it more difficult to let go of the past, Susanna Schrobsdorff writes:\nMost of us type more than we talk these days. And the more we live in this parallel digital world, the blurrier the line gets between present and past. Because when nothing is lost, nothing is past. Even if you want it to be. Unbidden, Facebook’s Memories function has started posting photos of a meal you ate seven years ago with people who may not even be alive anymore. And those images sit in your feed along with photos of the mimosa brunch you’re having on vacation right this very second. Time is no longer a river; it’s a looping series of digital paths.\nWhile human beings have long found diverse means of organizing and traversing the flow of time, Schrobsdorff’s observation raises interesting questions for anthropologists today: How are “digital paths” and practices changing the way people navigate and experience the life course? How is the contemporary obsession with documentation and digital connection altering our relationship to time, memory, and even death? How might digital technologies and social media be reconfiguring the experiential boundaries between life and death, and reshaping practices of mourning and memorialization? Finally, how might the youth, the most avid users of such technologies be particularly affected by these developments?\nThese are questions I am just beginning to explore in my new research on death in the digital age. For instance, I have come across very moving examples of bereaved children using online memorials to communicate with a deceased parent even months and years after the death occurred. As one ten year-old girl posted several months after her father’s death, “Hi Daddy! It’s me again! I miss you so much! Tell God I say Thank you for taking care of u for us!” Two years later she began another post with, “Dear Daddy, I got into the spelling bee and made it to the second round.”\nThis girl’s appropriation of social media for the purpose of mourning and memorialization is becoming increasingly common among youth. Some observers interpret it as evidence that digital technologies are playing a key role in “democratizing” the mourning and memorialization process. Others suggest that online memorialization among the youth is generating new intergenerational conflicts about who has the authority to mourn, memorialize, and even communicate with the deceased. Indeed, a number of scholars studying “virtual mourning,” have observed that messages posted on online memorials typically take the form of a letter or message written directly to the deceased. This has led them to conclude that in the digital age, biological death is less and less congruent with social death. The deceased are often kept alive, or at least in circulation through the postings of online friends and others, and in many cases, as Lim has found, “the dead are either assigned, or else presumed to have active social roles” (Lim 2013).\n“…perhaps these ongoing and prolonged attempts to communicate with the dead could be conceptualized as a digital drying of the bones. Perhaps, they reflect not only a desire to maintain connections with the dead, but also provide the bereaved with a way to ferry the deceased to the other side.”\nThis raises further questions for anthropologists about the functions that online mourning and memorialization serve. Are such practices providing young people with a way to transcend the embarrassment of grief and more effectively cope with loss? Or alternatively, as Hartman has proposed, does cybermourning recharge “the libidinal cathexis to the object” launching it “into ever-new iterations such that the ego is no longer impelled to give up the object”(Hartman 2012:463- 465)? Could the current popular fascination with the “Walking Dead” be reflective of a digital society where the dead do not so much disappear, as linger on in varying states of animation?\nIt might be tempting to conclude that in a society of networked selves and hyper-connectivity, the human fear of disconnection has become exacerbated. After all, “nomophobia”- the fear of being separated from one’s cell phone is now recognized as a legitimate disorder among younger generations. And a recent report by CNN found that teens currently spend about nine hours a day on social media and check their Facebook pages approximately 100 times!\nAnd yet it is also clear that the attempt to maintain connections with the deceased is as old as humanity itself. As such, anthropologists might also consider how digital technologies are providing the bereaved with new means for pursuing a very old desire- continuing bonds with the deceased.\nFrom my vantage point, examples of online memorialization by children are interesting not only because they suggest that the digital age is enabling bereaved children and youth to play a much more active role mourning but also because these examples suggest fascinating parallels with many other ethnographic contexts where extended mortuary processes and the double burials are the norm. As Robert Hertz noted long ago, “We cannot bring ourselves to consider the deceased as dead straight away: he is too much a part of our substance, we have put too much of ourselves into him, and participation in the same social life creates ties which are not to be severed in one day” (Hertz 2004:209-210). Considered from this perspective then, perhaps these ongoing and prolonged attempts to communicate with the dead could be conceptualized as a digital drying of the bones. Perhaps, they reflect not only a desire to maintain connections with the dead, but also provide the bereaved with a way to ferry the deceased to the other side. Perhaps writing and posting messages to the deceased does provide contemporary Americans with a ritual means through which the deceased are rendered dead, and ultimately incorporated into a collective world of ancestors.\nTo be honest, I am not sure what to make of all of this yet. But I do know that if time is no longer a river but rather a looping series of digital paths, as Schrobsdorff suggests, then anthropologists should be actively considering what the entailments of this change are. How is the digital age shaping the way youth navigate the life course and deal with matters of life and death?\nDurkheim, Emile. (1912) 1995. The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, translated by Karen Fields. New York: Free Press.\nHartman, Stephen. 2012. “Cybermourning: Grief in Flux From Object Loss to Collective Immortality.” Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 32: 454-467.\nHertz, Robert. 2004. “A Contribution to the Study of the Collective Representation of Death” In Death, Mourning, and Burial: A Cross-Cultural Reader edited by Antonius Robben pp.197-212. Malden MA: Blackwell Publishing.\nLim, Ming. 2013. “The Digital Consumption of Death: Reflections on virtual mourning practices on social networking sites.” In The Routledge Companion to Digital Consumption edited by Russell Belk pp.396 -403. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis.\nSchrobsdorff, Susanna. February 2016. “In our overdocumented lives, letting go has gotten a lot harder.” Time Magazine. 59. http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/03/health/teens-tweens-media-screen-use-report\nJenny Huberman is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is the author of Ambivalent Encounters: Childhood, Tourism, and Social Change in Banaras, India. Her current research explores how experiences of loss, mourning, and memorialization are changing in the digital age.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://caesarsmeansbusiness.com/celine-dion-announces-her-return-to-the-colosseum-at-caesars-palace/", "date": "2018-03-19T10:40:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646875.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20180319101207-20180319121207-00166.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9491132497787476, "token_count": 714, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__147475365", "lang": "en", "text": "Celine’s Las Vegas Show to Resume August 27, 2015\nTickets for 40 performances on sale Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m.\nLAS VEGAS (March 25, 2015) – Celine Dion announced today that she will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 to resume her Las Vegas show, Celine. The residency, which is presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Entertainment, has been on hiatus since August 2014 when Celine put her show business activities on hold to focus on her husband Rene, their family, and associated health issues.\n“I am excited to finally tell my fans I am coming back to Caesars Palace, “says Celine. “It was Rene’s wish that I come back. While my family will always be my priority, my fans are just as important to me. I look forward to performing again for all of you starting August 27th, and more importantly having Rene there with me. Thank you for giving me this time I needed to spend with my family.”\nThe news of Celine’s return comes on the 12-year anniversary of her first performance in The Colosseum, when she opened the venue on March 25, 2003.\nSince then, Celine has performed 927 shows in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.\nTickets for 40 performances scheduled from Aug. 27, 2015 through Jan. 17, 2016 will go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. The show dates are:\nAug.: 27, 29, 30\nSept.: 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 29, 30\nOct.: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10\nNov.: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21\nDec.: 30, 31\nJan.: 2, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17\nTickets may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, by calling 866-320-9763, or online at thecolosseum.com or axs.com. Orders are subject to additional service charges and fees. Ticket prices are $250/$175/$140/$95/$55 (prices include 10% Live Entertainment Tax). For groups of 10 or more, call 866-574-3851. All shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.\nCeline at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a glamorous show featuring Celine’s biggest hits directed by famed Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich. For additional show and ticket information, visit celineinvegas.com.\nCeline, one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history, has sold almost 250 million records during her over 30-year career. She has earned five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 20 Juno Awards (Canada) and an astonishing 40 Felix Award (Quebec). In 2004, Celine received the Diamond award at the World Music Awards recognizing her status as the best-selling female artist of all time. In 2007 she was honored with the Legend Award at World Music Awards in recognition of her global success and outstanding contribution to the music industry.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sop-writer.in/canada-to-provide-extensions-on-expiring-post-graduate-work-permits-for-thousands-of-international-students/", "date": "2024-03-02T23:19:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476137.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302215752-20240303005752-00357.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9705297946929932, "token_count": 491, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__165416583", "lang": "en", "text": "On 17 March 2023, an announcement was made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that an additional 18-month work permit will be made available to international students whose post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are expiring in 2023.\nThe provision is applicable to students whose PGWPs have already expired as well. As per IRCC, “Those whose work permits have expired will have the option to restore their status, even if they are past the 90-day restoration period, and will receive an interim work authorization while they wait for their new work permit application to be processed.”\nTypically, students who finish study programmes lasting eight months or more are eligible for PGWPs that permit work periods ranging from eight months to three years, based on the programme’s duration.\nKnow about Canada Work Permit Guidelines.\nA comparable extension was implemented for students with permits expiring in 2022, leading to the recent decision. IRCC has scheduled a “facilitative process” through its online services on 6 April 2023, enabling students to apply for the extension.\nIn a news release accompanying the announcement, IRCC stated, “Talented and skilled international graduates play a crucial role in addressing Canada’s labor shortage, and those who are nearing the end of their PGWP are already well-integrated into the Canadian labor market. The extra work permit will permit qualified candidates to continue contributing to the Canadian economy while gaining valuable work experience and preparing for the chance to apply for permanent residence.”\nThe release from IRCC also establishes a clear connection between the PGWP as an opportunity for gaining work experience in Canada and the transition to permanent residency for foreign graduates. According to the department, there were over 157,000 foreign students who received permanent residency status in 2021 (a record number), followed by an additional 95,000 in 2022.\nIRCC further states that as of the end of 2022, “Over 286,000 international graduates were in Canada with valid post-graduation work permits. Roughly 127,000 PGWPs are set to expire in 2023, though around 67,000 PGWP holders have already applied for permanent residency and will not need to extend their work permit via this program.” These statistics imply that roughly 60,000 students with expiring PGWPs will qualify for the extension that was recently announced.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sinoeuropetrucking.com/news/show-50.html", "date": "2022-12-07T02:40:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711126.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207021130-20221207051130-00491.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.938729465007782, "token_count": 400, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__164060439", "lang": "en", "text": "The first TIR multimodal transport operation from India to Afghanistan via the Iranian port of Chabahar was completed last week.\nThe operation, which shipped production line parts from the Iranian port of Chabahar to its final destination in Afghanistan, took seven days, five days by sea and two days by road. By comparison, the traditional route from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas takes three to four days longer. It was also the first TIR multimodal operation to start in India and be carried by an Indian TIR licensee.\nTIR facilitates seamless multimodal transport\nWith TIR and its IT tools, the risk management process can be done up front. Therefore, at all ports including Chabahar, containers do not need to be checked out of the box.\nCargoes departing from Afghanistan can now reach their destinations safely and reliably 20 percent faster, allowing carriers in and out of the region to benefit from reduced land and sea travel times.\n\"This is the first TIR multimodal operation from India via the Chabahar Corridor and is an exciting development that demonstrates the vast potential of TIR multimodal transport to carriers and transport companies around the world,\" said IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto.\nChabahar - Important trade gateway for TIR in and out of India\nBesides connecting Iran to Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia and Europe, Chabahar is Iran's only port with direct access to the Indian Ocean.\nThis TIR transport operation is based on the Chabhar Transit Agreement signed between Iran and India and represents the first step towards the full start-up of the Indo-Iran-Afghanistan Corridor.\nMr. Umberto de Breto concluded, \"Given the current impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak, it is particularly important to open up new corridors. Opening up new, faster and safer routes will help ensure a steady flow of goods to those in need.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://clamskclblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/review-estuary-2016/", "date": "2017-07-26T22:30:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549426639.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20170726222036-20170727002036-00713.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9488465189933777, "token_count": 1120, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__129559237", "lang": "en", "text": "The provocative works of the poet, performer and artist Caroline Bergvall have long intrigued and challenged medievalists – so when a handful of us CLAMS Anglo-Saxonists were invited to view a one-off performance of Bergvall’s newest work, Raga Dawn, we jumped at the chance.\n‘Dawn’ by name, dawn by nature – the piece, to be performed at twelve locations on the old troubadour route from Morocco to southern Spain and through Europe in 2017, takes place outdoors at the rising of day. For us, that meant a 4am start, a big flask of coffee and a McDonald’s breakfast as we set out on a journey from South London and out towards Essex, our final destination being the landing platform at the Grade II listed Tilbury Cruise Terminal.\nWhat’s the significance of Tilbury? Today it’s a working-class port town which never quite recovered from the devastating mass unemployment of the 1970s and 80s. But former centuries told quite a different story – the town’s position at the mouth of the Thames and its deep-water port meant it was historically an important location for trade and defence. Bede mentions in his Ecclesiastical History that St Cedd established a missionary church at ‘Tilaburg’ with the aim of converting the East Saxons to Christianity. It was here that Elizabeth I delivered her famous ‘heart and stomach of a king’ speech to assembled troops in advance of the anticipated invasion of the Spanish Armada. Here, too, the HMT Empire Windrush brought one of the first groups of West Indian immigrants to the UK after World War II.\nRaga Dawn, performed by Bergvall and soprano Peyee Chen, was part of Estuary 16, the first biennial festival celebrating the cultural and historical importance of Tilbury and its neighbouring estuary towns of Gravesend, Canvey Island and Southend-on-Sea.\nVia a spellbinding hour of layered spoken and sung voices in multiple languages, electronic sounds, yogic breathing and linguistic play, Bergvall’s work – performed under a blanket of shifting grey clouds – voices anxieties concerning forced human migration and issues of language, displacement and belonging. Performed as night turns to day, on the brink of the Essex marshlands, and exploring multilingualism and transnationalism via the use of minority languages (Punjabi and Romansch), Raga Dawn rejects the Anglocentric and instead gives centre-stage to all things liminal.\nBy looking to medieval lyric poetry for inspiration, Bergvall finds apt meeting points between east and west, the past and the present, and the spoken and written word. The history of troubadour love poetry reveals it to be transnational and nomadic, starting in the Middle East and moving across Spain and to Italy through the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th centuries. The form translates and transforms itself through various times and places, becoming a shared tradition which denies a standardised or hierarchical linguistic culture. There was certainly the feeling amongst the rapt audience that we are being reconnected – in Bergvall’s words – to time, place, and to each other. It was an enormously profound and unique experience.\nWhen the performance finished we flocked back inside the ferry terminal to partake in a Sikh breakfast of bombay potatoes and chapatis, prepared by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project – a welcome way to warm up after our hour by the water but also, undoubtedly, an important part of the transnational community-building experience.\nBy then it was half past 8 in the morning and the day was far from over – Tilbury Cruise Terminal was abuzz with visitors enjoying sound, film and photography installations as well as talks, poetry readings and films that explored the region’s complex connections with its own history and the wider world.\nWaterborne was a particular highlight – a poignant audio piece experienced on board a working Thames boat, the Avante. French and Mottershead’s work is part of a wider project – Afterlife – in which the listener hears a detailed description of the decay of the human body in a variety of environments – woodland, water, in a museum and at home. Looking out across the Thames and hearing a visceral description of tissues and bones dissolving in the water over centuries, one expects to feel chilled but is instead strangely soothed by the deeply humanising shared experience that transgresses periodisation.\nAlso on display was Chloe Dewe Mathews newest project Thames Log. The photographer has spent five years documenting rituals, both habitual and ceremonial, enacted along the banks of the Thames. Surprising and moving moments come to light in this exhibition, including pentecostal baptism and the scattering of human ashes. We were especially intrigued by the way that Dewe Mathews displayed metadata about the photograph alongside the image itself, recording these watery rituals both quantitatively and visually.\nThe estuary was an unexpected but fitting location for thinking through our relationships with history, the environment and each other, and a (very) long but enjoyable and enriching day was had by all.\nBeth Whalley is a PhD Candidate in the English and Geography Departments at King’s College London. Funded by the Rick Trainor Scholarship and the Canal and Rivers Trust, Beth’s research explores the semiotics of water across times and places.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://doahsdeer.xanga.com/762425353/all-oreos-is-local/", "date": "2013-05-22T00:01:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700871976/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516104111-00081-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9433004260063171, "token_count": 329, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__146585720", "lang": "en", "text": "Monday, 07 May 2012\nFormer Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill once famously explained \"All politics is local.\" The same, apparently, is true of Oreos. You see, Kraft Foods, who now own the Oreo brand, is determined to expand Oreos' global popularity. But the iconic cookie has not always sold well internationally. According to Sanjay Khosha, Kraft's president of developing markets, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, for many years, Oreos were \"spectacularly underperforming\" in international markets. The cookie was too sweet, for example, in China, too bitter in India.\nThe San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Kraft has responded by developing local Oreos, designed to satisfy local palates. Green tea Oreos in China. Banana and dulce de leche Oreos in Argentina. Mango and orange Oreos. Chocolate and peanut Oreos. On and on. All Oreos is local.\nFor my own local palate, I'm holding out hope for Hydrox-flavored Oreos. Hydrox was the original creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookie (Hydrox debuted in 1908, Oreo not until 1912). Unfortunately, Hydrox lost the chocolate cookie-and-cream war. And, as is often the case (think Betamax and VHS) the superior product disappeared from the market. Not only was Hydrox better-tasting than Oreo, but it held up better when dunked in a glass of milk. Which is, after all, the whole point.\nDon't be fooled by \"look-alikes.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://roobackpacks.com/blogs/news/senate-dems-request-health-panel-hearing-on-school-shootings", "date": "2022-05-26T19:48:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662625600.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526193923-20220526223923-00466.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9793612957000732, "token_count": 309, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__251591405", "lang": "en", "text": "Senate Democrats want the chamber's health committee to hold a hearing on the causes and remedies of mass shootings, including school shootings.\nNine Democrats, as well as Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders\n(Vt.), sent a letter\nlast week to Sens. Lamar Alexander\n(R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray\n(D-Wash.), the top members on the panel, requesting they schedule a hearing in the wake of the Parkland, Fla., shooting, in which 17 people were killed.\n\"As senators, it is our responsibility to address gun violence like the public health crisis that it is, investigate the causes of these deadly acts of violence and hatred, and make policy changes to ensure that they no longer happen,\" they wrote.\nThey added \"we request that you hold a hearing as soon as possible to examine the causes and remedies for mass shootings, including school shootings, across the country.\"\nThe proposed hearing, according to the senators, would include testimony from survivors of gun violence and those who have been affected by it, as well as experts on public health research.\nThe letter comes after thousands protested in Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States on Saturday as part of March for Our Lives, which was organized by survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.\n\"The shooting was a sober reminder that mass shootings, including school shootings, and gun violence more broadly, are persistent threats that affect children, teachers, and families across this country,\" the senators added in the letter.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mkram.ru:443/en/2021/05/24/exhibition-arkady-shaikhet-time-witness-photos-1924-1940-6/", "date": "2021-09-24T11:07:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057524.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924110455-20210924140455-00548.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9620779156684875, "token_count": 991, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__251355052", "lang": "en", "text": "June 3 at 4 pm within the framework of the International Platonov Festival of Arts in the exhibition hall of the Voronezh Regional Art Museum. I.N. Kramskoy, the opening of the exhibition “Arkady Shaikhet. Time Witness. Photos 1924-1940 “.\nArkady Shaikhet (born in 1898) arrived in Moscow in 1922, already possessing photographic skills, which he managed to acquire in his native Nikolaev. In Moscow, Shaikhet got a job as a retoucher at the Rembrandt photo studio, whose owner soon began to trust him with photographing clients. At the same time, on the advice of a distant relative (experienced journalist Dmitry Brazul), Shaikhet tried his hand at photographing, his pictures regularly appear in Rabochaya Gazeta.\nAcquaintance with the chief editor of the magazine “Ogonyok” Mikhail Koltsov became a turning point in the life and work of Shaikhet: in 1925 he became the chief photographer of the most popular illustrated magazine in the country. The topics of his magazine reports are very different: the fight against illiteracy and the NEP, the anniversary of Lenin’s death and the anniversary of the Bolshoi Theater, automobile plants and metallurgical plants, the life of street children and parades on Red Square.\nIn 1927, Shaikhet, arrested on a false denunciation, spent several months in Butyrka prison, and through Koltsov’s efforts he was released (he was rehabilitated posthumously in 2006).\nArkady Shaikhet was one of the authors (along with Alexander Rodchenko, Boris Ignatovich, Georgy Petrusov, Mikhail Prekhner) who laid the foundations of Soviet visual culture. In 1931-1932. the Russian Association of Proletarian Photographers (ROPF) was formed, Arkady Shaikhet took an active part in its work. The photographers who were part of the ROPF argued with the members of the October group, one of the leaders of which was Alexander Rodchenko. Despite the differences in views, the photographers of these groups constantly interacted, used each other’s experience in their work and were sincere in defending their own opinions.\nIn 1938, Arkady Shaikhet was fired from Ogonyok; he was no longer published in the magazines Sovetskoe foto and USSR in Construction.\nThe Great Patriotic War, Shaikhet passed from the first day until the Victory as a correspondent for the newspapers “Front illustration” and “Pravda”; after demobilization, he hoped to return to the editorial office of Ogonyok, but this was prevented by a large-scale anti-Semitic propaganda campaign.\nShaikhet has always been distinguished by a fanatical attitude to work, incredible scrupulousness, the ability to grasp the essence of the moment and build an ideal composition. There was no opportunity for the photographer to refuse the editorial assignment or delay its completion. On November 18, 1959, he died of his fourth heart attack while shooting for the magazine “Young Technician”.\nAt the exhibition “Arkady Shaikhet. Time Witness. Photos 1924-1940 ”presents photographs taken in different parts of the USSR.\nPre-war photographs, carefully attributed by MAMM employees, provide an opportunity to get acquainted with Soviet visual culture.\nThe Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow (MAMM) is a museum and exhibition complex, the first museum in Russia specializing in photography, video and media art. Founded in 1996. The museum has hosted exhibitions of such photographers as Georgy Petrusov, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Annie Leibovitz and many others. Repeated participant of the Platonov Arts Festival.\nOn the opening day, admission to the exhibition is free.\nAt both festival exhibitions “Arkady Shaikhet. Time Witness. Photos 1924-1940 “and” Jack of Diamonds. Emanations of isms ”- a single ticket is valid.\nFull – 200 rubles\nPreferential (pupils, students, pensioners) – 160 rubles.\nPurchase of tickets at the ticket office of the museum (CASH PAYMENT ONLY).\nPurchase of electronic tickets on the website of the Platonov Festival.\nVisitors need a mask.\nExhibition opening hours:\nDuring the festival – daily from 10:00 to 19:00\nThe ticket office stops working 45 minutes before the museum closes.\nFrom June 21 – according to the usual schedule of the Museum. I.N. Kramskoy\nThe exhibition will run until July 25, 2021.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.new-jersey-online-casinos.com/the-history-of-gambling-in-atlantic-city/", "date": "2020-07-03T19:03:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655882934.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20200703184459-20200703214459-00201.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.981735110282898, "token_count": 1342, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__247716370", "lang": "en", "text": "Atlantic City is a small resort city on New Jersey’s Atlantic coast, with a population of around 40,000. Despite that, it’s a city that is known all around the world, primarily for one reason – gambling. Along with Las Vegas it would become the premier location for players, boasting a huge range of casinos and attracting people from far and wide.\nAlready blessed with beautiful beaches, the influx of casino players would see major hotels and nightclubs pitch up in the city, transforming the nightlife, and the city in general. All of this combined to make Atlantic City a must-see place for people seeking thrills.\nThe early days\nWhile gambling is synonymous with Atlantic City, it wasn’t always like that. In fact, it took until the mid to late 70s before gambling was accepted in the area. In 1974, a vote went against legalising gambling, although it was close and pressure was building by big money businessmen for the decision to change.\nTwo years later, a new vote would see casinos allowed in New Jersey, but restricted to Atlantic City, and in America at the time the only other legal casinos were in Nevada – on the other side of the country. So, for many people Atlantic City became the go-to place to get all your casino excitement.\nOver the next few years some of the biggest casinos in the city would be built, and in 1978 the first casino was officially open. Singer Steve Lawrence would throw the first dice at the Resorts Casino Hotel, and gambling in Atlantic City had begun.\nRevenues begin to soar\nIt didn’t take long for locals and tourists to realise the potential of the city, and in 1981 revenues would top $1bn for the first time, and they would continue to rise every year for 26 years!\nAs the revenues, and in turn profits rose, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority was created, with the sole purpose to use casino money to make public improvements and housing. Over the years, billions of dollars would be spent and hundreds of projects across the state would benefit.\nDespite the money going around, Elsinore’s Atlantis Casino Hotel became the first one to close in 1989, after filing for bankruptcy. Other casinos manage to emerge from similar experiences, but that doesn’t stop the popularity and appeal of Atlantic City from increasing during this period.\nThe city had transformed to take on all types of entertainment over this period. As well as the casinos clubs, there would be big names from the music industry performing, and huge boxing bouts. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson made several defences of his heavyweight title as sports fans would descend on the East Coast.\nAs mentioned, a significant reason for the major early success was the fact that nowhere else on the East Coast could offer gambling facilities, but over the years more states legalised it and so competition increased significantly.\nIt began in the 90s, two casinos opened in Connecticut, while Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware would all expand and grow their gaming industries. It was similar across all other areas of the country. To compound it, Vegas was in the middle of a major makeover, and it began to wrestle the number one mantle back from Atlantic City with new hotels, casinos and improvements all over Nevada.\nWith the competition, Atlantic City inevitably lost some customers, as people wouldn’t feel the need to travel across the country for their fun. However, it was still going strong in the mid-90s, with a whopping 50,000 employees, and revenues would still be rising through the billions.\nHard times hit Atlantic City\nAlthough revenues would continue to rise until they hit a peak in 2007, the first signs of trouble began in the early 2000s. New Jersey was suffering economic hardship, with higher unemployment, and a surge in crime, which started to take the gloss off the city for the visitors.\nRevenues would then peak at $5.2bn, but then the recession hit. The whole country would suffer, which meant casinos everywhere would suffer, particularly Atlantic City. With less disposable income, less punters would take to the casinos when travel and hotel costs were added into the mix.\nAs numbers were falling, it called on the casino to offer more inventive ways to attract players, especially the high rollers. They were considered essential in the tough times and the casinos would go to some lengths to entice the players. It could be as simple as free rooms, meals, and in some cases, it would be negotiating specific deals.\nFor Don Johnson, a high roller, that deal included a payback percentage on some of his losses, and specific rules for his blackjack games, and what a good deal that would turn out to be for him.\nIn 2010, he would take around $15m from three casinos in the city, all within a few weeks of each other, decimating their profits in the process and attracting worldwide attention. That included winning $1.2m in the space of three hands at the Tropicana, before ending his 12-hour gaming spree up a massive $6m. A further $5m would come from the Borgata casino, with $4m from Caesars. Not bad!\nA few years later, New Jersey was hit by the devastating Hurricane Sandy, which killed 37 people. It also caused $30bn worth of damages and so had a major impact on the casino industry. Obviously, people were escaping the area and Governor Chris Christie ordered that all casinos in Atlantic City would be shut as President Obama made an emergency declaration for New Jersey.\nThe casinos were shut for several days, and November 2012 saw a 28% drop in revenue, which was the biggest monthly drop in 34 years. These factors meant that tourism to the city would drop year on year, and four of the city’s 11 casinos would announce closure, plans to close or bankruptcy in 2014.\nWhat does the future hold?\nAt its pomp, Atlantic City would rival Vegas, for the entertainment, the nightlife and the easy way of life. However, over the last decade the two have drifted apart at a significant rate.\nSure, you can still enjoy a great range of casinos in the city, and the history and glamour that was once attached to the area means that it will always attract some gamblers. However, as the buildings get older and the competition improves it makes it harder for Atlantic City to stand out in a competitive market. Keep an eye on the blog for more articles on the history of gambling around the world.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.galaxymobile.jp/tokyo2020/en/", "date": "2021-10-17T00:51:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585045.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016231019-20211017021019-00133.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.90746009349823, "token_count": 1227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__29077916", "lang": "en", "text": "Since the Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998, Samsung has supported the Olympics with innovative mobile technology as the official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment.\nJust as new records are created when limits are pushed, Samsung is continually challenging the possibilities of Olympic Games marketing by believing that a valuable change begins when crossing barriers.\nSamsung's innovative mobile technologies have transformed the way the Olympic Games community, athletes, and fans around the world communicate and share with each other.\nSamsung will continue to serve as the official Worldwide Olympic Partner and provide wireless communication and computing equipment support for the Olympic Games until 2028.\nSamsung will work to make history at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.\nTeam Galaxy for Tokyo 2020 is a diverse group of world-class athletes that defy barriers and unite us together to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic spirit. With your support, Team Galaxy will continue to create new possibilities for our future, and change the way fans around the world experience Tokyo 2020 with Galaxy.\nSamsung builds a convenient mobile environment for everyone to use during the Olympic Games. Samsung provides Galaxy Note8 Olympic Games Edition smartphones to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who encourages athletes to capture and share moments of Olympic Games excitement. They also choose 1,500 people to spread hope and enthusiasm to the world during the Torch Relay. In cooperation with the PyeongChang Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games 2018(POCOG), the \"THE OFFICIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES PYEONGCHANG 2018 APP\" is released and downloaded by 1.28 million fans worldwide. The app provides real-time game-related news such as game records, player stats , medal standings, and Olympic Games updates.\nCombining design, function, and innovation is Samsung’s specialty. The Galaxy S7 Edge perfectly showcases this with cutting-edge technology and improved functionality, encased in an aesthetically breathtaking package. For the first time, Samsung specifically designs a smartphone for the Olympic Games. Its exterior accents and interface are designed with the five colors of the Olympic rings, and the Olympic emblem appears on the rear exterior. Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Edition phones are provided to all Olympic Games athletes, making it one of the most visible products at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Following the success of the Olympic Games Edition phone among the athletes, the device is released in Japan, Korea, United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.\nPeople start editing photos and watching media more on their smartphones. The demand for bigger screens rise and Samsung is there to fill the need. Galaxy Note3 is a true multimedia powerhouse. It's the first phone with USB 3.0 for fast transfers, a 13-megapixel camera with the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second, and has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless functionality. The Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 is the first year Samsung supplies phones to all athletes. The phone's flip cover, which features the athlete's national flag, is waved enthusiastically during the Opening Ceremony.\nGalaxy S3 products are frequently used by celebrities associated with the city's Olympic Games. In an unexpected product placement, actor Rowan Atkinson uses a Samsung smartphone to take and share photos during the Opening Ceremony, pushing Samsung awareness even higher. Combined with the 360-degree marketing effort, Galaxy S3 marks the point where Samsung shifts from being just another mobile manufacturer to being a market leader in technology and sales. As user satisfaction increases, the Galaxy S3 bests its competitors and achieves top rankings from prominent technology magazines.\nAt this point, the smartphone revolution is truly underway, and Samsung is positioned for success. The Omnia II, the predecessor of the Galaxy series, is provided to the Olympic family. It comes equipped with Windows Mobile OS and sports a 3.7-inch AMOLED display along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Facial recognition, geotagging, and uploading to cloud are also possible at this time.\nAs China pulls out all the stops for the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, Samsung provides the SGH-i688, an early version of the smartphone. The innovative push-to-talk (PTT) feature is groundbreaking for the Olympic family as well as for consumers. The shift from one-to-one devices to one-to-many devices streamlines the organizers' communication and coordination of events allowing for a better Olympic Games experience for everyone.\nThe evolution of technology continues. The D600 dramatically improves multimedia capabilities with its two-inch screen, stereo speakers, and MP3 Player. Samsung provides Olympic Games Officials with D600 phones capable of advanced graphics and video and preinstalled with WOW software. The introduction of the WOW platform following the Athens prototype version sets the stage for more innovation to come in hardware and software.\nSamsung provides SGH-i530 for the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. The SGH-i530 uses Palm OS and features a large touchscreen interface with advanced graphics. An early version of Samsung’s Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) service comes preinstalled and provides the organizers with real-time event information for event management.\nFor the first time, Samsung produces an Olympic Games Edition phone featuring memorable ringtones, setting the \"Olympic Games Edition\" standard. At 128 x 128 pixels, the display of SCH-T300 is more than double the size of the previous Olympic Games edition. As one of the first Internet-enabled phones, it has a built-in web browser and a dedicated Internet button.\nIn two years, Samsung rapidly expands its technology and manufacturing capabilities in the wireless sector. Sales of the SGH-600 reaches one million units, with an additional two million units to be exported. The SGH-600 gains a competitive edge with its black on green display, ability to store up to 100 phone numbers, voice recording, and calendar features.\nSamsung becomes the official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment. Samsung provides N206 phones to the Olympic Games organizers and officials.\nMore Stories with the Olympic Games", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://wordinternationalireland.com/irreplaceable-film-showing/", "date": "2023-06-02T11:53:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648635.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602104352-20230602134352-00066.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8855941295623779, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__38103530", "lang": "en", "text": "WHEN: May 9, 2015 at 6:00pm\nWHERE: WORD International Ministries Ireland (WIN Dublin Church)\nUnit G5 Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20\nReflecting on some of the important public debate about the importance of family, and what exactly does that mean, Focus on the Family Ireland presents the film, “Irreplaceable”.\nMore information on the film showing at www.family.ie/latest-news/irreplaceable-the-film/\nThis is part of our awareness campaign in relation to the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum this month.\nPlease support, come and bring your friends. God bless you!\nFor inquiries, please contact Pastor Manny De Leon 086 3470794.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ottexec.com/ottmagsum15execinsights/", "date": "2022-08-13T15:20:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571959.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813142020-20220813172020-00004.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9451723098754883, "token_count": 897, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__182945445", "lang": "en", "text": "William \"Bill\" Mobley is the CEO of FreeCast, the company behind the world's largest online media guide, Rabbit TV, which aggregates and organizes millions of hours of web-based entertainment content, both free and premium, together into one interface for easy access. Rabbit TV Plus is one of the top 5 fastest-growing paid subscription services, delivering a next generation TV experience to nearly 4 million subscribers less than two years after its launch. With the release of the all-new Rabbit TV Plus, an international expansion in progress, and the upcoming launch of Select TV, Bill's company is poised to continue shaking up the television industry.\nThe Evolution of OTT\nEXECUTIVE INSIGHTS by Bill Mobley\nOver-the-top video has come a long way. I know, because I’ve been in the business from the start. As the founder of MegaMedia Networks, my company pioneered the no-download on-page web video, delivering over 800,000 point to point streams a day, almost a decade before YouTube or Netflix would do the same. Today, web video is bigger than ever. In fact, just about everything is available online. In 2013, KPMG did a study that revealed over 70% of the top box office movies and over 87% of the year’s top television titles were all available online in one form or another. For the top movies and TV shows from the year prior to the study, those percentages were 100% and 96%. The bottom line is this: everything that you can watch with a pay-TV subscription is or will be available to watch on the Internet within a year or less.\nStreaming media is superseding linear cable and satellite TV delivery systems, present tense, and these numbers make that clear. These statistics are two years old, and it was happening then. And anyone who’s been following knows that that trend towards web-based video has only accelerated since then. Cord-cutting has exploded, as the MSOs hemorrhage video subscribers. In fact, there’s only one reason why every household in the country isn’t getting their TV from the web: right now it’s a cumbersome experience to do so.\nAmazon, Netflix, Hulu, and even more familiar names in the media industry like CBS and HBO all have streaming media products, and there are hundreds more; too many to be listed, with more joining the fray every month. What you end up with is gazillions of unique offerings. While they all have great libraries of content, they’re currently siloed, forcing consumers to go to each one individually: log in to each one, search each one, manage and pay for each one. It’s a time consuming hassle that consumers just don’t have time for. And because these video providers are direct competitors, they are not collectively about to make it any easier on their mutual customers. It’s simply not in their interest to direct you to content that you might want to watch, and that surely exists out there somewhere, if it isn’t in their own library. That’s precisely the problem. But while you can’t really blame a company for not directing their own users to the competition, this current state of affairs creates an entirely new opportunity in the OTT space that often goes unnoticed.\nWhat consumers want and need is, believe it or not, exactly what these content providers want and need as well: impartial cross-platform content discovery. In other words, a virtual MSO. A single agnostic platform that can bring content from competing online video sources together, the same way that a cable TV subscription makes it easy for consumers to enjoy content from multiple competing cable and broadcast networks. The media buzzes about every new SVOD player that jumps into an increasingly crowded space, but they’re missing an entire half of the equation that ultimately defines the future landscape of the television industry: the business not of selling access to content, but of organizing the existing pieces of content and content sources, and thereby making over-the-top TV a viable option for mainstream consumers.\nIt’s simply not in their interest to direct you to content that you might want to watch, and that surely exists out there somewhere, if it isn’t in their own library. That’s precisely the problem.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fountainhousebx.org/blog/fountain-housedhc-one-four-5k-huge-success", "date": "2020-06-07T09:25:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348526471.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200607075929-20200607105929-00452.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9673807621002197, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__126231165", "lang": "en", "text": "More than 500 people— including Fountain House members, staff, and community members— spent Saturday morning in Riverside Park to raise awareness about the connection between mental and physical health. The second annual walk/run has a dual purpose of fighting stigma while promoting the importance of physical fitness for people with mental illness.\n“The One-in-Four 5K is an important way for people with mental illness to strengthen their minds and their bodies,” said Paul, a member who has become an avid runner since joining Fountain House one year ago. “When I first came to Fountain House, I was overweight, depressed and lethargic,” he said. Through his work in the Wellness Program, Paul has lost 60 pounds, and devoted himself to healthier living. He is an avid runner and is coordinating a running group at Fountain House.\nManhattan Borough President Gale Brewer attended the event to cheer on runners and walkers. According to the World Health Organization, one in four people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Those with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression have a life expectancy that is 25 years less than the general population. All proceeds from the One-in-Four 5K help Fountain House sustain a wellness program to help end the negative health trends that people with mental illness face every day.\nThrough fitness, nutrition and health education, Fountain House members gain energy and motivation, lose weight and improve their overall wellness and quality of life. The wellness program’s key objectives are to increase physical activity and introduce stress reduction techniques through yoga and meditation classes. Members learn how to incorporate healthy food into their diets as well as how to improve their overall wellness.\n“We created our wellness program to reverse the terrible trend of early death among people living with serious mental illness. Physical activity is an important component of the program, and we’ve worked hard to get people moving, regardless of their fitness level,” says Fountain House President Kenn Dudek.\nTo keep the enthusiasm for the One-in-Four 5K going and growing, tag and share photos of the walk/race on Facebook.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ncedsv.org/domestic-violence-awareness-month-dvam/", "date": "2017-09-26T19:45:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696681.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926193955-20170926213955-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8374866247177124, "token_count": 337, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__238847495", "lang": "en", "text": "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence.\nJoin NCEDSV & NNEDV October 15 – 21, 2017 for the National Week of Action!\n10/15/2017: Conversation Sunday – use our talking points to start conversations about domestic violence with friends, family members, neighbors, or colleagues.\n10/16/2017: Media Monday – download our new Tech Safety App (now available in Spanish!) or share our #31n31 campaign this year on social media.\n- 2016 #31n31: 31 Ways to Challenge Myths about Domestic Violence\n- 2015 #31n31: 31 Survivors’ and Advocates’ Stories\n- 2014 #31n31: 31 Ways VAWA, FVPSA, and VOCA have Made a Difference in Survivors’ Lives\n- 2013 #31n31: 31 Ways to Get Involved and Help End Domestic Violence\n10/17/2017: Twitter Chat Tuesday – join our bilingual (English & Spanish) Twitter chat from 2-3 PM (ET). Details to come!\n10/19/2017: #PurpleThursday – wear purple and show your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence! Sign up here.\n10/21/2017: Shout-Out Saturday – celebrate the people you admire who speak out for survivors and use their voices to make a difference.\n*Resources brought to you by http://nnedv.org/pages/5858-week-of-action-2017.html", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.aegiseurope.eu/news/position-paper-aegis-europe-supports-joint-declaration-calling-for-an-ambitious-eu-industrial-strategy", "date": "2019-10-14T03:32:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986649035.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014025508-20191014052508-00480.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472716450691223, "token_count": 751, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__153784190", "lang": "en", "text": "Brussels, Thursday 16 February 2017 – AEGIS Europe today added its support to the chorus of European industries, which have signed up to a “Joint Declaration for an ambitious EU industrial strategy,” sent to policy-makers across Europe.\n“European industry has presented a clear message to policy-makers. In the EU, we are lucky to have world-class companies, which are global leaders in R&D, and responsible for the maintenance of a strong European industrial base,” pointed out Mr Nitzschke, spokesperson for AEGIS Europe.\n“European manufacturers, both large and small, are becoming increasingly alarmed at the erosion of the EU’s industrial base, which threatens to destroy the very foundation on which our economy is built,” stated Mr Nitzschke.\nAEGIS Europe, an alliance representing around 30 European manufacturing industries, joined with 91 other European associations calling on policy-makers to meet the objective of increasing the share of industry in European GDP to 20% by 2020.\n“The members of AEGIS Europe are fully committed to these targets and call for immediate action by the EU and its Member States to prevent any further destruction of Europe’s manufacturing base,” emphasised Mr Nitzschke.\n\"The 20% target was set in 2014, but instead of moving towards this goal, the EU has allowed industrial manufacturing to decrease in nearly all of its Member States. Today manufacturing has reached a record low of only a 15.3% share of total output,\" Mr Nitzschke explained.\n“European manufacturing sectors are not only the backbone of the entire economy, employing over 34 million people, they also support indirect value chains of tens of millions more jobs,” pointed out Mr Nitzschke. “Europe needs manufacturing if it is to compete in the global economy,” he added.\n“Policy-makers should be very alarmed about the increasing number of entire sectors moving to Asia, including high-tech industries where labour costs are not decisive,“ said Mr Nitzschke.\n“Europe simply cannot create sustainable growth on the basis of unbalanced imports, for example with China where the trade deficit has reached a massive €180BN Euros per year. We are setting the benchmark in the EU on environmental, health and safety standards. Yet, the EU is allowing domestic manufacturing to be replaced by imports, which do not come close to meeting these standards. At the same time investments and jobs are being lost in the European economy every single day,” Mr Nitzschke pointed out.\n“It is essential that we have fair competition and fight for the application of free and fair international trade rules,” stressed Mr Nitzschke. “That is why so many European industries have lent their support to the Joint Declaration, which must be seen as an urgent call to action to support jobs and growth in European industry,” he concluded.\nFor media enquiries please contact: firstname.lastname@example.org | Natalia Kurop: M: +32 488 945 579\nAbout AEGIS Europe\nAEGIS Europe brings together nearly 30 European associations representing a broad variety of industries including traditional industries, consumer branches, SMEs and renewable energy sectors, accounting for more than €500 billion in annual turnover and millions of jobs across the EU. This industry alliance, made up of leaders in sustainable manufacturing and social and environmental responsibility, is committed to European manufacturing as the fundamental driver of innovation, growth and jobs in Europe.\nFor more information, visit www.aegiseurope.eu.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.portal.environment.arizona.edu/", "date": "2017-11-20T13:24:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806066.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20171120130647-20171120150647-00316.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516699314117432, "token_count": 292, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__213357394", "lang": "en", "text": "Groundwater recharge in the Western U.S. will change as the climate warms—the dry southern regions will have less and the northern regions will have more, a University of Arizona-led research team reports. The new study covers the entire U.S. West, from the High Plains states to the Pacific coast, and provides the first detailed look at how groundwater recharge may change as the climate changes, said senior author Thomas Meixner, UA professor and associate department head of hydrology and atmospheric sciences.\nOctober precipitation was below average to record driest in Arizona, with the driest conditions occurring in the southwestern corner of the state, and temperatures were above average to much-above average. However, the current forecast also suggests this will remain a weak La Niña event, for which correlations to below-average winter precipitation in the Southwest are not as evident.\nThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the UA is bringing concepts taught in the classroom to the community, applying scientific research to real-world problems.\nOne of the nation's most successful partnerships between farm and urban water agencies has lately run into serious turbulence, potentially threatening an important Colorado River water-sharing deal. Robert Glennon, a law professor at the UA who specializes in water issues, said the best way to preserve farms and farm communities is to improve water conservation. The saved water can be used to grow more valuable crops, sold to other farmers or to urban areas.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mint.bankofgreece.gr/en/coins/2012/10-years-euro-rolls/", "date": "2024-04-15T18:16:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00011.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9677698016166687, "token_count": 192, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__144180021", "lang": "en", "text": "10 YEARS EURO Rolls\nEuro-area citizens and residents have selected the winning design of a new euro coin (€2) issued in January 2012 to commemorate 10 years of euro banknotes and coins. Close to 35.000 people voted in an online competition from a choice of five designs that had been pre-selected by a professional jury following a design competition among citizens from the whole euro area. The new commemorative 2-euro coin will be issued by all euro-area Member States. It is estimated that some 90 million of these coins will be put into circulation. The winning design symbolizes the way in which the euro has become a true global player in the last ten years and its importance in ordinary people’s lives (represented by the people in the design), trade (the ship), industry (the factory) and energy (wind power stations).\nLearn about the Numismatic Programme 2012Download the pdf file", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://jsc-moscow-jewelry-factory-lucas.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-10-20T17:54:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443062.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00097-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9600327014923096, "token_count": 424, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__24052102", "lang": "en", "text": "During a meeting Friday with North Korean Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae, Chinese President Xi Jinping was unequivocal in his view that Pyongyang must participate in denuclearization talks. But was North Korea really listening?\n“China has a very clear position concerning the issue that all the parties involved should stick to the objective of denuclearization, safeguard the peace and stability on the peninsula, and resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation,” Xi stressed.\nHe called on all parties concerned to remain calm and with restraint, ease the situation and restart the process of the six-party talks, in a bid to achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula and safeguard peace and stability in Northeast Asia.\nChoe Ryong Hae conveyed greetings sent by Kim Jong Un to Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping expressed deep thanks for this and asked Choe Ryong Hae to convey his cordial greetings to Kim Jong Un…Xi Jinping expressed deep thanks once again to Kim Jong Un for dispatching Choe Ryong Hae as his special envoy and conveying his personal letter.\nThis was hardly the first time that China has publicly expressed its frustration with North Korea’s nuclear program. Beijing voted in favor of imposing United Nations sanctions on Pyongyang following its troublesome ally’s nuclear tests in 2009 and earlier this year. And Xi himself said in April that, “No one should be allowed to throw a region and even the whole world into chaos for selfish gains.”\nAlthough this week’s meeting between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping is still a couple days away, China’s new leader won some measure of respect simply by agreeing to a more informal, freewheeling format, White House officials said. At a private estate in California, the two leaders are expected to spend several hours of largely unscripted time together over two days. The agenda is not particularly detailed, the officials said, and the White House hopes a candid conversation will result. (via White House Likes Flexibility of China’s Xi - China Real Time Report - WSJ)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://luvyt.com/black-diamond-engagement-ring-guide/", "date": "2022-10-04T20:57:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337524.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20221004184523-20221004214523-00685.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.924839198589325, "token_count": 1250, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__163088472", "lang": "en", "text": "Breaking the shackles of the stereotypical society, black diamonds are now becoming the modern sensation. With the evolution of the thought process, there has been a vivid change in the taste and preferences of the public. Colorless transparent diamonds which have been in very high demand for centuries are now closely followed up by the eccentric beauty of the captivating black diamonds. Grading itself slightly lower on the scale of purity, black diamonds are the second most popular diamond choice among the public.\nBlack diamonds have a long history attached to them. Presently considered as the “Fancy Black”, the black diamonds were once considered to be an outskirt in the society bringing about death and misfortune. Being held within the lower stratum based on its historical background, black diamonds have now come along a long way.\nBlack diamonds have regained their virtue since the late 20th century. when jewelers started looking at it as a valuable asset that can set new standards within the industry. The dramatic outlooks of the black diamond owing to the inclusions have since then started becoming a fashion statement. A magnificent piece of dazzling dark-colored black diamond with a set of small beads of transparent white diamond-paved along its edges makes the ring look absolutely stunning.\nOver the recent years, the trend of black diamond rings has been coping up in the fashion industry. The exposure of the sanctimonious altruistic engagement rings with black diamond accents is now being popularized by movies and celebrities. The dramatic appearance of the Black Diamond engagement ring in the popular Hollywood movie Sex in the City 2 has been a major turn up for the industry of black diamond.\nOverview of Black Diamond\nIt is a very common question that comes to mind while thinking of black diamond as the color. Setting itself at par from the transparent white diamond, black diamonds have been formed in a very similar manner as that of the transparent diamonds. However, the only striking difference between the two is the presence of inclusions in black diamonds which imparts the dark color to the diamond.\nInclusions play a very important major dynamic role in imparting the dark color to the diamond. Although inclusions maybe sometimes considered as interior imperfections as it lowers the grade of diamond on the scale of purity, such inclusions play a significant role in making the diamond look black. Inclusions of large quantities of minute mineral particles such as pyrite, graphite, or even hematite during the process of crystallization have resulted in the black color in the diamond. Black diamonds also include several fractures which can also impart the color black to the stone and sometimes it is also because of the process of graphitization.\nThese additional inclusions lower the grade of the diamond imparting a strong dark color to the crystal. Diamonds are generally the hardest stone available and the durability of diamonds is extremely high. But as compared to the transparent diamonds, the black diamonds are slightly fragile although their durability as compared to other gemstones is way more committed. As a result of which black diamond although it may appear bigger in size as compared to the transparent diamond but will still be comparatively cheaper than pure transparent diamonds. Therefore, if you have a clutch on your budget black diamond makes a perfect choice in that case.\nAlso Read: All About Black Diamond Ring\nBlack Diamond as Engagement Rings\nBlack Diamonds make a perfect engagement ring if you want to set the bar thus by bringing about a revolution in the common thought process of the masses. The dark emphasizing black color of the diamond with delicate fractures and inclusions in it making it slightly fragile is a brilliant option for an engagement ring.\nBlack diamonds are very hard to handle. The delicate gemstone is tedious to cut, shape, design, and polish making the ring look an absolute wonder when adorned. A black diamond engagement ring with small transparent pure diamonds encircling the astounding beauty will make the ring highly praiseworthy.\nPaved Black Diamond Engagement Ring\nPaved black diamond engagement rings make a brilliant option owing to their spectacular look. The stunning art of the metalwork with dramatic diamond setting paved along the sides of the metal surrounding the large piece of black diamond looks marvelous.\nMilgrained Black Diamond Engagement Ring\nA black diamond engagement ring in the shape of a migraine is also a very popular and common design. Very similar to that of a paved engagement ring, 14 accents of transparent diamonds are mounted on the metal surrounding the black diamond giving a high appreciable visual appearance. The contrast between the black and the small transparent diamonds looks stunning on the engagement ring.\nShank Halo Black Diamond Engagement Ring\nAn endorsing circular piece of black diamond situated at the center with its edges surrounded by small beads of transparent diamonds makes the ring a piece of art. Commonly used 0.16 carats of small transparent diamonds that surround the striking black diamond, the contrast between the two gives a jaw-dropping look.\nTapered Halo Black Diamond Engagement Ring\nThe petite halo design consisting of 0.32 carats of transparent diamonds encircling the centerpiece of black diamond giving a distinct vibrant contrasting look to the ring is an absolute beauty. The diamonds have been aligned in such a manner that it provides a prominent feature to the ring.\nRaised Black Diamond Engagement Ring\nThe accentuated feature of black diamond placed slightly in an angular manner giving an appearance of raised gemstone placed on the metal surrounded by small paved transparent diamonds makes the engagement ring look extremely beautiful.\nThere is a huge variety of options that is available for you to choose from among the black diamond engagement rings. Therefore, if you are wondering to make a bold decision by choosing a black diamond as your engagement ring, have a holistic approach towards the availability of choices.\nAlso Read: Trending Styles Of Diamond Earrings\nBlack diamond engagement rings look an absolute eloquent beauty when coupled with accentuated small transparent diamonds. The black diamonds which are now being progressively becoming a fashion statement make an extraordinary engagement ring. The classy edgy eccentric color of black diamond makes a bold dynamic icon as an engagement ring. So, this festive season if you want to make your bold statement opt for the gorgeous black diamond engagement ring.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.guy-kfir.com/item/86-bringing-big-data-to-life", "date": "2014-12-20T02:55:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802769328.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075249-00132-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9341620206832886, "token_count": 1018, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-52", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__50848865", "lang": "en", "text": "A sunny Friday afternoon in the heart of Madrid’s Salamanca district. As you are walking down Maria de Molina Street, you feel hungry. Instinctively, you tweet “I’m starving!” and, instantly, you receive a €5 voucher for a veggie sandwich in a friendly place, within a five minute walk.\nBehind the scenes your tweet was captured by sophisticated algorithms. Then, by integrating your credit transactions, social media activity, and your location (given away by your phone’s GPS) you were identified as a 29-year old vegetarian, with a craving for healthy food, who appreciates a friendly atmosphere and would pay up to €5 for a snack. After scanning the nearby cafes, the algorithm found the perfect match for you.\nOur digital life\nData that is too big or too fast to process in typical systems is called Big Data. With nearly 6 billion people, i.e. 87% of the world population, using mobile phones and 2 billion using the Internet, anything from transactions, through social media, to search queries or even medical records is being tracked. While living our life, each one of us is leaving behind his/her own digital trail.\nFurthermore, millions of networked street sensors, smart phones, or industrial equipment that measures and communicates location/ movement/ temperature etc., generate unprecedented amounts of data and rapidy fomulating our digital universe.\nAmong the most stunning data visualzation maps (above) that illustrate the global use of social media, Eric Fischer compared Flickr and Twitter usage. The color white indicates where people used both, blue is Twitter, and orange is Flickr.\nHow big is Big?\n1.8 zettabytes of data, equivalent to 200 billion HD movies (that would take 47 million years to watch), was generated in 2011 and this figure is more than doubling every two years, IDC reports. The Economist reports that this industry is worth more than $100 billion and is growing at almost 10% a year.\nBig Data is a disruptive trend\nCompanies are making every effort to build a customer-centric business. If only they could collect their customer data, mine it and transform it into actionable insights they could improve their bottom line. This ability will soon become vital for their growth and will drive their competitive advantage.\nCompanies will use Big Data for informed decision making, predictive analytics, sentiment analysis, or micro-segmentation.\nA pioneer in that area is Wal-Mart’s customer tracking system that captures a total of 24 terabytes of transaction information from each of its 2,900 retail outlets, and analyzes sales, pricing, demographics and even weather info to customize the most efficient product selections and to determine the timing for discounts at particular stores.\nAmazon exploits Big Data analytics to feed its recommendation engine (“you may also like”) and LinkedIn for its “People you may know” feature.\nAnother use of Big Data is sentiment analysis, i.e. detecting consumer attitudes towards brands, companies, or individuals. Start-ups such as Datasift or Gnip already analyze Google search queries, Facebook posts and Twitter messages to measure the public sentiment in real-time.\nGlobal Pulse is a UN organization that analyzes social networks and text messages in the Third World countries to predict job losses or disease outbreaks in certain regions. Big data analysis, thus, serves them as a digital warning that signals where to send assistance programs.\nGovernments may use Big Data to combine different databases and improve public service. A Mckinsey report estimates that the EU public sector could save up to €300 billion in administrative costs by using big data.\nGovernment agencies, such the NYPD, analyze historical arrest patterns and combine them with variables such as paydays, sporting events, weather and holidays in order to predict the places where a crime could occur and deploy in advance.\nThe Challenges of Big Data\nThere are technical challenges, privacy and security concerns, and a lack of talent in the Big Data arena.\nSome of the technical challenges are related to capturing and analyzing different types of data (structured and unstructured), integrating different databases together and ensuring that out of the vast amount of data only the relevant one will be transferred to the decision makers so they can extract actionable insights from it.\nGovernments will need to create policies related to privacy, security and intellectual property as not many people are happy with the idea that their every move is digitized and analyzed, while companies want to make sure their data collecting is legal and not compromising them.\nFinally, a lack of talent is another challenge. According to McKinsey, in the next 5 years in the US there will be a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with analytical skills and 1.5 million managers and analysts skilled enough to make decisions based on the Big Data input.\nTell me what you think about Big Data and how will it affect our lives?\nUse the comments below!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ladiesoutlaughing.ca/lol/home.html", "date": "2013-06-19T11:51:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368708739983/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125219-00026-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9581559896469116, "token_count": 229, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__161826934", "lang": "en", "text": "Laughter is the best medicine and that was certainly true at the sixth annual Ladies Out Laughing Comedy Night. The tremendously successful evening raised an incredible $60,000. Women’s chuckles have raised more than $175,000 for cancer since Ladies Out Laughing began in 2008. Net proceeds in 2013 will go toward four worthy charities that support the battle against cancer.\nThe sold out show this year was hosted by funny lady Laurie Elliott, along with comics Trevor Boris and Terry McGurrin. Elliott, voted Funniest Female Stand Up at The 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards, has participated in Ladies Out Laughing since the beginning. This was Trevor Boris' second appearance, and Terry McGurrin's premiere at the event.\nWe are thrilled with the community's enthusiasm for Ladies Out Laughing, and we are so incredibly grateful to the many businesses, individuals and volunteers who have contributed to the success of our 2013 event.\nThank you all for supporting Ladies Out Laughing 2013, and hope to see everyone out again next year - stay tuned for 2014 details!\nClick here to view all the fabulous photos of the evening.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://julieann.toomey.org/nature-walks", "date": "2023-06-10T14:37:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657720.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610131939-20230610161939-00118.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9553008079528809, "token_count": 1483, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__276202257", "lang": "en", "text": "As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. While there are many different strategies that can be effective, one that has consistently helped me is taking nature walks.\nResearch has shown that spending time in nature can have a range of mental health benefits. For example, a study by Harvard Health found that just 20 minutes of connecting with nature can help lower stress hormone levels. Similarly, a review of multiple studies published in the journal Sustainability found that nature walks can be effective for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.\nPersonally, I find that taking a nature walk is a great way to clear my mind and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Whether I’m walking through a local park or hiking in the wilderness, being surrounded by nature helps me feel more grounded and connected to the world around me. If you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to manage your mental health, I highly recommend giving nature walks a try.\nThe Benefits of Nature Walks for Mental Health\nNature walks have been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health. In this section, I will discuss three of the most significant benefits: reducing stress and anxiety, increasing happiness and well-being, and boosting cognitive function.\nReducing Stress and Anxiety\nNature walks can help reduce stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can lower cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress. Additionally, being in nature can help promote relaxation and calmness, which can reduce feelings of anxiety.\nOne study found that people who took a 90-minute nature walk had lower activity in the prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with rumination and negative thinking, compared to those who took a walk in an urban environment. This suggests that nature walks can help quiet the mind and reduce negative thoughts.\nIncreasing Happiness and Well-being\nNature walks can also increase happiness and well-being. A study conducted in Japan found that people who spent time in nature had lower levels of depression, anxiety, and anger, and higher levels of vitality and life satisfaction.\nAnother study found that people who walked in nature had greater feelings of awe, which has been linked to increased well-being. Additionally, being in nature can help people feel more connected to the world around them, which can increase feelings of purpose and meaning in life.\nBoosting Cognitive Function\nNature walks can also boost cognitive function. Research has shown that spending time in nature can improve attention and working memory. One study found that people who took a nature walk performed better on a cognitive task than those who took a walk in an urban environment.\nAdditionally, being in nature can help improve creativity. One study found that people who spent four days in nature without electronic devices had a 50% increase in creativity compared to those who stayed in an urban environment.\nHow to Incorporate Nature Walks into Your Mental Health Management Routine\nFinding the Right Location\nI find that finding the perfect location for nature walks is crucial for me to get the most benefits. It is important to choose a location that is easily accessible, safe, and comfortable. Whether it’s a nearby park, a hiking trail, or a beach, make sure it’s a place that you enjoy and feel at ease.\nPreparing for Your Walk\nBefore going on a nature walk, I always make sure to prepare myself mentally and physically. It’s important to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. I also bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and insect repellent. I like to listen to calming music or a podcast to help me relax and clear my mind.\nMaking It a Regular Habit\nIncorporating nature walks into my mental health management routine has been a game-changer for me. I try to make it a regular habit by scheduling it into my calendar and treating it like any other important appointment. I find that going on a nature walk at least once a week helps me feel more grounded and centered.\nOverall, nature walks have been a great addition to my mental health management routine. By finding the right location, preparing for the walk, and making it a regular habit, I have been able to reap the benefits of spending time in nature.\nOther Mental Health Management Techniques to Use in Conjunction with Nature Walks\nMindfulness and Meditation\nI find that practicing mindfulness and meditation in conjunction with nature walks can be especially helpful for managing my mental health. By focusing on my breath and being present in the moment, I can quiet my mind and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. One technique I like to use is to focus on the sounds and sensations of nature around me while I walk. This helps me stay present and engaged in the moment.\nI’ve got a whole blog post on mindfulness that you should check out!\nTherapy and Counseling\nIn addition to nature walks, I have found that therapy and counseling can be incredibly helpful for managing my mental health. Talking to a trained professional can provide a safe and supportive environment to explore my thoughts and feelings. I have found that therapy has helped me gain insight into my patterns of thinking and behavior, and has given me tools to better manage my mental health.\nExercise and Physical Activity\nIncorporating regular exercise and physical activity into my routine has also been an important part of managing my mental health. Exercise has been shown to release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. I like to mix up my routine with a variety of activities, such as yoga, hiking, and strength training. By incorporating nature walks into my exercise routine, I can reap the benefits of both physical activity and being in nature.\nOverall, I find that using a combination of techniques, such as mindfulness and meditation, therapy and counseling, and exercise and physical activity, in conjunction with nature walks can be an effective way to manage my mental health. By finding what works best for me and incorporating these techniques into my routine, I am better able to maintain my overall well-being.\nNature walks are a simple and effective way to manage mental health. Studies have shown that spending just 20 minutes in nature can help lower stress hormone levels, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve focus and creativity. Walking in natural environments has also been linked to improved attention, better mood, and reduced risk of psychiatric disorders.\nWhile more research is needed to fully understand the benefits of nature walks, the evidence so far suggests that spending time in nature can be a powerful tool for mental health management. Incorporating nature walks into your routine can be as easy as taking a stroll through a local park or hiking in a nearby forest.\nIt’s important to note that nature walks should not be seen as a replacement for professional mental health treatment. If you are struggling with mental health issues, it’s important to seek help from a qualified healthcare professional. However, nature walks can be a helpful addition to your mental health management plan.\nOverall, nature walks are a simple and accessible way to improve mental health. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost creativity, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, incorporating nature walks into your routine can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.zirango.in/blog/jeff-bezos-and-his-company-amazon", "date": "2024-04-19T03:01:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817253.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419013002-20240419043002-00089.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9737182855606079, "token_count": 504, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24511877", "lang": "en", "text": "Jeff Bezos and his company, Amazon, have become synonymous with online shopping. Even if you have never gone onto Amazon to shop (and hit that magical US$125 to enjoy free shipping), chances are you would know people who have. Amazon appeared at the most opportune of times to attain an iron grip on a new age of shoppers, and is in the process, making its founder a very wealthy man.\nAccording to Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos has now overtaken Zara founder Amancio Ortega and philanthropist and business magnet Warren Buffett as the second richest person in the world. Ex-CEO of Microsoft Bill Gates is of course still sitting at the top of the ranks. And as with any successful entrepreneur, Jeff Bezos has his fair share of advice that he shares during interviews or at conferences. Here are some which may prove useful to any aspiring entrepreneur.\nIn a session with students at his Bezos Center of Innovation, he told them: “Without a willingness to fail, you cannot innovate because most innovations won’t work.” Being someone who is often described as a great innovator, Jeff Bezos didn’t get Amazon to where it is today by doing the same things. After enjoying much success with its e-book reader, the Kindle, Amazon made the decision to dabble with smartphones next. This turned out to be not so smart a move, and their smartphones ended up joining Amazon’s expanding list of spectacular failures. Even then, Bezos remains undeterred and continues to pour in billions of dollars into projects that can potentially turn out to be failures, and this has helped immensely with Amazon’s creation of products and services that actually work.\nWhere most people would simply be comfortable using whatever is around them, Jeff Bezos thinks that that’s exactly where you should start for your next big idea. Much like how Elon Musk and his team took apart a Mercedes Benz car before creating Tesla, Jeff Bezos shares the same sentiments. But this isn’t just about taking things apart to know how they are built and what goes into the product, it is also about recognising business opportunities in areas that current products and services fail to fulfil. With the internet, Jeff Bezos saw an opportunity to take advantage of the 2300% growth of the world wide web by breaking down the very traditional business of goods delivery. Out came Amazon, which soon become the world’s largest bookstore. And the rest, as they say, was history.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.corporatemapping.ca/british-columbians-shortchanged-billions-from-fossil-fuel-industry-revenues/", "date": "2023-12-11T00:25:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9498860239982605, "token_count": 1473, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__73996728", "lang": "en", "text": "Earlier this year, Premier John Horgan announced that the British Columbia government was prepared to offer billions of dollars in tax breaks to Royal Dutch Shell should the global fossil fuel giant build a massive liquefied natural gas plant on our province’s north coast.\nAbsent from the news then, however, was any mention of how the public is being shortchanged billions of dollars in revenues from the fossil fuel industry regardless of whether Shell proceeds with its LNG Canada project or not.\nHappily picking up where the previous BC government left off, the current government allows Shell and its competitors to dramatically reduce the royalties they pay on natural gas and other hydrocarbons they drill and frack from the ground in BC’s northeast quarter.\nNow, in an ominous development, our government says we are not even entitled to know how much the government actually subsidizes individual energy companies.\nIn mid-March, the government passed an amendment to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act. Ministry of Finance officials say the new “confidentiality” provision prevents them from disclosing what individual fossil fuel companies pay in royalties.\nIf this stands, British Columbians of all political leanings ought to worry.\nWhy? Because you and I and everyone else in the province own our natural resources, including natural gas. We are entitled to a share of their value and the royalties paid by fossil fuel companies reflect that reality. For that reason, all British Columbians deserve transparency about how royalty fees are calculated and what is actually paid.\nCompanies like Shell gain access to our fossil fuel resources when our government sells them “subsurface rights”. After those sales, companies may produce natural gas and other fossil fuels by drilling and fracking them from the ground. But once they do so, they must pay royalties on what they extract. Those royalties then help the provincial government pay for a very tiny portion of our health, education and other public service costs.\nI say tiny because the public benefits derived from those royalties are dropping faster than a stone through water.\nIn fiscal year 2008, according to the “upstream development division” of BC’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbians received $1.16 billion in royalty revenues. By 2017, however, revenues had fallen nearly 90 per cent to $147 million. Yet over that same time, natural gas production shot up 72 per cent and production of gas liquids such as condensate entered the stratosphere, climbing by 250 per cent. Virtually all of the increased output was piped east to Alberta’s oil sands industry.\nNow, the government that provided those generous subsidies says the public is not entitled to know what individual companies pay in royalties.\nIs our government afraid to let us know? You be the judge.\nEvery time Shell or its competitors drill deep or horizontal wells in BC – even though such wells are standard industry practice – our government grants them credits allowing them to claim back part of the costs of doing so. The credits translate into far lower royalty payments on the natural gas and gas liquids those companies produce.\nIn each of the last 10 years, Shell and others used those credits to reduce their royalties by a massive amount. In the last six years in particular, the write-downs were never less than 60 per cent and as high as 73 per cent. What this means is that collectively over the past decade British Columbians lost nearly $5 billion in additional royalty revenues.\nAnd the subsidy train has only just pulled out of the station.\nIn a startling disclosure last November, BC Energy Minister Michelle Mungall said the current value of outstanding credits is $3.2 billion – a whopping $1.1 billion more than the previous year. That eyebrow-raising jump in the credit account is two times greater than the previous record for an annual increase. Yet when asked to elaborate on the unprecedented increase, Mungall’s communication’s director, David Haslam, declined to provide any concrete explanation.\nThat $3.2 billion and growing pile of credits represents money that you and I will never see.\nBut if we want to know what individual companies have stockpiled as credits, what they claim as credits each year or what they pay in net royalties we can forget it.\nIn February, I filed a Freedom of Information request with the Ministry of Finance asking for copies of all royalty invoices. My request was denied. This “sensitive” information could not be disclosed because it would be “harmful” to business interests.\nI then asked for just a simple list of what individual fossil fuel companies paid in total annual royalties. This too was denied. David Currie, head of the Ministry’s communications department, not only said that the information was “proprietary” but that the amended Petroleum and Natural Gas Act expressly forbid the government from releasing it.\nThis is astonishing. For decades our government has sung a far different tune when it comes to BC’s publicly owned forest resources. Any one of us can use a government-maintained database to determine exactly what companies pay for the trees they log in publicly owned forests. That’s information on a renewable resource that actually benefits our climate.\nI did such a search recently and learned that Canfor Corporation – a sizeable chunk of which is owned by BC billionaire Jimmy Pattison – paid $7.3 million last year in stumpage fees for nearly 410,000 cubic metres of trees that the company logged on just a portion of the public forests in which it operates. Is this a fair return? That’s a reasonable question, one we can happily debate precisely because we have access to the data.\nThat we are apparently forbidden from accessing similar information on fossil fuel companies that exploit non-renewable resources whose uses have dire consequences for our planet is a travesty.\nAnd it will be even more of a travesty in the event Premier Horgan’s promised subsidies help give birth to a massive, new LNG plant in our province.\nIf we fear the public returns and consequences are bad now, just think how much worse they will be if LNG one day sends gas-drilling and fracking into the stratosphere.\nAuthor: Ben Parfitt\nBen is the resource policy analyst with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – BC Office. He has received numerous awards for his investigative journalism, is a co-author and author of two books on forestry, and is a long-established researcher and policy analyst specializing in natural resource management and environmental issues. Reports and analysis for the CCPA–BC include Fracking, First Nations and Water: Respecting Indigenous rights and better protecting our shared resources (June 2017); A Dam Big Problem: Regulatory breakdown as fracking companies in BC’s northeast build dozens of unauthorized dams (May 2017); From disenfranchised to revitalized: Ten proposals to set our forests and BC’s rural communities on a new course (March 2016); Counting Every Drop: The case for water use reporting in BC (June 2013); and Fracking Up Our Water, Hydro Power and Climate: BC’s reckless pursuit of shale gas (November 2011).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cliflix.com/evolution-of-innovation-a-comprehensive-history-of-the-iphone/", "date": "2023-12-02T11:48:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100399.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202105028-20231202135028-00712.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9100086688995361, "token_count": 884, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__265477998", "lang": "en", "text": "The iPhone, a revolutionary device that redefined the way we communicate, work, and play, has a storied history filled with groundbreaking innovations and technological advancements. From its humble beginnings to its current status as one of the most iconic consumer electronics products in the world, the iPhone’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the history of the iPhone, exploring its evolution from the original iPhone to the latest iterations.\nThe Birth of the iPhone\nThe story of the iPhone began in 2007 when Apple’s co-founder and then-CEO, Steve Jobs, took the stage at Macworld Expo. Jobs introduced the world to the first iPhone, a device that combined a phone, an iPod, and an internet communication device into a single sleek package. This game-changing product was an instant success, setting the stage for a mobile revolution.\niPhone Generations: An Evolutionary Timeline\n- iPhone (2007): The original iPhone featured a 3.5-inch display, a 2-megapixel camera, and 4GB or 8GB of storage. It ran on the first version of iOS, then called iPhone OS, and introduced the multi-touch interface, which is now a standard in the industry.\n- iPhone 3G (2008): The iPhone 3G brought 3G network connectivity, GPS, and the App Store, allowing users to download and install third-party applications. It was a major step forward in terms of speed and functionality.\n- iPhone 3GS (2009): The “S” stood for speed, and the iPhone 3GS delivered just that with a faster processor and improved camera. It also introduced video recording.\n- iPhone 4 (2010): The iPhone 4 marked a design overhaul with its glass front and back, Retina display, and a front-facing camera for FaceTime calls. It was a major leap in both aesthetics and hardware.\n- iPhone 4S (2011): The iPhone 4S introduced Siri, Apple’s voice-controlled virtual assistant, and featured an upgraded camera. It was known for its improved performance.\n- iPhone 5 (2012): The iPhone 5 featured a larger 4-inch screen, a thinner design, and faster LTE connectivity. It was a significant departure in terms of form factor.\n- iPhone 5C and 5S (2013): Apple introduced two models—the colorful iPhone 5C and the premium iPhone 5S. The latter introduced the Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a 64-bit processor, setting new standards for security and performance.\n- iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014): Apple went big with these models, offering larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays. These phones also marked the arrival of Apple Pay and optical image stabilization in the Plus model.\n- iPhone 6S and 6S Plus (2015): The 6S series brought 3D Touch, Live Photos, and improved camera technology. It continued the trend of iterative design improvements.\n- iPhone SE (2016): The iPhone SE combined the compact form factor of the iPhone 5 with the hardware of the iPhone 6S, offering a budget-friendly alternative.\nThe Modern Era\nFrom 2017 onwards, the iPhone continued to evolve with each new generation, introducing features like Face ID, wireless charging, and advanced camera systems. The iPhone X, released in 2017, marked a significant design shift with its edge-to-edge OLED display. Subsequent models, including the iPhone XS, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12, built upon this foundation, further enhancing performance and camera capabilities.\nThe Future of iPhone\nAs of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the latest model is the iPhone 13. Apple continues to innovate with each new iteration, focusing on performance, camera enhancements, and software improvements. With the iPhone 15 and beyond, we can expect even more groundbreaking features and technologies that will shape the future of mobile communication and computing.\nThe iPhone’s history is a testament to Apple’s commitment to innovation, design excellence, and user experience. From its inception in 2007 to its current status as a global cultural icon, the iPhone has transformed the way we live and work. As we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the iPhone story, one thing is certain: the legacy of innovation and excellence will continue to define this iconic device.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.trinityjc.org/2011/05/24/disaster-strikes-how-to-help/", "date": "2017-11-24T07:24:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807146.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124070019-20171124090019-00666.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9690252542495728, "token_count": 513, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__49087110", "lang": "en", "text": "From the Missouri District (LCMS) office:\nBy now many of you have some information regarding the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., Sunday evening. The reports I have received indicate that up to 75% of the city of 50,000 has sustained some damage with much of the damage catastrophic. As of 7:00 a.m. Monday, the media was reporting 89 confirmed deaths and it is anticipated that that number will increase as search and rescue efforts continue.\nImmanuel Lutheran Church is the only LCMS congregation in Joplin. The principal, Jeremy Schamber, reports that the school is damaged and at this time is unsafe to enter. It appears that the church did not sustain significant damage. The parsonage received structural damage including the loss of its roof.\nThe pastor of Immanuel, Rev. Gregory Mech, and his wife are uninjured. Likewise, the principal of the school and the DCE are both safe. Jason Glaskey, DCE, just sent a message via Facebook that all of Immanuel’s staff are now safe and accounted for. The homes of three of the Christian Day School teachers were destroyed. The brother of one of the teachers was killed.\nOnly approved emergency responders are permitted to enter Joplin. We have no information regarding specific needs and ask that all desiring to provide assistance please wait for a list of needs to be published. We will provide a list once that it has been developed. In the meantime, even for those with insurance, there will be immediate need for cash assistance. You can send cash assistance to:\nThe Missouri District Disaster Fund\nThe Missouri District – LCMS\n660 Mason Ridge Center Dr. – Suite 100\nSt. Louis, MO 63141\nWe give thanks and praise to God for the countless lives that were spared. We pray God’s comfort and blessings upon all of the families that mourn the death of loved ones. We ask God to bless the ministry to the injured and upon all the recovery efforts. Please keep all the residents of Joplin in your prayers.\nThrough this disaster in Joplin we are once again reminded how temporary this world is. Thanks be to God that through faith in His Son Jesus Christ, all who believe in Him have His promise of a life that will never end. As the Scriptures teach, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.”\n—-Rev. Ray Mirly, President, Missouri District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.dorsetmuseum.org/event/joanna-quinn-in-conversation-with-tracy-chevalier/", "date": "2024-04-18T01:22:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00701.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9682672023773193, "token_count": 430, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__95167542", "lang": "en", "text": "Joanna Quinn in conversation with Tracy Chevalier\n23 March 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm\nSpend an evening with Joanna Quinn and best-selling author Tracy Chevalier as they discuss Quinn’s debut novel, The Whalebone Theatre, a brilliant coming-of-age story set in Dorset before and during World War II. The novel was dubbed ‘the Book of the Summer’ by the Sunday Times in 2022.\nThe novel centres around Cristabel Seagrave, an unwanted orphan who grows into an unmarriageable young woman, with no place for her in a traditional English manor. But from the day that a whale washes up on the beach at the Chilcombe estate in Dorset, and twelve-year-old Cristabel plants her flag and claims it as her own, she is determined to do things differently.\nWith her step-parents blithely distracted by their endless party guests, Cristabel and her siblings bring a homegrown theatre to life, providing their own kind of education. As the children grow to adulthood and war arrives, they find themselves drawn into the conflict, with each finding different dramatic roles to play…\nJoanna Quinn was born in London and grew up in Dorset, where her debut novel The Whalebone Theatre is set. Joanna has worked in journalism and the charity sector. She is also a short story writer, published by The White Review and Comma Press among others. She lives in a village near the sea in Dorset.\nTracy Chevalier is the author of 10 novels, including the international bestseller Girl with a Pearl Earring and Remarkable Creatures, about the Dorset fossil hunter Mary Anning. Tracy grew up in Washington DC and moved to the UK in the 1980s. She and her husband divide their time between London and the Piddle Valley. She is a Trustee of the Dorset Museum and the British Library, and a Patron of the Dorchester Literature Festival and the Lyme Regis Museum.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.dpjju.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=477:hiv-man-arrested-for-child-sexual-abuse-&catid=1", "date": "2017-04-26T23:28:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121752.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00270-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9854561686515808, "token_count": 571, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__126391666", "lang": "en", "text": "HIV+ man arrested for child sexual abuse\nThe writer has posted comments on this articleTNN | Jan 20, 2012, 01.28AM IST\nGURGAON: The manager of a city-based NGO was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually abusing two minor girls, who were inmates of the childcare centre.\nOne of the victims is HIV positive. Shockingly, the main accused Ankur Gupta (42) is also HIV positive. Police here said that his mother, who has also been named in the FIR, would soon be arrested.\nGupta, manager of Drone Foundation, had been absconding since Tuesday night after police raided the NGO's premises and rescued the 14 kids, including eight girls. Police have recorded the statements of the two victims (aged 9 and 12).\nSources said the victims' medical reports confirmed sexual abuse. While the 12-year-old girl is HIV positive, the nine-year-old is not and no infection was detected at the time of the medical test. Investigators said the child would be subjected to subsequent tests over the next few months to find out whether she has contracted the virus.\nCops said Gupta was nabbed from IFFCO Chowk between 4.30pm and 5pm when he was about to board a bus to Jaipur.\n\"He was hiding behind bushes close to the bus stop and when the bus arrived, he hurriedly tried to board it,\" said Arvind Dahiya, SHO of Bhondsi police station. He will be produced before a city court on Friday.\nDCP (south) Hamid Akhtar said, \"We are investigating the role of Ankur's mother Sunita Gupta. Most likely, she would also be arrested on Friday.\" Sunita is the president of Drone Foundation.\nThese two victims had earlier filed a complaint with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) that they were being sexually abused by Gupta. After the police raid on Tuesday night, the eight girls residing at the Drone Foundation were transferred to Naz Foundation in Delhi. The Gurgaon administration reportedly plans to shift the boys to a protection home in Rewari.\nA team of officials from state's health department and State AIDS Control Society from Panchkula is also here to investigate the case.\nSunita, however, claimed that her son is innocent and is being framed as a part of conspiracy by a former employee of the NGO.\nShe alleged that the employee's 14-year-old son and other two inmates had sexually abused the girls sometime back. Consequently, they were thrown out of the home along with the employee. \"To take revenge, this employee informed the child right activists,\" she alleged.\nSunita said that she had given information to police about her son's whereabouts on Wednesday night.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://gsi-insurance.com/drink-driving-a-big-problem-during-summer-months/", "date": "2023-05-29T16:11:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644867.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529141542-20230529171542-00550.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9759623408317566, "token_count": 420, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__41690828", "lang": "en", "text": "The number of people killed or injured in drink-driving related incidents typically goes up at this time of year, a local authority has warned.\nAccording to Wokingham Borough Council, many people believe the number of casualties reaches its highest level during the Christmas party season.\nHowever, the authority said it actually hits a peak throughout the summer months. As a result, it has launched a campaign to highlight the dangers of drink-driving.\nPosters and leaflets are being distributed to pubs and sports and social clubs in the region to push the message that drivers could still be intoxicated if they take to the road the morning after having a few drinks.\nJulie Pillai, road safety officer at Wokingham Borough Council, commented: “With the longer summer evenings and the prospect of barbeques, garden parties, weddings and family gatherings, it’s all too easy to forget how many glasses of wine or beer have been topped up during the day.”\nMs Pillai acknowledged that people often “do the right thing” by ensuring someone in their party stays sober and acts as a designated driver, or perhaps arrange an alternative means of getting home from a night out.\nHowever, she said many individuals do not realise how long it can take for alcohol to clear their system and are therefore getting behind the wheel while they are over the legal limit.\nWokingham Borough Council added that it takes an hour for the body to break down one unit of alcohol, which means a person who drinks three large glasses up until midnight should not drive until 13:00 the next day.\nA similar publicity drive is currently being run by Sussex Police, which has urged people not to drive if they are unsure about whether they might be over the limit the morning after having a few drinks.\nChief Inspector Phil Nicholas said there is no “hard and fast” rule on how much a person can drink and still be within the legal threshold. This, he stated, means not driving even after having just one drink is the “only safe option”.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cleansweepfrederiksted.org/news-1/epa-honors-virgin-islands-environmental-champions", "date": "2023-03-28T16:32:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948867.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328135732-20230328165732-00726.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9333407282829285, "token_count": 346, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__138740356", "lang": "en", "text": "EPA Honors Virgin Islands Environmental Champions\nFri May 13 2016 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)\nThe EPA honored just two organizations, including Clean Sweep Frederiksted, in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the Environmental Champion Awards.\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored two organizations from the U.S. Virgin Islands with Environmental Champion Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Murray Fisher, founder of the New York Harbor School, to present the awards to this year’s recipients at a ceremony at the EPA’s offices in Manhattan. The awards are presented annually.\n“It is a privilege for EPA to be able to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of these environmental trailblazers,” said Enck. “These individuals and organizations from the U.S. Virgin Islands are an inspiration, encouraging us to do our best to protect the environment every day.”\nThe Environmental Champion Award winners from the U.S. Virgin Islands are:\nClean Sweep Frederiksted\nClean Sweep Frederiksted is a grassroots initiative with the mission to support the economic development and revitalization of the Frederiksted Historic District through targeted litter cleanups. The organization has developed a program called Adopt‐a‐Spot, where individuals, schools, businesses, civic groups, or churches commit to keeping a specific area clear of litter. They also transformed Cruzan rum barrels into trash receptacles that are painted by local volunteers. To date, volunteers have donated over 4,000 hours of service valued at over $95,000.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.davidek.net/zanimivosti/elephants-touching-story", "date": "2023-11-29T12:44:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00009.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9852822422981262, "token_count": 442, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__152218269", "lang": "en", "text": "An amazing occurrence happened in South Africa when 31 elephants made a “Journey To Pay their Respect.\nHow did they know? Something that is greater and deeper than human intelligence informed them that their hero– he man who had saved their lives and many other animals–had made his transition from this earthly world.\nLawrence Anthony (1950–2012), a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller “The Elephant Whisperer,” bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003.\nOn March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend’. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to reach his South African House.\nWitnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence’s passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way. Walking slowly – for days – they made their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat in the wild bush to his house.\nLawrence’s wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going and they seemed to know why they were going to Lawrence’s home. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their human friend who had saved their lives–so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.\nAfter honoring Lawrence Anthony in the only way they could–in this touching and memorable tribute to the man who had saved them and many other animals around the world–these sentient creatures had proven they are wiser and more compassionate than the human race will ever be or ever realize. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home...\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sussexfieldnotes.wordpress.com/about/", "date": "2018-04-27T04:41:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125949036.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20180427041028-20180427061028-00327.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9639338850975037, "token_count": 979, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__97617399", "lang": "en", "text": "Sussex Field Notes is a blog written and compiled by Sophie May Lewis, a naturalist and writer from West Sussex.\nIn November 2016 Sussex Field Notes became the new combined home of my previous blogs, “SophiEco Wild” and “The Oak By The Rife Local Patch” which included posts from The Cutty Garden Allotment.\nPlease read on to find out more about myself, and the blog.\nSussex girl through-and-through I draw inspiration from the landscape and nature around my home, as well as the layers of history and stories that weave through it.\nThere is more to every landscape than the ‘urban jungle’ or ‘green and pleasant land’ that meets the eye. If you listen or look carefully, it isn’t hard to find the undercurrents of times and lives that have passed before, that have shaped and continue to shape the story and pattern of our countryside and towns.\nConnecting people with nature, of all ages and backgrounds, is something I have always thought to be very important. I consider an appreciation of the wonderful wildlife of our own ‘backyards and local patch’ to be vital to this connection, due to the accessibility, and capacity to create a sense of ownership, empowerment and passion for its protection, that being close to our homes and everyday life brings.\nI am a strong believer of the benefits of green space and nature in our lives, both personal and within the wider community, and in terms of physical and mental wellbeing.\nI write both prose and poetry, sharing many of my musings via my blogs and social media. I also enjoy photography, and like to explore new angles of familiar subjects. Butterflies and flowers, trees and signposts, gardens and animals, landscapes and wildlife, and rural heritage; all of these appear under the focus of my camera lens or the scribbling of my pen.\nI am known to spend hours in second hand bookshops sniffing out volumes of old sussex writings, or to pull into a lay-by to soak up a view, photograph a sunset, or identify roadkill a few yards behind! My favourite bird, if you can have one, must be the wren. I often declare that all my work would be better if t could be written whilst walking.\nIn 2009 ago I began my first blog, and discovered the joy of sharing my experiences of the world, and my passions with readers across the world. I have received comments on my posts from as far as America and Romania,as well as here in the UK. During this time I have developed my own writing ‘voice’, and continue to learn how to connect with my audience and express myself through crafted words. It often seems to be the posts about place, and our relationship with landscape and the environment, as well as those celebrating the wonder and beauty of nature, which most seem to strike a cord with readers.\nPrimarily nature writing, themes also occasionally wander off into family history, art, politics, culture, food, farming and other inspirations.\nSophiEco Wild evolved into Sussex Field Notes and now also features guides and prompts to help readers engage and support nature in their own lives. The conversation continues on Twitter and the Facebook page.\nIn the early days of December 2014, I invited the world to ‘go for a walk’ together via a new blog, “The Oak By The Rife”. I have used this blog to record my experiences and discoveries of nature, within the set parameters of a 2mile radius of my front door. Together, you (the readers of the blog) and I have explored the patch in it’s naked winter form,welcomed back spring migrants who’s arrival sends our spirits soaring almost as high as the skylark song, and we have wallowed in the sluggish haze of summer days. I look forward to completing the year’s cycle with the joys of harvest and the preparations of the land for winter, before seeing what thrills and simple beauties the next seasons bring.\n‘The Oak By The Rife’ was chosen as the BBC Wildlife Magazine’s ‘Blog of the week” on their social media platforms, in August 2015.\nIn February 2016, the Oak By The Rife patch blog saw the addition of a new section, following my adventures on the patch within the patch: my allotment, known as The Cutty Garden.\nIn November 2016 Sussex Field Notes became the new combined home of my previous blogs, “SophiEco Wild” and “The Oak By The Rife Local Patch”, including posts from The Cutty Garden Allotment.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thrivecos.com/news/gvx-breaks-ground/", "date": "2023-12-01T16:28:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00224.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9504001140594482, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__189185577", "lang": "en", "text": "February 13, 2020\nGVX Breaks Ground\nConstruction is expected to begin this year on 16 of the 26 buildings planned for Grandview Crossing, on the north side of Dublin Road east of Grandview Avenue. The 56-acre site, a former landfill, has been targeted for development for almost 20 years.\nAlmost two decades after developers first targeted the site, construction has begun to convert a former Grandview-area landfill into a 56-acre development featuring offices, shops, restaurants, apartments, a senior center and a hotel.\nWork started this week on an office building and two apartment buildings, the first structures in the long-awaited Grandview Crossing development, on the north side of Dublin Road east of Grandview Avenue.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://equalityms.org/quick-update-announcement/", "date": "2019-06-15T22:54:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997501.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190615222657-20190616004556-00029.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.974384605884552, "token_count": 263, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__83087569", "lang": "en", "text": "Guess what, guys! The author of Ideal Global Equality (that’s me) is about to get his first paper published. Woooo! I just want to take the time to thank you for taking interest in my blog. Seeing the traffic and interactions here has inspired me to work harder towards my goal.\nMy paper or article, if everything goes well, will be appearing in my local newspaper. They liked it so much they might take me on as a part time writer. They love my views about equality and want to see more. I’ll have to share a snippet of the paper when it comes out but for now I’ll briefly tell you what my article’s about.\nIn my article I stress the importance of teaching inequality in elementary school as a means of combating a host of different social problems, one of them being bullying. I believe children who are aware of inequality are less prone to make fun of others for being less fortunate.\nI think it’ll be a cool read for those interested. It took me weeks to write, as there’s a lot of research involved. Once again I just want to say thank you for taking interest in this here blog. Together we can make a big change in the world. Bye for now!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://websecuremedia.com/enterprise-management/business-intelligence/data-is-pure-gold-in-the-right-hands/", "date": "2020-07-08T08:44:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655896905.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708062424-20200708092424-00546.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579959511756897, "token_count": 1064, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__108598428", "lang": "en", "text": "In this e-guide:\nIn this e-guide find out how a group of Dutch banks are getting together to pool their data resources in the fight against money laundering.\nBanks across the world are failing to stop money laundering, a massive proportion of which is associated with organised crime, and with regulators beginning to hand out large fines, banks now see investment in anti-money laundering a necessity. ING, one of the banks in the project, was fined €775m last year after the regulator said the bank failed to prevent the laundering of hundreds of millions of euros between 2010 and 2016.\nThe vast number of transactions being processed by the five Dutch banks can give great insights about the behavior of people initiating them. Together, the five banks involved handle 9.8 billion payment transactions every year, or 27 million transactions each day.\nApplying technology like machine learning to transaction data could significantly increase the proportion of money laundering activity that is detected and blocked, which as a percentage is currently in the low single digits.\nIt is projects like this that are driving demand for data science skills. To this end a Dutch initiative is trying to put the country on the AI map. Read more about it in this e-guide and find out how the UAE is going about establishing itself as an AI hub of expertise in preparation for future economic benefit.\nABN Amro investigation lends weight to anti-money laundering collaboration by Dutch banks\nDutch bank ABN Amro is being investigated by regulators for allegedly failing to properly monitor and report potential money laundering activity.\nRegulators are clamping down on banks that have inadequate technology and processes in place to spot money laundering activity, much of which is linked to terrorism and organised crime.\nThe criminal investigation by the Dutch public prosecution department was announced in a statement from the bank.\n“The Dutch public prosecutor informed ABN Amro that the bank is the subject of an investigation relating to requirements under the act on the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism,” the statement said. “ABN Amro will cooperate fully with the investigation.”\nCurrently, only a small percentage of money laundering activity is spotted. With regulators clamping down on banks failing to prevent it, IT departments will play an important role in ensuring banks comply with strict regulation and avoid heavy fines. Tech startups are also building businesses around this problem.\nING was fined €775m in 2018 after the regulator said the bank had failed to prevent the laundering of hundreds of millions of euros between 2010 and 2016.\nBambos Tsiattalou, founding partner at specialist criminal and civil litigation firm Stokoe Partnership Solicitors, said: “ABN Amro’s failings to prevent money laundering over a long period of time highlights a systemic problem within the banking sector. Such organisations must adopt a more risk-based approach towards anti-money laundering, in particular how they conduct due diligence.”\nAccording to the Dutch banking association, NVB, about €16bn of criminal money is circulating in the Netherlands, most of which is connected to the drugs trade.\nBanks in the Netherlands – ABN Amro among them – recently announced a collaboration that will see them work together to improve their ability to spot suspicious transaction activity that could be linked to money laundering.\nING, Rabobank, Triodos Bank, ABN Amro and Volksbank are to set up an organisation that will monitor their combined transactions, with the aim of improving their chances of identifying and stopping money laundering.\nThe banks, which between them handle 9.8 billion payment transactions every year, plan to jointly set up a standalone operation that will combine huge volumes of transaction data with their vast IT expertise to focus on anti-money laundering (AML).\nThe group of banks involved could expand beyond five if the project is successful. There are options for banks as startups focus on an area where regulations are getting tighter and the risk of heavy fines is forcing banks to invest in anti-money laundering products and services. Tech startup Comply Advantage provides ondemand cloud services to banks, via Amazon Web Services (AWS), including transaction monitoring.\nLuke Mawbey, vice-president of engineering at the company, said financial services companies need to understand who they are doing business with. He said the company works with large banks across the world.\n“The reason we exist is because the problem with money laundering and terrorism financing is so badly addressed. About $2tn is currently laundered every year – less than 3% is detected and a small part of this prevented,” said Mawbey. “This cannot be considered a success – it needs to be approached in a different way.”\nThe traditional way of collecting data to spot money laundering is intensely manual, including analysts reading articles and updating profiles, and doesn’t use modern computing techniques, said Mawbey.\nA large proportion of the checks being made by human operators are based on false positives. This is very expensive with a very small success rate. Today, machine learning and natural language processing not only replaces the manual work, but far exceeds it in terms of capacity. Machines can read many more articles than humans and can automate anti-money laundering processes.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://onmybrightside.com/2018/07/06/people-like-hannah/", "date": "2018-10-21T12:39:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583514005.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20181021115035-20181021140535-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9745631217956543, "token_count": 1039, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__184432896", "lang": "en", "text": "I scrolled through the news on my phone, with one eye still shut from sleep. This is how I begin my daily routine; alarm goes off, responsible fiancé kisses me on the forehead and jumps out of bed to feed the animals, and I lie quietly in denial for a few moments, hoping that the five minute snooze button on my phone will somehow cause me to feel as though I’ve slept an extra two hours.\nThis morning, like most mornings, was no different in the news department. The main headline on CBC seldom related to happenings in Canada, but rather to whatever shocking statement the president of the country just south of me had proudly spewed from his lips the day before. This morning’s news was just as upsetting as any other, with Trump openly mocking the #Metoo movement at a rally in Montana.\nI rubbed my closed eye, managing to open both of them, and let out a sigh as I swung my feet out of bed.\nI should have been shocked, given that a world leader had mocked a movement that supported women coming out against years of oppression and sexual assault, but what was most disturbing, was that this had become so everyday; so terrifyingly normal that there was little to say about it.\nSince before the 2016 election, the world was well aware of the sexism that Trump so proudly displayed. When the “grab ’em by the pussy” video leaked, many people were sure that a man who displayed such a callous attitude towards respect for women would surely lose the election. The results of that fateful night would prove to be not only disturbing for women, but for anyone who Trump didn’t see as a loyal, white, bow-down-to-me-and-follow-me-blindly-American.\nAnd perhaps this is the biggest problem. In my lifetime, I have never seen the world so divided. Trump supporters will seemingly defend their leader to the death, regardless of whatever sexist, racist statements he makes. As women, we are still fighting for equality; to dismantle the expectations thrust upon us from birth based on our gender, and to be seen for who we are as people and not what our genitals dictate we must be. Yet now, in 2018, looking at a picture of a woman at a Trump rally proudly wearing a shirt that states “Trump can grab my (arrow pointing to her genitals)”, I wonder how equality will ever come to fruition when so many women happily support a man who sees them as nothing more than mindless objects.\nThat is why, while scrolling through Netflix on a lazy afternoon, I am eternally grateful that I stumbled upon Hannah Gadsby’s stand-up special, “Nanette“. What starts off as comedy turns into something that can only be described as relentlessly empowering. Hannah is raw as she delivers the most honest and compelling monologue I have ever seen, and what began with chuckling out loud, finished with me standing on my feet, eagerly hoping that the delivery of her words wouldn’t come to an end. As she walked off stage to the sound of thunderous applause, I stood there, mystified, and I did the only logical thing I could think of; I watched it again.\nHannah gave me hope. Here was a women who laid everything on the table, some of it deeply personal; and where others may have hid meekly, here was Hannah, shouting from the rooftop. She delivered powerful examples of sexism that still very much exist today; examples that no one could argue were the result of simply “being too sensitive”.\nIn this world of seemingly voluntary submissiveness, we need people like Hannah. We need people like Hannah to remind us to get angry, to speak up, to not sit there and smile as a world leader excitedly shakes hands with murderous dictators and treats women as though they are nothing more than silent beings, existing only for his pleasure.\nI don’t care if you identify as Democrat or Republican. I don’t care if you have one God, ten God’s, or no God’s at all. I don’t care if you live in the United States, Canada, or anywhere else in the world. I care that by blindly supporting the Republican Party, you are in turn, supporting the oppression of an entire sex; and if you don’t think the leader of the U.S.A. and his policies will have an effect on the entire world – then you haven’t done your due diligence.\nHannah, after watching Nanette, I experienced something that I haven’t felt in a long time, the hope that the world will continue forward in the fight for equality, and not plummet backwards in these trying times.\nI am quite sure, Hannah, that given the strength and clarity you displayed during your Netflix special, that you do not need us.\nBut please know that we need you.\nWe need so many more people like you.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://brygada-ukr.livejournal.com/32791.html", "date": "2020-03-31T11:07:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370500426.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200331084941-20200331114941-00089.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8249261975288391, "token_count": 990, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__160306549", "lang": "en", "text": "Зрозуміло, що МИ ГОТОВІ ДОПОМОГАТИ СБУ В ЙОГО ВАЖЛИВИХ І СКЛАДНИХ ЗАДАЧАХ на укріплення безпеки Краю і міжнародної.\nСаме в Краю переховувалося керівництво банди, яка збиралася поцупити ЧВЕРТЬ МІЛЛІАРДА ДОЛЛАРІВ в американців, британців, звичайних громадян, залізши їм в компютери і спиздивши паролі. Але встигли стирити лише 70 мілліонів долларів, які будуть повернені постаждалим\nNew details emerged on Friday relating to the Zeus financial cybercrime ring busted last week by authorities.\nOn Thursday, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Security Service of Ukraine (known as the SBU) \"detained five individuals who were key subjects responsible for this overarching scheme.\"\nThe scheme allegedly involved using the Zeus (aka Zbot) financial malware toolkit to infect PCs with malware, steal people's passwords and banking details, and then their money.\nPalo Alto Networks rethinks the firewall to accurately identify and control applications\nRevising original estimates that the cybercrime ring netted $3 million, the FBI revealed that the ring attempted to steal $220 million in total, with direct losses to victims' bank accounts totaling $70 million.\n\"We believe we have disrupted a highly organized criminal network, which has used sophisticated methods to siphon large amounts of cash from many innocent peoples' accounts,\" according to a statement from deputy chief inspector Terry Wilson of the Metropolitan Police Central e-Crime Unit.\nThe FBI said its investigation, code-named Operation Trident Breach, \"began in May 2009, when FBI agents in Omaha, Nebraska, were alerted to automated clearing house (ACH) batch payments to 46 separate bank accounts throughout the United States.\"\nThe operation then expanded to include law enforcement agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, as well as Ukraine. \"During this investigation, the FBI worked closely with our overseas counterparts to identify subjects who were instrumental in the development and control of the malicious software, those who facilitated the use of malware, and those who saw a means to make quick, easy money -- the mules,\" said the assistant director of the FBI's cyber division, Gordon M. Snow, in a statement.\nThe so-called \"money mules\" operated as intermediaries between the Zeus cybercrime ring's masterminds and people's bank accounts. Using stolen credentials, the mules would withdraw cash from within the same country as the banking customer's account, to reduce the chance that the account would be frozen due to suspected fraud.\nAccording to a statement from FBI director Robert S. Mueller III, \"no one country, no one company, and no one agency can stop cybercrime.\" Indeed, cybercrime knows no borders, and furthermore the world lacks any kind of international cybercrime treaty. Accordingly, U.S. law enforcement agencies increasingly must build ties with their counterparts abroad, to successfully investigate and pursue criminals in other jurisdictions who operate online.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.mybrothersandiband.com/about", "date": "2017-11-18T21:22:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805049.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118210145-20171118230145-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614442586898804, "token_count": 953, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__69903068", "lang": "en", "text": "You could call them \"Northwest soul.\" You could call them \"indie-pop.\" What it boils down to is that My Brothers and I bring a wide range of influences to their music, creating sounds that are melodic, soulful, and danceable on their debut full-length LP, Don’t Dream Alone. This eleven-track collection is comprised of warm vocal harmonies, luscious grooves, and undeniable melodies.\n“We're influenced by pop, hip-hop, the blues, Motown, funk, and soul -- but we wouldn't place ourselves under a single umbrella,” says bassist Erik Wurgler. “This album has soul. We're influenced by modern artists and the classics. Our songs fit into the current musical landscape but with throwback vibes.”\nComprised of brothers David (lead vocals), Erik (bass/vocals), and Scott Wurgler (drums), as well as childhood friends Jordan Roach (guitar) and Johnny Iliyn (keys/vocals), the quintet follows up their debut, digital-only EP, Live Sessions, with Don’t Dream Alone, set for release September 18th on Portland indie label Expunged Records. Recorded at Miracle Lake Studios with Skyler Norwood at the helm (who’s produced Blind Pilot, Priory and Horsefeathers), the album brings the energy that floods their live performance.\n“We did record two songs from our live EP — “Nowhere to Run” and “Fly Away” — on this record. But, in the studio you focus on every detail, so those songs really developed into something special on this record,” recalls Wurgler. “Overall, we think a studio recording is always going to be more precise than a live recording. The challenge is to bring and capture the same energy from a live recording in the studio - and Skyler did an amazing job of that.”\nTitled Don’t Dream Alone, the album represents the idea of dreaming unselfishly. “People dream for themselves everyday,” comments lead singer David Wurgler, “but when you dream with or for other people amazing things can happen.” Don’t Dream Alone is the dream - and voice - of five individuals, rather than one driving songwriter in the band, working as a true collective to create each song.\n“I think the best part of being a band is that you collaborate. This album is a combination of how these songs sounded in all of our heads, so naturally some ideas stayed while others had to be left behind. But we are all absolutely amazed by the final product; it's something we're all very proud of,\" says Scott Wurgler, drummer and eldest brother.\nDriven by the mighty, yet soothing soul voice of David Wurgler, it’s no wonder that when people first listen to My Brothers and I, they’re drawn in by his silky, alluring call. “The vocals and harmonies are the highlights of this record,” states Erik. “Unleashing David in the vocal booth was special. This was David's first time ever recording in a studio. Multiple times he would do something with his voice and we'd look at each other in awe.”\nAlbum highlights include the bright album opener “Dream,” the upbeat love song “Maddy Brown,” the late-night, dark soul of “Na Na Na,” the subtle funk of “Stay Here,” and the sparse and haunting album closer, “Scars.” Singing “Somebody scared of the light, now that’s a tragedy”, the affecting number really drives the album home, leaving you with a feeling of warmth, while opening up your mind and getting you to really think about what you’ve just experienced.\n“Being scared of the light could mean a lot of things,” says David Wurgler. “It can represent being scared of change, taking risks, or stepping outside your comfort zone, even if it is for the best. But those are all things we need to do in order to live a purposeful life.”\nMy Brothers and I have stepped outside their comfort zone with Don’t Dream Alone, pushing themselves to bring out their best, working hard to create an album that will resonate with listeners of multiple genres. This is a record for music fans, by music fans.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://kalamazoo.michfb.com/Counties/Common/State/FB-sponsoring-DC-Honor-Flight-for-member-WWII-Korea-vets.aspx", "date": "2021-05-06T06:03:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988741.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506053729-20210506083729-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9485940337181091, "token_count": 476, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__112271122", "lang": "en", "text": "The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is partnering with Talons Out Honor Flight to give Farm Bureau members who are veterans of World War II or the Korean War an opportunity to visit their respective war memorial in Washington D.C. and return to a welcome-home celebration May 9, 2020.\nThe Family of Companies’ $25,000 pledge will allow for 24 veterans and 24 guardians to attend — two veteran-guardian pairs per district.\n“This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our members who’ve served their country overseas in some of the most horrible conflicts of the 20th century,” said MFB President Carl Bednarski. “The Honor Flight is about commemorating them and their service, and our priority is on honoring the most senior of our member-veterans.\n“As younger men and women, they were fortunate to survive wars halfway across the globe — then returned home to work the land and help build the greatest agricultural industry the world has ever known.”\nAll participating veterans must be accompanied by an able-bodied guardian, responsible for physically assisting veterans prior to and during the flights to and from D.C., and during visits to memorials and Arlington National Cemetery — an active, 18-hour day. (See preliminary agenda here.)\nGuardians may not be spouses or significant others and must be between 18 to 70 years of age. To make the most of this rare opportunity, county Farm Bureaus are encouraged to find guardians who are also veterans themselves.\nIf a district has more than two nominees, they will be selected based on the order applications were received. County Farm Bureaus can sponsor additional veterans and guardians at a cost of $500 per person (totaling $1,000 per vet-guardian pair).\nSeparate application forms for veterans and guardians are under development and will soon be made available to county Farm Bureau offices.\nFarm Bureau members who served in WWII or Korea are encouraged to apply directly to their county Farm Bureau. The county Farm Bureau must submit completed applications to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31.\nFor more information, contact Nicole Guilford (517-679-5665) or Jeremy C. Nagel (517-323-6585).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://kerryinwriterland.com/how-to-improve-your-sleep-and-why-this-is-important/", "date": "2018-01-24T09:08:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893629.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124090112-20180124110112-00589.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9687026739120483, "token_count": 897, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__131679624", "lang": "en", "text": "I recently wrote a series of health related articles for a company’s blog. Due to issues with the website and lack of funding to get the new company off the ground, these articles have not been published. Although I was paid for the work I did I think it’s a shame for my blog posts not to be published or read by anyone. So here is the second one in the series…\nHow to improve your sleep and why this is important\nMany people struggle to sleep well at some point in their life – whether you find it hard to fall asleep at night or difficult to stay asleep this can severely affect your health. Often people don’t know why they aren’t sleeping well, and even if they do they don’t know how to improve their sleep.\nSo what are the potential consequences of lack of sleep? Most of us have experienced feeling grumpy and irritable, and difficulty concentrating as a consequence of a poor night’s sleep. With more and more sleepless nights it will become more difficult to concentrate and make decisions. Furthermore you’re putting yourself at risk of injury at home, at work or on the road due to fatigue. Prolonged lack of sleep can also affect your immune system so you’re less able to fend of bugs. Furthermore lack of sleep can leave you prone to serious medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. And it’s not just your physical health – chronic sleep debt is also linked to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.\nIt is important to address the cause of your insomnia. Several types of drugs may contribute to sleep problems including antidepressants, some asthma drugs, heart drugs and some antibiotics. If you have started taking a new drug and noticed that your sleep is suffering it is worth consulting your doctor to find out if an alternative is available. Although alcohol makes us very sleepy, drinking makes our sleep shallower so you will still feel tired the next day and increase your sleep debt despite having slept for several hours. It is well known that caffeine can be linked to lack of sleep, particularly if you are drinking more than one or two cups of coffee or tea per day, or drinking caffeinated drinks too late on in the day. Asthma can also be linked to insomnia as symptoms often become worse at night, making it difficult to sleep. Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are also common causes of insomnia. Eating patterns are also important – hunger can keep you awake but simultaneously eating a large meal too close to bedtime can make it difficult to fall asleep.\nIf you have had difficulty sleeping for a long period of time, it is important to keep sleep debt in mind. That is, once you start sleeping more it will take a while to catch up on lost sleep and see the effects of sleeping well. A regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed, and your body will learn that this routine means it’s time to sleep. Decide what time you need to go to bed based on what time you need to get up (most adults require 7-9 hours of sleep per night). It is important to go to bed at the same time every night if you are trying to combat insomnia. Taking a warm bath, practising light yoga stretches, meditation or reading a book can help you to wind down before bed. Ensure that your bedroom is tidy and at a comfortable temperature.\nEnsure that your curtains or blinds aren’t letting in too much light, and invest in some earplugs if noise wakes you up at night. Avoid doing any work in your bedroom as you want your brain to associate this room with sleep and relaxation only. Regular exercise can help people to sleep better; however do not exercise within the last four hours before you go to sleep as this will have the opposite effect. Ensure that you do not drink any caffeinated drinks during the evening or late afternoon, and try to cut down on overall caffeine consumption.\nIf stress is keeping you awake at night, you may have to tackle this head on. Come up with a plan on how to tackle whatever you are stressed about, so that you can sleep easy. Sleeping pills can help people to sleep more over short period of time, however if taken for long periods they can have the opposite effect, so it may be best to avoid them if possible.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.europetothepeople.eu/eu-crisis.html", "date": "2023-03-20T15:11:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943484.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320144934-20230320174934-00390.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9536027908325195, "token_count": 678, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__47880042", "lang": "en", "text": "How to interpret the current rise of Eurosceptic opinions and parties? Multiple factors are at play:\n- The economic crisis reinforces the effect of inequalities and fuels a widespread crisis of confidence in political institutions and elites, not only at a European level, but also at national levels.\n- Purely national factors play a role as well, particularly in the case of the UK whose European commitment has always been minimal and ambiguous.\n- However, the rise of Euroscepticism is also linked specifically to the EU. Citizens see it as an institutional body that weakens national democracies and divests them of their power to control decisions. As competences are transferred to the EU level, people are motivated to resist.\nThe last point raises the question of the democratisation of European institutions. Today citizens are not able to regain at a European level the democratic influence they are losing at a national level.\nCitizens’ democratic influence relies on the people’s ability to impose constraining popular mandates on decision makers.\nAt the Member States level, elections can result in national popular mandates because of a direct link between elections and decisions:\n- Political parties, which are structured at the national level, compete to promote national platforms and leaders.\n- The leader and political agenda of the executive power reflect the outcome of the election.\nHowever, at European level, there is no European popular mandate:\n- The national executives represented in the EU Council are elected on the basis of national mandates. Once they negotiate in Brussels, they enter into a diplomatic logic, seeking compromises that facilitate convergence among Member States but tend to disconnect them from their nation’s citizens. Their national mandate is either diluted in a depoliticised European majority or affirmed but isolated. In both cases, ‘Brussels’ seems to decide against national democracies.\n- Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are directly elected, but on the basis of national campaigns led by national parties on national issues (for or against the national government). Here too the gap between the national nature of the elections and the European nature of the decisions leads to a dilution of popular mandates, as decisions are reached through unholy alliances and back-room deals. MEPs have the choice between defending a European mainstream that is out of touch with its citizens or embodying a purely national popular mandate that condemns them to political irrelevance in Brussels.\n- As for the European Commission, it is appointed by governments and the Parliament. Thus, its link with voters is even more indirect, making it appear completely undemocratic.\nThe main cause of Europe’s democratic crisis is, therefore, citizens’ very indirect influence at a EU level, which prevents the emergence of any European popular mandate and, therefore, of a genuine European democracy.\nIn order to respond to this crisis, we advance three key proposals for the radical democratisation of the EU:\n1) The direct election of the European Commission by the European People;\n2) The creation of a European Citizens' Assembly, whose members would be drawn by lot and would have the power to block proposals contrary to the general interest;\n3) The establishment of a European referendum on popular initiative, allowing all citizens of the Union to express themselves simultaneously on a legislative issue.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.albertbaronian.com/exhibitions/joshua-smith/", "date": "2018-05-24T19:27:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866772.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524190036-20180524210036-00072.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9661083817481995, "token_count": 91, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__193152112", "lang": "en", "text": "8 June 2018 — 14 July 2018\nRue Isidore Verheyden 2\nAlbert Baronian is pleased to announce a new exhibition of paintings by\nLos Angeles-based artist, Joshua Smith.\nWhile the artist has worked across various media and formats, including painting, photography, and speaking and organizing projects, this show will focus entirely on the signature monochrome paintings which he first began producing in New York in 2009.\nDownload Press Release", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.masssheriffs.org/post/sheriff-spotlight-wcso-organic-farm-program", "date": "2023-12-10T16:10:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102612.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210155147-20231210185147-00416.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9321395754814148, "token_count": 627, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__21867401", "lang": "en", "text": "Updated: Nov 29\nWith over ten years of dedicated service, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Organic Farm Program has been an innovative way to inspire incarcerated individuals and serve the community.\nAt its core, the program is all about giving back—thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce have been distributed to more than 50 community organizations including senior centers, veteran groups, and food pantries.\n“The Sheriff’s Office’s Organic Farm is a tremendously positive program,” said Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. “The farm allows our office to give back to the communities we work to keep safe every day.”\nThe 15-acre farm in West Boylston produces roughly 500 pounds of fresh produce daily and approximately 40,000 pounds in a growing season. This program continues to expand, now growing fruit such as cantaloupe. As autumn approaches, the farm is also gearing up to offer pumpkins to the community, with an estimated one to two dump truckloads of pumpkins expected.\nThis generous outreach extends not only to external organizations but also to the inmate population within the correctional facility. Thousands of pounds of produce have been processed and prepared by the Sheriff’s Office’s kitchen, helping to feed the inmate population.\n“I’ve been told repeatedly by recipients that these fresh organic vegetables are like nature’s medicine,” said Sheriff Evangelidis. “In addition to community distributions, we’re fortunate enough to use some of the produce we harvest in our kitchens inside the jail. This allows our culinary team to prepare healthy meals for the inmate populations while also saving our organization and taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in food costs.”\nA fundamental aspect of the organic farm program is the active involvement of the incarcerated individuals. Over the past decade, low-risk offenders residing in the jail’s work release building have been given the opportunity to participate.\n“Working on the farm program and knowing that I am able to use my time to give back to the community is truly a gift,” said Justin, an inmate in the Work Release Program at the Worcester House of Correction. “The Farm gives my time incarcerated meaning and purpose, and I am grateful each and every day for the opportunity.”\nThese individuals typically dedicate 10 to 25 hours a week to various farming activities, including planting, harvesting, and maintenance. In addition to the tangible benefits of cultivating crops, participants earn “good time” credits each month, incentivizing positive behavior and contributing to their rehabilitation.\n“The integration of the work release program teaches select incarcerated individuals a structured lifestyle, the importance of constructive community involvement, and the dignity that comes along with a steady job or purpose,” said Sheriff Evangelidis.\nThe Worcester County Sheriff’s Office organic farm program exemplifies how correctional institutions can positively impact their communities and offer inmates opportunities for personal transformation. As the program continues to grow, it simultaneously cultivates hope and a path toward a brighter future among its participants.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://tailfeatherphotography.com/stacey/", "date": "2021-03-08T19:17:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178385389.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308174330-20210308204330-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.969080924987793, "token_count": 299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__190756649", "lang": "en", "text": "Why the name “Tailfeather Photography?”\nEvery October my family spends time together in rural South Dakota hunting pheasants. Since 1998 I have followed those hunters through the fields shooting pheasants in my own way, through the lens of my camera. It was during one of those hunts out in the middle of a cornfield that I decided to take my photography down this path: opening a studio and pursuing my passion full-time. I could argue that fate chose this path for me long before that moment; as a senior in high school I convinced the shop teacher to let me pursue photography and darkroom film development during senior shop. I didn’t swing a hammer the entire year, but I did use up a lot of film. High school led to a bachelor’s degree in English, a stint in journalism and now my own studio.\nI offer studio and location sessions in and around Northeast South Dakota for families, children, high school seniors and weddings. I also photograph school portraits every fall and many different sports and events throughout the year.\nI have been a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America for over ten years and became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2015. I currently serve on the South Dakota Professional Photographers of America affiliate board of directors and am the current secretary.\nGive me a call, stop by, send me a message or find me on Facebook – I’d love to hear from you!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.lrnz.it/blog/2018/11/7/lrnz-la-visione-rinascimentale-di-un-artista-contemporaneo-lucca-comics-amp-games-2018-exhibition", "date": "2019-10-19T14:31:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986696339.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019141654-20191019165154-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8873359560966492, "token_count": 805, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__43221097", "lang": "en", "text": "I had the immense luck and honour to have my work featured as the main exhibition in “Lucca Comics & Games 2018”, the most important comic book event in Italy and the biggest in Europe for tickets sold. This is one of the most important acknowledgement a comic book artist can achieve in Italy and I still can’t believe it really happened to me.\nI had the opportunity to put around 250 pieces on display, ranging from the very first self published comics from 1998 to my latest works. In particular, seeing those tiny bits of paper from my teenage hanging in that museum, the one that hosted some of the greatest artists in the world, really moved me as I perfectly remember the day I did those: back then I definitely wasn’t hoping for such an incredible destination.\nThe exhibition included a special performance area where I signed the official poster(s) I made for Lucca Comics & Games 2018 using an axidraw cnc plotter. This was very fun as I never saw any of those posters before: they are generative, one of a kind prints, I will soon make a in depth case study about it. Every time I got a poster to sign I was shocked. I was way more excited to sign those poster than the attendees waiting for my signature. I must admit that I was often tempted to keep the best ones for me, but I managed to resist.\nAnyway: my weird idea of printing and giving away thousands of illustration I never saw, hundred of unique signatures I made without touching the drawing itself, preserving a full digital to analog pipeline where every single piece is an original, one of a kind piece of art is finally accomplished.\nMoreover: my axidraw plotter was connected as an audio feed via piezo electric mics to a monomachine: the mono processed the sound coming from the two axidraw brushless motors generating an eerie and futuristic soundscape for the exhibition in realtime, with no chance of hearing the same sound twice.\nThe exhibition was curated by Guido Martini and the text was written by Adriano Ercolani.\nI’m at a loss for words when it comes to thank the incredible “Lucca Comics & Games” team as they did a tremendous job on setting up my exhibition and making my dreams come true: a unique and perfect mix of world class professional excellence and unrelenting kindness.\nFrom the official webiste:\n“Lucca Comics & Games è onorata di ospitare nelle sale del Palazzo Ducale le opere di Lorenzo Ceccotti, in arte LRNZ.\nDal collettivo dei Superamici a “Golem”, da “Astrogamma” a “Monolith”, senza tralasciare illustrazioni, copertine e il poster di Lucca Comics & Games 2018. Dotato di un segno riconoscibile e accattivante, rimarrete stupiti dalla varietà delle opere esposte.\nUna vera e propria full immersion all'interno del mondo distopico dell'autore romano.\nLuogo: Palazzo Ducale - Lucca\nData: dal 13 ottobre al 4 novembre 2018\nInaugurazione: sabato 13 ottobre\nOrari: dal 13 al 29 ottobre, lunedì al venerdì ore 15.00-19.00, sabato e domenica ore 10.00-13.00 e 15.00-19.00 / dal 30 ottobre al 3 novembre, ore 9.00-21.00 / 4 novembre, ore 9.00-19.00”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://crokepark.ie/media/latest-news/2013/best-seats-for-the-croke-park-classic-on-sale-1-de", "date": "2015-11-28T05:53:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398451648.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205411-00285-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9646049737930298, "token_count": 711, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__111992506", "lang": "en", "text": "Best Seats for the Croke Park Classic On Sale 1 December\n29th November 2013\nThe Americans are coming and some of the best seats for the Croke Park Classic are going on sale on 1 December.\nThe game, which takes place on 30th August next year, will see the University of Central Florida take on Penn State in their first game of the 2014 American college football season. It is set to be an amazing event spectacle in one of Europe’s greatest sporting arenas.\nHeading into the final weekend of games state side, the University of Central Florida (UCF) needed just need one win to clinch share of The American Conference title. The Knights have had just one loss this season and continue to rise in the ratings poll ranking #17 going into their final games. This is the highest ranking ever for the UCF Knights at this stage of the season.\nThe share of the Conference title for the Black and Gold, would qualify the Knights to compete in their first-ever BCS Bowl Game in January. Central Florida continues to do what is needed to win each week, defeating Temple University in Philadelphia on 16 November with a dramatic 4th quarter comeback and near-magical winning touchdown pass and catch from juniors Blake Bortles to J.J. Worton. The acrobatic one-handed grab in the end zone is one of the most amazing ever seen in college football!\nCoach O’Leary has his squad playing at its highest level ever. He took over the program ten years ago and has rebuilt it from the ground up. The Knights’ two signature victories of the season were against previously undefeated and #8 ranked Louisville, which followed on the heels of their win in Beaver Stadium in September over the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coach O’Leary has his team headed toward their most outstanding season in history.\nUCF and Penn State will open their 2014 campaigns August 30 when they meet in the inaugural Croke Park Classic in Dublin, led by two of the most highly regarded college coaches. George O’Leary and Bill O’Brien have previously worked on the same staff at Georgia Tech.\nCoach Bill O’Brien got his Penn State team back on track earlier this month by dominating the Purdue University Boilermakers in front of over 96,000 fans at home in Happy Valley. PSU, playing in the Big 10 Conference currently has a record of 6-5, including their four-overtime cliff hanger win over Michigan in mid-October. Their final game is against Wisconsin on 30 November, as the young squad focuses on finishing strong.\nSo not only will the 2014 Croke Park Classic feature the O’Leary-O’Brien matchup, but also the on-field passing combinations of Hackenberg to Robinson for Penn State vs Bortles to Worton for Central Florida. It’s shaping up to be a great battle of these two giants of American College Football in Dublin next year. This big season opener will also be the first time that UCF and Penn State have played outside the United States guaranteed to bring huge fanfare and significant travelling support.\nFor a unique Christmas gift, sports fans can pick up tickets from ticketmaster.ie with prices starting from €20. Check out www.crokeparkclassic.ie and follow the event on twitter @CrokePkClassic and facebook.com/crokeparkclassic for news and updates.\nPhoto credit: Mark Selders", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mdtcro.com/roche-obtains-ce-mark-for-ventana-pd-l1-assay-as-cdx-for-libtayo/", "date": "2024-04-14T20:36:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816893.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414192536-20240414222536-00424.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9086906909942627, "token_count": 671, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__58814089", "lang": "en", "text": "In a landmark announcement, Roche has revealed that its Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay has received CE IVD approval, setting a new standard in the personalized treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This cutting-edge diagnostic test now stands as a beacon of hope for patients with locally advanced and metastatic NSCLC, identifying those who are eligible for treatment with the groundbreaking immunotherapy, Libtayo (cemiplimab).\nBridging the Gap in Lung Cancer Treatment\nLung cancer remains the most prevalent and lethal cancer worldwide, with NSCLC accounting for up to 85% of all cases. The challenge of treating this disease lies in its late diagnosis, often at a stage where traditional therapies have limited efficacy. However, the advent of immunotherapy has introduced a new horizon of treatment options, necessitating precise diagnostic tools to identify suitable candidates.\nThe Role of Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay\nThe Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is at the forefront of this medical evolution, designed to detect the expression of the PD-L1 protein on tumor and immune cells. The expression level of PD-L1 has been closely linked to the efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy drugs, making it a critical factor in tailoring treatment plans for individual patients. The assay’s approval is based on the results of the Phase III EMPOWER-Lung 1 study, which underscored the potential of Libtayo monotherapy in improving patient outcomes.\nExpanding Treatment Options with “Roche PD-L1”\nWith this CE mark approval, the Ventana PD-L1 SP263 Assay (Roche PD-L1) is the only CE IVD product in the market with NSCLC indications for four different immunotherapy drugs, thereby broadening the spectrum of treatment options available to oncologists and their patients. This development is a testament to Roche’s commitment to advancing personalized medicine and improving access to life-saving treatments.\nJill German, Head of Pathology Lab at Roche Diagnostics, highlighted the significance of this breakthrough: “With our companion diagnostics, we can ensure each patient receives the most appropriate targeted treatment. This approval not only broadens the treatment landscape for advanced lung cancer patients but also marks a pivotal step in our journey towards personalizing healthcare.”\nA Step Towards Personalized Healthcare\nThe CE mark for the Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay represents more than just a regulatory milestone; it signifies a shift towards a future where cancer treatment is tailored to the individual, maximizing efficacy while minimizing unnecessary exposure to potentially ineffective therapies. As the global medical community continues to make strides in the fight against lung cancer, the role of precise, reliable diagnostics will only become more crucial.\nIn embracing these advancements, we inch closer to a world where lung cancer, once a formidable foe, becomes a manageable condition, with patients receiving treatments designed for their specific biological makeup. The journey towards personalized healthcare is long and fraught with challenges, but with innovations like the Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay, the path becomes clearer, offering new hope to those battling lung cancer.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://draftprospectshockey.com/draftpro-2021-hlinka-gretzky-review-russian-champions/", "date": "2022-07-03T00:33:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104205534.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702222819-20220703012819-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9849588871002197, "token_count": 2537, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__273862487", "lang": "en", "text": "By Samuel Dummer\nWhen it comes to the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, the Russians can call themselves numero uno, Champions, чемпион. However it is written, it means the same thing. It means they won.\nThis round…well sort of.\nWhile the legitimacy of the win could be questioned as Canada, the tournaments perennial powerhouse team, chose to abstain and follow local health guidelines, the Russians went with their best foot forward, their best snipers locked and loaded.\nWith the performance of some of the youngsters on the “Red Machine” put forth, there is no telling the damage they could have done to Canada’s assumptively strong team.\nAs usual, the Russians played a fast and creative hockey game. After steamrolling the Slovakian team in an exhibition game, Russia started their first recorded game against Switzerland dragging their feet. While the beginning of the first period was filled with missed passes and blown tires, the Russian team was able to put their heads down (metaphorically of course) and pull their game back into focus. After dusting off the Swiss team with a 5-2 win, they continued on their path of ice-level domination.\nAfter scoring thirty-five goals in just five games, it’s safe to say that the Russians had no difficulties putting the puck in the net. While their defense could have been better, they were easily able to outscore the opposition. With such high-flying, high-scoring games like these, it is easy to see the excitement building around the young Russian prospects.\nThey looked heavily to one of the younger players at the tournament and he rose to the occasion with a record-breaking performance. Goaltending remained solid throughout the tournament. The defense limited opportunities and weren’t afraid to grind it out when needed, and the Russians showed why they could’ve been in a class of their own. By the time of the final buzzer, ending the weekend, the Russian team and put on a clinic and become the directors of the Hlinka showcase. They finished their time with nothing more left to show.\nFrom game 1, players such as Matvei Michkov, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Aleksandr Perevalov were hot names on the Russian roster. They were visibly able to control the play, once settled in, and had the same smooth skating style regularly found in many young Russians. Follow those names with the fortifying presence of goaltender Sergi Ivanov and it’s clear to see that these players came to the tournament with the thoughts of becoming professionals strong in their minds. NHL scouts were watching, and the players demanded their attention.\nMatvei Michkov, what left is there to be said about this kid? At only 16, Michkov has taken the hockey world by storm. His 13pts in only 5 games was not only incredible, but also record-breaking. The record was previously held by Canadian Cole Perfetti as he was able to put up 12 pts in 2019-2020. He looked at that stat-line, pulled on his skates, and told his coach to hold his non-alcoholic beer. He had a purpose and a record to break, and he did so as an underaged player at the tournament.\nWhen thinking of ages, the difference between 16- and 17-year-old players may not seem like much. But, to put things in perspective, Michkov stands at 5’10 and 159Lbs whereas a player such as Liam Ohgren of Sweden is 6’1” and 187lbs. That’s a weight difference of almost 30lbs. Now, if you will, imagine being Michkov flying through the neutral zone with the puck on his stick, only to run into the shoulder of that guy. I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that. For some players, that may be enough to keep them from the game. For Michkov, it’s an excuse to keep getting better, even if it is just to avoid being hit.\nMichkov has been a point producer everywhere he’s played. At 13 he scored 30 points in only 8 games in the U15’s followed by 35 in 8 games at 14 in the U16’s of the Team Center Tournament. Not to mention his 109pts in 25 games for the Lokomotiv-2004 Yaroslavl U16 team in 2019-2020. It is safe to say, that this kid knows how to score. Whether he was finishing it off himself with his deadly accurate laser beam, or dishing it off to a teammate with his tape-to-tape passes, Michkov proved to be more than most teams can handle. His skating strides seem effortless, his shot is a cannon coming off of his stick, and his hands are silky smooth. His offensive IQ is unquestionable and anyone trying to tag him up on the ice needs to be in constant motion, with their head on a swivel. Michkov has a sneaky habit of finding himself in open space.\nMichkov should undoubtedly be picked up by an NHL team first or second overall in 2023. Even with his small stature, his point totals are just too out of this world to pass up. With the likes of Brayden Point and Mitch Marner showing the world that size isn’t everything, Michkov’s chances are higher than ever at being a top prospect.\nIvan Miroshnichenko was the captain of this year’s “Red Machine” Russian team. Miroshnichenko didn’t disappoint. While his 9pts wasn’t quite the record-breaking numbers of his fellow teammate, it was still a scoring pace of almost 2 pts per game.\nThe Russian team did not take it easy on anybody. They had no issues running up the scoreboards in every game, and Miroshnichenko had no issues being part of the reason why. His killer instinct, to go along with his talent, 6’1” 185Lbs frame, and the ability to work with the skilled players around him, make him a valuable asset to the Russian team. He has worn the “C” or an “A” for his country on more than one occasion, which shows his coach’s strong conviction in his play and leadership.\nSpeaking with scouts in chat groups today showed that the coaches may just have picked the right guy for the job. “Miroshnichenko is a smart, all-around player who understands the game well and is always in position, both on offense and defense. He had good offensive instincts throughout the tournament and was able to contribute both goals and assists across multiple lines” says scout David Cheung.\nThe coach’s willingness to move him around the lineup, as well as his ability to produce while playing away from his team’s top goal scorers, should only further show his team-first mentality and focus on the game.\nCheung was extremely impressed by the player, “Every day, every game, he gives 100% effort. He finishes hits, wins icing races, and is willing to sacrifice the body to block shots.”\nThe young captain is on the right path. With a little more finish in his game, Miroshnichenko can be making teams across the NHL think about how they’re going to fit his long name on the back of their jerseys.\nAleksandr Perevalov “He is a left-winger with unbelievable speed. Able to easily get a breakaway or back off the defenders and create time and space for both himself and his teammates” are the first words I heard about the player from fellow writer and scout Jonah Fleisher. Perevalov’s history seems to back up the claims.\nAt 6’0 and 185lbs, Perevalov has the frame of an athlete. His fast tempo play shows his desire to have the puck and quickly move it up the ice. Because of this game style, Perevalov has been able to produce throughout his young career. In the 2019-2020 season, Perevalov was able to put up 57pts in only 21 games for his Lokomotiv U16 team. Pervalov followed it up with 11pts in only 6 games the following season. This was more than enough to garner a call-up to the MHL where he was able to put up 6pts over 17 games in his first ride with the Jr team.\nPerevalov’s 5pt finish in this tournament put him at a 1 points-per-game (ppg) average. When held up against the high-scoring games of the Russians and the high production of some of his teammates, this may not seem overly impressive. This could be true, but the success of his teammates should not be a knock on his own production. Averaging a point-per-game at the international level is nothing to scoff at. Sometimes, when a team is dominating to such a degree, it can easily be overlooked that they are playing against some of the best players of their age bracket. In the world.\nPerevalov may still have a little more to prove but has nonetheless garnered plenty of attention. His dynamic and relentless play will keep the interest of scouts throughout the year. Fleisher made sure to finish, “He also has a tireless motor and is always moving his feet in the offensive zone, looking for places to get open and places to get the puck to shoot from.\nSergei Ivanov the “built-tough” goaltender, is built more like a racing jockey than the goaltenders of today. Ivanov shows that size isn’t everything and plays like a wall across the goal-line. At 5’11” and only 157lbs, Ivanov is small, there is no doubt about that. You may think that his thin frame would leave too much of the net exposed. His small size should lead to getting lit up like Chevy Chase on the cover of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” But his stats say otherwise.\nIn 22 games across the seasons of 2018-2020, Ivanov averaged a save percentage (Sv%) of .967. When bumped up to the Jr. A level of the MHL in Russia, Ivanov’s save percentage was still a more than respectable .921 and a goals-against-average (GAA) of 3.24. All outstanding numbers to be throwing up for a kid of his size. It makes you think of a young Patrick Roy.\nIvanov finished the Hlinka with 3.00 GAA and a Sv% of .911, going 3-0-0 and ultimately winning the cup. As a goalie, he did everything you could have asked of him. He was sharp in his blue paint, used angles to his advantage to limit scoring chances, and had quick reflexes on shots from in tight.\n“He was a star from his beginning to end and really solidified the crease” says DraftPro scout Matt Morrison. “He plays a composed game for a small-statured goalie… He has a lightning-quick glove hand and is athletic side-to-side.”\nThe Russians came to the Hlinka tournament ready for action. It didn’t take long for them to settle into their surroundings and blow the doors off the competition. Without Canada in the picture, there wasn’t much resistance left for the remaining teams to hold them off. There’s not even a guarantee that they could have held back that team and we will never know.\nThink what you will about the tournament this year. Put an Asterix on it due to Covid, or because Canada didn’t participate if you like. No matter your feelings of the circumstance, Russia took full advantage and showed what a winning attitude does.\nThey are a highly talented team who wins, and even turns the knife if they have the opportunity.\nPhotos: HockeySlovakia & Jan Beneš", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://prideradiostl.iheart.com/content/2020-03-30-jimmie-allen-pays-tribute-to-joe-diffie-kobe-bryant-during-instagram-live/", "date": "2021-01-27T01:46:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704804187.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126233034-20210127023034-00773.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9852047562599182, "token_count": 803, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__194040595", "lang": "en", "text": "Jimmie took over the official iHeartCountry Instagram account to go live and play a few songs for fans. With his acoustic guitar, he performed a cover of Darius Rucker's \"Don't Think I Don't Think About It\" and his hit song \"Make Me Want To,\" and towards the end of the latter, Allen added a break down while singing Diffie's name. He then talked about meeting Joe for the first time and revealed the valued advice he received from the late star. He recalled:\n\"Shout out to Joe Diffie's family, and make sure y'all keep them in your prayers. He's a cool dude, man. I remember the first time I met him, I was like, 'You're Joe Diffie!' We opened up for him. He was like, 'Yes I am.' I said, 'Dude, love your music.' And he's super cool, man. He gave me so much advice and just like, 'Look, Jimmy, keep doing what you're doing.' He said, 'It's going to be people that like your music and people that don't. The cool thing is, man,' he said, 'there's somebody out there that needs to hear what you have to say from your point of view.' And, it meant a lot. The last show we played together was in November, we did the Carolina Country Music Cruise. So, cool dude. Love that guy. But, definitely keep his family in your prayers.\"\nJimmie also talked about Kobe Bryant, and getting to talk to the late basketball legend a few times. Before playing his song \"Why Things Happen,\" Allen said, \"I wrote this song with my buddies, Brandon Day, Cary Barlow and Tate Howell. Tate's the bass player in my band — cool dude, great songwriter. We wrote this today after Kobe died. I met him a bunch of times, and we hung out before and had a bunch of conversations, and every time I hung out with Kobe, I left more motivated and inspired. So many people asked me where my motivation comes from and how do you, through different ups and downs in your life, how do you stay motivated? And there's so many people that overcame so much stuff, and for me, Kobe's whole Mamba Mentality thing meant finding the silver lining in every situation. Like even in the midst of all the social distancing and stuff right now — I hate saying that phrase, social distancing, we need to come up with a new word for that by the way — it's finding the silver lining in everything. Like right now, use this as an opportunity to get that family time. And people always ask for, I wish I had more family time. I know a lot of people have different side businesses and different ideas they want to work on — now's the time to do it. So, I wrote this song when you don't quite understand everything that's going on, a song called 'Why Things Happen.'\"\nJimmie ended his Instagram Live takeover by performing his song \"Best Shot,\" and shared a touching sentiment of gratitude in this extremely difficult time in the world. He explained:\n\"All of our healthcare workers cause that are still going to work and treating sick people to try to find a solution to this current situation, thank you. Everyone else out there that's still going to work, you know, the Walmart employees, the Target employees, grocery store employees, thank you guys so much because they're just as important, because that's where we go to get our food and get everything we need for our daily lives. So, everyone out there that's still going to work, thank you so much. Appreciate it.\"\nHe added, \"If you know any local stores out there, they're having a hard time right now. So, shop local as much as you can.\"\nPhoto: Getty Images", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://tinaengland.blogspot.com/2007/01/contract-of-heart.html", "date": "2020-08-03T09:23:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735792.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20200803083123-20200803113123-00132.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9914075136184692, "token_count": 782, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__146526168", "lang": "en", "text": "One of the great American journalists of World War 2 was Ernie Pyle. He was a down to earth kind of guy, who was more at home living with the troops than with the officers. He was a great fan of the Infantry, and wasn't ashamed to admit his prejudice. He felt that the Infantry had the hardest, dirtiest and most thankless job in all the armed forces. He spent a lot of time in foxholes, in dangerous conditions, hungry, cold and filthy. He took the time to get to know the soldiers, and they loved him for it.\nHis column mentioned the soldiers he met by name, and gave little snippets of personal information about each man. During the war, mail often was lost or delayed for weeks, and so Ernie's columns were a lifeline for families back home. If they read about their soldier in his column, that meant he was alive and safe, even if they hadn't had a letter for months. His columns didn't white wash the dangers of war, but they somehow managed to reassure people. They made everyone feel that this war, although difficult and dangerous, could be won. It was finite.\nErnie lent an even touch of humor and humanity to all that he wrote about. He was a shrewd observer, and wrote clear and accessible prose. He was a humble man, perhaps to a fault. He wrote constantly about his own fears and lack of courage in the face of danger, while admiring others around him for their bravery. He was always on the lookout for the amusing, strange or humanising story that would bring understanding to the reader. In 1944 he won a Pulitzer for his work, yet I think he probably got more of a thrill from the recognition of the troops.\nBy 1945, Ernie was worn out. He had been covering the war since the Blitz, with few trips home. Four long years overseas. He wanted to go home. Yet he was persuaded to take a final trip to the Pacific Theatre, to cover the American landings in Okinawa. He didn't feel right about the trip, but he went. It seems quite ironic that his last column, printed posthumously, should have been a tribute to fellow journalist Fred Painton, who had died on Guam. On April 18th 1945, Ernie was killed by a Japanese machine gunner on the island of Ie Shima.\nReading Ernie's columns, and the columns of other wartime journalists, is like reading someones diary. It's a true reflection of the time, written then and there, as it happened. The only frustration is that the columns were censored to remove any sensitive material. Still, if I wanted access to any relevant army column maneuverings, or amphibious assaults, all I have to do is cross reference the date, place and a few other facts and voila! A complete picture. I read the columns for a more intimate glimpse of the time, an idea of what was in the minds of the people who lived through the war. Sometimes, it's a humbling experience. The people who bore the brunt of the war did so with uncommon courage and determination, no matter what side they were on. Sometimes, it's an uncomfortable experience, as I gain knowledge of the prejudices that ran through all societies in the 1940's.\nOf all the journalists, I like Ernie the best. He isn't afraid to put his soul down on paper, and to expose his feelings for all to see. In doing this, he reached out and touched the souls of his readers. He had established the truest contract a writer can establish with a reader, the contract of the heart. He deserves to be remembered and read for a very long time. I know I will constantly read and re-read his columns as I work, both as a writer and a historian.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://archiv.harun-farocki-institut.org/en/bibliografie/", "date": "2023-12-04T19:43:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100534.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204182901-20231204212901-00357.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9166731834411621, "token_count": 222, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__144840733", "lang": "en", "text": "The database contains entries to all film and television works as well as the installations and radio works of Harun Farocki (in German and English) as well as a complete bibliography of his writings (in German).\nCatalogue raisonné: Volker Pantenburg in collaboration with Wolfgang Schmidt\nBibliography: Volker Pantenburg in collaboration with Holger Glinka\nEditor of the database: Michael Baute and Pascal Maslon\nProgramming: Erik Stein\nSupplements and corrections are always welcome. firstname.lastname@example.org\nThe creation of the catalogue raisonné and the bibliography was made possible through the support of the Stiftung Kunstfonds. The database was realized within the framework of \"Archive außer sich,\" a project of Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art in cooperation with Haus der Kulturen der Welt as part of \"The New Alphabet,\" a HKW project supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media due to a ruling of the German Bundestag.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://apdjhb.co.za/vusi-mos", "date": "2023-12-07T22:52:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100705.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207221604-20231208011604-00162.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9823968410491943, "token_count": 588, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__26419019", "lang": "en", "text": "Mr. Vusumuzi Mosomi's life took an unexpected turn during his seventh-grade year at Enxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. A playful day turned into a nightmare when he suddenly collapsed while playing with his friends. Rushed to the hospital, he was admitted for an entire week, only to receive a life-altering diagnosis: epilepsy. This vicious form of epilepsy led to frequent hospitalizations, disrupting his education and leaving him uncertain about the future.\nAs time passed, Mr. Mosomi's condition worsened, impacting both his mobility and speech. Despite various medical interventions, including stays at Weskopies Hospital and the Tswelopele Centre for the frail, there seemed to be no improvement in his condition. It was during this challenging period that Mr. Mosomi's mother learned about the Association for the Physically Disabled (APD) and its services. Determined to find assistance, she reached out to the APD office in Tembisa in March of 2014.\nThe APD staff promptly responded to their plea for help. The supervisor visited Mr. Mosomi's home for a comprehensive assessment, and it was clear that he needed extensive care. A compassionate caregiver was assigned to assist him, as he was already bedridden at that point. Through two months of dedicated and gentle exercises, bathing, and training, a glimmer of hope emerged. Mr. Mosomi's strength began to return, and with the aid of a caregiver, he could use a walker to move around.\nHowever, just as progress was being made, a setback occurred. Mr. Mosomi fell ill, and his mother rushed him back to Tswelopele for immediate medical attention. After his recovery, they returned home, and once again, APD stepped in to support them. This time, it was in June of 2018. Remarkably, Mr. Mosomi's determination shone through, and his improvement was swift. By the end of October, he could sit up in bed unassisted, and by November, he was walking with the aid of a caregiver.\nThe ongoing support from APD continues to make a significant impact in Mr. Mosomi's life. His journey of recovery and resilience stands as a testament to the transformative power of the Home-Based Care (HBC) program. Mr. Mosomi's remarkable progress inspires us all, reinforcing the vital role that APD plays in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. In the face of adversity, his unwavering resilience has become a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.\nJoin us in celebrating Mr. Vusumuzi Mosomi's indomitable spirit and his remarkable journey toward triumph. Through his story, we are reminded that with compassion, support, and a community that believes in the potential of every individual, the human spirit can overcome even the greatest obstacles.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/new-bus-schedules-for-dublin-area-to-take-effect-from-next-week/", "date": "2024-04-25T07:50:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00025.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9615043997764587, "token_count": 446, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__73790967", "lang": "en", "text": "The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that subsidised bus services in the Dublin area are to move to new schedules on a phased basis starting next week.\nRevised Monday-Friday timetables for Dublin Bus will come into effect on Monday January 18th, while those for Go-Ahead Ireland will come into effect from Monday 25th January. Under the revised timetables, services will run at approximately 80% of current weekday levels. The operating hours of services will remain as they are currently.\nThe revised schedules reflect reduced demand levels under the current Covid restrictions and will ensure service continuity and resilience for essential workers and carers who must travel.\nPassenger numbers on bus services in the Dublin area are down by almost 80%, compared to the same period in 2020.\nNTA and the transport operators are confident that the Level 5 requirement to operate each service at 25% passenger capacity will continue to be met under the new timetables.\nWith these new schedules the operators will be in a position to ensure the ongoing reliable continuity of services in the context of high national rates of Covid.\nPublic transport services were first reduced in April 2020, during the first wave of the Covid outbreak and were largely restored to normal levels in June. The new schedules are broadly in line with those of April last.\nFull details will be available at company websites in the coming days:\nNo changes are proposed to Bus Éireann schedules at this time, although the company and the NTA will continue to monitor the situation.\nNo changes are proposed to schedules for Go-Ahead Ireland commuter services along the Kildare corridor.\nNo major changes are proposed for Luas, although there will be some reduction in peak services.\nNo changes are proposed for Local Link services in rural areas.\nA revised Iarnród Éireann schedule was announced last week and took effect on Monday.\nNTA continues to advise customers that under Level 5 restrictions, people should stay at home where possible and that public transport is for essential workers and essential purposes only.\nPassengers are required to wear face coverings at all times.\nNTA strongly encourages people to walk or cycle where possible.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pair.app/press", "date": "2019-10-17T14:11:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675316.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017122657-20191017150157-00481.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9489343166351318, "token_count": 476, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__192760872", "lang": "en", "text": "sTARTUP DAILY - OCTOBER 29, 2018\n“We decided that we could make a difference with Pair, essentially by creating a dating platform where people are able to meet each other in a respectful environment where bad behaviour is not tolerated.”\nSBS - THE FEED - OCTOBER 4, 2018\nLike Uber, you can rate your date based on the accuracy of their profile and how safe you found them. So, the more polite and respectful you are, the higher your score.\nSMARTCOMPANY - OCTOBER 4, 2018\nFrom rating plates to rating dates: Why the founders of Eatability are pouring $2 million into new dating app Pair\nThe app functions off a feedback and rating system, allowing members to give each other a thumbs up or down based on three areas: behaviour, safety and profile accuracy.\nThe AGE - OCTOBER 3, 2018\nPair, which launched in the App store last week, is focused on user feedback, verification and a dedicated virtual \"matching assistant\".\nGLOBAL DATING INSIGHTS - OCTOBER 3, 2018\nPair has now been available on the App Store for just over a week and is focused on an authentic user experience. Each new signup verifies themselves with a mobile number and a selfie to limit the possibility of fake profiles.\nKISS 106.5 FM SYDNEY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2018\n“I like it because it encourages people to treat the other person nicely…. You can then rate them and give them a review,” said Jackie O.\nSTARTUP SODA - September 19, 2018\nThe duo behind Eatability, the highly successful website which was the first to allow people to rate Australian restaurants a decade ago, is bringing rating to dating in a bid to tackle online harassment head on. Their dating app, Pair, launched today for iPhone, is designed to bring respect and honesty back to dating.\nThe Sydney Morning Herald - September 18, 2018\nNow, my fantasy app has become a reality, with the release this month of Pair. Billed as a \"new dating app for iPhone designed to bring respect and honesty to dating\", Pair is the brainchild of husband and wife team Celeste and Hui Ong, founders of Eatability.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://news.himaa.org.au/congratulations-to-him-interchange/", "date": "2023-10-03T17:37:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511170.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003160453-20231003190453-00534.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9096692800521851, "token_count": 678, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__36073000", "lang": "en", "text": "Congratulations to all members of the HIM-Interchange (HIM-I) Editorial Subcommittee, led by HIM-I Editor Joanne Fitzgerald, for their outstanding achievement in transitioning HIM-I from its paper-base to an online journal format. Since its creation in 2011 as HIMAA’s professional practice journal, HIM-I has been a valued ‘go-to’ read of HIMAA members because of the quality and relevance of its content. The online HIM-I will now provide you – the members – and HIM-I’s external subscribers with easy and immediate access.\nThis transition has been a lengthy journey involving countless hours of voluntary work over several years.\nAn online version of HIM-I was approved by the Editorial Board some years ago. The HIM-I Editorial Subcommittee – a subcommittee of the Editorial Board – manages the full production and publication of HIM-I and has undertaken extensive planning. In the meantime, the HIMAA Board of Directors gave approval for this strategic move and the previous CEO Mark Upton, current CEO Jae Redden, and the team at HIMAA Office – especially HIMAA’s ICT Manager, Pat Verma – have provided invaluable input and support.\nHIMAA’s research journal, Health Information Management Journal (HIMJ), has been published in online format for several years and is widely recognised and read internationally. Now that HIM-I, HIMAA’s professional practice journal, is also published online, both of HIMAA’s journals are readily accessible to a dispersed Australian and global health information management readership. The journals are a credit to HIMAA as a leading professional organisation, the member-volunteers who work on them, and the authors who contribute. The journals are exceptional member assets for the entire HIMAA membership.\nThe HIM-I Editorial Subcommittee comprises the following members. Details include their home state/territory HIMAA Branch.\nJoanne Fitzgerald, Independent Hospital Pricing Authority. NSW. (Member of the Editorial Board)\nDr Stella Rowlands, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. QLD. (Member of the Editorial Board)\nJennie Shepheard, Shepheard Health Management Consultants. VIC. (Member of the Editorial Board)\nChair, HIM-I Editorial Subcommittee:\nMaryann Wood, Queensland University of Technology. QLD.\nEmma Barker, La Trobe University. (VIC)\nKym Campradt, Lorica Health. (QLD)\nPatsy Catterson, Ballarat Health Service. (VIC)\nNaomi Johnson, ACHA Hospitals. (SA)\nDanica Jong, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. (QLD)\nCarol Loggie, University of Wollongong. (NSW)\nNina Palibrk, Catholic Negotiating Alliance. (QLD)\nJulie Price, Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. (TAS)\nDwayne Richards, BreastScreen. (VIC)\nVery special thanks to each of them – from all of us as HIMAA members and HIM-Interchange readers!\nDr Kerin Robinson\nEditor in Chief, HIM-Interchange\nEditor in Chief, HIMJ.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://dondiebel.com/Looking_out_for_lifes.shtml", "date": "2019-02-18T20:36:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247488374.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190218200135-20190218222135-00195.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9717162847518921, "token_count": 968, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__170893894", "lang": "en", "text": "Looking out for lifesavers\nBy JEAN HELLER, Times Staff Writer\nTrooper Deborah Hawkins stopped along the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1997 and got out of her car to divert traffic around a motorist changing a tire.\nA 19-year-old driver in a Ford Bronco slammed into the trooper's car, pinning Hawkins against the bridge's concrete wall. For weeks, she didn't know whether she would walk again. Eventually, she returned to work for the Florida Highway Patrol, but not to patrol duty.\nOn Monday, more than five years later, a new state law aimed at protecting emergency workers took effect. It's called the Move Over Law.\nWhen any emergency vehicle -- police car, ambulance, fire equipment -- is parked on or beside a road with its visible signals active, all traffic must vacate the lane next to those vehicles. For example, you must move over if you approach a police car that has pulled over a speeder, or if you approach any emergency vehicle at an accident scene.\nAlso, you must drive 20 mph below the posted limit if the limit is 25 mph or higher.\nIf the speed limit is 20 mph or less, or if the emergency situation is on a two-lane road with no spare lane to use, traffic must slow to 5 mph unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.\nObeying the new law is going to take some effort by motorists. Not obeying it will cost a minimum of $30.\nPolice and fire-rescue personnel say it's about time for such a law.\n\"It should have happened years ago,\" said Sgt. Greg Tita, spokesman for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.\nThe International Association of Firefighters estimates that dozens of fire-rescue personnel are killed or seriously injured each year in this country when they are hit by passing vehicles.\n\"Easily, it happens dozens of times a year, and that's probably being conservative,\" said association spokesman George Burke. \"It doesn't even begin to cover the number of times our people have to dive out of the way. Our response to the new law is, \"Bravo.\"'\nA fatal accident involving emergency personnel occurred just this past month in Florida.\nOn June 8, Oviedo firefighter Shane Kelly, 26, and N. Donald Diebel Jr., a Winter Park obstetrician, were working in the median of Florida's Turnpike near Wildwood to free a couple from an overturned pickup truck.\nThe group was struck by a semitrailer truck. Kelly and Diebel were killed, and four other rescue workers were injured.\nCapt. Bill Wade of Tampa Fire-Rescue said he hopes motorists understand that the new law isn't meant to hassle them.\n\"We hope drivers understand the spirit of the law,\" Wade said. \"If you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights on, it means there is activity there: firefighters, police officers, paramedics, walking in the area. It's their goal to help people and go home at the end of their shifts alive and well.\"\nThe law takes into consideration that there will be occasions, even on interstates, when traffic conditions make it impossible to leave a vacant lane between traffic and an accident.\n\"I'm sure law enforcement people will be looking for people who overtly keep up their speed or don't move over when they can,\" Wade said.\nThe principal sponsor of the legislation that became the Move Over Law was state Sen. Victor Crist, R-Tampa, chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.\n\"I got tired of reading over the years about all the mishaps involving good people just trying to help others and getting killed for their efforts,\" Crist said. \"I started looking at what to do about it.\"\nCrist thought he was developing \"an innocent little law.\"\n\"But it took three tries to get the Legislature to pass it,\" he said.\n\"It's a shame that we have to do this, that people don't use common sense and courtesy. But 20 years ago we had to do this to get people to quit passing stopped school buses, and 30 or 40 years ago, we had to put penalties on people caught speeding through school crossings during school hours.\"\nThe Move Over Law does not contain any additional penalties for injuring or killing an emergency worker, but other laws cover that area, including vehicular homicide, Crist said.\n-- Times researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this report.\n© 2006 • All Rights Reserved • St. Petersburg Times\n490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111\nFrom the Times\nlocal news desks", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://clementinececil.blogspot.com/2016/05/my-stubborn-tongue.html", "date": "2019-04-19T06:55:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578527148.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419061412-20190419083412-00491.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9835366010665894, "token_count": 1100, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__162027856", "lang": "en", "text": "This week Anna Fishbeyn came to Pushkin House with a performance that rocked the rafters of our 1703 abode: My Stubborn Tongue. Through acting and singing, with a piano accompaniment, Anna recounts the experience of moving to the U.S. as a 9 year-old child as part of the Jackson-Vanick agreement between the U.S. and Russia, when Russian Jews were, effectively, traded for grain. As she says: “America wanted the Russian Jews to demonstrate to the world how oppressive the Soviet Union was, and Russia needed grain, Russia was starving.” Against this bleak backdrop of human trading, Anna with great humour and insight recounts the ups and downs of being a Russian immigrant with an accent in the US at a time when people with accents were treated as second class citizens (as is still the case in some places). Anna watched her mother continue to be mistreated in department stores and restaurants simply because of her accent, and her family was repeatedly told to go back to Russia during their early years in the U.S.\nAnna decided to train her accent out of her tongue and to become as American as possible. She changed her name to Annie and spoke flawless English. But her roots were betrayed when her friends would come to her house to be fed Salat Olivye and encouraged to participate in the family’s regular after-dinner performances as her father played the balalaika and her mother sang opera. Her mother and grandmother had drummed into her head that kissing led to sex and sex could lead to only one thing - marriage. So when Anna started to date, she didn’t simply open up about her origins - she “forced her culture” on her dates: she would turn the subject to Anti-Semitism and Stalin before the bra could be removed, and perhaps sing some Russian laments. This was in order to check whether the boy in question was willing to take this stuff on.\nAs an immigrant, Anna needed to convey to the person she may be about to become intimate with, something of herself, what she had escaped, her background - that even if her family chose to leave that culture, part of it stayed with them. She does an impression of the guy’s response upon hearing about her Russian childhood, ‘Um I can understand that’ he says, desperately trying and desperately keen to get her bra off, ‘Actually I can’t understand that because I grew up in California, and it was pretty sunny, you know like the S.U.N,” pointing at the sky, “and Vitamin D gives you endorphins.” Touchingly, at Thanksgiving, the toasts are all to America; and the family attempts to feed Anna’s American friend the delicacy of cow’s brains as well as the turkey.\nI identified with this behaviour with boys - even though I never emigrated to Russia, I immersed myself in Russia over the years when most of my friends were rooting their lives and careers in the UK. It was hard for me to reconcile these parts of myself when visiting home from Russia, or even for the first years after my return when I was still traveling there a lot. On dates with ‘suitable’ English boys, I would rabbit on about Russia and use Russian words when nervous - I wanted to see if they would take it on, but also, for me, it was a safety mechanism to hide behind. And anyway, deep, dark intense subjects are a good precursor to sex, aren’t they?\n|Anna Fishbeyn performing in 'My Stubborn Tongue'|\nHaving passed entirely convincingly as an American for many years, Anna decided to embrace her Russianness. She reverted to Anna (the Russian pronounced more like Honor) and began having to explain herself at parties. She was stunned by how little people knew about Russia. She said she originally wrote the play for her grandmother who came to the U.S., and never learned English. “My grandmother used to say, ‘We suffered in Russia and we suffered in America, what is the point of life?’” says Anna, “I wrote the play as an ode to my grandmother, an attempt to make sense of her suffering, of immigrant suffering.” But Anna also concedes that she wrote it for herself, to reconcile the disparate parts of personality. She does this literally also - this is a one-woman show and she plays several parts: her mother, grandmother, aunt, father, several non-plussed American boys, an Estee-Lauder saleslady, her ex-fiancé and his mother, and herself.\nHer director is an American-Romanian, Adrian Roman, who saw his own story in Anna’s when he first saw the performance. In this sense, hers is a story anyone who has emigrated or lived abroad and embedded themselves deep into another culture, can identify with. Many people who come through the doors of Pushkin House - whether it is Russians now living in London, or other foreign nationals who have lived a long time in Russia - have a misplaced or split identity syndrome, confused cultural references and a desire to piece it all together. Anna Fishbeyn performs this reconciliation in her play: watching her perform was healing and exhilarating.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://nikekyrie2irvingshoes.com/summer-skin-care-tips-factors-protection-ritual/", "date": "2019-11-19T12:59:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670151.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20191119121339-20191119145339-00397.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9507113695144653, "token_count": 843, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__83851048", "lang": "en", "text": "The signs of summer are everywhere. From beautiful flowering foliage to families strolling, ice cream in hand, along the promenade, we’re all just happy to finally feel some sun that actually warms our bones!\nHowever, when the winter coats are packed away, the SPF should come out to play, because the sun’s intense rays mean business, especially when it comes to our skin. If you aren’t protecting your skin then you’re going to put it at risk for anything from accelerated aging to an increased risk of skin cancer.\nIn this article we’ll talk about all the ways the sun can affect your skin and exactly what you can do about it so you can get out there and enjoy all this happy, bright season has to offer!\nFactors that can influence your skin during summer\nDuring the warmer months, when the temperatures begin to soar, you’ll find yourself sweating a lot more than usual.\nWhile sweating is a completely natural process and excellent for detoxifying the body, it can also contribute to clogged pores, which then results in acne breakouts. Whether it’s one pesky pimple or a whole bunch of them, no one really wants to deal with acne, especially during this fun season when you may find yourself going out more often than during the chilly months.\nHowever, and this may come as a surprise, sweating can also be a good thing for your acne! Sweating helps to detoxify the system, flushing toxins out of the body that may lead to blemishes. You have to be sure to keep your skin clean though after a sweat fest, so always be sure to cleanse or spritzsome of our toner to keep your skin clean and your pores open after an intense gym sesh or day out at the beach.\nOf course, many people do suffer from acne when it starts to heat up and while the reason isn’t totally clear, it seems to be due to an increase in sebum production in the summertime. Our sebum also takes on a slightly different compositionduring summer to help keep our bodies cool. Sebum is what contributes to that gorgeous, dewy glow and can be a godsend for ladies suffering from dry skin, however too much sebum can throw the balance off and tip the scale in the other direction, meaning breakouts.\nWhile there’s no denying that soaking up the rays feels like pure bliss, especially when you have a sparkling pool or shimmering ocean to cool off in as you please, it’s important to remember that overexposure to the sun may quickly change the bronzed goddess glow you were going for to that of a freshly cooked lobster, never a good look!\nToo much sun exposure will not only result in a painful, blistering sunburn, it also significantly increases your risk of extrinsic aging in the skin. In fact, uv rays are responsible for a scary 80% of extrinsic skin aging. This results in a loss of skin elasticity meaning saggier skin with more lines and wrinkles. So while your sunkissed glow is sexy in your twenties, 15-20 years from now any damage that occurred will manifest as uv skin damage. What’s really alarming is that the sun will continue to damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer hours after you head indoors!\nUv rays break down collagen and elastin, two structural proteins responsible for keeping the skin firm, taut and plump.\nUV rays also reduce the amount of Vitamin A in the skin, a vitamin that is absolutely essential for skin health. Vitamin A helps to encourage healthy cell production and plays a role in keeping the skin’s barrier function strong. A damaged barrier function means more pollutants can sneak their way into your skin and really speed up the aging process. Vitamin A helps to lock moisture into the skin cells, however uv rays deplete this vitamin, which in turn means more water may be lost through the pores, resulting a dry complexion that, once again, ages much faster than a healthy one.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.intelligencebank.com/news-resources/manage-videos-dam/", "date": "2022-09-27T08:54:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334992.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927064738-20220927094738-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.926803708076477, "token_count": 685, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__280172246", "lang": "en", "text": "How to Manage Videos in Your DAM\nHow to Manage Videos in a Digital Asset Management System\nIt’s no secret that video is taking a more prominent place in the marketing mix. For social media or even on websites and internal comms, it’s simply a more engaging and effective way to tell a story. (See video below). While it’s been easier than ever to create video assets and the cost of production is coming down, putting in place content governance around your video files is a job for your digital asset management system. Also known as a media asset management library.\nVideo asset uploads into a DAM system\nVideo files are generally bigger than images, audio files or word documents. That’s why having bulk upload is important (so you can upload a bunch of video files with drag and drop from your desktop into your DAM) and open another tab while they are processing.\nVideo metadata, facial recognition and keyword tagging\nWhen uploading video content into your DAM, you will need to tag the video asset with metadata. You can do this manually, and automatically some camera and date data will automatically populate in the metadata fields. You also may choose to add custom metadata such as product, geography or even brand name. With AI video tagging, this can be used as well but depending on the content of the video this can be less useful than AI on images as typically it’s what is said in the transcription vs what is seen frame by frame that is the crux of the communication.\nVideo proofing and annotations\nWhen you manage creative video production from within your DAM, you can cut your time to market in half – literally. With video proofing, side-by-side comparisons, @mentions and video markups and annotations, you can collaborate on video creative during the production process faster than ever before.\nVideo closed captions and transcriptions\nWhen a video is uploaded to your DAM, automatically you can add closed captions to the video, edit them by time code and download a transcription into an SRT file. This not only helps you comply to WCAG 2 – Ac1.2.2 accessibility standards, but having closed captions is invaluable for social media marketing.\nVideo cropping, transformations and presets\nMost video editing software is hard to use by people who don’t use it every day. That’s why at IntelligenceBank, you can easily shorten videos by time code (ie just download the sections you want), download different formats and sizes on the fly such as automatically convert a large .mov or a smaller .mp4. Or do this in bulk according to a preset you define for a certain ad type.\nHeadless dam video streaming\nDAM is going headless and so are videos. Instead of storing videos once in your digital asset management software, downloading them, and then re-uploading them on your website or other platforms, from your DAM system, you can embed links that essentially serves the video via a CDN (content delivery network) from your DAM into third-party platforms which means when you add a new version, it will update everywhere; it will download quickly when people from around the world try to access it; and you can track impressions of the file regardless of where it is hosted to see how it’s performing for a better ROI.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.strategicstudies.org/reports/Iraq/Apr1403.htm", "date": "2018-01-19T00:04:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887660.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118230513-20180119010513-00032.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9669047594070435, "token_count": 3474, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__161710699", "lang": "en", "text": "Iraq War 2003: Background & Lessons\nReturn to Iraq War index page\nApril 14, 2003\nThreat of Emplaced WMD Detonation Not Yet Ruled Out in Iraq; Prospect of Attack on Israel Also Not Yet Totally Negated\nExclusive. Analysis. By Gregory R. Copley, GIS Editor. The threat continues to exist of the triggered explosion of some kind of mass weapon — possibly even including a nuclear weapon — in a major Iraqi city, with the greatest probability that it could occur in Baghdad. GIS analysts believe that the plans made by the Administration of Iraqi Pres. Saddam Hussein in the latter part of 2002 to come forward with a “surprise weapon” to use against advancing Coalition forces in Iraq were not yet to be considered infeasible or to have been overtaken by events.\nAs well, the possibility of an Iraqi strike against Israeli targets could equally not yet be seen to have been totally obviated by Coalition military successes against Iraqi forces inside Iraq. Iraqi strategic weapons assets remained outside the purview of Coalition forces by continuing to be based inside Syrian territory.\n[See Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily, March 31, 2003: Iraq Signifies Readiness to Engage Israel; Tests SSM Deployments in Western Desert.]\nIraqi officials had delivered messages to key Persian Gulf leaders during late October and early November 2002, attempting to coerce regional support in the face of a then-possible US-led military attack on Iraq. In these messages, Pres. Saddam had stated that Iraq would use a “surprise weapon” against Israel, reducing such a threat. Senior Arab officials who dealt with the Iraqi emissaries, as well as Arab leaders, considered these ultimatums to be very credible and serious.\n[See Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily, November 8, 2002: Iraqi War Planning and Strategy Show Detailed Preparations for a Geographically Wide and Multi-Layered Conflict.]\nThe November 8, 2002, report noted:\nWith the confrontation with the US imminent, the Iraqis have developed two master contingency plans:\n1. Assertive or offensive strategy intended to flare-up a regional, anti-Israel jihad in cooperation with PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat, as well as Syria, Iran, and ultimately all Arab states, thus making it impossible for the US to concentrate on Iraq alone; and\n2. An enduring or defensive strategy aimed to ensure Saddam Hussein’s survival while ensnaring the US in heavy attrition and killing of Iraqi Arab civilians to the point of making the war futile and unpopular to the US public as well as the entire Muslim world. The intentional demonstration of heavy carnage to the Iraqi civilian population is an integral part of Saddam’s contingency plans.\nThat report continued:\nSome time before mid-September 2002, an Iraqi brigadier-general at the General Staff warned Arab colleagues about Iraq’s military posture and preparations for the forthcoming war with the US and Israel. He noted “Iraq’s tremendous supply of surface-to-surface missile warheads” filled with weapons of mass destruction. “Inspection teams destroyed only a small number of them,” he gloated. Iraq’s ballistic missiles and warheads “are controlled by the Surface-to-Surface Missile Command based in al-Taji, north of Baghdad,” the General explained. Since there was no effective Western or Israeli attempt to destroy Special Unit 223 since mid-July 2002, in mid-September 2002 Iraq activated and deployed all four missile units: Special Units 222, 223, 224, and 225. The General stated: “They are deployed in various locations in Iraq, permitting them to hit predetermined targets and carry out direct orders from Saddam himself.” This strategic effort is supervised and coordinated by Abd-al-Tawwab al-Mulla Huwaysh — Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Military Industrialization — who gets his instructions directly from Saddam Hussein in person.\nThe events of the night of March 27-28, 2003 — in which Iraqi Scud-level SSM forces moved out of safe-haven in Syria, back into Iraq, and set up and and tested firing positions against Israel — demonstrated that the Iraqi SSM forces had remained intact, along with the Iraqi WMD resources, out of the reach of Coalition forces. It also demonstrated that there was a sufficient coterie of Iraqi technicians capable of deploying and firing the systems at that time. Clearly, with each passing day, the levels of loyalty which could be commanded by Pres. Saddam are declining, as rank-and-file forces desert their posts and blend back into civil society in Iraq.\nEven this was foreseen by Pres. Saddam, who made his position “clear” when he delivered an Æsopean message to Iraqis and Islamists on Islamic New Year.\n[See Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily, March 11, 2003: Saddam Delivers Islamist Message to Prepare for His Possible Disappearance During Conflict.]\nIn the March 11, 2003, report by Senior GIS Analyst Yossef Bodansky, it was noted:\nIraqi Pres. Saddam Hussein, in his Islamic New Year message, appeared to set the stage for his “disappearance” at the onset of the anticipated US-led war against Iraq, by setting the message in a parallel with the Hejira of the Prophet.\nOn March 5, 2003, Saddam Hussein delivered a message to the Iraqi people on the advent of the Islamic New Year. Significantly, the speech was read on Iraqi TV and radio by an announcer, and not Saddam himself as has been customary for such speeches. His latest message was an Islamist speech of the kind Osama bin Laden would have delivered. Therefore, the key to understanding Saddam’s message is in the Islamic metaphors which Saddam used.\nThe timing and occasion of Pres. Saddam’s speech were not accidental. The Islamic New Year is celebrated on the anniversary (by lunar calendar) of Prophet Mohammed’s forced migration — the Hejira — from Mecca to Medina. It was in Medina that Mohammed built his forces and consolidated his base, and then returned triumphantly to Mecca, thus starting the ascent of Islam.\nIn the first part of his March 5, 2003, message, Pres. Saddam delved on the relevance of the lessons to be learned from Mohammed's experience. He emphasized that present-day Iraqis “also feel the determination of early believers ... not to relinquish their faith” not only in word but also in action, for, like their historic predecessors, “they had rejected despotism and pruned the path of faith as their own course”. Mohammed’s original followers, Saddam declared, “fixed landmarks for all coming generation until faith and Islam have assumed their current status”. Saddam stressed that this legacy is “what early believers wished for us and aspired for so that we can be on the right infallible path, the path of faith with all the implying sincerity, zeal and the requirements of jihad”.\nSaddam then went to great length articulating the lessons of Mohammed's Hejira. Prophet Mohammed and his followers “left behind their homes, families and possessions”. They were forced into leaving Mecca “haunted by the devil and tyranny”, which included the people of Mecca who had succumbed to “the influential tyrants and those who were driven away by their superiority in number”. Mohammed elected to migrate not only in order to save his followers, Saddam stressed, but primarily in order to “to establish a capital for true Muslims and a center for their faith”. He found this refuge in Medina.\nIn that same message on March 5, 2003, Pres. Saddam inextricably bound the Iraqi cause with the Palestinian cause.\nThere is no compelling reason why Saddam — having so clearly identified the course of the war, his need to go into hiding, and the need to link his actions with those of the Prophet Mohammed and Palestine — would have changed his action when all that he had foreseen had come to pass. Indeed, the clearly-foreseen Coalition short-term success literally adds to the prospect that Saddam Hussein would continue, with some urgency, to pursue the options open to him if he was to fulfill his own perception of his historic destiny, which was to be seen historically as a modern version of Salah ud-Din (Saladin), who successfully defeated the medieval Crusaders.\nGiven that background, Saddam’s options are strongly suggested to include, as a priority:\n1. A major “spectacular” and cataclysmic event, inside Iraq, designed to make the Coalition’s task of reconstruction and control of the country as difficult as possible. Virtually the only option reliably available would be the detonation of a pre-emplaced weapon of mass destruction (WMD) device, and ideally a nuclear weapon but possibly another improvised device which would destroy the bulk of a major city, causing major casualties among the local and invading populace alike.\n2. A major strike at Israel, using the Scud-level weapons currently still just inside Syrian territory. These weapons remain intact, and their deployment was tested, as noted above, on March 27-28, 2003.\nThe second option requires the active consent and possible support of Syria. The US military leadership has already acknowledged the Syrian involvement in supporting Iraq in the war, and in facilitating the exist of Iraqi leaders. The US was also aware of the March 27-28, 2003, SSM deployments. Australian, British and US special forces deployments in the Iraqi western desert — the Syrian Desert of Iraq’s al-Anbar region — have thus far succeeded in suppressing any strategic SSM firings against Israel. Nonetheless, if Saddam is to achieve the historic status he has sought, it would be necessary for him to attempt the Syrian-linked action against Israel.\nIn line with this, despite US warnings to the Syrian leadership, the Syrian Administration of Pres. Bashar al-Asad seems prepared to risk active engagement in the conflict, and this could signify a willingness to work with the remaining Iraqi SSM elements to start the war against Israel. Pres. Bashar has been constantly advised by his senior staff that it would be necessary for him to get into a war with Israel if he was to consolidate his control over Syria. Such a joint action with Iraq and Israel would possibly start such a war. However, this eventuality was also clearly foreseen by the US Bush Administration, which was why it took such strong efforts to utilize special forces units in the Iraqi west to prevent such firings, well outside the area of view of the “embedded journalists” who have been covering the rest of the war.\nIt is possible, then, that US/Coalition forces would engage the Iraqi SSM assets inside Syria, if there was evidence that they were on the move, back into Iraq, to start firings against Israel. This would significantly widen the scope of the conflict, actively embracing Syria. It was possible that the United Kingdom Government of Prime Minister Tony Blair would opt out of this phase of the war, given the ruling British Labour Party’s support for Syria and Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasir Arafat, but the US and Australian special forces, backed by US and Australian airpower (the Royal Australian Air Force has a squadron of F/A-18 Hornet fighters in the conflict) would be able to handle the task, possibly preventing Saddam and Bashar from widening the war to include Israel.\nAt that point, the question of Iranian actions would arise. Already, the Iranian clerical leadership is sufficiently concerned about the rapid and clear Coalition military success that it has attempted to “muddy the waters” by assassinating a key Iraqi Shi’a cleric, Hojjat ol-Islam Abdul Majid al-Khoei, inside the famous and venerated Imam Ali Mosque in an-Najaf on April 10, 2003.\n[See Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily, April 11, 2003: Leading Iraqi Hojjat ol-Islam Hacked to Death in Najaf, Reportedly by Iranian Agents.]\nIran’s options now center — as they do for the Iranian client-state, Syria, as well as for Iraq — around widening the war to include Israel. Given any semblance of success — from a perceptional standpoint — by Iraqi and Syrian forces in widening the war by missile attacks on Israel, Iranian surrogate forces in Lebanon, the HizbAllah forces and those, possibly, of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC: Pasdaran) could well be tasked with initiating their own missile strikes against Israel.\nThe US willingness to expand the war to include Syria has now become evident from statements and attitudes ascribed to senior Bush Administration officials. However, it was not clear, as of April 13, 2003, that the Syrian leadership had “taken aboard” that prospect, possibly because of the belief that such an action would in some respects split the Coalition, because of the British ruling Labour Party’s ongoing friendship with the Bashar al-Asad Administration and the Palestinian cause. However, the movement of a Libyan Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft from Libya to Syria and return on April 9-10, 2003, has been noted with concern by Washington officials.\n[See Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily, April 11, 2003: Libyan Aircraft Collects “VIP Group” From Syria; Flies Back to Libya.]\nGIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily sources, who first noted the movement of the aircraft from Okba bin Nafa [formerly Wheelus Field], just outside of Tripoli, now report that the aircraft had gone to the main Damascus airfield in Syria to collect the Iraqi cargo of vehicles and people.\nSyria’s high level of complicity with Iraq in preparing for the current conflict with the US-led Coalition goes back, in direct physical terms, to the second half of 2002. GIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily noted the movement of Iraqi WMD, laboratories, matériel, national treasures and gold reserves to Syria in a special report, Iraq Moves WMD Matériel to Syrian Safe-Havens, dated October 28, 2002. That report noted:\n[T]he Iraqi Government and Armed Forces have moved substantial caches of chemical weapons and related materials to safe-havens across the border into Syria, to avoid any chance of discovery by United Nations (UN) inspectors.\nIraq moved stockpiles of chemical weapons and nuclear matériel as well as key production machinery and key experts to the Hsishi compound near Kamishli [al-Qamishli], in Syria, along with strategic weapons, ammunition, military fuels and other defense matériel, gold reserves, national archival records and national art treasures. It is believed that the moves took place in late August and early September 2002.\nIt is also understood that some of the matériel, production machinery and experts moved into Hsishi compound were from the al-Qaim facility, which had been based near the H-3 base area in Western Iraq. The al-Qaim facility had been involved, before 1991, almost exclusively in uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons, but since it was reconstituted after the bombings of the 1991 Gulf War it was engaged in chemical and biological weapons development work, along with some nuclear-related activity. It is believed that some of the warhead materials for the chemical and biological weapons were at the al-Qaim facility, and that this is now in Hsishi.\nThe move reflects the earlier breakthroughs in strategic relations between Iraq and Syria, given the fact that Syria is strategically dependent on Iran, which has traditional rivalries and hostility with Iraq. The movement of Iraqi strategic combat matériel into Syria is the first tangible evidence of the accords which have been struck between Baghdad, Tehran and Damascus in the escalation of the war against Israel and the US. The evidence provided a pointed reminder to those US White House security policy officials who had decried suggestions by some other White House staffers that Iran could be persuaded to help the US in its war against Iraqi Pres. Saddam Hussein.\nThe evidence of long-term planning by Iraqi and Syrian officials for the way in which the current war has played out points to the fact that Saddam Hussein will, if at all possible, attempt to play the two large gestures open to him: the instigation of highly-symbolic attacks on Israel, and the creation of a massive catastrophe inside Iraq. If either or both of these were to be prosecuted with any degree of success — or success as perceived by the Arab “street” — he would then almost certainly begin the process of attempting a guerilla campaign of long duration inside Iraq. It remains to be seen whether he has missed his window to achieve either of these gestures.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://brynturnbull.com/blog", "date": "2019-07-20T03:11:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526408.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720024812-20190720050812-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597210884094238, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__193241471", "lang": "en", "text": "I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna, Juliet Grames’ debut novel published by Ecco Press. It’s a beautifully written novel, with well developed characters and a lively, lilting narrative voice reminiscent of Louis de Bernieres. It’s a story about truth and memory – and about the truth (or lack thereof) in memory; a family saga, a story about sisters. Early on in the novel, Grames observes that “Modernity has stripped some of the magic out of the ways we live and die” – with this debut novel, she has brought some of the magic back.\nLast week, I was interviewed by the fabulous Louise Claire Johnson on The Word Weaver Podcast! We had a long conversation about everything literary, including my time writing at the University of St. Andrews and my work-in-progress, People Like Us. Check it out here!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.emulsionthemovie.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=669", "date": "2020-04-04T20:26:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370525223.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20200404200523-20200404230523-00546.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8960394859313965, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__214715835", "lang": "en", "text": "It’s official: British actor Sam Heughan star of Emulsion has been tapped to star in Ron Moore’s upcoming Starz drama series Outlander.\nThe premium cable network confirmed the casting, which leaked via Twitter over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Heughan will star as Jamie Fraser in the network’s adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s internationally best-selling books. Starz greenlit the drama series earlier this year for a 2014 premiere. Production will begin in the fall in Scotland.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://smith1004.beautybyaseel.com/11.html", "date": "2021-10-26T06:11:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587799.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026042101-20211026072101-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9190036058425903, "token_count": 1227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__261932565", "lang": "en", "text": "The FDA has the authority to regulate all tobacco merchandise, together with e-cigarettes. The FDA is engaged on a number of choices to stop youth entry to e-cigarettes, similar to current laws to raise the minimal age for the sale of tobacco merchandise. On May 15, 2019 a federal judge sided with the American Lung Association and our partners on this lawsuit. The choose concluded that FDA acted unlawfully by delaying requiring e-cigarettes and different newly deemed tobacco products to go through a pre-market review process. The judge subsequently dominated that the submitting deadline for all premarket evaluate functions is May 12, 2020.\nThe FDA deeming regulation established a federal minimum age of 18 for the sale of all tobacco products, together with e-cigarettes. Retailers must check photograph IDs of everybody under age 27 who makes an attempt to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.Pennsylvania is the only state that does not have a legislation proscribing youth entry to e-cigarettes. States have the flexibility to control the time, place and method of tobacco advertising, together with e-cigarettes. For instance, California and Delaware prohibit web sites and on-line and mobile functions directed at minors from advertising or promoting e-cigarettes. California also prohibits ads of tobacco merchandise, including e-cigarettes, on any outdoor billboard positioned inside 1,000 feet of a faculty or public playground.\nLawyers count on folks to file extra Juul lawsuits within the litigation as time passes. Electronic cigarettes are extra popularly known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs or vape pens. They embody vape pens, vaporizers, e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookahs and e-cigars, that are all categorized as electronic nicotine supply techniques, or ENDS. Although e-cigarettes don’t give off smoke like tobacco cigarettes, they do expose individuals to secondhand aerosol or “vapor” which will contain dangerous substances. Scientists are still studying concerning the health results of being uncovered to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol.\nMost Cancers Prevention Tools\nThe potential public well being influence of e-cigarettes is a topic of scorching debate. Despite inconclusiveness about their quick- and long-term well being results, e-cigarettes remain largely unregulated and their recognition amongst youth and young adults continues to rapidly escalate. At the identical time, severe illness and deaths have been linked to their use and recent analysis could not conclusively decide that they posed fewer health risks than flamable cigarettes. Among adult users, this is a troubling pattern as a result of it suggests that some e-cigarette use could also be supplementing smoking as an alternative of replacing it. Some individuals using e-cigarettes to quit might experience a interval of twin use as they transition between merchandise, complicating the problem.\nE-cigarette use has increased lately, particularly among youth and young adults, who use e-cigarettes greater than Vape Pen any other age group. In 2018, the fast rise of tobacco products led the U.S. surgeon basic to issue an advisory about youth e-cigarette use, calling it an “epidemic.” In 2019, youth e-cigarette use increased to even larger levels. While the most recent studies show a lower in youth use in 2020, the rate continues to be alarmingly high.\nConsumers have to consistently know what they are getting and whether it is secure — significantly from a product designed to ship chemical compounds by frequent inhalation. The growing proof of potential well being risks and lung accidents related to e-cigarette use has led researchers to question whether e-cigarettes are safer than flamable cigarettes. Our e-cig cartridges , superior kits and are designed to offer the last word vaping experience that you deserve without the needless hassle. Our gadgets have been voted finest e cigarette vaporizer by multiple vaporizers evaluate organizations. Browse our choice and purchase the perfect e-cig for you or your family members. In October 2019, a total of 40 e-cigarette lawsuits filed against Juul Labs had been mixed in a mass litigation in a San Francisco federal courtroom. The lawsuits claim the company marketed nicotine merchandise to minors and Juul gadgets led to critical health issues.\n- Wells Fargo estimated that VTMs accounted for fifty seven% of the three.5 billion dollar market within the US for vapor products in 2015.\n- In 2014, dollar gross sales of customizable e-cigarettes and e-liquid surpassed sales of cigalikes within the US, although, overall, customizables are a inexpensive vaping choice.\n- Wells Fargo analyst Bonnie Herzog attributes this decline to a shift in shoppers’ behavior, shopping for more specialised gadgets or what she calls “vapors-tanks-mods ” that aren’t tracked by Nielsen.\nSince 2016 the US Food and Drug Administration regulated e-cigarettes underneath the classification of tobacco products and labeled them as electronic nicotine supply systems. A 2018 report commissioned by the US FDA decided to make use of the time period e-cigarettes, indicating that for some use e-liquids containing no nicotine. BLOW began promoting e-hookahs, an electronic model of the hookah, in 2014.\nE-cigarettes, vapes, vape or hookah pens, e-pipes, and different vaping products are battery-powered gadgets that enable users to inhale, or vape, aerosolized liquid (e-juice). Beginning August 1, 2019, Minnesota legislation prohibits the usage of these products indoors where cigarette use is prohibited, together with bars and restaurants.\nAny product that does not submit an software by this deadline have to be faraway from the market, which if correctly enforced, could lead a considerably smaller marketplace. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, embrace e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookah, and e-cigars are known collectively as ENDS— electronic nicotine delivery methods. According to the FDA, e-cigarettes are gadgets that permit users to inhale an aerosol containing nicotine or other substances.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sri-lanka.cricketcircle.com/pakistan-in-sri-lanka-2009-odi-series.php", "date": "2021-12-03T00:50:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362571.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203000401-20211203030401-00153.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9196721911430359, "token_count": 966, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__49006786", "lang": "en", "text": "Pakistan in Sri Lanka One Day International - ODI Series Live Coverage\nPakistan vs Sri Lanka Fourth ODI: Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7 August 2009\nSri Lanka skittled in Colombo (SRL 3:1|5)\nAug 7, 2009Umar Akmal hit a maiden century and Rao Iftikhar Anjum took his first five-wicket haul Friday to lead Pakistan to it's first win on tour after losing 2-0 in the three-Test series and now trailing 3-1 in the five-match ODI series.Umar Akmal's 102 came off just 72 deliveries and carried the tourists to a challenging total of 321 for five in their 50 overs. Captain Younus Khan scored 89 and Umar's brother Kamran Akmal made 57.\nIn reply, Sri Lanka came up 146 runs short. Tharanga top scored with 80 while 7 batsmen failed to reach double figures.\nPakistan 321 for 5 (Umar 102*, Younis 89, Kamran 57) beat Sri Lanka 175 (Tharanga 80, Anjum 5-31) by 146 runs.\nPakistan vs Sri Lanka Third ODI: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, 3 August 2009\nSri Lanka take unbeatable lead in one dayers (SRL 3:0|5)\nAug 3, 2009Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene hit his first one-day century (123) in two years to give his team an unbeatable 3-nil lead in their 5-match series against Pakistan.\nJayawardene and Upul Tharanga (76) put on an opening stand of 202, a first-wicket record for ODIs between the countries.Sri Lanka won the third match by six wickets with 21 balls to spare after Pakistan had scored 288/8. Captain Younis Khan made 44 and Kamran Akmal added 45, while Shahid Afridi smashed 32. Umar Akmal was the leading scorer with 66.\nSri Lanka 289/4 (Jayawardene 123, Tharanga 76) beat Pakistan 288/8 (Umar Akmal 66, Kamran Akmal 45) by six wickets\nPakistan vs Sri Lanka Second ODI: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, 1 August 2009\nSri Lanka take 2-0 lead (SRL 2:0|5)\nAug 1, 2009Sri Lanka have taken a 2-0 lead in the one-day series with Pakistan after a six-wicket victory. An unbeaten 95-run partnership between Chamara Kapugedera and Thilan Samaraweera took Sri Lanka to victory with more than six overs to spare.\nEarlier, put into bat by the Sri Lankans, Pakistan were dismissed for 168 in 47 overs. Number 10 Mohammad Aamer was the top scorer with 24 not out. Thilan Thushara took 3 wickets for 33.\nSri Lanka 169/4 (Kapugedera 67*, Samaraweera 38*) beat Pakistan 168 (Aamer 24, Thushara 3-33, Muralitharan 2-41) by six wickets\nPakistan vs Sri Lanka First ODI: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, 30 July 2009\nSri Lanka down Pakistan in first ODI (SRL 1:0|5)\nJuly 30, 2009Left-armer Thushara (3-29) and Kulasekera (2-30) made Pakistan struggle against Sri Lanka's 232/9 and bowled them out for 196 in 44.4 overs in the first ODI at Dambulla.\nGul top-scored for Pakistan with 33 off 21 balls. Earlier, the hosts had collapsed to 131/6 by the 34th over before a late surge led by all-rounder Angelo Mathews (43). The last four Sri Lankan wickets added 101 runs. Pakistan captain Younus Khan had won the toss and elected to field in overcast conditions.\nSri Lanka 232/9 (Mathews 43, Murali 32, Aamer 3-45) beat Pakistan 196 (Gul 33, Thushara 3-29) by 36 runs\nPakistan v Sri Lanka Cricket ODI Series 2009\nCricket series schedule\nPakistan Tour of Sri Lanka, 2009\nJune 24, 2009Pakistan Cricket Team will tour to Sri Lanka in June after the World Twenty20 2009 to play three match Test Series, five ODI (One Day Internationals) and one Twenty20 international.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.root4soccer.com/passion-of-mls-fan-culture/", "date": "2024-02-28T13:17:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00116.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9628403782844543, "token_count": 1199, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__15977433", "lang": "en", "text": "In just a few decades, Major League Soccer (MLS) has transformed from a fledgling league to a thriving hub of soccer enthusiasm in North America. But what truly stands out, beyond the incredible athletes and nail-biting matches, is the blossoming fan culture that has given the league its heart and soul. Supporters' sections echoing with rhythmic chants, seas of scarves waved in unison, and citywide celebrations – these are the hallmarks of a league that's found its voice. Dive into the world of MLS fandom, as we explore how its unique culture came to be and why it continues to captivate the continent.\nThe Early Days\nWhen MLS first started, fan culture in North American soccer was still in its infancy. With the sport struggling to gain mainstream recognition and a lack of top-flight teams, soccer fans in the US and Canada didn't have the same level of attachment to a specific club as fans of other sports. This meant that MLS teams had to focus on providing affordable family entertainment rather than creating a deep connection with their fan base.\nThe Power of Supporters Groups\nHowever, as the years went by, dedicated supporters groups began to emerge across the league. These groups, such as the Empire Supporters Club in New York and the Screaming Eagles in D.C. United, played a crucial role in cultivating a passionate fan culture. They brought their own traditions, songs, and rituals to the stadiums, creating a sense of belonging and unity among fans.\nThese supporters groups became the heartbeat of MLS fan culture, driving the atmosphere at matches and creating an experience that was unique to soccer. They chanted, sang, and waved flags for 90 minutes straight, turning the stands into a sea of color and noise. The energy and passion they brought to the games were infectious, and other fans couldn't help but be drawn into the excitement.\nA Cultural Connection\nOne of the key reasons for the rise of fan culture in MLS is the league's focus on connecting with the local community and culture. Unlike some European leagues, where clubs have deep historical roots, MLS teams are relatively new and have had to work harder to establish themselves as an integral part of their respective cities. This has led to a greater emphasis on community engagement and creating a cultural connection with fans.\nTeams like Atlanta United, LAFC, and Minnesota United have embraced this approach, positioning themselves as more than just sports teams. They have become symbols of their cities, representing the values, traditions, and creative spirit of the local culture. By plugging into the community and aligning themselves with the local lifestyle, these clubs have been able to build a strong and loyal fan base.\nThe Power of the Matchday Experience\nAnother factor that has contributed to the growth of fan culture in MLS is the unique matchday experience. While MLS may not have the same level of talent as some of the top European leagues, it makes up for it with an electrifying atmosphere in the stadiums. From the coordinated choreographies to the passionate chants and the constant drumming, the matchday experience in MLS is like no other.\nFans are encouraged to stand, sing, and cheer for the full 90 minutes, creating a wall of sound that engulfs the stadium. Tifos, large banners, and smoke bombs add a visual spectacle to the games, further enhancing the fan experience. The supporters groups lead the way, setting the tone for the entire stadium and creating an environment that is both intimidating for the opposition and exhilarating for the home team.\nThe Influence of Social Media\nIn today's digital age, social media has played a significant role in the growth of fan culture in MLS. Supporters groups and individual fans now have a platform to share their passion and connect with like-minded individuals. They can organize meetups, plan tifo displays, and coordinate chants through online forums and social media groups.\nSocial media has also allowed MLS teams to engage with their fans on a more personal level. They can share behind-the-scenes content, interact with fans, and provide updates on upcoming events and matches. This level of accessibility and interaction has helped to strengthen the bond between fans and their clubs, further fueling the growth of fan culture in MLS.\nThe Impact on MLS\nThe rise of fan culture in MLS has had a profound impact on the league. It has created a unique and vibrant atmosphere at matches, making MLS games a must-see experience for both hardcore fans and casual spectators. The passionate support from the stands has also had a positive effect on the players, motivating them to perform at their best and creating a home-field advantage for the home team.\nMoreover, fan culture has helped to establish a sense of identity and pride for MLS clubs. Supporters groups create a sense of community and belonging among fans, allowing them to connect with something larger than themselves. This has led to increased loyalty and dedication among fans, with many considering their MLS team to be an integral part of their lives.\nFrom a marketing perspective, fan culture has provided MLS teams with a unique selling point. The passionate and dedicated fan base has attracted sponsors and partners, who recognize the value of aligning their brand with the excitement and energy of MLS matches. This has led to increased revenue and investment in the league, allowing for further growth and development.\nFan culture in MLS has come a long way since the early days of the league. Through the dedication and passion of supporters groups, the focus on community engagement, and the creation of a unique matchday experience, MLS has cultivated a fan culture that is unrivaled in North American sports. The impact of fan culture can be seen in the electrifying atmosphere at matches, the sense of identity and pride among fans, and the increased interest and investment in the league. As MLS continues to grow, fan culture will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of the league and further establishing soccer as a major sport in North America.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.michaelkellydewitt.net/aftershock-2014-a-note-from-the-artist", "date": "2019-09-19T19:34:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573570.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919183843-20190919205843-00314.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9497482180595398, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__96649391", "lang": "en", "text": "Standing on a hill in khaki pants and a button down seersucker shirt amid a thick haze of smoke and punk regalia, I realized just how out of place I was. I had a grand total of zero experience shooting concert photography, very little music photography experience, and only the most fleeting of experiences with the punk scene. How had I even gotten in the door?\nSome of my Aftershock, 2014 photos reflect that inexperience. In retrospect, there are some things (certain focal lengths and apertures, various shooting angles and locales) that I wish I had done differently. But the best of my images from this event – rough edges and all – capture a degree of action and drama that I feel reflects well of the work and the subjects captured.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ordostore.co.uk/navigating-the-world-of-information-with-ordo-news-ordonews-com/", "date": "2023-12-04T13:31:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00395.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.889557957649231, "token_count": 627, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__186365117", "lang": "en", "text": "In an age where information is abundant but trust is scarce, finding a reliable source of news and insights becomes paramount. ORDO News (ordonews.com) emerges as a beacon of credibility, integrity, and comprehensive reporting in the ever-evolving digital news landscape. Let’s embark on a journey to explore what sets ORDO News apart and why it’s your go-to destination for quality journalism.\nUnwavering Dedication to Quality\nAt the core of ORDO News lies an unwavering dedication to quality journalism. In a world where the news cycle moves rapidly, we understand the profound impact that well-researched, unbiased reporting can have on individuals and society as a whole. Our team of seasoned journalists and dedicated contributors is committed to delivering news that you can trust.\nWhat Makes ORDO News Stand Out?\n- In-Depth Analysis: ORDO News goes beyond the surface, offering in-depth coverage and analysis of the stories that matter most. We believe that understanding the nuances of complex issues is essential for making informed decisions.\n- Diverse Perspectives: We recognize the value of diverse viewpoints and voices. ORDO News features a wide array of contributors from various backgrounds, ensuring that you receive a well-rounded perspective on the issues of our time.\n- Factual Accuracy: In a world plagued by misinformation, we uphold the highest standards of accuracy and fact-checking. You can trust ORDO News to provide you with verified, fact-based reporting.\n- Timeliness: Stay ahead of the curve with our timely updates on breaking news, global events, scientific discoveries, health trends, and much more. We understand the importance of keeping you informed in real-time.\n- Community Engagement: ORDO News isn’t just a news platform; it’s a community of informed individuals. Engage with our articles through comments, discussions, and reader feedback. Your insights and opinions matter, and we value the conversations that take place here.\nOur Diverse Coverage Areas\nORDO News covers a wide spectrum of topics to cater to your varied interests and concerns:\n- World News: Gain insights into global events, international politics, and major developments shaping our interconnected world.\n- Science and Technology: Stay updated on the latest scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, space exploration, and innovation.\n- Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with expert insights on nutrition, mental health, fitness, and the latest medical advancements.\n- Culture and Society: Explore cultural trends, societal issues, human stories, and the dynamics that define our contemporary world.\nYour Trusted Source for Informed Perspectives\nIn a digital landscape inundated with information, ORDO News stands as a trusted source committed to reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness. We aim to provide you with news and insights that empower, enlighten, and engage. Join us in our mission to foster a more informed, connected, and compassionate world. Explore ORDO News today and experience firsthand the difference that trustworthy journalism can make in your life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://njgambling.org/new-jersey-online-casinos/", "date": "2023-10-04T07:19:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511361.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004052258-20231004082258-00731.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9778392314910889, "token_count": 594, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__184506000", "lang": "en", "text": "Atlantic City: Are New Jersey Online Casinos Legal?\nThe web sites hosted by casinos in Atlantic City have become increasingly popular. However, there have been in the past a number of debates and laws that have sought to prohibit the activities of these sites.\nA Potential Spanner in the Works\nThe Federal Wire Act could be seen as a law that would potentially affect the online casinos in New Jersey. However in 2011 the US Justice Department determined that it only prohibited sports betting online. It would therefore not affect online casino games. This is great news for those who were worried about the potential for these games to be outlawed. However, there are still several legal debates that could contradict this.\nQuestions of Legality\nJennifer Beck, a state senator has given an argument for why New Jersey voters cannot approve the legalization of online gambling. According to her there are a number of court decisions that have potentially unfortunate consequences for those who enjoy the online casinos that Atlantic City has to offer. These decisions have stated that when online betting does occur it is taking place both at the location that is hosting the website and the location where the gambler is accessing the site. If these decisions were held up in court then it could mean that casino sites in their current form are breaking the law.\nHowever in contrast to this, John Wefing, a constitutional scholar has offered a counterargument to Beck’s opinion. He has stated that a constitutional amendment will not be needed for the authorization of online casino games. The reason for this is that when a game is played the wager is treated as a contract. This contract is recognized by the law. Therefore when a player starts a bet they are entering into a legal agreement with the casino that is hosting the website. No matter which side of the argument it is clear that this kind of online betting is becoming more and more popular.\nNew legislation was drafted in 2013 in response to these debates. It was approved overwhelmingly that year and has a number of implications that have now become law. No business other than that of Atlantic City located casinos can facilitate or advertise online gambling. The legislature legalizes gambling from online casino sites for 10 years. This is a trial period. The revenue from these sites are subject to the imposition of a 15% tax. This is higher than the usual 8% that is imposed on casinos.\nIt remains to be seen what the future will bring for this form of betting. In the year 2023 the 10 year trial run of the casino sites will run out and will need to be renewed. Whether this renewal will take place remains to be seen. The New Jersey Casino Expansion Amendment of 2016 could have expanded the number of N.J. Casinos outside of Atlantic City. However, this could also have potentially bankrupted many of the casinos within this city. If the bill had passed it seems certain that were would be many more gambling sites operating within Jersey.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://retailinsite.net/rediscovering-seaport-village-ports-efforts-to-upgrade-popular-attraction-nets-honor/", "date": "2023-12-09T17:54:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100942.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209170619-20231209200619-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959373950958252, "token_count": 459, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__273630621", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo credit: port ofsandiego.org\nThe team behind the revitalization of Seaport Village has received an award from the Downtown San Diego Partnership, according to a Thursday news release.\nThe Port of San Diego received the Economic Prosperity Award as part of the Partnership’s “Create the Future” honors program, during a recent ceremony at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.\nDevelopment/design partners Protea Properties and SLP Urban Planning also were honored.\nAccording to a Port news release, “the successful repositioning and revitalization of Seaport Village is a result of the shared vision and collaboration efforts among the Port, Protea and SLP Urban Planning.”\nLocated on Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego, the popular shopping and sight-seeing spot first opened in 1980.\nOfficials said that the Port, which took ownership of Seaport Village in 2018, has made almost $8 million in operational and financial investments to transform the waterfront attraction.\n“Thanks to our revitalization efforts at Seaport Village, San Diegans are rediscovering our waterfront hub and taking notice of its forward evolution – it’s always been beloved by tourists, and now it’s becoming a San Diego hotspot as well,” said Dan Malcolm, chair of the Port’s board. “It’s also attracting the attention of major regional players in the food and beverage space.”\nAccording to Port officials, Seaport Village has gone from 20 vacancies to just four – achieved in coordination with a leasing broker, Retail Insite – and is operating at 94% occupancy.\nStacey Pennington, president of SLP Urban Planning, said her company was “delighted” to be recognized by the Downtown San Diego Partnership, adding that “we couldn’t have asked for better partners in the conceptualization and execution of a vision and strategic plan …”\nJeffrey Essakow, president and CEO of Protea Property Management, said with Seaport Village, “We aim to tell the story of a great public space that serves visitors and is also built around the needs and desires of a community.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://abundanthousinglaeducationfund.org/roadmap/", "date": "2021-10-25T12:42:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587711.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025123123-20211025153123-00404.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957211434841156, "token_count": 897, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__236820715", "lang": "en", "text": "In California, housing affordability and homelessness were already in crisis despite robust economic times. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession are primed to make these problems much worse.\nHomelessness has been increasing in Los Angeles at a disturbing pace. 66,000 people are homeless in L.A. County, according to pre-pandemic data. In both 2019 and 2020, the number of our unhoused neighborhoods increased 12%. Despite historic funding for supportive housing through Measures H and HHH, upstream factors pushed more and more people into homelessness, faster than they could be housed.\nSadly, we are on a trajectory for this crisis to get much worse. The economy is in a deep recession due to the pandemic, causing high unemployment (over 20% in L.A. County) and income uncertainty. Meanwhile, renters’ protections are beginning to expire, and stimulus money from the federal government is barely keeping people afloat. To make matters worse, local governments are facing severe budget deficits and are cutting funding for affordable housing. In Santa Monica, the housing trust fund was completely gutted to address the budget deficit.\nThese factors are likely to make our region’s already-serious problems with housing costs, housing insecurity, displacement, and homelessness far worse.\nA different approach is needed in order to solve this historic problem. California needs a substantial commitment to funding affordable housing, not only with the current housing affordability crisis, but also to protect and house California residents through into the future. L.A. County alone has an affordable housing shortage of over 700,000 homes, and producing each unit can cost upwards of $500,000.\nAbundant Housing LA is calling for California and the federal government to jointly provide $100 billion in annual funding to address housing needs. The state can generate up to $25 billion in new funding sources, including mortgage income tax deduction reform, repealing Proposition 13, and congestion pricing. Additionally, expanded federal aid for affordable housing can support California’s ambitious efforts to permanently solve its housing crisis. Federal spending of $10-20 billion per year would provide another major funding source necessary to achieving enough affordable housing for our state.\nAdditionally, California could charter a public bank, as proposed in Assembly Bill 310. This bank would have the ability to lend to municipalities and housing nonprofits, as well as to purchase municipal debt. The state holds over $100 billion in cash deposits, which could be leveraged for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of public investments. This could act as a supplementary source of funding for a large-scale investment in housing.\nThis November, voters will have the opportunity to support two ballot measures that will generate significant new funding for affordable housing. Proposition 15 would create a “split roll” system for property taxation, in which commercial properties are taxed at their fair market value. Measure J would amend the Los Angeles County Charter to permanently allocate 10% of the county budget (roughly $1 billion) to fund alternatives to incarceration and community investment (including capital funding for affordable housing and housing vouchers). Abundant Housing LA strongly supports both Proposition 15 and Measure J.\nTogether, these state and federal public investments would support the production and preservation of millions of units of affordable housing, including community land trusts and mixed-income cooperative housing (a successful model in much of Europe). These investments could also fully fund Housing Choice Vouchers, a crucial tool for ensuring housing stability and access for lower-income households.\nThis extraordinary and worthwhile public investment, would not fully meet housing needs at all income levels. Market-rate housing produced by the private sector will still, therefore, play an important role in fully addressing California’s need for housing. Market-rate housing production will increase the total number of available homes, which will address housing scarcity, increase housing choice, and reduce rents overall.\nAdditionally, an ambitious commitment to affordable housing investment must be paired with zoning and land use reforms, especially in major metropolitan areas. No amount of funding for housing will be adequate if our society doesn’t legalize new, denser homes by ending exclusionary zoning, which would also address the racist history of land use in our region which perpetuates de facto segregation to this day.\nWith a transformative and bold effort, it is possible to permanently solve our state’s housing crisis. Will we have the courage and ambition to make it a reality?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.nestrealty.com/nest_report/apple-store-to-open-in-charlottesvilles-barracks-road-shopping-center/", "date": "2013-05-25T04:28:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705502703/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115822-00008-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9576265811920166, "token_count": 599, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__19288748", "lang": "en", "text": "CORRECTION: OK, so this was a false alarm. We were told by a reliable source and by employees at the Hallmark store that a real Apple store was coming. Here’s what’s really coming: PeachMac. We apologize for the frenzy that we may have caused Darn.\nWe’ve been hearing rumors for a few days that an Apple Store is coming to Charlottesville and we confirmed this today. Though the timeframe hasn’t been confirmed, Apple will be opening its first Charlottesville store in Barracks Road Shopping Center in the space where Hallmark currently resides.\nThis is pretty big news for Charlottesville. As recently as just a few years ago, one of the biggest complaints about Charlottesville from residents was the lack of shopping options. Locals would have to trek to Tyson’s Corner or Short Pump to get their shopping fix. But how things have changed in the past year.\nThe Shops at Stonefield has been the biggest change to the Charlottesville shopping landscape of late. Trader Joe’s and the Regal Stadium 14 cinemas have been the most popular additions to open to date. However, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Brooks Brothers are slated to open their doors in 2013. Just up Route 29, Stein Mart and Homegoods are the new additions to the newly-revamped Shopper’s World.\nWe also have an impending influx of grocery stores that will make Charlottesville a very competitive market. The addition of Trader Joe’s was much needed. The Fresh Market is planning to open in Albemarle Square Shopping Center in 2013 (in the space of the old Circuit City). Wegman’s is still also planning to open a Charlottesville along 5th Street.\nSo, what does all of this mean? It probably means a lot more than just improved shopping options. The fact that these national retailers have decided to invest in Charlottesville is a great thing. As residents, we know this is a great place to live. Not only does Charlottesville offer amazing natural beauty and culture, but it does have a nice, thriving economy. These recent announcements and additions will help the economic strength of Charlottesville.\nWe can only hope that this influx of investments will eventually lead to more employers relocating or expanding their businesses to Charlottesville. In the mean time, let’s rejoice that you’ll be able to get your hair cut at Staples Barbershop, grab a coffee at Greenberry’s, and walk around the corner to grab your new iMac. (Now figuring out where to park is another issue, but we’ll worry about that later).\nOne final note: Apple has done some spectacular things with its stores. For example, their New York stores on Fifth Avenue and Grand Central Station are both pretty amazing. It will be interesting to see if they someone integrate a bit of Charlottesville history into this store. We’ll see…", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.thefinanciermagazine.com/post/bank-of-america-coronavirus-will-not-lead-to-any-layoffs-in-2020", "date": "2023-12-02T01:45:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100309.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202010506-20231202040506-00432.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959159255027771, "token_count": 1097, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__50761429", "lang": "en", "text": "By Barbara Booth\nIn response to the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of companies across the U.S. are announcing layoffs and hiring freezes.\nBut Bank of America claims they hired more than 2,000 new employees in March alone and raised their U.S. minimum hourly wage to $20.\nThe company’s vice chairman, Anne Finucane, says, “we won’t be doing any layoffs or job reductions in 2020.”\nCompanies right now are facing unprecedented challenges in responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. While many across the U.S. are announcing layoffs and hiring freezes, Bank of America claims they hired more than 2,000 new employees in March alone and will not be doing any layoffs or job reductions in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. They also raised their U.S. minimum hourly wage to $20.\nCNBC spoke with Bank of America vice chairman Anne Finucane this week on how the company protects the well-being of its more than 200,000 employees while also maintaining business continuity and protecting the bottom line.\nWhat is the bank doing to help employees get through this difficult time? Our 208,000 teammates around the world are our No. 1 priority and are critical to our path forward. It’s because of their continued focus to making financial lives better that we can keep the wheels turning and be there for our millions of clients. That’s why we won’t be doing any layoffs or job reductions in 2020 as a result of coronavirus. In fact, during March alone, we welcomed more than 2,000 new teammates to our company in the U.S. in consumer and operations functions.\nWe are also protecting critical benefits, like 40-hour workweeks, paid sick leave and paid time off, and providing access and special allowances for child- and elder care. At our financial centers across the U.S., eligible employees will continue to be paid for their regular, full weekly schedule, even if their hours are reduced. They will also receive a special supplemental payment of $200 per pay period [every two weeks]. And at our U.S. call centers and operations centers nationwide, those teammates who continue going into the office and working overtime will receive double the hourly base pay rate when they work more than 40 hours a week. This quarter we also raised our U.S. minimum hourly wage to $20.\nWe also recognize that with school closures, work-from-home mandates and other added strains, supporting the emotional wellness and mental health of our teammates and their families is critical. That’s why all our teammates and members of their households have access to confidential counseling services to help navigate through this period of uncertainty. As our CEO Brian Moynihan has said: “This is a health and humanitarian crisis. We need to take care of our people, customers and clients.”\nThe coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the markets is causing fear and anxiety across the world. What is Bank of America doing to calm clients’ fears? For us, people always come first – whether that’s our employees, community members or our clients. So for clients, that means providing access to the important services they use every day and being there to help those who are impacted by coronavirus.\nLast week, for example, we announced additional support for our 66 million consumer and small business clients to help mitigate hardships during this time. From deferring payments on small business or auto loans, mortgages and home equity to pausing all foreclosure sales, evictions and repossessions. Now that the new legislation has passed, once the rules are written, we will also work to implement the small business lending program.\nFor example, we have announced a $100 million commitment to help address the extraordinary challenges communities around the world are facing from the coronavirus pandemic. Recognizing that we serve and are a member of a broader global community, we need to work together — both public and private sectors — to devote the necessary resources and support to help clients and small businesses experiencing financial hardship during this unprecedented time.\nTo add to the solutions across our company and help communities during these times, last week we committed $250 million in capital and $10 million in philanthropic grants to community development financial institutions (CDFIs), which will expand access to capital to more small businesses and not-for-profits.\nBank of America has always been very community-minded. Are you currently introducing any programs to help communities or small businesses that are straining under the impact of COVID-19?\nWe committed $100 million to help increase medical response capacity, address food insecurity and provide assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. The majority of these funds will be distributed on the ground in local communities, focused on both immediate needs facing communities and providing ongoing support in the months ahead. Our in-market teams across the U.S. and internationally, are currently assessing local needs and deploying the funds to our partner organizations to maximize the impact of our support. We’re also increasing funding to several national and global organizations who are on the front lines, tackling the most pressing issues in neighborhoods around the world.\nThe Financier materials and security issues:\nAbout The Financier: https://thefinanciermagazine.com/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://ubiq.co/blog/write-blog-post-people-love-read/", "date": "2018-07-18T03:17:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590046.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718021906-20180718041906-00186.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9369526505470276, "token_count": 1440, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__271424716", "lang": "en", "text": "You’ve worked really hard to come up with a blog topic you’re passionate about, spent a lot of time doing research and crafting high quality content, only to discover that only 11 people read your post. What gives?\nIt’s one thing to write in-depth content to share your ideas and opinions about a topic, and a totally different thing to write a blog post that engages your readers and keeps them coming back for more.\nHere are 7 steps to write a blog post that people will love reading:\n1. Pick a topic your audience cares about\nOriginally, people used blogging as a platform to express their personal thoughts and opinions.\nToday, if you want to attract readers, you need to write about topics that they care about, not only what you’re interested in.\nThe first step is to clearly understand your audience. Ask yourself:\n- Who they are (gender, age, demographic, industry)\n- What they do for a living\n- What problems do they face?\nIf you’re having trouble finding out the above information, you can add a chat widget like Zopim or Olark on your blog and chat with visitors to know them better and understand what interests them the most.\nOnce you know your audience, you can easily come up with topics that engages them. It will enable you to write in-depth articles about specific topics that are important to your readers, instead of settling for generic stuff.\nPosition your blog as the solution to your readers’ problems.\n2. Write a killer headline\nDid you know that sites like Upworthy write 25 different headlines for each blog post, before deciding which one to publish.\nHeadlines are the most important aspect of your blog post. They appear as the page title as well H1 heading on your blog that make it easy for readers to understand the blog topic.\nThey also help Google understand what your post is about and rank it for many relevant keywords.\nHeadlines are also the most prominently visible part of your blog post. They appear as titles in search engine results as well as social media posts, and entice readers to click-through to your blog.\nAn interesting headline can drive tons of readers to your blog. So spend a lot of time writing a variety of headlines. You can also use blog title generators like Portent or one by Hubspot to generate post titles based on your blog topic.\nUse a free tool like Google Analytics to monitor the traffic (from search, social media, email) to each blog post. This will help you quickly find out which headlines are click-worthy so you can create more such blog titles.\n3. Nail the intro\nOnce you’ve attracted visitors to your blog, you need to make them stay and read your post. The first few lines of your article are essential in persuading people to read your post and get them interested. It should engage them immediately and make them curious to find out more.\nTypically, what I do, is make the reader aware of the problem (like I’ve done in this post)\nHere are some of the things you can do to create an interesting intro for your blog post:\n- Start with a story that’s relevant to your post topic\n- Provide a single ‘wow’ fact (e.g With 2 billion users, Facebook is the …). Don’t overwhelm your readers with too many numbers\n- Describe the problem your readers face, one that your blog post solves\nYou can start with a simple intro that gets you going with the rest of the post. Once you finish writing, you can revisit and refine your intro to make it more engaging. You can also write your post first, and then write an introduction that suites your content.\nRead your intro and ask yourself, “Will this compel my readers to go further?”\n4. Find your voice\nEvery person has a unique writing style and that’s what creates a truly memorable reading experience. Discover your writing style. Do you like to write short and crisp posts or long-form in-depth articles? Do you like to write personal opinions or strictly fact-based articles? Do you like to use flowery sentences or prefer business language?\nThere’s no right answer here. The key is to be yourself. I like writing crisp articles with a conversational tone and pepper them with examples & personal experiences. Once, I tried writing like business leaders, with lots of stats and figures, and it became dull and boring, because it wasn’t natural.\nWrite your own way, one that feels easy and right, and you’ll watch the words flow. No matter how you write, here are some ways to make it more consumable:\n- Use quotes in between paragraphs, to break the monotony and inspire readers\n- Use bullet points. This makes it easy for your readers to take away actionable learnings from your post\n- Use sub headings. No matter how compelling your content, most people won’t read your article completely. They’ll simply scan it and pick up a few key ideas before moving on, or sharing it.\nSub headings divide your text into easily digestible elements and make it easy for readers to scan the key points. They also work great for SEO, you can use relevant keywords in your subheadings so that your post ranks well for more search terms.\n- Use short paragraphs of 2-3 sentences. They’re easy to read and understand.\n5. Leave your readers wanting for more\nJust like every great novel, make sure your blog posts leave your readers wanting more.\nIt’s not really helpful to flood your readers with all your knowledge about the topic. They are less likely to retain the information you provided and will have no reason to return to your blog.\nYou can cover a topic over a series of articles, and invite readers for the next week’s post. At the end of every post, you can also give a brief hint of what they can look forward to in your next article.\nYou can also provide links to related content throughout your posts. There are many WordPress plugins that you can use to automatically display related posts at the end of your articles.\nEither way, ensure that you add a newsletter subscription form with a call-to-action, at the end of your articles, that invites readers to sign up for your latest blog posts. This will enable you to stay in touch with your readers and be on top of their minds.\nWith so many new blogs being launched everyday, it’s essential to make yours stand apart from the crowd, entice people to read your content and return for more. However, it’s not about writing in-depth content or having a fabulous writing style. The key is to package your blog posts in an easy-to-consume format that enable readers to quickly see the value in your content.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.simonkeith.com/about/", "date": "2024-04-22T21:59:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00746.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692978262901306, "token_count": 735, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__153445415", "lang": "en", "text": "Simon Keith is the first person in the world to play a professional sport after undergoing a heart transplant, having received the heart of 17-year-old welsh boy in 1986. Their story has been well chronicled including an ESPN E:60 feature, “A Change of Heart”.\nSimon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player and one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients in the world, Simon is world renown speaker, having shared his remarkable story at the Whitehouse, as well as the British and Canadian Parliaments, and with audiences around the world. Captivating audiences with his incredible story, Simon challenges people to find their “moments of truth” and dares them to live.\nAfter receiving the gift of life at just age 21, and in the middle of a remarkable soccer career, Simon resumed his soccer career at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), playing two seasons with the Rebels and garnering many honors, including being named Student-Athlete of Year for the Conference as well as being voted as the USA’s Most Courageous Athlete. After his senior season, Simon was named the Most Valuable Player at the Senior Bowl and was drafted #1 overall into the Major Indoor Soccer League. Simon was drafted #1 overall into the USA’s Major Indoor Soccer League just three years after his surgery.\nIn 2011, he founded The Simon Keith Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing organ donor awareness and supporting and educating transplant recipients. In 2018 The Simon Keith Foundation sponsored every child in the USA and Canada to attend the Transplant Games in their country.\nHis autobiography, Heart for the Game, details his unique life-journey, and he directs the proceeds from his book sales toward providing athletic training for other transplant recipients who undertake an active and healthy lifestyle.\nIn addition to his philanthropic efforts and professional soccer career, Simon is a successful entrepreneur who successfully built and sold 4 different companies over a span of 15 years. Most recently Simon served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Nevada Donor Network, a federally designated not-for-profit Organ Procurement Organization, leading the organization from a ranking of 53rd (out of 58) in the USA in 2011 to #1 in the USA from 2015-2019 (and the world) in terms of number of organ donors & organs recovered for transplant per capita.\nNow one of the longest living organ transplant recipients in history, Simon has signed a major movie deal about his life with Kennedy Marshall Entertainment and the legendary movie producer Frank Marshall (Jurassic World, Jurassic World; The Fallen Kingdom, The Jason Bourne movies: Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum, Legacy, Jason Bourne, Sully, Back to the Future 1, 2 and 3 , Raider of the Lost Ark, and many, many more).\nIn 2018 Simon fell ill, as his heart and kidneys began to fail. (Heart transplants average longevity is just 10 years). In an astounding twist of fate, in March 2019, Simon underwent a second heart transplant, as well as kidney transplant. Against all odds, due to a complicated immune system, Simon stood less than a 1.75% chance of ever receiving the critical lifesaving gifts needed to save his life and continue this already, remarkable, story.\nSimon belongs to the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame and the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2015 was named Canada’s Humanitarian of the Year.\nIn addition to Simon sharing his incredible story, Simon is considered an expert in leadership development, organizational culture, and entrepreneurship.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pollaktutors.com/news-detail.asp?id=3", "date": "2023-12-03T18:24:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203161435-20231203191435-00863.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9421411752700806, "token_count": 559, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__129767840", "lang": "en", "text": "In a significant move, the College Board has unveiled a series of changes to the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) that aim to provide a more equitable and relevant assessment for high school students across the United States. The revisions, set to take effect in the 2024-2025 academic year, come after extensive research and feedback from educators, students, and college admission officers. Here's a breakdown of the key changes:\nOne of the most notable changes is the elimination of the optional essay section. While the essay portion had been a component of the SAT for years, its relevance to college admissions has been questioned. This decision comes as part of an effort to streamline the exam and focus on areas that more accurately reflect a student's readiness for college-level coursework.\nThe revised SAT will feature content that aligns more closely with what students are learning in high school. This shift intends to emphasize the mastery of core concepts and skills that are essential for success in college and beyond. The changes will also ensure that the test remains a relevant and accurate measure of a student's academic abilities.\nTo adapt to the evolving technological landscape, the College Board is working toward offering a digital version of the SAT in addition to the traditional paper-and-pencil format. This digital option aims to provide a more interactive and efficient testing experience for students, complete with tools such as highlighting and on-screen calculators.\nAccess and Equity Enhancements\nRecognizing the importance of equitable access to standardized testing, the College Board is planning to expand fee waivers for eligible students, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their ability to take the SAT. Additionally, efforts will be made to offer the digital version of the test in schools that might not have the necessary technological resources.\nScore Reporting Changes\nThe new SAT score reporting system will provide colleges with a more comprehensive view of an applicant's performance. Instead of the current format that displays individual test scores, the revised report will present an overall \"College Readiness Indicator\" that encompasses a student's academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and other relevant factors.\nImplications for Students and Colleges\nThese changes reflect the College Board's commitment to continually improve the SAT to meet the evolving needs of students and colleges. As students prepare for these revisions, educators and test preparation services are expected to adjust their strategies to align with the new content and format. Colleges, on the other hand, will need to adapt their admission criteria to accommodate the adjusted score reporting system.\nOverall, the updated SAT aims to provide a more accurate representation of a student's preparedness for higher education while addressing concerns about access and equity. As the changes roll out, students and educators will undoubtedly be closely monitoring the impact of these revisions on the college admissions landscape.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://help-freefilmers.network/", "date": "2024-04-13T16:27:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816820.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413144933-20240413174933-00417.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9567919373512268, "token_count": 418, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__27522941", "lang": "en", "text": "Freefilmers is a collective of filmmakers and artists, originally from Mariupol, Ukraine. For the past five years, we have been working with topics of urban transformations in East Ukraine and its multicultural vibes. We have also researched the working-class creativity and industrial past and present of post-socialist cities.\nOur current projects focus on memories and archives beyond official historical narratives and gender violence in patriarchal capitalist society. We have always stuck to an anti-capitalist agenda and intersectional feminism, and our goal was to create a different form of filmmaking, based on cooperation and an ethical approach.\nOn 24 February, Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many cities where we used to work have been destroyed by ruscist shelling and air raids. Mariupol, Severodonetsk, Lysychansk, Nova Kakhovka are all occupied as of December, 16th. Many of us have lost our homes and tools of work. Many of us have lost our friends and relatives. It is true that the loss of human life is enormous, and thousands of civilian deaths have been confirmed.\nSo currently the most important sequence on our timeline is not about movies, but about building a network of solidarity and support for Ukrainians who are suffering from and fighting against Russian imperialist aggression.\nNow the Freefilmers are based in different parts of the world, but we are working together on recreating our home and making the whole planet a place free of violence and aggression. This should be the last imperialist colonial war. Ukraine happens to be at its centre, but it concerns every single person on the planet whose values are freedom and equality.\nWe don’t need producers and directors from the Global North to come to Ukraine now and hire us as fixers for their revealing feature-length movies about the war. We don’t want our stories to be re-told to the whole world while we are struggling to protect our basic rights.\nHelp us to survive, and we will make our own films about what we have had to live through.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://svcmusic.org/a-review-of-candlelight-christmas/", "date": "2017-12-17T23:34:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948599156.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217230057-20171218012057-00609.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643105864524841, "token_count": 614, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__93700550", "lang": "en", "text": "Audience members were delighted as the Susquehanna Valley Chorale rang in the holiday season with the annual “Candlelight Christmas” performance. Rich voices filled the Zion Lutheran Church as the audience joined the Chorale in heartwarming carols. Candles creating a serene atmosphere were juxtaposed with bells ringing loud and clear through the sanctuary.\nWhen asked for reactions to the concert, several audience members readily provided their input.”The concert was absolutely beautiful. Loved the brass with the choir, and, of course, the bells and harp. Lovely beginning for Christmas.”\nA first-time attendee said, “This was our first SVC event. We heard about it from a family member of one of the choir members. We want to make it a yearly event to attend. My wife and I wanted to tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s concert. It is by far and away the most dramatic experience one can ever imagine. ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS!”\nAnother sampling of the many positive comments heard about the concert was, “I just wanted to express how much I enjoyed the SVC concert Saturday evening. It really put me in the holiday spirit. I can only imagine how much work you all put into preparing such an outstanding performance.”\nAnd, high praise continued as an audience member singled out the conductor of the Chorale by saying,”The SVC concert was spectacular on Sunday. Please tell Bill [Payn] it was better than any Broadway show or TV special I’ve ever seen. What talent!”\nFor this concert, as with every one, the Chorale and conductor spend numerous hours of diligent work to practice and perfect each musical piece. For “Candlelight Christmas”, the Chorale then joined the Commonwealth Brass Ensemble, harpist Elizabeth Asmus, flutist Amy Kenny, and organist David Cover, to play the entire performance together, synchronizing and polishing all aspects of the music, before presenting it to audiences. The culmination of this detailed preparation results in appreciative audience comments as “This must be what Heaven sounds like at Christmas!”\nThe SVC would like to thank the sponsors, underwriters, subscribers, audience members and volunteers for making this year’s “Candlelight Christmas” performance possible. Please join us at our next performance in March. The SVC will present Voices of Light, a combination of music and film featuring the 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc with a score by composer Richard Einhorn, on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg. Tickets may be ordered online, www.svcmusic.org, or by phone, 570-547-0455. Order early to reserve your place as seating is limited.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.phyllisvine.com/", "date": "2024-04-15T01:46:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00826.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9234895706176758, "token_count": 813, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__43669754", "lang": "en", "text": "Doors to WellBeing Webinar with the Copeland Center\nOctober 31, 2023\nCLICK for required preregistration\nFighting for Recovery reveals how grassroots activists challenged medical authority and popular opinion to insist upon recovery for people managing a mental illness. Since the middle of the last century, people with a lived experience have upended conventional beliefs that deterioration was inevitable. With an abiding pursuit of choice, they opposed the use of force and built a movement with innovative service options.They focused on person-centered needs, the development of skills with respect for strengths, and situated their work within broad-based fights for equity and social justice.\nReaders will meet leaders from California to Maine who campaigned for peer services, who designed non-coercive crisis programs, and who sought respite rather than institutionalization while decrying the injustice of criminalizing mental illnesses. They will discover the charisma of leaders such as Howie the Harp, Judi Chamberlin, Sally Zinman, and dozens more, who insisted on humane services while fighting for recovery.\nFighting for Recovery is available for pre-order.\nWhat READERS are saying\n\"a ground up rather than a top down approach. . an important contribution to the historial literature.\"\n--Matthew Rozsa, Salon\n\"In this essential history, Phyllis Vine recounts the long movement for liberation and recovery of people with mental illness and those who've led this imperative and incredible work.\"\n--Karla J. Strand, Ms. Magazine\n\"Borne out of love for a brother, executived with storytelling flair, and featuring a parade of inpassioned individuals, FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY introducded me to waves of brilliant reforms - and reminded me of the villains who thwarted them. . .Armed with that sense of solidarity and this illuminating history, I feel newly resolved to keep fighting.\"\n--Rachel Simon, author of Riding The Bus WIth My Sister and The story of Beautiful Girl\n\"an astonishing narrative . . . written in a crisp and clear fashion. . .This is a one-of-a-kind guide for understanding the complex fight to create healing and caring environments, and a clarion call for the next generations to finish the job.\"\n—Dr. Courtenay Harding, former director, Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery at the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies.\n\"You may have wondered why 'psychiatry has been slow to adopt recovery programs.' That verdict (coming after more than three hundred pages of painstakingly documented history) will be less mysterious—but not one iota less sad—to any reader of what came before it.\"\n—Kim J. Hopper, author of Reckoning with Homelessness\n\"must-reading for anyone who wants to understand how the mental health field has developed and where it must go in the future.\"\n—Ron Manderscheid, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University\n\"a long-overdue history of the mental health rights movement in America that is both poignant and scholarly. . . a singular accomplishment.\"\n—Steve Coe, former CEO of Community Access\n\"As the daughter of a father who suffered from schizophrenia. . .Vine's book finally gives me hope.\"\n—Arlene Notoro Morgan, assistant dean, Klein College of Media and Communications at Temple University, and advisory member, Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowship on Mental Health.\n\"Its historic sweep details the development of our movement over decades and provides a vivid reminder that the fight for recovery and rights requires us to stay vigilant.\"\n—Harvey Rosenthal, CEO, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services\n\"with compelling examples, the impact that former consumers of mental health services have had and continue to have on destigmatizing mental illness. . . She takes us behind the scenes to explore the possibility of recovery.\"\n—Risdon N. Slate, author of The Criminalization of Mental Illness", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://film.lmu.edu/thelmuexperience/unmitigatedglobalwarmingcouldmakesomeregionsuninhabitable/", "date": "2021-01-26T19:11:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704803308.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126170854-20210126200854-00124.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9111645221710205, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__82728058", "lang": "en", "text": "Unmitigated Global Warming Could Make Some Regions Uninhabitable\nExtreme temperatures and humidity around the Persian Gulf are likely to approach and exceed a threshold of human tolerance within this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase on their current trajectory, according to new research released online today by the journal Nature Climate Change.\nThese findings, by Jeremy Pal of Loyola Marymount University, and Elfatih Eltahir of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, suggest that human habitability of major cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Dhahran and Bandar Abbas may be severely impacted by extreme weather events in the future.\nThe human body can shed heat through evaporative cooling of perspiration provided that the wet-bulb temperature — a combined measure of temperature and humidity — remains below 95 F (35 C), which the scientists say converts to a heat index or feels like a temperature of 170 F.\nPal and Eltahir used a number of high-resolution regional climate model simulations to project the incidence of extremes of wet-bulb temperature around the Persian Gulf toward the end of the 21st century (2071–2100).\n“These extreme temperatures are likely to become a normal summertime heat wave event by the end of the century, if no progress on climate change is made,” said Pal. “On a more positive note, we show that greenhouse gas mitigation efforts would greatly reduce the probability of occurrence of these extremes in temperature.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://saturdaynews.xyz/what-is-different-between-social-platform-content-platform/", "date": "2021-10-17T08:34:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585171.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20211017082600-20211017112600-00627.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9289599061012268, "token_count": 653, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__211268168", "lang": "en", "text": "While it’s hard to anticipate the future bearing of the different web-based media stages, it tends to be fascinating to note what methodologies advertisers are really intending to execute, which, in enormous part, will reflect where they see things headed, in view of their true encounters.\nSo where will advertisers spend a greater amount of their online media time and cash in 2020?\nIn a new survey series, we requested individuals from the SMT people group this careful inquiry. More than 1000 individuals reacted, telling us where they intend to center their promoting time and energy in 2020.\nThis is what they said:\nWhich online media stages will advertisers invest the greater part of their energy in 2020?\nIn spite of the fact that we just remembered four significant stages for this study, our survey shows that Instagram will be the principle focal point of most promoting systems in the coming year, with Facebook arriving in a nearby second.\nOther social stages — like Pinterest, Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok —were excluded, so its even more an overall outline in this regard. This isn’t to imply that that these different stages will not assume a significant part for certain organizations, however to keep the survey concentrate more broad, we just incorporated the key part here.\nRealizing that numerous advertisers are intending to invest the majority of their energy and cash on Instagram one year from now probably shows a couple of things:\nInstagram has demonstrated to be an effective stage for advertisers to fabricate their image and arrive at other promoting and deals objectives\nAdvertisements and promoting content on Instagram will just expansion in 2020\nContest will be higher on Instagram\nAlternately, rivalry might be to a lesser extent a battle on different stages\nOn the off chance that you intend to showcase on Instagram in 2020, regardless of whether through promotions or natural substance, ensure that you invest the energy to make something genuinely effective. You would prefer not to slack on imaginative substance here, or you’ll probably miss out to the opposition.\nWhat kind of content will advertisers use in 2020 to meet their objectives?\nWe as a whole have one of a kind promoting objectives that decide the sorts of content we decide to make. What we were generally inquisitive about here is whether any of these substance types could wind up overwhelming the web-based media scene in 2020.\nOur survey results show that social promotions and in-house (natural) content to be the principle center for most of advertisers, however different types of content, (for example, force to be reckoned with posts and UGC) will be nearly as significant. No type of content came out as an unmistakable champ accordingly.\nOn the off chance that we join social advertisements and powerhouse posts into a gathering of “paid substance” versus UGC, and in-house content as “natural substance,” the outcomes at split 50/50. The two types of promoting will be utilized intensely in the coming year; neither sort of content will overwhelm advertising systems.\nAs the year finds some conclusion, it merits utilizing this calmer opportunity to ponder what more established systems you’ll bring into the new decade, and what more current ones it could be an ideal opportunity to execute.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://marigoldnaturalpharmacy.com/taxes-you-must-pay-if-you-win-the-lottery/", "date": "2023-12-07T17:20:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00441.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9688680171966553, "token_count": 887, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231570453", "lang": "en", "text": "There are numerous ways to win the lottery. The government used lotteries as a means to fund projects throughout the nation. From a battery of guns in Philadelphia to the building of Faneuil Hall in Boston, lotteries helped finance government projects. However, there are scams involving the lottery. Read this article to avoid becoming a victim. This article will help you understand the lottery’s chances of winning. It also discusses the taxes you must pay if you win the lottery.\nChances of winning a lottery jackpot\nAs jackpots grow, you might be tempted to buy multiple tickets to increase your odds of winning. Though it increases your odds a little bit, it is still much less likely than winning the jackpot. In other words, buying 10 tickets increases your odds to one in 292 million. Compared to winning the jackpot, you’re far more likely to die from an asteroid or a plane crash. As a result, you’d be better off focusing on other things.\nAlthough the odds of winning the lottery jackpot are low (one in 302.5 million), they remain very enticing. There’s a good reason why people keep buying tickets – the promise of a multimillion-dollar jackpot is incredibly alluring. After all, if you’re lucky, you could retire on a tropical island. Using the right math, though, your chances of winning a lottery jackpot are a lot lower than you might think.\nOrganizing a lottery pool\nOrganizing a lottery pool is relatively easy. You need to decide how much each member of the lottery pool will buy and who will manage the cash. Also, it is imperative to create a set of rules for your lottery pool. The rules of your lottery pool should state how much each person should buy, the minimum and maximum buy-in amounts, and the name of the primary person responsible for the money. A contract can help protect you from potential scams and disputes.\nA lottery pool agreement is a vital contract between the participants. The parties should make sure it spells out clear rules for the distribution of winnings. Lottery pools are more common than you think. Besides boosting your chances of winning without spending money, they can be a great way to bring a group of people together. Once you have your pool rules set, the next step is to recruit participants and get a contract signed.\nTaxes on lottery winnings\nIf you have ever won a lottery, you know that lottery winnings are subject to taxes. It’s important to know how much you’ll owe and how the tax rates affect your lottery winnings. If you assume you’ll pay the winnings out of pocket, you may be surprised to find out that state and local taxes are much higher than you’d hoped. To avoid this surprise, make sure you understand the tax rate on your lottery winnings before you claim them.\nWhile state laws vary, there are some general rules. For instance, if you won a lottery for a sum between $600 and $5,000, you may owe 4% state income tax on that amount. You should also be aware that lottery winners are no longer required to receive W2-G forms for tax reporting purposes. In addition, House Bill 29 has mandated withholding of state taxes on prize money, which you must pay when you claim your prize.\nScams related to winning a lottery\nScams related to winning the lottery have become more common over the years. Many people become duped into sending money to fake organizations that promise them a windfall. Last year alone, the Better Business Bureau reported losses totaling $117 million. Many victims are embarrassed to report their losses, so they continue to fall for these scams, hoping to win big from a fake lottery or sweepstakes. Legitimate lotteries do not require people to pay a pre-determined amount to claim their prize.\nScam lottery mail is usually sent in the form of a check that appears to be sent by a legitimate organization. Unfortunately, the checks bounce when you deposit them and are actually drawn from the victim’s account. These scams often target those who have already entered sweepstakes. In these cases, the victim is asked to wire more money to the scammer, so that they can avoid having to pay the lottery officials.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://discoveringlanguagepod.com/?season=1", "date": "2020-09-22T20:28:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00222.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.955934464931488, "token_count": 127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__73078242", "lang": "en", "text": "Of the thousands of languages spoken in the world today, only a handful are privileged with mainstream visibility. Every month I'll be interviewing members of underrepresented language communities to discuss their work, art, and efforts to keep their languages and cultures thriving. If you're passionate about languages, interested in other cultures, or just learning about something new then this is the podcast for you!\nJune 2nd, 2019 | Season 1 | 28 mins 14 secs\nIn this episode, I sat down with Elva Ambia, founder of The Quechua Collective of New York, to talk about her mission to keep Quechua thriving.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mimotaurus.com/entertainment/great-movies-and-great-web-series-only-on-telugu/", "date": "2024-03-04T10:33:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00565.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9772053360939026, "token_count": 666, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__156427666", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you looking forward to one of the best Indian movies online and great Indian web series? In that case, you can download the largest Telugu OTT platform AHA to stream hundreds of movies, web series, and dozens of shows in Telugu. If you’re looking for some of the best recommendations for great movies and great web series, here are some recommendations:\nThis Telugu social problems film has received three national awards and five international awards, and it was a huge success for the filmmakers. Rajesh Touchriver directed it, and Sunitha Krishnan and M.S. Rajesh produced it. The film features actors like Siddiqui, Anjali Patil, RatnaSekhar Reddy and NeenaKurup. It had received worldwide fame and recognition, and it is one of the greatest Indian films because it brilliantly displayed the issues of the sex trafficking business and forced prostitution. It also conveyed the message that every woman working in that industry was/is someone’s daughter and highlighted the struggle of the family of sex-trafficked women.\nThe film is about Shrinivas and his daughter Durga who is very good in her academics. Srinivas often travels to Hyderabad on the pretext of work; however, he does sex trafficking. Durga asks her father to take her to Hyderabad, where they stay in a hotel, and she is abducted from the hotel by a woman who was duped by Shrinivas and was forced into prostitution. Durga is also made into a prostitute. Meanwhile, Srinivas is frantically searching for his daughter, and he knows that he will never be able to get back his daughter. Watch this film to know if Srinivas gets his daughter back. This is one of the few Indian movies online that had shocked the viewers and was highly acclaimed by the critics.\nIf you love to watch web series, then you can go forward with Mastis. This web series is based on the tale of six people living in a high-class urban society, and they are all involved with the lounging bar called Mastis. The director of this web series is Ajay Bhuyan. It features Navdeep as Pranav, Raja Chembolu as Anand, BinduMadhavi as Gowri, Hebah Patel as Tanya, ChandiniChowdary as Lekha, and Akshara Gowda as Simran.\nThe web series’s story is about the relationship and friendship in high-class society in modern times that are mainly driven by greed, lust, ambition, and manipulation. Pranav and Gauri run the bar, and they have hired the waitress Lekha and the manager Anand. Pranav has external affairs with many women; Simran and Anand are secretly in love with Lekha. Also, so the band singer Tanya faces a lot of struggles to uplift the band. This is the best web series that showcases the fragility of posh urban living. If you like watching drama, this is the web series for you.\nThere are many greatest and highly acclaimed films and great web series on AHA if you want to watch offline Telugu movies, download AHA today!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://tritonus.dk/category/projekter/", "date": "2018-12-14T22:54:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376826354.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20181214210553-20181214232553-00273.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9485908150672913, "token_count": 501, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__59853502", "lang": "en", "text": "Udtræk af en anmeldelse af Valby Summer Jazz på allaboutjazz.com\nAutor: Jakob Baekgaard\nAnother luxurious journey in sound came from percussionist Marilyn Mazur, who closed the festival with her concert with the Tritonus Choir. The name of their project was called “Existence,” and unfolded itself like a glorious suite of poems set to music and instrumental interludes played by the quartet of Mazur, pianist Makiko Hirabayashi, bassist Klavs Hovman and saxophonist Hans Ulrik.\nThe texts came from both Nordic and oriental sources and it all started when members of the choir popped up from everywhere and walked around in the concert hall, whispering a poem by Vigdis Garbarek. With this introduction, the scene was set for something special and the concert turned out to be a mind-blowing experience where Mazur’s painterly percussion, the Zen-like touch of Hirabayashi’s piano and the deep grooves of Hovman were merged with Hans Ulrik’s Coltrane- like lines on the tenor.\nThe instruments were in perfect flow with the voices of the choir and brought out the philosophical aspects of the texts without succumbing to unnecessary pathos or dry intellectualism. Instead, the music and words combined into crashing waves of vitality that emphasized the rhythm and beat of life in a marvelous sound painting. When it all ended with an irresistibly charming cover of Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of life,” Mazur’s Quartet and the choir had managed to distill all the complexities of life into a life-affirming work of art.\nThe festival began with a concert with choir and ended with a concert with choir. It was a narrative of voices and big bands, but more than anything, it was an homage to creativity and music itself. With their tireless effort, Werner and Koppel and the team around Valby Summer Jazz have created a truly unique event that takes the perspective of the artists, but seeks to include the audience and expand their musical horizons. This year it seemed like the sky was the limit and some of the concerts played will definitely linger, as the festival moves on and prepares for another year of exciting musical meetings.\nAll Photos: Jannik Knudsen", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://news.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/info/1012/5331.htm", "date": "2021-02-24T23:36:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178349708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210224223004-20210225013004-00489.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9666497707366943, "token_count": 392, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__162834279", "lang": "en", "text": "President Qiu Yong meets Rector of the University of Oslo and confers Honorary Professorship to Norwegian scholar\nOn April 17th, Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University, received Professor Svein Stolen, Rector of the University of Oslo (UiO), at Gongziting of Tsinghua, and exchanged views on the future cooperation between the two institutions.\nDuring the meeting, Qiu extended his welcome to Prof. Stolen and thanked him for his support to the cooperation between Tsinghua and the UiO. The two institutions have already signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a student exchange agreement in 2017, facilitating student mobility and the possibilities of collaborative research. Qiu hoped that in the future the existing areas of collaboration between Tsinghua and UiO could be extended.\nQiu Yong also congratulated Professor Nils Christian Stenseth for becoming an Honorary Professor of Tsinghua and hoped he would become a bridge between the two institutions.\nQiu noted that in the future Tsinghua will pay more attention to its internationalization and its cooperation with partner institutions. The University of Oslo is an important partner of Tsinghua. He hoped that in the future Tsinghua will conduct closer cooperation with UiO in more areas.\nProf. Stolen noted that he is honored to be at Tsinghua, and the collaboration with Tsinghua is crucial for the UiO. The UiO is also an international university. It welcomes more Chinese students and will send more Norwegians to China in the future.\nAt the end of the meeting, Qiu Yong formally conferred the title of Honorary Professorship of Tsinghua to Professor Stenseth.\nAfterwards, the Norwegian guests also attended the opening ceremony of the “Tsinghua-Norway Collaboration-Workshop Series”.\nWriter: Zhu Lvhe", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cheapbusinessclasstickets.us/pulling-big-guns-turkish-airlines/", "date": "2018-08-14T11:31:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221209021.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20180814101420-20180814121420-00510.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9608028531074524, "token_count": 592, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__120098144", "lang": "en", "text": "New Denon Headphones included in entertainment option on Turkish Airlines Business Class\nCommitment of Turkish Airlines towards providing their customers with top notch facilities cannot be corroborated more by any other fact than, they are going to offer Denon Headphones for entertainment purposes on Business Class Flights.\nDenon is at the pinnacle of providing home entertainment systems. The quality of Denon manufactured headphones will add to the mesmerizing experience provided on Turkish AIrlines Business Class. To up the ante and to beat other major players in the aviation industry can be justified as reasons for these recent changes.\nMorgan Freeman as Brand Ambassador\nTo boost engagement with their customers, Turkish has made Hollywood’s acclaimed actor, Morgan Freeman, their new face. Morgan will represent the airline for the first time during the Super Bowl final. An advertisement at Super Bowl final with a face as celebrated as Morgan’s is likely to boost airline’s credibility as well as popularity.\nThe advertisement featuring Morgan will premier on February 5, 2017.Morgan is renowned for movies like “The Bucket List,””The Shawshank Redemption,”” Driving Miss Daisy” and many more. Prior to this, the airline had launched ad campaigns featuring Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant. By doing so, they had considerably augmented brand awareness in America as well as Europe.\nPartnership with Panasonic Avionics Corporation\nTo redefine inflight entertainment, the airline has also partnered with Panasonic Avionics Corporation. Aggregating the eX1 in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) system into their business class facilities will definitely delight their passengers.\nAlong with a HD display and high fidelity audio, the airline is aiming to create a powerful ambience for passengers that enables them to soak in the comfort provided in Turkish Airlines business class. In addendum to this, passengers will also be able to watch live television and connect their smartphones with Panasonic’s entertainment system.\nTurkish Airlines has been Europe’s finest and has won the accolade of best European Airline for 6 consecutive years. The award was offered by Skytrax. The airline has also received approbations for the deluge of exotic dishes and fine cuisine prepared by world renowned chefs for business class passengers. Above all, the aviation giant has also gleaned the title of “Most Valuable Brand of Turkey” for the year 2016.\nEfforts by the airline have paid off as the number of passengers sored up 2.5 percent from the previous year. 62.8 million passengers proved their affinity to the airline by travelling with them. The report released by them also stated, “the number of international business class passengers remained the same, while international-to-international transfer passengers increased by 14 percent.”\nHopefully, the airline will continue to depict its commitment towards customers by breaking new grounds and redefining inflight experience.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://painintheals.co.uk/pain-in-the-als-golf-day-2019-raises-10000/", "date": "2024-04-19T09:00:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00488.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9572893381118774, "token_count": 527, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__68448057", "lang": "en", "text": "Pain in the ALS Golf Day 2019 raises £10,000\n34 teams of 4 gathered at Brickhampton Golf Complex for the third annual Pain in the ALS Golf Day last Friday. Raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND) and for Mike Crisp and his family. Former Worcester and Cheltenham rugby player Crisp, who was diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2016, set up the golf day 3 years ago as a way to raise money for the charity and raise awareness of MND. The event has gone from strength to strength and has a real mix of golfing abilities, from first time golfers to former Ryder Cup players (Peter Baker).\nCrisp commented ” It was a dream of mine to run a golf day and when I could no longer play because of my MND diagnosis, things soon fell in to place. It’s a lot of effort with everything else that we have to deal with, but it’s also a welcome distraction. This year was made harder because I can only type with my eyes, so sending emails and invoices took that much more effort.\nStu Mico, Director of Midland Communications, commented “I’ve known Mike since the age of 13 when we played rugby together. Mike’s diagnosis came as a huge shock so when he set up the golf day we were happy to get involved. We sponsor the half way house so everyone gets a pasty and a pint to keep them going. It’s one of my favourite days out in the year and to win it this year was a bonus. “\nThe event raised just over £10,000 which will be split equally between the MND Association and Mike’s family. They are trying to get a Wheelchair accessible vehicle so that Mike can get out and about in his new powered wheelchair. This brings the total raised in the last 3 years for MND to £19,000.\nWe are indebted to all the local companies who generously supported the Golf Day\nSOZO Web Design Agency\nFreeman Event Partners\nDee & Griffen Solicitors\nAbbey Business Equipment\nGary Wills Gas", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sergistudios.com/eagle-creek-fitness-model-video-shoot/", "date": "2020-02-22T09:09:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145657.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222085018-20200222115018-00534.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.945019006729126, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__155465616", "lang": "en", "text": "Sergi Studios Indianapolis Videography\nHad lots of fun shooting and editing this promo showcasing the talents of fitness model Justice Cook. Find more of her work on Instagram.\nWe met at Eagle Creek park on the northwest side of Indianapolis after a decent snowfall. Justice was very easy to work with and is a very hard worker. In addition to attending school, and modeling, she’s also a host for @dpan_gt. Her mom Stacie joined us and it was neat to see the two of them get along so well. Justice has a great support system with her mom and I’m proud of the video we created together.\nCheck out the video below and follow Sergi Studios on Instagram and Facebook for the very latest!\nPromotional Video For Your Brand\nBrands need a video marketing strategy especially with the ever increasing amount of social media platforms to promote themselves on. How will you separate yourself from the competition?\nIf you aren’t creating video, you’re likely falling behind. There’s been an explosion of growth in video on social media lately and it’s fun to be a part of!\nFacebook has the largest audience of any social network, with more than 2.3 billion users and hosts upwards of 8 billion views per day on its platform.\nDo you have any video for you and or your brand? How can we help?\nContact us now to start building a better brand for you and your future!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://careers.trilogyequity.com/jobdetail.php?jobid=1878923", "date": "2021-10-27T13:14:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588153.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20211027115745-20211027145745-00678.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8727851510047913, "token_count": 483, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__90212736", "lang": "en", "text": "Senior Manager, International PR at Lookout\nWho we are.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n- Collaborate with the Lookout corporate communications team, international marketing field marketing and PR agencies to drive global awareness.\n- Develop internationally-relevant media pitches, messaging and strategic direction to generate thought leadership, threat research and go-to-market partnership media coverage.\n- Lead the review and approval process for international local/regional news releases; coordinate efforts with corporate PR and social media teams.\n- Stay on top of cybersecurity trends and bring fresh, creative proposals to engage the international media.\n- Filter and reply to all in-bound international media inquiries and propose outbound pitches and messaging based on real-time news activity.\n- Rapidly respond to international cybersecurity events; provide insightful analysis on the fly.\n- Assist with planning and execution of media-related events and corporate visits.\n- Review, evaluate and vet local speaking opportunities and virtual and in-person conferences; prepare spokespersons and manage logistics.\n- Support the creation of blog and social content relevant to international PR initiatives.\n- Engage sales teams and customers to participate in customer advocacy programs.\n- Support international industry analyst requests when necessary.\n- Track media coverage and influencer activity; provide quarterly (and as needed) recaps on metrics including placements, impressions, share-of-voice and message pull-through.\nDesired Skills & Experience\n- 8-10 years of experience in tech media relations and/or communications; experience in cybersecurity is preferred.\n- A talented writer and passionate communicator, has strong relationships with the media and excels at managing multiple projects at once.\n- Can simplify a complex technical topic so anyone can understand it (even your mom).\n- Proven ability to operate successfully within a global team – aligning with the corporate communications strategy and adapting for local markets.\n- Understands the local media culture and landscape in each country supported.\n- A keen understanding of new and traditional media, and how to use it to build a brand.\n- A highly driven self-starter focused on delivering outcomes.\n- Collaborates well; dedicated to being a team player.\n- Data-driven and understands how critical it is to accurately represent statistics.\n- Positive attitude and thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.johnwmacdonald.com/blog/blog.html", "date": "2017-04-28T06:19:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122865.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00236-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9004902839660645, "token_count": 190, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__273449005", "lang": "en", "text": "15 authors have made it on to the Judges’ List of Contenders for the second Man Booker International Prize\n. The writers come from 10 countries and four are writers in translation.\nThe Judges’ List was announced by the chair of judges, Professor Elaine Showalter, at a press conference held at Massey College, Toronto today (Thursday 12 April).\nThe 15 authors on the list are:Chinua Achebe\nThe judging panel for the 2007 Man Booker International Prize is: Professor Elaine Showalter, academic and author; Nadine Gordimer, writer and novelist; and writer and academic, Colm Tóibin.\nIn announcing their list, the judges commented:\n\"With this list, we offer a gift to readers all over the world, an opportunity to join a conversation on 15 writers, diverse in nationality, language, themes and techniques, but united in their dedication to the power of the word.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ideasinstock.com/en/fashion-and-sustainability-a-long-or-short-term-investment/", "date": "2024-02-21T19:22:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473524.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221170215-20240221200215-00061.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9523286819458008, "token_count": 307, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__172088921", "lang": "en", "text": "The title poses a question with a neither easy nor predictable answer. On several magazines we read the word sustainability associated with the term fashion and we ask ourselves:\nAre we facing a real investment that aims to change the mindset of the way garments are produced? Or, instead, it is one of the consumer marketing strategies for those who want to feel ecologically-friendly?\nThe ecological commitment in the fashion industry has been clearly visible for years now: the latest Green Carpet Awards in Milan have been announced with phrases such as transformative change and real solutions aimed at rewarding and supporting entrepreneurial ideas in support of the environment.\nRelevant groups, such as Kering, make sustainability their core business, where basically fashion and sustainability become synonyms, and not simply terms juxtaposing one another.\nThe radical change within the fashion industry inevitably affects the final consumer. We as consumers are in fact becoming much more aware of our choices in terms of garment quality and respect for the environment in making them. But not only. Recalling each year the tragic event of the Rana Plaza in 2013 when a textile factory collapsed causing countless of victims, the attention is also directed to the mills producing clothes and people’s rights.\nA sustainable choice could be that of buying garments that care about the workers’ health and the environment in which we live.\nSustainability is the ethical and ecological response in a world of severe climate change and exploitation of workers in disadvantaged contexts. Sustainability is a lifestyle that we can embrace and adopt.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://narwhal.city/posts/14632", "date": "2022-08-14T10:30:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9784812331199646, "token_count": 126, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__125089320", "lang": "en", "text": "At 3:33 pm, just hours before the polls are set to close, Ward tweeted again, indicating that Pinal and Pima Counties literally ran out of ballots. She also said that Attorneys are getting ready to take action on behalf of Republican voters. The polls close at 7 pm!\nPinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb told The Gateway Pundit that this is true, and it is happening in multiple Pima County voting precincts, including Saddlebrook. Multiple voters reached out to him with these concerns.\n“There’s truth to it. People were turned away,” said Lamb.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://whoyouknow.org/2022/10/07/dont-just-pay-interns-help-them-build-networks/", "date": "2023-12-04T23:43:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00808.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9533233046531677, "token_count": 1974, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__266638922", "lang": "en", "text": "Summer internships are a proven gateway to jobs. But that gateway is not equally open to students from different backgrounds. Low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students’ internship participation rates lag behind those of their wealthier, white peers. Moreover, access to paid internships, which are associated with long-term wage premiums, remains uneven along lines of race and class.\nAny organization with an internship program should be asking itself: Are your company’s internships a cause of or a cure for workplace inequality? The answer depends not only on who gets internships, but also what those interns get in exchange for their time.\nBy now, it’s widely acknowledged that paying interns is a critical first step to addressing barriers to access for historically underrepresented students who otherwise could not afford to spend their summers working for free. But simply paying an intern isn’t enough to jumpstart a career. In a labor market where an estimated half of jobs come through networks, social capital remains the other key currency for getting ahead. Diversifying access to internships as an inroad to not just compensation, but also connections is also essential.\nBased on my and my colleagues’ research on innovative strategies to expand and diversify young people’s networks, we’ve surfaced practical, research-backed approaches that can connect interns more equitably across your enterprise and harness the full potential of a diverse talent pool. Here’s where you should start:\nThink beyond the hourly wage.\nPaid internships, along with relocation and housing stipends, can address real barriers to entry for interns from low-income families. But there can still be barriers to building networks and connections. After all, even casual lunches and coffees, where employees build rapport and exchange advice, don’t come cheap.\nThat’s led some advocates to work to ensure interns have daily stipends for meals. “We give all of our students a $20 per day lunch stipend,” said Kevin Davis, founder and chair of the nonprofit First Workings, which offers internships for underrepresented high school students in New York City. In a recent interview with researcher Brent Orrell of AEI, Davis explained that the purpose of these stipends is to help interns buy time to connect. “The idea there is to build social capital [and] create relationships,” Davis says. “So, if a colleague says, ‘Hey, we’re all going out for coffee after work’ or ‘we’re all having a sandwich at lunch,’ [they] can participate.” He adds: “It’s those interactions at work which enable you to acquire a mentor.”\nDon’t just assign a manager — build a web of support.\nEmployers often assign supervisors or even mentors to interns. While that might be sufficient for managing day-to-day work, research from the CERES Institute has shown that webs of supportive connections are critical to thriving. For example, Old Navy’s This Way ONward program seeks to place 16 to 24-year-olds facing barriers to employment in engaging first jobs that will serve as foundations for successful careers. Participants have access to not only an in-store supervisor, but also a job coach (from a local nonprofit with which the company partners), a “big sib” (a young employee), and peer associates. This web of support appears to pay off. According to one alumni survey, 72% of participants went on to secure stable employment compared with 55% of their peers.\nCompanies should pay particularly close attention to the often-overlooked upside that a “big sib” can offer. While your younger employees may have less wisdom and experience, they can offer know-how and relatability that other mentors can’t. In fact, in a recent study by the Search Institute of organizations aimed at expanding low-income students’ and students of color’s career prospects, near peers (those close in age and experience) emerged as the relationship that provided program participants with the most resources, including connections to others and useful skills and insights on reaching education or employment goals.\nMake feedback real through relationships.\nYour interns need feedback, in addition to networking opportunities. Creating opportunities for interns to get constructive, useful feedback can not only improve their task performance, but also their relationships across the office. Numerous studies on internship quality have highlighted that well-structured projects, along with feedback on said projects, are critical to intern satisfaction and productivity. Research from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research suggests, however, that supervisors tend to offer general support for interns’ wellbeing but are less likely to provide the rich, task-specific feedback that interns want.\nTo start, invite more individuals to review an intern’s work. Colleagues can offer not only a fresh set of eyes but also a broader context about where tasks intersect with organizational goals. According to Jeffrey Moss, founder and CEO of Parker Dewey, a company that pairs students with paid microinternships, diversifying sources of feedback can boost interns’ sense of purpose and belonging. “It’s invaluable to show the interns where his or her work fits within the larger effort of the company, [such as] how the case study created by a marketing intern aligns to a need within sales, or the competitive analysis is used by the product development team,” Moss said. “It demonstrates that the intern’s work is valued, a key component to ensuring he or she feels like part of the team.”\nTake the chance out of chance encounters — including online.\nFor employers still navigating the tradeoffs of virtual and in-person work, ensuring interns are fostering connections might feel daunting. Spontaneous encounters in an office environment are the kind of thing that might have been left to chance before the pandemic. But there are big benefits to taking the time to facilitate these connections.\nIn their 2021 report on “Virtual Watercoolers,” Harvard Business School researchers found that even brief, online, synchronous, informal interactions between remote interns and senior managers increased interns’ performance, attitudes, and eventual likelihood of receiving offers for full-time employment. Returns were even stronger among interns who were matched with demographically similar senior managers, as defined by shared gender and ethnicity.\nFor companies still operating in a virtual or hybrid capacity, make sure you are offering opportunities for informal, online conversations, including with senior managers. This will not only help build a culture of belonging and success for interns generally, but data also suggests that both entry-level employees and employees of color are particularly likely to report feeling lonely in the workplace. Informal relationship-building will not solve all of this, but it can bolster employee engagement.\nInvest in, and measure, lasting relationships.\nThe value of a network is rarely one-and-done. A colleague may offer episodic support on projects. Down the line, that same colleague might offer referrals to new jobs or opportunities. Although it’s hard to predict perfectly if and how a relationship might open doors, professionals, particularly those operating in industries that place a premium on social skills, are incentivized to invest in their networks.\nInterns just testing the waters in the world of work may not share this understanding of how to build or mobilize networks. And according to research from America’s Promise Alliance, young people of color and from low-income families believe connections and social capital are essential for navigating their career journeys but report struggling to build them.\nArming interns with the skills, mindsets, and confidence to forge connections across your company can unlock valuable social capital that outlasts the summer. Investing in targeted network- and relationship-building training can help. For example, Social Capital Builders Inc., a social enterprise, offers a program called Foundations in Social Capital Literacy – a cousin to financial literacy – to young adults just entering the workforce. Another organization, MENTOR, has created a curriculum called Connect Focus Grow that can help interns and their supervisors alike deepen their relationship-building and networking skills.\nFrom there, you can take proactive steps to understand how connected your interns actually are. Collecting data, and disaggregating it by interns’ backgrounds, is critical to checking assumptions about what is and isn’t working for your interns. There are fairly simple ways to understand which interns are building relationships and how those relationships are, in turn, offering them resources like support, advice, and feedback. A weekly pulse check on whom interns interacted with can offer supervisors insight into how connected or isolated their interns are. Employers that want to go further can ask interns to maintain network maps throughout their experience to keep track of and reflect on new connections. If they are already deploying an intern survey, they can also integrate survey items that use what sociologists call name and position generators to measure how connected interns are before and after their summer work experience.\nNow more than ever, companies are turning to internships — and even “pre-internships” — as a strategy to diversify their pipeline. If internships are going to operate as engines that promote inclusion rather than perpetuate inequality in the labor market, compensating interns with both financial and social capital matters. Calls to expand access to internships, especially paid ones, are well-intentioned. But they’ll fail to deliver on their full potential without a careful eye on who students get to know along the way.\nThis piece was originally published in Harvard Business Review here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://healthmattersprogram.org/2021/03/10/push-is-on-for-states-to-ban-organ-transplant-discrimination/", "date": "2024-04-16T11:42:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00550.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9662026166915894, "token_count": 1724, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__121612930", "lang": "en", "text": "New laws would prevent people with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities from being denied transplants solely because of their conditions.\nGriffin Dalrymple is an energetic 7-year-old who loves going to school in Eureka, Montana. But two years ago, the boy described by his mother, Jayci, as a “ball of fire” was suddenly knocked back by severe bacterial pneumonia, which hospitalized him for two weeks.\nAs her son lay in the intensive care unit with a tube in his tiny lungs, Jayci began imagining worst-case scenarios. She worried that if Griffin ended up needing a lung transplant, he might be refused because he has Down syndrome.\n“It was terrifying knowing that they could deny him certain lifesaving services,” she said.\nDenying organ transplants to people with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities like Down syndrome or autism is common in the United States, even though it is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nAccording to a widely cited 2008 study, 44 percent of organ transplant centers said they wouldn’t add a child with some level of neurodevelopmental disability to the organ transplant list. Eighty-five percent might consider the disability as a factor in deciding whether to list the child.\nAfter Griffin recovered, Jayci brought the issue to Montana lawmakers’ attention. Largely as a result of her campaigning, the Legislature is considering a bill that would ban physicians from denying organ transplants based solely on patients’ disabilities. Last month, the bill — nicknamed “Griffin’s Law” — passed the state Senate 50-0.\nIf a determination is made to not include a person on the list only because that individual has a disability, that’s blatant discrimination.\nAlthough Montana has no transplant centers of its own, advocates hope the bill and others like it will draw attention to the issue and pressure physicians to examine why they are making certain decisions. Andrés Gallegos, chairman of the National Council on Disability, or NCD, said he hopes such legislation will inspire “a change of heart so people understand that they are discriminating.”\nIf the bill passes the state House and is signed by the governor, Montana would become the 17th state to ban such discrimination. Similar bills are pending in seven other states and in Congress. Some experts doubt that such laws will be enforceable enough to eliminate discrimination.\nMore than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for organs nationwide, and average wait times for some organs extend three to five years, so physicians frequently have to make heart-rending decisions about which patients are likely to benefit most.\nAccording to a 2019 report from the NCD, many physicians and organ transplant centers worry that a patient with an intellectual or neurodevelopmental disability is more likely to have co-occurring conditions that would make a transplant dangerous or that the patient’s quality of life would be unlikely to improve with a transplant. Others believe such patients may not be able to comply with post-transplant requirements, such as taking immunosuppressive drugs.\nBut the report, which scoured research papers and medical reports, found that none of the concerns is universally true. Rather, disabled patients can benefit as much as any other patient, according to the NCD, an independent federal agency.\n“If a determination is made to not include a person on the list only because that individual has a disability, that’s blatant discrimination,” Gallegos said.\nMany intellectually disabled patients and their families see that firsthand. When Joe Eitl was born with a congenital heart defect in 1983, his mother, Peg, was told that he would never be a candidate for a new heart because of his Down syndrome. So when his heart failed in 2019, eight hospitals refused to even consider a transplant for Joe, who lives with his mother in Philadelphia.\nPeg Eitl conceded that her son’s case was difficult, given that he’d had reconstructive heart surgery that would complicate a transplant. She pleaded with transplant centers for more than a year and even considered suing them. In October, Vanderbilt University agreed to perform the procedure. Joe went home Feb. 10 and is recovering.\n“I think my greatest frustration was the value placed on someone with special needs,” Peg Eitl said. “It pains me that they’re discounted as being less than and not as worthy.”\nBioethicist David Magnus of Stanford University, who authored the 2008 study on the extent of transplant discrimination, said people like Peg Eitl shouldn’t have to prove that their children would benefit from transplants. Because people with disabilities are a protected class in the U.S., he said, “the burden is on people who want to discriminate.”\nBut that doesn’t appear to be the case in practice. In September, Magnus published a follow-up survey of more than 300 transplant programs. Seventy-one percent said they would automatically disqualify an adult with an IQ under 35, which is considered severe intellectual disability; 12 percent would disqualify a child at that level. Only about 20 percent of the institutions had formal guidelines about child patients.\nMagnus said he suspects that the numbers are low given that some physicians may be unwilling to admit to discrimination. He hasn’t yet studied whether new state laws have affected physicians’ likelihood to discriminate against disabled patients.\nBut Magnus said he doubts that laws like Montana’s bill would be enforceable. Part of determining patients’ eligibility for transplants, he said, is whether they or their caretakers can comply with post-transplant requirements, such as remembering to take immunosuppressant drugs. If someone with a disability can’t meet those criteria, that person might not be a good candidate.\n“All of these are terribly difficult judgments,” Magnus said.\nTransplant surgeons need to maximize the limited supply of organs and ensure that they survive in the patients who receive them. If they don’t, “it’s taking an organ from someone who could have benefited from it,” said Dr. Marwan Abouljoud, president of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.\nAbouljoud said institutions have different standards for weighing the importance of intellectual disabilities in transplant decisions. Ideally, he said, a committee that determines whether to list someone for a transplant will include social workers and behavioral psychologists, as well as program leaders, who can find ways to help the patient comply.\nOn Feb. 12, the transplant surgeons’ society adopted a statement supporting nondiscrimination and encouraging transplant centers to find ways to support such patients. “We will be urging states to adopt local policies on this,” Abouljoud said.\nSam Crane, legal director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, which has written model legislation adopted by several states, said some bills — including Montana’s — address the concern about post-transplant care. They would ban transplant centers from basing their decisions solely on people’s ability to carry out post-transplant requirements and require investigations into sources of support to help patients comply.\nCrane said physicians could still come up with pretexts to avoid adding disabled people to the transplant list if they believe people without disabilities would benefit more from receiving organs.\n“It’s very difficult to prove discrimination in that sort of situation,” she said.\nA similar nondiscrimination bill has been introduced in the U.S. House, but Crane said advocates prefer to focus on state laws. Organizations like the autism group have taken the position that the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws already prohibit that kind of discrimination, making federal legislation unnecessary. Gallegos said states could also enact stricter requirements than the federal government’s and fit them to their specific medical systems.\nUnder state laws, patients can appeal to local courts for emergency injunctions or restraining orders. The hearings can be conducted quickly, allowing judges to decide whether to compel institutions to add people to the transplant list.\nThat speed is what Jayci Dalrymple hopes Griffin’s Law will achieve. “When you’re needing to stop discrimination, you’re racing the clock,” she said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://phidauv.com/News/view/id/2.html", "date": "2023-12-01T03:35:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00891.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9478591680526733, "token_count": 568, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__245370344", "lang": "en", "text": "KEEP UP TO DATE\nMonday, June 1st 2020, 12:06 pm - How ultraviolet light could help stop the spread of COVID-19\nRadiation so powerful it warps the structure of a virus. As the particle gets broken apart, it is unable to replicate and essentially is killed. This is how scientists expect COVID-19 to react when exposed to UVC light.\nThis shortwave light is another method people are using in order to disinfect during a pandemic.\n“UVC light can kill viruses,” says Ronald Hofmann from the International UV Association. “Applying a high enough dose to the virus [will make cleaning efforts effective]. And also ensuring that the virus is in the direct line of sight of the UVC source,” Hoffmann adds.\nWhile various companies around the globe are testing and using this light, here are three examples of where this light could be useful:\nIn China, PHIDA UV-C light is being tested in order to clean subway cars and buses. The company *PHIDAUV * is supplying the light. The disinfecting will happen overnight when the cars are not in service.\nIS UV-C LIGHT SAFE?\nThe city of Winnipeg has been using UV-C light to disinfect its water since 2006 and it has been part of the food industry for over 50 years.\n“UV-C is perfectly safe for food in the sense that there is absolutely no leftover ‘bad stuff’ on the food after exposure,” explains Hofmann. “There are no side-effects. The food won’t be damaged at the doses that would be applied.”\nThere has also been a surge in at home UV-C cleaning devices. The light is safe when used correctly,improper use can be harmful.\n“Since UV-C has the potential to be dangerous due to eye damage, skin damage, or lung damage due to ozone that can be produced by UV devices, we urge people to be cautious in using UV devices,” says Hofmann.\nHe also adds, “Our message is that UV-C consumer products are new technologies and there are, at present, no recognized standards or certifications -- or even industry best practices for these devices. As such, it’s completely buyer beware”.\nWhile the sun does emit UV-C light, it does not reach Earth. Essentially the ozone layer blocks UV-C light from reaching our planet. We only experience UV-A and UV-B, which do not have the same disinfecting power as UV-C, especially when it comes to COVID-19.\nFor more information on the safety around UV-C light, click here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sharepointreviews.com/content-organization/1106-FireArrow-News-Solution-for-SharePoint", "date": "2020-10-30T10:25:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107910204.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030093118-20201030123118-00059.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8367631435394287, "token_count": 395, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__123895697", "lang": "en", "text": "FireArrow News Solution offers an easy-to-use and full-featured news management solution to manage and display news articles in SharePoint sites. It provides multiple news page templates with flexible layouts and styles, back-end library and content types to manage news articles in your sites. It offers an way for editors to create and edit news contents with associated meta-data information. It integrates with rating and review features seamlessly to allow users to rate and comment on the news. In addition, it provides RSS feed features for users to quickly view top rated news, most recent news, etc.\nKey Feature List:\n- Create and edit news page contents and properties through customized News Page content type.\n- Manage news pages through customized News Library list.\n- Provide four different news page templates.\n- Integration of rating and review features with news article pages. Features highlight as below:\n- Allow users to rate based on 1-to-5 rating scale or like/dislike, and write reviews on news pages.\n- Automatically calculate and display average rating * Display rating summary information: overall rating, # of total ratings, # of total reviews and rating distribution chart.\n- Display all ratings and review comments.\n- Sort and filter review comments.\n- Pagination to browse through review comments.\n- \"Reply to Comments\" feature.\n- \"Like/Dislike\" votes feature for reviews and replies.\n- Different styles for display overall rating.\n- Options to display overall rating and total # of comments along with page contents.\n- Support adding social network links to news pages.\n- Option to set news expiration date.\n- Support adding other web parts to news pages.\n- Offer News RSS feeds: Top Rated News, Most Rated News, Most Recent News and Most Commented News.\n- Support integration into \"Pages\" list in 2007 MOSS and 2010 SP environment where publishing feature is enabled.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mct.or.tz/mediacouncil/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=402&Itemid=487", "date": "2013-05-20T04:05:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698238192/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095718-00059-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9233636260032654, "token_count": 952, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__149689852", "lang": "en", "text": "Azimio la Dar es Salaam Juu ya Uhuru wa Uhariri na Uwajibikaji\nDar es Salaam Declaration on Editorial Freedom, Independence and Responsibility\nThe Manual focuses on enriching the professional practice of journalism, and by extension, mass media, so as to ensure that impending elections will be credible,undoubted by any voter, candidate or observer. The delivery of such credibility is very much in the hands of the media.\nKitabu hiki kimekusudiwa kuboresha utendaji wa kiweledi wa wanataaluma ya habari,pamoja na vyombo vyao,ili kuhakikisha chaguzi zinazokaribia zinakuwa za kuaminika,zisizotiliwa shaka na mpiga kura,mgombea au mwangalizi yeyote wa uchaguzi. Jukumu la kuhakikisha hili linatokea liko katika mikono ya vyombo vya habari.\nThis publication is the first of its kind to be prepared by the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) aimed at setting out an articulated research agenda on media issues in Tanzania.\nThis publication will give readers a new perspective on the business of freelance journalism. Some of the findings are very new, insightful and will most likely make freelancers, editors and even media owners think about freelancing in a whole new light.\nThe Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) has developed this broadcasting manual to help practising journalists and journalism students learn,understand and appreciate modern technigues of writing for the \"ear\" (broadcast media) as opposed to writing for the \"eye\" (print media).\nThe manual is available for TZS:5000/- only.\nTraining manual for Poverty Reporting in Tanzania it is a user-friendly manual that can be used by trainers as well as mid-carrer journalists intent on quality coverage of poverty issues. It attempts to look at global dimensions of poverty including international instruments and initiatives,as well as local conditions,to help the poverty writer think globally and write locally. We hope that the manual will help reporters handle poverty stories better by enabling them to put issues in context and assisting them at in-depth reporting.\nThe manual is available for TZS:5000/-\nThis booklet provides a synopsis of training needs and gaps in media training which would be a useful guide to the Council and other institutions engaged or interested in providing in-service trainging for media practitioners.\nThis manual has been prepared so as to provide trainers with an easy to use training manual for both trainers and journalists covering rural issues,to provide journalist with skills for effective agenda-setting orientated reporting of rural areas/issues from a developmental perspective and to provide rural issues through the mass media and thereby making them get due attention form policy and development planners.\nThe manual is available for TZS:5000/- only\nThe scope of this report is founded on a research precess and subsequent findings on the extent to which Tanzania's print media have covered poverty issues.\nThe demand for this kind of study hinges on the fact that the media remain pivotal in in?uencing socio-economic changes,including efforts being made by various agents to uplift people from the dehumanising spin-offs of the scourge of poverty.\nThe objective of this manual is to help journalists who intend to cover science and research findings become able to do so with a little more ease and confidence. It seeks to provide the necessary skills and insights into science and research reporting as a particular genre of the profession.\nThe manual is intended to hone the skills of the journalist. Th target is the practicing journalist,probably mid-career,rather than the cub reporter. It is therefore assumed that the user already has basic journalistic knowledge and experience.\nThe manual is available for TZS:5000/- only\nThis book is about the ten years of arbitration work done Council. It is a book that is of importance not only to the media practitioners, but also to the public for purposes of reference as well as learning.\nThis Manual addresses ethical issues and problems that confront journalists in Tanzania everyday.The manual has taken note of the changes that have been shaping operations of the media industry in the last decade.Part two of the Manual is designed to guide the trainers during delivery of the course.The manual is designed to help the trainers and students acquire the necessary knowledge in journalism ethics. The first part deals with definitions and guidelines that are useful to both students and the trainers.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20131107-3", "date": "2017-10-21T01:19:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187824537.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20171021005202-20171021025202-00631.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.969517171382904, "token_count": 803, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__214632921", "lang": "en", "text": "A large study done by the American Cancer Society has found that regular exercise at a moderate intensity level, such as walking, reduces breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.\nThe study was published online on Oct. 4, 2013 by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention. Read the abstract of “Recreational Physical Activity and Leisure-Time Sitting in Relation to Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk.”\nMany studies have shown a link between exercising at a vigorous intensity level, such as running or doing aerobics, and a lower risk of breast cancer. But it hasn’t been clear if doing only moderate intensity activities, such as walking, offered this same benefit.\nThis study was part of the Cancer Prevention Study-II Nutrition Cohort, a prospective study on cancer incidence. A prospective study follows a group of similar people who are different in terms of the factors that are being studied to see how the factors affect rates of a certain outcome. In this case, the researchers looked at 73,615 postmenopausal women to see how various levels of exercise affected breast cancer rates.\nWhen the study started in 1992, the women completed a survey that asked about a number of factors, including demographic information, medical history, and exercise. They filled out follow-up surveys every 2 years between 1997 and 2009.\nThe surveys specifically asked about how many hours the women spent on physical activities such as walking, jogging, swimming, playing tennis, bicycling, and performing aerobic exercises every week, as well as the number of hours spent in leisure time sitting, including watching television and reading:\n- about 9% of the women didn’t do any type of physical activity\n- 47% of the women said walking was their only physical activity\nThe median activity level was 3.5 hours of moderately paced walking per week. This means that half the women did more exercise than that and half the women did less.\nDuring the study, 4,760 (6.5%) women developed breast cancer.\nAmong the women who said walking was their only physical activity, women who walked at least 7 hours per week had a 14% lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who walked 3 or fewer hours per week.\nThe most active women had a 25% lower risk of breast cancer than the least active.\nThe links between physical activity and lower breast cancer risk weren’t affected by body mass index, weight gain, or using hormone replacement therapy. Time spent sitting also didn’t affect breast cancer risk.\n“We were pleased to find that without any other recreational activity, just walking an average of 1 hour per day was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in these women,” said Alpa Patel, Ph.D., senior epidemiologist at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, Ga. “More strenuous and longer activities lowered the risk even more.”\nAlong with a healthy diet and lifestyle choice, regular exercise is one of the best things women can do to keep breast cancer risk as low as it can be. This study is encouraging because it suggests that walking -- something many women are comfortable doing -- can help lower breast cancer risk.\nTo fit in an hour of walking per day, it may help to break up the walking into two 30-minute sessions. Maybe you walk for 30 minutes before you go to work and another 30 minutes on your lunch break. Or make plans to walk with a friend after work -- you’re more likely to stick to it if someone else is counting on you. Plus, you get to socialize and ease the day’s stresses. Regular exercise also helps keep your physical and mental health in top shape. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late or too soon to get moving.\nVisit the Breastcancer.org Exercise pages for tips on exercising safely and how to stick to an exercise routine.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://eng.rim-intelligence.co.jp/news/summary/crudecondensate-sep-30-oct-4-van-gogh-premiums-jump-on-imo-demand/", "date": "2019-10-17T10:20:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986673538.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017095726-20191017123226-00360.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9294139742851257, "token_count": 371, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__60334658", "lang": "en", "text": "Crude/Condensate: Sep 30-Oct 4: Van Gogh premiums jump on IMO demand\nFor Abu Dhabi crudes, the September-loading OSP for Murban was unveiled at a premium of $4.08 over Dubai quotes, up 89cts from the previous month. Meanwhile, the November-loading OSP formula for Saudi Arabian Arab Extra Light (AEL) was set at a premium of $3.60 over the Dubai/Oman average, up 70cts on month. The OSP gap between Murban and AEL widened to 48cts in favor of Murban. Meanwhile, the light/heavy gap for Saudi Arabian crudes grew marginally from the previous month. The price trends reflected an outlook that heavy sour grades with high yields of high-sulfur fuel oil would attract less demand ahead of the tighter sulfur regulation in bunker fuel starting January 2020.\nAmong Brazilian crudes, the country's state-run Petrobras sold Lula to China's Hontop Energy for December arrival. The cargo fetched a premium of the high $6 level over ICE Brent on a DES basis. Petrobras also sold Iracema and Buzios to China for December arrival. Chinese end-users beefed up crude oil purchases in recent weeks, in a bid to use up their crude oil import quotas for 2019.\nWith regards to Australian crudes, the country's producer Santos sold Van Gogh for mid-November loading. The cargo fetched a premium of around $13 over DTD Brent. The price was pushed higher by increasing demand as fuel oil blending stocks ahead of the tighter sulfur cap regulations starting January 2020. In condensate-related news, Vietnam's state-run PV Oil issued a term sell tender on Hai Tach for January-June 2020 loading.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.cheapsoccerjerseysdiscount.com/tag/juventus-fc-jersey-from-china/", "date": "2020-02-24T11:07:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145941.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20200224102135-20200224132135-00476.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9785119295120239, "token_count": 329, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__190692564", "lang": "en", "text": "Juventus are hoping to persuade Liverpool to sell Emre Can in January, rather than losing the German for nothing in the summer.\nCan, who scored in the Reds’ 5-1 thumping of Brighton at the weekend, is out of contract at the end of the season.\nLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is still determined to keep the German international at Anfield, last week declaring it was important that Can was persuaded to stay.\nHowever, negotiations between Can’s representatives and the Merseysiders’ have been at a standstill for some time.\nThat has seen a number of clubs, including Can’s former side Bayern Munich and Spanish champions Real Madrid, mentioned as potential suitors.\nBut it is Juve who have held the longest interest in the versatile former Bayer Leverkusen star, and according to Corriere dello Sport they are keen to press ahead with a move next month.\nThe Bianconeri don’t want to be drawn into an auction for Can’s services and hope to persuade Liverpool by paying a ‘small sum’, rather than waiting for what has been deemed an ‘auction’ next summer.\nHowever, that is unlikely to spark any interest at Anfield, unless it is in excess of £15-20million. Even then it may not be enough to persuade Klopp, who wants to continue building and is determined not to let his star men leave.\n“We want to keep him,” said the German last month. “We have to be as attractive as possible as a club.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bostonmountain.org/2016/02/17/waste-tires-potential-breeding-grounds-for-zika-virus-disease-vectors/", "date": "2018-02-19T17:37:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812758.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219171550-20180219191550-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9562034606933594, "token_count": 485, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__130740636", "lang": "en", "text": "Waste Tires: Potential Breeding Grounds for Zika Virus Disease Vectors\nWith cases of Zika virus on the rise, including widespread outbreaks in Central and South America and several dozen confirmed cases in the United States, officials are encouraging preventative strategies against its transmission, which is primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.\nMosquitos are some of the most-effective disease-spreading vectors in the world, capable of passing the virus between groups of people who have not even been in contact. Further, eradicating the mosquito is a rather daunting task. There are, however, ways to target and reduce populations of the insect in particular areas, including depriving it of breeding grounds.\nWe tend to think of stagnant ponds and storm drains as mosquito-havens, but another major breeding ground, believe it or not, is inside abandoned tires. Often seen dumped in roadside ditches, dry creek beds, and junkyards, tires quickly fill with standing water and can harbor huge quantities of mosquito eggs. This is especially problematic in summer months, when other water sources tend to dry up.\nOfficials in Georgia (one of the states with confirmed cases) have been urging their residents to pick up and properly dispose of tires to reduce this risk. In order to clean up littered tires before mosquito season, and before spring foliage once again begins to hide dumped waste, we encourage residents of the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District to do the same, as soon as possible. While we are not currently at a high risk for the Zika virus in Arkansas, it’s never too early to take preventative action to protect our community’s health. The virus is spreading quickly, and scientists are still trying to understand all of its effects on human health, particularly on newborns. This lack of information surrounding the virus’s effects means that we should be even more cautious in our approach to dealing with it.\nLittered tires not only harbor dangerous disease vectors, they are also unsightly, marring our beautiful Boston Mountain landscape. Fortunately, every resident of the District (children included) can dispose of FOUR passenger tires every 30 days for FREE, and are charged only $4 for each additional tire with rim. Find designated drop-offs on our disposal map, and next time you see a dumped tire, do a good deed and bring it to a drop-off near you.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://qrhomeimprovements.blogspot.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-american-success-story.html", "date": "2024-04-15T06:09:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816942.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415045222-20240415075222-00356.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9721327424049377, "token_count": 8834, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__135745344", "lang": "en", "text": "Bloomberg News, sent from my iPhone.\nJobs, Who Built Most Valuable Technology Company, Dies at 56 (1)\nOct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Steve Jobs, who built the world’s most valuable technology company by creating devices that changed how people use electronics and revolutionized the computer, music and mobile-phone industries, died. He was 56.\nJobs, who resigned as Apple Inc. chief executive officer on Aug. 24, 2011, passed away yesterday, the Cupertino, California- based company said. He was diagnosed in 2003 with a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and had a liver transplant in 2009.\n“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away,” Apple said. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”\nJobs embodied the Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He was a long-haired counterculture technophile who dropped out of college and started a computer company in his parents’ garage on April Fools’ Day, 1976. He had no formal technical training and no real business experience.\nWhat he had instead was an appreciation of technology’s elegance and a notion that computers could be more than a hobbyist’s toy or a corporation’s workhorse. These machines could be indispensable tools. A computer could be, he often said, “a bicycle for our minds.” He was right -- owing largely to a revolution he started.\nJobs’s passing was met with grief from consumers who laid flowers and posted tributes on the walls of Apple stores and technology executives who had partnered and competed with Jobs over the years. Flags flew at half-staff at Apple’s headquarters. Apple plans a celebration for employees. It doesn’t intend to hold a public ceremony, a person familiar with the matter said.\nEven U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama lamented the loss.\n“Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs,” Obama said. “Steve was among the greatest of American innovators -- brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.”\nOn his watch, Apple came to dominate the digital age, first through the creation of the Macintosh computer and later through the iPod digital music player, the iPhone and the iPad tablet.\nWith each product, Jobs confronted new adversaries -- from International Business Machines Corp. in computers to Microsoft Corp. in operating systems, to Sony Corp. in music players and Google Inc. in mobile software.\nVisionary to Virtuoso\nAnd Jobs would prove himself not just a techie visionary, but the virtuoso executive who built the world’s second-most valuable company after Exxon Mobil Corp.\nThe opening act of Jobs’s professional ascent stretched from 1976 to 1984. He scored his first hit with the Apple II computer, a device that resonated with schools and some consumers and small businesses, and made Apple an alluring alternative to IBM, then the world’s largest computer maker. Apple had its initial public offering in 1980 and the graphical Macintosh was born just over three years later.\nDuring his second act, from 1984 to 1997, Jobs’s star dimmed. In 1985, he was fired after a power struggle with Apple’s board. He started another computer company, NeXT Computer Inc., and bought a digital animation studio from filmmaker George Lucas. The firm later took the name Pixar.\nString of Hits\nApple’s purchase of NeXT in 1997 brought Jobs back to the computer maker he helped found and commenced his career’s third act. The company was foundering. He ignited a flurry of innovation and growth -- and achieved what may be the greatest comeback in business history.\nWhether he was working on the Mac or the iPhone or backing the computer animation that yielded an unbroken string of Pixar hits, Jobs proved that complex technologies could be designed into simple, beautiful products that people would find irresistible.\nHis meticulous attention to product detail carried over to his public image, which grew inseparable from the Apple brand. In public he wore beltless jeans and a black mock-turtleneck.\nOn the few occasions he granted interviews -- appearing on the covers of Time, Fortune or BusinessWeek, for instance -- he fretted over such minutiae as which photographer would take his picture. The reclusiveness only added to his mystique.\n“The mystery is actually wonderful,” said Regis McKenna, a computer-industry marketing consultant who first worked with Apple in the 1980s. “You want to know more about this company the more mysterious it is.”\nAnother way Jobs manufactured his aura was with product unveilings. He obsessively prepared for the choreographed occasions, often at Apple’s Cupertino campus or San Francisco’s Moscone Center, rehearsing his delivery many times over. He would scrap presentations wholesale, even at the last minute, if they weren’t up to snuff.\nHe captivated audiences, and the gadgets he introduced resonated with consumers the world over, adding billions of dollars in revenue. Sales surged 82 percent to a record $28.6 billion in the June 2011 period, the last full quarter before Jobs resigned, and the stock closed at $376.18 on Aug. 24, before the move was announced. That gave Apple a market value of $348.8 billion.\nAll that success came with an ego to match. Jobs was a notorious control-freak with authority issues, associates and former employees say. He came close to breaking securities laws by backdating employee stock options. Even his worsening health -- or his non-disclosure of his illness to shareholders -- drew scrutiny from authorities.\nIn Apple’s parking lot, people often noticed Jobs’ silver Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG parked in the handicapped spaces. His cars were easy to spot because he refused to put license plates on them. “It’s a little game I play,” he told Fortune in 2001. Employees stuck notes under the car’s windshield wipers, encouraging Jobs to “Park Different,” a play on the “Think Different” Apple advertising slogan.\nJobs was known to praise people one minute and belittle them the next. According to “The Second Coming of Steve Jobs” by Alan Deutschman, this management style was known at Apple as the “hero-shithead roller coaster.” No one was immune from Jobs’s tirades, and he had strained relationships with colleagues, friends, and family throughout his life.\n‘Like a Campfire’\n“Steve Jobs is a bit like a campfire,” Neil Sims, a headhunter who helped recruit executives for Jobs, said in an interview in October 2008. “Everyone wants to be close enough to stay warm. No one wants to get close enough to get burned.”\nSteven Paul Jobs was born Feb. 24, 1955, in San Francisco, to unwed college graduate students Joanne Carole Schieble and Syrian emigrant Abdulfattah “John” Jandali. He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs, who raised Steve in the middle-class enclaves of Mountain View and Los Altos in California.\n“That was right in the heart of Silicon Valley, so there were engineers all around,” Jobs said in a 1995 interview conducted by the Smithsonian Institution. “It was really the most wonderful place in the world to grow up.”\nJobs took advantage of the local technological ferment. His father had a workshop in the garage, and created a space for his son to tinker. A neighbor, who was a ham radio operator and Hewlett-Packard employee, taught him about electronics. Young Steve loved figuring out how things worked.\n“It gave a tremendous level of self-confidence,” Jobs said in the Smithsonian interview. “Through exploration and learning one could understand seemingly very complex things.”\nThat self-confidence was on full display before he hit high school. As Jobs once told BusinessWeek, at age 12 he called William Hewlett, the co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Co., about some parts for a frequency counter he was trying to build. Hewlett stayed on the phone 20 minutes; Jobs got the parts he needed -- and eventually, a summer gig at Hewlett-Packard.\nCatherine Lawler Jacobs, who lived around the block from the Jobs family, said she remembers Steve as a teen. Jobs appeared in her driveway one day, asking for her help setting up an office in his parents’ house. She’d been earning money selling turquoise jewelry and a neighbor recommended her as someone who knew a little about business. Jobs had no money to pay her but offered her shares in his new company.\n“I said, and I remember this exactly, ‘I don’t want any phony shares. I want to get paid,’” Jacobs recalled in an interview. “You see, I wasn’t going to be burned by some nerd who was always hanging out in his garage.”\nIn 1972 Jobs graduated from Homestead High School in Cupertino, also the alma mater of his future business partner, Steve Wozniak, Class of 1968. He then headed north to attend Reed College, a liberal arts school in Portland, Oregon, famous for its Bohemian atmosphere. He dropped out after six months.\nHe didn’t leave right away, though. He stuck around campus for another year and a half, sleeping on friends’ floors and living off the money he raised by collecting bottles for 5-cent deposits. He listened in on classes, too, including one that would inspire a lifelong mission of elegant design -- a course on calligraphy.\n“It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can’t capture, and I found it fascinating,” Jobs said in a 2005 commencement address at Stanford University.\nAs Jobs told those Stanford grads, he “connected the dots” between this developing aesthetic sense and his technical understanding. He realized that technology and artistry could be complementary. More than that, the new world of computers offered a new medium for creativity.\nBack in California\nBy late 1974, Jobs was back in California, immersed in the technology-tinged counterculture of Silicon Valley. He traveled to India, became a Buddhist, experimented with LSD. He also hung out with his friend Wozniak -- they’d met a few years earlier through a fellow electronics enthusiast -- at the Homebrew Computer Club, a group of engineers and hobbyists who would meet to swap parts and ideas.\n“He was one of those cool guys,” Wozniak said in an interview with Bloomberg TV after Jobs’s death. “He knew technology, he understood it. We talked about the philosophies of the day, the hippy movement, words in songs and went to concerts together. It was a strong friendship.”\nThe two started working together on projects, with Woz the tech genius and Jobs the brash idea man. An early effort was a “blue box” -- a hacker’s term for a device that taps into the phone system to make free long-distance calls. It worked.\n“What we learned was that we could build something ourselves that could control billions of dollars worth of infrastructure in the world,” Jobs said in the 1996 PBS documentary “Triumph of the Nerds.” “That was an incredible lesson. I don’t think there would ever have been an Apple computer had there not been blue boxes.”\nWozniak began putting together a contraption he and Jobs could show off to their Homebrew buddies. The Apple I was little more than a motherboard, the main circuit board in a personal computer. Whoever bought one -- Woz and Jobs sold 50 to a local hobby store -- had to supply their own case to hold the circuitry, not to mention a keyboard and monitor. It may have been primitive, but it was the proof of concept they needed. They knew they could build a better computer, and Jobs knew people would buy it.\nThe pair officially began Apple Computer on April 1, 1976. Twelve months later the company introduced the Apple II. It was a hit and became the first widely used home computer. The company’s sales reached $117 million in fiscal 1980, the year the company went public.\n‘Welcome IBM. Seriously’\nThe Apple II was hardly a technological great leap forward. Yet unlike its predecessor, it did come with a keyboard and was housed in a plastic case. Nor was it alone in the marketplace. Commodore and RadioShack Corp. also came out with early home- computer models around the same time; the Altair 8800 had been introduced in 1975.\nIBM entered the market in 1981 with its own PC, using software from a tiny startup called Microsoft Corp. rather than building its own operating system. Jobs professed to be unconcerned, even running a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, saying “Welcome, IBM. Seriously.”\nThe Mac’s slow start gave IBM and other machines running Microsoft software and Intel Corp. chips a chance to win adherents and build an ecosystem.\nUs Against Them\nWhat set Apple apart was its charismatic frontman, Jobs, who was rapidly turning into a business superstar. He hyped. He dated Joan Baez and Diane Keaton. He saw himself and his company as an anti-establishment force, waging a noble campaign to battle the faceless power of IBM.\n“You always need to have bad guys and good guys in America,” said McKenna, the technology marketing expert. “Apple was thumbing its nose at this big world of monolithic standards. It became a rebel. It became a symbol of fast growth, youth.”\nUs-versus-IBM was the guiding worldview behind the famous TV commercial that introduced Apple’s next major product, the Macintosh. The 60-second spot, directed by Ridley Scott, ran only once, during the 1984 Super Bowl. It depicted an Orwellian world of grim conformity. A lone woman wearing a tank top sprints through the grayness and throws a hammer through a giant screen, shattering the droning visage of Big Brother.\nThe Mac, with its mouse and graphics, demonstrated Jobs’s ability to see the potential of new technologies and package them in a way that would appeal to the most demanding aesthete he could imagine: himself.\nMatter of Taste\nJobs had first seen a graphical user interface prototype a few years earlier on a visit to Xerox Corp.’s Palo Alto Research Center, and immediately knew it was the future of computing. He had no compunction about copying the idea.\n“Ultimately it comes down to taste,” Jobs said in “Triumph of the Nerds.” “It comes down to trying to expose yourself to the best things that humans have done and then trying to bring those things in to what you’re doing. I mean, Picasso had a saying. He said, ‘Good artists copy. Great artists steal.’”\nThe Mac project showed another side of Jobs: the inscrutable autocrat. He could be charming and rude almost in the same sentence, leaving underlings scared or dazzled or both. People who worked for Jobs called his powers of persuasion the “reality distortion field.”\nAndy Hertzfeld, an early Apple engineer, described the phenomenon in “Revolution in the Valley,” his 2005 book about the development of the Macintosh computer.\n“The reality distortion field was a confounding melange of a charismatic rhetorical style, an indomitable will and an eagerness to bend any fact to fit the purpose at hand,” Hertzfeld wrote. “If one line of argument failed to persuade, he would deftly switch to another.”\nAndrea Cunningham, who worked with McKenna on marketing the Mac in the 1980s, said that Jobs’ intolerance of aesthetic infractions never let up. Cunningham was with Jobs in his room at The Carlyle hotel in New York City for a magazine cover shoot. Jobs, who Cunningham said “always had to have the environment exactly right,” began yelling about a particular flower he wanted -- a calla lily.\n“He was being such a pill,” said Cunningham, who is now head of marketing of Rearden Commerce in Foster City, California. “Where do you get a calla lily in New York in December at 11 at night? I found a florist. I found the calla lilies. And the next thing was a bowl of strawberries on the piano. And a separate bowl of whipped cream. We spent three or four hours doing this.”\nJobs could bewitch too, as he did when he hired PepsiCo Inc. executive John Sculley to be Apple’s CEO in 1983. Jobs famously asked him, “Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?”\n“He looked up at me and just stared at me with the stare that only Steve Jobs has,” Sculley recalled in “Triumph of the Nerds.” “I just gulped because I knew I would wonder for the rest of my life what I would have missed.”\nNot long after the launch of the Mac, Jobs’ relationship with Sculley and Apple’s board soured. Arthur Rock, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist and early Apple board member, said Jobs’s obsessions and unyielding personality got the best of him.\n“Back then he was uncontrollable,” Rock said in a 2007 interview with Institutional Investor. “He got ideas in his head, and the hell with what anybody else wanted to do. Being a founder of the company, he went off and did them regardless of whether it ended up being good for the company.”\nThe Mac didn’t sell well during the 1984 holiday shopping season, and Sculley demanded in April 1985 that Jobs be relieved of day-to-day duties and serve as a non-executive chairman, playing the role of outside spokesman. Jobs hated the idea and tried to get the backing of Apple’s directors. The board sided with Sculley and Jobs was out.\nJobs was 30 years old and devastated, but not for long.\n“I didn’t see it then,” Jobs said in his 2005 Stanford speech, “but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again.”\nIn 1985 he founded NeXT, which developed a powerful computer based on the Unix operating system. The sleek, black machines earned a reputation for elegant design and high performance; Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web on a NeXT workstation.\nNeXT was hardly a success. The computers were too expensive to gain a wide following. Still, the software developed at NeXT would later provide the technological underpinnings for Apple machines.\nThe following year, Jobs bought George Lucas’s computer- graphics shop for $10 million and renamed it Pixar. The studio’s first feature film, “Toy Story,” was the top-grossing film of 1995, and kicked off an unbroken string of hits. Walt Disney Co. bought Pixar in 2006 for $8.06 billion and gave Jobs a seat on the company’s board. He became Disney’s largest shareholder.\nIn his personal life, Jobs settled down. He married Laurene Powell in 1991 in a Buddhist ceremony at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, according to biographer Deutschman. The couple have three children.\nHe also reconciled with his daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, who was born in 1978 to his then girlfriend Chrisann Brennan. Chrisann raised Lisa mainly on her own. By the time Lisa was a teenager and before she attended Harvard University, she moved into her father’s home.\n“In California, my mother had raised me mostly alone,” Lisa wrote in an article for Vogue in 2008. “We didn’t have many things, but she is warm and we were happy. We moved a lot. We rented. My father was rich and renowned, and later, as I got to know him, went on vacations with him, and then lived with him for a few years, I saw another, more glamorous world.”\nNeither Lisa Brennan-Jobs nor Chrisann Brennan, now a painter in San Francisco, would comment when contacted recently.\nJobs didn’t get in touch with his biological father, John Jandali, a onetime academic who went on to run beverage services at the Boomtown Casino in Reno, Nevada. Jandali and Schieble had another child after putting Steve up for adoption, a daughter named Mona Simpson, now a novelist. Jandali left the mother of his child. Schieble raised the girl alone.\n“I’m proud of the fact that he’s my biological son, even though I cannot take credit for anything he’s done,” Jandali said in an interview at the Boomtown Casino in April 2009. He said he had never spoken to Steve.\nJobs’s absence from Apple coincided with the ascendance of Bill Gates and Microsoft Corp., developer of a graphics-driven operating system of its own called Windows. Apple filed, and eventually lost, a lawsuit against Microsoft, arguing that Windows was a Mac knockoff.\nWhen Jobs got wind of Microsoft’s plans for what would become Windows, he screamed at Gates about ripping Apple off, according to a 1983 essay by Andy Hertzfeld, the Mac’s chief software designer.\nGates coolly replied, “It’s more like we both had this rich neighbor named Xerox, and I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it,” wrote Hertzfeld, who witnessed the interchange.\n‘Shut It Down’\nMeanwhile, Apple was dying. By late 1997, it had racked up two years of losses and the Mac’s share of the PC market was in the single digits and falling. On stage at a conference that year, Michael Dell was asked how he would revive Apple if he were CEO.\n“What would I do? I’d shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders,” he said. Jobs would later say the company was 90 days from bankruptcy.\nIn desperation, Apple agreed to buy NeXT for $400 million in late 1996, and Jobs accepted a role as adviser to then-CEO Gil Amelio. Within seven months, Amelio was gone and Jobs was once again running the company.\nOne of the first things Jobs did upon retaking the reins was fire all but two of Apple’s board members. His handpicked replacements were Bill Campbell, a former Apple executive and then-CEO of Intuit; Jerome York, former IBM CFO and onetime adviser to Tracinda Corp. CEO Kirk Kerkorian; and Jobs’ longtime friend, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Ellison left the board in 2002; York died in 2010. Campbell is still a director.\n$1 a Year\nJobs also rebuilt the executive team, installing key technical managers from NeXT who would help him guide Apple’s strategy over the next decade. They included Jon Rubinstein, who had run NeXT’s hardware engineering, and Avie Tevanian, the young software engineer who helped create NeXT’s operating system.\nRubinstein went on to lead Apple’s iPod division before departing for smartphone maker Palm Inc., while Tevanian served as chief software technology officer. Jobs also found talent within Apple, singling out a British-born designer named Jonathan Ive to lead industrial design.\nAs a show of Jobs’s not-in-it-for-the-money drive to fix Apple, he insisted on getting paid $1 a year, a salary package that continued for the remainder of his career.\nJobs’s remuneration instead came mainly from stock options, restricted stock and an $84 million Gulfstream V jet, given to him by the board in 2000.\nJobs’s net worth was at least $6.7 billion as of Sept. 6, according to Bloomberg estimates. His 7.4 percent Disney stake was worth $4.4 billion, and his 5.5 million shares of Apple were worth $2.1 billion. Jobs’s 138 million shares of Disney had paid him at least $242 million in dividends before taxes since 2006, according to Bloomberg data.\nStock options let holders buy shares later, usually at the trading price on the day the options were granted. Like other Silicon Valley executives, Jobs viewed the securities as a necessary incentive to keep valuable employees.\n“That’s the key asset Apple has -- is its talent,” Jobs would later say in a March 2008 deposition with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “I was very concerned that Apple could really suffer some big losses on its executive team with the business environment we were in, and the competitors coming after our people.”\nAnd like hundreds of other technology companies, Apple engaged in “backdating,” or retroactively changing grant dates to those with lower stock prices. The practice could artificially boost employee compensation and ran the risk of shielding compensation costs from investors. It came under scrutiny by the SEC.\nJobs admitted in 2006 to recommending some favorable dates on options other than his own. A special committee of Apple’s board exonerated him of any misconduct, and the SEC said in April 2007 that Apple wouldn’t be sanctioned.\n“Jobs was one of these CEOs who ran the company like he wanted to -- he believed he knew more about it than anyone else, and he probably did,” Arthur Levitt, a former chairman of the SEC, said in a February 2009 interview.\nLevitt said that around the time of the two grants that got Apple in trouble, Jobs invited him to join the company’s board - - then disinvited him because his views on corporate governance were “too independent, too doctrinaire” for Jobs.\nLevitt also praised Jobs.\n“He’s among the best CEOs I’ve ever known, in spite of his irreverence, irascibility and ego,” Levitt said.\nBack to Apple\nWhen Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he was still an exacting connoisseur of design. Only now, he demonstrated an understanding that he needed to place his bets carefully. He culled the company’s product line, killing money-losing projects such as the Newton personal digital assistant. He ended the Mac “clone” program that let other computer makers install Apple’s operating system on their machines; he called the welcoming of clones an “ill-conceived” move that undercut Apple’s own Mac hardware sales.\n“We’re always thinking about new markets we could enter,” Jobs told BusinessWeek magazine in 2004. “But it’s only by saying no that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.”\n“How he looked at things from a product perspective is very rare,” said Ed Zander, a CEO of Motorola Inc. before it split into two companies. “You don’t find many CEOs who have the attention to detail from the product experience point of view -- and understand the business side of the house.”\nOf Macs, IPods\nThe first tangible result of Jobs’ return was the iMac, which he introduced at the Flint Center in Cupertino, California, in 1998. The iMac looked like no other computer: It was a bulbous, sci-fi looking number encased in translucent plastic. The unveiling that day had all the usual language of a Jobs keynote -- the iMac was “beautiful,” “cool,” and “a really big deal.”\nThe iMac would become Apple’s best-selling desktop ever, according to the company. The decision to offer the computer in five colors flew in the face of the then-common industry practice of packaging machines in easy-to-manufacture -- if dull -- beige boxes.\n“I remember scratching my head at the time, when Apple first came out with those first little colored desktop Macs, the iMacs,” said Blake Johnson, an assistant professor in engineering at Stanford University. “But the message and splash of five different colors was a conscious decision -- okay, we have some supply chain inefficiencies, but those are more than offset by the positive impact on customers.”\nApple was profitable again by 1998, and over the next decade released a series of blockbusters that went beyond traditional computing. The iPod media player and the iPhone were beautiful objects that ignited consumer lust in Apple’s sparsely elegant -- and typically crowded -- retail stores. Jobs dropped “Computer” from the company name in 2007 at the time he unveiled the iPhone.\nBeneath the contours of Ive’s designs were two less obvious achievements. The first was the software that made all those devices work together.\nAll of it was rooted in a single operating system, OS X, which had its beginnings in Tevanian’s work at NeXT. Apple’s great strength, Jobs would say repeatedly, was that it was a software company.\n“An iPod is really just software,” Jobs said at the All Things D technology conference in 2007. “It’s in a beautiful box -- but it’s software. If you look at what a Mac is, it’s OS X. It’s in a beautiful box, but it’s OS X. And if you look at what an iPhone will hopefully be, it’s software.”\nThe other big achievement was Jobs’ ability to create hits by getting industry partners to do his bidding. For the iTunes music store, he not only demanded that the major music labels sell their product over the Internet, but do so at a single price, 99 cents a song.\nHe convinced AT&T Inc. to modify its network to handle the iPhone’s many features in exchange for exclusive rights to sell the iPhone to U.S. buyers. Verizon Communications Inc.’s wireless division started selling the iPhone in February 2011.\n“The AT&Ts and Verizons of the world want to control the software, product, the brand, the colors, where the keyboard goes, the pricing, the distribution,” said Zander, the former Motorola CEO, who partnered with Jobs on an early music-playing phone. “Here comes Steve and he says to AT&T, you get the product but I get the brand, I get the colors, I get the software, I get the distribution pretty much, I get the pricing.”\n‘Follow Your Heart’\nApple’s iPhone became the world’s best-selling smartphone in the second quarter of 2011.\nJobs said in 2004 that he had been diagnosed and treated for a neuroendocrine tumor in his pancreas. After surgery to remove an islet cell tumor, he took a month off to recuperate and declared himself healthy and cancer free.\nFor a few years he looked that way. He was thinner, which was no surprise after what he’d been through. One person who knew him well said that the cancer scare didn’t slow him down, convince him to spend more time with family or reconnect with friends. If anything, Jobs seemed to get even more engaged with work, said this person, who wished to remain anonymous because the matter was private.\nDuring the 2005 Stanford commencement address, Jobs described how the inevitability of death was a motivating force in his life.\n“Remembering you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked; there is no reason not to follow your heart,” he said.\nReports of Death\nJobs’s appearance changed noticeably by early 2008. He started looking gaunt. Tech blogs bubbled with discussion about what was going on. Typical headlines: “The Incredible Shrinking Apple CEO,” and “Why Does Steve Jobs Look So Thin?”\nWhen he took the stage at Apple events, Jobs joked about his health. In August of that year, Bloomberg News erroneously published an obituary; at a product launch a month later he recited the Mark Twain line that reports of his death were greatly exaggerated. At another event that year, he projected a slide of his blood pressure.\nIn January 2009, Jobs said that his weight loss was caused by a “hormone imbalance”; nine days later, he began a five- month medical leave, handing control of the company to his COO, Tim Cook. Later that year, he underwent a liver transplant at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.\nApple’s disclosures -- or lack thereof -- around Jobs’s health became a matter of debate among investors and corporate governance experts. Some said that because his health was critical to the company’s success, Apple should have said more, sooner. The counterargument: privacy laws trump investors’ right to know the details of his health.\nU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials examined in 2009 whether the company violated disclosure rules regarding Jobs’s medical status, a person familiar with the matter said at the time. No legal action was taken.\nWhile Jobs was on leave that year, Apple came under competitive pressure from an unexpected source: Google Inc. The search giant, whose then-CEO Eric Schmidt was an Apple board member, had gotten into the smartphone business with its Android operating system.\nUnlike the iPhone, Android phones were made by multiple manufacturers. The budding rivalry evoked the Mac vs. PC showdowns of the 1980s. It pitted a company -- Apple -- that made one kind of device against an array of manufacturers orbiting around a software operating system -- in this case, Google’s Android.\nBy the time Jobs returned to work in June, several Android devices were on the market. Google’s Schmidt resigned from Apple’s board in August, acknowledging the escalating tension between the two companies.\n“The economic engine that Steve built is an amazing one in terms of cash generation, global footprint distribution,” Schmidt said in an interview with Charlie Rose after Jobs’s death. “It is just one of the great American success stories.”\nJobs the following year introduced his next epoch-making product: the iPad. The run-up was full of the buzz that greeted past products. What would it look like? What would it do? Only a select handful of developers and media companies got access to pre-release versions of the iPad, and then only under strict conditions. Recipients had to agree to keep the devices tethered to a fixed object in rooms that blacked-out windows.\nAt the product unveiling, Jobs said that the tablet computer would go on sale later that year, calling it “magical.” The public agreed: Apple sold more than 300,000 iPads on day one, and within a few months the device had a near monopoly share of the tablet market that companies led by Microsoft had failed to crack for a decade.\nAnother momentous product was in store for 2010. The iPhone 4 boasted a glass front and back and a brushed-steel band around the edge. It also came with a front-facing camera that would allow mobile videoconferencing.\nWhile the iPhone 4 was destined for success, this time there was a glitch. Customers who held the phone a certain way experienced dropped phone calls -- the “death grip,” it was called.\nAt first, Apple denied anything was wrong and suggested that customers were holding the phone incorrectly. The flaw snowballed into a public-relations crisis that came to be known as “Antennagate,” stoked by longtime grumbling over service quality on the network of AT&T, then the only U.S. iPhone carrier.\nCook Comes to Fore\nBy July, Jobs had changed his tune. He apologized to customers and offered free “bumpers,” rubber cases that fit around the metal edge of the phone, so that fingertips wouldn’t cause any antenna interference.\nThe imbroglio had little impact on iPhone demand. Apple sold 1.7 million iPhone 4 units during the first three days it was on sale; by the end of the year, the iPhone would represent nearly 40 percent of revenue.\nDuring the introduction of a new MacBook Air in October 2010, Jobs appeared thinner than ever. Three months later, Jobs said he would be taking a new leave of absence to “focus on my health.” “I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can,” he said.\nFor the third time since 2004, Cook took over day-to-day operations. He oversaw the introduction of the second version of the iPad and introduced a music-storage service called iCloud. He traveled to China to discuss the iPhone with China Mobile Ltd., the country’s largest mobile-phone carrier.\nJobs announced his resignation Aug. 24. “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know,” Jobs said in a statement. “Unfortunately, that day has come.”\nIn the weeks preceding his resignation, Jobs was largely housebound, according to a person familiar with the matter.\n“Under Steve’s leadership Apple has not only revolutionized the computer industry but also transformed how the world communicates, plays, shops and works,” Frank Quattrone, CEO of Qatalyst Partners LLP, a Silicon Valley investment bank, said at the time. “In the entrepreneur hall of fame, he is the charter member. He is, and will remain, an inspiration to the world.”\nCook became CEO for good. While Cook had mastered an expanding list of operational roles, including manufacturing, distribution, sales and customer service, he hadn’t demonstrated Jobs’s penchant for product vision.\nIve, Forstall, Schiller\nIn the post-Jobs era, that role would lie more squarely with head product designer Ive, who oversaw the development of devices including the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad.\nRounding out the executive team are Scott Forstall, who is in charge of the iOS software that powers the iPhone and iPad; Philip Schiller, who leads product marketing; Bob Mansfield, who heads Mac hardware engineering; and Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, who is tasked with overseeing Apple’s more than $75 billion in cash and long-term holdings.\nJobs left a company with a market value larger than that of Microsoft and Dell combined. Apple’s revenue reached a record $65 billion in fiscal 2010, with analysts predicting that they will exceed $100 billion in 2011.\nBesides relying on surging demand for the iPhone and iPad, Apple is also counting on growth in China. “We’re just scratching the surface right now,” Cook said of the region in July. The company is also due to sell a new service called iCloud that will let users access photos, videos and other content across an array of Apple products.\nThe Apple Jobs left behind was well suited to confront the challenges it then faced, including the Google threat, largely because of a product lineup Jobs set in motion, analysts and investors said at the time of his resignation. The concern is whether the company can produce industry-disrupting devices long after Jobs’s influence recedes.\n“The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come,” Bill Gates said after his passing. “Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.”\nAt the AllThingsD conference in 2007, Gates had said, “I’d give a lot to have Steve’s taste. The way he does things is just different and, you know, I think it’s magical.”\nTo contact the reporter on this story: Jim Aley in New York at firstname.lastname@example.org\nTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Tom Giles at email@example.com\nFind out more about Bloomberg for iPhone: http://m.bloomberg.com/iphone/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tfa2020.org/en/stop-global-warming-one-tree/", "date": "2020-01-27T21:24:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251728207.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127205148-20200127235148-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9508962035179138, "token_count": 1691, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__146808169", "lang": "en", "text": "Stop global warming one tree at a time\nGlobal Shapers Series: Millennial voice on Forests\nBlog by: Alejandra Plaza Limón\nA National Strategy: Securing Better Forests\nThe goodness of healthy forests are well known, and many benefits come within, including they produce oxygen, prevent erosion, provide water and regulate temperature. As former Vice President Al Gore said: “the best technology to fight global warming is a tree!” It is difficult not to agree with him, however, there are several challenges that arise when securing better forests to communities in Mexico.\nAccording to the UN-REDD “deforestation and forest degradation, through agricultural expansion, conversion to pastureland, infrastructure development, destructive logging, fires, etc., account for nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire global transportation sector and second only to the energy sector. ”\nAdditionally, according to data from Reforestamos México, the survival rate for national reforestation projects done by government agencies is of 30%. How to ensure that the initial impact of a reforestation campaign generates a lasting impact on the communities? The reforestation initiative is a great step forward, but the maintenance and active care of at least 3 years are crucial to ensure forests survival.\nDeforestation in Mexico: Nevado de Toluca in danger\nAccording to FAO it has been recorded that in Mexico we have 64.8 million hectares of forest, covering 33 % of its total land area (FAO, 2010). However, our country has lost more than half of its natural forests. An average of more than 705 051 ha per year of forests was lost between 1997-1993. This rate then increased to 819 591 ha per year from 1994-2000, according to a recent study by Herrera (2003). During the last couple of years, the average number of hectares deforested reached close to one million per year.\nThis is a tragedy, as along with the forest crop, topsoil, habitats, biodiversity, time and money are lost. Man-made deserts are growing in Mexico, the commercial timber line is moving up the slopes and the forest frontiers are being pushed up the mountains by pressure from farmers, cattle raisers, fruit orchards, coffee plantations and local landless fieldworkers.\nOne of the richest natural areas in Mexico is sheltered in the Nevado de Toluca National Park, and although landscape in this place is wonderful, endemic life in it is in complete threat. The deterioration of this site has been documented through the decrease in native land-cover, where only 17,000 ha of natural vegetation of the original 54,000 ha remains—a loss of almost 70% (Maass et al. 2006).\nImage: North face of El Nevado de Toluca, a national protected area in México. Credit: José Pons.This site of wooded area is of vital importance for the Valley of Mexico. Each of the trees that populate its slopes impacts the quality of the air and the underground aquifers that nourish the central part of the country. Indeed, making it a true green lung.\nAmbition with an 80% rate survival\nSeveral NGOs have made extraordinary efforts to save Mexican forests, but survival rates are still a main problem to maintain hope. Last reforestation season I worked with Reforestamos Mexico, a national NGO with a very successful path. They acknowledge that their work model has been successful since 2011, with a survival rate of 80% for all reforestation campaigns. I could deepen their success when I had the opportunity to support them in a massive reforestation campaign, where the goal was to recover in the Nevado de Toluca area, 6 hectares with 6 thousand hartwegii pines and 2 thousand volunteers, all in one day.\nMap of El Nevado de Toluca’s vegetation cover in 2000 (from Maass et al. 2006).\nThe impact generated by this NGO is outstanding. Better Alliances, Better Forests is the program they designed to pursue an organized and effective action plan to reforest a degraded area, with the aim of making it sustainable. This national program promotes restoration and conservation of forests. An action plan that unites different sectors of society: ejidos and communities, governments, businesses and youth.\nA National Strategy\nThe vertical integration of the Better Alliances, Better Forests program is what has constituted them as a successful pioneer in forest conservation issues, venturing into more than 12 states in the Mexican Republic.\nIntegration begins with direct contact with companies, supporting them in developing a social responsibility program focused on the sustainable development of forests. Alliances are created to ensure financial support, in which the company undertakes not only the reforestation effort, but also the adoption of their reforested area. The investment that companies make in adopting a forest is divided into objectives to catalyze several problematics, including environmental, event organization and social work.\nIn the environmental sector, the monitoring and maintenance of the area is included for 3 years, in which a community forestry brigade would protect and maintain the forest with conservation actions such as replanting, fire prevention, surveillance, fencing, soil retention and water harvesting. For the reforestation event, the coordination of the event would be held plus a scouting and a prior awareness-raising workshop; the event includes the collaboration of young leaders who guide the group on that day. In social work area, the creation of productive projects with the communities and ejidos is promoted, where the people who inhabit the forests manage to create their own companies.\nWith this strategy, the NGO ensures the survival of the trees, and in their successful figures, 80% of the forests in which the MAMB program has worked in, has managed to survive.\nVideo: Reforestation Mexico\nSome encouraging information is that since the creation of the program in 2011, this NGO has worked in more than with the help of 97,635 volunteers, planting more than 2.2 million trees, benefiting 500 families with the generated jobs. In 2018 alone, they participated with 17,425 volunteers from 76 companies in 17 Protected Natural Areas, which translated into restoration actions in more than 132 hectares in twelve states of the country, including Estado de México, Jalisco, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Puebla, Yucatán, amongst others.\nMap of MAMB program incidence in Mexico\nTurning hope into action\nSuccess stories have been reflected in several parts of the world including China and Ethiopia among the leading countries in forest conservation. But what are we doing in Latin America? Latam region as many other, faces many risks due to increasing rates of deforestation, among them, socio-economic ones. But also, they face a great challenge in terms of the expansion of agriculture and production. The urgent moment to act is now.\nDeforestation in Mexico has been a collective misfortune caused by poverty, misconceived government policies, greed of some loggers, tree poaching, and poor technical supervision. And I believe many countries felt identified and found similarities within seconds. But after an exhaustive review, this Mexican NGO believes that the key for reforestation campaigns could be to have a forest management plan vertically aligned, with the local residents as operators and benefactors. It should be noted that the economic model of this NGO began in 2011 just in the nearby cities of our capital. Today they have been able to replicate the program, make it grow and maximize its impact in more than 12 states.\nIf the replication of the program could be made in every country in Latin America, we could at least reduce 30% of greenhouse emissions. Implementing in our countries practices such as the MAMB program to generate sustainable economic cycles and foster.\nAbout the Global Shapers Community\nBorn out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. With more than 7,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 369 city-based hubs in 171 countries. More information visit: www.globalshapers.org\nThe views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the Tropical Forest Alliance.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.kicc.org.uk/Leadership/PastorMatthew/tabid/56/Default.aspx", "date": "2016-02-07T08:09:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701148758.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193908-00312-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.96707683801651, "token_count": 238, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-07", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__103901081", "lang": "en", "text": "Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has been the Senior Pastor of KICC since 1992. He has a dynamic gifting to combine his calling as a Pastor and teacher, with the roles of mentor, businessman and spiritual father.\nDuring more than 30 years in the ministry, Pastor Matthew has given countless people the spiritual and practical foundation on which to successfully build their lives. His broadcast ministry, Winning Ways, is viewed by millions of people in Europe, Africa, Asia, the USA and the Emirates.\nA prolific writer of more than 60 books, including the award winning ‘Tongues of Fire’, Pastor Matthew constantly challenges believers to become the best they can be.\nHis influence on church growth and evangelism has guaranteed countless requests for his comments by a variety of mainstream media including BBC TV and Radio, Sky News, The Times and Guardian broadsheet newspapers, as well as a broad spectrum of Christian and faith-based publications.\nAs a respected leader, Pastor Matthew sits on the Board of Reference for God TV and is considered a Christian thought leader, Biblical scholar and media commentator on a variety of issues that have left indelible marks on modern society.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://milesmediation.com/blog/winter-wheeler-podcast-host-extraordinaire/", "date": "2023-12-06T15:17:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100599.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206130723-20231206160723-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9398036003112793, "token_count": 316, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__147932078", "lang": "en", "text": "Winter Wheeler: Podcast Host Extraordinaire\nMiles mediator and arbitrator, Winter Wheeler, can add podcast host extraordinaire to her resume after the streak of dynamic and thought-provoking episodes of The Future of Resolution Podcast she has hosted during the past several months.\nRelegated to recording through Zoom to ensure ease, safety, and convenience for her high-profile guests, Winter made the most of it and forged ahead!\nShe has interviewed Georgia and national notables, including Georgia Court of Appeals Judges Verda Colvin and Ken Hodges; DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston; General Counsel for the State Bar of Georgia, Paula Frederick; and attorneys Emily Ward and David Fried.\nEach interview was full of personal, emotional, and inspiring takes on issues ranging from the emotional toll of the pandemic to equal justice.\nWinter’s latest interview is with none other than CK Hoffler, President of the National Bar Association and Chair of the Rainbow Push Coalition.\nListen to hear President Hoffler discuss her immensely successful career as a trial lawyer, how she did it all with two sons in tow, and her nationally coordinated effort to ensure every American’s right to vote.\nWe are all looking forward to what Winter comes up with next and we know you are, too!\nABOUT WINTER WHEELER\nWinter Wheeler mediates complex disputes in areas of wrongful death, catastrophic injury, personal injury, premises liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, products liability, automotive and trucking liability.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fegno.com/content-marketing/", "date": "2024-02-27T06:53:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9128137230873108, "token_count": 2476, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126696729", "lang": "en", "text": "Content marketing goes beyond traditional advertising, focusing on delivering valuable, relevant, and engaging content to attract and retain customers. It encompasses various forms, from blog posts, videos, social media campaigns, and podcasts, to infographics and e-books, allowing brands to leverage their expertise and creativity to create a compelling narrative.\nAs Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft said “Content is king” is truly right, when it comes to this digital era, where consumers are constantly bombarded with information, capturing their attention and fostering meaningful connections has become a daunting challenge for businesses. Amidst this ever-evolving landscape, content marketing has emerged as a powerful tool that not only enables brands to cut through the noise but also establishes lasting relationships with their target audience.\nGet ready to unleash the true potential of your brand through the art and science of content marketing. Let’s dive in and discover how this dynamic approach can propel your business forward while fostering connections that stand the test of time.\nWhat is Content Marketing?\nThe goal of content marketing is to draw in and keep the attention of a target audience by producing and distributing valuable, pertinent, and consistent material. To increase brand recognition, establish trust, and eventually encourage profitable consumer action, organizations utilize this strategy to deliver information, entertainment, or insights to their current and potential customers.\nThe content created in content marketing can take various forms, such as blog posts, articles, videos, podcasts, infographics, whitepapers, ebooks, social media posts, and more. The key aspect is that the content is designed to be informative, helpful, or entertaining rather than explicitly promotional. it aims to provide value to the audience, addressing their needs, interests, and pain points. By delivering valuable content, businesses aim to attract and engage their target audience, building trust and credibility along the way. This, in turn, can lead to increased brand loyalty, customer retention, and ultimately, conversions and sales.\nWhy exactly a brand needs a content service?\nA content service is indispensable for any brand seeking to thrive in today’s world. Firstly, it enables the brand to establish a strong online presence and connect with its target audience effectively. High-quality content, distributed through various channels such as blogs, social media, and email newsletters, engages customers, builds trust, and educates them about the brand’s offerings. With the right content strategy, a brand can increase its visibility, enhance brand awareness, and position itself as a thought leader in the industry, gaining a competitive edge.\nSecondly, a content service plays a pivotal role in driving traffic and improving search engine rankings. Well-optimized and valuable content enhances a brand’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts, boosting its organic traffic and website visibility. Moreover, by addressing customer pain points and providing relevant solutions, content aids in lead generation and supports the sales process.\nThrough personalized and targeted content, a brand can cater to different customer segments, enhancing engagement and conversions. Additionally, consistent and compelling storytelling further strengthens the brand’s identity, fostering emotional connections with customers. With the ability to measure content performance and analyze user behavior, a content service empowers a brand to refine its strategies and adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape, ensuring continued growth and success.\nWhat makes a successful content marketing strategy?\nA successful content marketing strategy encompasses several key factors that contribute to its effectiveness. Here are the elements that make a content marketing strategy successful:\n- Clearly Defined Goals\n- Deep Understanding of the Target Audience\n- Compelling and Valuable Content\n- Consistency and Frequency\n- Effective Content Distribution\n- Optimization for Search Engines\n- Engagement and Interactivity\n- Data Analysis and Iteration\n- Continuous Learning and Adaptation\nClearly Defined Goals\nThe foundation of any effective content marketing plan is a set of precise objectives. These objectives should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) and in line with your overall business objectives. You can concentrate your efforts and correctly assess the success of your approach by having defined objectives.\nDeep Understanding of the Target Audience\nTo create content that resonates with your audience, you need a deep understanding of their demographics, preferences, needs, challenges, and aspirations. Conduct thorough audience research and develop buyer personas to identify their pain points and motivations. Tailor your content to address their specific needs and interests.\nCompelling and Valuable Content\nSuccessful content marketing strategies revolve around creating high-quality and valuable content. Your content should provide meaningful information, insights, entertainment, or solutions to your audience. It should be well-researched, well-written, and visually appealing. Focus on delivering value and building trust with your audience.\nConsistency and Frequency\nConsistency is key in content marketing. Consistently delivering fresh content builds trust, encourages audience engagement, and keeps your brand top of mind. Determine a frequency that works for your audience and resources, whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly, and maintain a consistent flow of content.\nEffective Content Distribution\nCreating great content is only part of the equation; you need to effectively distribute it to reach your target audience. Utilize various channels such as your website, blog, social media platforms, email newsletters, industry publications, and content syndication platforms. Tailor your distribution strategy to align with your audience’s preferred channels and engage with them where they are most active.\nOptimization for Search Engines\nImplement Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to ensure your content ranks well in search engine results. Optimize titles, headings, meta descriptions, and image alt tags. Provide a good user experience, optimize for mobile devices, and focus on website speed and performance.\nEngagement and Interactivity\nSuccessful content marketing strategies encourage audience engagement and foster a sense of community. Encourage comments, discussions, and social sharing. Respond to comments and engage with your audience to build relationships and foster loyalty. Utilize interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, surveys, and contests to boost engagement and create memorable experiences.\nData Analysis and Iteration\nRegularly analyze data and metrics to evaluate the performance of your content marketing efforts. Track key metrics such as website traffic, engagement, conversion rates, and return on investment (ROI). Use these insights to refine your strategy, optimize future content, and make data-driven decisions.\nContinuous Learning and Adaptation\nThe content marketing landscape is ever-evolving. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging platforms, and changes in consumer behavior. Learn from your successes and failures, adapt your strategy based on feedback and insights, and experiment with new content formats or approaches. A successful content marketing strategy is agile and continuously evolves to stay relevant.\nContent marketing types\nContent marketing encompasses various types and formats that can be used to engage and connect with your target audience. There are various types of content that brands can utilize to engage their audience effectively. Firstly, written content, such as blogs, articles, and whitepapers, remains a staple in content marketing. Blogs provide a platform to share valuable insights, industry trends, and educational content, while articles and whitepapers establish a brand’s authority and expertise in a particular domain. Written content is not only informative but also plays a crucial role in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), driving organic traffic to the brand’s website.\nSecondly, visual content, including images, infographics, and videos, has become increasingly popular in capturing audience attention. Visuals are highly shareable on social media platforms and help convey information more efficiently, making complex ideas easily digestible. Infographics present data and statistics in a visually appealing manner, while videos allow for storytelling and immersive brand experiences. As people’s attention spans shorten, visual content proves to be a powerful tool in holding the audience’s interest and enhancing brand recall.\nCombining these two content types, brands can create a well-rounded content marketing strategy that caters to diverse audience preferences and behaviors.\nHow content marketing builds relationships?\nContent marketing fosters relationships by employing various strategies and tactics that build trust, engagement, and loyalty with your audience. Here’s how content marketing fosters relationships:\n- Establishing Authority and Thought Leadership\n- Engaging and Interactive Content\n- Providing Value and Solving Problems\n- Personalization and Relevance\n- Consistency and Reliability\n- Storytelling and Emotional Connection\n- Feedback and Collaboration\n- Long-Term Nurturing\n1. Establishing Authority and Thought Leadership\nThrough content marketing, you can establish your brand as an authority in your industry or niche. By consistently sharing valuable insights, expertise, and knowledge, you position yourself as a credible source of information. This builds trust and confidence in your brand, fostering a relationship where your audience seeks your guidance and views you as a thought leader.\n2. Engaging and Interactive Content\nContent marketing encourages audience engagement and interaction. By creating content that sparks discussions, encourages comments, and invites participation, you invite your audience to actively engage with your brand. This two-way communication fosters a sense of connection and community, deepening the relationship between your brand and your audience.\n3. Providing Value and Solving Problems\nContent marketing focuses on creating content that provides value to your audience. By addressing their pain points, answering their questions, and providing solutions to their problems, you demonstrate that you understand their needs and genuinely want to help. This fosters a sense of trust and positions your brand as a reliable resource.\n4. Personalization and Relevance\nContent marketing allows you to personalize your content to cater to the specific needs and interests of your audience segments. By understanding their preferences, demographics, and challenges, you can create targeted content that resonates with them on a deeper level. Personalized content shows that you value their individuality and fosters a stronger bond between your brand and your audience.\n5. Consistency and Reliability\nConsistently delivering high-quality content builds reliability and trust with your audience. When you consistently provide valuable content, your audience knows they can rely on you to deliver information that meets their expectations. This consistency builds a relationship of dependability and establishes your brand as a reliable source they can turn to.\n6. Storytelling and Emotional Connection\nBy crafting compelling stories that evoke emotions, you can create a strong emotional connection with your audience. Sharing authentic stories that resonate with their experiences, aspirations, or challenges helps to forge a deeper bond and fosters a sense of empathy and understanding.\n7. Feedback and Collaboration\nContent marketing allows you to actively seek feedback from your audience and involve them in the content creation process. By listening to their opinions, suggestions, and feedback, you demonstrate that you value their input and are open to collaboration. This fosters a sense of ownership and co-creation, strengthening the relationship and making your audience feel valued.\n8. Long-Term Nurturing\nBy consistently nurturing your audience with valuable content over time, you deepen the relationship and foster loyalty. This ongoing connection helps to retain customers, encourages repeat engagement, and transforms them into brand advocates.\nAs the digital landscape continues to evolve, content marketing remains a vital strategy for businesses of all sizes. It offers the opportunity to showcase expertise, connect with customers on a deeper level, and differentiate from competitors. Through the power of content marketing, brands can shape their narrative, drive business growth, and cultivate relationships that stand the test of time.\nSo, embrace the power of content marketing and unleash its potential to drive results, amplify brand visibility, and build meaningful connections with your audience. Start crafting compelling content that informs, inspires, and engages, and witness the transformative impact it can have on your business. Get ready to harness the power of content marketing and make your mark in the digital realm. If you’re looking for expert guidance, consider partnering with a reputable digital marketing company like ours to maximize your content marketing efforts.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://crossroadsbasketball.com/basketball/often-asked-how-to-watch-ncaa-basketball-championship-online.html", "date": "2022-08-18T00:41:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573145.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818003501-20220818033501-00751.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9198254346847534, "token_count": 1002, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__117098326", "lang": "en", "text": "Often asked: How To Watch Ncaa Basketball Championship Online?\n- 1 How can I watch NCAA basketball online for free?\n- 2 Can I watch the NCAA tournament online?\n- 3 How can I watch the NCAA tournament without cable?\n- 4 What app can i watch NCAA basketball?\n- 5 What channel can I watch NCAA basketball on?\n- 6 How can I watch the Final Four online?\n- 7 Can you stream March Madness for free?\n- 8 How do I watch NCAA basketball on Firestick?\n- 9 Can I watch NCAA basketball on CBS All Access?\n- 10 How can I watch NCAA championship on Roku?\n- 11 How can I watch NCAA tournament on my iPhone?\n- 12 Can you watch NCAA basketball on ESPN Plus?\nHow can I watch NCAA basketball online for free?\nStreaming sites that carry all or part of the NCAA Tournament include Paramount+, fuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV and YouTube TV, all of which offer free trials.\nCan I watch the NCAA tournament online?\nDoes the NCAA offer any service for me to watch the game I want? March Madness Live will stream all 67 games on the NCAA website, as well as on Apple, Android, Amazon, and Roku devices. It’s also available on Xbox One. You’ll need to log in with your username and password from your TV provider, however.\nHow can I watch the NCAA tournament without cable?\nIf you don’t have cable or satellite, there are several streaming services you can use. One of the cheapest options to watch the Men’s NCAA Championship Game is Paramount Plus. The service offers live CBS streaming and on-demand content with ads for just $6 a month.\nWhat app can i watch NCAA basketball?\nNCAA March Madness Live is the only app that lets you stream all games live, play the Capital One NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge and get real-time commentary and analysis. Friday 3/19 through Monday 3/22, you can also watch live games with Fast Break, the NCAA’s digitally exclusive experience that lets you catch\nWhat channel can I watch NCAA basketball on?\nWhere to Watch the Tournament. Your NCAA® March Madness® games are live on TBS, TNT and TruTV, along with CBS in most cities. To check for your local CBS affiliate, please click on the “View Channels In Your Area” link. Also get access to 65+ other Live and On Demand channels with live sports, news and entertainment.\nHow can I watch the Final Four online?\nIf you don’t have a cable login to access those stations for a live stream, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the Final Four.\nCan you stream March Madness for free?\nWatch March Madness Online for Free The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament lasts three weeks, with the first games starting on March 18th and wrapping up with the National Championship game on Monday, April 5th. All those games are on CBS, which you can watch live using a free trial to Paramount+.\nHow do I watch NCAA basketball on Firestick?\nYou can watch NCAA Basketball on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV Now, and Vidgo.\nCan I watch NCAA basketball on CBS All Access?\nThe new streaming service (formerly known as CBS All-Access ) will let you watch March Madness on CBS through your phone, computer or connected TV, and the free trial lasts for 30 days, so you can use it to watch all of Paramount+’s content even after the tournament is over.\nHow can I watch NCAA championship on Roku?\nLaunch the NCAA March Madness Live channel, press the * on your remote and select “TV Provider.” Enter the registration code shown on the channel at www.ncaa.com/activate/roku. You will be asked to select your TV provider and login through that service.\nHow can I watch NCAA tournament on my iPhone?\nThe easiest way to watch every game in the 2021 NCAA Tournament is through the NCAA March Madness Live app, which is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. You’ll need a valid cable subscription to view the games, but there’s no additional costs or fees.\nCan you watch NCAA basketball on ESPN Plus?\nThe ESPN+ streaming service exclusively airs over a thousand live college basketball games from the 2020-2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball season. You can watch NCAA basketball all season on ESPN+ for just $5.99 per month. Check out what games are on ESPN+ this week.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cambridgemediasolutions.com/", "date": "2021-04-18T08:03:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038469494.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418073623-20210418103623-00565.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9731329083442688, "token_count": 452, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__52131652", "lang": "en", "text": "Martyn was a pleasure to work with. Through the thick and thin of the project, he was constantly flexible, forward thinking, and committed to hitting the milestones we had agreed upon. Martyn managed his team well and drove them towards excellence. The proof is in the quality of the end product.\nCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS\nAfter eighteen months of working together we’re delighted with the work carried out. Martyn and his team were responsible for scheduling, project management and delivery, all of which were completed to an extremely high standard. The results were excellent: open lines of communication, clear progress reports and a clear desire to push the project forward. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to any company who rely on external suppliers to be of the highest quality.\nTHE BRITISH COUNCIL\nTwo large-scale and extremely challenging projects have been delivered on time and budget by Martyn and his team: the first combined the planning, production and delivery of over 450 videos with hours of recorded audio; the second required the end-to-end project management of both audio and editorial elements and a team of 18 external suppliers and freelancers.\nOver the last 7 years Martyn has driven the delivery of a number of large scale, complex digital projects for LearnJam. He always brings a professional, meticulous and friendly energy to the team. Regardless of the size of project, Martyn always commits himself to making sure we deliver on time, on budget and to the best of our abilities as a team, and in doing so looks for ways to bring out the best of every team member. It’s always a pleasure working with Martyn, and I recommend him as a publishing professional for anybody looking for a dedicated team member who always goes the extra mile to make sure the best outcome is achieved.\nFIRSTPORT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT\nMartyn and his team turned around a niche video project in a short space of time. Martyn’s ‘can do’ attitude meant we got there on time – not just with adequate video, but with really great video that combined a sense of energy with real emotion. The end product was fantastic – we were really blown away.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.discountedweed.com/leafly-launches-leafly-delivery-to-meet-increased-demand-from-cannabis-consumers-and-businesses-for-flexible-safer-online-shopping/", "date": "2024-04-22T19:46:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818337.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422175900-20240422205900-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9237145781517029, "token_count": 675, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__88334903", "lang": "en", "text": "SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leafly, the world’s leading cannabis information resource, today announced the launch of Leafly Delivery, an expansion to its online ordering platform intended to help meet significant demand from cannabis retailers to provide flexible ordering options. Leafly Delivery joins Leafly Pickup on the company’s online order fulfillment platform. Leafly Pickup, which is available at more than 1,600 retailers in North America, allows consumers to order from participating cannabis stores online and then pick up and pay for purchases in-store or curbside.\n“Cannabis stores across the U.S. and Canada are working tirelessly to meet the essential needs of customers while adapting to the realities of COVID-19,” said Tim Leslie, CEO of Leafly. “We’ve seen Leafly Pickup orders increase 176% in the past month as consumers seek out ways to shop local and shop safely. Leafly Pickup and Delivery allows retailers to offer a fast and flexible online shopping and buying experience for their customers who need it most.”\nLeafly Delivery is currently available in all states that allow cannabis delivery for recreational and/or medical cannabis, which include Michigan, Maryland, New York, Florida, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon. Leafly Delivery allows dispensaries who operate their own delivery fleets to streamline online orders with their delivery fulfillment process. Leafly will expand Leafly Delivery into new markets as cannabis delivery policy continues to change.\n“People find our store on Leafly all the time. But by offering Leafly Pickup and Delivery we can immediately convert those web visits into House of Dank customers, thanks to the familiar convenience of online ordering. Whether they choose to come pick up in store or have us deliver their products, Leafly Pickup and Delivery make the logistics of processing, managing, and fulfilling online orders very easy, so that we can stay focused on serving our customers,” said Marvin Jamo, owner of House of Dank in Detroit, MI.\n“Leafly Delivery is essential to our business. It gives customers a convenient and easy way to support our shop and order online, while making it seamless for us to manage our delivery fleet as part of our workflow. Not only does this enable us to do business during this current moment, but it brings new revenue streams into our business by giving customers flexible ways to shop from us,” said Joanna DeFilippis, director of operations at Blüm Reno and Blüm Desert Inn Las Vegas.\nCannabis retailers that want to learn more about Leafly Pickup and Delivery should visit here. Cannabis consumers who want to know where Leafly Pickup and Delivery are offered should visit here. For running updates on how COVID-19 is affecting the cannabis industry, please visit here.\nAs the world’s leading cannabis information resource, Leafly’s mission is to help people discover, find, and buy cannabis, and empower cannabis businesses to attract and retain loyal customers through advertising and technology services. Learn more at Leafly.com or download the five-star rated Leafly mobile app through Apple’s App Store or Google Play.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.fads.co.uk/news/fads-helps-furnish-big-brother-house/", "date": "2024-04-12T20:09:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816070.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412194614-20240412224614-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9524471163749695, "token_count": 379, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__133971045", "lang": "en", "text": "At FADS, we are proud to announce that we have received an order from the interior designers of reality television show Big Brother. The iconic house has long been furnished with stylish, eye-catching furniture and this year looks set to be no different.\nThe Big Brother house is redesigned for every installation of the show, offering a unique twist every year. Early images demonstrate that this year’s house contains a futuristic style. Interactive LED walls, touchpads and identity scanners will complement a minimalistic, contemporary design.\nThe interior designers of the Channel 5 show ordered seven of our Scarlett White Gloss 1 Drawer Bedside Tables, furnishings that fit into the house’s famed contemporary style. With the show traditionally having between 10 and 14 contestants, it remains to be seen whether the seven bedside tables will be awarded to only the public’s favourite housemates. This theming is a big leap from the house style of last year when an organic theme was installed.\nThe new series is due to commence this week on June 5 on Channel 5 at 9pm. The contestants are yet to be revealed but it has been reported that Big Brother has made them all take IQ tests before entry.\nThe theme for this year’s series is control and power, coinciding perfectly with the technologically advanced design. The housemates are due to be given a series of tests that will test their IQ and their spirit throughout the series. Housemates will be awarded power throughout the competition and will be able to exert that power upon other contestants.\nThe trailer for the new series shows presenters Emma Willis and Rylan Clark exerting their power over servants in a dystopian high rise building.\nIf you want to recreate the styles found in the Big Brother house this year, we stock a great selection of modern, contemporary high gloss furnishings for every room in your home.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://schoolonomic.blogspot.com/2012/11/do-we-need-to-fear-fiscal-cliff-i.html", "date": "2017-04-27T01:17:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121778.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00076-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459425210952759, "token_count": 836, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__282420702", "lang": "en", "text": "While Barack Obama has won the 2012 presidential election on November 7th, allowing him to remain president for a second term, he may not cheer for long. The \"fiscal cliff\", as named by the FED president Ben Bernarke is inevitably approaching, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike - but what exactly is the fiscal cliff? And should it be feared? This short essay will aim to provide answers to these questions, split in two parts; today's post will examine the status quo, while tomorrow we will examine the predicted effects of possible scenarios.\nThe fiscal cliff, technically put, is the set of changes predicted to be caused by the expiration of the so-called \"Bush era tax cuts\", a series of measures imposed in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA), extended by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA). Without a further extension, these measures are bound to expire by 1 January 2013, leaving the US public budget in a substantially different shape than before.\nIn order to assess the effects of such a policy change (or rather, the lack of it), we'll need to assess:\na) The current effects of the current tax cuts on the American economy - the status quo;\nb) the effects of abolishing the tax cuts;\nc) the effects of keeping the tax cuts.\nIn this analysis, we will concentrate on the two extremes of complete abolition and complete keeping up of tax cuts; the current antagonism of the Democrats and Republicans suggests that such an assumption is not far-fetched. Hence in order to determine what policy should the politicians choose, we only have to choose between these two options; a careful analysis of the pros and cons of each stance brings us closer to whether there could be an ideal compromise, maximizing the utility of the decision both for the state (deficit-wise) and the citizens (whatever that may mean; we will discuss the effects for individual citizen groups later).\nWhile the effects of what will/what would happen after the cliff cross are quite well documented, but the current situation is rarely assessed. This is so because while one side (the need for a balanced budget and the US deficit history) is well documented, but the individual effects on the population are very diverse, and they affect different population groups in different ways. However, given that the tax cuts are keeping a mildly progressive taxation system from becoming more progressive (that is, that people with more money pay relatively more taxes), the current situation favours the more well-off. Just how much is once again difficult to quantify; that being said, the EGGTRA lowered income tax rates for all groups with an average of 3%, while the JGTRRA lowered tax rates on capital income. As a result, federal income has decreased, hence, federal debt has grown; the graphic below displays historic values of US federal debt.\n|Click to enlarge. Source: Wikimedia|\nAs it can be seen above, government deficit did rise starting in the 2000's; however, the biggest part of debt growth only came in 2008, with the financial crisis(and the implementation of TARP and other measures).\nConsequently, it weren't the tax cuts which caused the debt crisis; but in a wider, financial sense, it may now be better for the American economy to abolish them (to help lower the debt).\nSearching for answers\nEssentially, the questions American politicans now face are the following.\nA) Will the abolishment of tax cuts bring down federal debt?\nB) Would doing so hurt the economy? How?\nC) Are the current debt levels destructive for the US economy?\nD) If C) and B) is true, which one is better - a debt relief in exchange for a temporarily hurt economy, or\nsustaining the status quo, and watching debt levels increase?\nIn our next post, we will try to provide answers to these questions, and answer the title question - see you tomorrow.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bigoutdoors.org/new-blog-1/6-outdoor-photographers-you-havent-followed-on-instagram-yet", "date": "2019-05-20T08:23:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255837.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520081942-20190520103942-00495.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9468220472335815, "token_count": 792, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__155244526", "lang": "en", "text": "A picture is worth a thousand words, which makes Instagram the largest collective of words on the web. Instagram serves as a venue to allow people to show others the food you are eating, your family, or the epic adventures you have been on. With roughly 400 million users, you can spend the rest of your life trying to find those photographers whose photos you will fall in love with. Luckily, we did the work for you. These are 6 of the outdoor photographers you should hit follow for.\n1. Ryan Stephens - @ryanstephensphoto\nWebsite - www.ryanstephensphoto.net\nIf you have roamed the Big Outdoors website, you will probably notice the awesome pictures at every click. Well, those photos are courtesy of our co-founder Ryan Stephens. Based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Ryan takes his love of the outdoors and uses photography and film to express it all over the world. With his photos have changed the way people look at organizations such as Northern Michigan University and Camp Manito-wish and film collaborations “The Michigan Ice Film” and \"Cold Rolled\", Ryan definitely deserves your follow.\n2. Tony Murray - @tonymurrayphoto\nWebsite - http://www.tonymurray.com/\nOriginally from Colorado, Tony Murray is now exploring the world. Using photography to capture his memories, Tony does just limit himself to stunning landscapes. With collections titled as Human Interaction and World Faces, he captures the beauty of the world, along with the people that occupy it. So if you want more gorgeous photos from cities to open prairies, give Tony Murray a look.\n3. Renee Hahnel - @reneehahnel\nWebsite - http://www.reneehahnel.com/\nThis Aussie is roaming around the United States and filling Instagram with her travels. Renee’s photo provide a refreshing and playful look at the outdoors. Her and her classic wide brimmed hats have travelled to the top of mountains and down to the ocean shore. If you want to see where Renee travels take her to next, hit the follow button on her profile.\n4. David Swindler - @actionphototours\nWebsite - http://www.picturethejourney.com/\nWhen people go to college, some of them end up not using the major they got. David Swindler is a prime example. Receiving a major in chemical engineering, David left the industry to pursue his love for photography. Based out of Kanab, Utah, he now guides people to help them develop their own photography skills. So until you meet him on tour, follow him to keep up with his stunning pictures.\n5. Rach Stewart - @rach_stewart_nz\nWebsite - http://www.rsnzphotography.com/\nRoaming through New Zealand, Rach Stewart is documenting all the nature beauty the island is know for. From breathtaking landscapes to passing wildlife, her Instagram has it all. If the these photos don’t make you want to hope on the first flight to New Zealand, you may want to see a doctor. So stop on by Rach’s profile and throw her some likes.\n6. Grant Sachs - @grantsachsventure\nWebsite - http://www.grantsachsphoto.com/\nWith a life motto of live it up, Grant Sachs is powered by making the most that life has to offer. Currently returning from a semester of adventures in Australia and New Zealand, Grant lets his photos speak for themselves. Loaded with jaw dropping photos, his profile will make you question why you haven’t stumbled upon it sooner.\nWere you following any of the profiles we mentioned? Is there someone you think we should have added to our list? Let us know below in the comments to let us know!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bodaboda.org/news/", "date": "2024-04-13T02:42:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00539.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9863037467002869, "token_count": 1521, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__19674276", "lang": "en", "text": "He wears a torn suit, the remains of broken chains are still dangling from his wrists, his tie with the Ugandan flag flutters vigorously in the wind as he stumbles with a determined gaze through a burnt landscape. These were the film posters for “Situka” (“Call for Action”), a Ugandan political love film in which the hero fights for justice.\nThat was 2015, the main actor was the Ugandan musician and actor Bobi Wine, whose civil name is Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was elected to Uganda’s parliament in 2017 during a repeat election in his constituency. Since August 16, 2018 Kyagulanyi has been held in a Ugandan military prison. His wife reports that he is hardly recognizable due to swelling and injuries and can hardly stand on his own.\nThis too is a story from a Christian African democracy, a country from which hardly any refugees come to Europe, but which on the contrary receives millions of refugees from Southern Sudan itself. Uganda is also the country most densely afflicted by obscure Christian American churches and is one of the most popular destinations for NGOs and development workers.\nFrom liberator to dictator\nWhat happened in less than two years of Kyagulanai’s political career? To understand the events of last year, one has to go a little further: Uganda has been ruled by Yoweri Museveni since 1986. After the dictatorships of Idi Amin and Milton Obote, Museveni was regarded as the leader of the National Resistance Army (NRA) as a great hope for a democratic Uganda. Another leading member of the NRA was Paul Kagame, who later liberated the country as leader of the Front Patriotique Rwandaise after the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 and has been president there since then.\nMuseveni preached Marxist slogans in his political beginnings, later had liberal approaches, invented a toothpaste made of mutete grass, then showed himself to be a (very) good Christian (in Uganda an above-average number of obscure American spin-offs are anchored in order to proselytize the surroundings from there) and recently attracted attention through increasingly obscure measures. First, he introduced strict laws against homosexuality, which also threaten friends and relatives who do not report gays or lesbians with punishment. The original death sentences have not yet been implemented. Then he had “porn scanners” purchased to detect pornographic images on computers and smartphones, flirted with banning oral sex and finally introduced a social media tax: Anyone using WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will pay an additional 200 shillings (about 5 cents) a day. How exactly this is to be implemented remains to be seen.\nFinally, at the end of 2017, Museveni had a constitutional age limit for presidents removed in order to remain in office longer. Museveni is 74 and thus de facto president for life.\nFrom reality TV star to opposition hero\nRobert Kyagulanyi actually had a good career as a musician and actor before he became a Member of Parliament. In the reality show “Ghetto President” he was already something of a politician, with the election he actually became one. And contrary to expectations, he actually took his role seriously – so seriously that it became life-threatening for him.\nNumerous mostly peaceful protests developed around the lifting of the age limit at the end of 2017. In more heated debates, however, there was even a brawl in Parliament.\nOpponents of the suspension wore red T-shirts or headbands, which over time also became Kyagulanyi’s new trademark. In the course of time, demonstrators were attacked more and more frequently – allegedly by citizens loyal to Museveni. It soon turned out, however, that the attackers were paid thugs recruited mainly from among Boda Bode riders. Boda Bodas are Uganda’s motorcycle taxis, which are an important transport infrastructure and one of the few job prospects for young people. The big organisations that govern this industry sometimes have contacts with crime (read more about Boda Bodas in “The Big Boda Boda Book”). In January 2018, the bosses of a Boda Boda association and high-ranking police officers were arrested in spectacular raids.\nAll this was fed by a protest movement which Kyagulanyi led until the end and to which several other parliamentarians also belong. As Bobi Wine, Kyagulanyi himself was by no means always a pure democrat. In 2014 he was refused a visa for Great Britain because of his homophonic texts. In 2016 he apologized for this, sought out talks with African LGBTI activists and swore he and his fans would be tolerant.\nAs a neo-parliamentarian, he first sought contact with liberal MPs, but they found him difficult to trade and continued on his own. At first, the cat-and-mouse play with the establishment also seemed to be part of his staging: Again and again he escaped arrests or police checks, once spectacularly with the Boda Boda, while his car was blocked with tire claws. This provided great pictures, his career as a musician seemed to immunize him against more serious anger. After all, he was already a guest of the Gates Foundation in the USA and thus had protective international attention.\nThe president has no indulgence\nLast week there were new protests in a small town in the course of another by-election. Kyagulanyi was in town to support an opponent, Museveni was also in town to promote his candidate. Stones that damaged the president’s car are said to have flown when the president’s convoy left.\nSecurity forces arrested several demonstrators, including other members of parliament and shot Kyagulanyi’s driver while he was waiting in the car.\nKyagulanyi claimed to have been in his hotel room during all these protests, where he was arrested.\nSince then, the story has been somewhat opaque. Kyagulanyi had disappeared for a few days, people feared for his life. Pictures of the other deputies also arrested (Francis Zaake, Gerald Karuhanga, Paul Mwiru and Kassiano Wadri) appeared a few days later, showing signs of abuse. Kyagulanai’s wife, who was able to visit him a few days later, reported a badly maltreated man who was hardly recognizable and could hardly stand on his feet. One day later official places published a photo of Kyagulanai, on which no injuries can be recognized, but his face seems quite deformed.\nWill the challengers still win?\nIs this another episode of arbitrariness and corruption? It could also be the opposite. Ugandans talk about the events. With his campaign now running for one year, Kyagulanyi has achieved enough reach to attract attention to be able to control his image in public. Journalists, intellectuals and ordinary citizens talk about the events. While older people sound a little resigned, students even give an ultimatum to the government – Kyagulanyi must be released within four days, otherwise Kampala will be covered with demonstrations.\nAnd Kassiano Wadri, the independent candidate whose candidacy has been the cause of the last riots, has won the election.\nHowever, Kyagulanyi must go to court on August 30 as a traitor.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.saloniksv.com/en/plus-one-presents-gezgin-salon-festival", "date": "2022-05-23T16:00:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662558030.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523132100-20220523162100-00133.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459483623504639, "token_count": 2459, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__83070449", "lang": "en", "text": "Combined (2nd Early Birds): 650 TL\nOne Day (2nd Early Birds): 500 TL\nEczacıbaşı Young Ticket: 10 TL\nSalon İKSV has been taking good music from its house in Beyoğlu to bigger stages of town for a while as Gezgin Salon (Salon on Wheels). This time, with the support of +1, Gezgin Salon welcomes us with a non-stop open-air festival to last for a weekend. The captains in the cabin as we ascend from the forest to the sky will be Moderat with their minimal Berlin techno, L'Impératrice with their soulful funk, the band of sweet sorrows, Cigarettes After Sex, and our ‘habibi’, Tamino. For now!\nCome, join us as we make Parkorman our home, our village to enjoy two full days of music.\nSaturday (25 June): Moderat (live), L'Impératrice\nSunday (26 June): Cigarettes After Sex, Tamino\nWhen Modeselektor [Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary] and Apparat [Sascha Ring] decided to become one, Moderat was born. Hardly anybody has brought electronic music from Berlin to the farthest flung corners of the world with more passion and enthusiasm than these two heavyweights. In 2002, Sascha, Gernot and Sebastian met for the first time. Moderat laid their foundation in 2003 with the EP Auf Kosten der Gesundheit and then needed six years to put together the album Moderat. Following the soberly called II and III in 2013 and 2016, Moderat announced that they’d be taking an extended break following a final concert in their hometown of Berlin in front of 17.000 people.\nYet in 2022 they return with a new album and a new live show. MORE D4TA, the group’s fourth album, arrives more than six years after its predecessor, yet its contents are quintessentially Moderat. Created largely during a time when touring (and most traveling) was off the table, MORE D4TA is an album that wrestles with feelings of isolation and information overload – issues that have become particularly pronounced recently. After spending the better part of two decades making music together, they’ve carved out a sound and aesthetic that are all their own, and MORE D4TA showcases a group that’s creatively recharged and fully dedicated to its craft.\nSince the release of Matahari three years ago, L’Impératrice has been living in a permanent state of vertigo. That debut album was followed by a whirlwind tour through the band’s native France, and then onto Italy, Mexico, California... But not before two sold out nights at the legendary Olympia in Paris. It’s a journey that has broadened the horizons of all of those who sail in the Empress.\nThe world around us has altered in the last three years, and things have changed in the world of L’Impératrice too. Their latest, 2021 release Tako Tsubo is a breakup album in which Matahari’s romantic streak has made way for a landscape more anchored in reality. Tako tsubo means ‘octopus trap’ in Japanese. It is no fictional disorder, the phenomenon is called the broken heart syndrome. It weakens the heart’s main pumping chamber brought on by intense emotional distress: an earthquake or a natural disaster, or something less (literally) earth shattering like the loss of a loved one or the angst felt when one is spurned by a lover. Modern science is yet to find a cure, but L’Impératrice will surely ease the symptoms.\n‘I’ve always avoided studios,’ says Cigarettes After Sex frontman Greg Gonzalez. ‘There’s something special about recording out in the world, some kind of X-factor that comes from the character and atmosphere of wherever it is that you’re working that becomes essential to the feeling of the music.’ That marriage of sound and setting is the heart and soul of Gonzalez’s riveting sophormore album Cry. Recorded in a stunning house on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the collection reflects the uneasy beauty, erotic longing, and stark minimalism of the space, all smooth lines and soft light.\nThe week Gonzalez and his bandmates – drummer Jacob Tomsky, bassist Randy Miller, and keyboardist Phillip Tubbs – arrived in Mallorca to begin recording Cry happened to be the very week that their long-awaited, self-titled debut LP hit shelves in 2017. The full-length collection earned international raves out of the gate, with The Independent praising it as ‘intimate and spectral’. The Guardian dubbed the band’s ‘noir dreampop’ as ‘among 2017’s best’. In addition to being a critical smash, the record was also a streaming juggernaut, approaching one billion plays across all platforms and landing the band dates on five continents along with festival slots from Primavera and Best Kept Secret to Lollapalooza and Reading & Leeds.\nOf Belgian, Egyptian and Lebanese heritage, Tamino first appeared with his EP ‘Habibi’ that featured ‘Indigo Night’ with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on bass guitar. He was only 21 when he wrote and shaped his first album of visceral, sit-up-and-listen quality, called Amir. Although the majority of the playing heard on Amir is Tamino himself, he is joined by a collective of Arabic musicians based in Brussels called Nagham Zikrayat. The firka (orchestra) is predominantly made up of professional musicians from the Middle East, most of which have refugee status having predominantly fled from Iraq and Syria. Over the course of Amir, Tamino captures a range of emotions from romance to desolation and almost everything in between. It’s mood music, painted in a number of different shades.\nTickets can be purchased via passo.com.tr and Passo Mobile application by creating a membership, or from the İKSV main box office. You can attend the events with your PDF tickets sent to your e-mail address, which can also be accessed from the ‘my tickets’ tab under your profile information on the Passo website. Ticket prices include service fee.\nWith the Eczacıbaşı Youth Ticket project, student tickets will be 10 TL for the events organised by İKSV throughout 2022. Eczacıbaşı Youth Tickets can only be purchased from Passo counters including the main box office of İKSV and passo.com.tr by creating a membership, and not from the Passo Mobil app. To purchase tickets, “eczacibasigencbilet” must be written in the code field on the campaign screen.\nDepending on the quota of each event, a limited number of Eczacıbaşı Youth Tickets will be on sale. Only one Eczacıbaşı Youth Ticket can be purchased at a time. In seated events, a special sitting section is created for this category. In standing activities, unless otherwise stated, regular and student ticket holders will be mixed.\nThe student status of the audience with Eczacıbaşı Youth Tickets will be checked at the venue entrances before the events. In order to enter the event, students must show their valid student ID or a formal student document retrieved from E-Devlet (E-Government) for Turkish citizens. Istanbul Card is invalid. Student IDs of students studying abroad are valid.\nIf a valid student ID cannot be shown, the ticket holder will be directed to the box office to purchase a difference ticket. The difference will be the amount between the lowest general sales category and the student ticket. In case of being late to the event due to the waiting time that may occur while purchasing the difference ticket, the responsibility belongs to the audience, and the ticket will not be refunded in any way. Tickets will not be refunded to those who cannot present valid student documents and refuse to buy a difference ticket.\nThere is no age limit for Eczacıbaşı Youth Ticket. Each event has its own age limit for entry. We kindly ask you to check the age limit before purchasing a ticket.\nPriority sales will begin for Black and White Tulip Card members on 25 February and Red Tulip Card members on 26-27 February. Tulip Card members can purchase their tickets during the priority sales at passo.com.tr, the Passo Mobil application, and at the İKSV main box office between 10.00-18.00. During the priority sales, no service fee is charged in any of the sales channels for ticket purchases with the Tulip Card. Black and White Tulip Card members receive 25% discount at all events. Red Tulip Card members are entitled to 20% discount on online events and 15% discount on physical events.\nTo become a Tulip Card member\nDue to security measures, we kindly ask you not to carry any bags larger than a handbag. Luggage and large backpacks will not be accepted in the venue and cloakroom.\nThere may be last-minute changes in the event programme due to pandemic conditions. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date programme.\nSince the event will be held outdoors, we recommend that you choose suitable clothes and shoes, and bring an umbrella or raincoat in case the weather is cool or slightly rainy.\nAt the entrance to the venues, the HES code will be inquired through the Hayat Eve Sığar (Life Fits Into Home) application. The guests must download the app and get their HES code before coming to the venue. If the result is ‘not risky’ in the ‘Inquire HES code’ section of the app, you can enter the event. Those who are ‘risky’ will not be admitted to the event.\nGuests are required to enter the venues with masks and wear masks while they are inside. Masks will be available in the venues for the use of spectators who do not have a mask or who need a replacement. Those who insist on not wearing a mask will be escorted out of the venue.\nGuests must sit on their designated seats written on their ticket. Those who do not comply with this rule and insist on a change of place will be escorted out of the venue.\nGuests must abide by the rules imposed under COVID-19.\nRECORDING DEVICES It is forbidden to record the event with a camera, mobile phone and all kinds of recording devices.\nAUDIENCES WITH CHILDREN There is an age limit of 18 year old at this event. Audiences between the ages 14 and 18 can attend the event accompanied by their parents.\nTICKET REFUND AND CHANGE Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded except for the cancellation of the event or the change of date. Refunds and changes to be made as a result of cancellation or date change must be carried out until the date to be specified in future announcements.\nCHANGE OF VENUE There may be changes in the event venue for reasons beyond our control. İKSV will prepare a seating plan that will provide the closest place to the ticket numbers in the new venue. Tickets purchased due to venue change are non-refundable.\nCHANGE IN THE PROGRAMME The event programme can be changed due to unforeseen reasons. Tickets purchased due to programme change are non-refundable.\nHEALTH The event venue has a medical team and ambulance present.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.steele4ca.com/reducing-incarceration", "date": "2020-01-29T03:23:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251783621.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20200129010251-20200129040251-00037.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9657049179077148, "token_count": 449, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__169369079", "lang": "en", "text": "Incarceration rates in the United States have exploded since the 1970s. The rate has increased sevenfold, from 0.1% of the population in jail (1 out of every 1,000 people) to the current rate of 0.7%. And Virginia ranks 14th nationwide in highest rates of incarceration. The United States leads the world in both the highest rate and highest total number of people incarcerated -- Americans make up less than 5% of the world's population, but we have 25% of the world's incarcerated population.\nThis unprecedented level of incarceration comes at a tremendous cost to us:\nIt's costing us $31,240 per prisoner, per year (VA Dept. of Corrections, 2018)\nThe Dept. of Corrections spent $1.2 Billion last year (and this doesn't include the costs of local jails)\nIn 2018, Roanoke County alone spent $8.062 Million on local jails. This number is equal to almost 9% of the money we collected from real property taxes in 2018.\nIf this increase in incarceration resulted in a reduction in crime, then perhaps that might justify the cost -- unfortunately, it doesn't. Study after study has shown that incarceration has almost no effect on reducing crime rates, and the increase in incarceration rates was not in response to rising crime rates. Most crime rates have been in steady decline since the 90s, even in states and countries which have kept their levels of incarceration at historically low levels.\nThe number one factor that has driven this prison increase has been our policies on the prosecution of drug crimes. Ironically, this is one of the only areas where the crime rate is rising. The system isn't working.\nWe have to stop treating incarceration as our only solution to crime, and especially to the public health problem of drug addiction. Mass incarceration is an extremely expensive way to fail to solve this problem. In case after case we are paying substantial amounts of money to imprison drug users for years, only to have them re-join society in a much more dangerous situation after they've served their sentence. Let's stop talking about \"getting tough on crime\", and let's start work to actually reduce crime, making our community safer and better.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://custom.maps.com/081108news.aspx", "date": "2013-06-19T19:05:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709037764/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516125717-00028-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9260268807411194, "token_count": 454, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__192405028", "lang": "en", "text": "Maps.com Releases Customized & Interactive Maps for Directory Web Sites\nSanta Barbara, CA\n— [August 11, 2008] Maps.com, a leading provider of custom mapping solutions for Convention and Visitors' Bureaus since 1991, announces a new line of dynamic, interactive maps designed especially for CVB websites.\nMaps.com has been providing a variety of print map services for CVBs, such as city maps and point-of-interest maps, all of which are completely customized to the clients' specifications. Now, Maps.com is also offering dynamic, interactive maps custom built for CVB websites, featuring the latest in mapping technologies.\n\"We have created interactive maps for other industries, and are pleased to now offer high-quality Internet solutions to our CVB clients,\" said Paul Chapman, Director of Sales for Maps.com's Custom Mapping Division. \"According to a recent study by PhocusWright Travel, over 50 percent of travelers used the Internet to research and book their travel in 2008, and that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. CVBs are still recognized as the ultimate authority for finding travel or conference information for a given city, but with so much information available on the Internet for today's travelers to choose from, there is competition. By offering the latest in mapping technology and trip planning tools, such as driving directions and enhanced listings for attractions and local businesses, a CVB can ensure that its website is the one travelers will return to every time they make plans to visit that city.\"\nOnline Map features Include:\n- Listings of local businesses and points-of-interest that provide photos, store hours, menus, website links, and more\n- The option of viewing a regular street map, satellite views, or a hybrid map\n- Space for advertisements which the CVB can use to create new revenue from business partners, if so desired\n- Turn-by-turn driving directions\n- A user-friendly administrative tool that allows the CVB to make changes to its database of business listings if needed\n- A look and feel designed to blend smoothly with the CVB's website\nA sample map can be viewed at: http://custom.maps.com/OnlineCVB.aspx", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://zh.yjohny.com/2010/11/the-secret-to-the-ielts-speaking-test/", "date": "2017-03-30T18:34:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218199514.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212959-00032-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9537907838821411, "token_count": 500, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__170659834", "lang": "en", "text": "The Secret to the IELTS Speaking Test\nThe International English Language Testing System, or IELTS for short, is a test that many non-native speakers of English must take if they want to go to school abroad. The test consists of four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. In this article we will discuss the secret to performing well on the Speaking portion.\nThe Speaking Test takes the form of a one-on-one interview with a native English speaker lasting between 11 and 14 minutes. While preparing for this test, many Chinese students scour websites to discover what questions have been recently asked, and spend hours memorizing model answers that they think will give them a higher score.\nThe secret, however, is much simpler and much less stressful than all of that. Forget that it’s a test at all. Instead, look at your IELTS interview as an opportunity to communicate — a chance to show the interviewer your English.\nMost test-takers go into the IELTS interview thinking about how they will be evaluated, and how their final score on the IELTS will determine whether or not they will be able to go abroad. Going into the interview thinking about the test often leads students to 1) be extremely nervous, which results in their leaving a poor impression and making more mistakes; 2) think too much about their language use, which greatly reduces their level of fluency; and 3) give boring, prepared answers that are based more on what they think the interview wants to hear than what the students actually think, which comes across as stilted and fake.\nIf students view the interview as a communication opportunity rather than a test, they will be more likely to communicate fluently, and more likely to leave a positive impression on the interviewer. So listen to the interviewer’s questions as if you were listening to questions from a friend; ask if you don’t understand a question, realizing that some misunderstanding is a natural part of communication; and allow yourself to get excited about the chance to show off the English that you have been learning to speak for so many years.\nOf course, it’s important to keep in mind that preparation and practice over a long period of time are necessary to get a high score on the IELTS, but the simple shift in perspective described in this article can mean the difference between a 6 and a 7 or a 5 and a 6. Good luck!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://productbabble.com/2011/01/16/chrome-defends-drop-of-h-264-codec-support/", "date": "2017-07-27T06:31:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549427749.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727062229-20170727082229-00604.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9616623520851135, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__186115972", "lang": "en", "text": "Chrome drops H.264\nA few days ago, Google announced they were dropping H.264 video support for their browser : Chrome.\nThis has come as a pretty big surprise to most of the industry and people had different opinions about it. Some said it was “short-term pain for long-term benefit” and others said it was plain stupid. It is important to point out that this change only effects the HTML5 <video> tag, which is only available in the latest browsers.\nGoogle’s argument is three-fold :\n- H.264 is not open, nor is it free. A license fee has to be paid for every product that ships with the codec. Hence, this is not possible for any open-source project (their revenue being as small as it is, cannot go into licensing other code).\n- This is not a “move on it’s own”. Many open-source communities are behind this move, not the least being Firefox and Opera.\n- The <video> tag in browsers such as Opera and Firefox (two of the other big browsers) do not support H.264 either. This means that publishers will have to encode their video twice in any case (which means that Google is not causing that situation by dropping support now).\nI myself think it is a good move. If Google is smart (and presumably it is), they will re-encode all Youtube videos with their native WebM format. Youtube being the largest video-sharing website around, they can make this move for the better, getting rid of the patent loaded H.264 once and for all :).\nSources : http://blog.chromium.org/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.wizedeal.com/tech/telco/unleash-your-social-media-potential-with-voxi-unlimited-data-and-more/", "date": "2023-06-09T11:02:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656675.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609100535-20230609130535-00229.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8921744227409363, "token_count": 918, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__279572480", "lang": "en", "text": "In a world where social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, having a mobile phone plan that caters to our online presence is essential. Enter VOXI, the mobile network that understands the needs of social media enthusiasts. With unlimited data for popular social media platforms, enticing benefits, and flexible plans, VOXI is revolutionizing the way we connect and share. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the features that make VOXI stand out from the crowd and why it’s the perfect choice for avid social media users.\nUnlimited Data for Social Media\nUse all your favorite messaging and social media apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, without worrying about eating into your monthly data allowance. VOXI offers unlimited data for social media, so you can snap, like, and swipe away to your heart’s content. Say goodbye to the days of searching for Wi-Fi and embrace the freedom of unlimited data for your online connections.\nGet a Free Gift When Your Friend Joins\nSharing is caring, especially when it comes to recommending a great mobile network. With VOXI, when you recommend the service to a friend and they sign up, both of you receive a generous £40 Amazon voucher as a token of appreciation. Spread the word about VOXI and enjoy exciting rewards together.\nNo Credit Checks\nVOXI understands that flexibility and simplicity are key when choosing a mobile phone plan. With their SIM-only 30-day contracts, you have the freedom to switch plans quickly and easily without the hassle of credit checks. Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or anyone looking for a hassle-free mobile experience, VOXI has got you covered.\nUnlimited Streaming on Select Plans\nCalling all streaming enthusiasts! VOXI offers unlimited data-free video streaming on their £15 and £20 monthly plans. With popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime included, you can binge-watch your favorite shows and movies without worrying about your data allowance. It’s time to elevate your streaming experience with VOXI.\nCoverage and Speed\nVOXI utilizes Vodafone’s mobile network, providing an extensive 98% 4G coverage across the UK on all plans. Additionally, 5G coverage is expanding in various locations. When it comes to speed, VOXI‘s service aligns with Vodafone, which boasts an average connection speed of 21.6Mbps. Stay connected and enjoy seamless browsing and streaming experiences with VOXI‘s impressive coverage and speed.\nRoaming Made Easy\nTraveling within Europe? VOXI has you covered with their European Roaming Pass. Utilize your inclusive plan data or a 20GB fair usage data allowance (whichever is less) in 50 European countries. Additionally, unlimited calls and texts are included. Prices start at £2 for one day, providing an affordable solution for staying connected while exploring new destinations. For countries outside of Europe, VOXI offers flexible roaming options tailored to your needs.\nVOXI goes above and beyond to provide an array of benefits to their customers. Enjoy unlimited social media usage, giving you more time to do what you love on your favorite platforms. Snap, like, and swipe away without worrying about data consumption. Additionally, unlimited video streaming allows you to indulge in endless video content without touching your data. VOXI‘s plans offer unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to pause, change, or cancel your plan anytime. Plus, unlimited calls and texts ensure you can stay connected with loved ones. As a cherry on top, VOXI Drops, a monthly reward scheme, gives you access to exclusive freebies and offers on food, fashion, music, entertainment, and more. VOXI truly understands the value of providing a comprehensive mobile experience that goes beyond just data.\nIf you’re a social media enthusiast who craves unlimited data, flexibility, and enticing benefits, VOXI is the perfect mobile network for you. With unlimited data for social media, free gift incentives, no credit checks, and unlimited streaming options, VOXI is redefining the way we connect, share, and stay entertained on our mobile devices. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unleash your social media potential with VOXI‘s innovative offerings. Join the VOXI community today and experience a mobile phone plan that truly understands your digital lifestyle.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.arrowheadtapes.com/blogs/news/protection-and-recovery-in-competitive-horse-racing-masterys-story", "date": "2024-04-18T10:47:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00332.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9838746190071106, "token_count": 746, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__18718011", "lang": "en", "text": "Sometimes, however, no amount of protection and preparation can prevent against injury, as in the case of Mastery. That’s when the use of veterinary tapes and wraps for recovery comes into play.\nWe wanted to share excerpts of a recent New York Times story by Joe Drape about Mastery.\n“On May 3, 2014, the foal that would become Mastery wriggled out of the mare Steady Course, wet, wobbly and eager to find his legs. His father, Candy Ride, was bred in Argentina and retired undefeated after winning the 2003 Pacific Classic at the Derby distance of a mile and a quarter. He had already sired three champions and, for the past three years, his offspring were successful enough to keep Candy Ride ranked in the top five of American stallions. A year later, Mastery had grown into an athlete.”\nMastery started his career off strong, as one of only 8,523 horses in that 2014 crop to race as a 2-year-old, winning all three of his races last year, including the Grade I Los Alamitos Cash Call Futurity, and earning $511,200. His success was due, in part, to his genetics and the expertise of his trainers. Then came the race that changed everything as told by Dr. Ryan Carpenter, Mastery’s doctor.\nCarpenter watched Mastery shoot out of the starting gate like a missile in this March race and knew he was going to win. Heck, he was going to prevail in this year’s 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, which will be held on Saturday.\n“I had him in hand and powered him down the last 16th of a mile,” said Mike Smith, Mastery’s jockey. “Then just past the finish line, he took a funny step, rolled his ankle or something. I got off of him quick as I could.”\nMastery had a complete displaced condylar fracture, or a broken ankle. The only certainty was that he would not be racing in the Kentucky Derby, a race he was expected to be a favorite to win. The hours following his injury became all about caution and recovery, and were critical to Mastery’s future in racing.\nFor Mastery, the keys to well-being were a clean, comfortable bandage on his injured leg, antibiotics and Carpenter’s keen attention to the colt’s basic functions and temperament.\n“The fast ones are more prone to injury because they give so much,” he said. “I’m a half-full-glass kind of guy. I got to see Mastery run four times, and four times he was absolutely brilliant. I will always cherish that memory.”\nWhile Mastery is no longer able to compete in races, he is recovering well. The New York Times article notes that one of the keys to Mastery’s well-being post-injury was a clean, comfortable bandage. As we reflect on the story, it’s important to note the importance of high quality cohesive and adhesive tapes and wraps, not only for protection but for recovery for animals, as well.\nHere at Arrowhead Animal Health, we design and manufacture premium tapes and wraps for those who provide care to all animals. Our quality tapes and wraps offer the best protection to keep horses at the highest of levels protected and safe, and also help with recovery.\nTo experience Arrowhead Animal Health’s line of cohesive and adhesive tapes and wraps for the well-being of all animals, request a free sample pack by clicking here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://rachelclarke.net/bio.html", "date": "2017-03-26T05:14:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189127.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00327-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9401870965957642, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__154385289", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo by Rik Keller\nRachel Clarke (born Shropshire, UK) is an artist and educator teaching new media and digital art at California State University, Sacramento, CA.\nHer work intertwines themes of nature, culture, and technology and involves video and animation, installation, augmented reality, and experimental 3D. It has been shown in galleries, museums, new media art festivals and film screenings nationally and internationally. She has recently shown at ISEA Vancouver BC, Canada; Another Year in LA gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Balance/Unbalance international conference at Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ; Ars Electronica, Linz, Austria; Aggregate Space, Oakland, CA; WORK Detroit, MI; and Currents International Festival of New Media in Santa Fe, NM.\nWorking in collaboration with Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission she was artist and co-curator for an NEA funded augmented reality public art project, Broadway Augmented located in the Broadway Corridor in Sacramento, that launched in fall 2014.\nIn 2011 she co-curated an exhibition of experimental 3D filmmaking with artist Claudia Hart of the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, entitled The Real-Fake: Simulation Technology after Photography. The show toured in the US in 2012.\nCommissions include Crocker Mosaic, a new media participatory artwork created for the Crocker Art Museum, October 2010.\nClarke is the founding editor of Media-N the CAA New Media Caucus’s international journal of digital and media arts. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Media-N from 2005 – 2011, and is currently serving on the New Media Caucus board.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.innerframe.net/2013/08/hatrick-for-colwyn-bay-fc/", "date": "2018-07-16T10:11:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589251.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716095945-20180716115945-00590.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9840393662452698, "token_count": 189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__151933866", "lang": "en", "text": "We are very proud to once again be working with Skrill League North side Colwyn Bay FC during their pre season friendlies as we were commissioned to produce frames for three matches. First up, Premier League side Chelsea FC were presented a frame at the home of the Seagulls.\nColin Caton the former Colwyn Bay FC player and now manager of Bala Town FC was presented a frame to commemorate his testimonial played at the Lakesiders Maes Tegid ground.\nThe final presentation was to be a very special, as Colwyn Bay played host to Leeds United Football Club in what was to be a match in memory of the late great Gary Speed and Inner Frame had the honour of seeing their frame being handed over to Leeds United FC by the parents of the former Leeds and Welsh International Legend.\nWe wish to thank Colwyn Bay FC for the recent commissions and wish the team all the best in the upcoming season.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://myiwc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=34188", "date": "2018-06-21T06:12:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864039.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621055646-20180621075646-00302.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9384797215461731, "token_count": 246, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__180449596", "lang": "en", "text": "Al Qassam website - \"Al-Aqsa Foundation for Heritage\" revealed on Monday, 15/2/2010, that there are large and dangerous cracks in addition to erosion in the walls and columns of the Marwani masjid.\nThe Marwani masjid is part of the Al-Aqsa; it is located in the south-east side under the ground.\nIn a report, \"Al-Aqsa Foundation\" stressed that it reveals these cracks after a field inspection carried out on Sunday for many hours; the tour included all parts of the Marwani masjid.\nThe foundation also stressed that these cracks occurred due to the Zionist campaign of excavations in the area of the Umayyad palaces directly adjacent to the Marwani masjid from the south side.\nIt added that the Zionist occupation prevented the Islamic Waqf of restoration work in the Marwani masjid, and this of course leads to the occurrence of such cracks and corrosion.\nThe foundation called for a dedicated engineering team from the Islamic world to attend to examine these cracks and to act immediately to save the structure of Al-Aqsa masjid.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://looms.cloud/2024/02/19/prioritizing-customer-experience-over-loan-fees-how-looms-leads-the-charge/", "date": "2024-04-24T09:58:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00799.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9308095574378967, "token_count": 597, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__173081128", "lang": "en", "text": "In the competitive landscape of lending, the battleground has shifted from interest rates and loan fees to a focus on customer experience. Today’s borrowers demand more than just favorable terms; they expect a seamless and user-friendly lending process that meets their needs efficiently and effectively. In this article, we explore the significance of prioritizing customer experience in the lending industry and how looms, a cutting-edge loan origination management system, is leading the charge in revolutionizing the lending experience.\nThe Evolution of Lending Priorities\nIn the past, lenders primarily competed on the basis of interest rates and fees, striving to offer the most competitive terms to attract borrowers. However, as technology has transformed the lending landscape, borrowers’ expectations have evolved. Today, customers place a premium on convenience, speed, and transparency throughout the lending process. They seek a personalized and streamlined experience that caters to their individual needs and preferences.\nThe Importance of Customer Experience\nCustomer experience has emerged as a key differentiator in the lending industry. Research has shown that borrowers are willing to pay more for a superior experience, and they are more likely to remain loyal to lenders that prioritize their needs. Moreover, a positive customer experience can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved brand perception, and ultimately, higher customer retention and loyalty.\nThe Role of looms in Enhancing Customer Experience\nlooms recognizes the paramount importance of customer experience in today’s lending landscape. As a comprehensive loan origination management system, looms is designed to streamline the borrowing process, reduce friction, and deliver a superior experience to both lenders and borrowers.\n- Streamlined Borrowing Process: looms simplifies and automates the loan origination process, allowing borrowers to apply for loans quickly and easily through digital channels. By eliminating cumbersome paperwork and manual processes, looms accelerate the lending process and reduce turnaround times.\n- Personalized Customer Journeys: looms enables lenders to create personalized customer journeys tailored to the unique needs and preferences of borrowers. Through data-driven insights and analytics, lenders can offer targeted product recommendations and personalized interactions, enhancing the overall borrowing experience.\n- Transparent and Secure Transactions: looms prioritizes transparency and security throughout the lending process. Borrowers have access to clear and understandable terms, fees, and repayment schedules, ensuring full transparency and eliminating surprises. Additionally, looms incorporate robust security measures to protect borrowers’ sensitive information and prevent fraud.\nIn the battle between customer experience and loan fees, customer experience emerges as the clear winner in shaping borrower preferences and driving lender success. As borrowers increasingly prioritize convenience, speed, and transparency, lenders must adapt by focusing on delivering superior customer experiences. Looms stands at the forefront of this revolution, empowering lenders to meet the evolving needs of borrowers and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. By prioritizing customer experience over loan fees, lenders can forge stronger relationships with borrowers, drive loyalty, and achieve long-term success in the lending industry.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.titaniumrobotics.com/press-release/dannys-farm/", "date": "2019-02-20T12:17:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247494741.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220105613-20190220131613-00582.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9773107767105103, "token_count": 373, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__105345298", "lang": "en", "text": "Last Saturday, on September 9th, San Marino High School’s Titanium Robotics came out to support the Fall Classic for the Farm, a benefit for those with Autism. The event was run by the Danny’s Farm non-profit organization. It works to provide opportunities for the learning and understanding of the disorder, offer a friendly and loving space for those with special needs, and find employment for adults with developmental disabilities. “The way in which Danny’s Farm spreads awareness for Autism is very innovative,” commented Engineering President Shawn Thai. The organization informs others about their cause through petting farms such as the Fall Classic for the Farm.\nAt the benefit, there were animals including goats, bunnies, sheep, a cow, and a pig for guests to pet. Visitors received autographs from and photos with MLB greats. They also helped themselves to Dodger Dogs, which were being barbecued during the event. Titanium Robotics brought their T-Shirt Cannon and shot to those at the event. “It was great to see all of the kids’ smiling faces as they chased the t-shirts down and drove the robot around,” remarked Sophomore Madeleine Haddad. Additionally, the San Marino High School baseball team hosted activities, such as practicing footwork and batting. Face painting and a silent auction were held as well. To wrap up the benefit, MLB players, including the Dodgers’ Orel “The Bulldog” Hershiser, spoke to the crowd. Overall, Titanium Robotics viewed Fall Classic for the Farm as a success on many levels. Freshman Marcus Chua concluded, “Danny’s Farm promotes a great cause, and the organization allowed for Titanium Robotics to show our support. They helped us help others, in a sense.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://reprorechtefilm.org/en/i-had-an-abortion/", "date": "2020-10-21T21:03:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107877420.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20201021180646-20201021210646-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9649790525436401, "token_count": 491, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__64912217", "lang": "en", "text": "I had an abortion\n“We had an abortion”\nThis public confession was made in 1971 by 374 cis-women, some of them pictured on the title page of the Stern magazine, in protest against §218, which defines abortions as a criminal offense.\nThe context today is different. Abortions are still illegal, but the so-called “compromise solution” makes it possible to interrupt an unwanted pregnancy while restricting access to abortions at the same time. A person who chooses to have an abortion can only do so after a compulsory counseling talk (which should be “open-ended” but also aims “to protect the unborn life”) and must undergo a 72-hour waiting period in order to terminate the pregnancy in impunity. However, access to abortions is restricted by the shrinking amount of doctors who carry out abortions, partly because abortions are not part of the medical curriculum. And those who offer this service may not inform about it, because they would violate §219a of the Pregnancy Conflict Act, which prohibits doctors to “advertise” for abortions.\nThe condemnation of the doctor Kristina Hänel, because she announced on her website that she offers abortions among other services, has renewed public attention for the topic of “abortion” and the extent of the restriction of reproductive rights and self-determination in Germany. This limitation is also compounded by the growing influence of right-wing and Christian fundamentalist movements, who systematically harass and file legal complaints against the physicians who perform abortions, or besiege counseling centers such as ProFamilia as an intimidation tactic. This short film was created in this context.\nThe KINOKAS collective has interviewed people about their abortions. The result is reports of experience that stand alone, and that, in relation to the other stories, show the differences, similarities and variety of experiences. Together, these stories also provide information on how reproductive justice is experienced in Germany and how the institutional framework affects individuals. “I had an abortion” Four cis-women break the taboo in this video and talk about their experiences and at the same time lead us through the chronology of an abortion. This documentary work is part of a larger documentary film project that explores the state of reproductive justice in Germany with an intersectional and queer feminist approach but also aims to counteract the network dominance and misinformation of Christian fundamentalist networks by publishing such field reports.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://hunt4soccer.org/ourimpact.html", "date": "2019-05-21T03:30:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256215.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521022141-20190521044141-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.976473331451416, "token_count": 509, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__86686990", "lang": "en", "text": "We provide soccer balls to at risk children through after school programs\nand put smiles on their faces!\n\"The impulse to play, to share, and to dream can be unleashed by the simple gift of a soccer ball. Hunt4Soccer understands that childhood has no second chances and that owning a ball means having the opportunity to play whenever and wherever the inspiration strikes. And when there is a ball, a game will usually follow. The ball from Hunt4Soccer has the power to bring friends together for play, and as the excitement builds, you might just see childhood in full bloom with game-winning plays and Championships won in the roar of imaginary crowds.\"\n--Colin Schmidt, Executive Director of America SCORES Bay Area. Colin has helped distribute over 4,000 Hunt4Soccer soccer balls to low-income youth in San Francisco and other high-poverty areas around the Bay Area. He has seen first-hand how children are moved by the story of Hunt and he has witnessed the smiles and excitement when a child realizes he or she is going to get their very own soccer ball.\n\"As a child, I really took for granted that I always had a ball to play with. But this is not the case for so many children around the world. Here in Los Angeles, Hunt4Soccer has allowed us to give a soccer ball to every child who participates in America SCORES LA. And over the past decade, more than 2,000 children have received new soccer balls. What an incredible impact.\"\n\"Here in the Palms community of Los Angeles, the Hunt4Soccer balls have made an incredible difference. Palms is one of the most densely populated areas of Los Angeles, and the Hunt4Soccer balls are often seen in the driveways of apartment buildings and the alleyways where children play. But what makes these balls so special is that the kids can keep them. They can take them home, and they can play with them when school is out and when our program isn't running. This can make all the difference.\"\n\"When we think of a soccer ball, we think of the game. But here in Los Angeles, the Hunt4Soccer balls are much more. Although the game springs from them, they are also the gateway to increased physical activity, friendship, health, and even academic achievement. They help kids remain focused and positive, and they provide a source of personal pride for each child. What could be a greater gift!\"\n--America Scores LA", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-race-to-save-the-romanovs/", "date": "2023-01-26T22:32:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764494826.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230126210844-20230127000844-00708.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93821120262146, "token_count": 580, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__19361915", "lang": "en", "text": "The Race to Save the Romanovs\nShortlisted for the HWA Sharpe Books Non-Fiction Crown Award\nA work of investigative history that will completely change the way in which we see the Romanov story. Finally, here is the truth about the secret plans to rescue Russia’s last imperial family.\nOn 17 July 1918, the whole of the Russian Imperial Family was murdered. There were no miraculous escapes. The former Tsar Nicholas, his wife Alexandra, and their children – Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia and Alexey – were all tragically gunned down in a blaze of bullets.\nHistorian Helen Rappaport sets out to uncover why the Romanovs’ European royal relatives and the Allied governments failed to save them. It was not, ever, a simple case of one British King’s loss of nerve. In this race against time, many other nations and individuals were facing political and personal challenges of the highest order.\nIn this incredible detective story, Rappaport draws on an unprecedented range of unseen sources, tracking down missing documents, destroyed papers and covert plots to liberate the family by land, sea and even sky. Through countless twists and turns, this revelatory work unpicks many false claims and conspiracies, revealing the fiercest loyalty, bitter rivalries and devastating betrayals as the Romanovs, imprisoned, awaited their fate.\nA remarkable new work of history from Helen Rappaport, author of Ekaterinburg: The Last Days of the Romanovs.\nGripping... Rappaport has uncovered many missing pieces in the story, from the diplomatic wrangling over the tsar's fate to a number of \"hare-brained\" rescue schemes hatched by monarchist sympathisers. * The Times * Highly entertaining... Rappaport introduces us to a colourful array of con men, charlatans and fantasists involved in ideas to free the Romanovs... She is a vivid storyteller -- Victor Sebestyen * Sunday Times * A groundbreaking book... [which] prove[s] that, even as the centenary of their deaths by firing squad at Ekaterinburg approaches... there remain fresh angles and, crucially, unused evidence pertaining to the Romanovs. * The Daily Telegraph * What I always love about Helen Rappaport's books is that they appeal to the heart as well as the head. She's a writer of great compassion. -- LUCY WORSLEY I read The Race to Save the Romanovs in more or less in a single sitting. It's absolutely marvellous - packed with details, beautifully paced and told me lots of things I didn't know. -- PETER FRANKOPAN\nBook experts at your service\nWhat are you looking for?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://freedomwheels.org.au/news/nicolas-journey-to-freedom-and-independence/", "date": "2024-02-26T10:23:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00622.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403439164161682, "token_count": 513, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__169669009", "lang": "en", "text": "Posted on 22nd Mar 2023\nMeet Nicola, a vibrant 50-year-old woman who was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie Tooth in her mid-40s. This progressive genetic disorder affects the nerves and muscles in her legs and hands, making mobility a challenge. Despite her condition, Nicola is a testament to resilience and determination, finding a renewed sense of freedom and independence through the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike.\nBefore discovering the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike, Nicola felt overwhelmed and isolated due to her mobility challenges. She often avoided leaving her home, feeling self-conscious about the way she walked and the stares from others. However, everything changed when she received the life-changing gift of an Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike.\nThe Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike is a game-changer for people like Nicola, who face mobility challenges due to their condition. With a 250w hub motor kit, the Electric-assist add-on transforms a Gomier or Recumbent trike into an easy-to-use e-bike, making cycling more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The system comes with five different levels of automatic pedelec assistance, easily adjustable from the LCD screen on the handlebars.\nNicola’s journey with the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike has been nothing short of inspiring. She has found the confidence to venture outdoors, participate in family outings, and even challenge herself to ride through parks and along the waterfront. The trike has not only helped her regain her independence, but it has also had a significant positive impact on her mental well-being.\nThe freedom and accessibility offered by the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike have given Nicola a new lease on life. As she continues to explore new places, create unforgettable memories with her family, and tackle challenges head-on, Nicola’s story serves as a shining example of the transformative power of adaptive technology.\nIf you or someone you know could benefit from an Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike, consider exploring the possibilities of this innovative and empowering solution. With its easy-to-use features and customisable assistance levels, the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike is an excellent choice for individuals seeking to reclaim their freedom and independence.\nIn the words of Nicola herself, “Life’s not over.” Embrace the opportunity to rediscover joy, connection, and adventure with the Electric-assist Freedom Wheels Trike.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.perfectplus.events/uk-london", "date": "2022-05-17T05:06:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662515501.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517031843-20220517061843-00487.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9005939960479736, "token_count": 289, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__250419235", "lang": "en", "text": "London is a massive city with many famous landmarks adored by millions of people around the globe. If you wish to see London in its full glory, then visit the London Eye on the bank of the River Thames. It presents the pleasure of enjoying an amazing 360-degree view of London, where you can even spot some iconic attractions such as Big Ben, the House of Parliament, and the famous Buckingham Palace. The spectacular invention is one of 32 high-tech glass capsules taking approximately 30 min to show you the ever-changing perspective of London.\nLondon welcomes you to unfold the magical world of wizards and their spells by Stepping into the Warner Bros studios and discovering the magic behind the enthralling special effects. An opportunity to explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. The studio invites you to unearth the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall and explore the Forbidden Forest, all before reaching the original Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 and wandering down Diagon Alley. The Studio Tour showcases the immense talent, imagination, and efforts that went into making the impossible possible on the screens. Tourists will relive the magic through the eyes of the producers and directors who brought the Harry Potter film series to life.\nLondon dearly awaits to take you on its glorious journey.\nFor an estimated cost for stay at this location, please visit the Accommodation page.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.matildajoslyngage.org/girlschile/", "date": "2016-08-30T20:45:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471983019893.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823201019-00267-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9386152029037476, "token_count": 648, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-36", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__153333112", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesday, February 20th, 2013\nAbiba Salahou and Mikayla Cleary-Hammarstedt will travel to Chile with Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation Director Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner March 14-19 as part of a “Girl Ambassadors for Human Rights” program. Through a grant made possible in part by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the American Alliance of Museums, the visit is part of a year-long Museums Connect initiative which will bring together 50 teenage girls from Villa Grimaldi museum (Chile), the Institute of Social Development (Sri Lanka) and the Gage Foundation in Fayetteville, to explore and share their experiences and ideas through facilitated dialogue, social media technology, and international travel. The participating museums are all members of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, which partnered in the grant.\nAbiba Salahou is a senior at Nottingham High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society, French, Book and Key Clubs, the Muslim Student Association and actively involved as a facilitator in Community Wide Dialogue to end Racism. She serves in Student Government and is Yearbook Editor. Abiba also works with Seeds of Peace and tutors with the Somalian Bantu project. Abiba has played for her school soccer, lacrosse, and track teams while keeping up Honor Roll and High Honor Roll statuses. She is very eager to start the next chapters of her life in University.\nMikayla Cleary-Hammarstedt is a junior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and belongs to the Environmental Conscience (ECOS) Club, Fair Trade Club, Student Forum and Women in Power. She plays tennis, takes part in the Community Wide Dialogue on Racism and is on the Step Team for Black History Month. Mikayla sings with the Syracuse Community Choir and plays with the FM Concert Orchestra. She has been on the High Honor Roll for her three high school years.\nTwo representative girls traveled with Gage Foundation personnel to Sri Lanka in December, and representatives from the museums in Chile and Sri Lanka will visit the Gage Center in April.\nUnder the mentorship of community leaders, the girls will use the museums’ exhibits at each site as a launch pad to explore local women’s history and roles in social change, questions of identity, gender-based discrimination, and definitions of what it means to be a free woman. They will share what they’ve learned through public presentations and dialogue, both virtual through Skype and social media and in-person, to identify common goals and tactics that transcend differing cultural expectations and desires.\n“Cultural exchanges are an incredible way to show the world America’s unique creativity and spirit,” said Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs. “That’s why the United States supports programs like Museums Connect—to foster the people-to-people connections that strengthen a museum’s presence in its community, and the community’s presence in the world.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://slowwovendotca.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/flat-land-coffee-co/", "date": "2023-03-21T21:54:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943746.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321193811-20230321223811-00371.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.971038818359375, "token_count": 703, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__140615010", "lang": "en", "text": "Walking into Flat Land Coffee Co., it seemed like I had walked into a shop in Toronto. Minimalist white walls with beautiful local art. When seeing me walk in, the owner, Chad Ermel, smiled and welcomed me, and I was quickly reminded I was still in friendly Manitoba.\nChad and I sat down to talk about what it is like running a small business in rural Manitoba, the issues that exist in the coffee industry, and why buying premium coffee is so important.\nIn a town of five thousand, Flat Land Coffee Co. is one of four shops in Gimli, Manitoba. It distinguishes itself from the rest by serving premium coffee. While sipping on a latte, I chatted with Chad, who told me a bit about the coffee scene in the town and some info on the industry.\nChad has been working in the industry for over a decade and decided to open Flat Land Coffee Co. to make a life doing what he loves in a town he loves. He says an issue in the industry is everyone’s perception of coffee. The general attitude is that coffee should be cheap and there is no thought about the quality or where it comes from.\nThe coffee industry is an interesting one in that it’s so large and so easy for companies to lack transparency. It’s one reason why supporting local shops like Flat Land Coffee Co. is necessary. While I was talking to Chad, he told me they were currently featuring a Colombian coffee from 49th Parallel. While doing research for this post, I looked into 49th Parallel, its a roasting company from Vancouver who imports beans from all over.\nI got really excited while on 49th Parallel’s website because it has what they call “transparency reports” which shows where the all the money they spent on coffee beans went. I was happy to learn that 68% of the money they spent on their Colombian roast went to the farmers. (Check here for the whole report.)\nHere are a few things to know about your cup of joe:\n- 90% of the world’s coffee production takes place in developing countries (When buying coffee at premium coffee shops like Flat Land Coffee Co., you can be assured those farmers are paid properly)\n- There are about 25 million coffee farmers in the world\n- Fairtrade coffee only a small portion of the market\n- The coffee is a $100 billion industry (let’s bring more of that to Canada)\n- Coffee shops have a 7% annual growth rate\nChad said he is slowly trying to educate people, if they’re interested, about the industry and why the prices of premium coffee are essential.\nWhen grabbing a cup from your local coffee shop, you’re purchasing coffee that was ethically made and traded for, supporting a local business which in turn supports multiple employees, and you’re getting a great cup of coffee.\n2 Comments Add yours\nI believe it is spelled “Flatland,” as one word, the way it is on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/flatlandcoffee.gimli.manitoba/). I was just Gimli and was writing my own blog post about the business. I researched how to spell it and came across your blog post and their Facebook page. 🙂\nwas just IN Gimli**", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.pricebeam.com/netflix-pricing-power-better-than-ever", "date": "2023-09-27T08:51:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00311.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9656612873077393, "token_count": 448, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__109821954", "lang": "en", "text": "Netflix’ Pricing Power Better than Ever\nFor a long time, Netflix’ main focus has been on penetrating the streaming market and gaining market share. “Affordable” has been a keyword for the streaming giant, but now they’re looking to substitute affordability for profitability, and CEO Reed Hastings reports that the company expects their operating profit margin to double to 7% in 2017.\nThe improvement in profitability comes from investing heavily in value-driving activities (i.e. activities that significantly increases willingness to pay): activities such as high-definition content and Netflix Original Content (think House of Cards, Narcos) that differentiates them from the competition.\nThe improved profitability is a direct result of the price increases that Netflix has been implementing, however, subscriber growth has not suffered as was initially forecasted. In the US, the growth reached a 6-year high in the 2nd quarter, and the international segment grew by more than 170%.\nNetflix has realized that they need to seriously differentiate themselves from the competition, especially with Amazon getting into streaming. Traditionally, streaming services have been quite similar, and almost striving to offer the same content as everyone else, leaving price as the only distinguishing factor. With Netflix Original Content, no financial resources can match this: of course, competitors can offer their own original content, but this is much harder than lowering price.\nIf we look to music streaming, a similar trend emerges. In 2015, Jay Z bought Tidal at $56m, and over the last two years, the service reached a valuation of more than $600m. Why? Because the company focused on differentiating itself by offering the highest audio quality, exclusive content from Jay Z himself, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift among others, and by offering the highest royalties in the business, keeping the music business “sustainable”.\nNetflix is still competing on price to a certain extent, for now. However, it is interesting to see the increasingly important role of original content, produced by the streaming services themselves; one could imagine a future where your choice of streaming service does not depend on price, but on your taste in movies and which service offers the best content for your taste.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.kreedapanti.com/2021/02/12/indias-greatest-test-triumph/", "date": "2023-01-30T08:08:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499804.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130070411-20230130100411-00110.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9819712042808533, "token_count": 4008, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__267508077", "lang": "en", "text": "It was the 5th day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Gabba. Gabba to the Australians is what Anfield was to Liverpool – much more than a fortress, a ground they hadn’t tasted defeat at since 1988, when they lost to the fearsome West Indies team. In the 31 Tests since then, Australia had won 24 Tests and drawn seven. (P.S: Liverpool lost to Burnley at home in the Premier League on 21st January 2021, 1369 days after their last home defeat in the league. There’s something about this week and fortresses being invaded.)\nThe score was 318-5. Washington Sundar was facing the fifth ball of Nathan Lyon’s over. At that juncture, India needed just 10 runs, with 4.2 overs in hand. Sundar, having played like a veteran on his debut till that point, finally gave in to his inexperience, trying to be over-ambitious and attempting a reverse sweep, only for him to have an unfortunate contact with his gloves before knocking off the bails.\nThat’s when the Australian commentators started to talk about a “glimmer” that Sundar’s wicket gave the Aussies to somehow, somehow save the Test from falling in India’s favour, not that they would have saved the match anyway. Well, that shows the extent of damage a battered and bruised Indian side had done to this Australian side, a side that had its pace battery charging in with all their might throughout the four Tests, a batting unit that saw the returns of their trailblazing mavericks David Warner and Steve Smith, and a side that was – ahead of the Test Series – at the top of the World Test Championship Table.\nThis series win will go down as one of the greatest Test Series, not just in Indian cricketing folklore, but as an underdog fairytale that will be talked about for generations to come, possibly eternally. Australian tours have always been about the big players rising to the occasion, but this tour saw the emergence of clutch warriors and cricketing superheroes that threw the kitchen sink and punched way, way above their weights.\nIt all started from the spirit-dampening 8-wicket loss in the day/night Test at Adelaide. The build-up to the opening Test was significant, for this series – according to pundits and media alike – was equally poised unlike the 2018-19 series where Australia were without the services of David Warner and Steve Smith. It was anything but that as India were humiliated on the third day. They had registered their lowest-ever score during an innings, all while having almost the same team that toured Down Under in 2018-19.\nIronically, David Warner and Steve Smith had no influence on the match’s outcome, which made this loss all the more difficult to digest. Former cricketers had written this team off for the rest of the series. Waves of a 4-0 whitewash – which would have been India’s first whitewash at the hands of Australia since 2011-12 – circled all around the cricketing fraternity. The departure of Virat Kohli gave more emphasis to the predictions. Australians and the people in the media were celebrating India’s all-time low score as if they had regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Everyone was assured that Australia would make light work of this crestfallen and dejected Indian side. Everyone but the Indians themselves.\nThe revival began in Melbourne. The stage was set for the Kangaroos to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Who knew India would come up trumps against all the odds, more so after the return of Virat Kohli to India, the absence of Mohammed Shami due to injury, and the inclusion of two debutantes in Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj. A win in Melbourne was something no one had seen coming. What was even more compelling were the contributions of the two newbies, Gill and Siraj. Both of them showed supreme composure with the bat and the ball respectively, especially Siraj, who had been the subject of unnecessary social media trolls and who had lost his father just a few weeks back.\nThis underdog fairytale had reached its crescendo at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Surely, India wouldn’t give Australia a run for their money for a second Test in row, right? The cricketing gods, for all the punches that the Australians threw at the Indians, favoured the on-paper looking David against Goliath.\nThat had been the recurring theme throughout the series. Every Test, every session, every hour, an unlikely hero emerged and took the game by the scruff of its neck. Sometimes, it took the collective efforts of two or more men to save the blushes, just like Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin, who shape-shifted into immovable forces in the fourth innings at the SCG. Vihari had a series to forget up until that point, and he walked in when Rishabh Pant got out on 97. India had to survive the bludgeoning Aussie charges for another 57 overs, needing 157 runs. Mathematically, the game was India’s to lose. 57 overs and 157 runs would have been a cakewalk for even a monk-like figure of Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored three of his slowest half-centuries of his Test career this series (we’ll talk about him in a while).\nVihari suffered a gruelling hamstring injury. After the fall of Pujara’s wicket, Ashwin walked in at the crease. The Tamil Nadu off-spinner has four Test centuries to his name. Yet, his batting had significantly regressed over the last few years. And his fourth innings performances are only as good as those of all other Indian tailenders.\nWhat unfolded over the next three hours was a ‘blockathon,’ and it seemed as if Rahul Dravid had cloned himself in disguise in the form of Vihari and Ashwin. Vihari, injured and incapable of playing at his best, decided to dig in, finding able support from Ashwin, who played the innings of his life. Amidst all the barrage of short balls, body blows, and some abominable sledging by Aussie captain Tim Paine, the two warriors were undeterred by the proverbial “mountain to climb” challenge, instead deciding to look it in the eye. One was playing to save his career, while the other to save the pride. United, they managed to save the match and, in turn, the series. 62 runs, 259 balls, and grit of the highest order meant that both the teams headed to the ‘Gabbatoir’ with everything to play for.\nAnd here we are, at the climax of this incredible storyline, one that would have been counted as a psychotic prediction prior to the series. Australia won the toss for the umpteenth time this series. Steve Smith and his protégé Marnus Labuschagne had clicked into top form just at the right time. And such was the build-up to this match that India were made to look as losers even before the first ball had been bowled, not to mention India had to play with an almost second-string side that consisted of two debutantes (technically three if Shardul Thakur is counted) in Washington Sundar and Thangarasu Natarajan, both of whom are known to be ‘white-ball specialists.’\nAustralia posted 369 runs in the 1st innings, a total good enough to intimidate a brittle Indian team, more so when the Indians were reduced to 186-6. What happened next was the stuff of dreams. Shardul Thakur, who got injured in the second over on his Test debut against West Indies in 2018, was technically making his debut alongside Tamil Nadu’s 21-year-old Washington Sundar. Neither of them were a part of the Test squad originally.\nThe duo put on 123 runs for the seventh wicket just when it seemed like Australia would extend their Undertaker-esque streak at the Gabba to 25-0 without any hassle. A lead of over 150 runs was looking a reality and the Australians must have rejoiced at that stage. Little did they know that they were going to be completely outclassed by two amateurs of the Test arena, that too with sheer confidence and panache. The Sundar-Thakur partnership was India’ most important partnership of the series, right up there with the rigorous Vihari-Ashwin blockathon.\nA slender lead of 33 didn’t give the Kangaroos the sort of impetus they would have fancied. Siraj and Thakur shared 9 wickets among them in the second innings, with the former bagging his maiden five-wicket haul in only his third Test. The huge smile on Thakur’s face as he grabbed Hazlewood’s catch to signal the end of the second innings showed the sort of character this team had. Thakur himself was just one wicket away from picking up his first five-wicket haul, but the fact that he celebrated Siraj’s achievement as much as he would have celebrated his was truly a sweet moment.\nIt all boiled down to the final – and most important – day of the fourth Test, and the series itself. The entire chase was like a pendulum, swinging and switching sides hour after hour. The early dismissal of Rohit Sharma meant the floodgates would open. Shubman Gill had a half-century in the previous Test, but he did himself one better, scoring 91 and taking the game away from the opposition. He took on the initiative, smashed Starc with utter nonchalance all around the park, and showed that he belonged here. He deserved a century for the class he put on display, but he did twice of what was expected of him considering it was only his third Test.\nIf the Sydney heist was magical, the breaching of the Gabba fortress was a miracle. Gill’s innings gave India the belief that they could conquer Gabba. If Pujara’s vigil that lasted 211 balls ensured India wouldn’t lose the match, Rishabh Pant ensured that India didn’t leave Brisbane without breaking the Aussie pride.\nIndia were injury-ravaged throughout the Test series, with as many as nine regulars either unavailable or sidelined due to injury. Five players made their Test debuts during the series: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, and Thangarasu Natarajan. A totally bizarre bowling lineup managed to pick up 20 Australian wickets at the Gabba. The Indian bowling lineup had played a combined four Tests and picked up a combined 11 wickets ahead of the fourth Test. The Australian bowling lineup, on the other hand, had a combined experience of 246 Tests and 1013 wickets. There are just no words to describe the bravado of this side.\nRecollect the third act of Avengers: Endgame. A wounded Captain America was up against the entire army of Thanos, plus Thanos himself. Yet, he stood up to fight them, as long as he could, alone. You can probably compare this Indian team with Captain America/Steve Rogers from Avengers: Endgame, someone who just wouldn’t give up in the face of adversity.\nMohammed Siraj had lost his father a few weeks back and wouldn’t have even made his debut if not for the injuries to the regular bowlers. In the final Test, he emerged as the unofficial leader of the pack, a player who himself had no experience at the highest level whatsoever. Siraj became the human embodiment of the famous Spider-Man phrase “With great power comes great responsibility.” (Sorry for all the Marvel references, you must have figured out I am a Marvel aficionado by now. And yes, I am.) With 13 wickets in 3 Tests, he finished as the highest wicket-taker for India, and the third-highest in the series, only behind Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.\nWhat can be said about Thakur and Sundar? The Aussies were simply taken aback by their onslaught, and how! Between them, they shared 11 wickets and 151 runs in the Gabba Test, contributions worth their weight in gold. Thakur was told by Shastri, “If you want people to love you, perform in Australia.” And, perform he did!\nIf the newbies wiped the feet off the Aussies’ ground, several experienced lads knocked the wind out of their sails. Statistically, Pujara had a worse outing than he did in 2018-19, where he was the best batsman. His ultra-defensive approach came under the scanner several times. He might have been looked at as a villain initially, but he left Australia as a hero, as a leader, and most importantly, as someone who will continue to flee the spotlight and work quietly, all while being one of the most important (and underrated) members of the XI. Anyone who doubts Pujara’s style or approach knows about cricket only as much as a donkey about quantum mechanics.\nFinally, it’s time to give some screen time to the MVP of Gabba, Rishabh Pant. The wicket-keeper has had quite a journey, hasn’t he? He had lost his place as the first-choice wicket-keeper to Wriddhiman Saha since his wicket-keeping was (is) still a work in progress as compared to Saha, who is more often than not touted as the ‘best wicket-keeper in terms of pure wicket-keeping quality.’\nThe youngster has come under immense pressure numerous times. Having been given a long rope, his coarse-grained shot selection led to his downfall. It’s ironic and befitting at the same time how a player of Pant’s flair outperforms in the longest format yet somehow fails to deliver in formats tailor-made for his fearless batting style. Mind you, he has the highest batting average in Tests of any visiting batsman in Australia in the last ten years.\nFrom being a backup, to scoring a valiant 97 at the SCG in the third Test to give India a “glimmer” of chasing down the insurmountable 407, to taking the team over the finishing line with a well-calculated 89 at the Gabba, Pant had quite the turnaround in a matter of few weeks. At the SCG, Lyon got the better of Pant as the batsman flayed at a ball outside the off stump only to serve some catching practice to the fielder. He learned his lesson and left most of the balls outside off stump at the Gabba, even if that meant a spike in the required run-rate.\nThis innings was somewhat reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar’s ostentatious yet cautious 241 at the SCG in 2004. He was a victim of the balls being bowled outside the off stump, and he wasn’t enjoying a good tour until that moment. In that innings, however, Sachin’s steely resolve came to the fore as he didn’t attempt a single cover drive. Pant’s innings had similar levels of resolve and determination. He came in with the intention of winning the game, and such was the cinematic effect to this run chase that he scored the winning runs with a tailender at the non-striker’s end. Lyon was frustrated at the end of the game, and I am sure a majority of that came from Pant’s leaves outside the off stump off his bowling.\nHarsha Bhogle termed the Gabba victory as the greatest moment in Indian cricket history alongside the 1983 World Cup victory. Bhogle for one is a man of logic. He will never hyperbolize his statements. In my opinion, this is the greatest Test victory I have ever witnessed. It might or might not usurp England’s Houdini Act at Headingley in 2019, and I don’t care enough to compare these two victories. India were never given a chance, let alone have a shot at being equals.\nWhat worked in India’s favour was that they hit rock bottom within three days of the commencement of the Test series and not mid-way or at the end, when it mattered the most. They had time to recoup and they would surely not do worse than they had already done, would they? But the spirit and never-say-die attitude that the players showed is nothing less than commendable. When you hit a low, the morale is broken and it’s extremely difficult to pull back things in order. Without their leader, Virat Kohli, and a string of regulars, the sort of intent and bravery this bunch showed throughout the tour deserves a place in the upper echelons of the history of the game.\nJustin Langer correctly proclaimed that the Indians should never be underestimated. Whether he was being modest or that was a natural reply after being humbled, Langer surely had huge respect for this team based on how he sounded. Without their best batsman and bowler, and all the other components that made India a force of nature, India have left an indelible mark on the Australians in their own backyard.\nThis series was never meant to be one for the weak-hearted. This series was never meant to be about the famous ones stealing the headlines. This series was never about one team walking over another without much effort. Rather, it was a series where a struggling nobody became a shining somebody. It was a series that paved the way for stop-start careers to flourish rather than a good career getting destroyed. It was a series where superheroes overcame the challenge without any superpower. It was a series where dreams met reality.\nThere are no qualms about the fact that this series will go down as the greatest in Indian cricket history. Kudos to all the players involved, for they put up one hell of a fight. Special praise should be heaped towards Ravi Shastri and Ajinkya Rahane, who made sure the team stayed united during the crisis and returned better than ever. Rahane’s captaincy needs to be lauded as he showed his tactical nous and diligence at crucial junctures throughout the series.\nIt’s difficult to tell what will happen to the ‘Class of 21’ once the regulars return to the XI. Some of them might not even play another Test, ever. But I can guarantee one thing. These players’ names will be engraved on my heart, as well as every other fan’s heart, for the rest of our lives. Stories will be told about these so-called cricketing superheroes, who have shown that you need just one match or one series to forge your legacy. And their legacies will remain at the very pinnacle of the cricket mountain for generations to come until one day, another underdog fairytale takes the world by storm.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://rph.wa.gov.au/About-us/News/New-helipad-an-investment-in-the-future-of-Royal-Perth-Hospital", "date": "2017-05-01T00:29:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917126237.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031206-00624-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9250129461288452, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__9616551", "lang": "en", "text": "New helipad an investment in the future of Royal Perth Hospital\nRoyal Perth Hospital is to get a new $6.8 million helipad.\nIn announcing the funding recently, the Minister for Health John Day said it was an investment in the future of Royal Perth Hospital as a key health care centre of excellence.\nThe new helipad will ensure Royal Perth Hospital meets changing Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards, and will enable the hospital to accept larger helicopters.\nThe current helipad was commissioned in 1999, with capacity for helicopters weighing up to 5400kg. The new helipad will have a 10,000kg capacity.\nAs home to the State Adult Major Trauma Unit and the State Spinal Service, Royal Perth Hospital currently receives between 160 - 300 direct helicopter landings per year.\nWork on the new helipad will start in 2017, for completion in 2018. The existing helipad will continue operating while the new facility is built.\nThis is a significant investment in the future of Royal Perth Hospital, continuing to excel and thrive as the major tertiary hospital in the East Metropolitan Health Service.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.laflood2016.com/water-still-rising/", "date": "2022-05-29T11:23:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662644142.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220529103854-20220529133854-00023.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9648574590682983, "token_count": 412, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__23108662", "lang": "en", "text": "The Initial Flood\nWhile it may have stopped raining or at least decreased in frequency, water is still making its way to Louisiana and increasing water levels at an alarming rate. This influx of water into the state is causing more homes and businesses to be flooded on a daily basis.\nWith Louisiana being in the top three for lowest mean elevation, excess water is an extremely dangerous prospect. According to NASA, more than 20 inches of rain fell in southeastern Louisiana over the weekend, which is a third of Louisiana’s annual rainfall of 59.42 inches. This massive amount of water in such a short time caused many rivers, bayous, and tributaries to overflow causing the initial flood.\nI’m Watching the Weather and it Says the Rain Stopped, Why is Louisiana Still Flooding?\nThe Secondary and Continuing Flooding\nLouisiana is not just being flooded by rainwater anymore. At this time, the waterways that were already overflown from rain are receiving more water from the natural river flow system from up north. This means the already maxed out water systems in Louisiana are continually getting more water and the water is overflowing into more and more places.\nThe Water Distribution Process\nNormal water flow from the north is overflowing the Mississippi River even more and the water is being pushed into tributaries and bayous as a natural drainage system for the Mississippi River. Flooding occurs at this point because tributaries and bayous do not out-flow to the ocean. They are isolated pockets of low ground that gets filled when high rain occurs. As the bayous and tributaries can’t empty to another area, they overflow and the water pushes further outward into towns, creating more and more flooding.\nThis flooding is not a two-day problem for Louisiana, but a several week problem for water increase. Rebuilding efforts could take several months to a year. With more than 40,000 people in 30 different parishes affected by this historic flooding, assistance and support is needed now and in the upcoming months.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.1077lakefm.com/news/edward-norton-replaces-benedict-cumberbatch-as-pete-seeger-in-bob-dylan-biopic/", "date": "2024-02-26T13:10:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00817.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.941739022731781, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__131157235", "lang": "en", "text": "American actor Edward Norton is set to replace British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as Pete Seeger in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown.\nAccording to Deadline, Cumberbatch was replaced by Norton due to scheduling conflicts.\nA Complete Unknown is being directed by James Mangold, while the movie stars Timothee Chalamet as Dylan and Elle Fanning will play the role of Sylvie Russo. The film will be heading into production in New York this March. The cast also includes Monica Barbaro and Woody Guthrie.\nSeeger, who died in 2014, had a significant impact on Dylan’s musical upbringing, having a profound influence on Dylan from the perspectives of both music and activism.\nMusic News Service distributed by Frankly Media. Copyright(c) 2024 RTTNews.com. All Rights Reserved", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.nikkiechangmua.com/blog/2019/1/9/new-years-resolutions", "date": "2019-05-20T14:35:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256040.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520142005-20190520164005-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9572669267654419, "token_count": 296, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__100464322", "lang": "en", "text": "New Year's Resolutions\nHappy New Year! I am starting off this blog with a resolutions post! I took some time this year to seriously think about what I want my resolutions to be because I wanted to focus on positivity and confidence. For the past several months, I’ve worked on creating a YouTube channel dedicated to beauty and scarring. You would think that those two don’t go together, but that’s where I start to challenge the beauty standard of today’s social media-centric world. All you see on Instagram are perfect, Facetuned, beautiful women and men all with the same look (especially of the Kardashian variety). But differences and “imperfections” like scars, acne, or pigment are what make people special and that’s what everyone should be celebrating.\nIn my video, I talk about how my scars affect my everyday life and how I’m going to overcome these thoughts and barriers in order to grow my self-esteem and build confidence in myself. For example, I talk about how putting my hair up is a challenge for me at work because it fully shows my scars and causes a lot of staring. It definitely was not an easy video to film because I rarely speak so freely about my scarring and my thoughts! But it’s a step forward to my resolutions and a mentally healthier year. I’m even wearing a ponytail today at work.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://secondtimearound.blog/2021/06/20/checking-off-the-dates/", "date": "2023-05-29T01:10:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644574.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529010218-20230529040218-00634.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9203344583511353, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__292471552", "lang": "en", "text": "For the last 3 weeks or so I’ve been seeing a stream of emails in my inbox from companies whose subscriber lists I’ve ended up on. They’re all asking me the same thing, and it’s not the usual “buy all of our stuff”. Instead, they’re all suggesting that I let them know whether or not I’d like to hear about Father’s Day. I don’t remember this being a thing last year, but I’ve probably had about 25 in the last month.\nAlthough the cynic inside my head wonders whether they’re banking on some goodwill purchases as I marvel at their selfless sensitivity, I’m pretty happy about this development. The recognition that National days of celebration are not always celebratory occasions for everyone, or devoid of complicated feelings is a welcome change.\nFather’s Day can be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those in your life who have played the role (and you can read all about mine here).\nBut it can also be a day of confusion, guilt, sadness, regret, and a lot of cookie dough ice cream.\nSo, in the spirit of making things a little easier on social media for some people today, here is an article that my friend Angeline shared with me.\n“Father’s Day for those Widowed Young”\nIt’s from Care for the Family, and gives some clear tips on how to support someone dealing with loss on Fathers’ Day (and any other day).\nLet’s celebrate our father figures, and be there for our friends.\nWith love x", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bettycjung.net/Blog2017.htm", "date": "2017-06-25T00:10:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320368.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170624235551-20170625015551-00231.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547365307807922, "token_count": 7828, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__132913634", "lang": "en", "text": "Suggested Citation: Jung, B.C. (2016 - 2017). Betty C. Jung's 2017 Public Health Blog (January - June).\nWeb document: http://www.bettycjung.net/Blog2017.htm\nPlease note that this page is a work in progress. Finalized entries are dated and posted on the What's New Page, and at the end of each month are returned here for archiving. So, unless an entry has a date it can still undergo metamorphosis! Thanks for your understanding.\nJanuary xxx, 2017 - Social Media Represents One-Quarter of Adult Women’s Total Media Time\nalt=\"Time spent on social media\">\nGraphic source: http://www.marketingcharts.com/online/social-media-represents-one-quarter-of-adult-womens-total-media-time-73699/attachment/nielsen-social-share-us-adults-media-time-jan2017/\nJanuary xxx, 2017 - GOES-16 Earth Images (NASA)\nJanuary xxx, 2017 - Majority of US Adults Live in Cell-Only Households\nSearch rankings studies have indicated that the impact of relevant content continues to grow, and a new survey [download page] from Ascend2 and its Research Partners finds that marketers largely agree. Some 57% of the 256 marketing influencers surveyed around the world rated relevant content creation as being among their most effective SEO tactics, topping the proportion feeling that way about keyword/phrase research (49%).\nThese top-2 tactics in effectiveness are unchanged from last year’s survey, though the gap between them has narrowed somewhat.\nAs with last year’s iteration of the survey, relevant content creation continues to be perceived as the most difficult SEO tactic, followed by external and internal linking. The easiest tactic to execute is meta description/tags, though this is seen as being among the most effective methods by few respondents to the survey.\nOn an encouraging note, marketers seem to have confidence in the effectiveness of their SEO strategies. Roughly 8 in 10 describe themselves as either very successful (34%) or somewhat successful (47%), and a similar proportion say that effectiveness is either increasing significantly (42%) or marginally (40%).\nPerhaps they feel good about their content creation skills?\nAbout the Data: The Ascend2 data is based on a survey of 256 marketing influencers around the world, three-quarters of whom come from companies with at least 50 employees and 64% of whom are primarily B2B (45%) or B2B and B2C equally (19%).\nMore than 3 in 4 American adults engage in social media in some way, finds a report from The Harris Poll. The study indicates that of those engaged in social media, passive reacting or posts and content is the most common form of engagement, with far fewer mostly creating and posting original content. Still, users typically post about some areas more than others.\nMost commonly, adults post about their families, with about 1 in 3 saying they typically do so. Next up is humorous content such as memes, quizzes, lists and videos, with 3 in 10 typically posting such content. That fits with previous research indicating that humor is a key motivator of social sharing behavior.\nMeanwhile, adults are about as likely to post about pets (17%) as they are about kids, travel and food (each at 18%). Even in the run-up to the election, few (11%) profess to typically posting about politics, though.\nUnsurprisingly, these responses differ markedly by age and other demographic variables, as highlighted below:\nFor youth (18-34), humorous content is most commonly shared (by 43%);\nThe 35-44 bracket shares content about family the most, while also being more likely than other age groups to share about kids;\nAffluent Americans post about travel (26%) more commonly than other income groups; and\nParents with kids under 18 in the household are more engaged with social media than those without kids in the household, and are equally or more likely to post about all the topics measured.\nAlso as expected, the 18-34 age group is the most engaged with social media, as almost 9 in 10 engage in some way. This age group is also the most likely to be exposed to multiple ads on social media and to count those ads as an influence on their purchases, per MarketingCharts study data.\nFinally, a separate survey of Facebook users from Fractl indicates that men and women are equally likely to share funny videos or articles and news content. Results from the survey indicate that Millennials are the least likely to share political content and the most likely to share memes, with the opposite patterns true for Boomers.\nAs for the buzz-worthy employee advocacy trend? Just 7% of respondents to the Harris Poll say they typically post about work, with this most common among 35-44-year-old females (15%).\nAt the age of 30, more than 7 in 10 young adults were married, had a child, were not enrolled in school, and lived on their own. That was in 1975. Fast forward 40 years, and just 32% fit that picture, per a new analysis released by the US Census Bureau.\nYoung adults (30-year-olds) are putting off marriage and kids at far greater rather than they did 40 years ago. Indeed, as of last year, 57% had ever married, down from 89% in 1975. Likewise, less than half (47%) were living with a child, down from about three-quarters (76%) in 1975.\nAs of last year, 7 in 10 young adults (30-year-olds) lived on their own, according to the analysis, down from 90% in 1975. That follows an earlier assessment from the Pew Research Center, which revealed that for the first time on record, 18-34-year-olds are more likely to be living with a parent than having any other living arrangement.\nFinancial concerns likely play a role. While 30-year-olds today are more likely to have at least a high school diploma (90% vs. 80%) and be in the labor force (81% vs. 71%), those advances haven’t translated into other socioeconomic aspects of life. Namely, only 55% have a moderate income (between 66% and 200% of the national median household income), a drop from 71% in 1975. And just 33% are homeowners, a steep decline from 56% some 40 years ago.\nFinancial instability has also changed the mindset of young parents, particularly as student debt has weighed heavily on the young population. Data contained in a recent MarketingCharts study on youth and financial services indicates that as of last year, 74% of parents aged 30-34 with children expected to attend college have started saving for that goal. In 2007, only 58% of parents of that age had started saving for their children’s college expenses. Part of that motivation seems to be an increased desire to not burden their children with student debt: 48% of young parents plan to pay for all college costs, triple the share (16%) from the earlier study period.\nThe findings are interesting in light of marketers’ strong focus on Millennials (of which there are many…). It’s worth keeping in mind that most of these youth are yet to “settle down,” at least in the traditional sense… As such, the attention paid to Millennials is likely more about capturing their loyalty (if that’s possible) rather than finding the highest-spending consumers.\nTopics: Demographics & Audiences, Education, Real Estate, Traditional, Youth & Gen X\nSource:How the Socioeconomic Characteristics of Young Adults Have Changed In the Past 40 Years http://www.marketingcharts.com/traditional/how-the-socioeconomic-characteristics-of-young-adults-have-changed-in-the-past-40-years-68788/\nAccording to 1/3/2015's Sciencemag.org's \"The simple math that explains why you may (or may not) get cancer\":\n\"...most cancer cases are the result of biological bad luck.\nHere’s how it works: Take the number of cells in an organ, identify what percentage of them are long-lived stem cells, and determine how many times the stem cells divide. With every division, there’s a risk of a cancer-causing mutation in a daughter cell.\nThus, Tomasetti and Vogelstein reasoned, the tissues that host the greatest number of stem cell divisions are those most vulnerable to cancer. When Tomasetti crunched the numbers and compared them with actual cancer statistics, he concluded that this theory explained two-thirds of all cancers.\nPlotting the total number of stem cell divisions over a lifetime against the lifetime risk of cancer in 31 different organs revealed a correlation. As the number of divisions rose, so did risk.\nColon cancer, for example, is far more common than cancer of the duodenum, the first stretch of the small intestine. This is true even in those who carry a mutated gene that puts their entire intestine at risk. Tomasetti found that there are about 1012 stem cell divisions in the colon over a lifetime, compared with 1010 in the duodenum.\nFor Vogelstein, one major message is that cancer often cannot be prevented, and more resources should be funneled into catching it in its infancy. “These cancers are going to keep on coming,” he says.\nAlthough the randomness of cancer might be frightening, those in the field see a positive side, too. The new framework stresses that “the average cancer patient … is just unlucky,” Clevers says. “It helps cancer patients to know” that the disease is not their fault.\"\n\"Today's retirees tell us in no uncertain terms that the number-one ingredient for a happy retirement is, by no small margin, having your health. Sure, other things are important, like being financially secure and having a loving family and friends, but a new study reveals that health trumps all as the key factor to having a happy and satisfying retirement.\" (Huffington Post's 9/15/14 article,\"Study Reveals The #1 Key To A Happy Retirement\"; http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-dychtwald/retirement-planning_b_5800234.html)\nAccording to \"Health and Retirement: Planning for the Great Unknown\": \"Health is the most important ingredient for a happy retirement, according to 81% of retirees. Meanwhile, paying for health care costs is Americans' greatest financial concern.\"\nKey insights from the study also include:\nThe double threat of health challenges to retirement financial security\nFive critical health care conversations couples and families should be having—but often aren't\nImportant enhancements to our health care system needed to prepare for an aging population\nFour unique \"Boomer HealthStyles,\" defining different approaches boomers are taking to managing their health and preparation for health care expenses (http://www.wealthmanagement.ml.com/wm/Pages/Age-wave-Survey.aspx)\nAccording to CDC's Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) (1999–2008) o students aged 13-15 years:\n\"Worldwide, 7% of girls surveyed smoke cigarettes and 8% use tobacco products other than cigarettes (such as pipes, waterpipes, smokeless tobacco, and bidis).\nCigarette use among girls is higher than 30% in 7 of the countries surveyed: Chile, Czech Republic, Latvia, Bulgaria, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands.\nIn all regions, susceptibility to initiate smoking is higher than current smoking rates among girls. (i.e., although 7% of girls smoke, 19% of girls who never smoked reported they were susceptible to start smoking).\"\n(Lung cancer rates for women....)\nA 2013 Gallup Poll found that 92% of successful ex-smokers did not use the nicotine patch, gum, Zyban, Chantix or Champix, that most quit smoking cold turkey.\n\"Most current smokers in the U.S. would like to give up smoking. Perhaps as a testimony to their desire to quit, 85% of smokers say they have in fact tried to quit at least once in their lifetime, including 45% who have tried at least three times.\nThe finding that smokers have tried on average 3.6 times to quit smoking over their lifetimes -- only to return to their habit -- is more understandable in light of the fact that 72% of smokers claim that they are \"addicted\" to cigarettes.\nThe quarter of Americans who have successfully quit smoking, when asked to name the strategies or methods they used to quit, are most likely to attribute their success to just deciding to quit \"cold turkey.\" Smaller percentages of reformed smokers name willpower, support from family and friends and prayer, use of the nicotine patch, ceasing to be around people who smoke, using chewing gum or candy, and using an electronic cigarette.\nFewer former smokers say they quit because of the expense of smoking, because smoking was a bad or disgusting habit, or because of their family and friends.\nSmokers on average are engaging in a habit they wish they didn't have, and, in fact, the average smoker has attempted to quit at least three times in their lifetime. The difficulty in quitting is attested to by the fact that more than seven in 10 smokers say they are addicted to cigarettes.\nThe majority of former smokers say their concern for their health was the main factor that caused them to quit smoking. This is an important finding, but given that 91% of smokers already admit that smoking is harmful to smokers' health and 79% admit that smoking is a cause of lung cancer, it is clear that the specter of bad health, disease, and death has not been enough in and of itself to get smokers to stop.\"\nI love this graphic that shows how important collaboration is to addressing the tobacco problem. Tobacco is an environmental problem because of health effects associated with second-hand and third-hand exposures. Collaboration among government entities at various levels, along with coalition building among advocacy groups make for a more effective approach.\n, 2014 - Third-hand smoke just as deadly as first-hand smoke\nAccording to a University of California-Riverside report, \"Third-hand smoke just as deadly as first-hand smoke\":\n\"While first-hand smoke refers to the smoke inhaled by a smoker and second-hand smoke to the exhaled smoke and other substances emanating from the burning cigarette that can get inhaled by others, third-hand smoke is the second-hand smoke that gets left on the surfaces of objects, ages over time and becomes progressively more toxic.\nThird-hand smoke is a potential health threat to children, spouses of smokers and workers in environments where smoking is, or has been, allowed. Contamination of the homes of smokers by third-hand smoke is high, both on surfaces and in dust, including children's bedrooms.\nRe-emission of nicotine from contaminated indoor surfaces in these households can lead to nicotine exposure levels similar to that of smoking. Third-hand smoke, which contains strong carcinogens, has been found to persist in houses, apartments and hotel rooms after smokers move out.\n(Mice studies have found:) In the liver, third-hand smoke was found to increase lipid levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a precursor to cirrhosis and cancer and a potential contributor to cardiovascular disease.\nIn the lungs, third-hand smoke was found to simulate excess collagen production and high levels of inflammatory cytokines (small proteins involved in cell signaling), suggesting propensity for fibrosis with implications for inflammation-induced diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.\nIn wounded skin, healing in mice exposed to third-hand smoke showed many characteristics of the kind of poor healing observed in human smokers who have gone through surgery.\"\nFinally, in behavioral tests the mice exposed to third-hand smoke showed hyperactivity.\n\"More recently we have found that exposure to third-hand smoke results in changes that can lead to type II diabetes even when the person is not obese,\"\nChildren in environments where smoking is, or has been allowed, are at significant risk for suffering from multiple short-term and longer health problems, many of which may not manifest fully until later in life.\"\nResearch has shown that children living with one or two adults who smoke in the home, where second- and third-hand smoke are abundant, are absent 40 percent more days from school due to illness than children who did not live with smokers.\"\nAccording Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center's \"Protect Children from Third Hand Smoke Exposure\" Studies have shown that when just one cigarette was smoked in a bedroom with the door closed, it took two hours for particulates in the air to return to below the threshold for harm. Figure: Ott et al. 2003. J. Air & Waste Manage. Assoc.\n\"What happens when second hand smoke collects on our clothes, or in the car seats, furniture, carpets, and even the wallboard that surround us? The contamination that persists after second hand smoke has dissipated is called third hand smoke (THS).\nResearchers have identified significant amounts of toxins from third hand smoke in homes and cars of smokers even months after no smoking has occurred. Residual pollutants remain on surfaces and in dust; they re-emit as nicotine gas or as ultrafine particles; and they can collect in textiles and other materials to create a reservoir that emits gas over time. These pollutants can also react with other compounds in the environment, like ozone, to create secondary pollutants.\nEven when parents understand the dangers of second hand smoke in the home, many think it is safe to smoke in a car if children aren't in it.\nBut smoking in the car creates an especially intense environment for third hand smoke exposure. The nicotine can combine with nitrous acid from exhaust to create cancer-causing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) that settle into the dust on the dashboard, seats, and carpets. And these TSNA's can be absorbed through the skin—when you open a glove compartment or dust off the dash with your hand.\"\nScientific assessments such as dose effect curves seek to evaluate the health risk associated to second-hand smoke exposure.\n\"The Surgeon General released a report in 2006 regarding the dangers of secondhand smoke (SHS). One of the claims in the report is:\nThere is NO risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure, with even brief exposure adversely affecting the cardiovascular and respiratory system.\nWe know that secondhand smoke harms people's health, but many people assume that exposure to secondhand smoke in small doses does not do any significant damage to one's health. However, science has proven that there is NO risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Let me say that again: there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke.\nBreathing secondhand smoke for even a short time can damage cells and set the cancer process in motion. Brief exposure can have immediate harmful effects on blood and blood vessels, potentially increasing the risk of a heart attack. Secondhand smoke exposure can quickly irritate the lungs, or trigger an asthma attack. For some people, these rapid effects can be life-threatening. People who already have heart disease or respiratory conditions are at especially high risk.\"\n\"The harmful effects of smoking do not end with the smoker. An estimated 88 million nonsmoking Americans, including 54% of children aged 3–11 years, are exposed to secondhand smoke. Even brief exposure can be dangerous because nonsmokers inhale many of the same poisons in cigarette smoke as smokers.\nSecondhand smoke exposure causes serious disease and death, including heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults and sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more frequent and severe asthma attacks in children. Each year, primarily because of exposure to secondhand smoke, an estimated 3,000 nonsmoking Americans die of lung cancer, more than 46,000 die of heart disease, and about 150,000–300,000 children younger than 18 months have lower respiratory tract infections.\"\nAccording to New York State Senator Liz Krueger's Blog:\n\"The tobacco industry spends $1.2 million every day across New York City and State marketing their deadly product. The more tobacco marketing kids see, the more likely they are to smoke. In fact, 90 percent of smokers begin smoking before age 18. In Manhattan alone, 4,000 public high school students smoke cigarettes; one-third will die prematurely as a direct result of smoking if they continue.\"\n\"An estimated 21% of all adults (45 million people) smoke cigarettes in the United States.\nSecondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke, is a complex mixture of gases and particles that include smoke from the burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe tip (sidestream smoke), and exhaled mainstream smoke.\nSecondhand smoke contains at least 250 known toxic chemicals, including more than 50 that can cause cancer.2 Secondhand smoke causes heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults and a number of health conditions, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and respiratory infections, in children.\nMore than 126 million nonsmoking Americans continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke in homes, vehicles, workplaces, and public places. Most exposure to tobacco smoke occurs in homes and workplaces. Almost 60% of U.S. children aged 3–11 years—or almost 22 million children—are exposed to secondhand smoke.\"\n\"Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million live with a serious illness caused by smoking. Despite these risks, approximately 46.6 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipes also have deadly consequences, including lung, larynx, esophageal, and oral cancers.\nCoupled with this enormous health toll is the significant economic burden of tobacco use—more than $96 billion a year in medical costs and another $97 billion a year from lost productivity.\"\nAccording to: 6/2015's \"A study of pyrazines in cigarettes and how additives might be used to enhance tobacco addiction\"\nBackground Nicotine is known as the drug that is responsible for the addicted behaviour of tobacco users, but it has poor reinforcing effects when administered alone. Tobacco product design features enhance abuse liability by (A) optimising the dynamic delivery of nicotine to central nervous system receptors, and affecting smokers’ withdrawal symptoms, mood and behaviour; and (B) effecting conditioned learning, through sensory cues, including aroma, touch and visual stimulation, to create perceptions of pending nicotine reward. This study examines the use of additives called ‘pyrazines’, which may enhance abuse potential, their introduction in ‘lights’ and subsequently in the highly market successful Marlboro Lights (Gold) cigarettes and eventually many major brands.\nMethods We conducted internal tobacco industry research using online databases in conjunction with published scientific literature research, based on an iterative feedback process.\nResults Tobacco manufacturers developed the use of a range of compounds, including pyrazines, in order to enhance ‘light’ cigarette products’ acceptance and sales. Pyrazines with chemosensory and pharmacological effects were incorporated in the first ‘full-flavour, low-tar’ product achieving high market success. Such additives may enhance dependence by helping to optimise nicotine delivery and dosing and through cueing and learned behaviour.\nConclusions Cigarette additives and ingredients with chemosensory effects that promote addiction by acting synergistically with nicotine, increasing product appeal, easing smoking initiation, discouraging cessation or promoting relapse should be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Current models of tobacco abuse liability could be revised to include more explicit roles with regard to non-nicotine constituents that enhance abuse potential.\nGraphic source: Adapted by BCJung, from http://www.treatobacco.net/en/page_79.php, Safety of Smoking Cessation Medications\n, 2014 - Cardiovascular Toxicity of Nicotine\nAccording to the 1997 \"American College of Cardiology's Cardiovascular Toxicity of Nicotine: Implications for Nicotine Replacement Therapy 1\"\n\"Cigarette smoking is well known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nicotine affects cardiovascular function and could contribute to cardiovascular disease.\nNicotine binds to nicotinic cholinergic receptors, which are located in the brain, autonomic ganglia, the adrenals and neuromuscular junction. The main cardiovascular effect of nicotine is sympathetic neural stimulation. Sympathomimetic effects are mediated by several mechanisms. Central nervous system–mediated sympathetic stimulation can occur through activation of peripheral chemoreceptors, direct effects on the brain stem and effects on more caudal portions of the spinal cord. Intrapulmonary chemoreceptors may also contribute to brain-mediated sympathetic arousal. The site that appears to be most sensitive to low levels of nicotine is the carotid chemoreceptor. Peripheral mechanisms include catecholamine release from the adrenals and direct release or enhancement of release of catecholamines from vascular nerve endings.\nNicotine works primarily by enhancing the release of various neurotransmitters, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, vasopressin, glutamate, NO (60), calcitonin growth-related peptide (CGRP) (60) and beta-endorphin. Thus, in addition to catecholamine-mediated actions, some other of these effects, such as acetylcholine, serotonin, NO, CGRP or vasopressin release, may contribute to effects of nicotine on blood vessels.\"\nHere is a graph that shows how different nicotine delivery methods affect the level of nicotine found in the blood. Though nicotine may be fast acting (it only takes 11 seconds for the nicotine to reach the brain), it's effects don't last long, which is why smokers end up smoking more and more over time.\n, 2014 - Nicotine Dependence, By Age Group\nGraphic source: Adapted by BCJung, from Tobacco and Health Effects Slides at http://www.treatobacco.net/en/page_111.php\nHere is a bar graph that shows why it is so hard for long-term smokers to quit. Given that most smokers begin smoking in their teens, by the time they are in their 50s, 3/4s are addicted to the nicotine. An even worse statistic is by the time smokers are 26, 1/2 are already addicted to the nicotine! This is the reason why the sooner smokers stop, the better off they are.\n, 2014 - The Relative Addictiveness of Nicotine\nRelative Addictiveness of Nicotine\nGraphic source: http://bigscaryideas.com/?p=160\nHere is a bar chart that compares the relative addictiveness (0 to 100%) of a number of drugs. Those in blue are legal drugs, and those in red are illegal drugs. Somewhat scary to see that the two most addictive drugs are legal, of which nicotine is second only to oxycodone for addictiveness. This is a good reason to keep in mind when young children are lured into smoking without understanding what they are getting into. Before they realize it they are physically addicted to nicotine.\nEver think of nicotine as a drug? Well it is, and a very addictive psychoactive drug at that. In terms of addictiveness, nicotine is right up there with morphine. Even worse, nicotine is more addictive than cocaine, at a lower dose!\nStarting October 1st (not soon enough), CVS stores will stop selling cigarettes. Well, it's a start. However, if you look at where cigarettes are usually bought and sold, gas stations may be the place to stem the sale of cigarettes, as they make up 48% of where people buy cigarettes.\nWhile statistics show that the number of cigarettes sold is declining, the tobacco industry still stands to make $230 billion in 2013. That's a lot of cigarettes sold.\nJuly 10, 2014 - People Smoke Where Cigarettes Are Cheap\nAnnual age-adjusted rate* of tobacco-related cancer† cases (2009–2013) and trends§ in rates (2004–2013), by state — National Program of Cancer Registries, and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program, United States\n\"The Department is proposing in this NPRM to explicitly ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft as there has been some confusion over whether the Department's ban on smoking of tobacco products includes a ban on use of electronic cigarettes. We see no reason to treat electronic cigarettes any differently than traditional cigarettes. The purpose behind the statutory ban on smoking aboard aircraft and the regulatory ban in part 252 on smoking tobacco products was to improve air quality within the aircraft, reduce the risk of adverse health effects on passengers and crewmembers, and enhance aviation safety and passenger comfort. Electronic cigarettes are generally designed to look like and to be used in the same manner as conventional cigarettes. Although a vapor, rather than smoke, is produced, the products require an inhalation and exhalation similar to smoking cigarettes. We are unaware of sufficient studies on the health impact on third parties from these vapors to conclude that they would not negatively impact the air quality within the aircraft and/or increase the risk of adverse health effects on passengers and crewmembers.\nEach e-cigarette consists of three parts: The replaceable cartridge, which most often contains liquid nicotine but may contain other chemicals, the atomizer or heating element, and the battery and electronics. See Sottera Inc. v. Food & Drug Administration, 627 F.3d 891, 893 (D.C. Cir 2010). Theatomizer or heating element vaporizes the liquid inside the cartridge, and the battery and electronics power the atomizer and monitor air flow. Id. When the user inhales, the electronics detect the air flow and activate the atomizer, the liquid nicotine is vaporized, and the user inhales the vapor. Id.\nSome electronic cigarette companies have claimed that their products are safe because they reportedly do not contain carcinogens or tar or produce second-hand smoke, as there is no combustion in their use. According to these arguments, while the vapor looks and feels, and may taste, like smoke produced by burning traditional tobacco products, its chemistry differs from the smoke produced from burning conventional tobacco products. The principal liquid ingredient is propylene glycol, which is widely used as a moistening food additive and an aid to vaporization. However, some research, conducted on non-asthmatic people, has shown that exposure to propylene glycol mist from artificial smoke generators may cause acute ocular and upper airway irritation, and in a few cases people reacted with cough and slight airway obstruction. See G Wieslander, D Norbäck, and T Lindgren, “Experimental exposure to propylene glycol mist in aviation emergency training: Acute ocular and respiratory effects,”Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2001; 58:649-655. Further, in a recent New England Journal of Medicine article, “E-Cigarette or Drug-Delivery Device? Regulating Novel Nicotine Products,” it was noted that the safety of inhaling propylene glycol has not been studied in humans. 365;3: 193-95.\nJuly 15, 2017 - Cigarette Smoking Status* Among Current Adult E-cigarette Users,† by Age Group — National Health Interview Survey,§ United States, 2015\n* Adults were asked if they had smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and, if yes, whether they currently smoked cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all. Those who smoked every day or some days were classified as current cigarette smokers. Adults who had not smoked 100 cigarettes were classified as never cigarette smokers. Adults who had smoked 100 cigarettes but were not smoking at the time of interview were classified as former cigarette smokers. Percentages are shown with 95% confidence intervals.\n† Current e-cigarette use was based on responses of“every day”or“some days”to the question,“Do you currently use electronic cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?”asked of adults who had ever tried an e-cigarette, even one time.\n§ Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the noninstitutionalized U.S. civilian population aged ≥18 years and are derived from the National Health Interview Survey sample adult component.\nIn 2015, 3.5% of U.S. adults were current e-cigarette users. Among adult e-cigarette users overall, 58.8% also were current cigarette smokers, 29.8% were former cigarette smokers, and 11.4% had never been cigarette smokers. Among current e-cigarette users aged ≥45 years, 98.7% were either current or former cigarette smokers, and 1.3% had never been cigarette smokers. In contrast, among current e-cigarette users aged 18–24 years, 40.0% had never been cigarette smokers.\nAmong adults who had never smoked cigarettes, the percentage who had ever tried an e-cigarette, even one time, was highest for those aged 18–24 (9.7%) and declined as age increased Among adults aged 45 and over who had never smoked cigarettes, 1% or less had ever tried an e-cigarette even once.\nCurrent cigarette smokers who had tried to quit smoking in the past year were more likely than smokers who had not tried to quit to have ever tried an e-cigarette (Figure 4).\nCurrent cigarette smokers who had tried to quit in the past year (20.3%) were almost twice as likely as cigarette smokers who had not tried to quit (11.8%) to currently use e-cigarettes.\nAlmost one-half of current cigarette smokers (47.6%) and more than one-half of recent former cigarette smokers (55.4%) had ever tried an e-cigarette, compared with 8.9% of long-term former smokers and 3.2% of adults who had never smoked cigarettes (Figure 3).\nAbout one in six current cigarette smokers (15.9%) and nearly one in four recent former cigarette smokers (22.0%) currently used e-cigarettes, compared with 2.3% of long-term former cigarette smokers and 0.4% of adults who had never smoked cigarettes.\nCurrent use of e-cigarettes was about the same for men and women. Current e-cigarette use was higher among non-Hispanic AIAN adults (10.7%) and non-Hispanic white adults (4.6%) than among Hispanic (2.1%), non-Hispanic black (1.8%), and non-Hispanic Asian (1.5%) adults.\nMen were more likely than women to have ever tried an e-cigarette. More than 20% of adults aged 18–24 had ever tried an e-cigarette, with use declining steadily as age increased.\nNon-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) adults (20.2%) and non-Hispanic white adults (14.8%) were more likely than Hispanic (8.6%), non-Hispanic black (7.1 %), and non-Hispanic Asian (6.2%) adults to have ever tried an e-cigarette.\nAccording to the April 4, 2014 MMWR Report, \"Calls to Poison Centers for Exposures to Electronic Cigarettes — United States, September 2010–February 2014\"\n\"E-cigarettes accounted for an increasing proportion of combined monthly e-cigarette and cigarette exposure calls, increasing from 0.3% in September 2010 to 41.7% in February 2014. A greater proportion of e-cigarette exposure calls came from health-care facilities than cigarette exposure calls (12.8% versus 5.9%) (p<0.001). Cigarette exposures were primarily among persons aged 0–5 years (94.9%), whereas e-cigarette exposures were mostly among persons aged 0–5 years (51.1%) and >20 years (42.0%). E-cigarette exposures were more likely to be reported as inhalations (16.8% versus 2.0%), eye exposures (8.5% versus 0.1%), and skin exposures (5.9% versus 0.1%), and less likely to be reported as ingestions (68.9% versus 97.8%) compared with cigarette exposures (p<0.001).\nCalls about exposures to e-cigarettes, which were first marketed in the United States in 2007, now account for 41.7% of combined monthly e-cigarette and cigarette exposure calls to PCs. The proportion of calls from health-care facilities, age distribution, exposure routes, and report of adverse health effects differed significantly between the two types of cigarette.\"\nIt is hard to believe that it has been 16 years since I published the first webpages that turned into this Web site. Many thanks to the thousands of visitors who contributed millions of hits during the past 15 years, and for all the nice comments along the way. I will continue to strive to make this Web site a worthwhile place to spend your time and find credible public health and health information. Thank you so much!\nOctober 17, 2014 - October is Health Literacy Month\nFor Health Literacy Month, the Healthliteracymonth.org is accepting stories from any person who or organization that addresses health literacy in their work. There is a listing of those who have submitted their stories.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lanegold.blogspot.jp/2010/06/who-saw-zenyatta-run.html", "date": "2013-06-20T09:09:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711005985/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133005-00031-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9719154834747314, "token_count": 530, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__48616284", "lang": "en", "text": "Everytime you see Zenyatta run, it is hard not to remain in awe of one of the greatest thoroughbreds in history, regardless of gender.\nThe one part that is a little disturbing to me is that only around 12,000 fans saw her awesome performance. That attendance figure is becoming more accepted as a good day but for a horse like Zenyatta in a market like Los Angeles, it is actually pretty sad.\nWhat makes that attendance figure even worse is the fact that Hollywood Park offered a Zenyatta Bobblehead Giveaway. Those gimmicks used to help bring in a handful of extra people but even the allure of a \"freebie\" wasn't enough to catapult the crowd figures.\nThis sort of racing ambivalence in big city racing markets is becoming very commonplace. Huge markets like New York, LA, Chicago and Miami are drawing a fraction of the racing crowds they used to. Even in Louisville, home of the greatest race, getting people to the track has been an ongoing struggle. (Big exceptions, of course, are Derby Week, Friday night racing and the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.)\nBig city sports fans only seem to come out to the track when it's a big day (i.e. Belmont Stakes, Big Cap, etc.) but today should have qualified as one of those days. And those people who didn't make it out to Hollywood, missed out on a great race and an even greater horse.\nFor years, racing has been crying out for stars and we have two genuine ones in Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta yet why don't people come out to see them run on a consistent basis? Promoting the stars has been a challenge and the fact that Daily Newspapers have cut back their racing coverage significantly is a hindrance. But it's also incumbent upon the individual racetracks and the sport to promote when it's top notch stars run.\nI don't know how much Hollywood Park promoted Zenyatta's appearance outside of the Bobblehead giveaway but you have to think it wasn't enough.\nWe are simply running out of time before both Rachel and Zenyatta are retired and racing loses another golden opportunity to win over new fans. We are very lucky that Zenyatta is still racing but the window is about to close as you have to assume that she only has three more races left before she is done.\nAnd for those that didn't see her run, you have missed out. We may not see anyone like her for sometime.\nPhoto courtesy of Eclipse Sportswire - www.eclipsesportswire.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://blackpointpress.com/sf-apartment-magazine/", "date": "2018-02-20T11:09:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812938.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220110011-20180220130011-00481.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9506742358207703, "token_count": 373, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__4124518", "lang": "en", "text": "The publication reflects the local housing market, with writers and columnists addressing all aspects of the management, ownership and sales of apartment buildings.\nSF Apartment Magazine serves as the official publication of the San Francisco Apartment Association. The publication reaches more than 6,000 apartment owners and property managers throughout San Francisco.\nSan Francisco—a city known for its charm, its people, its weather—and its housing. Epic battles have been waged here over the right to develop, rent and own housing for decades. One magazine, the SF Apartment Magazine, has covered the housing market for almost thirty years, providing readers with the insight and perspectives on the management, sale and operation of apartment buildings in San Francisco.\nSF Apartment Magazine prides itself on giving apartment owners the information needed to navigate the legal and political minefields in this tenant-friendly city. The magazine boasts an impressive and varied pool of writers and columnists—from the region’s top landlord/tenant lawyers to real-estate dealmakers to mom-and-pop owners—who educate readers on their rights and responsibilities of owning and managing rental property in San Francisco. The publication delivers in-depth features, colorful columnists and up-to-date sales statistics and trends, all wrapped up in a vibrant and innovative design.\nSan Francisco Apartment Association\nThe magazine is delivered to members of the San Francisco Apartment Association, one of the state’s largest trade associations for apartment owners. SFAA opened its doors in 1917 and today nearly 3,000 rental property owners depend on the nonprofit for advice, educational classes and, of course, its award-winning monthly magazine. From their annual trade show to intimate monthly managers’ luncheons, the organization provides its members with the necessary information needed to be thoughtful and well-informed members of the rental housing community.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://jtownco.org/an-evening-with-scott-levin-regional-director-%EF%BB%BFanti-defamation-league/", "date": "2019-11-13T20:40:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496667333.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20191113191653-20191113215653-00535.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9689524173736572, "token_count": 247, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__201001936", "lang": "en", "text": "TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Lone Tree Hub\nScott will speak about the rise of hate in America, the causes, and what can be done.\nScott Levin is the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain States Region. He assumed this position in December of 2010, after retiring from 28 years as a successful trial attorney. Scott is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law where he was a national moot court finalist. Prior to becoming part of ADL’s professional staff, he was a member of its Board of Directors and the recipient of its 2010 Torch of Liberty Award. Scott has been the Chair and/or member of several non-profit boards, including the Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, the Denver Jewish Day School, JEWISHcolorado, Stepping Stones and Congregation Emanuel.\nScott is a frequent speaker and writer on civil rights issues. He has authored many articles, is regularly interviewed by local media, and has testified on numerous occasions before the Colorado Legislature on issues pertaining to equality, diversity, inclusion and educational opportunities for all.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.eeb2.be/website/node/1705", "date": "2019-04-26T14:02:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578806528.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190426133444-20190426155444-00190.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9763393998146057, "token_count": 283, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__106701726", "lang": "en", "text": "Bravo to S4 PT students who presented “Auto da Índia” by Gil Vicente, a XVI century masterpiece and S5 PT students who took to the stage with “ A Noite” by José Saramago, 1998 Literature Nobel Prize. Pilar del Rio, widow of José Saramago and President of the Foundation with his name, was invited and gave a master class to the students about the author and his fight against all kinds of authoritarianism. In the evening, she also talked to the audience about the similarities between the humorous theatre of Gil Vicente and Saramago writings, specially the social criticism. As a journalist and humanist, she gave insights on the Night of 24-25 April 1974, where the democratic revolution finally arrived to Portugal and the anonymous people who made it. She made us discover Celeste Caeiro, the anonymous waitress who intuitively gave carnations to the military – and how this became the symbol of the revolution – and “the boys in the tanks”, particularly one soldier who refused to fire his tank simply because “there were people in front of it”. Thank you to L1 PT teacher Maria Manuel Gandra for organizing all this and for her dedication! Thank you to all the colleagues who helped her to make of this night a very special night for the students and the all school community!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.gameandfishfacts.com/stories/saving-arizona", "date": "2019-02-23T19:32:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249530087.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223183059-20190223205059-00596.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9469015002250671, "token_count": 260, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__38661303", "lang": "en", "text": "How Did the Bighorn Sheep Cross the Road?\nThe bighorn sheep population in northwest Arizona is important to outdoor enthusiasts of all types, yet highways have separated this population. As a result, wildlife-vehicle collisions, interference with access to adequate water and lack of habitat connectivity disrupt bighorn and put their population health at risk.\nIn a historic and innovative collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Highway Administration, and the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Arizona Game and Fish Department created a solution that saves the lives of bighorn sheep and people. To alleviate vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep along a busy 15-mile stretch of Highway 93 north of Kingman, three wildlife overpasses and adjacent funnel fencing were constructed. This infrastructure allows wildlife to cross over the road safely, helping to keep populations connected to their habitat and reducing the risk for motorists and wildlife.\nThe success of this project led to collaboration with an unlikely partner: Nevada, who was concered the construction of the new Interstate 11 would have devastating consequences on wildlife habitats. Working with Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada Department of Transporation and other agencies, Arizona Game and Fish assisted with the design and implementation of the crossings, which is already showing positive results with active monitoring.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://speedcentral.net/?cat=7", "date": "2015-04-25T12:25:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246649234.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045729-00041-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9552997946739197, "token_count": 942, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-18__0__96765165", "lang": "en", "text": "The WKA Russell Karting Gold Cup Series visited the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex last weekend for the Jammer Clutches Nationals, where two drivers each took four feature victories to win eight of the 18 national classes offered at the western Pennsylvania venue.\nThe big winners were junior driver Jacob Donald and senior racer Brett Farmer. Donald swept the Briggs Jr classes, winning 12-lap features in Briggs Jr Lite, Jr Medium, Jr Heavy and Restricted Jr. Accomplished young kart racers such as Dakota Bell, Sam Beasley and Zachary Deshaies have raced in the Briggs Jr ranks in recent years, but none of them has ever accomplished the four-class sweep.\nDonald, a WKA Manufacturer’s Cup regular out of Jeannette, Pa., beat the best junior drivers the Gold Cup Series has to offer at BeaveRun. Matt Tifft finished second to Donald in Rest. Jr. Skylar Robinson was the runner-up in Jr Lite and Jr Medium, and Chris Wells ran second in Jr Heavy. Wells was a 2009 national champion and Robinson won two features at the Gold Cup opener in Kershaw, S.C., but neither had anything for Donald at BeaveRun.\nJoining Donald as a four-race weekend winner was Michigan’s Farmer, who took wins in Briggs Lite, Briggs Medium and the pair of Briggs Animal Modified classes.\nFarmer drove his Margay to the win over Scott Kleman in Lite and out-raced Arrow pilot Gary Lawson and Coyote’s Jim Lipari to the checkers in Medium. Farmer won the Animal Mod races over Scott Heckert, and he drove his Coyote chassis to lap times under the one-minute barrier in both Mod affairs. Farmer clocked a fast lap of 59.102 in Animal Mod Medium’s qualifying session, which was over a second faster than his top qualifying time in Briggs Lite.\nTrent Barnes picked up his second and third Gold Cup feature wins of the season. Barnes swept the Briggs Sportsman 1 features, winning over Tyler Frantz in Sportsman 1 Lite and Jake Lutz in Sportsman 1 Heavy. Trent was the one of only two double winners at BeaveRun; the other was Kaytlyn Fauci who was the only entrant in Briggs World Formula Medium and Heavy.\nSkyler Locklear continued his reign over the Briggs Sportsman 2 Lite division. After winning the Kershaw opener, Locklear got the win at BeaveRun over Sarah Luoma. Locklear will be looking for his third in a row when the tour heads to New Castle, Ind., for the season’s third event.\nDouglas Barnes Jr. equaled Locklear’s success when he won the Briggs Sportsman 2 Heavy class for the second national in a row. After winning the class at Kershaw, Barnes finished ahead of Stephen Brewer Jr. and Locklear at BeaveRun.\nGary Lawson won Briggs Heavy for the second Gold Cup race in a row. Lawson’s win denied Farmer of a fifth weekend triumph. Farmer finished second and Ryan Phillips third.\nIan Walther won Briggs Super Heavy, while Justin Cassity (Medium) and Tim Stiefel (Heavy) split the Briggs Masters mains.\nNick Fauci and Robert Noaker Jr. were Kid Kart participants at BeaveRun.\nThe Jammer Clutches Nationals entry count equaled last year’s BeaveRun Gold Cup national count of 220. Last year’s BeaveRun national was the series’ season closer and this year it was moved to Fourth of July weekend. G&J Kartway in Camden, Ohio, will serve as this year’s Gold Cup closer the first weekend of October.\nMany classes saw increased entries at BeaveRun compared to the Kershaw opener. Sixteen and 17 karts started Briggs Jr Lite and Medium, while only 10 took the green in each class at Kershaw. Briggs Medium had 26 entrants versus 21 at Kershaw, and most other classes at least equaled the Kershaw count. The exceptions were Briggs Masters Medium and Heavy, which started 13 and 11 karts at Kershaw and only nine and six at BeaveRun.\nNext up for the Russell Karting Gold Cup Series is the Coyote Motorsports Nationals at New Castle Motorsports Park. The race will serve as the second annual Gold Cup / Vega Speedway Pavement Series doubleheader at the popular Indiana venue. The New Castle twin bill goes off Aug. 20-22, and pre-registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 11.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://shieldsvshammer.com/shields-vs-hammer-boxing-fight-hd-tv/", "date": "2019-11-14T19:14:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668534.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114182304-20191114210304-00390.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9601793885231018, "token_count": 435, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__46528740", "lang": "en", "text": "Find out about the Shields vs Hammer fight on SHOWTIME, including ways to watch, fighter stats, news and more. Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer are just a few days away from fight night.\nClaressa Shields and Christina Hammer both made weight ahead of their historic middleweight unification showdown at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday night.\nThe undefeated champions goaded each other when they went face-to-face during a lively weigh-in for what has been billed as the ‘biggest fight in women’s boxing history’. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Shields vs. Hammer live stream for free.\nDouble Olympic champion Shields (8-0, 2KOs), who will put her IBF, WBA and WBC titles on the line, tipped the scales 159.4lbs, while WBO rival Hammer (24-0, 11KOs) came in at 159lbs.\n“I’ve played this fight in my head many times,” said American Shields. “The first round is a very important round. She’ll find out just how strong I am in the first round and I’m going to let her know she’s in with a fighter.\n“I’m going to let her know she won’t control this fight in any aspect. I can outbox Hammer. I’m way faster and I have great head movement. I came to fight. I want to see where her heart is and how strong she is. If she’s not as strong as she says she is, she’s going to want to get out of there.”\nIn what is the most significant women’s boxing match in recent memory, if not ever, Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showcases two undefeated women champions who are exciting enough to headline any card on any network. You can live stream the card for free on Saturday night via Showtime, and if you’re a boxing fan, it’ll almost certainly be worth your time.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.cathylefeuvre.com/pages/sports/", "date": "2017-04-25T02:46:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120092.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00155-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.977521538734436, "token_count": 665, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__136353558", "lang": "en", "text": "This past couple of weeks have been truly inspirational.\nThe London 2012 Games started with a fantastic Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in East London, has seen some magnificent performances from medal winners and those who've just missed out, and even more amazing stories of sports people triumphing over disaster to compete.\nBut it's away from the Games themselves that I've found my personal inspiration.\nI've been working for More Than Gold, the agency set up to encourage and support churches as they get involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. I've been working in the Media Centre which was set up just for the Olympics to help spread the news of what the British churches, and Christians, have been doing across the Games.\nChurches across the nation have been getting together to host fantastic community events, thousands of volunteers have been out in the streets and at events helping people to enjoy the Games, hundreds of people have opened their homes to complete strangers through something called the More Than Gold Athlete Family Homestay programme. More Than Gold Games Pastors have been out at transport hubs as additional support for travellers and particularly our international visitors, and a million bottles of water have been distributed.\nIn the Media Centre we've been telling these stories, encouraging media to cover what the church is doing....and we've had some really good coverage.\nI've met people from different nations who've come to volunteer in the Media Centre, made some new friends and worked with old friends. It's all been really good fun and very positive.\nBut the most inspirational moments for me came this morning at the More Than Gold / Athletes in Action Legacy Breakfast, an event held to honour committment and character on the field of sport and off. Two Christian sportspeople, Olympian rower Debbie Flood and Olympian Decathlete Bryan Clay were presented with the first ever Eric Liddell Award, and we also heard from Eric Liddell's daughters Heather and Patricia as we were reminded of that amazing athlete's Christian witness as well as his sporting achievements.\nThe Legacy Breakfast had a couple of other special guests, Stephanie Cook, the modern pentathlon Olympic gold medal winner who is also a doctor and Stefanie Reid, a long jumper and runner and a medal winning Paralympian.\nThe whole morning was inspiring and but for me, Stef Reid's story was the most challenging, impressive and motivational.\nWhen she was just 16 Stef lost her right foot in a boating accident. For someone as sporty as Stef, with dreams of being a rugby player, you'd think suddenly becoming an amputee would crush her and her ambitions.\nBut no - today she stood on a platform at London's Methodist Central Hall and told several hundred people how she was inspired, by her family, friends, complete strangers, and her Christian faith, to still reach her full potential.\nListening to Stef was truly humbling. She reminded me that whatever life throws at you, with belief in yourself, and faith, anything is possible. In my case, it may not be striving for Olympic sporting gold, but I can take this thought, and inspiration into many areas of my life.\nAnd I'll be watching the upcoming London 2012 Paralympics with even more interest now!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.noha-hockey.ca/single-post/2016/08/16/sudbury-to-host-2018-telus-cup-1", "date": "2024-04-24T06:09:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00801.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9151884913444519, "token_count": 997, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__203394993", "lang": "en", "text": "Sudbury to Host 2018 Telus Cup\nSUDBURY, ONT., TO HOST 2018 TELUS CUP\nCanada’s National Midget Championship returns to Ontario for the 13th time, and to Sudbury for second time\nCALGARY, Alta. – The TELUS Cup, Canada’s National Midget Championship, is headed back to Sudbury, Ont., for the first time in two decades, with the Nickel City set to host the 45th edition of the tournament from April 23-29, 2018 at the Sudbury Community Arena.\nHockey Canada, in partnership with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association and the Ontario Hockey Federation, made the announcement Tuesday in Sudbury.\nThe city last hosted the tournament in 1998, when it was known as the Air Canada Cup. It is the 13th time Ontario will play host, joining Oshawa (1974, 1975); Cornwall (1980); North Bay (1984); Gloucester (1987); Thunder Bay (1988); Kitchener (1993); Sudbury (1998); Sault Ste. Marie (2003, 2013); Kenora (2004); and Arnprior (2008).\n“The TELUS Cup is the pinnacle of the minor hockey system in Canada, and it has long been one of the most prestigious tournaments on our calendar,” said Tom Renney, Hockey Canada president and CEO. “We know the passion the people of Northern Ontario have for our game, and it’s exciting to be able to take Canada’s National Midget Championship back to Sudbury for a second time, and to the province of Ontario for a 13th.”\n“I have seen first-hand through the years the passion Sudbury has for hockey at every level, and it’s exciting that my hometown will welcome the nation in April 2018 for the TELUS Cup,” said Joe Drago, chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. “This event is a tremendous opportunity for the community to shine on a national stage, and I look forward to being there when the puck drops.”\nThe host Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves of the Great North Midget League – the 2008 TELUS Cup champions – will be joined by five regional winners (Atlantic, Central, Pacific, Quebec and West) to compete for a national title. It will be the sixth time a team from Sudbury has competed in the event.\n“We’re eager to create a world-class hockey tournament and memorable experience for all the participants and visitors coming to the TELUS Cup,” said Albert Corradini, general manager of the Wolves. “Sudbury has had tremendous success in hosting past provincial championships, and with the support and community spirit that has been shown from our local partners, we know fans are in for an exciting time. We’re looking forward to welcoming back the country on the 20th anniversary of the last time Sudbury played host, and the 10th anniversary of our national championship win.”\n“The City of Greater Sudbury is very excited for the opportunity to showcase our hockey-crazed city with our signature Northern Ontario hospitality, and the serious hockey talent up here with the Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves,” said Paul Schweyer, major events development officer with the City of Greater Sudbury. “This will be ‘the’ event when it comes in April 2018, which will no doubt reflect in community support and attendance. We look forward to working with the organizing committee, Sudbury Minor Hockey Association, Northern Ontario Hockey Association, Ontario Hockey Federation, Hockey Canada and numerous volunteers to create a memorable, world-class experience for participants and visitors.”\nThe sentiments are echoed from the host committee and Sudbury Minor Hockey Association president Craig Maki.\n“On behalf of the executive of the Sudbury Minor Hockey Association I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Hockey Canada for the tremendous privilege and responsibility of hosting the 2018 TELUS Cup,” said Maki. “The Sudbury Minor Hockey Association is beyond excited to be invited to play an integral role in this event, as these types of opportunities are a fantastic way showcase the great community of Sudbury on a national stage.”\nThe schedule and ticket information for the 2018 TELUS Cup will be announced at a later date.\nA number of future NHLers have taken part in Canada’s National Midget Championship since its inception in 1974, including 53 first-round draft picks, three No. 1 selections (Gord Kluzak, Wendel Clark and Sidney Crosby) and eight future Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (Glenn Anderson, Ron Francis, Mike Gartner, Al MacInnis, Larry Murphy, Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.midlandchristianschool.org/article/572897", "date": "2023-02-05T11:56:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500251.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230205094841-20230205124841-00599.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667500853538513, "token_count": 585, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__24239749", "lang": "en", "text": "Friday, October 29, 2021\n7:00 PM Kickoff\nGordon Awtry Field -Midland, TX\nMidland Christian Mustangs (6-2 / 3-2 District)\nPrestonwood Christian Lions (6-2 / 4-1 District)\n6th All-Time Meeting (Prestonwood leads 3-2)\nLast Meeting- 2015 in Plano (Prestonwood 57-14)\nFirst Meeting- 2006 2nd Round (MCS 43-15)\n3rd Regular Season Meeting\n4th Meeting in Midland\nThe Lions are coming off a 38-14 win at home vs Bishop Lynch last week, and have won 4 out of their last 5 games. Prestonwood averages 34 points a game on offense and gives up an average of 21 points per game. PCA currently sits in 2nd place in district with a 4-1 record. Their only losses this season are to Parish Episcopal 35-10 and a non-district 49-21 loss to Garland. The Lions will put their perfect 3-0 record away from home to the test in their furthest road trip of the season. Junior QB Maguire Martin returned to the offense last week after an injury earlier in the season. Martin accounted for 425 yards and 4 touchdowns last Friday. Head Coach Chris Cunningham has been at Prestonwood since 2007. During his time the Lions have won 4 TAPPS State Championships (2009, 2010, 2015, 2017).\nMidland Christian looks to bounce back as they return home for the final time at Gordon Awtry Field in 2021. Last week, in a 34-22 loss to All Saints, the Mustangs were held to only 89 rushing yards. The previous low in rushing yards was 191 at Parish. Midland Christian gave up 300 passing yards to the Saints, which was a season-high. The most passing yards given up by the Mustangs going into last week was 219 vs Argyle Liberty. MCS is currently in a 3-way tie for 3rd place in District 1 at 3-2 with All Saints and Nolan Catholic. Senior dual-threat QB Ryver Rodriguez leads the team with 2,490 yards and 32 touchdowns in 8 games this season. Senior Sean Madison is the leading WR with 34 receptions, 584 yards and 6 TD on the year. Special teams continue to impress as sophomore Kicker Gage Gunter is 29/29 on extra-point attempts this season. Gage also had another successful onside kick last week, and senior Tanner Carlisle returned a kickoff 80 yards for the score vs All Saints. Junior punter Dawson Bullard has 16 punts on the year for 484 yards, averaging 30 yards per punt. MCS scores an average of 37 points per game and allows an average of 23 points per game.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.daretoparent.com/courses/parenting-tweens-", "date": "2024-04-23T07:33:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818468.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423064231-20240423094231-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9435631632804871, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__45301706", "lang": "en", "text": "About the Podcast\nJoin teens expert Annie Fox and Dare to Parent's Amy Ambrozich as they discuss how the tween years are transitional years for kids and parents. Amy defines this period as the shift between the elementary school years (“typically smooth and easy going”) to middle school where kids feel like everything is changing, including their place in social groups. A parent’s role is changing, too. “They’re trying on new skin and now we’re parenting a young adult with training wheels. Consistency is the key to getting through these years,” says Amy, who counsels parents of tweens in her private practice. Annie talks with Amy about riding the emotional roller coaster together with your child so that kids and parents can transition more smoothly.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.webuseful.co.uk/web-design-blog/a-new-editor-for-wordpress-gutenberg/", "date": "2019-01-22T17:38:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583857993.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122161345-20190122183345-00302.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8561245203018188, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__210650925", "lang": "en", "text": "A new editor for WordPress – Gutenberg.\nA major WordPress update has started rolling out – version 5. It introduces a new editor for pages and news posts, called Gutenberg.\nGutenberg makes it easier to create complex layouts, such as arranging text in columns, and adding media. Gutenberg is of course more complex than the old ‘classic’ editor, so if you are thinking of using it it’s worthwhile investing some time in learning how it works. There’s more about it here.\nIf you prefer the classic editor, or simply don’t have the time to learn Gutenberg, then simply install a plugin called Classic Editor which hides Gutenberg.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.maranoamechanical.repcoservice.net/go/news/local-mechanic-dispels-car-warranty-myths", "date": "2019-05-22T04:39:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256763.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522043027-20190522065027-00214.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95869380235672, "token_count": 313, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__87768202", "lang": "en", "text": "WHY take your new car out of town to get serviced?\nThat’s the question Brad Goldthorpe is asking Balonne drivers as he looks to dispel new car warranty service myths.\nMr Goldthorpe, who owns Maranoa Mechanical, said that consumers had the right to choose their own service provider unlike what they’re commonly led to believe.\n“It’s quite common for new car owners to think their statutory rights are void if they were to get their car serviced outside of their dealer network,” Mr Goldthorpe said.\n“This can often lead to unnecessary time and money wasted, as owners travel vast distances in order to see dealerships which aren’t available at St George.\n“But the reality is, that doesn’t need to be the case.”\nChanges to consumer laws in 2010 confirmed that car owners have the right to choose their own qualified mechanic to have a new car serviced.\nLocal Repco Authorised Service centres, like Maranoa Mechanical, are fully qualified to service new cars and maintain log book schedules.\nBut don’t think shopping local means you lose out on competitive rates.\nMaranoa Mechanical will match any capped price servicing program, allowing Balonne customers the reassurance of knowing in advance the maximum cost for each scheduled service.\n“It’s all the benefits, minus the inconvenience of leaving the Balonne,” Mr Goldthorpe said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.iamthird.ca/thankspontifex-and-what-comes-next/", "date": "2015-05-25T21:20:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928715.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00015-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9428102374076843, "token_count": 788, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__45184416", "lang": "en", "text": "This morning, Pope Benedict XVI left the Vatican for the last time, and as of noon today the chair of St. Peter will be vacant. I wanted to share five other resources I’ve come across to help people understand all that’s going on – the Pope’s resignation, his legacy, and what comes next:\n-First, an article from Randy Raus, president of LIFE TEEN, reflecting on why the Pope stepped down: http://lifeteen.com/the-popes-fearless-decision/ (LIFE TEEN also has a beautiful tribute video up at the top of their website today, or you can see it by clicking here.)\n-Second, an article Fr. James Martin, SJ (you’d recognize him if you watch The Colbert Report), on the legacy Benedict leaves behind: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/opinion/the-change-upon-christs-rock.html?_r=0\n-Third, Franciscan University explained the process (Conclave) that is to come very simply and clearly on their Facebook page:\n“The papacy has been vacant many times through the millennia—Benedict has been the 264th successor of St. Peter. The process for selecting a new pope has changed over the millennia, but nowadays when the papacy is vacant (typically because the pope dies) the cardinals younger than 80 years old gather in the Vatican. They are locked into the Sistine Chapel and nearby lodging with absolutely no contact with the outside world (hence the term “conclave,” which comes from the Latin words meaning “with the keys”). They discuss and vote until a new pope is elected. Technically any baptized Christian male is eligible, but they usually choose someone from among their own ranks. The conclave will begin within the next week or two and will probably only last two or three days (but it could be longer, the Church has gone for years without a pope in the past because the cardinals simply could not agree). There are 117 cardinals from around the world who are younger than 80, but two will not participate in the conclave—one from Indonesia and one from Scotland. So 115 cardinal-electors will gather in the Vatican very soon for the conclave. And the United States has eleven cardinal-electors (Dolan, DiNardo, George, Mahony, Burke, Levada, O’Malley, O’Brien, Wuerl, Harvey, and Rigali) making the U.S. contingent the second largest behind only Italy.”\nIf you’re more of a visual learner, here is a video that explains it in pretty great detail:\nFourth, Fr. Robert Barron was interviewed on the NBC today show about some of the potential candidates for Pope, if you’re interested in speculating on that: https://www.wordonfire.org/News/TODAY-Show—Who-will-be-the-next-Pope—–Matt-La.aspx New Advent is also ranking the 115 Cardinal electors based on the online buzz about each one on their homepage, http://www.newadvent.org/.\nFinally, as an ordinary Catholic, we aren’t ordinarily directly involved in the conclave, but we can spiritually support the Cardinals as they undertake this critical task for our Church. A friend first came across a website where you can Adopt a Cardinal, choosing to fast and pray for one of the 115 Cardinal electors who will soon enter into the Conclave to choose our 266th Pope. I’m praying for an Italian, Cardinal Paolo Sardi, and you can adopt one for yourself at http://adoptacardinal.org/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.titanpokerblog.com/who-can-stop-erik-seidel", "date": "2014-08-22T05:53:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500823169.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021343-00134-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9578474164009094, "token_count": 472, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__153059753", "lang": "en", "text": "American poker player Erik Seidel has 8 World Series of Poker bracelets and a World Poker Tour title. He is currently in first place on the all-time money list of poker players. Last year he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.\nIn January, Seidel defeated Team Titan’s Sam Trickett in heads-up play to win the $250,000 Super High Roller at the Aussie Millions, just days after finishing in 6th place in the Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge (an event that Sam won).\nIn 2011 so far, Seidel has $4.3 million in cashes, with his latest win being the National Heads-Up Poker Championship (NHPC) in Las Vegas, for a first prize of $750,000. Is this a super hot streak, or just another amazing showing of the world’s number one poker player?\nLast year, Seidel finished as runner-up in the NHPC when he was defeated by Annie Duke in the final best of three series. But this year there was no stopping him, as he bested Allen Cunningham, Jennifer Harman, Phil Gordon, Vanessa Selbst, and Andrew Robl on his way to a final duel with 2003 WSOP Main Event winner Chris Moneymaker.\nIn addition to his cashes at the Aussie Millions this year, Seidel took first place in the $25,100 High Roller Event at the 2011 L.A. Poker Classic for $144,570; and 4th place in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller Event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for a prize of $295,960.\nIn October last year, Seidel was selected as one of two 2010 inductees to the Poker Hall of Fame, the greatest recognition for players of the game.\n“I have such a high regard for the many members of the Poker Hall of Fame that I have played with over the years and it’s a real privilege to be able to join them,” Seidel said of the honor at the time.\nPhoto of Erik Seidel by flipchip / LasVegasVegas.com and used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.\nTags: erik seidel", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.njilabse.com/dubai-fashion-week-weekend-highlights/", "date": "2023-12-09T15:30:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00829.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403313994407654, "token_count": 464, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__16293717", "lang": "en", "text": "Dubai, known for its opulent architecture and luxurious lifestyle, once again set the stage for fashion enthusiasts and industry experts to converge at the highly anticipated Dubai Fashion Week. The weekend was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the latest trends, innovative designs, and creative prowess of both established and emerging fashion designers.\nThe event commenced with a grand opening ceremony, featuring a runway show that set the tone for the fashion extravaganza. Designers from around the world presented their collections, encompassing a diverse range of styles and themes. The runway came alive with a vibrant display of colors, intricate patterns, and avant-garde designs that left the audience awe-inspired.\nOne of the standout features of the Dubai Fashion Week was the emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. Several designers showcased their eco-conscious collections, utilizing ethically sourced materials and environmentally responsible production methods. This shift towards sustainability is reflective of the global fashion industry’s growing awareness of its environmental impact and a desire to make a positive change.\nThe weekend also saw panel discussions and workshops on various topics, such as fashion technology, future trends, and the fusion of traditional and modern designs. Industry experts shared their insights and experiences, providing valuable knowledge to aspiring designers and attendees keen on understanding the dynamics of the fashion world.\nMoreover, the event served as a platform for budding talent to shine. Young designers were given the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovation, allowing them to gain exposure and recognition within the fashion industry. This emphasis on nurturing emerging talent is a testament to Dubai’s commitment to fostering a thriving fashion community.\nCelebrities, influencers, and fashion connoisseurs were in attendance, adding to the glamour and allure of the event. Social media platforms were abuzz with updates, as attendees shared their favorite runway looks and memorable moments from the Dubai Fashion Week.\nIn conclusion, the Dubai Fashion Week was a remarkable event that highlighted the fashion industry’s evolution towards sustainability, creativity, and inclusivity. The weekend showcased a diverse array of designs and brought together fashion enthusiasts from all over the world, solidifying Dubai’s position as a global fashion hub. With each passing year, the Dubai Fashion Week continues to set new standards and inspire the fashion landscape worldwide.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bloggingforbeginners.com.au/2021/04/02/blogging-for-fame-and-fortune-a-review/", "date": "2021-07-23T18:19:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150000.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20210723175111-20210723205111-00340.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9336481690406799, "token_count": 1271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__60975842", "lang": "en", "text": "For most people blogging is just a hobby they love to spend time with. But at the same time, this has become a full time profession for the successful publishers making their living by doing what they love to do – blogging. Here, you’ll discover the basics of creating blogs. This 101 blogging guide covers all major steps of creating a complete blog from scratch. But you’ll have to explore the technical parts to master the art of blogging and be your own boss quitting the day-to-day job.\nHow to blog: 9 steps that every wannabe blogger must follow precisely\nThe steps discussed here are compiled after extensive research. Some talented writers became successful blog-entrepreneurs online just because they followed the basic steps of blogging. They explored how the concept works and how to generate revenue using their popularity and traffic.\n#1 selecting the topic stands above all\nBefore you start blogging, you have to find out a topic you’re interested to write about. Blogging should be your passion and hence you have to select the topic carefully. If you are an expert in a niche, it’s a great idea to share the knowledge with others through your blog. If you’re not sure, find out something that attracts you. Do some research and prepare yourself to become an author in that niche.\n#2 preparing the foundation content\n#3 choosing a suitable blogging platform\nIf you don’t have expertise in programming or coding the websites, you should better choose a content management system. There are hundreds of blogging platforms that let you start blogging without any technical skills. If you don’t want to invest anything, blogger.com, tumblr.com, wordpress.com can help you (these are free to use). If you wish to blog like a pro, you have to buy a domain (blog address) and hosting (server space) and install a content management system such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal etc.\n#4 building the website is crucial\nOnce you have selected a suitable platform to start blogging, you have to pick a good looking, user-friendly template. You have to consider yourself as a visitor arriving at your blog and finalize a design. You must install the tools, plugins and add-ons to keep things simple, easy and effective. Do some research to find out the most essential tools to furnish your blog properly.\n#5 publishing the contents\nOnce you have gone live online, it’s time to focus on the contents again. You have to prepare sufficient content to grab your visitor’s attention. At the same time, you have to retain the regular visitors with fresh, resourceful information. Don’t concentrate on optimizing the content. Just prepare high-value content that comprehends helpful, factual information. You should add photos, videos and infographics whenever necessary. You might prefer scheduling the posts and predefine the time when they should go live on almost every content management system today.\n#6 SEO and marketing is essential\nThe world of blogging has become too competitive for a new blogger. No matter what topic you’re writing on, you have to fight with the existing competition to reach the top. So, you have to master the art of SEO and marketing online. You have to write search-engine friendly posts to get them indexed on the search engines; at the same time, you have to maintain the quality to secure a top rank. If you don’t have this time, hire a SEO expert or a renowned IM service provider to help you.\n#7 communicating with the visitors\nOnce you have started generating traffic to your blog, it’s time to concentrate on your followers. Encourage the visitors to make comments on your posts and share their thoughts. You should also participate in those discussions actively. If you differ from anyone at a point, don’t argue with them. Rather, you should encourage these discussions to get better exposure and social signals on sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus and so on.\n#8 monetization, optimization, using tools\nAs your blog has become populated and ranked high in the search engines, it’s time to monetize the contents. You can use affiliate marketing, ad-revenue sharing, selling your own product or service, or anything else to make money out of your blog. Many experts recommend this as a primary step, but for a newbie, you should only start monetizing when you have started receiving visitors from the search engines regularly.\n#9 management and regular updating\nBy this time, your blog will become popular and you’ll have a decent amount of regular visitors and referred (new) visitors to your posts. To retain the organic traffic-flow, you have to manage the blog properly. You should update the blog regularly with fresh, resourceful contents. In this stage, you can also invite some of your regular visitors to contribute something to your blog (guest posts etc.). You should also run contests, polls and other interactive events to engage your visitors even more.\n101 blogging tips: mistakes that every new blogger must avoid\n* Blogging can take you a while to become successful and famous. Don’t lose hope, keep posting valuable contents, follow unique and effective marketing techniques and stay on track.\n* Don’t over optimize your blog or the contents. Make your posts interesting and resourceful. You should care for the visitors who come to your website daily.\n* Don’t be hostile about any comment from a visitor. Be modest and friendly with the commenters. Ask them to cooperate. Your positive attitude will enhance your reputation as a blogger.\nToday, almost every internet savvy user fancies about blogging. It’s easy to start a blog, but it’s very difficult to fight with the competition. You might quit the day-to-day job and be your own boss by blogging from home, but you have to work really hard to make a decent amount of money as a blogger. You have to explore everything about the topic you’ve selected to write on; at the same time, you must keep updated to stay ahead in the race.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thephproject.net/", "date": "2023-02-02T13:37:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500028.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202133541-20230202163541-00768.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9619734883308411, "token_count": 256, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__129100243", "lang": "en", "text": "Straight out of Long Beach, CA and riding the New Wave of Classic Rock comes The PH Project.\nPaul Kaminski and Hugh Vanderlinden (aka The PH Project) have been friends since they were in high school, but only now have come together to write and record original songs. All their lives they have been passionate about rock ’n’ roll, and their songs are a testament to that. Their previous musical ventures include the bands Whitestone, the perfect cry, and the Jam Daddies.\nThe PH Project has released over a dozen songs since 2019. Their song, \"Jump Right In\" was featured on 15 Moments of Summer Compilation put out by Ramshaw Records. Pop.vox.Music also has their song, \"Snowball Fight\" on the Christmas Volume 3 (2022) Compilation CD. Now they are ready to release an entire album of their music in 2023.\nSharing musical and lyrical ideas while sipping whiskey became the PH Project's songwriting formula.\nSign up to hear about upcoming shows, albums, and events.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sustainablegrub.wordpress.com/", "date": "2014-10-24T11:15:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414119645866.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20141024030045-00006-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350095391273499, "token_count": 3364, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__147993461", "lang": "en", "text": "An urban farm and community garden has sprouted at 500 Hoke Street in southeast Raleigh. Though it’s only two miles from the capital’s trendy eateries, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle farm is at the heart of a “food desert.”\nMost of its neighbors can’t afford to dine upscale downtown. And there’s no supermarkets nearby where they can find healthy groceries for their families. Urban food deserts typically rely on fast-food joints and convenience stores, where calories are cheap but not necessarily nutritious. That’s a recipe for the growing incidence of obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other costly ailments related to poor diets.\nHoke Street turned out to be an ideal location for the urban farm and training center for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, the anti-hunger nonprofit serving Raleigh and seven surrounding counties for the last 25 years. The new three-acre site now includes community garden beds for residents wishing to grow their own produce, and an urban farm and training center for interns learning to cultivate and sell healthy food.\n“We set up this space so people could see how food is grown, and grow it themselves” said Katie Murray, who coordinates IFFS urban agriculture training programs. We visited during the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s annual farm tour.\nHalf a dozen families are growing vegetables in the new IFFS community garden. And there’s an open raised bed for curious neighbors who want to taste what’s sprouting — red leaf lettuce when we visited. IFFS also has cultivated a partnership with Will Allen, the now-famous MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellow behind Growing Power, the organization teaching young people around the country about innovative sustainable practices for urban farming enterprises. IFFS has four interns through the program, working at the Raleigh farm and learning about composting, vermiculture, aquaponics, hoop houses, mushrooms, micro-greens and more.\n“The goal is to grow food here and sell it through local farmers’ markets and to restaurants,” Murray said. The interns are gaining experience to develop their own small enterprises through a collaborative local alliance.\nThe farm is adjacent to a 14,000 square-foot warehouse, where IFFS stores local food gleaned from farms and delivers it to neighborhoods through its mobile market program. The IFFS warehouse also serves as a community grocery store during a monthly market on fourth Fridays.\nInter-Faith Food Shuttle also has a Teaching Farm on Tryon Road, with incubator plots for those ready to start their own farming enterprises.\nInvite a dozen local farmers to harvest more than a thousand pounds of peppers, pork and produce. Urge two dozen creative chefs, brewers and distillers to concoct special nibbles and swigs. Blend with live music and games. Add in sun and blue sky.\nThose were the magic ingredients that drew more than a 1,000 hungry, thirsty revelers to the seventh annual Pepper Festival. It was a memorable Sunday afternoon at Briar Chapel’s new Great Meadow neighborhood, and another opportunity to celebrate the heat and light sown by one amazing foodshed.\nThat’s what the Pepper Festival is all about. And Abundance NC, WUNC, Briar Chapel and other community sponsors delivered once again.\nPepper Fest originated in tiny Pittsboro as a taste test for new localized pepper varieties adapted by Doug Jones, the genius cultivator behind Piedmont Biofarm. The celebration has grown into an annual harvest, cooking and brewing rite. This year’s Fall ritual featured Jones’ Tobago, described as a “seasoning pepper, huge on flavor (not unlike Habanero), but tiny on heat.” In other words, delicious and digestible.\nTobago flavored the secret sauce pleasing palates all afternoon at food booths circling the meadow. We tasted peppers everywhere. We found them pureed, sauteed, chopped and blended. They seasoned pork and polenta, sausage sliders, beefy snacks, and spicy soups. Even the local brews, wines and spirits were pepper-infused, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise.\nEmcees Eric Hodge of WUNC Morning Edition and Bryan Welch of the Utne Reader kept it real on stage. Phil Cook and Christy Smith provided a mellow mix of live original tunes. And we applauded the new Pepper King and Queen (Phil Cook and Kristy Yule), for selling so many festival tickets.\nAs always, the real stars were the farmers and chefs who served up fresh, inspired fare, and the festival-goers who ate it up.\nPiedmont Biofarm, Bennett Farming, Dutch Buffalo Farm, Fiddlead Farm, Gladstone Acres, Granite Springs, Okfuskee Farms, Penny Lane, Dog Day, and Screech Owl Greenhouse. And 518 West, Angelina’s Kitchen, Cackalacky, CCCC Natural Chefs, City Tap, Cottage Lane Kitchen, Fair Game Beverage, Fearrington Granary, Fiction Kitchen, Galloway Ridge, Glass Half Full, Green Planet Catering, La Residence, Lilly Den, Little Hen, Lucky 32, Mystic, Oakleaf, Provence, P.G Werth, Small Potatoes, Top of the Hill, Tribeca Tavern and Vimala’s Curryblosson Café.\nLocal chicken farmers have faced hard times since Townsend, Inc. filed for bankruptcy four years ago and closed its poultry processing plant in Siler City, NC. But now a Moore County start-up may have good news, especially for growers able to fulfill contracts to raise organic, non GMO poultry.\nCarolina Premium Foods plans to invest $4 million to renovate the former Townsend plant in Siler City, re-opening a new organic processing facility in about five months. They hope to process up to 200,000 birds per week there, providing about 150 jobs in the first phase and more than 350 jobs in the next phase, according to company spokesperson Sonya Holmes. The company has received a $750k grant from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority to develop the plant. The new 95,000 square-foot facility could be the first organic poultry processor of this type — focusing on smaller, non-GMO, organic birds — in the state of North Carolina.\nFarmers interested in new organic contracts may contact Holmes at 910-984-5309.\nIf we want the most nutritional bang for our bucks, we should walk on the wilder side, according to Jo Robinson, opining in The New York Times.\nThe author of Eating on the Wild Side says that most of today’s vegetables (like that sweet corn you’ve been day dreaming about) don’t have nearly as much nutritional power as heirloom varieties do. That means purple potatoes are better than the usual white Idahos. Those bright orange carrots I happily chomp down most days are indeed very good for me. But apparently they don’t have nearly as many nutrients as the heirloom purple ones at the Farmer’s Market and local co-op.\nTurns out, the Big Food folks have managed to breed much of the nutrition out of everyday tomatoes, corn, carrots, and other mass produced produce. Eating those veggies is better than gobbling potato chips for sure, but if you want maximum nutrition, it’s time to get picky.\nThe good news is, this doesn’t have to be complicated, or costly. Weeds like chickweed, dandelions and nettles that propagate freely all over my yard, are packed with nutritional power. And herbs, any herbs, are also densely nutritious.\nIf you think parsley is just a throw-away garnish, think again. It’s easy to grow parsley or find it fresh in the market, and if you just add it to everything you eat, you’ve got maximum nutrition with little effort.\nRobinson suggests the following:\n- Select corn with deep yellow kernels.\n- Cook with blue, red or purple cornmeal.\n- Choose arugula over iceberg lettuce (that’s a no brainer).\n- Scallions or green onions are more nutritional than the white or yellow kind, and wild onions are the most nutritional of all.\n- Herbs are wild plants, too even though you can cultivate them in your garden. Adding herbs like parsley and basil not only add flavor, they add nutrients.\nLast Sunday at the first Wild Food and Herb Market in Carrboro I learned from the amazing Kim Calhoun that some of those weeds proliferating in my yard and garden are both delicious and nutritious. Freebies from Mother Nature. I had heard that chickweed made great pesto, but that seemed too good to be true.\nDuring a short walk on the wild side, Kim validated the chickweed story and gave me a whole new perspective on the bounty growing all around us. She showed us the familiar chickweed, dandelion and speedwell thriving just a few steps away, confirming that chickweed and dandelion are great for salad and pesto, and speedwell has medicinal properties.\nIt’s important to properly identify plants before consuming them, Kim said (a magnifying glass and illustrated guide are useful tools). Avoid areas that may have been treated with pesticides or harmed by roadway run-off or other toxic substances. And, before harvesting, be sure to thank the plant and don’t pluck more than you need.\nA week later, I got down on my knees in my garden patch to thank and pluck three cups of the chickweed that had proliferated there since I harvested my sweet potatoes in the fall. A few minutes later, I was savoring the fantastic Chickweed Pesto I made from Kim’s recipe, reprinted below with her permission.\nIf you want to learn more about edible wild foods and herbs, I recommend that you connect with Kim and consider signing up for her March 24 “eat wild spring” workshop at the N.C. Botanical Garden, where you’ll get to forage and make wild greens pesto.\nPlanty Kim’s Wild Greens Pesto\n3 medium garlic cloves\n½ cup walnuts (or pecans, almonds, cashews, pine nuts)\n3 cups firmly packed greens (any combo of seasonal wild & cultivated herbs—see list below)\n¼-½ cup extra virgin olive oil\n1 tablespoon lemon juice\n1 tablespoon plum vinegar (or sea salt to taste)\n1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (a dairy-free option instead of parmesan cheese)\n1. Blend garlic and nuts in food processor until coarsely chopped.\n2. Add remainder of ingredients to food processor and blend till desired smoothness. Yields approximately one cup.\n3. Eat on crackers, mixed into pasta, smeared on a frittata or fried egg sandwich, spread on rolls or pizza, get creative!\n4. Any leftovers will keep in the fridge for a week or more. I like to triple the recipe and freeze some Wild Green Pesto in half pint (8oz.) glass mason jars.\nWild Greens of the NC Piedmont in early Spring (to name a few): chickweed, creasy greens/cress, dandelion leaves, plantain leaves, tender yellow dock leaves, wild lettuce leaves, cleavers, wild garlic, self heal, violets,henbit…don’t forget flowers too—dandelion (remove bitter green base), henbit…\nCultivated Greens: parsley, cilantro, nettle, lemon balm, thyme, rosemary, nettle, oregano…\nUS Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) proposed a fiscal package last week that would correct the devastating cuts made to local food and organic agriculture in the “fiscal cliff” deal passed by Congress last month.\nThe proposal would end direct payments for subsidies and restore the programs for renewable energy, rural small businesses, value-added agriculture, new and beginning farmers, conservation, specialty crops, organic farming, minority farmers, and local food producers that were left out of the farm bill extension portion of the fiscal cliff deal. The cost of those programs combined paled in comparison to the $5 billion price attached to the direct payment program. The Reid proposal would right that wrong and it would also provide immediate funding for livestock disaster assistance, which was also left out when the farm bill was thrown over the cliff earlier.\nThe Reid proposal would cut defense spending and net farm bill spending by $27.5 billion each over the next decade. The proposal saves the federal government $31 billion in direct commodity production subsidies, while reinvesting $3.5 million to pay for a full farm bill extension, including the programs not included in the fiscal cliff extension.\nOne of the programs not included in the fiscal cliff farm bill extension provided cost share funds to growers to become certified organic. That program distributed almost $60,000 to NC growers in 2012. Another program not included in the extension provided funding for an organic grain-breeding program at NC State University. This program provided badly needed support to the growing NC organic grain industry through research on organic crop production and pest management.\n“We applaud Sen. Reid for taking this step to restore federal support for local food and organic agriculture,” said Roland McReynolds, executive director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. “These small, targeted investments help small and medium-scale farms and businesses provide jobs and healthy food for their communities.”\nCheck out this TEDx talk by Stacy Mitchell, senior researcher with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. She says buying local is a great idea, but it’s only the first step in changing the world. We know that small sustainable farms produce more than twice as much food per acre as big farms, with far less environmental impact. But Walmart continues to capture one in four food dollars in America — and half the market in some three dozen metro areas — not because its food is better (clearly, it’s not), but because it can use its giant market power to influence politics, and the business and tax policies affecting food. It will take collective action by citizens demanding new policies — including a wholly new Farm Bill — to reform our economy for the better. That’s an audacious goal, one worth working toward, while we continue to build a sustainable foodshed for our community.\nHere are some excerpts from Stacy’s talk:\n“The primary and often exclusive way we think about our agency in the world now is as consumers. But as consumers we’re very weak. We’re operating as lone individuals, making a series of small decisions, and the most we can do is pick between the options that are presented to us….we’re hoping that someday enough of us will have enough information about all the issues and all the choices in the marketplace, and we’ll have access to all the right alternatives, and all or most of us will be able to make the right decisions all or most of the time. But while we’re trying to line up all of these millions of small decisions in the right direction, we are swimming upstream against a powerful down current of public policies that are taking our economy in exactly the opposite direction.\n“What we really need to do is change the underlying structures that create the choices in the first place….by acting collectively as citizens…\n“We could begin by turning the farm bill on its head. Instead of giving the most money to the biggest farmers feeding the fast-food pipeline, why not give the most money to local farms, feeding their neighbors?…\n“The answers are there, and the public support is largely there. The question we have to grapple with is, how do we begin to see our trips to the farmers’ market and to the local bookstore not as the answer, but as the first step? How do we transform this remarkable consumer trend into something more? How do we make it a political movement?”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.freedomnevada.org/clarkcogop/", "date": "2015-01-31T08:30:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422118108509.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124164828-00030-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9274375438690186, "token_count": 299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__186232416", "lang": "en", "text": "Last weekend, the Clark County Republican Party voted to remove harmful language from its platform that limited the definition of marriage to one man and one woman.\nThe platform was approved with overwhelming support during the Party’s annual convention in Vegas on Saturday. Leaders of the Clark County Republicans say that this move puts the Party’s platform more in line with the Republican values of individual liberty and freedom — and reflects the growing momentum for the freedom to marry in Nevada and across the country.\nStriking this discriminatory language from the Clark County Republican Party’s platform is just the latest sign that Nevadans from both sides of the political aisle believe there is simply no good argument to be made for denying marriage to loving same-sex couples. Earlier this year, Republican Governor Brian Sandoval joined with Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto in dropping the state’s defense of the constitutional amendment that prohibits gay and lesbian couples from marrying. Their decision puts litigation seeking to strike down Nevada’s marriage ban on a fast track in federal court.\nAcross the country, support for marriage equality is rising among Republicans too. A poll commissioned last month shows that 61% of young Republican voters favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry, while only 35% say they are opposed.\nAs momentum continues to build, we’re confident that we can secure the freedom to marry in Nevada — sooner than later.\nCLICK HERE to sign our petition supporting marriage for all Nevada families.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://jldancecenter.com/the-importance-of-a-dance-convention-un-convention-boston/", "date": "2024-02-29T00:45:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00403.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9322152733802795, "token_count": 1367, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__104145982", "lang": "en", "text": "Dance, as an art form, is a celebration of movement, expression, and creativity. For aspiring dancers, the journey towards their ultimate dance dreams involves not only honing technical skills but also immersing oneself in the rich and vibrant dance community.\nOne exceptional way to do this is by participating in dance conventions. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of dance conventions, with a special spotlight on the innovative approach taken by the Joanne Langione Dance Center in their unique event Un.Convention Boston.\nThe next Un.Convention at JLDC is this month! Un.Convention Winter 2023 will be held on the afternoons of December 20th and 21st beginning at 4:00pm. The superstar lineup of guest faculty includes Guinness Book record holder, dance prodigy, and Youtube sensation Sophia Lucia, along with professional dancers Rory Freeman, Jeff Lapes, Michael Keefe, Chanel Aguirre, and Julia Dickey.\nLet’s do a deep dive on why Un.Convention Boston is unlike any other dance convention.\nThe Dance Convention Experience:\nDance conventions offer an unparalleled opportunity for dancers to expand their horizons. These events bring together talented individuals, world renowned instructors, and industry professionals, creating an environment that is full of inspiration and growth. Workshops, masterclasses, and performances at conventions provide dancers with a chance to learn new techniques, explore diverse styles, and gain valuable insights into the world of dance.\nDance conventions are typically held in a hotel ballroom or convention center. It is not out of the ordinary to be in a class of 200 plus dancers at a time. Before we move any further, let’s take a moment to grasp the pure size of a class that has 200 plus dancers in it. It is a lot.\nFor some dancers, that is an ideal scenario. It can provide motivation, inspiration, and a touch of friendly competition that can be motivating to dance outside of one’s comfort zone. For other dancers, it can be quite the opposite. It can feel intimidating, daunting, and extremely overwhelming which can result in lack of confidence, stress, and in worst cases, completely turn someone off to dancing at a convention ever again!\nThe Joanne Langione Dance Center’s Vision:\nAt the heart of the Joanne Langione Dance Center’s philosophy is a commitment to fostering creativity and individuality in their dancers. Their approach to everything they do is to make sure their mission of nurturing the next generation of dancers in a fun and loving environment is present with each and every event they hold inside of their dance center.\nOne example of how JLDC is committed to their mission is by prioritizing one on one attention inside the classroom. The goal is to have each and every dancer that enters the state-of-the-art facilities located on 38 Border Street leave with the feeling of being seen, heard, and inspired.\nBecause of their promise to spread love and support through their dance training, it has resulted in creating the magic that is Un.Convention Boston.\nUn.Convention Boston goes beyond the traditional dance convention while still providing all of the incredibly valuable benefits found in a traditional dance convention.\nUn.Convention: Embracing the Unconventional:\nUn.Convention Boston, organized by the Joanne Langione Dance Center, stands out as a testament to their dedication to pushing the boundaries of dance conventions. This unique event takes a departure from the norm, encouraging dancers to embrace the unconventional, break free from traditional molds, and express their individuality.\nOne major difference that sets Un.Convention Boston apart is the intimate size. Located in a small studio setting, Un.Convention Boston focuses on the gift of providing the highest level of dance education, true mentorship from world renowned dancers at the top of their dance careers, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships inside the dance community.\nNot to mention all of the incredible performance opportunities held at Un.Convention Boston! With the calibur of guest faculty JLDC provides at Un.Convention Boston, there is a good chance that the students will have the opportunity to dance alongside some of their dance idols!\nHaving teachers such as Teddy Forance, the co-founder of CLI studios, Sophia Lucia, the Guinness Book of Records holder for most pirouettes, and multiple So You Think You Can Dance finalists in person at Un.Convention Boston, is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many students.\nWhat’s cooler than taking class from some of the most famous dancers around the world? Getting to perform with them of course!\nWhether it is at the end of the week show during Un.Convention Summer, or having an opportunity to perform in a small group during classes, performing with such inspiring teachers can transform a student’s confidence, motivation, and overall passion for dance.\nBreaking Barriers through Un.Convention Winter and Summer:\nUn.Convention Boston isn’t just a festive winter activity. The Joanne Langione Dance Center also has Un.Convention Summer! Both Winter and Summer events are carefully curated to challenge dancers to think outside the box. From experimental choreography sessions to phenomenal performance opportunities, dancers are exposed to a range of experiences that encourage them to break free from conventional dance norms.\nFostering a Sense of Community:\nOne of the remarkable aspects of Un.Convention Boston is its emphasis on building a supportive dance community. Through collaborative projects and team-building activities, dancers at Un.Convention Boston not only refine their skills but also form lasting connections with fellow artists.\nEmpowering Dancers for the Future:\nUn.Convention Boston at The Joanne Langione Dance Center aims to not only enhance technical proficiency but also to empower dancers with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of dance. The guest faculty of Un.Convention Boston provide insight into the world of professional dance whether that is dancing in an audition, dancing in front of a camera, or simply inspiring the next generation of dancers through their thoughtfully planned classes and choreography.\nIn the world of dance, conventions play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of artists. The Joanne Langione Dance Center’s Un.Convention Boston stands as a beacon of innovation, encouraging dancers to embrace the unconventional, break free from the ordinary, and chart their unique path in the world of dance.\nAs the dance community continues to evolve, events like Un.Convention Boston provide a glimpse into the future of dance education—one that celebrates diversity, creativity, and the limitless potential of each dancer.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mahindraautocity.co.za/mahindra-unveils-its-all-new-visual-identity/", "date": "2024-03-02T07:27:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475757.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302052634-20240302082634-00329.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8986689448356628, "token_count": 561, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__117150960", "lang": "en", "text": "Mahindra reveals the new “Twin Peaks” brand identity crafted exclusively for SUV and lifestyle bakkies\nAnnouncement of the New positioning statement “Unleash the Explorer in You”\nXUV700 to be the first vehicle to wear the Twin Peaks logo\nCenturion, June 28, 2022: Mahindra South Africa yesterday unveiled its new visual identity including a brand-new logo that will differentiate its future product portfolio. Characterised by the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo, this represents the bold new direction Mahindra has embarked on with new-age products that have been designed to deliver a new-age ownership experience.\nThe new Twin Peaks logo and visual identity was created by Mahindra’s Global Design Team. It embodies the company’s willingness to change and embrace a new world order.\nIn designing the new logo and visual identity, the design team worked to incorporate Mahindra’s ethos of creating truly authentic SUVs and lifestyle bakkies for personal exploration and adventure.\nThe new visual identity evokes a powerful emotion of freedom and the brand statement of “Unleash the Explorer in You”. It also reflects Mahindra’s ambition and ability to take new challenges head on.\nSpeaking on the occasion, Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited said, “The new look of brand Mahindra with its formidable product range shall enable its customers to explore the terrains of South Africa in a most adventurous way. No matter if it’s city roads or the gravel backroads of the Karoo. The visual overhaul of our identity will be done in a phased manner across our nameplates of SUV and lifestyle bakkies, and across all the virtual and physical touchpoints where our customers interact with us.”\n“Our new logo is more than just a visual change. It heralds a new growth phase for Mahindra in South Africa,” says Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. “In the coming months customers will see a complete rejuvenation of our approach and several exciting new additions to our range of authentic SUVs and lifestyle bakkies.”\nThe new visual identity will be seen throughout South Africa at Mahindra’s growing network of dealers and new products in the coming months, starting with the all-new XUV700 and followed shortly thereafter by the Scorpio-N.\nFor more on the Mahindra brand reveal, watch the film here: https://youtu.be/ouRSUcDHD4w and follow #UnleashTheExplorerInYou.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://inspiredeconomist.com/articles/world-trade-center-going-for-leed-gold/", "date": "2024-04-18T03:42:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817187.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418030928-20240418060928-00842.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403047561645508, "token_count": 662, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__147640057", "lang": "en", "text": "The rebuilding of the World Trade Center is in many ways a memorial to those who lost their lives in the 2001 September 11 attacks and it is a tribute that these buildings will also be built to the highest green building standards. N.Y. Governor George Pataki announced that the Freedom Tower, World Trade Center Office Towers 2, 3, and 4, as well as the World Trade Center Memorial and Memorial Museum will all be designed to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Gold certification requirements.\nThis groundbreaking announcement was made five years after the devastating attacks and includes an entire package of energy and environmental measures that will be incorporated into the design of the World Trade Center redevelopment. Plans for the Freedom Tower and other facilities at the World Trade Center site will feature state-of-the-art energy technologies to better protect environmental resources, utilize renewable energy sources, and maximize energy efficiency.\nThese buildings join over half a billion square feet of construction projects already involved with the LEED program, including World Trade Center 7, which was certified as LEED Gold in March 2006. These facilities will also be built to a design standard that is 20 percent more efficient than the New York Energy Conservation Construction Code.\n\"The decision to achieve LEED Gold is a fitting tribute to the importance of the reconstruction of Ground Zero. Using LEED sends a clear message that our buildings must be safe, healthy places for us to live and work,\" said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. \"New York is to be commended for its leadership; the World Trade Center buildings will stand as a symbol of New York’s courage and commitment to a healthy and sustainable future.\"\nGovernor Pataki also announced an agreement with Silverstein Properties that calls for the Freedom Tower and each of the World Trade Center Office Towers to utilize cutting edge fuel cell technology to increase efficiency and provide secure clean on-site power generation. These fuel cell installations, totaling 4.8 MW of power generation, will together constitute one of the largest fuel cell installations in the world.\n\"The redevelopment will be a global example of green building design and a constant reminder of our commitment to break the cycle of dependence on foreign energy,\" said the Governor. \"By moving forward with state-of-the-art design and guidelines, New York will once again show the world our ingenuity, innovation and commitment to building a stronger, brighter future for all.\"\nThe creation of a \"green\" World Trade Center site builds on the progress in Battery Park City, the neighborhood closest to the site and one of the most environmentally responsible neighborhoods in the country. Battery Park City is home to The Solaire, the world’s first green residential high rise and LEED Gold building, and Goldman Sachs is constructing a new office tower that will be designed to earn LEED Gold certification.\n\"LEED certification for the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex demonstrates the resiliency of the United States,\" Fedrizzi continued. \"Not only is our nation restoring the areas devastated by the terrorist attacks, but we are also doing so in a way that highlights our commitment to-and belief in-the future.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bestyler.com/sustainable-womens-clothing/", "date": "2024-04-19T00:19:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00563.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457937479019165, "token_count": 2540, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__64439116", "lang": "en", "text": "In a world where fast fashion has long dominated the industry, the rise of eco-friendly and sustainable women’s clothing is a breath of fresh air for the environmentally conscious shopper. As the devastating effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, more and more people are seeking to lessen their ecological footprint, and the fashion world is no exception. Enter the realm of eco-friendly fashion, a rapidly growing movement that not only looks good but does good, too. This trend is reshaping the way we think about our wardrobe choices and encouraging us to shop more responsibly. From ethically sourced materials to responsible production practices, sustainable fashion is paving the way for a greener future. In this guide, we’ll explore the captivating world of eco-friendly fashion, discover the brands leading the charge in sustainability, and share essential tips on how to shop responsibly, ensuring that your next fashion statement is both stylish and sustainable.\nThe Importance of Sustainable Women’s Clothing\nIn recent years, the importance of sustainable women’s clothing has become increasingly clear. As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing choices, many are seeking to make a positive difference through their wardrobe. Sustainable women’s clothing prioritizes the use of eco-friendly materials, ethical production practices, and a reduced carbon footprint, all of which contribute to a healthier planet.\nBy choosing sustainable clothing options, women can not only look good but also feel good about their choices. Embracing sustainable fashion means supporting brands that prioritize the health of our planet and its people, which is a powerful way to vote with your wallet. Moreover, sustainable fashion often focuses on timeless, high-quality pieces that are designed to last, promoting a more conscious approach to consumerism that values quality over quantity.\nDespite the numerous benefits of sustainable women’s clothing, it can be challenging for consumers to know where to start. Thankfully, there are many resources available to help navigate the world of eco-friendly fashion, from informative blogs to dedicated shopping platforms. By educating ourselves on the importance of sustainable women’s clothing, we can make more informed decisions and play a part in promoting a greener future.\nThe Environmental Impact of the Fashion Industry\nThe fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global pollution and waste. From the production of synthetic materials to the disposal of unsold clothing, the environmental impact of the fashion world is immense. It is estimated that the fashion industry produces around 10% of global carbon emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. Additionally, the industry is responsible for approximately 20% of global water pollution, as toxic chemicals from dyeing and finishing processes are often discharged into rivers and other water sources.\nAnother concerning aspect of the fashion industry is the sheer volume of waste it generates. Fast fashion, in particular, has led to a culture of disposable clothing, with millions of tons of textiles ending up in landfills each year. This waste problem is compounded by the fact that many synthetic materials, such as polyester, can take hundreds of years to decompose, further exacerbating the issue.\nAs the environmental impact of the fashion industry becomes increasingly apparent, it is crucial for both consumers and brands to take responsibility for their actions. By supporting sustainable women’s clothing and promoting responsible production practices, we can mitigate the harmful effects of the fashion industry on our planet.\nMaterials and Production Methods in Eco-Friendly Fashion\nOne of the key aspects of sustainable women’s clothing is the use of eco-friendly materials and responsible production methods. As the fashion industry seeks to minimize its environmental impact, many brands are turning to alternative materials and innovative production techniques in order to create more sustainable products.\nNatural and organic materials, such as organic cotton, hemp, and linen, are often favored in eco-friendly fashion due to their lower environmental impact. These materials typically require fewer pesticides and resources to produce and are biodegradable, making them a more sustainable choice than their synthetic counterparts. Additionally, some sustainable brands are turning to innovative materials like Tencel, a cellulose-based fiber made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, or recycled materials such as recycled polyester made from plastic bottles.\nResponsible production methods are also a crucial component of sustainable women’s clothing. This can include practices such as water-saving dyeing techniques, carbon offsetting, and renewable energy use in manufacturing facilities. Ethical labor practices, such as fair wages and safe working conditions, are also an essential component of sustainable fashion, ensuring that workers throughout the supply chain are treated fairly and with respect.\nTop Sustainable Women’s Clothing Brands\nAs the demand for sustainable women’s clothing grows, numerous brands have emerged as leaders in the eco-friendly fashion movement. These brands prioritize the use of sustainable materials and ethical production practices, creating stylish and responsible clothing collections that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Some of the top sustainable women’s clothing brands include:\n- Patagonia: Known for its commitment to environmental and social responsibility, Patagonia offers a range of eco-friendly clothing and outdoor gear made from sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton.\n- Eileen Fisher: This brand creates timeless, high-quality clothing using sustainable materials, such as organic cotton and Tencel, and is committed to fair labor practices and a transparent supply chain.\n- Reformation: Focusing on feminine and fashionable designs, Reformation uses sustainable materials like Tencel and deadstock fabrics, and offsets its carbon emissions through renewable energy and forest restoration projects.\n- People Tree: A pioneer in fair trade and environmentally sustainable fashion, People Tree offers a wide range of clothing made from organic cotton, Tencel, and other eco-friendly materials, while also supporting fair labor practices and artisan craftsmanship.\n- Everlane: With a commitment to transparency and ethical production, Everlane offers stylish clothing made from sustainable materials, such as organic cotton and recycled polyester, and ensures that its factories adhere to strict labor standards.\nBy supporting these and other sustainable women’s clothing brands, consumers can help to drive the eco-friendly fashion movement forward and encourage more widespread adoption of responsible practices within the industry.\nHow to Identify Sustainable Fashion\nWith so many brands claiming to be sustainable, it can be challenging for consumers to determine which clothing options are genuinely eco-friendly. There are several factors to consider when assessing the sustainability of a garment, including the materials used, the production methods employed, and the brand’s overall commitment to environmental and social responsibility.\nOne of the easiest ways to identify sustainable fashion is to look for certifications and labels, such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Fair Trade Certified, or Bluesign approved. These certifications ensure that the materials and production methods used meet specific environmental and social standards. Additionally, researching a brand’s supply chain transparency and ethical labor practices can provide valuable insight into its commitment to sustainability.\nAnother helpful tool for identifying sustainable fashion is the Higg Index, a comprehensive sustainability assessment tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. The Higg Index allows brands to measuretheir environmental and social impact across their entire supply chain, giving consumers a clearer understanding of a brand’s overall sustainability performance. Some sustainable fashion websites, such as Good On You, also provide ratings and reviews of different brands based on their sustainability practices, making it easier for consumers to make informed choices.\nFinally, it is essential to be mindful of greenwashing, which is when brands make misleading or exaggerated claims about their sustainability practices. Greenwashing can make it difficult for consumers to determine which clothing options are genuinely eco-friendly, so it is important to do your research and look beyond marketing hype to assess a brand’s true sustainability credentials.\nTips for Shopping Responsibly and Ethically\nShopping responsibly and ethically is an essential component of sustainable women’s clothing. By choosing eco-friendly and ethical fashion options, consumers can help to reduce their environmental impact and support responsible production practices. Here are some tips for shopping responsibly and ethically:\n- Prioritize quality over quantity: Invest in timeless, high-quality pieces that are designed to last, rather than fast fashion items that are designed to be disposable.\n- Look for sustainable materials: Choose clothing made from eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester.\n- Shop second-hand: Thrift stores and consignment shops are excellent sources of high-quality clothing that has already been produced, reducing the need for new manufacturing.\n- Support sustainable brands: Choose to shop with brands that prioritize sustainability and ethical production practices.\n- Consider the entire lifecycle of the garment: Look for clothing that is designed to be recycled or biodegradable, and seek out brands that have a closed-loop production system.\n- Be mindful of your laundry habits: Wash clothing in cold water and use eco-friendly detergents to reduce water and energy consumption.\n- Repair and repurpose clothing: Rather than throwing away damaged clothing, learn how to repair or repurpose it to extend its lifespan.\nBy adopting these and other responsible shopping habits, consumers can play a crucial role in promoting a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.\nThe Role of Thrift Shopping and Second-Hand Clothing\nThrift shopping and second-hand clothing are excellent ways to support sustainable fashion and reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. By purchasing clothing that has already been produced, consumers can help to reduce the demand for new manufacturing and prevent clothing from ending up in landfills. Additionally, thrift shopping and second-hand clothing can be an affordable way to build a sustainable wardrobe, as many high-quality garments can be found at a fraction of their original price.\nThrift stores and consignment shops are excellent sources of second-hand clothing, offering a wide range of styles, sizes, and brands to choose from. Online marketplaces like Depop and eBay are also great options for finding sustainable clothing, as they allow consumers to buy and sell pre-owned items from all over the world.\nWhen shopping for second-hand clothing, it is important to be mindful of the condition of the garment and its overall sustainability credentials. Look for clothing made from sustainable materials and prioritize high-quality pieces that are designed to last. Additionally, consider the environmental impact of shipping when purchasing online, and try to choose sellers who are located closer to you to reduce transportation emissions.\nSupporting Sustainable Fashion through Activism and Awareness\nIn addition to making responsible purchasing choices, consumers can also support sustainable fashion through activism and awareness. By advocating for more sustainable production practices and raising awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion industry, consumers can help to drive positive change within the industry. Here are some ways to support sustainable fashion through activism and awareness:\n- Educate yourself: Learn about the environmental impact of the fashion industry and the benefits of sustainable fashion.\n- Support sustainable fashion campaigns: Sign petitions and support campaigns that call for more sustainable production practices and greater transparency within the fashion industry.\n- Engage with sustainable fashion communities: Join sustainable fashion groups and follow sustainable fashion bloggers and influencers to stay informed and connected.\n- Share your knowledge: Spread the word about sustainable fashion and encourage others to make more responsible purchasing choices.\n- Vote with your wallet: Choose to support sustainable fashion brands and products, and avoid brands that prioritize profit over environmental and social responsibility.\nBy taking these actions, consumers can help to promote a more sustainable future for the fashion industry and reduce its impact on the environment and people around the world.\nConclusion: The Future of Eco-Friendly Fashion\nThe rise of eco-friendly and sustainable women’s clothing is a positive development in the fashion industry, offering consumers the opportunity to make more responsible purchasing choices and support brands that prioritize the environment and ethical production practices. By choosing sustainable fashion options, consumers can help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry and promote a more sustainable future. While there is still much work to be done in terms of promoting sustainable production practices and reducing the waste generated by the fashion industry, the growing popularity of eco-friendly fashion is a step in the right direction. By educating ourselves, shopping responsibly, and supporting sustainable fashion through activism and awareness, we can all play a part in creating a more sustainable future for the fashion industry and the planet as a whole.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hartlepooljobcentre.co.uk/automotive-makers-face-an-existential-risk-and-will-pull-out-of-the-uk-except-sunak-modifications-brexit-deal/", "date": "2023-12-03T23:04:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00088.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516386985778809, "token_count": 858, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__109737163", "lang": "en", "text": "The Prime Minister is being urged to renegotiate the UK’s Brexit deal as Vauxhall’s guardian firm Stellantis has warned except there are modifications to the Commerce and Co-operation Settlement (TCA) with the European Union, they won’t be able to maintain their dedication to make electrical autos (EVs) in Britain.\nThe automobile business is dealing with an “existential risk” with out these modifications and hundreds of jobs at the moment are in danger.\nThe Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer has stated that “we’d like a greater Brexit deal” to make sure firms like Vauxhall will proceed to function within the UK.\nThis points has been raised with Brussels by the Enterprise and Commerce Secretary Kemi Badenoch and there was a pre-arranged assembly made with Stellantis bosses on Wednesday.\nBadenoch has raised automobile producers considerations to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Overseas Secretary.\nThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) convention was advised by Hunt that there’s world-wide strain on the provision of electrical car batteries.\nHunt stated, “The fact is there’s a provide scarcity. Everyone seems to be making an attempt to develop provide of EV batteries. We have to have that provide right here within the UK.\n“All I’d say is watch this area as a result of we’re very targeted on ensuring the UK will get that EV manufacturing capability.”\nProfessor David Bailey, from Birmingham Enterprise Faculty, stated: “I believe there’s a type of existential risk to the UK automobile business.”\nHe advised BBC Radio 4’s Right this moment programme: “Automotive makers have been saying for a while, they will’t meet these guidelines as they tighten up, they usually’re going to probably be dealing with tariffs.”\nThe Labour chief advised BBC Breakfast, “After all we wish a more in-depth buying and selling relationship, we completely do. We wish to make sure that Vauxhall and lots of others not simply survive on this nation however thrive.\n“As a result of there are jobs sure up, there are households watching this morning both employed by Vauxhall or the same place who’re deeply anxious about what this implies.\n“So sure we’d like a greater Brexit deal. We are going to make Brexit work. That doesn’t imply reversing the choice and going again into the EU however the deal we’ve obtained, it was stated to be oven-ready, it wasn’t even half-baked.”\nStellantis advised MPs within the inquiry, “To strengthen the sustainability of our manufacturing vegetation within the UK, the UK should think about its buying and selling preparations with Europe.”\nThe corporate warned that there will probably be “inadequate battery manufacturing” within the UK or Europe which is not going to meet the federal government’s targets to ultimately part out petrol automobiles by 2025 and diesel autos by 2030.\nStellantis who owns Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat and employs greater than 5,000 employees within the UK stated, “It we’re unable to depend on enough UK or European batteries, we will probably be at a significant aggressive drawback. Particularly towards Asian imports.\n“We have to reinforce the competitiveness of the UK by establishing battery manufacturing within the UK.”\nA Authorities spokesman stated: “The Enterprise and Commerce Secretary has raised this with the EU and is set to make sure the UK stays probably the greatest areas on this planet for automotive manufacturing, particularly as we transition to electrical autos.\n“We’re supporting the business by way of the Automotive Transformation Fund and Superior Propulsion Centre to develop a high-value end-to-end electrified automotive provide chain within the UK and help cutting-edge automotive applied sciences.\n“Within the coming months, the Authorities will construct on these interventions with decisive motion to make sure future funding in zero emission car manufacturing.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://pcmensstyle.blogspot.com/2014/02/super-bowl-fashion.html", "date": "2018-09-20T12:39:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156471.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20180920120835-20180920141235-00033.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9544914960861206, "token_count": 219, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__229129879", "lang": "en", "text": "WWD asked Peyton Manning, five-time MVP and quarterback of the Denver Broncos, which designer he would be wearing on Sunday. His response was, \"I'll have a good-looking Zegna suit on.\"\nIt seems Zegna runs in the family, as his brother Eli has often been spotted wearing the popular Italian designer's suits.\nPhoto courtesy of Pursuitist.com\nRetailers have also been hopping on the Super Bowl bandwagon. Bloomingdale's unveiled 48 designer helmets in their windows on January 15th. The retailer partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers to commission one-of-a-kind helmets. Helmets will be up for auction to support the NFL Foundation, and include designers Alexis Bittar, Alice + Olivia, Diane von Furstenberg, John Varvatos, Kenneth Kole, Michael Bastian, and Todd Snyder. Currently, the highest bid is for the haute couture helmet by John Varvatos at $2,276. Auction closes Tuesday night at midnight.\nImage courtesy of bloomingdales.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.zsplussecurityindia.com/2018/04/shurmur-gettleman-drool-over-saquon-barkleys-potential/", "date": "2019-01-21T03:30:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583755653.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190121025613-20190121051613-00193.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9574328064918518, "token_count": 352, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__56669787", "lang": "en", "text": "Giants GM Dave Gettleman has made it clear that he won’t necessarily take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Of course, he wouldn’t say who else he was considering.\nBut it sure sounded like he expects Penn State running back Saquon Barkley to be sitting atop his draft board when it’s done.\nThere’s no doubt he is, and both Gettleman and Giants coach Pat Shurmur have said they don’t have a problem with taking a running back second overall. For years, the prevailing thought in the NFL was that running backs could be found later, and that building an offensive line was far more important. But a recent run of game-changing running backs – like Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott and Los Angeles’ Todd Gurley – has seemingly changed all that.\nAdvice: Big Ten linemen like Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard or Michigan DT Maurice Hurst appear to be scheme fits for Schwartz and might be solid options at the back of the first round.\nAll-world LT Jason Peters is 36 and trying to came back from an ACL tear that ended his 2017 season after seven games. Could be time to start eyeing his successor.\nAdvice: If GM Howie Roseman wanted to find a high-end replacement immediately, he’d probably have reasonable shots at players like Pitt’s Brian O’Neill or UCLA’s Kolton Miller at the end of Round 1. But the Eagles won’t pick again until Round 4, when projects like Humboldt State’s Alex Cappa or North Carolina A&T’s Brandon Parker are more realistic options.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wustlysp.blogspot.com/2012/03/interivew-with-ysp-blogger-peggy-ni.html", "date": "2013-05-26T02:55:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706499548/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121459-00046-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9815250039100647, "token_count": 558, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__171436524", "lang": "en", "text": "An Interview with YSP Blogger Peggy Ni - March Volunteer of the Month\nThis month the tables were turned as Peggy Ni was interviewed as our volunteer of the month for March! Peggy is a 4th year Immunology graduate student. She has been volunteering with YSP since the end of her first year as a graduate student, 3 years ago. Peggy joined YSP as a continuation of her science outreach during high school and college, when she taught a class for middle school girls on computer technology. After hearing great things about YSP’s program and organization, she contacted volunteers she knew, got on the list serve, and the rest is history. Her first experience was as a tutor for a Summer Focus student, an experience she found rewarding as she got to watch the progression of her student over the 8-week program.\nHer latest endeavor has been writing the YSP Blog, a project she started and considers “my baby”. You see, scientific writing is Peggy’s passion and this blog she hopes is the first step towards a career in science writing. She sees herself as a writer at a major scientific journal or at a more public interest magazine one day. Peggy first approached Jen Mosher to discuss writing a blog last year as a way to build her writing portfolio, as Peggy has never had journalism experience. Having been a volunteer, Peggy knew how awesome and rewarding volunteering with YSP is and she and Jen recognized the benefits of using a blog to promote YSP’s experiences and special events to the Wash U and wider community. New students who are curious about YSP can log on to the website and with one click, access Peggy’s blog to get a feeling for what volunteering is like first hand. As a consequence of starting this blog, Peggy was invited to write a blog for MidSci, a local biotech company who recently started a partnership with YSP, improving her writing credentials.\nIn writing the blog, she has particularly enjoyed writing the Volunteer of the Month. She said, “It’s nice to profile someone exceptional every month. It just makes them feel good, I think.” One goal for the blog this summer is following the progress of a few Summer Focus students through the course of the program to share their perspectives as they learn the ins and outs of conducting research and presenting their work.\nWhat does she feel about being interviewed herself? Well, she found the experience very different. “I really appreciate all the interviewees that I have interviewed in the past. I don’t know how they managed such succinct, clear answers but it is really difficult!” For now, it seems, Peggy is happy to do her part in promoting YSP through her writing.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://allsport-group.com/en/news/AdamPeaty_Speedo", "date": "2024-02-28T01:26:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9697163105010986, "token_count": 528, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__191012073", "lang": "en", "text": "Speedo has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with triple Olympic champion and World Record Holder – Adam Peaty OBE.\nWidely regarded as the greatest breaststroke swimmer of all-time, Peaty joins Speedo off the back of winning two gold medals (100m breaststroke, 4x100m mixed medley) and one silver (4x100m medley) at the most recent Olympic Games in 2021. The British swimmer now holds 15 of the 20 fastest 100m breaststroke times in history.\nPeaty joins the likes of Caeleb Dressel, Emma McKeon, Duncan Scott, Tom Dean and Ariarne Titmus, as well as a plethora of British and international stars, who form Team Speedo. At the Olympic Games in Tokyo, they dominated in the pool with the brand being worn by 61% of swimmers who won gold.\nSpeaking about the new partnership, Peaty revealed that Speedo’s success in the pool, coupled with a passion to use his platform to build a more inclusive and sustainable sport, were the main drivers behind the new deal.\nPeaty said: “I’m really excited to be joining Team Speedo alongside so many of the world’s best swimmers who swam so well in Speedo suits last summer. The figures from Tokyo speak for themselves and I’m certain this partnership will help me reach the next level.”\nAs well as his performance credentials, Peaty will support Speedo’s drive to increase participation in swimming through the brand’s new Swim United programme, which aims to enable thousands of children in under-represented areas and communities to learn how to swim.\nHe added: “Since the birth of my son, George, I have become increasingly focused on playing my part in helping to create the best world I can for him. Once I heard the plans Speedo had from a sustainability and diversity perspective, there was never a doubt in my mind that they were the perfect partner for me.”\nSimon Rowe, Global Head of Sports Marketing for Speedo, said: “Adam Peaty is one of the greatest swimmers Great Britain has ever produced and we are immensely proud that he has agreed to join Team Speedo. From the moment we met Adam it was clear we had a shared vision for the future of swimming. We’re both committed to making the sport as wide-reaching and sustainable as possible, and so it is the perfect fit for brand and athlete.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lochend-chalets.com/activities/touring/edinburgh/", "date": "2020-12-01T17:22:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141681209.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20201201170219-20201201200219-00296.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.921099066734314, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__131786049", "lang": "en", "text": "The best things to do in Edinburgh\nWhere to start?! First, perhaps, by saying that while Lochend feels incredibly secluded, in fact, we’re only about 75 minutes from the Royal Mile – or maybe two hours if you take the one-hour train from Dunblane or Stirling to Waverley Station.\nAnd what a city: riddled with intriguing vaults and wynds (alleys), Auld Reekie is a brilliant city to explore on foot (though the open-top tour buses at Waverly Station will try to tell you otherwise!), a place of ancient beauty and elegant vistas, cracking pubs and buzzing arts scene, classy cafes, shops and museums.\nThe one-mile, cobbled Royal Mile running between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle is the one real unmissable, especially in August when the Fringe Festival – the world’s largest arts festival – is in full swing, and the pavements are jam-packed with street performers.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hkwriterscircle.com/hearkee-ye-raskal-hear-me-sirrah-the-conundrums-of-researching-and-writing-hong-kong-writers-circle/", "date": "2024-04-15T22:53:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817033.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415205332-20240415235332-00582.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9775786399841309, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__195717259", "lang": "en", "text": "We had a wonderful and informative evening with Larry Feign on Thursday, 8th April.\nLarry is well-known to many old Hong Kong hands as the creator of The World of Lily Wong cartoon that we turned to in the South China Morning Post in days of old. However, Thursday’s session was about his new project, the historical novel, The Flower Boat Girl.\nThis is based on the true story of Shek Yang, the pirate queen of the south China coast. Shek Yang was a real person whom Larry first happened on in an old folk song of the Tangka or boat people. Through a series of happy coincidences, he established that she was a real person, and was able to hunt down her story – albeit one with many holes.In his fascinating, erudite and at times funny presentation, Larry discussed the difficulties he faced in tracing source material, and the literary challenges he faced in remaining authentic to the truth while weaving a compelling story around it.\nLarry’s book is available online and in Bookazine.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://burrowssheffield.toyota.co.uk/article/fun-fresh-and-3d", "date": "2019-05-25T14:00:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258058.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525124751-20190525150751-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9464151859283447, "token_count": 471, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__9023284", "lang": "en", "text": "The Toyota AYGO is getting another makeover! Don't worry, you won't be waiting too long to see the new model as it going to be shown to the world at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show on the 6th March. The current AYGO is an instantly recognisable model thanks to its trademark front 'X' design and a wide range of customisation options. So if you are looking for a car with a new distinctive and individual design and a fun-to-drive experience look no further than the new Toyota AYGO.\nOverall the design of the new Toyota is to make it look more fun and fresh. The statement fron 'X' design is currently a two-dimensional graphic, this has now been transformed into a three-dimensional architectural element. A new re-designed headlight has been introduced with integral daytime running lights, giving the car an even more striking appearance. There is going to be a whole range of new colours and wheel designs - each dedicated to a specific model - to be revealed which will add to the overall impact of the exterior styling. Inside the new AYGO, the combimeter has been upgraded with graphics that have a more three-dimensional look and a new illumination colour. Most grade have new fabric seats and a more premium colour scheme - UK colours yet to be confirmed.\nAs for the performance of the new Toyota AYGO, the driving dynamics have been improved for a more agile performance when you're in and around town while still maintaining the class leading fuel economy. Additional improvements have been made to reduce the noise and vibration levels inside the cabin for a quieter driving experience. Revisions have been made to the engine which now meets Euro 6.2 emissions standards, while still achieving an idea balance of power and fuel efficiency. Plus a better torque delivery at a lower engine speed which provides a better drive in urban traffic.\n|Current AYGO||New AYGO|\n|0-62 mph||14.2 seconds||13.8 seconds|\n|Top Speed||99 mph||100 mph|\n|Fuel Consumption||68.9 mpg||72.4 mpg|\nMore details regarding the new Toyota AYGO model, grades and specification features are going to be announced closer to the time when the new AYGO goes on sale.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://montreal-photobloggers.org/2008/09/21/world-press-photo/", "date": "2013-05-24T12:37:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704658856/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516114418-00033-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9590902328491211, "token_count": 216, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__111106813", "lang": "en", "text": "For those of you who have yet to visit this excellent exhibit, strike while the iron is hot! You still have a week left.\nWhen: 29 August 2008 - 28 September 2008\nWhere: Just For Laughs Museum, 2111 St-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal\nWorld Press Photo is run as an independent, non-profit organization with its office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where World Press Photo was founded in 1955.\nThe organization is controlled both by an independent executive board and a supervisory board, and employs around 25 permanent staff. The Amsterdam office acts as the hub for a network of professional contacts worldwide - it is this network that makes organizing the contest, exhibitions and other activities on such a large scale possible.\nFirst and foremost, World Press Photo is known for organizing the world’s largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest. Prizewinning photographs are assembled into a traveling exhibition that is visited by over two million people in some 45 countries worldwide. A yearbook presenting all prizewinning entries is published annually in six languages.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://rihanna777.weebly.com/blog", "date": "2019-03-26T14:32:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912205534.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326135436-20190326161436-00527.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9627189040184021, "token_count": 1328, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__42231813", "lang": "en", "text": "Take a look behind the scenes of ELLE UK‘s April cover shoot with Rihanna. Click here to watch a video.\nThe Rihanna Diamonds World Tour previously scheduled for this evening at the TD Garden in Boston has been postponed it was announced this morning by Live Nation.\nUnfortunately, following her sold out concert on Friday, Rihanna has contracted laryngitis and per doctor’s instruction is unable to perform this evening. Rihanna tweeted:\n#BOSTON this is the hardest thing for me to deal with! I feel like we’ve been waiting on this day forever, and I’m hurt that I let you down. I hate disappointing people that never ever let me down!! I’m so embarrassed about this! Thank you for your prayers and well wishes! #DWT\nBoston fans are instructed to retain their tickets pending rescheduling show date information.\nThe Baltimore performance (Tuesday, March 12) is expected to move forward as scheduled.\nRiRi was photographed arriving at her London hotel earlier today (March 4).\nShe’s in the city for the launch of the Rihanna for River Island Collection tonight at their 301 Oxford Street store.\nIn other news, River Island presents a look behind the scenes at the first ever Rihanna for River Island campaign. Shot by Mario Sorrenti in New York, the campaign features Jourdan Dunn, Charlotte Free, Bambi Northwood-Blyth, Ataui Deng and Tao Okamoto.\nThink what you’d like about Rihanna’s horrible Grammys weekend of 2009 … but she’s moved on completely from that dark period in her life. And in a very candid new interview with Elle U.K., the “Stay” singer is opening up about how she feels more empowered than ever right now.\nIn new photos for the mag shot in Paris by Mariano Vivanco, Rihanna prominently displays the gun tattoo that she inked on the right side of her torso just months after she was beaten up by boyfriend Chris Brown. \"Everybody wanted to know what was happening in my life. Is she a drug addict? No. Is she an alcoholic? No. Is she a victim? No,\" she tells the mag. \"That's why I got the gun. It was a symbol of strength. I'll never be a victim.\"\nAnd that’s not the only gun tattoo that Rihanna, who just turned 25 last week, has on her body. She also sports an Egyptian-like falcon in the shape of a gun on one of her feet, ink that she got last summer just days after Brown got in a scuffle with the rapper Drake at a NYC nightclub. “Falcon s--t!!!!” she tweeted in June 2012, following up with, “Falcon: a light that shines in the darkness! Never close their eyes during sleep.”\nRihanna talks with Elle U.K. reporter Mark Allen about how this period in her life feels like a “fresh start” with Brown, and goes on to say that in five years, she sees herself with a child … which we can only assume she’d want with her “Don’t Wake Me Up” singer beau.\n\"I will probably have a kid,\" she tells the mag. \"Right now, that's just what we want, a great friendship, that's unbreakable,\" she continues. \"Now that we're adults we can do this right. We got a fresh start and we're thankful for that.\"\nRiRi also opens up in the interview about other topics, ranging from her music and touring, to her “now-infamous 777 plane trip” – aka: the publicity trip from hell for journalists around the world. And being that this is Elle, she talks all about her burgeoning fashion designing career.\nElle U.K.’s spread shows off RiRi’s spring/summer 2013 River Island fashion collection – her first ever -- which she premiered recently at London Fashion Week. On one cover, she dons a black, zip-through River Island skirt paired with a Louis Vuitton monochrome top. And on the other, a striped bra from the same collection peeking out from Prada’s silk and satin stole\nThe April issue of Elle U.K. hits newsstands on Wednesday, March 6.\nRihanna opens up about her relationship with Chris Brown, her desire to start a family, and one of her infamous tattoos in Elle UK.\nTalking about her renewed romance with Brown, who assaulted her in 2009, the singer says, “Right now, that’s just what we want, a great friendship, that’s unbreakable.”\n“Now that we’re adults we can do this right,” Rihanna tells the magazine. ”We got a fresh start and we’re thankful for that.”\nThe “Stay” songstress even confirms that the ballad, about wanting true love to last, ties into their relationship.\n“You don’t have that feeling with everybody so when you have it, you don’t want to let go of it,” Rihanna says. “I would definitely say he is the one I have that kind of relationship with.”\nRELATED – Rihanna and Chris Brown Engaged?\nThose in fear, however, that history may repeat itself needn’t worry, says the star, who explains that her gun tattoo on the right side of her rib cage symbolizes her empowerment since the incident.\n“Everybody wanted to know what was happening in my life. Is she a drug addict? No. Is she an alcoholic? No. Is she a victim? No,” Rihanna explains. “That’s why I got the gun. It was a symbol of strength. I’ll never be a victim.”\nOn the contrary, Rihanna is planning on being something else: a mom.\nAsked where she sees herself in five years, the singer says, “I will probably have a kid.”\nRihanna’s full interview in the April issue of Elle hits newsstands March 6.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://euphoriccheese.com/2021/06/10/buddy-check-10-owners-of-farragut-cheese-shop-fight-breast-cancer-together-wbir/", "date": "2023-12-04T06:12:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9678726196289062, "token_count": 868, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__140508153", "lang": "en", "text": "Katie Inman | June 10, 2021 | WBIR Buddy Check 10\nFrom best friends, to business partners to breast cancer survivors, two women in their 30s are navigating a heartbreaking diagnosis together.\nFARRAGUT, Tenn. — The owners of a new specialty cheese shop in Farragut are navigating their separate breast cancer diagnoses together.\nBest friends Amy Burritt and Cheri Intveld were both diagnosed with the heartbreaking disease within months of each other. They both got the news in the midst of opening Euphoric Cheese Shop.\nWhile the road hasn’t been easy, they’ve gotten through with their faith and friendship, often looking at each other to say, “We’re doing it.”\nBoth women are always looking for hope, and never give up, whether it’s behind a cheese counter or it’s in an unexpected call.\nBurritt felt a lump during a breast self exam, and Intveld encouraged her to get it checked. After months, mammograms and biopsies, her breast cancer diagnosis came.\n“I remember crashing down on the phone, hearing the words from my doctor and just feeling like, okay, I didn’t expect this, but now there’s this whole path ahead of me,” Burritt said.\nThe word “mastectomy” stung Burritt’s ears in that phone call. Intveld was there to help her through.\nA few months later, Intveld also felt a lump during a self check, but kept pushing off getting it checked.\n“I just kept thinking, there’s no way I could have breast cancer right after Amy had been diagnosed because it was within a year of her diagnosis,” Intveld said.\nUnfortunately, her suspicion came true. The doctor confirmed it was stage 3A breast cancer, a higher grade than Burritt’s. It was a hard pill to swallow for the two women in their 30s.\nNow, Intveld is on chemo and will continue treatment with radiation and surgery through the end of the year.\n“We’ve shared a lot of things, I never thought we would share a cancer diagnosis, but here we are,” Intveld said.\nFriends for almost 20 years, the two took the fight in stride.\n“I mean, when it was me, it was like, okay, this is my thing to get through,” Burritt said. “When is someone you love, I think it’s harder.”\nBurritt kept a blog through the whole process. She hopes to let others know they aren’t alone, and offer that hope she’s always looking for.\nNow, both women have a community of support in Breast Connect, something they didn’t know they needed.\n“So many different survivors say it’s a club you don’t want to be a part of, but once you are in, it really is like a sisterhood,” Burritt said.\nAt the end of the cheese counter sits a box waiting to be filled with messages for Intveld. Most of the people who write to her are strangers, but the support and encouragement is something she will never forget.\nShe wants to give back to the community who has given her so much, and be a light during a scary diagnosis.\n“That’s my goal is to try and love the community that I’m in,” Intveld said.\nThrough faith, friendship and a whole lot of cheese, Burritt and Intveld are thankful for the lessons and support given during the disease.\nBoth women encourage others to do breast self checks and go to the doctor if something feels off. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer.\nEuphoric Cheese Shop has only been open for a few months. If you would like to visit, it’s at 139 West End Ave in Farragut, or you can go to their website at euphoriccheese.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://persimmonhillstore.com/products/texas-sky", "date": "2024-02-21T12:00:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00812.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9088488221168518, "token_count": 383, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__135037879", "lang": "en", "text": "Whether it shows a summer thunderstorm rolling across the plains of the Llano Estacado or a full moon rising on a clear winter night, the sky is the most commanding presence in the Texas landscape.\nAs Georgia O'Keeffe once wrote from Canyon to a friend, \"I am loving the plains more than ever it seems—and the SKY—Anita you have never seen SKY—it is wonderful.\" Wyman Meinzer observes that \"recording the vibrant and sometimes forbidding nature of the sky has been one of the most enjoyable photographic endeavors of my career.\"\nThe one hundred breathtaking color images in this book reveal the beauty, drama, unpredictability, and sheer expanse of Texas' sky. Meinzer observes the sky from first light to the star trails in a night exposure.\nHe presents the full palette of sunrise and sunset hues, the endless variety of cloud formations, and the cobalt blue of the sky after a winter norther. Most of all, he captures the feelings of freedom and power that so many people experience under the Texas sky.\nIn a beautifully written essay, John Graves connects Meinzer's photos to the land and the people of Texas. Meinzer's preface describes the careful planning and lucky chances that yielded many of these photographs, while interspersed among them are quotes from Texas skywatchers past and present. Taken together, the stunning images and eloquent words say all there is to say about the Texas sky.\nAn enormous and compelling sky--and the expansive vistas which it yields--are an integral part of Texas scenery. In hill country and plains, desert, mountain and river valley, the sky itself often shapes the geographic and psychic landscape. The University of Texas Press releases Texas Sky, an elegant publication which celebrates both state and sky, by the award-winning photographer Wyman Meinzer.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://guypassey.co.uk/kaleidoscope/", "date": "2022-05-27T13:39:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662647086.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527112418-20220527142418-00091.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634877443313599, "token_count": 176, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__155002579", "lang": "en", "text": "Guy is a founding member of award-winning saxophone quartet Kaleidoscope.\nDescribed by The Times as ‘irresistible’, Kaleidoscope is an innovative collaboration between four creative young artists. The group’s approach is built on the distinct creative personalities of its members, with engaging programmes blending classical and contemporary music. The quartet’s work has led to numerous awards and high profile performances at venues such as the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Bridgewater Hall. Kaleidoscope’s championing of new music has seen them commission numerous works from the country’s most talented young composers, with their commission A Day at the Spa from composer Oliver Leith winning a British Composer Award and being played on Radio 3. For more information on Kaleidoscope, check out their website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.domenicfazioli.com/", "date": "2018-02-24T21:58:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815951.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224211727-20180224231727-00087.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9705150723457336, "token_count": 242, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__183135646", "lang": "en", "text": "Domenic Fazioli is a television reporter & producer with City-TV’s “Breakfast Television” program, the top English morning show in Montreal.\nDomenic has uncovered the Quebec whereabouts of convicted schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka in 2006, 2016 and 2017; he’s met with Hells Angels prison escapee Francis Boucher, and his stories on missing children have helped reunite youngsters with their desperate parents.\nBefore joining City-TV, Domenic was reporting for Global News in Montreal for 15 years.\nHe’s also worked with the top-rated CBC “Hockey Night In Canada” program and served as a story producer for several PBS programs.\nDomenic studied at Ryerson University in Toronto.\nIn August 2012, Domenic became the first Quebecer to take part in the “Living Kidney Donor Paired Exchange” program. He donated his kidney to a complete stranger and in turn his father received a kidney that saved his life! Watch and read the inspirational story in the “My Work” section. Click on “My Kidney Donation”.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://onlinecasinorouletteliven79.com/independence-day-ban-on-heavy-autos-entry-to-delhi-noida-information/", "date": "2022-10-06T10:06:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337803.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006092601-20221006122601-00322.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9103643894195557, "token_count": 368, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__150286405", "lang": "en", "text": "NOIDA: The entry of heavy autos might be banned from Noida to Delhi from Friday 10 pm to Saturday afternoon because of Independence Day rehearsals within the nationwide capital. Related visitors enforcement might be in place from 10pm on August 14 to August 15 afternoon until the Independence Day celebrations are over in Delhi.\nThere might be visitors diversions on the DND Flyway, Kalindi Kunj and Chilla border. Ganesh Prasad Saha, the deputy commissioner of police (visitors), Noida, stated, “We are going to cease the Delhi-bound visitors on the DND Flyway, Kalindi Kunj and Chilla border and divert it to the Noida Expressway. From there, we are going to information it to take the Japanese Peripheral Expressway to proceed the onward journey,” he stated.\nA number of vans and items carriers is likely to be stopped on the Noida-Delhi borders, resulting in visitors jams. The visitors police have suggested commuters to decide on alternate routes and plan their journeys accordingly. They’ve additionally issued a helpline quantity, 9971009001, for commuters on this regard.\nThe Noida Authority additionally held a programme of flag distribution amongst folks in Noida on Wednesday. Indu Prakash Singh, Noida Authority particular officer on responsibility (OSD), stated the authority engaged totally different RWAs, AOAs, residents, Noida Entrepreneurship Affiliation, and so on., within the programme. “We plan to distribute 1.5 lakh Tricolours this Independence Day,” he stated.\nNoida police are additionally making elaborate safety preparations for the seventy fifth Independence Day celebrations on August 15.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lifemixx.com/2018/David-Castillo-and-Fredric-Snitzer-Galleries-to-Return-to-Art-Basel-Miami-Beach-in-2018.html", "date": "2021-06-25T10:43:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487630081.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210625085140-20210625115140-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9296029806137085, "token_count": 493, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__29132493", "lang": "en", "text": "David Castillo And Fredric Snitzer Galleries To Return To Art Basel Miami Beach In 2018\nArt Basel Miami Beach released its list of 2018 galleries this morning, and the numbers break down thusly: 268 galleries from 34 countries, two Miami art spaces, and zero surprises.\nMiami Beach's David Castillo Gallery and Miami's Fredric Snitzer Gallery are the two South Florida representatives at the nation's biggest art fair this year, continuing a pattern that stretches back to Castillo's Art Basel acceptance in 2008. Castillo and Snitzer have been the only local galleries inside the Miami Beach Convention Center several times since Basel landed in town in 2002, including last year, the year before that, and 2011.\nIf you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.\nSHOW ME HOW\nYou have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!\nFredric Snitzer Gallery, located in Miami's Omni neighborhood just north of downtown, is a near-guaranteed presence at the fair — owner Fredric Snitzer is on its selection committee. The gallery represents some of Miami's biggest names in art, including Hernan Bas and Kenny Scharf, and recently opened an apocalyptic exhibit by Tomas Vu complete with 148 ceramic skulls.\nDavid Castillo Gallery launched in Wynwood in 2005, back when art spaces could afford to do that kind of thing. Castillo boasts its own lineup of impressive talent: Jillian Mayer, Adler Guerrier, Sanford Biggers. In 2014, the gallery moved to Lincoln Road in South Beach. Right now, visitors to the space will find an exhibit of text paintings, sculpture, and photography by artist Xaviera Simmons, inspired by the history of \"sundown towns\" — communities where black people were unwelcome after dark.\nArt aside, one of the biggest revelations for Art Basel Miami Beach visitors this year stands to be the new look of the convention center following its lengthy and expensive renovations.\nArt Basel Miami Beach. Thursday, December 6, through Sunday, December 9, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; artbasel.com/miami-beach. Tickets cost $50 to $500; discounts are available for students and seniors, and children aged 12 or younger get in free.\n- Ciara LaVelle", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.webdesignrsa.co.za/2021/05/06/opinionista-its-time-for-real-leaders-to-rise-up-and-rid-the-country-of-predatory-elites/", "date": "2021-07-24T14:22:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150266.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724125655-20210724155655-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9615607261657715, "token_count": 1196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__180066143", "lang": "en", "text": "We are at a crossroads as a country. And I fail to see how a manipulative nexus of public and private predatory elites can hold us to ransom. And that it sits like a cancer in the ranks of the political movement that spearheaded our liberation struggle. And we feel powerless to do anything about it.\nHistory is a useful teacher. The impunity and absence of consequence in governance today breeds the rising spectre of a fascism and banditry that threatens to catapult us into the chaos of our divided past. The tale of two eras of history.\nLet us turn back the clock 34 years. It was 29 April 1987. A different world. But where leadership mattered as much as it does today.\nIt was the cold winter of discontent. The country was a seething mass of writhing tension. Twenty-thousand railway workers had gone on strike. Unexpected. Fuelled by desperation. A frontal assault on the apartheid state. The bursting tension ruptured into the streets of the metropolis. Thousands of workers congregated at Cosatu House. Now a fiery centre of resistance. As the security forces set up a perimeter, it became a war zone.\nStaring down to the streets I felt a rising tide of anger. The police had painted an AWB sign on one of their vehicles. A symbol of right-wing fascism and a product of the undeclared war on us, orchestrated from deep within the State Security Council that now governed the country.\nIt was a dangerous time. Apartheid assassins deep inside the state were plotting deadly plans and incursions against us. Fear gripped the country. But defiant courage was rising. Galvanised by the atrocity of apartheid brutality and corruption. The 11th floor of Cosatu House, our headquarters, in downtown Jeppe in Johannesburg, was a hive of bustling activism.\nOn that fateful night, they broke down doors floor by floor. Organisers and staff spreadeagled, hands in the air, cutting an eerie and iconic picture of the “dark night, long knives”. Not dissimilar to what we face today.\nBut that time we were more organised. Our strength was not in offices. Not in leaders like Elijah Barayi, Cyril Ramaphosa or me. We were just the lightning rod of a deeply entrenched defiant resistance, its roots deep in the trenches of our mines, factories, shops and hotels. Its hands embracing the fiery cauldron of struggle that went beyond the factory floor. We averted a bloodbath.\nBut a week later, on 7 May, they struck our nerve centre in the dark of night, exploding two massive bombs in the basement of Cosatu headquarters.\nThe intention was clear. Destroy the enemies’ infrastructure. Paralyse its nerve centre. Cut its supply lines. Sow confusion and fear. Drive a propaganda war that we were a centre of terrorism and extreme violence. We were actually accused on state media of housing a bomb factory. The environment was one within which a heavily armed white right-wing could feel justified to unleash havoc against us across the land. The country was “laagered” again.\nThe next morning the security forces cordoned off our building. We were stopped from entering. But they had also arrived with a warrant to seize the latest copies of Cosatu News. A furious argument, but I chose the battle would be another day.\nIt came sooner than we had expected.\nOn Monday, 10 August, the first official day of the industrial action, an estimated 340,000 people came out on strike, which represented more than 70% of all black coal and gold miners.\nThe response was brutal and violent.\nWe had shaken the very foundations of the apartheid state. The war had escalated. We were the principal enemy.\nWhy did we succeed? We had leadership united behind a vision that embraced the hopes, aspirations and dreams of our people.\nWe had a leadership that fought in dangerous trenches, not for enrichment of themselves, but for the pursuit of a better life for all our people.\nWe spurned the demagoguery that today hides the plundering greed of predatory elites behind a veil of left-wing rhetoric.\nAnd we had leaders who understood that power derives from the mandate of our people, not from “big men” in dark corridors buying power with bags of stolen cash.\nWe are at a crossroads as a country.\nAnd I fail to see how a manipulative nexus of public and private predatory elites can hold us to ransom. And that it sits like a cancer in the ranks of the political movement that spearheaded our liberation struggle. And that we feel powerless to do anything about it.\nThere are stark choices facing us today that require the boldness and courage of 34 years ago. A historical duty to end the impunity that reigns in our beautiful country.\nTo bring us back to the path of the fundamental transformation we need.\nTo heal the wounds we all carry. Whether those are wounds of racial superiority or inferiority.\nTo build a meaningful dialogue that bridges the chasm of poverty, inequality and wealth.\nTo involve all our people, like we have done so often in the past.\nAnd to recommit to the dreams enshrined in our Freedom Charter and the Constitution we so painstakingly crafted in 1994.\nAs Mandela said, “I have become more convinced than ever that the real makers of history are the ordinary men and women of our country; their participation in every decision about the future is the only guarantee of true democracy and freedom.”\nLet the leaders entrusted by our people and Constitution rise to the challenge.\nHeal our country.\nRoot out the corruption that has mercilessly sought to subvert the struggles and sacrifices of generations of patriotic South Africans who gave more than their lives for the freedom we celebrate today. DM", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mystudycentre.com/news-centre/2588/Evaluation-of-Mumbai-University-final-year-papers-yet-to-begin", "date": "2022-09-25T23:55:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334620.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220925225000-20220926015000-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.971988320350647, "token_count": 547, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__80334674", "lang": "en", "text": "A month after final year exams started, the University of Mumbai is yet to begin the assessment of answer sheets. As papers pile up in the Exam House in the Kalina campus, there are fears students’ results could be delayed.\nWhile the assessment usually begins within three days of the start of the examinations, this year, not a single answer sheet has been corrected yet.\nThe reason: the onscreen assessment process, announced by the Vice-Chancellor in January, has not taken off as the varsity is yet to appoint an agency for the task. With not many bidders showing interest in the project and other roadblocks in the bidding process, the university’s efforts have not taken shape.\nThe university will now make a third attempt at hiring an agency this week. “The evaluation process has been delayed as not many agencies were interested in the bid. However, we are confident that a decision will be taken on April 22 and an agency will be hired,” said registrar MA Khan. Khan added that since the assessment had been delayed, it could lead to a delay in result declaration.\nThe new assessment process involves scanning the answersheets after students turn them in, so that they cannot be tampered with. Teachers then evaluate them on screen. The agency will bring in the infrastructure for scanning.\nDespite two extension in dates for the bidding process, only three agencies have shown interest so far. Earlier, the varsity had to revise the technical and financial criteria in the tender to get in more agencies . The annual turnover condition was brought down from Rs 100 crore to Rs 30 crore and the minimum technical score requirement was brought down from 70 to 60.\nHowever, this time, the varsity is confident of hiring an agency. On Tuesday, it announced a four-day training schedule for evaluators. “There will be 20 centres and training will be conducted between April 24 and 27. Soon after, we will kick off assessment,” said Khan.\nMeanwhile, the answer sheets of around 2 lakh final year students — of which 79,000 are from third-year B Com, 18,000 from third-year Science and 14,000 from third-year Arts — remain uncorrected.\nIn January, Vice-Chancellor Sanjay Deshmukh had announced that all final year answersheets would be evaluated on screen from April to prevent tampering. The process is already in use for the engineering stream.\nKhan said that the university will follow a decentralised process for assessment. “While the Exam House will be one of the centres, other colleges, too, will be nominated as assessment centres,” he said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.farmingfunda.com/news/24/organic-farming-veteran-nammalvar-dead", "date": "2017-09-24T17:32:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818690112.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20170924171658-20170924191658-00718.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9768621325492859, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__58109822", "lang": "en", "text": "The pioneer of organic farming in Tamil Nadu, G Nammalvar, died at the age of 75 in Athivetti village in Thanjavur district on Monday. He is survived by wife, Savithri, and daughter, Meena.\nSources close to Nammalvar said he died due to age-related ailments. He was in Athivetti while leading a campaign against a private company's methane exploration project in the Cauvery delta. Angels Raja, a close associate of Nammalvar, said the latter had not been feeling well for the past few days. \"But he refused to stay away from the campaign against the methane exploration project. He even attended a book release function on Sunday in the Mullivaikkal Mutram in Thanjavur,\" Raja said. ... more\nOnline: 45 | Server time: 9/24/2017 1:32:53 PM", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://motomaximus.com/harley-davidson-street-750/", "date": "2024-02-27T09:29:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00259.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9484553337097168, "token_count": 5156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__56972818", "lang": "en", "text": "The Evolution of Harley-Davidson Street 750: A Closer Look\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 has come a long way since its introduction in 2014. This entry-level motorcycle was a departure from the traditional Harley-Davidson image, with its smaller engine and more affordable price tag. However, over the years, the Street 750 has evolved into a formidable machine that has gained a loyal following.\nOne of the key aspects of the Street 750’s evolution is its improved performance. When it was first released, the bike was criticized for its lackluster power and sluggish acceleration. However, Harley-Davidson listened to customer feedback and made significant improvements to the engine and overall performance of the bike. The latest iteration of the Street 750 boasts a more powerful engine, delivering a smoother and more responsive ride. This improvement has made the Street 750 a more attractive option for riders who want a Harley-Davidson experience without breaking the bank.\nAnother area where the Street 750 has evolved is in its design. The original model had a somewhat generic look, lacking the distinctive Harley-Davidson styling that enthusiasts have come to expect. However, Harley-Davidson has made efforts to rectify this with each subsequent update. The latest version of the Street 750 features a more aggressive and muscular design, with a sleeker profile and bolder lines. This updated design has helped the Street 750 stand out in a crowded market and has garnered praise from both riders and critics alike.\nIn addition to its improved performance and design, the Street 750 has also seen advancements in its technology. The latest model comes equipped with a range of modern features, including a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, and a USB charging port. These technological upgrades not only enhance the overall riding experience but also bring the Street 750 in line with its competitors in terms of features and functionality.\nOne of the most significant changes in the evolution of the Street 750 is its growing popularity among younger riders. Harley-Davidson has traditionally been associated with an older demographic, but the Street 750 has helped the brand appeal to a new generation of riders. Its affordable price point, combined with its urban-friendly design and performance, has made it a popular choice among younger riders who are looking for a stylish and accessible entry into the Harley-Davidson family.\nDespite its evolution, the Street 750 still faces some criticism. Some riders argue that it lacks the raw power and iconic status of other Harley-Davidson models. While it may not have the same level of prestige as a Fat Boy or a Road King, the Street 750 offers a unique and accessible riding experience that appeals to a different set of riders. It may not be the bike for everyone, but it has certainly found its niche in the market.\nIn conclusion, the evolution of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 has been a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation and customer feedback. From its humble beginnings as an entry-level motorcycle, the Street 750 has grown into a capable and stylish machine that appeals to a wide range of riders. With its improved performance, updated design, and modern technology, the Street 750 has firmly established itself as a worthy addition to the Harley-Davidson lineup.\nWhy Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the Perfect Bike for Urban Riders\nHarley-Davidson is a brand that is synonymous with motorcycles. Known for their iconic designs and powerful engines, Harley-Davidson bikes have always been associated with the open road and the freedom of the great outdoors. However, with the rise of urban living and the increasing popularity of motorcycles as a mode of transportation in cities, Harley-Davidson recognized the need for a bike that would cater specifically to urban riders. Enter the Harley-Davidson Street 750.\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the perfect bike for urban riders for several reasons. Firstly, its compact size and lightweight design make it incredibly maneuverable in city traffic. Navigating through crowded streets and tight spaces is a breeze on the Street 750, allowing riders to effortlessly weave through traffic and reach their destination in no time. This is a crucial advantage for urban riders who often find themselves stuck in traffic jams and need a bike that can help them beat the congestion.\nIn addition to its agility, the Street 750 also offers a comfortable riding experience. The bike is equipped with a low seat height, making it easy for riders to plant their feet firmly on the ground at stops. This not only enhances stability but also instills confidence in riders, especially those who are new to motorcycling or have a shorter stature. Furthermore, the bike’s suspension system is designed to absorb bumps and vibrations, ensuring a smooth ride even on rough city roads. This is particularly important for urban riders who may encounter potholes and uneven surfaces on their daily commute.\nAnother standout feature of the Street 750 is its fuel efficiency. With rising fuel prices and growing concerns about the environment, urban riders are increasingly looking for bikes that offer good mileage without compromising on performance. The Street 750 delivers on both fronts. Its liquid-cooled Revolution X engine provides ample power while also being fuel-efficient, allowing riders to go the distance without constantly worrying about refueling. This not only saves money but also reduces the bike’s carbon footprint, making it an eco-friendly choice for urban riders.\nSafety is always a top priority for any rider, and the Street 750 doesn’t disappoint in this aspect either. The bike comes equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS), which prevents the wheels from locking up during sudden braking, reducing the risk of accidents. This is particularly important in urban environments where unexpected obstacles and sudden stops are common. Additionally, the Street 750 features a bright LED headlight that ensures excellent visibility, even in low-light conditions. This enhances the rider’s safety by making them more visible to other road users.\nLastly, the Street 750 offers a stylish and modern design that appeals to urban riders. With its sleek lines and bold colors, the bike stands out in a crowd and exudes a sense of confidence and individuality. It is a bike that not only performs well but also looks good while doing so. This is an important factor for urban riders who want a bike that reflects their personal style and makes a statement on the city streets.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the perfect bike for urban riders. Its compact size, comfortable ride, fuel efficiency, safety features, and stylish design make it an ideal choice for navigating the challenges of city living. Whether it’s beating traffic, enjoying a smooth ride, saving on fuel costs, prioritizing safety, or making a fashion statement, the Street 750 ticks all the boxes for urban riders. So, if you’re an urban dweller looking for a motorcycle that combines performance, practicality, and style, look no further than the Harley-Davidson Street 750.\nExploring the Performance Features of Harley-Davidson Street 750\nHarley-Davidson is a name that is synonymous with power, performance, and the open road. For decades, this iconic motorcycle brand has been the go-to choice for riders who crave the thrill of the ride and the roar of the engine. One of the latest additions to the Harley-Davidson lineup is the Street 750, a bike that promises to deliver an exhilarating riding experience like no other.\nWhen it comes to performance, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 does not disappoint. Equipped with a liquid-cooled, Revolution X V-Twin engine, this bike is capable of producing an impressive amount of power. With a displacement of 749cc, the Street 750 delivers a smooth and responsive ride, whether you’re cruising down the highway or navigating through city streets.\nOne of the standout features of the Street 750 is its low-end torque. This bike is designed to provide maximum power at low RPMs, making it ideal for urban riding. Whether you’re accelerating from a stoplight or overtaking slower traffic, the Street 750 delivers a surge of power that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.\nIn addition to its impressive power, the Street 750 also offers excellent handling and maneuverability. With a low seat height and a lightweight chassis, this bike is easy to control, even for novice riders. Whether you’re navigating tight corners or weaving through traffic, the Street 750 responds quickly and effortlessly, giving you the confidence to tackle any road or riding condition.\nAnother performance feature that sets the Street 750 apart from its competitors is its braking system. Equipped with dual disc brakes in the front and a single disc brake in the rear, this bike offers exceptional stopping power. Whether you need to make a sudden stop or slow down gradually, the Street 750’s brakes provide the confidence and control you need to ride safely.\nWhen it comes to comfort, the Street 750 does not disappoint. With a comfortable seating position and a well-designed suspension system, this bike offers a smooth and enjoyable ride, even on long journeys. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or exploring winding country roads, the Street 750 provides a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a bike that delivers on its promise of performance. With its powerful engine, excellent handling, and comfortable ride, this bike is a true joy to ride. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, the Street 750 offers a thrilling and exhilarating experience that is sure to leave you wanting more. So, if you’re in the market for a bike that combines power, performance, and comfort, look no further than the Harley-Davidson Street 750.\nThe Iconic Design Elements of Harley-Davidson Street 750\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a motorcycle that is instantly recognizable due to its iconic design elements. These design elements not only contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of the bike but also serve a functional purpose. From the distinctive V-twin engine to the classic Harley-Davidson logo, each element has been carefully crafted to create a unique and timeless look.\nOne of the most striking design elements of the Street 750 is its V-twin engine. This engine is not only a powerful and reliable piece of machinery but also a visual statement. The V-twin configuration, with its two cylinders arranged in a V shape, is a signature feature of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It not only gives the bike a distinctive look but also provides a low center of gravity, which enhances stability and handling.\nAnother iconic design element of the Street 750 is its blacked-out styling. The bike features a matte black finish on various components, including the engine, exhaust pipes, and handlebars. This blacked-out look gives the bike a sleek and aggressive appearance, setting it apart from other motorcycles on the road. It also adds a touch of sophistication and modernity to the overall design.\nThe classic Harley-Davidson logo is yet another iconic design element that is prominently displayed on the Street 750. The logo, with its bold and stylized lettering, is instantly recognizable and evokes a sense of heritage and tradition. It serves as a symbol of the brand’s long-standing reputation for quality and craftsmanship. The logo is typically placed on the fuel tank, ensuring that it is always in view and adding to the bike’s overall appeal.\nIn addition to these design elements, the Street 750 also features a low-slung profile and a minimalist approach to styling. The bike has a slim and streamlined silhouette, with clean lines and minimal clutter. This design choice not only enhances the bike’s aerodynamics but also gives it a timeless and understated look. It is a departure from the flashy and over-the-top designs often seen in the motorcycle industry, making the Street 750 stand out in a crowd.\nFurthermore, the Street 750 incorporates modern technology seamlessly into its design. The bike features LED lighting, which not only improves visibility but also adds a contemporary touch to the overall aesthetic. It also comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, providing riders with essential information in a clear and concise manner. These modern touches blend seamlessly with the classic design elements, creating a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a motorcycle that embodies the iconic design elements that have made the brand famous. From the distinctive V-twin engine to the blacked-out styling and classic logo, each element contributes to the bike’s overall appeal. The low-slung profile and minimalist approach to styling add to its timeless and understated look. The incorporation of modern technology further enhances the bike’s functionality and aesthetic. Whether you are a Harley-Davidson enthusiast or simply appreciate well-designed motorcycles, the Street 750 is sure to catch your eye.\nA Comprehensive Review of Harley-Davidson Street 750’s Handling and Comfort\nHarley-Davidson is a brand that is synonymous with power, style, and the open road. When it comes to motorcycles, few names carry the same weight as Harley-Davidson. The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a bike that embodies the spirit of the brand, offering riders a unique blend of handling and comfort.\nOne of the standout features of the Street 750 is its handling. This bike is designed to be nimble and responsive, making it a joy to ride on both city streets and winding country roads. The low center of gravity and wide handlebars give the rider a sense of control and stability, allowing them to confidently navigate through traffic or take on tight corners.\nThe suspension on the Street 750 is also worth mentioning. The front forks and rear shocks are tuned to provide a smooth and comfortable ride, even on rough roads. This means that riders can enjoy long journeys without feeling fatigued or uncomfortable. The suspension also helps to absorb bumps and vibrations, further enhancing the overall riding experience.\nIn terms of comfort, the Street 750 does not disappoint. The seat is well-padded and offers ample support, allowing riders to stay comfortable even on long rides. The riding position is also well-designed, with the footpegs and handlebars positioned in a way that reduces strain on the rider’s body. This means that riders can spend hours on the bike without feeling any discomfort or fatigue.\nAnother aspect of the Street 750 that contributes to its comfort is the wind protection. The bike features a small windscreen that helps to deflect wind away from the rider, reducing fatigue caused by wind resistance. This is especially beneficial for riders who frequently travel at high speeds or on highways.\nThe Street 750 also comes equipped with a range of features that enhance the overall riding experience. The bike features a digital instrument cluster that provides riders with all the necessary information at a glance, including speed, fuel level, and gear position. This allows riders to stay focused on the road without having to divert their attention to multiple gauges.\nIn terms of safety, the Street 750 is equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) as standard. This feature helps to prevent the wheels from locking up during sudden braking, reducing the risk of accidents. ABS is especially useful in wet or slippery conditions, where maintaining control of the bike can be challenging.\nOverall, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 offers a compelling combination of handling and comfort. Its nimble and responsive nature makes it a joy to ride, while its comfortable seating position and suspension ensure that riders can enjoy long journeys without feeling fatigued. The bike’s wind protection and safety features further enhance the overall riding experience, making it a great choice for riders who value both performance and comfort. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, the Street 750 is a bike that is sure to impress.\nThe Legacy of Harley-Davidson Street 750: From the Past to the Present\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a motorcycle that has a rich legacy, spanning from its inception to the present day. This iconic bike has become synonymous with the Harley-Davidson brand and has left an indelible mark on the motorcycle industry.\nOne of the key aspects of the Street 750’s legacy is its historical significance. The motorcycle was first introduced in 2014 as part of Harley-Davidson’s strategy to tap into the emerging markets, particularly in Asia. This move was seen as a departure from the company’s traditional focus on heavyweight motorcycles, and it was met with both excitement and skepticism.\nHowever, the Street 750 quickly proved its worth, becoming one of the best-selling motorcycles in Harley-Davidson’s lineup. Its success can be attributed to its affordability and versatility, making it accessible to a wider range of riders. This marked a significant shift for the brand, as it expanded its customer base and reached out to a new generation of riders.\nAnother aspect of the Street 750’s legacy is its impact on the motorcycle industry. The bike’s introduction sparked a wave of competition among other manufacturers, who sought to replicate its success. This led to the emergence of a new category of motorcycles known as “middleweight cruisers,” which aimed to combine the performance and style of heavyweight bikes with the affordability and accessibility of smaller models.\nThe Street 750’s influence can also be seen in the design and engineering of other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Many of the features and technologies introduced in the Street 750, such as the liquid-cooled Revolution X engine and the improved suspension system, have been incorporated into other models in the brand’s lineup. This demonstrates the lasting impact of the Street 750 on the company’s product development and innovation.\nFurthermore, the Street 750’s legacy extends beyond its impact on the motorcycle industry. It has also played a significant role in shaping the culture and community surrounding Harley-Davidson. The bike has become a symbol of freedom, rebellion, and individuality, attracting a diverse group of riders who share a passion for the open road.\nThe Street 750 has also been embraced by motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors, who appreciate its unique design and historical significance. It has become a sought-after model in the vintage motorcycle market, with collectors willing to pay a premium for well-preserved examples.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 has a rich and enduring legacy that spans from its introduction to the present day. Its historical significance, impact on the motorcycle industry, and role in shaping the Harley-Davidson culture have solidified its place in motorcycle history. Whether you’re a rider, collector, or simply an admirer of motorcycles, the Street 750 is a testament to the enduring appeal of Harley-Davidson and its commitment to innovation and excellence.\nCustomization Options for Harley-Davidson Street 750: Personalize Your Ride\nHarley-Davidson motorcycles have always been synonymous with freedom, power, and individuality. With their iconic designs and roaring engines, these bikes have captured the hearts of riders around the world. One of the most popular models in the Harley-Davidson lineup is the Street 750, a bike that combines style, performance, and affordability. What sets the Street 750 apart from other motorcycles is its customization options, allowing riders to personalize their ride and make it truly their own.\nWhen it comes to customization, Harley-Davidson has always been at the forefront. The Street 750 is no exception, offering a wide range of options for riders to choose from. From handlebars to exhaust systems, there are countless ways to make your Street 750 reflect your unique style and personality.\nOne of the most popular customization options for the Street 750 is the addition of aftermarket exhaust systems. These systems not only enhance the bike’s performance but also give it a distinct sound that is sure to turn heads. Whether you prefer a deep, rumbling growl or a high-pitched scream, there is an exhaust system out there that will suit your taste.\nAnother popular customization option for the Street 750 is the addition of new handlebars. The stock handlebars on the Street 750 are comfortable and easy to handle, but some riders prefer a different style or position. Whether you want ape hangers for that classic chopper look or drag bars for a more aggressive riding position, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs.\nIn addition to exhaust systems and handlebars, there are also a variety of options for customizing the appearance of your Street 750. From paint jobs to chrome accents, there are countless ways to make your bike stand out from the crowd. Whether you prefer a sleek, all-black look or a vibrant, eye-catching design, the possibilities are endless.\nBut customization isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s also about making your bike more comfortable and functional. One popular customization option for the Street 750 is the addition of a new seat. The stock seat on the Street 750 is comfortable enough for short rides, but if you plan on spending hours in the saddle, you may want to consider upgrading to a seat that offers more support and cushioning.\nAnother popular customization option for the Street 750 is the addition of saddlebags or a luggage rack. These accessories not only add storage space but also make it easier to carry your belongings on long rides. Whether you need to pack a change of clothes for a weekend trip or want to bring along some snacks for the road, saddlebags and luggage racks are a practical and stylish addition to any Street 750.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 offers a wide range of customization options that allow riders to personalize their ride and make it truly their own. From exhaust systems to handlebars, there are countless ways to enhance the performance and appearance of your Street 750. Whether you’re looking to turn heads with a custom paint job or improve comfort with a new seat, the possibilities are endless. So why settle for a stock bike when you can create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece? Personalize your ride with the Harley-Davidson Street 750 and make a statement wherever you go.\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 Community: Stories and Experiences\nThe Harley-Davidson Street 750 has gained a loyal and passionate community of riders who have shared their stories and experiences with this iconic motorcycle. From long road trips to daily commutes, the Street 750 has proven to be a reliable and versatile machine that brings people together.\nOne of the most common themes among Street 750 owners is the sense of camaraderie and community that comes with owning a Harley-Davidson. Many riders have formed close friendships and riding groups, organizing regular meetups and events to share their love for the brand. The Street 750 has become a symbol of unity and belonging, bringing people from all walks of life together.\nThe affordability of the Street 750 has also played a significant role in its popularity. As one of the more budget-friendly options in the Harley-Davidson lineup, it has opened the doors to a wider range of riders who may have previously thought owning a Harley was out of reach. This inclusivity has fostered a diverse and vibrant community, with riders of all ages and backgrounds coming together to celebrate their shared passion.\nAnother aspect that sets the Street 750 community apart is the willingness to help and support one another. Whether it’s sharing maintenance tips, recommending the best riding routes, or offering a helping hand in times of need, Street 750 owners have created a network of support that extends far beyond the motorcycle itself. This sense of community is a testament to the bond that forms when people share a common interest.\nThe Street 750 has also become a platform for personal growth and self-expression. Many riders have shared stories of how owning this motorcycle has empowered them and helped them overcome personal challenges. The freedom and independence that comes with riding a Harley-Davidson has been a catalyst for personal transformation, inspiring individuals to push their limits and embrace new experiences.\nIn addition to the personal stories, the Street 750 community has also been a source of valuable feedback for Harley-Davidson. Riders have provided insights and suggestions for improvements, helping the company refine and enhance the motorcycle over the years. This collaborative relationship between the brand and its community has resulted in a better product that meets the needs and desires of its riders.\nWhile the Street 750 community is undoubtedly passionate about their motorcycles, it is important to note that it is not without its critics. Some riders have voiced concerns about the bike’s performance and handling, citing issues with its weight and suspension. However, these criticisms are often met with constructive discussions and a genuine desire to find solutions, further highlighting the community’s commitment to continuous improvement.\nIn conclusion, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 has fostered a vibrant and supportive community of riders who share their stories and experiences. From the sense of camaraderie and inclusivity to the personal growth and self-expression it enables, this motorcycle has become more than just a mode of transportation. It has become a symbol of unity, a platform for personal transformation, and a catalyst for collaboration between the brand and its community. Despite its critics, the Street 750 community remains steadfast in their love for this iconic motorcycle, continuously working towards making it even better.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.studiosohy.com/studio_sohy_artists/chris-suspect", "date": "2018-09-26T01:34:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267162809.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180926002255-20180926022655-00308.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9661457538604736, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__13226579", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo by Matt Dunn\nChris Suspect is a street and documentary photographer from Washington, D.C. He specializes in capturing absurd and profound moments in the quotidian. His street photography work has been recognized internationally and has been exhibited in Miami, Tblisi, Germany and the United Kingdom. His documentary work on the underground music scene in Washington, D.C., was published as a book by Empty Stretch in 2014 and was a featured exhibit in the Leica Galerie at Photokina 2014 in Koln, Germany. The work is currently held in the Leica Galerie Archives.\nIn this past year, Suspect was named a finalist in the Urban Picnic Street Photography Awards (UK), a finalist in the Miami Street Photography Festival and was shortlisted for the International Street Photography Awards (UK). Locally, he was named the winner of the Washington City Paper’s 2014 Photography Contest. Previously, Suspect served as a judge for the Miami Street Photography festival during Miami Art Basel (2013), he won Photo District News’ “The Scene” contest for music photography (2013) and received an honorable mention in the Chicago Photographic Society’s first annual street photography contest (2013).\nSuspect’s work has recently been featured in the Huffington Post, Photo District News and on the Leica Camera Blog. He also has published photographs in the Washington Post, Washington City Paper, National Public Radio (website), Scientific American, CNN, The Atlantic, Forbes and many other media outlets in the US, Germany, Canada and Brazil.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.astroeverywhere.com/post/fact-or-fiction-does-the-moon-really-affect-our-mood", "date": "2024-04-21T08:43:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00135.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9542629718780518, "token_count": 2710, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__175145003", "lang": "en", "text": "Black holes have long endured a reputation as an “unknowable mystery” that has been highly distorted and warped in the funhouse mirror of pop culture and science fiction. They have been depicted as everything from sources of infinite energy to doorways to other realms. Given the hysteria that surrounds them, their actual natures seem mundane by comparison - no small feat when their true nature is the physics bending result of a star’s highly energetic death!\nBlack hole animation credit: NASA\nBlack holes have recently come back into the public eye with the gravitational wave discovery known as GW150914. This result has been a hundred years in the making and confirmation of some of the most exciting ideas in physics. This discovery has not only opened up a new possibility for observing and understanding the Universe, but allowed us to perceive realms and events previously thought of as unobservable.\nMost of the smaller (non-supermassive) black holes in the Universe are thought to have begun their existences as stars. The mass of a star at the beginning of its life determines much of the star’s eventual fate. While modest red dwarf stars start with very little hydrogen to power their internal furnaces, they use it slowly and efficiently with very little going un-utilized. Some of these stars are thought to take between ten billion and a hundred billion years or so to end their lives. Stars like our own Sun start with more material but lead faster paced lives - our Sun has been shining for five or so billion years and could shine for five billion more but when it does go out, there will be an envelope of unused hydrogen around it as it becomes a planetary nebula surrounding a glowing white dwarf. For the largest stars, like proverbial rock stars, they live fast and die young, leaving behind “attractive” corpses (gravitationally attractive, that is…). While their ten million year lifespan might seem ancient to us bipeds, it is shockingly brief for stars. It is jarring to imagine that, for stars like this, 6.6 generations have come and gone since the demise of the dinosaurs! These high mass stars also leave behind neutron stars or black holes as their remnant, depending on their initial mass.\nThe stars that gave their lives to produce the binary black holes that merged to cause the recent gravitational wave discovery are somewhat mysterious - characterizing a pair of stars from 130 million light-years away would be an astounding feat. What we do know from the result is the mass of the black holes that remained at the end of the star’s lives - . Based on the respective masses of 29 times the mass of the Sun and a whopping 36. We have stars firmly within the largest class of stars since much of their original mass would have been expended into energy over their brief lives, thought to be between 40-100 times the mass of the Sun at their formation ( Belczynski, 2016) - they would be considered very high mass stars. When the stars went supernova, (type II supernova, most likely) they left behind very massive black holes as a result of their dramatic ends; yet this is where our story really begins.\nThese two star-crossed stellar remnants met their mutual end 130 million years ago, but due to their tremendous distance from us here on Earth, we only learned of their merger in 2014. The two had likely been orbiting each other for a long time, slowly losing gravitational energy. As their binary orbit decayed, they moved in closer and closer to one another, orbiting faster and faster. The final stage of their merger is what created the distinctive rising “tone” that was detected clearly by the LIGO team; this was the ever accelerating ringdown phase where the rapidly orbiting stars entered a mutual Schwarzschild radius and became one. The signal of this merger spread outwards across the Universe, eventually reaching Earth and triggered both apparati. As the waves propagated outward, the ripples in spacetime became more diffuse and therefore more challenging to detect so when they reached and passed through LIGO’s detection facilities, the contraction of space that was observed was minute. The change in distance for the mirrors within the cavity was on the order of 1/1000 of the diameter of a proton which is quite a challenging distance to wrap one’s mind around. Several of the analysis compared the measurement to observing a change in distance equivalent to the thickness of a human hair over 4.24 light-years, the distance to Alpha Centauri. These nearly imperceptible fluctuations in spacetime could have come from any number of sources, meaning that the LIGO team had to painstakingly compare the received signal to a variety of scenarios to determine which one was the closest match and eventually (after months of calculation and deliberation) determined that the origin was a black hole merger.\nWhat was actually observed? A laser ever so slightly ceased interfering with itself in a laboratory in Louisiana tiny fractions of a second after a duplicate apparatus experienced a similar ceasing of interference across the United States in Washington. The two facilities had set up long tube-like optical cavities, well shielded from the pervasive vibrations and noise of the outside world that were set at right angles to one another. Lasers were passed through a partially coated mirror called a beam-splitter and sent down these chambers to reflect off a mirror 4 kilometers away. The laser is then recombined and calibrated so that it interferes with itself, cancelling itself out when the system is “at rest” but when a gravity wave passes through the apparatus, it would contract or extend the distance the light travels through on one axis-arm, allowing the light to avoid canceling out whereupon it would be detected by a photometer sensitive to the laser’s wavelength.\nThe first recorded detection of gravity waves is a world-changing event, akin to the discovery of radio waves from space by Jansky in the 1930’s but perhaps even more fundamental and potentially more revealing. It was greeted warmly by the press but quickly overtaken by the next “big discovery” that made a social media splash and this is a crying shame. In attempting to share nearly every published result to garner support, scientific institution are creating a good deal of publication “noise” that can diminish the “signal” of truly groundbreaking discoveries. It falls to those who report on science and share it with the public to emphasize the good and contextualize the rest.\nThat being said, those who wrote on the discovery did an excellent job - one example of surprisingly good science journalism in an unexpected place was the Huffington Post, a publication best know for reviews of Starbuck beverages and celebrity gossip. The author of their article, an astrophysicist by the name of Jeffrey Bennett writes: “this discovery is that direct detection opens up an entirely new way of studying the universe.” (Bennett, 2016) Emphasizing that while the subjects observed (large and merging black holes) are certainly sensational, the lion’s share of the discovery is an entirely new way to study the Universe and directly observe phenomena that had been outside our abilities, historically.\nIn order to better understand the astronomical implications, more studious and academic sources might be required. Yet once again, things are not as they seem. The New York Times published a verbose piece (Overbye, 2016) that is constantly and confusingly expanding the analogy between the observation and audible sound. They do, however, share a graphic and a fair amount of column inches to the black holes themselves, illustrating the method by which they merged and how the merger expended a huge amount of energy, thereby explaining the missing mass/loss of energy as predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago.\nUnsurprisingly, the Caltech/LIGO release (LIGO lab, 2016) is full of excellent detail and emphasizes the teammates who contributed to the discovery as well as detailing information and the instrumentation, but I feel there is something of a lack in reporting about the black holes themselves. They do reference a “mathematically accurate model” as being a major factor in confirming their detection but on the release itself there is not a lot of detail about the astronomy. While this is somewhat understandable given their institutional proximity to the apparatus and the science team, it does not seem to be the strongest response.\nMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offered a factual review (Chu, 2016) of the celestial event as well as the detection - highlighting that this was detected shortly after LIGO was technically upgraded into Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravity-wave Observatory (or ALIGO) and that soon, it will be improved so that it will be able to achieve three times the current sensitivity and be able to detect farther and fainter signals. Given the nearly implausible precision of the system today, this is both hard to comprehend and really exciting!\nPublic Radio International, like MIT, gave due credence to both the discovery teams and their instrument, but was a bit scant on the nature of the black holes. What made their article noteworthy was their exploration of the principles of Einsteinian gravity. They had a very good explanation of the principles behind the gravity waves and how this discovery is simultaneously a confirmation of hundred year old physics and a wonderful “open window” into new astronomical realms. Using the Sun as a familiar “space-time distorter” and including a fun video on the subject is a great example of scaffolding the content for a layperson.\nScience and research focused publications seem to be an obvious choice for a trustworthy and detailed write up and the well esteemed journal Nature did just that. Their examination of the result is measured, accurate, well sourced, and well explained. They share the nature and mechanism by which the energy is expended in the generation of the gravity waves and how the energy loss led to the orbital decay and increase in orbital frequency until the black holes themselves were orbiting at nearly half the speed of light for their final five rotations before merging into the single static black hole. Davide Castelvecchi (2016), the author of the Nature article also describes a plausible explanation for the oversize mass of the participant black holes, in that both are a little past the 30 solar mass limit for type II supernovae but that migrating through a rich cloud of material would have given the massive objects a chance to scoop up more material and become more massive. Overall, I would say that the Nature piece has had the best mixture of style and content.\nComposing content that is both factual and engaging is a huge challenge, a balancing act of sorts. When this challenge is compounded by a monumental discovery, an amazing team of scientists, further vindication for one of our best loved theoreticians, and a whole new kind of astronomy that enables us to study black holes, this is like a balancing act while carrying the Queen Elizabeth 2’s anchor. It makes me glad to know that there are science communicators out there capable of rising to the challenge and sharing these wonderful new ideas with the world.\nBennett, Jeffrey. \"What Are Gravitational Waves, and Why Should You Care?\" The Huffington Post. February 18, 2016. Accessed April 23, 2017. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-bennett/what-are-gravitational-waves_b_9253680.html.\nCastelvecchi, Davide. \"The black-hole collision that reshaped physics.\" Nature 531, no. 7595 (2016): 428-31. doi:10.1038/531428a.\nDaniel, Ari. \"Listen to the collision of two black holes. Einstein was right.\" Public Radio International. February 11, 2016. Accessed April 27, 2017. https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-02-11/listen-collision-two-black-holes-einstein-was-right.\n\"Gravitational Waves Detected 100 Years After Einstein's Prediction.\" LIGO Lab | Caltech. Accessed April 24, 2017. https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/news/ligo20160211.\nJennifer Chu | MIT News Office. \"Scientists make first direct detection of gravitational waves.\" MIT News. February 11, 2016. Accessed April 26, 2017. https://news.mit.edu/2016/ligo-first-detection-gravitational-waves-0211.\nBelczynski, Krzysztof, Holz, Daniel E., Bulik, Tomasz, O’Shaughnessy, Richard “The first gravitational-wave source from the isolated evolution of two stars in the 40–100 solar mass range”\nNature 534 no. 7608 (2016) 512-515 doi:10.1038/nature18322\nOverbye, Dennis. \"Gravitational Waves Detected, Confirming Einstein’s Theory.\" The New York Times. February 11, 2016. Accessed April 23, 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/science/ligo-gravitational-waves-black-holes-einstein.html.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.rainforestfund.org/an-open-letter-to-president-hernandez-honduras/", "date": "2023-09-25T03:55:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506676.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925015430-20230925045430-00514.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9501823782920837, "token_count": 633, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__275209706", "lang": "en", "text": "In the wake of Ms. Berta Cáceres’s assassination, Rainforest Fund has written a letter to President Hernández with the intention of expressing our sadness but also our demand for justice and an end to senseless violence.\nDear President Hernández,\nWe write to you as Rainforest Fund, a non-profit organization that for twenty-seven years has supported indigenous peoples throughout the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their ancestral lands and fulfill their rights.\nIn the wake of Ms. Berta Cáceres’s assassination, we are deeply saddened and deeply disturbed as the peaceful fight for the protection of life, indigenous life, in Honduras and throughout the world, is perpetually met with violent resistances, attacks and murders.\nMs. Cáceres knew the risks of leading her Lenca people in the defense of their lands and resources historically threatened by illegal logging and most recently by the construction of a dam; but, cowardly threats to her life and livelihood did not derail her. She had a mission to improve the livelihoods of her people and implore the rest of the world to “wake up,” as she called for in her Goldman Environmental Award acceptance speech. Ms. Cáceres knew that if our nations cannot determine a way to live and operate in harmony that we will sow our own destruction. Her message was on behalf of the indigenous people, but is one that speaks to all people, throughout our lone world.\nThe brutal perpetrators who took Berta Cáceres’s life are likely part of the broader crisis throughout Latin America and other rainforest countries. This crisis – characterized by criminals seeking to exterminate indigenous and environmental activists who protest against extractive industry projects that destroy the environment – has resulted in over one thousand killings over the past fourteen years according to a report by Global Witness. Honduras is the deadliest country per capita for environmental activists. This violence can end but is possible only when governments, institutions, communities and corporations work together to ensure that all stakeholders involved in extractive resource projects are fairly represented, involved and respected.\nRainforest Fund appeals to you, President Hernández, to follow up on your promise to investigate this crime, as it is, as you say, one against Honduras itself. We beseech you to carry on Ms. Cáceres fight by upholding and implementing international law and custom regarding indigenous peoples and justice itself: to commit to policies that demand the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples and to hold accountable those who violate these basic human rights.\nWe thank you for your time and offer our deepest condolences for the loss of this inspiring woman who brought strength to her people.\nThe Rainforest Fund\nFranca Sciuto, Co-founder and Chair/Executive Director\nTrudie Styler, Co-founder, Board Member\nSting, Co-founder, Board Member\nJP Davidson, Board Member\nAthos Gontijo, Financial Director\nMadeleine Lesser, Program & Development Officer", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.advocateforvictims.com/blog/2017/6/15/why-victims-of-sexual-assault-and-abuse-must-speak-up", "date": "2019-08-22T11:17:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027317113.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20190822110215-20190822132215-00237.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9788336753845215, "token_count": 999, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__54367709", "lang": "en", "text": "Sexual assaulters are keenly aware, even smug, that their victims will not report them and if they do, the odds of the assaulter being convicted or suffering any long-standing consequences is extremely low. Sexual assault, sexual harassment, and child sexual abuse are crimes that thrive on silence due to shame and fear. The courageous people who do come forward are abandoned by friends, families, schools, co-workers, and churches. They are revictimized by law enforcement, lawyers, the media, and trolls.\nWhy on earth would anyone voluntarily subject themselves to that additional pain and suffering when what they are going through is already unbearable. As someone who has been through it, I can tell you why I did and why my hope is that I can help others do the same – to save others. It is the most common reason most victims come forward. The second most common reason is to seek justice which validates their story and serves consequences to the assaulter.\nThe paradox victims face is that to save others and seek justice they must speak up and report what happened to them when that is the very last thing they want to do at the time. They want to pretend it didn’t happen, they don’t want people to know it happened, and they want to forget it happened. The problem is most states have a statute of limitations that requires victims to report in a timely manner.\nIt is very common for victims not to disclose what happened to anyone until much later in life after they have had time process only to find that they are too late to seek justice due to the statute of limitations.\nWhen victims take 10, 20, or 30 years to come forward, as they did in the widely publicized cases of Bill Cosby and the Archdiocese in The Keepers docuseries, people who are not trauma-informed or educated in sexual assault question the validity of the claim. The victims are called liars and gold diggers.\nMore than 60 women have come forward accusing Bill Cosby of sexually violating them. Out of 60, only one was within the statute of limitations. This is a prime example of how drastically different the outcome could have been had the victims came forward sooner. Every victim that comes forward helps to validate the stories of the victims that come before or after them.\nQuite often the District Attorney won’t even try a case if there is only one victim. This happened in my daughter’s case when she reported a predator who molested her. She was the only victim to have come forward so the DA did not press charges until a year later when another victim came forward. Had that girl not come forward, he could have gotten away with it. Turns out he had many victims over a period of seven years that could have reported to the authorities and stopped him before he got to my daughter. Who knows how many children could have been spared.\nThere was never any doubt in my mind that we were going to report. I knew it would be hard and stressful for my daughter and myself. I felt a strong civic duty to stop the predator from hurting others despite how hard it would be. It was harder than I expected and I would do it again.\nI applaud Andrea Constand for being brave enough to fight this battle on her own and respect the Prosecutor willing to take the case to trial, especially against an adored celebrity like Bill Cosby. Had Constand come forward sooner it could have made a much stronger case. Had other victims came forward within the statute of limitations it would have made a very strong case and much longer sentence had Cosby been convicted. Each victim adds to the amount of prison time the criminal is sentenced to serve.\nMany of us are fighting for eliminating or greatly extending statutes of limitations for these types of cases. The damage that is done to the victims has no time limits, therefore, there shouldn’t be any time limits to hold an assaulter accountable. However, changing the statute of limitations will not always change the juror’s questions as to why the victims didn’t come forward sooner. We are not going to be able to educate the entire public or every potential juror on the psychological and valid reasons why each victim comes forward only when they are ready.\nTo remedy this, we need to support and encourage victims to report sooner rather than later. We cannot guarantee justice will be served but the potential to save others remains. Research shows that the majority of sexual assaulters have multiple victims. Child molesters have an average of 117 victims and do not stop until the day they die. The outcome we can guarantee victims is their words and actions will impact others. The more we speak up and take action the more we encourage others to do the same. There is strength in numbers and every story matters. I encourage victims to tell their stories and report to authorities, you never know how many victims you spared.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://regulatecannabislg.org/marijuana-testing-in-the-nfl-has-been-drastically-reduced-under-the-new-cba/", "date": "2023-09-24T11:15:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506632.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924091344-20230924121344-00736.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9760010242462158, "token_count": 697, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__273100582", "lang": "en", "text": "With the NFL Draft in full swing for 2021, the league’s popularity is at an all-time high. Hundreds of young athletes will begin their NFL careers during the draught, which begins on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 and ends on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. These athletes, fresh out of college, will enter the NFL in the hopes of having successful athletic and financial careers. Though injuries and a lack of ability are the most common hurdles to success in the NFL, there is another factor that has wrecked a number of pro-football careers. The NFL’s drug policy has long been known for being stringent, with a number of players testing positive each season. Marijuana, primarily THC, is one of the most prevalent positive tests in the NFL. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, the NFL’s marijuana testing policy will be dramatically revised in order to give its players more freedom.\nThe NFL’s Outdated Marijuana Policy Is Causing Problems\nThe NFL’s marijuana policy has long generated more issues than it has addressed for its players. Ricky Williams, the famous running back, is one of the most apparent stories that springs to mind. Williams, a former Heisman Trophy winner who was selected fifth overall in the NFL draught, had his career cut short many times due to adverse THC testing. Williams chose to retire and study holistic medicine rather than pay a six-figure fine and serve a four-game suspension after his first positive test.\nThough he was able to return to football, Williams was subjected to numerous further marijuana-related sanctions and was scapegoated throughout his career for his mostly therapeutic marijuana use. Williams would very certainly be in the Hall of Fame if not for marijuana-related career setbacks. His narrative is a perfect example of the harm caused by an erroneous and outdated perception about marijuana. Williams is now a proponent of medical marijuana and has even created his own business.\nNFL Marijuana Policies Have Been Revised\nThough the NFL’s drug standards have been exceedingly severe for years, the modifications introduced this year are a breath of fresh air. The in-season THC test threshold was previously set at 35 nanograms, but it will now be upped to 150 nanograms. Positive test penalties were once severe, ranging from a punishment of two game checks to a one-year suspension from the league. Instead of immediately imposing penalties, the league will now assess if treatment is required based on a player’s THC level. This player-centered strategy is the appropriate way to go, and NFL players will most certainly appreciate it.\nThe league’s random drug testing period usually starts on April 20th (no, it’s not a joke) and lasts until August 9th, when training camp begins. During this time, the NFL conducts drug testing on players for everything from cocaine to performance-enhancing substances. THC will no longer be tested for during this offseason time, which is one of the most significant modifications to the NFL’s marijuana testing policy.\nThe adjustments to the NFL’s marijuana testing policy will almost certainly be welcomed by the majority of the league’s players and team employees. The policies should no longer be aimed at preventing and punishing players who use marijuana. Instead, they will not lead to the demonization of players who use marijuana to cure the numerous injuries incurred as a result of spending the majority of their lives playing a violent game.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://crochet-news.com/coming-soon/", "date": "2017-11-18T10:08:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934804724.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118094746-20171118114746-00776.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8241802453994751, "token_count": 190, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__250016614", "lang": "en", "text": "We’re busily working behind the scenes, creating graphics, writing policies, contacting bloggers, yarn and pattern companies and more. Soon we’ll be opening our Crochet News site to new daily content, showcasing the best of the online crochet world including:\n- the latest free crochet pattern releases\n- the best of the paid crochet patterns\n- tips, tricks and tutorials from the experts\n- all the latest crochet news and events\n- crochet videos you’ll love\n- special offers on classes, and class reviews\n- exclusive discounts on your favorite online suppliers\n- book reviews\n- and lots, lots more.\nIn the meantime, we’d be so thrilled if you would sign up for our newsletter. Then you’ll be the first to know when our site goes live and you’ll never miss all the latest crochet excitement.\nSee you soon,\nThe Crochet News Team", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://grandyworldwide.com/", "date": "2024-02-23T06:07:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00680.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8823735117912292, "token_count": 126, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__36239456", "lang": "en", "text": "SCHOLARS ON THE YARD\nIn collaboration with renowned Atlanta artist FRKO, we've curated a bespoke NC A&T homecoming graphic, a testament to our commitment to authenticity and creativity. This visual masterpiece captures the essence of tradition meeting modernity, echoing the spirit of our documentary series.\n'Scholars on the Yard' isn't just a documentary; it's a vibrant mosaic of stories that redefine education, inspire creativity, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard. Join us in honoring the legacy of HBCUs, where passion meets purpose, and Maverick Minds shape a brighter tomorrow.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wearefanatics.com/tag/pittsburgh-steelers/", "date": "2018-02-24T12:12:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815560.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224112708-20180224132708-00758.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9633689522743225, "token_count": 2503, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__28290260", "lang": "en", "text": "In June, the Pittsburgh Steelers created a lot of excitement among fans by introducing the “bumblebee” jersey, which has been worn occasionally since 2012. The black-and-gold horizontal-striped jersey with black-on-white number patches – which team president Art Rooney II once admitted looked like a prison uniform – is based on the 1930s then–Pittsburgh Pirates uniform and has became a favorite among jersey buyers. The “bumblebee” will debut this season on November 1 against the Bengals.\n“We wanted to use a jersey that we wore early in our history as we celebrate our 80th season,” Rooney said in justifying his decision to launch the unique jersey in 2012. “We have never used those jerseys since the 1934 season and I think our fans will be excited to see our players wear them in action this year.”\nFor many, a team’s jersey is the most identifiable symbol of the team. As players spend the game masked and helmeted, the field uniform is the visible avatar of the team, carrying the fans’ passions and anguish on its sleeves. The jersey is a part of the brand, which represents the team’s successes, failures, rivalries, and accomplishments. It’s not so much that if the jersey is liked, the team will be liked; the jersey represents the team and as the team is successful, the jersey becomes more revered.\nSports Illustrated hit on this point in an analysis of the success of college football team the Oregon Ducks (University of Oregon). “[This] brand wasn’t built by the marketing department or by a consultant,” wrote Andy Staples for SI. “The staff at Nike, one of the best brand-building companies in America, had a hand in the process, but the people most responsible were the coaches and the players. Like anything else, a football team’s brand is mostly defined – for better or for worse – by the quality of the product. Coca-Cola could have actors sing about buying the world a Coke, but the world wouldn’t have bought many if those Cokes had tasted terrible.”\n“In Oregon’s case, Nike’s uniform designs and technological advances are vital components. But so is the blur offense created by former coach Chip Kelly and refined by successor Mark Helfrich and coordinator Scott Frost. And the most important factor is a culture that has remained intact through three coaching changes over 20 years.”\nIn the case of the Steelers, the jersey has come to represent an 82-year history during which they transitioned from an also-ran team with the longest record for going without a championship pre-merger to the team with the most Super Bowl wins (6), most Super Bowl appearances (8), most conference championship appearances (15), most conference championship games hosted (11), and most AFC championships (8) post-merger. Arguably one of the most successful teams in the modern era, the black and gold represents years of toil, hardship, and long-due redemption for a team as hard as the reputation of its host city.\nThe History of the Steelers Jersey\n1933: Sports promoter Art Rooney purchases an NFL franchise for $2,500 with the intentions of converting his semi-pro team, the Majestics, into a pro team. As was tradition at the time, Rooney changes the name of the team to the city’s baseball team name, the Pirates.\nThe 1933 jersey is engineered to give the ball carrier as much of an advantage as possible: The black vertical stripes on a gold background are actually raised felt, meant to cause friction against the ball when the carrier presses it to his body to reduce the possibility of fumbles. The original 1933 jersey also bears the coat of arms for the City of Pittsburgh on its chest as a way of getting the hometown crowd behind them.\nThe 1933 jersey is no longer thought to exist, and no high-definition photos or diagrams are available. When the Steelers sought to recreate the jersey for its NFL 75th Anniversary throwback in 1994, they were unable to make a faithful reproduction, as the exact design of the coat of arms is also lost to time. The throwback featured non-raised stripes and the current city crest.\nDespite the jersey’s engineering, the ’33 team finishes 3-6-2. The team would not finish above .500 until 1942.\n1934: The 1934 jersey features raised stripes running horizontally. Instead of the coat of arms, two black-framed black-on-white number panels appeared on the chest – a unique feature among NFL jerseys. It will be this jersey that will become the “bumblebee” throwback.\nUni-Watch investigated this jersey and found the team only wore it during one game in 1934, instead of the 1933 jersey. This game, based on photographic evidence from the University of Pittsburgh, was the November 12, 1933 game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, which the Pirates/Steelers won 32-0. For most of its games that year, the team wore either a solid yellow jersey with black chest numbers, a black jersey with gold sleeve bands and chest numbers, or a yellow jersey with wide black sleeve bands and black chest numbers. Many suspect that the team wore the city crest jersey for four games that year.\nNobody knows why the Pirates/Steelers cycled through so many jerseys that year.\n1940: The Pirates change their name to the Steelers in reference to Pittsburgh’s steel industry. To help build morale, the White House asked the Steelers to continue playing – despite the fact that most of the team’s line-up has been drafted into World War II.\n1943: To cope with the financial stresses, manpower shortages, and diminished market, the Steelers merge with Pennsylvania’s other NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the “Steagles.” The team plays in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and embraces the Eagles’ green and white: The new jersey features white chest numbers and vertical sleeve stripes on a seafoam green jersey. The merged team finishes the 1943 season with the Steelers’ second winning-season record (the first was the year prior).\n1944: The Steelers merge with the Chicago Cardinals as a result of an uneven number of teams in the league, forming the “Card-Pitts.” This marks the Pittsburgh franchise’s only winless season. The experiment ends in 1945 when the Boston Yanks permanently merge with the now-defunct Brooklyn Tigers.\n1954: The first “modern” Steelers uniform emerges – the black at-home jersey with gold horizontal sleeve bands and gold chest numbers. The helmet transitions from leather to plastic – although, facemasks will not become compulsory until the 1960s.\n1960: The latest jersey debuts; it is similar to the 1954 jersey, except that it is tighter. It is unclear whether this was intentional, as logic suggests a looser jersey would afford more comfort and freedom of movement.\n1963: This year marks not only the first use of the Steelers’ logo – which is based on U.S. Steel’s three-points logo – but also introduces a new away uniform. The jersey is white with yellow diamond-shaped number patches at the shoulder, black chest numbers, and black sleeve and collar cuffs. The logo is placed on the right side of the helmet only, allegedly because owner Art Rooney was on the fence about it. The right side–only helmet logo is now Steelers tradition.\n1966: This year marks the debut of a new home uniform: a black jersey with a yellow diamond “yoke” at the shoulders and collar and white numbers at the chest and high on the sleeves. The Steelers are the only team to use anything other than a rectangular “yoke” on their jerseys. The “Caped Crusader” jersey – so named because it resembles Adam West’s Batman costume – was designed to stand out from other NFL jerseys and to draw attention to the Golden Triangle development in Pittsburgh. The players hated the jersey, and the triangle faded easily.\n1974: From the team’s inception until 1971, the Steelers only had eight winning seasons. The ’70s change all this, starting with the 1974 season that nets the team its first league championship at Super Bowl IX. Quarterback Terry Bradshaw, defensive tackle “Mean Joe” Greene, defensive end L.C. Greenwood, defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, and defensive end Dwight White wear the white away jersey with gold horizontal stripes and black shoulders and chest numbers.\n1975: A new home jersey follows the 1974 away jersey in design, with a black jersey with gold and white alternating stripes and white numbers on the shoulders and the chest. A white American Bicentennial patch appears on the jersey for Super Bowl X. Bradshaw and the “Steel Curtain” win the Super Bowl this year, as well as in 1978 and 1979.\n1988: With minor alterations, the 1974 and 1975 jerseys are still used today. However, in 1988, the Steelers added an “AJR” patch to their jerseys to mark the passing of Rooney.\n2000: The Steelers logo patch is permanently added to the jerseys at the left shoulder, and the NFL logo is introduced to the front of the collar – as it is for all NFL jerseys.\nThe Black, White, and Gold\nIn 2009, then-governor of Pennsylvania Ed Rendell and then-governor of Arizona Jan Brewer put an unorthodox twist on the traditional governors’ wager on championship games. Instead of daring each other to perform an asinine stunt, the bet dictated that the losing governor would have to treat the winner of an essay contest in the winning governor’s state to an all expense–paid vacation in the losing governor’s state. For Super Bowl XLIII, Rendell had Steelers fans explain why they loved the Steelers, in 250 words or less.\nThe winner, Cole Hughes, a Residence Inn manager, expressed what many Steelers fans feel about their home team in describing how he and his father dealt with having only one ticket to the 1972 AFC Championship: “My dad, who was a steelworker, somehow came up with one ticket,” Hughes wrote. “We went down to Three Rivers with the hope of getting another. Not one single ticket was even being scalped that day, so it didn’t happen.”\n“He wanted me to use the ticket. I wanted him to use the ticket. We went back and forth for 15 minutes outside of Gate A, each insisting the other use the ticket. At 13, I knew enough to insist he use it as he had gone through many losing seasons with the Steelers. I reasoned that this was the beginning of something good and I would get to my share of AFC Championships.”\n“I convinced him to use the ticket, which he did, and I took the bus home and listened to the game on the radio with my buddies. We always had a great memory of that day with that one ticket.”\nThe Steelers of today pale in comparison with the Steelers of the ’70s or even the Steelers of the last decade; but for a city as hard-nosed and hard-working as Pittsburgh, the Steelers are the ideal team. They didn’t see a championship for their first 38 years, they had to fight for respect and recognition, and they were regularly lost in the haze of Philadelphia’s and New York’s flashier teams. Yet the Steelers are still owned and run by a direct descendent of its founder, who never moved, and the team is still the fixture in Pittsburgh society it was more than 80 years ago.\nThe black, white, and gold have came to represent the tradition of the NFL’s most storied team, and, like the team, the history and evolution of the jersey represents a never-ending passion for what could be and what was.\nShop for a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey on Fanatics:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://califunder.com/astro-daily-april-5-2023", "date": "2023-09-23T07:39:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923062631-20230923092631-00083.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547955989837646, "token_count": 279, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__226070901", "lang": "en", "text": "Astro Daily: April 5, 2023\nAlthough tomorrow's Libra Full Moon is not an eclipse, it brings eclipse energy to the forefront, hinting at a new chapter to come with the Aries New Moon solar eclipse in two weeks. Our collective focus is getting ready to shift as we prioritize relationship.\nWe have a tendency to only think of romance and intimacy when we hear the word relationship. But Libra, as an archetype, encompasses all relationships. It helps us to socialize, to understand the perspective of others, to find consensus.\nFrom July 2023 to January 2025, the Lunar Nodes will be in Aries-Libra, which is to say that the eclipses will be in Aries-Libra -- a bit of a change from the Taurus-Scorpio eclipses that have been dominating our experiences since November 2021. With the South Node going into Libra, we're going to be collectively working on our relationship with relationship into 2025.\nThink of tomorrow's Libra Full Moon as our first glimpse at this new chapter. And if you are an Aries or a Libra, life is going to get a bit dynamic. The last time eclipses were in Aries-Libra was 2014 and 2015.\nIf you are in AUSTRALIA or NZ, this forecast applies approximately for April 6, 2023.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://skillbard.bandcamp.com/album/an-all-encompassing-light", "date": "2017-07-24T10:36:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424846.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724102308-20170724122308-00612.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9708812832832336, "token_count": 127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__4091511", "lang": "en", "text": "Excerpts from the score to An All Encompassing Light, directed by Chloe White.\nA 20 minute documentary which details the experience of Lee, now in his 80s, when the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The film is told through Lee's eyes as he remembers where he was, and how it affected him afterwards. The film uses archive footage against modern day shots of Hiroshima to show how the city has changed, and recovered from it's brutal past. The film touches on themes of memory, and loss, and poses the question: how we can move forwards with our lives when we hold such painful memories?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ychs.net/apps/blog/show/43981870-mass-of-thanksgiving", "date": "2021-06-21T10:20:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488269939.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210621085922-20210621115922-00549.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9725824594497681, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__46480256", "lang": "en", "text": "|Posted on May 15, 2016 at 2:40 AM|\nHundreds of visitors, including YCHS students and their families, Board members, and friends of the school gathered on campus for a potluck dinner and Mass of Thanksgiving for Father Corcoran. Corcoran, the founding Principal and Director of YCHS, is completing five years of service at the school. He will leave this summer to begin a new assignment in the U.S.\nIn his homily at Mass, Father Mulreany (who arrived five years ago with Corcoran) compared how the disciples may have felt when they realized Jesus would be leaving them and how many at YCHS may feel about Corcoran's departure. \"No one should be worried,\" Mulreany reassured the congregation. \"Jesus told the disciples that the Father would send the Holy Spirit to remind them of all He taught them. The Holy Spirit, which gave birth to this school, will continue to remind us of all that Father Corcoran has taught us.\" Mulreany then mentioned three of the important lessons Corcoran brought to YCHS: 1. Be at school and on time every day. 2. Be a reader. 3. Do what's right, not what's easy. Mulreany finished by thanking Corcoran \"for bringing out the best in all of us.\"\nDuring his remarks after Mass, Corcoran thanked all those who have helped make YCHS a success. To view pictures of ther Mass and dinner, click on the Photo Gallery link above.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.beta.mn/beta-backers-sparks-connection-for-startups", "date": "2021-10-20T20:40:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585348.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020183354-20211020213354-00577.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9767778515815735, "token_count": 1195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__162673968", "lang": "en", "text": "As part of our programming to uplift Minnesota founders and propel startup growth in the Twin Cities, we hosted another BETA Backers event on May 7!\nPresented by Bremer Bank, Backers connects active investors with Minnesota’s newest emerging companies. We source and vet both investors and startups and make unique matches based on industry, investment thesis, and startup stage.\nThis time around, we were able to connect 28 startups with over 20 investors from around the country! Explore the experience below and get involved for the next invite-only BETA Backers by filling out our investor support form or submitting a startup application.\nThe Startup Experience\n“The biggest part is building relationships,” said Mary Kay Ziniewicz, BETA alum and founder of Bus Stop Mamas. This was her second Backers event, and she described it as a learning experience each time.\n“Each time I go in, what I know is different,” she said, explaining that as a startup founder, her knowledge base evolves along with the journey. This year, Ziniewicz went in for critical feedback and practice pitching after a year off.\nShe also noted having to re-angle her pitch on the fly as she met with multiple investors, which proved helpful and beneficial. “It got me fired up for getting my head around raising money now,” she added.\nAnd Bus Stop Mamas has interest — Ziniewicz is following up with a few investors as a result of the event, and got interest from investors that she didn’t even meet with but heard of her company.\n“I loved the opportunity to get in front of investors in a non-threatening way,” she said.\n“All the front-end heavy lifting is done for us,” Eul, who met with four investors, said. “[It’s a] big win for me that it was all set up and coordinated,” he added, mentioning that it was very clear and appreciated that every investor had done their research.\nAs a company that works to make meaningful professional connections through office hours and coffee clubs, Eul mentioned really appreciating the back end work to the connection — because that’s exactly what they do.\n“Usually there’s an uneven dynamic, but when a third party does it, it evens the playing field,” he said of networking and connecting with big players like investors.\nCurrently in the middle of a raise, Eul is in active conversation with two of the four investors he met with at Backers.\nThe BETA Backers experience was also great for Black Tech Talent, said founder and CEO Mike Jackson.\n“It was an opportunity to meet with multiple investors in a scenario where we knew at minimum they were interested in learning about us if they weren't already familiar,” he said.\nThe team met with all four investors they were slotted with and are continuing conversations with three — one of them became a customer a few days after. “We also had an additional investor ask to be introduced to us after the event,” Jackson said, who also mentioned enjoying the format of the event on Gather.town.\nThe Investor Experience\nIn the role of a venture capitalist, there’s a lot of noise, said Ryan Broshar of Matchstick Ventures. What Backers helps do is tap into quality companies and foster those connections.\n“It’s super helpful,” he said, mentioning that all the companies he met with were well prepared and matched well with the wheelhouse of Matchstick. “I could tell there was relevance in a lot of it.”\nAs a co-founder of BETA, he also mentioned how exciting it is to see the evolution of companies who go through programming like the Cohort and Backers. “The quality of the companies as a whole was great, there were some really awesome companies we were able to meet with,” he said.\nBroshar emphasized the vibe of the program in that it’s not supposed to pressure startups and investors to fill out term sheets in 20 minutes — rather, it’s to foster connections, mentor young startups, and create opportunities.\n“I thought it was a great use of time,” he said.\nPeyton Green of Traction Capital, a newer hybrid private equity and venture capital firm in the Cities, agreed. “It held a lot of value for me,” he said.\nGreen attended Backers to get out and meet founders in the community, and explore businesses that might be potential investment opportunities in the future. He ended up meeting with 4 companies, following up with three, and reaching out to seven more listed on the program dossier.\n“It was a really good resource for me and I had several really good conversations,” Green said, mentioning one of the companies he reached out and chatted with was Bus Stop Mamas.\n“I’m definitely going to attend future events,” he said.\nAbout BETA Backers\nBETA Backers connects investors with Minnesota’s top emerging startups. The BETA team sources and vets both investors and startups, to make unique matches based on industry, investment thesis, and startup stage. During a 2-hour virtual event, investors and startups partake in multiple 20-minute conversations in an intimate setting that can lead to meaningful partnerships.\nBETA is a 501(c)(3) organization that develops Minnesota’s next generation of business leaders by inspiring and educating first-time founders. The BETA Group nurtures startups and small businesses with great scalability potential, so that they can grow to become our next Fortune 100s. Learn more here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.theindicast.com/index.php/indicast-podcasts/point-blank/item/1022-point-blank-with-pritish-nandy", "date": "2020-08-03T17:39:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735823.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20200803170210-20200803200210-00598.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9483503103256226, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__115685290", "lang": "en", "text": "A poet, a journalist, a sportsman, a publishing editor of India's premier newspaper, a photographer, a traveler, a film maker - all in one lifetime and still going strong. If this were a quiz question, one needn't require any options to choose from. The name that comes at the top of one's mind is that of Pritish Nandy. In this point blank chat with Aditya, Nandy gets candid on his colourful career so far - right from his schooling days where his poems would get him plaudits from accomplished writers and female fans to his stint as a successful producer of cult films like Hazaron Khwaishein aaisee...\nListen Online (64 kbps): 39 mins\nDownload Episode 64 kbps MP3 (size ~ 18 Mb)\nNote: Right-click on the above MP3 link and chose \"Save target as\" to download the file on your computer.\nFree Subscription You can also subscribe to The Point Blank Show using these channels (it's free) to get automatic updates:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.iamll912.org/uncategorized/ohio-ceos-are-making-almost-300-times-what-average-employees-make/", "date": "2023-12-05T01:12:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100540.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205010358-20231205040358-00806.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9317822456359863, "token_count": 205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__307912679", "lang": "en", "text": "According to the AFL-CIO’s Executive PayWatch, Ohio S&P 500 CEOs are being paid about 290 times what the average rank-and-file worker makes. That’s an average of $10.9 million per year vs. $37,600 per year for production and non-supervisory workers.\nWhen inflation is taken into account, worker’s wages have remained more or less the same for half a century.\n“The income inequality crisis in our country continues unabated,” said Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO President. “Our economy continues to be rigged by those at the top and working people continue to pay a big price. These findings highlight the need for a greater emphasis on strong collective action to ensure that wages rise, rights get restored, and workers finally get the dignity and respect they’ve earned.”\nAccording to Salary.com, GE Aviation CEO David Joyce made over $10 million in compensation in 2016.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thebrewerydistrict.ca/new-westminster-cultural-crawl/", "date": "2022-01-20T10:09:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301737.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120100127-20220120130127-00208.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9056499004364014, "token_count": 261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__20522474", "lang": "en", "text": "New Westminster Cultural Crawl\nThis year marks the 15th annual New Westminster Cultural Crawl - a free two-day arts and cultural festival that puts the city’s abundant creative talent on display. The Crawl has come a long way from its origins in 2013 as a one-day art walk with only a few artists and less than 400 visitors to 2017 - with 4,200 people visiting over 150 artists in 37 venues across New Westminster.\nFrom August 10th to 12th, don't miss out on an opportunity to see the variety of art and culture that New Westminster is proud of. Visit 100 Braid Studios, the Van Dop Gallery and Pineapple Cat Studios to see the working space of New West's most prolific artists. For a trip back in time, stop by The Original Bike Shop & Cap's Bicycle Museum to see bicycles all the way from 1860!\nWesgroup and The Brewery District are proud to sponsor an event that showcases the importance and abundance of New Westminster’s art and cultural scene. The Brewery District is right there in the Sapperton and Victory Heights Neighbourhood leg of The Crawl and is the perfect launching pad for your cultural explorations.\nFor more information on the New West Culture Crawl, visit newwestculturalcrawl.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.gaudibarcelonashop.com/en/blog/11_arran-hangs-a-banner-in-la-pedrera-to-protest-against-mass-tourism.html", "date": "2019-11-13T00:26:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665809.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112230002-20191113014002-00013.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9568214416503906, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__115377966", "lang": "en", "text": "La Pedrera as a tourist icon and being one of the most crowded spaces in the city.\nArran, the youth organization linked to the CUP, has hung a banner in La Pedrera on Tuesday against tourism in the city: «Tourism kills the city». The group of activists denounce that it is an \"unsustainable\" model for both the population and the territory.\nArran Jovent has shared the action in his social networks. In his Twitter account, he argues that \"We will continue to point out a tourist model designed to enrich a few and precarize many.\", adding that \"it is the first action, but not the last one\".", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.watchingamerica.com/alseyassah000005.shtml", "date": "2017-04-26T03:56:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121153.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00187-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9615532159805298, "token_count": 1195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__76544080", "lang": "en", "text": "Ayatollah Khomeni's Grandson Calls on Bush to 'Occupy' Iran\nOne might imagine that the grandson of the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Al Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Revolution, would support the Iranian regime. But according to this article from Kuwait's Arabic-language Al-Seyassah, Hossein Khomeini is calling on President George W. Bush to invade and occupy Iran to liberate it from 'religious dictatorship.'\nTranslated By Nicolas Dagher\nJune 2, 2006\nKuwait - Al-Seyassah - Original Article\n(Arabic, PDF Files, Pages 1 and 42)\nLike grandfather, like grandson?\nNope. Hossein Khomeini (above),\nthe grandson of late Ayatollah\nRuhollah Khomeini (below),\nfounder of the Islamic Revolution.\nHossein Khomeini , grandson of Ruhollah Al Khomeini, the founder of the Iranian Republic,\nhas said that his country is living under a religious dictatorship, governed by the mullahs. He also\ndefended his call for President Bush to invade Iran!\ninterview with the news Web site alarabiya.net, Hossein Khomeini called for the\nliberation of Iran from religious rule and Al-Fakih [rule by the\nmost learned of Islam] and said that the revolution, which was led by his\ngrandfather against the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1979, had devoured its\nNote: Al-Faqih is the doctrine of The Guardianship of the Jurists, which means that\nthose most knowledgeable about Islamic law should assume a leading political\nrole in society. ].\na rare interview with Hossein Khomeini, who has avoided the media since touring\nIran three years ago and annoying the Iranian government with some of his comments. Khomeini said\nthat he knows that his contacts and movements are under surveillance.\nof the heated confrontation between his country and the international community\nover the nuclear issue, Khomeini said that Iran, \"would be powerful if\nfreedom and a democratic society were being developed there, rather than weapons\nand the bomb.\"\nalso said that he opposes the Al-Fakih rule and would never accept the\nauthority of a ruler under Al-Fakih. He added that if he came to power, the\nfirst law that he would implement would make wearing of hijab [headscarf] a\npersonal decision for women.\nSome color options for\nwomen who wear the Hajib.\nHe said, \"by\nforcing women to wear the strictest, black-colored hajibs, instead of allowing those of different colors, the religious authorities in Iran are unduly restricting\nwomen. Even though I personally support the wearing of some form of hijab, when\nfemale students come out of schools and colleges covered in black, it just makes your heart sick. The hijab issue is a\npersonal matter. If a woman wants it she can wear it, and if she refuses it,\nshe doesn't have to. My grandfather Khomeini had lots of relatives that didn't wear\nHossein Khomeini observed that, \"my grandfather's revolution devoured its sons and lost its way.\" He said that when the revolution took place it did not intend to install the Fakih rule, but that all this changed because of the religious thinking that was predominant in religious societies and schools.\nHe said that the revolution used to call for freedom and democracy, but instead it persecuted its leaders. People like Al Sayyid Al Talkani, who was often imprisoned during the Shah's regime. After the revolution he opposed the breaking of laws and suffered tremendously, having to go in hiding full of sadness over of his actions.\nLike father, like son? In this\ncase, perhaps. Reza Cyrus\nPahlavi (above) and his father,\nShah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi\nHe also condemned the revolutionary tribunals, which continue to practice persecution and beatings in an arbitrary and disorganized fashion. Al Talkani's family was also targeted.\nIt is well known that the most famous leaders of the Iranian revolution either opposed it afterwards, like Massoud Rajavi who was sentenced to death, or fled the country, like Bani Sadr, or mysteriously disappeared, like Montazeri, Rajaii and Bahchati.\nAbout his call for U.S President George W. Bush to occupy Iran, Hossein Khomeini clarified: \"freedom should be promoted in Iran in any way possible, and it is irrelevant whether this freedom comes as the result of domestic or foreign developments. If I were imprisoned, what does it matter? It is in my interests that someone come and break me out of that prison.\"\nIn regard to his meeting with the son of the deposed Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, Khomeini said it was an ordinary meeting between two people who share the suffering over a singular problem, which is tyranny, even though each of us comes at it from a different angle.\"\nALSO: Christopher Hitchens\nSpeaks to Hossein Khomeini.\nVIDEO FROM IRAN: 'IMAM KHOMEINI SUPPORTED SEX CHANGE OPERATIONS'\nAL-JAZEERA, iran: Excerpts from a story about sex change operations in Iran, June 2, 2005, 00:05:04, Via MEMRI\n\"The first to inspire fatwas on this matter was the Leader of the Revolution - Imam Khomeini. Four decades ago, before he came to power in Iran, Khomeini adopted this position, and became, as some claim, the first Muslim cleric to deal with sex change.\"\nFinding sex-change relief in Iran", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://drjenniebyrne.com/the-alarming-surge-of-chronic-diseases-the-need-to-shift-our-focus-from-lifespan-to-healthspan/", "date": "2023-10-03T19:45:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511220.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003192425-20231003222425-00804.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9216702580451965, "token_count": 1109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__157270919", "lang": "en", "text": "Chronic diseases have been rising in the USA for the last 40 years. Today, the numbers are staggering— six in ten adults have one chronic disease and four in ten have two or more. The chronic disease epidemic is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, costing $4.1T annually, and representing 90% of healthcare costs. Even more startling, chronic diseases are anticipated to further rise in the US and around the globe.\nA key revelation from the Covid-19 pandemic was the susceptibility and vulnerability of the US population, especially those with pre-existing conditions. Americans suffered one of the highest rates of complications and death per capita with the worst outcomes among industrialized nations. In 2021, the US spent ~$12,914 per person on annual healthcare costs, the highest of all countries in the world. In contrast, Japan spent $4,666 and had one of the lowest Covid-19 death rates amongst wealthy nations.\nThe statistics paint a sobering picture. In the United States alone, more than 70% of adults carry the burden of being overweight or obese, and nearly 10% battle diabetes. Heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country claims more than 600,000 lives each year. These numbers are indicative of a systemic problem. When the majority of the population has a chronic disease, it is no longer that “someone” needs to take better care of themselves. Rather, it’s an indication that the underlying “system” has failed.\nThe Case for Prioritizing Healthspan\nIn this article, we focus on lifestyle-driven chronic diseases which represent 80% of chronic diseases and offer a significant opportunity for meaningful intervention and prevention. We have for far too long over indexed on increasing “lifespan”; rather, it’s time to reevaluate our north star with a focus on extending “healthspan”.\nHealthspan (n) — the amount of life spent in good health without disease\nHealthspan represents the number of years an individual lives in good health, without suffering from chronic diseases or disabilities. Unlike lifespan, which measures the total length of an individual’s life, healthspan focuses on the quality of those years. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining functional abilities, cognitive health, and overall well-being throughout the entire lifespan. Healthspan prioritizes addressing the root cause of chronic diseases.\nIntroduction to the Healthspan Index\nTo navigate this transformative journey, we introduce the healthspan index — a powerful tool to quantitatively assess an individual’s overall health and well-being across their lifespan. By considering a multidimensional approach to health, this index provides a comprehensive and nuanced evaluation of an individual. It transcends the binary presence or absence of disease, enabling personalized interventions to enhance healthy aging and longevity.\nThe healthspan index encompasses five pivotal categories:\n(2) Mental health\n(3) Lifestyle behaviors\n(4) Socioeconomic factors\n(5) Health promotion and prevention\nThrough a series of carefully designed questions, individuals embark on a self-assessment journey.\nTo calculate a healthspan index score, different measures and indicators are used, such as self-reported health assessments, medical evaluations, functional capacity tests, quality of life surveys and biomarkers of aging. These assessments are often combined to generate a numerical score or index that represents an individual’s healthspan index score. Dr. Jennie Byrne who focuses on the Medicare population eloquently states that we need to find “ways to help human beings proactively manage their health and create resiliency in managing their illness.” In addition, Nicole Mason, who focuses on worklplace wellness says, focusing on healthspan may “help elevate and expand the availability mental health resources”.\nA healthspan index score can lead to empowered discussions within our communities, families, employers, and with healthcare professionals as we reclaim agency of our health and drive change. Dr. Michelle Feng who specializes in mental health states “We need a healthcare system that incentivizes healthy living through an integrated system of disciplines”.\nA Call to Action\nBy maximizing healthspan, we extend the years of vitality and functional ability, transforming the very fabric of our lives. But it goes beyond personal responsibility; it requires bold systemic changes. Governments must invest in public health initiatives, making healthy choices affordable and accessible to all. Corporations must prioritize employee well-being, fostering a culture of health. Communities must create environments that support and promote healthy living.\nIntroducing a healthspan index offers a powerful tool to understand the needs of our population and drive transformative actions. It is a comprehensive compass guiding us towards a society that values well-being as a fundamental pillar. This revolution is not limited to disease prevention; it is about enhancing the quality of life for every individual. Rashmi Rao, SVP of Philips Healthcare articulates that healthcare requires a “paradigm shift from caring about treating sickness to preventing sickness…. From seeing us as patients to seeing us as humans …”\nThe healthspan revolution demands a multi-pronged approach, combining individual empowerment, public health initiatives, and structural changes. Together, we can bridge health disparities, ensuring a more just and equitable society. It is an opportunity to rewrite the narrative of health, unleashing the potential for a healthier and more resilient future.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://close-1.tumblr.com/tagged/shakespeare", "date": "2014-10-21T15:08:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444493.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00199-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9629470705986023, "token_count": 433, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__79160940", "lang": "en", "text": "TCA: Tom Hiddleston on Move from ‘Avengers’ to Shakespeare - Loki Is ‘Quite a Shakespearean Villain’\nBy Tim Molloy | The Wrap – 9 hours ago\nAs you sat through “Thor,” little did you know you were getting a dash of Shakespeare — courtesy of Tom Hiddleston.\nThe British actor stars in the new PBS series “The Hollow Crown,” an adaptation of the Bard’s Henriad: “King Richard II,” “King Henry IV, Part 1,” King Henry IV, Part 2,” and “King Henry V.”Hiddleston’s Prince Hal becomes King Henry V over the course of the plays.\nHiddleston said in a Television Critics Association panel on Monday that he saw similarities between Hal and Loki, the Norse God of Mischief he played in “Thor” and “The Avengers.” So did his “Thor” director, Shakespearean actor and director Kenneth Branagh.\n\"When I was building Loki as a character with Kenneth Branagh, all of my references — both of our references — were Shakespearean,\" said Hiddleston (pictured with “Crown” executive producer David Horn). “There’s a version of Loki in Branagh’s film that is sort of Prince Hal-like. He’s a prince wrestling with the authority of his father.\n\"And I was borrowing from Julius Caesar: ‘Cassius has a lean and hungry look.’ I was stealing from Iago and his capacity for strategy and tact. He’s an immaculate tactician who’s acting out of self interest. … I think he’s quite a Shakespearean villain, in many regards.”\n“The Hollow Crown,” which Sam Mendes produced for BBC2 last year, will begin airing on PBS’s “Great Performances” beginning Friday, Sept. 20.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://counsellingni.co.uk/2017/10/raising-awareness-women-stay-abusive-relationships/", "date": "2019-08-18T10:49:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313803.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818104019-20190818130019-00445.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.972333550453186, "token_count": 1182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__186850031", "lang": "en", "text": "Raising Awareness- Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships\nThe prevailing myth that persists about domestic violence, even in today’s society, is the notion which is implicit in the question “Well, why doesn’t she just leave him?” that the abused woman is to some extent responsible for her own misfortune.\nMany people still hold on to the belief that men are only violent when they are provoked or encouraged in some way. It stands to reason, according to this argument, that women deserve to be abused. Others maintain that women who stay in violent relationships must enjoy being abused. Worse than promoting ideas like these, society is guilty of ignoring the subject of domestic violence altogether as “a private matter between man and wife.”\nViolence Toward Men\nAlthough male victimization is an important issue that needs to be addressed, it is of significance and worth remembering the disparity between male and female physical strength and the unequal power context in which domestic violence occurs. Evidence shows that the use of violence by men toward women is of a much more widespread and serious nature than violence used by women toward men, which renders the abuse of women a priority issue.\nAccording to a study carried out by UNICEF, up to half the female population of the world is subject to domestic violence. Evidence points to the fact that the abuse of women is both a national and a worldwide crisis.\nSo… why do so many women put up with it?\nStaying in an Abusive Relationship: Emotional and Practical Reasons\nEmotional considerations, such as the shame and embarrassment of being an abused woman was one of the most significant reasons according to Live Science. In order to access help, a woman must expose the nature of her relationship and invite the criticism of others. Many women have also come to believe, erroneously, over the years that they are causing their partners’ violence and that it is a justified punishment. As such, self- blame stops them from recognising that they are the victims of crimes committed against them and seeking the help that they deserve.\nFear of her partner’s reaction often stops a woman from leaving an abusive relationship. Indeed, one study found that women are particularly at risk after they leave their husbands/partners and know that leaving doesn’t necessarily end the violence anyway. As McWilliams and McKiernan point out, “The reason why it is expected that a woman would leave the violence is simultaneously the reason why she does not.” She may have been threatened with being killed many times and, having seen all too often what her partner is capable of doing to her, she knows that these are no idle threats.\nShe may still have feelings for her partner and, having already invested considerable time and effort in the relationship, believes that with a little more effort on her part, she can make him change. Her fantasies may be fuelled by her partner’s promises and profuse apologies during the “honeymoon period” which she wants desperately to believe and which create the right psychological conditions for her to do this.\nPractical concerns, especially when women are financially dependent on their partners, often mean that leaving a violent partner is tantamount to choosing a life of poverty. An abused woman may also have no one to turn to either because she is isolated geographically or, having left her partner many times before only to return to the relationship to try again, she finds that she no longer has the support of family and friends.\nBattered Woman’s Syndrome\nVery often, the abused woman, broken down by continual emotional wear and tear over the years, lacks the confidence required to lead an independent life and to put into practice all the changes that that would entail. She may be suffering from depression or, what Hilberman and Munson termed as “battered woman’s syndrome,” which is characterized by passivity, paralysis, numbness and a pervasive sense of helplessness and despair. Such feelings reflect not only the fear of another assault, but the constant struggle to control her own anger and aggressive impulses toward her partner which she is unable to express without fear of reprisal.\nWomen stay in abusive relationships for a variety of emotional, practical and even physiological considerations. Making the decision to leave or end an abusive relationship is, for most women, a long and difficult process. Often they will leave several times before they are able to end it altogether. It needs to be recognised that the decisions made by these women will change the course of their lives. Saying “Why don’t you just leave?” to an abused woman is not useful at all because it shows little regard for her concerns and fails to grasp the complexity of the situation that she finds herself in.\nStopping the Cycle of Violence\nDomestic violence affects most people, if not directly, then indirectly. The impact that it has on children, who are frequently witness to these assaults, in terms of their sense of security and the normalisation of unacceptable behaviour, is a serious concern because of the potential that it will lead to the inter-generational transmission of violence.\nIn order to stop the cycle of violence, however, it is necessary to stop “blaming the victim,” reinforcing in the minds of abused women that it is their own fault that they are being abused, thoughtlessly branding them with the stigma that they are “weak,” “stupid,” “bad” or “unstable” in addition to the traumas that they endure. These women need support and encouragement and their reasons for remaining need better understanding if they are to find the courage to put an end to their violent relationships. More information about ways you can end domestic violence can be found here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.aliqtisadia.com/2019/05/05/opec-is-facing-an-existential-crisis/", "date": "2020-07-13T15:53:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657145436.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713131310-20200713161310-00273.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9679669737815857, "token_count": 911, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__145431439", "lang": "en", "text": "Global oil market fundamentals are looking particularly bullish, from the OPEC+ production cuts, to the constraints of exports in Nigeria and the U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuelan. While oil price volatility has increased thanks to financial analysts putting an emphasis on Trump’s apparent Twitter agreements with OPEC leaders, market fundamentals are still very bullish. Until the global market realizes that U.S. oil storage reports are not the be all and end all for oil prices, volatility will remain.\nThere is a new threat looming though as OPEC+ prepares to meet at its June 25-26thMinisterial Meeting in Vienna. The internal cohesion of OPEC is being called into question at present, as several major member countries are facing not only external sanctions but threats of a total internal implosion of their respective regimes. The removal of U.S. waivers for leading oil importers of Iranian oil and gas is putting the Tehran regime under severe pressure.\nWhile Trump’s target of reducing Iranian production to zero is unrealistic, the impact of the sanctions is undeniable. No new oil contracts have been reported between Iran and its main clients, China and India, since the sanctions. It seems that the fear of indirect sanctions by the U.S. is already having its desired result, Iran’s hydrocarbon exports have been hit hard and seem to have no response.\nReports about Iran having trouble to pay not only its own bills, but also its proxies in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, also show that the regime is struggling.\nAt the same time, Iran’s staunchest supporter in OPEC, Venezuela appears to be on the brink. Confronted by U.S. sanctions and increased political support from Arab and European countries for opposition leader Guaido, Venezuela is a facing an economic meltdown as its hydrocarbon sectors come to a standstill. In recent days the situation here has worsened as the opposition, supported by parts of the Venezuelan armed forces and security services, has openly started a rebellion to remove current president Maduro. The latter remains in power, but mainly due to Russian, Chinese and Turkish support. Iran’s Latin American partner is heading for a possible civil conflict of unknown proportions.\nBased on these two key OPEC producers, at least on paper, OPEC’s internal structure is fragmenting. The Saudi-led OPEC+ production cut strategy is still in place, but it is partly successful due to the negative repercussions of the sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. The high level of compliance with the agreement (128%) is based on the loss of these particular volumes.\nAt the same time, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Russia, are sticking to their roles, cutting as needed. Optimism about Iraq is based on uncertain assumptions, while Libya’s overall situation is highly volatilie.\nIn the coming weeks, as analysts focus on production figures, storage volumes and demand, OPEC will be focusing on defusing pressure to increase production, while at the same time the Saudi-led faction will likely confront the Tehran-Venezuela (and possibly Iraqi) axis. Iran has openly threatened to undermine OPEC’s stability if no support can be gathered before the June meeting.\nIn several statements to the press, Iran’s oil Minister has warned that OPEC is in danger of collapse. Tehran threatens at present to take all necessary measures to block oil and gas flows from OPEC members that are supporting the U.S. sanctions regime.\nAt the same time, Tehran has warned to take measures against countries trying to fill in the supply gap left by Iran. Zanganeh reiterated the latter during a meeting with OPEC secretary general Barkindo in Tehran. Barkindo reacted by saying that OPEC will do its utmost to depoliticize oil and gas policies of the organization.\nOPEC’s SG statements however look very bleak in light of the growing heat in the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Zanganeh is counting on Iraq, Libya and Venezuela to keep the pressure on Riyadh an Abu Dhabi, not to fully support U.S. sanctions.\nThe meeting in June will be crucial. Geopolitical pressure, combined with an aggressive power projection of Iran in the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Libya), leaves less room to maneuver for Arab countries than before. Tehran’s hope to keep Moscow on its side also seems to be backfiring as Russia openly is behind OPEC+ cuts, while backing Saudi-UAE’s efforts in Libya.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.leoberwick.com/tax-insurance-forum-2023/", "date": "2024-04-13T16:13:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816820.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413144933-20240413174933-00025.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9560977220535278, "token_count": 3063, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__96891463", "lang": "en", "text": "The recent inaugural Tax Insurance Forum (TIF) hosted by tax advisory firm Leo Berwick in New York provided an opportunity for tax insurance brokers and underwriters to engage in a lively discussion led by several panelists.\n“The tax insurance market has grown substantially, beyond traditional M&A,” said Joe Volk, Managing Director at Leo Berwick. “It requires brokers, underwriters, and underwriter counsel to be creative in assessing non-traditional risks and to have deep expertise outside of M&A.”\nThe TIF was intended to be a collaborative event where brokers and underwriters in the tax insurance marketplace could discuss important issues and new challenges that have emerged in the field, with the conversation being led by recognized leaders in the industry. The agenda included:\n- The State of the Tax Insurance industry (Nick Kato, Leo Berwick; Joe Volk, Leo Berwick; Justin Pierce Berutich, Euclid Transactional; Austin Cahill, Alliant Insurance Services);\n- Green Energy (Kyle Kidd, Leo Berwick; Jordan Tamchin, CAC Specialty; Mark McTigue, Marsh);\n- Claims and Insuring Live Controversies (Sharon Katz Pearlman, Greenberg Traurig; Bill Kellogg, Ryan Transactional Risk);\n- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (David Brandon, Leo Berwick; Joe Volk, Leo Berwick; Devorah Pomerantz, Great American Insurance Group; Bill Kellogg, Ryan Transactional Risk); and\n- State and Local Tax Issues (Toni Lewis, Leo Berwick; Jeffrey Lash, Euclid Transactional; Alisha Soares, Marsh)\nAddressing conference goers on the state of the market, Austin Cahill, a Managing Director and Tax Team Leader at Alliant Insurance Services said that there must be a willingness to turn over new rocks to help clients mitigate risk. “Our time in the spotlight is here,” he said. “There has never been a bigger need for collaboration. We must … perhaps divorce ourselves from just being players in the M&A market space.”\nEchoing the need-for-collaboration sentiment, Leo Berwick’s Managing Partner Nick Kato said “insurance proposals that are submitted to an underwriter are occasionally ‘skinny’ or missing key analyses and facts.” Mark McTigue from Marsh shared that brokers explain to their clients that a well-written tax memorandum that summarizes the relevant facts and an analysis of the law, together with a “tax exposure calculation” that clearly shows the tax at risk if the IRS or other taxing authorities were to successfully challenge the insured tax position, can go a long way to getting strong terms and pricing.\nNick Kato added that without those key items, “many more hours may need to be spent by underwriters and underwriter counsel on the submission if it’s going to be effectively quoted, and ultimately underwritten.”\nThe group agreed that a potential tax submission must go beyond a high-level summary and cursory legal analysis. Unless that submission contains the information needed by an underwriter, it takes on a generic quality, potentially resulting in delay, higher premiums, higher underwriting fees, or even an inability to issue a non-binding indication letter (NBIL).\nThe group also addressed the recent slowdown in M&A activity, as a result of uncertainties surrounding valuations, inflation fears, increased interest rates, and decreased demand. This has caused a reset of public and private company valuations. As a result, it has been difficult for parties to reach an agreement on price. Notwithstanding the slowdown in M&A activity, tax insurance submissions continue to increase, supported by increased market acceptance of the product.\n“The tax insurance market’s dedication to expanding product awareness and penetration has been unwavering and is really starting to pay dividends,” said Justin Pierce Berutich, Managing Director and Head of Tax at Euclid Transactional. “With our persistent efforts, the market successfully delivered insurance solutions for even the most intricate tax opportunities, including transfer pricing and non-U.S. risks in regions like Latin America. It’s incredibly exciting to be a part of the market’s continued progress and expansion.”\nTurning to the green energy portion of the agenda, panel members discussed new opportunities for tax insurance coverage in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act and the expansion of green energy tax credits.\nAs of January 1, taxpayers may elect to transfer credits to unrelated taxpayers in exchange for cash, opening up new opportunities for monetization of credits. Panel members discussed their observations of tax structuring trends in core renewables.\n“Overall, we are still seeing tax equity partnership flips for larger scale wind and solar projects, despite the new transferability regime,” said Kyle Kidd, Partner and Renewables Leader at Leo Berwick, who has extensive experience advising renewable energy investment funds.\nKidd said that clients seem to be considering transferability of investment tax credits on less familiar green energy projects, like standalone battery storage and biogas. Smaller-scale wind and solar projects are also good candidates for transferability, since the transaction costs of transferability are less than a traditional tax equity partnership structure.\nThe role that tax insurance may play in the new transferability regime is an evolving debate. Kidd said that the expectation is that sellers of tax credits will provide indemnities to buyers to protect buyers from recapture risk and general credit qualification risk. In a scenario where the seller has a weak credit rating, we may see tax insurance playing a role.\nOne of the most common issues still being insured is valuation risk with respect to investment tax credits. With standalone battery storage, some valuations are significantly higher (relative to cost) than typical solar projects. It may become clear that tax insurance will play a role in this unfamiliar territory.\n“Tax credit insurance is very important in this space,” said Jordan Tamchin of CAC Specialty “More times than not, it is the lynchpin in getting deals done, especially for companies that may have a weak credit rating. Moving to a broad policy to ensure transferability instead of listing every issue that may arise may be the way to go.”\nAfter a brief break, a new panel discussed audits and tax controversy from a claims perspective as well as in connection with the industry’s ability to insure live controversies. The discussion centered on partnerships, and the elevated rate of audits in this area.\n“The IRS moves very slowly and cautiously in the partnership space because the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA) procedures which now govern partnership examinations are relatively new,” said Sharon Katz Pearlman, a Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig LLP, where she is a member of the law firm’s Global Tax Practice focusing on US and cross-border tax controversy, and an adjunct professor of law at NYU Law School. “In addition, practitioners are seeing more strong collaboration with IRS National Office on a variety of issues. With respect to the BBA process and technical partnership issues, if examiners have specific questions, they can consult with an expert at the IRS national office. This has expedited the process somewhat but there is still a long way to go.”\n“The IRS has put a lot of enforcement focus and funding into the partnership space and has hired tax professionals with partnership experience, but it is still a challenging area. And, although the BBA was enacted to help the IRS more easily manage partnership examinations, the IRS is still short staffed with a lot of training yet to be completed.”\nThe panel agreed that there is heightened risk as time marches on and the IRS becomes more attuned to what was taken lightly in years past. Education is another reason for the elevated instances of audits.\nWith regard to active tax controversies, the group noted that it seems more penalties are being asserted at the examination level, and that they are not automatically being dropped at Appeals. The panel commented that the penalty provisions exist to encourage voluntary compliance, and also serve to motivate taxpayers and their advisors to take and adequately document reasonable return positions.\nThe panel and audience discussed that the presence of tax insurance may be included in an IRS agent’s information document request. However, the presence of tax insurance doesn’t necessarily indicate a weak return position to the IRS. Rather, the presence of tax insurance could be seen as signal to the IRS that a position has been thoroughly vetted and that an insurance company has placed real capital at risk based on its underwriting.\nThe panel also indicated that settlements are still much more common than trials. However, there is increased IRS Office of Chief Counsel involvement, and certain matters proceed more slowly as a result. It can be more of a challenge to obtain an Appeals settlement that taxpayers believe fairly reflects the hazards of litigation. In a change from former Appeals process, Appeals does not always operate within the “80/20” parameters for resolution which it generally used in the past.\nThe next part of the forum involved REITs. Leo Berwick’s REIT Tax Leader, David Brandon kicked off the general discussion by mentioning three areas in which investors typically are interested in tax insurance for REIT transactions. These are REIT qualification, prohibited transactions, and Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).\nHe cautioned that the potential exposure in this space is very real, particularly with REIT qualification. “Although the question of REIT qualification has not been on the IRS radar screen for some time, problems in this area are often unearthed in connection with major REIT transactions, when a buyer’s due diligence team uncovers them” he said.\nThe panel agreed that most major REIT transactions should be backed with a REIT qualification opinion, and sufficient due diligence undertaken to support all the factual conditions of the opinion.\nAll were in agreement that prohibited transactions, which can be subject to confiscatory penalties, can be an excellent area for tax insurance when supported by appropriate factual development. As the economy deteriorates, particularly in the commercial real estate sector, REITs may look to raise funds by selling properties, raising the question of whether the properties are dealer properties subject to penalty taxes on disposition by a REIT.\nDevorah Pomerantz noted that as an underwriter, she looks for a submission to clearly establish the factual background in such risk submissions. Volk noted that underwriters and underwriter counsel know the law, but appropriate facts and representations need to be present in a submission for the risk to be successfully underwritten.\nPerhaps the largest takeaway from the REIT discussion was that prohibited transactions, which can be subject to confiscatory penalties, can be an excellent area for tax insurance when supported by appropriate factual development. Underwriters and underwriter counsel know the law, but appropriate facts and representations need to be present in a submission for the risk to be successfully underwritten.\nThe forum wrapped up with a discussion of payroll, and state and local tax issues, which could be an area of expansion for tax insurance.\nAlisha Soares, Senior Vice President at Marsh, opened the dialogue by emphasizing that it takes a wary eye to bring an employee retention credits (ERC) risk to underwriters.\n“When bringing a potential ERC risk to market you have to understand who was intended to receive these credits,” said Soares. “Then, go over the underlying documentation. We need to watch out for the ERC mills, or bad actors advising companies that they’re eligible to receive ERCs when they’re not. That’s not where we want to be. The IRS is in the position to enforce the rules aggressively.”\nJeff Lash, Senior Vice President and tax underwriter at Euclid Transactional noted that it is important for brokers, underwriters, and underwriter counsel to be stewards of the tax insurance product and exercise due caution in insuring risks like ERC eligibility, particularly when ERC eligibility is on the IRS Dirty Dozen list.\nThe IRS issued a renewed warning in March urging people to carefully review ERC guidelines before trying to claim the credit as promoters aggressively push ineligible taxpayers to file.\nThe IRS and tax professionals also continue to see third parties aggressively promoting these ERC schemes on the radio and online. These promoters charge large upfront fees or a fee that is contingent on the amount of the refund. The promoters may not inform taxpayers that wage deductions claimed on the business’ federal income tax return must be reduced by the amount of the credit.\n“There is little appetite to insure these credits because of all the unreputable schemes out there that start with such things as banner ads and click bait,” said Toni Lewis, Partner and State and Local Tax Leader at Leo Berwick.\nNotwithstanding the potential for bad actors, some forum attendees emphasized a willingness to consider insuring ERC eligibility given the right facts and situation.\nThe panel then shifted gears to developments and fallout that continue from the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair.\nWayfair seems to have left an impression, particularly for state taxing authorities, that a nexus determination may be simplistic. Essentially, if you meet the economic threshold, you have a filing requirement regardless of the actual activity in a state. The US Supreme Court, in its Wayfair decision found that a business must “purposefully direct” its activities toward a state in order to be subject to its tax laws. The Court found that Wayfair’s advertising was purposefully directed toward South Dakota. It remains unclear what level of activity (active or passive) meets the Courts “purposefully direct” standard. This is just one of several questions that remain unanswered by the Supreme Court’s decision in Wayfair. These unanswered questions, along with the states’ inconsistencies in how they have adopted economic nexus and marketplace facilitator statutes mean that many state nexus issues are anything but simple, making tax insurance an important tool in the taxpayer playbook in addressing gaps or uncertainties in state statutes and regulations.\nThe lively discussions continued after the final panel session. There was a general sense in the room that this is somewhat of a new dawn in the tax insurance industry. There is a distinct need for robust collaboration when assessing new risks in emerging industries like green energy. Although the green or renewable energy industry is not new, certain industry offshoots, such as battery storage, are.\n“All in all an exhilarating forum,” said Kato. “We accomplished what we set out to do: get a variety of views on the pressing tax insurance issues of the day. On behalf of Leo Berwick, we look forward to hosting the next TIF.”\nPlease contact a Leo Berwick team member to learn more.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.eu-ems.com/practical.asp?event_id=119&page_id=1140", "date": "2017-04-23T23:37:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118851.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00440-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9520058631896973, "token_count": 1480, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__22986266", "lang": "en", "text": "Conference Report - April 2012\nDemographic change – a wake-up call for all of Europe.\nThe working population of Europe is declining, while the ageing population is expanding. Solutions are needed to prevent stress of citizens and companies workers and at the same time improve affordable childcare services to allow more women to join the labour market. On the other hand, the provision of better organised home-help services for households and support services for the elderly can become a substantial source of new jobs.\nThese were some of the key messages emerging from an innovative Breakfast Debate in Brussels, 24 April on demographic change and future job opportunities in the home help, childcare and eldercare sectors organised by Edenred, the pioneer of the ‘Ticket Restaurant’ system, together with Toute l’Europe.eu, the online European information service.\nThe event was the first of a series of ‘Policies & Practices’ debates being organised with the aim of bringing together policy makers with practitioners from the field to help develop constructive and workable policy solutions.\nHighlighting the current demographic situation in Europe was Dr Erika Schulz from the prestigious German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) in Berlin. She presented the latest population trends in Germany which show that the number of elderly people requiring care will rise from the current 1.3 million to 3 million by 2050, while the number of carers to look after them is steadily declining. Dr Schulz anticipates a shortfall of some one million carers with evident consequences.\nAs a participant in the pan-European research project ‘ANCIEN’ (‘Assessing Needs of Care in European Nations’) Dr Schulz was able to point to the similar disturbing patterns emerging in many regions of the EU - an indicator of an impending crisis in the long term care for the elderly.\n“The ‘baby boom’ generation of the 1950s who typically had two or three children has been replaced by a more cautious generation less certain about the future and less willing to commit to large families,” she said. “The labour force in Germany will decline from 43 million today to 34 million in 2050 while the number of elderly they have to support continues to increase.”\nJean-François Lebrun from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for employment, social affairs and equal opportunities said that at the EU level the number of over 65 year olds will double over the next 50 years from 87.5 million in 2010 to 152.6 million in 2060, according to Commission estimates.\nMr Lebrun presented the Commission’s analysis of the demographic challenge and provided the audience with a preview of new important consultative document “Towards a job-rich recovery” being presented by the Commission later this year.\nThe EU has set an objective of increasing the employment rate in the 20-64 age group to 75% by 2020 and is investigating a number of strategic areas for potential job creation. One of the areas it highlights is the employment potential in the sector for personal and household services (PHS). It also believes many jobs can be created providing long term care (LTC) for the elderly and people with disabilities.\nPotential for jobs in household services\nMr Lebrun points out that home help and care for the elderly do not demand the technical skills levels of professional health services. Encouraging jobs in these sectors can allow people to get a foothold in the labour market while opening up possibilities for later skills development (‘up skilling’). They can offer various levels of job skill requirements from ‘do it yourself’ to the higher levels of care services.\nThe Commission also recognises that Europe also needs to implement measures which will attract more women into the workforce by improving their support services and overall work-life balance. Importantly, the expansion of trustworthy and affordable PHS services will enable women in particular to be free to focus on their own higher productivity work.\nNew model for the low skilled\nMr Lebrun points out that there is a need to develop a ”new model of jobs for the low skilled”. The Commission’s proposals for the PHS sector have considerable job creation potential. By subcontracting chores such as housework at a rate of just one hour per week, a potential of 5.5 million jobs can be realised, he said.\nAs a practical way of organising PHS, Mr Lebrun presented the example of the ‘Titres services’ (services voucher) system operated in Belgium which could be a useful model for other countries.\nInstead of going to the informal market to find domestic services such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, shopping etc., a household can buy service vouchers at 7.5 euro per hour from an agency regulated by the public authorities and have the services of a fully legalised helper. The full hourly cost of the service in the Belgian system is 20.80 euro with the difference being financed by the national employment office (ONEM).\nTake-up of the system has been good and more than 10% of users say they are able to increase their own work availability and employability as they can delegate mundane takes. Others have found that when freed from doing housework they were able to seek employment work once more.\nThis Belgian approach provoked a lively discussion with particular interest being focused on the potential application of this system to child care and elder care services. Representatives of family organisations pointed to the importance of being able to work with the same people on a long term basis. Others discussed the potential for providing higher skills accompanied by higher service voucher tariffs.\nJean Francois Lebrun pointed to the advantages of being able to bring a lot of people in from the black market to work fully legally – a benefit for both householders, employees and the state.\nWhile the cost of this system is currently relatively high for the public purse, Lebrun pointed to the potential for refining the system by finding the optimum price for the service vouchers.\n“With suitable refinements the system can become highly affordable for the public purse. An extrapolation of the Belgian system across the EU would give a net cost of 1.2 billion euros for creating 4 million new jobs in housework services,” he explained.\nDirect benefits to the public purse can include reductions in unemployment benefits, additional revenue from personal taxation and social security contributions. Indirect benefits can include savings from other support schemes, the greater possibility for the elderly to stay at home, a better work-life balance and increased aggregate demand at the macroeconomic level.\nDiscussion centred on the expansion of the scheme to enterprises which have every interest in ensuring a fully committed and focused workforce, particularly the females, freed of household worries.\nOther participants pointed to the potential of filling the shortage of carers for the elderly by using unemployed youth, and more males in a sector currently dominated by females (85%). The sector had to be made more attractive to attractive more people to work in the area it was suggested.\nFor these schemes to succeed, Mr Lebrun stressed, the public authorities have to take a global, long term vision and level of service has to be maintained through adequate training and where necessary supervision.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.lormaxstern.com/2016/04/28/lormax-stern-buys-gregory-boat-marina-detroit/", "date": "2024-02-27T03:33:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00047.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9256781935691833, "token_count": 142, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__10440870", "lang": "en", "text": "Gregory Boat Co. and Gregory Marina, family-owned Detroit companies that hail back to 1906, have been sold to Bloomfield Hills-based development firm Lormax Stern.\nWith the purchase, the companies’ names will change. Gregory Boat Co., on East Jefferson Avenue across from Belle Isle, will be renamed Detroit Boat Basin; Gregory Marina, on Clairpointe Street near the Detroit River, will become KAM Marine and KAM Yacht Sales. Detroit Boat Basin was the company’s name back in the 1940s.\nThe purchase will not impact the staff or its leadership. Kathy Gregory will continue as president.\nRead the original story at Crain’s Detroit Business", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aod.thrive.wfu.edu/students/alcohol-social-norms/", "date": "2021-10-21T09:19:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585382.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021071407-20211021101407-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9032112956047058, "token_count": 414, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__292008641", "lang": "en", "text": "Fake news. It’s everywhere.\nEven on our campus. When it comes to alcohol and drug use at Wake Forest, what many students think is the norm isn’t always the case. Demon Deacons party smarter than you think. And we have the fictional memes — and the factual statistics — to show it.\nBased on the Spring 2020 National Collegiate Health Assessment (NCHA) of 884 Wake Forest students, these are the facts:\n- 21.6% of Deacs don’t drink alcohol.\n- 73.5% of Deacs don’t smoke weed (use cannabis) and more than half (51.5%) never have.\n- 96% of Deacs know that taking study drugs not prescribed to them is dangerous and doesn’t work, so they don’t do it.\n- 84% of Deacs don’t vape.\n- 82.6% of Deacs don’t drink to the point of blacking out.\n- 99% of Deacs don’t drink to the point of getting in trouble with the police.\n- 75% of Deacs don’t drink to the point of doing something they later regretted.\n- 93% of Deacs don’t drink to the point of physically injuring themselves.\n- 99% of Deacs don’t drink to the point of needing medical help.\n- 70 Deacs identify as being in recovery from alcohol or drug use. (If you need information about recovery, reach out to the WFU Collegiate Recovery Community with firstname.lastname@example.org or @wakeforestcrc.)\nOur party memes are all over social media, and they’re brought to you by the same nerdy oldsters who collect and study statistical data about alcohol and drug use among Wake Forest students. Our strategy is to place fiction next to fact — and our goal is to challenge your perception of drinking and drug use behavior on campus.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.aplaw.law/2017/12/09/vicki-podberesky-seeks-justice-usc-basketball-player-deanthony-melton/", "date": "2024-04-21T04:50:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421040323-20240421070323-00459.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500083327293396, "token_count": 459, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__104653379", "lang": "en", "text": "Vicki Podberesky Seeks Justice For USC Basketball Player De’Anthony Melton\nUSC student-athlete De’Anthony Melton is an innocent young man. Abandoned by the NCAA who has neglected its duty to “create opportunities for college athletes,” and waiting on USC who has been hesitant to make a decision to play him, despite overwhelming evidence that neither he, nor a close family friend did anything wrong, De’Anthony Melton stands in the shoes of a young black man assumed guilty until proven innocent. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-usc-melton-ncaa-hernandez-20171129-story.html#share=email~story\nHis attorney Vicki Podberesky, of Andrues/Podberesky, has worked tirelessly to marshal evidence that definitively proves that no crime was committed or NCAA rule broken by either De’Anthony, his family members, or close family friends. Videotape evidence uncovered by Podberesky shows that family friend Dave Elliott never took any money at a meeting arranged by Christian Dawkins, Munish Sood, and an undercover FBI agent. http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/la-sp-usc-melton-video-20171128-story.html\nThe video reveals a glaring falsehood in the government’s complaint, where the FBI undercover agent swore under oath that she gave the money to Christian Dawkins, the sports agent indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York. Hotel security cameras captured the meeting on video, which clearly reveals that not only did the undercover agent lie in the affidavit in support of the complaint, but also that the agent herself—notDawkins—placed the alleged envelope of money on a table at the meeting, and the envelope was never touched by Melton’s family friend, Dave Elliott. While USC continues to sideline De’Anthony Melton, his attorney at Andrues/Podberesky has been unrelenting in her efforts to preserve Melton’s reputation, his basketball future at USC, and his promising career in the NBA.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://portalsidoarjo.com/2020/01/27/coronavirus-china-confirms-human-to-human-transmission.html", "date": "2021-10-16T05:51:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323583423.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016043926-20211016073926-00037.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8594397902488708, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__275704923", "lang": "en", "text": "Coronavirus cases are on the rise. An 89-year-old man in China has become the fourth person to die from a new strain of coronavirus. The man was a resident of Wuhan, where the virus is believed to have originated, but it’s since spread to other major cities, including the capital Beijing. The head of the country’s national health commission has confirmed the disease can spread from human to human, and there are now more than 200 confirmed cases in China alone. More countries are going to start screening travelers from China, with the World Health Organisation due to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday. From Beijing, Patrik Fok reports.\n#coronavirus #corona #ChinaVirus\nVisit our website: http://trt.world", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.northcoastnature.org.au/news/savebrokenheadtrees", "date": "2017-08-20T20:57:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886106990.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170820204359-20170820224359-00586.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9161860942840576, "token_count": 450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__47390081", "lang": "en", "text": "Byron Shire Council has (so far) marked about 40 big, old Tallowwoods, Blackbutts and Red Mahoganies on the Coast Road for potential removal.\nNext to the Coast Road north of the Broken Head Hall. Look for the painted numbers on the trunks.\nCouncil wants to do road works.\nWhy are the trees important?\n- They are scenically significant in a landscape in which so many beautiful, BIG trees have been removed.\n- They provide a beautiful backdrop to this scenic drive and are part of what makes Broken Head so special.\n- The Tallowwoods are one of 3 feed trees vitally important to our threatened coastal koala population (the others are Swamp Mahogany and Forest red Gum).\n- The trees provide habitat for birds, bats, reptiles and other native animals.\n- They provide a forested link for animals across the busy Coast Road and elsewhere these links have largely disappeared.\n- Crazily, Council is targeting this same area to protect and improve the koala habitat link in their Comprehensive Coastal Koala Management Plan now on public display.\nIt’s happened before!\nConcerned local residents had to protest and address Council TWICE before to save old trees earmarked for clearing next to the Coast Road at Broken Head.\nAfter protests stopped the tree clearing Council upgraded the road south of the Broken Head Beach turnoff without having to remove the rest of the trees marked for removal.\nFortunately, Councillors acted sensibly in the past but now the new Council need to act.\nWhat can I do?\n1. Contact the Councillors:\n2. Sign our change.org petition to Council here\n3. Write a letter to the editor\n4. Talk to your friends and encourage them to take action.\n• No tree clearing!\n• Protect the beautiful roadside corridor of old native trees.\n• Protect the Tallowwood koala feed trees.\n• Protect the forest link for animals across the Coast Road.\n• Fix the road but save the trees.\n• Save the money earmarked for unnecessary studies and spend it in other areas of the shire where it’s desperately needed.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://foodblog.boschpackaging.com/2017/12/05/wilde-snacks-adopts-bosch-flow-wrapping-machinery/", "date": "2019-12-14T16:00:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541281438.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214150439-20191214174439-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9586868286132812, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__158119486", "lang": "en", "text": "In the world of protein bars, flow wrap is the name of the game. Consumers know and understand this very customary packaging. Wilde Snacks of Boulder, Colorado, wanted to capitalize on this consumer standard, yet give them something they had never tasted before or seen in a typical flow wrap package.\nThe Wilde package\nThe protein product using GAP (Global Animal Partnership) certified lean meats was supposed to be created as a bar rather than having it labeled as “jerky” – a must when CEO Jason Wright set out to create Wilde. “We were tired of the sugary, low protein snack bar options currently available on the shelf. We wanted to give the customer a new savory option but with a recognizable feel, so we chose to flow wrap the bars to give them a familiar package.” Since the consumer would be trying something new when choosing Wilde, Wright and his team wanted to make sure they offered it up in an instantly recognizable package, located on shelves next to the bars they were already accustomed to.\nWright knows that Bosch Packaging Technology is known as one of the leaders in horizontal flow wrapping so it was an easy choice when deciding on a machine supplier. “With Bosch we felt comfortable to achieve hermetic seals, which was one of the main reasons to partner with Bosch,” Wright says. In order to verify the requirements, Bosch performed tests at their plant prior to ordering the equipment and demonstrated their capability to seal the packs at the required quality and speed. Wilde Snacks decided to go with the Pack 101 horizontal flow wrapper, which is an entry-level solution that offers a wide format range. “We love the consistency of the machine. It produces the perfect seal we need every time,” says Wright. The demand for quality meat snacks has grown in double digits for the last five years. “The wave is coming,” Wright says, “and we’re out there with our surfboard.”\nRead more about the pack style “horizontal flow wrap in this article:\n+1 715 243 2503", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://invest.lebijou.com/insights/hospitality/serviced-apartments-2/", "date": "2024-04-12T10:26:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00437.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9677721261978149, "token_count": 437, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4780905", "lang": "en", "text": "A furnished apartment with pool and room service: Serviced Apartments are booming in Switzerland. This increases price pressure and housing shortages.\nIn Switzerland, the business with serviced apartments is growing. These are furnished rental apartments, with certain services such as laundry included in the rent. The term is broad, however.\nBasically, serviced apartments are according to the real estate monitoring of Wüest Partner in terms of service and equipment level between hotels and furnished living. Typically, the apartment cleaning is included. In addition, the infrastructure on site often belongs to the offer. Guests can use the gym or the complex belonging to the residential complex.\n47 percent surcharge\nServiced apartments are lucrative as they often lead to above-average returns, according to Wüest partners. They are noticeably more expensive than classic rental apartments. At a high service level landlords demand on average 47 percent more rent compared to a regular apartment, the authors said.The surcharge of furnished rental apartments without additional services is on average just under 7 percent. According to the study, a serviced apartment costs around 2,500 Swiss francs per month in Swiss terms.\nMost users of such offers are foreign business people. Accordingly, serviced apartments are mainly found in major Swiss cities, especially in Zurich. The apartments are also characterized by «excellent location quality», according to the study authors. For example, traffic connections are extremely good.\nHowever, these apartments are not aimed at long-term tenants: the majority stays for a maximum of two months. Thus, the rental period for such an offer is massively shorter than for classic rental apartments. There, according to Wüest, it is the average partner for around 7.5 years.\nNational Councilor Balthasar Glättli sees a connection between serviced apartments and housing shortages: \"If regular living spaces are converted into serviced apartments, of course, living space disappears for the quite normal long-term tenants.\" In this case, there are fewer apartments for people who want to permanently move to Zurich, for example, can not afford an expensive serviced apartment.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hostoneer.com/2023/11/27/navigating-the-web-unleashing-the-impact-of-backlinks-on-your-digital-odyssey/", "date": "2024-03-03T03:12:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476180.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303011622-20240303041622-00607.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9122059345245361, "token_count": 736, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62916236", "lang": "en", "text": "In the vast and competitive landscape of the digital world, where websites are constantly vying for attention, the significance of backlinks cannot be overstated. Often referred to as the backbone of search engine optimization (SEO), backlinks play a pivotal role in determining a website’s credibility, authority, and ultimately, its success. In this article, we will delve into the realm of backlinks, exploring what they are, why they matter, and how they can propel your online presence to new heights.\nWhat are Backlinks?\nSimply put, backlinks are incoming links from one website to another. They act as digital endorsements, signifying to search engines that the linked content is valuable and worthy of attention. When a reputable website links to yours, it’s like a vote of confidence, and search engines interpret this as a signal that your content is credible and relevant.\nThe Importance of Backlinks:\n- Enhanced Search Engine Ranking: Backlinks are a crucial factor in search engine algorithms. Search engines, such as Google, consider the quantity and quality of backlinks when determining the ranking of a webpage. Websites with a higher number of high-quality backlinks are more likely to appear at the top of search results, driving organic traffic and visibility.\n- Credibility and Authority: Backlinks are a testament to your website’s authority and credibility within your industry or niche. When reputable websites link to your content, it establishes your site as a reliable source of information, building trust among your audience and peers.\n- Increased Referral Traffic: Backlinks are not just about impressing search engines; they also serve as direct pathways for potential visitors. When users click on a backlink, they are redirected from one site to another, increasing your website’s visibility and driving targeted traffic.\n- Faster Indexing: Search engines use bots to crawl and index web pages. Backlinks can expedite this process by providing a clear path for search engine spiders to discover and index new content. This is particularly beneficial for new websites aiming to establish a presence in the digital realm swiftly.\n- Diversification of Traffic Sources: Relying solely on one traffic source is risky. Backlinks allow you to diversify your sources of traffic. If one channel falters, you can still attract visitors through other reputable websites linking to your content.\nBuilding Quality Backlinks:\n- Create High-Quality Content: The foundation of any successful backlink strategy is high-quality content. Create valuable, informative, and engaging content that naturally attracts links from other websites.\n- Guest Posting: Contribute guest posts to authoritative websites in your niche. In return, you can usually include a link back to your site, establishing your authority and reaching a wider audience.\n- Networking and Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with influencers, bloggers, and other websites in your industry. Genuine connections can lead to organic backlinks as others recognize and appreciate your expertise.\n- Broken Link Building: Identify broken links on other websites and offer your content as a replacement. It’s a win-win situation – they get a working link, and you gain a valuable backlink.\nIn the ever-evolving landscape of the internet, backlinks remain a cornerstone of digital success. They not only contribute to improved search engine rankings but also validate your website’s credibility and authority. By understanding the importance of backlinks and implementing strategic link-building techniques, you can pave the way for sustained online growth and recognition. Embrace the power of backlinks, and watch your digital presence soar to new heights.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://behind-the-lines-the-houston-lawyer.buzzsprout.com/930415/6126997-race-based-housing-discrimination-historically-and-today?t=0", "date": "2022-08-19T01:07:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00265.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.921056866645813, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__52692227", "lang": "en", "text": "This episode explores housing rights and discrimination, featuring the life and legacy of J. Vance Lewis, one of Houston's first Black trial attorneys, and his influence on Freedmen's Town. Then, Christopher Tyson of Build Baton Rouge discusses the law and policy behind housing rights and urban development, followed by an overview of race-based housing discrimination cases with Lone Star Legal Aid.\nUse the chapter markers in Buzzsprout to navigate between the segments.\nAfter listening to this episode, Houston Bar Association members can visit hba.org/watchcle for information to obtain CLE credit.\nViews expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors of The Houston Lawyer or the Houston Bar Association.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.electroniccigarettelife.com.au/electronic-cigarette/electronic-cigarette-the-future-of-smoking", "date": "2020-01-22T18:01:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250607314.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122161553-20200122190553-00555.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9466316103935242, "token_count": 669, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__57333025", "lang": "en", "text": "Electronic cigarettes also known as an e-cigarette or e-cig are gaining more and more popularity as people discover an alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes. An ever-increasing number of smokers are giving up the deadly smoking habit in favor of what is referred to as “vaping”. Many small businesses have popped up to cater to the needs of “vapers” and electronic cigarette users. The majority of these businesses are run by entrepreneurs who have seen first hand the benefits of making the switch to the electronic cigarette. Electronic cigarettes are battery operated devices providing an alternative that have been welcomed by smokers around the globe.\nWhy Electronic Cigarettes?\nEveryone knows and understands the negative effects that smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes has on your body. It’s not only a danger to your health but a danger to the people around you. In a nutshell the electronic cigarette is a powerful device developed as an alternative for smokers of traditional tobacco cigarettes, it is not a smoking cessation device. If you are a cigarette smoker and harming your health and the quality of your life you may want to consider switching to an electronic cigarette. When you smoke a tobacco cigarette you generally feel obligated to smoke the whole thing. Usually a few puffs will sooth the craving but you don’t want to waste the rest of the cigarette by throwing it away after a few puffs because this of course is a waste of money with the price of tobacco sky rocketing these days. The e-cigarette allows you to use it when required and use as much as you like, you can literally take a few puffs, pop it in your pocket, and go about your day. You may even use an electronic cigarette less and save thousands of dollars every year.\nE-Cigarettes – Are they effective?\nQuitting smoking is the best and healthiest thing a smoker can do. Smoking cigarettes is not only dangerous, it’s deadly! Quitting smoking is very hard work and replacement products can definitely help to kick the tobacco addiction. Some individuals may need to use nicotine patches, gum and inhalers to help quit smoking, those products continue to give you nicotine.\nNicotine addiction is the most powerful substance addiction of them all, more powerful than heroin addiction. It’s no wonder millions of smokers around the world are struggling to quit and escape the grip of addiction once they start smoking cigarettes, and it gets harder the longer you smoke. If you belong in the category of smokers that want to quit smoking cigarettes, but have struggled with other quitting methods, you may find the electronic cigarette to be an alternative method of quitting.\nA Thoughtful Gift\nElectronic cigarettes have taken Australia and the world by storm and not surprisingly, they have also become popular gift items. It’s always exciting to find a gift for someone that is special to you. You can now give the gift of an electronic cigarette starter kit to your chain smoking uncle or friend for under $100! An e-cigarette is a fantastic way to say that you care without putting a lot of stress on your loved ones to give up smoking. You don’t need a massive budget to purchase a starter kit and the electronic cigarette could be the positive intervention you’ve been looking for to help your loved ones kick the nasty habit.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://superstarblogging.nomadicmatt.com/how-to-become-a-travel-writer/ref/4/ref/4/", "date": "2019-09-16T17:08:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572879.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20190916155946-20190916181946-00072.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403178095817566, "token_count": 2575, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__158063377", "lang": "en", "text": "Learn to Write Stories That Hook People\nDo you dream of literary success?\nDo you want to improve your blog, get a story published, or write that bestseller that is bursting to break free?\nAre you looking to improve your writing? Break into the travel industry and land assignments that send you to far reaches of the globe?\nDo you wish you had access to teachers and experts who could help you?\nThere’s a storyteller inside all of us.\nThe trick is getting it out.\nThere’s an art to putting your story on paper.\nAnd, like any art, it’s one that can be learned – and improved on.\nBecoming a good writer takes practice and, most importantly, a good teacher.\nWhen you are traveling, living in a small town, or have limited funds, getting the help you need can be difficult. I know. I’ve been there. When I started out I looked high and low for a course that would help me improve my writing while I traveled.\nI never found one.\nBut what if you could get a college writing course for a tenth of the price – with personalized feedback from a college professor?\nWhat if you could learn from the best – anywhere in the world and whenever your schedule allowed?\nGet Your Own Private Mentor\nWe’ve partnered with award-winning travel writer David Farley, author of An Irreverent Curiosity, host for National Geographic, and professor at Columbia and New York University to teach an in-depth course on the nuts and bolts of travel writing.\nDavid is considered one of the top travel writers in the country. He’s hosted a National Geographic Channel show, and his work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, AFAR, and countless other publications.\nThrough video lectures, interviews with successful travel writers and editors, detailed examples of edited stories, graphics, real-world examples, and writing assignments, you’ll get the course David teaches at NYU and Columbia University — with added information for online writing — at your fingertips (and without the cost).\nFrom crafting a story to self-editing, improving your grammar, writing a book proposal, coming up with ideas, creating narrative arcs, and pitching editors, our course covers everything you need to know to succeed as a writer – and even includes templates for pitching editors and David’s actual book proposal.\nWhat Our Students Are Saying\n“Writing is a skill, and David Farley is an exceptional teacher. This travel writing course is everything you would expect out of a university course, except with the added luxury of doing it at your own pace in the comfort of your chosen environment. With tutoring, editing, writing examples, videos, advice, and feedback, being a part of this course is like having your own private writing mentor. It’s helped me improve my own writing, as well as helped me think like a writer and spot errors before I publish them!” – Toni\n“David not only explains the ins and outs of what it means to be a travel writer but inspires and teaches his students to become professional storytellers. The feedback and insights David gave me on homework assignments have carried over into everything I’ve written since and have changed the way I read other people’s work, edit my own, and find ideas. The best part of all — the course actually gets you excited to sit down and write!” – Corey\nAre you ready to succeed?\nWe know that when the barrier to entry is low and Buzzfeed-style lists dominate the Internet while publications shutter, it can seem like there’s no hope of making it in the travel writing world. While there is a glut of potential writers, there’s still a dearth of driven ones. There’s quantity but not quality, and I want to show you how to break free from the crowd, find the big breaks, improve your writing, and make it in this industry.\nThis course covers all aspects of travel writing. It will teach you how to craft the perfect story, improve your writing, self-edit, and enhance your research through video, writing samples, examples of edited work, and much more.\nWhen we were young, there were only a couple of “how to become a travel writer” type of books — and they didn’t seem very good. And there were no classes — online or live — where a successful travel writer could lay out for you just how one successfully travels down this path.\nIn David’s 10+ years of teaching, his students have gone on to write for the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, and other publications. Some have even published books.\nThose successful students were not necessarily the most talented writers in the class. THEY WERE ALWAYS THE MOST DRIVEN. THEY REALLY WANTED THIS. They wanted to make it. That propelled them to become better writers and successes in the field.\nAnd we want to help you get there like those other students!.\nOur Course Syllabus\nEach week, you’ll get a number of lessons taught through video lectures, text, and step-by-step breakdowns as well as assignments to turn in for editing and personalized feedback. It’s like having your own personal teacher. This course is self-paced so you can learn and write at your own speed.\nIntroduction to travel writing\nUnderstanding the writing lifestyle\nHow to create a story\nHow to find your angle and peg\nHow to come up with story ideas\nBONUS: Writing resources\nThe anatomy of a story\nVarious types of commercial writing (and their differences)\nHow to craft the perfect lede\nHow to be descriptive (and avoid clichés)\nHow to edit like an editor\nGrammar dos and don’ts\nBONUS: Revision checklist\nThe difference between print and online writing\nHow to write for an online audience\nHow to create viral content\nHow to write memoirs\nHow to create perfect story arcs\nHow to research effectively\nBONUS: Research checklist\nHow to find freelance work\nHow to find and pitch editors\nHow to sell your work online\nHow to blog and succeed on social media\nBONUS #1: 93 PLACES TO PITCH YOUR WORK\nGet a list of publications that hire writers so you can step out the gate with places to pitch right away! Instead of spending fruitless hours trying to find this information online, we’ve included it all in one place for you. We include their rates, email addresses, and contact information.\nBONUS #2: PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK ON YOUR WORK\nWriting is a skill that requires practice and feedback. That’s why you’ll be able to submit your writing samples to us. David and I will help you refine your writing, editing, story planning, and craft so you can become a better writer from day one. That’s our commitment to you.\nNo other online travel writing course features this!\nBONUS #3: Printable Cheat sheets\nFrom grammar dos and don’ts to editing guidelines, revision checklists, we provide a number of cheat sheets and checklists that you can download, print out, and reference as often as you like to continue to improve your writing.\n13+ Hours of Expert Interviews\nListen to interviews with 13 award-winning writers and editors as they share their travel writing tips, failures, and successes with you.\nTravel Writer, Editor\nDon has been a travel writer and editor for 40 years. In this interview, he talks about how to break into the industry, his early mistakes, and advice for new writers.\nAuthor, Travel Writer\nIn this wide-ranging interview, he discusses how to brainstorm stories, create a narrative arc, and publish a book.\nStephanie is currently a teacher at UNC. In this interview, she talks about how to write and pitch a successful book.\nCarol talks about creating a niche you can grow with, supporting your family on a freelancer’s salary, and the lack of diversity in travel writing.\nNathan discusses long-form writing on the web, how to create story ideas, and how NOT to pitch editors.\nTravel Writer, Editor\nDerk is the former editor of AFAR magazine. In this interview, he discusses what writers can do to improve the quality of their writing and pitches.\nWriter, Educator, Teacher\nThomas is the editor of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. In this interview, he covers the dual life of writing and editing.\nFood and Travel Writer\nMatt discusses his journey from writer to editor, the mistakes he sees freelance writers make in their editing, and how to successfully pitch online.\nFreelance Writer, Traveler\nJessica talks about life as a freelance travel writer and how to be a “reporter” in your destination.\nJason is an award-winning travel journalist and current editor of Frommers.com. In this interview, he discusses how to write service articles.\nAuthor, Former TV Writer\nCaroline shares her advice on how to create stories, develop a narrative arc, and write dialogue that engages and captivates the audience.\nTravel Editor, SFChronicle.com\nSpud shares how he picks and assigns freelance work as well as how writers can self-edit their work and improve their writing.\nTravel Writer, Essayist, Adventurer\nRolf discusses his evolution as a writer, how to use traditional writing skills for the web, and finding unique story angles.\nperks of membership\nPrivate Facebook Group\nMonthly Q&A Webinars\nGet Started Today!\nThis course will teach you writing and editing skills from world-famous and best-selling authors, writers, and editors. Start today risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee.\nWe’re fully committed to helping you improve your writing and become a success. You can test-drive the course for 30 days, read the material, listen to the webinars and interviews, and check out the case studies. If you still don’t feel the course is right for you or will improve your writing, we’ll happily refund 100% of your money.\nMeet Your Instructor\nDavid has been writing about travel, food, and culture for over twenty years. His work has appeared in AFAR magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, and World Hum, among other publications. In 2006 and 2013, he won Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers for magazine articles he wrote. He has lived in Prague, Paris, and Rome and now lives in New York City. He is the author of An Irreverent Curiosity and was a host for National Geographic. He teaches writing at Columbia and New York University.\nWhat Our Students are saying\n“This course surpassed any writing course I have ever taken in college, as a homeschool teacher, or as a travel professional. I really enjoyed the content and how it was presented, along with the fact that I could send in my writing for David and Matt to review and give feedback on. This course is really is the best of the best! Thank you, David and Matt!” – Whitney\n“I noticed an immediate improvement in my writing after starting the course. David illuminates the fundamental concepts of travel writing in such a relatable way that you will be hard-pressed NOT to have a few lightbulb moments as you progress. From the nuts and bolts of grammar to research, composition, and marketing, David dives into it all. Moreover, the feedback David provided was extremely helpful in helping me identify and correct mistakes! If you want to understand the concepts behind the best travel writing in the world, this course is where to start!” – Christopher\n“I took this course to learn the underlying physics of being a great travel writer. Through detailed course notes and video tutorials mixed with bespoke and actionable feedback, I found this course suited me perfectly to find structure in my storytelling and also writing for the reader. Supported by a community of bloggers, I now have the confidence to tackle any writing task thrown at me.” – Warren", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.durmazlar.com.tr/en/haberler/agreements-were-made-for-turkeys-first-tram-export-to-poland/", "date": "2023-12-11T10:19:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103810.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211080606-20231211110606-00805.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9675970673561096, "token_count": 1125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__232148522", "lang": "en", "text": "Mayor Grzmowicz: “It’s much quieter and eco-friendly”\nThe tender, which costs about 20 million euros, was signed at a ceremony held in the Municipality of Olsztyn in July.\nOlsztyn’s Mayor Piotr Grzmowicz as the host gave a speech in the ceremony, where Atilla Gökhan Kızılarslan, Chief Commercial Counsellor of the Turkish Embassy in Warsaw, Fatma Durmaz Yilbirlik, the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Durmazlar Holding, the holding officials, Olsztyn Municipality officials and citizens also participated.\nPiotr Grzmowicz stated that they were able to return to rail system transport, which was abolished in 1965, only in 2004 and emphasized that rail systems are the cleanest and cheapest transport system for the people of the city and the region.\nMayor Grzmowicz stated that they work to develop the tram vehicle numbers and infrastructure within this scope and they are happy to sign an agreement with Durmazlar Holding, meeting all their expectations as a result of the tender they initiated for buying 12 tram vehicles.\nGrzmowicz said, “For now, we ordered 12 tramways. Durmazlar Holding’s trams are much quieter and eco-friendly than the trams we are currently using. We may buy 12 more trams according to circumstances after the upcoming 21 months delivery period. The satisfaction received from Panorama model trams, which is produced by Durma Holding and used in Kocaeli and Samsun, was a determining factor for us to choose Durmazlar.”\nFatma Durmaz Yılbirlik stated: “Our goal is to make the world better with advanced technology”.\nFatma Durmaz Yılbirlik, the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Durmazlar Holding gave a speech after Mayor Piotr Grzmowicz and expressed that she was very glad to be in Olsztyn for this meaningful purpose. She stated that gaining the trust of the Olsztyn Municipality and the people of Poland fills them with pride as Durma Holding, which exports to 120 countries and serves Polish industrialists for more than 30 years and wished that the agreement would be the first step in rail systems between Poland and Turkey. Yılbirlik said “We are fully convinced that we will not let down the trust in Durmazlar Holding, which always aims for better and analyzes the needs of the different cultures and aims to make the world better with technology as Turkey’s co-founder of Industry 4.0. I wish this agreement to be good for the city of Olsztyn and Durmazlar”. Fatma Durmaz Yılbirlik, the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Durmazlar Holding and Piotr Grzmowicz, the Mayor of Olsztyn signed agreements and congratulated the officials in the Turkish and Polish delegations and had their photo taken after the speeches on “The first tramway export of Turkey”. Fatma Durmaz Yılbirlik made statements after the ceremony and said that they entered the rail systems sector in 2009 with the 65-year experience and infrastructure of Durmazlar. Stating that they were very happy to export to Olsztyn as the first tram export of Turkey with the company that produced roughly 100 subway and tram vehicles, Yılbirlik also said that it was her duty and goal to increase the cultural relationship and the friendship between the two countries as the Honorary Consul of the Marmara Region in Poland since 2014. “It’s an honor for me and my country to continue to work both culturally and commercially and to make this happen,” she said.\nİpekböceği and Panorama experience\nAiming to be the first in the world rail systems sector, Durmazlar Holding established Durmaray in 2010, which operates in the field of rail systems technologies, projects, design, software, installation, testing and commissioning. It started production in 2 separate facilities which have 15 thousand m2 of closed and 50 thousand m2 of open area for frame and bogie production and 25 thousand m2 and 10 thousand m2 open area for rail systems vehicle production. The first tram produced by Durmaray, İpekböceği was put into the service of Bursa in 2013. It also won 60 Light Rail System and 12 bidirectional tram projects initiated by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality in 2015.\nThe company’s new generation design Panorama was put into service with 8 vehicles in Samsun and with 12 bidirectional vehicles in Kocaeli in 2016. Panorama trams will also be available for Olsztyn after 21 months. Having completed their 30-year life test, tested and approved with international standards, the trams stand out with their low energy consumption, low noise level, eco-friendly and safe design. Panorama trams prioritize passenger’s comfort with its 370 mm depth of entrance and 100% low floor. They have 210 passenger capacity with a length of 32 thousand 500 mm and a width of 2 thousand 500 mm.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://msj.edu/news/details/mount-st.-joseph-university-fireworks-to-kick-off-delhi-skirt-game-with-a-b", "date": "2018-05-23T22:41:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865830.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523215608-20180523235608-00017.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9240847229957581, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__46709481", "lang": "en", "text": "The Mount St. Joseph University Fireworks will be the highlight of the annual Delhi Skirt Game Tailgate Party on Thursday, July 31. The Tailgate Party is planned for the Remke parking lot on Delhi Pike from 6-10 p.m. Bring the whole family to dinner!\nThe annual Delhi Skirt Game's theme this year is \"Famous mothers versus famous daughters.\" Where else can you see Goldie Hawn squaring off against Kate Hudson? The annual skirt game is a charity fundraiser and features Delhi, ahem, men dressed in women's clothes while playing baseball. Local 12's Bob Herzog will again host the game with a special appearance by Judge Dinkelacker. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neal will play catcher like you've never seen him before.\nFor more information, visit the Skirt Game's website at http://www.delhiskirtgame.org/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://oldchemist.adr.com.ua/2016/01/03/what-do-you-know-about-flu/", "date": "2019-10-21T11:14:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987769323.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021093533-20191021121033-00289.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9569759964942932, "token_count": 2243, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__10770682", "lang": "en", "text": "By Mary Elizabeth Dallas | Reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD\n“Getting the flu is miserable,” says Christopher A. Ohl, MD, a professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “It means missed work, school, and vacations.” There are simple steps you can take to avoid the flu this season, but first you need to know your influenza facts.\nSee if you have what it takes to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season.\nHow long can flu viruses generally survive on a hard surface?\n“Up to eight hours” is correct. Flu viruses can generally survive on hard surfaces for up to eight hours, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Large airborne droplets sneezed or coughed from the nose or mouth of an infected person can land on nearby surfaces, like floors, tables, and countertops, Dr. Ohl explains. Flu viruses can also be transferred from an infected person’s hands to commonly used objects like light switches, phones, and doorknobs, where others can pick them up, he notes. Flu viruses prefer low humidity and low temperatures, and under these conditions they could potentially survive for up to 48 hours on hard, nonporous surfaces like plastic and stainless steel. If these surfaces are moist or wet, flu viruses could survive even longer, according to HHS.\nTo avoid getting the flu or spreading the virus to others, it’s essential to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, which can spread germs, advises Susan Rehm, MD, vice chair of the department of infectious disease and executive director of physician health at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. If used correctly, certain chemicals – including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, iodine-based antiseptics, and alcohols – can help get rid of flu viruses lingering on surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).\nHow far can the flu spread in the air when a person sneezes or coughs?\n“About 6 feet” is correct. You don’t need to be in close contact with someone who has the flu to become infected. People with the flu can spread it to others about 6 feet away, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Most people don’t realize how easily the flu can be transmitted through the air, Dr. Rehm notes. “If people have the flu when they cough, sneeze, or even talk, the flu virus goes into the air and people who are in a radius of up to 6 feet or possibly even farther may be breathing in flu particles and getting sick,” she says. Visualize Pigpen, the character from the Peanuts comic strip with a dusty haze around his head, Ohl suggests. If you get into that cloud or within 6 feet of someone with the flu, you’re at risk.\nHow long do you need to wash your hands to get rid of germs?\n“At least 20 seconds” is correct. One of the most important things you can do to avoid getting the flu or infecting others is to keep your hands clean, the CDC advises. But, for this to be effective, you need to wash your hands correctly. That means scrubbing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. “It’s the friction that makes the difference,” Rehm explains, “not the type of soap you use.” Scrub both the fronts and backs of your hands as well as the spaces between your fingers, Rehm suggests. After you’ve finished, air-dry your hands or use a clean towel.\nMake good hand hygiene a habit. Routinely wash your hands before eating, as well as after preparing food, using the bathroom, changing a diaper, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, the CDC recommends. If you aren’t near a sink with running water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.\nCan you spread the flu to others before you develop symptoms?\n“Yes” is correct. Even before people realize they’re sick, they can spread the flu to others, the CDC cautions. Symptoms of the flu, such as fever, chills, and body aches, usually develop one to four days after the virus enters the body. Unlike a cold, which can develop gradually and worsen over the course of a few days, the flu usually comes on very suddenly, Rehm notes.\nMost healthy adults may be able to infect other people up to 24 hours before these symptoms appear, the CDC states.\nIn general, how long are people with the flu contagious?\n“Five to seven days” is correct. Most healthy adults could infect other people with the flu for five to seven days after they get sick, according to the CDC. “Once a fever hits, you are the most contagious,” Ohl says. “Generally, the highest level of contagiousness is when you feel the worst.” Your symptoms may be less severe after a few days, but it’s important to remember that you are still contagious. It may take up to two weeks for some people to fully recover from the flu. In order to avoid spreading the virus to others, the rule of thumb is to stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, Ohl adds. “Be a good citizen and stay home,” he says. “It’s not the time to get up and go to work. Your colleagues don’t want to be around you if you have the flu.” Children with the flu and those with weakened immune systems may be contagious for longer than seven days, NIAID notes.\nOnce you get a flu shot, how long does it take for the vaccine to become effective?\n“About two weeks” is correct. The seasonal flu vaccine is not effective right away: It takes about two weeks for your body to make the antibodies that will protect you from the flu, according to HHS. During this time, if you are exposed to the virus, you are still at risk for infection because you’re not yet immune. That’s why it’s important to take the time to get a flu shot early in the fall before flu season kicks into high gear, Rehm notes. “Every year, flu season is a little bit different,” she says. “A couple of years it peaked in December, and many years it peaked at the end of February. The biggest problem with immunization is missed opportunities.”\nBottom line: Don’t continuously put off getting a flu shot. Since the timing, severity, and length of flu season vary from year to year, getting vaccinated early on can help minimize your risk for infection, Rehm advises.\nYou can’t get the flu if you get a seasonal flu shot.\n“False” is correct. There is still a chance you could get the flu if you are vaccinated. The effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine depends on your age and health status, and also on the similarity between the viruses selected to make the vaccine and the viruses actually circulating in the community, the CDC explains. More than 100 national influenza centers in more than 100 countries conduct ongoing flu surveillance. The World Health Organization uses this information to make recommendations about which flu strains to include in the vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere, according to the CDC. If the viruses included in the vaccine are a close match to those in circulation, the vaccine will be more effective. Even if the vaccine and circulating flu viruses are not closely matched, the vaccine may still offer some level of protection, reduce the severity of the illness, and help prevent serious flu-related complications, the agency explains. “The flu vaccine remains the No. 1 way to prevent the flu,” Rehm says.\n“Even in years where it’s not as effective, having some degree of protection is better than none, which is what you get if you don’t get the vaccine.”\nOnce flu symptoms develop, antiviral medications are most effective if taken within:\n“48 hours” is correct. Antiviral drugs are most effective against the flu if they are taken within 48 hours of the patient’s developing symptoms, the CDC reports. These prescription medications are available as pills, in liquid form, and as an inhaled powder. Some can also be given intravenously. Antiviral drugs are not a cure for the flu, but they can reduce its severity. They can ease your symptoms, prevent serious flu-related complications, and help you recover a day or two sooner, the CDC points out. Even if the ideal 48-hour window passes, some people with the flu — particularly those with chronic medical conditions — may still benefit from taking antivirals, Rehm notes. “These drugs are the only things that can actually prevent the flu virus from replicating,” she says. “They are very specific.”\nHow many people in the United States die from the flu or flu-related complications each year?\n“Between 3,000 and 49,000” is correct. The flu is a serious illness and shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s estimated that annual flu-related deaths in the United States range between 3,000 and 49,000 people, according to the CDC. To put this into perspective, nearly 34,000 people are killed in car accidents in this country each year, Rehm points out. Every year, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of flu-related complications, the CDC reports. Young children, older people, pregnant women, and people whose immune systems are weakened from disease or medication are at greater risk. But it’s important to realize that anyone can develop serious flu-related complications, Rehm cautions.\nIn recent years, 80 to 90 percent of people who died from the flu were:\n“Adults age 65 and older” is correct. During recent flu seasons, 80 to 90 percent of those whose deaths were ruled flu-related were 65 and older, the CDC reports. As you get older, your immune system weakens, increasing your risk for the flu and flu-related complications, HHS explains. As a result, older people have the option of getting a high-dose flu vaccine that will trigger a stronger response from their immune systems.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fabzenone.com/blog.html/want-to-see-whats-happening-in-vancouver-movie-industry-5726959", "date": "2024-04-16T10:25:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00181.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8981577754020691, "token_count": 370, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__145202968", "lang": "en", "text": "Filmed in Vancouver\nWe’re ready for our close-up! Vancouver’s film and TV show biz pumps $1 billion per year into the local economy, and with blockbuster flicks like Deadpool, Skyscraper, 50 Shades of Grey and Star Trek filmed here, word is out that Vancouver is spreading its own Hollywood glitter.\nChalk it up to lower production costs, close proximity to a range of available backdrops – sparkling ocean, sandy beaches, lush rainforests and soaring mountains, for starters – and a mild climate conducive to year-round shooting. Whatever the case, Vancouver is critically acclaimed by movie producers, directors and celebrities alike. In fact, the city has a long history with celebrity lore, back since Gary Cooper hitched a ride to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on a passing street-cleaning machine.\nOf course, it’s not just big-name cinematic releases that shoot in Vancouver – plenty of your favourite TV flicks are brought to life here, too. The city has become a sci-fi and fantasy hub, starting back when the original X-Files series filmed in the ‘90s (David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson also returned to shoot the series reboot). Other small-screen fan favourites shot in Vancouver include Riverdale, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Arrow and The Flash, as well as old-school series spanning the range of 21 Jump Street to MacGyver.\nWhile visiting, take note of big white trailers parked around the city, with cables snaking down footpaths and casually dressed crews milling about with walkie-talkies – you might be witnessing the makings of the next Hollywood blockbuster. That’s a wrap!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jonathanguyer.com/index.html", "date": "2022-08-12T08:43:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571597.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812075544-20220812105544-00779.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9529732465744019, "token_count": 133, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__100178566", "lang": "en", "text": "Jonathan Guyer is a senior foreign policy writer at Vox.\nHe worked as managing editor of The American Prospect from 2019 to 2021, where he wrote accountability stories on national security and foreign policy that won top prizes from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and the Society of Professional Journalists.\nJonathan has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Paris Review, and Rolling Stone, among others. His research has been supported by fellowships from Fulbright, the Institute of Current World Affairs, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University.\nVisit Oum Cartoon, his archived blog of Arabic comics and caricature.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://jeffprobst.co.uk/blog/9/alli-member-milestones/", "date": "2024-04-23T01:08:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00183.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9782068133354187, "token_count": 213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__162572855", "lang": "en", "text": "Author Member: Jeff Probst\nJeff Probst's latest novel, When the Moon was White, was published in autumn 2022. He has had stories, articles and poems published in literary magazines, journals and newspapers in California, South Africa and London.\nI launched my novel at a local pub on a Wednesday afternoon to about 25 people in the ‘Americana’ group of the local U3A (University of the Third Age). The audience demographic of over-60s was just right: my novel features the Moon Race and music from the Sixties. The group seemed to enjoy the extracts I read, and the Beatles, Herman’s Hermits and Beach Boys tracks.\nWhy are you proud?\nI worked on my novel for nine years, and here was a group of local readers who listened to my words, asked interesting and intelligent questions, and afterwards bought some books.\nWhat have you learned?\nNot to panic before my next reading. The people who come want to hear what I have to say.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mvc.fm/24?t=0", "date": "2021-09-19T05:25:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056711.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919035453-20210919065453-00455.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9616954922676086, "token_count": 229, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__106668307", "lang": "en", "text": "The guys sit down with Lee Warrick, a junior front end web developer who recently attended a local bootcamp after years of being a firefighter and nurse. They talk about his transition from healthcare to programming, how the college experience differed from his development training, how he keeps his skills sharp on the job, and how you can run a bunch of extracurricular activities for developers, but maybe just attending some is at least as effective a use of your time.\nWe really enjoyed having Lee on the show and hope that his story can inspire our listeners who might be on the fence about learning programming.\nFollow us on Twitter @mvcpodcast.\n01:28- Lee's developer story\n09:31- Biggest surprise of developer life\n13:56- Advice to your younger self\n23:08- How do you keep learning after school?\n38:14- Can your job actually be fun?\n40:36- How to keep from burning out?\n46:44- Choosing the right extracurriculars\n- Lee's website\n- Lee on Twitter\n- Tech Jr. Podcast", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://shawnandbret.com/game-after-players-beat-the-suffragettes/", "date": "2020-01-21T03:36:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250601241.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20200121014531-20200121043531-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9607896208763123, "token_count": 795, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__92918759", "lang": "en", "text": "A hyper realistic and completely free western, the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 is a technical success and scriptwriting. His record sales prove it. But videos of players showing themselves to be beating and killing suffragettes create controversy over this “open world”. The Rockstar studio does not seem to fear for its reputation.\nIt took seven years to discover the sequel to Red Dead Redemption. Released October 26, this video game, which takes place in 1899, plunges the player into an open world of westerns. But by leaving a complete moral freedom to its players, Rockstar, the publishing company, must now face a bad buzz.\nIn this game, the player crosses the road of characters illustrating this period of change in the United States. He met suffragettes in particular, those women who campaigned for the right to vote and who won it in 1920.\nBut a few days after the release of the game, unexpected videos have blossomed on Youtube. There were players attacking these militant women. Some were beaten, others thrown at alligators or tied up at the bottom of a mine … the most “popular” of these videos, posted by youtubeur Shirrako exceeded 1.7 million views. Others accumulate hundreds of thousands.\nIn the comments, there are many anti-feminist remarks. Some thank Rockstar for allowing them to get rid of these ” boring feminists “, others regret that it is not possible to act in real life. At first, Youtube censored these videos arguing that its policy does not allow gratuitous violence. But faced with criticism of players, they have been restored but prohibited to minors.\nAbsolute moral freedom\nThe creators of the game emphasize that if the players have complete moral freedom, they must still pay the consequences of their actions. So by acting badly, vis-à-vis these women or any other character, the player will be more and more sought after by the authorities and bounty hunters will eventually eliminate it. A threat that is not enough to prevent this drift.\n” This is a complex problem that applies to very detailed games and open universes, which give priority to the player’s choice.What is less complex (to understand) is that there is a pool of video game players who hate women and get on with it, “writes on twitter Emmanuel Cheeseberg, editor of the Motherboard tech website. Dan Hassler-Forest, media specialist at the University of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, is less nuanced: ” the possibility of hitting a suffragette is something that the studio deliberately chose to introduce into the game “.\nThe game’s specialists explain that it is precisely the absolute freedom that makes this game extraordinary. On the side of RockStar, we remain discreet on the controversy. If some hope that this controversy will damage the reputation of the studio, in fact, it is mainly involved in its promotion. This new album has already sold 17 million copies in eight days and will be the best-selling game in 2018.\nGrand Thief Auto\nIn addition, the studio is accustomed to controversy. He is at the origin of the famous “Grand Thief Auto” (GTA) license. At the release of each version, the studio is systematically criticized for the violence of the scenario, the ambiguous moral choices and the presence of sex workers with whom the players can “interact”. Nevertheless, each release is a commercial success.\nIn France, in 2016, former Secretary of State for Digital Axelle Lemaire had launched a mission about sexism in video games. This industry, on which the Hexagon is at the forefront, benefits from tax credits and an aid fund. The minister and parliamentarians had threatened to deprive the studios that they would not put enough effort into the positive representation of women. But, in the absence of consensus, these projects did not succeed.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://engine.iium.edu.my/ece/?p=16", "date": "2023-09-22T11:39:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00408.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8953788876533508, "token_count": 770, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__47982810", "lang": "en", "text": "The world of mobile communication has seen rapid evolution over the past few decades, from the birth of the first-generation (1G) networks to the current widespread adoption of 5G. As we stand on the precipice of technological advancement, the next frontier in wireless communication is already emerging: 6G. In this article, we will delve into the concept of 6G mobile communication, its potential features, applications, and the profound impact it could have on our interconnected world.\n6G, the successor to 5G, represents the sixth generation of mobile communication technology. While 5G is still in the process of global deployment, the industry is already looking ahead to 6G to address anticipated requirements beyond the capabilities of 5G networks. While it’s important to note that 6G is still in the early stages of research and development, several key attributes are being envisioned:\n- Unprecedented Speed: 6G is expected to offer blistering data transfer speeds, potentially reaching terabits per second. This would enable near-instantaneous downloads of ultra-high-definition content and immersive virtual reality experiences.\n- Ultra-Low Latency: The latency in 6G networks is expected to be reduced to a few milliseconds or even microseconds, facilitating real-time applications like remote surgery, augmented reality gaming, and autonomous vehicles.\n- Massive Connectivity: 6G is envisioned to connect not only people and devices but also the Internet of Things (IoT) on an unprecedented scale. This includes connecting billions of devices and sensors, enabling a vast array of applications in smart cities, agriculture, and healthcare.\n- Spectral Efficiency: Improved spectral efficiency in 6G networks will allow for more efficient use of available radio frequencies, reducing congestion and enhancing network reliability.\n- Energy Efficiency: 6G aims to be more energy-efficient than its predecessors, with innovations in power management and reduced energy consumption, contributing to a greener future.\n- Advanced Antenna Technologies: The use of advanced antenna technologies, such as intelligent beamforming and massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output), will be critical for delivering high-speed, reliable connections in 6G.\nThe capabilities of 6G are expected to open the door to a wide range of innovative applications and services:\n- Immersive Experiences: 6G can provide the backbone for incredibly immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences, revolutionizing gaming, entertainment, and remote collaboration.\n- Healthcare: The low latency and high reliability of 6G networks can enable remote surgery and telemedicine procedures with precision and confidence.\n- Smart Cities: 6G will play a pivotal role in the development of smart cities, facilitating seamless connectivity for traffic management, public safety, and efficient resource utilization.\n- Autonomous Vehicles: The ultra-low latency of 6G is crucial for autonomous vehicles, ensuring rapid response times and safe navigation.\n- Agriculture: Precision agriculture can benefit from 6G’s massive IoT capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring of crop conditions and automated farming techniques.\nChallenges and Considerations\nWhile the prospects of 6G are exciting, there are several challenges to overcome:\n- Technical Hurdles: Developing the technology to achieve the ambitious goals of 6G, such as terabit-per-second speeds, presents significant technical challenges.\n- Regulatory and Spectrum Issues: Allocating and managing the required frequency spectrum for 6G is a complex process that will require international coordination.\n- Security: With greater connectivity comes increased security concerns. Robust security measures will be essential to protect the vast array of connected devices and data.\n- Environmental Impact: As with any advanced technology, the environmental impact of 6G must be carefully considered, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.gosafescore.com/tag/cambodia/", "date": "2023-12-02T11:06:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100399.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202105028-20231202135028-00131.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9603465795516968, "token_count": 439, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__148480198", "lang": "en", "text": "As the vaccine rollout strengthens, Cambodia is, at last, looking towards re-opening its borders for tourism.\nThe Cambodian ministry of tourism announced plans to relax travel restrictions for foreigners from November. To further entice tourists, the country is also looking at reducing its current quarantine time of 14-days, or, even removing it entirely. At this stage, it appears that the re-opening plan will only permit fully vaccinated travellers to visit the country. As yet, no further details have been announced.\nCambodia is rapidly outpacing its neighbours in the vaccination race – according to figures from Our World in Data, the country has vaccinated 54,6% of its population. Thailand, and Vietnam are lagging behind with 11,2% and 3,6% respectively. It’s no surprise then, that these positive numbers have brought the possibility of re-opening to leisure travel to the fore. In fact, Cambodia’s vaccine rollout has been so fast-paced, it’s the second highest in Southeast Asia, beaten only by Singapore, which is currently at 79,1% of the population vaccinated. Currently, Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh is the most vaccinated city in Southeast Asia. The country’s goal is to reach herd immunity by the end of September when roughly 75% of the population will have received both jabs.\nWhen to visit?\nFor foreigners eager to explore the temples of Angkor Wat, or kick back on a beautiful beach, then Cambodia‘s re-opening couldn’t be better timed. The wet season tends to run between May and October, so by then, the seasonal monsoon cycle should be over. The dry season runs from November to April, and December and January are the coolest months. With daily average temperatures sitting in the mid-20oC’s the end of the year is ideal for a beach escape. So, whether you want to snooze on the beaches of Saracen Bay, or hack through the rainforests in the Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia will soon be a bucket-list possibility once more.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.senatorvance.com/", "date": "2014-10-21T16:42:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444582.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00321-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8920056223869324, "token_count": 225, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__40764661", "lang": "en", "text": "Sign Up for Email Updates\nFrom Senator Vance\nTo receive electronic correspondence from Senator Vance, legislative information, and updates from Harrisburg, please fill out the form below.\nOctober 16, 2014\nThe Senate today concurred in amendments to legislation authored by Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) that expands the state’s prescription drug monitoring program to include Schedule II through V controlled substances.\nOctober 10, 2014\nSen. Pat Vance (R-31) joined U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-4) and Rep. Mike Regan (R-92) today in a bridge naming ceremony in honor of Staff Sergeant Guy E. Shelley Jr.\nOctober 9, 2014\nSen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York), Rep. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland) and U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-4th) will lead the ceremonial unveiling of a sign designating the Old York Road bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike as the Staff Sergeant Guy E. Shelley Memorial Bridge.[...Read More]", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://viewsonartblog.wordpress.com/tag/sculpture-on-the-way/", "date": "2021-11-28T03:09:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358443.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128013650-20211128043650-00316.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9820606112480164, "token_count": 1398, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__121832615", "lang": "en", "text": "By Jerry Williams, Volunteer Docent at Grounds For Sculpture\nVolunteers at Grounds For Sculpture have a monthly educational meeting. Our guests at one meeting late last year were from The Sculpture Foundation, the force behind Sculpture On The Way. They used to produce a full color brochure on the artwork included in the program. When we asked when it would be updated to include the many additions since last publication, we were advised that it was not practical to keep updating the brochure because the artwork itself keeps changing. They suggested someone amongst us volunteers take up a similar project.\nWell, the individual who asked the question coincidentally had the same name as me. So, I picked up the thrown gauntlet, grabbed my camera and hit the road. I’ve traversed these roads and seen these sculptures countless times, but I never gave a second thought to photographing them. I quickly discovered that a weekday afternoon was not going to work if I wanted to capture all of the pieces. So I shot a few and decided to come back on the next Saturday morning.\nI headed north on I-295 and pulled to the shoulder across from Head 2 Head. There’s not much traffic on this road at about 8 a.m. on a Saturday, but there is still some. I quickly picked up my camera with a telephoto lens and shot off a group of pictures of the sculpture across six lanes of highway plus a grass median — this while cars whizzed by on both sides of the roadway.\nDone there, I went further up the highway and turned around to come back to exit 65B from the north. As soon as you come off this exit, the first thing you see is Comprehension by Seward Johnson. It was this piece that drove home the realization that certain installations of public art are meant to be seen only in passing. I should have realized it after photographing Head 2 Head on a busy Interstate Highway, but it sunk in here. There is simply no place to stop safely and take some photos, even early on a Saturday morning.\nOver the next hour or two I shot a bunch of photos. When I got home, I loaded them into my computer and printed out what I thought were the best ones of each piece. The following week, I met with Lynn DeClemente, the registrar for The Sculpture Foundation. I showed her what I shot and she identified those pieces I could not. She also pointed me to pieces I had missed, or didn’t know about, and let me know of a few pending additions. Without Lynn’s invaluable assistance and guidance, I would not have been able to complete this project.\nSo, the following Sunday, camera in hand along with a big cup of coffee, I once again headed out. The sculptures on and around the NJ Transit train station property were easy to capture on Sunday morning as it’s not a busy place then. Across the road is the Congoleum plant and I spent some time on their property shooting whatever I could of the surrounding art.\nPerhaps the most frustrating part of all was trying to fully capture Crossing Paths by Seward Johnson. This monumental piece was not yet installed when I took on this project. It is sited to best be seen from the adjacent train track. Thus, from the road (East State Street Extension), all you can see is the back. Well, I was determined to shoot the piece from the front and knew the area pretty well. So I set out to go to the other side of the tracks and get a few good photos. The other side of the tracks is also industrial, including trucking firms and the like. As you can imagine, early Sunday does not bring much activity to light industrial areas so I was the lone car in the area. I drove up and down side streets across from the work but could not get a clear view of it. While I sipped my coffee I contemplated the risk versus reward of entering private property to get closer to the tracks. Wisdom won out and I drove back to the other side of the tracks and moved on to the other works.\nThe piece on Klockner Road by NottinghamHigh School (Long Forms by Mark Power) presented its own problems. Before doing my early weekend morning excursions, I drove by the high school a number of times before I could even distinguish the piece from the surrounding trees. I briefly thought of pulling over and taking a few shots but quickly stifled those thoughts. Imagine an older gentleman (me) driving up to a high school during school hours and sticking a camera with a telephoto lens out the window. Once again, wisdom won out and I decided to capture this on a weekend trip.\nTulip by Seymour Ikenson presented another problem. At the time I was doing this project (early 2012), the former Siperstein’s paint store was being demolished and a new Walgreen’s was replacing it. The construction site was fenced off and there was rubble surrounding the sculpture. Across the street is a Wawa in whose lot I sat, with another cup of coffee, pondering how I could capture the work without including all the construction detritus. Bottom line was that I couldn’t and the photo included in Episode V is taken from The Sculpture Foundation website.\nThis project made me realize that there are two types of public (actually there are probably more than that). One is sculpture that is intended to be enjoyed while passing by. These pieces are usually monumental and are not designed to be seen up close and personal. Most of the works in Sculpture On The Way fall into this category. They are placed in locations not convenient or safe for pedestrians. The other type is those that can and perhaps should be looked at up close and personal. First Ride and Daedalus come to mind as good examples of this type.\nSculpture On The Way is not stagnant. Since I undertook this project, Hitchhiker and Crossing Paths were added. Los Mariachis and Turn of the Century were moved to a new location and joined by Whispering Close and Time For Fun. The vacated location was filled with God Bless America. It is not beyond belief that before you read this final episode, yet another change will have taken place on Sculpture On The Way. Just as a breadcrumb path succumbs to changes from wind and animals, so too does Sculpture On The Way.\nI hope you enjoyed this excursion as much as I did preparing it. The next time you go to Grounds For Sculpture, or to the NJ Transit train station, or have any reason to be in the area, perhaps you’ll look at this marvelous collection in a slightly different light. It was a pleasure chatting with you.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.invizius.com/news/fierce-15/", "date": "2024-04-13T13:20:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00460.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9437135457992554, "token_count": 588, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__159139890", "lang": "en", "text": "Invizius has been named by FierceMedTech as one of 2018’s Fierce 15 med tech companies, designating it as one of the most promising private companies in the industry.\nInvizius has developed H-Guard, a biotechnology product that acts as an “invisibility cloak”, hiding life-saving medical devices from patients’ immune systems. The company’s first application targets the blood filter used in kidney dialysis, promising to meet a massive and desperate unmet need among almost three million patients with kidney failure.\nInvizius spun out of ground-breaking research at the University of Edinburgh into how deadly bacteria manage to hide from the human immune system. H-Guard replicates bacteria’s behaviour and is being developed into a suite of products that integrate with existing treatments, preventing the deadly complications that result when medical devices are rejected.\nDuring dialysis, the patient’s immune system sees the dialysis machine as an unwelcome foreign body, and attacks it, creating inflammatory processes that end up damaging the patient’s own cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for dialysis patients, and life expectancy on dialysis is slashed by two-thirds compared to that of the general population.\nH-Guard is also being developed to help millions of patients in critical care, or who undergo open heart surgery, who suffer from complications after being hooked up to heart and lung machines.\nInvizius announced £500,000 of investment from Mercia Fund Managers in April 2018, shortly after the company was formed with the help of Edinburgh Innovations, the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service.\nRichard Boyd, CEO of Invizius, said: “The team at Invizius is absolutely delighted that our innovation and global ambition are receiving international recognition as one of the Fierce 15, and this adds to the momentum the business is building. We are excited and motivated by the potential of H-Guard to address decades-long shortcomings in the treatment of millions of patients worldwide.”\nThe Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being “fierce” – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. This is FierceMedTech’s seventh annual Fierce 15 selection.\nAn internationally recognized daily report reaching a network of over 90,000 med tech industry professionals, FierceMedTech provides subscribers with an authoritative analysis of the day's top stories. Every year FierceMedTech evaluates hundreds of private companies from around the world for its annual Fierce 15 list, which is based on a variety of factors such as the strength of its technology, partnerships, venture backers and a competitive market position.\nThe full list of this year’s Fierce 15 winners, and a feature on Invizius, can be viewed here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hughespr.blog/2013/01/07/bringing-your-blog-to-life/", "date": "2018-06-18T09:24:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267860168.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618090026-20180618110026-00531.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.923943042755127, "token_count": 647, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__45672978", "lang": "en", "text": "Catherine Bauer writes…\nSilence (or thinking music).\nTap, tap, tap.\nThose are the sounds of a frustrated writer – be it journalist, columnist, blogger, novelist, student – whatever.\nWriting doesn’t always come easy – even to someone who enjoys it or who writes for a living.\nMore than a few of Adelaide’s PR consultants have a journalism background and are regularly asked by clients to help write columns or blog posts.\nA good column or blog requires more than just the ability to articulate an opinion. Your opinions have to make sense, provide insight and be convincing. And ideally, they must be entertaining. They can be more intimate, informal and conversational than a lot of mainstream writing.\nHere are a few tips that might help you with any New Year blogging resolutions.\nWrite as you would speak – don’t be formal if you’re not. And don’t be informal and lighthearted if it doesn’t come naturally.\nDon’t be long winded – a rambling rant that takes forever to reach a point is blog poison. Get right to the point ASAP.\nWrite with conviction – put forward your opinion as something you truly believe in. Argue your case with conviction. Don’t sit on the fence. Be definite and be prepared to stand by your statements.\nUse facts – back up your arguments with facts.\nBe critical – people like reading columnists who dare to criticise. Naming names might create a bit of controversy but as long as you do not libel anyone and don’t go overboard in your criticism, it works well to make your column an interesting and exciting read.\nIt’s ok to be passionate – a ho-hum piece of writing is akin to a flaccid handshake – or being flogged with warm lettuce, to borrow from former Prime Minister Paul Keating. A soft or passive voice isn’t one for a columnist or blogger. If what you’re writing about doesn’t excite you, don’t expect your readers to be engaged either.\nHave a point – if you’re going to raise an issue, you should also suggest a solution – not to is pretty useless.\nCome up with some posts for the blog bank – this is a good idea if you’re a regular writer. Keeping up a series of blogs or columns can be onerous, especially when you’re not faced with some good juicy issues to tackle. Find some ageless subjects that aren’t time sensitive. And write ahead at those times you’re feeling creative, rather than at a time your stressed or busy and the words have to be painfully extracted.\nFinally, don’t enter the realm of sharing your views, opinions and experiences unless you have a thick skin!\nHughes PR is a communications and public relations consultancy with proven and extensive experience in publicity and media relations, issues management, crisis management, digital media and social media strategy and implementation, community consultation, event management, media training, publications and strategic problem solving. Find out more.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thamesvalleychamber.startupinfohub.co.uk/news/small-business-news/spend-on-small-business-saturday-breaks-new-record", "date": "2021-05-16T17:57:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991178.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516171301-20210516201301-00430.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9781654477119446, "token_count": 569, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__218688092", "lang": "en", "text": "The organisers of the Small Business Saturday event have estimated that UK shoppers spent £1.1 billion on the day, as shoppers showed support for their local high streets after a tough year.\nThe UK's eighth annual Small Business Saturday, which took place on 5 December 2020, saw 15.4 million people hitting the high street and shopping in independent retailers. Research commissioned by Small Business Saturday founder American Express has revealed that spend exceeded the billion pound mark for the first time ever, even though there was a fall in footfall.\nToluna polled 3,701 UK adults on behalf of American Express and found that the average per person spend was £70.74, up 56% from £45.42 in 2019. These figures indicate that UK shoppers spent £1.1 billion in small retailers on the day, using ONS figures for the UK adult population.\nOf the shoppers who took to the high street on Small Business Saturday, 48% said they chose to spend money with small businesses as they wanted to support them after a tough year. Small Business Saturday also drew high engagement on social media, with #SmallBusinessSaturday trending throughout the day.\nMichelle Ovens, director of Small Business Saturday, said: \"It is fantastic to see such phenomenal, record-breaking support for small businesses, in one of the toughest years many have ever experienced. Small Business Saturday has been running for eight years, but this year's campaign has been our most vital. We are delighted that it's generated such a massive boost for small businesses, at a time they are facing huge challenges with the ongoing effects of the pandemic.\n\"I have no doubt that this strong support for small businesses has been driven by recognition of the critical role they played in our communities during lockdown. So many firms worked hard to pivot and adapt their businesses during this national emergency, often stepping in to offer useful services, vital products, as well as being a source of practical support and kindness, particularly for the NHS and frontline workers.\n\"While there is light at the end of the tunnel for 2021, with a vaccine, this winter is still going to be tough for many small businesses and it's so important that we all continue to support them. This year Small Business Saturday is not just about one day, but all of the small actions that individuals can do across the winter to add up to one big impact.\"\nAmerican Express is also incentivising its card holders to support their local small shops with its Shop Small offer. From 5 to 20 December 2020, they will receive a £5 statement credit when they spend £10 or more in-store at participating small businesses. The offer is valid for use up to ten times, once per participating location, which means shoppers can earn a total of £50 in statement credits.\nWritten by Rachel Miller.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.mohawkvalleychorus.org/rossi_director.html", "date": "2023-12-04T06:51:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00585.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9770001769065857, "token_count": 382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__298794426", "lang": "en", "text": "David M. Rossi, a music teacher at Germantown Central School, has been named director of the Mohawk Valley Chorus.\nHe will be only the sixth director of the chorus in its 75 years of existence, succeeding John H. Nethaway, who retired after 30 years of service this spring.\nBesides his teaching experiences, Rossi has been music director of the Choraliers of St. Clare’s in Schenectady since 2004 and of the Clifton Park Community Chorus the past year. He is also choir director and organist at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Christ the King Church, a position he has held since 2003.\nHis teaching career, before joining the Germantown district two years ago, has included stints at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady and St. Brigid’s Regional Catholic School. He also served as a substitute teacher at Sidney Central for several years.\nAmong his other conducting experience was directing the First Congregational Church of Greene choir, where he also led a three-octave bell choir, and the Tri-Town Ecumenical Choir.\nRossi is a graduate of Colonie Central High School and Hartwick College, where he sang with the Hartwick College Choir and the Hartwick Chamber Choir. He has also sung with the Catskill Choral Society.\nHe will be leading MVC when it resumes rehearsals for the 2009-10 season on Monday, Sept. 12, said president Charles Snyder.\nIn Rossi’s application, he expressed hope “to work with a choir of people from various backgrounds and experiences. I would like to work with and direct a group of people who enjoy music and learning a variety of musical styles. I would enjoy working with people who have interests that are comparable to my own.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.voxmotus.co.uk/dragon", "date": "2019-09-18T02:50:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573176.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190918024332-20190918050332-00207.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8190333247184753, "token_count": 455, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__169899469", "lang": "en", "text": "Latest Dragon News\nVox Motus, the National Theatre of Scotland and Tianjin People's Arts Theatre present the world premiere of DRAGON.\nTommy can’t sleep. He hasn’t been able to since his mum died a year ago. Since then, life has gone from bad to worse. His dad is grief-stricken, his big sister ignores him and he’s become the target for the school bully. Then one restless night, Tommy goes to the window, throws back the curtain and…\n…a dragon is looking at him. Straight in the eye.\nAn extraordinary visual story told without words, featuring puppetry, illusion and original music.\nA show for adults, teenagers and children with vivid imaginations.\nRecommended for 9 years +\nThe show is completely accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.\nA co-production with the NATIOnal theatre of scotland and the Tianjin children's Arts Theatre, China\nCONCEIVED BY JAMIE HARRISON, OLIVER EMANUEL AND CANDICE EDMUNDS\nWritten by Oliver Emanuel\nDirected: Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison\nDesigned: Jamie Harrison\nPuppet Design: Jamie Harrison and Guy Bishop\nComposed: Tim Phillips\nSound Design: Mark Melville\nLighting Design: Simon Wilkinson\nAssociate Lighting Designer: Derek Anderson\nProduced: Susannah Armitage\nAssociate Producer: Shihui Weng\nAssistant Director: Andy McGregor\nCasting Director: Laura Donelly\nDad: Martin McCormick\nSusie: Joanne McGuinness\nTommy: Scott Miller\nVanessa: Amanda Wright\nDavid Hogan: Gavin Jon Wright\nBen Laing: Kai Zhang\nAlison Brodie: Yan Tao\nProduction Manager: Chris Hay\nCSM: David Sneddon\nTSM: David Hill\nDSM: Emma Whoriskey\nASM: Rosie Ward\nSound Supervisor: Andrew Kirkby\nLighting Supervisor: James Gardner\nLighting Programmer: Laura Whitley\nTechnicians: Jon Meggat, Neil Dewar\nWardrobe Supervisor: Stephanie Thorburn\nInterpreter: Liang-Yu Sung", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://feedyourwanderlust.com/about/", "date": "2018-02-23T04:47:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814393.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20180223035527-20180223055527-00741.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9279543161392212, "token_count": 478, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__271517582", "lang": "en", "text": "Feed Your Wanderlust is a travel blog dedicated to helping you experience our world and live life to the fullest. Wanderlust will especially focus on wellness travel that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. The author, Megan Jicha, believes this type of travel–or really any travel in general–is one of the best ways to discover, grow, and enjoy who you are as a person.\nMegan will also go beyond her recommendations and reviews of wellness travel and simply recount her favorite travel experiences: From soul searching in Iceland and bridge climbing in Sydney to awesome pancakes in San Francisco. Megan simply wants Wanderlust to be a place where she can share her stories and hopefully inspire a few people to get out there and explore the world.\nLast but not least, Megan will also document the steps she takes to become a travel writer. She hopes sharing these experience will help just one person pursue their passion for travel writing and help them understand that they too can delve into the wonderful, life-affirming world of travel writing.\nAbout the girl, Megan Jicha\nCurrently residing in Orange County, California, Megan, 26, is a full-time freelance writer–splitting her time between corporate copywriting and travel writing. Her current life goals include: 1) surely and steadily growing Feed Your Wanderlust and her travel writing career, 2) dedicating more time to her yoga practice, 3) visiting at least one new country each year, 4) getting her finances in grown-up-girl order, and 5) continuing to learn how to reduce stress and embrace happiness on a day-to-day basis.\nHer favorite travel excursions to date include:\n- Camping around Iceland for a month and climbing multiple glaciers\n- Camping in the Australian outback\n- Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge\n- Playing on the rock slides of Sacsayhuaman\n- Hiking, zip-lining, and rafting the Inca Jungle Trek\n- Exploring Machu Picchu\n- Rope swinging off a sunset cruise boat on a man’s back–in a black dress–in Aruba\n- Driving the Pacific Coast Highway\n- Eating veggie burgers, window shopping, and relaxing on the beach in Cape May, NJ\n- Calling Boston, MA home for over 5 years\n- Moving cross country to California", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://hl-isy.com/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/National-MCO-Analyzer-Medicare-053112", "date": "2013-05-21T10:20:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699881956/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102441-00021-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9371079802513123, "token_count": 447, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__80261489", "lang": "en", "text": "Seniors are Choosing Medicare Advantage in Greater Numbers which is Good News for Private Health Plans, According to HealthLeaders-InterStudy\nMay 31, 2012—Nashville, Tenn. —\nHealthLeaders-InterStudy, the leading provider of managed care market intelligence, finds that Medicare’s growth and profit potential make it a good bet for managed care organizations looking to expand their business, according to the recently published National MCO Analyzer: Medicare\nreport. Even with the nation’s budget and debt problems, Medicare continues to expand as aging baby boomers enter the market and the weak economy pushes more people into retirement.\nThe 2012 Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment season ended with 13.3 million members in MA plans, up 10 percent from 2011. Much of the 2012 MA growth accrued to the large national MA plans, which benefited from Medicare age-ins, a successful annual enrollment period and several major health plan acquisitions in the Medicare segment.\n“Medicare Advantage is maturing, and part of that maturation is the consolidation of the market as smaller plans either fail or are purchased by the larger plans.” said HealthLeaders-InterStudy Senior Analyst Paula Wade. “The top ten plans now have two-thirds of the MA market for 2012. As these large players realize greater economies of scale, particularly in drug purchasing, consolidation will continue as marginal players decide to put themselves up for sale.”\nSeniors are choosing Medicare Advantage plans in greater numbers, because those plans offer better benefits than the government fee-for-service program. Medicare Advantage plans are part of a federal program providing Medicare coverage through the private insurance market.\n“Baby boomers are accustomed to managed care,” said Ms. Wade. “They think it’s entirely normal to choose a private health plan for delivery of their Medicare benefits. This generation is also savvier about researching their coverage alternatives online and shopping for the best value.”\nThe National MCO Analyzer: Medicare\nreport includes a profile for each state and the District of Columbia to capture each program’s unique structure and operation. An abstract of the report can be found here:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://marianneboeskygallery.com/art-fairs/10-independent-art-fair/", "date": "2024-02-20T21:51:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00788.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9518657326698303, "token_count": 572, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__107763115", "lang": "en", "text": "For sales inquiries, please contact:\nMarianne Boesky Gallery is pleased to participate in the 2022 edition of the Independent Art Fair in New York City with a solo booth featuring a new body of work by seminal Italian artist Pier Paolo Calzolari (b. 1943). The presentation follows Calzolari’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery, Painting as a Butterfly (March 18 – April 23, 2022), which was the first significant presentation of the artist’s work since his retrospective at Museo Madre in Napoli, Italy in 2019.\nThe new paintings on display are works from Calzolari’s latest “Shop Signs” series (2019-ongoing). These new works were created in a period of isolation and delicately channel a collective longing for human connection. The series continues his long-standing observation of modern urban life, in which the artist creates fictional encounters such as a stroll past a shoemaker, flower shop, or a hatter. Working in a scale reminiscent of merchant signage, Calzolari uses commonplace signifiers such as a teapot or a shoe to transcend language and allow viewers to sit with the often overlooked beauty and simplicity of everyday life. The artist said, “I’ve always asked people to listen to the murmuring of things, the voice of objects, their secrets.” Painting with blue, red, and yellow pastels à l’écu, a medium that combines the tradition of Old Masters with modern chemistry,, Calzolari collapses temporalities on salt-strewn canvas and creates moments for viewers to meditate on their personal emotions and memories.\n“We are thrilled to premiere this new body of work by Pier Paolo Calzolari at Independent Art Fair, a thoughtfully curated platform envisioned by our colleagues Elizabeth Dee and Matthew Higgs,” said Marianne Boesky. “The fair offers a unique opportunity for cross generational and cultural dialogues, putting Calzolari’s recent innovations in conversation with a younger generation of artists and dealers, who may be examining similar concerns through their individual lens.”\nA central figure in the postwar Arte Povera movement, Calzolari continues to be one of the most important contemporary Italian artists working today. This recent period of fervent creativity, from a new studio in Lisbon, Portugal, has notably impacted the artist’s use of light and color, in particular seen in his experimentation with a pastel color palette that has never before been seen in his works. Calzolari’s creations are simultaneously highly charged and contemplative, both for the viewer and the artist himself. Shedding a new light onto his painting practice, Calzolari is at once conductor and audience.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://janetdebbie.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-08-22T01:57:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500822407.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021342-00306-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9808347225189209, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__181928856", "lang": "en", "text": "He’s right. its not a political issue. its a human rights issue.\nMissouri GOP Lawmaker Reveals He’s Gay And Opposes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill\nA Republican lawmaker in Missouri on Wednesday announced that he was gay and called on his colleagues to revoke their support for a “horrible” bill that would prevent the discussion of homosexuality in schools.\n“I will not lie to myself anymore about my own sexuality,” state Rep. Zachary Wyatt said during a press conference at the State Capitol. “It has probably been the hardest thing to come to terms with. I have always ignored it, didn’t even think about it or want to talk about it. I’ve not been immune to it. I hear the comments — usually snide ones — about me.”\n“I’m not the first or last Republican to come out. I’ve just gotten tired of the bigotry being shown from both sides of the aisle on gay issues. Being gay has never been a Republican or Democrat issue.”\nWyatt warned that Missouri’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill would make it impossible for LGBT students to speak with teachers and counselors when they were being bullied.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ivorsacademy.com/news/mnek-amy-wadge-and-ross-golan-amongst-300-songwriters-and-artists-joining-the-paysongwriters-campaign/", "date": "2023-12-07T17:01:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00605.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9617394208908081, "token_count": 983, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__283190563", "lang": "en", "text": "Supporters include MNEK, Amy Wadge, Ross Golan, Fred Gibson, Mikkel Eriksen of Stargate, Paloma Faith, Savan Kotecha, Jess Glynne, Natalie Hemby, Jimmy Hogarth, Liam Howe, Giorgio Moroder, Digital Farm Animals, Dan Bastille, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jin Jin, Plested, Ina Wroldsen, Tre Jean-Marie, Rick Nowels, Tiffany Red, Iain James, Dyo and Jessica Agombar.\n300 writers, along with SONA (Songwriters on North America) and The 100 Percenters, have signed an open letter to all record labels calling on them to pay writers a minimum daily allowance (per diem) of £75 / $120 to each songwriter working with an artist to cover expenses and give writers at least four points on the master from the label share. The letter says that the per diem would be non-recoupable from the artist share and points should be on net revenue and shared amongst the non-performing songwriters on a record.\nMNEK, artist, songwriter and producer said, “There are no songs without songwriters, lyricists and wordsmiths. To award ceremonies to the digital platforms even down to the conception of the song, the people behind the lyrics and melody are made to seem secondary. Pay songwriters for our minds and our time.”\nAmy Wadge, songwriter and Grammy winner said, “It takes a village to launch a successful artist and songwriters are an essential part of the village and yet they are still at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to income. It’s time for a proper conversation and for a new precedent to be set but it has to be supported by labels and artists too. Songwriters need to be heard for what they are saying as well as what they are writing!”\nRoss Golan, multi-award-winning and multi-platinum selling songwriter and producer said, “Just because the industry is the way it is, doesn’t mean the industry has to always be this way. Let’s make our community healthier and stronger.”\nTiffany Red, Grammy winning songwriter and founder of The 100 Percenters said “I’ll always be a songwriter. It’s the love of my life. I’m down to write for artists as long as they pay my songwriting fee, give me a per diem for my time, and points on the master.”\nSongwriter Iain James said, “I’ve been extremely lucky in my career over the last 15 years in what I’ve achieved, but I can’t imagine trying to break through and make a name for myself in 2021 – I simply wouldn’t have been able to afford it. Like in any other creative industry, we must nurture and look after the next generation of amazingly talented people coming through and this has to start by giving songwriters a fairer share of the pie.”\nSongwriters invest in artists and emerging talent by spending time in the studio providing direction, inspiration and development at their own risk and often for no return. Unlike a label, a songwriter does not have the same means to absorb these costs. Coupled with the inadequate revenues songwriters receive through streaming, the risks and rewards writers face needs to be re-balanced.\nThe campaign argues that providing writers with a daily allowance and additional points on the master are immediate steps that labels can take to support, and invest in, creativity.\nThis campaign comes as the DCMS Select Committee inquiry into the economics of streaming holds an evidence session with UK Government Ministers on Monday 22 March. Helienne Lindvall, Chair of The Ivors Academy’s Songwriter Committee said, “We know we have to fix streaming so it’s fair, transparent and sustains the careers of the people that create the music we love. Structural reform is needed now more than ever, but in the meantime there are a few quick and easy measures which could help songwriters get by until such time as reform is achieved. While labels enjoy record revenues from streaming, songwriters are struggling to pay the rent. The #PaySongwriters campaign provides simple ways for the labels to support songwriters when it’s needed most.\n“We commend The Other Songs and the other labels who have joined them already in paying points to non-performing songwriters, showing that this is a fair way to reward the huge contribution songwriters make to the health of the music industry. As a community of music creators, we call on all labels to support our campaign to #PaySongwriters.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.parkplacewinghaven.com/thanksgiving-park-place-at-winghaven/", "date": "2024-04-13T12:25:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816734.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413114018-20240413144018-00460.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9247444868087769, "token_count": 1165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29190998", "lang": "en", "text": "5 Reasons to Spend Your Thanksgiving Weekend at Park Place at Winghaven\nThanksgiving—a holiday steeped in tradition and filled with the three Fs: family, feasting, and football. But there’s a fourth ‘F’ that’s making its way into the Thanksgiving lexicon: flexibility. The holiday season is evolving, with many people now opting to celebrate in new locales, creating fresh traditions while still honoring the old. For those seeking a change of scene, Park Place at Winghaven in O’Fallon, Missouri, offers a perfect mix of comfort, luxury, and community spirit. Let’s dive into five reasons why spending your Thanksgiving weekend at Park Place at Winghaven could start your holiday season off right.\nComforts of Home in a Luxurious Setting\nPark Place at Winghaven echoes the comforts of home with its inviting, well-appointed living spaces. The luxurious touch points make it an appealing choice for those who wish to enjoy the holiday in style. High ceilings and expansive windows offer a bright and airy atmosphere, perfect for watching the autumn leaves fall or the morning frost glisten while sipping on a warm cup of coffee.\nWhile home-cooking is a Thanksgiving staple, not everyone loves the preparation and cleanup that comes with it. Thankfully, O’Fallon is a town that celebrates with fervor, offering a bevy of local dining options with Thanksgiving specials. You can savor a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional fixings—or a gourmet alternative—without the extensive prep and dishes to wash afterward.\nThe Splendor of Autumn in Missouri\nMissouri in the fall is a sight to behold, and Park Place at Winghaven sits at the heart of this autumnal beauty. The landscape is awash with reds, oranges, and yellows, providing a gorgeous backdrop for holiday photos or a quiet walk to reflect on the things we’re thankful for.\nBeyond the aesthetics, the season is perfect for outdoor activities before the winter chill sets in. Whether it’s a family touch football game or a peaceful hike through one of the nearby parks, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the crisp November air.\nA Sense of Community and Belonging\nThe holiday season, and Thanksgiving in particular, is about community. It’s about sharing not just a meal, but experiences and gratitude. Park Place at Winghaven fosters a genuine sense of community, something that can make the holidays feel even more special.\nResidents and visitors alike can enjoy the shared amenities—a feature not always possible in a typical setting. Imagine kids playing in the common areas, forming friendships as parents exchange recipes or share stories of Thanksgivings past.\nGenerous Accommodations for Families\nWhen you bring families together, space becomes a precious commodity. The apartments at Park Place at Winghaven boast generous floor plans that allow everyone to gather comfortably, a luxury during the holiday season.\nEach unit is designed with both communal and private spaces in mind, ensuring that while the turkey is roasting, some can watch the parade on TV, others can play games in a separate room, and those needing a quiet moment can find peace away from the bustle.\nCelebrate Without the Stress\nFinally, the allure of a stress-free holiday cannot be overstated. Thanksgiving at Park Place at Winghaven means you can enjoy all the festivities without the usual anxieties. The maintenance team ensures that your holiday is about relaxation and celebration, not about fixing that wobbly chair leg or a clogged kitchen sink. Park Place is your place to savor life, find all amenities and services here.\nThanksgiving Weekend at Park Place\nNow, let’s paint a picture of what a Thanksgiving weekend could look like at Park Place at Winghaven:\nThursday Morning: Start your day with a brisk walk or jog around the neighborhood, taking in the serenity of O’Fallon’s scenic pathways. As the parade floats across your TV screen, the aroma of turkey begins to fill the air, courtesy of a local caterer or a meal prepared by your family in a fully equipped kitchenette.\nThursday Afternoon: Gather around the spacious living room as the Thanksgiving feast is spread out on the dining table. The bounty is rich, and the company is even richer. Laughter and the clinking of glasses underscore a sense of togetherness.\nThursday Evening: After the big meal, why not take a leisurely walk around the community, or for those who can’t resist, catch some holiday specials or football games on the large screen TV provided in your apartment.\nBlack Friday: For those who live for the thrill of holiday shopping, Black Friday deals await at nearby shopping centers. The hunt for bargains is exhilarating and the victories sweet. And when you’re shopped out, Park Place is just a short drive away.\nWeekend Activities: The rest of the weekend can be as active or as laid back as you desire. Engage in community events at Park Place, take in a movie at a local theater, or explore historical sites around O’Fallon. Visit our area attractions page to learn about nearby places that are fun to explore.\nThanksgiving at Park Place at Winghaven offers a holiday experience that combines tradition with the ease of a getaway. It’s a place where memories are made, where the holiday rush is replaced by leisure and appreciation, and where the spirit of Thanksgiving is not just preserved, but elevated. This year, make Park Place at Winghaven your Thanksgiving destination and discover a new way to celebrate the season.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lacompetitionsawards.blogspot.com/2010/09/areas-of-outstanding-urban-beauty.html", "date": "2018-07-23T17:45:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676599291.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723164955-20180723184955-00590.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9427322745323181, "token_count": 205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__221645631", "lang": "en", "text": "Eligible: students, professionals\nRegister/Submit: 11 October 2010\nRegistration fee: none\nThere are 35 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. But 90% of us live in towns and cities and most people rarely get out and visit them. So CABE is supporting a photo competition to find ‘Areas of Outstanding Urban Beauty’\nThe idea is to focus attention on the quality of urban areas and to find out what people love about the places where they live. You’re invited to take a picture. Write a few lines. And submit an entry. It could be a single building, a cityscape, a park or a detail like a paving stone. It needs to be in an English town, city or village. It must be somewhere that is beautiful to you.\nThe project is being run with with Dezeen, the online architectural and design magazine, with support from The Photographers’ Gallery in London.\nTo find out more information click here", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cracgallery.com/uno/", "date": "2021-09-22T21:19:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057388.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210922193630-20210922223630-00635.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9006485342979431, "token_count": 422, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__190265907", "lang": "en", "text": "UNO is an artist who lives and works in Rome from the early 2000s.\nThe techniques used in his artistic production are the classics of street art and muralism, although his preference, right from his first experiences in the street, are posters, repetition, collage, decoupage, stencils, and anything that has to do with the streets and the ephemeral, with the perpetual and incessant need to roam around burning the midnight oil.\nBy assimilating and actualizing the lesson of Warhol, Debord , and Rotella , through endless repetition and frequent use of bright colors, UNO plays with the advertising techniques and transforms them.\nFocusing on the face of a famous chocolate advertising, he turns it into an icon of the possible revolution of the individual against the mass society. A face freed from the role assigned to it by its creators and that paradoxically becomes the ideal tool for a critique of the advertising practice itself.\nReinforcing this message his decoupages with torn paper and stencil-collages, that remind us of the individual and his uniqueness, continually manipulated until lost in the multiplicity of society.\nOne hundred thousand , no one , UNO.\nHis artworks are displayed in different cities: Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco (USA), Chicago (USA), London (GB), Moscow (RUS), Berlin (D), Amsterdam (NL), Madrid (E), Lisbon (P), Rome (I), Milan (I), Turin (I), Siracusa (I), Catania (I), Bologna (I), Salerno (I), Terni (I); Venice (I), Barcelona (E), Dortmund (D), Hamburg (D), Marseille (F), Athen (GR), La Turbie (F), and more.\nHis works appeared on:International New York Times; Juxtapoz Magazine; Huffington Post; Rolling Stones; LIFO art magazine; BBC travel; Artribune; Pow! Wow! Worldwide; Vandalog; Widewalls; Brooklyn Street Art.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.jimzub.com/page/2/", "date": "2014-10-31T19:51:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637900185.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025820-00120-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9424424171447754, "token_count": 2827, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__49276754", "lang": "en", "text": "The gang from the Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast met me in person at NYCC and we did a follow-up interview all about the Figment comic mini-series.\nI’ve gone on at length about my love of tabletop role-playing games and how I feel they’re the best entertainment money can buy. Sitting down to create a new interactive tale with a group of friends is a joyous experience that few other things can match. Playing RPGs strengthened my storytelling skills and lead me down the creative path to becoming a comic writer.\nI want to talk about one game in particular that stands out among the dozens and dozens I’ve played over the years: FENG SHUI.\nFeng Shui is an Action Movie Role-Playing Game written by Robin Laws. It takes the heightened intensity of Hong Kong-style action films and, in a simple and cohesive way, creates a storytelling framework that encourages everyone playing to have a great time. It changed the way I played games and, for many designers and players alike, it was a milestone in the way that it injected storytelling ideas into the mechanical components of gaming.\nHere’s the thing: In practically every tabletop RPG that came before Feng Shui, there was a distinct divide between narration and action. You could “role play” all you wanted as the story progressed but, once the action kicked into gear, it was time to break out the dice and hope for the best. No matter what you envisioned in your mind as weapons clashed, the rules alone would dictate who hits, how much damage they take, and the end result therein. The narrative component was completely pushed out in favor of cold numbers and probabilities.\nWhat Robin did with Feng Shui was to weave the narrative back into the heart of the action and make it integral to how the game is played. Describing what you’re doing during combat, how you’re doing it, and making it as entertaining as possible grants you bonuses to achieve the very thing you’re describing. Instead of the rules working against your wildest imagination, it propels it forward and makes action scenes a bombastic rollicking part of the story instead of a number crunching speed bump. It’s no longer about min-maxing the stats and hoping the dice play your way, it’s about entertaining the whole table as the Game Master rewards your inventiveness and creativity.\nThat critical shift in focus made a massive difference in how our group played RPGs. It pushed Feng Shui to the top of the pile whenever we wanted to pull together a game or teach new players what RPGs were all about. It made the mechanical part of the game fun and encouraged everyone at the table to contribute in a way I’d never experienced before.\nFeng Shui effortlessly codifies the ridiculous entertainment of action movies and empowers everyone playing to throw down in an over-the-top thrill ride with an infinite production budget. It rewards involvement, energizes storytelling, and never fails to surprise.\nOur college gaming group ran a Mission Impossible-style episodic campaign called Agents of Intrigue. It started off as a simple throw-together format to run games when we weren’t sure who would be available from week to week and, over dozens of wild sessions and years of play, it evolved into a sprawling cast of colorful characters and weaving plot lines punctuated with wry humor and bone-crunching action. To this day that campaign is one of my favorite gaming memories.\nThe Feng Shui 2nd Edition Kickstarter is currently running down its last day of fundraising and I heartily encourage everyone I know who loves games to contribute. Beyond the PDF or physical book of rules, you’re helping support one of the best RPG games of all time while receiving a toolkit for creating new heart-pounding stories of ultimate ass-kickery.\nDO IT and tell ‘em I sent ya.\nAnnounced over the weekend, I’m part of the creative team launching a tie-in comic for the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series featured on the Disney Channel.\nYou can read all about it in our new Comic Book Resources interview.\nAmazing Spider-Man was the first super hero comic I ever collected, so getting the chance to write stories for everyone’s favorite web-slinger is a pure delight.\nComic Book Resources has just posted up a new interview with me along with a new preview of Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate. Click on through to read about how the series came about and my plans for the new series that launches next week!\nOver on Sequential Tart, Suzette Chan interviews Steve and I all about Wayward, including our influences, research, Japanese culture, and the trials our characters are going through. Give it a read!\nAnother incredible convention season wraps up with the annual New York Comic Con. I’ll be there from Thursday through Saturday (I’m heading home Sunday before the show opens to spend Canadian Thanksgiving with my family) and, if you’re there, I hope you get a chance to come by and visit!\nARTIST ALLEY TABLE W-16\nWayward, Skullkickers, Samurai Jack, Pathfinder, Figment… lots of different books you can bring by to get signed.\nIn addition, IDW will have special advance copies of Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate, with a space hamster-tastic convention-only cover, there for Max Dunbar and I to sign.\nBeyond the table set up, here’s where you’ll be able to find me for signings/panels:\n06:15-07:00pm Hasbro/IDW Panel – Room 1A14\n11:00-12:00pm IDW Signing – Booth 1844\n01:00-01:50pm Dark Horse Signing – Booth 1636\n04:15-05:00pm IDW Panel – Room 1A14\n02:00-03:00pm Image Comics Signing – Booth 1544\nToday sees the release of FIGMENT #5, the final issue of our mini-series. From last December when Bill Rosemann first approached me about writing the story through to now, it’s hard to believe how quickly it all went.\nI’m really proud of the work our team put together and I’m so happy that fans of Journey Into Imagination have enjoyed it so much.\nHere’s the little note I wrote in the back of the issue for our readers:\nI know it’s a groan-worthy cliché, but I can’t help it – Working on Figment has been a dream come true!\nRight from the start – from concept, through development, and then into art production and lettering – everyone on the team clicked. All of us gathered momentum and enthusiasm as the project built up steam. I think that creative ‘spark’ really shows on the final printed page, each one lovingly rendered by Filipe and Jean-Francois.\nExpanding the legacy of Dreamfinder and Figment has been a magical experience all around. I know how much these characters mean to fans of Disneyworld and I’m delighted that you’ve welcomed this new story into your hearts.\nTo the creative team, the Marvel crew, the Disney Imagineers, and our loyal readers – Thank you for letting me add a bit of steam-powered joy to the Magic Kingdom.\nI was a guest on this week’s War Rocket Ajax podcast with Matt Wilson and Chris Sims. We talk extensively about Wayward, juggling multiple projects, the awesomeness of Charles Soule, Waffle House, and more. Give it a listen. My interview starts at the 36 minute mark of the podcast.\nWayward #2 arrived in stores last week and, once again, all of us on the creative team are blown away by the response from retailers and readers alike. Thank you so much for the praise and support. Keep telling others about the series as we continue to crank away making it the best we can.\n• Bleeding Cool: “The new high school experience, the language differences, and exploring of a stranger world within a strange world, yeah, definitely the comic of the week.”\n• 13th Dimension: “There is no question that the slowly unfolding series is brimming with promise and, in the meantime, if Zub can continue to regale us with Rori’s adventures in Tokyo, the series should continue to be an essential read.”\n• All-Comic: 5/5 “Wayward is only on its second issue, but has instantly become one of most vibrant and fascinating titles in Image’s stable.”\n• Big Glasgow Comic Page: 4/5 “Wayward is still a very, very open book: anything could happen.”\n• Black Ship Books: “Rori continues to be a fascinating character and Cummings’ art alone is well worth the cover price. Don’t miss it.”\n• Comic Book Bin: 10/10 “Wayward does indeed look to be one of the year’s best new comic book series and one of the best fantasy comic books period.”\n• Comics: The Gathering: 9/10 “Wayward continues with an incredibly strong second outing that is vivid and eye-catching. Don’t miss this one.”\n• Comix I Read: “Supernatural beings, a deep and confused main character and fantastic art make Wayward issue #2 a must read for this week.”\n• Con Freaks & Geeks: 9/10 “As Rori’s story continues on, her powers manifest even more. Wayward’s story is progressing very strongly and is leading to something very big.”\n• Emertainment Monthly: “Wayward has an incredibly unique take on both monsters and Japanese culture and Zub does an excellent job of establishing—and quickly fleshing out—his characters.”\n• Fangirl Nation: “Anyone who is a fan of the fantasy/supernatural element would be interested in this comic. It is compelling, beautiful, and full of creatures that most people outside of Japan never heard of.”\n• Four Color Bullet: “This is fast becoming one of my favorite books, both for content, and a nice price tag.”\n• Geeked Out Nation: 8/10 “When everything is said and done you do have to take notice of the attention put into Rori’s relationship with her mom and how there are things about both of their lives that they don’t discuss for the sake of not burdening the other.”\n• Iron Violet: 5/5 “I cannot express how much I love the artwork for this series! Its that rare enigma of being the perfect blend of comic book art with manga influences that doesn’t have too much or too little of either.”\n• Major Spoilers: 9.5/10 “Wayward #2 is a visually stunning as the narrative is engaging. Cummings, Ruach and Zub are all on their A-game and work together effortlessly.”\n• Mind Capsules: 4.5/5 “After two issues, this book has become a keeper and one to definitely pick up if you are not doing so already.”\n• OmniJerBear: 10/10 “I really think it’s going to do great.”\n• Pop Culture Company: “Image has another huge winner on their hands here”\n• Pop Culture Maven: “Zub is not rushing things along. Cummings artwork is one of the key things that is really driving the book.”\n• Reading Pictures: “Thus far, Wayward has shown it’s in a real class of its own with its hybrid version of a Japanese coming-of-age tale. Zub, Cummings and the rest of the team have something going strong and this book is just plain fun to read.”\n• Reading With A Flight Ring: “I can’t believe I’m such a big fan of this book already it’s that much fun to read.”\n• Rhymes With Geek: 9/10 “How nice to be able to say that Wayward is a series that only gets better in the second issue.”\n• Shadowhawk’s Shade: 9.5/10 “What can I say, another mindblowing issue from a great team.”\n• Talking Comics: “This art is absolutely stunning. It is beautiful, and grounds the story in the real world.”\n• Unleash The Fanboy: 9/10 “Two issues in and I can say that this is something that deserves a spot on your pull-list. Highly recommended.”\n• We The Nerdy: 87% “Issue 2 is continuing the trend of building and following a character worth reading about. As a reader, I can’t ask for much more than that.”\n• What’cha Reading: 4.5/5 “I love Wayward more and more each issue. Rori is identifiable and the right combination of fragile and strong.”\n• Word of the Nerd: 8/10 “The art is marvelous and so are the colors.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://inthemix.staradvertiserblogs.com/2013/08/01/in-the-mix-pelekai-eliminated-on-agt/", "date": "2019-05-21T13:28:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256381.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521122503-20190521144503-00176.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9684889912605286, "token_count": 351, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__69953264", "lang": "en", "text": "Pelekai eliminated on 'AGT'\n\"America's Got Talent\" viewers sent home a contestant with Hawaii ties for the second straight week, dismissing Oahu resident Ciana Pelekai during a second week of eliminations decided by a public vote.\nLocal dance crew Hype went home during the show's first live results episode on July 24.\nPelekai, 12, chose a cover of Emeli Sande's \"Next to Me\" for her live performance on Tuesday, July 30, at Radio City Music Hall\n\"This is a really tough one,\" celebrity judge Mel B. told Pelekai the following night, July 31, as she awaited her fate alongside country singer Marty Brown and sword-swallowing daredevil Alexandr Magala. \"I'm so glad we judges don't have to decide this.\n\"You have a stunning voice. Your performance was great last night.\"\nAmerica didn't agree, however, that she deserved one of four slots available for the 12 acts featured this week. Instead, country singer Brown, operatic trio Forte, dance crew Innovative Force and impressionist Angela Hoover were selected to move on to the show's semifinal round, bringing them one step closer to a $1,000,000 grand prize and Las Vegas show contract.\nThey'll be joined by the KriStef Brothers, Collins Key, Brandon James and Anna Christine, who were all picked by viewers last week to advance to the semifinals.\nJason Genegabus is Entertainment Editor/Online at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and has covered the local nightlife, music, bar and entertainment scenes since 2001. Contact him via email at email@example.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lulufashionweek.com/", "date": "2022-01-27T01:53:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305052.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127012750-20220127042750-00626.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9540084004402161, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__64939388", "lang": "en", "text": "The flamboyant city of Kochi is gearing up to welcome the biggest fashion spectacle the country has ever witnessed! ‘Lulu Fashion Week 2020’ is one of the most happening fashion shows which encompass all those who are associated with the field of fashion. It facilitates to expose the fashion conscious with the latest fashion trends domestically as well from across the globe. ‘LuLu Fashion Week 2020’ is touted to be the biggest exhibition of the season’s most eye-catching spring/summer fashion trends and styles by leading 45 brands with 29 fashion shows spread across five days from 15th April to 19th April 2020. The ‘LuLu Fashion Week 2020’ recognizes the exceptional contributions by eminent personalities from the fashion and entertainment industry with coveted titles of Pride of Kerala and Style Icon Awards. A ‘Fashion Forum’ which will have the inspiring presence of many stalwarts and dignified personalities from the fashion, entertainment and retail industry is also on the cards and promises to be an enriching influence for students of fashion technology.\nSo, mark the dates of 15-19 April 2020 on your calendar for a brand new fashion experience!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://diahannhh.medium.com/the-greatest-value-of-bitcoin-38506e340309?source=post_internal_links---------2----------------------------", "date": "2023-11-28T15:42:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099892.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128151412-20231128181412-00593.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9374806880950928, "token_count": 500, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__290848078", "lang": "en", "text": "Hint: It’s behind the launch of Web 3.0\nBack in the early 90s, while working for one of the earliest internet companies, I remember enthusiastically encouraging business people to migrate onto the online world using DOS prompts and modems. My advice back then was that the internet would, one day, change the world of business with its valuable tools like email, Telnet and FTP, so they should become early adopters of this emergent technology to stay one step ahead. It was until a few months later that the first web browser Mosaic was announced by Marc Andreessen, marking the launch of Web 1.0. This first ever ‘graphical user interface’ (GUI) browser was a huge deal, and made the newly-created World Wide Web accessible to the non-technical world. Today’s youth can’t fathom a world without ‘Googling’ any question, ordering takeaway food at the push of a button or spending their pocket money online in the e-commerce world of Web 2.0.\nNow we’re on the brink of another critical ‘technical turning point’. We’re witnessing the birth of Web 3.0, built on a blockchain foundation, that will change our world in ways we’re only beginning to fathom. The most important benefit Web 3.0 brings to society is that the human frailties of greed and dishonesty can at last be kept in check like never before in history.\nWhat is Web 3.0?\nWeb 3.0 is the term for the creation of a superior, digital infrastructure being built with blockchain technology, which has already brought unparalleled improvements in transaction transparency, speed and operating costs for all commercial, financial and legal activities that take place each day around the world. And new applications for this technology are being uncovered and developed every week.\nSo what is the technical innovation that, like Mosaic, has officially launched the new Web 3.0? Bitcoin. While Bitcoin was not the first attempt at creating a digital currency, it was the first decentralised and encrypted means of transferring value directly between two parties that didn’t know/trust each other. Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, blockchain developments have exploded from single use as crypto-currencies into a multitude of innovative, real world applications that utilise encryption and unchangeable (immutable), decentralised ledgers for any…", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://vrouwennetwerk.sites.uu.nl/internationale-vrouwendag/", "date": "2022-07-07T13:52:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104692018.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707124050-20220707154050-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936150312423706, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__250579062", "lang": "en", "text": "A special celebration of International Women’s Day in Utrecht on Friday 8 March at the University Hall.\nProfessor Berteke Waaldijk will historically contextualize this eventful day, for it is a day that is celebrated as well as disputed. According to Waaldijk, the strong and continuing disagreements about its history are proof of vibrant feminism and illustrate the need for future researchers who take an interest in what divides and what unites women.\nFollowing her lecture, alumna and professor Anneke Smelik will chair the ROSANNA Fund for Women Grant Ceremony. The ROSANNA Fund for Women was founded by Anneke Smelik and professor Rosi Braidotti as they wish to make higher education more accessible to women.\nRead more about the programme and the ROSANNA Fund for Women on our website", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://morsunled.weebly.com/home/archives/12-2023", "date": "2024-04-18T04:10:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817187.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418030928-20240418060928-00168.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9072814583778381, "token_count": 612, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__10926146", "lang": "en", "text": "n the world of off-road enthusiasts and Jeep aficionados, the Jeep JL RGB headlights have emerged as a dazzling beacon of style and functionality. As the sun dips below the horizon and darkness sets in, these technologically advanced headlights not only light up the trail but also add a vibrant, customizable flair to the iconic Jeep JL.\nJeep, renowned for its rugged and adventurous spirit, has always been at the forefront of innovation. The introduction of RGB (Red, Green, Blue) headlights for the Jeep JL is a testament to the brand's commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with the classic design of their vehicles.\nThe primary allure of Jeep JL RGB headlights lies in their ability to transform the night-driving experience. Traditional headlights, while effective, often lack the personality and versatility that RGB headlights bring to the table. With a wide spectrum of colors at your fingertips, Jeep owners can now customize their headlights to match their mood, personality, or even the specific terrain they are conquering.\nBeyond the aesthetic appeal, the RGB headlights offer practical benefits for off-road enthusiasts. The ability to switch between different colors can serve as a signaling system during group off-road adventures, enhancing communication between fellow Jeepers. Whether it's signaling a stop, indicating a change in direction, or simply expressing enthusiasm, these headlights transcend their illuminating function to become a form of visual communication on the trail.\nInstallation and operation of Jeep JL RGB headlights are surprisingly user-friendly, considering the sophisticated technology involved. Most RGB headlight kits come with a simple plug-and-play design, allowing Jeep owners to upgrade their headlights without the need for extensive technical expertise. Once installed, the accompanying smartphone app or remote control provides an intuitive interface for adjusting colors, brightness, and even creating dynamic light shows.\nThe durability and weather resistance of these RGB headlights ensure they can withstand the rigors of off-road adventures. Sealed to prevent moisture ingress and constructed with robust materials, the headlights maintain their performance even in challenging weather conditions, allowing Jeepers to confidently venture into the unknown.\nJeep JL RGB headlights not only illuminate the path ahead but also illuminate the Jeep community with a sense of camaraderie and individuality. As these headlights become increasingly popular among Jeep enthusiasts, the trails come alive with a kaleidoscope of colors, reflecting the diverse personalities and unique stories of each Jeeper.\nThe Jeep JL RGB headlights stand out not just for their vivid illumination but for the transformative experience they bring to night driving. A harmonious blend of style, functionality, and user-friendly technology, these headlights are a beacon of innovation that further cements Jeep's position at the forefront of the off-road community. So, buckle up, engage those RGB headlights, and let your Jeep JL become a rolling canvas of light on the off-road canvas of adventure.\nWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://dishist.org/?page_id=735", "date": "2018-02-20T01:40:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812871.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220010854-20180220030854-00706.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9322050213813782, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__20757248", "lang": "en", "text": "The Disability History Association podcast features recent work in disability history—both inside and outside academia. Episodes can be streamed below, or you can download an mp3 or a pdf transcript.\nIf you have any questions or comments about the podcast, please contact Caroline Lieffers at email@example.com.\nEpisode 1 (January 2018): Disability and The Waltons\nHaley Gienow-McConnell discusses her research on representations of disability in the hit 1970s TV show.\nHaley Gienow-McConnell is a PhD candidate at York University in Toronto, Ontario. Her research interests include cultural histories of disability, deaf histories, and histories of women’s health and disability. She is a fluent ASL-user, and lives with her deaf husband and their daughter in Thorold, Ontario. Haley also recently published a deaf/disability positive children’s book entitled “A Sense of Love.” She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or on Twitter at @HaleyAnnGM.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://whereyousendme.wordpress.com/2014/03/", "date": "2023-03-28T03:05:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948756.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328011555-20230328041555-00199.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9784536957740784, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__619400", "lang": "en", "text": "This morning in Chapel at GIAL, they shared a video showing 5 families that have served with Wycliffe overseas. They tell of how they got involved with Bible Translation, stories of living in different cultures, and the love they have for sharing their hearts and lives to get the Word of God into the heart languages.\nThe video is 20 minutes long, but it is a great way to get a glimpse into the lives of some of the individuals who have served with Wycliffe.\nWe are privileged to see some of the individuals from the video (they are retired and live on the center) and others like them who have served overseas, to learn from them and to talk with them about what it will be like to be a missionary serving God overseas. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have gotten being here at GIAL to learn, grow, and prepare to serve in Cameroon.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://minecraftpak.blogspot.com/search/label/Nintendo", "date": "2018-07-23T03:30:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594886.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723032237-20180723052237-00175.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9482351541519165, "token_count": 578, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__7868229", "lang": "en", "text": "Mojang has now confirmed that the popular block-based builder will finally arrive on the Nintendo Wii U this December. The announcement was made by Mojang in an official video, where lead developer Jeb Bergensten closed out a faux interview with the surprise announcement.\nMinecraft will be releasing for the Wii U on December 17th, just in time for the holiday season. The company only confirmed that it would arrive as a purchasable title on the eShop, so those looking to buy it as a Christmas gift needn’t worry about wrapping paper.\nGamers looking to play Minecraft on the Wii U will have to shell out more cash compared to other console gamers, as the Nintendo edition will retail for a relatively hefty $29.99, whilst the Xbox One and PS4 versions sell for less at $19.99. Granted, the Wii U version will come with 6 add-on DLC skin bundles already included, but considering skins have always been free for PC players, that’s not much of an incentive to purchase the game at a higher price.\nFans can take a look at Jeb’s announcement video below, where they take a moment to talk about upcoming features in the PC release before getting down to the reveal:\nMojang also confirmed that more Minecraft content packs would be arriving to the Wii U in the near future, so those looking to purchase things like Nintendo-centric character skins will probably be able to do so sooner rather than later. Gamers from other consoles routinely get brand-specific downloadable content, and considering how easy it is for companies to make, it would be a baffling decision for Nintendo not to offer gamers the ability to mine dressed as Mario or Luigi.\nAs expected, the game will feature off-TV play, so gamers can continue playing on the GamePad while other family members take over the television. The studio also promised to keep supporting the core game with free updates, much like they do with the other console versions. PC Gamers still get access to the most updated version of the game ahead of time, and that won’t change, but it’s great to see that the popular building game will be available across all consoles.\nMarkus ‘Notch’ Persson, the creator of the game, recently commented that he thought it would be neat to see Steve as a Smash Bros character, so perhaps this announcement is the big catalyst in such a development. Only time will tell if Nintendo and Mojang evolve a larger partnership beyond launching the game on their console, but either way, everyone wins.\nWhat do you think about Mojang finally bringing Minecraft to a Nintendo platform?\nMinecraft is now officially available for iOS, Android, PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Vita, and Nintendo Wii U.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://kooyongclassic.com.au/kubler-still-buzzing-lleytons-wildcard-call-kooyong/", "date": "2019-04-21T02:08:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578530161.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20190421020506-20190421042506-00260.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9889060258865356, "token_count": 693, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__122606493", "lang": "en", "text": "Kubler still buzzing from Lleyton’s wildcard call at KooyongPosted on January 11, 2018\nAfter making his debut at the Kooyong Classic in very hot conditions Jason Kubler was still beaming with happiness contemplating his second Grand Slam appearance at next week’s Australian Open.\nThe 24-year-old from Brisbane was defeated by Japanese speedster Yoshihito Nishioka 7-5 6-4 but his mood was still bright after finishing his last competitive match before playing at Melbourne Park where he has qualified as a wildcard.\n“It was tough conditions today, a little bit windy at the start and it was hot,” Kubler said after the match.\n“We had some long rallies and it was just tough to get ready for the next point, but I think that’s what I need before the Open.\n“I was happy with the match-up because he was going to get everything back, so I just need to complete my points, I don’t think I did that too well in the first set.\n“But in the second set I was able to shorten the points a little bit.”\nLast week he played a Challenger event in Adelaide and ended up winning the tournament, giving the world No. 242 more than enough time on court to make the most of his golden opportunity with a good preparation.\nKubler made his first and only appearance at a Grand Slam in 2010 at Melbourne Park, which will host the draw on Thursday night deciding who the Australian will play in the first round.\n“When I was 16 I had like a month like this where I played Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne – it was just tough will all the pressure and stuff,” he explained.\n“This time I’m really enjoying it and I was happy playing in front of a crowd, even though I lost, I thought I played some good tennis and I’m just pumped about it all.\n“I gotta get used to the heat but I’m feeling pretty good.”\nHaving started the 2017 without a ranking has made the last few weeks all the more sweeter for Kubler who was ecstatic when Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt called his phone with news of his wildcard selection.\n“Very excited with the wildcard, it was a bit of a shock to get it to be honest,” Kubler smiled.\n“I didn’t think I was going to get it so when Lleyton rang I was pretty pumped about that.\n“It was unbelievable (getting that call), I thought I was going to get into the quallies and I would have been happy with that and then he’s rang me and said, ‘do you think you’re ready for five sets?’\n“I’m like, ‘of course I am, of course I am’.\n“I didn’t expect it either, even four months ago I had made finals of a couple of tournaments but even the thought of quallies at the Aussie Open was out the window.\n“Fast-forward four months and I’m here, even playing here today in front of a good crowd was great.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://southingtonlibraryteens.weebly.com/home/previous/2", "date": "2017-04-28T14:02:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122992.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00206-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9371720552444458, "token_count": 570, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__42209538", "lang": "en", "text": "Teen Summer Reading Video Challenge\nThe Connecticut State Library is co-sponsoring a national video competition for teens to encourage them to get involved with reading and their public library's summer reading program.\nTeens across the country are invited to create a 30 to 90 second video with their unique interpretation of the 2016 teen summer reading slogan Get in the Game - Read.\n$150 will be awarded to the creators of the winning Connecticut video. The deadline for Connecticut entries is Friday, April 1, 2016. Winners will be announced in April 2016.\nGet creative and enter your video!\nFor more information and entry forms, check here.\nAccording to Dictionary.com, e-piracy is \"the illegal uploading of digital copies of copyrighted works to a website, or the illegal downloading of such material.\"\nI was planning to write a post about e-piracy and how it hurts the publishing industry, but during my research, I came across two blog posts by Ally Carter, author of All Fall Down (Book 1 in the Embassy Row series) and the popular Gallagher Girls series. I think she explains it best, so check out these posts from Ally Carter's blog...\nMay 3, 2009: Pirates - Who They Really Hurt\nJune 18, 2010: Epiracy: Yes, It's Wrong. And Yes, It Hurts.\nWhat is social media?\nBlogs, wikis, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Pandora - any website or app that allows users to create their own content and connect with other people. That's why it's called \"social\" media.\nWhat's my digital footprint?\n\"Digital footprint\" is a phrase used to describe the virtual tracks that everyone leaves behind when posting information online. Pics posted on Flickr, personal info added to Facebook, comments posted on blogs, book reviews posted on Amazon -- all of these leave a footprint of where you've been, what you think, and details about who you are. Put all of that together, and someone may be able to create a pretty accurate (or inaccurate) profile of you.\nSo it's important to think carefully about your digital footprint...\nYou probably don't want everyone to see all the details of your life, so you need to make sure the personal information you post online can only be seen for the family and friends you choose. Most social media sites provide \"privacy settings,\" so you can decide who can see the info you post. Make sure to check the privacy settings on all the social media sites you use.\nCollege admissions officers and employers look at social media sites when they make admissions and hiring decisions. You don't want the info you post to stand in the way of getting into college or getting a job, right? That's why you need to manage your reputation online by:\nNicole Kent is the", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jordansirek.com/colors-of-kandy/", "date": "2019-07-22T03:46:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195527474.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722030952-20190722052952-00480.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9415383338928223, "token_count": 176, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__123340238", "lang": "en", "text": "“Colors of Kandy“ is a story about the diverse life in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Despite Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity being practiced in Kandy, and Sinhalese, Tamil, English and Arabic all being spoken, the appearance of a life of peace and harmony exists. However, there remains a subtle, not so obvious tension between the diverse communities in the city. Yet, amidst such diversity and quiet tension, Kandyans do choose and wish to live in peace amongst one another. The story offers a message of hope and a sense that we can all live together despite our self-imposed differences. With the recent violence in Kandy against Islamic communities inflicted by their Buddhist neighbors, it is important now more than ever to highlight the harmony that can exist. The beauty and kindness of Kandyans is equal throughout the diverse communities.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://thesongfoundry.com/page/2/", "date": "2017-07-26T04:50:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549425766.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170726042247-20170726062247-00021.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.87706059217453, "token_count": 314, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__4069369", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to The Song Foundry\nWe’re not like most songwriting sites.\nWe’re not about interviews with artists or anecdotes from the studio. We’re not about ways to win over industry execs. We’re not about the latest Cubase plugin or virtual synth.\nWe’re about writing great songs. We’re about how words, music and structure work. We’re about how to write songs that change people’s lives. We’re about how to think, breathe and live like a songwriter. We’re about how creativity is for everyone. We’re about how anyone, anywhere can learn to be a great songwriter if they want to.\nWe know we’re not for everyone. If being famous is more important to you than writing great material, we probably can’t help you. But if you’re here to master your artform, to find ways to unleash your creativity and create some really remarkable songs, you’ve come to the right place.\nWe’re glad to have you.\nRisky doesn’t come with guarantees. But safe does: guaranteed mediocrity.Read More\nTravel is great for the soul whatever you do. As artists, it’s one of the best ways to grow.Read More\nIt can be tempting to feel jealous and insecure around other people’s success. But that won’t do you any favors.Read More", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.pttrns.com/15-best-y2k-fonts-on-canva/", "date": "2024-04-15T22:38:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817033.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415205332-20240415235332-00480.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8451498746871948, "token_count": 1160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__132056523", "lang": "en", "text": "As we dive into the vibrant and unmistakably nostalgic world of early 2000s design, the resurgence of Y2K aesthetics in fashion, music, and digital art has sparked a renewed interest in the iconic fonts that defined this era. The Y2K aesthetic, known for its futuristic curves, metallic textures, and playful embrace of technology, offers a unique blend of optimism and digital dreaminess that is now being celebrated once again. In this article, we’ll explore the best Y2K fonts available on Canva, each carefully selected to help you channel the spirit of the millennium’s dawn into your graphic design projects.\nWhat we cover\n1. Bebas Neue\nWhy It’s Y2K: Bebas Neue’s clean, all-caps sans-serif design captures the Y2K era’s fascination with minimalism and digital clarity. Its boldness makes it perfect for headlines that demand attention, reminiscent of early 2000s tech ads and digital interfaces.\n2. Black Gold Display\nWhy It’s Y2K: With its sophisticated serif design, Black Gold Display brings a touch of luxury and high-end fashion that became popular in the late ’90s and early ’00s. It evokes the era’s glam and the emerging web’s elegance, making it ideal for designs that aim to blend retro luxury with modern crispness.\nWhy It’s Y2K: The geometric shapes and uniform thickness of Blinker echo the Y2K era’s love for simplicity and futurism in digital design. Its clean lines and modern look make it suitable for projects that require a touch of the new millennium’s optimistic outlook.\n4. RQND Pro Ultrawide\nWhy It’s Y2K: The ultra-wide stance of RQND Pro Ultrawide reflects the Y2K fascination with space, exploration, and a broader perspective of the digital world. Its extended characters suggest the era’s push towards innovation and the unknown future.\n5. Mokoto Glitch 1\nWhy It’s Y2K: Embodying the digital experimentation and the occasionally imperfect technology of the Y2K era, Mokoto Glitch 1 is perfect for projects that channel a sense of digital disruption, cyberpunk aesthetics, and the glitch art that began to emerge.\nWhy It’s Y2K: Gyanko, with its playful and somewhat quirky design, mirrors the Y2K era’s embrace of fun, personality-driven fonts in web design and digital media. It’s reminiscent of the friendly interfaces that welcomed many to the digital age.\nWhy It’s Y2K: Retropix captures the pixel art that dominated early web graphics, video games, and digital art of the late ’90s and early ’00s. Its pixelated style is a nod to the roots of digital culture, making it essential for nostalgic Y2K-themed projects.\n8. VT 323\nWhy It’s Y2K: The monospaced, typewriter-like appearance of VT 323 brings back the DIY ethos of early web designs and zine culture from the Y2K period. It’s perfect for evoking the handcrafted, personal feel of early online communities.\n9. Zico Display Inline\nWhy It’s Y2K: Zico Display Inline, with its inline detailing and bold presence, harks back to the era’s love for depth and dimension in text, often seen in logos, gaming, and digital media. It’s dynamic yet playful, fitting the Y2K vibe perfectly.\n10. Ayr Saturday Night Interlock Regular\nWhy It’s Y2K: This font captures the party spirit of the Y2K era, with its interlocking design reminiscent of dance club logos and music album art from the time. It’s all about fun, connectivity, and the social buzz that defined the turn of the millennium.\nWhy It’s Y2K: Pixelion blends the digital pixel look with a modern design, reflecting the transition from the rugged, pixelated graphics of the ’90s to the smoother, more sophisticated digital imagery of the 2000s. It symbolizes the evolution of digital design aesthetics.\n12. Kindred Youth\nWhy It’s Y2K: Kindred Youth’s handwritten style adds a personal touch that contrasts with the digital perfection, reminiscent of the personal blogs and handmade web graphics that became popular as the internet became more accessible.\n13. TT Milks Casual Outline Shadow\nWhy It’s Y2K: Its geometric, structured form captures the architectural and design innovations of the era, echoing the Y2K focus on the future and the blending of form and function in urban design.\n14. ITC Magnifico Nighttime\nWhy It’s Y2K: The decorative flair and sophistication of ITC Magnifico Nighttime recall the extravagant and bold design choices prevalent in late ’90s and early ’00s nightlife culture, fashion, and luxury branding.\nWhy It’s Y2K: Cyberjunkies embodies the edgy, rebellious side of Y2K culture, drawing from cyberpunk and underground tech scenes. Its bold, unconventional look captures the era’s exploration of digital identity and virtual realities.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.campbell-bell.com/projects", "date": "2019-10-23T03:09:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987828425.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023015841-20191023043341-00145.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9538516402244568, "token_count": 535, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__126188386", "lang": "en", "text": "Adventurer, Travel Writer, Entertainer.\nCharley Boorman’s charismatic “let’s just do it” approach to challenges has won him over to a massive TV and literary audience. He is also known for his enthusiasm for motorbikes, as demonstrated in several documentaries of his travels, including two with his friend, actor Ewan McGregor.\nRound the world motorcyclist, travel adventurer.\nIn April 2019 Henry completed an epic 363 day round the world adventure on a motorbike where he clocked up 55,000 miles, 20,000 more miles than he had initially anticipated. Henry is the youngest person to achieve this tough challenge. Having suffered from depression since the age of 14 and having lost several friends to suicide, Henry says discovering motorcycling at the age of 19 saved him and that the experience has completely changed his outlook on life. Henry is an active supporter of the global mental health charity Movember\nChef, Food Adventurer, Restaurateur, Presenter.\nKiran’s most recent tv series, ‘The Fearless Chef’ produced for Fox International Channels packs a riveting punch as he traverses the globe showcasing fascinating Ingredients and extreme methods of harvesting. Kiran Jethwa is the creator, Chef and owner of Nairobi’s “Seven Experience”. His restaurants have become the most popular eating destinations for Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital and continue to raise the bar pushing culinary boundaries in the region.\nClimber and Adventurer.\nBased in the Lake District, UK, Leo is one of Britain's top climbers and among the best in the world. He is a veteran of a score of epic ascents, including Everest, but specialises in free climbing the most technical peaks and biggest walls in the world. Leo led a 3-man team across Antarctica by sled and by snow-kite and completed the first ascent of Spectre, the highest peak in the Gothic Mountains.\nOne of the world’s leading polar explorers & adventure guides.\nInge has successfully lead 20 north pole expeditions, taking the first blind person, Mark Pollock, to the South Pole, guiding 2 pioneering expeditions with injured British servicemen the south and north pole for the acclaimed Walking with the Wounded Expeditions as well as guiding countless private clients into extreme environments.\nInge has also presented, consulted and produced many extreme TV series including Blizzard and Race to the Pole, and is a proud global ambassador for Brietling as part of their inspiring Explorers Squad alongside David de Rothschild and Bertrand Picard.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR13000163", "date": "2019-03-22T12:35:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202658.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20190322115048-20190322141048-00321.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716147184371948, "token_count": 796, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__24441817", "lang": "en", "text": "The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, has announced that the Government on Tuesday approved the holding in the autumn of the Referendum to amend Article 34 of the Constitution to provide for the establishment of a Court of Appeal.\nThe need for a Court of Appeal arises mainly from the on-going significant backlog of cases before the Supreme Court and the consequent long delays in cases being dealt with by the Supreme Court. The average delay for new non-priority cases is now of the order of 4 years. Earlier this year, the Chief Justice announced her decision not to accept any new priority cases, given that there were already over 70 cases on the priority list.\nWelcoming the Government Decision to hold the Referendum, Minister Shatter said \"This is just the first step on the road to a Referendum of the People which will be held in the Autumn. Work will now proceed on the preparation of the necessary legislation and the Government will consult with interested parties on the detail of that legislation over the coming months. I intend to publish the proposed constitutional amendments as early as possible in order to give people time to reflect on what is proposed and to allow for a rational and considered debate. I look forward to that discussion and am hopeful that we will be able to convince the People that the proposal is worthy of their support. In all of this, the People are sovereign, it is their Constitution, and as democrats, we will respect whatever choice they make.\"\nThe Supreme Court in Ireland, unlike in other common law jurisdictions, is the Court of Final Appeal in all cases. This means that whereas in other countries the Supreme Court mainly deals with cases involving substantial points of law or issues of major public importance, in Ireland the Supreme Court is taken up with issues ranging from routine interlocutory orders to the major constitutional issues and everything in-between.\nThe new Court of Appeal will deal with most cases that are currently dealt with by the Supreme Court, thus reducing its workload and allowing it to focus on the development of the law. The model for the new Court of Appeal is largely drawn from the seminal Report of the Working Group on a Court of Appeal which was chaired by now Chief Justice Denham and which was published in 2009.\nThe intention is that after the establishment of the Court of Appeal, most appeals will be concluded at that court and only in exceptional circumstances, and subject to the Supreme Court’s own \"leave to appeal\" requirements, will cases proceed to be heard by the Supreme Court. This should result in the number of cases heard by the Supreme Court falling substantially.\n2 May 2013\nNote for Editors\nCourt of Appeal\nThe Working Group Report on a Court of Appeal was published in May 2009 and is available at\nThe Report considered a number of options and recommended the establishment of an intermediate court between the Supreme Court and the High Court. The Intermediate Court would be the Court of Appeal and it would deal with most appeals from the High Court, as well as appeals from the Circuit Criminal Court and the Central Criminal Court.\nThe main features of the Court of Appeal as recommended by the Working Group are:\n1. The Court of Appeal would have civil and criminal jurisdiction and would replace the Court of Criminal Appeal, for criminal cases;\n2. There would be a right of appeal of all cases, including those involving constitutional issues, from the High Court to the Court of Appeal;\n3. Cases could be appealed from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court according to the Supreme Court’s own leave to appeal requirements, in relation to matters of exceptional public importance.\n4. There would also be provision for the Supreme Court to hear appeals from the High Court, in exceptional circumstances, where the public interest so required, subject to its own leave to appeal requirements.\nThe Minister intends to consult widely on the detail of the Court of Appeal and would welcome submissions from all interested parties.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.dcatvci.org/top-industry-news/gsk-s-ebola-vaccine-candidate-progresses/", "date": "2023-12-07T04:16:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100632.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207022257-20231207052257-00289.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9438257813453674, "token_count": 464, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__286255146", "lang": "en", "text": "GSK’s Ebola Vaccine Candidate Progresses\nGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reported on results from a small Phase I trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine that showed that an Ebola candidate vaccine from GSK and the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) was well-tolerated and produced an immunological response in each of the 20 healthy adult volunteers in the United States who received it.\nThe candidate vaccine used in the trial conducted by the NIH was co-developed by the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Okairos, a biotechnology company acquired by GSK in 2013. It uses a type of chimpanzee cold virus, known as chimpanzee adenovirus type 3 (ChAd3), as a carrier to deliver genetic material from two strains of the Ebola virus: the Sudan strain and the Zaire strain, which is responsible for the current Ebola outbreak in west Africa. GSK has been working with the NIH to accelerate development of both this bivalent version of the candidate vaccine and a monovalent version targeting only the Zaire strain in response to the current Ebola epidemic.\nFurther data from ongoing Phase I trials in the US, the UK, Mali, and Switzerland are expected by the end of the year. If the trials are successful, the next phases of the clinical trial program will begin in early 2015 and will involve the vaccination of thousands of frontline healthcare workers in the two of the affected countries, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Further safety studies will also be conducted in west African countries not affected by the current outbreak in adults and children.\nGSK says it continues to work with the World Health Organization (WHO), regulators, and other stakeholders to determine possible solutions to accelerate the development of the Ebola candidate vaccine with the goal of trying to limit the further spread of the epidemic. Its potential future use in mass vaccination campaigns will depend on whether WHO, regulators and other stakeholders are satisfied that the vaccine candidate provides protection against Ebola without causing significant side effects and how quickly large quantities of vaccine can be made. GSK continues to actively explore with relevant organizations and partners ways to accelerate the development of manufacturing at an industrial scale. Additionally, the company is looking at whether use of a booster vaccine may help provide longer-lasting protection.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://palliativecareworks.org/", "date": "2023-03-23T22:56:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945218.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323225049-20230324015049-00229.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.910343587398529, "token_count": 370, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__87384725", "lang": "en", "text": "Latest PCW news – 30/08/2022\nAfrican Palliative Care Association Conference\nPCW is delighted to report its participation in the African Palliative Care Association’s recent hybrid Conference, ‘Palliative Care in a Pandemic’, held on August 25-26th and live streamed from Kampala, Uganda.\nA pre-recorded 10-minute oral presentation “Lights, Camera, Action - Innovation in the time of COVID-19,” about our new series of films, was aired on Day One, followed, on Day Two, by an hour-long demonstration workshop on the use of these videos/ films in palliative care education. This was led by Tanzanian colleague, Elvis Miti in Kampala and co-hosted from U.K. by PCW Trustee, Charles Campion Smith.\nFull details of, and access to, all the conference presentations will be available in due course on the APCA website www.africapalliativecare.org.\nFor further details about the actual PCW presentations, please contact PCW secretary, Stephen Chowns\nPCW’s Autumn Conference 2022\nWhere next? Rethinking global Palliative Care Education.\nMastering virtual learning.\nSaturday 8th October, on-line via Zoom\nView the conference programme and register\nRegister directly here\nLights, camera, action\nPalliative Care Works launches five educational films. Intended to help trainers around the world explain the key issues of palliative care, they come with scripts and teaching notes and are FREE.\nWe are a not-for-profit organisation, and since 1st June 2015 we have been a registered charity\n(Charitable Incorporated Organisation) no. 1161919", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ceamteam.org/three-ways-sb55-will-help-missouri-students/", "date": "2024-04-18T23:49:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00327.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.975176990032196, "token_count": 810, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__75956374", "lang": "en", "text": "The pandemic has made it clear that parents and families bear the ultimate responsibility for their children’s education, but Missouri’s education system is focused on funding buildings and systems instead of funding students. During the pandemic many Missouri families discovered a reality others have faced for decades — Our current system traps our students in the schools they are assigned to based on zip code regardless of whether or not those schools are meeting our child’s needs.\nMissouri needs to break this education monopoly and give families the power, opportunity, and funding needed to ensure that every child is receiving a quality education that meets their specific needs.\nThankfully, this week the Missouri Senate is expected to debate the Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 55 (SB55).\nHere are the top three ways SB55 will help Missouri students.\nSB55 would create Missouri’s first-ever Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)program, giving families across the state the ability to design an educational plan that fits the individual specific needs of their children.\nFamilies receiving an ESA scholarship could use the funds for private school tuition, textbooks, tutors, computer equipment, summer- and after-school programs, therapy, and homeschool curriculum. They could even use the funds to pay for their child to attend a public school in another district. This gives those families the funding they need to ensure their children are receiving a quality education.\nESA’s would also result in savings for both the state and local school districts, savings that could be redirected to improve education for students remaining in the public school system.\nCharter schools have been a success in St. Louis City and Kansas City. SB55 would give families in five counties and about 50 cities the same chance to attend a charter school that residents of St. Louis City and Kansas City currently have.\nSB55 would not require charter schools to open in these communities, it would simply give the communities the opportunity for a charter school to be opened in their district if enough families saw the need for better educational options.\nCommunities that would get this opportunity under SB55 include St. Louis, St. Charles, Jackson, Clay, and Jefferson counties as well as Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Jefferson City, Joplin, Springfield, and St. Joseph.\nCharter schools have a proven track record of out-performing district schools they are located near. Twelve of the top 20 St. Louis schools in math were charter schools, 13 of the top 20 St. Louis schools in ELA were charter schools, 14 of the top 20 Kansas City schools in math were charter schools, and 15 of the top 20 Kansas City schools in ELA were charter schools. More importantly, close to half of all students in both Kansas City and St. Louis have chosen to attend a charter school and much less likely to seek out a different school than their peers in traditional district schools.\nDuring the pandemic, many families have had horrible experiences with virtual education designed by their local district. At the same time, many districts have failed to notify parents of their legal right to access carefully designed and effective virtual education programs through the MOCAP program. Even before the pandemic districts were actively blocking families from enrolling in MOCAP courses, resulting in lawsuits across the state.\nSB55 fixes Missouris virtual education program, by allowing parents to directly enroll their children in MOCAP programs without first having to get permission from their school district. This eliminates a clear conflict of interest from districts that are more concerned with finances than what is in the best educational interest of their students. SB55 also creates a clear penalty for district that do not inform parents of their right to access MOCAP programs, ensuring that every family has the option to receive high quality virtual education if that is what works best for their children.\nYou can learn more about the specifics of SB55 here.\n« Previous Post: ESA 101: ESA’s have higher accountability than district schools", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://alumicraft.info/news/alumi-craft-buggies-capture-crandon-gold-and-michael-meister-wins-midwest-championship-again/", "date": "2022-05-19T08:48:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662526009.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519074217-20220519104217-00730.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9705132842063904, "token_count": 1736, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__158963110", "lang": "en", "text": "Alumi Craft Buggies Capture Crandon Gold and Michael Meister Wins Midwest Championship Again!\nSeptember 6, 2019\nThe 50th Annual Crandon World Championship at Crandon International Raceway, as expected, was a huge event that will be recorded as one of the biggest in short course off-road racing history. As usual, Alumi Craft Racers were there to rack up the accolades. The first Super Buggy event featured an all Alumi Craft podium finish, Trey Gibbs scored back to back wins Friday & Saturday, Michael Meister captured the Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League (LOMSCL) 2019 Super Buggy Championship; his third straight title, with runner up Michael Hester and Eliott Watson was crowned the Crandon 2019 STEEL-IT Pro Buggy World Champion finale on Sunday.\nThe Labor Day race weekend at Crandon always attracts the world’s most prolific off-road racers, but for the 50th they came out in droves for a chance to forever be memorialized as part of this historic event, including a strong field of 22 Super Buggies. The legendary fans filled up “The Big House” cramming in a crowd of nearly 75,000 strong. Crandon International Raceway truly lived up to the hype and even featured a Kid Rock concert to get it all fired up on Friday night.\nEverything started with the final rounds of the LOMSCL points racing. With over 20 buggies hitting the track, you can imagine what the famous Crandon Land Rush Start was like. Trey Gibbs took the Turn 1 sweeping holeshot and never looked back till he crossed the finish line. Maybe it was the perfect Alumi Craft race car, perhaps it was Gibbs, or it just could have been the brand new livery theme, but the #15 Super Buggy just looked awesome and hooked up to the checkers. Michael Meister, in the #94 Alumi Craft, started in the back of the field in 12th place and worked himself up to podium position on the seventh lap. With only one more chance around the course, Meister made the pass for 2nd place, on the last lap, which left Michael Hester in the #9 car for a 3rd place finish and an all Alumi Craft Super Buggy Podium.\nGibbs commented, “Coming into the Crandon World Cup weekend I was feeling super confident with sweeping the four previous rounds at Crandon. My team and I went into the weekend with our heads high and knowing what we could do as we had our Alumi Craft dialed. Friday’s points race went flawless. Instead of a land rush start, we lined up side by side, and I was sitting in the 5th position. I knew what I had to do, and as soon as the green flag dropped, it was time to hunt. I was able to clear the field in front of me in two laps, and for the rest of the race, I had open-air. I was able to gap the field by several car lengths which is always a good feeling. My spotter just kept telling me to keep my eyes up and stay loose, and this race is ours. My Alumi Craft pro buggy was performing amazing and helped me bring home the win.”\nMeister was super pumped to gain the extra valuable points, as this had him well-positioned for another championship, “12th to 2nd place! I gained a couple of points as well! I am going for that ring and my 3rd championship! The Ponsse / Meister Logging LLC Alumi Craft Super Buggy was feeling the best it has all year long.”\nSaturday’s Ponsse Super Buggy Race saw another stacked grid with 20 competitors starting the event. A super chaotic first couple of laps changed things around for the majority of the field, but Gibbs in the #15 Alumi Craft was untouchable. Trey cleared the field and went onto win his second race of the weekend. Meister & Hester were caught up in a mess and fell back while Alumi Craft racer Eliott Watson, from the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), punched through and positioned himself for a 3rd place podium. Meister held on for a 4th place finish. Hester wound up in 7th and cleared the way for Meister’s third straight championship.\n“BACK TO BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONS! I cannot even believe it,” declared Meister. “It feels amazing to get the results I worked so hard for. The 2019 season was up and down, but we managed to stay in the hunt for points to finish strong. The 50th anniversary weekend at Crandon was one for the record books, and it brought out some amazing drivers from the west coast. Brad Shearer kept me safe in the buggy this whole year, and he worked his butt off. We couldn’t do it without you bud! Katlynn Nelson has been amazing support the last three years, and I couldn’t have done this without you either. Many people have stuck in with me the last few years, and it shows how the support of great people and companies can come out on top.”\nGibbs stated, “Saturday’s race was a little different story. The start of the race was a land rush start, unlike the previous day. I was lined up 5th from the very inside and got a decent jump off the line which put me in third place going into turn one. I battled with Mike Hester also running an Alumi Craft pro buggy for about two laps then capitalized on a mistake he made, putting me into second place. There was an incident farther back in the field, causing us to go yellow, so the whole field was stacked back up, which worked in my favor allowing me to be right behind the leader. The green flag dropped on the restart, and it was go time again. I battled hard with the leader for about two laps and was able to set up a pass and take the lead over. From there on out I had clean open-air and was able to run my lines and check out. My Alumi Craft pro buggy ran like a dream all weekend and pumped to bring home two big wins.\nThe final buggy race of the weekend featured the STEEL-IT Pro Buggy World Championship on Sunday. One of the fan favorites and year-long anticipation for the racers too. It is the one everyone wants, the big check, and the World Championship prestige.\nTypically, the best racers with the best equipment are the ones who end up on top. Also, motivation and drive are essential factors. Eliott Watson felt like he could do better than the prior 3rd place podium and wanted the top of the box for the big race. Watson’s top finish in the last event established the #33 Alumi Craft in a premium starting position, and he took it to the bank. Watson made the pass for the lead on Lap 3 and kept it clean to the finish, capturing the win. “It feels so good to be the 2019 PRO BUGGY WORLD CHAMPION,” shared Eliott. “I came off the line in 3rd and made a crazy pass for 2nd. At the halfway caution, I was able to pick up another spot for the lead! I am so pumped!”\nWatson continued, “It just really hasn’t sunk in that our team won the biggest Pro Buggy short course off-road race in history. To say I am excited is an understatement! We had a super fun week traveling back to Wisconsin with friends and watching some of the best racing ever. I am so thankful for everyone that supports our racing program.”\nAnother year of Crandon has passed but will not soon be forgotten. Another Alumi Craft Racer wins a third straight Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League Championship while another crowned Crandon World Champion. Alumi Craft Race Cars provides the fast track to race wins and titles and is the preferred platform of winning off-road racers. Call Alumi Craft Race Cars for an expert consultation on what is needed to win races. Give Alumi Craft a call at 619-596-9841 or go to: http://alumicraft.info/ to find out more about our race products and services.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.percyhedley.org.uk/media-project-receives-funding-boost-from-karten-network/", "date": "2018-09-24T14:16:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267160454.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180924125835-20180924150235-00383.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9419089555740356, "token_count": 206, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__108531705", "lang": "en", "text": "We are delighted to announce that the Karten Network has awarded Hedleys Karten Media Suite funding of £25,000 to buy new equipment.\nThe media project has been part of the Foundation’s adult day services for 9 years and provides opportunities for disabled people to get involved in multi-media activities.\nHedleys Karten Media offers people a wide range of multi-media training in high-end digital photography, digital and stop frame animation, web design, video streaming, interactive music, pod casting and film production.\nThe £25,000 will be used to help purchase new equipment and make existing equipment more accessible, flexible and user friendly.\nThe acquisition of this equipment will lead to increased sensory, physical and social benefits for the people accessing Hedleys Karten Media.\nMary Gallen, Support Manager at Hedleys Able 2, said: “We are very grateful for all the support we have received from the Karten Network and we look forward to working together in the future.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thepicture.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/paul-fusco/", "date": "2018-06-25T19:37:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267868876.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625185510-20180625205510-00165.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9730058312416077, "token_count": 294, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__113304297", "lang": "en", "text": "On June 5th, 1968, less than three months after the murder of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles as he was campaigning for the Presidential nomination. His death shook the country to its core. To Paul Fusco and millions of other Americans it seemed to represent the end of hope.\nKennedy’s body was subsequently flown to New York City for a memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and then carried by train from New York to Washington D.C. for burial at Arlington. That final journey took place on June 8th – a swelteringly hot early summer day. On board the train was the Magnum photographer Paul Fusco, then a young photographer on assignment for LOOK Magazine. As the train made its progress down the eastern seaboard, hundreds of thousands of mourners came out to line the railway tracks and pay their final respects to Bobby Kennedy and all he stood for.\nFrom inside the train, Fusco began to take pictures of the mourners – people from every section of society – black, white, rich, poor, in large groups and on their own. By Fusco’s own calculation, he took approximately 2,000 pictures in the eight hours it took for the train to make the usually four-hour journey.\nGo to Danziger Projects for more information. The exhibition runs from Sept 5 – Oct 4, 2008.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.asmmotorsport.com/asm-motorsport-and-osian-pryce-join-forces-to-give-fia-r4-spec-rally-car-its-world-competition-", "date": "2024-04-18T12:54:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00768.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9500657916069031, "token_count": 1030, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__85182374", "lang": "en", "text": "Osian Pryce will give the VR4K Oreca FIA R4-spec car its international competition debut this weekend, when he contests the Rallye Ciudad de Granada.\nCo-driven by Dale Furniss, Pryce will drive an Etios R4 on the penultimate round of the Spanish Gravel Rally Championship. The event will be the 25-year old Welsh driver’s first overseas gravel rally since he finished fourth in WRC2 on the 2017 Rally Finland (M-Sport Fiesta R5).\nThe R4-spec Etios that Pryce will drive will be run by Barcelona-based ASM Motorsport – a team that has created a separate R4 Rally Cars Division, dedicated to the construction, on-event running and worldwide growth of the new FIA-homologated category.\nUntil now, R4-spec cars have only been seen in public running as course opening ‘zero’ cars – in fact, the same Etios R4 that Pryce will drive on the Rallye Ciudad de Granada was driven by Stéphane Sarrazin on the Rallye du Var last year, as part of its initial test and development programme.\nThe Rallye Ciudad de Granada will be a good test for the R4-spec car – which has been developed as an affordable car to fill the void between lower-powered two-wheel drive rally cars and the more powerful and expensive four-wheel drive R5 cars.\nPryce has been seeded at number nine on the 55-car Rallye Ciudad de Granada entry list, within a top 20 dominated by high-powered four-wheel drive cars. Spanish Gravel Rally Championship leaders Xevi Pons/Rodrigo Sanjuan (Peugeot 208 T16 R5) will start at number one, Josep Basols/Xavier Amigo (Škoda Fabia R5) start at two and Spanish Gravel Junior Champions Javier Pardo/Adrián Pérez (Suzuki Swift R+) will start at three.\nOsian said: “It’s nice to be asked to give the R4-spec car its world competition debut, and it’s come at the right time for me as I’ve been working hard on getting back to four-wheel drive international competition. I visited the ASM Motorsport headquarters last week to see the car in the workshop, and my first impressions were extremely good. When you sit in the driver’s seat, everything feels just right and you can instantly tell it’s a very cleverly designed and extremely well engineered car. It feels very driver friendly inside the cockpit, with a good interface on the dash – you just sink into the car and it immediately feels part of you. It really looks like it has all the ingredients to be a very good and competitive car.\n“I’m looking forward to driving the R4-spec car for the first time, but that won’t be until the official rally shakedown on Friday. We hope to do as many passes over the shakedown stage as possible to get used to the car as best we can in such a short space of time. The event itself will be a good challenge, as are all the Spanish Gravel Championship rounds. The stages look to be more twisty and technical rather than high speed, so it will be extremely interesting to see how the R4-spec car compares to the more powerful, and more expensive, cars around us.\n“It’s about sixteen months since our last overseas gravel rally in a four-wheel drive car, so Dale and I are super excited to be out competing on the international stage once again – especially as we’ll be making rally history by giving the R4-spec car its world competition debut.”\nÁlex Sabater, CEO of ASM Motorsport, said: “The world competition debut of the FIA R4-spec car is a very important step in the evolution of the new category and our new R4 Rally Cars Division. We are delighted to have Osian Pryce drive the car on the Rallye Ciudad de Granada. The event has received a very good entry, so it offers a great opportunity to compare the R4-spec car for the first time on an event against R5 cars from Ford, Škoda, Peugeot and Citroën. It will showcase to the world this exciting and affordable new formula, which ASM Motorsport is now fully focused on the development, build and running of these exciting FIA R4 rally cars.”\nThere is just one pass over each stage during the recce on Friday (2 November), before a ceremonial start and the first of nine stages in the evening, which is located near the IES Severo Ochoa part of the city of Granada. The remaining eight stages will take place on nearby gravel roads on Saturday (3 November).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.kunstveiling.nl/items/steve-mccurry-rabari-tribal-elder-rajasthan-india-2010/442851", "date": "2022-10-05T11:18:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337625.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005105356-20221005135356-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9594144225120544, "token_count": 146, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__75993313", "lang": "en", "text": "A signed & limited edition Magnum Square Print from famous photographer Steve McCurry.\nNot removed from plastic cover to avoid dirt or fingerprints\nSteve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for over three decades, documenting international conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary society. Placing particular emphasis on individual frames, McCurry has produced some of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century. His image of a young Afghan refugee with piercing eyes—the June 1985 cover of National Geographic—has become one of the most distinctive in photographic history. Speaking of his practice, McCurry has said: “What matters most is that each picture stands on its own, with its own place and feeling.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mustard.co.uk/car-insurance-guides/crash-for-cash-scams/", "date": "2024-04-18T00:39:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00274.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9495166540145874, "token_count": 1702, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__108154775", "lang": "en", "text": "Crash for cash scams have hit the headlines recently with the UK’s Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) estimating it they costs honest motorists around £340 million every year. So, how can you safeguard against the fraudsters and if you are caught up in a scam, what can you do about it?\nWhat is crash for cash?\nIt’s when criminals purposely cause a car ‘accident’ with the intention of making a fraudulent claim for large amounts of money. The money earned through a crash for cash scam is often used to fund more crime.\nThe IFB have identified three main types of scam:\n- The staged accident – this typically just involves the criminals, it’s when they purposely crash into each other and make a claim. In some cases, the cars are deliberately damaged by hand to make them look as if they’ve been in an accident.\n- The induced accident – this is when innocent motorists are set up so criminals can make claims for compensation.\n- The ghost accident – these are essentially fake car accident claims that fraudsters submit to insurers. In some cases, even the cars don’t exist and the entire claim is made up.\nHow does crash for cash work?\nThe most frequently highlighted cases are the ‘induced accident’ scams.\nInduced accidents typically involve a fraudster’s car suddenly stopping, giving the innocent driver behind no chance to react. The result is, the unwitting motorist hits the scammer’s car from behind – with the criminals then claiming for compensation.\nOther incidents include so-called ‘flash for cash’ which is where criminals behind the wheel flash a motorist to give them right of way but crashes into them instead. Some scammers also purposely disable their break lights in order to cause confusion – leading to an accident.\nIn all these examples, the criminal driver will make exaggerated claims for things like personal injury (for example whiplash), loss of earnings, car hire and vehicle recovery costs.\nIn a recent twist, some fraudsters are now trying to bribe innocent victims into giving them money there and then in order to ‘hush up’ the accident. Needless to say, this is also a scam and the criminals will take your money as well as put in a claim against you.\nHow do criminals choose crash for cash victims?\nIt’s not just unfortunate drivers at the scene of the crime that criminals are cheating. Fraudulent crash for cash scams are adding an average of £50 to every honest motorist’s insurance premium every year.\nHow can I tell if car insurance claims against me are a scam?\nThe IFB have put together some ‘tell-tale’ signs that could indicate you’ve been targeted as part of an insurance scam:\nImmediately after the accident, the other driver is very calm.\nThe majority of people will be shaken up, in shock and in some cases, irritable and angry.\nThe other driver has their insurance details already prepared and written down.\nInjuries appear over the top compared to the force of the accident.\nSome incidents involve several passengers in the fraudster’s car. Each one will say they have whiplash (which can be hard to disprove) and go on to make a claim.\nThe other driver asks you for money in return for keeping quiet about the accident (they may even offer to take you to a cash point). After they’ve taken your money, they very often go on to claim anyway.\nAre there any crash for cash hotspots?\nCar insurance scams happen all across the country but the IFB have a list of crash for cash hotspots which tend to be clustered in larger towns and cities – they are:\n- Birmingham – appears five times within the top ten, the most affected areas are postcodes B6, B8, B10, B11and B25.\n- Bradford – particularly postcodes BD3, BD8 and BD9.\n- Manchester – most targeted is postcode area M8.\n- Oldham – postcode area OL8 is the ninth greatest crash for cash hotspot.\nFor a full list of the top 30 scam areas, head to IFB, crash for cash hotspots.\nHow do I report insurance claims frauds?\nIf you think you’ve been targeted by crash for cash scammers, tell your insurer about your suspicions. You should also tell the IFB, they have a dedicated Cheatline – contact them by phone on 0800 422 0421 or fill out their Cheatline report.\nIf you’re at the scene of an accident which you suspect to be fraudulent, insist on calling the police – this could put criminals off.\nYou should also try and take the details of independent witnesses who your insurer can call on for a statement. Be aware that some criminal gangs are sophisticated and will have planted false witnesses.\nHow to beat crash for cash fraudsters\nDefending yourself against an intentional whiplash claim or scam, can be really difficult as it often comes down to your word against someone else’s.\nIf you’ve got false witnesses and convincing criminals, gathering evidence to prove your innocence can be hard which is why dash cams have proved so popular. Depending on your insurer, having one could even save you money on your premium.\nDash cams can cost as little as £20 so they’re well worth considering (although the more you spend, the better the quality). For suggestions and advice on what to look for, take a look at Car Magazine’s handy guide.\nAlternatively, if someone’s made a personal injury claim against you and you don’t have a dash cam, ask for any CCTV footage from the scene of the accident.\nIf that isn’t available, you’ll need to tell your insurer why you think the claim is fraudulent. If you’re unhappy with the way your insurer is handling your case, you can report them to the Financial Ombudsman Service.\nWhat’s in it for the fraudsters?\nCrash for cash is worth a lot of money and estimates suggest that criminals can earn up to £20,000 per accident.\nCompensation amounts vary but claims for severe personal injury alone can be in the hundreds of thousands. If you then add in additional payouts for vehicle recovery, expenses and lost earnings, the total value of an insurance scam can be staggering.\nWhat’s the punishment for dealing fraudulently?\nInsurers work hard to minimise fraud with some having a strict policy of investigating any claim that appears suspicious. Providers also liaise with the IFB to identify and prosecute criminals.\nPunishments for car accident insurance scams vary but courts have shown how serious crash for cash cases are taken by enforcing prison sentences in many cases. In January 2019, a man from Kent narrowly escaped jail after making false claims worth £15,000.\nNot so lucky was a Wolverhampton based crash for cash criminal whose claim (had it been successful) would have cost insurance group LV, more than £250,000. Instead, acting on their suspicions, LV investigated and were proved correct with the fraudster sentenced to 12 months in prison.\nCrash for cash sentencing was also in the news in Wales last summer as the police and IFB saw more than 150 people convicted of car insurance fraud.\nThe crash for cash gang were found to have made false claims between 2002 and 2012. Of the 158-strong group, 81 were given jail time.\nWhat is ‘ghost broking’?\nGhost broking is another type of car insurance scam but instead of staging accidents, criminals are falsifying paperwork.\nGhost brokers leave innocent motorists without valid insurance which could result in six penalty points and a £300 fine. For more information and advice on how to prevent becoming a victim this latest insurance scam, read our guide on the rise of ghost brokers.\nStay safe and insured\nAt mustard.co.uk, we work with some of the leading insurance providers in the UK which means you can be confident about finding a car cover policy that suits your needs and your budget – start your quote today.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cdactionny.org/tag/budget/", "date": "2024-04-20T07:07:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00162.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9672829508781433, "token_count": 1122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__70362344", "lang": "en", "text": "On Thursday evening, the Governor released amendments to her budget. These amendments are an annual occurrence and are meant to be technical fixes to address inevitable drafting errors in a series of bills that are cumulatively thousands of pages of text. This year, they were far from just technical fixes. Among other things, the Governor proposed 15 pages of new changes that would, in many cases, fundamentally change CDPAP (spoiler alert – it’s always for the worse).\nThe bill would eliminate Designated Representatives, or DRs. DRs have been a part of CDPAP since the program was created in 1980. The DR acts as the consumer when the consumer themselves are unable to self-direct their own care. This change will mean that no child will be able to use CDPAP. Many with developmental disabilities who use CDPAP to complement their OPWDD self-direction budgets use a DR. Those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia rely on a DR. And thousands of others. This change would leave tens of thousands of people, if not over 100,000 people, suddenly ineligible for CDPAP, with no identifiable way for them to receive services in the current workforce crisis.\nThe bill will require state mandated training for PAs. A hallmark of CDPA has always been that the consumer – not an agency and not the state – is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and terminating their own staff. This has worked for over 40 years. Governor Hochul would prevent a PA from being able to work until they have completed a state-mandated training course, removing one of the core pillars of consumer responsibility that is a founding principle of the program.\nThe bill will set maximum daily and weekly limits on the hours PAs can work. Some FIs allow overtime. Some do not. Some consumers want PAs to work overtime. Some consumers need PAs to work overtime. Some consumers do not. Governor Hochul wants to tell consumers and PAs how many hours the PA can work each day and each week, taking more control away from the consumer. They do not say what those hour limits would be.\nThe bill will limit the number of FIs that a plan or a county can have in their network. The state’s position has always been clear – contracting is a process between two private third parties that they do not get involved in. The Governor wants to limit the number of FIs that a plan and county can now have in their network, limiting consumer choice along with it. The number of FIs that will be allowed is not identified.\nThe bill prevents an agency from offering home care and CDPAP. Sometimes, consumers want to be able to mix CDPAP and home care services, filling some hours with a personal care aide through “traditional” services and the rest through CDPA. This can happen for many reasons. They might have one person they want as their PA, but cannot or do not want to hire others and want an agency to send people. They might have a particular service they are not comfortable training a PA on. Their PA(s) might not be available on a particular day. In these instances, being able to use one agency for both “traditional” personal care and CDPAP can make life much easier. The Governor’s bill would prevent an agency offering CDPAP from being a LHCSA in Medicaid.\nThe bill prevents insurance companies from being FIs or LHCSAs. Ok, I said mostly bad. This is actually a good idea – and one that we had codified years back and the Cuomo administration repealed with the RFO. The insurance companies are the payors. They should not also be allowed to be the payee. Imagine going to a job and getting to set your own wage! Worse, the insurance control the networks, and often (though they aren’t supposed to) direct consumers to particular FIs or LHCSAs. This is a clear conflict of interest and eliminating the practice is a good idea.\nClearly – the next few months are going to be a long road, and we are going to need you – and your networks. If you are not a member of CDANY, please consider joining for just $22.50 a year. The more members we have – the stronger we are. Plus, we’ll send you a cool CDANY sticker!! If you’re already an individual member, thank you.\nIf you got this email forwarded from someone you know, please sign up to get updates. And, maybe consider joining too.\nTake action today to tell your legislators and Governor Hochul that PAs aren’t second class home care workers and they cannot undo all the progress we’ve made on wages and cut wages and benefits to levels we haven’t seen in over half a decade.\nThen, be ready. You’re going to get a lot of emails over the next 45 days or so. We will have more campaigns asking you to email your legislators and the Governor on these other critical issues. We’ll be announcing events – in Albany and around the state. We’ll be giving you updates on how things are going here in Albany. We will give you all the tools to be the best advocate you can be – at whatever level you can.\nBecause this is YOUR program. It is your life. Fight for it.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blog.hotelsclick.com/2018/02/last-minute-easter-breaks/", "date": "2024-02-22T04:05:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473690.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222030017-20240222060017-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9469680786132812, "token_count": 3450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__96171775", "lang": "en", "text": "Easter is coming. If you are thinking of going away on a family break or on a memorable holiday over Easter, we guess this is the right time to start looking for some good ideas and deals.\nTo give you some inspiration, we are going to present here 8 possible destinations for your Easter holidays this year: 5 of them are in Europe, the other 3 range from the US to Japan and Africa.\nLet’s have a closer look at them starting from our European choices.\nEaster Break in Rome\nA travel to Rome during the Easter period is an opportunity not to be missed. The spring weather, the famous Holy Mass from the Pope’s balcony and Easter Monday are just some of the reasons why the Eternal City is such an appreciated destination by both Italians and foreigners.\nA weekend in Rome is a sure hit. Italy’s capital always impresses tourists with its magnificent monuments and spectacular museums: Rome is full of attractions and every city’s corner hides surprising details.\nAccording to us, walking around the city is the best way to appreciate the essence of Rome and its masterpieces, as the Coliseum, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain…\nKeep in mind that on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, the magnificent Vatican Museums are closed. On the official website you can find all information and prices. In this period, several Roman museums promote the culture with free admissions to exhibitions.\nBetween faith and tradition, during Holy Week, the Italian capital puts on a very special and religious look. In Rome you can attend the Way of the Cross, one of the most important Easter rituals in Italy, which takes place on the evening of Good Friday.\nThis procession, which is celebrated by the Pope himself along the path that leads to the Colosseum, is held in one of the most evocative and unique locations that Rome offers.\nThe Way represents the latest dramatic events linked to the Passion of Christ, as written in the Gospels.\nIn addition, don’t miss the Mass with the Pope in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.\nBesides religious events and guided tours, you also have to taste some good Roman traditional food.\nHave you ever heard of La Pizza Cresciuta? It is a typical recipe that comes in sweet and savoury versions and is cooked exclusively during the Easter period in Rome and its province. This special pizza has an unmistakable cinnamon aroma and, according to the tradition, it is eaten on Easter morning, accompanied by eggs and salami… Want to taste it?\nOn our website you can find a wide assortment of hotels to plan your Easter weekend in Rome.\nEaster Vacation in Barcelona\nIt’s the ideal destination for a spring break. With its sunny and warm days, the lively capital of Catalonia offers the perfect atmosphere for taking a stroll along Las Ramblas and enjoying an aperitif in Plaça Reial.\nThanks to the many low-cost airlines, Barcelona is very easy to reach. Even finding a hotel room isn’t so difficult: just take a look at our special offers for Barcelona, and always remember to book in advance if you want to save more.\nDuring Holy Week, the atmosphere in the city is particularly charming and lively, with a rich calendar of events.\nFor example, on Palm Sunday, children take palmons, that is entire branches of palm trees into the church, in to churces, recalling Jesus entering Bethlehem.\nReligious rites last up to Good Friday, with processions around the city and church concerts.\nThe culinary king on the Easter tables is the cod served with chickpeas and potatoes.\nOn this special day, the godparents give children the Mona de Pascua, an Easter donut covered with as many chocolate eggs as for the years of the child.\nBesides tasting all these specialities, we suggest you take advantage of your stay in Barcelona by visiting the classic attractions of the city, such as the Sagrada Familia, the masterpiece of the great architect Antoni Gaudí, or Güel Park, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site.\nWe recommend you to book online your entrance in order to avoid enervating queues.\nEaster in Edinburgh\nAccording to Scottish customs, Easter Sunday is celebrated by having a special family meal whose main course is, in most cases, a roast lamb.\nAnother appreciated dish for Easter Sunday is the famous Hot Cross Bun, a cake that contains raisins or currants, with a cross on the top of the bun.\nIf you are planning a trip to Edinburgh for this period, you have to partecipate in the curious egg rolling: it’s a traditional game, recalling an ancient celebration whose origins go back to the Jewish Easter, that consists in rolling some decorated eggs down the green hills of the city. One of the most famous sites where this tradition takes place is Arthur’s Seat, the main peak of Holyrood Park.\nEaster is also a feast for children who wait impatiently for the Easter Bunny that will leave them some delicious chocolate eggs.\nIf you are planning an Easter city-break with your family in the Scottish Capital, perhaps you will be happy to know that every year in April Edinburgh hosts the International Science Festival, one of the biggest science festivals in Europe, much appreciated by children and their families. More info on the official website: http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/festival.\nEaster in Florence\nThe city of Florence, also known as the cradle of the Renaissance, arouses curiosity and charm all year-round. The city’s museums, churches and palaces house some of the most important artistic treasures of the entire world, the masterpieces of famous artists like Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Giotto and Michelangelo.\nIf you haven’t decided yet what to do for this Easter break, well, spending a few days in Florence during Holy Week could be a really good idea.\nBefore revealing you all the details of the special event that awaits you on Easter morning in Florence, the so-called Explosion of the Cart, we’d like to share with you some must-see Florentine attractions.\nIf you like art, Florence cannot disappoint you! Don’t miss the majestic Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, known as The Duomo, with the famous Brunelleschi’s Dome, the largest masonry dome ever built. Curios to know how heavy it is? It is estimated to be around 37,000 tons: awesome, isn’t it?\nWith just one ticket you can visit all the monuments of the Santa Maria del Fiore complex: in addition to the cathedral and its dome, there are also Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.\nBesides, if you are in town, you have to visit the Galleria dell’Accademia which houses Michelangelo’s sculpture David, one of the most important works of the Italian artist.\nGetting back to Easter… From Good Friday to Easter Monday, religious reenacments, Easter rituals and folk events enliven the Tuscan city.\nFrom more than three centuries, Easter Sunday is celebrated in Florence with a very special ceremony which goes back to the Crusades. This ceremony consists in a procession that starts from Piazzale di Porta al Prato and goes on up to Piazza del Duomo, right at the foot of San Giovanni Baptistery.\nLegend has it that in 1099, during the First Crusade to the Holy Land, the young Florentine nobleman Pazzino de’ Pazzi was the first man who managed to cross Jerusalem walls and raise the Christian banner. For this great act of courage he received three chips of stone from the Holy Sepulchre as a gift. Once back in Florence, he handed his gift to the city’s Bishop. The three flints were then used to light a holy fire to be distributed to the people using small torches, as symbol of purification and resurrection.\nFrom this episode, the Pazzi family founded the basis of today’s ceremony by building a monumental cart which was assembled for the first time in 1622. Originally, a tripod on the cart contains the coals on fire that are now replaced with common fireworks for the so-called Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart).\nToday the Chariot of Fire is presented in a triumphant way. It is a 3 shelf- cart around 10 metres high which is driven through the streets of Florence by two white oxen, whose horns are adorned with gold. The Fireworks placed on the chariot are lit by a rocket-shaped dove, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit. It is a good omen for the whole city of Florence if the event takes place without any glitchs.\nEvery year, from 11 a.m, this event brings together locals and visitors from all over the world.\nTo visit Florence over Easter will allow you to combine a cultural trip with the opportunity to experience something unique. Are you interested in? Well, the time has come to find your hotel in Florence.\nEaster on the island of Malta\nThe island of Malta, located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, can be an excellent option for your Easter holidays, given the combination of sun, sea, culture and history that it offers to visitors. By the way, Malta is the European country with the largest number of holidays in the EU.\nBeing a country with a long-standing Christian tradition, Easter in Malta is much felt for.\nIf you like, you could join one of the many events taking place in the island during Holy Week, beginning from the Friday before the Good Friday: that day is known as id-Duluri, namely the Feast of our Lady of Sorrows, when a statue of our Lady is carried in procession through the streets of many towns and villages: the most evocative parade is the one held in Valletta, the island capital.\nEaster events and activities include historical reenactments, passion plays, religious processions with statue carrying, marches and bell ringing. Some parishes have even drama groups that work together to organize performances related with Easter.\nIf you are passionate of good local food, Easter in Malta has itw own special delicacies: Figolli, for example, are a typical almond cake, basically a tradition during the Easter period. In the past, figolli usually had the shape of a stylized human being, man or woman, something similar to gingerbread men; later on, other shapes apperead like fish, butterflies and bunnies.\nYou will find plenty of them in every baker’s window and in shops too.\nAnother traditional Easter dish is the so-called Aljotts, basically a fish soup that includes the fish head and tail as well to make it more tasty, besides plenty of garlic and onion.\nApart from the intense list of events connected to the Easter celebrations, Malta is a great choice for this year’s period, considering the favourable climate the island enjoys.\nMoreover, if you are passionate about ancient history and archaeology, in Malta you will have the chance to visit some of the most attractive sites of the Mediterranean Sea, such as megalithic monuments and dolmen dating back to the Bronze Age, Punic and Roman remains, besides exquisite temples. The Hypogeum (Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni), for instance, is one of the most famous buildings in the island, allegedly a subterranean sanctuary, later turned into a necropolis: its origins go back to prehistoric times. The Hypogeum is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.\nNot to mention the magnificent beaches and bays for which Malta is appreciated all around Europe.\nHave a look at the short guide on Malta on our website.\nEaster at Cape Verde\nHow about flying to Africa for a long and exotic break?\nThe Republic of Cabo Verde, former Portuguese colony, includes an archipelago of 10 islands of vulcanic origin, located in the Atlantic Ocean, around 350 miles off the Western coast of Africa. An authentic paradise on earth that, in virtue of its position, enjoys an ideal climate all year round, with temperatures that range from 23° C in February to 28° C in August and September.\nWe bet this would be enough to persuade anyone to plan a trip there, but actually there are many other good reasons to go to Cabo Verde.\nCabo Verde is the perfect choice if:\n1. you are looking for uncontaminated beaches, like those on the islands of Sal and Boavista\nGoing back to the topic of this post, that is Easter, the great majority of people living in the islands of Cape Verde are Christian; therefore the country celebrates the Catholic Easter which is also the largest religious celebration taking place across all the inhabited islands of the archipelago.\nDuring Holy Week there are lots of events going on that culminate with a re-enactment of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Saturday.\nEaster in New Orleans\nCatholics, who compose the majority of the city’s population, love to celebrate Easter with parades, traditional church masses, egg hunts and fine-dining brunches.\nThree of the most famous parades of New Orleans are held on Easter Sunday in the French Quarter.\nOver Easter, many restaurants in New Orleans serve Easter brunches with special dishes that mark the end of the Lent. If you want to find the list of places offering this special brunch have a look at this site: http://www.opentable.com/. Tip: reserve your table well ahead of time.\nIn New Orleans, Easter is not Easter without the Easter egg hunt, a tradition appreciated especially by children.\nThis special hunt, recommended for 8 year-old kids and younger babies, is held in City Park from around 10 a.m. The public park is located in the heart of the city and is a must-see for all visitors.\nLocals go there to have a picnic, wander through the gardens or play their favourite sports. In the park, you can also pay a visit to the beautiful Botanical Garden that hosts a huge collection of mature live oaks and other trees typical of the area.\nOn Easter Day, the park’s gates open at 9 a.m.: children don’t need to bring their own basket or bag since the staff will give them a special egg carton.\nThousands of coloured eggs will be hidden in City Park, and every child will have great fun trying to find them. The most-wanted egg is the golden one, which will assure a special prize to the lucky child who finds it. For the event, the Easter Bunny in person is awaited to the joy of all children.\nIf you want to join the Easter Egg Hunt you can purchase online your tickets.\nEaster in Tokyo, Japan\nOnly a small number of Japanese celebrate Christian Easter, and therefore you can’t see many signs of this Feast along the streets and in the shops.\nHowever, if you are arranging a visit to Japan, you can’t miss the enchanting cherry blossoms or hanami.\nThis ancient Japanese tradition allows people to fully enjoy the transient beauty of flowers. On this occasion, Japanese people usually meet in the parks and celebrate this feast under the flowering trees: if you are in Japan you absolutely have to experience it!\nOne of the best places where to see the sakura (cherry trees) in full bloom is at the Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site where you can drink sake and have a picnic under thousands of pink petals, an authentic pinkish paradise.\nBesides being a religious celebration with some profound meanings for believers, Easter is more simply the first public holiday you can enjoy since Christmas and New Year. Also, in the collective unconscious it is somehow connected to the spring arrival, after the long winter period.\nIn other words, Easter makes it possible for people who need a break bewtween Christmas and the summer holidays to organise a trip or a weekend away from home.\nAs said before, mid-february is a good time to begin planning your Easter holidays.\nSo whether you are after a religious celebrations in a Catholic country or a cool break in a totally different nation, you are still in time to book your Easter holiday getaway.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wildswimmingfinland.fi/swim-and-glow-in-winter/", "date": "2023-06-08T05:59:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654097.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608035801-20230608065801-00515.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.945309579372406, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__109333647", "lang": "en", "text": "What is it that gives winter swimmers that glow? I asked myself this question again, when I saw healthy and invigorated swimmers in The Finnish Winter Swimming Championships in Ähtäri. There are many answers to that question, both scientific and experiential.\nOne professor has said: “Lack of ‘thermal exercise’ may cause inadequate functioning of the brain.” A cold dip is a trigger, a positive stress to swimmer’s body and mind. This so called eustress helps you to maintain and improve your health.\nMany winter swimmers say that they feel strongly alive in water and after a swim. No wonder, because they experience a hormone boost of endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, adrenaline, cortisol and oxytocin. But it’s not only about the hormones. It’s also about experiencing outdoors and nature and cold water giving instant whole body sensations and feedback.\nWinter Swimming event connected people of different ages (from two to eighty-two), backgrounds and parts of the country. Old friends met and new friends were made in this gathering of thousand swimmers. Every swimmer in the ice pool was cheered. Getting encouragement and cheering from other people also makes one glow.\nNow when “the Beast from the East” brings minus temperatures to a large part of Europe, thermal exercise is easy to get. Expose yourself to cold, whether it be the Polar Vortex chilly wind or cold water. But remember only winter swimming gives you the glow. 🙂\nPS. I succeed in taking medals in two races. Phew. In middle of long working days in the event…:)\nPhotos in this second slider are by Timo Ahopelto, more photos by him in this gallery. In the first slider the first photo is by Timo Ahopelto, photos 2.-4. are by Jukka Vuorinen, the rest by author.\nThe Finnish Winter Swimming Championships are organised by The Outdoor Association of Finland and local event organisers. The Association organises the first European Winter Swimming Championships in 2019 – welcome!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.perfect440.com/about-lj-rich-tv-music-presenter/", "date": "2013-12-08T08:16:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163040059/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131720-00003-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350255131721497, "token_count": 333, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__165211185", "lang": "en", "text": "LJ RICH IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED TV PRESENTER.\nLaura-Jane researches, scripts, films, edits, and presents on-camera and on stage for the BBC and more. She also hosts events, sometimes presenting from the piano, explaining musical concepts and using music as a powerful method of engaging an audience.\nShe has compered events internationally and has broadcast over 1500 hours of live television. Currently working as a TV producer at the BBC, she is available for speaking engagements in the fields of consumer electronics, media training and music.\nWriting, presenting and filing video features from 4 different continents (so far), LJ also reports and occasionally produces the ‘Tech Know’ series for the BBC Tech index.She can also be heard on BBC World Service Radio, Radio 4 Women’s Hour, the Fred MacAuley Show and You and Yours talking about music technology and social media.\nLJ gained a scholarship to the Royal College of Music aged 11 years old to study piano, voice, medieval instruments and electronic music. She read Music at Christ Church College, Oxford, then worked as a sound engineer for Pete Waterman before eventually getting her first TV presenting job. Her encyclopaedic knowledge of science fiction books, Star Trek and most Sci-Fi movies sometimes comes in useful – but not very often!\nLJ is proud to be largely responsible for the growth of @BBCClick’s twitter account, which currently stands at over 2 million followers.\nShe is an enthusiastic foodie and a keen traveller – with a particular affection for the Asia-Pacific area.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ysce.eu/en/projects/2009.html", "date": "2018-10-20T23:52:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020225938-20181021011438-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8972318768501282, "token_count": 223, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__55796302", "lang": "en", "text": "The year 2009 is rich in historical and musical anniversaries: Twenty years ago the Berlin Wall fell – the liberating result of a European movement that began in Poland and the Czech Republic, on the streets of Prague and Gdansk. The Young Sound Forum of Central Europe is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a concert tour through Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany with concerts in Swidnica, Wroclaw, Teplice, Prague and Berlin. The programme features Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s rarely played overture from „Die schöne Melusine“ in celebration of Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday, a symphonic poem by the great Polish composer Mieczyslaw Karlowicz, who died 100 years ago. The young German composer and percussionist Johannes Fischer has written a Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra for the Young Sound Forum of Central Europe that will be heard for the first time on this tour. Excerpts from Bedrich Smetana’s „The Bartered Bride“ conclude the concert.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lebanoncenterrehab.com/lebanon-center-for-rehabilitation-and-healing-earns-deficiency-free-state-survey/", "date": "2024-02-28T23:39:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474746.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228211701-20240229001701-00493.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9463598132133484, "token_count": 158, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__88411729", "lang": "en", "text": "Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, formerly Lebanon Health and Rehabilitation Center recently earned Deficiency-Free Status during this year’s annual health state survey.\nThe annual survey is conducted by the Office of Health Care Facilities (OHCF) for the Tennessee Department of Health during an unannounced visit that evaluates the center’s commitment to quality and compliance with industry state and federal regulatory guidelines. This year’s survey for Lebanon Center issued zero citations. In an executive summary issued to the Tennessee General Assembly, roughly only 15% of all nursing homes in Tennessee received Deficiency-Free status last calendar year. This year’s health survey success places Lebanon Center in the top 10% for performance in the state of Tennessee.\nClick here to read more!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.timetogether.org.uk/covid/britain-lifts-part-of-restrictions-due-to-pandemic/", "date": "2022-08-14T18:06:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00375.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9698977470397949, "token_count": 839, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__66059628", "lang": "en", "text": "In particular, from March 29, groups of six people or members of two households will be allowed to meet on the street.\nThe second phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions in the UK will begin on Monday in accordance with the government’s timetable for a gradual exit from the national quarantine. The kingdom’s authorities hope that after the partial lifting of the measures, residents will be able to celebrate Easter, celebrated by Anglicans and Catholics on April 4, in a wide circle of relatives.\nSince Monday, due to the easing of rules, the British will be allowed to meet on the street in groups of no more than six people or members of no more than two households. According to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, this will allow relatives to see each other more often given the upcoming holidays. In addition, outdoor group sports can resume, tennis courts and golf courses, football and cricket can be played.\nAccording to the government schedule, “the decree will also end, which instructs UK residents not to leave their homes unnecessarily, although many of the coronavirus restrictions will still remain in force.” In particular, British people are encouraged to continue working from home if possible.\nThe lifting of restrictive measures introduced in the UK almost three months ago due to the new wave of the coronavirus pandemic began on March 8 with the opening of schools. The authorities called the return of students to their desks the first step towards a normal life.\nQuarantine Relief Schedule\nThe next phase of quarantine mitigation is scheduled to begin on April 12, if the epidemic situation in the country does not worsen. At this stage, shops that do not sell essential goods, hairdressers and beauty salons, as well as gyms will be able to resume work. Restaurants and pubs will be able to serve visitors at tables located on the street. Zoos, amusement parks, open-air cinemas, libraries and museums will also receive permission to reopen.\nThe third phase of relaxation is to begin on May 17th. From this date, it is planned to open pubs, restaurants, cinemas, hotels. Fans will be able to attend sporting events. It will be allowed to organize weddings, funerals, receptions with up to 30 guests. It is possible that from this date the United Kingdom will resume flights with other countries. Now the British are prohibited from all travel abroad, with the exception of extremely important ones, for example, for work.\nThe fourth phase, which will begin no earlier than June 21, provides for the removal of all restrictions on contacts with other people, as well as the holding of mass events. At this stage, theaters, concert halls and nightclubs will be able to fully resume their work. These exemptions apply to England, which is home to 85% of the UK population. The authorities of the rest of the administrative and political parts of the kingdom – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – independently determine their quarantine policy. However, usually their actions in this matter are synchronized with the steps taken by London.\nThe authorities were able to begin to weaken the quarantine due to a stable decrease in infection rates in the country. According to the authorities, this was due to the success of the quarantine introduced on January 4, as well as the effectiveness of the mass vaccination campaign of the population. Since December 8 last year, more than 30 million people have already been vaccinated – approximately 45% of the kingdom’s population.\nUntil the end of July, all residents of the country over 16 years old will have the opportunity to receive the vaccine. So far, the kingdom is being vaccinated with drugs from the American company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, as well as the British-Swedish company AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. At the same time, as previously stated by the head of the Ministry of Health Matt Hancock, in the first half of April, the rate of vaccination in the UK will decrease due to the expected interruptions in the supply of drugs for coronavirus, but this will not affect the plans of the authorities to lift the restrictions.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.civicsanddebate.com/post/florida-s-civics-and-debate-initiative-fcdi-expected-to-reach-all-florida-districts-in-2022-23", "date": "2024-04-22T13:20:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9507452845573425, "token_count": 667, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__8557259", "lang": "en", "text": "~ FCDI is expected to reach over 400 schools and every Florida school district in 2022-23. ~\nTallahassee, Fla., July 1, 2022 - Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. praised the success of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI), an innovative program strengthening free speech and civil discourse in Florida classrooms.\nSince Governor Ron DeSantis announced the initiative in 2019, FCDI has expanded civics education and competitive debate opportunities to 237 schools across 45 school districts and is on pace to reach more than 400 schools and every Florida district in the upcoming 2022-23 school year.\n“Thanks to Governor DeSantis, Florida’s students are increasingly prepared to be informed and engaged citizens after they leave our schools,” said Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. “I’m excited to see so many schools across our state participating in the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative, and I look forward to working with teachers, school districts, and students to further meet the demand for this outstanding program.”\nFCDI was launched in partnership with the Florida Education Foundation (FEF), a direct-support organization for the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). The program’s mission is to create opportunities for underserved middle and high school students to receive the best civics education possible by providing curriculum support, debate opportunities, and high-quality teachers equipped to empower students to become great citizens.\n“The Florida Civics and Debate Initiative is the only statewide civics and debate program of its kind,” said FEF Executive Director Kristin Piccolo. “By coupling civics education with debate, Florida is providing a unique learning environment for student scholars, which will benefit them both now and in the future. In just the second year, our program already serves as a shining example for the rest of the nation.”\nFCDI provides professional development opportunities for teachers and debate coaches throughout the year as well as student debate camps and coaching clinics. The initiative is also scheduled to host “The Great Debate” in November, the second annual National Civics and Debate Competition, allowing a broad range of students to explore, understand, and express important constitutional, legal, and societal matters.\nIn addition to FCDI’s 2022-23 projected statewide growth, the initiative is expected to train over 5,800 teachers and reach 766,000 students in the upcoming school year. The program’s total impact to date includes:\nAn increase from 11 to 45 school districts with debate programs.\nAn increase from 59 to 237 schools participating in the debate program.\nAn increase from 2,023 to 4,793 student participants in debate.\nAn increase from 306 to 3,056 teachers benefiting from debate and civics education professional development programs.\nAn increase from 40,392 to 403,392 students reached by teachers receiving civics professional development from FDOE and FEF/FCDI partnership.\nAn increase of 48 debate tournaments over the last two years.\nFor information about the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative, including its teacher toolkit and calendar of events, visit: https://www.floridaeducationfoundation.org/fcdi.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://maineatwar.bangordailynews.com/tag/seminary-ridge-museum/", "date": "2017-04-23T17:36:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118740.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00172-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9608837366104126, "token_count": 250, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__245730822", "lang": "en", "text": "Gettysburg’s newest museum takes visitors to the battle — and onto the battlefield, because men fought and died around this historic building on July 1, 1863. Located in the former Schmucker Hall at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum opened exactly 150 years later, on July 1, 2013. Famous in Civil War […]\nWelcome to \"Maine at War,\" the blog about the roles played by Maine and her sons and daughters in the Civil War. I am a Civil War buff and a newspaper editor recently retired from the Bangor Daily News. Maine sent hero upon hero — soldiers, nurses, sailors, chaplains, physicians — south to preserve their country in the 1860s. “Maine at War” introduces these heroes and heroines, who, for the most part, upheld the state's honor during that terrible conflict. We tour the battlefields where they fought, and we learn about the Civil War by focusing on Maine’s involvement with it. Be prepared: As I discover to this very day, the facts taught in American classrooms don’t always jibe with Civil War reality. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://eppingeastwoodlions.org.au/youth-wins-day/", "date": "2024-02-21T23:46:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473598.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221234056-20240222024056-00548.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9649439454078674, "token_count": 295, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__400755", "lang": "en", "text": "Jack Naylor from Normanhurst Boys High School won both the Public Speaking and the Area Final of the Lions International Youth of the Year Program with a passionate speech about Domestic Violence in Australia. Jack will now compete at the District Final on 2nd April.\nEpping Eastwood Lions Club hosted this annual event last Sunday at a function at North Ryde RSL Club. Students from several local high schools had to give two impromptu speeches followed by a prepared speech during the evening event. Comprehensive interviews were held with each contestant during the day.\nIt should give community members satisfaction to know that our future is in the hands of some great young people who we will no doubt hear from in years to come. This program is sponsored by NAB as it has been for the past 17 years. Winning students at the National level will have the opportunity to travel overseas to meet other young achievers.\nThe guest speaker was Jacob Masina, the President of the Epping Eastwood Leo Club who updated the guests with the latest news from the Leos. This newest Leo Club formed in February 2016 is holding its Charter evening at the Epping Hotel on 14th April.\nIf you would like to come along and learn how you as a young person between the ages of 18 and 30 can assist the community, please contact Leos at email@example.com or follow the Epping Eastwood Leo Club on facebook.\nEpping Eastwood Lions Club", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.emilylundgren.com/news/tag/publication", "date": "2019-09-21T11:32:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574409.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921104758-20190921130758-00061.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9659547805786133, "token_count": 197, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__168758178", "lang": "en", "text": "2017 was a huge year for me, not only did I spend the summer at the Clarion Writer's Workshop, I also made my first pro sale to Shimmer Magazine at the end of 2016. The story \"Trees\" was originally published in their Jan 2017 digital edition #35 [linked here]. 1 year later in Jan 2018, Shimmer published the 2017 anthology, and I saw my writing in print for the first time.\nThis anthology is filled with lyrical, beautiful stories threaded together by editors who take the time to help craft each story into gems. It was a delight to work with E. Catherine Tobler and her team of badgers. Not only that, but I get to share this space with a fellow Clarion grad, Ashley Blooms - check out her haunting story \"Fallow\" in edition #37 [linked here], if you get the chance, and make sure to check out and subscribe to Shimmer Magazine while you're at it!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://baitshop.com/2023/12/15/record-breaking-fish-stocking-efforts-by-utah-division-of-wildlife-resources-in-2023/", "date": "2024-02-24T10:09:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474526.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224080616-20240224110616-00511.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9487337470054626, "token_count": 466, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__165111372", "lang": "en", "text": "The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has achieved a significant milestone in its fish stocking initiatives for the year 2023, releasing a staggering 10,634,431 fish into various waterbodies across the state. This substantial effort, weighing a total of 1,171,098 pounds, is aimed at elevating fishing experiences for enthusiasts and fortifying native fish populations.\nThis robust stocking program, implemented across 604 different locations in Utah, demonstrates a noteworthy increase from the 8.2 million fish introduced in 2020. The numbers closely align with the stocking figures from 2019 and 2021, standing at 10 million and 9.6 million fish, respectively.\nFacing challenges posed by drought conditions, the DWR has strategically shifted its approach by introducing fewer but larger fish in selected areas, enhancing the overall survival rates. Simultaneously, the division has augmented the stocking of smaller fish in locations exhibiting higher growth potential.\nThe tradition of fish stocking in Utah dates back to 1871, evolving from rudimentary methods such as transporting fish by train to the present-day sophisticated hatchery operations. Currently, the DWR manages 13 hatcheries statewide, with a substantial portion of the fish stocked in 2023—approximately 1,063,571 pounds—originating from these facilities.\nDWR Aquatic Section Assistant Chief Craig Schaugaard shed light on the historical evolution, stating, “The original hatcheries were really impounded streams where we put fry that we got from the federal government. We opened our first traditional fish hatchery — where we produced our own eggs and used raceways like we have today — in Murray in 1899.”\nEmphasizing the critical role of stocking as a management tool, Schaugaard stated, “Stocking is a crucial management tool that we use to provide Utahns with the numbers and species of fish they desire. Stocking fish helps ensure that the public has a great fishing experience. It also helps in the recovery of threatened or endangered fish. June suckers were downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2021 because of recovery efforts, which included stocking.” The DWR’s relentless efforts not only contribute to the enjoyment of fishing but also play a vital role in the conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mtnbrookseniors.blogspot.com/2006/02/heres-to-crazy-ones.html", "date": "2018-03-23T16:45:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257648404.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20180323161421-20180323181421-00050.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293307662010193, "token_count": 385, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__25422018", "lang": "en", "text": "Here's to the crazy ones.\nThe round pegs in the square holes.\nThe ones who see things differently.\nThey're not fond of rules.\nAnd they have no respect for the status quo.\nYou can praise them, disagree with them, quote them,\ndisbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.\nAbout the only thing you can't do is ignore them.\nBecause they change things.\nThey invent. They imagine. They heal.\nThey explore. They create. They inspire.\nThey push the human race forward.\nMaybe they have to be crazy.\nHow else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?\nOr sit in silence and hear a song that's never been written?\nOr gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?\nWe make tools for these kinds of people.\nWhile some see them as the crazy ones,\nwe see genius.\nBecause the people who are crazy enough to think\nthey can change the world, are the ones who do.\nFrom Apple Computer\nSteve Jobs had just returned to the struggling company, Apple. Jobs\nand Lee Clow had collaborated back in 1984 to launch the MacIntosh.\nNow was the time to recover the sene of Apple's place in the world of\ncreative users. The TBWA Chiat/Day team said that Apple should be\naligned with the creativity of personalities and people making an\nimpact on the twentieth century. The \"Think Different\" phrase provided\nan opportunity to celebrate both the creativity of these people but\nalso the distinctiveness of Apple in the computing world, responding\nto IBM's historic campaign motto, \"Think\". The campaign was swiftly\napproved by Apple, then begun with the television commercial, which\nfirst ran on Sept. 28 1997, followed by the print ads, billboards and", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://soldierfield.net/content/mexico-vs-bosnia-pre-world-cup-match", "date": "2016-05-27T04:31:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049276537.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002116-00202-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9087937474250793, "token_count": 519, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__111429252", "lang": "en", "text": "Mexico vs Bosnia Pre-World Cup Match\nEvent Start Time: 06/03/2014 - 8:30pm\nMexico (MNT) embarks on a U.S. Tour of 3 matches prior to heading to Brazil for World Cup competition. Mexico will face Bosnia & Herzegovina at the historic Soldier Field on Tuesday, June 3 (8:30 p.m. CST). The match, presented by Allstate, will be a rematch from their memorable last meeting two years ago at the same venue. Mexico will then finalize its pre-World Cup preparations with a send-off match in Foxborough, Mass. against Portugal and FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at Gillette Stadium on Friday, June 6 (8:30 p.m. ET), presented by Knorr and Hellmann's.\nAn exclusive Visa pre-sale for the Chicago matche will begin Friday, February 21 via www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets to the match will go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m. local on www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 and at all the area Ticketmaster locations. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol invites fans to use their Visa cards.\nSoldier Field has staged numerous high-profile events in its 90-year history, including five 1994 FIFA World Cup games, and most recently the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup final. The historic venue last hosted the Mexican National Team in May 2012 against Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of Mexico’s U.S. Tour, with the match ending in a 2-1 win for El Tricolor in front of more than 50,000 fans. Mexico is undefeated against Bosnia-Herzegovina all-time having met twice before.\nBosnia and Herzegovina will travel to Brazil in June to participate in the 2014 FIFA World Cup where they will face Argentina, Nigeria and Iran in Group F. Currently ranked among the top 20 in the FIFA world rankings, Bosnia and Herzegovina boasts a rich roster of international standouts, including Manchester City star forward Edin Džeko, Bayer Leverkusen defender and captain Emir Spahić, former St. Louis University product and Stuttgart forward Vedad Ibišević, and Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanić.\nTicket prices will vary", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.trafalgar.qc.ca/page.cfm?p=1012", "date": "2013-05-26T02:14:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706484194/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121444-00064-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9621452689170837, "token_count": 681, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__88557781", "lang": "en", "text": "In October 2012, almost three hundred Trafalgar old girls descended on Montreal to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary. Seven decades of Trafalgar women – from the class of 1940 to 2011 – participated in a special, fun-filled homecoming weekend.\nThe event launched on Friday October 19 with an inspiring address from Canada’s first female auditor general, Sheila Fraser, during the school’s traditional Trafalgar-Ross lecture. That afternoon, former and current staff attended a tea in Traf’s historic library.\nOn Saturday, Trafalgar hosted an inter-generational House Carnival. Current students, old girls and family members (many old girls brought their children!) gathered at the school where they earned house points and prizes. The day was action packed. Congratulations to Cumming House who won the Intergenerational House Shield.\nSaturday evening, a memorable cocktail and dinner reception was held at the St James Club (the location of many Traf grad dances over the years), followed by an after-party at the downtown nightclub Newtown.\nSunday morning, the Trafalgar community was invited to a special service and coffee at the Church of St Andrew and St Paul, where Old Girl Vicky Palmer’s (Class of 1954) musical composition, created in honour of the school’s 125th, was performed by Trafalgar’s choir.\nIt was truly a magical three days. Hundreds of accomplished Trafalgar women reunited with each other, and with former teachers. Old friendships were restored, and new friendships established – many from different decades and generations. What became clear throughout the weekend is that the community of support and friendship that started when we were young women continues today as adults and seniors.\nTraf is special place with a reach that is worldwide. There is no doubt that our professional and personal successes are the result of the fundamentals we acquired at Traf. The school taught us how to study, how to learn, and to how work hard. But, there was also plenty of time for fun!\nThe 125th anniversary event would not have happened without the efforts of so many dedicated volunteers. From researching the 125 women in the Scholars and Explorers magazine, to attending a year and a half worth of meetings, to shopping for prizes and arranging carnival games, to composing a special Trafalgar musical piece - Traf alumnae, staff, and students joined together to create a spectacular celebration.\nFor those who could not join us but wanted to, we know you were here in spirit. For those who were able to take the time to be here, we send our most sincere thanks for helping us celebrate our wonderful school.\nWe encourage you to keep the Trafalgar spirit alive through this anniversary year, and beyond. Whether it’s by attending a chapter reunion in another city, staying in touch via the Traf website, or meeting other alumnae for the occasional dinner, nourishing those ties and special friendships is an integral part of maintaining Traf’s spirit and vitality. The school is only as strong as its support system, and each and every one of us plays a part.\nHappy birthday Trafalgar!\nAislinn Mosher ’83 and Christina Nacos ’85\nCo-Chairs, 125th Anniversary Committee", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://answers.library.ucmo.edu/faq/293057", "date": "2024-04-14T15:09:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00326.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9026064872741699, "token_count": 126, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__173395982", "lang": "en", "text": "There are several ways to access news articles:\nThere is a helpful guide to accessing news articles on the JCKL site.\nPrimo - the search function on the library homepage - can filter searches to newspapers. After entering a search term, go to the left-hand navigation bar, click on \"resource type\" and select \"newspaper articles\".\nJCKL has a variety of news databases available on the Databases A-Z list, including Newspaper Source, Historical Newspapers, and the Wall Street Journal.\nMany major news publications also have limited access free through their organization’s web pages.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.th-ins.com/blog/the-uninsurable-risk-of-clark-griswold.aspx", "date": "2024-03-03T12:03:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00133.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9379169344902039, "token_count": 493, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__158455668", "lang": "en", "text": "We all have our own holiday traditions. One of my favorite things about this time of year is watching the holiday specials that air on TV each year. It’s been fun to revisit some of the classics with our kids in recent years.\nMy wife’s favorite holiday movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark Griswold (the main character) is sure to find his way on to our DVR when the movie airs this month.\nEven in the insurance profession, we occasionally see some industry-specific humor float around the office. During the holiday season, one piece that often makes the rounds reimagines the classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas” tale from the perspective of a diligent insurance professional. Will Santa get burned coming down the chimney? Will he get stuck? Will the homeowner be responsible for his injuries? Essentially, the insurance company might have a difficult time accepting Santa as a customer (for more on insuring Santa, see our blog post Santa Claus: A Ho-Ho-High Insurance Risk!).\nI think that Clark Griswold gives Santa some good competition as a customer insurance companies might prefer to avoid. Consider all of the possible insurance claims Clark and his family could have:\n- Clark likes to tie things to the top of the family vehicle: Christmas trees, luggage, and if you go back to the original Vacation movie, something much worse! Look out if you’re driving behind the Griswold family vehicle!\n- At Christmas time, Clark is determined to have the largest, brightest display of lights on his home. Clark’s wiring set-up, a sure fire-hazard, eventually shuts down power in the neighborhood.\n- Cousin Eddie empties his RV’s waste container into the neighborhood sewer system which eventually becomes part of a much bigger problem.\n- Cousin Eddie kidnaps Clark’s boss when Clark is upset about the lack of a holiday bonus.\n- The movie’s conclusion includes a roof-top Santa and reindeer display on fire.\nWhatever your holiday traditions, please remember to include safety and avoid a Christmas insurance claim! For some holiday safety tips, check out the Trim Your Tree Safely: Holiday Decorating Tips blog post. I hope you have a joyful (and safe) holiday season and a great start to the New Year!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rallyawards.com/speaker/mark-diller/", "date": "2020-06-02T19:37:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347426801.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602193431-20200602223431-00593.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.913908064365387, "token_count": 193, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__159670920", "lang": "en", "text": "Mark Diller is the Senior Employer Brand Manager at T-Mobile. He is responsible for publishing hundreds of pieces of content per month across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to attract and engage talent. Mark continually strives to understand T-Mobile’s employee audience and looks for ways to more precisely measure what engages them, where and when. He’s a big believer in experimenting with new content types as well as activating internal influencers to help them develop their own audiences.\nMark has been an expert speaker at our RallyFwd™ Virtual Conference. Learn his pro tips for using social media to attract talent in this 24-minute video: “How T-Mobile Turned Magenta into a Movement of Engagement.” You can also read how Mark uses social media to support T-Mobile’s diversity & inclusion efforts in this blog post: “How Diversity Drives Talent Engagement at T-Mobile.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://dillytante.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/youre-not-going-out-dressed-like-that/", "date": "2022-09-29T14:08:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335355.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929131813-20220929161813-00606.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.974198043346405, "token_count": 834, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__154705107", "lang": "en", "text": "So, for those of you who read my blog just for the craft you might want to skip this post. This is where I get a bit serious, but I am not going to apologise because this is important to me, and what is the point in having people’s ears (or eyes) and not using it for good.\n1 in 4 women have experienced rape or attempted rape. How many women are in your house? How many female friends and family do you have? Think about that statistic 1 in 4 women have experienced rape or attempted rape.\nSo, there are so many issues that I could tell you about rape, about how in no other crime is the victim grilled about what they were wearing during the crime, what their sexual predilections are. I could remind you that last year the Coalition started talking about anonymity for men accused of rape, when there is no evidence that false allegations of rape are higher than for any other crime. But for those of you who are concerned for those men at the mercy of all these women out there they have The False Rape Society advising them how to avoid being falsely accused of rape, including avoiding sex with young girls who may want to hide it from their parents, group sex with just one woman several men and sex with a woman who has a husband or boyfriend. Now, I’d like to reiterate those warnings to men, but not because you may get accused of rape, but because they are morally repugnant.\nBut I am going to skate over those issues, serious as they are. I am joining Mumsnet’s “We believe you campaign” to try and bust some common rape myths some of which I have copied here:\nMYTH: Women provoke rape by their appearance or their behaviour\nREALITY: Dressing attractively, or flirting, is never an invitation to rape. Rape is not a ‘crime of passion’ – it is an expression of power and control.\nNo woman ‘asks to be raped’ or ‘deserves what she gets’ – only the rapist is responsible for the rape. Rape happens to all types of women, from the very young to the very old – physical appearance is irrelevant.\nThere is no ‘typical rape victim’. There is only one common factor in all rapes, and that is the rapist. So when someone says to you “You’re not going out dressed like that” it should be because they have toilet roll stuck to the bottom of their shoe, or are wearing a Jedward t-shirt.\nMYTH: Women are most likely to be raped by a stranger, outside, in dark alleyways\nREALITY: More than 80% of women who are raped know their attacker; 53% of perpetrators of serious sexual assaults are current partners or ex-partners.\nIn fact, over two-thirds of rapes take place in the victim’s home, the suspect’s home or the victim/suspect’s shared home. This myth can mean that women who are raped in these circumstances don’t identify their experience as rape, and therefore don’t report it.\nIt also puts blames the victim, and limits women’s freedom of movement by implying that rape can be prevented by avoiding certain places.\nThe exemption for rape in marriage was only abolished in England and Wales in 1991. Until then being married held an ‘implied consent’ to sex. This isn’t meant to scaremonger people to be be afraid of their friends and family. It is meant to stop women having to be afraid of every stranger they pass in the stress.\nNow, I am lucky enough to have never been the victim of rape or any kind of physical sexual assault, but I know people who have, and I am the mother of daughters so I want to show my support to this campaign and get people thinking a bit more about the facts and realities surrounding this awful crime.\nI want you to know, I Believe You.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.maxxima.com/articles/2/Fox-Business-Article.html", "date": "2019-03-23T22:31:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203093.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190323221914-20190324003914-00477.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9460772275924683, "token_count": 998, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__112294729", "lang": "en", "text": "Fox Business Article\nDecember 21st, 2007\nComing soon to hardware stores near you: lights that last more than 20 years and use 90% less energy.\nNEW YORK: Called LEDs‚ or light emitting diodes‚ this form of lighting is typically used for things like dashboards and blinker indicators‚ but advances in technology are making them useful for everything from overhead lighting to desk lamps. Even the New Years Eve’s ball in Times Square in New York will be lighted with LEDs this year.\nLEDs‚ while more pricey than compact fluorescent lights‚ are growing in popularity‚ in part because advanced semiconductor technology has made them much brighter than in the past and because they are viewed by some as greener than other lighting on the market. LEDs are semiconductors that convert electricity into light.\n“Lighting is one of the simplest ways we can lower energy consumption‚’’ said Andrew Huang‚ an analyst at American Technology Research. “Globally lighting accounts for 20% of the electricity consumed worldwide.”\nWhile compact fluorescent lighting also has a longer life span then traditional light bulbs‚ they typically aren’t recycled properly and contain mercury which is linked to cancer‚ leukemia and autism‚ Huang said.\n“LEDs last about 20 to 50 times longer than regular light bulbs‚’’ said Huang. “CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) contain mercury and don’t have a disposable program in place.” Huang said in the coming months consumers will start to see LED lamps‚ overhead lighting and even bulbs in hardware stores.\nStill they will come at a price. One industry player‚ Dov Sassoon sales coordinator of MaxximaStyle‚ the unit of Panor Corp. which makes Led lighting‚ estimates that in the beginning‚ a LED-light equivalent to a 60-watt light bulb will cost $75 to $100. Sure‚ you will save money over the life of the LED lighting‚ but it could be a hard sell for consumers upfront.\nAccording to Huang‚ LEDs only make up 1% of the market‚ presenting an opportunity for companies playing in the market. And‚ as with most burgeoning industries‚ there are a slew of start-ups trying to capitalize in addition to the big players‚ which include General Electric (GE)‚ Philips and Sylvania.\nTake d.Light Designs‚ a Mountain View‚ Calif.- based start-up. d.Light is using LEDs to bring electricity to people living in India and South East Asia who rely on kerosene for their lighting needs.\n“There’s 1.6 billion people worldview using Kerosene exclusively for light‚’’ said Nedjip Tozun‚ president of d.Light. “LEDs provide an affordable alternative to kerosene light.”\nTozun noted that people using kerosene light spend 10% to 30% of their income on the kerosene.\nd.Light is coming out with a couple of LED-based lighting products for emerging markets. One is powered by solar‚ while another has a rechargeable docking station that can power the light for several days‚ depending on how bright the customer wants the light to be. Tozun noted d.Light will go after the camping market with its products as well.\nMeanwhile‚ MaxximaStyle is expanding from using LEDs for brake lights and turn signals to making consumer products like night lights and flash lights. Sassoon of MaxximaStyle said the company has a few LED bulbs but that the market is limited because of the cost of the LED bulbs today.\n“The cost for white LEDs is extremely high‚’’ said Sassoon‚ noting that the price for white LEDs has started to come down and will continue to fall. He likened it to the DVD-player market‚ where the players started out at around $800 and now go for as cheap as $25. Sasson said the ideal price point for LED bulbs is $9.95. While red or blue LED lights can be bought on the cheap‚ the manufacturing process for white LEDs is much more complex‚ thus making them pricier‚ said Sassoon\nMaxximaStyle has been seeing strong demand for its LED night light‚ largely because the bulbs never need to be replaced. There’s also strong demand for MaxximaStyle’s motion sensor LED-based lights‚ said the executive.\n“The response has been overwhelming‚’’ said Sassoon. “A lot has to do with the green movement. Consumers are becoming more educated about the benefits of using LED technology.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.thisweekswords.com/home/2019/1/3/christmas-in-greenwood", "date": "2019-09-23T12:01:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576355.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923105314-20190923131314-00051.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9803393483161926, "token_count": 764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__46062474", "lang": "en", "text": "Christmas in Greenwood\nWhen it comes to the Christmas and the Holiday Season in the Carolinas, we have an abundance of opportunities to join in the celebrations and traditions.\nOn a trip to Greenwood SC, I found myself amid the perfect time to officially launch the Christmas season. It was the first weekend of December and all things Christmas were coming alive.\nI arrived Thursday evening after the sun had already gone down. As I made my way to the Inn on the Square, I traveled down Main Street that is lined with more than 50 Darlington Oaks that were planted along the path of the train tracks of yesteryear. For the Christmas Season, the tree trunks are meticulously wrapped with more than the 100,000 white lights. I later witnessed the excitement of a young child as he exclaimed “That feel like traveling through a magical light forest.”\nUpon checking in at The Inn On The Square, I was greeted by a happy front desk clerk and a 15 foot nicely decorated traditional Christmas Tree. This giant tree was by no means lonely, as the Inn features nine additional unique trees decorated in grand holiday fashion.\nIf you are like me and enjoy the Christmas Season you are smiling now and will do so as this story progresses, however, if you are more of a Charles Dickens “Scrooge” type person, this story will give you many opportunities to say, “Bah Humbug”! That’s just fine with me, we all know what happens to you in the morning.\nAfter a good night’s rest, Friday started off with a tasty breakfast and enjoyable visits throughout the day, I was very excited about the evening as it would start off with a grilled fish at the Carriage House and then a production of Miracle on 34th Street at the award-winning Greenwood Community Theatre.\nI was especially excited to see the performance as Richard Whiting in the lead role as Kris Kringle. Over the years Richard has appeared in several roles, and he is an avid supporter of community theatre, and during most days he spends his hours as the Executive Editor of the Index-Journal.\nThe promotional photos of Richard in costume for the role set the hopes for a great performance. I’ve been a fan of the movie version from childhood, I watch it every year, and it’s become a tradition.\nRichard’s performance was solid; his delivery as Kris Kringle and Santa Clause was entertaining and on script. Along with the entire cast they guided the audience on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It was all I hoped it would be and I would have watched again if time had allowed.\nGreenwoods official Christmas tree was set aglow Saturday evening. It was a well-attended festive event with hot chocolate, carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Clause and the countdown to light the city tree.\nI had a surprise treat during Sunday morning breakfast at the Inn. Santa and his wife were fellow diners. We had a delightful conversation about the holiday season and their enjoyment in visiting Greenwood. It seems as if the ration of good list vs. bad list leans heavily toward the good.\nThe Greenwood Christmas parade took place at 2:30 in the afternoon and lasted for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Charlie Barrineau told me that around 10,000 folks attended. It was a nice parade everyone I talked with had a great time. I love our Carolina parades; they bring everyone out for a celebration of community. It’s that time when we get to see a lot of people on display who are doing their part to make our Carolinas a better place.\nIt was an excellent weekend and a fantastic start to the Christmas Season and well worth a repeat.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.sydneydentalprofessionals.com.au/dental-news-blog/Category/dental-news/", "date": "2014-03-07T08:25:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999638008/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060718-00070-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9549821615219116, "token_count": 962, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__13028469", "lang": "en", "text": "By Eric Nelson, AACD Director of communications\nTimes can change pretty quickly, cant they\" My beloved Brett Favre is now a New York Jet. Both major party Presidential candidates are campaigning on the platform of \"change\" And the age of patients demanding bright, white, \"Hollywood\" smiles is moving toward a more natural, individualized approach to each smile makeover.\nSo says The New York Times, in an article much discussed throughout the profession titled, \"Avoiding Dental Perfection With a Slight Twist,\" published in the August 28th edition of one of the worlds most respected newspapers. AACD Past Presidents Dr. Jeff Goloub-Evans and Laura Kelly were both interviewed for the article, which also cited the AACD and our 2007 State of Cosmetic Dentistry study.\nAccording to Ms. Kelly, \"In the beginning of veneers, patients wanted teeth all white and straight,\" She goes on to explain that they now are requesting more translucency, graduation of color, and slight rotations of the teeth.\nDr. Goloub-Evans adds, \"What I’ve noticed is that if someone has perfectly symmetrical features and you put perfectly symmetrical teeth on that face, you ruin that face.\" In case you missed the article, you can read it online at: www.nytimes.com/2008/08/28/fasion/28SkinOne.html\nThe article underscores the fundamental shift in the definition of cosmetic dentistry made by the Academy’s leadership at our summer 2008 strategic planning meetings. The new definition reads \"Cosmetic dentistry is a comprehensive approach to oral care that combines art and science to achieve optimal dental health, function and esthetics.\"\nIt was just a few years ago that we were discussing the \"Extreme Makeover\" phenomenon that was sweeping America and the dental profession. Make no mistake about it, \"Extreme makeover\" had a profound impact on cosmetic dentistry. Suddenly dentists were portrayed as life-changing professionals as the bright lights were shown on beautiful smiles. Practices’ business around the country boomed. AACD itself nearly doubled in size during the years the program was on the air. \"Ttreatment\" by unqualified cosmetic dentists. The next phase of the ever-evolving cosmetic dental profession seems to be taking shape.\nThe toothbrush from a tree\nA toothbrush made from a twig can kill some bacteria without even touching them, a study suggests. Swedish researchers studied the Miswak also called the Siwak and chewing stick a twig used for oral hygiene in several areas like Saudi Arabia and Sudan. Most miwaks come from the twigs or roots of the Arak tree (Salvadore persica), which is also known as the toothbrush tree. They can also be made from olive and walnut trees. In the past, researchers tried to extract compounds from chewing sticks, but didn’t find they killed bacteria very well. In this study, researchers used small pieces of Miswak of less than a hundredth of an ounce. They embedded some pieces in plastic lab dishes (Petri dishes) that were growing different kinds of mouth bacteria, and suspended others above the dishes. Both strategies killed bacteria, with the Miswak pieces best at killing the two bacteria linked to periodontal disease. They also killed bacteria causing tooth decay, but to a lesser degree. Other studies have found that Miswaks remove plaque and kill bacteria in the mouth. The full study appears in the August issue of The Journal of Periodontology.\nDiabetes and gum disease\nChicagos University of Illinois has received a two-year grant to continue a study on the link between periodontitis, diabetes and obesity. \"The prevalence of type-two diabetes has risen dramatically as the result of an increase in obesity from a high-fat diet, junk food and a sedentary lifestyle\",\" said Dr Keiko Watanabe, associate professor of periodontics at the university. Although the association between obesity, type-two diabetes and periodontitis is recognised, she said, the underlying causes remain poorly understood. Watanabe said the goal of the new study is to identify the causes by which periodontitis influences insulin resistance, diabetes and organ damage, so clinicians will be able to screen predictable individuals. Periodontal inflammation treatment will also be developed to stop insulin resistance accelerating to diabetes.\nWatanabes initial study was published in the July issue of The Journal of Periodontology. The $432,000 grant is being funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the National Institutes of Health.\n(Article published in Bite Magazine November 2008)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.hadlow.com/news/renewable-energy-hadlow-estate/", "date": "2023-09-27T14:27:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510300.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927135227-20230927165227-00470.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9549646377563477, "token_count": 838, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__239516256", "lang": "en", "text": "We have always believed the Estate has a responsibility and role to play in the provision of sustainable clean energy for the local community and could also contribute to the Government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and moving away from a reliance on fossil fuels. This is of particular significance in the lead up to the COP26 global summit in Glasgow, in November 2021.\nIn 2014, the Estate brought forward a 64-acre, 14-megawatt solar park in Capel next to the London-Ashford railway line, in partnership with British Solar Renewables. The land is leased from the Estate by Cubico Sustainable Investments and the park has 72,776 panels.\nSeven years since it opened, the park’s output has grown substantially from the originally anticipated 14 MW, and it now produces enough energy to power 5,200 homes a year with an average annual output of over 18MW.\nIn 2020, it reported its most productive year on record, generating enough electricity to power 5,746 homes in the local area.\nThis peaked in May 2020, with the site powering around 11,145 homes across the month. To put this figure into context, the electricity generated in May alone would be enough to boil a kettle 104,140,160 times – that’s a lot of cups of tea!\nThis year has been equally successful, peaking on 23rd April with the highest energy production in any 24-hour period so far in 2021- 130.9MWh was produced, supplying around 13,090 homes or 4,188,800 kettles boiled.\nHarry Teacher of the Hadlow Estate said: “When the solar park was constructed in 2014, our aim was to provide a significant amount of green energy for local homes and businesses, so it is fantastic to see we are fulfilling what we set out to achieve. The sunny weather and lower air pollution levels have helped to boost the output considerably. Diversification into renewable energy has been an important aspect of our long term strategy for the Estate as we look to the future.\n“We decided to install solar photovoltaic panels on many of our farm buildings, including at Hadlow Place Farm, Bank Farm Livery Stables and Little Fish Hall. Electricity from these panels runs our cold stores, the Estate and farm office, and a number of houses, including our home. Any unused energy is exported back to the grid but during peak times we use almost all of the clean energy we generate.”\nAs well as providing much needed green energy locally, the park and its surroundings provide a home for an abundance of wildlife, thanks to its hedges, trees and wildflower meadows. Bird and bat boxes have been installed in nearby woodland and hedgerows to provide roosting sites and nesting opportunities and are already being used.\nHarry continued: “Our farm team planted over 5,000 hedgerow shrubs and 200 trees. The hedgerows which were planted to screen the site are now well established and provide habitats and food sources for a wide range of birds and animals. By linking up with existing treelines these new hedges have created valuable wildlife corridors and enhanced connectivity around and across the site – which is great for biodiversity.\n“Monoculture arable crops have been replaced by grassland, including almost 10 acres of species-rich wildflower meadows full of daisies, clover and scabious and 5 acres of tussocky grass. These meadows are always teeming with insects and are carpeted with flowers in the late spring and summer.”\n“In addition to the solar park, the Estate has also diversified into other renewable energy solutions, using its own timber for a small biomass district heating system at Hadlow Place Farm. The biomass boiler is fed by woodchip from the Estate’s sustainable forestry operations and provides heating and hot water to a number of buildings and houses.\n“This holistic approach, of using sustainably grown timber to supply energy locally, allows us to invest back into our woodlands for the long term,” Harry said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.edit-place.co.uk/blog/https-and-seo-an-opportunity-press-review/", "date": "2019-01-18T15:29:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583660175.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190118151716-20190118173716-00302.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9498786330223083, "token_count": 620, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__105890008", "lang": "en", "text": "Migrating to https, and SEO: does the migration really have a positive effect on the SEO of your website? This article sets out the benefits and opportunities of switching to https.\nShould you switch your http website to https?\nSince last October, the new version of Google Chrome has been flagging up as “unsecured” any http pages that include form fields.\nThis warning is a direct result of Google’s desire to feature the most reliable websites in its search engine. And this is nothing new. In a 2014 blog post, Google had already made an announcement about the importance of site security for rankings in the search results pages.\nThis means that there’s increasing influence from the Mountain View firm driving https sites to become the norm on the Web. Bearing in mind that https makes it possible to secure the exchange of data, which gets encrypted, between internet users and websites using this protocol.\nSo yes, it is important to switch your site to https. But instead of seeing this as a hassle, look on it as an opportunity to optimise your site’s SEO.\nThis is the point of view of Fili Wiese, an SEO expert, as set out in Search Engine Land:\nThe benefits of switching to https\nNot yet convinced about the benefits of doing this? Here are three points to convince you:\n1 – It enables secure navigation on your website\nWe’ve already mentioned this above, and it may be obvious, but it’s a point worth reiterating since it is the most important advantage. The https protocol protects the exchange of data between internet browsers and your website. This makes the implementation of an SSL certificate essential. It allows authentication of the server owner and protects you against data interception during transfer.\n2 – Google indexing favours https over http\nGoogle is becoming increasingly demanding about website security, and is widely publicising the fact that https is now a factor in SEO (that list of ranking factors!). It has been proven that where a website has two pages with identical content, one of which is in http and the other in https, Google indexing will promote the secure https page in its search results.\n3 – It allows you to provide internet users with reassurance about the reliability of your website and thus promotes conversion\nWith the implementation of recurring warnings not only on Chrome but also on Firefox, the http protocol will become a real cause for concern for Internet users.\nThis makes it vital for e-commerce sites to be seen as trusted sites by their visitors. Credibility is at stake here!\nhttps and SEO: to find out more\nIf you still have a few questions, especially concerning technical implementation, read the complete guide from the Yoast team:\nAnd for comprehensive information on the subject, there is an excellent Moz article on switching to https:\nAre you thinking about migrating your site from http to https and need some support?\nThis article has been translated by a freelancer from Edit-Place Community. Click here to join", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://metalonloud.com/new/art-therapy-for-the-abnormal/", "date": "2023-09-26T05:40:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00054.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9809665083885193, "token_count": 5225, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__169275304", "lang": "en", "text": "As a long time Life Of Agony fan, I was more than thrilled to get the chance to do not one, but two interviews with the band for this issue; one with Mina Caputo and one with Alan Roberts. Both interviews turned out so great, we decided to publish them both, as is, raw and uncut, giving you a great view of the current, wonderful mindset of the band, as they give their thoughts on their amazing new record “A Place Where There’s No More Pain”. Below you find my interview with Alan Roberts.\nThank you for taking the time to talk to us man, how are things in your world?\nThings are good! We actually just got back from Europe. We had a press tour in London, Berlin and Paris for about a week!\nAh, so I just missed you?\nYeah, you did! It was action packed. We didn’t really have much of a breather to do anything else.\nSo, no time for sightseeing in Amsterdam this time.\nNo, not this time. We barely made our flights! *laughs*\n*laughs* I know how that goes. You do enjoy visiting our country, right?\nYeah, it’s like a second home, really.\nAmsterdam and it’s surroundings, yeah. I remember the old days, when you used to play there a whole lot.\nYeah, well I still have a lot of my very close friends that live there, so it’s always good to go back.\nI bet, it’s always good to have you. So, “A Place Where There’s No More Pain”! The new album really blew me away. It brought me flashbacks to the times when I first saw you play in Amsterdam, and at the Dynamo festival.\nYeah, it really does. You can really immerse yourself in this music again.\nThanks a lot, that means a lot.\nWhat does this album mean to you?\nWell, it’s definitely a sense of accomplishment, because a couple of years ago I didn’t think we’d ever make new music together, so even if we ended tomorrow, I’m pretty proud of what we’ve done. And you know, this band has highs and lows, and periods of inactivity. It’s good to be playing back together again, and with such a passion. Since Mina came out as transgender in 2014, we kind of have a new life, and a new found heart. We didn’t know what to expect when we took that stage the first time, and ever since that moment, it’s just been a momentum of positivity, and our fans have really embraced her and the band, and who we are now. It’s so encouraging to see that.\nYeah, I bet.\nEspecially in such a high testosterone genre *laughs*\nMetal is that, absolutely.\nYou know, I give her all the credit for having so much courage and bravery. It’s mind blowing how much positive energy we receive from everybody, universally. Everywhere we go. Also, to see my old friend Keith happy in this old skin. When Keith was growing up, I always noticed something was a bit off, as far as his confidence level, being thrown into the spotlight. Sometimes he was uncomfortable on stage. And now as Mina, it’s almost like throwing a switch of this new electricity, confidence and openness that I’ve never seen before. It’s something that I’ve always wanted for Keith to experience, and now I understand why Mina had to overcome that obstacle in order to be free in her own mind and heart. That’s something that I’m proud to stand behind.\nYeah, it really was a transformation. I’ve seen you guys play with the “Ugly” tours in Amsterdam, and he was on the stage there like a tortured soul.\nYeah, very much.\nHe was just in his music. Not too much crowd interaction, just pouring his feelings over the crowd.\nAnd now I’ve seen you guys play Graspop last time you were there, and she’s all over the place! She’s interacting, having fun. What a sight, man!\nWell, she’s come a long way. We just spent a week together, talking about this record and what it means to us, and it was interesting to hear her perspective on the whole thing. She looks at it almost like making up for lost time, because in a lot of ways, those years that we were active and she was quite miserable, she feels like she let the band down, and now she’s making up for that time.\nThere’s a lot of feelings in that one, absolutely.\nFor me, the sound on this album is more of a return to the “Ugly” and “River Runs Red” era of the band, and a little bit less of the, what I call radio friendlier stuff that came later. How would you describe the current band sound?\nI would have to agree, although, while it has elements of that old material, we were actually striving to beat that material. Sonically, and from a musicianship standpoint. You know, we were young kids back then. I like to think that we’ve grown a lot, as songwriters and also as players, and so performance was absolutely a priority. To get the best performances out of everyone. Also, sonically, we would a-b the new material to the old material, to try and to get the bigger guitar sound, bigger drum sound, more clarity, more nuances in the production. We were very conscious of trying to achieve a bigger production than we had in the past, where we felt things could have been better, but we were almost to young and naive to know what we wanted.\nIn the past we were guided a lot by big name producers. A lot of them were assigned to us from the record label. This time we are in a different stage in our career. Thanks to Napalm Records for believing in us, and trusting us, we chose a producer and we worked tirelessly with him to get the sounds and the type of production we wanted. Part of our deal with Napalm was that we didn’t provide any demo material. At all. They had no influence on the music, and we actually delivered the final master product to them, and that was their first time listening to it. So, there was a certain level of creative freedom on this record, that we really could do everything that we wanted to do, without any outside influence.\nThey also really gave you their trust in that way!\nYeah! And I think that’s very rare, and they should get accolades for having faith in an artist that they signed!\nI absolutely agree. I’ve talked to several people at the label, while arranging this interview, and they’re all so enthusiastic about this record. They all love it.\nIt’s great. We just spent a lot of time with them on the press tour, and we met some of them face to face for the first time, even though we traded several hundred emails over the last year, so it’s been really encouraging to put those names to faces and yeah. They are totally enthusiastic, like you said.\nThat must be a great feeling. Absolutely.\nYes, it’s been a journey, this process. We got into this whole new record talk without really wanting, or looking for a new deal. Napalm approached us, and we had just been doing touring, with no real idea to record. They presented an offer to us that we could make a record on our own terms, and that excited us.\nI bet! It must be quite a different scenario than your previous records, like “Broken Valley”.\nOh, like night and day. And that really, that Broken Valley record, I kind of hold it to blame for the twelve years that since then, because there were a lot of expectations with signing to a major label, and I’m not sure of you’re aware of it, but when that album came out in 2005 it was one of several Sony titles that had illegal spyware on the disk.\n*laughs* I know. I called it broken computer.\n*laughs* Yeah. They literally, all of our records were literally taken off the shelves three months after the release, because Sony had lost a class action lawsuit. For the most part they re-released the records from other artists, like Neil Diamond and whoever, some Pop artists, but they never re-released our record. You could only get it digitally after that. I think that hurt the band’s momentum considerably, and it really was disheartening to work over a year, writing and recording a record, for it only to have three months of shelf life. It took us a long time to wrap our heads around that, how that could happen to us, and to get us energized into even thinking about new material, after going through that.\nIt’s one of the darker sides of the music industry you got to see there.\nYeah, so that experience definitely influenced this album, and the certain creative freedoms that we were looking for, specifically finding a label that was going to really have their heart behind it, and not just see us as a number.\nThat’s a breath of fresh air right there! Would you say that there’s a magic ingredient to your music, that if you take it away, it wouldn’t be a Life Of Agony song?\nAbsolutely. I think all four members being part of it is the magic formula. We have such diverse taste, and we each bring certain strengths to the whole, that without each one of us, I think something would be missing. We had the opportunity once. Keith had left the band in 1997 on “Soul Searching Sun”, we had the opportunity to record a new album with Whitfield Crane, who we toured with for a year. Once we demoed some new songs with him, it didn’t sound like Life Of Agony anymore, you know? The writing remained the same and intact, but we didn’t feel like it best represented this band’s legacy, and we decided to break up, rather than to continue. So, we’re very aware of our sound and what goes into the songs, and we take a lot of pride in that.\nI actually saw you perform at the Dynamo festival with the singer from Ugly Kid Joe, and that didn’t really work for me *laughs*\n*laughs* Yeah, yeah.\nIt was an interesting show, but me and my friends present all thought it was missing something.\nYeah, totally agree. That’s the emotional aspect of this band, the connection with this band and it’s fans. That is almost indescribable if you have seen some of the shows, like Graspop recently, and some of the headline shows we’ve done in the last two years. There’s an undeniable energy that is prevalent, even more now than in the past.\nIn the past there was already a whole lot of energy. I remember the Amsterdam club shows, it was just a sea of people that were all submerged in your music, and that dripped over onto the stage. Magic.\nIt’s really great to see the band active again, and in such great shape. How would you say are your current band dynamics?\nOh, everybody is in good spirits. Especially with a lot of exciting stuff going on, bringing out music again, being creative in different media. You know, I designed all the artwork for the record, so that was a lot of fun, and just the fact that we’re all on the same page with everything these days is a breath of fresh air. Because in the past, we weren’t. We struggled to get along, just because of so many different things. Even during the “Ugly” era, we couldn’t even agree on a video treatment, so we never made one for that album. So for us, we’re in the process of wrapping up our second video, and the album is not even out yet. That says a lot *laughs*.\nYeah, that does say a lot. I really like the first video by the way. It really felt like one of the old club shows. That energy is in there.\nWhere it comes to this album, are you still the main songwriter, or has the songwriting process also changed a bit?\nI think it’s more of a collaboration. I have definitely written a lot of lyrics and melodies for these songs, but each song has a fingerprint from all the other members for it to get to this point, and every song has a different origin as well. So if there’s a song that I come up with, lyrics and melodies with a basic riff, once I hand that off to the other band members, it evolves and takes a different shape. Even if those lyrics remain in tact, you know? The music may get enhanced along the way. Sal was actually a big contributor to a lot of pieces of music, and I think you can tell from his “A Pale Horse Named Death” records how far he has come as a songwriter. He has definitely stepped up to the plate with this. And as far as lyrics and melodies, Mina and I, on some songs collaborated a lot. Sometimes I would hand off lyrics to her without any melodies in mind over a piece of music, and she would find her own melodies for those lyrics. And sometimes I would write a chorus with lyrics and melodies, and she would write the verse lyrics and melodies, and exchange like that. So every song kind of had it’s own development, and different style of songwriting.\nIn what ways would you say that Mina the songwriter is different from Keith the songwriter?\nHas anything changed, let’s start with that! *laughs*\nNo, I don’t think so! I think she has a very abstract approach to songwriting, and as she calls it, I have a more sober approach to songwriting. I think that’s a great combination. It really complements each other.\nSo you also write a large chunk of the lyrics. Does that also mean that you also have a lot of pain in your life, still?\nYou know, it’s funny you ask that, because from the outside view I don’t look at myself as a very depressive person, and I have a lot of joy in my life, and a beautiful family, and somehow I still am driven to write these sad, depressing lyrics. And depression may run in my family, I am not sure, but even going back to “River Runs Red”, I wrote all of those lyrics.\nAnd a lot of “Ugly”. So, *laughs* I think there is something in the subliminal of my mind, that needs to release these types of feelings, even though on the outside, my day to day life, I’m very grateful for it. I’m not sure if that answers your question, but… *laughs*\n*laughs* Well, it does! It’s a great answer. I have always really felt your lyrics. I was “Lost At 22”, for instance.\nRight. Well, that comes from a very real place, and also the suicidal thoughts as well. There was a time when I just wanted to die, and looking back, it’s hard to imagine. You know, these thoughts, I can escape them, and thank God I did. I think there’s a lot of hope that people get from these lyrics, because they can relate to them, and they know that they’re not alone. I think that circles back to the title of the album, and my thoughts about what that meant to me, a place where there’s no more pain. I don’t believe that there is a place where there is no more pain, and I think it’s a common thing to strive for, and it’s what people are looking for, but I don’t know if that exists in this world. I think everyone goes through their own struggles, but it’s that search for peace in our own hearts that connects us. I think it makes it easier to know that other people are going through similar things, and that bond is unbreakable.\nYeah. I think it was Denis Leary who said “happiness comes in small doses”.\nWould you say your lyrics and your music also helped to put these feelings in a better place?\nYeah. I mean, I know that it makes me feel good when listeners come up and say that these songs have saved their lives. You know, that wasn’t the goal when I wrote them. The goal was just almost cathartic, to get these feelings out of my own system, because a lot of times, once I write a song, I’m able to put those feelings behind me and move on. It brings me a lot of happiness to know that people all over the world have gotten something positive out of it, that these dark thoughts actually helped them.\nYeah, I absolutely see that. With depression it’s very important to see that you’re not alone, and this music helps with that. But you are a more happy man these days. What is your life like at the moment?\nWell, I’m married, with a nine year old daughter. Outside of music I draw graphic novels and comic books and write them. I am currently adapting some of the books into film and animation, so I feel I’m overwhelmed with creativity at the moment, and that makes me happy.\nI saw some of your art, it’s amazing man! It’s really cool.\nOh thank you!\nRecently I’ve only been reading Walking Dead comics, but I’ll definitely pick yours up!\n*laughs* Yeah. It’s funny, because I’ve been writing and drawing horror graphic novels since 2010, and last year I put out my first horror adult coloring book, and immediately went to the bestseller list, and actually sold more than any of my comic books! *laughs* So, that was surprising. I’m actually, it’s called “The Beauty Of Horror”, and I’m working on part 2, that will be released this September.\nColoring is hot right now man, it’s also a way for people to get things off their mind and just focus on something beautiful.\nWell, you know, it’s interesting. The more I found out about it, it is a form of therapy and it brings people a calm in their lives, and they’re able to unplug and do something tangible with their hands. It helps you kind of zone out. I know that I zone out for like ten hours a day while drawing this book, and we call it art therapy for the abnormal *laughs*.\n*laughs* I like that. That’s also a nice title for the interview by the way.\n*laughs* Yeah, it is a good title.\nAll your side projects with the graphic novels and such, is that something that started in the period that the band wasn’t there?\nActually, I’ve been doing art my whole life, even before music. I started late with music. I didn’t pick up a guitar until I was sixteen, seventeen, and I had already been in art school preparing to be a comic artist professionally. It’s when I graduated art college, that’s just when we finished recording “River Runs Red”, and we had this opportunity to tour, and I didn’t really know if there was going to be much longevity playing music, but I wanted to give it a shot, I figured it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. So I put the art on hold, and true enough the music turned into a two decade long career, and it wasn’t until 2010 that I put out my first graphic novel.\nWow. You do have a lot of things to be grateful for. A lot of talent, and a lot of successes.\nYes, I am very grateful about that.\nIs that where the opening track of the record comes from, “I’m ready to meet my maker”?\nWell, I think it all goes to that theme of finding peace, and for me “Meet My Maker” is about facing the ghosts of your past and try to make amends, so you can leave this world with peace.\nBut that’s also about being content where you are right now, isn’t it?\nWhat can you tell us about the other songs on the release, is there anything really personal on there as well?\nThere is a lot of personal stuff, especially the song “Dead Speak Kindly”, that song in particular. I lost a family member to brain cancer. She struggled for two years, and left behind two small children. It weighs so heavy on my heart, even now. I remember being at the grave site, looking at her son, and just trying to imagine the thought that was in his head as he looked down at the grave site, and the lyric “I’ll never see your face again” came to mind. That was the birth of that song.\nVery deep, intense moments.\nI think anybody who ever lost somebody can relate to that one.\nYeah, I agree.\nWhat is your favorite live moment so far? I can tell you mine was the acoustic Lowlands festival show.\n*laughs* That as a fun time. Honestly I think the one show that made such an impact on me, especially since it was the first time we ever played a big festival stage, was the Dynamo festival in 1994. The energy and the excitement, and the newness of just playing in front of a crowd of that magnitude will always stay with me.\nIt was a great show! I was lucky enough to be there as well.\nYeah, that was a great memory, for sure. And then you know, in 2011 I believe, or maybe 2010, we played the Polish Woodstock festival, in front of half a million people. You just couldn’t see the end of the sea of heads!\nThat is really cool. But you’re now off to new adventures, where will you be playing this year?\nWe have some dates around in the North-East, as the record is released in April, and then we have some dates in Spain and other parts of Europe coming up in May, and then we have some more dates scheduled that will be announced for August. And so, little by little we keep building these little runs, and we hope to get everywhere.\nYeah. Any dreams there, places where you still want to play?\nYou know, we’ve never been to Japan. I know that we have a lot of fans there. Japan, Australia, New Zealand. In fact, when “Soul Searching Sun” came out, the song “Weeds” was at the top of the charts in Australia, and we were never able to get over there. So it would be interesting to go.\nYeah. So let’s hope it’s possible then!\nWe’ll definitely keep checking your tour schedule this year.\nThat leads me to my last question, and that’s do you have any last words for our readers?\nI appreciate you take a look at the band. I know we’ve been around for a long time, and for people that maybe have preconceived ideas about who we were when we first started, versus who we are now, the only thing that I can say is that we are the same people, and we’re in this for the right reasons. If for nothing else, you know, we made this new album for ourselves, because we wanted to do new music on our own terms. And I think that you can hear the honesty in that.\nI definitely can. A Great record. Thank you very much for your time, and we’ll see each other on the road!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.franklincountyymca.org/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=43&Itemid=101", "date": "2022-10-02T10:39:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337307.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002083954-20221002113954-00734.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9287081956863403, "token_count": 369, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__236117237", "lang": "en", "text": "Take you first step in becoming a part of something big. The Y. So Much More.\nFind a YMCA location near you to get started.Find Location\nGet a tour and a FREE Day pass for you and your family.Join The Y\nGive or make a donation today to change a life.Donate To The Y\nRocky Mount, Va. (APRIL 2, 2019) – This past Saturday, March 30th, the Franklin County Family YMCA hosted a fundraiser at its Smith Mountain Lake Location. The “Show of Shows” event featured local talented musicians including the Star City Swagg Jazz Quartet, Star City Squeeze Accordions, Jazz Guitarist Bill Hoffman, Ernie Freeman Latin Trumpet, Parrot Pan Band, Toucan Pan Band, Island Pan Band and the Aloha Ukulele Ensemble.\n“The talent on display was amazing and all for a great cause,” says Lauren Acker Branch Director at the YMCA’s Smith Mountain Lake Location.\nThe event, in its fourth year, had well over 200 attendees who enjoyed sing-a-longs, dancing, snacks and an evening of fellowship. Proceeds from the event are used to fulfill the Y’s charitable mission work in Franklin County which benefits youth, adults, families and seniors in Franklin County. The event was supported by not only attendees but by multiple volunteers who helped the evening go off without a hitch.\n“Without this type of fundraising event, it would be impossible for the Y to fulfill our mission. That’s why it’s so great to see so many people from the community coming out to support the Y. The great musicians, volunteers and attendees made it a really special night,” says Acker.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://fstartuphub.com/aussie-start-up-set-to-disrupt-cotton-underwear-sector/", "date": "2018-11-19T09:36:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039745522.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20181119084944-20181119110944-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9171779751777649, "token_count": 393, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__21462577", "lang": "en", "text": "Aussie Start-up set to Disrupt Cotton Underwear Sector\nCertified Organic and Fairtrade cotton underwear brand, Mighty Good Undies are set to disrupt the conventional chemical-laden underwear scene through their offering of quality mens and women’s basics underwear at affordable high street prices.\nThe Mighty Good Undies brand is spearheaded by activist and ethical fashion designer Hannah Parris and Entrepreneur Elena Antoniou, and was inspired by the idea of creating a brand that engaged everyday consumers with the story of cotton whilst scaling up the demand for, and use of, Fairtrade and organic cotton.\nHannah says “We wanted to create an accessible, ethical and organic cotton product that would act as a tool to disrupt the way people see, understand and buy conventional cotton and the mainstream fashion supply chain — with all its social and environmental problems.\nAs part of its launch, Mighty Good has released a clever and funny educational video called “Uncomfortable” and an e-book “The Cotton Tales” that visually engages the viewer with some uncomfortable truths about conventional cotton farming will be released on the 24th April 2016 to coincide with Fashion Revolution Day.\n“We believe that change in the industry will only occur if we scale up the demand for ethical cotton. Getting major retailers on board is a large part of this” explains Hannah.\nEach pair of underwear is matched with a 1kg carbon offset and packaged in a re-usable Organic Cotton Fairtrade bag promoting facts about the impacts of conventional chemical cotton farming on health and the planet.\nElena says “We are proud that our brand is ethical from the cotton plant right down to the packaging, plus we doing something for climate change too — and all at a price that has appeal to major retailers and consumers alike.”\nThere’s really no reason why you shouldn’t #switchyourunderwear\nFind more info here:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.artludique.com/ghibli2.html", "date": "2017-04-23T11:49:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118552.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00283-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9034059643745422, "token_count": 449, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__111006028", "lang": "en", "text": "My Neighbour Totoro, Grave of the Fireflies, Laputa: Castle In The Sky, Pom Poko, Princess\nMononoke, My Neigbours the Yamadas, Spirited Away, Ponyo, The Wind Rises, The Tale of\nPrincess Kaguya… so many movies of which the beauty of the drawings and animation, as well as the quality of the screenplay are recognised and admired throughout the world.\nTo comprehend the creative genius of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, the authors of these masterpieces, to discover the secrets of their animation and share the emotion of their art, this exceptional exhibition will present nearly thirty years of drawings from Studio Ghibli, with 1,300 original layouts produced by the studio.\nFor the first time in Europe, visitors will be able to admire these drawings as the genesis of studio productions and as the precursors of what one can discover on the big screen, essentially all the graphic material that serves as the fundamental artistic base for any animation film.\nIsao Takahata considers layout the key component in producing an animated film. Layouts define for each scene, what will its atmosphere be, its background, its point of view, or even the position, the attitude and the expression of each character.\nThis exhibition presents these magnificent drawings as tribute to the remarkable drawing skills of those behind them.\nFor Hayao Miyazaki, “Animation is an illusion, and the audience is curious to see how it will dazzle them”.\nWhat secrets will this plunge into the heart of the drawings of Takahata and Miyazaki reveal? Isao Takahata answers, “It depends on the imagination of each viewer”.\nAfter the prestigious exhibitions «Pixar, 25 years of Animation» and «The Art of the Marvel Super Heroes», this new exhibition by Art Ludique-Le Musée, «Studio Ghibli Layout Designs: Understanding the secrets of Takahata and Miyazaki animation» is a wonderful opportunity to shine the spotlight on the creators of universes that have marked our collective imagination and to let visitors discover the major artistic dimension behind these films that make us all dream.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.alexander.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=9644ACEE-E4C8-42AB-8642-C6FCC1D4798D", "date": "2020-10-30T02:53:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107906872.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030003928-20201030033928-00114.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403583407402039, "token_count": 311, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__150600003", "lang": "en", "text": "In the News\nPosted on September 6, 2018\nThe Washington Examiner: Senate reaches deal on more than 70 bills to combat opioid epidemic\nBy Robert King\nSeptember 6, 2018\nThe Senate will vote next week on a raft of more than 70 proposals to combat the opioid crisis, including a bill to address shipments of illicit fentanyl from overseas.\nThe Opioid Crisis Response Act is the Senate response to a collection of more than 50 opioid-related bills that passed the House in June. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said late Thursday that there is “bipartisan urgency to work with our House colleagues to get the legislation to the President’s desk.”\nThe legislation includes the Synthetic Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act that aims to give the U.S. Postal Service more tools to flag suspicious shipments of illicit fentanyl from overseas. Overdoses from fentanyl represent more than half of the roughly 42,000 people who died of an opioid overdose in 2016, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.\nAlexander said in a statement that the legislation also includes new authority for the Food and Drug Administration to install new requirements for the packaging of opioids. Under the proposal, the FDA could require prescription opioids to be packaged in set amounts like a three- or seven-day supply of blister packs, he said.\nThe package also “provides to advance cutting-edge research to spur discovery and development of new non-addictive painkillers,” a release on the bill said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://n-vec.co.uk/2021/04/white-paper-transforming-digital-twins-into-digital-products-that-thrive-in-the-real-world/", "date": "2024-02-27T00:33:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9433634281158447, "token_count": 276, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__77233673", "lang": "en", "text": "NVEC partner the Virtual Engineering Centre, part of the University of Liverpool, has published a new white paper exploring the factors influencing the development of digital twins and why interoperability is a key consideration as the technology matures.\nProfessor Eann Patterson FREng, Dean of the School of Engineering at The University of Liverpool, said: “From their origins in the aerospace industry, digital twins have emerged as a lynchpin technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution within industries as diverse as automotive, construction and utilities. By creating digital representations of real-world assets, engineers are transforming how complex systems, infrastructure and products are designed and maintained.\n“While this proliferation of digital twin technology is tremendously exciting, it also raises important questions about interoperability. As their use grows, one asset’s digital twin is likely to need to be connected to that of another, for their full benefits to be realised.\n“Our paper covers the factors influencing the development of digital twins and the need to consider and plan for the integrated digital environments that they will operate within in the future. It seeks to spur new thinking around a transformative technology which will impact a wide variety of industries; and one which, properly harnessed, can support the UK’s scientists, engineers and the wider public for decades to come.”\nTo download the white paper, please click HERE.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ralucafilm.com/about/", "date": "2022-11-26T21:53:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446709929.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126212945-20221127002945-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9640278220176697, "token_count": 189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__305910318", "lang": "en", "text": "I am a European film director currently based in London. I always strive to create compelling narratives which are character driven, inspirational and thought provoking.\nGrowing up as an only child, I spent most of my time watching movies and observing how people around me interact with each other and in doing so, I developed a fascination with human nature and trying to understand the driving forces of human behaviour. Over time, I channelled this into directing actors on set, to create performances that feel both realistic and authentic.\nHaving originally come from Romania and lived around Europe, whilst studying architecture and film, I gained a deep understanding of different cultures. I am naturally curious about the world and I love exploring it through human emotions which transcend boundaries to become universal truths that people can relate to no matter where they are in the world.\nI believe there is tremendous power in drama to tell stories that touch people on a very personal level and enrich their everyday lives.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.lucoda.org/copy-of-projects", "date": "2021-10-26T05:57:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587799.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026042101-20211026072101-00280.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8748269081115723, "token_count": 352, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__167896214", "lang": "en", "text": "PROJECTS ESCH 2022\nFor this project, Lucoda has commissioned Out Innerspace Dance Theatre (Canada) to create an ensemble performance for Esch '22. The piece, choreographed by David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen will be a work for eight local dancers, and use a unique combination of light and video projection to draw the audience into the intriguing world of dance. The uniqueness of this project lies in how it promotes audience diversity in order to make dance accessible to all. In this context, a ticket “lottery” system will be put into place whereby the audience will be invited to participate in a challenge. This will aim to create surprise pairings with varied people within our communities, inviting them to create new encounters, while breaking down societal barriers, and aiming to create new relationships which last beyond the night of the performance.\nIn collaboration with the commune of Differdange, Lucoda will create a variety of site specific performances, which will lead the audience on unexpected journeys through the commune.\nRanging from dance performances in bus stops, pop-up dance experiences, community dance workshops and multi sensorial explorations and discoveries at the Differdange Science Centre, to a grand ballroom dance evening, we share but a few of the exciting performances to expect.\nLucoda in “The Visit”, offers two worlds to the audience; both a performative approach, with site-specific pieces, to a multi-disciplinary and digital work, with the creation of a short film which will highlight different geographical locations in the South of Luxembourg. Hence, the audience will embark on a unique journey, experiencing and being encouraged to discover new artistic perspectives, through the media of dance and film.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://keiga.foundation/2021/02/pbs-books-and-asalh-form-a-partnership-to-celebrate-powerful-voices-of-african-american-authors/", "date": "2022-05-22T10:28:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545326.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522094818-20220522124818-00607.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.906360924243927, "token_count": 232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__262253959", "lang": "en", "text": "An ongoing series of author talks and conversations to be launched during Black History month\nFebruary 25, 2021 | PBS Books & ASALH\n(…) Closing out the month, there will be an event focused on The Black Family, highlighting acclaimed Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on Sunday, February 28, at 7 p.m. ET. Thiong’o, along with scholars Nubia Kai and Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, will explore The Perfect Nine, a dazzling modern epic, myth and feminist re-imagining of Kenya’s origins, which subverts patriarchy and promotes social equity. They will discuss elements relevant to today’s struggles for social justice, gender equity and spiritual rebirth, while illuminating eternal African values essential for wholesome family life.\nThe PBS Books and ASALH partnership was originally proposed by Charles Ferrell, the vice president of the Keiga Foundation, who is an advisor for PBS Books and a member of ASALH’s program committee.\nFor more about ASALH please visit: https://asalh.org", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.heatherchristophertravel.com/future-leaders-in-travel-retreat-press-release/", "date": "2023-03-26T11:30:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945472.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326111045-20230326141045-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9488999843597412, "token_count": 555, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__105621296", "lang": "en", "text": "HEATHER CHRISTOPHER PARTICIPATES IN FUTURE LEADER IN TRAVEL RETREAT\nTravelAge West hosts emerging travel industry leaders in inaugural Future Leaders in Travel Retreat\nGettysburg, PA – TravelAge West is proud to announce that professional travel advisor, Heather Christopher, was one of 41 travel advisors to attend The Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. The Retreat took place September 4-6, 2018 in Aspen, Colorado at Aspen Meadows Resort, home to The Aspen Institute. The event, powered by TravelAge West, is the only event in the industry dedicated to connecting the next generation of travel buyers and sellers in order to move the industry forward.\nThe advisors selected for the event are a part of the millennial generation, falling between the ages of 22 and 37. “In addition to the age requirements for the event, those selected have proven their professionalism, shown enthusiasm for impacting the future of travel, and are inspired to find new and better ways to sell travel,” said Jaqueline Hurst, Director, Trade Recruitment and Engagement, Travel Weekly Events. “To be selected for this event is quite an honor. The competition was tough, and a lot was required of these advisors to meet the event’s high standards.”\nThe event’s thorough application process included demonstrating their personal brand, sharing their thoughts on the current state of the industry, and providing professional references.\nOver two days, travel advisors and suppliers connected through unique, collaborative content sessions; outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and yoga; and social events full of local flare. Education focused on professional development topics specific to future leaders, and provided insights on how this generation will influence the future of the travel industry.\n“Throughout The Retreat travel advisors showed their industry knowledge, as well as their dedication to and enthusiasm for bringing the travel industry into the future. This group is actively applying themselves to be innovative in the way they bring the best products, services and experiences to their clients. And with that, they will no doubt exceed expectations,” said Ken Shapiro, Editor-in-Chief, TraveAge West.\nABOUT TRAVELAGE WEST:\nFor more than 46 years, TravelAge West has been the trusted voice of the travel industry in the Western U.S. With award-winning writing and design, the publication brings the best of travel to life for readers. The magazine’s first-hand, on-site reports and fresh destination coverage is a valued resource for travel advisors. TravelAge West is a division of Secaucus, New Jersey-based Northstar Travel Group, the largest travel business-to-business travel publisher in the world.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.life-insurance-quote.cc/travel-to-israel.shtml", "date": "2024-02-22T02:16:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473598.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221234056-20240222024056-00111.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9552779197692871, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__119305370", "lang": "en", "text": "Travel to Israel\nTravel to Israel is a hot topic in the life insurance industry this year.\nConsumers have discovered that life insurance companies consider travel to Israel a high risk activity. The frustration of receiving declinations, ratings, or coverage limits has become so strong that legislative action was initiated in Florida, attempting to change life insurance underwriting standards.\nIn this article, we'll explore why this is an issue and provide some assurance that getting coverage is indeed possible for traveling to Israel.\nNefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lovegorey.ie/latest-news/gorey-comedy-club", "date": "2022-09-29T20:03:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335365.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929194230-20220929224230-00324.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9728812575340271, "token_count": 710, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__105762904", "lang": "en", "text": "Chances are that, if you’ve been to a hear a comedian in Gorey in the last few years, Dara Kiernan is the man who brought them here. Next up, it’s funny man Andrew Maxwell in the Ashdown Park Hotel on March 7.\nDara, a Dubliner who now lives in North Wexford, set up Gorey Comedy Club in 2009. “We moved here in 2009 and were looking for entertainment at night,” said Dara, a self-employed business consultant. When his wife suggested setting up a comedy club, he readily agreed. “I had been involved in comedy for 10 years at that stage and had run small comedy clubs in Dublin. I did stand-up for five years but, let’s say, I found my talents were best suited to the background!”\nThe stage’s loss was ultimately Gorey’s gain as Dara got into managing comedians after that. He got top comedians such as Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, Neil Delamere, Ardal O’Hanlon, PJ Gallagher, Fred Cooke, Colin Murphy, Deirdre O’Kane, Jon Kenny from D’Unbelievables, and Joe Rooney – to name a few – to add Gorey to their tours.\nMany of these comedians were on stage with Dara in his stand-up days – “I was in that second wave with PJ Gallagher, Neil Delamere, David Doherty. In fact, Neil Delamere was on stage the first time I was on! And I managed a nationwide tour for PJ Gallagher – that was the last management gig I did!\nChaos and madness!\n“Now, it’s a hobby that I love – I love the reaction of audiences on the night and chatting with people to see what they liked and didn’t. We have a core of regulars at the gigs – and the acts are treated well here at the Ashdown Park by manager Paul Finegan and events manager Catherine Murphy.”\nWhat about his own taste in comedy? “My favourite comedian is Billy Connolly, at the height of his career, he was wonderful. I like the crazy madness of Jason Byrne and how he goes off track. PJ Gallagher is another one I love for his madness, he’s vocal and loud. Like Jason, it’s pure chaos with PJ, it’s actually close to slapstick.”\nKeep ’em laughing\nInterestingly, today, many comedians are coming to people’s attention online first, rather than the old route of honing the craft at clubs and pubs. Acts like Foil Arms & Hog and Enya Martin found fame on YouTube before moving to more traditional audience-facing gigs. Who knows, you could see them in Gorey some time!\nMeanwhile, veteran comedian Karl Spain is the new resident MC in Gorey Comedy Club. In January, he survived his first gig, making his MC debut alongside comedian Fred Cooke. Dara also has plans to bring acts from the UK to Gorey. The plan is to keep ‘em laughing in Gorey – with other likely acts including Ardal O’Hanlon, Jason Byrne and Des Bishop. As Charlie Chaplin said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”\nInterview: Deirdre O’Flynn", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://insidermarketplace.com/listing/pickleball-magazine/", "date": "2023-02-02T00:45:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499954.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202003408-20230202033408-00409.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9400299787521362, "token_count": 232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__57277164", "lang": "en", "text": "The Official Publication. Providing tournament highlights, fitness tips, stories and more\nPickleball Magazine (2016) is published by Dollard Publishing Company (1999) and is based in Canonsburg, PA, a suburb in the south hills of Pittsburgh. Each year, Dollard Publishing produces six print/mailed issues of the magazine as well as two digital-only, special edition, electronic issues.\nThe circulation of Pickleball Magazine has grown each quarter since the inception in the spring of 2016. There are several thousand hard-copy subscribers and roughly 100,000 additional people read each issue online.\nWayne Dollard (50) is the publisher and founder of Pickleball Magazine. He is an avid player and is rated as a 5.0 player. His wife, Lisa, is also a 5.0 competitor. Wayne and Lisa have won mixed gold medals at the US Open, Coeur d’Alene, Pittsburgh Gamma Classic and the National Championships. The pair also own and instruct LevelUp Pickleball Camps, the largest instructional pickleball program in the world.\n📸 Pickleball Magazine", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.indepthplan.com/blog/interest-rates-are-near-historic-lows", "date": "2020-05-24T23:11:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347385193.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200524210325-20200525000325-00486.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716073870658875, "token_count": 204, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__162387522", "lang": "en", "text": "Interest Rates Are Near Historic Lows\nYounger Canadian homeowners don't realize how good they have got it, according to the most recent consumer debt survey. The mistaken perception that current interest rates are the norm or even high may be setting them up for future financial difficulties and suggests their optimism for how soon they will be debt free is misplaced.\nWhen asked how today's interest rates compared to historical norms, more than one in three Canadians aged 30-39 incorrectly responded that today's rates were about average or relatively high. At the same time,more than half of this group expects to be debt-free by the time they are 50 while fewer than one in five respondents aged 50-59 actually report being debt-free.\nThese younger homeowners may be taking on more debt than they will be able to afford if interest rates rise. While there is no expectation we'll see rates like those of the 1980s, a rise of even a few percentage points could have a significant financial impact on this younger generation of Canadians.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.thenewflyfisher.com/articles/hawk-lake-lodge/", "date": "2023-09-23T03:22:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00694.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9751343131065369, "token_count": 738, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__218072968", "lang": "en", "text": "Orvis International Destination: of the Year 2019\nby Mark Melnyk, producer and host of The New Fly Fisher TV show\nHawk Lake Lodge is in Sunset Country in Northwest Ontario, Canada, between Thunder Bay at the west end of Lake Superior and the Manitoba border. It is the only lodge on the lake and there is no public access, which means that the lodge has total control of the fishing. What they have created is a world-class fishery with significant chances of IGFA fly rod line-class records. Ted and his wife, Virginia, have taken full advantage of this, by imposing a strict catch-and-release policy. The result is a fishery replete with specimen-sized fish, especially walleye. Just over a month later, I was privileged to experience this first-hand.\nAccompanied by my close friend Tom Rosenbauer, I pulled my truck into the parking lot at Hawk Lake Lodge in June 2019. Only seconds after we climbed out, we were greeted by two energetic and enthusiastic golden retrievers, who flopped on their backs, offering their bellies for a welcoming rub. It was an encouraging start. Tom and I were at the lodge to film a pre-spawn smallmouth bass show for The New Fly Fisher.\nWe managed this very satisfactorily, but what really blew us away was the “evening entertainment.” This was not the usual after-dinner movie or anecdotes from a local wildlife guru. Rather, it was another fishing expedition. As the sun was setting, we were ushered into boats, which headed out to one of the many narrows on the lake where walleye congregate at dusk and linger through the night.\nThese fish can be caught on the fly, using a short (3-foot) leader on a full-sinking line, with a fly soaked with floatant to lift it off the bottom, where it would be most likely to attract a foraging fish. Along with other lodge guests in other boats, with shouted camaraderie, we plied the bottom of the narrows in search of the giants.\nI was messing around with my phone, trying to get a good night shot, when I was distracted by a friend. With my phone in my hand and my rod under my arm, I swung my body towards him, dragging my rod with me. At the end of the swing, I felt the unmistakeable pull of a fish. I dropped my phone. Stood on it and proceeded to do battle with what turned out to be the largest walleye I have ever caught. Ted netted it and exclaimed, “That’s a donkey,” before putting it in the live well prior to heading back to the lodge. The fish measured 30.32 in. and weighed approximately 11 pounds according to length/girth conversion charts. As it was caught on a 12-pound tippet, it would have qualified as an IGFA Fly Rod line class world record.\nThe following evening at the narrows, Tom took a 29-inch walleye, which impressed him so much that he created a podcast about fly fishing for walleye.\nSo if you’re on the hunt for a true trophy fish to add to your bucket list, be it smallmouth bass, or giant walleye on fly, Hawk Lake Lodge is one of those places where big fish dreams can legitimately come true. There’s a reason Hawk Lake Lodge was named International Destination of the Year 2019.\nThis article was previously posted on Ontario North Travel, January 2020", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://tealmhawareness.com/2018/11/", "date": "2020-10-01T00:57:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402130531.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930235415-20201001025415-00691.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9545331597328186, "token_count": 1876, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__214128773", "lang": "en", "text": "Big Trigger warning: Depression/suicide\nThere is a thought that has snuck up on me several times since I started entertaining the idea of this blog. Sharing stories about mental health can be risky for several reasons. My biggest perceived risk is that people will jump to two conclusions: 1) they think I’m being overly dramatic and am just looking for attention, or 2) they assume the only option is to send me away to the ER on a mental health hold, where I will be forced to ingest three-day old sandwiches and tiny cans of Shasta cola. (note: to anyone who ever has been on a mental health hold in the ER, I do not say that to make light of your experience. I worked in an ER for several years and saw so many kindred spirits – others suffering from mental illness who had nowhere else to turn or were hanging on by a thread. I see you.) (second note: to anyone who works in an ER: now would be a good time to check the expiration dates on the sandwiches. They’re gross. I don’t think that’s even real meat.)\nTwo memes popped up on my Facebook feed within a few hours of each other. I took it as a sign that I should share what’s on my heart regarding this topic. Both pictures hit close to home on so many levels. They are similar, yet different. Both have to do with our society’s affinity for jumping to conclusions.\nThe first one speaks to me on a very personal level due to recent happenings in my life. It also speaks to me from the perspective of someone with a blossoming passion for mental health awareness and education. The subject of suicide is just about as welcome in everyday conversation as Lord Voldemort is at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For those of you who aren’t Harry Potter nerds…that is very unwelcome indeed. Psychotherapist Stacey Freedenthal (2018) states, “I don’t fault those who avoid naming suicide. Instead I fault society and social conditioning for teaching us to treat suicide as unspeakable. If we can’t acknowledge suicide when a person has died, then how can the living expect to talk openly with friends and family about their urges to end their life? It’s awfully hard to help suicidal people – and for them to ask for help – if we treat suicide as if it is a dirty word.”\nA dirty word.Because I love the power of definitions, I decided to look up “suicide” in the oh so tactful Urban Dictionary. I was curious to see how Joe Shmoe off the street might define this concept. Definition #7 tugged at my heart strings because it addresses the emotional side rather than the physical act of permanently stopping one’s breath. It says that suicide is “what people do when they start to fear life more than they fear death” (Suicide, 2016). Take a moment to absorb that.\nNow imagine that sense of fear and despair magnified a million times over because this society makes it nearly impossible to be open about our struggles – it pours stigma on top of shame on top pain. It is naïve and reactive, rather than educated and proactive. Our vulnerability backfires! Instead of openly discussing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other illness that may lead to suicidal thoughts, society has done a damn good job of brushing feelings, and the people who feel those feelings, under the rug of social propriety. Then, when someone has the courage to ask for help, it’s far more comfortable for someone else to call 911 and have them carted off on a mental health hold than it is to see their pain…to feel their pain…to understand their pain. How tragic that “this silence about suicide can be deafening, making it exquisitely hard to hear those whose cries most need to be heard” (Freedenthal, 2018).\nObviously comments about suicide should not be taken lightly.Never assume they aren’t serious or that they are just looking for pity. By all means, call 911 if it is genuinely the right thing to do. But take a quick second to go back and reread that meme. Sometimes it’s a cry for help and empathy, so don’t jump to the conclusion that it is an egocentric plea for attention. Sometimes we just need to talk. Sometimes telling someone that you have entertained ideas or have formulated a plan provides the reprieve you need to NOT go through with it. Giving up that secret is a powerful motivator to survive, while harboring that secret only encourages it to grow and swallow you whole. If someone comes to you and says they are having suicidal thoughts, talk to them. Their fear of you jumping to conclusions may be what keeps them from asking you to pull them back from the ledge and to stop them from jumping themselves.\nSee the difference. See the similarity.\nIn her 2004 article Coming out about Mental Illness, Sarah Albert shares a powerful quote by Joyce Burland: “Our cultural understanding of mental illness is that you are just not trying hard enough. We never say that about cancer or heart disease. America thinks mental illness is something that can get self-corrected, and that is a vast misunderstanding.” Misunderstanding stems from ignorance. You know how they say ignorance is bliss? Yeah…not so much. Ignorance and misunderstanding cause humans to jump to conclusions. If you don’t take the time to educate yourself on the impact of chemical imbalances in the brain, for example, of course you might conclude that depression or anxiety is just an excuse to be lazy or to seek attention.\nMore and more I am realizing that surviving my ongoing battle with anxiety and depression is part of my identity. I have battle scars that run deeper than any physical wound. Like that meme says, I want you to understand what has led me to become the person I am. It’s what is actively making me into the person I will become. This blog, and any conversation that requires me to open up and show those ugly scars, is NOT a pity party. Each day I survive brings me one day closer to the real me. I want to take pride in my scars. I want to help others take pride in their scars. That is the purpose of my exercise in risky vulnerability.\nOne of my recent favorite authors, Jenny Lawson, wrote this incredible book called Furiously Happy(2015). I am going to share a paragraph from that book that literally turned my life upside down several weeks ago.\n“When you come out of the grips of a depression there is an incredible relief, but not one you feel allowed to celebrate. Instead, the feeling of victory is replaced with anxiety that it will happen again, and with shame and vulnerability when you see how your illness affected your family, your work, everything left untouched while you struggled to survive. We come back to life thinner, paler, weaker…but as survivors. Survivors who don’t get pats on the back from coworkers who congratulate them on making it. Survivors who wake to more work than before because their friends and family are exhausted from helping them fight a battle they may not even understand. I hope to one day see a sea of people all wearing silver ribbons as a sign that they understand the secret battle, and as a celebration of the victories made each day as we individually pull ourselves up out of our foxholes to see our scars heal, and to remember what the sun looks like.”\nJenny Lawson’s words inspired me to permanently ink myself with the anxiety awareness ribbon. A lovely teal ribbon. It is a constant reminder that I am who I am because I have survived many battles and am surviving the war. I have some ugly scars because of it, but I would not be me without them. I am proud of who I am and want to share that.\nYou can jump to the conclusion that I’m crazy. You would be correct. But don’t jump to any other conclusions about people who want to – no, needto – feel they can safely talk about their suicidal thoughts or internal demons. It is risky. But you can make it worth their risk.\nAlbert, Sarah. (2004). Coming Out About Mental Illness. WebMD. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/coming-out-about-mental-illness\nFreedenthal, Stacey. (2018, June 14). Let’s (Really) Talk about Suicide. Speaking of Suicide. Retrieved from https://www.speakingofsuicide.com/2018/06/14/lets-really-talk-about-suicide/\nLawson, Jenny. (2015, Sept. 22). Furiously Happy: A funny book about horrible things. Flatiron Books.\nSuicide. (2016, August 18). In Urban Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Suicide", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://public-pretender.blogspot.com/2006/09/you-can-usually-spot-these-imposters.html", "date": "2019-04-22T17:57:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578577686.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422175312-20190422201312-00154.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9670951962471008, "token_count": 484, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__5956931", "lang": "en", "text": "Monday, September 11, 2006\n\"You can usually spot these imposters right away. Most of them are dressed inappropriately for court.\"\nJuvie Journal vents about public pretenders in a recent post. The post rails against lawyers failing to appreciate the consequences of taking an \"it's only juvenile court\" attitude in juvenile cases. The focus is public defenders, but, I think, it really applies to any attorney who thinks they can \"wing\" an appearance in juvenile court.\nThe stakes in juvenile court are no longer small. \"Get tough on crime\" has morphed into \"get tough on kids\" without any regard for the fact that kids are just different than adults but they are now facing lifelong consequences in many cases. Our best juvenile court defense attorneys in Minnesota are public defenders, without a doubt. Most of the local private defense bar will refer well-heeled parents to our office rather than take a juvenile court case (which brings up the issue of whether public defenders should be representing kids of parents with resources to hire counsel - since the kid is the client, we should be on these cases so the client has an advocate independant of the wishes of the parent).\nI liked the way the writer (who is, based on a response to a comment on her post, also a public defender) indentified dress and appearance as an indicator of an attorney failing to understand the importance of what they do. There are some attorneys that are incredibly brilliant legal minds and great with clients but they undercut their effectiveness by looking ridiculous.\nI am completely sensitive to the fact that we make very little money to spend on clothes, precious haircuts, and whatever other fancy accessories pretty people wear. After housing and student loans there isn't a lot left at the end of the month to replace a suit with one that isn't worn in the knee. I'm no fashion plate so I'm hesitant to even raise this issue due to the risk of being labeled a hypocrite.\nBut, just dress as well as you can. Wear a clean suit, comb your hair, and use breath mints (we do so much whispering, you simply gotta have those - that mixture of coffee and cigarette smoke coupled with last night's booze just ain't appealing.)\nDress like Reed Hadley (pictured above) in \"Public Defender.\" He looks just fine.\nPosted by Southfew at 6:53 PM", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://revantamarwarihorses.com/royal-windsor-horse-show-uk/", "date": "2020-01-25T01:17:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250628549.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125011232-20200125040232-00257.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9291825294494629, "token_count": 186, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__82441905", "lang": "en", "text": "Royal Windsor Horse Show UK\n10th to 13th May 2012 – Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor, UK. For the first time in the UK, the Marwari horses of India are being displayed in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. Royal Windsor Horse Show is the largest outdoor equestrian Show in the UK, with over 3000 horses and ponies taking part in more than 164 jumping, showing, championship and carriage driving classes. The event has been running for over 65 years and takes place in Her Majesty The Queen’s private grounds at Windsor Castle.\nMajor International equestrian displays from the Pageant will also be taking part in the Horse Show during the day, offering visitors to the Horse Show the unique opportunity to see these displays, some of which have never been seen before in the UK.\nFor further information, http://www.rwhs.co.uk", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.crystalclinic.com/patient-information/new-hospital", "date": "2024-04-14T02:07:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00787.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9384778738021851, "token_count": 596, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__50324690", "lang": "en", "text": "New world‐class Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital coming to Fairlawn\nCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center will break ground on its much anticipated flagship orthopedic hospital this Spring of 2019. The announcement was made following the Fairlawn City Planning Commission’s unanimous approval of the final site plan for the replacement orthopedic hospital on Embassy Parkway.\nConstruction of the new hospital represents a major advancement for the region, providing access to truly world‐class orthopedic and reconstructive care right here in the community. The hospital will feature 12 operating rooms, 60 inpatient beds, advanced medical technologies, imaging, and other essential patient support services including Crystal Clinic QuickCare where patients can be seen the same day for orthopedic and sports injuries.\nCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center CEO, Dr. Ron Suntken and hospital architects HGA and IKM presented comprehensive plans and drawings of the new state‐of‐the‐art hospital to the Planning Commission at its regularly scheduled Thursday, March 14 evening meeting. Plans thoughtfully captured valuable community input that had been collected over several months. “On behalf of Crystal Clinic’s more than 1,000 outstanding medical care professionals, we are excited to bring this advanced, state‐of‐the‐art new hospital to the local communities and to the greater region we serve. Our unwavering commitment to provide world‐class orthopedic care, renowned surgeons, top medical professionals, and advanced procedures and technology continues to earn Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center national ranking and distinction. We are grateful for the mutually supportive and collaborative relationships with the communities we\nserve and we thank the Fairlawn Planning Commission,” stated Dr. Suntken.\nChief Nursing and Operations Officer Holli Cholley, RN, BSN, M.B.A. expanded on the distinctions of this new facility. “Our mission is to provide the quality of care that people have come to expect from our physicians and clinical staff in an environment that is designed around the needs of our patients and the loved ones who care for them. This new hospital will be a destination facility like no other in Northeast Ohio. Family waiting rooms and patient rooms will feel more like a comfortable hotel than a traditional hospital. This new facility will bring true ‘hospitality’ to the hospital experience for patients and their families.”\nSpecific to the hospital’s clinical enhancements, Ms. Cholley added, “In our surgical and imaging areas, we will have state‐of‐the‐art technology and equipment to complement our physicians’ ability to diagnose and perform surgical procedures. The impressive facilities and advancements found in this new hospital design further demonstrate our commitment to providing exceptional care for those in the community, while also growing as one of the top orthopedic health systems in the nation.”\nExpected completion date for the new hospital is summer 2021.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.asctheatrecamp.com/tag/meet-n-greet/", "date": "2018-01-16T23:08:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886758.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116224019-20180117004019-00009.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9658411145210266, "token_count": 264, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__158645450", "lang": "en", "text": "Seeing the joy and excitement of these campers when they get the chance to spend some face time with the ASC actors they’ve been watching onstage and working with in master classes is always one of the most rewarding moments of camp. The actors have always been beyond generous with their time and talent, and the campers have always been beyond thankful for the opportunity to chat with their heroes.\nAfter last Saturday’s performance of Peter and the Starcatcher, the campers got a special treat – their very own meet ‘n greet with the very people they’ve been watching perform on the Blackfriars Playhouse stage, learning from in Workshops and Master Classes, and generally idolizing since camp began: the actors!\nIt’s both endearing and entertaining to watch these young thespians interact with their professional counterparts. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.\nWe had new campers meeting veteran actors, like Elliot and Josh Innerst (above) — and we also had veteran campers meeting new actors, like Carina and Lucy with and Allie Babich (below).\nAll in all, it was a pretty great night. Wasn’t it, Shawn?\nRight on, Shawn. Toodles!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ibookshows.com/artist/terra-spencer/", "date": "2024-02-23T07:14:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00714.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565594792366028, "token_count": 281, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__17557521", "lang": "en", "text": "Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer was recruited as a backup singer while scooping ice cream at a music festival. She can make you feel knee-to-knee with her in a room of 5 or 500 with her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, church bench piano, sly humour, and ‘70s wood-paneled warmth.\nHer startling knack for unraveling intimate stories caught the attention of Canadian musical mentors like David Francey and Matt Andersen (who chose their co-write Other Side of Goodbye to launch his recent album) and she has become a sought-after studio musician, co-writer, and workshop facilitator.\nTerra’s self-produced second album Chasing Rabbits won Music Nova Scotia’s Folk Recording of the Year and received nominations for ECMA Folk Recording of the Year and CFMA Contemporary Singer of the Year. Her song “Feels Like Home” was named the 2021 Blues and Roots Radio International Song of the Year. Following a full-band tour celebrating the golden anniversary of the music of 1971, Terra is currently touring Canada and the UK with Ben Caplan in support of their upcoming joint album, Old News, set for release in October 2022.\n“The real deal.” – Ron Sexsmith", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blount.org/connie/legal/", "date": "2024-02-22T06:59:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00370.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9598020911216736, "token_count": 225, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__170377838", "lang": "en", "text": "Connie Blount, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Kentucky, and Park City, Utah resident was murdered by a hit-and-run driver, April 13th, 2008, as she walked home to her apartment on the campus at the University of Kentucky. This horrible tragedy has brought to light the fact that there were three states in the United States where hit-and-run is a misdemeanor rather than a felony – Kentucky, Utah, and Montana.\nOn April 28, 2008, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed a law that makes it a felony to leave the scene of an accident. The Blount Family has now initiated a campaign to change the hit-and-run laws in Utah and Montana.\nPlease help us in urging the legislatures of Utah and Montana to strengthen hit-and-run laws in their states, by contacting your local representatives. We have provided the following letter that you can easily download and send.\nUse the following links to find e-mail and postal mail addresses to contact the appropriate legislators in Utah and Montana:\nNews Article about Connie’s Law", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://gradhammer.at/sae-studios/", "date": "2024-03-03T13:33:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9245444536209106, "token_count": 340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__208687116", "lang": "en", "text": "SAE Institue Vienna\nConcept & Design\nCapturing the spirit of several Austrian artists on the walls of the new SAE audio engineering studios.\nby Christian Ruff, Campus Manager SAE Institute Vienna\nStudying as a prelude to a career in the media industries – that is what the SAE Institute Vienna is all about. As the European SAE flagship campus and an advocate for „anything is possible“ in the creative industry, we transformed the entire mezzanine of our seven-story campus building into a unique sound engineering landscape.\nA total of seven control rooms and four recording studios are much more than a technological show off: We wanted the entire campus to be a respectful tribute to the city of Vienna, which inspired us to dedicate each room to an Austrian artist.\nWith our alumni and Art Director Petra Gradwohl, we created seven individual worlds inside a small space: A studio of opulence and splendour for Mozart; a control room on the edge to excess for Falco; a relaxed ambiance for Kruder & Dorfmeister; a club-turned-nightlife studio for Camo & Krooked; deliberate exaggeration in a glittering control room for Bilderbuch; the darkness in its most beguiling form for Soap & Skin; and an entire cinema in the ephemeral elegance of Romy Schneider.\nThe mezzanine of the new SAE Institute Vienna has become more than just the sum of its studios and control rooms: I invite you to dive into a world of music – in every sense.\nEvery project is a team effort and we were very happy to work on this together with:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://performancecomms.com/news/ducati-continues-successful-ride-through-the-uae", "date": "2019-06-25T04:16:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999787.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625031825-20190625053825-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9468807578086853, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__103632514", "lang": "en", "text": "Ducati continues successful ride through the UAE\nDucati. the high performance bike gurus, are making their presence known in the Middle East, and with some style.\nThe flagship Abu Dhabi showroom was launched on Saturday the 8th of September by none other than three-time World Superbike Champion, Troy Bayliss in front of VIP’s, media and fans. Troy cut the ribbon to announce the opening of one of the world’s biggest Ducati dealerships.\nThe massive 1,300sqm venue played host to bike fans and top tier Middle East media attendance included TV crews from Al Jazeera and CNBC Arabia. Fans had the chance to explore the showroom and after service facilities, and take photos of the legendary motorcycle rider.\nAmong the high level visitors was His Excellency Abdulla Al Masaood, Chairman of Abdulla Al Masaood & Sons Group, owner of the UAE Ducati franchise, while Roberto Righi, Sales Director of Ducati Motor Holding, flew in from head office in Bologna, Italy.\nThe Abu Dhabi showroom comes following the 2012 launch of the brand’s first dedicated UAE showroom in Dubai and reaffirms the company’s dedication to the region.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://clevelandvintage.com/blogs/cleveland/why-isnt-there-a-superman-statue-in-downtown-cleveland", "date": "2024-03-04T21:36:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476532.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304200958-20240304230958-00544.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9661304354667664, "token_count": 553, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__16919080", "lang": "en", "text": "You might already know that Cleveland is the birthplace of Superman, conceived by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933.\nSince then, Superman has become one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in the world, a beacon of inspiration and hope for many, and, of course, a generator of billions of dollars of revenue.\nSuperman is supposed to represent the best qualities we aspire to as people, and he was created right here in Cleveland, Ohio.\nSo why isn't there a truly permanent statue for Superman downtown?\nSure, there's a little Superman exhibit at the airport near the baggage claim. And yes, there is a Superman display at the Cleveland Public Library (which is occasionally much bigger). And in Glenville, there is a plaque and \"S\" sign in front of Siegel's childhood home.\nBut it sure doesn't seem like the city does nearly enough to truly embrace the fact that it is Superman's original hometown. So why don't we have a statue of Superman along the lakefront, or perhaps in Public Square?\nThe History of a Superman Statue in Cleveland\nThere has been a movement to build a Superman statue in the past. Back in 1988, a group called Neverending Battle Inc. planned to erect a 40-foot Superman statue along Cleveland's lakefront, which would have included a museum to go with it. But by the end of the year, the company was $200,000 in debt and mismanagement torpedoed the project.\nAnd in recent years, the Siegel Shuster Society has begun to lobby Cleveland City Hall to consider building a monument to the greatest superhero of all.\nThough there hasn't been a ton of movement on it, something tells me the statue - a permanent one - will eventually get done.\nAt Least Cleveland Is Getting a Superman Conference\nAn upcoming two-month Superman festival is a great start to celebrating the hero's heritage. From September 6th to November 2nd, Superman will be celebrated at a wide variety of locations all over Cleveland, highlighting his connection to the region and the influence the character has had on pop culture for so many decades. It's considered the first major Superman festival to take place in Cleveland in the past 35 years.\nWith the Superman celebration and a renewed interest in the character within the region, there's a real chance we could see a Superman statue in downtown Cleveland in the next few years, especially as Cleveland looks to reimagine its lakefront. If Philadelphia can have a Rocky Balboa statue, and Detroit can have a RoboCop statue (even if they can't figure out where to put it), then Cleveland can certainly work together to get a Superman statue done.\n(Image source: Tim Evanson)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://craftaustralia.org.au/research/reports/powering_ideas/", "date": "2013-05-19T23:54:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698150793/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095550-00053-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9201310276985168, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__31722925", "lang": "en", "text": "By The Department of Innovation\n7 October 2010\nPowering Ideas- An innovation Agenda for the 21st Century is the Government's response to the review of the national innovation system undertaken by Dr Terry Cutler in 2008. This is a ten year blue print for the support of innovation in Australia. As Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry Science and Research states in his forward \"Tough times demand creative solutions. Powering Ideas will help us find those solutions. It will help us transform challenges into opportunities, risks into rewards.\" This report presents some exciting opportunities for the future of the Australian craft and design industry.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://resiform.adamsdoor.com/news/garage-door-replacement-boasts-90-return/", "date": "2023-12-03T04:24:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100484.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203030948-20231203060948-00779.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9172544479370117, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__46986394", "lang": "en", "text": "Garage Door Replacement Boasts 90% Return\nRemodeling Magazine recently published their Cost Versus Value Report for 2016. In it, they compare the average cost of a number of remodeling projects with the value retained at resale in 100 US markets. They also list the difference between projects on a mid-range scale and upscale level.\nGarage Door Replacement\nAccording to their national data, Garage Door Replacement projects in the mid-range scale cost an average of $1,652. Of that investment, $1,512 is recovered at resale, making the return on the investment a major 91.5%.\nIn an upscale project Garage Door Replacement projects cost $3,140, of which $2,830 is recouped at resale. That’s another return just over 90%.\nThese numbers indicate that a new garage door can positively impact the sale of a home and indicate that they are well worth the investment of time and money to obtain.\n(Note: you can also break down the trends into nine predefined regions other levels of detail.)\nFor more information about the Cost Vs. Value Report, watch this 2-minute video also published by Remodeling Magazine.\nThere was an error retrieving the YouTube video ID for the url you entered, please verify that the url is correct.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.honor-beauty.com/post/reshaping-the-beauty-industry", "date": "2024-04-16T11:33:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00528.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9320467710494995, "token_count": 675, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__120592877", "lang": "en", "text": "Behind the Mirror: A Journey into Authentic Beauty with Paje Honor\nIn today's beauty landscape, the pressure to keep up with the latest trends is overwhelming, fueled by glossy advertisements and enticing influencer promotions. However, amidst this whirlwind of consumerism, there's a powerful alternative: embracing mindful beauty and de-influencing our purchasing habits.\nAs a professional makeup artist, I'll be the first to admit that the overconsumption of beauty products not only strains my finances but also harms the environment. Excessive packaging, single-use plastics, and harmful chemicals contribute to pollution and waste. By mindlessly purchasing products we don't need, we perpetuate this cycle, sacrificing sustainability for fleeting trends. Let's be real, who actually needs seven different tinted moisturizers or mascaras!?\nThe financial burden of keeping up with influencer-endorsed products adds up quickly. Influencers, often sponsored by brands, create an illusion of necessity around new releases, leading us to believe we must own every item they promote in order for our makeup routine to remain relevant. However, this mindset is not only unrealistic but also unsustainable.\nIt's time to reclaim control over our beauty routines by de-influencing our purchasing decisions and embracing mindful consumption. Instead of succumbing to the pressure to own every trendy product, let's focus on purchasing with purpose. By prioritizing quality over quantity and investing in multipurpose products and mindful brands that align with our needs, we can reduce waste and save money.\nDe-influencers play a significant role in reshaping the beauty industry by advocating for mindful consumption, self-expression, and embracing imperfection. De-influencers promote authenticity and individuality, they encourage their followers to reject the notion that worth is tied to material possessions or external validation.\nAt its core, being a de-influencer means embracing authenticity and self-awareness, all while being mindful of our consumption of products. De-influencers challenge the culture of consumerism by promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and conscious consumerism.\nFor me, embracing mindful beauty and de-influencing our purchasing habits allows us to prioritize sustainability, save money, and reclaim control over our beauty routines. Let's challenge the culture of excess and opt for a simpler, more intentional approach to beauty. By doing so, we can create a more harmonious relationship with ourselves, our wallets, and the planet, while also redefining beauty on our own terms. Let's join the movement and become agents of change in the pursuit of true beauty and self-empowerment!\nHere are some things to consider when making a purchasing decision:\nIs their packaging minimalistic or sustainable?\nDo they sell refills instead of purchasing the entire package over again?\nDo they give back to their community in any way?\nAre they cruelty-free or have vegan options?\nDo they have a small line of products vs. coming out with products all the time?\nDo I often see their products being used in paid partnerships with well-known beauty influencers?\nDo their products include harmful ingredients?\nAre they a small-owned brand vs. being owned by a larger corporation?\nWhat is the brands mission or their \"why\"?\nWith love and brushes,", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ronaleecareylaw.ca/newsletter-archive/31-is-canada-already-full-july-2013", "date": "2020-07-08T22:09:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655897707.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708211828-20200709001828-00343.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9486180543899536, "token_count": 499, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__93755493", "lang": "en", "text": "Earlier this month, famed environmentalist David Suzuki was interviewed by the French newspaper L’Express. When asked about Australian environmentalists’ concerns that continued population growth would be unsustainable for that country, Suzuki said:\nOh, I think Canada is full too! Although it’s the second largest country in the world, our useful area has been reduced. Our immigration policy is disgusting: We plunder southern countries by depriving them of future leaders, and we want to increase our population to support economic growth. It’s crazy! (July 1, 2013)\nHis comments did not go down well with our then Minister of Immigration, Jason Kenney, who tweeted the following, “Suzuki's views are toxic & irresponsible”. (July 10, 2013)\nA flurry of media articles then followed. In an Ottawa Citizen article about Kenney’s tweet, the reporter commented, “Name-calling, someone once said, is the last refuge of the intellectually bankrupt”. (July 13, 2013) Sun News was even more blunt, calling Suzuki’s remarks “stupid”. (July 15, 2013) The public also commented. In a letter to the editor (Ottawa Citizen July 16, 2013), one person called Suzuki, “… not only wrong, but misguided”. Another letter said “Bless prominent environmentalist David Suzuki for daring to question Canada’s immigration emperor’s “wardrobe”… it is high time indeed to reframe the immigration debate away from predominately quantitative argument to its qualitative implications of economic, environmental, social, cultural and demographic concerns.\"\nI followed the debate with much interest. Frankly, I don’t understand the arguments concerning the environmental impact of immigration. Moving people from one country to another just shifts the geographical location of the impact those people are having on the environment. They are simply burning fossil fuels in Canada instead of their country of birth. Immigration has no impact on the total world’s population and the effect of that population on the environment.\nBut Suzuki and his proponents have a point regarding the social impact of immigration. How are third world countries affected when we lure their best and brightest to Canada? What impact is immigrant settlement, which is primarily to Canada’s largest cities, having on those cities?\nI’d love to hear your views on this debate. Send me an email!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://samuisummerjazz.com/history/", "date": "2023-09-27T08:57:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00690.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9527737498283386, "token_count": 1697, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__97340718", "lang": "en", "text": "Samui Summer Jazz 2022 a resounding success\nCelebrated international and Thai jazz and world music artists play to packed houses at some of the island’s leading 5-star resorts and beach clubs\n(Koh Samui, Thailand – June 20, 2022) — The return to Koh Samui of its celebrated annual jazz festival following an 8-year hiatus was a declared resounding success by organizer SKÅL International Koh Samui and its partners, with all 6 venues sold-out to an appreciative audience of jazz fans earlier this month.\nTop international jazz and world music performers from the Netherlands, USA and Thailand gathered on the island from June 7-12 as part of an Asia tour, to entertain packed houses at some of the island’s leading 5-star resorts and beach clubs.\nThe Samui weather played ball and sold-out shows included Thai and expatriate locals, as well as domestic and international tourists.\nHeadlining the week-long Samui Summer Jazz Festival 2022 was the New York Round Midnight Orchestra which kicked things off at the celebrated Woo Bar at the W Resort Koh Samui. The band was joined on stage by local Thai celebrity and festival artistic director Koh Mr. Saxman while W owner, Khun Sunny welcomed the performers and audience to the debut night of the festival. Proceeds from the night’s Lucky Draw were donated to the Sisters on Samui [SOS] Foundation, a partner of SKÅL International Koh Samui in presenting the festival.\nNext up was one of the island’s newest resorts, U Samui where Paul van Kessel performed a dinner show of easy listening classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra in a chilled, beachfront setting.\nA short walk down the beach saw the whole group of international artists joined by 10 local artists in a free ‘jam session’ at the popular beachside music venue Secret Garden where people danced until way after midnight to a sensational sound.\nCool new beach club SEEN saw the dynamic Dutch trumpeter Saskia Laroo and her Jazz band playing ‘Jazz Meets Hip Hop’ to a delighted crowd who danced against the spectacular palm-fringed backdrop of Chaweng Beach.\nThe stunning beachfront lawns of the Sala Chaweng were the scene of an outstanding session by award-winning sax supremo Ben van den Dungen and his quartet jazz featuring celebrated jazz vocalist American Deborah Carter. Well known for their swinging, danceable, blues style, the audience soaked up a special evening of feel-good sounds on a beautiful balmy Samui evening.\nMeanwhile, the island’s celebrated Santiburi Resort overlooking Maenam Beach served up a sumptuous buffet-style dinner as tenor powerhouse Alexander Beets and his Quintet accompanied by Thailand’s own Koh Mr. Saxman, entertained guests to an outstanding show in one of the island’s most celebrated island paradises.\nThe final event was held at the stunning Melia Koh Samui on Choeng Mon Beach which saw over 200 guests enjoying the resort’s popular Sunday Buffet lunch to the sounds of jazz vocalist and double-bassist Natalie Schaap accompanied by Thailand’s Koh Mr. Saxman who together presented timeless jazz classics. At the grand finale, all artists gathered on stage to the delight of the crowd, with people dancing on the beach and around the pool to the fabulous jazz music.\nFollowing the show, musicians and guests took off on the island’s sensational party cruiser ‘Nauti Beats’ for a fabulous sunset jazz cruise to official close the festival.\nCommenting on the week’s events, Jane Soergel, Acting President of SKÅL Samui and Chairman of the Samui Summer Jazz Festival organising committee said, “We’re absolutely delighted that we did our musical guests proud here in Samui. It was a long shot after several challenging years but once things got underway, many people who enjoyed the first shows came back for more attending all shows in the end. All venues were ultimately sold out to a fantastic audience of local and international jazz enthusiasts, it was a great atmosphere for the island.”\nMeanwhile, Alexander Beets, leader of the group of 20 musicians said he and his colleagues were … “absolutely delighted to be back in Samui playing their music in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.”\nOn the back of this year’s success, plans are already in the pipeline for a reprise next year.\nThanks went to the key sponsors without which it would not have been possible, including, Imagine Samui, Brother Thailand, Ferma Lights, Nauti Beat and ContineWM.\nSumming up the six-night festival,Vincent Vichit-Vadakant said, “It was fantastic to see an international event of this caliber on Samui. The quality and variety of the music on offer was top class. Congratulation to the organizer SKAL International Koh Samui and its partners and sponsors on pulling something like this off just as things are starting to get back to normal..”\n(Koh Samui, Thailand July 23, 2022) — The recent ‘Samui Summer Jazz Festival 2022 held in June and organised by SKÅL International Koh Samui, has donated Thai Baht 100,000 to its charity partner, the Sisters on Samui Foundation (SOS).\nFunds raised through ticket sales, venues, generous sponsors and the musicians themselves contributed to this donation.\nThe Samui Summer Jazz Festival 2022 ran from June 7-12 and featured a line-up of top jazz and world music artists from the Netherlands and USA, performing alongside Thai jazz celebrities at some of the island’s leading 5-star beachfront resorts and clubs.\nHailed as a resounding success, with over 500 residents and visitors enjoying sold-out concerts over 6 nights, the music festival was making a return to Samui after a hiatus of 8 years. This initiative is part of the SKÅL International Koh Samui – www.rediscoversamui.com tourist promotion campaign.\nAlexander Beets, a renowned Dutch tenor saxophonist and leader of the group of 18 guest artists said, “Not only were we delighted to be back in Samui playing in one of the world’s most beautiful settings, I am proud that we were also able to make a contribution to this wonderful community through SOS.”\nSOS ambassador Yvonne Roberts responded by saying, “We are grateful to our partner SKÅL International Koh Samui for the opportunity to collaborate on this fabulous event. This amazing donation will go a long way towards the work we do to help the underprivileged people of Samui.”\nMeanwhile, hotel GM Jane Soergel, Acting President of SKÅL Samui and Chairman of the Samui Summer Jazz Festival organising committee said: “We are delighted that we did our musical guests proud here in Samui and deeply grateful to them for their commitment to making this event an enormous success for Koh Samui. This outcome makes me proud we were able to pull this off after a difficult couple of years for the island.”\nSpecial thanks also to key sponsors without which it would not have been possible, including, Imagine Samui, Brother Thailand, Ferma Lights, Nauti Beat and ContineWM.\nOn the back of this year’s success, plans are already underway for a reprise of the Samui Summer Jazz Festival in 2023!\nIn 2010, as celebration of the first Samui Jazz Festival, Koh Mr Saxman recorded an album together with the Dutch Saxophone Quartet Artvark, the trio Peter Beets and Alexander ‘The Hurricane’ Beets. The album contains several songs from the kings songbook. The organization and the musicians received appreciation from the Royal Palace for this initiative in 2011.\nThe Samui Jazz Week brings both Thai and International Jazz players together to share their love for this music on stage. During the week there also will be blend concerts, workshops, children concerts and beach concerts for the local community of Samui.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.newportmusic.org/behind-the-project-polonaise-fantasie-the-story-of-a-pianst%E2%80%A8/", "date": "2017-12-11T16:51:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948513784.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211164220-20171211184220-00210.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9768600463867188, "token_count": 620, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__108107047", "lang": "en", "text": "It is very exciting and meaningful for me to present “Story of a Young Pianist” in Newport, one of my most beloved places to play in the world.\nThis is a celebration of my new CD release, “Polonaise-Fantasie, Story of a Pianist,” a hybrid of recital and autobiographical monologue. It is my hope that, in sharing this story, I offer audiences a glimpse into a life of a performing musician, as well as into my very personal story – the story that makes me the artist I am today.\nFive years ago, when I was pregnant with my son Nathaniel, I started writing down vivid memories of my childhood in Odessa, the former Soviet Union, and of immigration to the US. Gradually, these started to take the shape of a book about a life in music. At that time, I was living in NYC, performing, and curating my series, Music/Words, where poets read between musical performances. Poetry inspired me for as long as I can remember, and influenced my first CD (Sound of Verse, MSR Classics.) I hadn’t written in years. It was profoundly satisfying to be writing once again.\nA few years later, after I had moved to Los Angeles to head the piano department at UCLA, the chapters of the book found their way into the hands of one Cynthia Comsky, an incredible producer and magnificent lady. She insisted that I use them to create a recital-monologue. Many of the memories described in the book had musical pieces inexorably connected to them. I chose pieces that had been with me since childhood, as well as those that found their way into my repertoire, to connect and illuminate the narrative. The format, play-read-play-read, echoes the format of my Music/Words programs, where the poems and the music create an arch that is, hopefully, emotionally resonant. Cameron Watson, a brilliant director, directed me and wonderful actress Rebecca Mozo, in a performance of the work at the Ebell of Los Angeles, in 2015, just a few months after my daughter Frida was born.\nI know that I am the artist that I am now, partially thanks to growing up in the Odessa of the past – seven people in a three-room apartment, surrounded by books, music, ideas and friends (one of whom is Misha. You will meet him in the story. He is my husband and the father of my two children).\nRecording this story, and this music, is the most personal project I have ever done.\nI dedicate the recording to my family: my parents, Irene and Simon Faliks, who were brave enough to leave when they did; my husband and best friend, then and now Misha Shpigelmacher; and my two children, Nathaniel and Frida Shpigelmacher.\nI dedicate this performance to all who have left a home behind, in search of a better life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://studio-heist.com/brand-identity-dear-mke", "date": "2023-12-04T02:49:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00183.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634865522384644, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__1208626", "lang": "en", "text": "DearMKE is a love letter to Milwaukee from Milwaukeeans.\nThe project began with 14 authentic, unscripted documentaries by Milwaukee film makers and has expanded to include photos, experiences, memories, and stories shared by locals.\nThe brand was in need of a refresh to correspond with the launch of their mobile and social-friendly website, so I worked with the project's leaders at Visit Milwaukee to create a custom logo and brand elements that would grow with the initiative over time.\nReady to begin your project?\nFill out the contact form to get started!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://xpedient.co.za/discovery-life-pays-out-r12-billion/", "date": "2023-12-07T10:50:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100651.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207090036-20231207120036-00524.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9694703817367554, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__56978204", "lang": "en", "text": "Discovery Life Pays Out R12 Billion\nOn 8 June 2022, Business Day issued a report that Discovery Life had paid out a record-breaking R11.79 billion on claims in 2021 for those belonging to their various life scheme plans.\nA large portion of the total amount, 9.1 billion to be exact, was paid out on claims for the 10 000 members for incidents relating to severe illness, funeral benefits, disability as well as death.\nDiscovery have since issued a statement indicating that the total amount of life cover claims it paid out in the year 2021 was just shy of three times the amount paid out in the year 2020. This number of claims was greatly associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and the devastating effects it has had on the lives of our people.\nDiscovery Life’s collected data has also pinpointed frightening trends in areas such as mental health among its members. In 2021 alone, they noted an 18% increase in suicides. Discovery paid out R405 million in claims all relating to behavioural and mental conditions, as well as suicides.\nWith the virus being so contagious, many are still afraid of being out in closed and public spaces, fearing that they might catch the virus not knowing how their body will react. This has been an extremely mentally and physically challenging time for many.\nThis article was first published in:\nCheck Out Our Facebook Here: https://www.facebook.com/XpedientMBS\nCheck Out Our Partners here: https://xpedient.co.za/our-partners/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mgehri.org/2023/01/13/national-road-safety-week-2023/", "date": "2024-04-18T13:08:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00554.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9390756487846375, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__10534304", "lang": "en", "text": "Poor vision while driving motor vehicle is one of the significant reasons for tragic accidents on Highways. On this National Road Safety Week (11th to 17th January), MGEHRI conducts an exclusive eye check-up camp for drivers to reduce road crash casualties and mortality.\nRecognising Road Traffic Accidents as the leading cause of death, Mahatma Gandhi Eye Hospital & Research Institute in association with R.T.O, Balasore has called for a joint effort to facilitate safe driving on National Highways.\nAn eye screening camp, specially for drivers, is organized at Shergarh Toll gate, Balasore. Senior Optometrist Sarbeswar Das and Kanaklata Naik have teamed up to check the visual acuity and eye-sight of drivers commuting through the toll gate.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://crappie.ca/crappie-fishing-in-georgian-bay-a-sportspersons-paradise/", "date": "2024-02-22T13:17:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00051.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9171931147575378, "token_count": 1095, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__152352939", "lang": "en", "text": "Nestled in the heart of Ontario, Canada, lies the picturesque Georgian Bay, a region celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and abundant aquatic life. Among the numerous fishing opportunities it offers, one species stands out as a favorite among anglers – the crappie. Crappie fishing in Georgian Bay has garnered a reputation as an exhilarating and rewarding experience for both seasoned anglers and novices alike. In this article, we will delve into the world of crappie fishing in Georgian Bay, exploring the species, the best techniques, and why this region is a true sportsperson’s paradise.\nCrappie: The Catch of Choice\nBefore diving into the specifics of crappie fishing in Georgian Bay, let’s get acquainted with the star of the show – the crappie. The two primary species of crappie found in Georgian Bay are the black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) and the white crappie (Pomoxis annularis). These fish are characterized by their distinctively marked bodies, with dark vertical bars along their sides, giving them their common name.\nCrappie are renowned for their delicious, flaky white flesh and are a popular target for anglers seeking both a thrilling fishing experience and a delectable meal. While crappie can be found throughout the year in Georgian Bay, they are especially active during the spring and fall, making these seasons the prime time for crappie fishing.\nThe Thrill of the Chase\nFishing for crappie in Georgian Bay offers an exhilarating experience for anglers of all skill levels. These fish are known for their voracious appetites and can be found in various habitats, including submerged structures, weed beds, and rocky shorelines. The challenge lies in finding their precise location, which often involves a bit of detective work.\nOne of the most effective techniques for crappie fishing in Georgian Bay is jigging. Anglers use small jigs, typically adorned with soft plastic bait or live minnows, to entice crappie into biting. This method requires patience and finesse, as crappie can be quite finicky. The feeling of a subtle nibble followed by the sudden surge of excitement as you set the hook is what keeps anglers coming back for more.\nGeorgian Bay’s Diverse Habitat\nOne of the primary reasons why Georgian Bay is a crappie fishing haven is its diverse aquatic habitat. The bay offers an array of environments that crappie thrive in, making it an ideal location for pursuing these elusive fish. From rocky points to submerged logs and weed beds, the bay’s underwater landscape provides ample hiding spots and feeding grounds for crappie.\nDuring the spring, crappie migrate to shallow waters for spawning, making it an excellent time to target them. Anglers can explore the bay’s bays, inlets, and marshy areas where crappie gather to reproduce. This seasonal movement adds an exciting dimension to the sport, as it involves tracking their migration patterns and adjusting your fishing tactics accordingly.\nRegulations and Conservation\nWhile crappie fishing in Georgian Bay is undeniably rewarding, it’s crucial to adhere to local fishing regulations and practice responsible angling. Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry sets guidelines on catch limits, size restrictions, and closed seasons to ensure the sustainability of crappie populations.\nCatch-and-release practices are highly encouraged, especially for larger specimens that may be key to the continuation of healthy populations. Conservation efforts are vital to preserving the natural balance of the ecosystem, which is not only important for the future of crappie fishing but for the overall health of Georgian Bay’s aquatic life.\nThe Joys of Georgian Bay\nBeyond the thrill of crappie fishing, Georgian Bay offers a plethora of experiences for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The bay is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, which are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling. Its rugged shorelines are dotted with stunning vistas, providing endless opportunities for hiking and exploration. Camping enthusiasts can also find a range of campgrounds and backcountry sites for a truly immersive experience in this natural paradise.\nGeorgian Bay is not only a place for fishing but also a destination for those seeking serenity and connection with the great outdoors. Its tranquil beauty and vibrant wildlife make it a cherished gem in Ontario’s natural landscape.\nCrappie fishing in Georgian Bay is a pursuit that combines the thrill of the chase with the joy of being immersed in one of Canada’s most stunning natural environments. The beauty of Georgian Bay, coupled with the challenge of tracking down and catching crappie, creates a unique and memorable angling experience. As anglers navigate the bay’s diverse habitat, they not only enjoy the sport but also contribute to the preservation of this pristine ecosystem.\nSo, whether you’re an avid angler seeking a new adventure or a nature enthusiast looking for a slice of paradise, Georgian Bay has it all. Crappie fishing in this captivating region is not just a hobby; it’s an opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy the thrill of the catch, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.asiapundits.com/imp-1991-plus-doo-beograd-under-fire-for-alleged-investor-fraud/", "date": "2024-04-13T21:55:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00838.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9561053514480591, "token_count": 446, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__61347435", "lang": "en", "text": "A storm of controversy surrounds IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd, a Serbian entity engaged in the gold trading sector, as it faces allegations of defrauding investors, casting a shadow over its operations. Central to the unfolding drama is the firm’s CEO, whose repeated assurances to investors have failed to materialize, leaving many out of pocket and seeking justice.\nIMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd, once a promising name in the precious metals market, is now embroiled in a scandal that threatens to tarnish its reputation irreparably. Investors, lured by the prospect of lucrative returns and regular income streams, find themselves grappling with the harsh reality of broken promises and financial losses running into hundreds of thousands of euros.\nThe crux of the issue lies in the repeated assurances given by the company’s CEO. On numerous occasions, he has been reported to reassure investors of the safety of their investments and the certainty of their returns. However, despite these assurances, many investors remain empty-handed, their hopes dashed and their financial security compromised.\nThe allegations against IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd and its leadership paint a picture of a company that has not only failed to uphold its financial obligations but also engaged in a pattern of deception. The CEO’s assurances, now seen by many as empty promises, have led to a crisis of confidence among the investor community, with many calling for accountability and transparency.\nLegal actions are now in preparation as investors seek to recover their funds and hold the company’s leadership to account. The situation underscores the importance of due diligence and regulatory oversight in international investment activities, particularly in markets as volatile as precious metals.\nAs the case against IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd unfolds, the focus remains on the actions of its CEO and the broader implications for trust and integrity in the investment world. The saga serves as a cautionary tale for investors, highlighting the risks associated with ventures that promise high returns without the necessary transparency and accountability.\nFurther updates on the legal proceedings and efforts to secure justice for the affected investors are anticipated. The investment community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that will restore faith in the mechanisms of international trade and investment.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://journeemondialedelapoutine.com/en/our-story/", "date": "2024-03-04T10:17:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00160.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570900797843933, "token_count": 296, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__134896499", "lang": "en", "text": "A poutine lover from a very young age, Yves Beaudoin has taken steps to make July 20 World Poutine Day, while reaffirming the origins of this Quebec culinary invention.\n“There is a World Nutella Day, why not poutine? If there is a dish from our region that deserves a day, this is it!\nPoutine has been taken to another level than the simple combination of fries, cheese and brown sauce, he said. There are chefs who have developed and improved it, it has become like a recognized dish that is no longer ordinary, it is more gastronomic. Some restaurants even offer several choices of cheeses, fries, proteins and sauces. You can now build your poutine however you want. For my part, I will therefore continue to push the cart, come what may! ”\nYves Beaudoin, author of the blog Poutine Spots, and his collaborators are committed to promoting this day every year and want global organisations to accept the new World Poutine Day. We therefore ask you, as poutine fanatics, to help us increase the visibility of the event.\nThis year we will be celebrating the second edition of World Poutine Day with even more participants from all over the world. We are very excited about the enthusiasm that is building around this day and we would be happy to be able to count you among us!\n© World Poutine Day 2022. All rights reserved.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://breakingbadecon.com/tag/recessions/", "date": "2022-12-04T17:39:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710978.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20221204172438-20221204202438-00173.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9727210998535156, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__187180178", "lang": "en", "text": "Skyler speaks to Ted Beneke (her boss) about some underreported income, which she found while analyzing the company’s accounting records. Initially, Ted labels this as an accounting error, but soon admits to underreporting income in an attempt to avoid paying more in income taxes. From this conversation, it’s clear that Ted purposefully engages in this illegal activity by taking into account the costs and benefits of his decisions. The scene is also useful for discussing the decline in tax receipts during a recession as well as its potential causes. Skyler also has to weigh the costs and benefits of reporting her boss (and friend) to the IRS.\nIn the background of the breakfast scene, a local news broadcast discusses the rapidly deteriorating American economy. This episode aired in May 2009 in the midst of the Great Recession. Interestingly, despite one of the worst time periods in American economic history, the White family seems unbothered by the news. The NBER is the agency responsible for classifying whether the economy experienced a recession, but they often don’t make the announcement until well after the recession has concluded. As a result, families often aren’t aware just how bad things will become in the middle of a recession.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mugrevolution.com/blogs/blog/community-radio", "date": "2017-10-17T05:44:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187820927.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20171017052945-20171017072945-00387.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9730554223060608, "token_count": 333, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__9438152", "lang": "en", "text": "I've had the distinct honor to provide many mugs to our local community radio station, KPOV, in Bend, Oregon over the past nine or ten years for pledge drive gifts. I've lost track of how many I have donated. It's got to be well north of 150 by now and it's one of the best causes I feel that my small business can donate to. All community radio stations are kept alive by countless volunteer hours contributed by some very talented and passionate people, and KPOV is no different. We are blessed in Bend to have this wonderful resource which has many wonderful programs, with local news, special interest and fantastic music shows comprising some of the offerings. (You can tune in locally at 88.9 FM, listen live online at kpov.org or you can download the free app for your mobile device or tablet.)\nThe mug in the photo is one of the ones I made for the 2017 spring pledge drive.\nI'm proud to be a part (in a very small way) of helping our station stay on the air. The tagline at KPOV is \"Radio by the people, for the people.\" So, do yourself and your community a favor, if you have a community radio station in your community, please help it keep going. There is truly some amazing, passionate radio going on around the country, and community radio fills a nice that commercial radio simply cannot.\nThis is Linda Spring, who does the Thursday morning show on The Point called Radio Active Art on KPOV. I took this shot right before she interviewed me on-air on April 27th, 2017. We had quite a blast!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.bestcoffeemakerlist.com/is-coffee-bad-for-you/", "date": "2021-10-23T10:48:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585671.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023095849-20211023125849-00315.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9633533954620361, "token_count": 734, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__49985867", "lang": "en", "text": "As a child, I used to think of coffee as something adults drank to make them less tired and boring. I decided that I would never drink it because I didn’t want to be dependent on a stimulant to think clearly and get things done. I thought that surely there would be downsides to drinking caffeine, and that it would be silly to sacrifice my health just to feel more awake.\nHowever, I had completely misunderstood coffee, caffeine, and their effect on the human brain. While most drugs, stimulant or otherwise, offer minimal benefits in comparison to their overwhelming side-effects, coffee is a bit of a convenient miracle. Caffeine, apart from helping you feel awake in the morning, has also been shown to improve memory and focus. Like most stimulants, it can generally improve your mood and even go so far as to help combat depression.\nThe unusual thing about caffeine is that while most mind-altering substances, even tame ones, can be tied to negative effects down the road coffee, however, has no known serious repercussions, so long as it is not consumed in excess. Large amounts, perhaps more than 4 or 5 cups per day, may cause stomach problems or jitters, but such experiences are not so much dangerous as they are mildly unpleasant, and can be easily remedied. While caffeine overdose is possible, the amount needed to do so is over 750 mgs, which is far too much for a person to realistically consume through simply drinking coffee. As a result, coffee is arguably the safest stimulant, and available to the average person with little hassle involved. In fact, there is more evidence to support potential health benefits as a result of coffee consumption than health risks.\nWhile definitive evidence is difficult to obtain, studies show that coffee can potentially lower the risk of heart disease, defend against dementia, reduce a person’s risk of cancer, improve cases of patients with heart rhythms, lower the risk of stroke, and also reduce the risk of a person having type 2 diabetes or Parkinson’s disease. While such studies do not necessarily indicate that these health benefits occur as a direct result of caffeine intake, there is a correlation present, and considering most stimulants have a reputation for causing heart problems rather than helping to defend against them, coffee is a very effective method of improving mental performance with very little backlash.\nWhile coffee may be incredibly convenient as far as stimulants are concerned, there are some downsides to regular consumption. In particular, a sudden drop in caffeine intake can cause uncomfortable sensations, such as headaches, nausea, and general lethargy. This sort of withdrawal is expected of a sudden halt of the intake of any stimulant. Luckily, in the case of caffeine, only small amounts are needed to effectively combat the withdrawal, making it easier to give up than most substances if needed. A gradual decrease in consumption should be more than effective to make sure a person can stop drinking coffee without feeling sick as a result.\nOverall, coffee is an effective way to get your brain working more quickly without having it come back to bite you in the future. The way caffeine works, explained in simple terms, can be compared to removing tolls from a highway. While the brain usually has a natural sort of monitoring system charged with the task of evaluating your actions, causing pauses in your thinking process, caffeine keeps the involved receptors occupied, allowing the rest of your brain to move freely and quickly. In my humble opinion, the ability to think uninhibited is definitely worth the risk of a potential headache down the road, especially if I may be reducing my risk of heart disease in the process.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.conscioushealthclinic.com/post/beyond-fitspo-exercise-as-true-empowerment", "date": "2024-04-21T14:59:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00794.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9385630488395691, "token_count": 691, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__163498090", "lang": "en", "text": "In a digital age saturated with images of sculpted bodies and fitness mantras, the #fitspo movement has taken center stage, often steering individuals toward a narrow perception of health and well-being. Amidst the flood of messages encouraging us to \"push harder,\" \"look better,\" and \"never rest,\" it's time to redefine our approach to exercise. Let's explore exercise as true empowerment, an alternative narrative that celebrates the body for its strength, resilience, and individuality.\nBreaking Free from #Fitspo Constraints\nThe #fitspo movement, short for \"fitness inspiration,\" bombards social media with images of seemingly perfect bodies, accompanied by messages promoting extreme workout regimens and restrictive diets. While it aims to motivate, it often leaves many feeling inadequate, fostering a culture of comparison and unrealistic expectations.\nTrue empowerment through exercise begins by breaking free from these constraints. It's about understanding that fitness is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each body is unique, and its capabilities are to be celebrated, irrespective of whether it aligns with societal norms.\nEmbracing Diversity and Individuality\nExercise as empowerment thrives on diversity and individuality. It's about acknowledging that bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities, and that each person's fitness journey is deeply personal. Instead of chasing a standardized ideal, individuals can embrace their unique strengths and explore activities that bring them joy and fulfillment.\nWhether it's a dance class, hiking in nature, or practicing yoga, the key lies in finding what resonates with one's own body and soul. Empowerment through exercise is not about conforming but about liberating oneself from the shackles of comparison and unrealistic expectations.\nShifting the Focus to Well-Being\nWhile #fitspo often fixates on external appearances, true empowerment through exercise shifts the focus to holistic well-being. It's about nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. Regular physical activity has been linked not only to physical health but also to improved mood, reduced stress, and enhanced cognitive function.\nEmpowerment comes from recognizing exercise as a tool for self-care rather than punishment. It's about engaging in activities that contribute positively to mental health, fostering a sense of balance and resilience in the face of life's challenges.\nCultivating a Positive Mindset\nEmpowerment through exercise is intrinsically tied to cultivating a positive mindset. Instead of viewing workouts as obligations, individuals can approach them as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Setting realistic goals, celebrating progress, and appreciating the journey are crucial components of this paradigm shift.\nMoreover, true empowerment encourages self-compassion. It involves acknowledging that rest and recovery are integral parts of a well-rounded fitness routine, and pushing the body to its limits is not a sustainable or healthy approach.\nIn a world inundated with unrealistic fitness ideals, the true power of exercise lies in its capacity to empower, uplift, and celebrate the diversity of the human body. By moving away from the restrictive confines of #fitspo and embracing a mindset centered on well-being, individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and holistic health. Let's redefine exercise not as a means to an end but as a lifelong commitment to nourishing our bodies and minds, embracing the uniqueness that makes each of us powerful in our own right.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://modernizecalifornia.com/can-911-find-you-as-fast-as-uber-can-if-not-blame-our-mobile-infrastructure", "date": "2019-12-16T02:07:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541315293.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20191216013805-20191216041805-00081.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9399412274360657, "token_count": 179, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__134645089", "lang": "en", "text": "A whopping 95 percent of Americans own a mobile phone, and nearly two-thirds have a smartphone. That extra layer of communication should keep us safer in emergency situations, says Mike Montgomery, but only if first responders can trace our calls to our locations, and if warning systems are robust enough not to fail when we need them most.\n(The wildfires that ravaged California last year with insufficient warning to some residents spring to mind as an example.)\n“It is mind-boggling to think that more often than not, your pizza delivery person has more accurate location information than the paramedics — especially when you consider the fact that upwards of 80% of 911 calls originate from a mobile device,” says Montgomery, who argues that the first step in resolving the communications gap is updating our wireless infrastructure — in particular by deploying a network of small-cell antennas. Read what that entails here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jbirdphoto.com/", "date": "2017-10-21T13:41:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187824819.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20171021133807-20171021153807-00138.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964096188545227, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__30300558", "lang": "en", "text": "With the use of aerial drones becoming more widespread and better accessible to the public, drone flying has evolved into a variety of specific fields. Whether you’re just using a cheap drone for fun or competing with a streamlined racing drone, there’s a wide variety of products out there to suit various needs. One industry that has seen a big benefit from the advent of drones is photography, and aerial photography using special drones is becoming a hot topic. How much does it cost to get pictures taken using a drone? How much would it cost to get into drone photography yourself? This article gives an overview of aerial drone photography with a focus on the financial aspect of getting the memorable shots you need.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://canadianfreelanceguild.wildapricot.org/event-3917639", "date": "2022-05-26T21:37:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662625600.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526193923-20220526223923-00677.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516659379005432, "token_count": 286, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__34011839", "lang": "en", "text": "Making the Most of Your Interviews\n(on any media platform)\nOnline - Thursday, August 6th\n1pm to 2pm Eastern Time\nLanding an interview with an important spokesperson or expert or 'a great source' is a key part of any story you're working on, whether it's for a podcast, a magazine or newspaper, or that corporate content you've been asked to provide. But performing that interview and getting the most out of your subject is another skill worth developing. In this exclusive CFG webinar, join long-time interviewing trainer and fellow member Paul McLaughlin for tips on how to get 'the right stuff' out of your subjects.\nPaul is one of Canada's most experienced interviewing trainers. He wrote the widely used text, Asking Questions: The Art of the Media Interview, and is the former interviewing trainer for CBC Radio and TV. An interviewer himself, he has conducted thousands of interviews for both broadcast and print over many decades. He taught interviewing as part of his many courses at the Ryerson School of Journalism and in York University's Professional Writing program.\nThis one-hour webinar will be conducted using the Zoom platform. It is free for Canadian Freelance Guild members and costs just $25 for non-members.\n*Your link to the Zoom-webinar platform session will be sent to you shortly before the start time. Please be on time.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://muscleshenanigans.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/controversial-therory-about-dean-wharmby-death-from-steroid-use/", "date": "2019-09-21T09:28:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574377.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921084226-20190921110226-00395.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9836746454238892, "token_count": 900, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__105590524", "lang": "en", "text": "I know many of you may not trust some of these news outlets so I included THREE different ones that are talking about the SAME cause of Death – I know because you USE steroids to make your body “look” healthy you are clearly rotting it from the inside – Sorry but make all the excuses you want to – it wont change the facts. And Yet While I agree with you about the media outlets not knowing anything stop closing your eyes and sticking it in the sand and maybe you live to see your grand kids!\nBodybuilder who ate 10,000 calories a day and drank eight cans of energy drink died of cancer caused by years of steroid abuse\n- Dean Wharmby took steroids for several years to improve his physique\n- To gain weight he would also gorge on junk food and calorific snacks\n- He first developed health problems when tumours were found in his liver\n- Mr Wharmby, 39, stopped taking steroids and turned to natural medicine\n- He continued to fight illness but it was too aggressive and he died in July\n- Coroner said that his use of steroids was a ‘direct cause’ of his death\nA bodybuilder, who gorged on junk food and drank eight cans of energy drink to gain weight, died of liver cancer caused by years of steroid abuse.\nFitness enthusiast Dean Wharmby, 39, from Rochdale, died in July after a five and a half year long battle with with his illness.\nObsessed with gaining size, to obtain the perfect bodybuilder’s physique, he survived on a 10,000 calorie a day diet of burgers, pizzas and bacon sandwiches – washed down with seven to eight cans of energy drink.\nScroll down for video\nPopular Rochdale bodybuilder Dean Wharmby died as a ‘direct cause’ of taking steroids, inquest hears\nDean Wharmby’s misuse of anabolic steroids caused his death from liver cancer on July 19 this year, coroner Lisa Hashmi ruled\nA popular body builder died as a ‘direct cause’ of taking steroids, an inquest heard.\nDean Wharmby’s misuse of anabolic steroids caused his death from liver cancer on July 19 this year, coroner Lisa Hashmi ruled.\nThe inquest was told fitness fan Dean, 39, of Brookland Street, from Rochdale’s Buersil area, first developed health problems in 2010, when multiple tumours were found in his liver.\nThe fitness enthusiast, who had been taking steroids for several years, later developed liver cancer with the drugs cited as the ‘direct cause’ of his death by Mrs Hashmi.\nHis partner Charlotte Rigby said that when she first met Dean eight years ago, she had suspicions he had used steroids because of his muscular build, but said when they got together in 2010, he was trying to stop taking the drugs.\nA fitness fanatic who ate 10,000 calories a day and drank eight cans of energy drink to bulk up, died of liver cancer caused by ‘misusing’ steroids for years.\nDean Wharmby, 39, from Rochdale, died on July 19 as a ‘direct cause’ of taking steroids, an inquest heard. He had been battling liver cancer for five and a half years.\nThe inquest heard that Dean was obsessed with gaining size in order to get the perfect bodybuilder’s physique.\nHis daily diet included burgers, pizzas and bacon sandwiches, along with seven to eight cans of energy drink. The dad of one also took anabolic steroids to help sculpt his muscles.\nSpeaking at his inquest, coroner Lisa Hashmi said that Dean’s death should act as a reminder to people of the dangers of using steroids.\nShe said: ‘I find on the balance of probabilities that in such a fit, health-conscious young man the most probable cause of his liver tumours was the misuse of anabolic steroids.\n‘To my mind, there is a direct, causal link with Dean’s death.’\nMs Hashmi added: ‘I would urge all those using and abusing such drugs to reconsider their position and ask whether it is really worth it given the life-threatening risks.’\nDean had been a body builder for 20 years before he became ill and at his biggest, he was 20 stone.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://consiliumcrypto.ai/market-overview/crypto-trading-analysis-march-2020/", "date": "2023-06-01T22:27:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648209.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601211701-20230602001701-00693.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.982101559638977, "token_count": 504, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__261290687", "lang": "en", "text": "The month of March 2020, will go down as one of the most volatile and also one of the worst performing months in the short history of digital assets. On March 12th the S&P 500 recorded one of the quickest declines in prices ever and ended up losing about 9.5% on that day alone. The following 15 hours saw most digital assets losing value in the region of 50%. The beginning of the month was looking up after the sell-offs in February, with ETH close to regaining 10%, however that didn’t last long. Around March 8th assets across the board went on a nosedive.\nThe initial drop wiped out about 10-20% of value for most projects, however the fall a few days later was of even larger magnitude. During that time we can see that volatility has spiked to levels that are rarely seen, even in the crypto markets. The 15 hours after the S&P started falling led to one of the biggest drops in the recent months, with some attributing this to rumours about a wire being unplugged at BitMex. Others blame it on the heavy leverage offered on some crypto exchanges, potentially resulting in cascading margin call liquidations. In either case major liquidations happened during those times with many of them heavily leveraged. It is common to have leverage in traditional finance as well, however most of the time that leverage is in the 2-3x region with only a select few brokers offering higher leverage. However, in crypto it has become the norm to see leverage in the 50x or even 200x region.\nMany traders use leverage to increase their upside potential, but a large number are not managing the downside properly. In times of extreme volatility, many get wiped out and will see their positions liquidated, starting a frenzy of sell-offs from like-minded traders. The amount of leveraged positions on Bitcoin alone had spiked in mid February to about $5.4 billion with many of them being wiped out in March. It is safe to assume that traders across the board will be more careful in including leverage into their trades in the future.\nMost digital assets were able to recoup some of their losses during the remainder of the month, with Bitcoin leading the recovery. Spreads widened throughout the remainder of the month as well, potentially indicating that another period of uncertainty is on the horizon. At the end of the month, BTC and XRP were the top performers, by only losing roughly 30% of their value.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.keralanikah.com/blog/keralas-nikah-melody-loves-sacred-symphony/4855", "date": "2024-02-26T20:58:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00483.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8727880120277405, "token_count": 1100, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__9829185", "lang": "en", "text": "In the enchanting land of Kerala, where backwaters weave tales of timeless beauty and cultural diversity, the solemn echoes of love find their resonance in the sacred symphony of Nikah. \"Kerala's Nikah Melody: Love's Sacred Symphony\" invites you to delve into the heart of Muslim matrimony in God's Own Country, where each ceremony is a note, and every ritual is a harmonious chord in the eternal symphony of love.\nSetting the Stage:\nAmidst the lush greenery, swaying palm trees, and the gentle rustle of the breeze, Kerala sets the stage for Nikah, a sacred union that transcends earthly realms. The vibrant tapestry of this coastal paradise becomes the backdrop for a celebration that marries tradition with the tranquility of nature, where love blooms like the fragrant jasmine that adorns the bride's hair.\nThe Prelude of Preparations:\nAs the sun paints the sky in hues of gold, the Nikah journey begins with meticulous preparations. \"Kerala's Nikah Melody\" captures the hustle and bustle of families adorned in vibrant attire, homes adorned with fragrant flowers, and the air filled with anticipation. The joyous chaos is a prelude to the sacred vows that will bind two souls in a lifelong commitment.\nThe Betrothed Ensemble:\nIn the symphony of Kerala's Nikah, the bride and groom emerge as the central notes, donned in attire that reflects both cultural elegance and religious modesty. The bride's intricate lace hijab and resplendent gown, and the groom's traditional Islamic attire, embody a perfect harmony of cultural identity and sacred solemnity.\nA Spiritual Crescendo:\nThe heart of Kerala's Nikah is the sacred ceremony that unfolds within the walls of the mosque. \"Nikah Melody\" captures the spiritual crescendo as the bride and groom, surrounded by loved ones, exchange vows under the watchful gaze of Allah. The Imam's words become a melody, resonating with the divine blessings that sanctify the union.\nThe Melodic Exchange of Rings:\nAs the couple exchanges rings, \"Kerala's Nikah Melody\" lingers on this poignant moment. The rings, shimmering with significance, are not just tokens of material value but symbols of the eternal circle of love and commitment. The melodies of joy and anticipation echo in the air, uniting hearts and sealing fates.\nThe Symphony of Thalak and Dua:\nThe symphony continues with the Thalak, a ceremonial gesture where the groom lovingly unveils his bride, revealing her beauty to the world. \"Nikah Melody\" immerses in the moment of profound symbolism as the groom, guided by tradition, unveils the beauty that lies within the sacred commitment they have undertaken. The heartfelt Dua, or prayer, becomes a soothing refrain, seeking blessings for the couple's journey ahead.\nThe Eclat of Wedding Feast:\nFollowing the solemn ceremony, \"Kerala's Nikah Melody\" transitions to the celebratory eclat of the wedding feast, where flavors dance and aromas mingle in a gastronomic celebration. The Sadhya, a delectable array of dishes served on banana leaves, becomes a feast for the senses. Guests partake in the communal dining experience, strengthening bonds and celebrating the union with joyous hearts.\nThalappoli: A Dance of Joy:\nAs the symphony reaches its zenith, the Thalappoli dance emerges as a joyful crescendo. \"Nikah Melody\" captures the grace of women clad in traditional attire, swaying in unison to the rhythmic beats. The Thalappoli becomes a visual expression of joy, symbolizing the collective happiness that envelops the gathering.\nThe Crescendo of Joyous Traditions:\nBeyond the formalities, \"Kerala's Nikah Melody\" explores the joyous traditions that follow. From the playful stealing of the groom's shoes to the endearing exchanges of gifts, each moment is a playful note in the grand symphony of Kerala's Nikah celebrations. Laughter, camaraderie, and the spirit of togetherness weave seamlessly into the melody.\nA Harmonious Union of Families:\nIn Kerala's Nikah, the union is not just between two individuals but a harmonious blending of families. \"Nikah Melody\" captures the warmth of familial bonds, as elders bestow blessings upon the newlyweds, and younger generations contribute to the festive atmosphere with their exuberance.\nPreserving Cultural Harmony:\nAs the final notes of Kerala's Nikah symphony linger, there is a profound acknowledgment of the role this sacred ceremony plays in preserving cultural harmony. The rituals, customs, and joyous traditions are not just a celebration of love but also a testament to the unity in diversity that defines Kerala's cultural landscape.\n\"Kerala's Nikah Melody: Love's Sacred Symphony\" is more than a glimpse into the rituals of Muslim matrimony; it is an invitation to witness the depth of love and cultural richness that envelops this sacred union. In God's Own Country, where nature and tradition coalesce, Kerala's Nikah stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of love—a melody that resonates through time, echoing the sacred vows exchanged under the watchful eyes of Allah.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://aquarius-the-tv-show.wikia.com/wiki/Aquarius_Wiki", "date": "2018-02-23T13:51:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814787.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20180223134825-20180223154825-00055.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9132635593414307, "token_count": 316, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__183524717", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to this wiki. This wiki is about the new TV show Aquarius that is premiering January 1st. If you have new information about this show, please contribute to this wiki.\nIt's 1967 and the era of free love, drug experimentation and Vietnam is in full effect. When the teenage daughter of a respected lawyer goes missing, LA Police Sergeant Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny, \"Californication,\" \"The X-Files\") starts asking around. He soon discovers that the hippie kids he's questioning don't take kindly to cops, especially one with hair as short as his. Needing the help of someone they trust, he partners with rebellious undercover cop Brian Shafe, a man who's more comfortable rolling a joint than patrolling a beat. It's not long before they stumble upon a small-time cult leader seeking out vulnerable women to join his cause. From there, they follow this man's trail down a rabbit hole of drugs, sex, murder and cultural revolution. Little could they know, however, the guy they're hunting will eventually become the killer we now recognize as Charles Manson. He was a lost soul who desperately wanted to get into the music scene of the '60s until something snapped. This is the show that will explore the cat-and-mouse game between him and the police, which will go on for several seasons ultimately ending with the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.\nTHIS TEXT IS FROM: http://www.nbc.com/aquarius\nAre you looking forward to the show?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.yacinetv.download/yacine-tv-for-ios/", "date": "2023-12-10T06:38:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00084.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.91463303565979, "token_count": 877, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__138109788", "lang": "en", "text": "Are you a sports enthusiast who enjoys watching live matches on your iOS device? Do you find it challenging to keep up with the latest events because you can’t find a reliable streaming app? Look no further than Yacine TV, the ultimate solution for live sports streaming on iOS. This article will guide you on how to download and use Yacine TV on your iOS device.\nWhat is Yacine TV?\nYacine TV is an Android-based application that provides free live sports streaming for various sporting events such as football, basketball, cricket, and more. The app also offers live TV channels from different countries such as Arav, France, and Turkey, making it a one-stop shop for all your sports and entertainment needs.\nWhy is Yacine TV not available on the App Store?\nYacine TV is not available on the App Store due to copyright issues. The app provides access to copyrighted content without the permission of the owners. As a result, it has been removed from the App Store.\nHow to download Yacine TV for iOS\nTo download Yacine TV on your iOS device, follow these simple steps:\nStep 1: Install a third-party app installer\nSince Yacine TV is not available on the App Store, you need to install a third-party app installer to download the app. Some of the popular third-party app installers include TweakBox, AppValley, and TutuApp.\nStep 2: Trust the third-party app installer\nAfter downloading and installing the third-party app installer, you need to trust it before you can use it. To do this, go to your iOS device’s settings, click on “General“, then “Profiles & Device Management“, and select the name of the third-party app installer you downloaded. Click on “Trust” and follow the prompts to complete the process.\nStep 3: Download Yacine TV\nOnce you have trusted the third-party app installer, open it and search for Yacine TV. Click on the download button, and the app will start downloading on your device. Once the download is complete, go to your device’s settings, click on “General,” then “Profiles & Device Management”, and select the name of the Yacine TV app. Click on “Trust” and follow the prompts to complete the process.\nWhy Yacine TV is a must-have app for the sports lover\nYacine TV offers many benefits to sports enthusiasts, including:\nFree live sports streaming\nYacine TV provides free live sports streaming for various sporting events, making it a budget-friendly option for sports enthusiasts.\nLive TV channels\nThe app offers live TV channels from different countries, providing users with access to different shows and events from around the world.\nYacine TV has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, making it easy for users to find the sports events they want to watch.\nThe app offers high-quality streaming for sports events, ensuring that users get the best experience possible.\nYes, Yacine TV is entirely free to use, and you don’t need to pay any subscription fees to access its features.\nYes, Yacine TV is safe to use on iOS devices. However, since it is not available on the App Store, you need to download it from a trusted third-party app installer.\nYes, Yacine TV offers live TV channels from different countries, providing users with access to different shows and events from around the world.\nYes, Yacine TV is primarily an Android-based app.\nYacine TV offers free live sports streaming for various sporting events such as football, basketball, cricket, and more.\nYacine TV is an excellent app for sports enthusiasts who want to watch live sports events on their iOS devices. Although the app is not available on the App Store, you can easily download and install it using third-party app installers. With its free live sports streaming, live TV channels, user-friendly interface, and high-quality streaming, Yacine TV is a must-have app for sports lovers.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.headphoneupdates.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-review/", "date": "2024-02-28T06:45:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00267.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8623684048652649, "token_count": 803, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__187235951", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate audio experience, look no further than the Sennheiser Momentum 4. This review will take you on a journey through the mesmerizing world of these headphones, revealing their exceptional features, performance, and why they’re considered a game-changer in the audio industry.\nUnboxing the Marvel: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Review\nThe moment you unbox the Sennheiser Momentum 4, you’ll realize you’re in for something extraordinary. The packaging exudes elegance and class, setting the tone for what’s to come. It’s not just headphones; it’s an experience.\nDesign and Build Quality\nSennheiser has always been synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship, and the Momentum 4 is no exception. These headphones are a testament to meticulous engineering, boasting a sleek, minimalist design. The luxurious materials used, such as genuine leather and premium metals, not only ensure durability but also contribute to their stunning aesthetics.\nOne of the standout features of the Momentum 4 is the comfort they offer. Thanks to plush ear cushions and an adjustable headband, you can wear them for hours without feeling any discomfort. The over-ear design provides an immersive listening experience while effectively blocking out ambient noise.\nPerformance that Transcends Expectations\nNow, let’s dive into the heart of the matter – the performance of the Sennheiser Momentum 4.\nThe Momentum 4 delivers a sonic experience like no other. With high-resolution audio and Sennheiser’s proprietary 7mm dynamic drivers, every note comes to life with astonishing clarity and precision. Whether you’re a fan of classical music, rock, or electronic beats, these headphones handle it all with finesse.\nActive Noise Cancellation\nIn today’s fast-paced world, noise pollution is a constant battle. The Momentum 4’s active noise cancellation (ANC) feature is a game-changer. It creates an oasis of silence, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in your music or calls, no matter where you are.\nThe Momentum 4 doesn’t just excel in audio quality; it’s also a marathon runner when it comes to battery life. With up to 30 hours of playtime on a single charge, you won’t have to worry about running out of power during your daily commute or long flights.\nConnectivity is seamless with the Momentum 4, thanks to Bluetooth 5.2. Whether you’re pairing them with your smartphone, laptop, or tablet, the process is effortless. And, with multipoint technology, you can connect to two devices simultaneously, making it even more convenient.\nThe Companion App\nSennheiser has thoughtfully included a companion app that lets you personalize your audio experience. You can fine-tune the equalizer settings, update firmware, and even locate your headphones if you misplace them. It’s a handy addition that enhances the overall user experience.\nSennheiser Momentum 4 Review: Verdict\nIn conclusion, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is a testament to Sennheiser’s commitment to audio excellence. From the moment you unbox them to the countless hours of immersive listening, these headphones redefine what’s possible in the world of audio.\nSo, if you’re looking for a headphone that combines world-class craftsmanship, exceptional sound quality, and cutting-edge technology, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is your perfect choice. It’s not just headphones; it’s an investment in your auditory satisfaction.\nExperience the future of sound with the Sennheiser Momentum 4. It’s not just a review; it’s a revelation.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.nerak.net.nz/blog/post/2144/Workers-death-results-in-hefty-fine/", "date": "2021-09-18T07:45:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056348.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20210918062845-20210918092845-00050.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9756839871406555, "token_count": 562, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__159060090", "lang": "en", "text": "Concrete manufacturing company, Busck Prestressed Concrete Limited, has been\nfined $70,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 after the death of worker\nwho was run over by a 6.5 tonne telehandler.\nAnthony Wells was run over by the telehandler (which was configured as a\nforklift) in the front yard of the company’s Christchurch factory in the early\nhours of February 25 2013.\nHe died from his injuries within a few minutes.\nAfter the incident the telehandler was inspected and multiple safety issues\nwere identified including:\n* the headlights, front indicators, brake lights, front hazard lights, horn,\nscreen washers and front wipers were not working;\n* the right wing mirror was missing;\n* the vehicle had four different brands of tyres with four different\npressures, all of which were below the manufacturer’s specification\n* the overload buzzer was not working;\n* at the time of the accident the machine was being driven by a trainee with no\nDespite the fact that the headlights were not working he\nhad not turned on the field lights. That meant the only light coming from the\nvehicle was from the flashing orange beacon on the roof. In addition, of the\nfive lights in the yard only one was working and that was facing towards the\nbuilding rather than the yard.\nBusck Prestressed Concrete was convicted and was sentenced today in the\nDistrict Court at Christchurch under the Health and Safety in Employment Act for\nfailing to take all practicable steps to ensure Mr Wells’ safety at work.\nWorkSafe New Zealand’s Chief Investigator Keith Stewart says the telehandler\nwas simply not in a fit state to be used.\n“The catalogue of safety issues identified with the telehandler is completely\nunacceptable. This is a 6.5 tonne vehicle used to move heavy concrete railway\nsleepers around – it should have been properly maintained to ensure it was safe\n“Busck Prestressed Concrete also failed in its duty to maintain the lighting\nto ensure it was safe to work in dark conditions. This accident happened at 5:30\nin the morning - if the lights weren’t adequate it should not have had its\nworkers out in the yard.\n“The telehandler driver should also have been given proper training and\n“Sadly, given the state of the telehandler and the poor lighting in the\nfactory yard, Mr Wells’ death was a tragedy waiting to happen. This case serves\nas a reminder of the terrible consequences that can result from failing to\nensure plant and equipment are maintained in safe working order,” says Keith", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pspgamez.net/where-is-kfmb-located-l-en.html", "date": "2024-02-27T07:12:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00323.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9729065299034119, "token_count": 496, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__14014922", "lang": "en", "text": "WHERE IS KFMB LOCATED?\nKFMB is a television station that serves the San Diego market. It is owned and operated by Tegna Inc. and is affiliated with CBS. KFMB is notable for being the first television station in California to broadcast in color.\nHistory of KFMB\nKFMB first went on the air on December 11, 1949, as San Diego's first television station. It was originally owned by the San Diego Union and Evening Tribune newspaper. KFMB was affiliated with CBS from the start, and it has been one of the network's strongest affiliates ever since.\nIn 1954, KFMB began broadcasting in color, becoming the first television station in California to do so. The station also began broadcasting in high definition in 2009.\nKFMB's programming schedule includes a mix of local news, syndicated programming, and CBS network shows. The station's local newscasts are consistently rated among the highest in San Diego. KFMB also produces a number of local programs, including a morning show, a public affairs show, and a sports show.\nKFMB's studios and transmitter are located in Kearny Mesa, a neighborhood in San Diego. The station's studios are located at 7677 Engineer Road, and its transmitter is located on Mount Soledad.\nHow to Contact KFMB\nKFMB can be contacted by phone at (619) 574-7474. The station's website is www.cbs8.com.\nKFMB is a leading television station in the San Diego market. The station has a long history of providing quality news and entertainment programming to viewers in the area. KFMB's location in Kearny Mesa gives it a strong signal that reaches viewers throughout the San Diego region.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is KFMB's channel number?\n- KFMB's channel number is 8.\nWhat is KFMB's call sign?\n- KFMB's call sign is KFMB-TV.\nWhat is KFMB's affiliation?\n- KFMB is affiliated with CBS.\nWhere are KFMB's studios located?\n- KFMB's studios are located at 7677 Engineer Road in Kearny Mesa, San Diego.\nWhere is KFMB's transmitter located?\n- KFMB's transmitter is located on Mount Soledad in San Diego.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.siestakeychamber.com/siesta-key-family-movie-nights/", "date": "2023-12-01T06:02:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100276.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201053039-20231201083039-00179.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8760492205619812, "token_count": 319, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__139853753", "lang": "en", "text": "To kick-off 2021, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will host Family Movie Night on Siesta Beach not once, but twice.\nOn Saturday, January 16 the Chamber will be showing Frozen II. On Saturday, January 30 The Lego Batman Movie will be featured.\nFrozen II is a 2019 animated production from Disney. The movie is Rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour, 43 minutes. (Local tip: Dress warm. Siesta’s 99% pure quartz sand doesn’t freeze but it will be cool.)\nRated PG, The Lego Batman Movie is a 2017 computer-animated superhero film. The 1-hour, 44-minute action, comedy is a Warner Brothers production.\nReserved, socially-distanced beach seating will open at 5:30 p.m. Both movies start at 6:30 p.m. These are free events but advance registration is required through the Events Calendar on the Chamber’s website, siestakeychamber.com. The reserved seating area is limited to the first 200 registrants.\nAmple free parking available in the public beach lot at 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key.\nFamilies are encouraged to bring blankets or beach chairs. Tents are not permitted in the seating area. Siesta Beach Concessions will be open until 7:00 p.m. Arrive early and enjoy dinner and sunset on the beach.\nThe Chamber has planned for ample social distancing procedures. In case of inclement weather movies will be rescheduled if possible.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://futura12.tripod.com/Copywritelaws.html", "date": "2019-07-21T03:14:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526818.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721020230-20190721042230-00147.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8915075659751892, "token_count": 388, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__162035330", "lang": "en", "text": "Copyright Law states that any image produced is automatically copyrighted to\nthe originator regardless of the media format, photograph, song, book, negative\netc... Therefore you may NOT copy a photograph without permission from the photographer.\nThe Copyright Owner has complete and total control as to what\nmay be done with the image. Therefore, if you wish to sell ,or even give,\na photo to someone, permission must be requested from the originator.\nWriters, artists, photographers, etc.. are entitled to protection\nunder the current copywrite laws. Any article or image that is published on\nthe Web is inherently protected under these laws. Therefore, if a photo is\ncopyrighted, it is illegal to reproduce the image in any form without permission\nfrom the creator. This includes copy machines, computer scanners, T-Shirts,\nCalendars, reprints, using it on your web page, magazine, newspapers, postcards,\nor any form of print, audio, visual, or cyber media.\nIt is unlawful to reproduce images in any form, by any means,\nwithout permission of the copyright owner. As the photographer I am the owner\nof the copyright. What this means is that if you want to use my photos for\nany purpose, you must first receive permission from me. If you wish to use\none of my photos, please contact me at email@example.com.\nI own the copyright on all of the photographs within Futura12.\nYou're welcome to copy any of these photos for non-commercial use only with\nmy permission. If you would like to obtain a digital copy of my photographs\nfor commercial use or for non-commercial use, please contact me. To request\npermission for commercial use of my photos, please contact me via e-mail or\n814 Olga Street\nNew Orleans, Louisiana 70119", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://geekscrack.com/a-strong-digital-presence-gateway-to-success/", "date": "2023-12-10T01:38:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100989.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209233632-20231210023632-00469.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8874366879463196, "token_count": 1455, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__52767060", "lang": "en", "text": "In this article, we’ll explore what digital presence is and provide actionable steps to help you build and maintain an effective digital presence for your business.\nWhat is Digital Presence?\nDefining Digital Presence\nA digital presence refers to the sum of all online channels, platforms, and touchpoints through which your brand communicates, interacts, and presents itself to the public.\nThese may include your website, social media profiles, blog, email marketing, online reviews, and any other digital assets that contribute to your brand’s online visibility.\nThe Importance of Digital Presence\nIn the age of the internet, consumers increasingly rely on online channels to research, discover, and engage with businesses.\nA strong digital presence allows you to meet your customers where they are, build trust and credibility, and ultimately drive sales and grow your business.\nBuilding a Digital Presence\nCreating a Professional Website\nYour website is often the first point of contact between your brand and potential customers, making it a critical component of your digital presence.\nInvest in a well-designed, user-friendly, and mobile-responsive website that clearly communicates your brand’s message, values, and offerings.\nDeveloping a Solid Content Strategy\nHigh-quality, valuable content is essential for establishing your brand as an industry leader and attracting your target audience.\nDevelop a content strategy that includes regular blog posts, articles, videos, or podcasts, tailored to the interests and needs of your audience.\nEstablishing a Social Media Presence\nSocial media platforms are a powerful way to connect with your audience, share your content, and humanize your brand.\nCreate profiles on the platforms that best align with your target audience and industry, and maintain an active presence through regular posts, interactions, and engagement.\nImplementing SEO Best Practices\nSearch engine optimization (SEO) is vital for ensuring your website and content are easily discoverable by your target audience.\nOptimize your website and content with relevant keywords, metadata, and high-quality backlinks to improve your search engine rankings and drive organic traffic.\nLeveraging Email Marketing\nEmail marketing remains one of the most effective ways to reach and engage with your audience.\nBuild an email list by offering valuable resources, incentives, or exclusive offers, and use personalized, targeted email campaigns to nurture leads and build customer loyalty.\nEncouraging Online Reviews and Testimonials\nOnline reviews and testimonials are powerful tools for building trust and credibility with your audience.\nEncourage satisfied customers to leave reviews on platforms like Google, Yelp, or social media, and showcase testimonials on your website to demonstrate the value of your products or services.\nEnhancing Your Digital Presence Through Analytics and Optimization\nTracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nTo ensure the effectiveness of your digital presence efforts, it’s crucial to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).\nKPIs may include website traffic, bounce rate, conversion rate, social media engagement, email open and click-through rates, and search engine rankings.\nBy tracking these metrics, you can identify areas for improvement and optimize your strategies accordingly.\nUtilizing Analytics Tools\nLeverage analytics tools like Google Analytics, social media insights, and email marketing reports to gather data on your KPIs.\nThese tools provide valuable insights into audience demographics, behavior, and preferences, helping you refine your digital presence strategy to better serve your target market.\nA/B Testing and Continuous Improvement\nRegularly test and optimize different elements of your digital presence, such as website design, content types, social media posts, and email campaigns.\nEmploy A/B testing to determine which variations yield the best results and make data-driven decisions to enhance your overall digital presence.\nBuilding Partnerships and Collaborations\nEstablishing partnerships and collaborations with industry influencers, complementary brands, or niche communities can help expand your digital presence.\nCo-create content, share resources, or host joint online events to tap into new audiences and strengthen your brand’s reputation.\nEngaging in Online Communities\nParticipate in online communities, such as forums, discussion boards, or social media groups, that are relevant to your industry or target audience.\nShare your expertise, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations to build relationships and establish your brand as a valuable resource.\nUtilizing Guest Posting and Content Syndication\nExpand your digital presence by contributing guest posts to reputable websites, blogs, or online publications within your industry.\nAdditionally, consider syndicating your content on platforms like Medium or LinkedIn to reach a wider audience and boost your brand’s visibility.\nEmbracing Emerging Technologies and Trends to Amplify Your Digital Presence\nStaying Informed on Digital Trends and Innovations\nThe digital landscape is constantly evolving, with new trends and technologies emerging regularly.\nStay informed on the latest advancements, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, or chatbots, and evaluate how these innovations can be integrated into your digital presence strategy to keep your brand relevant and ahead of the competition.\nAdopting Video and Live Streaming\nVideo content and live streaming are becoming increasingly popular, providing businesses with new opportunities to engage their audience and showcase their brand personality.\nConsider incorporating video content, webinars, or live-streaming events into your digital presence strategy to captivate your audience and boost engagement levels.\nHarnessing the Power of User-Generated Content (UGC)\nUser-generated content (UGC), such as customer reviews, testimonials, or social media posts, can significantly enhance your digital presence by showcasing real-life experiences with your brand.\nEncourage customers to create and share UGC, and feature this content on your website, social media channels, or marketing materials to build trust and credibility.\nExploring Voice Search and Voice Assistants\nVoice search and voice assistant technologies, such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant, are transforming the way users interact with digital content.\nOptimize your website and content for voice search by focusing on conversational keywords and long-tail phrases to ensure your brand remains visible and accessible in the age of voice-activated devices.\nIncorporate personalization and automation into your digital presence strategy to deliver a more tailored and seamless experience for your audience.\nUtilize tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, email marketing platforms, or personalization software to collect and analyze data on customer behavior, preferences, and demographics.\nUse this data to create personalized content, recommendations, or promotional offers that resonate with your audience and foster loyalty.\nEnhancing and expanding your digital presence is an ongoing process that requires adaptability, experimentation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.\nBy leveraging analytics, optimizing your strategies, and embracing collaboration and networking opportunities, you can strengthen your brand’s digital presence, attract and engage your target audience, and drive long-term success in the competitive online landscape.\nRemember, the key to a powerful digital presence is staying consistent, focused, and agile in your approach, allowing you to evolve and grow alongside the ever-changing digital world.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://andrewjosephportraits.com/2019/10/10/wedding-photography-in-the-digital-age/", "date": "2021-01-26T09:42:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704799711.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126073722-20210126103722-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9648256301879883, "token_count": 816, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__240334834", "lang": "en", "text": "The way we share information to people across the globe has changed drastically over the past decide. We now live in a digital world where we can share selfies of ourselves instantly via many mediums. The digital age has also affected wedding photography. With technology now allowing photographs to be viewed at the press of a button instead of running to grab a photo book or picture frame, some believe the presence of digital files has forever changed the wedding photography industry. However, I still believe in the art of wedding photography beyond what can be seen on a screen and the idea of creating tangible pieces for my clients to cherish. I am going to explain why prints and albums are still an important part of wedding photography in this ever growing digital age.\nPrior to digital files, when a wedding photographer completed editing their clients images they would meet with their clients and allow them to select a certain number of images for a wedding album and additional prints. Clients did not get hundreds of images electronically submitted to them. A wedding album was the ultimate prized possession to detail the happenings of a couples wedding day. Framed photographs displayed throughout ones home of the happy couple often hung beside the wedding images of parents and grandparents.\nMy father has my grandparents wedding album from when they were married before my grandfather left for WWII in the 1940s. The album will continue to be passed down throughout our family.\nToday, couples seeking wedding photographers are expecting digital files from their photographer. Wedding sites such as The Knot and Wedding Wire write blogs on how you can “save” money by only asking for digital files. Although I do believe there is importance to my clients having access to their digital images, I feel it is a dis-service to only provide digital images. Experts fear that we will have a generation of married couples that do not have any images from their wedding, only mental memories. Couples feel if they save their images on a flash drive they will be safe. Some couples wait to print images until things have settled down and they are more financially recovered from the wedding. But anything can get corrupted, flash drives can get misplaced, and what happens when technology further evolves and flash drives are obsolete? Life happens, technology changes fast, and we forget about things that are saved out of site. How many people have old movies from childhood on VHS that they can no longer view, or photographs saved on CDROM that are difficult to access because your computer no longer has an on board CDROM player? Some of you may have never even heard of a VHS, and that file type is only 20 years old. You do not want to be in the spot where on your 50th wedding anniversary, when your children ask for images to print for your party, you cannot retrieve them.\nIn this paperless, digital age, there is still grave importance in purchasing an album and prints from your wedding photographer. These tangible heirlooms will stand the test of time and technology. My albums and prints are printed on archival paper that will last for decades. The paper quality and color vibrance from purchasing prints from my specialty lab compared to places such as Vista Print or Shutterfly are very noticeably different. Any image that is selected for printing, either as a solo print or for an album, receives extra care in ensuring the highest level of quality. I feel my clients memories are worth way more than a file on a flash drive. When choosing a wedding photographer, you should look for a wedding photographer that offers albums and prints. These are the wedding photographers that not only take their art seriously, but also take the idea of preserving your memories as well. After the wedding is over, think seriously about an album or prints from your wedding photographer. You do not want to be a part of the group of couples that have nothing to show on their 50th wedding anniversary.\nAs always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss your wedding day, please visit my website at http://www.andrewjosephportraits.com for more information or to contact me.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://en.satransco.com.vn/vietnamese-exporters-seek-niches-in-middle-east", "date": "2023-09-28T04:23:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9639140963554382, "token_count": 201, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__299178740", "lang": "en", "text": "Director of the Ministry’s African, West and South Asian Market Department Tran Quang Huy informed businessmen at a workshop exploring business opportunities in the region in Ho Chi Minh City on April 18.\nDespite holding huge potential in oil and gas, fuel and finance, the Middle East needs to import such products as milk, pepper, cashew nuts and rice, which are not abundant there because of harsh weather conditions.\nAccording to him, it is time for Vietnamese firms to jump in the region, especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries where import duties are as low as 5-0 percent. He also advised them to set sight on the markets of Turkey, Israel, Iran and Iraq.\nHowever, food exporters need to fully abide by regulations on Halal processed food, making it easier for them to ship abroad.\nLast year, Vietnam raked in nearly 6.7 billion USD from exports to the Middle East, including 184 million USD from milk and dairy products.-VNA", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sagansapien.tumblr.com/tagged/Science", "date": "2014-10-20T22:43:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443451.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00311-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9422896504402161, "token_count": 1432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__23495946", "lang": "en", "text": "Theme by nostrich.\nQuote with 8 notes\nThe news these days is filled with polarization, with hate, with fear, with ignorance. But while these feelings are a part of us, and always will be, they neither dominate nor define us. Not if we don’t let them. When we reach, when we explore, when we’re curious – that’s when we’re at our best. We can learn about the world around us, the Universe around us. It doesn’t divide us, or separate us, or create artificial and wholly made-up barriers between us. As we saw on Twitter, at New York Times Square where hundreds of people watched the landing live, and all over the world: science and exploration bind us together. Science makes the world a better place, and it makes us better people.\nIt’s what we can do, and what we must do.\nPhoto with 2 notes\nKristin and I were fortunate enough to catch a sensational performance by the National Symphony Orchestra last night at Wolf Trap. Their show was called “The Planets - an HD Odyssey”, which included a stunning visual tour of NASA’s Curiosity rover’s journey to the Red Planet (it arrives the evening of August 5th!), followed by a visit to each planet, each with a complimentary musical theme. Seen here is Curiosity’s simulated descent, dubbed “Seven minutes of terror” by NASA.\nThere was a 75% chance of thunderstorms and a severe thunderstorm warning in effect last night. Fortunately we were only sprinkled upon and just prior to the show, the clouds broke, allowing the setting Sun behind us to produce the most brilliant double rainbow I have ever seen. The bows sat directly atop the theater for a about 30 minutes. It was marvelous.\nImage Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers\nSource: Flickr / nasahqphoto\nPhoto with 36 notes\nLIVE high-res SDO image of the Venus transit (updated every 15 min.)\nPhoto with 21 notes\nWatch now (last chance in your lifetime)\nWhat landscape photos would look like if the Earth had Saturn-like rings. Absolutely beautiful.\n(And from space!)\nAstrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer.\nWhen you take something great, like the musings of the mind of Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, and combine it with something else great, like stunning images of life and wonder on and off of Earth … you get this.\nIt’s the sort of video that makes you prop your chin up in your hand, with your head tilted just so (yeah, like that), as you stare at your computer screen mumbling things like “Ahhh“ and “Wooahh” and other unintelligible noises that mean “I approve of this, and it makes me feel good.”\nWatch it once, then twice, then with a friend.\nQuote with 4 notes\nAll our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike- and yet it is the most precious thing we have.\n“On our small planet, at this moment, here we face a critical branch point in history. What we do with our world right now will propagate down through the centuries and powerfully affect the destiny of our descendants. It is well within our power to destroy our civilization, and perhaps our species as well. If we capitulate to superstition, greed, or stupidity, we can plunge our world into a darkness deeper than the time between the collapse of classical civilization and the Italian Renaissance. But, we are also capable of using our compassion and our intelligence, our technology and our wealth to make an abundant and meaningful life for every inhabitant of this planet, to enhance enormously our understanding of the universe, and to carry us to the stars.”\nPhoto with 18 notes\nThe Blue Marble 2012\nThis image, captured on January 4th by NASA’s \"Suomi NPP\" Earth-observing satellite, has dethroned the 2010 Blue Marble as the highest resolution image of the planet, viewed as a whole. The (mind blowing) full resolution composite image is comprised of a staggering 8000x8000 pixels; I highly recommend it’s download and thorough exploration.\nIt was announced yesterday that the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) mission has been renamed Suomi-NPP in honor of the late Verner E. Suomi, known as the father of satellite meteorology. The invention of his spin-scan camera made it possible for satellites to capture meteorological data continuously from earth orbit- the resulting images were commonly used in network weather forecasts.\nNote this excellent Flickr comment- ”if you’re in this photo, raise your hand”\n*exuberantly throws both hands into the air*\nSource: Flickr / gsfc\nSETI is trying to work via direct public funding. $200K of private donations got it started, but it costs approximately $2.5 million a year to run SETI.\nClick through for Phil’s write-up.\nAs of a few days ago, that goal was reached! I was happy to see that people such as Jodie Foster (who played SETI astronomer Ellie Arroway in the movie “Contact”) and science fiction author Larry Niven were among people who had contributed, as well as Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders.\nMust see Ted Talk\nFinding Planets Around Other Stars by Lucianne Walkowicz (of NASA’s Kepler):\nHow do we find planets — even habitable planets — around other stars? By looking for tiny dimming as a planet passes in front of its sun, TED Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz and the Kepler mission have found some 1,200 potential new planetary systems. With new techniques, they may even find ones with the right conditions for life.\nRead more about Kepler here\nVideo with 4 notes\nLouise Walker and J.T. Heineck of the Experimental Aero-Physics Branch at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., are learning how to see shape and detail in blindingly bright plumes of rocket fire. The two researchers were funded by the Space Shuttle Program to document the final shuttle launch, STS-135, with their distinctive images.\nHDR composite of the final shuttle launch, Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135). Six cameras (5 visible and 1 thermal) mounted in a cluster filmed the launch, capturing a range of imagery that is impossible with a single camera, or even your own eyes. This is what each image looked like prior to being fused. The first image is thermal.\nThe final product-\nPage 1 of 3", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://the-f.com.au/tag/stomp-sydney/", "date": "2024-04-20T00:20:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00456.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9135439991950989, "token_count": 187, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__183856883", "lang": "en", "text": "Percussion is alive and well! In fact, STOMP – the internationally acclaimed on-stage homage to it – is back in Sydney for a week-long production of an on-stage celebration of all things noise. Following sell-out world tours, STOMP is serving-up unstoppable energy and pure stage magic, according to some, in an array of music that comes from the most unexpected of ‘instruments’. Wordless, witty and fun, STOMP has become a global phenomenon. Eight performers use non-traditional instruments – everything from supermarket trolleys to Zippo lighters, plastic bags to garbage can lids, and even the kitchen sink – to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm. It’s pretty clever stuff. Catch the show from 31 July – 5 August 2018 at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney. See more at the STOMP website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://interessepublico.org/health/can-hydrotherapy-treatments-alleviate-symptoms-of-peripheral-neuropathy.php", "date": "2024-04-17T22:55:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00516.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453156590461731, "token_count": 1519, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29810984", "lang": "en", "text": "Peripheral neuropathy, a common and distressing condition, can disrupt patients’ everyday lives. Symptoms like chronic pain, balance issues, and difficulty moving can significantly impair quality of life. However, a recent study suggests that hydrotherapy treatments may offer a promising new route to relief. This article examines the evidence and explores the potential benefits.\nBefore we delve into the heart of the matter, it’s essential to understand what peripheral neuropathy entails and the scale of the problem. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves, causing pain, weakness, and difficulty in coordinating movements. It’s a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide, causing significant distress to patients and posing a substantial burden on healthcare systems.\nThe pain experienced by patients with neuropathy is neuropathic. This sort of pain is different from other types as it doesn’t subside over time and is resistant to many common pain treatments. Patients often describe it as a burning or shooting pain that can cause significant distress and interfere with daily activities.\nGiven the chronic nature of this condition, it’s crucial to find effective treatments that can help manage symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life. That’s where hydrotherapy comes into play.\nWhen you hear the word ‘hydrotherapy,’ you might think of relaxing spa treatments and leisurely swims. But in reality, this form of therapy is a clinically recognized treatment deployed in various medical contexts. It involves the use of water in its various forms, both hot and cold, to alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.\nIn the context of peripheral neuropathy, hydrotherapy aims to alleviate neuropathic pain and improve balance and mobility. A group of scholars conducted a clinical trial, the results of which were published in the journal ‘BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders,’ exploring the effectiveness of hydrotherapy as a treatment for neuropathy.\nThe clinical trial, led by Dr. Del Valle, was a multicenter, randomized controlled study comparing the effectiveness of hydrotherapy with conventional exercise therapy. Patients were divided into two groups – one receiving hydrotherapy and the other group partaking in exercise therapy.\nThe hydrotherapy group participated in a series of exercises in a warm pool, guided by a trained therapist. The exercise group followed a similar routine but on dry land. The trial followed these patients over a period of 12 weeks, collecting data on their pain levels, balance, and mobility at regular intervals.\nThe study was rigorous in its design, incorporating an array of data collection methods, including patient self-reports, physical assessments, and balance tests. The scholars also used a crossref multimedia platform to document the trial process and results, increasing transparency and accessibility of the study.\nThe results of the trial were striking. The group that underwent hydrotherapy showed a significantly greater reduction in pain levels compared to the exercise group. The hydrotherapy patients also displayed improved balance and mobility, suggesting that this form of treatment might be particularly beneficial for neuropathy patients.\nThe scholars, in their article, pointed out that the buoyancy of the water in hydrotherapy might be one factor contributing to these positive outcomes. The water can support the patients’ weight, allow easier movement, and provide gentle resistance, all of which can aid in reducing neuropathic pain and improving balance.\nAnother aspect they highlighted was the temperature of the water. Warm water is known for its soothing properties, and it’s possible that it might have contributed to the alleviation of neuropathic pain.\nAlthough these results are promising, it’s important to remember that more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and possible limitations of hydrotherapy for neuropathy treatment. However, this study does provide a promising starting point and may open the doors for further exploration in this field.\nWhile the research continues, it’s encouraging to know that there may be another viable treatment option for neuropathy patients. If you or a loved one are suffering from peripheral neuropathy, it might be worth discussing hydrotherapy with your healthcare provider. While it might not replace current treatment strategies, it could potentially complement them and provide additional relief.\nRemember, every patient is unique, and what works for one person might not work for another. But being open to exploring various treatment options, such as hydrotherapy, could be the key to finding what works best for you in managing your neuropathy symptoms.\nExpanding on the idea of hydrotherapy as a treatment for peripheral neuropathy, it becomes essential to study its incorporation into traditional physical therapy practices. Hydrotherapy, as observed in the study conducted by Dr. Del Valle and his team, has the potential to be utilized alongside traditional physical therapy methods to provide a comprehensive approach towards relieving neuropathic pain and improving patients’ quality of life.\nPhysical therapy, as a treatment option for peripheral neuropathy, focuses on maintaining and improving mobility, strength and balance, and reducing pain. It often includes exercises, stretching, and mobility training. The introduction of hydrotherapy as a component of physical therapy could amplify the effects of these practices.\nHydrotherapy, often referred to as aquatic therapy, takes the principles of physical therapy and uses the properties of water to enhance their effects. The buoyancy of water reduces the weight on the joints, allowing for easier movement and exercise. Concurrently, the resistance provided by water can help in strengthening muscles without using weights or machines, making it a safe choice for people with mobility issues.\nThe warm water used in hydrotherapy, as previously mentioned, can also have soothing effects and may help in reducing neuropathic pain. A systematic review published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders highlighted these benefits, further supporting the potential of hydrotherapy in peripheral neuropathy treatment.\nThe concept of hydrotherapy as a treatment for peripheral neuropathy opens up a new avenue in medical science. The study conducted by Dr. Del Valle and his team at the Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, has set a cornerstone in this field. However, it’s important to acknowledge the need for more rigorous randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews.\nThe current body of evidence is promising but still in its infancy. Further research could explore different aspects such as the optimal temperature of water, duration of hydrotherapy sessions, types of exercises, and their frequency. The compilation of data from these studies can then be made accessible on platforms like Google Scholar or PMC Free Article, with a detailed multimedia appendix for easy understanding.\nMoreover, the potential benefits of hydrotherapy should be evaluated in different types of neuropathy, including secondary sci caused by spinal cord injury. This can pave the way for creating standardized hydrotherapy protocols for various neuropathic conditions.\nAs we continue to understand the potential benefits and limitations of hydrotherapy in peripheral neuropathy treatment, it’s vital to remember that the ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for patients. Hence, exploring a variety of treatment options and tailoring them according to individual needs should be the priority.\nIn conclusion, the journey towards fully understanding and incorporating hydrotherapy in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy is ongoing. Still, the prospects are promising. As patients and healthcare providers, staying open to new treatment modalities and having conversations around them could be the key to unlocking better management strategies for peripheral neuropathy.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://members.local706.org/awards/2018-muahs-guild-awards-host/", "date": "2018-03-19T04:55:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646375.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20180319042634-20180319062634-00771.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8945112824440002, "token_count": 1322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__160913709", "lang": "en", "text": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\nLILY TOMLIN JOINS CO-STAR ERNIE HUDSON\nTO PRESENT AT THE\n2018 MAKE-UP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARDS\nAwards Gala to be held at the NOVO at L.A. Live on February 24\nLOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2018 – Emmy® and Tony®-winning, Academy Award®-nominated actress and animal advocate LILY TOMLIN joins Grace and Frankie co-star ERNIE HUDSON as presenters at the Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). The black-tie awards gala returns to the NOVO by Microsoft in L.A. Live on Saturday,February 24, 2018. The announcement was made today by Sue Cabral-Ebert, President of IATSE Local 706. The complete list of nominees can be viewed on www.local706.org/.\nAs previously announced, Oscar®-nominee GARY OLDMAN (Darkest Hour) will be honored with the prestigious Distinguished Artist Award. Oscar-winning make-up artist GREG CANNOMwill join Emmy-winning hair stylist MARY GUERRERO to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Gala will be hosted by comedienne LONI LOVE, who returns for the third year. Legendary actress TIPPI HEDREN (The Birds) joins CARRIE ANN INABA (Dancing With The Stars) and actor JOE MANTEGNA (Criminal Minds) are also slated to present. Additional presenters to be announced shortly.\nWinners in 23 competitive categories honoring outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater will be revealed at the February 24 ceremony and live via Twitter (twitter.com/local_706, hashtag: #MUAHSawards).\nFurther inquiries regarding the MUAHS Awards may be directed to Kathy Sain in the MUAHS Awards Office at 818.295.3933 or firstname.lastname@example.org.\nThe Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylist Guild Awards is proud to be sponsored by DIAMOND LEVEL: M.A.C. Cosmetics; RUBY LEVEL: Ardell and Hask; SAPPHIRE LEVEL: Glamcor, Nigel's Beauty Emporium, Schwarzkopf Professional; PREMIER LEVEL: Dermaflage, Focus Features, Netflix, Olivia Garden, RCMA Makeup; PLATINUM LEVEL: IATSE Local 798, Fox Searchlight Pictures; GOLD LEVEL: Showtime Network; SILVER LEVEL: Cinema Makeup School, Japonesque Beauty, Kryolan, Make-up Designory, Naimie's Beauty Center, NYX Cosmetics, Premiere Products, Inc., Skindinavia, The Criterion Group; GIFT BAG SPONSORS include Beauty Blender, Brush Off, Hempz, IT Cosmetics, Jacque Mqido, Moroccan Magic, Schneider Entertainment, Senna Cosmetics; MEDIA SPONSORS include The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, SHOOT, Los Angeles Confidential Magazine.\nCOMEDIENNE AND ACTRESS LONI LOVE RETURNS\nAS HOST OF MAKE-UP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARDS\nHonorees include Gary Oldman, Make-Up Artist Greg Cannom and\nHair Stylist Mary Guerrero, Feb. 24 at The Novo L.A. Live\nLOS ANGELES, December 5, 2017 – Comedienne, actress and author Loni Love will return as host for the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild 2018 Annual Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) honoring both make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater. The black-tie gala, held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live, will mark Love’s third year as host. The announcement was made today by Susan Cabral-Ebert, President of IATSE Local 706.\nNamed by Variety as \"One of the top ten comics to watch,\" Love has taken stand-up comedy to new heights. She found her niche as a co-host on the hit Daytime Talk show The Real, which has been nominated for two Emmys® and two NAACP Image Awards. She currently co-hosts the Gracie Award-winning Café Mocha radio show with Rapper Yo Yo, the only nationally syndicated show of its kind created exclusively by and for women of color.\nIn addition, Love has made a name for herself as an award-winning stand-up comedienne bringing her comedy to audiences across the United States. She is the subject of the documentary \"Being Loni Love,\" which traces her life story as a latchkey young girl growing up in Detroit’s Brewster- Douglas housing projects to a national stand up comedienne, TV and movie star.\nAs previously announced, legendary Academy Award®-nominated actor Gary Oldman will be honored with the 2018 Distinguished Artisan Award. Oscar®-winning Make-Up Artist Greg Cannom and Emmy®-Winning Hair Stylist Mary Guerrero will receive the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Awards. Additional awards will honor nominees for outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater.\nNominations for this year’s awards will be announced on January 5, 2018. Final ballot on-line voting at www.local706.org on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Awards gala and live on Twitter via @Local_706 (#MUAHSawards). Further inquiries may be directed to Kathy Sain in the MUAHS Awards Office at 818.295.3933 or email@example.com\nMUAHS Awards is proudly sponsored by Diamond Level: M.A.C. Cosmetics; Ruby Level: Hask and Ardell; Sapphire Level: Schwarzkopf Professional and Dermaflage; Silver Level: Cinema Makeup School, Japonesque, Kryolan, Make-up Designory; Media Sponsors: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and SHOOT.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.robisonoil.com/news/2020/february/possible-toll-on-trucks-on-short-stretch-of-i-68/", "date": "2024-03-04T10:48:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9307683110237122, "token_count": 517, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__108510773", "lang": "en", "text": "CBS New York’s reporter Tony Aiello spoke with our CEO, Dan Singer about a proposal for truck-only tolls on Connecticut highways.\nPORT CHESTER, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A proposal for truck-only tolls on Connecticut highways could lead to lawsuits and even a border war.\nWestchester County says their neighbors to the north are making a money grab, and it’s ready to fight.\nThe plan to toll the stretch of I-684 in Connecticut could really burn Robison Oil of Westchester County.\n“We’re based in Port Chester, so any time we’re going up to the northern part of the county, we’re traveling on that corridor,” Dan Singer, CEO of Robison Oil, said.\nSinger says his trucks make hundreds of trips a month on 684, which cuts through a sliver of Connecticut less than two miles long. There’s not even an exit into the Nutmeg State.\nThe proposed $6 truck toll would cost Robison thousands of dollars a year.\n“Putting tolls on a stretch of roadway that doesn’t even service the Connecticut community, and it’s a roadway, as I understand it, which is maintained by New York state. It seems completely nonsensical and a money grab,” Singer said.\nWestchester County fears trucks would bypass the 684 toll by diverting to narrow local roads between Exits 2 and 3.\nThe Westchester County executive warns the Connecticut tolling plan might even spark a good old-fashioned border war, raising the specter of New York retaliating by putting a toll on I-95 where Greenwich meets Port Chester.\n“I don’t believe in border toll wars and so forth, but similarly, I think it’s completely inappropriate for Connecticut to put a toll on 684. I’m not sure they can legally do it without New York support since it is a federal highway,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said.\nFriday in Hartford, at a public hearing on the toll plan, supporters say it will raise money Connecticut desperately needs.\n“This commercial truck only tolling program will allow Connecticut to avoid raising the gas tax, increasing fares or cutting bus and rail services,” said Melissa McCaw, an aide to Gov. Ned Lamont.\nBut if the final plan includes a 684 toll, New York is likely to sue.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.rainbowfamilies.sg/dysphoria-euphoria", "date": "2023-12-10T19:32:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9405585527420044, "token_count": 546, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__189532928", "lang": "en", "text": "In conjunction with Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance, we collaborated with TransBefrienders to raise awareness on gender dysphoria and mental health issues within the transgender and gender-diverse community in Singapore.\nraised for TBF\ntrans & gender-diverse artists\nOur exhibition focused on gender dysphoria and its effects on those who suffer from it. We showcased artworks that touch on this subject by 8 local trans and gender-diverse artists, and many of the works were created specifically for this exhibition.\nThe exhibition also featured a fictional story about an individual’s journey through gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, as well as a video screening of interviews we did on this topic.\nThe exhibition ran from 11–20 Nov at Projector X: Picturehouse and featured these artists: Aki Hassan, Andy Winter, Benedict Lim, Marla Bendini, Naaliyah Noor Daneen, Sida Chu, Stephanie Dogfoot, and Worms Wav.\nFun fact: the exhibition space was an old, unused cinema hall, and we designed the exhibition to make use of the light boxes that lined the hall. Many of the artworks were specifically designed and fitted to tie in to the vibes of a movie theatre!\nWe interviewed 3 transgender and non-binary individuals about their experiences with gender dysphoria and gender euphoria.\nWe also spoke to Dr Jeremiah, who offered their insights into the medical aspects of gender dysphoria, different treatment options, and myths and misunderstandings surrounding gender-affirming healthcare.\nWe collaborated with Kim Choo Kueh Chang to help raise funds for TransBefrienders.\nLimited edition trans-flag coloured Wa Ko Kuehs and special trans-flag coloured ondeh-ondeh workshops were sold to raise funds. We raised close to $2k through these initiatives.\nWe designed and printed 6 collectible cards that featured the artworks of some of our artists. These cards were distributed at F&B outlets to help promote the campaign and exhibition.\nThe cards were distributed at: Dorothy’s Bar, GudSht, The Fabulous Baker Boy, The Projector, and SMOL.\nPhoto credit: Studio 1914\nKai spearheads Rainbow Families. He also runs kai.classified, a commercial content creation service.\nYu Sheng is the founder of Heckin’ Unicorn, a local queer brand that gives back to the community.\nAdzlynn is a filmmaker and freelance art director. She runs Studio 1914, a purpose-driven production company.\nMieke is a visual artist and arts manager who hopes to platform more queer art in Singapore.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://employmentlawupdate.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/max-mosley-echr-decision-press-release/", "date": "2017-10-20T01:52:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823605.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20171020010834-20171020030834-00554.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9617963433265686, "token_count": 467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__301621941", "lang": "en", "text": "News reaches us that The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has today confirmed that Max Mosley has not been successful with his claim that the United Kingdom failed to impose a legal duty on newspapers to notify the subjects of intended publications in advance to give them an opportunity to prevent such publications by seeking an interim court injunction.\nRelying on 8 (right to private life) and Article 13 (right to an effective remedy), Mr Mosley complained that, despite the monetary compensation awarded to him by the courts, he remained a victim of Article 8 of the Convention as a result of the absence of a legal duty on the News of the World to notify him in advance of their intention to publish material concerning him thus giving him the opportunity to ask a court for an interim injunction and prevent the material’s publication.\nThe Court concluded by recognising that the private lives of those in the public eye had become a highly lucrative commodity for certain sectors of the media. The publication of news about such people contributed to the range of information available to the public.\n“Although the dissemination of that information was generally for the purposes of entertainment rather than education, it undoubtedly benefitted from the protection of Article 10. The Article 10 protection afforded to publications might cede to the requirements of Article 8 where the information was of a private and intimate nature and there was no public interest in its dissemination.\nHowever, looking beyond the facts of Mr Mosley’s case, and having regard to the chilling effect to which a pre-notification requirement risked giving rise, to the doubts about its effectiveness and to the wide margin of appreciation afforded to the UK in that area, the Court concluded that Article 8 did not require a legally binding pre-notification requirement. Therefore, its absence in UK law had not breached Article 8“.\nFor a link to the full ECHR press release (application no. 48009/08) click here:\nOur areas of expertise at Bargate Murray\nArbitration – Commercial – Corporate – Employment – Litigation (with particular expertise in oil and shipping disputes) – Mediation – Shipping – Superyachts\nThis document is for information purposes only. The information and opinion expressed in this document does not constitute legal advice and should not be regards as a substitute for legal advice.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.classicluxurywatches.com/understanding-the-high-value-of-patek-philippe/", "date": "2024-02-23T06:41:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00457.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9174046516418457, "token_count": 1488, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__58092831", "lang": "en", "text": "Amidst the elite circle of luxury watch brands, Patek Philippe’s name resonates with an air of aristocracy. But why does owning a Patek Philippe timepiece command such a premium? This blog post explores the intricate reasons behind the brand’s lofty price tags.\nThe Heritage of Patek Philippe:\nEstablished in 1839, Patek Philippe’s inception predates many of its contemporaries. This longevity isn’t just a number—it’s a timeline filled with pioneering advancements in watchmaking, from crafting the first Swiss wristwatch to innovating the keyless winding mechanism. This historical depth contributes to the brand’s exclusivity and the high valuation of its watches.\nEach Patek Philippe watch is a masterpiece of watchmaking, demanding months, if not years, of meticulous handiwork by master horologists. Unlike brands that rely heavily on machine production, Patek Philippe’s commitment to handcrafting every component ensures a level of detail and finish that transcends the ordinary, justifying the extraordinary prices. “Each watch, with as many as 252 individual parts, is all assembled by hand,” highlighting the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship.\nScarcity and Demand:\nWith production limited to approximately 70,000 watches annually, Patek Philippe’s offerings are inherently scarce. This scarcity is a deliberate choice, ensuring quality over quantity, and it fuels a demand that far exceeds supply, driving market prices to staggering heights. The brand has created less than 1 million timepieces since its inception, emphasising its exclusivity.\nPatek Philippe is not just a manufacturer of timepieces; it’s a creator of heirlooms. Their watches are known for holding their value over time, often appreciating, making them a sound investment. This is exemplified by the brand’s dominance at auctions, where Patek Philippe watches command record-breaking prices, underscoring their desirability and investment potential.\nSince mid-2018, prices for Patek Philippe watches have appreciated by an average of 20% per year, outpacing the S&P 500. This growth in the pre-owned luxury watch market highlights Patek Philippe’s significant investment potential.\nA notable example is the ‘Silk Road’ cloisonné enamel dial Patek Philippe ref. 2523, which sold for a staggering $9.95 million, setting a new record for a yellow gold wristwatch at auction. Also, at a recent Sotherby’s New York auction, a Patek 1518R sold for $1.5 million, while a Tiffany-signed Patek 1463J fetched $596,900. These results highlight the strength of complicated Pateks, even in a slowing market.\nThe expected annual growth rate of 9% in the owned luxury watch market, which includes renowned brands like Patek Philippe, reinforces the brand’s strong position in the market as we move towards 2024.\nMaterial and Design Superiority:\nThe choice of precious materials, such as rose gold, white gold, yellow gold, and platinum, adds a tangible value to each watch. When combined with the brand’s distinctive design language, which includes iconic models like the Nautilus and Aquanaut, Patek Philippe stands apart not only in terms of quality but also in aesthetic exclusivity.\nWhy Patek Philippe’s Design Stands Out\n- Aesthetic Legacy: Patek Philippe has mastered the art of creating visually appealing designs that balance classical elegance with a hint of modern flair. This timeless aesthetic ensures that their watches never go out of style.\n- Ergonomic Craftsmanship: Every curve, dial, and bezel is designed with comfort and readability in mind. Their watches are not just showpieces; they’re crafted for ease of use, fitting the wrist perfectly and displaying information in an intuitive manner.\n- Innovative Features: Patek Philippe often leads in incorporating groundbreaking features, such as annual calendars and dual time zones, into their designs. These innovations are not just functional but are integrated seamlessly into the overall design, enhancing both utility and beauty.\nThe Superiority of Materials Used by Patek Philippe\n- Exclusive Alloys: Patek Philippe doesn’t just use standard gold or stainless steel; they often create their own exclusive alloys. For instance, their rose gold, known as ‘Patek Philippe Rose Gold,’ has a unique hue and longevity that sets it apart.\n- Sapphire Crystal Glass: The use of sapphire crystal, one of the hardest materials on earth, for their watch faces, speaks volumes. This choice ensures scratch resistance and lasting clarity, safeguarding the watch’s appearance and functionality.\n- High-Quality Gems: In models featuring gemstones, each stone is carefully selected and set to meet stringent standards of purity and colour. This meticulous approach ensures that the gemstones on a Patek Philippe watch are not just ornamental but of the highest quality.\nBrand Prestige and Public Perception:\nPatek Philippe’s clientele is the ultra-wealthy, a niche market that values the discreet luxury and technical prowess of the brand. “Patek Philippe is generally regarded as the most prestigious watch brand in the world,” underlining its esteemed position in the luxury watch market.\nComparative Market Positioning:\nIn the world of luxury watches, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet are considered the best in terms of craftsmanship. However, Patek Philippe’s timepieces are often seen as more than watches; they are regarded as works of art. This is evident in their pricing strategy, which positions them at the level within the market surpassing Rolex, which is comparatively more accessible but still highly admired.\nPandemic Influence: The rise in secondary-market watch prices accelerated during the pandemic, driven by millennial and Gen Z collectors. This demographic shift indicates a broadening appeal of Patek Philippe timepieces across different age groups.\nOnline Market Growth: Over 60% of secondary-market transactions were conducted online, contrasting with 15% for new purchases. This trend suggests an increasing accessibility and interest in luxury watches like Patek Philippe in digital marketplaces.\nInnovation and Complexity:\nPatek Philippe’s innovation is not just in traditional design but in the complexity of its timepieces. The brand continually pushes the boundaries of what is mechanically possible, with some models boasting up to twenty complications. This pursuit of horological excellence is a significant factor in the brand’s pricing strategy.\nPatek Philippe watches go beyond being timekeeping devices; they embody the pinnacle of watchmaking excellence. Each piece represents a fusion of history, artistic craftsmanship and technical expertise, making them highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike.\nWhile other luxury brands such as Rolex complica and Audemars Piguet possess their qualities, Patek Philippe stands in a league of its own with its unique combination of heritage, exclusivity and innovation within the realm of luxury watchmaking.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.courageousandconnected.com/blog/three-things-to-reminder-in-crisis", "date": "2021-12-02T18:53:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362287.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202175510-20211202205510-00010.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9598456025123596, "token_count": 723, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__182546914", "lang": "en", "text": "In this time of a pandemic—a national crisis—many of us feel helpless. Devoid of hope. Downright depressed, even. So I thought I’d write something to encourage. To ignite hope. To give you a reason to keep going, with a line of sight to sunshine on the other side of this incessant rain.\nWith pandemonium running rampant, here are three things to remember right now:\n1. Panic is wasted energy. Think about it. If you were on a flight and the pilot was experiencing trouble with the plane, you wouldn’t want to hear “we’re all gonna die” over the loud speaker, right? You’d want the pilot to remain calm and channel every ounce of his or her energy into remedying the problem and saving the lives of those on board. We are piloting this plane together, friends. Stay calm and do your part. Stay home if possible and follow government recommendations. Don’t stockpile to the detriment of others. We can land this plane safely if everyone works together to flatten the curve.\n2. Unity is key. Almost three years ago, I witnessed some of the greatest efforts of humanity that I’ve seen in my lifetime—the work of countless people here in Houston (where I live) to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Back then, the heroes that stepped up in the flooding emergency didn’t stop to ask whether victims were people of color, Republican or Democrat, pro-choice or pro-life, Jewish or Catholic or Muslim or Protestant. They jumped right in to save a fellow man or woman, knowing that he or she was human—and that was all that mattered.\nWe are all human, and I pray that a crisis like this will unite us and bring out the best of our humanity. Again, stay home if you can. Do what’s possible to support local businesses. If you’re able, give paid time off for your housekeeper and others who depend on your money to feed their families. It’s gonna take a collective effort to conquer this.\n3. Take heart, keep your faith, and don’t lose hope. When my youngest child was three weeks old, she was diagnosed with HIB (Haemophilus Influenza Type B, something for which infants are vaccinated at eight weeks). Death was a very real possibility; she spent five days in the hospital on oxygen, and suffered a partially collapsed right lung. It was terrifying. Today she is a happy nine-year-old who gets up in the morning and dresses for school that has been cancelled, and she plans daily play dates with friends via Face Time.\nWe’ve all experienced our own version of terrifying events in life, and we've found faith and resilience to press on. We are America, y'all. Land of the free and the home of the brave—full of some of the finest, most talented people on the planet Earth. These people are working hard, making every effort to find solutions. So take heart. We will get through this. And on the other side, we’ll be happy again with an even stronger resolve.\nJust wanted to pen a bit of inspiration in the middle of this mentally and physically challenging time for our world. I hope you found some by reading this. Stay healthy, friends, and remember to tell those on the front lines how truly appreciative we are for their valor in fighting this war on COVID-19.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://baftapiccadilly.co.uk/welcome", "date": "2019-11-12T12:04:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665521.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112101343-20191112125343-00205.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9102952480316162, "token_count": 201, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__204268871", "lang": "en", "text": "A SPACE TO EXPLORE THE CRAFT OF STORYTELLING ON SCREEN\nAt BAFTA Piccadilly, experience a world where film, games and television combine to create something special, whilst enjoying something great to eat and drink.\nThe new temporary residence of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts houses a cafe and free public exhibition, open seven days a week.\nFrom Tuesday 17 September, our exhibition BAFTA: Behind the Screens, invites visitors to discover inspiring stories from the award-winning people who write, make, shoot and shape what we see on screen.\nEAT & DRINK\nOpen daily, seven days a week, our seasonal menu of freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and treats, showcase the best of British produce. A selection of coffees, teas, beers, wines and soft drinks is also available.\nExplore, experience and be inspired. A series of curated events, masterclasses and tastings celebrating BAFTA will soon be announced.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://xynergate.com/mobile-sms-marketing/", "date": "2021-10-24T00:53:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00033.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9190995693206787, "token_count": 889, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__285106538", "lang": "en", "text": "SMS MARKETING: AN UNDERUTILIZED EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT TOOL\n“Research conducted by Internet Retailer for OpenMarket, only 29% of brands were using SMS for marketing or customer service purposes compared to 97% using email”\nWHY SMS MOBILE MARKETING?\nSMS text messages have an off-the-charts open rate of 98 percent. – Aine Doherty at Business2Community.\nWith email now a necessity in almost all business transactions, its popularity was overrun with spam. Due to this, the number of emails being opened instantly slowed down.\nDoherty says, “SMS Marketing alternatively is 99 percent legitimate, with only 1 percent spam text messaging (and) this communication tool is still highly regarding by mobile phone users. “No other marketing tool can offer a similar rate, making SMS Marketing one of the most effective ways to get your message to your customer,” Doherty argues. In contrast, email marketing reports a 22 percent open rate, which significantly reduces your chance of success.”\nFILIPINO MOBILE BASED USERS\n- According to Statista Research Department, the number of mobile phone users in the Philippines was about 66 million in 2015 and is projected to reach 75.6M this year.\n- According to a study released by Nielsen Philippines, Filipino users spend an average of 174 minutes each day online—nearly three hours—through their smartphones.\n- An International media and consumer research firm revealed that three out of four Filipinos who own smartphones now use them as their main access point to the Internet, pointing to the growing influence that these mobile devices have over online activities previously reserved for desktop and laptop computers.\n“9 out of 10 global consumers want to text with businesses, but only 48% of businesses are equipped with SMS.”\nRETURN OF INVESTMENT FOR SMS MARKETING\n- Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers subscribed to mobile marketing indicate that they have made a purchase as a result of receiving a highly relevant mobile message – Oracle.com\n“We have seen explosive ROI with text messaging from SMSBump, far beyond what we’ve seen with any other channel. Our ROI on abandoned cart automation is north of 26000%.” – SMSBump for Shopify\n“When we launched that campaign we decided to send marketing text messages to around 12,000 customers who signed up for SMS marketing. The ROI was off the charts, beyond anything we’ve seen with email, reaching 8000%. Since then, it has been consistently above 1000%.” – SMSBump\nSMS MARKETING SOLUTION\nTo be able to offer a well-rounded array of Web and Mobile Services Xynergate designed and built its own SMS Messaging Platform. This provides users a simple way of communicating through a web interface or a customized mobile application to a large number of users/members and/or participants with the most reliable messaging delivery system which is SMS.\nYou just simply compose your message on the web or the mobile app and press send to the group or community database and in a matter of seconds, your message will be delivered to those recipients in the Philippines via SMS.\nGUARANTEE OF MESSAGE DELIVERY:\nOPEN AND CUSTOMIZABLE:\nXynerGate will provide a very user-friendly web interface wherein you will be able to send messages to your uploaded database of users or community members.\nThe SMS Gateway uses a prepaid system. This means there will be no accidental overspending and there is no maximum number of messages per month. It will depend on your allocated budget. With the prepaid system after consuming the amount paid there will be a need to reload the account to be able to send messages.\nThe SMS Gateway allows for special characters and web links to help enhance any campaign.\nXynerGate is an emerging company that specializes in developing and managing value-added web and mobile services. We work with Digital Marketers, Web/Mobile Designers Developers to provide solutions that raise brand awareness, build customer loyalty, create social impact, and/or generate revenues. We guarantee to deliver quality services through our sophisticated gateway system, combined with extensive knowledge in marketing and development.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://caloundrapsychology.com.au/blog/page/2/?s", "date": "2019-06-20T23:49:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999291.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620230326-20190621012326-00294.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335089325904846, "token_count": 847, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__149021128", "lang": "en", "text": "Do you frequently have an irresistible urge to buy more than you can afford to the point where shopping takes up so much time it interferes with daily living? Compulsive buying, like other addictions can occur to counteract feelings of low self-esteem, depression or unhappiness with life situations.\nCognitive Behaivour Therapy and building self-esteem can help to understand the drivers behind overshopping and help to develop more adaptive coping skills.\nContact us to arrange for a private session to discuss your own personal challenges.\nTargeting sleep and anxiety problems in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may improve their symptoms and outcomes, a psychology expert told the APS Congress, held in Melbourne, 13-16 September 2016.\nDr Emma Sciberras, a clinical psychologist senior lecturer in psychology at Deakin University and honorary research fellow at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI), says psychological strategies to treat sleep and anxiety problems are being trialled to see if they improve ADHD symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, while boosting children’s daily functioning and their overall quality of life.\nADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting about 300,000 young people in Australia. Research shows anxiety affects up to 64% of children with ADHD while sleep difficulties affect up to 70% of children with ADHD but the two common problems are often not identified.\n“Behavioural interventions might be tried first if symptoms are mild and not causing too much of a problem. We do know that if symptoms are extreme that stimulant medication can be considered too, which can help to manage the main symptoms of ADHD,” she says.\nThriving in the digital age requires making the most of our ability to connect but avoiding overload, according to the Australian Psychological Society, which has released tips for evading the pitfalls of the online world for Psychology Week 2017.\n“Social media has become a really important means of communicating and is basically integral to most of our lives in one form or other,” says APS psychologist [insert name]. “However, we have also seen it affect people’s behaviour in some less than positive ways.\n“Disagreeing and name calling have become common online and that behaviour can easily become anti-social drifting into trolling, stalking or cyberbullying, while constant notifications can leave us anxious and distracted.”\nAPS psychologist Kelly Callaghan says a few simple strategies can help ensure you have a positive experience online and you aren’t being ruled by your technology.\n8 tips for a healthy digital life\n- Check less: Change your email and social media settings so you don’t get constant notifications, and limit when you check to certain times of the day.\n- Take care when posting: Think about the impact of your online behaviour on your own or others’ health and do your bit to create a positive online social environment.\n- Take an active role: Create an online world tailored to your interests and values. Seek out social connections that boost your wellbeing rather than undermine it, just as you would offline.\n- Block the bullies: Be selective about who you involve in your social networks, and ensure your online social network enriches your life.\n- Maintain perspective: When you’re genuine on social media you’re less stressed and feel better connected. So avoid competing within your network and be authentic instead.\n- Set boundaries around work: Unless your work involves being on-call, consider turning off email notifications outside of work hours.\n- Guard your sleep: Turning off all screens, including phones, computers and television, at least an hour before bed.\n- Connect offline: those who mindfully engage with people and connect with their environment are healthier and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing.\nFor more resources including articles go to www.compassforlife.org.au. The APS invites Australians to participate in Psychology Week by hosting or attending events, sharing their own successful #waystothrive via social media, as well as downloading and sharing resources and content from this site.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://maddyk.com/blog/2011/10/say-i-do-in-style-unique-aisle-runners/", "date": "2015-02-27T07:26:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936460577.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074100-00090-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9561194777488708, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__37789167", "lang": "en", "text": "One of the grandest moments of any wedding ceremony is when the bridal party makes its entrance. The air is full of anticipation, the groom anxiously awaits his first glimpse of his bride in her wedding dress. Wedding aisle runners are just one of the beautiful focal points during this moment, and a very popular way to draw the guests’ eyes toward the altar as the bride and groom exchange their vows. Aisle runners are not only a great way to decorate an empty space, but they can also incorporate your wedding theme and colors in creative ways. Stand out with these unique, stylish aisle runner ideas that are sure to give any couple a smashing debut.\n*All photo compilations courtesy of the Bridal Bar Blog\nHow did you walk down the aisle on your big day?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://winterhawkgraphics.com/euro-2022-posters-are-graphic-design-at-its-finest/", "date": "2022-09-30T16:43:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335491.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930145518-20220930175518-00257.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9619176983833313, "token_count": 467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__121034964", "lang": "en", "text": "If you were anywhere in Europe in June and July last year, you probably stumbled upon the festivities for the European Men’s Football Tournament. Well, 12 months later, the tournament is back for the players, and the posters for the event look absolutely stunning.\nSome 16 European teams will compete in the Euro 2022 women’s championship, which starts today. The football will surely be superb, but what interests us the most are the posters of the event. The collection, aptly named ‘The Trailblazers’ was launched ahead of the event 100 days ago and the posters were displayed at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, but have now made their way to England where the Championship is curated (if you can’t wait to see the action, take a look at our guide to the best TVs.\nThe poster series includes 16 artworks, each designed by an artist from the countries competing in the Euro. The main poster in the collection is the work of former soccer player and tournament ambassador Josephine Henning (see main image).\nEngland’s entry was designed by Kelly Anna (see above), who said: “The inspiration for my piece was our 1966 World Cup star. It’s a piece about hope and the determination to keep aiming for more stars. The piece is my representation of the importance of inclusion in football – the game is for everyone.”\nOf all the designs, the French poster created by Claire Prouvost (see above) has to be my favourite. I love how Prouvost managed to encapsulate the speed and movement of the sport, as well as highlight the range of ethnicities and women in such a colorful way. The design almost reminds me of Matisse’s cutouts. You can see all the designs on the UEFA website (opens in a new tab).\nUEFA Women’s Euro 2022 kicks off tonight with England v Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester. I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like a nation coming together to enjoy sport and spark creativity. So if you’d like to try making your own rendition of the beautiful game, check out our guide on how to download Photoshop to make sure you have the software you need.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://advance.umbc.edu/picture-a-scientist-screening/", "date": "2022-11-30T13:02:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710764.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130124353-20221130154353-00299.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9009411931037903, "token_count": 244, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__176778374", "lang": "en", "text": "In celebration of 20 years of ADVANCE at UMBC, please join us for a screening of the compelling documentary “Picture a Scientist” with discussion and closing remarks by President Sheares Ashby.\nOctober 21, 2022 from 2-4:30pm (doors open at 1:45pm) in PUP 105\nPICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries – including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists – who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.\nAll students, staff, and faculty are invited.\nLight refreshments will be served.\nFor event-based questions, including access needs/accommodation requests email Sarah Wong (email@example.com) with [Picture A Scientist] in the subject line.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://marketingwithwp.com/apps/pictory/", "date": "2024-02-24T11:46:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474533.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224112548-20240224142548-00125.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8789981603622437, "token_count": 2568, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__77591548", "lang": "en", "text": "Creating short, engaging, and sharable videos does not have to be expensive or difficult. With Pictory, gone are the days of using complex and expensive video editing tools to create simple business and marketing videos.\nPictory is a cloud-based AI video content creation and editing tool to produce engaging content without technical skills. Content creators prefer this tool for its easy-to-use dashboard, automated features, royalty-free creative assets, and affordable pricing.\nThis post will help you understand Pictory including its features, price, benefits, limitations, and alternatives.\nPictory is an AI-powered video creation platform that is useful to create short, engaging, and shareable videos without technical skills.\nEssentially, Pictory lets you create videos from text automatically using AI within minutes without any complex software. The AI can convert your text, blog posts, and scripts to engaging videos. So, creating content for YouTube, advertisements, courses, etc. is as easy as it can get.\nIt’s an easy and cost-effective way of creating videos for your video marketing campaigns. Since Pictory runs on the cloud, you can operate it on any computer at a very fast speed. It’s useful mostly for YouTubers, content creators, marketers, agencies, course creators, and bloggers for creating awesome videos at a fast pace.\nMoreover, Pictory offers over 3 million royalty-free graphics, video clips, and music for your projects. And if you’re not okay with speaking on your videos, just choose an AI voice that reads the script to narrate the videos.\nAnother important feature it offers is editing videos with text. You can transcribe your videos and edit the text to make changes to the videos. For instance, you can delete some texts from the transcription, and the corresponding portion from the video will be removed.\nMoreover, you can create numerous short sharable snippets from long videos by just using their transcription. This makes video editing as easy as editing a document.\nLet’s see the features of Pictory in detail.\n1. Royalty Free Stock and Resources\nPictory provides all the resources you’ll need for any video project. All the offered resources are royalty-free. So, you neither have to pay for them, nor you’ll get copyright strikes on your videos.\nTo be exact, you get a huge selection of over 3 million video clips and images to incorporate into your videos. In addition, 15,000 music tracks are available for adding a background score to your video theme.\n2. Text and Script to Videos\nPictory offers generating videos from your script automatically so that you save lots of time and effort. It’s very handy for YouTubers, marketers, and course creators for scaling their video production.\nCreating videos from scripts is easy – you can start off by just entering the text to Pictory.\nIt provides you with lots of options like choosing a template, settings the aspect ratio, and using an AI voice to narrate your videos. Not only that, but it also lets you add background music, change text styles, change visuals, and add elements like stickers, emojis, and GIFs to your video projects.\nSimilarly, it allows adding branding elements like intro and outro scenes, and logos to your videos too.\n3. Video from Blogs\nPictory’s robust AI automatically turns your blog posts into videos, so you can reach audiences who prefer visual content over text. It’s an important feature if you’re a blogger looking to expand your content reach.\nActually, it gives the summary of your article into a video. All you have to do is enter your blog post URL and the tool will highlight the important points in your videos to come up with a video summary.\nYou can pick an appropriate template, aspect ratio, AI voice-over, text styles, background music, and branding to customize the video as you like. Rest assured all that’s possible with just some clicks, unlike some hefty video editing software.\n4. Video Editing with Text\nPictory enables editing videos with text without having to go through the video timeline. And it’s useful for editing long videos like webinars, podcasts, and Zoom recordings.\nAs you upload the video, the tool automatically generates its transcription. Then you can browse the video through the transcription just by clicking. Or you can even search for specific words in the video.\nImportantly, it lets you remove parts of videos by deleting their transcription. Meaning – deleting the part of text deletes a part of the video clip itself. You can select specific words and delete them as well.\nFurthermore, you can automatically remove filler words and pauses to make your videos more professional without losing time on manual editing.\n5. Auto Captions\nAdding captions to exact timelines is a very challenging task with video editing programs. Moreover, it takes lots of time and hiring editors could be costly.\nAs you add a video to Pictory, it automatically transcribes the video using AI, which can be used as video subtitles or captions. You can correct any errors in the transcription, remove filler words, and make any changes in the transcription for finalizing the subtitle.\nYou can choose either to burn the subtitle to the video or not. Besides, you can also edit the subtitle fonts, styles, and colors.\n6. Video Highlights and Summary\nPictory lets you create short sharable video snippets automatically from long videos for sharing on your social media platforms. The AI firstly transcribes your videos and then analyzes important texts to select them for the highlights.\nActually, you can set what size or length of highlight you want from the full-length video. It has preset of 5, 10, 25, 50, and 75. Just select a percentage and Pictory will use its AI to analyze the important part of the video within that percentage range.\nThis will select and mark the transcribed text from the long footage. You can also select and deselect text on your own as you find important for the highlight. Finally, the highlight can be extracted as a summary of the full video.\n7. Automatic Video Snippets Creation\nSocial media platforms are prioritizing shorter-length videos like TikTok Reels, YouTube shorts, and social media stories these days. And Pictory makes it easy for you to produce such videos automatically and quickly to scale your social media marketing.\nIt lets you extract multiple short clips from a full-length video like presentations, meetings, webinars, podcasts, etc. simply with transcription.\nAll it takes is selecting the transcribed text for the video section in which you want to create the short clip.\nAdditionally, you can customize the video with additional visuals, background audio, captions, brand elements, and video formats.\nTypically, you’d want to make sure that the aspect ratio is set to 9:16 portrait. It’s optimal for a better user experience on mobile devices.\nPictory is a premium tool with several pricing options. However, it also offers a free trial for a test ride to this platform. With the free trial, you get to create three projects with videos up to 10 minutes long.\nComing back to the premium options, Pictory offers three plans starting at $19 per month. Nonetheless, all plans consist of features – text to video, auto caption & subtitles, aspect ratio selection, and stock library.\nNow, let’s see the Pictory yearly pricing and plans with their contrasting features.\nStandard: $19 per month | 30 videos per month | 10 min long videos from text | 10 hour video transcription per month | 5,000 music tracks | 25 AI voices\nPremium: $39 per month | 60 videos per month | 20 min long videos from text | 20 hour video transcription per month | 15,000 music tracks | 42 AI voices\nEnterprise: custom pricing | custom video limits | custom length for videos from text | custom time for video transcription | 15,000 music tracks | 42 AI voices | dedicated account manager\nPictory Pros and Cons\nNow, here are some of the pros and cons of Pictory.\n- User-friendly dashboard\n- AI-powered for automation\n- Free trial available\n- Create videos with texts, scripts, and blog posts\n- Easy-to-use video editor (storyboard)\n- Automatic transcription and subtitles\n- Video editing with transcribed text\n- Adequate learning materials\n- Limited free plan\n- Requires a learning curve\n- Automatic summary highlights accuracy could be improved\nPictory is a great video creation and marketing platform. However, you can also check out these platforms and how they stack up against each other.\nWave.video is a popular video editing SaaS tool for video editors, marketers, YouTubers, and marketers to create professional videos.\nIt offers over 1000 templates for several types of video content like social media posts, promo videos, YouTube intros/outros, collages, etc. You also get millions of creative stock videos, images, and soundtracks for your video projects.\nIt has an AI-powered feature to create custom videos from blog posts, articles, and text files just like Pictory. Moreover, you can enrich your videos with auto subtitles, captions, background soundtracks, voiceovers, and visual waveforms.\nIn addition to creating videos, Wave.video is also popular for streaming and hosting videos. However, Wave.video doesn’t have automated features like AI voiceovers, video clip generators, auto video highlights, and video editing with text.\nPredis.ai is another fantastic alternative for scalable content creation as well as to boost your social media strategy. Predis.ai, claims that it is “the” go-to social media manager that magnifies your efforts, giving it a 10X boost.\nWhether you’re looking to create eye-catching image posts or dynamic Instagram video reels, Predis.ai effortlessly transforms your ideas into reality, even from simple text, because of its content generation technology that utilizes AI.\nMost importantly, Predis.ai helps you create professional social media content at scale, saving hours of your time.\nVeed.io is also a professional video creation SaaS platform with an easy-to-use online editor. It offers templates for several use cases like marketing, social media, explainer, courses, corporate, and much more.\nVeed.io’s video editor offers useful features like background noise removal, music visualizer, filters, effects, background music, etc. Plus, video editing tools like trimmer, merger, background remover, looper, resize, and cropper are very handy.\nThe tool automatically transcribes and adds subtitles to your videos without manual work. Even more, you can translate the subtitle into over 100 languages.\nOther than that, it offers other additional features like screen recording, and live streaming which Pictory lack. And, it lacks video editing with text, script, and blog posts to videos, auto summary, and video highlight capabilities present in Pictory.\nInVideo is an online video editor used to create professional videos for marketing, social media posts, ads, YouTube, and businesses. It offers over 5000 templates for different uses that can be customized with drag and drop as your need.\nIt has also offered AI tools to generate videos from scripts and blog posts without manual editing. Moreover, you can add graphics, visuals, animations, texts, transitions, and voiceovers to make your video engaging.\nInVideo also offers mobile apps for easing video creation through your phone or tablet. However, it doesn’t offer features like editing videos using transcription, auto video highlights & summaries, and automatic clip generation from lengthy videos.\nPictory is a simple yet powerful tool for creating amazing short videos for social media, courses, websites, YouTube, and other platforms. It removes the need to purchase, install, or learn the complex traditional video editing softwares.\nPictory comes with powerful AI for automating transcription, creating engaging videos from text, analyzing videos, removing filler words & silences, and multiple other features. Additionally, it enables video editing through transcription easing you to create professional videos without video timelines.\nThus, Pictory is a very handy tool for YouTubers, video editors, and marketers looking to scale up their video production.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.klika.us/the-first-bit-alliance-brunch-held-in-sarajevo/", "date": "2023-09-28T11:23:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00710.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592447280883789, "token_count": 1232, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__15850609", "lang": "en", "text": "The first BitA Brunch held in Sarajevo: The start of a dialogue between state government and IT industry representatives\nOn Thursday, 22 June 2023, as the umbrella association of IT companies in BiH, the Bit Alliance organized the first BitA Brunch for state government and BiH IT industry representatives. The newly elected Minister of Communications and Traffic of BiH, Edin Forto, addressed the IT company representatives and attendees.\nBitA Brunch is a key event that opens some room for discussing issues of vital significance for the digital transformation of society. The goal of BiTA Brunch is to set up a constructive dialogue between the IT industry and government representatives in order to ensure an efficient information flow and synergy when it comes to the development of society. The IT industry became a key factor in the transformation of society, impacting all aspects of life, from education to health services and business operations. BitA Brunch brought together stakeholders who had the opportunity to voice their viewpoints and suggestions regarding IT industry development. This dialogue opens the door to IT industry representatives to communicate their viewpoints, experience and needs to the regulatory authorities of the state government in a constructive way.\n“As the leading Association of IT companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we have been continuously working on finding solutions for years to two key problems that the IT industry is facing every day - lack of qualified labor force and a poorly developed infrastructure in the IT industry that is underlined by the lack of development incentives. With BitA Brunch, we want to set up a partnership between the private sector and the government in order to jointly work on the challenges and creating a favorable business environment. Only through an active collaboration are we able to bring along positive changes and make progress that will have a wider beneficial role in society. We think that creating a platform for direct communication is the right way to achieve an efficient information flow and we believe that other sectors should recognize the importance of implementing similar initiatives” said Damir Maglajlić, CEO of Bit Alliance.\nOrganized under the auspices of Klika, one of the leading IT companies in BiH, BitA Brunch brought together the representatives of the IT sector and decision makers.\n“The IT industry is one of the most significant export-oriented industries in BiH and it is extremely important that the government at all levels, especially at the state level, recognizes its significance. It is sufficient to say that relief measures and incentives for IT could yield returns of BAM 2 billion in just 2 years, which for such a small economy as ours, would be an immense success, but also a potential for the development of other industries that are connected or can be connected to the IT industry. To realize the potential of the sector, we need immediate, comprehensive and strategic measures that will ensure continuous growth, but also help in overcoming current market turbulences that also affected the IT industry in BiH. The digitalization process is inevitable. EU approached the process very seriously, and I am sure that in that regard, new opportunities could open up to us as a EU membership candidate. We are currently living in exciting times where AI is becoming an integral part of our personal and work life, and BiH as a country has to be ready to respond to global AI trends, not only in the context of catching up with the latest tech developments but also in the context of regulation. The FBiH Development Strategy 2021-2027 defines IT as a strategic branch of the economy and foresees a number of measures for IT development. We expect our potential and possibilities to be recognized at the state level as well. What would help the development of our industry are opportunities such as access to new markets, better regulation, introducing and facilitating a range of practices that would further open up our market, tax relief measures and a strategic approach to education. We expect a good collaboration with Mr. Forto, and we believe that during his term, we will be able to respond to some of the existing challenges” said Edin Deljkić, co-founder of Klika, and since last year, the President of the Board of Directors of Bit Alliance, which he has been a member of for years.\nMr. Forto emphasized the significance of the development of information and communication technologies for economic growth and the country’s development. He also stated that the BiH Ministry of Communications and Traffic would actively support the work and development of the IT industry.\nThe Minister emphasized cyber security and the digitalization processes as key priorities. It was highlighted that the Ministry will make efforts to advance those processes in order to achieve higher security and efficiency. He also emphasized the importance of being a part of Digital Europe and he already set certain processes in motion to open up negotiations. The negotiations are expected to be finalized by year end and have us approved for Digital Europe, which will provide access to digital innovation funds.\n“Based on today’s event, I am hopeful that in the coming period, we will be the Ministry’s communication channel to make all of the above come true through initiatives of the private sector and industry experts. I believe that this is just the first of many talks we will have” said Edin Forto, Minister of Communications and Traffic of BiH.\nDuring the event, the attendees had the opportunity to voice their viewpoints, suggestions and ideas on key issues concerning the IT industry and its impact on the economic development of BiH.\nThe BitA Brunch initiative is envisioned as a significant step towards developing a fruitful collaboration between the IT industry and the government representatives in BiH. Its role in promoting innovation, digital transformation, dialogue, connecting the IT industry and social development stakeholders, will certainly yield long-term positive effects on the economy and all areas of life within BiH. The Bit Alliance announced that BitA Brunch will become a reoccurring event, providing an ongoing platform for dialogue and collaboration between the IT industry and the government, and thereby, stimulate growth and progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the digital age.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.nwia.ca/news/inaabandam-symposium/", "date": "2023-10-02T01:02:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510942.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002001302-20231002031302-00366.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8966149687767029, "token_count": 316, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__12367304", "lang": "en", "text": "SAVE THE DATE!\nNative Women in the Arts (NWIA) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a symposium titled Inaabandam January 17 – 19, 2020, in Toronto, Ontario.\nThe Inaabandam symposium will foreground issues of concern and interest to Indigenous Women and Gender Marginalized artists from multiple disciplines including film, performing arts, visual art, and customary practices.\nInaabandam will feature open teachings with elders, panel discussions, exhibitions, receptions, and screenings.\nInaabandam will take place January 17, 18 and 19, 2020, at the Toronto Media Art Centre on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the traditional territories of the Huron – Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe.\nRegistration for Inaabandam will begin on Friday, November 1, 2019.\nThe cost of registration will be $50 for the whole weekend or free for those who are low income and get be done through Eventbrite at https://inaabandam.eventbrite.com.\nInaabandam (pronounced in-aw-buhn-duhm) means to dream a certain way in Anishinaabemowin.\nFor NWIA “Gender Marginalized” includes Trans & Cis Women, Trans Men, as well as Two-Spirit people who may identify as Non-Binary or Gender Queer.\nStay tuned for the full program schedule and more details.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.valamar.com/en/pula-music-week", "date": "2022-07-03T03:33:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104209449.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220703013155-20220703043155-00046.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9356990456581116, "token_count": 392, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__246413598", "lang": "en", "text": "This summer, Pula will host some of the world’s best house and techno DJs, who will perform at the ‘Secret Project presents Pula Music Week’ electronic music festival organised by promoters ALDA and Insomniac.\nThe festival will take place in the attractive ambience of the Pula Arena and is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors from around the world.\nOpening on Thursday with an audio-visual spectacle and a performance by the South Korean techno attraction Peggy Gou, the festival will continue on Friday with Solomun, one of the most popular contemporary performers. During the weekend, it will host two famous British DJ duos: Disclosure, with their electronic music hits, on Saturday and Tale Of Us, with their recognisable melodic techno sound, on Sunday. High Tech Minimal DJ and masked mogul Boris Brejcha will perform on Monday, while DJ Queen Charlotte de Witte will take the stage on Tuesday. The last day of the festival, Wednesday, is reserved for Black Coffee, an artist who was last year nominated for the best dance album Grammy.\nThe elite line-up of performers will be complemented by technical production standards that will ensure an impressive audio-visual experience, as well as a great selection of support acts. In the ambience of Pula’s ancient amphitheatre, the organisers plan to set up modern art installations combining contemporary and ancient art, as well as to give many conceptual art developers the opportunity to share their vision of dance music with visitors.\nThursday 30 June – Peggy Gou\nFriday 01 July – Solomun\nSaturday 02 July – Disclosure\nSunday 03 July – Tale Of Us\nMonday 04 July – Boris Brejcha\nTuesday 05 July – Charlotte de Witte\nWednesday 06 July – Black Coffee\nFor information about tickets, and further details, please visit: www.pulamusicweek.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://drizzlinghappiness.com/2014/05/02/thanks-for-the-feature-gaya/", "date": "2023-03-29T01:42:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948900.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328232645-20230329022645-00525.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964090883731842, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__263686696", "lang": "en", "text": "Thanks for the feature Gaya!\nMy dear readers,\nI am excited to tell you that my story on Switzerland is being featured in the May issue of Gaya Magazine! Actually I submitted it quite close to deadline because I was so busy with work so I did not really expect the team at Gaya to choose it.\nGaya is a monthly digital magazine for the cosmopolitan Muslim women around the world. Get your free copy at www.gayamagazine.com. I have been reading the magazine religiously for the past few issues and I love it! Its very informative, up to date and a delight to read! I am sure you will love it too!\nYou can download the free copy of May issue here.\nMeanwhile, thank you to the editor and the editorial team for all the hard work! Seeing my own writings in the online magazine makes me feel rewarded. I am humbled by the opportunity to travel there and to write about it. I hope you will enjoy reading it!\nHere are some of the pages of the magazine!\nGo download your copy now! I especially like the ‘Inspire’ feature in Gaya too. Its inspirational and may nudge you to see things from a different perspective.\nThank you all!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://twitcharchive.com/", "date": "2024-04-13T06:45:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00233.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8601073026657104, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__77676604", "lang": "en", "text": "This is a static archive that indexes videos from BEFORE August 2014, new content is NOT being archived here.\nThe date is August 2014. Twitch announces (original link) that they will soon remove all past broadcasts from their servers. But a team of rogue archivists saves over 100TB of videos to the Internet Archive. This site serves as an index for that archive (with 29146 videos from 1223 channels).\nAll video files are hosted on the Internet Archive. You can help keep all this data available forever by making a donation to the Internet Archive.\n- Justin.tv (Archive Team page)\n- Twitch.tv (Archive Team page)\nContact me with any issues or suggestions: Gonçalo MB (firstname.lastname@example.org).", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://marfil.me/index-45.html", "date": "2024-02-21T01:11:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00088.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9199440479278564, "token_count": 834, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71702322", "lang": "en", "text": "Apple has revealed new information about the entertainment that will be available when Vision Pro launches on February 2nd.\nOne of the highlights will be 3D movies. There will be more than 150 3D movies available, including Avatar: The Way of Water, Dune, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, all of which can be watched from a simulated personal theater environment or immersive Environments, including Yosemite, Haleakalā, and Mount Hood. Also, Apple Vision Pro users who already own a movie for which a 3D version becomes available will have access to it at no additional cost. Apple says streamers like Disney+ will offer 3D movies as part of their services, too.\nThose same streaming services will also offer other unique experiences. For example:\nWith Disney+, subscribers can watch thousands of TV shows and films from four iconic environments with vivid details: the Disney+ Theater, inspired by the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood; the Scare Floor from Pixar’s Monsters Inc.; Marvel’s Avengers Tower overlooking downtown Manhattan; and the cockpit of Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder, facing a binary sunset on the planet Tatooine from the Star Wars galaxy.\nApple’s TV app will have Apple Immersive Video, a new 180-degree, 3D 8K format with Spatial Audio. At launch, there will be four titles available at no added cost:\n- Alicia Keys: Rehearsal Room offers a rare glimpse into the Grammy winner’s creative process with this intimate rehearsal session featuring renditions of her hits “No One,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” and “You Don’t Know My Name.” Users can also access these performances as a special EP exclusively on Apple Music when it debuts.\nAdventure follows pioneering athletes as they take on awe-inspiring challenges in some of the world’s most sensational locations. In the first episode, Highlining, viewers step into thin air with highliner Faith Dickey as she takes on her biggest challenge yet: a daring traverse 3,000 feet above Norway’s breathtaking fjords.\nWild Life takes viewers up close and personal with some of the most charismatic creatures on the planet to uncover what makes them unique, featuring the experts who know them best. The first episode brings viewers into the world’s largest rhinoceros sanctuary where a former police captain has dedicated her life to rescuing, raising, and rewilding these gentle giants.\nPrehistoric Planet Immersive: The award-winning Apple Original docuseries from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth returns with an immersive film that transports viewers into the daily lives of dinosaurs, and follows the struggles and triumphs of these majestic animals amid spectacular scenery. Prehistoric Planet Immersive whisks viewers along a rugged ocean coast where a pterosaur colony settles in for an afternoon nap, which proves to be anything but restful.\nApple is releasing a new free app with the Vision Pro called Encounter Dinosaurs, too:\nWith Encounter Dinosaurs, a new free app developed by Apple that ships with Vision Pro, users can peer into the Cretaceous, a period more than 66 million years old, where dinosaurs roamed the earth and Mother Nature reigned supreme. Executive produced by Jon Favreau and inspired by his award-winning work with Prehistoric Planet, Encounter Dinosaurs makes it possible for users to interact with giant, three-dimensional reptiles as if they are bursting through their own physical space.\nI’m eager to try Apple Immersive Video and see what it’s like to enjoy a 3D movie in one of the Vision Pro’s Environments. Although technologies like 3D TVs were a flop, I expect the immersive nature of the Apple Vision Pro to add more to the experience than ever before. Hopefully, I’ll have a better idea of just how much more the Apple Vision Pro adds to the experience in just over two weeks.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://leekernaghan.com/", "date": "2022-01-21T19:38:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303709.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121192415-20220121222415-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.970745325088501, "token_count": 406, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__33708168", "lang": "en", "text": "Thirty-seven time Golden Guitar winner Lee Kernaghan announced the release of his fifteenth studio album and released the title track and new music video \"Backroad Nation\" today. The highly anticipated album Backroad Nation was produced by Grammy nominated producer and songwriter Lindsay Rimes (Kane Brown, Kylie Minogue. LoCash) and will be released Friday, May 10 through ABC Music/UMA.\nLee said, \"Backroad Nation is about feeling that good vibration when you get off the beaten track and the country wraps itself around you. I'm so excited to be bringing out this new music\"\n\"A lot of miles and a lot of living has gone into every song. I've travelled from Alice Springs to the Deni Ute Muster, from the mighty Pilbara to backroads QLD and everywhere in between turning those experiences into songs.\nThe music video for Backroad Nation was filmed at Trilby Station via Louth on the banks of the Darling River in Outback NSW. \"It was an epic location, bone dry though, because they hadn't seen any decent rain since 2016. It breaks your heart to see how desperate things can get on the land but the good news is that a couple of days after we finished the shoot, it bucketed down, the dams filled up and the river began to flow\".\nCoinciding with the release of his new album, Lee has also announced The Backroad Nation Tour which will kick off on May 11 and see him playing 48 concert events, Australia-wide, throughout 2019.\nLee said, \"It's awesome getting to play live across Australia and I'll be forever grateful to every person who comes out each night to see the show. They're the reason I sing my songs, that's where the music comes from.\"\nMulti Golden Guitar winners, The Wolfe Brothers, are set to join Lee for the national tour along with CMC Female Artist of the Year Christie Lamb. Tickets for all shows are on sale below.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://mary-mulvihill.com/", "date": "2014-04-23T11:46:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223202548.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032002-00661-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.950947105884552, "token_count": 567, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__14452995", "lang": "en", "text": "The worst mistake that people make when they write a press release, is also the most common mistake. It isn’t forgetting to include contact details, or a date, or spelling someone’s name wrong, or including too much jargon — though we regularly see all of those mistakes.\nNo, the worst mistake that people make in a press release is much simpler, and more devastating.\nIt is telling people what you want to tell them — and not what they need to know, or what they might be interested in.\nMost importantly, this is the mistake that ensures a journalist will delete your press release within seconds, because it doesn’t look relevant or interesting.\nThis is the kind of press release that might start by announcing…\n‘Scientists from Our Institution have made an important discovery. And the discovery was published in today’s edition of This Important Journal. And the research team was led by Dr A. N. Other. And now we’ll give you some background…’\nBut think about it. If the discovery really is newsworthy, then an effective press release should lead with what the discovery will ‘mean’ for people.\nSo, a more effective press release might start by announcing:\n‘A cheaper, faster test for disease A could be available as early as next year, thanks to new research. The new test should cut waiting times for patients, and save the health service €x million a year.\nThe improved test took scientists N years to develop in painstaking research at Our Institution. But the long haul was worth it, according to team leader Dr A. N. Other. . .’\nEven experienced press officers and organisations regularly make this mistake, yet it’s relatively simple to avoid.\nThe key is to ask yourself: what does our latest development mean for people? Answer that question, and you’ll have the opening sentence, and the headline, for your press release. It really is that simple.\nAnd if you’d like to learn how to write an effective press release, our next half-day training session is in Dublin on March 7th 2012.\nThis will equip you with basic media skills to help you publicise your research, business, or event. You will learn about How To:\n- Identify what makes ‘News’\n- Find out how to hit the headlines\n- Write a successful press release . . . one that isn’t instantly binned!\n- Contact journalists, and\n- Develop good media relations\nIf you’ve any queries, don’t hesitate to get in touch — there’s a contact link on our workshop site. And we look forward to welcoming you on the day.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://floods.thewaternetwork.com/article-FfV/california-voters-to-decide-costly-bond-issues-for-climate-resiliency-31jzC08wIiT0PmE_NoHczg", "date": "2023-03-27T22:36:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00387.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.922873854637146, "token_count": 669, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__194024584", "lang": "en", "text": "California Voters to Decide Costly Bond Issues for ‘Climate Resiliency’\nFlooding at the south end of Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach during a king tide in 2015. Photo by Chris Helmer / City of Imperial Beach\nGiven California’s international leadership in addressing climate change, it isn’t surprising that voters will be asked this November to approve billions of dollars in bonds to help the state become more resilient.\nSupport Times of San Diego's growth\nwith a small monthly contribution\nBecome a supporter\nBut why settle for one ballot proposal when you can have three?\nCompeting plans for “climate resiliency” bonds come from three sides of state government: the Assembly, the Senate and Gov. Gavin Newsom.\nIf any of these proposals are approved by voters in November, the money would be broadly spent, mostly to fund building and retrofitting projects and state grants to communities to prepare for the impacts of climate change.\nThat’s on top of the $12.5 billion for wide-ranging climate-change programs in the governor’s proposed budget.\nIt’s anyone’s guess which, if any, of the proposals will prevail, or how lawmakers will ultimately determine the key elements of what voters will see.\nThe only certainty is that the three proposals will generate a lot of questions.\nWhat Is Climate Resilience?\nClimate scientists used to talk about “mitigation” — changing behavior and harnessing technology. But, with the world unable to put the brakes on greenhouse gas emissions, the current approach focuses on “resilience,” devising strategies for coping with an unpredictable and dangerous new climate.\nResilience projects are aimed not so much at preventing sea level rise, wildfires, droughts and extreme heatwaves, but helping people and communities survive.\nNevertheless, this doesn’t mean the state has given up trying to reduce carbon emissions, said Kate Gordon, Senior Climate Advisor to Newsom.\n“This is the opposite of throwing up our hands,” Gordon said.\n“We need to find strategic places where infrastructure can be improved,” she said. “We need to reduce our climate risk, particularly among our more vulnerable communities. We are being proactive and thoughtful.”\nThe stakes are high. If greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, by the end of this century, the average acres burned from wildfires would increase by 77 percent, losses could reach $18 billion from rising seas and heat-related health emergencies will increase dramatically, according to the state’s Climate Change Assessment.\nWhat Is the Governor Proposing?\nNewsom is seeking $4.75 billion, the most of the three proposals.\nHe recommends spending 80 percent of the funding on projects that address immediate risks from floods, fires and drought. The rest of the money would tackle slower-moving, long-term risks from rising seas and extreme heat.\nWhat clearly distinguishes Newsom’s plan is an emphasis on water — including groundwater management, flood control, reviving the Salton Sea and ensuring safe drinking water in communities around the state.\nBy Julie Cart | CalMatters TIME OF SAN DIEGGO", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cruisingozarks.com/post/2nd-annual-cruising-with-the-classics", "date": "2022-09-26T22:04:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334942.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220926211042-20220927001042-00130.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.99138343334198, "token_count": 133, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__239960011", "lang": "en", "text": "Our 2nd time having this event and the weather was once again amazing. More than 40 classic vehicles showed up and went on a 40 mile Road Tour across some amazing and beautiful roads. The cars and trucks looked right at home as they were lead through the twisting and turning roads. What made it more exciting was that there were several young folks that join the Road Tour in there classics cars and trucks. It's important to keep engaging folks to keep these older vehicles on the road and being driven. We are looking forward to perhaps a spring time drive along with a 3rd Cruising with the Classics next fall. See complete photo coverage on our media page.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://drsrilakshmipingali.com/manage-your-anxiety-during-coronavirus-crisis/", "date": "2021-04-13T06:48:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038072175.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413062409-20210413092409-00083.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9471712708473206, "token_count": 1029, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__102249564", "lang": "en", "text": "All of us are facing an unprecedented situation. We slept in one world and have woken to a totally different world. We can’t go to work, our children can’t go to school, we can’t even step out of homes. This sudden unexpected situation is stressful to most of us especially those already dealing with mental health issues.\nFor those too lazy to read the whole blog may refer to the tips given at the end of the article.\nSo, we are locked down, unable to step out and worried about the present situation and the future. Dealing with these thoughts and a drastically changed routine is bound to cause stress. Let’s understand how to deal with it.\nLet’s look at some of the positives about the situation. We have been given clear guidelines of do’s and don’ts and they are enough to keep us safe. Simple measures like frequent hand washing, social distancing, staying at home and wearing a mask when we symptoms of cough and cold.\nUnless we are foolish enough to think that this won’t happen to me and become careless, the chances of getting the infection are very less with the above precautions.\nNow that we have laid down the basic guidelines to avoid infection or infecting others, lets discuss how to reduce the stress we are facing on a day to day basis.\nIf you are feeling very anxious and, on the edge, analyse yourself. Are you spending too much time on social media reading forwards regarding the pandemic or are continuously watching the news about the number of positives, the number of deaths etc.?\nStop that right now. The news will not change because you are not watching it but your mind certainly will.\nThere are is so much unauthenticated news about the pandemic, make sure of getting the information from the right sources.\nLets also try and keep our minds busy.An idle mind is a devil’s workshop after all.\nDoes that mean we should be constantly working?\nNo. It means we make all efforts to keep our mind diverted by various means.\nDo you remember a time when you felt I wish I had more time to do this or that?\nWell now is the time. To go back to childhood hobbies, to tell your children the stories you learnt in your grandmother’s lap and to pour love and life back into your relationships.\nGive, give and give some more. To the beggar, to your maid or even to the stray dog in front of your house. In giving the soul finds satisfaction and the mind relaxes. If you are a religious person, prayers help too.\nHave you heard that a healthy mind is housed in a healthy body?\nWell get up and work on it. Exercise daily, eat nutritious home cooked food and sleep well and on time. Even at home follow a routine. It helps you to master situations in life better.\nThere is some don’ts that you have to follow as well. Do not listen to or spread rumours. Do not turn to drugs and alcohol to reduce anxiety. Do not panic if you have symptoms. Do not use medicines on your own but continue medications you have been already prescribed. Consult your doctor if the anxiety worsens.\nAbove all stay home, stay safe.\nWe will overcome this together.\n10 tips to control anxiety during the time of corona Pandemic\n- Accept the situation—people all over the world are facing it and so am I.\n- Be calm yet cautious—thinking that I will surely get the disease and die is wrong so also is the thinking that it only happens to other people and not to me.\n- Connect emotionally but socially distance yourself—live your life, laugh and love but all via social media or the telephone.\n- Do not believe rumours, get information from authentic sources only.\n- Exercise daily, after all a healthy mind is housed in a healthy body. Relax your mind too with breathing exercise, pranayama, mindfulness (all available online)\n- Forgo watching news that makes you anxious. The news will not change if you stop watching it, but you mind certainly will.\n- Give to others in need and let their happiness be a balm to your soul.\n- Heal yourself by healthy habits like nutritious food and adequate sleep. Say no to drugs.\n- Isn’t this the time like no other? Make most of the abundant time at your disposal and go back to doing things you always wanted to do like hobbies, playing with children and relaxing.\n- Judiciously follow advise of hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask when having symptoms of cough and cold. If you are already on medication for any physical or psychiatric condition, do not forget to take them.\nIf all of this fails, please consult us.\nDr. Srilakshmi Pingali\nRoshini Counselling Center 326,\nLaxmi Nilayam, Near ITC Grand Kakatiya Hotel,", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://sanity-through-art.blogspot.com/2010/06/documentary-binge-part-2-cannabis.html", "date": "2018-07-18T09:00:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590074.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718080513-20180718100513-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9668147563934326, "token_count": 527, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__87555778", "lang": "en", "text": "Onward! I have developed an interest in the drug culture as of late. I don't use any illegal substances, but I think that the culture and the things people go through enjoying and producing them are absolutely fascinating. Recently, I've watched three documentaries on marijuana, Marijuana Inc., Standing Silent Nation, and The Green Rush. Along with the article about the Emerald Triangle in Rolling Stone a few issues ago, these opened my eyes to the many aspects of marijuana and it's production and prohibition.\nThe Green Rush\nI watched The Green Rush and it was very interesting. It's inspiring to see the American Dream exemplified in this story of marijuana growers in North California. These farmers go through the same experiences that \"legitimate\" farmers go through, and more. They have to deal with the federal government and the DEA of course, but that's in addition to the usual destructive insects, animals, irrigation design and thieves. The documentary is incredibly insightful and these farmers stand as a stark counter-point to the selfish \"smash-and-grab\" tactics of other growers who grow about 5,000 plants of marijuana and then get busted by the feds because they have essentially grown a vineyard of weed. I don't want to give the ending away, but it's truly a shocker. I highly (excuse the pun) recommend this documentary.\nThese are sustainable farmers who grow what they can maintain and live on. Quite a different character from the greedy drug creators that we are taught to hate.\nThis CNBC-produced documentary attempts to show both sides of the story. It centers on the Emerald Triangle, a region of California that is very active in marijuana cultivation and sale. In fact, according to the documentary at least 2/3rds of Mendocino County's economy is from the sale of marijuana. The documentary focuses on the economic aspects as well as the residual crime aspects of marijuana. Pretty interesting as far as the big picture is concerned, but not as personal as The Green Rush.\nStanding Silent Nation\nThis is by far one of the most paining documentaries I've seen in a long time. Standing Silent Nation tells the story of the Oglala Sioux tribe in South Dakota that attempted to grow industrialized hemp, believing that tribal sovereignty protected them, only to have the DEA come in and chop down their hard-earned crop. Now, it is important to note that industrialized hemp is cannabis without psychoactive chemicals, so you cannot get high by smoking hemp. This film illustrates at the same time a battle for reform of law and tribal sovereignty. Highly suggested for anyone who believes in freedom.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://parisnews.today/2023/11/29/could-europes-coastal-wetlands-address-our-climate-change-concerns/", "date": "2024-02-23T23:53:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474470.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223221041-20240224011041-00861.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9265077710151672, "token_count": 1775, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__68589829", "lang": "en", "text": "From Ireland’s salt marshes to the Netherlands’ peatlands and Italy’s underwater seagrass; Ocean investigates whether Europe’s coasts could hold the answer to our carbon questions.\nWhen it comes to fighting climate change, we often think about planting more trees. But coastal wetlands capture and store carbon even better than tropical forests.\nIn this episode of Ocean, we travel to Ireland, the Netherlands and Italy to find out if we are overlooking a climate change solution that’s right under our feet.\nIreland’s CO2-storing salt marshes\nWith every high tide, the waves of the Atlantic wash over Derrymore Island marshes. It’s more than a scenic view; it’s a natural carbon sink. A team from University College Dublin is here to study just how well these marshes help remove carbon from the air.\n“Salt marshes are a tidally inundated habitat, so they’re low-lying, and the plants that live here — they need to be able to tolerate the salty conditions and also the waterlogged conditions, that actually make salt marshes good at storing carbon,” explained Grace Cott, a coastal wetland ecologist at University College Dublin.\nAll plants capture CO2 to grow, but on dry land, they release most of that carbon back into the air when they decompose.\nMarsh grasses are different: saturated by salty water, they’re less likely to break down, keeping their captured carbon in the soil.\n“We’re trying to really get a sense of exactly how much carbon is being stored in this habitat, and then we can propose different ways of managing these habitats so that they can continue to store carbon,” Grace Cott added.\nThe key tool for this research is the eddy covariance tower — a sensitive instrument that tracks the exchange of gases between the soil and the atmosphere, indicating the actual amount of carbon the marsh is capable of storing.\n“What we calculate here is the fluxes of carbon dioxide and water vapour,” revealed Lisa Jessen, a researcher in saltmarsh ecology at University College Dublin.\n“We are seeing CO2 uptake during the daytime because of photosynthesis and then CO2 carbon dioxide emissions at night time because of plant respiration.”\nThis thriving wetland is capturing more carbon than it’s letting go. But this only happens when conditions strike a balance, not too wet and not too dry.\n“When the systems get flooded, they really struggle to continue to work properly,” Environmental Scientist, Elke Eichelman, told Ocean.\n“In the other extreme, if we drain the ecosystem for, say, agricultural use, that really detrimentally affects the system and releases a lot of carbon.”\nIf coastal wetlands deteriorate, they can turn from a carbon sink into a carbon source, exacerbating climate change.\n“Coastal wetlands around the world are under threat by development, agriculture and also sea level rise,” Grace Scott explained.\n“Within Ireland particularly, we have lost a lot of salt marsh habitats over the last number of years, but also globally, that’s true as well. And is true for mangrove forests and is true for seagrasses.”\nRewetting peatland in the Netherlands\nDraining a wetland triggers the decomposition of organic matter stored over the centuries.\nDutch polders are a good example. Underneath these green fields in northern Holland is peatland – a type of wetland where conditions stop plant material from fully decomposing.\nAt nearly five meters below sea level, water has to be pumped out continuously to keep the land dry for dairy cows. But this patch has been re-wetted, and now Typha plants, also known as cattails, are sprouting from peatland submerged in about 15 centimetres of water.\nBecause the soil is no longer exposed to oxygen, it’s not releasing nearly as much CO2 from decomposing peat.\nAldert van Weeren, from Wetlands International Europe is running this experiment. He thinks this could be a greener alternative to traditional dairy farming in the area.\n“The amount of carbon which is attached to one litre of milk produced on these meadows is about the same [amount] as burning two litres of benzene petrol in your car,” he explained to Ocean.\n“At the moment you re-wet, there are no carbon emissions coming from this area anymore. But then you can’t have cows running around and grass. So you see a different crop. And instead of being a dairy farmer, I am now a fibre farmer!”\nThe plant is naturally strong, flexible and resistant to rot. Aldert van Weeren sees big potential for its fibres — from non-woven fabrics to greener construction and packaging materials.\n“It’s almost impossible to crank it. You can try what you like, you can even stand on it — it’s a very stable structure because of these cells and its sponge system in there. And it makes it a good building material and a perfect insulation material,” he explained.\n“That’s what we think will be the future of farming — this kind of thing, making nice building material for the city of Amsterdam in the background.”\nPossible financial incentives for cutting down emissions and restoring natural habitats could help make this land use financially viable in the long term. Plus, new lightweight machines could propel wetland farming to a larger scale, turning captured carbon into sustainable building materials.\n“This is made of just chopped cattail layers on top of each other. As a binder, we use magnesium oxide. It’s not burning, it’s self-supporting, and it’s an insulator,” said Aldert van Weeren.\n“Those cellulose fibres mixed with water gave you [a] kind of board — just made from pure plant fibres without any binder. This is a hydromechanical binding! People don’t believe it, but it’s true, it works!”\nThe secret of Italy’s seagrass\nCoastal carbon capture isn’t limited to land — it’s also happening underwater.\nA lagoon in Italy’s Emilia Romagna is a natural fish habitat used for extensive aquaculture. The patches of seagrass provide more than just an ideal nursery for fish: globally, these underwater plants capture 10% of all the carbon buried in ocean sediment.\nHalf a century ago, all local lagoons were carpeted with seagrasses. Most of these plants have since been wiped out, likely due to pollution. Now, a European-funded project LIFE-TRANSFER is replanting surviving grasses in nearby lagoons, inspired by promising results from a pilot site near Venice.\n“We need to reverse the process, so we have to reach a phase where the seagrass is expanding, as has happened in the Venice Lagoon,” said LIFE-TRANSFER project coordinator, Graziano Caramori.\n“We have a good example of a success story that we want to export throughout the Mediterranean, and not only that — across all of Europe.”\nLed by Graziano Caramori, the research team has come up with a method to give seagrasses a new home. They lift patches from a donor site and swiftly move them to another spot with similar characteristics.\nTheir aim is to boost the odds that these underwater plants turn into lush seabed meadows. In the long term, this should result in cleaner water, less coastal erosion, and new safe havens for aquatic wildlife. This work is being done in Italy, Greece and Spain.\n“We will certainly be giving an enormous gift to the environment by improving the biodiversity of the area — but we’ll also be giving a gift to ourselves, increasing the capacity for CO2 sequestration, and as a result, making a contribution to the fight against climate change,” concluded Michele Mistri, a professor of marine ecology at the University of Ferrara.\nFrom salt marshes to seagrasses — some of the best solutions to the climate challenge are right at our shorelines.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://footklan.net/tag/scripts-n-screwz/", "date": "2013-05-20T00:24:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698150793/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095550-00025-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8978875279426575, "token_count": 340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__191391682", "lang": "en", "text": "The summer is almost upon us and FarFetched\nis excited to provide the soundtrack. This week we are releasing\nvideos for two singles from upcoming projects, as well as the latest\ninstalment of the BadTaste podcast series curated by Adult Fur and\ntitled Adult Taste. The first video is “Escalators” from hip hop duo\nScripts n’ Screwz. Later this week we will also drop “Shave My Brain”\nfrom the eclectic group Standing Sleep.\n“Escalators” is the perfect summer anthem, ideal for a block party or\nknocking in the trunk on a ride through the city. The video was filmed\nin St. Louis by Gra Area Media and features Scripts n’ Screwz\ndelivering lyrics while cruising in a classic Impala.\n“Shave My Brain” is the newest single from NY/STL group Standing\nSleep. Vocalist Lika Shubitidze and producer Loose Screwz teamed up to\ncreate a captivating tune about erasing one’s memories. The video,\ndirected by Civil Ape, adds the perfect visuals to accompany\nShubitidze’s haunting lyrics.\nFinally, this week will also see the release of Adult Taste, a podcast\ncreated by artist Adult Fur. As part of the monthly BadTaste series,\nAdult Taste ranges from pop, electronic, rock and everything in\nbetween. Adult Fur’s new remix album, Ran, will be available next\nClick here for the Adult Fur x FarFetched presents Adult Taste podcast.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://walkerpublicity.com/what-we-do/publicity/", "date": "2024-03-04T02:19:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00151.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8885429501533508, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__186010493", "lang": "en", "text": "Getting your story published in the media\nAt Walker Publicity, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling as the cornerstone of your marketing strategy. To help share your story, we create a unique media list that aligns with your business identity, ensuring that your narratives resonate with the right audience. Our team crafts press releases, media pitches and engaging stories, ensuring they stand out in today’s saturated media landscape.\nBeyond just creating content, we excel at media relations and forging genuine relationships with influencers and outlets. Through strategic pitching at the right times, we ensure your brand’s voice is heard loud and clear. Let us amplify your story, making it an integral part of your overall marketing success.\nStart Your Story Today\nLet’s Make The World Buzz For You", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://marcheterre.com/index.php/coast-guard", "date": "2021-07-27T16:15:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153392.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727135323-20210727165323-00496.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9322319626808167, "token_count": 1977, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__19415666", "lang": "en", "text": "The Members Site\nTranscript: \"We are the Canadian Coast Guard\"\nVideo length: 2:35 minutes\nFade in. Swooping shot over top of a coastline with the waves crashing into the shore.\nThe 3D title “We Are The Canadian Coast Guard” appears on the water and the camera view flies through it.\nMusic fades in\nNarrator: We are the Red and White…\nOverhead shot of CCGS Henry Larsen breaking ice in Newfoundland.\nNarrator: …114 ships, 21 helos, and 4,500 members working round the clock to protect and secure 243,000 kilometres of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline — the largest in the world.\nTwo Rescue Specialists drive a Fast Rescue Craft in front of white capped mountains in the Strait of Georgia. A Bell 429 flies through the screen. A deckhand wraps a rope on the deck of CCGS Henry Larsen. An engineer on CCGS Henry Larsen welds in the one of the ship’s workshop. A Marine Communications and Technology Services officer works at her station. A navigator makes measurements using a compass and a chart on the bridge of CCGS Griffon. An instructor and student are seen working together in a classroom at the Canadian Coastguard College. A CCG member is seen participating in a fall arrest exercise. A Canadian Coast Guard Lighthouse is seen from above.\nNarrator: We are first responders…\nFour CCG members are seen leaving dock onboard the Cape Kuper.\nNarrator: …the foundation of Canada’s immense maritime search and rescue system, and the best response regime in the world, saving an average of 15 lives a day.\nThe Cape Kuper is seen driving at full speed on the ocean. A Rescue Specialist drives a Fast Rescue Craft in a pacing exercise.Two Rescue Specialists reach out for a person in the water during a Search and Rescue exercise. Two Rescue Specialists pull a person up out of the water on to a Fast Recue Craft using ropes, with the Cape Kuper in the background. Close-up of the two Rescue Specialists bringing the person into the FRC.\nNarrator: We are standing guard…\nAn MCTS officer is seen speaking on the radio at a workstation.\nNarrator: ...monitoring 1,233 vessel movements each day across the country thanks to our highly skilled Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officers and Integrated Technical Services personnel.\nTwo MCTS officers work together on a computer at a workstation.\nTwo Information Technology Services run diagnostic tests while sitting at computers inside a micro tower station. A panning shot of an Information Technology Services engineer working on an electronics panel.\nFour MCTS officers are seen having a meeting in the Quebec City MCTS office.\nTwo Information Technology Services officers are seen climbing a micro tower with a CCG helicopter on the ground in the background. A panning shot of the Information Technology Services officers conducting a maintenance check at the top of a microwave tower. A panning shot of a microwave tower from the ground to the top of the tower.\nNarrator: We are environmental stewards\nFour CCG members are seen on a dock wearing life vests and CCG uniforms.\nThree CCG members drive a FRC with trees and mountains in the background.\nA close-up of an Environmental Response Officer demonstrating how a skidder is used to collect oil out of water.\nNarrator: We are active in indigenous and coastal communities…\nCCG members and CCG Auxiliary members are seen at a meeting.\nNarrator: …building partnerships and empowering Indigenous peoples to take an active role in increasing the safety and security of their waters.\nCCG members and CCG Auxiliary members are seen signing and organizing papers. A CCG Auxiliary member is seen holding a CCG plaque. A CCG Auxiliary member is seen speaking at a meeting. A CCG member and CCG Auxiliary member are seen shaking hands in a knife ceremony.\nNarrator: We keep the Canadian economy moving…\nA close up of CCGS Henry Larsen’s bow breaking ice followed by an overhead shot of the CCGS Henry Larsen moving through the ice.\nNarrator: ...by keeping shipping routes clear of ice and facilitating the safe and efficient transport of more than 470 million tons of cargo transiting through Canadian ports each year.\nA shot from the air approaching CCGS Henry Larsen from the aft. An aerial shot CCGS Henry Larsen breaking ice. CCGSHenry Larsen is seen leading two ships through an ice field. An aerial shot of CCGS Henry Larsen creating a channel in the ice for a ferry in Newfoundland. An overhead shot of CCGS Henry Larsen breaking ice.\nNarrator: We are welders, machinists, technicians, carpenters and electricians…\nA CCG member is seen painting a buoy in a paint booth.\nNarrator:… Maintaining and repairing equipment and systems onshore that keep our organization moving offshore 24/7/365.\nA panning shot of a welder spot welding. A panning shot of a machinist taking apart an engine. A panning shot of a shop worker grinding metal. A machinist screwing together a piece of equipment. An electrician repairing a lightbulb. An electrician working on an electrical panel. A shop worker hosing down a buoy in a shop.\nNarrator: We are innovators…\nA close-up of a CCG light keeper holding up a light bulb.\nNarrator: …transforming the Canadian Coast Guard into a strong, proactive Agency under the government’s Oceans Protection Plan.\nA panning shot from the inside of a lighthouse to the expansive coastline.\nNarrator: We are a key partner…\nA Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Officer is seen speaking on the phone at a workstation.\nNarrator: …working collaboratively with our partners to support enforcement by identifying threats and providing the ships, helicopters and people to help them do their jobs.\nA panning shot of a JRCC Officer moving from one computer screen to another. A JRCC Officer moves around magnets representing CCG vessels on a big map.\nA chopper pilot is seen touching buttons inside the cockpit of a CCG helicopter. CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is seen at dock in Victoria from the air.\nNarrator: We are critical to Canada…\nThree Rescue Specialists make a transfer from a FRC to CCGS Mink during a pacing exercise.\nNarrator:…taking a proactive, take charge approach to emergencies, pollution, and vessels of concern along the world’s longest coastline.\nAn aerial shot of CCGS Henry Larsen breaking ice. The shadow of a helicopter can be seen.\nA helicopter is being driven into a storing garage while CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is seen in the background.\nNarrator: We are courageous.\nA close up of a CCG member in a hardhat and high visibility vest on the deck of a ship.\nNarrator: We are dedicated.\nA close up of a CCG member in uniform standing in front of a chart.\nNarrator: We are the Canadian Coast Guard.\nA close up of a CCG member in a life vest standing in front of a bunch of buoys on the dock.\nBackground fades to black, the copyright message “ Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Canadian Coast Guard, 2017.” is displayed followed by the Canada wordmark.\nFixed and floating aids to navigation\nMarine communication towers\nThe Coast Guard's mandate derives from the Oceans Act, the Canada Shipping Act and the Constitutional Act, 1867. The Constitutional Act, 1867 gives the Federal government exclusive legislative authority over navigation, shipping, beacons, buoys, lighthouses and sable island.\nThe Oceans Act and the Canada Shipping Act give the Coast Guard its specific mandate. Parliament has mandated the Coast Guard to play the lead role in ensuring that our waterways are safe and accessible, and to provide services for the economical and efficient movement of ships.\nYour work here will directly influence the lives of Canadians. You may be an officer heading out to sea on one of our beautiful red and white vessels, a communications officer working on highlighting our achievements to Canadians, or a dispatcher who will answer distress calls as part of a life-saving chain. You may be doing any number of other important duties necessary to keep this engine humming. All these moving parts complete the whole, which is a living and breathing testament to the power of taking an active role, being doers, and being passionate about the work that we do.\nIt’s an exciting time to be joining the Canadian Coast Guard. The government’s newly-announced Oceans Protection Plan is a bold statement that reinforces our critical leadership role in marine safety and security. We’re the experts — Canadians count on us in matters of life and death, and we answer the call when our environment comes under threat. We relish this responsibility. We’re pleased to welcome you to an organization that can proudly say that it saves an average of 13 lives per day. We are — and now you are — the Canadian Coast Guard.\nWhen I tell people about the Canadian Coast Guard, I like to say “If you can serve, you can serve here.” I thank you for your decision to serve. Here’s hoping our organization is the last port of call in your career.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blockcointoday.com/2019-bitcoin-blockchain-expert-predictions/", "date": "2022-07-05T01:32:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104506762.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704232527-20220705022527-00578.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9315860867500305, "token_count": 1496, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__108307806", "lang": "en", "text": "17 Dec 2019 bitcoin & blockchain expert predictions\nTime flies when you’re a bitcoin investor and has it ever flown since it reached stratospheric heights just one year ago when it traded at its record high of $19,298.70.\nToday, after a dismal week of trading near record lows of $3,200, investors are faced with the reality that recovery will be long, volatile and unpredictable.\nWe’ve rounded up a collection of expert opinions to give you a range of predictions for 2019.\nWhat are the experts saying about bitcoin and blockchain for 2019?\nHere’s a quick roundup of what the experts predict for 2019 for the beaten-up bitcoin market and the blockchain technology groundswell.\nTom Lee, Co-founder, Fundstrat Global Advisors\n“The risk/reward is still strong,” Lee told CNBC. “Given the steep discounts of bitcoin to our fair value models, the excessive bearish sentiment about fundamentals does not seem warranted.”\nMichael Moro, CEO, Genesis Global Trading\n“The general market sentiment seems to be that this ‘crypto winter’ could last for some time; not too many people are expecting a V-shaped recovery in 2019,” says Moro.\nMike Novogratz, CEO, Galaxy Digital\n“I fundamentally think you’re going to see big adoption in 2019, 2020. Lots of the items in the digital world, the e-gaming space, are low value items so I think people will be more comfortable participating in blockchain. We’re making big investments in that area.” Ethereum World News\nPer Roman, Managing Partner & Alec Dafferner, Partner, GP Bullhound\n“We are yet to see the best of cryptocurrencies. Blockchain activity is picking up with even traditional financial institutions ensuring they do not get left behind. 2019 should be the year institutional capital flows into cryptocurrency, with previous obstructions and tight regulations lifted.” GP Bullhound newsletter.\nCourtney Rickert McCaffrey, Manager of Thought Leadership, AT Kearney\nfor“By the end of 2019, Bitcoin will reclaim nearly two-thirds of the crypto-market capitalization as altcoins lose their luster because of growing risk aversion among cryptocurrency investors,’ says the AT Kearney report. “More broadly financial regulators will soften their stance towards the sector.” Forbes\nJake Yocom-Piatt, Co-founder of Decred\n“In 2018, we saw the ICO model die, Ethereum flame out, dApps and tokens go to zero, and ERC-20 projects generate insanely creative business models just to avoid regulation in a brazen grab for cash. Observing these failures reinforced our belief that the blockchain-driven future isn’t a quick fix. It will take decades, patience, and longevity to build and gain mass adoption. I’d compare it to the Internet, which was founded way back in 1969 but didn’t see mass adoption until decades later. Even though many of the people who worked on the Internet foresaw the applications we use today, it took years for the technology to support it and for consumers to adopt it. The takeaway is that only blockchain projects with strong governance systems are built for the long-run and will survive in 2019 and beyond. Contrary to popular opinion, 2019 will not be about exciting new ways to use blockchains. It will be about which cryptocurrencies get the fundamentals right, organize their collective intelligence, and can endure the gyrations induced by ignorant prospecting. Just like during the dot-com bubble, endurance matters. Those that survived the dot-com crash stood tall over those who ran out of gas. It was those projects that came to dominate the space.”\nAkbar Thobhani, CEO of SFOX\n“2018 was marked by significant infrastructure developments and institutional buy-in. Despite the recent bear market conditions, this trend will continue next year. I believe that as prices recover, we’ll see at least one $50 million or over ICO that is registered with the SEC or otherwise operates with their blessing. We may even see a player like Fidelity including cryptocurrencies as a 401(k) investment offering. Additionally, whereas most stablecoin efforts were concentrated in the US in 2018, in 2019 more and more countries will adopt their own stablecoins — and in part as a result, stablecoin volume will become collectively greater than the trading volume of a top five crypto.”\nJoel Kruger, currency strategist at LMAX Exchange\n“While we wouldn’t rule out a downside extension that takes Bitcoin through $2,000, we don’t believe the price will spend too much time below this barrier and will start to find renewed demand ahead of an eventual push back to the topside,” Kruger said in the Verdict.\nKevin Murcko, CEO of CoinMetro\n“Despite Bitcoin’s fairly limited use cases, and even though its technology may be less sophisticated when compared to some other projects, it will likely continue to remain the market leader in 2019. Bitcoin still has the reputation and the liquidity that make it preferable to other cryptos,” Murcko said in the Verdict.\nDavid Thomas, Director of cryptocurrency broker GlobalBlock\n“Many billionaire investors in traditional financial markets remain optimistic about the long-term upward trend in crypto despite the near 85 per cent decline in valuation across the board,” Thomas says. “The simple fact is that these high-profile investors can manage losses that arise from these movements in high-risk emerging assets as they are only a proportionately small part of their overall portfolios, and they believe in the value that will be created in the long-term.”\nKristjan Kangro, Founder & CEO of Estonian blockchain firm Change\n“As such, it doesn’t matter what the price of bitcoin is, what matters is how blockchain restructures our societies and economies. We are seeing this restructuring happening today and productivity will follow. In short, even if bitcoin becomes obsolete, the underlying blockchain technology that has spawned an entire industry will still live on,” he told The Independent.\nRomal Almazo, cryptocurrency & DLT Lead, CAPCO\n“Once the price of bitcoin bottoms, expect a slow recovery or stagnation, coupled with consolidation. Bitcoin has been the biggest asset bubble in history; and history tells us that after a collapse in an asset bubble recovery is slow, if not anemic. Expect a collapse and consolidation throughout the market – miners, tokens and coins,” Almazo writes.\nBarry Ritholtz, Founder, Ritholtz Wealth Management\nFinally, just to help you keep the bitcoin and blockchain bulls in perspective, check out Barry Ritholtz’s opinion piece 2019 Forecast: Predictions Will Be Wrong, Random or Worse in Bloomberg.\n“The spectrum of predictions ran from the sublime to the criminally negligent to the utterly insane. It got so bad that a website was set up to track all of the Bitcoin prophesies.” Bloomberg\nAs you get ready for the holidays, the Blockcoin Today team hopes your own bitcoin and blockchain predictions will be merry and bright.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.selimunlusoy.com/featured/2016/11/7/megafon-olympic", "date": "2019-10-14T15:42:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986653876.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014150930-20191014174430-00474.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9127342700958252, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__31013350", "lang": "en", "text": "Megafon Olympic 45\"\nThis is the film we created for MegaFon (one of the leading Russian telecom brands) to promote it's support of the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014. We tried to show how modern tech affects the way people interact with the Olympic Games. It's not official TV broadcasting anymore. It's much more personal – every tweet, every like, every post, every share adds to a bigger story.\nECD – Mikhail Kudashkin\nCD – Selim Unlusoy\nCopywriters – Ivan Dergachev, Mikhail Kudashkin, Alina Buzina\nArt-directors – Taisiya Ganzha, Eugenia Balabanova\nPhotos by Eugenia Balabanova", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wibafm.iheart.com/articles/madison-news-118857/update-cizauskas-sentenced-to-one-year-in-jail-12479131/", "date": "2016-09-28T23:55:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661768.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00271-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9802377820014954, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__152650548", "lang": "en", "text": "UPDATED: Monday, August 25, 2014 ---\nFormer University of Wisconsin football recruit Dominic Cizauskas of Mukwonago has been sentenced to one year in county jail, and three years probation following his conviction of third-degree sexual assault.\nHe was convicted for assaulting a woman in her dorm room back in December. He was convicted in June of this year.\nMADISON, Wis. (AP) _ A former University of Wisconsin football recruit has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman during a visit to the Madison campus last December.\nA jury in Dane County convicted 18-year-old Dominic Cizauskas of third-degree sexual assault Wednesday night. Prosecutors say the linebacker from Mukwonago sexually assaulted an acquaintance in her dorm room.\nThe woman and Cizauskas testified that they had consensual sex several times in the past. Prosecutors argued that no matter what had happened in the past, the woman did not want to have sex with him that night and said no.\nCizauskas faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced in about two months.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://allbackandjointcare.com/blog/2012/04/olympic-champion-track/", "date": "2013-05-19T11:34:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697442043/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094402-00053-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.935034453868866, "token_count": 245, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__4974619", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Maryann Sheps recently had the unique opportunity to spend a week with the Bahamian Olympic Team at Florida’s National Training Center (NTC) in Orlando. Dr. Sheps spent most of her week treating Olympic Gold Medalist sprinter, Debbie Ferguson, a.k.a. “Fast Fergie.” Using the Biolase Diolase 10 laser, Dr. Sheps administered daily laser treatments to Ferguson, who is training for this summer’s 2012 London Olympics. The world class athlete enthusiastically said, “I’ve never felt better!” And reports a 100% improvement in her aches, pains and tweaks after her laser treatments. Ferguson will continue to receive spot laser treatments as Dr. Sheps plans on traveling to Ferguson’s races at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon this June and later in the summer to London for the Olympic Games.\nBut this week long trip isn’t the end of the story. Keep an eye out for future posts about Sheps and Ferguson. The pair are writing a book about the journey of underprivileged communities and the strong female athletes who emerge and thrive despite their adversities.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://plannedlink.io/2015/12/30/2015-data-breaches-up-by-0-8-as-compared-to-2014/", "date": "2023-09-26T05:07:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00347.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8882541060447693, "token_count": 293, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__278528332", "lang": "en", "text": "2015 data breaches up by 0.8%, as compared to 2014\nAccording to the latest December 15, 2015 Identity Threat Resource Center (ITRC) data breach report—750 data breaches were recorded with more than 177 million records exposed. The ITRC breach list is a compilation of data breaches confirmed by various media sources and/or notification lists from state governmental agencies. This list is updated daily, and published each Tuesday.\nThe latest report indicates that hackers are concentrating on medical/healthcare sectors that account for 68.4 percent of all breaches, followed by government/military: 19.2 percent, business: 9.1 percent, banking/credit/financial: 2.8 percent, and educational: 0.4 percent. 2015 data breaches are up by 0.8 percent, as compared to 2014.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://commercialrent.ca/toronto-mayoral-candidates-commercial-rent/", "date": "2023-09-22T18:37:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00316.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9425790309906006, "token_count": 1486, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__71194770", "lang": "en", "text": "Commercial Rent is an Overlooked Issue in the Toronto Mayoral Race\nThe upcoming Toronto Mayoral Election has everyone talking about housing affordability, public transit funding, and public safety. There’s another crucial issue flying under the radar that affects nearly every neighbourhood: commercial rent.\nWhat’s commercial rent? It’s lease agreements that businesses sign for physical spaces. As opposed to residential rent, which is a lease agreement between residents (individuals, families) or industrial rent, which is for manufacturing- or industrial-type spaces. We launched commercialrent.ca because we’ve heard from countless Toronto & Ontario businesses that dread the words ‘lease renewal’.\nMaybe you don’t own a business and think it doesn’t affect you. But we know otherwise! If you do own a brick and mortar business, you’re probably shuddering right now.\nThere are no guidelines or legislation governing landlords’ actions when it comes to business tenants, unlike the protections provided for residents. This absence of accountability creates challenges for renters. Whereas residents have guidelines around lease increases, and a dispute board to get some accountability when dealing with a bad landlord, none of that exists for your favourite small businesses.\nHere are top 3 reasons why Toronto mayoral candidates should be talking about commercial rent.\n1. No rent regulations means less chance to “shop local”\nWhat happens when a business owner gets a bill from their landlord for $10,000s for “adjustments” or “damages” (or anything at all)? Or is notified that their monthly rent bill will go up by 30% per month starting two months from now, and they’re just trying to pay off their pandemic-related loans?\nLocal businesses have three options when the rent goes up: pay, move, or close.\nMoving means packing up their entire premises and taking a gamble on another landlord – provided they can find a new location that’s affordable and has just as much customer traffic. Moving means more fees, too.\nClosing means another small business going under, for reasons totally unrelated to how good their product, service, or business model is.\nBoth options mean less small independent businesses in our neighbourhoods!\nMany of us try to support independent businesses in our cities by shopping at local stores rather than big-box chains or Amazon. We get that shopping at corporate chains means our money props up shareholders and CEOs somewhere that most likely isn’t Toronto. We like to think of ourselves as part of the fabric of the city, supporting the great little shops that we wouldn’t get anywhere else.\nUnpredictable and unaffordable rent fees mean small businesses get swapped for Shoppers Drug Marts, LCBOs and Dollaramas. Or they sit vacant for years as landlords wait to make a profit off a sale to condo developers. And if you live in Toronto, you know a lot of these sales are to developers, which is a whole other conversation….\n2. Fewer small businesses means fewer good-quality jobs\nWhen small businesses shut down because of high commercial rent, local workers lose out because there are fewer good-quality jobs in the community.\nRemember when Queen Street West between University Avenue and Spadina used to be lined with vibrant independent shops? Now, big brands like Zara, Aritzia, and Starbucks dominate the landscape. they often fail to prioritize worker benefits, fair wages, or career growth opportunities. On the other hand, the small businesses that succumbed to high commercial rent costs were more likely to value their employees, offering better pay, benefits, and a positive company culture because they know it’s what keeps their best workers around.\nOntario is a wild west when it comes to commercial rent. It’s already led people in our communities miss out on decent jobs that pay well and provide stability. Making commercial rent a priority in the election means we can create government support to boost the local job market and make our neighbourhood economies stronger.\nToronto Mayoral candidates are approaching this from different angles – from better transit to incentives. We hope that reducing the red tape between commercial landlords and tenants makes an appearance. It’s one of the best ways to ensure businesses can afford to pay the wages to retain great talent.\n3. Eerily vacant main streets increase the risk of crime and reduces residential property value – and no one likes them!\nEmpty main streets can be downright spooky and have some serious consequences for the community.\nPicture this: eerie silence, boarded-up windows, and deserted storefronts. Not only does it make you feel like you’re in a ghost town, but it also increases the risk of crime. When there’s no bustling activity, these areas become prime targets for mischief-makers. That affects everyone’s safety.\nVacant main streets also bring down the value of residential properties nearby. No one wants to live in a neighbourhood that’s empty and, let’s be honest, pretty unappealing. It’s a turn-off for potential buyers which in turn can drag down the prices of houses.\nSpeculative landholders can sit on main street properties for decades and still come with massive profits when they eventually sell to a condo developer. All while that street and neighbourhood decays. Pretty uncool if you ask us. The better solution is to ensure that local businesses can afford the rent to locate in every neighbourhoods while reducing this type of speculative land buying.\nToronto Mayoral candidates are calling for various solutions to empty streets – making sure these spaces are filled with vibrant local businesses is a proven technique to revitalize & keep communities safe.\nWhat can the Mayor’s office actually do about commercial rent?\nThis is important to understand – especially when you’re speaking to a candidate or City Councillor and they push back because it’s not under their jurisdiction. While the Toronto Mayoral Election is highlighting many valuable issues – this one has flown under the radar as ‘the cost of doing business’ for too long.\nCommercial rent regulations are indeed set by the Provincial government. (And you know we’re in their ears about this already!)\nBut Mayors coming together and telling the Provincial government that the commercial rent legislation needs an update to keep jobs in the economy can be very effective.\nAll political parties want to boost job creation and make sure working-age Canadians are employed. If jobs are put at risk because of an old piece of regulation that can be fairly easily updated, the government might seriously consider acting.\n(By the way, so many businesses are renters rather than owners because the federally-set requirements for a very high down payment on commercial properties make buying out-of-reach for many business owners.)\nAsking your candidate to support commercial rent improvements in the Mayor’s office can create pressure on the Provincial government to create standards and mechanisms that prevent these situations. And it’s a way to feel good about shaping the city you live in!\nIn the 2023 Toronto Mayoral Race, we’re calling on ALL candidates to prioritize Toronto’s economic recovery with a local focus on business.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://abudhabioffplan.ae/blog/ramadan-2024-in-abu-dhabi", "date": "2024-04-15T05:03:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816942.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415045222-20240415075222-00385.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9593780040740967, "token_count": 1272, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__13398955", "lang": "en", "text": "Ramadan 2024 in Abu Dhabi\nRamadan is one of the key events in the Islamic world, as this is a mandatory time for fasting for all believers, which lasts between 29-30 days. During the Holy Month, Muslims have to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and intimacy during the daytime. We have prepared a special article, in which we will talk about how this time will affect public life in Abu Dhabi, and what benefits can be derived from it by guests and residents of the UAE.\nAbout Ramadan in the UAE\nThe beginning and the end of Ramadan is determined according to the Muslim lunar calendar, in which the dates are shifted by 11 days every year. The UAE moon-sighting committee confirms the specific time of the Holy Month.\nIbrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, stated that in 2024, the month of Ramadan will begin on March 11 and will end at sunset on April 9, followed by Eid al-Fitr on April 10.\nThe Holy Month is a time for the development of self-discipline and charity, as well as spiritual unity. Some believers often offer additional prayers and make a pilgrimage to Mecca, especially for the last 10 days of fasting.\nForeign citizens and tourists in the UAE are not obliged to observe the fast, but they must show respect for local traditions. According to Article 331 paragraph A of the UAE Criminal Code, it is prohibited for all citizens, residents and tourists of the country to eat, drink, smoke in public places and make any other action violating the fast.\nImportant! Since 1960, a cannon shot has been used to notify believers of the start of Iftar. In Abu Dhabi, cannons are installed at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and in the Umm Al-Emarat Park.\nSocial life during Ramadan\nDuring Ramadan, a number of strict restrictions are imposed on the consumption of food and water in public places throughout the country. The opening hours of all public, private companies and retail stores will be reduced, apart from in malls, where the opening hours are usually increased.\nImportant! During the period of Ramadan, all museums, amusement parks and other attractions of the UAE capital will operate normally.\nThe working hours of banks and shops\nIn accordance with the Labour Law, the working hours of employees in both the public and private sectors should be reduced by two hours during Ramadan. This rule applies to all officials, regardless of their religious affiliation.\nDuring this period of fasting, banks will operate at a reduced capacity. Most local financial institutions will be open from 9:00 to 14:00, while some from 10:00 to 15:00. Branches located in large shopping centres may close later. For example, SAMA bank will be open from 10:00 to 16:00, while others may have more flexible timetables from 9:30 to 17:30.\nSuch a trend has affected most local stores and supermarkets. Facilities will be open from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 20:00 to 02:00 during Ramadan.\nFood courts, cafes and restaurants\nOver the past few years, the approach to organising Ramadan in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has become more liberal. The overwhelming majority of dining institutions switch to the evening mode of operation and are open for visitors from 19:00–21:00 to 22:00–02:00 during this period.\nThe most popular cafes and restaurants in Abu Dhabi that are open to non-Muslims during the daytime are Tamba (open daily from 12:00 to 04:00), Nahaam (open daily from 12:00 to 23:00 and Saturdays from 12:30 to 16:00), Beach House (open daily from 12:00 to 00:00) and Punjab Grill (open daily from 12:30 to 00:00).\nImportant! Restaurant opening hours throughout the Holy Month may vary.\nDuring Ramadan, believers can consume only two main meals:\nSuhur is a meal that traditionally includes water and dates, which are served until dawn.\nIftar is a meal after evening prayer, which may include dates, yoghurt, water, Middle Eastern meat dishes and sweets.\nTourists can also enjoy Suhur and Iftar. You can taste traditional dishes during Ramadan in the most popular restaurants of Abu Dhabi, including Al Khayal, Silk And Spice, Bab Al Qasr, Mykonos Abu Dhabi, Cyan Brasserie and Kamoon.\nImportant! It is recommended that tourists reserve seats in advance, because the largest influx of visitors in cafes and restaurants is observed during the evening.\nLoud music is also not welcomed and there will be no live performances until the end of the Holy Month.\nSales during Ramadan\nMalls in the UAE are the best places for holiday shopping. During Ramadan, many stores have special offers and discounts from 50-80% off of various goods, including clothing, shoes, souvenirs, home accessories, jewelry and more. Muslims are urged to avoid shopping during this period, while tourists and local non-Muslims can get great deals. The Ounsss electronics stores will give discounts of up to 80%, and Voga Closet clothing stores are offering up to 70% off. There will also be great deals at Sephora, West Elm, Hibobi, Mumzworld and many others.\nImportant! The opening hours of Abu Dhabi shopping complexes will also change during the Holy Month. Most establishments, with the exception of on-site supermarkets, will be open from 10:00-13:00 and 20:00-01:00.\nThe majority of local online stores also offer attractive promotions and discounts. You can find offers with a limited validity period and flash sales.\nEvery year, in the run-up to the holiday, the Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society (ADCOOPS) allocates funds for thousands of food and non-food products which will be sold in their retail stores at discounts ranging from 30% to 65%.\nVisiting the UAE during Ramadan can prove to be a promising option for investors interested in acquiring property in the country, because many development companies offer significant discounts and perks for buyers during this period.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ashleyzlatopolsky.com/", "date": "2022-07-06T19:12:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104676086.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706182237-20220706212237-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.851621150970459, "token_count": 274, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__3541507", "lang": "en", "text": "Ashley Zlatopolsky is a Detroit-based storyteller with more than 10 years of experience. She writes, edits and creates content strategy for media, brands and private clients.\nHer award-winning work includes editorial, branded content, interactive content, SEO, marketing, ghostwriting, web, e-commerce, UX, radio and documentary production.\nWith 55+ cover stories published worldwide, her writing can be found in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Billboard, the Guardian, USA TODAY, The Daily Beast, Detroit Free Press, Healthline, Parents, SELF, Health Magazine, U.S. News, Business Insider, The Atlantic, Real Simple, HealthyWomen, VICE, Greatist and more.\nHer clients include Shinola, Beachbody On Demand, Red Bull, Mattress Firm, StockX, Wix, Frontier Communications, Little Caesars Arena, Chegg, Movement Electronic Music Festival, Bloc Music Festival London and the City of Detroit, among others.\nShe has also developed branded content for select brands such as Verizon, Barefoot Wine, Coca-Cola, A&E, Pop-Tarts, Chevrolet, BMW, Saks Fifth Avenue and Adobe.\nFor work or partnership opportunities, please use the contact form below.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cadweb.design/colour-of-the-year/", "date": "2023-12-04T12:03:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00116.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.908107340335846, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231816193", "lang": "en", "text": "COLOUR OF THE YEAR\nEvery December, the world’s leading colour authority announces a colour that best encapsulates the mood and aesthetic of the coming year. Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2023, Viva Magenta, is bubbling over with passion, signifying strength, fearlessness and a new narrative.\nViva Magenta 18-1750 is a shade rooted in nature, descending from the red family. It encourages joy and optimism, plus self-expression without restraint. It is a statement colour, exuding a rebellious spirit and zest for life.\n“Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family, as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has ever known.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://nataliemontanez.com/2018/01/18/really-late-lunch-when-to-eat-in-spain/", "date": "2019-03-18T19:53:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201672.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190318191656-20190318213656-00296.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9411843419075012, "token_count": 1896, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__137659317", "lang": "en", "text": "Tourists coming to Spain for the first time are often shocked at how late the Spanish eat. Hungry and frustrated, they’re perplexed at 7:00 p.m. when they head out for dinner, only to realize that most restaurants don’t even open until 8:30 p.m. (To say nothing of the fact that the locals won’t be showing up to eat until at least 9:30 p.m. — and even later on weekends.) If you’re used to an eating schedule that revolves around the hours of 7:00 a.m., noon and 6:00 p.m., Spain can be a challenge.\nThis is a country of night owls, so the daily rhythm of mealtimes is skewed to the latter half of the day. El desayuno, or breakfast (usually some kind of sweet bread and coffee), is eaten quickly at home or at a bar on the way to work, which starts at 9:00 a.m. or later. Then there might be a second breakfast, or almuerzo*, at around 11:00 a.m. This is usually another coffee and something salty like a slice of tortilla or a tosta.\nLunch, or la comida, typically happens between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., but from what I’ve seen at all the sidewalk cafes around town, madrileños can easily stretch it to 5:00 p.m. Chalk that up to la sobremesa, a word I really wish existed in English! Literally, “about table,” it means lingering at the table, chatting after a meal. Traditionally, la comida is the biggest meal of the day and usually runs two or three courses, with dessert, wine or beer and then coffee of tea to cap it off. It can also be a screaming deal, since many restaurants offer a three-course menu del día for 10 or 12 euros.\nLa merienda, or afternoon snack, comes next, sometime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. If you finished lunch at 4:00 p.m. and won’t be eating dinner until 9:30 p.m., you can see why a little mid-afternoon pick-me-up is necessary, especially for kids. And though my Spanish teachers have insisted to me that la merienda is really only for los niños, I’m not so sure. I’ve seen so many chalkboard menus outside bars around town inviting people in for a beer for la merienda that I think Spanish adults have started wondering why they’re getting left out of the afternoon fun. (Though they do have el afterwork, or happy hour.)\nStill hungry? Good, because now we’re headed into la noche, which means it’s time for la cena (dinner). Since the Spanish eat dinner so late and because it can be so warm late into the evening in Spain, dinner tends to be lighter and less intense than lunch. Poached fish, a big salad or a hearty bowl of soup all work. Dessert, if it’s served, is also light and tends to revolve around fresh, in-season fruit.\nI’d be lying if I said that this eating schedule didn’t freak me out when I found out we’d be moving to Spain. Mr. Natalie and I had always eaten dinner on the late side back in the States (seriously, if you both work and want to cook your own food, how is it even possible to eat before 8:00 p.m.?), so late dinners didn’t worry me too much. But when I used to work in an office, I’d be staring at the clock by 11:30 a.m., wondering if it was too early to go heat up my lunch yet. How on earth would I make it all the way to 2:00?\nSurprisingly easily, actually. You just need to, as they say, move with the queso. If you’re visiting Spain, then the best thing you can do for yourself is just give up on your notion of when the “right” time to eat something is. Just. Let. It. Go. I guarantee that only the first day will be hard; once you’ve had your first dinner at 10:00 p.m., eating later the next day is going to be easy. And what better way to experience the flavor of a country than by eating with the people who live in it?\nAlso, there’s something natural and even logical about making the biggest meal of the day the one you eat for lunch. In Spain, this tradition has its roots in the country’s agricultural history. Farmers and shepherds ate big meals in the middle of the day, napped and digested during the hottest hours, and then headed back outside to work until the light was gone. While modern Spain’s mostly city-dwelling population doesn’t need to worry about tending the fields, it still makes sense to give your body plenty of time to process food and burn calories before heading to bed.\nSo these days, I’m fully on Team Late Lunch. I love the tradition of eating longer and later. Even though now I’m mainly eating lunch en casa, I take my time and eat it in courses. (Okay, what this really means is that I never skip dessert.) And unlike how I used to hoover my sad desk lunch in 20 minutes while staring at my computer in a cubicle, now I always eat at the table and end the meal with a café cortado or té rojo. ¡Qué excelente!\nMore Food for Thought When Eating Out in Spain\n- If you find yourself hungry in Spain at noon, don’t panic. I promise that you aren’t going to starve. Tons of restaurants, especially those in the touristic areas, offer all-day food service. Even in small pueblos, most bars will offer some kind of food — like a bocadillo (sandwich) or tortilla — even while the kitchen is closed between meal services. But if you’re interested in authentic, higher-end, or off-the-beaten-path restaurants, be sure to check their hours ahead of time.\n- Thinking of ordering paella for dinner? Stop! Paella (and the delicious array of Spanish rice dishes that get mischaracterized as paella on menus that feature more photos than words) is carb-heavy and rich — the last thing you want to eat a few hours before going to bed. In Spain, paella is a lunchtime meal eaten with a big group. It’s especially popular for lunch with la familia on Sundays.\n- The Spanish have coffee after dessert, not with it. So if you’ve made it to the end of a long Spanish meal and find yourself itching to order coffee, dessert and the check (la cuenta) all at once so you can be on your way, take a deep breath and relax. You’re on vacation! Savor your dessert and then order a coffee like los españoles. The night is long in Spain — enjoy it.\n- I’ve been told that only turistas order a glass of wine before — or without — a meal here. That may be the case, but the wine in this country is so wonderful (and so wonderfully priced) that I don’t mind the scarlet T on my forehead when I order just a glass of Mencía at the bar. Spaniards usually start their meals (or nights out) with cerveza, then switch to wine with the meal. Cocktails aren’t for drinking before dinner either, como los estadounidenses. In Spain, cocktails, especially el omnipresent gin tonic, are after-dinner affairs.\n- Full disclosure: this custom irks me. In Spain, cheese is served as an appetizer, not a dessert, so you’ll rarely find queso listed with the postres. But for the cheese-obsessed like me, this makes zero sense, especially because Spanish cheese is so good! Though I suspect that the Spanish are starting to catch on to the popularity of a cheese plate for dessert (or maybe they’ve just been harangued too often by French tourists from their neighbor to the north?) because every now and then I come across a restaurant with cheese on the dessert menu. And if not, sometimes I’ll just order it anyway and figure I’ve used my one “ugly American” point for the day. At least I don’t have a selfie stick.\n*If you’re confused, no pasa nada. El almuerzo in most other Spanish-speaking countries means “lunch.” In Spain, that’s la comida.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.zennstrom.org/green-mentorship-award/news/?p=606", "date": "2018-09-25T22:33:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267162563.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20180925222545-20180926002945-00209.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9155977964401245, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__4881762", "lang": "en", "text": "October 27, 2014\nSee the latest interview with Niklas Zennström discussing philanthropy, the Green Mentorship Award and drivers of clean technology today.\nThe interview was published in the Swedish Energy Agency’s publication ‘Investera i Cleantech 2014‘. With this annual publication, the Swedish Energy Agency aims for an increased understanding for and interest in environmental and energy technology, cleantech, amongst different actors. Innovative technical solutions and business concepts have great potential to be developed into successful companies, contribute towards solving climate challenges and, simultaneously, generate economic growth.\nAdditionally, you will find an interview in the publication with our 2013 Green Mentorship Award winner Orbital Systems.\nPlease note, the publication is available in Swedish and English.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lendplusreviews.com/tag/lendplus/", "date": "2023-06-08T16:07:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00342.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643102884292603, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__1666091", "lang": "en", "text": "The United States Housing Market accounts for roughly 15% of the country’s GDP. This number may seem low, but as the country is coming off a very volatile 2016, it’s fair to say that the housing market hasn’t had its fair chance to meet expectations. In fact, the housing market is far from immune to the highs and lows of the country’s economic troubles. Since the real estate bubble, banks have had a tight hold on lending standards and guidelines. Now, in the wake of all of this, it appears things are beginning to level out.\nHere, LendPlus reviews two major economic trends we’re starting to see from the housing market this year.\nGradual Price Increases\nThrough October 2016, prices consistently rose every month. In the latter half of the year, the largest national gain came in at 5.61% increase. According to Forbes and economic experts, these prices are expected to increase but gain slowly. The Federal Reserve raised the interest rates in December 2016, the first time since 2006. In 2017, we see another increase in the interest rates, possibly 3, causing mortgage rates to rise. Though it’s not expected to increase past 4.3, it is still higher than previous historical norms.\nImproved Credit Availability\nEven though rates are on the rise, lending standards are likely to be let loose a little. This means mortgage credits are likely to be more available for potential borrowers. For first time home buyers, this is particularly good news. The Federal Housing Administration is likely to lower the fees for those buying their very first home. Additionally, Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac will begin backing larger mortgage companies, allowing easier access to homes for buyers in more expensive markets. This comes for the first time in over 10 years since the major economic recession in 2007/2008.\nIn regard to the housing market, 2017 is going to see the beginning of a good leveling out, with some increases where needed. Buyers may experience a gradual increase in interest rates, but more medium sized cities are beginning to develop and the increase in available credit makes it possible to buy into these areas.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bobscustomroofing.com/congrats-to-the-winnerroof-damage/", "date": "2019-05-21T23:11:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256586.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521222812-20190522004812-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472934603691101, "token_count": 385, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__94318198", "lang": "en", "text": "Congratulations to Dale DeNunzio! Thank you to KVOA Channel 4 News for hosting the first ever Monsoon Master competition!\nRoof damage is a primary focus for our business as a local roofing company. In the midst of monsoon season, we realized it is our responsibility to raise awareness. Sponsoring KVOA’s Monsoon Master’s competition was the best way to do just that!\nRoof damage is caused by a number of different catalysts. These can range from flying golf balls, sun and heat exposure, or simple wear and tear from old age. The most serious roof damage occurs when a roof has been neglected. Failure to maintain a roof in Tucson during monsoons guarantees a breach in the integrity of the roof system. This is when leaks develop. Leaks will wreak havoc on your home.\nRoof damage is often overlooked. Many home owners will neglect the maintenance of their roof with the belief it is in good condition because there are no leaks. This is not true. A leak is the result of existing roof damage. Identifying roof damage before a leak will save you money and peace of mind. This is why we will offer a free roof inspection. We can identify any roof damage to prevent future leaks. Call us today and schedule your FREE roof inspection. 520-888-6707. Don’t delay, call TODAY!\nCongratulations again to Dale DeNunzio! Great job on being the first to predict the exact amount of rain received in Tucson this year during the 2015 monsoon season. We would also like to thank KVOA Channel 4 News for hosting the competition that allowed us to raise roof damage awareness with Tucson homeowners. We value the opportunity to spread the word on the importance of consistent roof maintenance and inspections. Remember to be proactive and not reactive. Let us stop the leak before it starts!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.mayfieldctc.ie/index.php/community-awards/", "date": "2022-10-03T10:20:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337415.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003101805-20221003131805-00648.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9838687181472778, "token_count": 466, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__97312954", "lang": "en", "text": "Brenda has not only worked with young people at the centre for the past 15 years but has also been involved in manifold community projects including Globalfest, and work done by such local organisations as the Community Development Project, and Newbury House Arts Centre. The award specifically acknowledged Brenda’s work with the organisation Foroige in the setting up of a youth café.\nBrenda, a native of Cavan, who moved to Mayfield in 1991, said of the night\n’ I was very surprised to be nominated let alone receive a reward. Time spent with young people is always enjoyable and rewarding and never feels like work. It was an enjoyable and positive occasion for Mayfield. It was amazing to see just how much love people have for their area and the people in it. A night to remember!’\nShe was presented with her award by Roy Keane, the former Ireland and Manchester Utd midfielder who at one time was a trainee at the Mayfield Community Training Centre.\n“It’s nice to give a bit back,” said Keane. “I’m from Mayfield, born and bred here, married here, the kids were christened here, I grew up here.”\n“Sometimes Mayfield gets a bad reputation,” he said. “I think it’s unfair. There are a lot of good people, a lot of good people in the community, and that’s why I’m here tonight, to show my appreciation.”\nAll at the centre would like to congratulate Brenda on her well deserved award and wish her continued success. Manager Maria Lago O’Sullivan had this to say\n‘Our most sincere congratulations to Brenda on receiving the Mayfield Community Volunteer Award. This is a much deserved recognition of her time and effort of working with the community. The work she does in our CTC is so valued not only by the Board of Management, staff and colleagues but very especially by the young people that come to our centre.\nWe are delighted that the community of Mayfield has recognised her in this way and have honoured her with the first Mayfield Community Volunteer Award.\nWe are full of admiration for her and so proud of her achievements.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://collegeofarms.euclid.int/the-last-samourai-or-the-demise-of-japan-as-a-traditional-society/", "date": "2023-12-07T00:06:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100626.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206230347-20231207020347-00605.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9696623682975769, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__252707746", "lang": "en", "text": "The movie “The last samurai” featuring Tom Cruise has been acclaimed as one of his best performances as well as a tremendous and moving depiction of traditional Japanese societies at the end of an era. It tells the story of an American military officer who is captured by the samurai Lord and who ends up spending an entire year in their village, slowly becoming one of them. The almost idyllic vision of this traditional society’s place in contrast with the aggressive pursuit of all things modern by the Japanese Emperor and government. In a poignant scene, the traditional hair bun of a young samurai is violently cut off by a Japanese police officer dressed in Western clothing. The entire movie captures the sorrowful and deliberate destruction of an ancient way of living, sacrificed on the altar of modernity, yet with a ray of hope.\nThe current state of Japan, with an extremely low birthrate that threatens the very survival of the country and reveals a profound existential crisis, should be considered against the backdrop of this accelerated and arguably aggressive removal of traditional forms.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wichitasmallbusiness.com/news.php", "date": "2020-02-23T10:37:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145767.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200223093317-20200223123317-00512.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459303021430969, "token_count": 521, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__93899070", "lang": "en", "text": "Announcing the 2020 40 Under 40 winners: Complete list\nHonorees will be recognized at an April 16 dinner at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.\nWho's behind the private group wanting to turn Century II into an air, space museum?\nOn Friday, the group presented a privately funded, $1.5 billon \"Riverwalk\" project.\nAir Force says Boeing has ‘different level of intensity’ on KC-46 fixes\nAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said this week that the Boeing Co. is closing in on a fix for one of the biggest issues still vexing the KC-46 tanker.\nIn an interview with Defense News, Goldfein said he hopes to have a fix by the end of March for the tanker’s remote vision system that could be in testing with the service by the end of the summer.\nThat system — which has airmen refuel other aircraft using a series of cameras while seated at a console rather than laying down…\nRemember hexavalent chromium from a movie? High levels found at McConnell AFB\nA hangar and break room at McConnell Air Force Base have been found to have dangerous levels of a chemical compound linked to cancer, according a report by McClatchy.\nIn documents obtained by the newspaper chain, it said hexavalent chromium is used as an anti-corrosion agent on the KC-135 and the KC-46 tankers that are based at McConnell.\nHexavalent chromium was the leaked chemical in the 2000 movie \"Erin Brockovich.\"\nAn October memo, McClatchy reported, said more than 50 personnel could have…\nWichita safe in global Airbus job cuts\nAirbus said this week it will look to cut nearly 2,400 jobs due to sluggishness in the space and defense market.\nSlideshow: With final numbers in, see 2019's most popular business jets\nTextron Aviation in Wichita helped the industry score its best year for business jet deliveries in a decade.\nAnnouncing the 2020 40 Under 40 winners: Day 4\nThe WBJ has been awarding 40 Under 40 since 1998.\nList analysis: Fancy dinners, big concerts and worthy causes show giving was up in 2019\nThe area's top 25 fundraising events collected $11.8 million in donations last year.\nKrysl fulfills her passion for education as leader of USD 259 HR department\nKrysl is one of two inductees into the 2020 class of the Wichita Business Journal’s HR Professionals Hall of Fame.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hoanangorganic.com/tin-tuc/blog-second-post/", "date": "2023-09-22T17:06:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00601.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9673123359680176, "token_count": 386, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__189231393", "lang": "en", "text": "Louis Nguyễn, an investor of TV reality show Shark Tank, on Monday said he plans to invest VNĐ10 billion (US$438,000) in Hoa Nắng Agriculture Company Ltd, a start-up producing organic agricultural produce.\nLouis Nguyễn announced at the signing ceremony that Hoa Nắng would diversify from rice into other kinds of organic produce, and focus on both the domestic and export markets.\nBesides selling in the domestic market, the company would also export, including to the US, with the strong development in the former driving exports, he said.\nWithout disclosing the stake he was buying in the company, he said merely its structure would be changed.\nNguyễn also announced he was investing in VIETSWAY Enterprise, in this instance saying he would pick up a 49 per cent stake without revealing the investment amount.\nVIETSWAY is an e-commerce company that now sells more than 200,000 Vietnamese products on international e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Ebay, Sears, Google Shopping, Etsy and Rakuten.\nThe investment in VIETSWAY would help Hoa Nắng export, he explained.\nHoa Nắng is famous in Shark Tank for having founders Lâm Anh Tú and Đặng Thị Trường An with a lot of ambition and enthusiasm but little money.\nWhen they came to Shark Tank, Hoa Nắng had had another investor. When Nguyễn agreed to invest in it, the company shut down since the investor pulled out his stake.\nThe two founders then set up a new company with the same name.\nNguyễn owns SaiGon Asset Management.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://metrochina.biz/index.php/pages/articles", "date": "2019-03-26T19:05:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912205600.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326180238-20190326202238-00518.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9555100202560425, "token_count": 379, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__91930819", "lang": "en", "text": "While economists, politicians, and commentators continue to question whether the consumer part of the Chinese economy will ever generate the demand for goods that their economy needs for continued growth, Chinese retail sales of domestic goods have taken off. And, as we have shown in previous papers, during the past five years this economic growth has come entirely from China’s cities.\nWhen Chinese farmers left the countryside they headed for the big city. As a result, China’s largest cities have grown more than 10% each year for the last two decades. This means that China’s rapid urbanization has been concentrated in its largest cities. Figure 1 shows where China’s migrant, non-hukou population has settled.\nToday, more than twice as many Chinese live in urban areas as in the countryside. In India, the ratio is reversed. China is no longer a nation of farmers, but India remains so.\nChina’s actual percentage of city dwellers is now 69%1. India’s is 30%2. China’s percent urbanization equals that of many mature developed countries, such as Italy or Japan, and is much greater than the urbanization of its largest Asian neighbors, Indonesia and India.\nToday, the number of people living in Chinese cities who are not counted by the official census as part of China’s urban population has grown to 260 million.1 This uncounted urban population is equal to all the people living in U.S. metropolitan areas.\nAt the start of 2011, China’s actual urban population was 926 million2 rather than the officially reported number of 666 million.3 Thus, the number of Chinese in major metro areas is three times larger than the total population of the United States. China’s current urban population dwarfs that of other countries and even the European Union.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://martinpolley.co.uk/tag/radio-4/", "date": "2023-12-09T21:11:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100972.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209202131-20231209232131-00577.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9646039009094238, "token_count": 412, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__261324473", "lang": "en", "text": "On Tuesday 17 April, I’ll appear on BBC Radio 4’s language programme Word of Mouth. The show, presented by Chris Ledgard, is exploring the legal and linguistic issues surrounding the word ‘Olympic’, and I offer some thoughts on the word’s history. Before the International Olympic Committee was created in 1894, many different events were called Olympic or variants of it, like Olimpick and Olympian. These included sports festivals, like the Liverpool Olympic Festivals of the 1860s, the Morpeth Olympic Games that ran from the 1880s until 1958, and the Wenlock Olympian Games, as well as circus and music hall acts. My favourite, from 1815, is My Gyngell’s travelling variety show, which featured ‘Hydraulicks, Hydrostatics, Deceptions, Musical Glasses, Sagacious Birds, Astonishing Dogs, Olympic Exercises, and the Equilibrium Wire’. Or how about Pablo Fanque’s ‘unrivalled Equestrian Troupe’ who, in the 1850s, toured Britain with their ‘Wonderful and Extraordinary Feats, introducing New and Novel Features in the Olympian Games and Scenes of the Circle’.\nThe key thing is that all of these events were called Olympic or its variants: there was no monopoly on the word, as there is now, and its is up to historians to stress this historical diversity. We even have IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin on our side: “The term [Olympic] is in the public domain,” he wrote in 1910. “If you are not afraid of looking ridiculous, and if your efforts are considerable enough to be compared to what goes into organising a standard Olympiad, go ahead and use it. No one has the right to prevent you from doing so.”\nWord of Mouth will air at 4.00pm on Tuesday 17 April on BBC Radio 4.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://thewoodchuck.net/index-108.html", "date": "2023-06-04T00:09:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649348.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603233121-20230604023121-00112.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8990997672080994, "token_count": 1706, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__196210664", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’re after a new TV, you’ll find a huge range of options in terms of size, features, and brands, and with technological improvements making TVs look better every year, you might be surprised by the improvements you see. As new technologies become the norm, the previous premiere models start getting excellent discounts. However, many of these deals come and go quickly as TVs come in and go out of stock. So if you see a deal which catches your eye, snap it up fast to avoid disappointment. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best TV deals from across the internet.\nToday’s Best TV Deals\n- 65-inch Vizio V-Series 4K TV — <strong>$450</strong>, was $500\n- 65-inch Samsung Class 7 4K TV — <strong>$480</strong>, was $500\n- 75-inch LG NanoCell 75-Series 4K TV — <strong>$920</strong>, was $1,000\n- 55-inch Samsung The Frame 4K TV (2020 model) —\n- 65-inch Sony A80K OLED 4K TV — <strong>$1,199</strong>, was $1,278\n65-inch Vizio V-Series 4K TV — $450, was $500\n- SmartCast smart software for streaming service access out of the box\n- Share content from iPad, iPhone, or Mac via Apple AirPlay 2.0\n- Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for enhancing content\n- Low input lag for gaming\nFor under $500, this 65-inch Vizio TV gives you a lot of screen for a small price. The television runs Vizio’s own SmartCast smart software, which is a bit like having a Google Chromecast baked into the television, offering instant access to streaming services like Netflix.\nLike all high-resolution 4K TVs worth buying, the Vizio V-Series has HDR on board (in this case, we’re looking at two standards: Dolby Vision and HDR10+) for making movies, shows, and live events appear more lifelike, and has low input lag plus Freesync support if you want to use it for gaming.\n65-inch Samsung Class 7 4K TV — $480, was $500\n- 50-inch TV for a household name synonymous with quality for under $400\n- One-click access to all the leading streaming services including Disney+\n- 4K Upscale Engine for turning Full HD content into 4K Ultra HD\n- HDR for drawing more detail from the scene at hand\nBest Buy’s offer on this 65-inch Samsung TV is a 4K TV deal not to be missed. It’s (of course) a Smart TV, so it can access all the leading streaming services out of the box like Disney+ and has Samsung’s 4K Upscale Engine on board for showing HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution.\nOur one gripe with the Samsung Class 7 is that it only has two HDMI slots on board, so you’ll want to invest in an HDMI splitter if you’re wanting to hook up a set-top box and other accessories, like a PS5. One of these will set you back around $30 — but that’s a small price to take home 65-inch TV for only $500.\n75-inch LG NanoCell 75-Series 4K LED TV — $920, was $1,000\n- Big, 75-inch screen size at an affordable price\n- Use your voice to control Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant\n- Support for Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit\n- Great gaming features\nLG’s NanoCell TVs represent a great value, with the kind of color and contrast you’d normally find on more expensive models. The built-in WebOS software has been updated for a clean and simple look that makes it easy to access tons of streaming apps from big names like Netflix, HBO, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, and more.\nIf you own Bluetooth speakers, you can connect them to the NanoCell 75-Series for a quick and easy (and wireless) way to do surround sound without an A/V receiver or a dedicated soundbar. Gamers will appreciate features like auto low-latency mode and TruMotion 120, which improves the refresh rate for a much clearer picture while gaming.\n55-inch Samsung The Frame 4K TV (2020 model) — $1,199, was $1,278\n- A television that doubles as a picture frame when it isn’t in use\n- Incredible, futuristic design that’ll blend into any room\n- Stunning QLED screen that’s perfect for movies and sports\n- 4K Upscale Engine for displaying HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution\n- Smart software to access streaming services like Disney+ out of the box\nIs it a picture frame? Is it an original da Vinci? No, it’s Samsung’s The Frame TV. Designed to blend into the background and be used as a photo frame when it isn’t in use, The Frame is a television appealing to the most design-conscious of shoppers. An acquired taste, it’s one of the most innovative TVs on the shelves.\nWhat’s fascinating about The Frame is it isn’t a gimmick. When it’s being used as a television, it has a stunning QLED screen, a high-end technology designed to rival the likes of the OLED TV above, delivering high brightness and fantastic contrast that’ll mark a massive step up from any standard LED television.\nBecause it’s a 4K TV, it’s also armed with Samsung’s trademark 4K Upscale Engine for showing HD content in HDR10+ , 4K Ultra HD for drawing more detail out of the scene at hand, and smart software to access streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix — when it isn’t displaying works of art while idle.\n65-inch Sony A80K OLED 4K TV — $2,000, was $2,500\n- The best picture quality in a 4K OLED TV thanks to Sony’s top-flight image processing\n- Google TV for tons of streaming apps and built-in content recommendations\n- Apple AirPlay and Google Assistant built-in\n- Good sound for a TV\nThis Sony A80K 4K OLED TV offers the best picture quality you can find. But if there’s one thing that will be offputing about this TV it’s the price, though thanks to this discount it’s now a more affordable option.\nThe A80K is a dream come true for movie and TV show fanatics, with impeccable color accuracy and support for all major flavors of high-dynamic range (HDR), including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. And, surprisingly for a flat-screen TV, the built-in speakers sound really good all on their own — largely due to Sony’s unique technology that turns the entire TV screen into a speaker.\nThe only thing to keep in mind is that this model lacks support for the gaming enhancements of HDMI 2.1. You get HDMI ARC and 4K at 120Hz, but the A80K doesn’t offer variable refresh rate (VRR) or auto low-latency mode (ALLM), both of which are pretty important to PC and console gamers with the latest hardware. They may be added with a future firmware update, but if gaming isn’t a top priority, this TV will absolutely blow you away.\n- This Dell gaming laptop just got a big price cut — now $700\n- Tunisia vs France live stream: watch the game for free\n- Australia vs Denmark live stream: watch the game for free\n- Get these JBL earbuds and 4 months of Music Unlimited for $25\n- Apple Cyber Monday Deals: Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad, MacBook", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://playrecords.net/music.php?album=tech-us-out-the-chase", "date": "2022-05-27T12:58:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662647086.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527112418-20220527142418-00123.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9691656827926636, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__113025447", "lang": "en", "text": "Tech Us Out\nAmerican house DJ/producer duo Tech Us Out continue to refine their signature sound on their latest fusion of progressive house and tech house, The Chase.\n\"We were shooting for a more energetic vibe,\" says TUO. Giving more focus to fills and builds, Tech Us Out have delivered an aggressive, drum-driven piece of dance music.\nWith 36 singles and EPs under their belt in the past 2 years, Tech Us Out is one of the most prodigious musical acts we know. Their debut album, The Blacklist, is scheduled for release later this year.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.gadgetsindia.co.in/2011/01/apple-ipad-launches-in-india/", "date": "2013-05-24T07:22:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704288823/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113808-00041-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9256311655044556, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__209707670", "lang": "en", "text": "Apple has finally decided to launch iPad in India. iPad will available in India from January 28. The iPad will only be sold by Apple’s premium retailers. The iPad will be launched in two versions, the Wi-Fi-only version and the 3G+Wi-Fi version. Both will come in three capacities – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.\nThe Wi-Fi only iPad will start at (approximately $570 or EUR 420), surprisingly cheap for Apple’s device, which is usually much more expensive outside the US. The 16 GB Wi-Fi version will cost Rs. 26,000, and the 32 GB and 64 GB versions will be also available, the 64GB version will be available for Rs. 37,000.\nThe 3G iPad will be priced at Rs. 33,000 for the 16 GB model and Rs. 44,000 for the 64 GB model. The 32 GB 3G iPad will also be available; its price is not yet known.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thunderbailbonds.com/archives/716", "date": "2024-03-01T14:34:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475311.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301125520-20240301155520-00484.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547029733657837, "token_count": 1352, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__142844153", "lang": "en", "text": "You may have heard of the phrase \"eat local.\" It has become more than just a trendy mantra. It is a movement that champions consuming foods that are grown or produced in your local community. This eating habit is gaining more attention and for good reasons too. The health benefits of locally sourced foods are significant and multi-faceted. In this article, we delve into the myriad of benefits from nutrition to overall wellbeing, that eating locally sourced foods offer.\nLet’s start with the basics, the nutritional content. When you consume locally sourced foods, you are effectively tapping into a nutrient powerhouse that is often fresher and less processed than their counterparts found in grocery store aisles.\nFoods that are locally sourced have a shorter time between harvest and consumption. This is critical because as soon as fruits and vegetables are picked, they start losing their nutritional value. When you eat locally, you eat foods at their peak, which translates to an increased intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, vital for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases.\nMoreover, local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life. This means you get to consume foods at their nutritional best!\nThey say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what if that apple is locally sourced? It could mean a world of difference for your immune system.\nLocally grown produce is often exposed to the same environment and bacteria that you are. This means when you consume these foods, your body may become more adept at fighting the microorganisms you commonly encounter. This is akin to giving your immune system a training session, helping it become stronger and more resilient.\nMoreover, local foods are typically grown in season, which means they are naturally aligned with our bodies’ nutritional needs throughout the year. For instance, citrus fruits, abundant in winter, provide a much-needed vitamin C boost during the cold season when people are more susceptible to illnesses.\nEating locally can be a significant step towards a cleaner, safer diet. It often means less reliance on foods that have been chemically treated or genetically modified.\nLocal farms often steer clear of harmful chemicals to maintain soil integrity and produce quality. Less distance travelled also means a reduced need for preservatives and waxes. This decreased exposure to potentially harmful substances not only lessens your risk for health complications but also reduces the load on your liver, which is responsible for detoxifying your body.\nMoreover, locally sourced foods are less likely to be genetically modified. Genetically modified foods have been linked to health issues such as allergies and organ damage. By choosing local, you are likely opting for foods that are more natural and less tampered with.\nWhen you choose to eat locally sourced foods, you are not just opting for fresh produce. You are also embracing a whole new lifestyle that can help maintain a healthy weight.\nLocal foods often mean whole foods. These are foods that have not been overly processed or loaded with added sugars and unhealthy fats. Whole foods are rich in fiber, which helps you feel full for longer and can lead to less caloric intake.\nAdditionally, shopping at a local farmers market can encourage you to indulge in a more active lifestyle. Walking around the market, carrying your purchases, and the act of preparing fresh meals can contribute to an increased level of physical activity.\nFinally, let’s not forget the mental health benefits of consuming locally sourced foods. The act of buying local often means engaging with your community, which can foster a sense of connectedness and improve emotional wellbeing.\nMoreover, the quality of the foods you eat can influence your mood and mental health. Nutrient-dense local foods can provide the necessary vitamins, such as folate and B12, which are crucial for maintaining good mental health.\nIn summary, consuming locally sourced foods can offer a wide array of health benefits, from improved nutritional intake to enhanced mental wellbeing. While it may not always be feasible to eat local due to availability or cost, incorporating as many locally sourced foods into your diet as possible can be a significant move towards healthier living.\nA further benefit of consuming locally sourced foods is their contribution towards a more sustainable lifestyle and reduced environmental impact. When you choose local, you’re effectively opting for a more eco-friendly option.\nLocal food consumption tends to support smaller farms and agricultural practices that are better aligned with natural rhythms and cycles. These farms lean towards organic or low-pesticide practices, thus preserving soil quality and biodiversity. Local farming also helps to maintain green spaces within your community, contributing to the overall health and balance of the local ecosystem.\nMoreover, the local food cycle is shorter, and therefore more energy-efficient. Food that is transported across long distances often requires more packaging for preservation, needs more fuel for transportation, and generates more emissions, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Local foods, on the other hand, have a much smaller carbon footprint.\nLikewise, local foods require significantly less handling, resulting in a lower chance of contamination during processing and shipping. Hence, eating local can be a direct way to reduce your environmental footprint and promote sustainability.\nAnother significant advantage of consuming locally sourced foods is the economic benefit to your local community and the promotion of food sovereignty. When you purchase locally grown foods, you’re directly supporting local farmers and food producers. This can lead to job creation, boosting the local economy, and promoting a sense of community solidarity.\nFurthermore, supporting local farms can help ensure food sovereignty, which refers to a community’s right to define their own food and agriculture systems. This is particularly important in an increasingly globalized world where large-scale, industrial agriculture often overshadows local food production.\nMoreover, by supporting local farmers, you are aiding in preserving traditional foods and preventing the loss of diverse local varieties. These local varieties can be more resilient to climate change and pests, which is critical for future food security.\nIn conclusion, consuming locally sourced foods provides numerous health benefits. These include enhanced nutrient content, immune system support, reduced exposure to harmful substances, assistance in maintaining a healthy weight, and promotion of mental health.\nIn addition to these, eating locally sourced foods also plays a significant role in promoting environmental sustainability and boosting the local economy. It helps preserve local food varieties and traditions, and contribute towards food sovereignty.\nAlthough it may not be possible to source all food locally, incorporating as much locally grown produce as possible can lead to significant health benefits and contribute to a healthier planet. Remember, every small step towards eating local counts. Start exploring your local farmers market or a local farm stand today, and experience the difference yourself!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.seattleyachtclub.org/web/pages/sponsorship", "date": "2024-04-25T01:24:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00879.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9413368105888367, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__21290893", "lang": "en", "text": "Member Discount Program\nThe Member Discount Program provides an opportunity for businesses to build brand awareness and loyalty among the nearly 5,000 members of Seattle Yacht Club by offering members discounts and additional benefits for the use of their products and services. Once a discount is approved by the Sponsorship Committee, the business is featured in a Binnacle article addressing the business, its products and services, relevance to the members, and the type of discount being offered.\nThe details of the discounts are presented on the Member Discount Program page (a web page only visible to logged-in SYC members).\nBinnacle is the exclusive SYC magazine with distribution to nearly 5,000 members. Binnacle readers are affluent, mobile and influential in their businesses, neighborhoods and communities. Each issue includes unique and compelling content that draws members to the magazine and, as a result, to the advertising. Advertising space is limited to a maximum of 18% of the total pages, resulting in greater success in capturing each reader’s attention.\nFor more information about placing advertising, view the 2024 Binnacle Media Kit and/or contact Josie Weiss.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cavcforbusiness.co.uk/en/news/2017/2017---november/junior-apprentice-programme-wins-beacon-award", "date": "2020-02-29T09:16:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875148850.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20200229083813-20200229113813-00239.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.959470272064209, "token_count": 655, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__10049821", "lang": "en", "text": "Junior Apprentice programme wins Beacon Award\nA pioneering programme to provide vocational career routes to 14 to 16-year-olds led by Cardiff and Vale College has won a prestigious national award for sector leading Further Education initiatives.\nCAVC’s Junior Apprenticeship programme beat off competition from the rest of the UK’s Further Education (FE) institutions to win the Association of College’s Beacon Award for Transition into Post-16 Education and Training, sponsored by the Skills and Education Group. This latest accolade sits alongside the Beacon Pearson Award for Promotion and Delivery of Apprenticeships Cardiff and Vale College won in 2016.\nThe Beacon Awards recognise colleges that have displayed imaginative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the UK’s FE sector. Now in their 24th year, the Beacon Awards represent the best colleges across the country that adapt to meet the needs of local employers and the career needs of their students.\nJointly funded by Welsh Government Creative Solutions, CAVC, Cardiff Council and Cardiff schools, the Junior Apprenticeship programme was launched in September 2016 to increase the number of young people in education, employment and training.\nOffering Year 10 and 11 pupils the opportunity to study full-time in a college setting from the age of 14 for a future career, the programme was the first of its kind in Wales. This summer saw the first cohort of Year 11s all successfully graduate and secure a place on a higher level course at the college or an apprenticeship.\nAt the end of the first year, Junior Apprentices who hadn’t attended school for a whole year were achieving 90% attendance. Of the Cardiff learners who were identified as the most vulnerable when they started, 75% are no longer considered to be in that category based on their attendance, engagement and progress.\nThe Welsh Government is now encouraging other colleges to roll out similar Junior Apprenticeship programmes across Wales.\nThe Beacon Award judges were impressed by the way Junior Apprentices allows young people full time access to vocational courses alongside English and Maths GCSEs. They saw the initiative as providing a more meaningful, vocational route at a younger age that motivates and accelerates learners to progress into Post-16 provision and eventually a fulfilling career.\nCAVC Principal Kay Martin said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Beacon Award for Transition into Post-16 Education and Training. It is a testament to the hard work and determination shown by everyone who works on the sector-leading junior Apprenticeship programme, from college, Cardiff Council, the Welsh Government and local schools and I am hugely proud of their achievement.\n“There has been comprehensive 14-16 learning pathway provision operating in colleges across the UK for the last 25 years offering many learners half-day or one-day vocational programmes. The junior Apprenticeship programme takes that model significantly further. It helps young people who might have thought that school wasn’t for them by offering alternative career routes in a fresh environment, providing challenges and chance to learn in a way they can identify with.\n“We will continue to support schools while creating a culture of success and raising the aspirations for learners who are most at risk of disengaging from mainstream education.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://elkayadvisors.com/2013/07/7-steps-to-using-hashtags-in-your-social-media-strategy/", "date": "2017-12-15T06:30:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948567042.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215060102-20171215080102-00131.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9529078602790833, "token_count": 727, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__100521129", "lang": "en", "text": "Facebook has finally joined the trend and now supports clickable hashtags. Now, if you are not a user of Twitter, Instagram or Google+, you might think “so what?” The game changer is that Facebook and its over one billion users have now joined the party. Hashtags have been used in the other social media platforms all along, but Facebook can expose your business and brand to an entirely new audience.\nFor the newbie, a hashtag is the use of the symbol (#) in front of a word, a phrase, or even a picture or video that makes the item findable as a searchable “tag”. It makes it incredibly easy to follow topics, trends, brands, conversations and so on. The Twitterverse has been using them for years, and they are especially useful for breaking news and Twitter’s version of chat called Tweetchat. Conferences and conventions have been using hashtags to aggregate their content for their events, and many advertisers and networks have exploited their use on TV or in print.\nWhile Facebook hasn’t perfected its hashtag implementation (there are some glitches), it is significant enough for businesses to take notice. If your business hasn’t adopted its own hashtag and use of them in your content, now is the time to include them in your social media strategy.\n7 Steps to Get Started\n- Create a hashtag for your business name or brand. You will use this to tag content (status updates, pictures, videos) so your name is searchable. If you don’t use Twitter, you have more flexibility. (In Twitter, every character counts!) In the process of deciding your hashtag, research it first by doing searches in all the platforms to make sure it is not already in use. In my case, I use #ElkayAdvisors.\n- Create a list of related keywords and key phrases related to your services or products that can be used as hashtags with related content. Before you start using them, do your research and run searches in all the platforms to see who else is using it and what content they are sharing.\n- Once you have your company/brand hashtag and your list, include them in your social media calendar content and use them consistently to grow awareness and increase your reach.\n- You can use other hashtags depending on the content you are sharing, and a little humor is OK too. Pay attention to other hashtags in use to help you identify trends and opportunities.\n- Follow best practices. Do not spam by using other hashtags that may be trending in order to get your content in front of that audience. Don’t overload your posts with hashtags. No one wants to #read a #sentence #that #looks #like #this. I recommend no more than three hashtags per post. Overuse of hashtags will create negative feedback.\n- Check your competition and see how they are using hashtags (or not).\n- Give your fans and followers a reason to use the hashtags. Research by RadiumOne found that 51% of those who responded to the survey said that they would be more willing to share company hashtags if they were awarded discounts or chances at prizes if they were to do so. Look for ways to integrate hashtags in all your marketing activities so you can leverage all ways to connect with your audience.\nSo what are you waiting for? I would love to hear your feedback and know what hashtags you have created for your business. Share them on my Elkay Corporate Advisors Facebook page.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://en.industrialpark.by/news/2021/the-great-stone-at-the-world-party-political-summit/", "date": "2021-08-05T07:14:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155458.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20210805063730-20210805093730-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9602203369140625, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__280595623", "lang": "en", "text": "On 6 July 2021, the Conference of Leaders of the Communist Party of China and World Political Parties was held in the form of a web conference. More than 500 leaders of political parties and organisations from more than 160 countries took part in the event. The summit was attended by representatives of the Belarusian Communist Party, other political organisations, the Belarusian Union of Journalists and the \"Great Stone\" industrial park. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, delivered a speech at the summit. The Chinese leader called on the world to uphold the idea of a community of human destiny and to respect the right of all peoples to translate their values into reality.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://vratkathaa.com/web-stories/nick-chubbs-injury-update-sparks-hope-positive-recovery-expected/", "date": "2024-04-17T12:32:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817153.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417110701-20240417140701-00431.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570465683937073, "token_count": 247, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__38473352", "lang": "en", "text": "\"Nick Chubb's Injury Update Sparks Hope: Positive Recovery Expected for Browns' Star\"\nCleveland Browns lose Nick Chubb for the 2023 season, but his return is anticipated, reducing the long-term impact.\nDespite appearing to sustain a major injury, the veteran running back received reassuring news about his knee's structural condition.\nThe official diagnosis is a torn MCL, with the ACL fully intact, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.\nAlthough sidelined for the entire 2023 season, Chubb's recovery is expected within a relatively short timeframe of six to eight months.\nAmidst the week's uncertainty, Saturday's news is the best outcome Chubb and the Browns could have wished for.\nChubb's injury resulted from a legal but unfortunate hit to the knee by Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, too disturbing for ESPN replays.\nChubb's recovery timeline aligns with his potential return to the Browns in time for the 2024 training camp.\nIn Chubb's absence, the Browns will rely heavily on second-year back Jerome Ford and the re-signed Kareem Hunt to anchor their backfield.\nChubb's unique talents are undeniable, consistently demonstrated throughout his career.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://nationalberrycrops.org/2019-berry-health-benefits-symposium/", "date": "2023-06-06T18:39:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653071.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606182640-20230606212640-00079.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9333971738815308, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__166788642", "lang": "en", "text": "On January 31st-February 2, 2023, some of the world’s most renowned berry researchers will gather in Tampa, Florida, USA to present research that will attract media and consumer attention to berries as a superfruit.\nBehind news releases on how berries improve the odds in the battle against chronic disease and aging is the work of research scientists. The Berry Health Benefits Symposium is an international conference dedicated to showcasing the latest scientific research by these men and women into berries and health.\nThe symposium, which has been held biennially since 2005, features cutting edge findings in many areas including breast and colon cancer, leukemia, diabetes, gut health, metabolism, brain aging, heart health and more.\nRead more about the Symposium.\nPut on under the auspices of the National Berry Crops Initiative, the Berry Health Benefit Symposium offers 1 1/2 days of dynamic research presentations and a special 1/2 day event “The Berry Sessions” for non-scientists, and will include a tour of a nearby berry farm.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aarf-tn.com/news/thank-you-petco-foundation/", "date": "2021-03-02T14:58:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178364008.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210302125936-20210302155936-00486.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9622200131416321, "token_count": 586, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__147065701", "lang": "en", "text": "As most of you are aware, A.A.R.F. recently rescued a TON of kittens and cats from the animal shelter in an attempt to give them the time they need to find a home. And as most of you are aware, we are no strangers to asking the public for assistance with supplies needed to save these lives. But it is a rare occurrence when people come to us and ask us if they can HELP US!\nKelly Darty, manager of the PETCO store in Cookeville called A.A.R.F. director, Jennifer Farley today asking if the PETCO foundation could lend some emergency assistance with helping A.A.R.F. with their ever growing number of feline fosters! Within 2 hours, the request was approved by Executive Director of the PETCO Foundation, Paul Jolly, and A.A.R.F. volunteers were loading up merchandise needed for the rehabilitation and comfort of these foster felines!\n“I was speechless!”, said Jennifer Farley, A.A.R.F. Director and President when asked what her reaction was when she found out the request was approved. “I felt like a kid in a candy store, only afraid to touch anything in fear that it would all be taken away!”. Jennifer and store manager Kelly Darty and her staff compiled a list of supplies needed to tend to these kittens and cats, and prepare for the next batch that is certain to be coming in shortly. Supplies donated include over 400lbs of dry cat and kitten food, bowls, litter scoops, litter pans, cleaning supplies, nutritional substitutes, toys, shampoo, beds, hammocks for condos, scratching posts, a cat condo to separate ill from healthy kittens, milk replacement for the tiny babies, litter deoderizer, nearly 600 cans of cat and kitten food, Advantage Flea topical for cats, cat treats, and 400lbs of cat litter.\nJennifer states that she has heard of the wonderful things that the PETCO foundation does to help homeless pets get the help and care that they need, but never imagined that such generosity would come to the rural region of Cookeville, TN. “I am literally speechless….words cannot express how greatful I am to Kelly Darty, Paul Jolly and all of the others that make PETCO and the PETCO Foundation what it is…there is a Heart behind the PETCO Corporate logo…when help is desperately needed – they are there to assist! I just encourage everyone to continue shopping at PETCO and supporting this organization…they just made it possible for us to afford to continue on our path to save these cats’ lives”.\nPETCO is located at 377 W Jackson in Cookeville, TN in Jackson Plaza (next to Old Navy). The store can be reached at 931-526-8994.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://detailz.it/blogs/eco-friendly-fabrics/diving-into-the-waves-of-fashion-a-storied-journey-through-the-history-of-swimwear", "date": "2024-04-21T17:07:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817790.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421163736-20240421193736-00301.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9417927861213684, "token_count": 686, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__113766980", "lang": "en", "text": "A Journey through the History of Swimwear.\nThe evolution of swimwear has carved a fascinating path through time, reflecting societal shifts, fashion trends, and a relentless pursuit of both style and functionality. Join us on a captivating journey as we dive into the rich tapestry of swimwear's history.\nAncient Beginnings: From Drapery to Daring\nOur voyage begins in the ancient world, where swimwear took on a form that was as basic as it was utilitarian. In civilizations like Greece and Rome, draped garments were the norm, ensuring modesty while allowing for movement in the water. These simple ensembles were a far cry from the flamboyant designs we see today, yet they laid the groundwork for the transformative journey ahead.\nVictorian Modesty: A Seaside Revolution\nThe Victorian era ushered in a new era of beach culture, where the notion of seaside leisure took root. However, societal norms of modesty held sway, giving rise to swimwear that concealed rather than revealed. Bathing costumes of this time featured voluminous layers and full sleeves, often paired with stockings, reflecting the era's conservative values.\nThe Roaring Twenties: An Era of Liberation\nThe 1920s roared with change, and swimwear followed suit. As women's roles evolved, so did their fashion choices. Enter the iconic flapper style – a reflection of newfound freedom and rebellion against traditional norms. One-piece swimsuits with shorter hemlines and bolder patterns epitomized the spirit of the times, as women began to embrace a more active lifestyle.\nHollywood's Golden Era: Glamour by the Sea\nAs the world basked in the glow of Hollywood's golden era, swimwear underwent a glamorous transformation. Iconic stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner graced the silver screen, inspiring a wave of high-waisted bikinis and figure-hugging one-pieces. With the spotlight on the silver screen sirens, swimwear became a canvas for self-expression and unabashed allure.\nThe Swinging Sixties and Beyond: From Mod to Minimalism\nThe 1960s brought about a cultural revolution that extended to swimwear. The era's penchant for bold patterns and vibrant colors found its way into beach attire, reflecting the changing social dynamics. From the playful mod styles to the sleek, minimalist designs of the '90s, swimwear evolved in sync with the ever-shifting cultural landscape.\nModern Mastery: A Fusion of Form and Function\nToday, swimwear stands as a testament to the fusion of fashion and function. Performance fabrics, innovative designs, and a focus on body positivity have redefined swimwear for the modern era. Whether it's the rise of sustainable materials, the embrace of diverse styles, or the empowerment of every individual to feel confident by the water, swimwear continues to make waves in the realm of fashion and self-expression.\nIn conclusion, the history of swimwear is a reflection of our journey as a society – a journey marked by changing values, shifting aesthetics, and an unwavering desire to blend style with practicality. From the modest drapery of ancient times to the bold and eco-conscious designs of today, swimwear remains a canvas onto which we project our evolving identity, celebrating the spirit of the sea and the ever-changing tides of fashion.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://tantararecords.weebly.com/grant-johannesen-piano.html", "date": "2020-05-29T02:42:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347401260.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20200529023731-20200529053731-00307.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9826977849006653, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__57897847", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo courtesy of Meg Otto\nOne of the 20th century’s most celebrated pianists, Grant Johannesen, made his orchestral debut at age 15 in his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. His subsequent debut recitals in New York and his soloist debut with the New York Philharmonic under George Szell elicted glowing critical appraisals, the likes of which have followed him throughout his career, now in its sixth decade.\nIn its remarks on his recent playing, the New York Times calls Johannesen as “one of the true artists at the keyboard.” The New Yorker states he is “one who stands among the truly distinguished masters of his instrument.”\nWhat is less well known, even by Mormon audiences, is that Grant Johannesen has also championed music by Mormon composers through his career, including principal works by Arthur Shepherd, Leroy Robertson, Crawford Gates, Robert Cundick, and Helen Taylor.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.praveencsrivastava.com/group/praveen-srivastava-group/discussion/b3482d70-03e4-4f30-9ab3-62c8285d2ef7", "date": "2023-12-11T16:13:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679515260.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211143258-20231211173258-00059.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9623603820800781, "token_count": 785, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__287670261", "lang": "en", "text": "Death Note (Dub) Episode 13 \\/\\/TOP\\\\\\\\\nTetsurō Araki, the director, said that he wished to convey aspects that \"made the series interesting\" instead of simply \"focusing on morals or the concept of justice\". Toshiki Inoue, the series organizer, agreed with Araki and added that, in anime adaptations, there is a lot of importance in highlighting the aspects that are \"interesting in the original\". He concluded that Light's presence was \"the most compelling\" aspect; therefore the adaptation chronicles Light's \"thoughts and actions as much as possible\". Inoue noted that to best incorporate the manga's plot into the anime, he \"tweak[ed] the chronology a bit\" and incorporated flashbacks that appear after the openings of the episodes; he said this revealed the desired tensions. Araki said that, because in an anime the viewer cannot \"turn back pages\" in the manner that a manga reader can, the anime staff ensured that the show clarified details. Inoue added that the staff did not want to get involved with every single detail, so the staff selected elements to emphasize. Due to the complexity of the original manga, he described the process as \"definitely delicate and a great challenge\". Inoue admitted that he placed more instructions and notes in the script than usual. Araki added that because of the importance of otherwise trivial details, this commentary became crucial to the development of the series.\nDeath Note (Dub) Episode 13\nIn regards to the 2019 The Twilight Zone episode \"The Comedian\", Rosie Knight of The Hollywood Reporter stated that \"Samir's story appears to take a large influence from ... Death Note.\" The Simpsons has parodied Death Note in both comic books and animation with the 2008 comic book story \"Murder, He Wrote\" in The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror #14, where Bart receives the notebook from the Ryuk-ified ghost of Krusty the Clown, and the \"Death Tome\" segment of the 2022 television episode \"Treehouse of Horror XXXIII\", with Lisa receiving the titular book.\nThere have been various imitations around the world of the premise of Death Note. At least one instance was linked to a crime - on September 28, 2007, two notes written with Latin characters stating \"Watashi wa Kira dess\" [sic], a mis-transliteration of \"I am Kira\" (私はキラです, Watashi wa Kira desu), were found near the partial remains of a Caucasian male in Belgium. The case has been called the \"Mangamoord\" (Dutch for Manga Murder) in Belgian media. It was not until 2010 that four people were arrested in connection to the murder. A senior at the Franklin Military Academy in Richmond, Virginia, United States was suspended in 2007 after being caught possessing a replica \"Death Note\" notebook with the names of fellow students. The school's principal wrote a letter to the student's parents linking to an unofficial website where visitors can write names and circumstances of death for people they want to die.\nDeath Note is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was directed by Tetsurō Araki at Madhouse and originally aired in Japan on Nippon TV every Tuesday shortly past midnight, effectively from October 4, 2006, to June 27, 2007. The plot of the series primarily revolves around high school student Light Yagami, who decides to rid the world of evil with the help of a supernatural notebook called a Death Note. This book causes the death of anyone whose name is written in it and is passed on to Light by the Shinigami Ryuk after he becomes bored within the Shinigami world. 041b061a72", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://habitationalownersgroup.com/lib/age-of-jihad-islamic-state-and-the-great-war-for-the-middle-east", "date": "2019-05-23T06:40:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257156.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523063645-20190523085645-00216.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9408755898475647, "token_count": 1600, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__137848495", "lang": "en", "text": "By Patrick Cockburn\nFrom the award-winning writer of The upward thrust of Islamic State, the basic tale of the center East’s disintegration\nThe Age of Jihad charts the turmoil of today’s center East and the devastating function the West has performed within the zone from 2001 to the current. starting with the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Cockburn explores the enormous geopolitical fight that's the Sunni–Shia clash, a conflict that shapes the battle on terror, western army interventions, the evolution of the insurgency, the civil wars in Yemen, Libya and Syria, the Arab Spring, the autumn of nearby dictators, and the increase of Islamic State.\nAs Cockburn indicates in arresting aspect, Islamic kingdom didn't explode into life in Syria within the wake of the Arab Spring, as traditional knowledge may have it. The association gestated over a number of years in occupied Iraq, prior to becoming to the purpose the place it will probably threaten the steadiness of the entire area. Cockburn was once the 1st Western journalist to warn of the hazards posed via Islamic nation. His originality and breadth of imaginative and prescient make The Age of Jihad the main in-depth research of the local drawback within the center East to date.\n“Patrick Cockburn noticed the emergence of ISIS a lot just before anyone else and wrote approximately it with a intensity of knowing that was once simply in a league of its personal. not anyone else was once writing that stuff at the moment, and the judges puzzled no matter if the govt may still ponder pensioning off the complete of MI6 and hiring Patrick Cockburn as a substitute. The breadth of his wisdom and his skill make connections is phenomenal.”\n—Judges of the overseas Affairs Journalist of the 12 months Award 2014\n“Quite easily, the simplest Western journalist at paintings within the center East today.”\n—Seymour M. Hersh\n“One of the simplest educated on-the-ground newshounds. He was once normally right on Iraq.”\n—Sidney Blumenthal, in an electronic mail to Hillary Clinton\n“A compelling sequence of dispatches from a journalist who has discovered the difficult golden rule in Iraq: ‘to forecast the worst attainable outcome.’”\nRead or Download Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East PDF\nSimilar islam books\nThis ebook deals a brand new method of the vexing query of the way to write down the early background of Islam. the 1st half discusses the character of the Muslim and non-Muslim resource fabric for the 7th- and eighth-century heart East and argues that through lessening the divide among those traditions, which has principally been erected by way of sleek scholarship, we will come to a greater appreciation of this important interval.\nA masterful account of ways sixty years of yankee militarism created the chilly struggle, fanned many years of pointless clash, helped to gas Islamist terror, and threatens to bankrupt the country.\nFor lots of the 20th century, the sword has led prior to the olive department in American overseas coverage. In eye-opening model, kingdom vs. protection exhibits how the USA really operates as a superpower and explores the consistent rigidity among the diplomats at nation and the soldiers at Defense.\nState vs. security characterizes the entire nice figures who crafted American overseas coverage, from George Marshall to Robert McNamara to Henry Kissinger to Don Rumsfeld with this underlying subject matter: the United States has turn into more and more imperial and militaristic.\nTake, for instance, the Pentagon, which as of 2010, stated the focus of 190,000 troops and 115,000 civilian staff within 909 army amenities in forty six nations and territories. the cost of America’s military-base community in a foreign country, in addition to the rate of its nationwide defense country at domestic, is big. The invoice is available in at good over $1 trillion. that's equivalent to almost eight percentage of GDP and greater than 20 percentage of the federal funds. (By comparability, China, Russia, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea, the 5 nations Pentagon planners mostly trot out as traditional threats to the nationwide wellbeing and fitness, have a cumulative safeguard funds of simply over $200 billion. ) Quietly, gradually—and necessarily, given the load of its gigantic funds and imperial writ—the Pentagon has all yet eclipsed the country division on the middle of U. S. international policy.\nIn the culture of classics equivalent to The clever males, the easiest and the Brightest, and Legacy of Ashes, kingdom vs. protection explores how and why American leaders succumbed to the sirens of militarism, how the republic has been misplaced to an empire, and the way “the military-industrial complex” that Eisenhower so famously forewarned has set us on a stark direction of monetary peril.\nIn Jonah Blank's vital, myth-shattering ebook, the West will get its first examine the Daudi Bohras, a distinct Muslim denomination who've came across the center in their non secular ideals mostly suitable with smooth ideology. Combining orthodox Muslim prayer, costume, and perform with secular schooling, relative gender equality, and web use, this group serves as a stunning reminder that the principal values of \"modernity\" are hardly ever constrained to the West.\nMuslims were found in South Asia for 14 centuries. approximately forty% of the folk of this great land mass persist with the faith of Islam, and Muslim contribution to the cultural historical past of the sub-continent has been broad. This textbook offers either undergraduate and postgraduate scholars, in addition to the overall reader, with a complete account of the background of Islam in India, encompassing political, socio-economic, cultural and highbrow facets.\n- Yearbook of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law: 2002-2003\n- Islamic Reform and Conservatism: Al-Azhar and the Evolution of Modern Sunni Islam (Library of Modern Religion)\n- Islam: Between Divine Message and History\nAdditional resources for Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East\nIn the garden of his headquarters at Jabal Saraj, a dusty town 20 miles from the front line, Abdullah Abdullah, the foreign minister of the Northern Alliance, the main opposition grouping, is in a cheerful mood. He sits surrounded by flowers, and for some reason a small, yellow canary has been placed beside him. Abdullah, a suave, engaging man, has for years tried, with limited success until two weeks ago, to interest the rest of the world in his views. The Afghan opposition felt itself to be alone, even abandoned.\nIn central Afghanistan are the Hazara, a fifth of the country’s population, distinguished physically from other Afghans by their Mongolian appearance. They are Shia Muslims, which has prompted savage persecution by the fanatically Sunni Muslim Taliban, who regarded the Hazara as heretics. It is difficult to see how the Taliban can survive the cumulative military pressures on them. They no longer have the support of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which was so critical to their rise. Their many enemies at home scent blood.\nThat same year I was in Iran until I was ordered out of the country. Yemen has been teetering on the edge of war ever since I first went there in 1978, but it was only in 2014–15 that it finally collapsed into all-out armed conflict. I have deliberately left out my writings on Egypt because the country is not at war, though there is brutal state repression and growing guerrilla violence. At the height of the demonstrations in Cairo in 2011 the Egyptian protests were a bright and encouraging example to the rest of the Arab world.\nAge of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East by Patrick Cockburn", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.vigo.fi/case-valkee", "date": "2013-12-13T21:12:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164992771/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134952-00026-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472201466560364, "token_count": 369, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__199792035", "lang": "en", "text": "Light relief for SAD sufferers\nIt's no surprise to learn that a company from northerly Finland has come up with a new way to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that can affect up to 20% of people living above or below 30 degrees latitude. But what is unusual about the bright light headsets produced by the Oulu-based firm Valkee is that they are used to shine light into sufferers' brains via their ear canals rather than their eyes.\nThe human brain has photosensitive areas that react to the lack of light, resulting in mood swings and even serious depression. Bright desk-top or bedside lights have long been known to help SAD sufferers, but scientists from the University of Oulu have discovered that counter-intuitively the most effective route to deliver light to the brain seems to be via the ear canal, where our skulls are thinnest.\nStudies are continuing, but in clinical tests an amazing 9 patients out of 10 experienced total relief of symptoms after using Valkee headsets for just 8-12 minutes a day for 4 weeks. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the headsets could also ease other problems including migraine and jet lag.\nLifeline Ventures partner Timo Ahopelto, who is also Valkee's interim CEO, reckons that the potential global markets for headsets are huge. \"SAD affects all populations living more than 30 degrees away from the Equator. Even in Florida 4% of the population may be affected, and at the latitude of New York the figure rises to 20%,\" he explains.\nHeadsets in stylish black or white design options have been a hit on the Finnish market this winter. \"We're already seeking funding with the aim of running a pan-European launch later this year,\" adds Ahopelto.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cruiseone.com/travel/cruises/Editorial.html?edType=Custom%20Page&pagename=montego-bay-jamaica", "date": "2019-09-20T17:44:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574050.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920155311-20190920181311-00254.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9458826780319214, "token_count": 253, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__94365088", "lang": "en", "text": "Framed by lush-green hills, Montego Bay vibrates with an energy that’s somehow soothing and exciting at the same time. This is the second-largest city in Jamaica and a key port for cruise ships. That, combined with the sparkling blue waters and pristine beaches, is why Montego Bay is known as the country’s tourism capital.\nUpon arrival, most travelers gravitate to the hopping Gloucester Avenue – also known as the Hip Strip. On top of loads of shopping and a vibrant nightlife, this is also one of the best places to sample some incredibly creative Jamaican cuisine.\nRather delve into local folklore instead? Take a tour of Rose Hall, a 1770 ‘Great House’ that is said to be haunted by the White Witch. The building has even attracted TV producers from ‘Ghost Hunters International’ and other shows.\nIf you’re not into scary tales, stay active beneath the warm Caribbean sun by hopping on a jet ski or snorkeling among schools of bright-colored fish. And of course, there are also ample places to just kick back with a cocktail. But before you plan your Montego Bay cruise excursions, watch the video for even more inspiration.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.rdamurrayportal.org.au/?m=201805", "date": "2019-07-16T18:11:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524685.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716180842-20190716202842-00355.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472143054008484, "token_count": 362, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__61455394", "lang": "en", "text": "$11 Million funding grant from the NSW government is set to increase tourism by 365,000 tourists per year\nThe NSW Murray Region will receive a large economic boost following the commitment from the NSW government to provide a grant of $11 million to create new tourism precincts along the Murray river from Albury to Tocumwal.\nThese development proposals will not only encourage tourism activity in the area, but will increase employment and the economy, acting as a huge boost for the Murray Region\nThe development named the Murray River Regional Experiences’ precinct will connect regional towns located along the Murray River including Albury, Tocumwal and Corowa, therefore assisting to create the ultimate tourism holiday experience within the region.\nThe announcement was made in early April by Member for Albury Greg Aplin who was ecstatic about the announcement stating that it ‘will transform our stunning waterways and wetlands into one of the state’s must-see river tourism trails’. He also stated that this funding is ‘one of the most significant tourism investments in many, many years’.\nThe development will see an increase of 365,000 tourists to the Murray region every year who will have access to parts of the Murray River that previously has never been able to be accessed before. Making this development a very exciting project for not only the tourists but the locals of the Murray Region.\nKey elements of the project include:\n- Bangerang Park Adventure Playground\n- Café in Rowers Park\n- Corowa Boardwalk and Riverside Walking Track\n- River Revegetation\n- Interpretive Signage\n- Lions Park Boat Ramp.\nThere is no set date for these works to begin however local councils have been working together to develop plans for the Murray River Regional Experiences’ precinct.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.rockymountaininfectiousdiseases.com/whats-legionnaires-disease-you-ask/", "date": "2022-09-26T09:56:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334855.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220926082131-20220926112131-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9410520195960999, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__118815262", "lang": "en", "text": "A large outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York has people across the country curious about the disease caused by the Legionella bacterium.\nThere are over 100 cases of the pneumonia in the South Bronx outbreak and 10 deaths. Legionnaires’ isn’t passed person-to-person but rather from breathing the bacteria via water mist. The bacterium naturally occurs in the environment, mostly in water, including large plumbing systems, hot tubs, ornamental fountains and water tanks. The South Bronx cases are believed to be linked to rooftops cooling towers.\n“In Wyoming, we have occasionally seen a case, but there have not been linked multiple cases, perhaps due to the dry climate,” Dr. Mark Dowell of Rocky Mountain Infectious Diseases said. “Thankfully it is not transmitted person-to-person.”\nLegionnaires’ Disease symptoms are similar to other pneumonias: shortness of breath, fever, body aches and coughing. It can take 14 days for symptoms to manifest, which is why the number of cases in New York continues to rise. While pneumonia is diagnosed with a chest x-ray, the detection of Legionnaires’ Disease also requires a urine sample, blood test or culture.\nTreatment includes antibiotics and often hospitalization. Healthy people are slightly less likely to be clinically-infected by Legionella after exposure. People older than 50, past and current smokers and those with weakened or suppressed immune systems are more susceptible to becoming ill after exposure. Proper maintenance and upkeep of water systems is the key to preventing the growth of the Legionella bacterium.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://businesstoolkit-en.forumciv.org/social-risks/working-conditions/", "date": "2021-08-02T06:26:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154304.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20210802043814-20210802073814-00628.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634444117546082, "token_count": 539, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__21558207", "lang": "en", "text": "Many mines and oil installations have been modernised and have become safe workplaces, where machines now perform the most hazardous tasks. In many countries, however, mines remain the deadliest type of workplace, where collapses, landslides, drowning, and pulmonary illnesses claim thousands of miners’ lives every year. In many cases, informal/small-scale mines represent the most dangerous form of mining because protection and safety equipment are usually non-existent. Trade unions are seldom represented at small-scale and informal mines. Dialogue with workers associations here is often non-existent, which even further increases the vulnerability of the miners and their lack of influence over their working conditions.\nThe extractive industries are overwhelmingly male-dominated workplaces. Women who work in mining and extraction can be particularly vulnerable, especially for sexual abuse.\nMiners in front of the entrance to a cassiterite mine in Congo Kinshasa. There is a severe risk of collapse at these types of mine, which typically have narrow and deep shafts. Photo: Jeppe Schilder.\nFrequent fatalities in the hunt for jade in Myanmar\nIn the state of Kachin in northern Myanmar, the extraction of jade is being conducted at breakneck speed. In the past two decades, jade mining activities have transformed forests and mountains into enormous craters. Thousands of people have lost their livelihoods and land due to jade mining and hundreds of people die every year in landslides caused by mining activity. Local people are also affected by fighting between government forces and the Kachin Independence Army. Since 2011, more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee due to the conflict. Jade mining, considered to be highly corrupt, is believed to have strong linkages to the conflict with both warring parties receiving funding from it.\nThousands of men and boys search for the gemstone jade by sifting through earth from mines that is dumped by trucks. Many people die in falls, are runover by trucks or die in landslides, particularly during the monsoon period when the ground becomes looser. In 2015, 114 jade hunters died in a landslide at a dumping area.\n“Our work’s dangerous. I’ve seen rocks fall on the heads of many miners. Some die, because they pass out when rocks hit them, and then they’re covered in more rocks as people continue to dig around them. There’s often an aggressive atmosphere when everyone scrabbles through fresh piles of slag that are dumped,” a worker tells Aljazeera News.\nRead more in Swedwatch’s report: Overlooked and undermined.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.help4srs.org/node/402", "date": "2015-10-09T23:59:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737936627.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221856-00045-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9686246514320374, "token_count": 975, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__131105727", "lang": "en", "text": "‘A Royal Affaire’: H.E.L.P. turns British for its 2012 summer fundraising event\nFrom Mary Scott of the Palos Verdes Peninsula News -\nIt was a gathering fit for the Queen of England — although she was unable attend H.E.L.P.’s Celebrate Summer event last Friday. She did send a photograph, however, signed, “Love, Liz,” for H.E.L.P.’s “royal” sponsor, Ralph Scriba.\nA number of guests — all royalty in their own right — enjoyed a delightful British theme, “A Royal Affaire,” while helping to raise funds for H.E.L.P.’s low-cost and no-cost senior care programs. They were welcomed by two of the queen’s guards, standing watch at the entrance of Trump National Golf Course’s ballroom.\nSpecial guests Jacqueline Glass, the Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation and Helen Dennis were the recipients of the three awards given by H.E.L.P. for their continuous and generous support of H.E.L.P., as well as their contributions on behalf of the senior community.\nGlass received this year’s Inspiration Award in front of a cheering crowd. She has volunteered countless hours for dozens of charitable and community organizations, but her focus has been on Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation, raising funds and serving on its board of directors. She helped launched TrinityKids Care, the only pediatric hospice serving Los Angeles and Orange counties, in 2001.\nAccepting the award, Glass said she and her family are proud supporters of H.E.L.P. and the work it does for seniors.\n“Keep doing the work you’re doing; you’re really making a difference,” she said.\nProvidence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation received the nonprofit’s Vanguard Award. For 25 years, the foundation has supported the work of TrinityCare, which is to provide comfort care to adults and children with life-limiting illnesses.\nBarbara Roberts, the foundation’s executive director, accepted the award on behalf of the foundation. In explaining the mission of the foundation and TrinityCare, Roberts said, “Sometimes there’s pain beyond the physical pain.”\nHospice volunteers, she said, not only care for patients physical well-being, but their emotional well-being as well.\nShe passed along the story of 76-year-old Harvey, a Korean War veteran living alone. Volunteers also saw that he was lonely. When they learned he had a brother living in North Carolina, the volunteers worked to reconnect the two. Volunteers also helped Harvey pack, fly and move to North Carolina, where he spent his final days at peace with his brother and sister-in-law.\n“We didn’t do it alone; we did it with a community of support,” Roberts said. “This award isn’t for us; it’s for all the volunteers ... who support the mission.”\nDennis, a former H.E.L.P. board member, received this year’s Legacy Award. A nationally recognized leader on aging issues, as well as employment and retirement issues, Dennis is the author of a number of columns for local media outlets, articles and books on successful aging.\n“Aging is very contagious,” she told the other guests. “It seems to spread from person to person.\n“When we talk about aging, we’re talking about ourselves,” she continued. “If we’re lucky, we’re going to get there.”\nIn its 16th year, H.E.L.P. continues to offer its programs for seniors and their families. H.E.L.P. provides information, education and counseling on issues including elder care, law, finances and consumer protection. As a nonprofit, it relies on volunteers and donations to run its programs.\nThe group’s Celebrate Summer Event is one of its major fundraising events during the year.\n“Our gross receipts were the best we have had, so we are very excited about being able to move ahead in funding some of our new programs,” said Britt Huff, H.E.L.P.’s executive director. “We are especially appreciative of our very generous longtime sponsors, the Scriba Family Fund and Toyota Motor Sales, for inspiring others in the community to join in supporting our event.”\nRead the original here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://wwwweb.ebscohost.com.www.claflin.edu/news-events/news/2019/09/02/hurricane-dorian-update-2---september-1-2019", "date": "2019-10-16T00:22:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986660829.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015231925-20191016015425-00423.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8693701028823853, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__10351994", "lang": "en", "text": "Hurricane Dorian Update #2 - September 1, 2019\nSep 01, 2019\nThe University’s Emergency Preparedness Team is continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Dorian. If necessary, the team will implement the University’s Inclement Weather Protocol and alert the campus of a plan of action to address safety concerns.\nYou are encouraged to periodically visit the University’s website, where updates will be posted regarding the possible suspension of classes or University closing. Updates also will be posted through Panther Alerts (https://claflin.regroup.com/signup), email and Claflin’s official social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).\nThe Office of Communications and Marketing will also advise area media of actions taken by the University in the wake of any weather-related events.\nYou may also check the National Weather Service for up-to-date alerts on weather-related events at https://www.weather.gov/cae/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rianawilsonn.medium.com/your-handy-guide-to-image-editing-outsourcing-b354d5f004b2", "date": "2023-06-01T06:34:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647614.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601042457-20230601072457-00243.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9432175159454346, "token_count": 1376, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__298267911", "lang": "en", "text": "Your Handy Guide To Image Editing Outsourcing\nHow to make sure that you have picked up the right outsourcing partner?\nImages are an integral part of businesses across the board. While some businesses need quality images to run their advertising campaigns, marketing activities, and other promotional work, for others, well-edited photos are part of their core operations. The rise of online businesses has further boosted the demand for high-resolution product photos. In essence, no matter what business you are in, you will need images at one point or another. Images that you use for specific purposes have to be in tune with what exactly you want to portray.\nFor example, if you are a real estate agency that has to post thousands of images on the internet as part of online property listings, you will have to get them edited to get the desired effect.\nSimilarly, if you are a professional photographer, mere raw images won’t serve any purpose unless you get them edited to suit the needs of your individual clients. To meet this increased demand for edited and enhanced photos, companies often fall back on outsourcing.\nChoosing the right service provider\nNo doubt, outsourcing image enhancement, and photo editing services have picked up as a trend across industry verticals, but simply jumping the bandwagon is not likely to give you the desired results. To make the most of your decision to outsource photo editing services, you have to do a little homework.\nIn this article, we will discuss how you can outsource photo editing services successfully. By the end of this write-up, you will have a fair understanding of the attributes of an ideal photo editing company/service provider.\nAnalyze your requirement\nIt is true that the majority of businesses are leveraging outsourced photo editing services to boost their marketing and sales campaigns. But if you decide to take a plunge into this practice without analyzing your own requirement, chances are, you might not get the desired results. So, it is advisable to constitute an in-house team to assess your photo editing needs.\nTake into account the number of photographs you have to edit on a daily basis, how many resources are engaged in this process, and what is the average cost you are incurring for the job. If you need enhanced images on a regular basis and have a sizeable team of experts to do the job, it makes perfect sense to outsource the photo enhancement services.\nConduct detailed research on service providers\nSimply typing ‘photo editing services’ in the Google search bar will throw hundreds of service providers at you soliciting your clientele. It is quite easy to go for the first few search engine results, but it is a good idea to look for service providers that suit your individual needs.\nWhile some photo editing companies take bulk assignments, others might have a very small team of photo editors. Your ideal outsourcing partner should have a robust team of photo editing experts with varied skills ranging from photo retouching, image enhancement, to specialized skills.\nLook for industry experience\nWhile there is no dearth of photo editing outsourcing companies out there, you need a service provider that has a proven track record of delivering customized results to a global clientele. Ideally, your photo editing outsourcing partner should have at least 15 years of experience in the field. One smart way to check out the quality of services rendered is to go through the client testimonials.\nYou can even cross-examine the customer feedback by contacting the existing and erstwhile customers of your prospective vendor. Check out the portfolio of your intended outsourcing partner, it will give you a clear understanding of their capabilities.\nCheck out the service delivery\nOnly a well-established mannequin, jewelry, or a real estate photo editing company can give you the desired quality of services in a cost-effective manner.\nLook for a service provider that has ample experience in delivering quality services to a diverse clientele.\nThe service delivery model should give you enough flexibility and scalability to alter the size of your remote team as per the fluctuating needs. Flexible hiring and service delivery models also enable you to maximize cost savings.\nGo for dedicated photo editing experts\nWhile a majority of service providers will take up your photo editing project and send you the completed work as per the service level agreement, there are better options that give you dedicated experts. These experts work exclusively for you as your own employees albeit from a remote location.\nThis outsourcing arrangement not only gives you better control of your outsourced process but also enables you to drive the desired quality of services. You can even collaborate with your dedicated team in real-time to give timely feedback on the services rendered.\nLook for infrastructure\nNo matter how good your prospective outsourcing partner is, you must give due importance to the infrastructure they have. Apart from hardware, software, and technology access, you should also check out the location of the service provider.\nIdeally, your photo editing outsourcing partner should be located in a safe business district. Demographically, they should be near the hubs of education and leering. Such service providers can easily meet all your talent requirements.\nCheck industry certifications\nThe mark of a good photo editing service provider is its industry certifications. Apart from client testimonials, certifications reflect on the capabilities of your photo editing outsourcing partner. Ideally, your service provider should be ISO certified for quality and data security. Only such a vendor can guarantee the safety and security of your image data.\nInsist on free samples\nYour prospective photo editing service provider should also be willing to do a free sample for you. With this facility, you can easily assess the quality of services and the turnaround time. Make sure you get a free sample done before hiring a team of dedicated photo editing experts.\nSign a detailed service delivery agreement\nOnce you have ticked on all the attributes discussed so far, it makes sense to outsource your photo editing. Service level agreement (SLA) is an important document of any outsourcing arrangement.\nMake sure that you cover all your service requirements in this agreement. Things like the number of resources working on your project, reporting hierarchy, turnaround time, data confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement with individual photo editing experts should be duly covered in the SLA.\nYour decision to outsource photo retouching services to a third-party vendor should be based on your individual needs. Once you have identified your needs, the next big step is to choose the ideal outsourcing partner.\nIf you follow the points discussed in this write-up in a step-by-step manner, there’s nothing stopping you from getting the desired results. What is more, you will be able to save at least 40% of your operational cost by outsourcing your photo editing services in a phased and planned manner.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://adviseanddissent.org/journalism-and-the-illusion-of-objectivity/", "date": "2016-08-29T19:46:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982965886.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200925-00237-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.948880672454834, "token_count": 1805, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-36", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__32987228", "lang": "en", "text": "Nobody can honestly claim an objective perspective. This is true even for reporters at the most reputable mainstream publications, such as the New York Times, where opinion pieces are supposedly restricted to the editorial or op-ed pages. Every good journalist is informed about the subjects they cover but it is unrealistic to believe they discover facts in a vacuum known as objective truth.\nYet practitioners of mainstream journalism continually represent themselves as free of bias. The public supports this fiction, demanding objective reporting based on a naive insistence on unbiased coverage. Rather than attacking the credibility of those who claim to be impartial but are not (just turn on Fox News or MSNBC), this article seeks to challenge the idea that a mythical state of factual truth known as “objectivity” even exists.\nThe remedy is simple: open disclosure of relevant opinions and biases. Under this approach, sometimes labeled “advocacy journalism”, the public would be better served through access to a diversity of media outlets that openly and honestly express their points of view.\nThe Illusory Nature of “Objectivity” In Journalism\nOur experiences in life, the education we receive, our social circles, and many other factors, shape how we approach and interpret the world around us. Human beings are complicated organisms whose perception makes experiencing “objectivity” impossible. Each of us observes and processes existence through our own individual, subjective prisms. No one, no matter how respected or esteemed, can claim that they are simply experiencing reality untainted by their own bias. For example, a young black man walking down the street at night wearing a hoody might be perceived as harmless or dangerous depending on the observer’s racial bias.\nMany mainstream journalists accept the philosophical position that reporting “pure objectivity” is impossible but still consider it a worthwhile aspiration. Under this view a writer’s personal opinions are irrelevant to her reporting; similarly, a Judge is required to follow the law and impartially apply it to evidence before the court. The ensuing internal struggle to achieve neutrality supposedly brings the journalist closer to the truth by testing her own assumptions.\nJournalistic objectivity promotes the view that facts should be reported “as they are” and value judgments avoided entirely. There may be a fine line between the two but there is a difference between asserting well-established truth — for example, the holocaust really happened — and expressing opinion, even if well-informed. Because the reporter’s personal opinion is removed, the news consumer is left to interpret the truth for herself.\nHowever, scholarship on social perception has documented biases and errors that influence an individual’s basic cognitive process. Thus, each person experiences “truth” in his or her subjective way and no single person can express all perspectives that exist in a society.\nBecause of this reality, any journalist or media sources claiming impartiality should be approached with even more suspicion than visibly opinionated writing. For instance, the New York Times (NYT) is often considered the United States’ Newspaper of Record because of its authority and reputation in accurately recording what later becomes “history.” However, rooted in the NYT’ institutional perspective and reporting methodologies are all kinds of subjective political and cultural assumptions about the world. As many know, the NYT is frequently accused of framing controversial issues with a liberal bias.\nAnother interesting question is how do structural or inherent biases, common to all media outlets, influence consumers? On an institutional level, media bias refers to the practice of choosing which stories to report, which to feature on the front page, and what sources they will quote. A few of the most discussed types of media bias include:\n- Commercial Bias: Since the news media are for-profit businesses, they must deliver a product to consumers that will increase ratings and advertising dollars.\n- Narrative Bias: The incapability of reporting all relevant stories and facts and the necessity of connecting selected facts, to the exclusion of others, into a coherent narrative.\n- Status Quo Bias: The mainstream news almost never questions the fundamental structure of the political system and ignores alternative perspectives on how government might be run.\nIt should be made clear that bias does not per se entail that a message is false or unfair. However, omitting relevant viewpoints increases the possibility of manipulating readers. Another source of manipulation potentially arises from the goal of reporting each and every argument as if they were all equal. If 97% of scientists agree that global warming is man-made than why give equal voice to the 3% of scientists who disagree? Some arguments rely on faulty evidence that journalists should openly interrogate, not report as if it were just another valid argument.\nThe important distinction is between journalists who pretend that subjective assumptions do not influence their work, even if only on a subconscious level (and of course those who proactively disguise their views), and reporters who honestly disclose their perspective. Members of this second group are often pejoratively labeled “advocacy journalists” or “activists.”\nJournalism or Activism?\nAdvocacy journalists intentionally and transparently adopt a non-objective viewpoint, usually to promote some social or political purpose. Critics argue that starting from a publicly declared predisposition is less likely to get at the truth. These writers will supposedly manipulate evidence to support a declared point of view because pride is on the line. They are, supposedly, less likely to convince those who are not already convinced because it “feels preachy.”\nBut isn’t pride always on the line for professional reporters regardless if their view is disclosed or not? And if a reader feels preached at can they not just flip the channel or page? Why can’t readers stand to read things they might not “agree” with? Agreeing with Obama’s drone strike policy shouldn’t mean that you then ignore all news stories about civilians killed by drones. If the relevant ethical standard by which reporting should be judged is fairness (giving the opposing side a chance to respond) and accuracy (of facts) then why is pride or preachiness even an issue?\nContrary to conventional wisdom, practicing journalism is always a form of activism because there are always choices. Every day editors decide what stories to cover, which to feature on the front page, and what sources to quote. After all, aren’t journalists theoretically supposed to be advocating for the public, for democracy, and acting as a watchdog on government behavior?\nThe result of making choices is that the interests of one group or another will be served. Just because a writer does not intend to support a specific group does not mean her choices have any less effect.\nEven silence involves choices. What is not said has the effect of making an expressed narrative more valuable than unstated ones. Classifying waterboarding as “enhanced interrogation” while omitting the word “torture” influences a reader’s perception of how the War on Terror is being conducted. Similarly, citing low rape statistics in isolation doesn’t necessarily mean that fewer people are being raped. Much of the time fewer rapes are being reported because victims are remaining silent, an important part of the narrative that is frequently overlooked.\nThe most important point is that the process of choosing what to report and how to frame facts inevitably involves highly subjective assumptions, whether they are cultural, political, or other. An author who openly expresses her bias avoids a pretense of objectivity.\nBecause biases are always present, explicit disclosure of one’s views better serves the public by promoting transparency.\nDear Journalists, Please Disclose…!\nMaybe the most detrimental aspect of “objective” journalism is how it makes readers passive recipients of the news, rather than proactive analyzers and interpreters of it. A writer with a reputation for objective reporting is not usually challenged because her words are viewed as relaying impartial facts.\nThe public would be better off if the illusory pursuit of objectivity in journalism was rejected. If writers fully disclose their biases, this would enable a more honest and open examination of the information they convey.\nI’ll start: I consider myself politically radical because my values fall outside of the primarily two-party system (Republican vs. Democrat) that dominates politics in the United States. Neither political party represents my views so I look for answers and truth elsewhere. A more in depth disclosure can be found on this blog’s About Me page.\nI welcome readers to scrutinize my writing for bias in story selection, chosen verbs and adjectives, and descriptions; it is undoubtedly there. But note that I recognize my voice to be only one among many choices in the marketplace of ideas and I do not hide behind the illusion that what I am expressing is “objective” truth.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://foundryparkinn.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/executive-chef-steve-vining-is-acf-chef-of-the-year/", "date": "2018-04-22T18:16:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945637.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422174026-20180422194026-00077.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9441365599632263, "token_count": 387, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__189356786", "lang": "en", "text": "The Athens chapter of the American Culinary Federation, The Classic City Chefs & Cooks Association, has chosen Foundry Park Inn & Spa Executive Chef Steve Vining as its 2012 Chef of the Year. “I’m honored,” says Vining. “Over the last four years, I’ve put a tremendous amount of hard work into the Foundry kitchens, and it’s nice to be recognized for those efforts.”\nIn May, Chef Vining was promoted to Executive Chef at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa after having served as Head Banquet Chef for the previous four years. As Executive Chef, Vining oversees the entire food and beverage operations of the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, from banquet and special events, off-site catering, and culinary team building exercises to the Hoyt House restaurant and Melting Point pub kitchens.\nAs a member of the Classic City Chefs & Cooks Association, Vining is also working to present the 3rd Annual Classic City Soup Fest, a soup-and-seasonal-brew competition featuring chefs from local restaurants preparing their favorite soup recipes to raise money for the United Way and local domestic violence prevention nonprofit Project Safe. “Being awarded ‘Chef of the Year’ is a great thing,” says Vining, “but being a part of events like Soup Fest are so rewarding in that our community comes together for the benefit of others. It’s a great testament to the quality of our food culture here in Athens.”\nFor more information on the culinary side of the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, visit http://www.foundryparkinn.com/Dining-&-Nightlife. Soup Fest will be held from 11 am – 2 pm on Sunday, October 7th 2012 at the Melting Point. Admission is free and open to the public.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://roccitycoalition.org/event/rochester-street-films/", "date": "2018-04-20T16:29:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944479.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180420155332-20180420175332-00454.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9184876680374146, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__197582976", "lang": "en", "text": "Click button to submit an event for review. Events will be published within 3-4 days, if not the same day.\n- This event has passed.\nRochester Street Films\nJune 14, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm$5\nReconnect Rochester is teaming up with Rochester People’s Climate Coalition to explore the relationship between transportation and sustainability. How do the lifestyle choices we make as individuals impact our health, environment, social and economic well-being? A mix of short films from around the world plus a live discussion with local leaders will inspire conversation and debate. This event will be moderated by Mona Seghatoleslami, host and producer on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.saltoshi.com/p/911", "date": "2021-12-05T01:57:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363134.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205005314-20211205035314-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9782184958457947, "token_count": 578, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__149789728", "lang": "en", "text": "Today is such a sad day. Thousands of people were killed during the four plane crashes on September 11, 2001. Thousands more were killed during the following twenty years of war. God bless the dead, and hopefully their souls are spending eternity in heaven.\nAlthough today is sad, I don’t want to dwell on sadness. Rather, I’d like to focus on a very specific part of 9/11 which is rarely discussed. Each day I read a short email from HISTORY. The following excerpt is from today's email.\n“Meanwhile, a fourth California-bound plane–United Flight 93–was hijacked about 40 minutes after leaving Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Because the plane had been delayed in taking off, passengers on board learned of events in New York and Washington via cell phone and Airfone calls to the ground. Knowing that the aircraft was not returning to an airport as the hijackers claimed, a group of passengers and flight attendants planned an insurrection. One of the passengers, Thomas Burnett, Jr., told his wife over the phone that “I know we’re all going to die. There’s three of us who are going to do something about it. I love you, honey.” Another passenger—Todd Beamer—was heard saying “Are you guys ready? Let’s roll” over an open line. Sandy Bradshaw, a flight attendant, called her husband and explained that she had slipped into a galley and was filling pitchers with boiling water. Her last words to him were “Everyone’s running to first class. I’ve got to go. Bye.”\nThe passengers fought the four hijackers and are suspected to have attacked the cockpit with a fire extinguisher. The plane then flipped over and sped toward the ground at upwards of 500 miles per hour, crashing in a rural field in western Pennsylvania at 10:10 a.m. All 45 people aboard were killed. Its intended target is not known, but theories include the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, or one of several nuclear power plants along the eastern seaboard.”\nTerrorists have one main objective — invoke fear and violence. Who knows where Flight 93 was headed, but I bet the hijackers were not planning to crash in a field in Pennsylvania. None of the above theories about where the plane was headed would surprise me. Who knows how many lives were saved because of those courageous passengers.\nAnyway, just wanted to point out a silver lining today. If any Veterans want to talk about 9/11 or the situation in Afghanistan, feel free to reach out. I’m headed to the Arlington National Cemetery.\nUntil next time,", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://siennabrisbanedreams.wordpress.com/", "date": "2019-04-24T02:56:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578624217.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424014705-20190424040705-00271.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.926490068435669, "token_count": 1402, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__144816501", "lang": "en", "text": "Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime (hopefully!) event that will be remembered for decades to come and is a huge chapter in the story of your relationship. Because of the grand, celebratory nature of a wedding, most if not all couples will search for the ideal wedding photographer who will capture their big day in meticulous detail through their expert camerawork.\nHowever, finding the right wedding photographer can be tricky, especially if you are being bombarded with information regarding other aspects of your wedding. While it may take a backseat to other wedding plans, sourcing a good photographer is of paramount importance in order create a visual record of the day’s events and to attain physical images to look back on and cherish.\nRead More at https://bestinau.com.au/best-wedding-photographers-brisbane/\nThe World Press Photo Exhibition returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse this weekend, presenting its usual trove of compelling and intimate moments captured by the world’s best photojournalists.\nThe exhibition profiles the winners of the annual World Press Photo Contest. The 2018 contest drew 73,044 images from 4548 photographers in 125 countries around the world, with the competition jury handing out prizes in eight categories to 42 snappers from 22 countries, including Australia.\nThe exhibition features the winning images across all of the contest categories. It opens this Saturday in the Powerhouse’s Turbine Studio, Visy Foyer and other exhibition spaces.\nMore Here- https://www.broadsheet.com.au/brisbane/art-and-design/article/world-press-photo-exhibition-returns-brisbane-powerhouse\nThousands of Brisbane residents have said what they want to see in their city, with hundreds in support of trams, light rail and better public transport in general, while some residents just want a clean river, canals in the suburbs and happy people.\nBrisbane Times and BDA: The Committee for Brisbane Liveability Survey has now closed, but more than 2200 residents completed the survey to tell us what they love and loathe about Brisbane.\nRead More at https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/thousands-of-residents-have-their-say-on-what-brisbane-should-have-20180624-p4znfb.html\nA THREE bedroom house just 4km from the Brisbane CBD has fetched $485,000, one of the cheapest prices seen in any inner-city capital in months.\nThe timber home was built in 1940 and sits on a 400 sqm block that’s close to schools and parks — and even has a bus stop right across the road.\nContinue Reading https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/house-4km-from-brisbane-cbd-485k/news-story/2bb254f07e36d479d4fbd2b6db86059c\nCarnival Cruise Line has announced Carnival Spirit will become the brand’s first ship to home port in Brisbane. The announcement follows the ACCC’s approval of a new cruise ship terminal in Brisbane.\nCarnival Spirit will arrive into its new home in 2020. She will sail year-round from Brisbane to the tropical archipelagos of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, as well as offer shorter cruises to destinations in North Queensland.\nMore Here- https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/carnival-spirit-to-sail-year-round-from-brisbane\nBrisbane’s flood-prone land has been purchased by Brisbane City Council which will spend millions to turn it into sporting fields.\nThe 2018-19 budget revealed the council would spend $40 million over three years to deliver new facilities in at least six suburbs.\nMore here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/brisbane-news/council-to-build-sport-fields-on-flood-prone-land-20180614-p4zlft.html\nBrisbane council Opposition Leader Peter Cumming has slammed lord mayor Graham Quirk’s 2018-19 budget as a “final act of political tragedy”.\nOn Friday morning, two days after the budget was handed down, Cr Cumming delivered his budget response to the council chamber.\nMore Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/the-tank-s-empty-opposition-leader-slams-brisbane-council-budget-20180615-p4zlmj.html\nThe Queensland government has announced funding for a new $150 million theatre at the heritage-listed Queensland Cultural Centre in Brisbane, with a national design competition for the building forthcoming.\nTo be built on the Playhouse Green site, between Grey and Russell streets, the theatre will be operated by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and will provide a new home for Queensland Ballet while also supporting Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Opera Queensland and Queensland Theatre.\nMore Here- https://architectureau.com/articles/national-design-competition-announced-for-150-million-brisbane-theatre/\nBrisbane Broncos legend Gorden Tallis has added his voice to the chorus of past players and pundits to speculate on Melbourne Storm boss Craig Bellamy’s future.\nMedia reports last Sunday declared the premiership-winning coach had decided to reject a reported three-year, $5million offer from the Brisbane Broncos and ink a similar three-year extension to stay in Melbourne.\nRead more at http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/craig-bellamy-to-turn-down-brisbane-broncos-and-re-sign-with-melbourne-storm-says-gorden-tallis/1otod2ynq9ta91mdj938jzlgvf\nThe state government of Queensland, Australia, has announced its backing for the construction of new film and TV studios in Brisbane.\nThe government said it is committing $9.2 million (A$12 million) to the project and described it as establishing “a fit-for-purpose studio for small film and television productions.” The location and initial tenants will be announced in the next financial year.\nFor full details Visit Here https://variety.com/2018/film/asia/brisbane-build-film-and-television-studio-1202835644/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://urocellz.com/2709/", "date": "2019-12-08T01:28:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540503656.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20191207233943-20191208021943-00540.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9625412821769714, "token_count": 342, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__68436011", "lang": "en", "text": "Recently, scientists from Taiwan reported that men with ED were about three times more likely to develop osteoporosis than those who have no trouble with erections.\nOsteoporosis is a bone disorder caused by decreased bone density. It makes bones more fragile and more likely to break.\nFor this study, the researchers analyzed data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. They identified 4,460 men age 40 and older who were diagnosed with ED between 1996 and 2010. (The men‘s average age was 58 years).\nThen, the scientists compared the records to those of 17,480 men without ED who were around the same age.\nOverall, 5.92% of the patients with ED eventually developed osteoporosis, compared to 3.65% of the men without ED.\nWhy was osteoporosis more common in men with ED? The researchers weren’t sure, but offered several possible explanations. They noted that more study is needed to learn more about the connection. However, one theory involves low testosterone, an important hormone for men.\nWhile not discussed in the study, some experts believe testosterone and osteoporosis are linked. Men’s bodies produce testosterone, some of which is naturally converted to estrogen, a hormone that helps maintain bone health. If a man has low levels of testosterone, there is less hormone to convert to estrogen, leading to weaker bones. Low testosterone can impair erections, too, so it’s possible that ED and osteoporosis could be linked in this way.\nMen who are concerned about ED, testosterone, or osteoporosis should see their doctor for a complete checkup.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://baskworld.com/news", "date": "2023-09-30T06:54:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510603.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930050118-20230930080118-00204.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335808753967285, "token_count": 635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__73106981", "lang": "en", "text": "How men and women sniff out the opposite sex, subconsciously\nA new study has found on May 02, 2014, 17:08 that men and women can subconsciously smell the presence of the opposite sex based on chemical cues that were found and then isolated in human pheromones.\nThe human body produces chemical cues that communicate gender to members of the opposite sex, researchers said. Whiffs of the active steroid ingredients (androstadienone in males and estratetraenol in females) influence our perceptions of movement as being either more masculine or more feminine, they said.\nThe effect, which occurs completely without awareness, depends on both our biological sex and our sexual orientations, the study found. Our findings argue for the existence of human sex pheromones. They show that the nose can sniff out gender from body secretions even when we don’t think we smell anything on the conscious level,” said researcher Dr.Wen Zhou of the Academy of Sciences.\nEarlier studies have shown that androstadienone, found in male sweat and armpits, can promote a positive mood in females as opposed to males.\nEstratetraenol, first identified in female perspiration, has similar effects on males. But it wasn’t clear whether those chemicals were truly acting as sexual cues.\nIn the new study, Dr. Zhou and her colleagues asked males and females, both heterosexual and homosexual, to watch what are known as point-light walkers (PLWs) move in place on a screen.\nPLWs consist of 15 dots representing the 12 major joints in the human body, plus the pelvis, thorax, and head. The task was to decide whether those digitally morphed gaits were more masculine or feminine. Individuals completed that task over a series of days while being exposed to androstadienone, estratetraenol, or a control solution, all of which smelled like cloves.\nThe results showed that smelling androstadienone systematically biased heterosexual females, but not males, toward perceiving walkers as more masculine. By contrast, smelling estratetraenol systematically biased heterosexual males, but not females, toward perceiving walkers as more feminine.\nThe researchers found that homosexual males responded to gender pheromones more like heterosexual females did. Bisexual or homosexual female responses to the same scents fell somewhere in between those of heterosexual males and females. When the visual gender cues were extremely ambiguous, smelling androstadienone versus estratetraenol produced about an eight per cent change in gender perception.\n* These test studies are the first of its kind results to provide the very first direct evidence that the two human steroids communicate opposite sexual gender information that is differentially effective to the two sex groups based on their sexual orientation and desires researchers said.\nMoreover, they demonstrate that human visual gender perception draws on subconscious chemosensory biological cues hence proving the overwhelming effect of human pheromones does indeed exist in all of us.\nThe study was published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://questlove.com/category/uncategorized/", "date": "2024-04-20T01:28:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00674.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9397670030593872, "token_count": 1621, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__7241604", "lang": "en", "text": "This is a book only Questlove could have written: a perceptive and personal reflection on the first half-century of hip-hop.\nWhen hip-hop first emerged in the 1970s, it wasn’t expected to become the cultural force it is today. But for a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia, it was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to try to make his own songs. That kid was Questlove, and decades later, he is a six-time Grammy Award–winning musician, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, a New York Times bestselling author, a producer, an entrepreneur, a cofounder of one of hip-hop’s defining acts (the Roots), and the genre’s unofficial in-house historian.\nIn this landmark book, Hip-Hop Is History, Questlove skillfully traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting both the forgotten but influential gems and the undeniable chart-topping hits—and weaves it all together with the stories no one else knows. It is at once an intimate, sharply observed story of a cultural revolution and a sweeping, grand theory of the evolution of the great artistic movement of our time. And Questlove, of course, approaches it with not only the encyclopedic fluency and passion of an obsessive fan but also the expertise and originality of an innovative participant.\nHip-hop is history, and also his history.\nReleased on April 18th, 2023!\nFrom the Academy Award–winning, Grammy-winning, and New York Times bestselling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and the New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby comes this thrill-a-minute novel—the first in a rollicking time-travel adventure series that’s perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky.\nSeventh grader Rahim Reynolds loves testing out the gadgets invented by his brilliant friend Kasia Collins. First there were the X-ray glasses and all the trouble they caused. Now there’s the new cell phone she built for his birthday, even though his parents won’t let him have one. But Rahim is excited to use the phone to search for videos of his favorite old-school rap group. What he doesn’t know is the phone has a special battery that interfaces with a secret government satellite, which spells trouble when the phone transports him back to 1997. Almost immediately, he learns what every time traveler before him has: Actions in the past jeopardize the future. With Kasia as his only lifeline to the present, Rahim works with her to get home unscathed, all the while dodging bullies (on his end) and suspicious government agents (on hers).\nPhiladelphia in the late nineties is a new world for Rahim and Kasia, but it is a familiar place for Questlove, who, alongside S. A. Cosby, delivers a high-velocity tale where two best friends discover that sometimes the best beat is the one that brings you back home.\nIn MUSIC IS HISTORY, Questlove harnesses his encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and his deep curiosity about history to examine America over the last fifty years. Choosing one essential track from each year, Questlove unpacks each song’s significance, revealing the pivotal role that American music plays around issues of race, gender, politics, and identity.\nMUSIC IS HISTORY focuses on the years 1971 to the present, not only the country’s most complex and rewarding half-century when it comes to the ways that pop culture and culturally diverse history intersect and interact, but also the years that overlap with Questlove’s own life. MUSIC IS HISTORY moves fluidly from the personal to the political, examining events closely and critically, unpeel and uncover previously unseen dimensions and encouraging readers to do the same. Whether he is exploring how Black identity reshaped itself during the blaxploitation era, analyzing the assembly-line nature of disco and its hostility to Black genius, or remembering his own youth as a pop fan and what it taught him about America, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry.\nWhat if Questlove threw a potluck dinner, and everybody came? He picked the guests. The guests picked the recipes. The result is the ultimate potluck cookbook.\nQuestlove is best known for his achievements in the music world, but his interest in food runs a close second. He has hosted a series of renowned Food Salons and conversations with some of America’s most prominent chefs. Now he is turning his hand to creating a cookbook. In Mixtape Potluck Cookbook, Questlove imagines the ultimate potluck dinner party, inviting more than fifty chefs, entertainers, and musicians—such as Eric Ripert, Natalie Portman, and Q-Tip—and asking them to bring along their favorite recipes. He also pairs each cook with a song that he feels best captures their unique creative energy. The result is not only an accessible, entertaining cookbook, but also a collection of Questlove’s diverting musical commentaries as well as an illustration of the fascinating creative relationship between music and food. With Questlove’s unique style of hosting dinner parties and his love of music, food, and entertaining, this book will give readers unexpected insights into the relationship between culture and food.\nFrom the bestselling author of Mo’ Meta Blues and James Beard Award nominated Something to Food About.\nA unique new guide to creativity from Questlove — inspirations, stories, and lessons on how to live your best creative life.\nAlso available as an audiobook read by Questlove, featuring original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, “Suga” Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly. Pre-order the audiobook from Audible!\nThe world according to Questlove.\nMo’ Meta Blues is a punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone’s Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture.\nExploring creativity with innovative chefs.\nConversations with: Nathan Myhrvold, Daniel Humm, Michael Solomonov, Ludo Lefebvre, Dave Beran, Jesse Griffiths, Donald Link, Dominique Crenn, Daniel Patterson, Ryan Roadhouse.\nQuestlove explores what makes their creativity tick, how they see the world through their cooking and how their cooking teaches them to see the world.\nThe music, dance, and style of a generation.\nQuestlove commemorates the legacy of Soul Train—the cultural phenomenon that launched the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, and Aretha Franklin. Questlove reveals the remarkable story of the captivating program, and his text is paired with more than 350 photographs of the show’s most memorable episodes and the larger-than-life characters who defined it: the great host Don Cornelius, the extraordinary musicians, and the people who lived the phenomenon from dance floor. Gladys Knight contributed a foreword to this incredible volume. Nick Cannon contributed the preface.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://news.jalc.edu/index.php/2013/09/discover-channel-reality-stars-to-appear-at-jalc-hunting-and-fishing-days/", "date": "2014-09-23T06:18:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1410657138017.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20140914011218-00021-ip-10-234-18-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.951908528804779, "token_count": 460, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-41", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__50706978", "lang": "en", "text": "Discovery Channel Reality Stars to Appear at JALC Hunting and Fishing Days\nBY STEVE O’KEEFE\nLogan Media Services\nCARTERVILLE - John A. Logan College officials have announced that two stars of the Discovery Channels new reality show, Porter’s Ridge, will appear at the college’s annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 28 and 29.\nElvis Larry Martin and Danny Bob Saylor will join fellow cast member and long-time Hunting and Fishing Days presenter, Jeff “the Bear Man,” at the college’s 26th annual celebration.\nPorter’s Ridge is a new series from the creators of the hit series Duck Dynasty. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Indiana, far from big city life, the show follows the characters of the small town. This isolated, tight-knit community lives by its own set of rules. The Ridge is a place where a guy can have a yard full of pet grizzly bears, use dynamite recreationally, and hold family demolition derbies. According to the Discovery Channel’s Web site, the code of life on the Ridge is simple: respect the Lord, love your family, and watch each other’s backs.\nEvent organizer Dwight Hoffard said that Hunting and Fishing Days already had a natural connection to the show.“Jeff ‘The Bear Man’ and his late bear, Brody, have been an integral part of hunting and fishing days for a long time. So when Jeff said he was coming back with his new bear Bob he said he could bring along a few friends too,” Hoffard said.\nJeff, who lives in Porter’s Ridge, appears regularly on the show. Martin and Saylor will appear throughout the weekend with Jeff and his bear, Bob, who also appears on the show.\nJohn A. Logan College’s celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days is in its 26th year and offers a kid’s fishing hole, hunting and fishing seminars, Dock Dogs Competition, 3D archery, calling competitions, and a host of other activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.\nPosted: September 12th, 2013 under General.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://sportenglandnews.wordpress.com/2011/01/11/10-million-to-tackle-the-gender-gap-in-sport/", "date": "2018-07-22T22:32:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594018.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722213610-20180722233610-00639.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9537772536277771, "token_count": 851, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__149967081", "lang": "en", "text": "On Thursday we revealed the sports projects that will benefit from a £10 million National Lottery fund to encourage Active Women and tackle the gender gap in sport.\nSports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson and badminton star Gail Emms joined Sport England’s Chief Executive, Jennie Price, in Nottingham to name the 20 projects we’re supporting.\nThe targeted investment will get more women from disadvantaged communities – and women caring for children – playing sport as part of the drive to deliver a mass participation legacy from London 2012.\nAt present, one in eight women regularly play sport in England. Whilst this has increased significantly in the past five years, it still trails behind men’s participation, with one in five taking part. Women from disadvantaged communities play even less sport, with less than one in 10 women taking part.\n• Netball in the City – which will get over 12,000 women back on the court in Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Wolverhampton. More than £1 million has been awarded to England Netball for the project, which will provide fun and accessible sporting opportunities, through both traditional and modified versions of netball.\n• A council’s domestic violence team will receive £154,509 to run a sports project at Hyndburn in Lancashire for women who’ve suffered abuse. Fit, Free & Fabulous will use the power of sport to help women to improve their health and self-esteem.\n• £2.295 million has been awarded to a project that will get 30,000 women playing ‘doorstep sports’ in 49 of the most disadvantaged areas in England. Delivered by a consortium of sports organisations, led by charity StreetGames, it will also see over 200 events and festivals organised and 1,700 new coaches and volunteers recruited.\n• A grant of £147,000 is going to Southampton charity Catch 22 for a project that will introduce women to activities such as boxercise, badminton, swimming and canoeing. Childcare will be provided for mums and lots of local sessions will be offered at a very low cost, with keen participants encouraged to stay on as volunteers or take coaching badges.\n• A National Women’s Cycling Network will be created thanks to a £992,159 investment which will see 80,000 women getting on their bikes. British Cycling will: recruit cycling champions to organise led-rides and inspire others to take part; recruit women cycling instructors to teach basic skills and help people gain confidence on the roads; and organise nine women-only mass cycling events.\n“We have many fantastic female athletes in this country, but not enough women participating at sport’s grassroots,” said Hugh Robertson MP. “More needs to be done to encourage women to participate in sport, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The £10 million being invested by Sport England will give women the chance to try out new sports as part of a dedicated programme and hopefully keep them in sport in the future.”\nGail Emms, who became a mum nine months ago with the arrival of Harry, said: “As a new mum, I know only too well how difficult it can be to make time for yourself and to get out there and play sport. The projects receiving investment from Sport England today will make a big difference because they’ve really thought through the challenges women face in becoming regular sports participants.”\nSue Tibballs, chief executive of the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation said: “WSFF welcomes Sport England’s investment to increase the number of women from disadvantaged communities and mothers playing sport. Women make up over 50% of the population, yet despite this, many often find it hard to access sport due to a complex set of barriers and practical requirements. Projects tailored specifically to meet the needs of female participants are hugely beneficial and support our goal of creating a nation of active women.”\nTo find out more about the projects funded by Sport England’s Active Women programme, visit Sport England’s website\nTo find out more about Sport England’s strategy click here", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.temporalbrand.com/publications/articles-20101018.shtml", "date": "2019-12-14T20:58:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541294513.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214202754-20191214230754-00378.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592850208282471, "token_count": 1604, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__158718691", "lang": "en", "text": "The world of branding is changing fast and brand managers are struggling to keep pace. They face mounting pressures from stakeholders to perform better in the midst of more aggressive competitive attack and rapid changes in customer needs, a burden further compounded by the volatile financial economy, the accelerating speed of technological progress, stronger demand for companies to account for their social responsibility, and the emergence of the networked society. Some brands have not survived these challenges, but might have if they had been managed with greater speed, flexibility and foresight. This article outlines the main challenges facing brand managers in a rapidly changing world.\nBrand Management Challenges\nIt is now absolutely clear that product parity is impossible to avoid. With the availability of technology and ease of accessibility to various processes and procedures, any product can be replicated within a short timeframe and product differentiation is no longer a competitive advantage. This has triggered an architecture swing away from product branding to corporate branding, where differentiation is easier to accomplish, but where overall control of the brand image is more difficult.\nThe lure of corporate branding remains strong however, as not only can products be copied, but most business activities and developments too, and this leads to the conclusion that the only viable long term competitive advantage companies can rely on is a strong brand. A company’s brand image cannot be replicated in its entirety by competitors, and the stronger a brand image is the stronger its differentiation, alongside other benefits. For instance, if a brand is strategically well managed and differentiated it is more likely to develop a strong emotional relationship over time with customers, enjoy their trust and loyalty, and grow in financial value. To reap these benefits brand managers have to do three basic things very well – understand customers, give them what they want, and be their friend.\nSuccessful global brands like Apple do all three, achieving strong emotional connections with customers by understanding their needs and wants, and delivering on these with speed, agility and innovative design, and generating pure desire. Others like Zara, the ‘instant fashion’ brand, achieve the same emotional result by impeccably managing the supply chain to give consumers more options and opportunities to shop, by moving from design to in-store availability in 5-6 weeks compared to the average industry norm of 4-6 months. This brings customers in to Zara stores an average of 17 times compared to the industry’s 3-4 per annum. They love the brand and the sense of exclusivity it gives them at affordable prices.\nSuccessful brands are also better at creating and sustaining a distinct positioning in the minds of their customers. Multiple positioning strategies are available, but there is a growing trend towards addressing ethical and environmental concerns as a sound platform as a direct result of global concern from consumers who demand of corporations that they and their brands become more socially responsible and accountable. Some companies such as Innocent Drinks have made this a part of their brand essence proposition; others, oil and gas companies in particular, have us wondering if they are really sincere about keeping their environmental brand promises.\nAll of the brand management issues mentioned remain significant, but the real ‘game-changer’ is that brands now have to develop their relationships with consumers through new media. A global tectonic shift has occurred in the way consumers build relationships and communicate with each other called ‘the networked society’, driven by new and innovative digital communications platforms. Commercial democratic power lies now with consumers, and for brand managers this means that they must build emotional brand strategies that connect with and are relevant to consumers increasingly online as opposed to offline.\nNew Media and the Networked Society\nBrands are fundamentally relationships, and so the work of brand managers is always directed towards building and maintaining really good, emotionally sustainable relationships with customers. Essentially, this is about capturing ‘share of heart’ from which ‘share of wallet’ duly follows, as when a brand appeals to the hearts of people they usually become loyal and happy customers and, importantly, brand advocates.\nThe traditional means of relationship-building for brand management has relied on communicating directly with the consumer via advertising and promotion but this has changed as fast as the networked society has grown. The rapid progress in Internet technology has totally changed the way in which people communicate and develop their friendships and relationships. That same trend has also generated more innovative options available for brands to establish and cultivate their relationships with their customers, but this has not made the brand manager’s job easier. On the contrary it has made it harder.\nThe huge global growth of social networking platforms has totally changed not only the way in which people communicate, but also how brands have to communicate with people. Facebook, for example, is so successful it now has over 400 million members but is less than five years old, and such social media platforms present brand managers with huge challenges. Whereas advertising, promotions and public relations activities tended to dominate conversations with consumers in a monologue fashion, consumers now discuss and build or destroy brands on networking sites where – and this is of critical importance – brands are not invited into their conversations. It is no longer a one way street; in fact it is not even a two way street unless brands manage to gain entry to these conversations, and often it is hard to do this, and brand managers are forced to abandon old-fashioned marketing communications plans and find innovative ways to create interesting networking opportunities for consumers that they – not the brand owners - want.\nFor example, Coca-Cola now makes itself available to its “fans” via Facebook, YouTube, blogs, Second Life and other digital networking platforms. Prada and Victoria’s Secret provide other examples of brand management extending beyond the physical into the virtual world of the consumer in the networked society. The brand-customer touch points have changed and this has transformed brand management.\nSome Things Never Change\nI have commented a lot about the changes that have taken place in the world of brand management, but some things never change. In providing customers with great experiences, it would be remiss of me not to say that relationships with customers cannot be cultivated if the brand culture of the company is weak. Building a strong brand culture is imperative in permeating the brand identity to customers. In the physical world, the Virgin Group, Philips and Intel are examples of power brands that pay strong attention to building a consistent brand culture within their organizations, whilst in the virtual world, Google (now the world’s most valuable brand) and others are doing the same. Indeed, with an appealing brand culture cascaded down to every employee, these brands are able to reach out effectively and create consistent and enjoyable brand experiences for their customers via every touch point whether online or offline. In short, branding becomes everyone’s responsibility in the organization. Given this, the CEO of every organization should rally every employee to live the brand by deploying various activities, policies and management structures to reinforce a strong brand culture.\nA second constant in brand management is quality. Without top quality in product and service, any brand will ultimately fail or have significant problems, the most recent example of this being the demise of the Toyota brand image.\nThe third main factor that has not changed is the need for brand managers to remain strategic, while at the same time meticulously managing the day-to-day detail of brand management activities. Every touch point counts.\nIn conclusion, brand management has become much more challenging in this rapidly changing world. Companies that continue to manage their brands as they always have will fall significantly behind or face extinction. Those companies that stay relevant to customers, provide what they want, and engage them in ways that provide wonderful experiences will survive and succeed.\nDr. Paul Temporal,\nGroup Managing Director,\nTemporal Brand Consulting\nFor more in-depth analysis and information see Paul Temporal’s new book, Advanced Brand Management: Managing Brands in a Changing World (John Wiley & Sons,) 2010", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://tgitechnologies.net/contain-yourself/", "date": "2024-03-04T01:53:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00083.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9617179036140442, "token_count": 630, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__86618037", "lang": "en", "text": "If you have been on a flight recently which has passed near a major US port, and you were occupying a window seat, you were probably amazed by the view of thousands of container ships dotted around the surrounding ocean.\nExcept for China, ports all over the world are facing significant congestion. The attached article, Container Availability: From Shortage To Congestion, helps explain what has happened and the Container Availability Index. There are several reasons for the current shipping container shortage, but most of them point to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic took a stronghold in early 2020, the global supply chain experienced significant disruption. Manufacturing and transportation came to a screeching halt all across the world. However, various countries and regions of the world shut down at different times. This caused a massive imbalance in shipping container availability.\nOutside of the repercussions of COVID-19, another notable event that contributed to the container shortage and caused shipping delays was the blockage of the Suez Canal. Thankfully, the blockage was removed, and the canal is now accessible. However, many shippers have now begun to look into alternatives to the Suez Canal. To learn more about this, check out our article Alternatives to the Suez Canal.\nSince the pandemic, China has been recovering faster than many other countries, with its export figures rebounding spectacularly after the first half of 2020. Huge volumes of previously stranded containers started to leave Chinese ports. The normal cycle and availability of containers are completely imbalanced at present with China exporting much more than it is importing, consequently overloading the ports of major importing countries such as the U.S. and Europe.\nThe severe U.S. port congestion has critically impacted the supply chain flow. It has resulted in President Biden stepping in and requesting the ports to operate 27/7 until the situation is straightened out.\nDid you know?\n- Over 500,000 containers are heading to the U.S. to be unloaded.\n- Shipping stocks and ETFs are up well over 100% growth for the year, with some as high as 400%.\n- Rates have gone from $2,800/container to over $20,000/container since the beginning of 2021.\nThe invention of the shipping container\nThe maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping took place on April 26, 1956, which played a critical role in spurring the global economy.\nBefore 1956, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back an expansion of the international economy. The break-bulk-loaded cargo was poorly secured and required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Loading and unloading were particularly troublesome. Risks include delays, pilfering, damage and loss.\nThe modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions of dollars in annual trade. A short article from Smithsonian outlines the innovation and ultimate dominance of the shipping container.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.socialconnectedness.org/never-alone-but-always-lonely-the-social-isolation-of-being-a-new-mother/", "date": "2019-09-21T08:47:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574377.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921084226-20190921110226-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614688158035278, "token_count": 1027, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__163369557", "lang": "en", "text": "This International Women’s Day, we are honoured to support the writing of a brilliant member of our movement, Sophie Beaton. Ms. Beaton worked as a Social Connectedness fellow in the Summer of 2018; under the guidance of Human Rights Watch, she authored a highly insightful research paper on the mistreatment of older women in the workplace. Since then, she has continued to impress us with her choice to pursue an education in law at the University of Toronto.\nThis particular article of hers, titled: “Never Alone, but Always Lonely: The Social Isolation of Being a New Mother” delves into the modern challenges of women as they take on the new responsibility of being mothers. Ms. Beaton calls on policymakers to make a more concerted effort to understand the social isolation that often comes along with becoming a new mother, and recommends the establishment of government programs and expanded paternity leave to alleviate this issue.\nTo find the full version of Sophie’s article, please read below:\nNever Alone But Always Lonely: The Social Isolation of Being a New Mother\nFor most women, we are told that the experience of being a new mother will bring us unparalleled levels of love, joy and connectivity. While it is true that many new mothers experience all of these heartwarming emotions, there is another emotion that accompanies motherhood that appears to go unmentioned: loneliness.\nAlthough the loneliness of being a new mother is not often discussed, the issue is pervasive. In fact, in research conducted by Action for Children, it was found that 52% of new parents felt both lonely and socially isolated. For new mothers, this sense of loneliness and isolation is hard to grapple with because it comes at a time in their life when they are actually never alone. In an article for Today’s Parent, Leah Mclaren writes: “It’s ironic, isn’t it, that the most isolated period of my life was spent with the human I loved most in the world literally strapped to my body?”\nThe loneliness of new motherhood can stem from a variety of sources but most commonly it is associated with feelings of disconnect from one’s past life. For instance, after giving birth, a woman becomes “shut in with her child and shut out of the workforce and the adult world.”\nAnd even if new moms do soon return to work, the time and attention required by a newborn baby leaves the individual feeling as though there is simply no time to pursue personal interests or relationships.\nIn this sense, loneliness may be even more debilitating for single mothers or mothers in\nlow-income groups because the added responsibility of being a new parent combined with the pressure of being an essential household earner leaves no time to connect with adult family members, friends or colleagues. This is highly concerning because the level of psychosocial stress that results from high family demands and loneliness has been found to be a cause of depressive symptoms.\nA vital step in alleviating the loneliness of new mothers will be to expand parental leave opportunities so that paternity leave becomes more commonplace. Firstly, paternity leave will enable mothers to return to work sooner, which will then help them reconnect to other adults as the workplace is a key arena in which adult relationships are cultivated and maintained. Moreover, studies find that paternity leave sets a precedent for more egalitarian roles early on in parenthood and often results in husbands assuming more household responsibility, providing mothers with more free time for individual pursuits.\nIn addition to enhanced parental leave, research conducted by the Co-op and British Red Cross shows that young mothers feel as though connecting with other young mothers would be highly helpful in allowing them to form meaningful relationships that would decrease their loneliness. To address this need, the British Red Cross has created 15 peer support groups across the country that aim to promote connectivity among individuals who feel lonely and socially isolated.\nIn addition to expanding services for parents, it is essential to increase the accessibility of childcare services. Enhanced daycare services are needed because it will enable mothers to\nreturn to work sooner or free up a portion of their day, giving them more time overall. Unfortunately, reports show that “child-care costs across Canada have risen faster than inflation in 71 percent of cities since 2016, and in 82 percent of cities since 2014.” The huge expense of daycare can also contribute to social isolation as it often forces women to choose whether returning to work is economically viable given the cost of daycare and adds additional pressure to the family unit.\nGiven the vital role mothers play in shaping the wellbeing of subsequent generations, it is essential that policymakers make an increased effort to understand and alleviate the loneliness and social isolation that new mothers experience. To do so, it is recommended that governments implement programs and services that provide their citizens with greater connectivity and put measures in place to make childcare more affordable for families of all income groups. If these solutions are implemented effectively, mothers will then be more able to fully experience the joys of new parenthood unhindered by the emotional burden of loneliness and isolation.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rehabvet.com/blog/rehabilitation-senior-pets/", "date": "2023-09-30T06:15:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510603.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930050118-20230930080118-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93199622631073, "token_count": 883, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__233510145", "lang": "en", "text": "In the twilight of their years, our beloved pets need more than just love and care. The last phase of their life journey may be fraught with physical challenges, making it crucial for us to understand the importance of rehabilitation for senior pets. This article serves as your comprehensive guide, helping you restore their quality of life and keeping their tails wagging happily.\nRehabilitation for Senior Pets: Restoring Their Quality of Life\nWhy Rehabilitation is Vital for Senior Pets\nJust as in humans, aging in pets brings a multitude of health issues, from arthritis to decreased mobility. But hey, don’t let that get you down. You’ve got the power to make a significant difference, and rehabilitation is your magic wand. By focusing on specialized exercises, pain management, and adequate nutrition, we can enhance their vitality and zest for life.\nUnderstanding the Challenges Senior Pets Face\nAging pets experience several physical changes. Their muscle mass decreases, their gait slows down, and they may find it hard to rise or jump. These can impact their ability to engage in physical activities, leading to weight gain and further health issues.\nAging can also bring about cognitive changes in pets, often seen as disorientation or a decrease in interest in their surroundings. Early intervention and rehabilitation can play a pivotal role in managing this decline and improving their cognitive health.\nThe Role of a Veterinarian in Rehabilitation\nWhen it comes to rehabilitation for senior pets, veterinarians are our knights in shining armor. They help diagnose the issue, create a personalized rehabilitation plan, and monitor progress, ensuring your pet gets the best possible care.\nComponents of Rehabilitation for Senior Pets\nRehabilitation exercises play a crucial role in improving mobility and reducing pain. Ranging from underwater treadmills to balance exercises, these are tailored to each pet’s specific needs.\nPhysical therapy modalities like massage, heat therapy, and laser therapy can significantly enhance a pet’s comfort and mobility. They can reduce pain, improve circulation, and accelerate healing.\nNutrition and Weight Management\nA balanced diet and appropriate weight management form the cornerstone of any rehabilitation plan. A diet rich in proteins and low in calories, coupled with the right supplements, can do wonders for a senior pet’s health.\nSuccess Stories: Pets Who’ve Benefitted from Rehabilitation\nNothing proves the effectiveness of rehabilitation for senior pets more than real-life success stories. From the dog who regained the ability to walk post-surgery, to the cat who managed to lose those extra pounds, these stories are a testament to the transformative power of rehabilitation.\nFAQs on Rehabilitation for Senior Pets\n- When is the right time to start rehabilitation for my senior pet?The right time to start is as soon as you notice any signs of physical or cognitive decline. An early intervention can lead to better results.\n- How often does my pet need rehabilitation exercises?The frequency of exercises depends on your pet’s specific needs. Your vet is the best person to guide you here.\n- Can I do the rehabilitation exercises at home?Yes,most exercises can be done at home, but it’s best to learn them under a professional’s supervision.\n- What diet should I follow for my senior pet undergoing rehabilitation?A protein-rich, low-calorie diet is generally recommended. However, the exact diet plan should be tailored according to your pet’s specific health needs.\n- Are there any side effects to the physical therapies used in rehabilitation?Most physical therapies are safe and have minimal side effects. However, it’s essential to conduct them under a professional’s guidance.\n- How long does it take to see improvements with rehabilitation?The timeline for improvement varies for each pet and depends on their individual health conditions. Patience is key here.\nOur pets shower us with unconditional love throughout their lives, and as they age, it’s our turn to give them the care they deserve. Understanding the role of rehabilitation for senior pets and how it can restore their quality of life is a step in this direction. So here’s to making their golden years truly golden and keeping those tails wagging!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cnmarinas.com/news/malta-artists-on-display-at-saint-tropez-summer-exhibition/", "date": "2023-12-04T15:42:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00371.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475362300872803, "token_count": 298, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__272302432", "lang": "en", "text": "Three artists from Malta have contributed works to an art exhibition being held in Saint-Tropez this summer.\nPainters Caroline Navarro and James Vella Clark, along with photographer Kurt Arrigo, were invited to join an artistic exchange between Vittoriosa and Saint-Tropez that will see their works hang alongside those of well known Tropezienne artists and sculptors at the 14th annual Salon de Peintres et Sculpteurs de Saint-Tropez.\nOpening on Saturday 27 June – to coincide with the start of the Trophee Bailli de Suffren – and running to 14 July, this year’s exhibition has a distinctly nautical theme. Caroline Navarro has contributed six paintings depicting sailing yachts set against the dramatic background of Valletta and Grand Harbour, while James Vella Clark’s works focus on Malta’s architectural splendour. Kurt Arrigo, the only photographer in the exhibition, is one of the world’s top yachting photographers but here is showing images of Malta from a very different perspective – including from beneath the waves.\nThis collaboration between the artistic communities of Vittoriosa and Saint-Tropez shows the strengthening cultural bonds between the two historic ports, following their official twinning in 2012 – bonds that will be further reinforced by the 14th edition of the Trophee Bailli de Suffrenwhich finishes in Malta’s Grand Harbour Marina on 8 July.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://electricalapparatus.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/global-semiconductor-sales-reach-highest-total-for-2013/", "date": "2013-12-09T23:18:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164000905/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133320-00030-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9545490741729736, "token_count": 343, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__161999041", "lang": "en", "text": "The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a Washington, D.C.-based group that represents U.S. semiconductor designers and manufacturers, announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $25.53 billion for the month of July, the highest total for the year and an increase of 5.1% over July 2012. Global sales for the month were 2.6% higher than the previous month’s total of $24.88 billion. Sales in the U.S. increased 21.5% compared to July of last year, marking the region’s largest year-over-year increase in more than two years. All monthly sales numbers were compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average.\nRegionally, July sales increased on a sequential monthly basis in Japan (7.9%), the U.S. (5.4%), Asia Pacific (1.2%), and Europe (0.3%). Compared to the same month in 2012, sales in July increased in the U.S. (21.5%), Asia Pacific (7.2%), and Europe (1.1%), but fell in Japan (-18.6%), largely because of the devaluation of the Japanese yen according to SIA.\n“The consistent, upward trajectory of global semiconductor sales continued in July, with the Americas showing particular strength and surging ahead of last year’s pace,” said Brian Toohey, president and CEO of SIA. “Sales increased in all regions and across every product category, and macroeconomic indicators bode well for continued growth during the remainder of 2013″", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.drewclark.com/category/media-ownership/", "date": "2014-12-21T06:12:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802770742.121/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075250-00135-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716977477073669, "token_count": 1091, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-52", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__98329538", "lang": "en", "text": "The Federal Communications commission on Tuesday eased restrictions on the ability of newspaper companies to own television and radio stations in the same market, by a 3-2 vote.\nAfter the vote becomes effective, newspapers would be allowed to own stations within the 20 largest broadcast markets. Mergers of newspapers and broadcast stations would still be allowed in smaller markets, although subject to some regulatory constraints.\nSince the so called “cross-broadcast” ownership rule was put in place in 1975, newspapers have been barred from owning a radio or television stations unless such combinations existed prior to the rule’s application, or subsequently received a waiver of the rules.\nThe vote to ease the newspaper ownership restrictions split the commission on party lines, with the Republicans voting for the measure, and the two Democrats offering stinging dissents. The action, and the comments by the commissioners, was a sign of the politically controversial nature of media ownership in recent years.\n“We cannot ignore the fact that the media marketplace is considerably different than it was when the newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership rule was put in place more than 30 years ago,” said FCC Chairman Kevin Martin.\n“Back then, cable was a nascent service, satellite TV did not exists, and there was no Internet,” Martin continued. “Indeed, the [newspaper rule] is the only rule not to be updated in the past three decades, despite the fact that FCC chairmen, both Democrats and Republicans, have advocated doing so.”\n“Today’s decision would make George Orwell proud,” said FCC Commission Michael Copps, a Democrat. “We claim to be giving the news industry a shot in the arm — but the real effect is to reduce total newsgathering.”\n“The FCC has never attempted such a brazen act of defiance against the Congress,” said Jonathan Adelstein, a Democrat. “Like the Titantic, we are steaming ahead at full speed, despite repeated warnings of danger. This effort may yet sink. We should have slowed down rather than putting everything at risk.”\nStill, Martin’s action on Tuesday was a much more limited step than had been attempted by previous chairman Michael Powell. Unlike Powell, who attempted to ease a variety of restrictions on both newspaper and broadcast companies, Martin focused exclusively on easing the so called “cross-broadcast” ownership rule.\nAs described by agency staff and the commissioners, the FCC will now allow all cross-broadcast applications within the top 20 markets as long as eight major media sources remain and, if the proposed combination includes a TV station, it is not among the top four stations.\nFor proposed combinations in the markets 21 and smaller, there would be four additional considerations: the level of media concentration in the market, a showing that the combination will increase the amount of news, a commitment to continue separate editorial teams, and a commitment to invest in news.\nBut media companies would be able to circumvent these additional considerations if owners can demonstrate that their businesses are failing.\nAs part of the decision, the agency also legalized 42 newspaper-broadcast combinations. Of those, 36 had been “grandfathered” under the 1975 regulation, and six of those combinations have been pending since 2001. Gannett and Media General are among that later group of companies seeking to combine more recently.\n“With an order modernizing [media-ownership rules], you want to minimize the divestitures that would come about” as a result of the agency’s action, said FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell, a Republican who supported the change, speaking after the vote.\nPowell’s June 2003 effort, which also passed on a 3-2 party-line vote, was thwarted by Congress and a federal appeals court.\nThe Tuesday action was in response to the decision by the June 2004 decision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which reversed Powell’s rules and remanded the proceeding back to the FCC.\nCritics of media consolidation took aim at Martin’s decision to press forward with the decision.\n“Martin is ignoring the public will and defying the U.S. Senate,” said Josh Silver, executive director of Free Press, an advocacy organization seeking stiffer media ownership rules. “His decision to gut longstanding ownership rules shows once again how the largest media companies — with their campaign contributions and high-powered lobbyists — are corrupting the policymaking process at the expense of local news coverage and independent voices.”\nDuring the FCC’s meeting, Martin took the Democratic commissions’ dissents in stride. He questioned their premise that the rule was the result of a flawed agency process.\n“I have attempted to respond to the legitimate issues for public comment,” Martin said, and at “each step along the way, the goal posts were moved.”\n“I have come to the conclusion that it won’t ever be possible to reach consensus on the media ownership issue,” Martin concluded. And yet the agency “must respond to the court remand and to Congress, and we must provide certainty to the media industry. In sum, it is time for us to act, and today is the time.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://websitesmadeeasy.tv/news/global-gambling-regulators-get-award-programme.html", "date": "2022-01-20T02:55:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301670.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120005715-20220120035715-00308.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9430838823318481, "token_count": 639, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__44775669", "lang": "en", "text": "Global gambling regulators get award programme\nRegulators around the world now have a little more incentive to be more proactive in helping to shape the gaming industry. The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR), the global organisation set up by gambling regulators for gambling regulators, has unveiled a new awards programme designed to highlight those organisations that are having a greater impact in their respective regions. The International Regulatory Awards (IRA) specifically target five areas, with permanent representatives forming a panel to make the final determination of who is worthy of being singled out. The first awards are expected to be presented in September this year.\nThe International Regulatory Awards make their debut\nIAGR will judge regulators on a number of criteria and will ultimately select a winner in five categories - International Regulator of the Year, Advanced Regulator, Regulatory Innovation, Best Regulatory Campaign and Regulatory Rising Star. The type of award and other benefits of winning are not specified. The judging panel consists of eight people, each inextricably linked to the global gaming scene. They are currently from the UK Gambling Commission, Botswana Gambling Authority, National Gambling Council of South Africa, Jersey Gambling Commission, Australian Senet Advisory, Victorian Gambling and Liquor Regulation Commission (VCGLR), Canadian Greo Company and a member of the International Master of Gambling Law. The favourite in the regulatory excellence category is the National Gambling Council of South Africa, which was involved in the creation of the exemplary Melbet Kenya App.\nCatherine Myers of VCGLR is currently busy helping to bring order to the Australian gaming industry. She is the organisation's CEO as well as an IAGR trustee and is dealing with the dramatic developments surrounding Crown Resorts and the casino operator's links to money laundering and alleged criminal activity. Myers says of the new venture, \"Gambling regulators have never been in greater need of innovative regulatory practices. The International Regulatory Awards provide a unique opportunity to recognise outstanding regulators who are helping to drive the industry forward. They provide a platform to promote success, share ideas and inspire other gambling regulators around the world.\"\nAll nominations welcome\nWhile commissioners will make the final decision, they will not be responsible for scrutinising all regulators. Recommendations can be submitted by anyone, using the forms available on the IAGR website, but nominees must be supported by a significant amount of factual, verifiable data to be considered. The person submitting the recommendation should also be prepared to discuss the submission with the organisation who could contact them for details and also request a short video to support the recommendation. This video can be shown during the awards ceremony.\nThe inaugural awards will be presented at the IAGR meeting in September this year. It has scheduled the conference \"Disrupting the Regulator - Fostering Innovation in Regulatory Practice\" to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from 12-17 September at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel. The event will be a big event for the gaming industry, with Tim Miller, executive director of the UK Gambling Commission, Martin Leek, senior vice president of regulation and responsible gaming in the US, and a number of others lined up to speak.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.customdesignedcable.co.uk/broadband-demand-good-news-for-uk-cable-manufacturers/", "date": "2022-01-20T11:44:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301737.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120100127-20220120130127-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9340438842773438, "token_count": 227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__10883406", "lang": "en", "text": "Continued growth in broadband demand may be good news for UK cable manufacturers and their continental European counterparts during the recent turbulent economic period.\nA recent presentation from market insight provider Integer Research looks at the different factors currently affecting cable manufacturing across the EU-27 group of countries. On a national scale, some countries are seeing greater levels of turbulence than others, due to economic factors. But across the continent, it is broadband that offers a bright spot – something UK cable manufacturers have already seen in recent years.\nInteger’s director of research Philip Radbourne presented the analysis at the recent Europacable 2012 General Assembly in Brussels. His presentation notes “sustained growth in broadband demand – FTTH (Fibre to the Home), wireless, coaxial”. The demand for cables capable of supporting streaming media at high-definition resolutions is a further growth area for Europe as a whole, it adds.\nOverall, this leads Mr Radbourne to predict further investment in several types of cable solutions through until 2015, including high-bandwidth broadband, FTTH, cable solutions for electric vehicles and RF coaxial cables.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.weepingwillowphoto.com/single-post/a-guide-to-choosing-the-perfect-wedding-photographe", "date": "2024-04-16T00:30:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00464.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9404811263084412, "token_count": 769, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174711036", "lang": "en", "text": "A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer\nYour wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and choosing the right photographer to capture those precious moments is crucial. With so many photographers available, each with their own unique style and approach, the task can seem daunting. However, by asking the right questions and considering key factors, you can ensure that you find the perfect photographer to immortalize your special day.\nDefine Your Style: Before diving into the search for a wedding photographer, take some time to consider the style of photography you prefer. Do you lean towards traditional, posed shots, or do you prefer a more candid, photojournalistic approach? Are you drawn to light and airy images, or do you prefer moody and dramatic tones? Knowing your preferred style will help you narrow down your options and find a photographer whose work aligns with your vision.\nAsk for Recommendations: Seek recommendations from friends, family, or wedding planners who have recently tied the knot. Personal recommendations can be invaluable, as they often come with firsthand insights into a photographer's professionalism, creativity, and overall experience. Additionally, browse through online reviews and portfolios to get a sense of each photographer's work and reputation.\nReview Portfolios: Once you've gathered a list of potential photographers, take the time to review their portfolios in detail. Look for consistency in style, composition, and editing. Pay attention to the photographer's ability to capture emotions and tell a story through their images. Visualize yourself in the photos – do they resonate with you? Do they evoke the feelings you want to remember from your wedding day?\nInquire About Experience: Experience is key when it comes to wedding photography. While newer photographers may offer competitive pricing, seasoned professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Inquire about the photographer's experience shooting weddings, the number of weddings they typically photograph each year, and any specialized training or certifications they may have.\nDiscuss Packages and Pricing: Before making a decision, discuss the photographer's packages and pricing in detail. Be clear about what is included in each package, such as the number of hours of coverage, the delivery method of the final images, and any additional services or products offered. Ensure that the pricing aligns with your budget and that there are no hidden fees or surprises down the line.\nMeet in Person: A face-to-face meeting or video call is essential to gauge the photographer's personality and ensure that you have a good rapport. Your photographer will be by your side throughout the wedding day, so it's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with. Use this opportunity to ask any lingering questions, discuss your vision for the day, and convey any specific requests or concerns.\nClarify Logistics: In addition to discussing the artistic aspects of photography, clarify logistical details such as timelines, backup plans in case of emergencies, and the process for securing your date with a contract and deposit. Clear communication and transparency are essential for a smooth and stress-free experience.\nTrust Your Instincts: Ultimately, trust your instincts when choosing a wedding photographer. While factors such as style, experience, and pricing are important, it's equally important to choose someone who you connect with on a personal level and who shares your excitement for your big day. When you find the right photographer, you'll not only walk away with stunning images but also cherished memories that will last a lifetime.\nChoosing the perfect wedding photographer is a significant decision, but with careful consideration and thorough research, you can find a photographer who will beautifully capture the essence of your special day. By asking the right questions, reviewing portfolios, and trusting your instincts, you can embark on this journey with confidence, knowing that you've found the perfect person to document your love story.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lpclifespan.com/in-the-news/", "date": "2022-10-05T05:35:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337537.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005042446-20221005072446-00639.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8071539998054504, "token_count": 331, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__39733948", "lang": "en", "text": "An article published in The Hill’s Changing America featured LPC Lifespan’s research with UK Biobank data correlating neuroticism with Parkinson’s.\nFlorida State University News honors LPC Lifespan’s Co-Director Dr. Antonio Terracciano as a member of the record-setting group of 2020-2021 Fulbright Scholars.\nMedical News Today article outlines LPC Lifespan longitudinal study on dementia-related personality changes.\nBBC highlights LPC Lifespan’s findings on personality change during the pandemic.\nNBC article cites LPC Lifespan study on the effects of weight discrimination.\nNPR highlights LPC Lifespan’s most recent findings on loneliness and COVID-19.\nLPC Lifespan collaborators are quoted in this New York Times article on subjective age.\nIn Forbe’s article on loneliness and mental health, LPC Lifespan’s study connecting dementia risk and loneliness is cited.\nThe U.S. News and World Report cites LPC Lifespan’s study connecting weight gain with parental perceptions.\nLPC Lifespan’s study on the effect of weight discrimination on premature death is highlighted by Boston’s NPR station, WBUR.\nTime Magazine reports LPC Lifespan’s study exploring differences in happiness reported by different generations.\nLPC Lifespan’s study on personality and weight gain is highlighted in this article in the Wall Street Journal.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.moshezusman.com/same-sex", "date": "2017-09-25T00:36:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818690268.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170925002843-20170925022843-00258.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667748212814331, "token_count": 365, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__169970566", "lang": "en", "text": "My partner and I are both experienced visual media professionals working at the top of our fields, so we’re pretty accustomed to the best quality creative work. While we knew we could trust Moshe to deliver great images of our wedding, we had no idea just how spectacularly and sensitively they would capture the exuberance and emotion of the evening. There is bound to be some positive prejudice because the images are of us, our family, and friends, but even applying our most stringent editorial and artistic critique criteria, the images simply soar. Moshe is also just a genuinely nice guy, personable and a pleasure to be around. If you’re considering your choices of photographer for any special event, you can stop looking. Bravo Moshe.\nWe would never have found Moshe without the help of our amazing planner, even though he lives literally one block away from us, and we are so thankful that we did. He was the first, and only photographer we met with and within the first few minutes of our meeting, we knew he was hired. We told Moshe we wanted all the shots that other photographers miss in a photojournalistic style. As few posed shots as possible and attention to the details of the wedding itself. Boy, did he ever deliver. His style, approach and work ethic matched ours to a “T” and his product speaks for itself. The only word I can use to describe our pictures is spectacular. They exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We actually just got all of the pictures from him last week and are finding it almost impossible to narrow down the ones we want to put in our album - yes, they are all that good. Feel free to interview other photographers, but in the end, there is no one who compares to Moshe.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.careypersonalinjury.com/mesothelioma-trends/", "date": "2023-09-24T03:49:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506559.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924023050-20230924053050-00609.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564304947853088, "token_count": 798, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__325240933", "lang": "en", "text": "As a Kansas City Mesothelioma lawyer, Jeffrey J. Carey works to stay abreast of recent trends in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation. According to the National Cancer Institute, as many as 9,300 new mesothelioma diagnoses will occur each year for the next twenty years. Exposure to asbestos can also cause other types of lung cancer, with adenocarcinoma and other non-small cell types having a significant correlation to asbestos exposure. This is especially true for smokers exposed to asbestos as the science shows that there is a synergistic effect (enhancing effect) of combining both carcinogens. The National Cancer Center estimates that over 200,000 new lung cancer cases will be diagnosed each year. The flood of these cases places a strain on the legal system and defendants that have exposed individuals to asbestos.\nThis strain has been recently increased by a new trend in asbestos litigation. For many years, the cases filed were predominantly for victims of mesothelioma compared to relatively few cases of other types of lung cancer. In the past few years, however, there has been a surge of non-mesothelioma lung cancer filings. The cause for this surge is unknown. Some experts point to new medical studies and testimony that makes it easier to establish that non-mesothelioma lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure. Some believe that this is an attorney driven trend as the advertising mega firms compete for the finite resources set aside to manage the harm caused by asbestos. Whatever the impetus, it is incumbent on your mesothelioma lawyer to be aware of the trends and be prepared to put you in the best possible position.\nMesothelioma Lawyer: Fighting for Victims\nA mesothelioma lawyer is often working against large corporations. In order to manage the losses caused by their harmful products, nearly all asbestos manufacturers and many asbestos product manufacturers have declared bankruptcy. These bankruptcies, however, resulted in significant trust funds that were established to provide compensation to victims of asbestos exposure. General Motors’ recent bankruptcy, for example, resulted in a six hundred twenty five million dollar trust being established to compensate individuals exposed to General Motors’ asbestos containing products. The General Motors bankruptcy was not triggered by asbestos claims. Other manufacturers, especially raw materials manufacturers, filed bankruptcy explicitly to manage their asbestos liabilities.\nThere are factors working against mesothelioma lawyers and victims. Many other defendants, however, have extensive insurance policies and corporate assets that are being utilized to resolve asbestos claims. According to a respected consultant in this area, the reserves established to manage asbestos litigation have remained steady despite the recent flood of non-mesothelioma cases. Lawsuits can technically be filed anywhere in the country but there is a disproportionate concentration of cases being filed in New York, California, and Illinois. There are significant strategic reasons for mesothelioma lawyers to file in one of these jurisdictions and Jeffrey Carey has relationships that allow for filings in these jurisdictions while still having the benefit of a local mesothelioma lawyer. For living mesothelioma victims, for example, some jurisdictions offer a six month trial setting option that can result in the victim surviving to see justice done. This type of accelerated trial setting is not universally available. This is why the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer is vital\nThere is also an increase in the number of secondary exposure cases being filed. Some individuals may develop mesothelioma and not be able to identify a workplace or environment where potential exposure occurred. With a thorough review of their personal history, however, it may be possible to identify relatives that may have brought asbestos fibers home on their work clothes (there are many documented cases of spouses washing work clothes experiencing significant exposure) or unsuspected environments where exposure has occurred. The assistance of a mesothelioma lawyer familiar with asbestos cases can be invaluable in this process.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thersvpgroupvlog.com/a-look-at-our-current-market-conditions.html", "date": "2021-01-25T10:54:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703565541.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20210125092143-20210125122143-00392.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9662594199180603, "token_count": 351, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__152293031", "lang": "en", "text": "Today we’ll be taking a quick look at the state of our market.\nHome prices are up, and appreciation has been gaining momentum over the last few years. However, this is beginning to slow down because of low housing inventory. Though buyer demand remains strong, there’s not enough supply to satisfy it. This is despite the fact that there are more listings today than there have been for years.\nAccording to an article in the World Property Journal, the slow rate of growth has done little to reverse the long-term decrease of inventory that has taken place since January 2015. In July 2017, inventory was falling at the fastest pace since 2014—12.8% year over year.\nRobert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, says that low amounts of construction and high land costs are fueling the inventory crisis. New construction homes have been unable to meet demand.\nDanielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, says there will be more inventory soon. However, it may not be in many buyers’ price range.\nThe bottom line is that it’s a great time to sell. If you put your home on the market, you have some distinct advantages: Demand is high and competition is low. With the right strategy, you’ll be able to sell for a high price in a short amount of time.\nIf you’re thinking about selling, I invite you to read my free eguide. It will tell you everything you need to know about selling your home quickly and for top dollar. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://losangelesofficespace.org/offices-for-rent/Burbank/3497", "date": "2021-06-24T04:10:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488550571.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20210624015641-20210624045641-00464.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9171136021614075, "token_count": 219, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__173033915", "lang": "en", "text": "|Space Available:||501,374 sq. ft.|\n|Type:||Office - Office Building|\nLocated in the heart of the Burbank Media District, The Tower stands above the rest. Surrounded by some of the largest media companies in the world including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., and Comcast/NBCUniversal, the newly renovated Tower is the preeminent vertical campus for media and entertainment companies. An iconic asset with 488,000 leasable square feet, The Tower offers panoramic views in every direction, unrivaled visibility and notable distinction. The Tower is a 31-story LEED Gold property with proximity to more than 1,000 media-related companies doing business in Burbank. Worthe Real Estate Group has transformed the project into a sophisticated, modern workplace with polished concrete floors and open ceilings. Responsive ownership, superior management and a tenant-valued environment make The Tower the ideal workplace for media, entertainment and related companies. One full block on Alameda Avenue between Maple and Kenwood, directly south of the 134 Freeway.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.ijuintekka.com/?navi=gallery", "date": "2013-05-22T01:45:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701063060/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516104423-00073-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9677677154541016, "token_count": 780, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__21519716", "lang": "en", "text": "A fortnight from now is the final Video Game Championships of Pokémon generation five. Generation five will come to a close three years after the generation began, and two years earlier than generation four.\nAlthough it’s had a shorter lifespan than its predecessor, that hasn’t made it any less fun. With two consecutive story lines packed into the games, it has already outstripped the previous generation in terms of content. While the Pokémon stories obviously aren’t very deep or involved, it’s nice to see something new in terms of story progression. In particular the characters who grow, learn, and change their roles according to what they learn in the first game. Namely, Cheren and Bianca, my two personal favourite characters of this generation.\nWhile not particularly complicated, theirs is a sweet little story about growing up and learning the path you want to travel in life. Cheren with his pursuit of strength ultimately leading him to become a gym leader, and Bianca’s love for learning about, and discovering Pokémon driving her to become an assistant to the region’s professor.\nI know I tend to let my imagination run a little wild when it comes to characters like this, as evidenced by the image I’ve chosen on the left. It takes me to places the creators never intended, but that at least is the truth of their place in the story. Pokémon is never going to have the kind of romantic story that I crave, so the romance between childhood friends off on an adventure together will have to stay locked up with the rest of my crazy fanboy theories.\nOn a more personal note, this is the third consecutive generation in which I’ve been able to keep and expand my collection of Pokémon.\nMy personal team is never going to win any kind of award for competitive battling but there’s a decade of history there, with my oldest Pokémon, Aniel, being ten years old now. I suppose Evil and Blade would be older if they were their original incarnations, but since you cannot transfer from the second generation to the third, they’re not really the same.\nTen years and sixty-six ribbons later I’ve done everything that’s possible to do in Pokémon, yet I’m still prepared for more. Come this October, that’s exactly what I’ll get.\nPokémon X and Y were announced at the beginning of the year by Satoru Iwata, (mostly) to the jubilation of Pokémon fans around the world. This marks a major change for the franchise which will see the games move away from the sprite based field and battles that have been a mainstay of the series since its inception, and into a fully 3D environment. Along with a new location, new characters, and a range of new Pokémon, as would be expected from a new generation.\nOne particular feature that is especially noteworthy for me, is customization. This has been something I’ve wanted in the games for a long time, and at last I’ll be able to change the hair colour and the attire of my trainer to more suit my personal tastes. I’m sure you’ve noticed the custom trainer sprite on my banner and in the image above, and I’d absolutely love to be able to make that a reality. Let’s just hope they have plenty of long red coats and few top hats.\nMy excitement is palpable, and every day that sees us receive new tid-bits of information only serves to keep me in ever increasing anticipation. Not only for the new features that the game has to offer, but for the continued adventures of the friends I’ve raised and cared for since 2003, and the new world and characters in which I can lose myself.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.releasingnewpotential.co.uk/2017/09/28/college-celebrates-offender-learning-lecturers/", "date": "2023-12-01T00:06:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00159.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9725392460823059, "token_count": 319, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__207569885", "lang": "en", "text": "Weston College held an awards ceremony last week to recognise the successes and achievements of its offender learning teaching provision.\nThe event, which took place at Weston College’s Conference Centre, included a keynote speech by Guardian journalist Erwin James, who himself served 20 years of a life sentence for murder and has first-hand experience of the work that prison educators do and the massive impact it has on offenders.\nHe said: “Today was about celebrating the people who work selflessly to improve the lives of others and instil within them a sense of value.\n“Prison is a transient population and teachers often don’t have the chance to see the good that they do. I will never forget the teachers who helped me during my 20 years of prison life and this event was a good chance for me to say ‘thank you’.”\nPunam Khosla from the Education and Training Foundation, which engages with offender learning in 90 per cent of prisons, attended the event. She said: “Today’s event has captured the importance and impact that the work teachers, instructors and tutors have on the lives of offender learners, not only in terms of learning but also in improving their confidence and motivating them to achieve their potential.”\nWeston College has delivered offender learning in prisons across the South West since winning the OLASS 4 contract in 2012. In the last six months its offender learning provision at HMP Leyhill became one of the first prisons to achieve an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted grade.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.geoscience.org.za/media/news/statement-on-seismic-events-that-occurred-in-kwa-zulu-natal-on-05-and-06-november-2022/", "date": "2023-09-24T19:52:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924191454-20230924221454-00212.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9324319958686829, "token_count": 351, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__154239352", "lang": "en", "text": "The Council for Geoscience (CGS) can confirm that an earthquake occurred on Sunday morning 06 November 2022 at around 09:29 (South African Standard Time). The earthquake registered a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 on the local magnitude scale as recorded by the South African Seismograph Network (SANSN), with a preliminary epicentre located in the Mnkangala region of Kwa-Zulu Natal, approximately 40 km north of Kokstad.\nA separate earthquake occurred on Saturday 05 November 2022 at around 14:32 (SAST). The epicentre was located approximately 40 km north-east of Greytown and 30 km east of Tugela Ferry, in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province. This earthquake also registered a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 on the local magnitude scale as recorded by the SANSN.\nThe CGS can further confirm that the two earthquakes did not occur along the same geological structure (fault), but might be inter-related on a much more regional scale. Moreover, the CGS would like to assure the South African public that there is no cause for panic. A team of technical experts is currently analysing the preliminary epicentre locations and magnitudes.\nThe CGS is the custodian of the SANSN which monitors seismic wave activities throughout the Country. The public is encouraged to record their experiences using the available online questionnaire. For live updates and to record your experiences, please visit www.geoscience.org.za\nFor media enquiries please contact Ms Mahlatse Mononela, Manager: Communication & Stakeholder Relations on email: email@example.com Mobile: 067 426 1417.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.tch.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=3&tcheid=1991", "date": "2018-06-18T07:26:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267860089.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618070542-20180618090542-00506.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9641838073730469, "token_count": 305, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__201793773", "lang": "en", "text": "STARS OF MUSIC & CINEMA: HOMAGE TO LIZA MINNELLI\nIN COOPERATION WITH THE THESSALONIKI FRIENDS OF MUSIC ASSOCIATION\n1972 was Liza Minnelli’s year. She won an Academy Award for her impressive appearance in Cabaret and held a concert that was broadcast on television that received 4 Emmys. Daughter of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, Liza - not Lisa - first appeared in films at the age of 3, in the last scene of the musical In The Good Old Summertime (1949), beside her mother and Van Johnson. After that, she appeared in 25 films and is one of the few artists to have received an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony.\nThis hour long concert, with the title Liza with a Z, was lost, but not forgotten, for years, in a crate at the singer’s home. After the efforts of a producer, the programme was turned into a DVD a few years ago and we will have the joy of enjoying it, presented by journalist Lefteris Kongalidis. The event is part of the educational programme of the Thessaloniki Friends of Music Association.\nDirected and Choreographed by Bob Fosse, with music and lyrics by John Nader and Fred Ebb.\nSupervisor- Presenter: Lefteris Kongalidis\nFree admission with admission cards", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://voyage-canada-tangka.com/how-to-play-craps/las-vegas-casino-offers-27m-in-worker-bonuses-soon-after-1-6b-sale/", "date": "2022-07-01T22:09:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103947269.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701220150-20220702010150-00078.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9339204430580139, "token_count": 427, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__54817900", "lang": "en", "text": "Las Vegas Casino Offers $27M In Worker Bonuses Soon after $1.6B Sale\nLas Vegas Casino Gives $27M In Worker Bonuses Following $1.6B Sale\nThe U.S. economy appears to be on the decline, but a Las Vegas casino still awarded employee bonuses as component of a quickly-to-be-completed $1.six billion sale.\nThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Wednesday award a lot more than 5,000 of its workers with a $5,000 cash bonus, for a total bonus payment of about $27 million.\nThe present owner of the casino is Blackstone Group, a private equity firm situated in New York City. MGM Resorts International, based in Las Vegas, is acquiring the operations of the upscale casino on the Las Vegas Strip for a price tag of $1.six billion. The employee bonuses represent about 1.5% of the sale value.\nThe deal for the casino-hotel that opened in late 2010 is anticipated to close quickly.\nBlackstone purchased the casino from Deutsche Bank AG in 2014 for $1.73 billion. It had previously sought a sale price tag of around $5 billion for the casino.\nFollowing closing, MGM will enter into a 30-year lease agreement, with three 10-year renewal alternatives, with a partnership among Stonepeak Partners, Cherng Family Trust, and Blackstone Genuine Estate Income Trust, which will acquire Cosmopolitan’s actual estate assets.\n“We are proud to add The Cosmopolitan, a luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, to our portfolio,” stated MGM Resorts CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle when the deal was announced in 2021. “The Cosmopolitan brand is recognized about the planet for its exclusive buyer base and higher-good quality product and experiences, producing it an ideal fit with our portfolio and furthering our vision to be the world’s premier gaming entertainment business. We appear forward to welcoming The Cosmopolitan’s guests and workers to the MGM Resorts family members.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://articulateanimals.com/blog/2010/05/kelly-interview/", "date": "2021-09-27T13:10:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780058450.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20210927120736-20210927150736-00478.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9441899061203003, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__161281813", "lang": "en", "text": "I was honored to be asked for an interview recently to answer some questions about animal communication. As an animal communicator, I appreciate opportunities to offer information and examples of how animal communication can benefit our pets and strengthen our relationship with our beloved companions. That was my primary motivator for participating in the interview, however a secondary benefit is now knowing of this great blog for cat lovers. While specific to the Ragdoll breed of cat, I believe there are resources contained in the daily posts that will speak to any and all cat guardians.\nCheck out my interview on the floppycats.com blog, and take a look around while you are there!\nInterview With Pet Talker Kelly Krueger, May 2, 2010\nI look forward to working with your beloved animals for a variety of relevant topics. Schedule your animal communication consultation now for a deeper understanding of behaviors, symptoms, and quality of life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aaliyagoyel.wordpress.com/2017/05/10/neet-2017-kerala-girl-forced-to-remove-bra-4-teachers-suspended/", "date": "2018-01-20T07:25:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889473.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120063253-20180120083253-00471.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9745486974716187, "token_count": 486, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__148222260", "lang": "en", "text": "NEET 2017: Teachers were suspended for the ‘overzealous act’ by the CBSE\nLate tonight, Kannur Police registered a case under section 504 of IPC (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and section 509 of IPC (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) on the basis of a complaint by the girl student who was forced to remove her bra, police said.\nPolice went to the residence of the girl and recorded her statement, sources said.\nEarlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directed the principal of the institute where the incident occurred on Sunday to apologise.\nThe directive for the apology came after CBSE Chairman RK Chaturvedi met Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi, two days after the incident to check cheating was reported from a school in Kannur.\nThe CBSE described the incident that occurred before the girl was allowed to sit for the exam on Sunday as an “overzealous” act and suspended the four teachers pending inquiry. The incident also rocked the Kerala Assembly.\nIn a related incident, examination officials at a school in Ernakulam in Kerala were booked for allegedly trimming the shirt sleeves of a student as part of the CBSE’s steps to curb cheating in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), held on May 7.\nThe CBSE, which conducts the examination at over 1,900 centres across India for admission to undergraduate medical and dentistry courses, however, defended the stringent dress code it had imposed.\nIt was a measure to “secure the sanctity” of the high- stake examination in which 11 lakh students vie for 95,000 seats, it said.\n“The incident reported in Kannur is unfortunate and a consequence of the overzealousness of a few persons involved in the process. However, the inconvenience caused to the students inadvertently in the process is regretted by the Board,” CBSE spokesperson Rama Sharma said in New Delhi.\nSharma said the principal had been directed to apologise to the candidate who was made to remove her bra and added that the Board would “sensitise” the frisking staff at exam centres to prevent such incidents.| Read full story", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://danielleamato.co.uk/", "date": "2020-08-12T00:15:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738858.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20200811235207-20200812025207-00293.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9418574571609497, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__105790706", "lang": "en", "text": "I’m Danielle – a freelance journalist with four years’ experience in magazine writing, copywriting, blogging and SEO.\nI have an MA in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Kent, as well as an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.\nMy areas of expertise include lifestyle, property, money saving and food. However, I’ve also created specialist content for marketing companies and ‘from scratch’ copy for new websites.\nYou can check out some of the work I’m most proud of by clicking the ‘My Work’ tab at the top of the site.\nIf you’re looking for a multimedia journalist with experience in both print and online media, give me a shout.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=333&ARC=381", "date": "2024-02-27T00:50:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00676.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9561272263526917, "token_count": 239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__113283917", "lang": "en", "text": "BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will once again provide turkey’s including other Thanksgiving related food to members of the community in need. The giveaway will take place on Sunday, November 21 in the back parking lot of the Municipal building between 9:30am-11:30am.\n“Every year, we take part in this tradition of giving away Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Bloomfield,” said Mayor Venezia. “Last year, we gave away meals to 870 families during the height of the pandemic when it was needed more than ever. I would like to thank our Human Service Division for their work in making this important event possible.”\nThe Human Service Division is currently registering residents by phone at 973-259-3152; however, residents may also register online at https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/FormCenter/Health-Human-Services-6/Mayor-and-Councils-Annual-Turkey-Giveawa-78.\nRain or shine the Mayor and Council will be outside distributing food so that families have what they need to make the holiday special.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.veteranjobcenter.com/jobs/account-executive-at-us-in-seattle-wa-j3t0vm78kxc74wqjl74_1617880974", "date": "2021-04-20T06:59:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039379601.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420060507-20210420090507-00424.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9262884259223938, "token_count": 574, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__234283278", "lang": "en", "text": "Cox Media Group is hiring an experienced Media Sales Account Executive to be based out of Seattle, WA supporting KIRO CBS 7. The Account Executive is responsible for generating media revenue to meet or exceed predetermined goals by working with key advertising agencies, prospecting local businesses, presenting sales proposals, closing the sale and providing continuous customer service. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.\nYou will service and secure mutually beneficial relationships with various local agencies, businesses and individuals that have a desire to reach their target audience through our various advertising channels and services. This position will be work-from-home while local Covid restrictions are in place, afterwards, it will be office based with in-person visits to potential clients in the Seattle DMA Area.\nIf you have at least 2 years of recent media sales in TV or radio, with experience in prospecting, creating, developing, and maintaining business, a valid U.S. driver's license, and top notch presentation skills, than we want you to apply today!\nCox Media Group Offers:\nOnce you apply, check your phone and email for messages about scheduling a preliminary phone interview if you meet minimum requirements. Don't forget to listen to voicemails and check your spam folder, just in case!What we look forRequirements:\n- Compensation is based on the individual's experience with a 6 month pay guarantee while you ramp up, afterwards monthly commission and yearly bonus\n- Comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, 401k and Roth IRA plans available, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, insurance and disability plans, employee assistance programs, pet insurance, and more!\n- Growth opportunities and training\n- Minimum 2 years of media sales experience in TV or radio\n- Understanding of marketing and experience negotiating with advertising agencies\n- Strong command of online display advertising, streaming video, social and search marketing\n- Experience in prospecting, creating and developing business\n- Bachelor's degree is highly preferred, but will accept those with equivalent experience\n- No non-compete with other broadcast outlets\n- Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation to visit potential clients (once Covid restrictions are lifted)\n- Advanced to Expert in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel\nCox Media Group is built on a 100-year legacy of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, we've covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments and global movements. Our company has thrived, all while local news and world events have continued to reshape our society. Until 2019, CMG was a part of Cox Enterprises. Today, we are an independent media company-a legacy brand with a startup mentality - and you can be part of the next chapter at CMG. We are an equal opportunity employer.#LI-AK1", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://nianticlabs.com/news/spotx?hl=en", "date": "2024-04-22T07:26:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818081.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422051258-20240422081258-00017.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9666097164154053, "token_count": 755, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__180547265", "lang": "en", "text": "Today at the Lightship Summit, we’re excited to announce the team from SpotX Games, a Miami-based augmented reality gaming startup that makes Web3 and NFTs accessible to all, is now part of the Niantic family. SpotX Games has built a following in the Web3 community, and are aligned with Niantic’s mission to deliver fun, real-world gameplay adventures using augmented reality and encouraging community participation.\nSpotX Games was founded in January 2022 when the small and mighty team of five – Galina Fendikevich, Traci Levine, Jackson Harris, Chris Daniels, and David Woodward – met at Miami Hack Week. Chris, a Miami Tech original and founder of The Shrimp Society, an organization that helps early stage founders, sponsored a “hack” house that brought together coders and creatives from a variety of backgrounds. In a brainstorming session, a shared vision came together: to create a scavenger hunt across the different “hack” houses where players were tasked with finding hidden QR codes that held NFTs and collecting as many as they could. Shrimp Games, as it was dubbed, was the talk of Hack Week and motivated the team to stay together and start work on what is now SpotX Games.\nHaving its footprint in Miami allowed SpotX to tap into the growing Web3 community, experimenting with new concepts and gathering feedback from eager participants. One of these concepts would become Spot@SXSW, an interactive city-wide scavenger hunt to take place during South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. Players would track down ‘Spots’ where interactive AR events would be happening in five different categories – music, film, tech, food, and local – to collect coins and rack up points in hopes of winning one of several prizes and earning their own unique NFT featuring a colorful map of their journey across the city.\nAs SpotX was developing this new game for SXSW, they had a chance to meet Niantic’s John Hanke and Dan Morris. The team impressed with its creative use of blockchain technology and NFTs to engage people while making this emerging technology approachable through a simple web interface, perfect for those who were new to this space or wanted to get involved but didn’t know where to start.\nThe SpotX Games team officially joined Niantic in February and set its sights on building out Spox@SXSW with the support and backing of Niantic. The game was a hit with event organizers, who saw the potential to leverage SpotX’s approach at future events to deliver a more interactive experience that allowed attendees to get outside and discover more of downtown Austin. SpotX Games, in a short period of time, has shown they understand how to build authentic, fun, and creative experiences that can stand alone, while at the same time providing accessibility and bringing utility to Web3 and NFTs.\nAttendees at this week’s Lightship Summit in San Francisco will get to experience SpotX’s new game MYNE, a cryptic outdoor scavenger hunt where players are on the hunt for NFTs that are minted as a seed phase and used as ciphers to help solve the final puzzle. With the puzzle completed, players earn a special piece of swag and get to keep the final NFT as a memento of their unique experience.\nWe couldn’t be more excited to have them as part of the Niantic family and to see what types of experiences we can build together to unlock the potential and power of Web3 for our community.\nPhil Keslin, Niantic CTO", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.laketahoephotogallery.com/blog/2020/6/pier-of-dreams", "date": "2024-04-23T10:18:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00231.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9610683917999268, "token_count": 424, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__117486717", "lang": "en", "text": "Capturing and showcasing the stars is a truly magical process. While I’ve attempted this technique multiple times, “Pier of Dreams,” is my first successful astrophotography image to be released. A lot of work goes into photographing and producing this type of shot and the unique conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic made for an especially rare opportunity. The combination of no boats on the water or at the buoys, very little light pollution due to the shelter in place order, and perfectly calm waters, allowed me the opportunity to showcase the Milky way in an unparalleled style.\nNight photography is a time consuming process. Composing in the pitch black, focusing on tiny pinpoints of light, and capturing multiple long exposure of the stars and pier (for my stacking technique) all require a great deal of time and patience. During this process I was completely enthralled by the peaceful silence of the night, the brightness of the stars and the eerily still water gently lapping at the shoreline. My hope, as a photographer, is to embrace the moments and emotions, sharing the experience with others through my work. The sense of peace and rejuvenation I felt while I was on the pier was something I’d sorely missed. So much in fact, that I had to come back a day later and try to recreate the sense of calm I’d encountered.\nWith “Morning Bliss,” the second image of this pier, I embraced another technique that is somewhat new to me, a 3 min exposure using a 10 stop neutral density filter. The dreamy effect of a long exposure on the clouds and water created stunning reflections and a feeling of serenity. Once again the lack of boats, people and incredibly calm waters were a wonder to experience and capture.\nWhile we all go through these difficult times it’s important to find what grounds you, rejuvenates you and brings you joy. Nature does that for me every single time. I hope you’re able to give it the chance to do the same for you.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://bebebaobei.com/which-best-baby-monitor-singapore/", "date": "2021-05-12T18:21:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989766.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20210512162538-20210512192538-00620.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9494571685791016, "token_count": 1635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__32978427", "lang": "en", "text": "There are many baby monitors to pick from, but which baby monitor will help you stress less and sleep more.\nThe best baby monitors will give the parent peace of mind and allow the child to get an undisturbed sleep.\nSneaking in to check on the sleeping little one has always come with the risk of waking them up. Which is why baby monitors are the sensible way to keep an eye on your baby.\nChoosing the best baby monitors\nTasked with choosing just one monitor we would dismiss the more traditional baby monitors, like two-way audio baby monitors or video monitors and pick a more tec solution.\nWe think the Liip wearable smart monitor is the safest way to monitor your baby without going into baby’s room and due to its high tec solution it is the baby monitor Singapore parents will love.\n« This new tech gives parents the ability to monitor their child’s heart rate, temperature and oxygen levels. »\nThe baby monitor is in a comfortable wearable bracelet that sends all the information to your mobile phone, you can set up alerts and even easily share all this data with a medical professional.\nThe European medical team that have created this wearable baby monitor have designed it to help reassure parents as they felt that and audio or visual monitor offered insufficiently comfort for new parents.\nWe feel it provides the perfect level of caution, it allows you to enjoy your time away from the baby while know they are happy and content.\nAn expert opinion\nWe asked our baby expert Jess for her thoughts on this innovative baby monitor.\n« When it comes to the Liip Baby Monitor, I think it’s important to note that this wearable does much more than just breakdown basic vitals – it gives a comprehensive real-time display of your baby’s pulse, blood oxygen and distal temperature with the same accuracy you’d expect of hospital equipment.\nThe fact the Liip Baby Monitor is the only wearable to offer these three readings, as well as advice on how to proceed, is a true innovation in childcare – especially for parents bringing home premature babies. It takes the burden away from new mums who often feel torn between being over-cautious and not cautious enough. The fact that real-time data can be directed not just to parent’s apps, but also to their paediatrician – as well as storing data history – makes potential health concerns easy to spot and address.\nIt’s for all these reasons The Liip Baby Monitor complies with the stringent RoHS and Reach regulations for use in babies and children. This is no fad accessory, it’s an invisible guardian angel for both babies and parents – and one that’s sure to become just as essential to childcare as a smoke alarm is to house security. I honestly believe this is the future of modern care for babies and children. »\nFind out more about the Liip Smart Baby Monitor and why we think it is the baby monitor Singapore families should choose.\nDo you need a baby monitor?\nEven for parents who co-sleep or live in a small space a baby monitor is the perfect tool help keep an eye on your baby while you get on with other things like, resting, sleeping, chores or having some quality time with your partner.\nWith a monitor, you don’t have to hang around the nursery waiting for noise or sign of discomfort from your little and you don’t have to risk waking the baby when curiosity gets the better of you. Any baby monitor you choose should give you peace of mind.\nWhich is the best baby monitor to choose?\nThere are four types of baby monitors in Singapore that you can purchase. The one to choose is the one that makes you feel safest about leaving your baby unattended while they sleep in their room.\nBaby Audio Monitor – This allows the parent to just listen to the baby via a two-way radio.\nBaby Video Monitor – This device shows an audio and visual feed on a small video monitor.\nBaby Matt Monitor – You place the matt under babies sheet and it monitors heart rate and room temperature.\nBaby Wearable Smart Monitor – A device like this is worn like a bracelet and monitors heart rate, distal temperature and blood oxygen levels.\nPros and cons of baby monitors\nWhen buying a baby monitor you need to consider many things, such as the layout of your house, how thick your walls are, wifi strength and what you want it to monitor the baby for?\nTo help we have come up with the pros and cons of each baby monitor:\nBaby Audio Monitor\nThese are the oldest design of baby monitor. These baby monitors plug into the wall or run on batteries and are placed in the two rooms you are using and act as a short distance two-way audio open radio channel.\nThe pros are they are the cheapest option and don’t rely on a wifi connection.\nThe cons are that the range isn’t very big so if you live in a large house the connectivity may be compromised, similarly if you have thick walls. Battery life is always an issue in modern-day life so pick one with a long battery life. The other downside is you spend a lot of the time trying to interpret minor snuffles and coughs so it can be quite disturbing if our trying to rest. And if your baby really wants you that cry will be heard without an audio monitor.\nBaby Video Monitor\nThe video is currently one of the most popular baby monitors in Singapore. Up until now, these were the cutting edgy of baby surveillance tech making up a part of the IOT. They either work on sort wave frequency or through online connectivity broadcasting from a camera to video baby and microphone located in the baby’s room to a receiver where you are.\nPros with this style of baby monitors are that you get to see your cute baby sleeping without entering the room and that you can check in if you are away from home.\nThe cons of a video one are the screens are sometimes poor quality when what you want is something crystal clear. You will need a night light in the baby’s room unless you upgrade to a night vision video monitor. Like an audio one you are looking for clues to indicate the wellbeing of your baby but this time you have a video feed to try to interpret. Then there is the wifi, so if you live in a slow area or a high use house you may end up with a slow feed. We had one of these baby monitors and we would always end up nipping into the room to see if the wifi was keeping up or if baby was just sleeping incredibly still.\nBaby Matt Monitor\nIn theory, a great solution to the problem of monitoring baby. A matt the baby sleeps on that detects heart rate which is sent to a receiver that is combined with an audio monitor.\nThere are few pros here and the reality is that the matt doesn’t deliver.\nThe cons are that babies wriggle a lot so are constantly slipping off the matt and giving false readings, setting off alarms and not providing the reassurance and peace of mind the parents want.\nBaby Wearable Smart Monitor\nNow that the wearable monitors are here they are set to be the best baby monitors in Singapore. They deliver everything you need for complete reassurance when you leave your baby to sleep.\nPros, the wearable monitor is unintrusive and provides you with reliable and reassuring data that is crystal clear and needs no interpretation. The best wearable monitor provides you with information on heart rate, distal temperature and oxygen levels. You can set reliable alerts that are delivered to your smartphone so you don’t have to do the monitoring. The date can also be used by medical professionals to monitor babies who are unwell or need support.\nThere are few cons with this style of baby monitor, the biggest is you don’t get to see you cute babies face, but you could go old school and carry a photo around in your bag!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://cannabisnewsworld.com/debunking-the-myth-of-fentanyl-laced/", "date": "2024-04-23T23:49:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818835.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423223805-20240424013805-00210.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.940822422504425, "token_count": 706, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__95534224", "lang": "en", "text": "Debunking the Myth of Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana\nOver the past few years, a persistent myth has circulated in the media and among the public: the idea that marijuana is being laced with fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. This myth has caused widespread fear and concern, particularly given the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in the United States. However, a thorough investigation into this claim has revealed that the concept of fentanyl-laced marijuana is largely a myth. This article will delve into the reasons why such practices are not economically viable for dealers, and why the distinct markets for cannabis and opioids make this unlikely.\nThe Economics of Fentanyl and Marijuana\nFentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is typically used in medical settings for severe pain management, but it has also been linked to a significant number of overdose deaths due to its potency and the fact that it is often mixed with other drugs. On the other hand, marijuana is a plant-based substance that is used recreationally and medicinally, and it is not associated with overdose deaths.\nThe price disparity between fentanyl and marijuana is significant. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a kilogram of fentanyl can cost between $3,000 and $5,000, while a kilogram of marijuana costs around $1,000. Given this price difference, it would not make economic sense for dealers to lace marijuana with a more expensive substance like fentanyl.\nThe Distinct Markets for Cannabis and Opioids\nAnother factor that debunks the myth of fentanyl-laced marijuana is the distinct markets for cannabis and opioids. These two substances cater to different consumer bases, with different usage patterns and preferences. The majority of marijuana users use the drug for its calming and euphoric effects, while opioid users are typically seeking a more intense, pain-relieving high. Mixing these two substances would not only be financially unviable for dealers, but it would also likely deter marijuana users who are not seeking the effects of opioids.\nCase Studies and Statistics\nDespite the widespread belief in the myth of fentanyl-laced marijuana, there is little evidence to support this claim. A 2017 report by the American Association of Poison Control Centers found no confirmed cases of fentanyl-laced marijuana. Similarly, a 2018 report by the DEA stated that they had not encountered any instances of fentanyl-laced marijuana in their seizures.\nFurthermore, a study published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences in 2019 analyzed over 18,000 drug samples and found no instances of fentanyl in marijuana samples. These findings further debunk the myth of fentanyl-laced marijuana and highlight the importance of basing public health messages on evidence and research.\nIn conclusion, the myth of fentanyl-laced marijuana is largely unfounded. The significant price disparity between fentanyl and marijuana, along with the distinct markets for these substances, make it unlikely that dealers would mix these drugs. Furthermore, there is a lack of empirical evidence to support this claim, with multiple studies and reports finding no instances of fentanyl-laced marijuana. It is crucial that public health messages and policies are based on evidence and research, rather than unfounded fears and myths.\n- Drug Enforcement Administration. (2018). 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment.\n- American Association of Poison Control Centers. (2017). Annual Report.\n- Journal of Forensic Sciences. (2019). Analysis of Drug Samples Seized by Law Enforcement.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.pdagames.com/autotrader-reveals-automotive-technology-essential-for-2018/", "date": "2019-05-24T20:48:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257767.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524204559-20190524230559-00023.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566581845283508, "token_count": 840, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__103638791", "lang": "en", "text": "Features that once seemed extravagant, such as stand-alone capabilities or using a mobile phone to interact with your vehicle, are now beginning to become an essential part of the automotive experience,” said Tara Trompeter, editorial director of Autotrader. “Regardless of manufacturer, model or price point, we expect many of these advanced features to spread rapidly throughout the automotive industry in the near future.\nThis year’s advances in safety and convenience should be welcome news for car buyers. However, with so many new and attractive features, consumers should study them well in order to fully appreciate what these features bring, and when it makes sense to decide to buy.\nAutotrader’s Essential Automotive Technology by 2018\nAuto control activated by application\nA growing number of vehicles now come with an application that allows you to honk, turn on the lights and even start the car remotely, without being near the vehicle. This functionality promises great comfort and some freedom: imagine lending your car to a friend without having to worry about leaving your keys, or leaving your keys at home when you take a long vacation and start your car in the airport garage with your phone.\nFor brands that offer these applications, including Ford and Chevrolet, this functionality is often included free of charge or possibly with a small subscription fee.\nAdvances in autonomous operation\nAfter several years in the spotlight, stand-alone technology is having a real impact on the industry. Tesla has attracted a lot of attention in this area, but other car manufacturers like Cadillac, Nissan and Volvo have similar systems. More systems are coming online soon.\nEven if you like to drive, it’s easy to see that stand-alone technology has the potential to transform the less pleasant aspects of the automotive experience, such as driving in a city with heavy traffic or on a busy road when everyone is on vacation.\nCollision Avoidance Driving System\nEvidence that the adoption of driver assistance technologies is increasing can be seen in the wide variety of active driving systems coming onto the market, particularly those that can be maneuvered to avoid an accident. Volvo and Lexus have recently introduced active driving systems that not only keep the vehicle in its lane but also maneuver to avoid possible collisions.\nAutomatic braking systems are already impressive technological feats, but collision avoidance driving systems go further by actually taking control of the steering wheel to reduce the risk of an accident.\nIn the past, Autotrader’s editorial team announced the safety benefits of rear view and 360-degree cameras that allow the driver to see outside the car. But now, the cameras are used for more functions than we expect. The latest Honda Odyssey, for example, has a feature called “CabinWatch” that uses a camera to see passengers.\nThis feature will be very useful in reducing distractions when driving, for example, by not having to look back to control unruly children, or by eliminating blind spots, as in several Cadillac models.\nFor years, car manufacturers have been replacing conventional instrument panel indicators such as the speedometer and the tachometer with displays, but it is only since last year that this feature has begun to reach its true potential. We are especially impressed with the Audi’s Virtual Booth, which is basically like a second infotainment screen, only this time it appears just below your line of sight, which means you barely have to take your eyes off the road.\nThese displays with grouped indicators will be more useful and more configurable, offering more than typical readings such as speed, mileage, and fuel level.\nBetter Bluetooth capabilities\nConnecting to Bluetooth in the car has become easier and easier over the years, and car manufacturers are reaching new levels in 2018. For example, the newest Honda Accord comes with a feature that lets you touch your phone (Android) to a dot on the instrument panel and connect instantly. With this new feature, it’s easier than ever to put your phone aside and concentrate on driving.\nA growing number of vehicles are adding wireless charging bases to their central consoles and interiors. This means that you only need to", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fortuitycellars.com/About-Us/Press/Lexi-Joins-Fortuity", "date": "2023-03-24T15:31:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945287.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324144746-20230324174746-00629.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9616051316261292, "token_count": 774, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__7232664", "lang": "en", "text": "Yakima Valley’s Fortuity Cellars announces new winemaker, Alexis Sells\nWAPATO, WASH. – Fortuity Cellars, one of Yakima Valley’s newest wineries, announced today that winemaker Alexis Sells will join them later this month. Sells has most recently been on the winemaking team of Napa-based Duckhorn Vineyards and has roots in the Washington wine industry.\n“Lexi’s experience making wine in three of the world’s top wine-producing regions will certainly contribute greatly to our efforts to produce some of the state’s highest quality wines,” said Emily Fergestrom, co-owner of Fortuity Cellars. “We are thrilled to have Lexi part of Team Fortuity and know she is going to be a tremendous asset not only to us, but also to Yakima Valley and Washington wine.”\nSells grew up in Spokane, Wash., a city surrounded by agriculture, so it was only natural for her to venture into winemaking. She first learned of winemaking as a career at age 16 when her sister’s friend was a candidate for the Enology and Viticulture Program at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC).\n“My initial draw to the wine industry was getting involved with the vineyards,” said Sells. “Once I worked my first harvest and I saw firsthand the grape juice start to ferment and release these incredible aromas, I was hooked.”\nSells attended the WWCC Enology and Viticulture program where she spent four harvests working with Walla Walla-based wineries and custom crush facilities (Bergevin Lane, Dusted Valley, College Cellars, Artifex, Isenhower and M&L Productions). After graduation, she travelled to New Zealand to work at Villa Maria where they produced everything from traditional Sauvignon Blanc to more obscure varietals like Arneis and Verdehlo. Following her international stint, Sells was hired by Duckhorn in Napa County, Calif., as a lab technician and then worked her way up over the past four years to help manage the Duckhorn Vineyards brand, including oversight over their Chardonnay program.\n“I’m excited to return back to Washington where my love of wine began,” said Sells, now ready to take on her 10th harvest this year. “Yakima is the center of everything Washington has to offer: amazing wine, skiing, hiking, beer, camping and rafting. I’m really looking forward to working with Emily and Lee as we focus in on and uncover all that Yakima Valley Wine Country has to offer.”\nFortuity Cellars is a relative newcomer to the wine industry with its first harvest in 2017 and first bottling in 2018. Owners Emily and Lee Fergestrom were recently named the 2019 Rising Startup for the state of Washington by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and their initial wines are already receiving top honors from the Washington Wine Awards, Wine Enthusiast, Cascadia International Wine Competition, Great NW Invitational and Savor NW. They source their grapes exclusively from Yakima Valley growers, all of which are family-owned. Their wine portfolio consists of both Rhône and Bordeaux varietals, with bottles ranging from $24-42. Their new winery production facility, tasting room and outdoor gardens in the Wapato area of Yakima County is set to open next month. For more information about Fortuity Cellars, visit www.fortuitycellars.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @fortuitycellars.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://plantationsustainableliving.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/why-is-junk-food-bad-for-children/", "date": "2018-07-20T06:35:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591543.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720061052-20180720081052-00264.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9537070393562317, "token_count": 868, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__55661890", "lang": "en", "text": "This month is Nutrition Month in elementary schools with the aim of promoting the right eating habits among Filipino children. Sadly, kids these days grow up in a culture that promotes bad eating habits: fastfoods, junk foods and processed food. This month, this blog will feature a series of entries on Nutrition for Children.\nWe will begin with studies about Junk Food. This is based on studies conducted by a team of scientists headed by Dr Alexandra Richardson, from Oxford University’s department of physiology. Some parts are from Livestrong.\nJunk Food is Bad for Their Brain:\nJunk food is known to cause hyperactive pupils with attention deficiency.\nDiets high in processed foods are causing bad behaviour and learning difficulties in children, scientists have warned. They claim junk food stops the brain working properly, leading to underachievement and a host of disorders. Thousands of children given medication to combat attention deficit disorder might be better off simply improving their diet, according to the research. The Oxford University study showed that giving children essential fats found in fish and nuts could improve their brain power. In the study, around 40 per cent of children given omega-3 supplements made dramatic improvements in reading and spelling.\nJunk foods not only lack the vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that boost brain power but actually reduce the body’s uptake of nutrients that improve concentration. There was also a significant improvement in concentration and behaviour, according to a report in this month’s issue of the American journal Pediatrics.\nJunk Food is Bad for the Body\nThere is no such thing as fortified junk food. That is a hoax and scam created by the food industry to fool teachers and parents. Processed food is junk. Period. Any fortification is like applying perfume because the person is not taking a bath. What are the common effects of junk food diet.\nWeight Problems (either obese or underweight children)\nProcessed foods, usually salt, preservatives, and refined sugar, tend to be major contributors to excess calorie intake because they’re easily accessible cheaply in large portions — enjoyable to the taste buds, but not very filling or nutritious. As a result, a diet rich in junk foods is linked with an unhealthy weight. Research published in a 2006 issue of the “Journal of Adolescent Health” showed that teens are at even greater risk of picking up unhealthy eating habits as they become more independent. According to the study, teens who skip breakfast and eat larger quantities of fast food are increasingly likely to gain weight.\nTrans fats are commonly found in fast food, doughnuts, toaster pastries, stick margarine, cakes, candy, crackers and microwave popcorn. These fats, which are produced by hydrogenating oil, are linked to heart disease risks such as high cholesterol and blood fats. Children who start consuming trans fats by age 3 or 4 are likely to develop heart disease earlier than children who don’t consume trans fats, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Most people do not develop heart disease until their 40s or later, but children as young as 8 have exhibited heart disease risk factors. By limiting your child’s intake of trans fats, you can help reduce his risk of having heart attacks and strokes later in life.\nIncreased Tooth Decay\nIncreased sugar consumption is one major culprit in tooth decay in kids. Sugar that lingers on teeth helps bacteria grow on the teeth, and the acids produced by the bacteria cause decay. Sugary junk foods such as gummy candies might be more obvious causes, but many sugary liquids such as soda and fruit juice cocktails can also lead to tooth decay. Your child or teen might indulge her sweet tooth from time to time, but cut back on regular intake of sugary treats. Also encourage healthy teeth brushing habits and don’t allow her to sleep or walk around with a sippy cup full of sugary beverages — even milk and fruit juice — to further reduce her risk of tooth decay.\nJunk Food is Bad for the Environment\nAll those non-biodegradable packaging materials – plastics – contribute to environmental degradation.\nJunk Food is Bad for Your Budget\nYou are spending for something that eventually will damage your children. That is such as waste of money.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.elpasotexasexes.org/texas-vs-west-virginia-game-watch-2/", "date": "2023-09-29T01:01:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510462.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928230810-20230929020810-00803.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.704604983329773, "token_count": 105, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__90504910", "lang": "en", "text": "SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 03 | 1:30 p.m. Kickoff\n@FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ | 1135 Airway Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925\nJoin the El Paso Texas Exes and Longhorn fans in El Paso to watch the Horns fight the Mountaineers at Famous Dave’s on Airway Saturday at 1:30 PM.\nCopyright © 2023 Texas Exes El Paso Chapter.\nWebsite by Ultima Media Arts.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.industryarabic.com/translating-ramadan-fawazeer/", "date": "2018-06-22T16:32:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864740.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622162604-20180622182604-00294.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9413512349128723, "token_count": 1103, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__58499161", "lang": "en", "text": "Like holidays in the West, Ramadan generates its own forms of nostalgia for the joys of Ramadans past. This nostalgia attaches not just to the month’s religious aspect, but to all the shared experiences that Ramadan holds, such as traditional foods, family meals, late nights around the TV or the shisha pipe, last minute dashes for sohour — and in the realm of popular culture, the special TV programming as well.\nIn this context, the phenomenon of Ramadan mosalsals (TV programs) is well-known. As the explanation goes, with so many people in a post-iftar daze and trying to stay up late hours until sohour, the nights of Ramadan are prime hours for TV viewing. Accordingly, Arab TV networks release their most ambitious serials at this time of year.\nThe month of fasting is thus also a feast of TV options, some of which reinforce the Islamic identity of the month (e.g. Omar), some of which revive a glorious Arab past (Saqr Quraish, Haroun al-Rashid), some evoke Arab nationalist feeling of modern times (Layali al-Hilmiyya, Bab al-Hara), and some aim to be more topical (Al Gharabeeb Al Soud, Mawlana). This is not to mention all the mosalsals that are pure melodrama, simple comedy or full-on imitations of American TV.\nBut there was another form of Ramadan programming that somehow managed to combine all these themes in one surreal mix: the fawazeer (فوازير). In essence, the fawazeer programs were a short 10-minute variety show containing dance numbers and sketches that present an affectionate pastiche of Egyptian popular culture of the pre-satellite TV era. The core of each fawazeer episode revolved around a riddle that the audience was asked to solve, usually anchored to a specific theme for the entire 30-episode season.\nAlthough the tradition of fawazeer stretches back to the 1950s and continues even to this day through occasional efforts at revival, the peak of the fawazeer programming is widely considered to be the series presented by Nelly and then Sherihan in the 1980s and 1990s. Above all in Egypt, but also in other parts of the Arab world, they form part of the childhood nostalgia of the generation that would grow up to lead the Arab Spring.\nIndustry Arabic is celebrating this Ramadan by translating the full collection of riddles from the 1981 season starring Nelly, titled “al-Khatba” (الخاطبة). Considered one of the best seasons of the fawazeer, this series presents Nelly in the role of the professional matchmaker. In each episode, Nelly proposes a new potential suitor to an aspiring bride and her family in the form of a riddle describing his profession. For example, the riddle of the first episode goes:\n|Whether you own shops or tracts\nWrite for a living or act\nُEven married or single\nYou owe him a bill —\nThis lifelong bureaucrat\nأهل الدكاكين والفدادين\nتعمل له حساب\nوفي المأمورية بقى له سنين\nThe expected answer here is “tax collector.” As part of the humor of the episode, in each case the father replies to the riddle saying, “al-gawaza di mish laazim titim” (this marriage must not take place) followed by the girl wailing “But I love him, daddy” — an age-old dialogue that still rings true in patriarchal Egypt.\nBut beyond the fascination that Fawazeer Nelly hold as a touchstone of popular culture, they have their own literary significance as well, in that they were written by none other than the beloved colloquial poet Salah Jaheen. Although Jaheen is most known for his collection of Rubaiyat (a poetry collection in Egyptian dialect that many Egyptians can still quote by heart), he was an omnipresent influence in the Egypt of the Nasser and Sadat era. As a daily cartoonist for Al Ahram, lyricist for songs of Abdel Halim Hafez, screenwriter behind the blockbuster hit Khali Balak Men Zuzu, and playwright of works for Cairo’s puppet theater, there is little from that epoch that Salah Jaheen didn’t have a hand in. In this context, the fawazeer represent the intersection between Jaheen’s literary output as a leading colloquial poet and his broader gift for creating artifacts of popular culture that resonate with Egyptians of all classes.\nIn the spirit of the traditional Ramadan serial, we’ll be publishing the translation of one new riddle every day during Ramadan. This translation represents the first time these fawazeer will be translated into English. As such, we hope to rekindle the fond memories these programs hold for many across the Arab world, while at the same time bringing their joy and humor to a whole new audience.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://stpaulsmtl.wa.edu.au/%F0%9F%8F%86%F0%9F%A4%9D-st-pauls-interschool-chess-tournament-was-a-triumph-%F0%9F%A5%87%F0%9F%A5%88/", "date": "2024-03-04T19:39:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476464.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304165127-20240304195127-00227.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9182651042938232, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__22217535", "lang": "en", "text": "St. Paul’s achieved a triumphant victory at this year’s Interschool Chess tournament, outshining the competition by finishing the tournament a remarkable three games ahead of Trinity College. The team members’ dedication and skill were truly exceptional, with Jose and Daniel standing undefeated, both securing an impressive eight wins each. Amidst the intense competition involving six schools, the display of skill and sportsmanship was truly impressive.\nWith immense pride, we declare St. Paul’s as the overall champions of the tournament. Our talented students secured both the 1st and 2nd positions, a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence. We extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr Castalanelli for skillfully organising the event and express our appreciation to all participants who contributed to the tournament’s success.\nAs we celebrate this remarkable achievement, let’s continue nurturing the chess spirit, fostering camaraderie, and upholding the legacy of St. Paul’s excellence in the game.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://lwra.net/safer-hwy-11-muskoka", "date": "2020-08-13T15:22:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739046.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813132415-20200813162415-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643358588218689, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__88790725", "lang": "en", "text": "Safer Hwy. 11 Muskoka is a group formed to revive provincial promises to upgrade dangerous level crossings of Hwy 11 between Bracebridge and Huntsville. In a letter to the LWRA, they note:\n\"The stretch of Hwy. 11 between Bracebridge and Huntsville has seen 670 accidents in the past decade. Many of them are because of at-grade intersections that force vehicles to cross lanes with cars traveling more than 100km/h.\nIt’s a recipe for disaster. And 10 years ago the government committed to replacing the at-grade intersections with overpasses and other improvements. They said at the time this would significantly improve road safety.\nNothing has happened in the last 10 years, but we’re going to change that. \"\nThey are asking that like-minded people visit their website at https://saferhwy11.nationbuilder.com/ to sign their on-line petition.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.whittleseynhw.org.uk/safety-security/getting-involved/crimestoppers?template=nhw2020v4&is_preview=on", "date": "2022-06-28T09:45:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103360935.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628081102-20220628111102-00726.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516698122024536, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__53144080", "lang": "en", "text": "A campaign has been launched to highlight how criminals are inflicting pain and suffering on vulnerable people.\nThis campaign aims to raise awareness of a criminal activity called county lines. County lines is when criminals from major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, London and Birmingham expand their drug networks to other areas of the country. This activity brings violence, exploitation and abuse to rural communities. It is becoming more common in rural areas like ours so we need to be aware that this could be happening here.\nIf you have any information on county lines drugs networks, you can contact us anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via our anonymous online form.\nThe crime is called county lines because a single telephone number is used to order drugs, operated from outside the area the drugs are being delivered.\nTo download this information leaflet click Leaflet", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://briefwiki.com/stephen-a-smith-net-worth-and-biography/", "date": "2024-03-02T02:27:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475727.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302020802-20240302050802-00485.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9850606322288513, "token_count": 1340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__142983316", "lang": "en", "text": "Stephen A Smith Net Worth\nStephen A Smith Net worth – Stephen A Smith is a sports media figure in the United States with a net worth of $16 million. Stephen A. Smith is most well-known for his appearances on ESPN shows. He also works as a journalist for ESPN’s websites and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stephen A. Smith has also had tremendous success in the field of talk radio. In addition, Smith has acted in a number of films, mainly in cameo roles in which he portrays himself.\nStephen A Smith Salary\nStephen A Smith Net Worth – Stephen A Smith’s annual pay was $5 million for several years prior to April 2019. He inked a new agreement with ESPN in mid-April 2019 that pays him $8 million per year, making him the highest-paid ESPN personality. That deal made him the highest-paid sportscaster in the world for a little over a year, until he was surpassed by Tony Romo’s mammoth $17 million a year CBS deal, which was inked in March 2020.\nStephen A Smith Height\nHe has a height of 1.83m.\nStephen A Smith Early Life and Background\nStephen A Smith was born in the Bronx, New York, to a father who owned a hardware business. Stephen’s father was a well-known basketball and baseball player before taking over the hardware company.\nHe was born in 1967 and grew up with six other siblings, the youngest of whom was him. Smith has been interested in basketball since he was a child, and he was awarded a basketball scholarship to attend Winston-Salem State University. He spent a year at the Fashion Institute of Technology before coming to WSSU\nHis college basketball career was spent under the tutelage of legendary coach Clarence Gaines. Stephen A. Smith probably gained a great deal of insight and tactical expertise about the game of basketball as a result of this experience. Despite his coach’s celebrity, Smith was not afraid to criticize him freely. When Smith was approaching his senior year of college, he wrote for the university newspaper and advocated that Gaines should retire due to his poor health. Stephen A. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in 1991.\nStephen A Smith Journalism Career\nStephen A Smith Net Worth – Stephen A Smith’s first significant journalism job after graduation was as a clerk in the sports department of the Winston-Salem Journal. This position would prove to be a springboard to greater success in the future.\nHe soon found himself working for papers like the Greensborough News and Record and the New York Daily News. However, it was after he was employed by The Philadelphia Inquirer that he made his most significant breakthrough.\nThe Philadelphia Inquirer: As an NBA reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Stephen A. Smith first focused solely on the Philadelphia 76ers, but his involvement with the publication grew over time.\nHe was promoted twice over the years, eventually rising to the post of general sports columnist. Despite the fact that he had built a big following through the magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer opted to fire him in 2008. Smith subsequently launched his own blog and, two years later, won a legal action against his former employer.\nThe Philadelphia Inquirer must rehire Smith, and Smith must remove all political and personal views from his writing, according to the court.\nStephen A Smith ESPN Career\nStephen A Smith started working for ESPN in 2003, and his first job there was as an analyst for the NBA Shootaround pregame show, which ultimately evolved into NBA countdown. He hosted his own show, Quite Frankly With Stephen A. Smith, two years later, which was discontinued in 2007.\nHis own daily show, The Stephen A. Smith Show, was also granted to him. Despite this, sports fans are most likely familiar with him from ESPN’s First Take, which he joined in 2012. Stephen A. Smith has also appeared on Dream Job, Pardon the Interruption, Jim Rome is Burning, and Sportscenter, among other ESPN programming. Smith got a three-year contract worth $3 million in 2014.\nStephen A. Smith’s ESPN show compensation was $5 million from 2015 until April 2019. Smith was believed to have signed a new contract with ESPN that will pay him $8-$10 million per year through 2021 in April 2019. These figures show that Smith is one of ESPN’s highest-paid television personalities.\nStephen A Smith Acting Career\nBeginning with his performance on General Hospital, Stephen A. Smith has acted in a variety of roles. Smith has been a fan of the show for a long time and has participated in cameos on several occasions. Smith starred in Chris Rock’s film I Think I Love My Wife in 2007. The TV personality has also starred in a number of Oberto beef jerky advertisements.\nStephen A Smith Net Worth\nStephen A. Smith has been significantly involved in Talk Radio throughout his career. In 2005, he began his radio career at WEPN in New York City. The second half of the show was eventually broadcast on ESPN Radio. Smith began contributing to Fox Sports Radio in 2009 and eventually became the anchor of their morning show. Smith departed ESPN radio in 2013 to work for Chris Russo’s Mad Dog Sports Channel on Sirius/XM. Smith returned to ESPN in 2017, with the show now being broadcast on Sirius/XM. He made $1 million each year on his Sirius/XM radio show from 2015 to 2019.\nStephen A Smith Controversy\nStephen A. Smith Net Worth – Stephen A. Smith is noted for his blunt, pessimistic, and no-nonsense analysis. Stephen’s “no-nonsense” style has sparked a slew of debates. His statements about domestic abuse in relation to an NFL player and his wife are perhaps the most well-known discussion topic. As a result, the commentator was briefly suspended.\nStephen A. Smith also made headlines when he claimed that an NFL coach’s decisions were influenced by racial prejudice. After seeing a highlight reel of women’s soccer during the FIFA World Cup, the commentator once again got himself in hot water when he made derogatory remarks.\nStephen A Smith Wife and Children\nDespite being more than 50 years old, Stephen A. Smith has never married. He has two kids, one a year apart in age, although there is little information about them.\nSmith has not made any information about his dating life public because he is very private about his personal life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.wxcyfm.com/amp-events/7-22-31-harrington-de-delaware-state-fair/", "date": "2021-09-23T03:06:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057416.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923013955-20210923043955-00524.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446576833724976, "token_count": 212, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__150909241", "lang": "en", "text": "Join WXCY this summer at the 2021 Delaware State Fair!\nPaula Ryan from The WXCY Morning Show will be on-site at the DE State Fair Wednesday, July 28th from 4-7pm.\nHARDY will be headlining that night, and we’d love to see our listeners out and enjoying the evening!\nStop by the WXCY tent, say hey, grab a photo with Paula, and win some (BRAND NEW as of 7/19!! WOO!!) WXCY gear!\n(Promo items brought to you this year by our friends at Blue Diamond Promos, LLC.)\nSee more details and RSVP on their Facebook event page HERE,\nand learn more about all the entertainers, events, food, vendors and more HERE!\nInfo about the Delaware State Fair is constantly being updated on their website, listed above.\nCheck back here to see WXCY’s involvement with the fair, as we get more info!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://media.starcruises.com/content/media/webpages/press-release/en/press-release-20170321-star-cruises-the-first-cruise-line-to-homeport-in-manila.html", "date": "2021-12-05T20:29:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363216.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205191620-20211205221620-00373.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9252653121948242, "token_count": 1480, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__103810669", "lang": "en", "text": "STAR CRUISES, THE FIRST CRUISE LINE TO HOMEPORT IN MANILA, TO DEVELOP WORLD-CLASS CRUISE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES\nManila & Ilocos Norte (Philippines), 21 March 2017 – The Philippines officially welcomed Star Cruises, the “Most Popular Cruise Line in Asia”, on 19 March when SuperStar Virgo arrived in Manila to begin her inaugural homeport deployment in the country.\nThe occasion was commemorated with a special ceremony at Manila South Harbour, which was attended by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea as the Guest of Honour, representing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte from the Office of the President of the Philippines, together with Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo from the Philippines Department of Tourism.\n“It is our honor to call Manila SuperStar Virgo’s new homeport for the next few months. As an important market for Star Cruises and the cruise line brands under Genting Cruise Lines, it is our goal to continue to support the country’s tourism industry here in the Philippines and across the region,” said Mr. Hui Lim, Executive Director of the Genting Group. “We are proud of our long history with the Philippines as Star Cruises was the first major cruise line to recruit Filipinos for our vessels 24 years ago and we developed Resorts World Manila in partnership with Alliance Global Group.”\n“We congratulate Star Cruises for believing in the Philippines,” said Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo. “Thank you for helping us get closer to our vision as a regional cruise center to serve as homeport and eventually as center for cruise crew training, maintenance services and ship building in the long term.”\nAs the first international cruise line to homeport in the Philippines with the deployment of SuperStar Virgo in Manila, Genting Cruise Lines continue to strive to create new milestones with a series of ‘First’, including the signing of the Memorandum Of Understanding with local stakeholders to pioneer and advance the cruise terminals and the overall cruise experience in the Philippines.\n“As part of Genting Cruise Lines’ on-going and long term commitment, this marks the beginning of a significant joint effort in creating new opportunities and to further develop best-in-class cruise infrastructures and facilities here in the Philippines” added Hui Lim. “Together with the support of the Philippine government and the various local agencies, we will continue to work closely to accelerate the growth of the cruise tourism in the Philippines and to maximize its full potential”.\nDuring the homeport welcome ceremony event in Manila, a series of events were held on board with a special celebrity appearance by Star Cruises Philippines brand ambassadors, reigning Miss International 2016, Kylie Fausto Verzosa and the popular Filipino model, LA Aguinaldo, together with the appearance of the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation World Champion Team.\nAfter the ceremony, over 2,000 passengers set sail on board SuperStar Virgo for her debut 6 Day/5 Night cruise itinerary departing from Manila, with stops in Laoag, the capital of Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Kaohsiung, the largest southern port city in Taiwan, and Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis world famous for shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife.\nIn Ilocos Norte, the arrival of SuperStar Virgo on 20 March was greeted by the Guest of Honour, the Honorable Imee R. Marcos, Governor, Province of Ilocos Norte, together with the Honourable Eugenio Angelo Barba, Vice Governor, Province of Ilocos Norte and the Honourable Gladys Go-Cue, Vice Mayor of Currimao, members of Ilocos Norte Sanguniang Panglalawigan, as well as the City and Municipal Mayor of the Province of Ilocos Norte.\nSuperStar Virgo’s itinerary is the perfect opportunity for Filipinos to enjoy exciting ports of call during the first-ever “Jewels of the South China Sea”, a new itinerary pioneered by Star Cruises that connects four scenic cities in Asia - Manila, Laoag, Kaohsiung and Hong Kong - across a 6 Day/5 Night cruise.\nThis unique and brand-new itinerary will allow travellers to enjoy a relaxing holiday filled with gastronomic delights, cultural heritage and sunny beaches without the hassle of transits – and with the benefit of \"almost unlimited baggage allowance\" when they need to take home the spoils from an unforgettable vacation!\nEven at this early stage, the announcement of the new cruise itinerary and the homeport deployment of SuperStar Virgo in the Philippines have generated a huge amount of interest with nearly all cabins being sold out. This success and support of the travel industry means that SuperStar Virgo will be returning for another season of cruising from Manila in December of this year, calling at ports in the Philippines, as well as other popular Asian destinations such as Kota Kinabalu, Brunei, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Okinawa (Japan) and other ports of call.\nFor more information about Star Cruises, please visit www.starcruises.com.\nOn Star Cruises, every journey is a voyage of discovery and surprise.\nAbout Star Cruises\nStar Cruises is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A pioneer in the Asia Pacific cruise industry, Star Cruises has been operating its fleet since 1993, taking on the bold initiative to grow the region as an international cruise destination with a fleet of six vessels including SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Gemini, SuperStar Aquarius, Star Pisces and The Taipan.\nStar Cruises' commitment in offering best-in-class services and facilities is reflected in a host of recognitions and accolades received over the years. These include being inducted into the prestigious Travel Trade Gazette's \"Travel Hall of Fame\" for a ninth year in 2016 in recognition of winning \"Best Cruise Operator in the Asia-Pacific\" for 10 consecutive years. Star Cruises was also recently voted \"Asia's Leading Cruise Line\" at the World Travel Awards for a sixth year in a row in 2017.\nAbout SuperStar Virgo\nThe 13-storey SuperStar Virgo is equipped with 935 cabins, including sea-view cabins and balcony suites. Offering a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment choices, her facilities embrace Chinese, International and Japanese restaurants, an alfresco bar, foot reflexology salon and spa, gym, steam and sauna rooms, hairdressing salon, two-level theatre, duty-free shops, a 100-metre mega water slide, outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course, karaoke room, children's activity centre and more. A calendar of themed entertainment constantly refreshes the onboard fun and excitement, ensuring every voyage is a brand new enjoyable experience.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://worldwartourberlin.de/the-significance-of-the-berlin-wall-coming-down-in-the-cold-war/", "date": "2024-02-22T07:34:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00891.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9373484253883362, "token_count": 737, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__109029157", "lang": "en", "text": "The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War division between East and West Germany, held great significance when it came down on November 9, 1989. Its fall marked a monumental event that shaped the course of history. In this article, we will explore the significance of the Berlin Wall coming down in the context of the Cold War.\n1. The Origins and Construction of the Berlin Wall\nThe construction of the Berlin Wall began on August 13, 1961, by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to prevent mass migration from East to West Germany. The wall separated families, friends, and a nation torn apart by political ideologies.\n2. Symbol of the Cold War\nThe Berlin Wall symbolized the division between the democratic and capitalist West and the communist East controlled by the Soviet Union. It epitomized the tensions and ideological conflicts that characterized the Cold War era.\n2.1 Isolation of East Germany\nThe wall served as a physical barrier to deter East Germans from escaping to West Germany, which offered better opportunities and freedom. It effectively isolated East Germany, limiting contact with the Western world and blocking the flow of information.\n2.2 Propaganda and Power Play\nThe wall was a powerful propaganda tool for both sides. The West portrayed it as a symbol of communist oppression, while the East presented it as a means of protecting its people from imperialist influences. This heightened tensions and reinforced the divide between East and West.\n3. The Fall of the Berlin Wall\nThe fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous event that came unexpectedly to many. It was triggered by a series of events, including the erosion of Soviet influence, economic hardships in East Germany, and mass protests demanding freedom.\n3.1 Peaceful Revolution\nThe fall of the wall was largely peaceful, as East German citizens celebrated their newfound freedom. People from both sides of the wall gathered, tearing down sections and reuniting with loved ones after years of separation. This peaceful revolution became a symbol of hope and unity.\n3.2 Change in European Politics\nThe fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for significant political changes in Europe. It led to the reunification of East and West Germany, marking the end of the Cold War division. This event also influenced the collapse of other communist regimes in Eastern Europe, as citizens sought self-determination and democratic reforms.\n4. End of the Cold War\nThe fall of the Berlin Wall marked a turning point in the Cold War. It signified the end of a decades-long standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. The dissolution of the Soviet Union soon followed, and the events set in motion by the wall’s fall reshaped the global political landscape.\n4.1 Symbol of Hope and Progress\nThe fall of the Berlin Wall served as a symbol of hope, progress, and the triumph of freedom over oppression. It demonstrated that change and transformation were possible, inspiring people worldwide to strive for democracy, human rights, and the dismantling of barriers.\n4.2 Legacy and Remembrance\nThe Berlin Wall’s remnants and memorials stand as a reminder of the struggles endured by those affected by its existence. They serve as symbols of unity and reminders of the importance of preserving peace and freedom.\nThe fall of the Berlin Wall was a pivotal moment in history, signifying the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany. It represented the triumph of the human spirit over oppression and sparked monumental political changes across Europe. The legacy and significance of the Berlin Wall’s downfall continue to resonate, reminding us of the importance of freedom, unity, and the pursuit of a more peaceful world.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://studentloanjustice.medium.com/student-loan-debt-the-ten-best-and-worst-states-8ed150b8e8a5?source=user_profile---------9----------------------------", "date": "2023-12-08T02:50:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00200.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9602652192115784, "token_count": 806, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__73815527", "lang": "en", "text": "None of the states are good, but the South is remarkably bad.\nStudent debt stands at around $1.8 Trillion in the U.S. today. This is not good for any of the states. However, it is instructive to look closely at the states, to see which are most severely affected. Specifically, it is useful to analyze the average debt burden for borrowers in the various states against typical earnings for individuals in those states.\nConsidering recent Department of Education student loan data, state earnings data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and estimates of private student loan debt reveals that there is a wide disparity among the states in the ratio of student loan debt to average earnings. Massachussetts is the “best” state by this measure (average debt-to-earnings ratio of .54), while Mississippi is the worst (debt-to-earnings ration of .98). The difference is stark.\nWhat is most notable, however, is looking at these results geographically. When mapping the worst states best states, we see a clear and obvious trend: Southern, historically conservative states are clearly suffering the worst impact from this debt, while more liberal, coastal states (both Pacific and Atlantic) are clearly faring the best.\nFurther analysis reveals that this trend is not isolated to the extremes. Of the worst 25 states, 22 are historically conservative, “Red” states. Conversely, of the 25 “best” states, 17 are historically liberal, “Blue” states. See the full state ranking below.\nDespite popular misconceptions, most student loan borrowers are republican or independent.\nMake no mistake: None of the states are fairing well under this debt burden. Before the pandemic, the Brookings Institute estimated that student loan defaults for the Class of 2004 would reach 40%. This is double the default rate for subprime home mortgages. These borrowers, however, were borrowing less than a third (roughly $13,000) of what is borrowed today (roughly $39,000).\nIn 2019, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos acknowledged that 75% of all federal student loan borrowers were “unable to pay down their loans”. Wayne Johnson, the Federal Student Aid Director, said that this was closer to 80% in the first months of 2020. Department of Education data for that time period shows that more than half of all borrowers (64.3% when including $0 payers in Income Driven Repayment plans) weren’t paying at all.\nMore disturbing: More than half of all borrowers are now over 35 years old, not under 35, and people over 50 with student loans now outnumber people under 25. For both of the older groups, they owe far more than their younger counterparts, despite having borrowed far less many years or decades ago.\nEqually disturbing: student loan debt in over a third of U.S. States now exceeds their state budgets. Again, this is most prominent in historically red, conservative states. Georgia’s state budget is $48 Billion, for example. The people of Georgia, however, owe an astonishing $82 Billion in mostly federal student loan debt.\nPolitical scientists, and politicians of all stripes should be paying close attention to these data, and also realize that this is the largest untethered voting bloc in modern U.S. History. Given the tendency for conservative members of Congress and their advisors to oppose all manner of student loan reform, and given recent republican losses in states like Georgia, it should be clear that this problem is only getting worse- much worse- for the GOP, politically.\nAt a minimum, the republicans should be fighting to restore constitutional bankruptcy protections to these loans and holding the colleges accountable by passing S.2598. At this late date, however, it may be more expedient to simply cancel the loans, and replace the entire federal lending program with something less costly and more effective for all involved.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://phr.ge/publication/news/87?lang=eng&fbclid=IwAR0Y_ovZ9qYQghWVQ3kd74iXS-WJHy9pPntP7AgnV9s7HO_k_mNzeXOxGzg", "date": "2021-01-24T00:11:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703538741.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123222657-20210124012657-00567.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9450089931488037, "token_count": 389, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__68942415", "lang": "en", "text": "The two-day preliminary hearing on the physical and psychological violence committed by the accused Nikoloz Basilashvili against his ex-wife Neli Dorokashvili in the presence of a minor ended yesterday.\nThe judge explained that the evidence presented by the prosecutor's office provides a high degree of probability for the presumption that a guilty verdict would be handed down against Nikoloz Basilashvili on all five episodes.\nDue to the high public interest in this case, we provide the information about the ongoing processes.\nIn the criminal case, the evidence obtained by the prosecution amounts to 11 volumes. These include evidence such as audio and video materials, the testimony of dozens of witnesses, numerous written pieces of evidence, medical and psychological examination findings that confirm the existence of physical damage to the victim's body, and psychological harm to the victim.\nAt the preliminary hearing, only one document was excluded from the 11-volume case - a report from a police officer showing physical damage to the victim's body. For the same purpose, the Prosecutor's Office of Georgia presented a number of pieces of evidence of physical harm in the case, including medical and psychological examination reports, which describe in detail the physical and psychological harm inflicted on the victim Neli Dorokashvili. The above-mentioned evidence was not questioned at the preliminary hearing.\nAccordingly, in the 11-volume case against Nikoloz Basilashvili, all the evidence proving all five episodes of domestic violence charges was fully admissible.\nThe substantial hearing on the case will begin on November 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.\nLegal aid is provided as part of the project “Strengthening Child Access to Justice in Georgia” with the support of the Promoting Rule of Law in Georgia (PROLoG) carried by the East-West Management Institute with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://gge-inc.com/news", "date": "2023-03-27T16:00:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948673.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327154814-20230327184814-00521.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9563620686531067, "token_count": 2078, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__109092770", "lang": "en", "text": "Boston Scientific to buy Apollo Endosurgery for $417 million\nBoston Scientific Corporation (BSX.N) said on Tuesday it will buy medical technology firm Apollo Endosurgery Inc (APEN.O) for $417 million to expand its portfolio of gastric devices. With debt, the deal is valued at about $615 million.\nThe offer of $10 per share in cash for Apollo Endosurgery represents a premium of nearly 67% to the stock's last close. Its shares were up 63% in premarket trading.\nApollo Endosurgery makes devices used in surgeries to manage gastrointestinal complications and aid in weight loss for patients suffering from obesity. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2023.\nNov. 30, 2022\nMerck to buy Imago for $1.35 bln to broaden portfolio of blood disorder drugs\nThe $36/share cash offer of Imago represents almost a 107% premium to the last close of trading. With Keytruda's key cancer immunotherapy patents expected to be lost in 2028, Merck is trying to expand its drug portfolio. Last year it bought Acceleron Pharma for about $11.5 billion to gain access to an experimental therapy for high blood pressure.\nAccording to BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Zygerman, the perceived potential revenue from the Imago deal is probably not enough to make up for the loss of exclusivity Keytruda left at the end of this decade.\nZygerman expects the company to close more deals that will help fill the revenue gap due to the loss of the Keytruda patent. Imago, a bone marrow drug company, is currently testing its flagship drug in interim studies to treat some rare blood cancers. Merck did not provide details on the impact of the Imago deal ...\nNov. 25, 2022\nCanada's Enbridge buys U.S. green power firm Tri Global\nSept 29 (Reuters) - Canadian energy infrastructure firm Enbridge Inc on Thursday said it has acquired U.S.-based renewable energy developer Tri Global Energy for $270 million and assumed its debt. Dallas-based TGE is the third-largest onshore wind developer in the United States, and has monetized more than 6 gigawatts (GW) of utility scale solar and wind projects since its inception in 2009. Calgary-based Enbridge said TGE's debt amount to $17 million and it could make up to about $50 million in additional payments as TGE completes certain projects. The all-cash deal strengthens Enbridge's renewables portfolio, with also includes offshore wind farms in Europe and solar projects supplying power to its oil and gas pipelines in North America. Enbridge is best known for its network of pipelines that ship the bulk of Canadian crude to the United States, but the company said it is focused on growing its renewables portfolio, which ...\nOct. 4, 2022\nAxios Agrees to Sell Itself to Cox Enterprises for $525 Million\nAxios, the digital media company that quickly gained traction since its founding five years ago with its distinctive bulletin-style scoops on the realms of politics, business and technology, said on Moday that it had agreed to sell itself to Cox Enterprises.\nThe deal, which is set to close this month, values Axios at $525 million, according to two people with knowledge of the deal.\nThe deal is structured so that the company’s three founders — Jim VandeHei, the chief executive; Roy Schwartz, the president; and Mike Allen, a journalist — have financial incentives to stay at the company. Each will be a minority shareholder and will continue to make day-to-day newsroom and business decisions. Alex Taylor, the chief executive and chairman of Cox Enterprises, will join the Axios board.\nAxios became a Beltway media fixture shortly after it was founded in 2017, with readers devouring stories about President Donald J. Trump and his ...\nAug. 15, 2022\nIPOs on mainland hit a record high of $58B\nSince January there have been five IPOs of above $1 billion on Chinese mainland, and one more is on its way. Meanwhile, there was just one such sale each in New York and Hong Kong, and none in London.\nChinese mainland's IPO market has defied headwinds such as rising interest rates and fears of a US recession, which have brought major equity fundraising elsewhere to a virtual standstill, Bloomberg said.\nWith companies rushing to list, Chinese mainland's share in global IPO proceeds has more than tripled to 44 percent this year from 13 percent at the end of 2021, according to Bloomberg's data.\nNewly traded stocks also showed better performance, with shares of Chinese mainland IPOs up by an average 43 percent this year over their listing price, compared with a 13 percent drop in Hong Kong.\nOverall, the tech sector has been one of the busiest for new share sales. For example, demand ...\nAug. 9, 2022\nUber Dilutes 7.8% Stake at Zomato for $392 Million in Block Deal\nUber Technologies on August 3, Wednesday, sold its 7.8 per cent stake in food delivery aggregator Zomato via a big block deal on stock exchanges, a report said. The deal by Uber was executed at a value of $392 million, the report said.\nAs per a report by Reuters quoting two people familiar with the deal, the Zomato block deal was executed at 50.44 rupees per share. This comes a day after it was reported that ride-hailing firm Uber will sell its stake of at least 612 shares at Zomato. However, neither Uber nor Zomato issued a statement regarding the development till the time of writing this article.\n“As per Reuters calculations, the stake sale by Uber was worth Rs 30.87 billion ($392 million),\" said the report. One of the persons cited above said the stake was bought by around 20 global and Indian funds, including Fidelity, Franklin Templeton and India’s ICICI ...\nAug. 4, 2022\nTesla Sold About 75% of Its Bitcoin to Add $936 Million to Balance Sheet\nTesla Inc. said a Bitcoin impairment affected its second-quarter earnings and that it has converted about 75% of its Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency.\nThe conversions added $936 million of cash to the balance sheet, Tesla said in its earnings statement Wednesday. The automaker didn’t specify the size of the impairment. Bloomberg Intelligence said July 15 that the quarterly results could include a Bitcoin-related charge of about $740 million.\nTesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in Bitcoin and Dogecoin and at one point allowed customers to buy the company’s electric cars with Bitcoin. It later suspended the Bitcoin payment option citing environmental concerns about Bitcoin mining.\nJuly 25, 2022\nTop tech deal maker warns China’s venture capital winter is far from over\nChinese start-ups will struggle to attract investment throughout 2022 and possibly beyond, one of the country’s most successful deal makers said, adding to a chorus of warnings about a reckoning for global tech firms after years of easy money.\nInvestors in private equity and venture capital funds, known as limited partners, are becoming a lot more selective before committing capital, Bao Fan, founder of China Renaissance Holdings, told Bloomberg News in Hong Kong. The industry may be witnessing the start of a longer-term shift in the geography and type of investor, as American and risk-averse backers begin to cool on China, he said in an interview.\nThe former Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse banker should know. He has had his finger on the pulse of China’s tech and VC ecosystem over the past two decades, having been an early investor in big names like Didi Global and Meituan as well as a ...\nJune 3, 2022\nLondon Stock Exchange suspends trading in 27 firms with strong links to Russia\nThe London Stock Exchange has suspended trading in 27 companies with strong links to Russia, including the energy and banking firms Gazprom and Sberbank\nThe LSE said it was moving to block trading in the companies that include Severstal, Russia’s largest steel and mining company run by Alexei Mordashov, the country’s richest man.\nAlso barred are the aluminium company EN+, whose owners include the oligarch Oleg Deripaska, state-controlled Gazprom, the world’s largest gas producer, Rosneft and VK, the parent company of social networking sites including VKontakte, which is bigger than Facebook in Russia.\nThe list also includes the fertiliser company PhosAgro, which is chaired by former LSE chief Xavier Rolet and has shareholders including the billionaire Andrei Guriev, who owns Witanhurst in London’s Highgate, the largest private house in the capital and second in size only to Buckingham Palace.\nAlso barred are the energy firm Lukoil, Russia’s largest gold producer Polyus, which is controlled ...\nMay 30, 2022\nChip maker Broadcom ready to buy cloud computing leader VMware for $50 billion\nAccording to the Financial Times, U.S. chip maker Broadcom is in talks to buy software developer VMware.\nThe agreement will turn the chip maker into a diversified technology company operating in various fields: from chips to cloud computing.\nAs the Financial Times notes, the deal will also benefit billionaire Michael Dell financially. His company, Dell, acquired VMware in 2016 as part of a $67 billion takeover agreement with technology conglomerate EMC. Michael Dell now owns about 36% of VMware’s outstanding shares, which were worth about $15 billion at the close of trading on May 20.\nVMware is considered one of the most important companies in the cloud computing industry. The company’s services are used by large corporations to manage private and public cloud networks as well as data centers. However, the company’s stock has collapsed badly in recent years, making it a takeover target.\n/Source: N-shore Of Long Island/\nMay 26, 2022", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://newmilfordrecycling.com/most-famous-landmarks-in-japan/", "date": "2024-04-21T12:09:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817765.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421101951-20240421131951-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8622785210609436, "token_count": 1233, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23300564", "lang": "en", "text": "Japan is a land of captivating contrasts, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with cutting-edge technology. From the serene tranquility of historic temples to the bustling energy of modern cities, this East Asian nation has it all. In this blog, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of the “Most Famous Landmarks in Japan,” where we’ll explore iconic places that define the essence of this incredible country.\n1. Mount Fuji – Japan’s Majestic Icon\nOur journey begins with a towering symbol of Japan’s natural beauty: Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san as it’s affectionately known. This volcanic giant stands as the country’s highest peak and is an iconic sight on the horizon. Whether you’re an avid hiker or simply seek its awe-inspiring presence, Mount Fuji is a must-see landmark.\n2. Kyoto’s Historic Monuments – A Step Back in Time\nNow, let’s transport ourselves to Kyoto, a city that’s like a living museum. Explore the Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, where the entire structure is adorned in shimmering gold leaf. Ginkaku-ji, the Silver Pavilion, offers a tranquil escape with its exquisite Zen garden. Wander through the historic district of Gion, where geisha culture thrives, and be swept away by Kyoto’s rich history.\n3. The Great Buddha of Kamakura – A Bronze Giant\nOur next stop takes us to Kamakura, home to the Great Buddha, or Daibutsu. This colossal bronze statue stands in serenity and is one of Japan’s most iconic sculptures. It’s a testament to the country’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and craftsmanship.\n4. Hiroshima Peace Memorial – A Testament to Resilience\nHiroshima’s Peace Memorial, often called the Atomic Bomb Dome, is a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the strength of the human spirit. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a symbol of peace and hope, urging us to remember the past and strive for a better future.\n5. Himeji Castle – The White Heron Castle\nKnown as the White Heron Castle due to its stunning white façade, Himeji Castle is a pristine example of Japanese castle architecture. It’s one of the best-preserved castles in the country, offering a glimpse into Japan’s feudal history.\n6. Tokyo Tower – A Modern Marvel\nFrom the old to the new, Tokyo Tower dominates the city skyline. With its striking red and white colors, this modern marvel not only provides stunning city views but also serves as a communication tower. It’s a must-visit for anyone exploring Japan’s vibrant capital.\n7. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – A Natural Wonder\nNature enthusiasts, don’t miss the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto. Stroll through towering bamboo stalks, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that’s as beautiful as it is unique.\n8. Meiji Shrine – A Tranquil Oasis in Tokyo\nFor a serene escape from the bustling city of Tokyo, head to Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. It’s a place of calm and reflection amid the urban hustle and bustle.\n9. Nikko Toshogu Shrine – Ornate Opulence\nIn Nikko, you’ll find the lavishly adorned Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a tribute to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogunate founder. Its intricate design and rich history make it a marvel to explore.\n10. Nara’s Historic Monuments – A Deer Haven\nNara boasts historic treasures like Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely. Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its hanging lanterns is another gem in this historic city.\n11. Miyajima Island – A Floating Shrine\nMiyajima Island in Hiroshima Bay is famous for the “floating” Itsukushima Shrine. The sight of this torii gate seeming to rise from the water is mesmerizing, and the island’s natural beauty is equally captivating.\n12. Matsushima Bay – Pine-Covered Isles\nMatsushima Bay is renowned for its scenic beauty and countless pine-covered islets. It’s no wonder this spot is considered one of Japan’s most beautiful destinations.\n13. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – Thatched-Roof Charms\nIn central Japan, you’ll find the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. These picturesque places are known for their unique thatched-roof farmhouses, which have earned them UNESCO World Heritage status.\n14. Kumano Kodo – Ancient Pilgrimage Routes\nThe Kumano Kodo is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes in the Kii Peninsula, where cultural and natural beauty blend seamlessly. These paths offer a chance to explore Japan’s spiritual heritage while surrounded by lush forests.\n15. Sapporo Clock Tower – Timeless Charm\nOur last stop brings us to the Sapporo Clock Tower in Hokkaido. This historic building is a symbol of the city’s enduring charm and offers a glimpse into its past.\nThese famous landmarks are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Japan’s rich tapestry of culture and history. From the natural grandeur of Mount Fuji to the serene shrines of Kyoto and the modern marvels of Tokyo, Japan’s landmarks provide a captivating look into a country that beautifully balances tradition and innovation. Make these sites a part of your travel itinerary to embark on a memorable journey through Japan’s diverse landscapes and heritage.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.courtneycollinsfineart.com/blog/33-artist-feature-robert-osborn/", "date": "2023-02-06T02:22:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500303.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206015710-20230206045710-00221.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.978835940361023, "token_count": 722, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__86501404", "lang": "en", "text": "Osborn has been a photographer for almost half of a century. Growing up in the beautiful country of California, he photographed the raw beauty of his surroundings.\n“In California,” said Osborn, “everywhere you look is a photograph.”\nThe accessibility to beautiful scenery caused Osborn to explore the breathtaking lanscapes of California and capture images of Yosemite, the Redwoods, sand dunes, and more. Quickly, Osborn developed a professional skill, and subsequently, a career.\nPhotography gave Osborn many opportunities to work with publications, photograph beautiful locations, and keep a camera in his hands at all times.\nEventually, Osborn’s time in California came to an end, and for the last 20 years, he has called the big sky state his home.\n“When I first moved to Montana, I was still a scenic photographer,” said Osborn, “And I love most things about Montana, but it’s just not as photographable as California.”\nThe stretched out landscape of Montana proved itself a much more difficult subject than the large granite walls Osborn could find in California. Because of this, he spent much time traveling around Montana, searching for subjects in places like Yellowstone, but never ended up finding much that he was satisfied with. “A few years went by,” said Osborn, “and it was very frustrating. I couldn’t find any good photographs.”\nEventually everything changed for Osborn when he randomly met a stranger, and asked to take her photograph. She gave him permission, and he snapped the shot. Little did he know that this was the beginning of a new artistic journey for Osborn. Shortly after photographing the stranger, Osborn transitioned from scenic photography to portrait photography.\n“With portraits,” said Osborn, “I have found that a perfectly beautiful scene like Half Dome in Yosemite can't even compete with the depth of human emotion in a single photo.”\nOsborn’s portrait photography career has given him the opportunity to meet and befriend many people who he wouldn’t otherwise encounter. Osborn considers it an honor that he has been able to photograph many Native Americans, street people, and cowboys. All the while paying respect to their person and culture. Osborn beams as he talks about his subjects who are not only the ones who keep his gallery full of unique portraits, but because they are often dear friends with stories that inspire him.\n“When I look at this portrait,” said Osborn, “I see dignity and pride. I see sorrow, for everything their people have lost over the last couple of hundred years. I see distrust of this white guy… And I want every bit of it to show in the picture.”\nOsborn has been doing just that for over a decade now and his portraits have been featured in many publications, galleries, and photo books. Recently he has published a beautiful article in the renowned magazine, “Cowboys and Indians.”\n“At 83 years old I have found myself thinking a lot about life, legacy, art and creativity,” said Osborn, “I am amazed and surprised that I love this photographic process more than ever.”\nPlease join us at Courtney Collins Fine Art Gallery in Big Sky, MT,\nAugust 13 at 5 - 7 p.m. to hear more from Robert Osborn.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://energetica.uk.com/news-and-events/Enjoy-a-Wild-Summer-with-Energetica", "date": "2017-10-18T01:56:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822668.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018013719-20171018033719-00891.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9216486215591431, "token_count": 819, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__230800934", "lang": "en", "text": "Fifth annual Summer Festival promises fun for all of the family.\nThe Energetica Summer Festival is returning for a fifth year, celebrating the North East’s idyllic natural environment and the array of wildlife that call it home.\nRunning from May to August, the festival will showcase the 30-mile corridor which stretches from the north of Aberdeen to Peterhead, through a diverse range of mainly free events.\nThis year’s Summer Festival has an ever-growing line-up of fun and interactive events to choose from; Brush up on your bushcraft skills at Haddo House, marvel at the wildlife that take up residence at the natural arches of the Bullers of Buchan, or celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology on a themed walk with a knowledgeable Countryside Ranger.\nEnergetica’s fantastic mix of returning events teamed with new additions promises something for all, including a new Blackdog Community Gala Day with owners of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), Vattenfall. Together with friends from Aberdeen Science Centre, East Grampian Coastal Partnership and Aberdeen International Youth Festival, the Fun Day is sure to be a highlight.\nEnergetica development manager, James Welsh, said: “Now in its fifth year, we’re excited to deliver another Summer Festival alongside our partners and supporting organisations. It’s a chance to showcase the bountiful wildlife and selfie-worthy backdrops we have to boast about in the North East of Scotland.\n“We were thrilled with the progress of previous festivals, which are testament to the expert staff and volunteers who work hard to organise individual events, as well as a clear appetite from participants to explore our stunning natural and built environment.\n“The corridor really does have the full lifestyle and leisure offering; improving infrastructure, digital connectivity, quality new housing and modern business space make it a great place to live, visit, work and invest. The summer festival captures the essence of this.”\nAdam Ezzamel, project director for the EOWDC at Vattenfall, said: “We have been working collaboratively with the local community and some key organisations such as Energetica to plan Blackdog’s first community gala day. This joint event will bring local communities, industry, councils and educational organisations together to host a family friendly celebration while showcasing the EOWDC’s partnerships and innovations in a fun and engaging way.\n\"The EOWDC is a key part of Energetica and through our long-term commitment to the North East we are pleased to support a scheme which places the region at the forefront of clean, sustainable energy and innovation.\"\nNikki Morris-Laing, marketing director of VisitAberdeenshire added: “Aberdeen is known for being an energy hub, but the region has so much more to offer, and the Energetica Summer Festival helps to highlight the rich cultural offering we have here in the North East of Scotland. From wildlife experts hosting dolphin watch sessions, to stunning walking and cycling paths, it’s fantastic to see locals and visitors alike experiencing our countryside and attractions set against a spectacular backdrop.”\nThe majority of events are free to attend but booking is essential and places are limited. For full details of the various events on offer and how to sign up, go to www.energetica.uk.com/festival2017.\nEnergetica, Scotland’s Energy Corridor, is a long-term economic development initiative that aims to create a world-class development cluster, to help attract and retain talent of all ages to this region. Energetica comprises a stunning coastal setting and improving infrastructure, and seeks to integrate two key components; sustainable economic growth and quality of life.\nTo find out more about Scotland’s Energy Corridor visit energetica.uk.com or follow @energetica_UK on Twitter.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://athletics-africa.com/s/news/africa/kenya/", "date": "2016-09-28T00:00:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661289.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00048-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8698861598968506, "token_count": 887, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__129569200", "lang": "en", "text": "Cote d’Ivoire’s Murielle Ahoure tops 100m field, Kenyans Hellen Obiri and Kipyegon Bett record victories at the 2016 IAAF World Challenge meeting in Beijing’s national stadium on Wednesday.\nEthiopian Mosinet Geremew and Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir powered to impressive victories, beating hot and humid conditions, at the ninth TCS World 10K in Bengaluru on Sunday.\nAn eagerly anticipated face-off between world champions Peres Jepchirchir and Agnes Tirop is expected to steal the spotlight at the 9th TCS World 10K in Bengaluru, India on Sunday May 15.\nAfrican star athletes Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya), Almaz Ayana (Ethiopia) and Eunice Sum (Kenya) are eagerly anticipating their outdoor season opener at the Doha Diamond League today.\nTop Kenyan stars Asbel Kiprop and Ezekiel Kemboi are aiming to kick off their Olympic year in grand style as they open their outdoor season on Friday in Doha.\nKenya’s Violah Jepchumba and Ali Kaya of Turkey cruised to dominating victories at the third edition of the Vodafone Istanbul Half Marathon, an IAAF Bronze Label Road Race, on Sunday.\nKenyan Eliud Kipchoge produced a #oneinamillion performance to smash the men’s course record & become the second fastest marathon runner in history at the London Marathon on Sunday.\nWorld champions Almaz Ayana and Vivian Cheruiyot will meet in a scintillating 3000m clash at the Doha 2016 meeting, the opening event of the 14-meeting IAAF Diamond League series, on Friday 6 May.\nRobert Chemosin won the Vienna City Marathon, clocking a fine 2:09:48 in very windy conditions while Shuko Genemo ran 2:24:31 to take the women’s title on Sunday.\nKenyan Richard Mengich returns with biggest career win in Berlin, clocking a personal best of 59:58 to take the 2016 Berlin Half Marathon on Sunday 3 April.\nKenya’s Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor won the men’s race at the IAAF/Cardiff University World Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday March 26.\nKenya’s Peres Jepchirchir took the gold medal in the women’s race at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships – Cardiff 2016 in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday March 26, 2016.\nKenya’s Solomon Kirwa Yego clocked a world-leading time of 58:44, and Ethiopia’s Worknesh Degefa ran 1:07:08 to win at the 42nd Roma-Ostia Half Marathon on Sunday.\nKenyan athletes won every available title at the 4th edition of the African Cross Country Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Saturday 12 March, 2016.\nKenyan reigning Olympic champion, David Rudisha, began the 2016 Olympic year with a win in the men’s 800m at the IAAF World Challenge meeting in Melbourne on Saturday.\nKenya’s Levy Matebo Omari will take his bow at the 2016 Vienna City Marathon on 10 April and will be the fastest man in the field at the IAAF Gold Label Road Race.\nKenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany, the world’s best Male and Female marathoners for 2015, earned $1 Million total prize purse for winning the Abbott World Marathon Major Series IX.\nEast Africans dominate the maiden edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon with Kenyan Abraham Kiptum and Ethiopian Halima Hussen taking top honours in Lagos.\nKenyan former World marathon record-holder Wilson Kipsang will clash with his African compatriots at the 2016 Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on February 12.\nIAAF Ethics Commission provisionally suspends Isaiah Kiplagat, David Okeyo and Joseph Kinyua from any IAAF or Athletics Kenya position “in the interests of the integrity of the sport”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://felixanirah.com/felix-anirah-foundation-rotary-renovated-maternity-wards-central-hospital-sapele/", "date": "2024-03-01T20:21:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475701.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301193300-20240301223300-00861.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9626332521438599, "token_count": 384, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__52558279", "lang": "en", "text": "Felix Anirah Foundation in conjunction with Rotary Club International, Sapele Metropolitan renovated the Maternity and Female Orthopedic Wards of the Central Hospital Sapele.\nWhile commissioning the projects, on November 10th, 2016, the District Governor of Rotary Club International, District 9140, Rotarian Akabom Enebong commended Chief Felix Anirah, the President/CEO of the Felix Anirah Foundation for collaborating with Rotary in serving humanity.\nThe DG also stated that by this gesture, Felix Anirah Foundation has put smile on the faces of the less privilege especially nursing mothers who were beneficiaries of his gifts items and the hospital equipment donated to the hospital.\nRotarian Enebong also added that Rotary is an organization of business men and women, professionals and community leaders with the mission of serving others, promoting integrity and caring for the needy in the society.\nHe assured Felix Anirah Foundation of Rotary Club’s continues support toward achieving greater feats to the benefit of humanity and urged him to maintain the tempo.\nIn his response Chief Felix Anirah thanked Almighty God for his grace and mercies upon his family and the foundation, adding that the wealth God has giving to him, is to serve God and put smiles on the faces of the less privilege.\nAccording to him, “how do you share wealth and love, rather than making people happy? A lonely wealthy man is not a wealthy man.”\nOn his part, the President of the Rotary Club of Sapele Metropolitan, Rotarian Tony Uba also commended the Anirah foundation for the laudable projects.\nThe high light of the ceremony was the official induction of Chief and Chief Mrs. Felix Anirah as an honorary member of the Rotary Club at a reception held at the Sapele Athletic Club.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://littlebeachboutique.com/products/brighton-and-sussex-calendar-2022", "date": "2022-01-26T09:26:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304928.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220126071320-20220126101320-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9634804725646973, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__50350256", "lang": "en", "text": "Brighton and Sussex Calendar 2022\nOur first calendar, 'Silence and Sunshine, Sea and Hill' features photos Suzanne has taken in and around Brighton over the last year and on walks during lockdown.\nAll profits will be going to local domestic abuse charity, Rise, who offered a lifeline to people throughout lockdown and over their 26 year history.\nAlthough they lost a substantial amount of funding in April 2021, they continue to offer vital services to woman and children.\nIncluding the seafront and the south downs, these images portray the changing moods and landscape at different times of the year, which offered solace and sanctuary to so many people during such a turbulent time.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rickypaquette.com/album/just-along-for-the-ride/", "date": "2023-10-01T15:29:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510903.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001141548-20231001171548-00115.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8736832737922668, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__101374834", "lang": "en", "text": "Cette publication est également disponible en : Français\nCutting his teeth on 70s Rock and Roll was uncommon for a teen in the 2000’s. It’s no surprise that we recognize part of that spirit in Ricky Paquette’s debut single Just Along For the Ride. 12 string acoustics, old guitars and a bottle of whisky are definitely part of the recipe. If every picture tells a story, imagine Rod Stewart, Blackberry Smoke, The Rolling Stones and Chris Stapleton in the same frame, driving their tour bus down south to California on a hot summer day. Co-written and produced by Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar, Just Along For the Ride is an anthem for the young, the wild and the free in a country-rock sound that will keep you foot stomping all night long. Are you along for the ride?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.bcc.wa.edu.au/bcc-student-wins-state-advertising-competition/", "date": "2019-06-19T00:59:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998879.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619003600-20190619025454-00076.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9657876491546631, "token_count": 143, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__163991819", "lang": "en", "text": "Congratulations to Year 10 design student, Fatima Sultani, who recently won the secondary category in the ‘2018 Design an Ad’ competition run by The West Australian.\nThis annual competition gives primary and secondary students in WA a chance to work with a real advertising brief from one of eight participating organisations.\nFatima designed a colourful advertisement to promote ‘The Awesome International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things’. She won $100 and her advertisement was featured in the August 28 edition of ED! Magazine, an insert in The West Australian newspaper.\nThere were almost 1,000 entries in this years’ competition and winning ads were chosen based on visual appeal, originality and creative concepts.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://columbialibertarians.blogspot.co.uk/", "date": "2016-07-01T06:05:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783400572.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624155000-00016-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9300024509429932, "token_count": 195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__4797089", "lang": "en", "text": "Gary Johnson Nominated as Libertarian Party Candidate\nAmerica deserves better than Trump or Clinton. The leader we need and deserve is Gary Johnson, a statesman with clear principles and political stances.\nAs Governor of New Mexico, Johnson presided over one of the most successful administrations in the state's history, improving services while simultaneously cutting taxes and spending. A defender of personal and economic liberties, Johnson attracts people from the left and right, pledging to uphold a woman's right to choose, drug law reform, and economic freedom, while cutting big government.\nHe is the only candidate who can put people ahead of politics and bridge the political divide. He's neither Left nor Right. He is simply right, and he deserves to be our next President.\nTo learn more and hear Johnson's speech, please click the following link: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/29/politics/libertarian-party-nominee-vote/index.html", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.camdenharbourinn.com/about/in-the-press/", "date": "2017-03-01T19:54:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501174276.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104614-00034-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9279675483703613, "token_count": 1021, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__45663888", "lang": "en", "text": "The historic Camden Harbour Inn is no stranger to press coverage. With our stunning location, luxury accommodations and award winning fine dining restaurant, we are frequently featured in articles and top hotel and restaurant lists in local, national, and worldwide periodicals. Here on our press page you’ll have access to the latest articles and features, as well as information about awards, accolades, and upcoming events.\nWe are thankful for the many awards, nominations, accolades, beautiful reviews and write-ups we received since we opened up our doors in the spring of 2007. After a 2 million dollar renovation, many soft refurbishments, more renovations and our ongoing commitment to improve every single aspect of our business every single day, Camden Harbour Inn and Natalie’s are now considered among the finest lodging and dining facilities in the USA.\nPublications we’ve been featured in:\nAccolades for Camden Harbour Inn\nErin Ovalle from MaineLife talks to Camden Harbour Inn co-owner, Raymond Brunyanszki, about how he fell in love with the historic inn and the Maine coast. Watch the video here.\nNatalie's very own Executive Chef Shelby Stevens was invited to cook at a Women In White dinner hosted by the world's most famous chef Jacques Pépin and his talented daughter and cookbook writer Claudine Pepin. Read the full article here. Event on September 24, 2016.\nConde Nast Traveler touts that lobster and experiential travel unite at the must-try, two-night “Lobster Like a Maine Native” package at Camden Harbour Inn. Stay at the inn and eat at the award-winning Natalie's. Read the full article here. - Conde Nast Traveler September 12, 2016\nHarper's Bazaar features Executive Chefs Chris Long and Shelby Stevens and Beverage Manager Trevin Hutchins of Natalie's Restaurant at Camden Harbour Inn for their elevated iterations on lobster and cocktail pairings du jour. Get the recipes here. Harper's Bazaar September 2, 2016.\nTrevin Hutchins, Bar Manager of both Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn and our sister property with Tempo Dulu restaurant at Danforth Inn made the Top 50 list of Best Frozen Cocktails in Country by Food Network. September 2016\nPeople come from all over the world to enjoy New England's dazzling autumn landscape.Boston Globe recommends to stay at Camden Harbour Inn and to dine at Natalie's when spending time in Camden. Read the full article here -Boston Globe September 2, 2016.\nThe New York Times Travel names Camden Harbour Inn as one of the top destinations to spend a three-day weekend getaway this summer.\nThe Sentinel & Enterprise features Camden Harbour Inn as one of the most luxurious, yet comfortable inn's in the state. Whether you are from away, or from Maine, find out why this is the ultimate destination.\nMSN Lifestyle compiles a list of the best hotel in every state and the Camden Harbour Inn is Maine's premier hospitality experience for 2016.\nTravel + Leisure Magazine names the Camden Harbour Inn the 7th coziest place to stay in America in 2015. From the ideal location to genuine hospitality, find out what makes the inn so special.\nIt's no surprise to us that New England is home to three of the top coziest boutique hotels in the U.S. and that the Camden Harbour Inn made the list! Learn more about what makes the inn so special and find out which other New England hotels are in the top ten.\nCamden Harbour Inn was named Top 100 Best Hotels In The World Overall by the readers of Travel + Leisure in 2015.\nNatalie’s Executive Chefs Pig Trotter makes the cover of Maine Magazine, the food edition of Maine. Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn is included in the list of 50 best restaurants in Maine; “when asked to name my most memorable meal of 2012, Geoffroy Deconinck’s lavish, globally inspired tasting menu at Natalie’s was the clear choice” Joe Ricchio – Maine Magazine March 2013\nABC Channel 5 Chronicle features the luxurious suites at Camden Harbour Inn in Camden Maine including an interview with owner Raymond Brunyanszki.\nNatalie's at Camden Harbour Inn was featured as New England's most Romantic Restaurant.\nEater includes Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn in the list of 18 Essential Restaurants in Maine to dine at in 2013. -Eater Maine January 2013.\nWinter in Camden Maine is beautiful with many things to do including a boutique ski resort just minutes from downtown Camden and all restaurants and most shops and galleries open. Boston Globe recommends to stay at Camden Harbour Inn and to dine at Natalie's when spending time in Camden. Read the full article here -Boston Globe December 30, 2012.\nWall Street Journal features Camden Harbour Inn as one of the favorite places to celebrate Thanksgiving. Read the full article here. By Wall Street Journal November 2012.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://maximumsecurity.com/2013/09/23/fall-season-rise-in-natural-disasters-2/", "date": "2022-05-23T15:36:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662558030.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523132100-20220523162100-00739.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663522839546204, "token_count": 495, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__271571050", "lang": "en", "text": "Fall is officially here! (The first day was yesterday, September 22nd, to be exact), but did you know that with the season change, also comes a spike in natural disasters – specifically tornados and fires?\nSpring is our primary tornado season here in the U.S., but fall is considered to be our “secondary tornado season”. Tornado Expert Dr. Greg Forbes says that, “In many ways, this is the counterpart to spring…When enough warm, moist air accompanies these weather systems, the unstable conditions yield severe thunderstorms and sometimes tornadoes.”\nFire season usually peaks in September/October and this year is no exception, with temperatures being so high, fire predictions are going strong into fall. As you can see in the map graphic produced by the National Interagency Coordination Center, the California wildfire predictions are above normal for September. In fact, just this past August, California had its fifth-largest fire in California history. The Rim fire scorched more than 213,000 acres since it began on August 17 and is still expected to take another 2-3 weeks for full containment.\nWith all that being said, fall is a lovely time of year so don’t be discouraged; the point is simply to not let your guard down, and instead be prepared. If you don’t have a fire-proof, bolted down safe already, educate yourself about the natural disaster risks in your area and choose a safe that will provide above and beyond protection for the valuables you hold near and dear.\nTake it from an AMSEC safe customer, Toby Striegel, who was hit this past year with a tornado and the only thing to survive unaffected, was his AMSEC safe. Toby recalls, “When I would show off my new safe to friends and family that came to visit, I would always joke and say that after having it bolted down to the concrete slab in my closet, it would probably be the only thing left standing if a tornado hit my house. I never imagined how right I would turn out to be.”\nThe investment is worth the prevention of heartache down the road from a natural disaster that we all think will never happen to us. Take it from Toby and bolt it down, lock it up, and rest assured. Interested in safes like Toby’s? Visit our AMSEC collection.\nYou may also be interested in:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://radio21.tv/radio-fun-facts/", "date": "2019-02-15T23:08:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479627.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190215224408-20190216010408-00272.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9764510989189148, "token_count": 354, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__36401464", "lang": "en", "text": "The radio has been part of our lives for at least a century now. In a similar way that millennials got so hooked with TV series and the other perks of the online world, previous generations enjoyed listening to programs and music on the radio. However, there are little known facts about the radio. So, here is a list of some interesting facts about the radio:\n- Guglielmo Marconi- He was known as “the father of the radio”. However, he was only able to successfully transmit radio signals, no voice transmission. It was only in the early 1900s that a successful voice transmission experiment took place.\n- Nikola Tesla- This genius already had a basic radio design in 1892, but Marconi claimed the first radio patent. Although Tesla tried to prove that he created the first radio, it was only in 1943 that he was finally given credit after Marconi’s patents were considered invalid.\n- Amplitude Modulation (AM)- The first radio broadcastings were done through the amplitude modulation (AM) radio waves. The antennas that transmit a wavelength the size of a football field consumed up to as much as 50,000 watts.\n- 15-second long commercials- You might haven’t noticed that majority of the radio commercials are just 15 seconds long. This has been proven effective to reach ample amount of audience.\n- KKDA- This is considered to be first the commercial radio station in the world which is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station aired the first commercial in 1920.\n- 1939- This was the year that FM Radio first made its appearance.\n- 44,000- This is the number of active radio stations across the globe, according to a UNESCO report.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://what-is-this-i-dont-even.tumblr.com/post/18561696333/assassins-creed-iii-box-art-officially-released-by-ubiso", "date": "2014-10-21T15:08:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444493.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00229-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565407633781433, "token_count": 125, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__136476355", "lang": "en", "text": "Assassin’s Creed III Box Art Officially Released By Ubisoft\nUbisoft decided to get ahead of all the Assassin’s III leaks by officially releasing the box art for the game before their upcoming press event next week. Details on the game are still sparse, but this does confirm the game will be set during the American Revolution. Assassin’s Creed III is also Game Informers April cover story, which means you can expect more details on the game when that issue hits. I for one am very excited about the possibility of being able to tomahawk red coats and then dive into a hay pile.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://rainbowsandrollercoasters.com/2017/03/16/a-rant-about-remedies/", "date": "2023-03-30T01:55:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949093.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330004340-20230330034340-00694.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9644182920455933, "token_count": 529, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__188235127", "lang": "en", "text": "There is a time and place for remedies – But remedies can not cure cancer!\nI use remedies, nutrition and alternative medicine for my own healing and health. They help nourish, soothe and calm my body, mind and spirit. For a cancer patient, they also provide provide comfort and hope that you are doing all you can to make your body as strong and full of vitality as possible to face the rigours of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But these treatments and options can not cure cancer!\nWe considered alternative therapies but we knew the facts. My late husband Mick was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer (glioblastoma multiform GBM) for which is there is no cure. Many famous people have died from this brain cancer in the past few years. To list a few\n- Chris O’Brien at age 57 (an Australian head and neck surgeon. A Professor of Surgery. Director of the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute)\n- Matt Price at age 46 (prominent Australian newspaper columnist)\n- Andrew Ollie at age 47 (prominent Australian radio and television presenter)\n- Stan Zemanek at age 60 (prominent Australian radio broadcaster)\n- Beau Biden at age 46 (the son of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden)\n- Ted Kennedy at age 77 (the fourth longest serving senator in United States history)\n(As an aside Mick was only 39 when he died)\nAll of these people had greater networks and connections than my husband and I did. If there was an amazing healer in the amazon rainforest or an alternative therapy that could combat the horrible fatal disease of GBM than these people would have found it. But sadly they didn’t.\nThroughout the course of Mick’s illness, dear friends and acquaintances offered the details of healers and alternative medicines that he might like to try.We understood that it was a demonstration of their love and their way of trying to help us. It took effort on our part to listen and say thank you and explain that he would stick with the traditional treatment plan.\nThere are many new trials for brain cancer treatment and more and more funding for research into brain cancer cures is raised each year. It is my belief that these are the best options and hope to cure brain cancer.\nTo donate to brain cancer research in Australia click here Cure Brain Cancer Foundation\nYou might like to learn more about brain cancer through this article:\nThe Brain Tumour That Killed Beau Biden\nAnd this article is thought provoking too – consider it when you consider remedies\nLeave a Reply", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.ecompath.com/articles/tiktok-social-native", "date": "2024-04-24T07:08:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00014.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.944463849067688, "token_count": 3926, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72772050", "lang": "en", "text": "Do you, as a user or marketer, get the chance entirely to digest TikTok’s full potential these days? If you have been on your phone recently, then you’ve probably found yourself covered in TikTok-related videos for some time now. What people are currently seeing, as it happens, is TikTok’s golden age, which is taking the world by storm.\nThis is why you need to get on TikTok Now! It’s not too late to start things out just yet. Are you hoping to grow your following? Looking for tips and tricks to get more views and followers, or maybe find a social proof way to kickstart your brand visibility.\nTo help answer some qualms of yours. In this article, we’ll give you a hook for a strategy, winning practices, and ways you can leverage your content in the algorithm: most importantly, to your audience’s interest.\nTable of Contents\nWhat is TikTok?\nContent creators, meanwhile, prefer to post on TikTok (30%), followed by Instagram (22%) and YouTube (22%). Of course, like its predecessors— Dubsmash, Musically, and Vine: There are plenty of instances of what users can do, i.e., people lip-syncing to scenes, reaction videos, dancing, educational content, doing art, business promotion, and many more.\nThe world-famous Tiktok app recently moved to the number one spot among the most downloaded apps worldwide in 2021 and is still enduring popularity to this day without any signs of stopping. TikTok is a short-form media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short clips up to 90 seconds long, made by over 1 billion active users worldwide. Due to the “short nature of contents,” it, later on, gained international appeal, becoming the hub for viral trends and serving as a creative space for people to grow and interact.\nTikTok is the most popular Gen Z’s and Millenials. Still, it would be a mistake to write TikTok off as only that since the older generations are closely following behind the statistics with growing numbers as we speak.\nThe social native mindset\nBite-sized video content is driving an immense amount of growth online. TikTok users spend more and more of their valuable time on the platform for one simple reason: they love what they can do and see inside the app. When content creators make videos themselves, it sparks conversation, attention or catches the emotion or interest of their audience.\nNow, in the talks of user-generated content and engagement. Knowing its billions of users, the app’s social natives are best at doing that part.\nTo be entertained—that’s the one. People are looking in TikTok to have fun. To last in the world of TikTok, you need an in-depth understanding of the platform’s potential, particularly how you can establish a connection with young and old audiences. There’s a lot of content on TikTok. If you want to strike a chord with your audience, you need to be unique or give a refreshing take on your content style. If you offer something new, then it will get noticed.\nWhy is TikTok popular?\nRemember Dubsmash and Vine? Musical.ly? Back then, people were quick to jump on their platform due to the new concept of “short video clips”. One would even go as far as to say these three acted as a catalyst that completely transforms how people look at entertainment forever. All went smoothly at some point until Vine closed its doors by 2017 while ByteDance acquired Musically in the same year. And soon, Reddit will close Dubsmash for good in 2022.\nPeople were left with one question: How did TikTok grow to be so big, yet the other three failed? For one, Tiktok perfectly calibrated its interface model to fit the whirlwind interest shift of the modern world and seamlessly combined the best of what these worlds had to offer. At the same time, find a solution to what most social media platforms fail to see.\nTo understand that statement, we have to fall back to the psychology of things, specifically, into the paradox of choice.\nWhere more and more options are easily placed in front of us, there is a high tendency of getting overwhelmed with many choices, and rather than being satisfied and happy with the many options to choose from. It’s quite the opposite; actually, people lead the moment feeling less happy and less satisfied. Consequently, with everything all at once, it’s near impossible for people to make up their minds. Thus, putting an individual in the state of “analysis paralysis”\nTiktok made the wise decision to transform this modern world mishap strategically to their short-form video format. And that addresses the sustained attention span problem of people these days. Most importantly, the paradox of choice isn’t anywhere near causing a problem on TikTok, thanks to the “For You” page that lets the algorithm decide the type of content for you based on two things: preference and your watching pattern. All that’s left for its users to do is consume and scroll all the way.\nThe steady stream of short, engaging videos makes for an instant dopamine hit. It’s almost hypnotic, and before you know it, you’ll keep watching and creating videos on TikTok all day long.\nWhat should you post on TikTok?\nThe exposure you can get in TikTok indeed can be next-level above other social media platforms. And while the growing number of users may sound intimidating, and you may feel like there is no more space in TikTok or too old to get the TikTok fun for yourself— that is certainly not the case. In fact, all you need to bring to the party is a TikTok ready personality, and you are set! It’s new enough to get in the Millenials and Gen-Z on board and relatively simple for older generations to ride in.\nThe great thing about TikTok is you can create your content and post anything and everything you want. It’s a great avenue to show your creativity to the world. Once there, you can post anything you want.\nTikTok opens your exposure to an audience much more expansive than you could ever imagine. If you’re a business owner, you could get creative marketing your product/service to your audience. Other times you want to get on a comedy skit, dance to what’s the viral song of the week, or react to viral videos. Maybe some education videos along the way— then you can do that! There’s no stopping you from posting on TikTok. Even TikTok users can engage in the app with another user: duet, stitch, or go live! The sky is only your limit.\nHow to get more followers on TikTok\n“Growing your social media following doesn’t just happen overnight”. That’s what you always hear every time you hop on to any social media outlet but let me tell you this, that rule does not apply to TikTok at all.\nBefore we go on and talk about growing your followers in TikTok, let’s first understand the list of things you should do for that to happen:\n1. Who is your target audience? When your content aligns with a user’s views and beliefs— they become your audience.\nNarrowing down your niche gives you higher engagement potential than hitting content that targets a broad audience.\nAsk yourself, “Who will watch my videos?” or “Who do I want to dedicate my content to?” It’s important to know the answers to these questions in making your TikTok Video.\n2. Get creative with TikTok’s new features: Post content regularly Now that you’ve got your audience in mind, it’s important to create valuable content that serves the purpose of these goals. You need to post a lot. About 3-5 videos to make your account seem more official.\nMany users end up going viral on TikTok because of one video, and they follow through with that sudden burst of engagement by uploading a steady flow of content.\nAnytime TikTok comes out with a brand-new feature, use it. In that way, TikTok will push your content out in the algorithm, which will help you reach more people.\n3. Reel in number of users by participating in TikTok trends What runs on TikTok? Trends. TikTok users love to see and jive into new trends. Trends are a big deal on TikTok — and they’re not just for individual content creators. Try to create videos that make sense for you, and through creativity, ramp it up with a bit of twist. That way, you can easily set yourself apart from the rest. By participating in TikTok trends, you get the chance to showcase your creativity and content to the sea of potential viewers.\nCreating videos around these trends is also a proven way to jump-start your presence on the platform without breaking so much sweat.\n4. Pay close attention to #hashtags and your caption Have you ever noticed how a social media challenge becomes a viral hit? That’s because content creators start something with a good hashtag and unique caption.\nEngagement comes from everyday people like you and me. People who feature relevant hashtags and compelling captions in their video, either by explaining or showcasing their talent, can launch that video onto a viral circuit. For inspiration, head over to the discover page on your app to see what hashtags are trending and what you can use on your feed.\nTikTok Influencer tip: Don’t forget to use the #ForYou #ForYouPage hashtag. This would likely increase your chances of slating your videos to the user’s landing page—A personalized video feed seen explicitly upon opening the app.\n5. Post your content at ideal times You must find the best time to post on the platform based on your audience as trends and user performance patterns regularly change on TikTok. It would be best if you outlined a posting schedule that fits your unique audience.\nPosting at the right time guarantees to help improve the performance of your content with active user engagement on your posts. Use the TikTok analytics to your advantage and find out the best time to post on TikTok. Here is how to navigate through it: Head over to the Analytics section and click the Followers tab. Scroll down to Top Territories. This section of the Followers tab will pull in your audience demographics to help you identify your follower’s location and time zones.\nHow can TikTok be used in business?\nTruly, living up to the “next big thing” hype cemented TikTok in the world of pop culture. And as the key destination for marketing your business.\nAnd in 2021, many small businesses did explode from promoting their product in TikTok. Take it from Shannon Schutt of Clear Mind Jewellery, based in Peterborough, Ontario, who uses TikTok to give people a behind-the-scenes view of her business. She lets her audience see the entire process of her jewelry making, she said. “By being authentic and approachable in how we show behind-the-scenes work, we have been able to have some very successful TikToks that have moved followers onto other platforms or driven them to request quotes.”\nJason McCarthy of DigiNo seems to get the right idea making interesting educational videos on TikTok offering a far different service than others—an online education company. “These facts were designed to give viewers a subtle bit of brain satisfaction, but also leave them wanting more. For a small online teacher recruitment business, the best way to advertise the job is to show the job.” told McCarthy\nWhat this meant for your business: It all starts with the right video with the right content. If your first plan didn’t work for your business, try another one. Do research, develop a strategy, get up your feet and create content with a different formula. And top it off with the most important one—Be informative, upbeat, and entertaining. The most successful videos make someone feel something good, whether that’s by giving them knowledge, a smile, or a laugh.\nIs TikTok good for eCommerce?\nTiktok is growing exponentially before our very eyes. And it’s only a matter of time before it falls in the ear of the eCommerce world; should I say it already did as ByteDance, is already in the steps of taking its aim for eCommerce sectors.\nSince Tiktok is one of the world’s most sought-after video platforms with millions of daily users worldwide, this gives a fantastic chance for sellers to introduce their product to their target audience with ease. As of late, Tiktok has made it easier than ever to create your brand content and turn user engagement into sales conversions. Currently, TikTok is testing and introducing more eCommerce features making it easier for sellers to promote their products to billions of users.\nWhat is TikTok eCommerce?\nAt its core, TikTok aims to inspire creativity and bring a sense of delight to its users. However, it has become more than for entertainment purposes. For other reasons, the app has made a more profound impact on the business side of things. The rising popularity of TikTok presents a whole new range of marketing opportunities. And as part of its ongoing growth and push to implement more monetization opportunities. TikTok has been steadily partnering with many leading eCommerce platforms, which can help facilitate increased advertiser activity while also providing more revenue potential for individual creators through brand partnerships.\nTikTok marketing has boasted tons of success with the practice of using TikTok to promote a brand, product, or service. It can include different tactics, like TikTok advertising, influencer marketing, and creating organic viral content. TikTok is expanding its investment in e-commerce. TikTok For a Business allows an account to add a Shopping tab to their TikTok profiles and sync their product catalogs to the app to create mini-storefronts. Later this year, it also introduced fuller solutions for TikTok commerce, including ad products and a TikTok Shopping API.\nHow to boost eCommerce with Tiktok?\nYour product may be remarkable or trailblazing, but no one cares about your product unless— of course, you market it right. Another thing, it is only normal for people to end up with the” what’s in it for me” and “how genuine is your product” question before considering that what you offer is worth their money.\nIn that case, strike while the iron is hot! You want to be ready to stake your genuine and back up this potential consumer’s question with what really is your brand’s intention. Begin to grow your brand’s power through your story. Humanize your business. In that way, you are urging your audience to take action.\nYour action steps\nAfter reading through the testaments and eCommerce potential of TikTok, the best step forward is to bring in a presence directed to your brand. Learn the following action you could take:\nMaster the art of brand storytelling: What’s the inspiration behind your business? Why should a customer care? How to use your product?. Be clear about what customers can expect with your brand. In answering this question, you can build a story that connects your business to your audience.\nLearn to optimize your TikTok profile. As obvious as it is, many sellers tend to overlook their profile, especially their bio.\nDon’t make ADS! People are quick to learn that you are selling things. If that happens, 99% you’ll be passed on as desperate and lose any chance of making sales. Captivate your audience, be more creative, more authentic, create content that truly speaks to people.\nIn a world where consumers are becoming increasingly skeptical of their purchases. Get real with a clean, unedited video finish of your business behind-the-scenes. PRO TIP: If you are starting out: Be organic with your growth. Post content daily because that gives users the feel of your business as official.\nTest new marketing channels and ideas and be on your foot for recent TikTok trends. Jumping into a stitch format type of content now and then is one of the perfect ways to get your product up in people’s attention. Stay dedicated to your agenda but have a little time for a variety: transform and reimagine. Those keys compel your audience to participate rather than observe your brand.\nUse popular and relevant hashtags. See to it that you treat hashtags the same way you make sure to embed high-volume keywords in your product. After all, they are the little things that can pull your content into people’s TikTok feeds.\nUser engagement is less on weekends, especially on Saturday: If you’re trying to use TikTok for your business, it would be best to keep in mind that posting on Saturdays doesn’t generate the same performance or engagement as the other days.\nPartner with an Influencer to market your product. TikTok influencer marketing can be a big part of making a massive impact on the success of your business. Influencers have a lot of following behind them. Use the power of word-of-mouth to easily increase your product engagement by tenfold.\nDon’t pay to advertise if you’re just a startup. Avoid rushing things out. Grow your roots first before. Let’s be real—If you’re just a nobody in TikTok, no one will give your ADS a chance. Hold the thought of spending, and once you are already known as an established business. That’s the best time to advertise using TikTok’s new campaign options.\nOf course, being a massive sensation on TikTok has some luck involved (that’s the algorithm for you), but there’s also a lot of well-informed strategies that play behind the part of landing you in people’s attention. TikTok is full of surprises, but there are some best practices you can try and work out. So if something doesn’t go well with you, bear in mind that you can try a million different types of videos before you find the one that really resonates with your audience.\nAt this point, it’s worth mentioning that Tiktok users love the celebration of positivity and affirmation. Integrate well within TikTok by creating that kind of content for your audience. The case of TikTok’s algorithm can go second.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.reconstruction.go.jp/2020portal/eng/initiative/transmission-info/material-pr/index.html", "date": "2022-01-27T23:09:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305317.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127223432-20220128013432-00135.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566295146942139, "token_count": 462, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__257494784", "lang": "en", "text": "Spreading Awareness of Affected Areas: Promoting Foods and Flowers\nOn the occasion of various related events, the Reconstruction Agency has introduced quality products from the affected areas, such as foods and flowers, and provided information about their safety.\nWorld Press Briefing (October 2019)\nAt the World Press Briefing reception held in October 2019, we provided dishes and sake made from ingredients produced locally in the disaster-affected areas and decorated the venue using flowers from these areas. Participants experienced the excellent quality of locally grown products firsthand, while the domestic and foreign media were briefed on the progress of preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.\nWe also publicized the safety of Japanese food products and the reconstruction process of affected areas from the attending State Minister for Reconstruction and through information display panels. For example, Japan has the strictest standard in the world for radioactive substances and no products have gone over the limit in recent years.\nOpening Ceremony at the Japan National Stadium (December 2019)\nAt the Opening Ceremony for the Japan National Stadium in December 2019, we promoted the safety and quality of products from the disaster-affected areas by hosting a “Reconstruction Soup Bar,” which provided warm soup made from ingredients produced in these areas, and opened a “Reconstruction Flower Photo Spot” using flowers from the affected areas.\nWe received great feedback, including: “I haven’t been there since I volunteered, but I want to go there again” and “I want to know more about the affected areas.” The event drew people of different ages and was very successful, with all 600 sets of soup distributed and more than 700 people enjoying our photo spot.\nFukushima Now: Eliminating Negative Reputation Impact\nAs Fukushima recovers from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear disaster, it is still suffering from damage caused by negative reputation. The prices of agricultural products remain lower than before the earthquake and tourist arrivals have not recovered because many people are uneasy about Fukushima, even though it is safe. This led us to create games and manga (comics) to spread awareness about radiation and the facts about the current situation in Fukushima Prefecture. We hope you feel encouraged to learn the facts about Fukushima Prefecture, too.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.innovez-one.com/artificial-intelligence-for-a-more-efficient-port-operation/innovez-one-decarbonisation/", "date": "2024-02-22T10:49:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00113.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9337872862815857, "token_count": 323, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__28582185", "lang": "en", "text": "Innovez One to advance digitalisation of Johor Port with AI-powered system\nPartnership will leverage artificial intelligence to boost operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at key Malaysian port. Singapore, 12 December 2023 – Johor Port Berhad, a major trade hub in Southern Malaysia, has announced an agreement with Innovez One, a leading provider of Port Management Information systems, to accelerate the digitalisation and boost […]\nArtificial Intelligence in Port Operations: the key to efficiency?\nThe year 2023 has been defined by the promise, and perceived threat, of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Industries across the globe have had to approach and assess the potential impacts of this transformative technology, including the potential automation of several roles in our economy. The port sector also faces this challenge. In a highly competitive environment, […]\n3 Ways AI Will Transform Ports\nAs artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding into more sectors across the economy, Grant Ingram, CEO of Innovez One for the UK and EMEA, considers its potential applications for ports – and why it is essential that algorithms are trained judiciously. Artificial intelligence is regularly making headlines for enabling breakthroughs in sectors as varied as medicine, […]\nAI-powered port sustainability\nInnovez One founder and CEO David Yeo explains that digitalisation will be the foundation of the greener ports of the future, enabling greater sustainability across supply chains. The maritime sector as a whole is facing growing market and regulatory pressure to decarbonise, and ports will have a key role to play in making green shipping […]", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fionazerbst.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/adam-zagajewski-praise-poem/", "date": "2018-04-19T23:07:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125937074.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180419223925-20180420003925-00252.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9286676645278931, "token_count": 509, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__212710552", "lang": "en", "text": "Polish poet Adam Zagajewski – one of my favourite poets, whose New and Selected Poems I revisit often – probably didn’t expect to become a ‘9/11’ poet. But on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 (or close enough thereto), it’s interesting to think that a poem written a year and a half before the attacks has become ‘the most memorable verse statement on the tragedy’, as The Daily Beast puts it.\nOf course, Zagajewski was thinking back to Stalin’s purges and the Holocaust – those hauntings that have been all but forgotten by younger generations, except as paragraphs in history books. You can read more about Zagajewski’s inspiration here:\nAnd the poem itself? It’s a lyric with a light touch, but one that recalls ‘earth’s scars’ with a sense of sorrow and weariness.\nI like Mexican poet José Emilio Pacheco’s definition of poetry as ‘el museo de un segundo’ – the instant museum (or the museum of a second, an instant). A poem can offer an impression and a memory in a handful of words – sometimes the very same words. And therein lies part of its power. And why poems written about one catastrophe can speak to people who experience another, different kind of catastrophe.\nTry to praise the mutilated world.\nRemember June’s long days,\nand wild strawberries, drops of wine, the dew.\nThe nettles that methodically overgrow\nthe abandoned homesteads of exiles.\nYou must praise the mutilated world.\nYou watched the stylish yachts and ships;\none of them had a long trip ahead of it,\nwhile salty oblivion awaited others.\nYou’ve seen the refugees heading nowhere,\nyou’ve heard the executioners sing joyfully.\nYou should praise the mutilated world.\nRemember the moments when we were together\nin a white room and the curtain fluttered.\nReturn in thought to the concert where music flared.\nYou gathered acorns in the park in autumn\nand leaves eddied over the earth’s scars.\nPraise the mutilated world\nand the gray feather a thrush lost,\nand the gentle light that strays and vanishes\nTranslated from Polish by Clare Cavanagh", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.therecoveryclub.org/men-get-eating-disorders-too", "date": "2024-02-22T09:52:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9836789965629578, "token_count": 1069, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__1554174", "lang": "en", "text": "We Need To Start Talking About Male Eating Disorders\nBack in 2018, I was diagnosed with an eating disorder. I suffered for a long time without understanding what was really going on. In an attempt to try and figure out what the suffering I was experiencing actually was, I searched the internet for experiences of eating disorders. I vaguely knew what they were, although I didn’t know enough to figure out that is what I was suffering with.\nWhen I searched through Instagram, YouTube and more, I noticed a recurring pattern. Although there were many women speaking of their experiences with eating disorders, there were very few men – if any at all. In my uneducated and misled realisation, I told myself I wasn’t suffering with an eating disorder. The proof was very clearly in front of me. Men don’t suffer with these issues, as shown by my search results. My obsession over calories must’ve been something else. My anxiety around food was just ‘normal’. My daily cycle of restriction, purging and bingeing was just my life, not the result of an illness I needed help with.\nThis piece isn’t an attack on the women who do speak on these issues. Every story shared is invaluable in dismantling the idea that we can’t talk about these issues. Although for some reason, there is a stereotype that those with eating disorders are: 1) Women and 2) Extremely underweight. Pair this stereotype with the fact that I did not see men talking about these issues, I sadly believed that I was not suffering with the issues that I very much was. This was largely due to me believing in a stereotype that I did not fit into. I didn’t get help as early as I should have done and I suffered needlessly as a result.\nSo, how many men actually do suffer from eating disorders then? Previous research has suggested up to a quarter of patients with eating disorders are men. Knowing this, there should be no reason why so few men are speaking about these issues publicly. However, when you consider other factors particularly related to men and masculinity, it starts to make more sense.\nMen need to have hard minds, free of suffering. To match this, men must have a hard body.\nWhere there is undoubtedly a pressure on women to be smaller, there is a similar pressure on men to be bigger. Men need to have hard minds, free of suffering. To match this, men must have a hard body. Hard arms, shoulders, chest, abs, everything. I never really considered this too much until one day I walked into a health food shop to buy some protein powder. I train quite frequently in a manner that I would class as healthy and beneficial to my life. As a result, I use protein powder in order to maintain my training and feel good as a result. Not for the sake of ‘bulking up’, just to feel good.\nRegardless, I took my protein powder to the till and I was asked for my ID. I thought this was strange and asked the person behind the till why that was.\nThey told me that young boys have been found to be abusing it. With this in mind, they had to ID those who buy it. It didn’t really click why straight away. In my view, that pressure to be strapped with muscle is one that is just inherent of the male experience.\nHowever, that view is one based on disordered attitudes around food and exercise. A 2015 BBC News article stated that one in ten men found in the gym suffer with Muscle Dysmorphia. This has been rather crudely termed as ‘Bigorexia’. This is a condition where men mistakenly believe they are smaller than they are which causes great distress. An article from the Guardian just a few months back highlighted these struggles even more starkly. The piece discusses a study showing that boys as young as 6 years old show that they are internalizing the desire to be more muscle bound. Six. Years. Old.\nYou may notice that none of these issues are centred around making yourself as small or as light as possible. Rather, they are all fuelled by a desire to be larger, harder and stronger. Don’t get me wrong, I think exercise is great. However, it should not be used as a way to hide disordered attitudes around eating and exercise which significantly effect men. The protein powder story is just one way of how men have found themselves in a disordered relationship with food and exercise. There are a range of other signs of this: increased use of steroids, gruelling exercise routines, increased substance use and more.\nAs I said in the beginning, I feel stereotypes are toxic especially regarding eating disorders. The stereotypes of those with an eating disorder being both only women and underweight is harmful to many. Although I am talking about men in this instance and the desire to be bigger, these stereotypes also affect many others. I just wanted to share my experience as a male and what I see in myself and other men when it comes to disordered attitudes around food and exercise.\nConnor is a Psychology graduate and mental health campaigner. You can find him on Instagram @recoveryconnor", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://annmorgan.me/about.html", "date": "2017-10-21T00:55:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187824537.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20171021005202-20171021025202-00245.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9782792329788208, "token_count": 210, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__208129484", "lang": "en", "text": "I'm a freelance writer and editor. My book Reading the World: Confessions of a Literary Explorer, inspired by my year-long journey through a book from every country, was published in the UK by Harvill Secker on February 5, 2015 and as The World Between Two Covers: Reading the Globe in the US by Liveright/Norton in May 2015.\nMy next book is a novel, a literary psychological drama called Beside Myself. It was published worldwide in English by Bloomsbury in January 2016 and has so far been bought by publishers in eight other language territories.\nWhen I'm not writing, I can often be found performing with some of London’s professional choirs.\nI graduated from Cambridge University with a first-class degree in English literature and went on to do a master's in creative writing at UEA. I also have training in sub-editing from the London College of Communication and a postgraduate diploma with distinction from the London School of Journalism.\n© Ann Morgan 2015", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.nijobs.com/careeradvice/jobs-in-data-protection-rise", "date": "2018-10-16T11:56:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510749.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016113811-20181016135311-00112.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9598509073257446, "token_count": 292, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__169955927", "lang": "en", "text": "Jobs in Data Protection and Cybersecurity have increased as businesses across Northern Ireland prepare for the introduction of new tougher data protection legislation according to latest NIJobs.com Jobs Report with Ulster Bank.\nThe number of roles in this sector increased by 78% compared to the previous year.\nThe new data protection law, which comes into effect on 25th May 2018, known as GDPR will give people more control over their data and aligns data protection policies across the EU.\nSam McIlveen, General Manager of NIJobs.com gives further insight from the latest report;\n“Many businesses are working hard to prepare for this more robust law and NIJobs.com has seen considerable demand for staff with experience in data protection. If companies break GDPR regulations, then the penalties are severe. They can be fined up to 4% of their global annual turnover.\n“Given the size of the fines a business could incur, we would expect this would continue to be an area of growth for recruitment. These types of jobs along with their niche expertise are here to stay.”\n“Running alongside the data protection jobs we are also experiencing a rise in cybersecurity jobs again due to the new GDPR legislation. Data Protection and Cybersecurity go hand in hand. Not only do people have to know how their data is being used by businesses but they also need to be confident that their data is stored securely.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.playon.tv/blog?p=20", "date": "2016-05-05T21:53:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461861623301.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428164023-00163-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9443967342376709, "token_count": 382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__31432851", "lang": "en", "text": "On average, a one-hour primetime show has 18 minutes of advertisements. 18 minutes. The average American watches 34 hours of TV a week. That is 612 minutes of advertisements a week. Multiply that by a full year of TV watching and that equals around 31,824 minutes, or 22 days, of advertisements.\nWe want to give you your 22 days back.\nStarting today, if you are a PlayOn/PlayLater bundle user, you have a really cool new feature to play around with called AdSkipper. AdSkipper gives you the ability to instantly skip the commercials on any stream recorded from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Simply record the show on your PC via PlayLater, then stream through PlayOn onto your Roku, Chromecast or mobile device. When you play, AdSkipper gives you the option to instantly skip all commercials in the recorded program.\nHow this feature came about is a pretty cool story. In 2013, the Ninth Circuit court of appeals ruled skipping commercials is not a form of copyright infringement in the case of FOX v. Dish, making it legal for any video recorder to give its users the ability to skip commercials. Since the ruling, we are the first media streaming software to bring ad skipping to its users.\nAs most of you know, we’ve been at this for a long time. PlayOn was one of the earliest products in the market in 2003. For the past 11 years, we have been adapting and innovating in an industry with a continually evolving legal landscape, bringing you the most up-to-date features that new technologies can legally offer. AdSkipper brings us one-step closer to fulfilling this mission of revolutionizing TV to be user-centric and on-demand.\nWe hope you enjoy this new feature and do something extra special with your newfound 22 days.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://werdmvmntstudios.com/section/404134-Portraits%20of%20Resolution%20Project.html", "date": "2023-03-20T09:22:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943471.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320083513-20230320113513-00550.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9143556952476501, "token_count": 122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__90740323", "lang": "en", "text": "Portraits of Resolution Project\nThe Portraits of Resolution Project is an ongoing project geared towards engaging community members in discussing how incarceration affects them, their families, and the community. In fall of 2014, William Estrada, Erica Brooks and Anthony Marcos Rea set up a mobile photo studio in front of the Cook County Court House on 2600 South California in the Little Village neighborhood.\nI continue to engage the community in various spaces in Chicago as a way to engage in discussions about how incarceration affects our communities and how we might imagine a world without prisons.\nThis Project was partially funded by 96 Acres.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://onelofajourney.com/2017/12/01/kratom-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-kratom/", "date": "2017-12-17T13:55:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948596051.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217132751-20171217154751-00727.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9613794088363647, "token_count": 1809, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__9759574", "lang": "en", "text": "Kratom: Everything you Wanted to Know about Kratom\nMy experience with Kratom\nSeveral months ago, I tried kratom for the first time (read about it here). My experience with kratom allowed me to drink a tolerable tea that provided several hours of pain relief. Unfortunately, the strain I selected provided psychotropic symptoms that disallowed me from using it on a daily basis.\nWhile I continued to research the benefits of kratom, I stopped using it on a daily basis due to a lack of knowledge.\nFast forward to a couple months ago…\nI spoke with The Kratom Konnection who sells high quality kratom product. I was able to ask about its use for pain relief. This company prides itself on selling only the highest quality, fresh product to ensure that the primary alkaloids do not deteriorate. I was educated on the different strains and what each strain is used to assist. Being unaware of the numerous number of strains available, I was quite intrigued to learn that many can be used on a daily basis, as heavy psychotropic side effects are not commonly experienced.\nThe following four strains were sampled:\n- White Maeng Da\n- Red Hulu\n- Red Borneo\nWhat was immediately noticeable was the quality of the powder – it was fresh! Since it was fresher than the prior product I tried, I decided to take a smaller amount. Good call on my part because the fresher the powder, the stronger the potency\nWhile my experience with kratom has been positive due to slowly titrating to an appropriate dose, there has been much negative publicity around kratom in recent weeks after the FDA released a statement indicating kratom was just as dangerous as opioids.\nIn writing this article, I read through the FDA’s comments and was surprised any attention was being paid to it. This is not a new development – the FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, together with the establishment have been strong opponents for quite some time. Whether the concern is legitimate or coming from a fear that pharmaceutical companies will lose a substantial chunk of profit, has yet to be determined. The statements creating a fuss are from Scott Gottlieb, M.D., in which he stated that kratom “has similar effects to narcotics like opioids and carries similar risks of abuse, addiction, and in some cases, death.”\nWhat is Kratom?\nKratom is a herbal product derived from the leaves from the kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa). It is native to Thailand, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Over the last decade, this herbal pain reliever’s popularity has increased exponentially due to user claims of its therapeutic effects in treating pain, anxiety, depression, and opioid withdrawal.\nKratom is included in a newly-defined class of drug called New Psychoactive Substances, so-named by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. In the 2013 World Drug Report, kratom is on this list along with khat (another plant, this one from East Africa), Salvia divinorum (a plant that is widely available in the US), and synthetics ketamine, mephedrone and others.\nBecause of its similarities to opiates without the same narcotic side effects, this herbal supplement is heavily promoted as a legal, undetectable, safe drug that can be used to come off stronger drugs. It is not yet illegal in the US but the breakdown products of kratom can be detected with some drug tests which is good to be aware. While it has been used for many years in Southeast Asia as an anti-diarrheal medicine, a painkiller and a recreational drug, it is still relatively new to the United States and Europe.\nAlthough the FDA has taken a clear-cut position in opposition to kratom, the American Kratom Association (AKA) has been working to educate and raise awareness of kratom’s beneficial uses, when taken appropriately. The AKA holds that kratom does not cause the same lethal respiratory depressing effects as narcotic-like opioids. “In stark contract, among millions of users of kratom in America, probably dating back to the 1990s and earlier, there has not been a single documented actual kratom-caused overdose death.” In response to a handful of recent alleged kratom overdoses, the AKA has said, “[t]he handful of possible kratom-associated deaths in the United States involved people taking multiple drugs, with apparent causes of death varying widely.”\nThe main issue causing concerns appears to be lack of education. It has different effects on the user based on the dosage amounts — in low doses, it’s a stimulant and in high doses it acts like a sedative. There are three (3) cases in which it has been ruled as the cause of death:\n- Guy Garcia, 2013, acute mitragynine toxicity\n- Christopher Waldron, 2017, thyroid and heart condition, muscle relaxer, prescription antidepressant and Kratom\n- Sergeant Matthew Dana, 2017, hemorrhagic pulmonary edema due to Kratom overdose, accidental.\nAs with any herbal supplement, care has to be taken.\nRecent news reports may be cause for pause, but keep in mind it is always more salacious to cover negative experiences, such as death. Calls to U.S. poison control centers about kratom increased 10-fold from 2010 to 2015, according to the FDA. Gottlieb said the agency also is aware of 36 deaths associated with kratom products. The deaths were not all ruled as kratom-overdoses, as many individuals had multiple narcotics in their system.\nNonetheless, the positive attributes and benefits of this herbal supplement should be receiving more press. Apart from assisting addicts to come off heavy narcotics, kratom has been used by many chronic pain sufferers as a non-opiate alternative for relief.\nIn a prior interview, Tim Davis, of Baltimore, Md., spent the day with WUSA-9 and shared his experience with kratom. Prior to trying it, kratom has assisted him get off prescription pain pills used to treat his back pain.\n“Me being a father, I have a job, I have so much stuff that I need to do. I gotta get up you know. My kids want to play I can’t be in pain in bed, I was like hey, do I take these pain pills and be a better person,” said Davis.\nDavis said the first time he took Kratom it “took all the pain away, it took all the feelings from the pills away.”\nLast year, the Drug Enforcement Administration had planned to ban the plant by adding it to a list of illegal drugs that includes marijuana, heroin and LSD. The DEA slowly backed away from that plan last October after a flood of public complaints including a letter signed by 62 members of Congress and a protest at the White House organized by the AKA.\nThe group has said categorizing kratom as an illegal substance would stymie medical research into its potential therapeutic uses. The DEA said last October it would delay a decision until the FDA issued a recommendation.\nAs pointed out by Herman, too much of a good thing is not always good.\n“I don’t know anything that can’t be dangerous but historically it has not been,” Herman said\nWhile kratom is beneficial when used appropriately, it has to be taken in small doses until one’s tolerance is determined. If one takes too much, or too much too quickly, there may be some unpleasant side effects.\nReported side effects:\n- Sensitivity to sunburn\n- Dry mouth\n- Increased urination\n- Loss of appetite\n- Psychotic symptoms\nCurrently, the AKA has initiated a formal dispute resolution petition with the US Department of Health and Human Services alleging that the FDA advisory is based on “weak scientific basis” and seeking to have it overturned.\n“For years, the FDA has published scientifically inaccurate information on the health effects of consuming kratom, directly influencing regulatory actions by the DEA [Drug Enforcement Administration], states, and various local government entities. AKA believes the FDA health advisory on kratom will lead to more state and local bans, all based on discredited, incomplete, and mischaracterized scientific claims,” the statement reads.\nAt the end of the day, when you deal with chronic pain on a daily basis, you will try anything that promises to help. I am not a doctor and can only share my experience with you. While I have reacted well to it, you should contact your physician before starting this or any other health regime.\nIf you have tried kratom, I would love to hear from you! Please share your experiences below.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://andersnelsson.com/links/", "date": "2022-10-05T21:55:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337668.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20221005203530-20221005233530-00157.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.971447229385376, "token_count": 1230, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__236189009", "lang": "en", "text": "I was introduced to this site by Alan Merrill who co-wrote “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and when I visited Tokyo for a Bruce Lee event some years ago I was able to meet up with Hitomi who owns the site. She came to the studio where Mike Remedios of sixties Hong Kong band The Mystics was re-recording the English versions of the Bruce Lee film themes he had recorded back in the ’70s. She is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to bands from all over the world, especially bands from the sixties. Her site is a fountain of information about bands from all over the world, including many from Hong Kong and Singapore and there are links to many other interesting sites.\n(COMPOSERS AND AUTHORS SOCIETY OF HONG KONG LIMITED) The acronym CASH always brings smiles around the world…..much more direct and funky than PRS, STIM, JASRAC or BMI! The annual dinner, usually held in late October, is a great reunion of old friends…..some of whom literally only meet once a year at this gathering. CASH, working closely with the world body CISAC has been instrumental in helping other societies to be set up around Asia, including China.\nRADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG\nBefore this government radio station got into TV production it was called RHK and my “history” with them goes back to the late 50s when I entered junior DJ contest, winning several times and developing a serious addiction for doing “live” radio. I have been the “standby guy” for many years and ended up hosting a Country music show for 8 years after agreeing to stand in for a “few weeks”! Mostly I sit in for HK’s favourite old Uncle Ray, usually when he takes his annual vacation – which often coincides with Christmas. I have also acted in various programmes produced by the TV department, including some madcap English lessons.\nYou can find a lot of info about old Hong Kong vinyl on this site.\nI suppose everyone thinks their alma mater is special, but the fact is that Hong Kong itself is a very special place in this world of ours and therefore an extraordinary school in this former British Colony is bound to stand out. King George the Vth School has alumni all over the world, probably more so than many other schools because a large number of families living in Hong Kong during the Colonial period were here on contracts and moved on to other countries or colonies when the time was up. I have met many former pupils who speak fondly of their childhoods here and many express a longing to come back. Reunions are held all over the world – the next official Hong Kong reunion is slated for the Autumn of 2007, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China. In December 2004 an impromptu reunion was held when the China Coast Community home needed money and some friends and I put together a fundraising event in the school assembly hall, starring Gerry &The Pacemakers who were in town for some corporate events.\nASIA TELEVISION LIMITED\nATV evolved from Hong Kong’s first TV station, Rediffusion Televison….or RTV. My earliest memories of watching TV in Hong Kong probably date from the late fifties and I have vague recollections of watching a programme called Tugboat Annie in black and white at a friend’s house after school. In the early sixties I appeared with my band The Kontinentals on various shows on the Chinese channel and in the late sixties RTV had a popular music programme called Soundbeat on which I appeared regularly. From the 1980s onwards I have appeared in several hundred drama episodes, starting with the highly rated Hong Kong Gentlemen. The most recent acting job for ATV was in 2000 in Divine Retribution, with Adam Cheng and Lau Ching Wan. This was a collaboration between the station and a mainland Chinese production company and the series was very popular in China judging by the fact that when I travel on the Mainland I am often hailed by my name from the series! The series was a reunion of sorts for me and producer/director/writer Wai Ka Fai, who wrote the script for Soldier Of Fortune, the first drama series I appeared in on TVB in the early ’80s.\nTELEVISION BROADCASTS LTD\nProbably better known as just ‘TVB’ this was Hong Kong’s first full-colour, wireless commercial TV station. Prior to its launch in 1967 RTV had a monopoly but found it tough to compete as it was still broadcasting in black and white. I was lucky enough to work for TVB right from the beginning, hosting a weekly half-hour show called Get Set Go on the English-language Pearl Channel, consisting of music clips from music shows on the Cantonese-language Jade Channel, including Enjoy Yourself Tonight and The Star Show. Was I perhaps Hong Kong’s first ever VJ? Almost 40 years later I have hosted a series called My Story on TVB-Q, part of the Super Sun satellite channel which TVB co-owns……and presented and interviewed some of the same artists I featured on Get Set Go, including Teddy Robin.\nHONG KONG FILM NET\nHong Kong movie reviews and information.\nHONG KONG MUSIC – WHO’S WHO\nA Who’s Who listing of the Hong Kong Music Industry on the Internet. I have reconnected with a lot of old friends through this very comprehensive and useful site. Good job, Ray Chu!\nHONG KONG UNDERGROUND\nMy friend Chris B runs the coolest Underground music scene in town known as Underground. Find out who’s playing where & when.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://danielleinma.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-10-21T02:10:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443869.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00007-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9302899241447449, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__198574646", "lang": "en", "text": "April 10, 1947: Jackie Robinson Signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers\nOn this day in 1947, Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was signed to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play for Major League Baseball. He smashed records and knocked down major social barriers on his way to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.\nTest your knowledge of Jackie Robinson and his contributions off the field with PBS Black Culture Connection’s Jackie Robinson quiz.\nPhoto Credit: National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, NY.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://haskinlawgroup.com/blog/arguing-gender-bias-of-dui-test-wins-case/", "date": "2023-12-07T19:44:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100686.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207185656-20231207215656-00523.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9573958516120911, "token_count": 1325, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__226384961", "lang": "en", "text": "By TASGOLA KARLA BRUNER\nThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution\nLisa Bufton of Woodstock was acquitted in a DUI case last month.\nTwo glasses of merlot put a Cherokee County woman in the middle of a dispute over how to accurately measure whether females are legally intoxicated.\nThe jury in Lisa Bufton’s drunken driving case acquitted her last month after her attorney argued the breath analysis instrument used by Georgia law enforcement personnel gives falsely high readings when used on women. The Cherokee County jurors said the Intoxilyzer 5000 should be “further evaluated for gender bias.”\nBufton’s lawyer, Atlanta attorney Billy Spruell, said the Intoxilyzer 5000 is calibrated to men’s physiology and the way men’s bodies metabolize alcohol. Women metabolize alcohol in a different way, he argued.\nBut the machine’s manufacturer says the instrument’s readings for women are accurate.\nBufton, 38, of Woodstock was charged with driving under the influence when she was stopped by a Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy last May after leaving a dinner party with her husband. Bufton said she drank two glasses of wine during a five-hour period that evening. Over the same period, she drank glasses of water and ate a full dinner. The Intoxilyzer 5000 measured her alcohol level at 0.093 grams per 210 liters of breath. Georgia defines intoxication at 0.08 or above.\n“I knew I was innocent,” said Bufton.\nShe said she didn’t know she could have asked the deputy to take her to a hospital for a blood alcohol test.\nThe gender-bias defense is “ridiculous,” said Tom Myers, regional sales manager at CMI Inc., the Kentucky-based company that manufactures the instrument for about half of the United States. “The instrument doesn’t care if it’s a man or a woman.”\nJim Panter, a Georgia Bureau of Investigation chemist, agreed.\n“Women are registering higher because they are higher, because of the way they distribute alcohol,” he said. “The differences in the way alcohol is treated in males and females is due to the fact that females tend to have more fat tissue. Therefore, with the same weight, they put more alcohol in the blood than males do.”\nBattling over formula\nIn court, Tennessee chemist James Woodford testified that women given measured amounts of alcohol register higher on breath tests with the Intoxilyzer 5000 than they are supposed to according to a standard weight-versus-drinks chart.\n“If you take a man and woman and they’re both the same size, give them the same amount of alcohol and you test them on a man’s scale, [the woman] is going to be too high,” said attorney Spruell.\nWoodford said, “Fat tissue plays a small part, but it doesn’t account for the high margin of difference between what equal-sized women and men who drink same amount register with the Intoxilyzer 5000.”\nWoodford said the design of the Intoxilyzer 5000 and interpretation of its printouts are based on a 1930s formula that considers men’s metabolism. He said extensive tests weren’t done on women because of fear that heavy doses of alcohol would damage their reproductive health.\nCherokee County Solicitor General David Cannon Jr. criticized Woodford’s study for involving fewer than 10 people. He also criticized Woodford for not supporting his findings with blood tests from his subjects.\n“I think he misled the jury,” Cannon said.\nWoodford said women’s differences should be considered when analyzing their breath, but Panter, who trains law enforcement personnel to use the Intoxilyzer 5000, disagreed.\n“The purpose of the instrument is to tell you the alcohol concentration in a person’s system, and it’s doing that by measuring alcohol in your breath,” he said.\n“If your breath has alcohol concentration of 0.08, the law says you shouldn’t be driving a car. Whether you’re male or female, you’re going to be impaired to a certain degree at that level.”\nSpreading the word\nThe gender-bias defense is not new in Georgia, Panter said. But he called the Bufton decision the first successful use of it he has seen in his 20-plus-year career.\n“Usually the jury has the common sense to realize the argument is bogus,” he said.\nThe gender-bias argument has received some recent press in national law magazines, where it has been called a novel DUI defense. The success of a few DUI attorneys in Georgia has caught the attention of their colleagues, more of whom are expected to begin using the defense.\nAt their quarterly meeting in June, DUI attorneys will learn how.\nNow that she has been acquitted, Bufton plans to set up a Web site to tell women about the gender-bias defense.\nAlthough she spent about $9,000 on her case, she said she isn’t bitter about the experience because she sees herself as an “instrument” to make sure DUI tests aren’t biased against women.\nShe calls her case a “waste of taxpayers’ money.”\nSpruell said not every woman who has been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol is a candidate for the gender-bias argument. He said the women need close to a 0.08 reading.\nBut he wants all women to be aware of it.\n“Women are going to have to get used to the idea that if you don’t stand up for yourself, hell, the men aren’t going to stand up for you,” he said.\nBufton can be reached by e-mail at email@example.com\nArticles on this site have been found in various newspapers and magazines. They have been reproduced here to preserve the articles and to prevent broken links. All artciles have been reproduced in their entirety and noting all authors and publishers.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://helloapplied.com/westfield-shops-at-the-oculus/", "date": "2023-12-02T14:08:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100427.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202140407-20231202170407-00603.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9681357145309448, "token_count": 284, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__4684298", "lang": "en", "text": "Bringing an Energetic New Feel to the Westfield Shops at the Oculus\nWestfield Shops at the Oculus\nThe objective of this campaign was to bring an energetic feel to the Westfield Shops at the Oculus in New York City and welcome people back to the site after COVID restrictions were lifted.\nThe “But First” campaign featured a series of ads highlighting the many different ways people can enjoy the Westfield Shops at the Oculus. The ads featured real people in everyday situations, such as rushing to a meeting, exploring the city, or heading home from work. The ads all began with the tagline “But first,” followed by a suggestion for something to do at the Westfield Shops at the Oculus, such as getting a coffee, having lunch, or shopping for a new outfit.\nThe “But First” campaign also creates a sense of place. The ads don’t just promote the Westfield Shops at the Oculus as a place to shop but as a place to relax, socialize, and enjoy the city. This is particularly important in a post-COVID world, where people are looking for places to connect with others and feel safe and comfortable.\nThe “But First” campaign successfully achieved its objective of bringing new energy to the Westfield Shops at the Oculus and welcoming people back to the site.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.pinpointmounts.com/Is-Your-Cellphone-Popular_b_37.html", "date": "2022-01-20T21:00:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302622.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120190514-20220120220514-00187.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9719263315200806, "token_count": 325, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__145247249", "lang": "en", "text": "Cellphones and smartphones have quickly become their own forms of status symbolism. In our society, it seems that the type of phone we have and the brand name will give a hint to our socioeconomic status or our personality or just our taste in design.\nOf course, there also is the \"cool factor.\" But if a phone is cool because we don't have it, does it mean it is cool if most everyone around us has it? OK, we'll let you be the judge.\nHowever, for the sake of you who think you are alone with your phone (whether it's a smart or \"dumb,\" a k a cell, phone), check out some information about shipments by tech survey firm IDC. At the end of 2013, Samsung was the most popular brand of both cell phones and smartphones in the world, with 29 percent of the smartphone market and 23 percent of the overall cellphone market (which counts al mobile phones). Apple, which makes only smartphones, is second in the smartphone market with 18 percent, and ranks third in the overall market at a little more than 10 percent. Nokia, the No. 2 mobile brand, is still second overall at 13 percent of market share, but its share has dropped more than 25 percent over the previous year, while Apple's share grew by 7 percent.\nRounding out the top five cellphone brands are LG and Huawei, which account for about 7.5 percent of the market combined. Overall, the latest report shows that Google's Android is the world's top operating system with about 53 percent of the market, with Apple's iOS assuming about 41 percent.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.techhacker.co.in/iphone-x-best-selling-smartphone-in-1st-quarter-research/", "date": "2018-11-14T07:44:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741660.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114062005-20181114084005-00212.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9735228419303894, "token_count": 433, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__94520428", "lang": "en", "text": "Apple announced record profits during the first three months of 2018 with CEO Tim Cook claiming Apple iPhone was the bestseller in most markets. Now, Strategy Analytics confirms that iPhone X was the best-selling smartphone model in the first quarter of 2018.\nIn a new analyst report, Strategy Analytics says Apple sold 16 million units of iPhone X during the quarter, making it the best selling smartphone model during the first quarter. The iPhone X was followed by the iPhone 8 with 12.5 million units sold during the quarter. The third most popular smartphone was the iPhone 8 Plus with shipments in the tune of 8.3 million units. During the earnings call, Apple confirmed that it 52 million iPhones during the quarter but did not divulge shipment details of individual models.\nThe report from Strategy Analytics contradicts analyst reports over the past few weeks that iPhone X is not getting huge demand from consumers and Apple is even planning to curb production of the device altogether. However, the iPhones continue to remain the best-selling smartphone models with the iPhone 7 taking the fourth spot with 5.6 million units sold during the quarter.\nXiaomi’s entry-level Redmi 5A took the fifth spot with sales crossing 5.4 million units during the three month period. The six best smartphone in terms of sales was the Galaxy S9, which was launched in late February and went on sale in March. The top-six most popular smartphone models together accounted for 1 in 7 of all smartphones shipped during the quarter.\nWhile all seems well with Apple and demand for iPhone X, the overall smartphone market does not seem to be doing that well after all. According to Strategy Analytics, the global smartphone shipments reached 345 million units during the first quarter. The smartphone market contracted by 2 percent from the same period last year.\nAccording to IDC, the worldwide smartphone market declined 3.9 percent during the first quarter of 2018. It estimates a total of 334.3 million units shipped during the quarter when compared to 344.4 million units shipped during the same period last year. The decline was mainly led by tepid demand in China while the smartphone sales remained flat in India.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.melaniec.net/news", "date": "2014-03-07T18:06:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999650252/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060730-00093-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9400748610496521, "token_count": 471, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__146947460", "lang": "en", "text": "10 February 2014\nAfter a tremendous start to the year with a sold out birthday concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire, Melanie will be back on stage soon! Later this week Melanie will be flying over to the other side of the world to perform as part of the 'British & Irish Invasion' at the 'Party at the Mission' in Greenmeadows, New Zealand. Alongside Ronan Keating, Sharon Corr, Billy Ocean and Leo Sayer, Melanie will perform a selection of songs with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. For more info and to purchase tickets, see missionconcert.co.nz.\nAfter appearing on Jools Holland's tour last year and his special Hootenanny show, Melanie will also join Jools on tour again across the UK from April onwards. Performing at a selection of dates across the country, fans can expect Melanie to perform a handful of songs with Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. If you didn't attend any of the shows last year, here's one of the songs Melanie performed during Hootenanny:\nHaving trouble playing this video? Click here.\nFor the full selection of dates, head over to joolsholland.com now.\n21 January 2014\nFor those of you who couldn't attend Melanie's birthday bash or were simply too late to buy one of those much wanted T-shirts, our special Sporty's Forty merchandise is now available for purchase through our online store at https://www.backstreet-merch.com/stores/melaniec/\nWhich tee is your favourite?\n30 December 2013\nAfter touring the UK with Jools earlier this year, Melanie will now appear on his annual New Year's Eve celebration on BBC2. Starting at 11:30pm on the 31st of December, Jools will reflect on 2013 and celebrate the New Year with a selection of special guests including Emeli Sande, Ray Davies, Rudimental and Melanie.\nMelanie will perform a couple of songs, including a Stevie Wonder classic and one of her own hit singles.\nAlongside appearing on Jools' Annual Hootenanny, Melanie will also go back on the road with Jools in the UK in 2014. For a full overview of the dates, check out www.joolsholland.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.fjfao.gov.cn/English/faoinaction/DiscoveryTrips/201708/t20170822_1590029.htm", "date": "2018-08-17T12:52:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221212323.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20180817123838-20180817143838-00705.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9416602849960327, "token_count": 596, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__198929051", "lang": "en", "text": "Media Delegation from BRICS and Other Countries Visits Fujian\nA delegation of 15 correspondents from BRICS and other countries took a trip to Fujian from July 24 to 28. The trip is an effort initiated by Fujian Foreign Affairs Office in cooperation with the Information Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the lead up to the upcoming BRICS Summit in Xiamen.\nOn July 24, Mr. Chen Chuxin, Vice President of Fujian People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, met with the delegation and briefed the journalists on Fujian, the preparation for the Xiamen Summit, and its endeavor to integrate itself into the Belt and Road Initiative by advancing the building of the core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. He pointed out that Fujian features a high level of opening-up, multiple preferential policies granted by the central government, strong and sustained economic growth, and favorable eco-environment. He hoped that this trip could update them on Fujian’s socio-economic developments and cultural diversity, and help increase the understanding of Fujian in their homeland.\nIn Fuzhou, the journalists exchanged views with government officials on boosting cooperation in trade, investment, industrial capacity between Fujian and BRICS as well as other countries within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. They were also shown around the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, a living fossil of the ancient Chinese Li-Fang (alley and lane) street system, relishing in the long history and exquisite traditional arts of the city.\nIn Quanzhou, the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, the group toured Jinjiang City Exhibition Hall, Anta Sports Products Limited, Kaiyuan Temple, and Jiuri Mountain, getting a first-hand experience of the openness, inclusiveness, and diverse cultures of the port city and its booming private economy.\nIn Zhangzhou, they were impressed by the thriving high-tech and food industries after visiting Kehua Technology Co., Ltd, Eastern Technology Group, Fujian Zishan Group and Fuzhen Metal Packaging Co., Ltd.\nIn Xiamen, the host city of the Summit, they toured Xiamen City Planning Exhibition Hall, Meitu Inc, Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry and Gulangyu Islet, a newly designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, catching a glimpse of the city’s history and culture and its flourishing tourism, shipbuilding and creative industries.\nThe delegation consists of reporters from TV stations, newspapers, magazines and radio stations of 13 countries. The journalists expressed that the five-day trip is a fruitful one which offers them a close view of Fujian’s development and deepens their understanding about the new opportunities the Belt and Road Initiative has brought to the world. Some 20 reports on the trip have by far been published in English, French and Arabic on the mainstream media platforms in their country.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://astorianamaste.com/online-gaming-and-environmental-awareness-how-games-promote-conservation/", "date": "2024-03-02T14:40:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475825.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302120344-20240302150344-00515.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8829557299613953, "token_count": 611, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45930745", "lang": "en", "text": "In the ever-evolving landscape of online gaming, the concept of loot boxes has emerged as a captivating and controversial element. Delving into the psychology behind these virtual treasure troves provides a fascinating insight into the mechanisms that drive player engagement and spending habits.\nThe Allure of the Unknown\nUnwrapping the Excitement\nLoot boxes function as digital mysteries, concealing coveted in-game kaisar888 items behind a veil of uncertainty. This unpredictability triggers a psychological response akin to unwrapping a gift. The anticipation, coupled with the prospect of acquiring rare or exclusive content, creates a sense of excitement that keeps players coming back for more.\nDopamine Rush: The Reward System\nThe psychology of loot boxes is intricately linked to the brain’s reward system. Each box opened, regardless of its contents, releases a burst of dopamine – the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reinforcement. This neurochemical reward reinforces the behavior of engaging with loot boxes, fostering a cycle of anticipation, opening, and satisfaction.\nSkinner Box Mechanism\nPavlovian Conditioning in Gaming\nLoot boxes draw inspiration from the Skinner Box, a psychological experiment demonstrating the principles of operant conditioning. In the gaming context, the randomness of rewards conditions players to associate the act of opening loot boxes with positive outcomes, much like Pavlov’s dogs associating a bell with food. This conditioning amplifies the allure of loot boxes, making them a compelling aspect of the gaming experience.\nFOMO and Social Influence\nFear of Missing Out (FOMO)\nLoot boxes often feature limited-time offers and exclusive items, triggering the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) phenomenon. Players are driven by a sense of urgency to participate in these events, heightening the appeal of loot box openings. The fear of being left behind motivates players to engage, creating a sense of community participation.\nSocial Validation through Rarity\nThe rarity of items within loot boxes adds a social dimension to their appeal. Owning exclusive or rare items becomes a status symbol within the gaming community, fostering a desire for social validation. This social influence drives players to invest in loot boxes not just for personal enjoyment but to showcase their in-game achievements to peers.\nEthical Concerns and Regulation\nBalancing Entertainment and Exploitation\nWhile the psychology behind loot boxes provides insights into player engagement, it also raises ethical concerns. Critics argue that the random nature of rewards exploits psychological vulnerabilities, leading to excessive spending. The gaming industry faces increasing calls for ethical regulations to ensure a balance between player enjoyment and protecting consumers from potential harm.\nUnderstanding the psychology of loot boxes unveils the intricate web of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to social validation. As online games continue to evolve, developers must navigate the fine line between providing an engaging experience and safeguarding players from potential exploitation. In this dynamic landscape, the psychology behind loot boxes remains a key factor influencing player behavior and shaping the future of online gaming.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.streamtvinsider.com/video/endeavor-merges-ufc-wwe-21b-opens-streaming-opportunities", "date": "2024-04-22T06:58:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818081.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422051258-20240422081258-00043.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9410647749900818, "token_count": 659, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__130720194", "lang": "en", "text": "Endeavor Group Holdings, owner of mixed martial arts company UFC, has inked an agreement to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and plans to merge the two sports brands into a single, publicly listed company that’s worth $21.4 billion.\nAccording to Endeavor, the combined company will boast global reach with omnichannel distribution. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023, with UFC valued at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion.\n“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed,” stated Endeavor CEO Ariel Emanuel. In 2016, Endeavor (then WME-IMG) bought UFC for about $4 billion.\nThe yet-to-be-named new company, to which UFC and WWE will each contribute contribute cash so it holds approximately $150 million at closing, will be listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “TKO.” Endeavor will hold 51% controlling interest in the company, while existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest. Emanuel will run the company while continuing to serve as Endeavor CEO.\n“The new company will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights, enhance sponsorship monetization, develop new forms of content and pursue other strategic mergers and acquisitions to further bolster our strong stable of brands,” said WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon in a statement.\nIn terms of sports streaming opportunities, WWE President Nick Khan told Axios on Monday a combined rights deal hinges on whether the companies renew their existing linear and streaming agreements.\nWWE has a linear rights deal with NBCUniversal and Fox that expires next year as well as a streaming deal with Peacock that lasts through 2026. UFC, on the other hand, has a five-year TV contract with ESPN that expires in 2025. UFC events also stream on ESPN+, though subscribers must pay extra to watch live pay-per-view events.\nKhan didn’t speak of UFC’s negotiation plans, but he said to Axios, \"the most important thing is that NBC and Fox, from a WWE point of view, feel respected in the process. So we're going to enter those conversations with them.”\nHe added NBCU and Fox have the right of first refusal, meaning they have priority in renewing their agreements with WWE, before WWE can seek a deal with a third party.\nWith Endeavor at the helm, UFC and WWE expect the new company to deliver around $50-$100 million in annual run rate cost synergies. Endeavor also has some sports streaming experience through its subsidiary Endeavor Streaming, which in the past year helped U.K. soccer club Tottenham Hotspur and the Professional Triathletes Organization launch their respective direct-to-consumer streaming services.\nIn an investor presentation supporting the deal, Endeavor cited third party market data projecting global live sports revenue will reach $74 billion by 2025. Ampere Analysis recently predicted SVOD services will increase their sports streaming spend by 64% this year to $8.5 billion.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://veningasmuler.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/who-are-we-a-rejected-op-ed/", "date": "2022-08-10T14:04:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00249.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9592610597610474, "token_count": 1268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__175084321", "lang": "en", "text": "It’s been almost three years since I wrote my first blog here. Many classes taught, research projects started (some finished, some not!), and one baby later–here we are for a second go. I submitted a simpler version of this commentary to the Austin American-Statesman this week, but it wasn’t published. So why not make it a blog?\nReverberations continue from President Trump’s July 14 tweet calling for four Democratic congresswomen of color to “go back” to the “totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.” At a rally in North Carolina last week, Trump’s supporters chanted “send her back,” after the President criticized Somali-born American citizen, Rep. Ilhan Omar. Trump attempted to disavow the chant by saying that he tried to stop it. The video of the rally, however, clearly shows otherwise. Before the rally, Trump tweeted “Our Country is Free, Beautiful and Very Successful. If you hate our Country, or if you are not happy here, you can leave!”\nWe’re so used to hearing President Trump utter offensive speech, that I fear most of us with the privilege to do so will forget about this latest episode. Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley obviously will not forget about it. Neither will Americans of color, women, and other minorities who are inspired by their leadership and their courage, nor will those for whom the words “go back” feel personally violent and exclusionary.\nAs the Statesman’s Juan Castillo pointed out in a column last week, Trump’s call for these public servants to “go back” evokes painful memories—and current realities—of racism and xenophobia experienced by Mexican Americans in Texas. In reality, the only group of Americans who have authority to ask others to “go back” are indigenous peoples. As Democratic representative Deb Haaland aptly wrote, “My Pueblo ancestors, despite being targeted at every juncture — despite facing famine and drought — still inhabit this country today. But indigenous people aren’t asking anyone to go back to where they came from.”\nAt the center of this latest debacle, and current debates about immigration—is the question of who “we” are as a nation. This tiny word, “we” has a history of bringing people together to unify, but it has—and continues to—divide and exclude. Where there is a “we,” after all, there is a “they,” and where there is an “us,” there is a “them.”\nAt various points in our history, Germans, Irish, Catholics, Chinese, Jews, Japanese, and Muslims have all found themselves among the many communities which have been excluded from the “we.” The traumas of slavery and segregation linger, and as author Michelle Alexander reminds us, the “new Jim Crow,” mass incarceration–which disproportionately punishes African Americans–attests to the fact that white America still maintains a hold on who can be a part of the “we.”\nNot only is this racism and nativism contrary to American democracy, it also flies in the face of the Gospel of Jesus, which Trump and most of his supporters claim to follow—including the 69% of white evangelical Protestants who approve of the President’s performance. Jesus, a Middle Eastern person of color—and a refugee—taught a message of hospitality and welcome that ran counter to the oppressive political system of the Roman Empire. His own Jewish tradition taught that “You shall not deprive a resident alien . . . of justice” and that “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”\nI suspect that Jesus and his contemporary followers would find little room in Donald Trump’s version of the “we.” In fact, I’m fairly certain the President would feel threatened by the brown-skinned Jewish Palestinian prophet who called for a community that sought to bring people in rather than send them out. Christians and Christianity have all too often failed to live up to this inclusive vision by using their (our) texts and traditions to foster subtle and overt anti-Judaism, homophobia, misogyny, and racism. Unfortunately, Trump and some members of his evangelical base also reject legitimate criticism of Israel as antisemitism, claiming that they are defending Jews.\nThis support is, in reality, anti-Jewish, as it relies on a Christian Zionist theology that ultimately regards Jews as pawns in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. And it makes invisible the injustices of the occupation of Palestinian lives and land—practices deemed illegal by international law. Just this week, Israel illegally demolished dozens of Palestinian homes in a Palestinian-controlled neighborhood of East Jerusalem. Yet Trump’s appeal to his base, and the theology that supports it, equates criticism of these injustices with antisemitism. We all—Jews, Palestinians, Christians, and Americans—lose in the end when just criticism of power is silenced.\nAt its best, however, Christianity repudiates these and other attitudes and practices that diminish human worth, including what evangelical scholar Jim Wallis calls America’s “original sins” of slavery and racism, and what a 2018 pastoral letter by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls the “evil of racism” that persist in the U.S. today.\nIn that letter, the Bishops encourage their readers to take seriously the words of Pope Francis that no one should “think that this invitation is not meant for him or her.” As Americans, our invitation is to speak out against those who seek to make our “we” narrow and exclusive, and to speak for a vision that is pluralistic, expansive, and strong enough for critique. Contrary to what Trump tells us, only then will we be a truly free, beautiful, and successful nation.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://tauntonrotary.com/general/dorset-and-somerset-air-ambulance", "date": "2017-04-23T09:48:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118519.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00603-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9403267502784729, "token_count": 211, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__305468417", "lang": "en", "text": "New Helicopter for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance\nThe Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance received a cheque for £4,500 donated from the Rotary Club of Taunton. Speaking on behalf of the Club, President Elect Ian Ramus praised the work of the Charity: “The work of the Air Ambulance is a critical service, especially in our rural community and we were delighted to be able to make a donation.”\nAt the end of this year, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will be replacing its EC135 helicopter with an AgustaWestland 169. The larger and more powerful aircraft will enable the Critical Care Team to have better access to treat patients during flight and to also conduct night operations.\nPresident Rachel Davies said that the Club was now much better informed after a talk from Debbie Birtwisle, Fundraising Co-ordinator.\nFor more information about Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance please visit www.dsairambulance.org.uk", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://aderdh.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/dreams-quote/", "date": "2018-06-24T02:53:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866191.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624024705-20180624044705-00082.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9336327314376831, "token_count": 113, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__19387104", "lang": "en", "text": "“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable” —Christopher Reeve , From speech at Democratic National Convention, August 1996—\nI think, turning ‘impossible’ into ‘improbable’ is the hardest one. But now I understand that the second step is harder than the first one. It’s harder to turn ‘improbable’ into ‘inevitable’.\nPosted from WordPress for Android", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.chargeprop.co.za/2016/08/14/africa-must-grab-construction-opportunities-now/", "date": "2022-05-27T06:39:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662636717.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527050925-20220527080925-00028.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9151590466499329, "token_count": 252, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__80675418", "lang": "en", "text": "Johannesburg – The future of Africa will be unbuilt without the right transformation and if mind-sets and the general attitude do not change, according to Frans Pienaar, chair of Inyatsi Construction.\nAn unbuilt future means people focus on the present without considering the importance of a sustainable future in the construction industry, he explains. This includes exploring trends and innovative ways to stay relevant in the industry.\nPienaar warns that countries such as China and India will grab development opportunities if roleplayers on the continent do not act to ensure control of the future of Africa.\n“While we wait and fight internally about smaller and sometimes petty issues, the rest of the world takes what is theirs for the taking, including development opportunities and investments in infrastructure, such as educational and development infrastructure,” says Pienaar.\n“Foreign direct investment will go to countries that embrace investment and actively seek investment, which makes it good business for the funding agencies. While Africa focuses on internal problems and issues, these opportunities will pass us by.”\nAccording to Pienaar, a special kind of transformation is needed in construction to prevent an unbuilt future.\nClick here to read more", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://reallyrealistic.co.uk/tag/british-ice-hockey/", "date": "2018-05-25T22:13:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867220.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525215613-20180525235613-00464.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8497509956359863, "token_count": 627, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__132648384", "lang": "en", "text": "Solway Sharks breezed to the top of NIHL North Moralee D1 after an impressive four-point weekend.\nSharks won 3-1 at home to Billingham Stars and followed up with a 9-2 victory at Whitley Warriors – Richard Bentham bagged a hat-trick at Hillheads.\nStars completed a miserable weekend with a 5-2 defeat at Blackburn Hawks – Patrik Nyman (2) topped the scoring for the home side.\nRichard Slater’s second goal of the game just three minutes from time secured a 5-5 draw for Solihull Barons at Telford Tigers NIHL.\nLloyd Gibson hit a hat-trick for Sutton Sting in their 4-4 draw at Deeside Dragons.\nIn Laidler D2, Brian Worrall’s late empty-netter capped a 5-3 win for Altrincham Aces at Hull Jets and he repeated the feat in a 4-2 home victory against Nottingham Lions.\nInvicta Dynamos made the perfect start to the new NIHL1 South season with victories in both the league and cup.\nDynamos won 2-0 in the D1S Cup in a bad-tempered clash at Chelmsford Chieftains and followed up with an 11-0 league success at home to Bracknell Hornets.\nChieftains, who won four trophies last season, also failed to kick their league campaign off with a win as they were held 4-4 atMK Thunder.\nRyan Webb scored the winner for Wightlink Raiders in their 4-3 win at Oxford City Stars.\nThe Hornets hosted MK Thunder in the first game in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Cup with the visitors recording a 3-0 victory.\nIn D2S, Peterborough Islanders won 5-1 at home to Chelmsford Warriors and Lee Valley Lions drew 3-3 with Slough Jets.\nROUNDUP BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH www.britishicehockey.co.uk\nNIHL North Moralee D1\nBlackburn Hawks 5-2 Billingham Stars\nDeeside Dragons 4-4 Sutton Sting\nSolway Sharks 3-1 Billingham Stars\nTelford Tigers NIHL 5-5 Solihull Barons\nWhitley Warriors 2-9 Solway Sharks\nNIHL North Laidler D2\nAltrincham Aces 4-2 Nottingham Lions\nHull Jets 3-5 Altrincham Aces\nInvicta Dynamos 11-0 Bracknell Hornets\nMK Thunder 4-4 Chelmsford Chieftains\nOxford City Stars 3-4 Wightlink Raiders\nNIHL1 South Cup\nChelmsford Chieftains 0-2 Invicta Dynamos\nNIHL1 South Berks, Bucks & Oxon Cup\nBracknell Hornets 0-3 MK Thunder\nLee Valley Lions 3-3 Slough Jets\nPeterborough Islanders 5-1 Chelmsford Warriors", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.adomakoaman.com/post/aman-peace-celebration", "date": "2022-05-17T20:52:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662520817.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517194243-20220517224243-00000.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.969377875328064, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__8858943", "lang": "en", "text": "Updated: Jul 2, 2021\nAfter endless amount of hard work my team and I came together at the NOMO SOHO hotel on June 4th to celebrate and do a virtual premiere of my film PEACE- a love story film that dives into the complexities of a down-low queer relationship and really questions what it means to be at peace. This was a world broadcast that had people tune in from places such as New York City, London, Ghana, Morocco, Colombia, D.C, Los Angeles and the list goes on. It was so amazing to have the support of all different walks of life and super excited for people to continue to follow my journey of artistry.\nPhotography by Alex Phillips", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://rockll.com/", "date": "2013-12-09T06:32:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163922753/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133202-00018-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9373164176940918, "token_count": 256, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__55273260", "lang": "en", "text": "NewsCHAMPIONSHIP RINGS PRESENTED TO ROCKLEDGE ALL STARS\nOn December 19th Championship rings were presented to the coaches and players and also to the City of Rockledge for display along with the Championship Trophy. Mayor Price accepted the ring on behalf of the City Council then assisted President Finney in presenting rings to the coaches and players.\nOn behalf of the City Council, Chairman Blake expressed the Council's pride, along with the rest of the community, in the accomplishment of these young men and thanked them for putting Rockledge on the map in such a positive light.\nROCKLEDGE ALL-STARS WORLD CHAMPIONS\nThe Rockledge All-Stars are champions of the 2012 Junior League Baseball World Series after defeating Aruba 12-10 in eight innings at Heritage Park in Taylor Michigan.\nPlaying for the new Junior League Baseball World Champion Rockledge All-Stars were Drew Parrish; Kevin Clanton; Mason Studstill; Mike Hall; Gavin Spinneweber; Trevor Payne; Kasim Nabhan; Blake Beyel; Justin Robedeau; Brady Martello; and Jackson Parker. Rockledge was managed by David Clanton. Team coaches were Robbie Robedeau, Tom Hall, Shane Parker and Dino Martello.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.dolcedolce.com/", "date": "2015-04-26T15:37:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246654687.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045734-00312-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9518974423408508, "token_count": 483, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-18__0__80074181", "lang": "en", "text": "Click the topmost title to open and scroll\nSkimping on sleep could be why you can’t seem to lose weight. Brain-training experts Joy Martina, Ph.D. and Roy Martina, M.D have created a detailed guide to sleep and healthy weight loss called Sleep Your Fat Away.\nAccording to the doctors, “A Mayo Clinic study found that women who slept less than six hours or more than nine hours per night were more likely to gain 11 pounds than women who slept seven hours per night; meanwhile, researchers at the Harvard-affiliated General Hospital for Children determined that children who are sleep-deprived were about 2 1/2 times more likely to be obese than kids who consistently got enough sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation leads to weight gain by triggering unhealthy nutritional choices.\nIf you sleep around about five hours or less every night, then you have a 50 percent likelihood of being obese. Lack of sleep raises the release of the hormone ghrelin, the hunger hormone. Ghrelin in the brain triggers the craving for carbohydrates and particularly sugars. Also the longer you are awake the more you tend to snack and consume in calories.”\nThe couple, who are married describe themselves as “health food lovers, exercise maniacs and happiness addicts” who never go to bed angry or stressed.”\nHere the Martina’s tips for getting a good night’s sleep:\nTurn your bedroom into a sanctuary and sleep haven (tips include make it as dark as you can and keep it slightly cool).\nReduce your amount of light exposure at least half an hour before you go to bed. Turn off the TV, mobile phones, computers, and anything that excites the brain.\nAvoid caffeine late in the day, ideally starting after lunch.\nDon’t indulge in high sugary foods and drinks before bed.\nDo eat foods containing tryptophan, the natural sleep inducer (the list includes beans, whole grains, eggs, sunflower and sesame seeds, unsweetened soy milk and relaxing herbal teas).\nThey also point out, “Benefits of a good night’s sleep include increased concentration and attention, enhanced decision-making, lower stress levels, less anger and impulsiveness, reduced mood swings and reduced cravings for sugary foods.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://32aprjbd.org/news-details.php?details=15", "date": "2023-09-21T13:15:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506027.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921105806-20230921135806-00164.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.956044614315033, "token_count": 254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__213221100", "lang": "en", "text": "NSTC PRM DATA\nThe Jamboree finally achieved a remarkable pace as it was inaugurated yesterday, on 21st January 2023 at the National Scout Training Center, Mouchak, Gazipur. The chief guest Hon’ble Education Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr. Dipu Moni, stated in her speech that “Scouts will act as the main force in creating a smart Bangladesh.” She also added that “The work of the Scouts always fascinates us. Their work in disaster gives us courage. Scouts are the best kids in the country.”\nThe Hon’ble President of Bangladesh Scouts Md. Abul Kalam Azad presided over the opening ceremony. The Chief National Commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts Dr. Mozammel Haque Khan, Jose Rizal Pangilinan, the Regional Director of the Asia Pacific Region, and other representatives were present in the opening ceremony.\nThe Magazine of the 32nd Asia Pacific and 11th National Scout Jamboree was officially unveiled by the Chief Guest. Later, scouts handed over the Jamboree flag to the Chief Guest. The ceremony ended with a cultural program and fireworks that surprised the participants.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://kishwear.com/about/", "date": "2020-07-09T01:18:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655897844.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709002952-20200709032952-00060.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9716108441352844, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__183942606", "lang": "en", "text": "KISHWEAR is the bold new address for men's style\nKISH RAVEENDRAN, is a Canadian fashion model, stylist, blogger, and entrepreneur behind KISHWEAR.\nA fashion forward enthusiast for as long as he can remember, KISHWEAR is Kish’s dream of launching a special collection of jewellery and accessories for sophisticated men, which draws on his Sri Lankan, Omani, and French roots.\nKISHWEAR is not just about style nor is it meant for every man. It is a way of living and interacting with the world for men not afraid to stand apart. It is for those men who are unapologetic about wearing their fashion on their sleeves.\nAre you willing to become one of these men, today?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.raviprakashnxt.com/print06.html", "date": "2017-04-27T11:00:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122159.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00465-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9275580644607544, "token_count": 456, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__139563226", "lang": "en", "text": "Washington, Jul 2\nDish Network, a leader in international programming, Thursday introduced TV9 Telugu, a 24-hour news channel focused on enlightening and entertaining the Telugu speaking community, in the US.\nDish Network is proud to offer more Telugu programming than any other pay-TV provider,\" said Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network, the only satellite TV provider to carry the channel in the US.\nThe addition of TV9 Telugu exemplifies our continuing commitment to offering the most diverse programming options at the best value to our customers, he said in an announcement from Englewood, Colorado.\n\"The channel will provide an instant connection with the Telugu community residing in the US on Dish Network,\" said Ravi Prakash, founder and CEO of Hyderabad based Associated Broadcasting Corporation, Ltd., TV9 Telugu's holding company.\nSince its launch, TV9 Telugu has maintained its channel leadership in Andhra Pradesh, and has since expanded its presence to various regions of India, currently totaling nine channels.\nTV9 Telugu is the most viewed news channel in Telugu, featuring live news, current affairs and various entertainment shows, said Ramesh Annamreddy, managing partner and CEO of Sneha Media & Entertainment, widely regarded as among the pioneers of the Telugu Television in the US\nTV9 Telugu is not merely a news channel, but a sustained and determined effort to exemplify the human values and ethics of the Telugu-speaking people across the world, hoping to attain a better society.\nAvailable on Dish Network Ch. 702, TV9 Telugu offers extensive coverage of all aspects of day-to-day Telugu life, from political news and current affairs to fashion trends and live events.\nThe channel is available to Dish Network customers a la carte for $9.99 per month, as an add-on to any South Asian channel or package for $4.99 per month, or as part of the four-channel Telugu Pack for $29.99 per month.\nThe leader in international programming, Dish Network currently offers more than 170 international channels in more than 28 languages, the most of any other pay-TV provider", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://royaebtehaj.com/1177-days", "date": "2024-02-26T04:55:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474650.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226030734-20240226060734-00662.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9534307718276978, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__60729164", "lang": "en", "text": "Internet censorship from the Iranian government on one side and restrictions on travel imposed by the U.S. government on the other side caused a separation, which defined my experience as an immigrant. Ever since moving to the United States, my only way to connect with my loved ones was digital due to the travel ban. Throughout our 1177 day separation, I regularly talked to my family on Facetime. Unfortunately, instead of their faces, I occasionally saw beautiful, chaotic glitches caused by network malfunctions. As a result of the government’s internet filtering systems in Iran, my family has to use censorship circumvention tools (VPN) to communicate with me. Sometimes the outcome is magnificent imagery based on the failure of their attempt to bypass the censorship.\nIn this installation, I intended to captivate the viewer through the beauty of colors, but I also aimed to observe something beyond the visuals. For me, network glitches remind ears are eavesdropping and eyes are monitoring our data.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.lotterytrac.com/lotto-jackpots-boosted-ahead-moon-festival/", "date": "2019-04-25T15:43:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578727587.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190425154024-20190425180024-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.973224401473999, "token_count": 384, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__143105980", "lang": "en", "text": "An additional amount of NT$200 million was added to the super lotto jackpot offered by Taiwan Lottery Co. The step was taken by the lottery provider to boost the sales of tickets ahead of the Moon Festival. Apart from that, another extra amount of NT$100 million was added to the big lotto jackpot.\nIts raining money\nMoon Festival is among the three most important traditional festivals of China. It is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival as it falls in the middle of autumn. It lasts for three months. The other two prominent festivals are the Lunar New Year Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. The Moon Festival also marks the harvest season in the region. As it is believed to be an auspicious period, people usually buy lottery tickets during this time to try their luck. The additional amount added to the jackpot only prompted people to spend some more on the tickets.\nAbout the festival\nAs the name signifies, an important aspect of the festival revolves around worshipping the moon. For centuries, the Chinese have considered the Moon to be sacred and believe it to impart rejuvenating qualities in humans. To celebrate the harvest season, offerings are made to honour moon and thank it for successful crop reaping. Mooncakes are offered by families to their neighbours and friends to spread the joy of having an abundance of rice and wheat. It also symbolises unity and harmony in the society. Lion and dragon dance too represent the joy of people during the festival.\nIt is also considered to be an ideal time by the Chinese to celebrate marriages. Young men and women are encouraged to find romantic partners for themselves during this time through several match-making practices. According to one of the rituals, women are supposed to throw their scarves or handkerchiefs in a crowd of people. Any gentleman who finds it and gets it back to her is given a chance to know the woman better.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://warrenferster.com/2019/07/11/pros-cite-source-diversity-as-key-to-satcom-resiliency/", "date": "2022-08-13T05:53:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00390.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9492284059524536, "token_count": 430, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__61770270", "lang": "en", "text": "By Warren Ferster\nARLINGTON, Va. — Access to satellites operating in different orbits and bandwidths will help keep the U.S. military connected in an increasingly contested environment where information can be the difference between victory and defeat, industry and defense officials said.\nCommunications satellites, both government and commercially operated, are subject to an growing array of jamming and even kinetic threats from near-peer U.S. adversaries, these officials said. In this environment, diversification promotes resiliency while complicating any adversary’s service disruption plans.\n“We need diversity – we need a wide range of diversity,” said Kimberly Morris, satellite communications operations division head at the U.S. Naval Network Warfare Command.\nSpeaking June 26 here at the 4th annual Milsatcom USA conference sponsored by the SMi Group, Morris said that diversity includes satellites operating in medium Earth orbit (MEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) as well as in traditional geostationary orbits. Use of different frequencies also is critical, she said.\n“What I’m trying to do is put our adversaries on the horns of a dilemma,” Morris said. “You go after our [military-owned] systems, I’ve got something else that I can get to. Historically, with a lot of the weapon systems that are brought to bear in the modern age, it’s not the primary system that has been a hero, it’s the secondary system, because the enemy puts so much effort into taking out that primary system.”\nPeter Hoene, president and chief executive of Reston, Va.-based SES Government Solutions, the U.S. government services arm of satellite operator SES, said that just between SES and its top competitors, there are some 150 commercial satellites in geostationary orbit. This gives the military options in case signals from the U.S. Air Force’s workhorse Wideband Global Satcom satellites are jammed, thus complicating the targeting calculus of any adversary, he said.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://12talk2.com/", "date": "2017-02-22T22:01:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171053.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00112-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.906552255153656, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__68129162", "lang": "en", "text": "12Talk2.com is the home base for Rabbi David Kaufman's webpages. David Kaufman is the Rabbi of Temple B'nai Jeshurun, a Reform Jewish congregation in Des Moines, Iowa. If you're interested in learning more from Rabbi Kaufman or Temple B'nai Jeshurun, please visit TempleB'naiJeshurun.org.\nRabbi Kaufman's New Show, \"The Whole Megillah\" airs live every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 pm Central Time.\nRecordings of the show may be found on Youtube and by Podcast on Libsyn which can be found by following the Understanding the World \"UTW\" links at the top of this page.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thedebtist.com/2018/05/25/frugal-challenge-avoid-shopping-for-clothes-for-an-entire-year-reap-the-benefits/", "date": "2023-12-09T01:51:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100781.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209004202-20231209034202-00238.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9752910137176514, "token_count": 736, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__247144877", "lang": "en", "text": "This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure to learn more.\nI love promoting clothing brands that embrace slow fashion, which is to say that they make an effort to create products via ethical ways and/or with sustainable resources. Despite that fact, my closet is actually pretty sparse, according to some people’s standards. That wasn’t always the case. My closet used to be a monstrous mess. So much so, in fact, that there were clothes that I wouldn’t see for months, tucked away under piles of even more clothes, most of which I hardly wore. It took over a year of constant de-cluttering and re-assessing and letting go and organizing before I was able to get to a point of peaceful reconciliation with my never-ending closet. And still, I feel I have too much.\n- Curating Closets: Letting Go of Trends\n- Curating Closets: Neutral Palettes\n- Minimalism: Curating Closets\nIn the early stages of creating a curated closet, what I found most difficult was that for every hour it took me to de-clutter would be a two minute moment where I would feel the urge to buy something new and add it to the collection. At some point, I realized that this habit of shopping “just because I felt like it” was not only counter-productive, but also extremely wasteful and unnecessary. So along with my purging of excess clothing came this challenge for myself to nix the act of shopping all-together.\nIn all honesty, it began as a frugal challenged fired by the awareness of how much clothing is being deposited at our landfills. I figured that the benefits of abstaining from the addictive act of buying more clothing are multi-fold. Firstly, I save money. I used to work at a retail store in my late teens and early twenties and I distinctly remember walking out with a handful of clothes every week. I’d consider it good if I was able to limit myself to one item per week, a thought that makes me woozy now. Secondly, I am no longer fueling the industry of fast fashion. And lastly, I am ending the ridiculous cycle of buying and de-cluttering. Eventually, I pared down my closet in such a way that de-cluttering does not have to take up my free time every weekend.\nThis year alone, I have only made two purchases: A pair of sneakers and overalls, both from Eileen Fisher, both made on the same day. Prior to those purchases, I have not allowed myself an article of clothing for 8 months. Just recently (during Fashion Revolution Week 2018, in fact!), I have made the decision to not shop again for an entire year, in an attempt to model the curbing of the excessive demand for more clothing to be produced. Also, it will continue to help us in our efforts to do just as well this year with student debt as last year. The funny thing is, the more I challenge myself to not buy clothes, the easier it becomes to not buy other things too. The habit has spread to other aspects, and it really teaches one to make do without, and to be completely satisfied and proud of that decision. Plus, the results are undeniable. Next month is my birthday and two weeks after will be Mike’s birthday. Sometime in between, we will exit the $500,000s and enter the $400,000s with the student debt! I definitely wouldn’t trade this feeling for a trendy wardrobe.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thevintageboxbeirut.com/product/mariah-carey-fantasy/", "date": "2021-09-24T02:27:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057496.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924020020-20210924050020-00254.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.990329921245575, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__63622757", "lang": "en", "text": "Fantasy was released on September 12, 1995 by Columbia Records as the lead single for her fifth studio album, Daydream (1995). The song was written by Carey and Dave Hall, both serving as primary producers alongside Sean Combs. The song heavily samples Tom Tom Club‘s 1981 song “Genius of Love,” and incorporates various other beats and grooves arranged by the former.\nCarey described how the idea to sample the song became a reality:\nI was listening to the radio and heard ‘Genius of Love’, and I hadn’t heard it in a long time. It reminded me of growing up and listening to the radio and that feeling the song gave me seemed to go with the melody and basic idea I had for “Fantasy.” I initially told Dave about the idea, and we did it. We called up the Tom Tom Club and they were really into it.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.featuresiphone5g.com/2023/01/14/xiaomi-extends-2-year-warranty-to-select-redmi-and-poco-users-offers-upgrade-option-for-mi-11-ultra-users/", "date": "2024-04-24T21:47:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819971.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424205851-20240424235851-00594.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9424962401390076, "token_count": 222, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__41437574", "lang": "en", "text": "Confirming earlier reports, Xiaomi has officially announced that it will provide a 2-year warranty to users of Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, and POCO X3 Pro smartphones. This extended warranty will be valid from the date of purchase.\nIn a video announcement, Murali Krishnan B, President of Xiaomi India, stated that certain batches of these devices did not meet Xiaomi’s quality standards. As a result, the company is offering the extended warranty as a gesture of goodwill to ensure customer satisfaction.\nAdditionally, Xiaomi has introduced an upgrade option exclusively for Mi 11 Ultra users. Users who own a Mi 11 Ultra and wish to upgrade to a new Xiaomi device within 9 months of their purchase can avail themselves of this option. The details and terms of the upgrade program will be announced by Xiaomi in the near future.\nThese initiatives by Xiaomi exemplify the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and after-sales support. By extending the warranty period and offering upgrade options, Xiaomi aims to ensure that users have a positive ownership experience with their devices.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://glcateachlearn.org/category/town-hallswebinars/", "date": "2019-08-18T00:45:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313536.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818002820-20190818024820-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.933128297328949, "token_count": 158, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__233494234", "lang": "en", "text": "You will find the slide deck for the Syllabus Design Webinar here. You will find a recording of the webinar (corrected to excise the audio issues) here.\nOn May 3, 2017, the GLCA Consortium for Teaching and Learning hosted a video-conference “Town Hall” on the topic of “Free Speech on Campuses,” an issue that has generated substantial controversy over the past few years. Taking part in the conversation were faculty from 10 GLCA campuses: Albion, Allegheny, Antioch,… Read More\nOn May 3, 2017, participants from 8 GLCA colleges gathered in a virtual town hall discussion to discuss the topic of free speech on campus. You’ll find an edited version of that conversation here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://blog.zamanzar.com/india-property-expo-in-dubai-seals-rs-6533-cr-deal/", "date": "2017-03-29T03:10:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190181.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00030-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9672369956970215, "token_count": 521, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__212332076", "lang": "en", "text": "The 12th India Realty Expo 2009 held in Dubai saw 106 flats worth Rs 65.33 crore being booked, a senior real estate industry official said. “106 flats worth Rs 65.33 crore were booked (during the expo),” Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI), CEO, Zubin Mehta, said in a press release issued here. “Around 86 flats worth Rs 80.18 crore are in the pipeline when the NRIs come down to India in July-August on their annual vacation,” Mehta added. MCHI is a leading body of real estate builders and developers. The expo evoked an encouraging response with 2,700 NRIs visiting the exhibition in three days during June 4-6, the release said.\n“The softening of real estate prices and home loan interest in India were the key reasons that attracted a large number of NRIs during the expo,” Mehta said. Fifteen leading developers and builders showcased their properties at the realty expo. Home finance institutions which participated in the expo included HDFC, DHFL and Bank of Baroda, the release said. “Majority of the walk-ins was Mumbai-specific and this reflected into an opportunity for the developers to close a few deals during the expo itself,” MCHI’s Co-ordinator and Co-Chairman, International Exhibitions, J S Augustine, said. That the expo took place in Dubai when the first signs of an economic revival globally were being witnessed also made a positive impact, he said.\nThe exhibition, which was inaugurated by Consul (Commerce) to the Consulate General of India, Dubai, Partha Roy, aimed to provide a one-stop solution to all the needs of NRIs intending to purchase a property in India, the release said. MCHI’s President, Pravin Doshi, describing the response as “encouraging”, said that “this encouraging response denotes the demand and popularity of housing in India by NRIs in the Middle-East.” The 15 developers who participated in the expo were Ajmera Builders, Mayfair Group, Akar Creations, Better Homes, Everest Developers, Hiranandani Constructions, Marathon Group, Nahar Group, Nirmal Lifestyle, Nyati Group, Our Town, Pathy Housing, Pranjee Group, Rustomjee and Total Environment.\nSource: Indian Realty News", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.irenebutter.com/neverabystander", "date": "2019-09-22T16:06:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575596.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922160018-20190922182018-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.954740583896637, "token_count": 107, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__38059000", "lang": "en", "text": "Never a Bystander (film)\nNever a Bystander, a documentary by Evelyn Neuhaus, tells the story of Irene’s life, from early childhood to present time, as told in her school talks. It premiered at the Michigan Theater as part of the Jewish Film Festival in 2014.\nNever a Bystander was awarded as a runner-up for the Special Jury Award at the 2015 San Diego Jewish Film Festival.\nThe DVD can be ordered at the Never a Bystander website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.eurolatamlex.com/publications/news/14-theresa-may-splits-cabinet-to-consider-customs-options.html", "date": "2023-12-04T13:14:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00352.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.952691376209259, "token_count": 794, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__3145101", "lang": "en", "text": "Theresa May has divided her top team of ministers into two working groups to hammer out their differences on Brexit.\nThe cabinet is split over how to manage customs arrangements with the EU.\nBrexiteers such as Boris Johnson are against Mrs May's preferred option of a \"customs partnership\", which is backed by Remain-voting ministers.\nMr Johnson's preferred model relies on technology to minimise customs checks. The EU has expressed doubts about whether either option would work.\nThe prime minister has said further work is needed to come up with a solution that will deliver on her promise of frictionless trade without the need for a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.\nShe is under pressure to find a solution to present to the EU at the next round of Brexit talks, with just five months left to get an agreement on post-Brexit trade, so it can be ratified before Britain leaves in March next year.\nMr Johnson and Chancellor Philip Hammond - who are thought to have been at loggerheads over the customs issue - will not play a role in either of the two working groups.\nBrexiteer and Environment Secretary Michael Gove and Remainer and Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley will sit in different groups\nOne group - Brexiteers Michael Gove and Liam Fox and Remain-backing Cabinet Office minister David Lidington - will consider a \"customs partnership\" whereby the UK would collect tariffs on behalf of the EU - but without the need for new border checks.\nDowning Street said this group would be discussing how to make trade deals with non-EU countries - something Brexiteers say would be impossible under this option.\nThe other group - Remain-backing Business Secretary Greg Clark, Brexit Secretary David Davis and Remain-voting Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley - will look at \"maximum facilitation\" - a solution based on using technology to minimise the need for customs checks after Brexit.\nThe members of this group will be looking at how to avoid the return of a hard Irish border.\nThe work was being carried out \"as a priority,\" the prime minister's official spokesman said.\nThe next meeting of the cabinet's Brexit sub-committee is on Tuesday.\nAll EU members are part of the customs union which means there are no tariffs on goods transported between member states.\nLabour is in favour of setting up a new customs union with the EU after Brexit, something it says is backed by the trade unions and industry body the CBI.\nThe customs partnership proposal\nThe UK would collect tariffs set by the EU customs union on goods coming into the UK on behalf of the EU.\nIf those goods didn't leave the UK and UK tariffs on them were lower, companies could then claim back the difference.\nThe customs partnership is thought to be the prime minister's preferred option but Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has described it as \"crazy\"and said it would create \"a whole new web of bureaucracy\".\nThe 'max-fac' option\nThe maximum facilitation proposal - also known as \"max-fac\" - would employ new technologies and trusted trader schemes to remove the need for physical customs checks.\nTrusted trader schemes would enable companies to pay duties every few months rather than every time they crossed the border.\nConsidering this option will be Remainers Business Secretary Greg Clark and Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley and the pro-Leave Brexit Secretary David Davis.\nThe EU customs union explained\nThe customs union ensures EU member states all charge the same import duties to countries outside the EU.\nIt allows member states to trade freely with each other, without burdensome customs checks at borders, but it limits their freedom to strike their own trade deals.\nThe UK government has said it wants to leave the EU customs union in order to strike its own trade deals with other countries.\nMinisters are under pressure to have made progress on the issue before next month's EU summit.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://blog.beverlys.com/2010/12/hgtv-partners-with-etsycom.html", "date": "2024-04-19T21:45:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817455.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419203449-20240419233449-00751.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9307565093040466, "token_count": 118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__188571906", "lang": "en", "text": "December 7, 2010\nHGTV partners with Etsy.com\nHome & Garden Television (HGTV) has announced that it is partnering with handmade marketplace Etsy to produce holiday content that features creative handmade products sold on http://www.etsy.com/. Unfamiliar with Etsy? Check it out and do a search for polymer clay to look at all the ideas from around the world working with polymer clay. You can search for literally any craft. HGTV says it will be featuring Etsy sellers for gift and DIY decorating ideas on the Handmade Holidays section of their website.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://uraniumspotlight.buzzsprout.com/", "date": "2024-04-17T03:21:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00383.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8766739964485168, "token_count": 133, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__11223992", "lang": "en", "text": "In a world transitioning towards cleaner and greener energy solutions, one element takes center stage: uranium.\nUranium Spotlight is your weekly podcast dedicated to unraveling the enigmatic world of uranium and its pivotal role in the global energy landscape.\nAs uranium supply tightens and nuclear demand soars, the stage is set for a monumental shift in uranium prices. But what factors will drive this change? Join us weekly as we embark on an informative journey, to explore the events and news shaping the uranium market.\nThe information presented here is not investment advice. Instead, our goal is to offer an unbiased and comprehensive review of recent events that could impact uranium prices.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://hero-ventures.com/pressdome/", "date": "2024-02-26T03:53:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474650.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226030734-20240226060734-00594.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9181657433509827, "token_count": 927, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__164236047", "lang": "en", "text": "HERO VENTURES & MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT UNVEIL INNOVATIVE DOME DESIGN FOR “THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE” LAUNCHING IN 2014\nFirst-Look Of “The Marvel Experience” 2-Acre Custom Mobile Dome Complex\nJanuary 9, 2014, Los Angeles, CA – Today, Hero Ventures released a first-look rendering of the highly anticipated design of The Marvel Experience domed complex set to tour the country in 2014.\nCanvassing a 2-acre footprint of more than 80,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art, custom built multi-Dome complex will represent the first time a venue of this type, size and scope will be utilized for a mobile tour. From the outside, The Marvel Experience resembles a temporary S.H.I.E.L.D. installation or “Mobile Command Center,” with the facility’s apex towering more than six stories high. Inside, a maze of connected Domes will lead guests through an array of interactive games and original animated short films including the first- ever traveling motion-based ride, where guests become immersed in this original adventure only found in The Marvel Experience. This unique, themed entertainment experience is scheduled to visit select US and Canadian markets for weeks at a time in each city and is designed to engage audiences through compelling family entertainment with a production value consistent with the iconic nature of the Marvel Super Heroes.\nThe touring experience was designed in concert with a team of industry renowned all-stars and award winners including one of the motion picture industry’s most noted concept artists, Aaron Sims, who art directed the illustration. Sims, who will also be offering up his unparalleled vision for the Tour’s character and environment animation is no stranger to the Marvel Universe. He has brought Marvel characters to life through his work on numerous feature films including, Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk, Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man, and Fox’s X-Men: First Class. Sims is one of the Industry’s most prolific special effects artists having worked with Steven Spielberg on A.I. and War of the Worlds, Michael Bay’s Transformers and many other visually spectacular films.\n“The Marvel Experience and our innovative Dome environment is the future of themed entertainment. Aaron and our entire team have done a masterful job in setting the table for us with their magnificent designs and creativity for this dynamic experience,” said Rick Licht, Hero Ventures’ CEO. Executive Producer Michael Cohl added, “This Marvel experience employs new technology and new concepts that we think will make this one of the most exciting shows ever produced. It will be a truly unique experience.”\n“The Domes are central to the singular story line that pulses through The Marvel Experience and are enhanced by state-of-the-art design applications and graphic elements,” said Doug Schaer, COO of Hero Ventures. “The interior will feature an exaggerated comic-style utilizing projected high-tech imagery, amazing fabricated set pieces and virtual simulations to advance the story. Our guests will be interacting directly with multiple Marvel Super Heroes, as well as members of S.H.I.E.L.D., as they take their place in the Marvel Universe”.\n“We are excited to collaborate with Hero Ventures to bring our millions of Marvel fans an exciting new way to interact with and experience their favorite characters, in a never-before- seen environment,” said Marvel’s Sean Haran, Vice President of Business Development. “Hero Ventures brings a refreshing and magical approach to showcase our characters in a way that is sure to be a thrilling and unforgettable experience in a uniquely iconic venue.”\nABOUT HERO VENTURES\nHero Ventures, LLC develops and produces live entertainment experiences that delight and surprise consumers through innovative technology. The Company has brought together the best creative and business minds in animation, interactive technology and the live event space to create unparalleled productions to share in new and unprecedented ways with audiences around the world. For more information visit www.hero-ventures.com.\nMarvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://peterlockley.com/About/1/www.facebook.com/peterlockleyphotography", "date": "2017-08-21T00:32:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886107065.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821003037-20170821023037-00007.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663963913917542, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__121779245", "lang": "en", "text": "Bio Peter Lockley is a sports and portrait photographer who works with editorial and corporate clients to create dynamic and story telling images. Peter began his career at the University of Colorado, majoring in journalism and fine art. After graduating in 2003, he spent five years as the chief sports photographer for the Washington Times, covering four major sports teams and five local colleges. He has since gone on to work with clients like ESPN the Magazine, the Colorado Rockies, the NCAA, and the Colorado Symphony. Peter currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife Emily and son Graham.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.clearpathentertainment.com/old/", "date": "2018-08-21T18:20:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221218391.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20180821171406-20180821191406-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9617698192596436, "token_count": 198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__115275789", "lang": "en", "text": "© Clearpath Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.\nIn Memory of Gail Zappa\nWe are truly saddened by the passing of Gail Zappa. She was a steadfast guardian of the great Zappa legacy who dedicated her life to protecting and continuing all that Frank Zappa had to give to the world even long after his own passing. She was a living lexicon of Frank's views on life, staunch belief in and defense of First Amendment principles, and freedom of expression across all art forms. Above all though, she was a mother to four of the most creative and expressive people we have ever met, some of whom we have the privilege of calling friends since the 2010 dedication of Frank's bust here in Baltimore. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva. Your mom was fervidly one of a kind.\nSean Brescia & Jeanette Garcia Polasky, Co-founders, Frank Zappa Day Festival", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://buybaddebts.com/what-you-need/8-ar-news/24-irs-now-hiring-telephone-collection-agencies", "date": "2024-03-04T17:58:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476464.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304165127-20240304195127-00763.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9325225949287415, "token_count": 216, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__53491024", "lang": "en", "text": "WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSYR-TV/ABC News) - After years of saying they won’t call you to demand payments like scammers, the IRS is now hiring debt collectors to call and demand payments.\nFor many, the news comes just as people were becoming wary of crooks claiming to be from the IRS.\nNow, actual debt collectors on the IRS’ payroll will be calling if you haven’t paid what you owe.\nBut some worry that people will not be able to tell the difference between a legitimate collector and a scammer.\nThe IRS says it has no choice because a new law called the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act requires the agency to hire debt collectors to help pay for new roads.\nThe IRS says it will mail taxpayers two written notices before a debt collector will call.\nIf you get a call before receiving such a notice, it’s likely a scam.\nIn addition, the real debt collectors will never demand payment by wire or debit card, or threaten arrest.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://today24news.com/sports/asia-cup-final-highlights-videos-of-india-vs-sri-lanka-on-hot-demand-251189/comment-page-1", "date": "2022-08-09T21:00:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571086.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809185452-20220809215452-00637.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9676637053489685, "token_count": 245, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__2053730", "lang": "en", "text": "India wins the Asia Cup 2010 by defeating the Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the Final match on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Dambulla. In the day and night match India won the toss and elected to bat. India scored 268/6 (50.0 Ovs). Sri Lanka started chasing the target of 225 runs.\nIndia have won the Asia Cup after 15 years and they came from behind to defeat Sri Lanka in the finals after loosing the last ODI match. India have won the last Asia Cup in 1995 at Sharjah and it was MS Dhoni’s fourth win in seven tournament finals.\nFor India, Dinesh Karthik scored 66 runs to take India to a respectable score of 268. If Sri Lanka thought that the score could be chased, they were in for a surprise by the Indian bowlers who bowled with determination. Ashish Nehra took 4 wickets for 40 runs off 9 overs, and Zaheer Khana and Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets each to bowl out the Sri Lankans for 187 runs in 44.4 overs.\nMan of the match – Karthik\nMan of the series – Shahid Afridi", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.euromedanet.gr/content/display?prnbr=62026", "date": "2021-10-18T18:03:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585204.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018155442-20211018185442-00475.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9564122557640076, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__177522853", "lang": "en", "text": "The kick-off event of the Lebanese Information Point was celebrated on 8 June 2005 in Beirut, Lebanon, in the hotel Riviera. Apart from the Lebanese scientific community and the representatives of the EU delegation in Beirut, representatives from the projects consortia in Spain, France, Algeria and Greece participated in the event. In the second part of the event, Professor Sarkis gave a clear description of the FP6 and its possibilities for the Lebanese researchers. The event was a big success covered by the local media and the Lebanese scientific community showed a genuine interest in the services provided by the new InP and in the opportunities offered in the frame of the EU FPs.\nFor more information about the Lebanese InP kick-off, please refer to the agenda and the photos attached in the Events section of our site.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://support.archiware.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/285/0/p5--lto-7-or-lto-7-type-m-m8-media", "date": "2021-04-16T11:30:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038056325.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210416100222-20210416130222-00367.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9423601627349854, "token_count": 529, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__149913087", "lang": "en", "text": "P5 & LTO-7 or 'LTO-7 Type M' (M8) media\nPosted by Andre Kuehnemund on 10 May 2019 19:09\nDue to the limited availability of LTO-8 media, we have been getting a lot of inquiries about using LTO-7 tapes with LTO-8 tape drives. As most of you probably know by now, LTO-8 drives can format LTO-7 tapes as either 'LTO-7' or 'LTO-7 Type M' media. |\nA LTO-7 media has a native capacity of 6TB, whereas a 'LTO-7 Type M (M8)' tape has a native capacity of 9TB.\nSounds great, right? 50 percent more capacity for the same price. Are there any drawbacks? Does P5 support this new format?\nAs far as P5 and LTO-7 Type M media goes, here's the deal...\n- P5 itself cannot label an LTO-7 tape as Type M by itself. However...\n- P5 will work with Type M media and use their full 9TB capacity IF they were purchased pre-labeled as 'Type M' or were labeled as 'Type M' media outside of P5.\n- P5 can only label LTO-7 tapes as LTO-7 media.\n- A blank LTO-7 tape will be formatted as Type M media IF it is blank (i.e. has never been used) AND a \"M8\" barcode label has been affixed to the tape prior to labeling it.\n- A tape that had been labeled as LTO-7 media previously cannot be relabeled as 'Type M' media. It will forever be a LTO-7 media.\n- Likewise, any tape that has been labeled as 'Type M' media cannot be relabeled as LTO-7 media.\nFinally, please keep in mind that when LTO-9 comes out, LTO-7 'Type M' media will no longer be supported. Only LTO-8 drives will be able to read (and write) 'Type M' media. LTO-9 tape drives, however, will be able to read regular LTO-7 media.\nFor more information on the Type M format, please see here: https://www.lto.org/technology/typem/\nkeywords: lto7 lto8 lto-7 lto-8 type-m typem (m8)", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://ski-usa-accommodations.com/ski-resorts/New-York/Belleayre-Mountain.asp", "date": "2019-03-18T16:46:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201455.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190318152343-20190318174343-00067.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.953421950340271, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__91156097", "lang": "en", "text": "About Belleayre Mountain\nBelleayre Mountain, New York's Winter Snow Park, is owned by the State of New York and operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation. It is located in the heart of the Catskill Mountain Forest Preserve on land designated as \"forever wild.\" Having the highest skiing elevation in the region, and a perfect northeastern exposure, Belleayre boasts the best possible natural snow coverage. With 96% snowmaking, state-of-the-art grooming and its expert veteran staff, the resort is often the first Catskills' area to open and the last one to close. Belleayre, New York's Winter Snow Park has something for everyone: Ski Magazine has selected Belleayre among its top ten choices in the east having \"best snow, best value, best weather and best access\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://cassrunsboston17.com/history-of-the-boston-marathon/", "date": "2023-02-07T02:48:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500368.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207004322-20230207034322-00351.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964306116104126, "token_count": 724, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__249361727", "lang": "en", "text": "The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic and celebrated sporting events in the world, and its history is rich with tradition. From its humble beginnings as a 25-mile footrace in 1897, the Boston Marathon has grown to become one of the most prestigious and challenging marathons in the world, drawing thousands of participants each year. In this article, we’ll explore how the Boston Marathon has evolved over the years to become the global phenomenon it is today.\n🏃The Early Years of the Boston Marathon\nThe Boston Marathon was first to run in 1897 with 15 participants and was won by John J. McDermott of New York City. The race was originally held on Patriots’ Day, a holiday celebrating American Revolution battles fought in Massachusetts, and ran from Ashland to Hopkinton before ending in downtown Boston at what was then known as Exeter Street. In 1924, it was officially recognized as a 26-mile race by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF).\n🏃How the Boston Marathon Became a Major Sporting Event\nIn 1966, women were allowed to compete in the marathon for the first time after Kathrine Switzer entered as “K.V. Switzer” and became one of only two women to finish that year’s race. This event marked an important milestone in gender equality and opened up opportunities for women runners all over the world. The race also gained international recognition when it hosted its first foreign winner in 1973 – Japan’s Toshihiko Seko – who also set a new course record that year. By 1975, more than 7,000 runners participated in what had become an iconic sporting event for both amateur and professional athletes alike.\n🏃Famous Runners Who Have Competed in The Boston Marathon\nSince its inception, some of the world’s most famous athletes have competed at this historic event including Bill Rodgers (four-time winner), Joan Benoit Samuelson (first female winner), Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot (five-time winner), and Gezahegne Abera (two-time winner). Other notable participants include Arnold Schwarzenegger (1992), Lance Armstrong (2000), and Carmen DeOliveira (2002). Famous athletes from all over the world have made their mark on this legendary course.\n🏃How Technology Has Changed The Experience Of The Boston Marathon\nSince its establishment over 120 years ago, technology has played an integral role in enhancing both spectator experience and participant performance at this historical event. Race organizers now use advanced timing systems with computerized chip timing to provide instantaneous results as well as live video feeds that allow viewers around the globe to watch real-time action from anywhere on earth. GPS tracking devices are used to monitor runner speed while sophisticated hydration systems are employed to help keep competitors hydrated throughout their grueling journey towards victory lane.\n🏃Recent Developments In The History Of The Boston Marathon\nIn recent years, new records have been set at every edition of this historic event thanks to advances in technology and training techniques that enable runners to push their physical limits further than ever before. Furthermore, stricter safety regulations have been introduced by way of increased medical staff presence along with new rules such as mandatory identification before entering into certain areas along the course route; these changes ensure that all runners remain safe throughout their journey towards glory. So while much has changed since 1897 when John J McDermott first crossed Exeter Street with his victory laurels; one thing remains constant: The spirit of competition still burns brightly within each runner who takes part!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jcdecaux-belux.com/nl/news/united-nations-and-jcdecaux-launch-global-road-safety-campaign-address-first-cause-mortality?overridden_route_name=entity.node.canonical&base_route_name=entity.node.canonical&page_manager_page=node&page_manager_page_variant=node-panels_variant-0&page_manager_page_variant_weight=0", "date": "2023-12-08T21:54:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100779.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208212357-20231209002357-00717.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9330691695213318, "token_count": 1635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__7221280", "lang": "en", "text": "The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, and Jean-Charles Decaux, co-CEO of JCDecaux, launched today a new UN Global Road Safety campaign to address road traffic crashes, which are the leading cause of death for people aged 5 to 29 around the world.\nRoad traffic crashes kill 1.35 million people every year and injure over 50 million, often for life. Developing countries account for 93% of the victims. The most vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists) and the poor are disproportionately affected worldwide.\nOver the next two years, the campaign will appear on billboards and in public areas in 80 countries worldwide thanks to a global partnership with JCDecaux. Displayed in about 1,000 cities, the campaign will be translated into 30 languages.\nContributing to the European Mobility Week\nThe campaign was launched today in Brussels during the European Mobility Week (16-22 September), with the participation of Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport. On this occasion, the campaign is on display in the streets of Brussels and at Brussels Airport, as well as in the streets of Liège, Antwerp and Lier.\nThe Special Envoy declared: “Road safety is not high enough on the political agenda in most countries. While we know the remedies to road crashes, action is lagging behind. With this campaign, together with the celebrities that are joining us, and our partners JCDecaux and Saatchi & Saatchi, we are trying to revert this and mobilize the political will that is needed to increase actions and financing to save millions of lives, in line with the objectives of the Decade of Action for Road Safety.”\nSpeaking at the press conference of the launch, EU Commissioner for Transport Adina Vãlean said: “During this year’s European Mobility Week, around 3,000 cities from 50 countries will be encouraging their citizens to try out more sustainable ways of moving around. Walking and cycling are two such options. But sustainability must go hand-in-hand with safety, and sadly vulnerable road users are still over-represented in road fatality statistics: in the EU, pedestrians account for around 18% of fatalities, and cyclists for 9%. I welcome this global campaign to turn this around – to help us learn from each other, raise awareness of how to keep all road-users safe, and – ultimately – to save lives”.\nJean-Charles Decaux, co-CEO of JCDecaux said: “We are very proud to partner with the United Nations and Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, to launch this international road safety campaign that’s relevant to everyone. No matter how we travel, this important cause affects us all, from pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers to people using new forms of mobility or making shared trips. We can all play a part in reducing the terrible consequences faced by so many families around the world. This campaign underlines how our sustainable media can use its power and mass reach to raise awareness of the safety rules that must be respected at all times and the care that must be taken, in order to ensure a safe and pleasant public space for us all.”\nUnder the motto #MakeaSafetyStatement, the campaign gathers celebrities to encourage road users to adopt simple and effective rules to stay safe on the road.\nThe first participating celebrities include:\n- Naomi Campbell, supermodel\n- Ousmane Dembélé, football icon\n- Patrick Dempsey, actor\n- Novak Djokovic, tennis legend\n- Didier Drogba, football legend\n- Michael Fassbender, actor\n- Julie Gayet, actress\n- Charles Leclerc, F1 driver\n- Marc Márquez, motorcycle racer\n- Kylie Minogue, musician\n- Youssou N’Dour, musician\n- Mick Schumacher, F1 driver\n- Michelle Yeoh, Oscar-winning actress & UNDP Goodwill ambassador\nThey #MakeaSafetyStatement to:\n- wear a seat belt\n- drive slow\n- wear a helmet\n- not text and drive\n- not drive under the influence\n- not drive tired\nand call on fans, followers and the public to adopt the same habits.\nNote to editors\nAbout some of the main causes of road crashes\n- The death risk for pedestrians hit by car fronts rises rapidly as vehicle speed increases (4.5 times from 50 km/h to 65 km/h).\n- In Europe, some 30% of road fatalities (19,800 in 2021) are caused by excessive or inappropriate speed.\nDriving under the influence\n- Driving under the influence of alcohol and any psychoactive substance or drug increases the risk of a crash.\n- A 2022 study by U.S. highway safety regulators (NHTSA) found that more than half the people injured or killed in traffic crashes had one or more drugs, or alcohol, in their bloodstreams.\n- Drivers using mobile phones are approximately 4 times more likely to be involved in a crash\n- Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with eyes closed.\n- In the U.S., distracted driving is estimated to play a role in 25%-30% of fatal crashes, according to the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC).\nAbout the Special Envoy\nUN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, appointed in 2015 Jean Todt as his Special Envoy for Road Safety. He was reconfirmed in this role by António Guterres, in 2017 and in 2021. In 2018, together with 14 UN organizations, the Special Envoy launched the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF). The Special Envoy contributes, among other things, to mobilize sustained political commitment to make road safety a priority; to advocate and raise awareness of UN legal instruments on road safety; to share established good practices in this area; to striving to generate adequate funding through strategic partnerships between the public, private and non-governmental sectors. Special Envoy brochure and Twitter account.\nThe United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is the custodian of the United Nations road safety legal instruments, applicable worldwide, which offer countries a basis to legislate to increase the safety of roads, vehicles and traffic.\nIt hosts the only permanent United Nations intergovernmental forum on road safety (Working Party on Road Traffic Safety) and the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. UNECE also hosts the secretariats of the Special Envoy for Road Safety and of the UN Road Safety Fund.\nJCDecaux – a French family-owned company founded in 1964 and the No.1 outdoor advertising company worldwide – is committed to improve the quality of life for people wherever they live, work and travel by offering innovative, sustainable street furniture and services that are meeting citizens’ expectations and financed by brands and their advertisement. With a presence in more than 80 countries, JCDecaux is the only company in the world to operate exclusively in the outdoor advertising sector and to develop all of its activities: street furniture, transport advertising and billboards. For almost 60 years, the products and services offered to cities by JCDecaux have been considered the benchmark for quality, aesthetics and functionality. As a sustainable media in contact with more than 850 million people every day and true to its mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens, JCDecaux enhances and promotes responsible outdoor advertising and places social and environmental quality at the core of its solutions and its business. Since 2023, JCDecaux is an official partner of the UN Joint SDG Fund, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals across its Group.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.teamstrongheart.com/matthew-liebsch.html", "date": "2017-04-26T15:33:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121453.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00107-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9111437201499939, "token_count": 720, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__253428033", "lang": "en", "text": "Elite Skier Matthew Liebsch of Orono, MN will represent TEAM STRONG HEART® in pursuit of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Liebsch is a 28-year-old elite level cross country skier bidding for a spot on the 2014 US Olympic Ski Team. He began skiing at age 16 and is a three-time Vasaloppet USA Champion in 2009, 2010, 2011, American Birkebiner Champion in 2009, World Cup Athlete, and was recently honored as Outside Magazine’s “Real Fittest Athlete 2011”.\n\"I am excited to announce I will be representing TEAM STRONG HEART® as I compete and race towards the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia,\" said Liebsch, \"TEAM STRONG HEART® will help me pursue my Olympic dream and together we will raise awareness and support for Camp Odayin; a camp for children with heart disease.\" \"We are thrilled to help support Matthew’s tremendous journey to the 2014 Olympics as well as his desire to share our mission as the newest member of TEAM STRONG HEART®,\" said Bernie Kaeferlein, President of SILENT SPORTS FOUNDATION®.\nVisit Matt's website to read his blog, learn more, and view photos.\nMatt Liebsch and his headgear sponsor SILENT SPORTS FOUNDATION (a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity organization) would like to acknowledge the tremendous support from Matt's friends, families, employer, and corporate sponsors including GEAR WEST, FISCHER, SWIX, FIX STUDIO, CASCO, and TEAM BIRKIE. Matt is hopeful that more supporters will help him through the mission of SILENT SPORTS FOUNDATION and share his tremendous journey to the 2014 Winter Olympics while raising awareness and support for CAMP ODAYIN, a camp for children with heart disease.\nDonate to support Matt Liebsch and TEAM STRONG HEART's mission!\n- VIsit Matt's blog for the most recent updates: http://mattliebsch.com/\n- Read about Matt Liebsch's impressive race to the finish line in the Tour de Twin Cities at www.mattliebsch.com!\n- 10th Annual City of Lakes Loppet race, February 4-5: Matt finished 1st becoming the only person to win the race for 4 consecutive years. Visit www.cityoflakesloppet.com for more info and results.\n- Mayor's Challenge in Minneapolis, MN on January 21-22: Matt finished 1st in both the 15k Freestyle & 10k Classic! Visit www.fasterskier.com.\n- Congrats to Matt Liebsch who placed 2nd in the Men's 15k Freestyle at the US Cross Country Ski Championships! Click here for more info.\n- SuperTour - Yellowstone Ski Festival on November 29, 2011: Matt finished in 6th place! Visit www.yellowstoneskifestival.com for more info.\n- U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships in Rumford, Maine on January 5, 2012: Matt finished in 2nd place! Visit www.uscrosscountryskichampionships2012.org or click here to read his press release.\n© 2013 Silent Sports Foundation Inc.\nAll rights reserved.\nTEAM STRONG HEART is a registered U.S. trademark of the Silent Sports Foundation Inc.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://studylegalenglish.com/guest_blog_post/3-reasons-why-tv-and-radio-are-great-for-learning-english/", "date": "2023-01-29T02:03:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499697.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129012420-20230129042420-00720.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9628183841705322, "token_count": 384, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__60858145", "lang": "en", "text": "There are two very effective secondary methods (different methods explained in my first blog post) of studying English for me: listening to UK talk radio and watching UK TV. In this blog post I explain why.\nReal English As Spoken Today\nForget outdated textbooks with grammar, phrases and idioms which native people never use anymore! Listen to current radio and TV shows because you can listen to contemporary English as its spoken by native speakers: it is what English is nowadays and by listening you can speak like this too.\nDifferent Types of English\nPeople are always complaining that they can’t understand particular accents. So why not train yourself to understand different types? With TV and radio you can listen to all types of English: from BBC English on the BBC TV channels to American English on Channel 5 and something in between on ITV. In the case of UK radio, you can listen to different English accents because not only can you listen to UK talk show radio presenters, but you can also listen to their listeners – who call in and make comments. The listeners are not necessarily native English speakers, they live all over the UK and even abroad. So it is an extremely wide spectrum of English which will help you to understand people from all over the world.\nBroaden Your Perspective\nLearning a language is also about learning a culture and understanding the world in another way. When you listen to radio and TV shows, along with studying English you become aware of what is going on in the UK and in the world. Sometimes events are explained differently from what your own government and media says. It is always good to learn various opinions over an issue, assess them and reach your own conclusions. If you work in international business this will help you with your international relations too.\nNext week I’ll be dealing with how to overcome technical issues when listening to radio and TV. Stay tuned!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.middleforkwillamette.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival/", "date": "2024-03-05T11:44:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948234904.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305092259-20240305122259-00311.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95340895652771, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__57964393", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nWild & Scenic Film Festival\nNovember 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\nOne of the largest environmental film festivals in North America is coming to Eugene! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival works with environmental groups across the globe to host the film festival as a way to outreach into their communities and bring together a diverse audience. The goal is to use film to inspire people to help the lands and rivers that surround us. We are very excited to be co-hosting this event along with our partners in the Upper Willamette Stewardship Network. Tickets are on sale now and we will be announcing our film selections soon! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information visit www.upperwillamette.org.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.manchesteririshfestival.com/content/welcome-2009-irish-festival", "date": "2013-05-18T19:03:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382705/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00058-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9311563968658447, "token_count": 545, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__118326456", "lang": "en", "text": "The 2010 Manchester Irish Festival will run from\nFriday 5th March - Sunday 21st March 2010\nFor all press/media enquiries email email@example.com\nor text 079 125 129 77\nManchester will celebrate its fourteenth Irish festival with a two week extravaganza featuring two hundred events, staged at thirty two different venues throughout Greater Manchester.\nLawrence Hennigan the marketing executive of the Manchester Irish Festival website said “The festival will feature Art, Culture, Comedy, Community, Dance, Music, Sport and Theatre events, making it one of Europe's biggest Irish Festivals. We have tried to include something for everyone to enjoy in the community and a warm Irish welcome awaits all our visitors.”\nThe official dates for this years celebration is Friday 6 March to Saturday 21 March, but there are also a number of pre and post festival events from February through to April.\nFestival highlights include the award winning 'Young, Gifted & Green' show at the Gorton Monastery on Saturday 7 March, the annual St Patrick’s festival parade on Sunday 15 March in the city centre and a whole host of St Patrick’s day celebrations leading up to the feast day on the 17 March. Some of the major Irish stars appearing at this years festival include Declan Nearney, Brendan Shine, Riverdance, Brendan O’Carroll, Ed Byrne, James Cannon (son of Dubliners Sean Cannon) and the Sinners, Shkayla and Toss the Feathers.\nLevenshulme which is home to the biggest Irish community outside of London will be staging its own two week Guinness sponsored Tradfest (6-21 March) to coincide with the festival and the 250th anniversary of Ireland's favourite black stout.\nThe official pre-launch for this event is on Thursday 26 February with the very best of the UK and Irelands traditional musicians. Just over two hundred and fifty hours of Irish Culture, Film, Dance, Music, Theatre and fun will take over the village's pubs clubs and parks.\nHighlights include a five day St Patrick's weekend tradfest party starting on Friday 13 March and running through to Tuesday 17 March with its own outdoor Funfair and tradfest. Most of the tradfest events are free admission but a special anniversary two week Guinness tradfest pass will cost just £17:59 to mark the date of the opening of the first Guinness factory in Dublin. The pass will give visitors free entry to all of the major tradfest concerts and gain guaranteed admission even on St Patrick’s night itself in the village. The pass can be purchased on www.m19bar.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Katie_Bryce", "date": "2018-12-15T02:09:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376826686.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20181215014028-20181215040028-00349.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9866083264350891, "token_count": 527, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__250093244", "lang": "en", "text": "Katie Bryce was Meredith Grey's first patient, diagnosed with an aneurysm. She returned ten years later with a repeat aneurysm.\nKatie competes in pageants and her talent is rhythmic gymnastics. She seems to be quite good at it as she was ranked highly in her pageant.\nKatie, while competing in a pageant, fell, hit her head, and sprained her ankle. She told Meredith about it as she was pushed around the hospital when Meredith got lost.\nKatie was later brought to the hospital after having multiple seizures. The cause of the seizures was a mystery, so Derek recruited the interns to help him figure out the cause. Cristina and Meredith paired up to find the solution. While they were going over research and discussing various options, Meredith had an epiphany. She remembered Katie telling her about her previous fall. She believed that fall had burst an aneurysm. Derek had doubts, but agreed to check. He ran a scan and found out that Meredith was correct. Katie was bleeding into her brain, which caused the seizures. Meredith scrubbed in with him and they operated. (\"A Hard Day's Night\")\nTen years after her first surgery, Katie returned to the hospital after passing out at work with transient weakness and headaches. She was upset because she asked for Dr. Shepherd and got Amelia instead of Derek. A CT showed a new aneurysm, much larger and more dangerous than the first one. Her surgery went well despite the danger and she had no neuro deficits. Afterward, she asked Meredith what happened to Derek and Meredith just said it was a long story and told Katie to take care of her brain. (\"My Next Life\")\nShe is a gymnastics coach. Two of her students are olympic qualifiers. (\"My Next Life\")\nNotes and TriviaEdit\n- She was 15 at the time of her first aneurysm and 25 at her second.\n- Her hospital room number was 3604.\n- In The Spokane Teen Miss pageant, Katie was in the top ten after the first two rounds.\n- She disliked the idea of her head being shaved for her surgery.\n- Her CT was among the scans Derek showed Meredith when he proposed to her.\n- Her pageants got her a scholarship to UW.\n- Her first appearance was in A Hard Day's Night and her second appearance was in My Next Life, which makes a 255 episode gap between her two appearances, the longest gap between two appearances in all three shows. The record was later broken by Olive Warner.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.skiweltcup-garmisch.com/media", "date": "2021-09-26T02:35:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057796.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926022920-20210926052920-00299.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7790173888206482, "token_count": 83, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__72965733", "lang": "en", "text": "Infront Italy holds the international multimedia rights to this event. International television and radio networks, production and internet companies need to send the accreditation request directly to Infront Italy for approval.\nInfront Italy S.r.L\nTV & Media Rights\nVia Deruta 20, 20132 Milano, Italy\nTel. +39 348 283 7477\nFax +39. 02. 28 900 439", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://esg.outlookindia.com/", "date": "2023-10-01T08:16:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510810.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001073649-20231001103649-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8839258551597595, "token_count": 386, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__41075276", "lang": "en", "text": "The emerging Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) movement presents challenges as well as opportunities for corporates. To delve into these issues in detail, the Outlook Media Group is organising Outlook ESG Bharat Summit 2022, which will be a confluence of key stakeholders of ESG.\nComprising keynote addresses, fireside chats and panel discussions, the Summit seeks to bring together policy makers, thought leaders and industry captains from India and abroad to deliberate on ESG development.\nThe Summit will also introduce global thought leaders to Indian practitioners to promote knowledge sharing. The networking interface between Indian and global leaders also opens possibilities of collaboration in this once-in-a-year opportunity for networking.\nA key highlight of the Summit will be the launch of the first edition of ESG Bharat Preparedness Report. An ESG Bharat Trade Exhibition will be also held alongside the Summit.\nThe Summit will not only celebrate India Inc’s ESG achievements, but also lay down the road ahead and conclude with a Gala VIP Dinner\nA confluence of Indian and global stakeholders of ESG\nSectoral roundtables on the outcomes of the ESG Preparedness Report\nIndia’s first exclusive annual survey to capture the corporate pulse around ESG, identify drivers for ESG, map alignment with evolving ESG regime, document good ESG practices and share knowledge\nIt will be a knowledge repository of print, web, roundtables, videos, and summit.\nCEOs’ Voices and Company Case Studies on ESG\nEditor, Outlook Business\nDirector, Brand & Marketing, Outlook\nConsulting Editor (Sustainability), Outlook Business\nPrincipal Correspondent, Outlook Business\nSenior Assistant Editor, Outlook Business\nNB: Price is in US dollars. Price displayed excludes sales tax.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://jonfreer.blogspot.com/2011/09/", "date": "2017-04-26T17:28:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121528.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00001-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9439384341239929, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__80953936", "lang": "en", "text": "23 September 2011\nEven though it's still warm by the UK standards I am used to and the sun is still shining, the drop in temperature has been noticeable. It is the dawn of Autumn, but I'm not expecting conkers, frost and leaves falling off the trees just yet in BCN.\n20 September 2011\n18 September 2011\nSo it is Catalan book week (Setmana del Llibre en Català). I think it will be a while before I'm reading novels in Catalan, as I am still getting to grips with Castellano ('Spanish'). That said, I was impressed to see this huge book sculpture on Gran Via at Passeig de Gracia. The sculpture is is entitled Homenatge al llibre (Homage to the book) and was the work of Catalan artist and poet Joan Brossa.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cs.iastate.edu/tavanapong-and-sukul-awarded-nsf-grant-develop-computer-science-tools-test-effectiveness-online", "date": "2019-05-19T13:28:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232254882.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519121502-20190519143502-00358.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9406431913375854, "token_count": 356, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__137489033", "lang": "en", "text": "Co-PI's Wallapak Tavanapong and Adisak Sukul, faculty with the Department of Computer Science, are part of the ISU interdisciplinary team which was awarded $529,776 from NSF to develop computer science tools to test the effectiveness of online campaign advertising. The research team also includes two faculty members from the Department of Political Science, David Peterson, and Olga Chyzh. Chyzh also has a split faculty assignment with the Department of Statistics.\nElection campaigns serve an extremely important role in our democracy. The messages sent to voters help to define what elections will be about and how voters will ultimately choose. Two new advertising technologies -- the use of large amounts of data about individual voters and new online advertising platforms such as YouTube -- have the potential to revolutionize how campaigns are able to craft specific messages to appeal to individual voters. To date, however, there is no systematic evidence about the accuracy or effectiveness of targeting via online video advertising. This project will be the first to test how effectively campaigns can target voters with online advertising. The PIs will develop new computer science tools to capture and code the content of online advertising. This will allow the PIs to test a series of hypotheses about the effectiveness of targeting, the strategies used in online advertising, and the abilities of the rival campaigns to respond to one another. The interdisciplinary team will make its tools and data freely available to the research community, train students in both political science and computer science, and create mechanisms for real time tracking of advertising, which will be shared with leading media outlets.\nFor additional information about the award, please go to: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1729775", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://breathefreely.org/our-initiatives/reduce-store-marketing/", "date": "2024-04-13T02:17:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00140.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9439614415168762, "token_count": 224, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__143999794", "lang": "en", "text": "You may not have seen all the tobacco marketing in the stores, but your kids have. Tobacco marketing refers to the posters and signs inside and outside stores, as well as the colorful, well-lit displays of tobacco products behind the counter in most convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores.\nDid you know???\n- The average age of a new smoker is 13 years old\n- Everyday in NYS the tobacco industry spends over half a million dollars to market its products\n- The 2012 Surgron Generals report found that the tobacco company’s marketing efforts “consistently and coherently points to the intentional marketing of tobacco products to youth as being a cause of young people’s tobacco use.”\n- Where there are more tobacco retailers near schools, students are more likely to smoke\nCommunities across the nation have worked to reduce the tobacco industry’s presence in retail stores by reducing the number of tobacco retailers, restricting tobacco retailing within proximity of schools, prohibit the sale of tobacco in pharmacies, and restricting the redemption of coupons or multi-pack discounts.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.3dtvreviewer.co.uk/dtg-announces-3d-tv-standard-for-the-uk/2010/01/26/", "date": "2018-07-15T20:56:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676588972.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180715203335-20180715223335-00408.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9535534977912903, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__143378576", "lang": "en", "text": "Digital TV Group (DTG) has announced that they will “lead the development of a UK standard for 3DTV products and services”.\nSimon Gauntlett, Technology Director at the DTG, made the announcement at the DTG’s 3DTV Seminar.\nIn 2009 the DTG launched the UK’s first industry consultation on 3DTV to gain members’ views on the technological feasibility and viability of the technology, and the role in which the DTG should play in its development.\nSimon Gauntlett said: “The DTG has been at the heart of every development in UK digital television since its inception more than a decade ago.\nSince the launch of our consultation, 3D has evolved from an emerging technology limited to cinema into a compelling home entertainment proposition—with broadcasters set to launch 3D services as early as this year and technical standards approved for 3-D Blu-ray and HDMI—what is currently missing is a standard for delivering 3D to the home via broadcast or IP delivery.\nOur 3D consultation revealed members had concerns over uncertainties over standards for 3D and clearly told us the DTG should assume a leadership role in developing an approved, open standard for broadcast 3D.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.kysoccer.net/blogs/blog/?BlogAlias=parents_blog&BlogPostYear=2014&BlogPostMonth=06&BlogPostDay=09&BlogPostAlias=it%E2%80%99s_hot_out_there", "date": "2018-04-22T12:39:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945596.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422115536-20180422135536-00035.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9624953866004944, "token_count": 2468, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__211095844", "lang": "en", "text": "Monday, June 09, 2014\nSummer has become the season for training, tournaments and games for youth sports. It’s the one season where coaches can have players for large blocks of time and schedule competitive tournaments without having to work around school commitments. It’s a perfect time for everyone involved to get serious about their sport. The downside? It’s summer, and the temperatures combined with the humidity make for some dangerous conditions for young athletes. The statistics aren’t good when it comes to heatstroke injuries and death over the last decade. Heatstroke is the third biggest cause of deaths among high school athletes. We parents need to be sure that our kids play and train safely when the heat index rises.\nHeat-related illness in youth players has increased 133 percent from 1997 to 2006. Young athletes account for 47.6 percent of heat-related injuries, the highest group rate. Boys are more likely to sustain these injuries. From 1997 to 2006, 31 football players died of heat-stroke injuries and 64.7 percent were either overweight or obese, a strong contributing factor in the deaths. Although the grueling training that football players go through can lead to dehydration and heat stroke, we parents shouldn’t just assume that heavy exertion is the only thing to fear. Two out of three kids arrive at practices already dehydrated. Even kids playing outside don’t take water breaks often enough and need parents to monitor and insist upon water intake. Overall, the prevention of heat-related illness and death relies on three important factors: 1) Proper hydration; 2) Early identification of heat-related conditions; 3) Proper management and treatment of symptoms.\nBefore practices or games even begin, players need to hydrate. Gatorade has created products that address the before, during and after of hydration needs, but in reality kids just require sufficient water intake. In the hour before practice, kids should consume proper fluids, which can include sports drinks but need only be as simple as water — drinking at minimum 4 ounces, but 8 ounces would be best. Purchasing a 16-ounce water bottle with ounce lines on the side helps us and our kids know if enough fluids are being consumed. They should be drinking on the way to practice, while the coach is talking, and have their bottle refilled as practice begins. Iced water may taste good, but can cause cramping, so mildly chilled water is a better alternative. We often think about kids losing water during exertion, but most of us can lose as much as two cups of water just being out in the sun and humid weather. Keeping the car air conditioned if possible will help reduce volume lost through normal sweating. Players who lose just 1-to-2 percent of their body weight in during exertion can suffer serious physiological function effects.\nHydration needs to be seriously considered during all practices. Water breaks need to be taken every 20 to 30 minutes. Coaches need to be sure that players replace sufficiently, so watch that kids drink. Thirst is not a good indicator of how dehydrated a child is getting. By the time we experience thirst, we are already well on our way to having serious heat-caused problems. Therefore, even if kids say they aren’t thirsty, they need to drink 4 to 8 oz. during each break. Soccer players naturally have great pride in their endurance of field play. Players go up to 45 minutes without a major break, so they develop a tough guy/gal attitude. However, during times of high heat and humidity, 45 minutes is too long to go without water. Many leagues and tournaments that play during the summer have mandated breaks after 20 to 25 minutes, which most medical personnel say is perfect. Five minutes to rehydrate and cool down can be vital to keeping players healthy on the field.\nHydration doesn’t have to be just pouring fluid down the throats of players. External hydration can be just as important. Here’s the circumstance where ice water can be their friend. Teams should keep a cooler filled with iced wet cloths that players can apply to the back of their necks, their wrists, and their temples to chill themselves down. Having some icy water to pour over their heads and necks can really help lower body temperature, which helps retain fluids. During heat-illness episodes, one of the serious complications is a sudden and severe increase in temperature of 102 to 106 degrees, which can cause seizures, brain damage and death. Ice water will quickly reduce temperatures to a safer level so should always be on hand in case of an emergency.\nAs important as maintaining hydration before and during exercise is replenishing after exercise. Many adults and young athletes may feel that once they finish the “heavy lifting” they are out of danger of dehydration and heat-related illness, but in fact the stresses of fluid loss and exertion can play out slowly and be just as dangerous 30 minutes to an hour after activity. Therefore, be sure that kids drink at least 8 ounces of fluid following a game and continue to drink for the rest of the day, especially with a high heat index. Most health professionals say we should be drinking half a gallon a day for normal intake. That’s equal to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Another rule is to intake half your body weight in ounces per day. If you weigh 90 pounds, you’ll need a minimum of 45 ounces of water a day. Add another 32 ounces if you do strenuous exercise no matter your weight or size. You can over-hydrate, but that’s really rare so you shouldn’t worry about that. It’s more likely that players will under-hydrate.\nThe warning signs of heat-related illness come on rapidly and must be dealt with quickly. You need to keep in mind that thirst and dry-mouth come later in the process, so no one should wait until they experience these symptoms. The spectrum of symptoms have two tiers. In the first tier, the symptoms, once recognized and attended to, can result in a cautious return to play. In the second tier, the symptoms require removal from play and often immediate medical attention. In the first tier, muscle cramps are the first serious indication of dehydration. We often see players go down with cramps, which can usually be alleviated on the field with stretching and muscle massage. But the cause of the cramps has to be attended to as well. Players should immediately hydrate, and can usually do so while the cramps are being worked out. Coaches need to watch for flushed faces which are a major indicator of early dehydration. All players will sweat during exercise and particularly during exercise in the heat, but if that sweating continues profusely during a break after being wiped and cooled down, a player should probably sit until the sweating can be controlled. Naturally, any player complaining of thirst or dry mouth should be taken off the field for a break. Players who complain of light-headedness need to sit down and hydrate. When the symptoms progress to the second tier, things take a more serious turn. Fainting, severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting, loss of coordination, abnormally high body temperature and profuse sweating are all symptoms of second tier heat illness. Teams should have an instant thermometer available to take the player’s temperature which can climb to over 104 degrees rapidly if not cooled immediately. The shift from first tier to second tier symptoms can occur in literally a few minutes, so adults need to be watchful of anyone experiencing first tier symptoms. Players should be immediately evaluated and removed from play for the rest of the day. If symptoms persist or worsen, immediate medical care is necessary. It’s always better to err on the side of caution since a kid with second tier conditions can slip quickly into a possible dangerous and fatal medical state.\nMost symptoms can be dealt with through simple interventions. Shade with trees, a tent, even an umbrella, should always be available to help a player cool down. Those water bottle fans that spray water while they rotate are actually quite effective in helping to bring temperature down. Ice water cloths and ice water splashes are important to have on hand. Potable water should always be available and used during regular breaks no more than 20 to 30 minutes apart. We stop games for lightning strikes, and we should be just as diligent to the dangers of a high heat index which measures the relationship between heat and humidity. A heat index over 90 indicates activity should be done with extreme caution, an index over 103 means there is danger, and an index over 125 means extreme danger. Experts say that indices over 103 should be considered unhealthy and people should seek cool shelter and refrain from any unnecessary activity. While humid Southern states have higher, consistent heat indices during the summer, “dry heat” states like Nevada can reach a dangerous heat index. For example a temperature of 96 with just 45% humidity qualifies as 104 heat index. Scheduling games in the early morning or early evening hours when the sun is at its lowest point and temperatures are cooler helps alleviate some of the danger. If a club is running a camp, having lunch and indoor chalk board work during the hottest time of day can insure some safety from heat exhaustion and stroke for campers. Coaches should be responsible for keeping track of the heat index, making sure all players are taking appropriate breaks with water and shade, having players remove all unnecessary equipment, and monitoring players’ exercise so that those with less conditioning don’t overdo it. Players should wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that can easily allow for evaporation and have water with them at all times. Changing sweaty clothing can be helpful as well.\nStudies have shown that flavored waters are consumed more readily and at greater volume than plain water, hence the popularity of sports drinks. But many of these have high sugar content that can actually end up upsetting the stomach, leaching water into the bowels, and causing diarrhea. Therefore parents might want to consider using the flavoring drops from MiO, Dasani and Crystal Light. These contain no sugars, require just a few drops per 16 ounces, and provide a great variety of flavors that kids enjoy. Putting 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 16 ounces of water actually provides the same electrolyte replacement that sports drinks offer at lower cost and without the sugar. The amount of potassium sports drinks provide is negligible. Avocado, bananas, and many citrus fruits can serve as great potassium sources. Whatever we parents can do to insure that our kids drink enough on hot, humid days we should.\nCoaches, parents, and players need to take heat seriously rather than just a hardship to be stoically borne. Heat-illness can be dangerous, even deadly, so we need to be watchful for its appearance and diligent in its treatment. It’s better to err to the side of over-caution, than to let symptoms become so serious that they can’t be easily treated. Heat-induced problems come on and progress quickly, often not allowing for time to “wait and see.” Children who take any diuretic medications, have heart arrhythmias, or have any acute medical conditions such as a cold or the flu should either proceed cautiously or not at all when the heat index is above 80. As parents, we can’t be shy about insisting on appropriate water and shade breaks, and we need to be sure our kids have water available at all times. Any child exhibiting serious symptoms of heat-illnesses should be immediately removed from activity, cooled down and hydrated. If the child is disoriented, vomiting, complaining of headaches, or unusually flushed he or she should probably be taken for a medical evaluation or at a minimum placed in an air condition environment and observed. Heat-related deaths are on the rise in the general population and among athletes in particular. When we complain that it’s hot, we need to remember that our active kids, whether at practice or just out in the backyard, can be seriously affected by the heat.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://matthewblunderfield.com/About", "date": "2024-02-23T12:33:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00127.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9478972554206848, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__19600098", "lang": "en", "text": "Matthew Blunderfield is a photographer and host of the podcast Scaffold.\nHe teaches architecture at the Royal College of Art, and is a producer at The Architecture Foundation.\nMatthew’s photography has been published in the Architect’s Journal, Superposition Magazine and the Architectural Review, and has recently featured in At Home in London: The Mansion Block, a book-length study co-published by the Architecture Foundation and MACK.\nScaffold is an ongoing interview project that maps the shifting contours of contemporary architecture. The project began independately in 2018, and became a part of the Architecture Foundation’s audio programme in 2021. With over 90 conversations recorded to date, it features emerging and established voices in the fields of architecture, art and design, and has been celebrated by Dezeen as one of the “best pieces of new architectural media.”\nAt the RCA Matthew teaches an M.Arch design studio with Cathy Hawley focused on the adaptive reuse of buildings and urban surfaces, with an interest in establishing new frameworks of pleasure and comfort in the context of climate breakdown. He has previously taught undergraduate and masters studios at the Kingston School of Art.\nBorn and raised in Vancouver, Matthew studied English Literature at the University of British Columbia and Architecture at the University of Toronto, before completing his RIBA Part III qualification from the Bartlett, UCL. He lives in London.\nemail: m.blndrfld (@) gmail.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.alindstromphoto.com/about.html", "date": "2013-12-10T04:58:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164009403/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133329-00073-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9800955653190613, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__165788194", "lang": "en", "text": "Thanks for stopping by Adam Lindstrom Photography.\nYears ago, I thought photography would simply be a hobby, documenting travels, sharing them with friends and family. But, an untamed desire to pursue photography did not dissipate as the years passed. In fact, my passion for it grew - the challenge never ends - the challenge to create an image that tells a story. This keeps me constantly inspired.\nI’ve recently discovered many of these images from my own story, and generations before me. And everyone should have their moments preserved. My promise is to provide you with those images for you and your family - for you to look at one day, and have all of those memories come rushing back to you as if you were in it that very moment.\n© Adam Lindstrom Photography", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.israelbonds.com/about/from-the-ceo.aspx", "date": "2014-12-18T15:20:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802767247.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075247-00068-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9339426755905151, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-52", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__160141491", "lang": "en", "text": "By Israel (Izzy) Tapoohi\nPresident & CEO\nThe success of the Israel Bonds international delegation to Paris and Israel, held September 7 – 14, can be measured by the fact that Israel’s foremost leaders – President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Finance Minister Lapid and Defense Minister Ya’alon – all arranged their schedules specifically to meet with us. The meetings underscored the continued close connection between the highest levels of Israel’s government and the Bonds organization.\nDelegates took pride in the words of President Rivlin, who praised our organization’s “unique role in the growth of Israel and its transformation from an agricultural country to a modern global economy.”\nMoreover, Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Bonds delegation for “your vote of confidence in our country (and) for your support, the backing you provide, and your acts of goodwill.” The prime minister stressed the importance of maintaining a strong economy in light of geopolitical events.\nFinance Minister Lapid highlighted our organization’s close ties with Israel, declaring, “These are times when we need our family more than ever, and you are family.”\nThe confidence Israel’s top echelon expressed in the Bonds enterprise will be our impetus as we move into the final quarter of the 2014 sales effort. Israel faces economic challenge in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge, and we must ensure the continued flow of capital through the sale of Israel bonds. This includes not only increasing the number of bonds sold, but increasing the number of investors as well.\nI hope you will join with us as we look to strengthen Israel’s economy and show determined support during these uncertain times.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://michalis.co/2018/04/30/echo-chambers-work-covered-on-lemonde/", "date": "2023-05-28T21:57:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644571.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528214404-20230529004404-00284.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9394517540931702, "token_count": 149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__268053605", "lang": "en", "text": "Kiran, Gianmarco, Aris and I attended the Web Conference in Lyon last week, where we presented our tutorial (link) on polarization on social media, as well as our recent, large-scale study on echo chamber on Twitter (link).\nThe tutorial was a particularly good opportunity to present a large number of works from the related literature of various disciplines and discuss with the audience. Part of the discussion was reported on Lemonde by William Audureau, who covered the conference for the newspaper.\nLink to the Le Monde article: here (in French).\nLink to tutorial material: here.\nLink to Aalto press release: here.\nLink to University of Helsinki‘s post: here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.dcu-eross.com/activities/webinars-2022-23-sem-2/", "date": "2024-03-05T07:58:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948223038.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305060427-20240305090427-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9442353844642639, "token_count": 6239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__73550197", "lang": "en", "text": "EROSS PUBLIC WEBINAR SERIES - SEMESTER 2 - 2022/23\nWednesday January 25th, 2023\nDecaying Dicks and Putrid Pussies: Zombie Sex Toys and Pleasure\nDr Caroline West, University of Galway (Ireland)\nThe zombie is generally asexual in mainstream depictions, with the rare exception of zombie porn. However, recently there has been a steady a rise in the popularity of zombie sex toys. These sex toys proclaim to resemble ‘realistic’ zombie genitalia and receive reviews such as this intriguing example: ‘for those of you out there with secret zombie sex fantasies, this is for you! Finally, a zombie cock that won’t rot and fall off’. This presentation will look at the phenomenon of these toys and how they fit into explorations of abject sexuality, where disgust is a turn on instead of a turn off. If decay is a selling point instead of a disgust elicitor, how does this impact our comprehension of sex and our understanding of necrophilia? When pustules and rotting testicles are the selling points of dildos, and grey, rotting flesh is used as the skin tone for vagina replicas, what does this say about the nature of taboo sex? This presentation will explore this intersection of horror and pleasure, and asks how the sexualised zombie can contribute to our understanding of zombiism, necrophilia, and desire.\nZombiism interrogates borders that are geo-political or economical, but we cannot build a complete theory of zombiism without looking at sexual borders and how the zombie sex toy challenges notions of sexual pleasure, masturbation, and fear. This presentation situates sex firmly within zombie semiotics and explore what this transgressive sexual activity means for zombie studies.\nDr. Caroline West is an outreach coordinator with Active* Consent, based at NUI Galway, Ireland. She completed her PhD at Dublin City University on the experiences of women working in the American pornography industry in 2020. This thesis also looked at fan interactions, stigma, violence, and feminist discourses on pornography. Additionally, she holds an MA in Sexuality Studies. Caroline is the host of the Glow West podcast which focuses on sexual wellness, and is a relationship columnist with the Irish Independent. She is also the sex and relationship expert for Bumble Ireland. Caroline has been a media commentator about consent, pornography, feminism, and sexual wellness since 2016.\nWednesday February 1st, 2023 *\nArchives and the Afterlives of Citizenship: A Case Study\nAaron Benedetti, University of California, Davis (USA)\n(* this event will take place at 15h00 Irish Time)\nDiana Wakimoto defines grassroots counterarchives as recordkeeping organizations that are managed by the same groups whose histories these organizations seek to preserve. These counterarchives exist in contrast to institutional archives, which are managed by the state and its bureaucracies. In this talk, I consider the relationship of queer and trans counterarchives to those slippery, contestable, deeply inconsistent concepts of “community” and “citizenship” by way of a case study of the Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange (LLACE) in Sacramento, California, USA. I draw on my experiences as a volunteer at LLACE since late 2019 and as organizer of an oral history project at LLACE since summer 2022. LLACE is an example of a grassroots counterarchive: it is volunteer-managed and donation-supported, and it provides and preserves textual and video materials for a primarily queer and trans population of local patrons. LLACE’s circulation materials include many texts that state-funded libraries would tag as obscene (for example, pornography) or too specialized for “general” circulation (for example, self-published writing by local queer/trans writers). In the neoliberal world of nonprofit fundraising, LLACE advertises itself as a local resource and supportive space for queer and trans people, especially for queer and trans people of color and Black and indigenous queer and trans people. In many ways, this is true, since LLACE is one of very few non-state-administered spaces through which people can move without the need for payment. But LLACE also relies on appeals to neoliberal notions of diversity and identity, some of which contribute to the marginalization and disenfranchisement of those very populations LLACE intends to serve. As such, the accessibility of LLACE’s resources is paradoxically conditioned on the organization’s capacity to reproduce parts of the political and economic logic that undermines American notions of citizenship and political community. LLACE’s capacity to frame itself as a “good” nonprofit organization allows the library to steal resources from an economy that is increasingly inhospitable to racialized queer and trans populations; simultaneously, LLACE’s reproduction of neoliberal rhetorics of identity also reshapes the library’s relation to its “own” community and constituents. I interpret my experiences as a volunteer in conjunction with certain oral history interviews to understand how donors, patrons, volunteers, and other locals narrate their relationship to the library, its materials, its history, and its activities “in the community.” What are the commitments and detachments that sustain or compel volunteers in their ongoing labor at LLACE? In what ways are patrons and donors committed to and detached from LLACE’s mission and materials? I argue that close attention to this grassroots counterarchive provides insight into American neoliberalisms, minoritized gender and sexual “community,” and the distinct constellation of attachments and detachments that mark, to borrow a phrase from Eva Cherniavsky, the afterlives of American citizenship.\nAaron Benedetti (he/him) is a doctoral candidate in cultural studies with an emphasis in feminist theory and research at the University of California, Davis (USA). His dissertation explores the political currency of archives in contemporary US queer communities by placing feminist information studies and critical archival studies in conversation with American studies, queer politics and history, and theories of temporality. At UC Davis, he works alternately as an instructor and teaching assistant in the Departments of English, American Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.\nWednesday February 8th, 2023\nInterview: My Name is Philippa (Mercier Press, 2021)\nPhilippa Ryder, author (Ireland)\nThis webinar will consist in an interview of Philippa Ryder on her debut memoir My Name is Philippa (Mercier Press, 2021). Philippa Ryder, a feminist, LGBTQ+ activist, career civil servant, COO of Under The Rainbow and inspiring Trans woman, has spent 20 plus years working in the field for the LGBTQ+ community, working with TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland) in their early days and acting as a committee member for TGEU (Transgender Europe).\nWednesday February 15th, 2023 *\nPorn Panic Politics in Canada: The Return of the Sex Crisis\nDr Rebecca Sullivan, The University of Calgary (Canada)\n(* this event will take place at 15h00 Irish Time)\nIn 1992, feminist activist and journalist Susan Cole released Pornography and the Sex Crisis in Canada. It charted a decade or so of hotly contested porn debates between competing feminist organizations across the country and related public policy responses. At the time, the focus was on sexually explicit media and the overbearing provincial censor boards that were powerful at the time. Commercialized sexual services remained largely criminalized, although closely linked in the public discourse. A Parliamentary Committee on Pornography and Prostitution was formulated in 1983 (The Fraser Committee), followed one year later by the Committee on Sexual Offences Against Children and Youth (The Badgley Committee).\nAlso during the eighties, police assaults on queer public spaces precipitated protests and a growing alliance between queer, trans, and sex worker populations. Feminist groups were largely (but certainly not completely) absent from this movement, more invested in what they considered the twinned issues of sexually explicit media and sexual violence against women. By the mid-nineties, the sex crisis sputtered to an end, as policing consensual sexual acts could no longer rely on moralizing sex panics to justify their abuses. However, the threat of resumption hung overhead the country as the legal and regulatory frameworks remained largely in place but unenforced.\nBy the 2010s, the storm clouds of sex panic gathered again. After a landmark Supreme Court ruling against all prostitution laws, the ruling Conservative government introduced even more draconian measures to prevent consensual adult sex work in 2014. In 2016, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health held hearings to promote the scientifically baseless claim that “online violent and degrading sexually explicit material” was a public health crisis. In the midst of the COVID pandemic the same MP who instigated these hearings now called for an investigation by the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on “Ensuring the Protection of Privacy and Reputation on Platforms such as Pornhub.” He also introduced Bill C-302, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material)” to make acts that were already illegal even more illegal because porn.\nWhy are we back here in the throes of moralizing sex panics, consuming public resources to support political overreach which, as the Supreme Court has already ruled multiple times, violate the Charter rights of Canadians? How have alliances shifted over the decades to bring feminist activists into the fold of sexual rights activism, and advanced sex worker advocacy to the centre of the movement? Utilizing the responsibilization framework I developed for my analysis of Canada’s crisis approach to reproductive politics, I consider the return of the sex crisis through the lens of bodily autonomy, sexual citizenship, and the politicization of public health.\nDr. Rebecca Sullivan is a professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in feminist media and cultural studies. She is the (co-)author/editor of eight books including Becoming Biosubjects: Bodies. Systems. Technologies (2011); Bonnie Sherr Klein’s Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography (2014); and Pornography: Stuctures, Agency and Performance (2015), and a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Porn Studies. Dr. Sullivan is past president of the Canadian Communication Association and past Chair of the Sexuality Studies Association. She is currently working on The Legacy of Studio D for Feminist Media Arts Activism, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grant Program.\nWednesday February 22nd, 2023\n'You know what it is? They never felt these fabrics before.': Black Masculinity, Hybridity\nDr Ashley Morgan, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK)\nThis presentation explores hybrid dress and embodiment of SoundCloud Rappers. SoundCloud rappers wear clothes usually associated with hybrid masculinity, such as fluffy pink hoodies, silk scarves and frilly shirts. In contrast, rappers usually embody an idealized heteronormative masculinity, played out through manly affect, which is often expressed through baggy sports clothing and oversized gold jewellery. Despite black masculinity being historically defined through stylish, interesting and ostentatious clothes, these looks have been rejected by traditional rappers for fear of the feminization of the male body through hybrid masculinity. The transformation in cultural production through participatory culture, allowing for different male identities to be expressed, has had little impact on black masculinity in hip hop. Using the concept of the dandy, this article examines the ways in which certain SoundCloud rappers embraced ostentation and hybridity in clothing, despite a significant backlash from their peers. Arguably, SoundCloud rappers have pushed the boundaries of clothing for a new generation of queer Black rappers, such as Youngthug, and Lil Nas X, arguably, paving the way for looks which are ‘beyond belief’.\nDr Ashley Morgan is a senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has published on male geek identity, sexual asceticism as a viable form of male sexual behaviour and the presence of mediated toxic masculinity. She is especially interested in the intersections between masculine identity and clothing and has published on hybrid masculinity, men in skirts and the relationship between hegemonic masculinity and men’s suits. Her forthcoming research includes depressed affect and men's clothing, Punk, Running and Ageing, Punk as a form of Collective Practice and qualitative research with Dr Mo Malik on Male Pattern Baldness. She is an award-winning running punk.\nWednesday March 8th, 2023\nMapping Transnormativity: Body Mapping as Method\nMatt Kennedy, University College Dublin (Ireland)\nBody mapping is an arts-based research method ideal for studying the intersections of contextual factors that influence experiences of embodiment and in the case of this research project visually depict lived experiences of transition. There is increased interest in knowledge generated through trans people’s embodied experience and its relevance to understanding stigma, discrimination and subjectivity as examined through qualitative methods, primarily interviews. Such complex experiences cannot be fully conveyed via textual data alone, and visual methodologies yield critical, engaging and reflexive media for researchers and participants to generate evidence that other methods cannot. This project on transnormativity and the everyday lifeworlds of young trans men in Ireland used body mapping to generate visual and textual data to capture trans men’s embodied experiences to understand transnormativity as an ideology alongside interviews and focus groups. The production of body maps in this project enabled participants to express and symbolise emotions and represent stories about their experiences of the world, their lives, and their bodies via visual representation, producing an image depicting embodied experience at the intersection of multiple forms of marginalisation. This presentation will bring members of the session through the planning, delivery and outcomes of the body mapping workshops in order to explore the contributions of body mapping as a method to this specific research project and its significance in visually capturing the nuances of transness and transition. In addition, this presentation will demonstrate the capacity for body maps to communicate research findings and the significance of arts-based methods in participatory research.\nMatt Kennedy (he/him) is an Irish Research Council Scholar and doctoral candidate in the area of trans studies in the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice at University College Dublin, a writer and a boxer. He is currently employed in Belong To, Ireland’s National LGBTQ+ youth organisation as the policy and research officer as well as completing his PhD on transnormativity. His research areas and interests include trans studies, queer studies, autoethnography, disciplinarity, abolition, feminist theory, gender studies, archival studies, youth studies, sport and masculinities. His writing can be found in The Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies, Irish University Review and Fruit Journal.\nWednesday March 15th, 2023\nThe Queer Home on Celluloid: Greek Cinema and the Public/Private Boundary\nDr Phevos Kallitsis, University of Portsmouth (UK)\nThe paper aims to discuss through content analysis of the films that constitute the New Greek Queer cinema of the 90s the residential home as an important site for ‘queer politics’ of identity, based on the way it manages the public/private boundary. Taking inspiration from the rise of the New Queer cinema as defined by Rich (1992, 2013), a group of Greek auteurs, many of them after studying and working abroad, brought forward the queer subject in a rather conservative society, aiming simultaneously to move forward from the depressing cursed gay man, the dangerous margin and the historical perspective. In the mid-90s, Greek filmmakers deal with contemporary issues, raise issues of class, immigration and alternative identities, and make references to global trends, while, at the same time, placing their main characters in the contemporary Greek urban and rural space. National cinematic productions provide a reflection of social issues, regardless of the aims of the creators and this paper aims to focus on the development of a queer identity in a country, which always dreamed of belonging to the west, despite its clear geographical position within and cultural links to the east. The paper studies the way the private space of gay, lesbian and trans characters is presented and maps how these representations reveal the way the public/private boundary is managed and creates relationships with the world. These representations reveal stereotypes and cultural assumptions, while at the same time bring those subjects to the attentions of the public.\nDr Phevos Kallitsis is an architect (National Technical University of Athens) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. He teaches architecture and interior design. His research focuses on cinematic representation and urban spaces. His publications have explored horror films and the notion of safety in the city, gendered and queer approaches on urban space and the meaning of home for people with dementia. He has worked as an architect, cinema critic and set designer for theatre productions and TV.\nWednesday 22nd March 2023\n“She is incapable of leaving” – Perceiving Consent, Vulnerability, and Strategy in ‘Battered’ and ‘Prostituted’ Women\nVictoria Holt, University of Roehampton London, England\nOver the years, understandings of domestic abuse and sex work have altered the words we call on to define it. The phrase ‘battered woman’ was premised on notions of learned helplessness, a psychological condition where women perceived their circumstances as unchangeable and therefore tolerated the abuse. But now we know that women in abusive or violent relationships do have agency and regularly show resistance – at times violent, but often not. Regardless of how resistance manifests, ultimately resistance is a survival strategy for those living with violence, and this includes, at times, strategic passivity and placation. For many women, leaving an abusive partner may increase their risk of femicide, meaning that it is often safest for them to stay: staying then, is an act of resistance to keep themselves alive. Battered woman as a term, is thus no longer appropriate. But why then, is the term prostituted woman acceptable to the same feminists who acknowledge the agency of abuse survivors? Their argument is that sex worker implies that having sex for money is a job, with freely given consent, and they argue that for those who are trafficked or pimped this term is inappropriate. Prostituted woman is far more apt because they are being prostituted. Staying in an abusive relationship may mean living with violence and degradation, but leaving comes with its own risks. It’s no different in the sex industry where continuing sex working is a reflection of limited livelihood options and scarce economic resources. Many of the participants in this paper utilised sex work as resistance against abuse, against poverty, and as a strategy against further risk of harm.\nUsing the term ‘prostituted woman’ to highlight harm being done undermines the agency that women show when they exercise self-determination, capacity and awareness of income generation for survival. This is especially the case for migrant or coerced sex workers as it forgets the whole social, economic and political context which renders someone vulnerable in the first place. Drawing on data from my PhD research, this presentation will show how agency, strategy, and resistance are present, even in cases of coercive, abusive or trafficked sex workers, if actually, they are strategically working in a way to minimize harm to themselves and others. Simply because they are not actively exiting does not mean that they are consenting to sex work any more than a woman is consenting to being abused simply because she is not moving out. Based on findings from qualitative interviews with sex workers who experienced domestic abuse, I show how, when dominant voices refer to women as prostituted, they are constructed as ‘vulnerable’, and this justifies a range of coercive consequences as shown in my analysis, such as others disciplining them, using stigmatising labelling or even intrusive and destabilising rescue missions.\nVictoria Holt is a PhD scholar at the University of Roehampton, and a research assistant at the University of Sheffield, with experience working in frontline women’s services. Her thesis explores sex workers’ experiences of domestic and familial abuse, and she is especially interested in constructions of identity and vulnerability, maternal bonds and knowledge production, as well as abolitionist and community based interventions and support. As a research assistant she is working with Dr Laura Connelly on a project titled 'Equality and Inclusion: Promoting responsible academic engagement with sex workers.' This project aims to explore how academics can operate in a more ethical and responsible way with sex workers, from the perspective of sex workers. It is a project that is informed by a ‘scholar-activist’ approach: an approach orientated around how academics can best work in service to the communities in which they research. Her wider research is focused more broadly on queer intimate partner violence, family violence, the sex industry, feminism, carceralism and police perpetrated violence. She is co-convener of the British Sociological Association’s Violence Against Women and Girls Study Group and she sits on the board for the Sex Work Research Hub. Her work has been published in The Lancet, International Journal of Gender, Sexuality and Law as well as mainstream publications such as The Independent, The Quietus and Novara Media. Her interests are reflected in the activism work she does away from her thesis. She works closely with the Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement (SWARM), Decrim Now and The English Collective of Prostitutes.\nWednesday March 29th, 2023\nSubverting Space and Time in Queer Collage\nEmilio Williams, Georgia State University (USA)\nThis research in progress positions gay collage as weapon to queer heteronormative notions of space and time. Since at least the 1920’s, North Atlantic men who loved other men juxtaposed images to represent and re-imagine queer locations and chronologies. Visuals from highly-gendered male and female magazines and ads leapfrogged from popular press to scrapbook collections to vernacular, pioneering forms of postmodernist/pop collage.\nThe survey ranges from the interwar period to the mid 50’s, including surviving relics from the Harlem Renaissance, never before published work by outsider artists, photograph by key gay photographers in American popular magazines, as well as examples from the private work of artists such Cecil Beaton and Jess. The presentation makes new connections between how queer collage, photography and photomontage cross-pollinated in motifs and composition in the aftermath of modernism. Riffing on theories of the ridiculous, by Stefan Brecht and Charles Ludlam, these queer works deploy a stance pregnant with humorous and critical connotations. They also toy with “queer goading,” a rebellious stance of doubling down in sexual and/or gender performative excesses. Some of the queer discourses deployed in these early vernacular collages endured the golden age of pop art, the AIDS crisis, and continue to live, well and fine, in the work of contemporary queer collage artists.\nEmilio Williams is a bilingual (Spanish/English) award-winning writer and educator. His critically acclaimed plays have been produced in Argentina, Estonia, France, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His experimental prose has appeared most recently in Brevity Magazine, Writing Disorder, Hinterland Magazine, Imagined Theatres, and the anthology Beyond Queer Words 2021. Emilio has lectured around the world, and taught at several U.S. universities, including DePaul University, Columbia College Chicago, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Georgia State University. He holds a BA in Film and Video and an MFA in Writing. His research interest involves how to queer the form in which new knowledge is developed and shared.\nWednesday April 5th, 2023 *\nThe Fiction of Power: Mobilized Dissident Identities Revealing Sexual Neoliberal Urban Fantasies in Quito - Ecuador and Beyond\nIgnacio Espinosa, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (Ecuador)\n(* this event will take place at 12h00 pm Irish Time)\nThe COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and reinforced existing urban inequities. Many of these inequities have been presented by local and national governments as “inevitable” realities, justified by “realistic” public policies that respond to urban imaginaries, including: 1) “the pedestrian” and his mobility; 2) the #StayAtHome imperative and single-family housing; and 3) cleanliness and health. At the same time, citizens’ demands for their collective rights have been catalogued as unrealistic fantasies and rejected by state, economic, and media powers. This text explores some of the urban imaginaries that the Quito municipal government and the national Ecuadorian government have presented as reality in order to apply their “realistic” measures during the quarantine and isolation. Thanks to the protests and resistance of sexual dissidents, many fantasies and fictions that shore up the current urban-economic model, presented to us as “rational” and “sensible,” have come to light.\nDuring the quarantine, certain limitations of the municipal urban imaginary of “the pedestrian” were confirmed. Pedestrian crossing signs reflect that “the pedestrian” is imagined as “neutral”—a facile representation of a man on foot (Fig. 1), ignoring the differentiated mobilities of female or feminized pedestrians. Similarly, in an ableist (or disabling) urban model (Fernández, 2018) such as ours, depicting this imaginary “pedestrian” ignores the reality of pedestrian mobility with objects like wheelchairs or canes; it excludes mobility with objects related to jobs as caretakers and domestic workers, such as baby strollers or shopping bags from the supermarket (Jirón, 2018; Soto, 2018).\nWhereas in Quito new measures called “peak and plate” were applied to restrict automobility in accordance with the vehicle’s license plate number, in Bogotá, “peak and gender” was enacted. It is useful to look at the cases of other nearby Andean capitals to deepen learning processes. “Peak and gender” (Alcaldía de Bogotá, 2020) was based on the fictitious imaginary that if pedestrians are not men, they must be women.\n#StayAtHome and single-family housing\nAs with the concept of “the pedestrian,” the #StayAtHome imaginary promoted by local and national governments was also fictitiously conceptualized as being “universal,” clearly based on realities of cities in the Global North, where the COVID-19 pandemic arrived earlier. In the first place, “staying” at home is a fictitious assumption. Just as the ease, speed, and comfort of mobility are privileges not granted to everyone, depending on their economic class, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, immigration status or nationality, age, functional diversity, among others, the decision not to move/ go out is also a privilege (Crosswell, 2010).\nA second myth of the city’s #StayAtHome measure relates to architectonic and urban typologies. Both the national and municipal governments positioned an urban imaginary of “home” (Figs. 2 and 3) based on a spacious suburban home located low-density population areas, with a lawn outside and all the basic services.\nA third fiction of the city’s #StayAtHome measure is the urban imaginary of housing as being single-family and a unitary indicator of “the family” (Figs. 3 and 4).\nAnother urban imaginary promoted by the Municipality of Quito and the national government during the quarantine concerns cleanliness and health. The message was to wash your hands continuously to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect your health (Figs. 5 and 6). Nevertheless, this message presented neutrally as obvious and rational is in reality fictitious in some neighborhoods, for example Rancho los Pinos in the south of Quito, which does not have an adequate potable water system (El Comercio, 2020). How do you take your HIV pill and wash our hands without water at home?\nDuring the pandemic, another kind of cleanliness was intensified—social cleanliness. Urban sanitizing for the sake of tourism (Andrade, 2006) was in place before the pandemic, especially in areas like La Mariscal and Centro Histórico, where police frequently controls, chases down, and expels people catalogued as “unacceptable,” “suspicious,” or “pathologized.”\nSeveral trans persons and sex workers organized themselves collectively through the Puente Solidario (Solidarity Bridge), an initiative of the Transgender Project (Almeida, 2020), to demand aid and support from the Pichincha Province government. They also successfully self-organized donations from citizens to be able to distribute food kits among their networks and neighborhoods. Some cis-heterosexual neighbors were able to see, with surprise, that through community organization it was possible to demand rights.\nIgnacio Espinosa / Iggi, is a marica activist, artist and professor from Quito - Ecuador. He has a B.F.A. in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a MSc in Urban Development Planning from The Bartlett - UCL. Ignacio has studied and worked on the issue of sexuality and the intersectional Right to the City. He is currently a professor in the architecture and urbanism faculty at Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, where he teaches an Urban Planning and Design Workshop, a posthumanist landscape course, and a class on Intersecting the Right to the City and Spatial Justice. The latter focuses on Marxist, decolonial, feminist, “queer” and posthumanist approaches to urbanism in Ecuadorian and South American urban spatial production. Ignacio militates in a local marica collective and co-founded SinVergüenza, a night-time marica space in Quito - Ecuador.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://blaisekal.com/biden-administration-finalizes-rule-curbing-use-of-short-term-health-plans/", "date": "2024-04-21T23:36:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818067.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421225303-20240422015303-00238.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9682382941246033, "token_count": 903, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__167772136", "lang": "en", "text": "The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it had finalized a new regulation that curbs the use of short-term health insurance plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act, reversing a move by the Trump administration to give consumers more access to cheaper but skimpier plans.\nUnder the new rule, the short-term plans will be able to last for only 90 days, with an option for a one-month extension.\nIn 2018, the Trump administration issued a rule allowing the plans to last for just under a year, with the option of renewing them for a total duration of up to three years. Previously, under an Obama-era policy, the plans were required to last for less than three months.\nThe plans, often with lower premiums than those found on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, do not have to cover people with pre-existing conditions. They are also free from the health law’s requirement that plans offer a minimum set of benefits, like prescription drug coverage and maternity care.\nDemocrats deride the so-called short-term, limited-duration plans as “junk” insurance, and the Obama-era policy was meant to ensure that healthy consumers could not use that option to sidestep the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, leaving a sicker pool of customers enrolling in the comprehensive plans offered under the health law.\nThe White House cast the new rule as a way to fortify the marketplaces. In a briefing with reporters on Wednesday, Neera Tanden, President Biden’s domestic policy adviser, said that 45 million Americans were now covered through the marketplaces or the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. More than 20 million people signed up for plans on the marketplaces during the most recent open enrollment period.\n“President Biden is not taking his foot off the gas,” Ms. Tanden said.\nSupporters of the short-term plans have said that the less expensive options are well suited for people who are unable to afford a marketplace plan. Brian Blase, who worked on the 2018 rule as a White House official under President Donald J. Trump, said the plans were also ideal for contract and self-employed workers, including those with incomes too high to qualify for more generous subsidies on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.\nMr. Blase said the new rule could cause insurers offering marketplace plans to face less competition. Sick consumers buying a three-month plan could also lose coverage without a better immediate option, he added.\n“Nobody benefits,” he said.\nBut critics of the short-term plans have warned that insurers can mislead consumers who enroll in them, including people who might be eligible for free coverage through the marketplaces. The new regulation requires insurers to provide a disclaimer explaining what the short-term plans cover.\nIn its announcement on Thursday, the White House cited a man in Montana who accumulated over $40,000 in health costs because his cancer was considered a pre-existing condition, and a woman in Pennsylvania who underwent an amputation and received roughly $20,000 in bills that her plan would not cover.\nSabrina Corlette, a research professor at Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms, said the plans often showed up prominently when consumers searched online for health insurance, with deceptive advertising.\n“Often the marketing materials say they cover hospitalizations and prescription drugs,” she said. “To the average consumer it looks like a real health insurance plan.”\nGeorgetown researchers last year conducted a so-called secret shopper study, calling 20 sales representatives to ask about health plans for people who had lost Medicaid coverage and were eligible for free marketplace plans. They found that none of the representatives mentioned the availability of the free plans. The brokers often used aggressive and misleading tactics to sell short-term plans without providing written plan information, the researchers found.\nMs. Corlette said that brokers typically received higher commissions for selling short-term plans than they did for more comprehensive options.\nAs a consumer, she said, “you have to be so savvy and careful.”\nAfter the Trump administration issued its rule in 2018, some states moved on their own to limit the sale of short-term plans. Democratic lawmakers urged the Biden administration to reverse the regulation, and the administration issued a proposed rule to do so last summer.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pearllemonaccountants.com/buy-to-let-tax-rule-changes-landlords/", "date": "2024-02-27T16:44:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227153053-20240227183053-00416.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9711357355117798, "token_count": 1213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__14490162", "lang": "en", "text": "2021 Buy to Let Tax Rule Changes Landlords Need to Know\nDo you own – or are you considering investing in – a buy to let property?\nIn 2021, there are several new buy-to-let tax changes that landlords should be aware of. Some of them are minor, while others may have you rethinking your plans, especially if you haven’t made an investment yet.\nHere’s a rundown of what’s been announced – and what to look out for this year – from buy-to-let tax relief to regulatory changes outside of tax.\nBuy to Let Mortgages and Tax Relief\nNot exactly new, but 2021 is the first full year in which you won’t be able to deduct mortgage interest from rental income. Landlords, will instead get a 20% tax credit on mortgage interest payments.\nLandlords used to be able to deduct mortgage interest payments from rental income, but the government announced in 2015 that this would be phased out.\nIn 2017-18, the amount of tax relief you can claim was reduced to 75%. Then it dropped to only 25% in 2019-20. It’s completely vanished now.\nThis has been replaced by a 20% tax credit, which isn’t as beneficial for higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers.\nTo help mitigate the effect of the new rules, an increasing number of landlords are forming a limited liability company (LLC) when purchasing a new rental property. This is because, rather than the higher individual income tax rates, you will be subject to Corporation Tax rates of 19%.\nAccording to research from estate agent Hamptons, a total of 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were formed in 2020, up 23% from 2019. So, should you decide to do so, you’ll be far from alone!\nBuy to Let Tax Rates in 2021\nFor 2020-21, the government increased the capital gains tax exemption. It increased in value from £12,000 to £12,300.\nAs a result, if you sell a second property, you can earn more money tax-free. However, landlords pay a higher capital gains tax rate: 18% for basic-rate taxpayers and 28% for higher and additional-rate taxpayers.\nCapital Gains Tax and Buy to Let Properties\nFollowing a review of the system, a Capital Gains Tax freeze could result in a higher tax burden for landlords when it comes time to sell a property.\nThe Office for Tax Simplification had previously recommended that the Capital Gains Tax on property be overhauled, which would include lowering the capital gains tax-free allowance and raising capital gains tax to match income tax rates.\nWhile this hasn’t happened yet, it’s something to keep an eye on once the pandemic chaos has passed.\nRestricted Private Residence Relief\nSince the rules changed in April 2020, this (2021) is the first full year that Private Residence Relief has been restricted.\nPrivate Residence Relief was previously available if you lived in your property before renting it out to tenants. This meant you wouldn’t have to pay any Capital Gains Tax for the time you lived there, plus an additional 18 months after you left. However, under the new rules, this time limit has been reduced to nine months.\nFurthermore, the £40,000 lettings relief (which you can get if you rent out a home that was previously your primary residence) will only apply to landlords who share an occupancy with their tenants.\n2021 Buy to Let Income Tax Rates\nSo, what are the rates and bands for individual income tax in 2020-21? The amount you can earn before you have to pay income tax is known as your personal allowance. This is currently £12,500, which is the same as last year.\nLast year, the higher rate threshold for rental income was raised to £50,000, at which point you begin paying the higher rate of tax (40%) on your profits. The threshold for the additional rate (45%) remains at £150,000.\nThe End of the Stamp Duty Holiday\nThe stamp duty holiday was supposed to end on March 30th, but it was extended until June 30th, 2021.\nThis will then taper off until the end of September, only applying to the first £250,000.\nHome buyers in England and Northern Ireland haven’t had to pay stamp duty on the first £500,000 of their property since July 2020, saving them up to £15,000 on properties at the top end of the threshold.\nLandlords and second-home buyers benefited from the suspension as well, but they still had to pay the 3% investor stamp duty surcharge under the old rules.\nFurthermore, new HMRC data shows that the housing market is doing well, with a 48.5 percent increase in residential transactions in February 2021 compared to the previous year.\nKeep in mind that these rules change often. There are a number of proposals on hold that may affect the buy to let property niche, but as COVID-19 recedes you can expect that they will be revisited and implemented over the next year. That’s why however many buy to let properties you own, it will pay to have an accountant on your side, who can keep up with these changes for you.\nIt’s just as important to consult with one before you invest in a buy to let, as in addition to helping make sure you get the financial side of things right we can also help you ensure you are getting the most from your property. For example, those buying in an area that could be considered a holiday spot may want to consider a holiday let set up instead, which can, in some cases, be more beneficial from a tax and finances point of view.\nWant to learn more? Contact us today.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mauj.com/apps/uc-news-cricket-hot-news/", "date": "2024-02-21T07:59:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473401.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221070402-20240221100402-00748.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.903198778629303, "token_count": 393, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__170935707", "lang": "en", "text": "UC News – personalize your News feed!rnAvailable in Hindi and English, more languages are coming soon.rnUC News allows you to get breaking News & daily trending stories on entertainment, business, and technology, LIVE Cricket, etc. With UC News, you can explore and discover events around the world as they happen. We bring you millions of stories from more than 100+ top media in the world. Youu00e2u0080u0099re definitely going to find what you love here. Its clean and smooth UI also offers you a brand-new reading experience.rnrnPeople choose UC News because: rn- Its Smart rnWith millions of stories in UC News, it can learn what you like to read and present you the News that best matches your preference based on machine learning technology. The more you read, the better recommendation you get.rnrn- It curates the most trending NewsrnIt selects the most relevant Indian and English news, discussion topics, current trends and local updates happening in India and around the world from Facebook and Twitter. Always stay in trends.rnrn- Its a News encyclopediarnWe collect millions of stories and curate 20+ popular channels for you. Many topics such as Offbeat, Fashion, Travel are carefully selected from local Indian websites and Newspapers to satisfy your daily needs.rnrn- Its more than a normal News apprnWith our professional Cricket editor team, UC News also provides you real-time Cricket Match Scores, so that you wonu00e2u0080u0099t miss out on wonderful matches.rnrn- It loads fast and saves your datarnUC News does its best to give you comfortable and fast reading experience plus saving your data all the time.rnrn- Its easy to share with friendrnWith UC News, you can easily share interesting stories with your friends on social media, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Email and SMS.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://mcleodglaziers.co.uk/community/spreading-a-little-happiness-to-eastern-europe/", "date": "2024-02-26T08:56:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474653.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226062606-20240226092606-00381.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9540939927101135, "token_count": 487, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__122194379", "lang": "en", "text": "Rotary has been operating the Shoebox Scheme for 25 years and have delivered more than 1 million boxes to communities in need, across Eastern Europe.\nThis Christmas, boxes will be sent and distributed across Ukraine, Moldova and Romania to communities and families in need.\nThe relationship between McLeods, Meldrum and the Rotary Club came about due to a family connection.\nMcLeods employee, Kirsty Robertson’s father, Jimmy, is a long-standing member of The Rotary Club of Perth.\nJimmy originally gave Kirsty three boxes and asked if she would be able to fill them through friends and colleagues at work.\nMcLeods and Meldrum took this on as a personal challenge and we asked all of our team to donate items for the shoeboxes. In total 30 shoeboxes were filled to the brim with toys, clothes and household items.\nJimmy Robertson said, “I’m just so chuffed that it’s been such a success. I never expected to receive anything like this. It’s way beyond my expectations and it’s a real credit to all the staff at McLeods & Meldrum”.\nThe Rotary Club of Perth, President, Gordon Hay also welcomed the generous donation with open arms, “A big thanks to all the staff – tremendous effort, absolutely exceptional – it will do a power of good in Eastern Europe”.\nClub President, Gordon continued, “Donations this year are even more important than usual. Due to the COVID outbreak less people have been able to donate in person in shops or to the club directly, so donations are even more appreciated this year”.\nDerek Petterson, CEO of McLeods & Meldrum concluded, “We are absolutely delighted to take part in this year’s Shoebox Appeal and we know just how important all of our donations will be to families and communities across Eastern Europe, especially at this Festive time of year. I am very proud of our team for coming together and producing such a fantastic effort”.\nPicture from left to right: Jimmy Robertson, Rotary Club of Perth, Derek Petterson, CEO McLeods & Meldrum, Gordon Hay, Rotary Club of Perth President and Kirsty Robertson, Business Development at McLeods", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://onbooksandlaws.com/how-have-the-10-years-of-the-progressive-constitution-impacted-the-lives-of-women-in-kenya/", "date": "2021-05-06T13:41:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988753.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506114045-20210506144045-00019.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9587271809577942, "token_count": 2032, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__161635557", "lang": "en", "text": "Image source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-46507685\n“I raise up my voice not so that I can shout- but so that those without a voice can be heard…We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.”Malala Yousafzai\nThe global women’s movement, universally known as the feminist movement is arguably the most conspicuous voice among the marginalized groups worldwide. To this extent, women have even been dubbed the winners of the ‘Oppression Olympics’ as the vocalization of their rights tend to overshadow the plights of the other marginalized groups. Women in Kenya have, since the 1980’s, participated in the feminist movement in a bid to secure their rights despite the gender-retrogressive provisions of the former Constitution. The dawn of the new century found Kenyan women at the peak of this movement and the 2010 promulgation of the new Constitution acted as a catalyst for the inclusion of women in public spaces, dismantling of patriarchal structures and general gender mainstreaming processes in Kenya. In light of the Constitution’s tenth anniversary, this article is a reflection of how far the Kenyan women’s movement has come since the pre-2010 period, the saving grace that was the 2010 Constitution and whether or not the gender equality promise of this law has been fulfilled.\nThe former constitutional dispensation was, to say the least, blind to the plight of women. This situation was coupled with patriarchal political structures that did not acknowledge the gender disparity that existed in the society at the time. The previous Constitution ignored sex discrimination in its anti-discriminatory clause and banned the enactment of any law that was ‘discriminatory’ in the sense that it addressed the issues of a particular group. This amounted to a classic example of dejure discrimination, i.e., discrimination perpetuated by the law. For instance, the laws on citizenship prejudiced against women in that it allowed men to pass their Kenyan citizenship to their foreign wives and children but denied women the same right. Further, the laws on marriage and inheritance were bias against women. In addition, there existed a plethora of legislations that out rightly perpetuating gender discrimination. However, the onset of the 1975-1985 UN Decade for Women which culminated in Nairobi and the eventual Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, catapulted the struggle for equality for women in Kenya. In addition, the coming into force of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and subsequently the Maputo Protocol, gave the momentum for the fight for the rights of women in Kenya.\nTowards the end of the 1990’s, women in parliament begun to table gender responsive bills and debates before parliament. However, these continued to bear negative outcomes due to the low number of female parliamentarians which remained below 4%. However, some of these progressive gender bills saw the light of day. The beginning of the 21st century saw the enactment of several legislations such as the Children Act in 2001 which contains provisions protecting the girl child against derogatory cultural practices such as early marriages and female circumcision. The Sexual Offences Act of 2006 was also enacted to protect women and girls from sexual violence and bring perpetrators to book; and the Employment Act of 2007 which contains provisions prohibiting any kind of discrimination in the workplace. These laws were evident of the continued activism of women both in parliament and civil society.\nThe promulgation of the 2010 Constitution marked the onset of a series of gender-responsive laws as it is centered on the principle of equality. Right from the preamble, the Constitution recognizes the principle of equality as one of the national values. The equality clause, Article 27, acknowledges the right of equal treatment of men and women in all spheres of life. Further, it lists sex, pregnancy and marital status as prohibited grounds of discrimination. This clause concludes by mandating the state to take legislative and other measures to ensure the execution of these gender equality provisions including the two-thirds gender principle. This principle requires elective and appointive bodies to adhere to the two-third gender threshold in their membership composition. In addition, throughout the Constitution, there are provisions that are aimed at the furtherance of gender parity in specific areas such as the public service, devolution, family, parliament, constitutional commissions, and political parties, among others.\nTo complement the constitutional provisions on gender, several policies and legislations have been instituted to further the gender agenda. After 2010, a plethora of laws promoting women rights have been enacted to execute the constitutional provisions and to reverse some of the inequalities historically affecting women. These include the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2011 which specifically protects the girl child from the practice of genital mutilation and The Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011, now allowing women the same rights to women to pass their citizenship to their spouses and children. Further, in the area of family law, The Matrimonial Property Act of 2013 and The Marriage Act of 2014 emphasize the equality of the parties of a marriage before, during and after the resolution of the marriage. Another major gain for women under the Matrimonial Property Act was the inclusion of non-monetary contribution in the computation of the aggregate contribution to the marriage in the event of divorce. The Protection Against Domestic Violence Act, 2015 is also one of the statutory instruments enacted to provide relief for the victims of domestic violence which is one of the plights that disproportionately affects women in Kenya. Similarly, a number of policies and institutions were deployed to respond to the gender issue and imbalances that existed. These include National Policy on Gender, Equality and Development, the National Land Policy, the National Policy for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation, the National Reproductive and Health Policy, the Gender Policy in education, the Gender Directorate in the Ministry of Devolution and Planning under the presidency and the National Gender and Equality Commission.\nNotably, since the promulgation of the Constitution, the number of women in politics, power and decision-making in Kenya has risen. This is attributed to the two-third gender principle in the Constitution as well as the subsequent legislations furthering this rule like the Elections Act and The Political Parties Act of 2011. Also, there is a number of special seats reserved for women in the National Assembly, the Senate and other positions. The first general elections under the umbrella of the new Constitution were held in 2013. During these elections, more women entered the National Assembly although only 16 women were elected to serve constituencies compared to the 290 available seats. On the other hand, no women were directly elected in the Senate although several women contested for the positions. However, 18 women entered the Senate through proportional representation by way of women-only party lists. The County Assemblies attained the set threshold of affirmative action as out of the 1450 county assembly members, 76 were women. In addition, the number of women in top positions in ministries, constitutional commissions, the judiciary and Non-Governmental Organizations increased significantly. The next general elections in 2017 saw the increase of women in elective posts. For instance, the first three women were elected as governors and three others as senators.\nUndoubtedly, the women movement has largely benefited from the gender responsive provisions of the 2010 Constitution. The decade has been fruitful with regards to the laws, policies and institutions that have been put in place to ensure the protection of the rights of women and the reversal of the historic gender inequalities. However, despite these advances in gender mainstreaming, the situation of women in Kenya still has a long way to go to attain effective equality, especially among women from marginalized groups and economically challenged backgrounds. This can be attributed to the problematic implementation process of these gender progressive laws. The first impediment to the full implementation of these provisions is the retrogressive implementation of some of the laws by the judiciary. For instance, in the constitutional reference by the Attorney General in 2012 filed for an Advisory Opinion from the Supreme Court (the highest ranking Court in Kenya) on whether or not the two-third gender rule should be actualized immediately or progressively. The Court ruled in favour of the later, disregarding the fact that the principle was set up as an affirmative action to reverse the discrimination of women in the leadership and decision making sphere and therefore called for immediate execution.\nFurther, the application of the principle was also challenged in the case of the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-K) & 5 others v AG & Another where the proposed composition of the Supreme Court judges was challenged with regards to the adherence to two-thirds gender principle. This Petition was dismissed on grounds that the state had not yet developed the machinery for the implementation of the two-third gender rule and it was therefore beyond the purview of the judiciary. In addition, the existence of other systems of law which co-exist with formal law such customary law, has slowed down the full realization of the rights of women in Kenya. For example, the practice of Female Genital Mutilation persists in some communities despite the existence of the Anti-FGM Act, the Children Act and the Prohibition of Domestic Violence Act which categorically prohibits the practice of this act. Other challenges to implementation include the lack of political goodwill, inadequate budgetary allocation towards implementation programmes and lack of coordination among the various stakeholders.\nAll in all, women in Kenya have come a long way in terms of the legal recognition of their rights and the enactment of legislation and development of policies that ensure these rights are upheld. The promulgation of the Constitution in 2010 has seen the increase in the participation and representation of women in public spaces and the establishment of gender sensitive private law systems in the last ten years. However, these laws have experienced challenges in implementation which is a backward step in the journey towards gender mainstreaming in the country. As we reflect upon these developments, it is high time that better implementation strategies are developed so that the constitutional dream of gender parity becomes a reality.\nFirst published on The Youth Café website", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://kimdmoore.com/leaders-embrace-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/", "date": "2022-06-25T17:52:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036077.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20220625160220-20220625190220-00727.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9562646150588989, "token_count": 731, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__32615116", "lang": "en", "text": "For as long as I can recall, our nation has been confronted with the topic of racial and social justice. However, over the last 18 months, it has moved to the forefront of our conversation. As a result, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become a hot topic, and headlines in local and national news outlets have chronicled our nation’s challenges with DEI.\nUnfortunately, as a result, there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation and misconception about DEI. As families, friends, neighbors, and colleagues have discussed and debated the topic, their understanding of DEI often reflects the radio or television station they frequently listen to or watch.\nNow, I’m not bashing television, radio, or news outlets. In fact, following the news is one of my favorite activities. As a result, there are times I’ve been called a news junkie by people in my family.\nAs I read, watch, and listen to my favorite news outlets, I have noticed that they skip over explaining the definition of DEI in their reporting. So, as a scientist, I wondered if it was just my news outlets or a trend. Well, after some research guess what I found out?\nThat’s right; it is a trend! But, unfortunately, regardless of where you get your news, the conversation typically does not include a definition of DEI. As an educator and scientist, I struggle with the lack of clarity around this topic.\nWhy? Because we must have a common understanding of any topic before we can address an issue. Without common knowledge, we end up talking “at” each other instead of “to” each other. Therefore, if we want to address a concern, we must start with a clear understanding of the issue.\nSo what does DEI mean? Let me break the terms down into three simple questions:\n- Diversity asks: Who is in the room?\n- Equity asks: Who is trying to get into the room but can’t?\n- Inclusion asks: Have everyone’s ideas been heard?\nNow, I know you think it can’t be that simple, right? Well, it is!\nLet’s review the standard definition of each term according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:\n- Diversity: the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization\n- Equity: fairness or justice in the way people are treated\n- Inclusion: the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded (as because of their race, gender, sexuality, or ability)\nI hope you see the alignment between the three questions and the definitions.\nAs the leader of your organization, it’s your responsibility to position your organization for success. So, before you jump into a discussion embracing DEI, ensure everyone is on the same page.\n“Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.”– Doris Kearns Goodwin\nStarting with a shared understanding will help to avoid misunderstanding and confusion. While it might sound a bit silly and like a waste of time, the rewards you and your organization will reap are well worth your time and effort.\nAre you embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion?\nWant to increase your cultural competence? Click HERE to learn how!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.americancosmeticdentistry.org/teeth/veneers-popular-cosmetic-dentistry/", "date": "2023-12-10T20:39:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9650078415870667, "token_count": 1093, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__170304113", "lang": "en", "text": "It stands to reason that everyone can agree nobody expected 2020 to turn out the way it did. Everyone had to embrace the unexpected just to get by on a daily basis. With COVID-19 on the minds of everyone, the majority of businesses moved to online meetings. Suddenly, everyone was faced with seeing every dimple, wrinkle, scar, or sagging piece of tissue their faces had to offer while viewing them on online media platforms such as Zoom. The concerns about the appearance of body parts did not stop with people viewing their facial features on a daily basis on Zoom. People have also experienced a close-up look at their teeth and gums on a daily basis for the past year. Any misshapen tooth, misalignment, crack or chip has been broadcast for all to see. As a result, people quickly started to visit cosmetic dentists to order full porcelain veneers in their pursuit of a perfect smile. Some market reports show that, before the global pandemic, the worldwide cosmetic dentistry market size was estimated to be around 6.9-billion dollars. Now that the world is entering the post-pandemic phase, the global market is expected to be around 19.5-billion dollars.\nVeneers – Info to Know about its Popularity\nThe word “veneers” might create the image of someone with a blindingly white smile that is full of teeth with no imperfections. However, updates in technology means people can keep imperfections they are fond of, like a snaggle tooth, while still getting the protection they need thanks to the low-maintenance upkeep of veneers. The results of these new, modern veneers essentially enhance what is already present in the mouth when it comes to the look of the teeth.\nThe desire for a perfect, yet natural in appearance, smile is not specific to the United States. Dr. Lisa Creaven, a practicing doctor in Ireland, has also seen this specific demand grow in popularity. In a recent interview, she said, “What I see is a huge change and move toward individuality that I couldn’t be happier about. That old-school version of ear-to-ear veneers is outdated, and in the UK we are seeing a lot of people having that work removed and going back to a more natural, bespoke look”.\nThese shifts in popularity coincide with the trends seen by the larger beauty industry. As a whole, the beauty industry has been moving away from dated, past definitions of beauty and embracing ideas of individuality. Even acne is now seen as something less detrimental to beauty than it once was. Overall, the more unique a person looks, the better suited they are for the current beauty scene.\nThese new trends are being combined with new procedures that can enhance the appearance of the teeth without getting rid of the features that gives a person an authentic and individual look. In addition, a cosmetic dentistry procedure like veneers can greatly increase the self-confidence of a person. “This trend towards authenticity and embracing imperfections seems like a healthy shift towards self-acceptance,” according to Dr. Logan Jones, NYC-based psychologist and founder of Clarity Therapy NYC. Dr. Jones recently shared his thoughts in an interview. “It’s important to celebrate and embrace the things that make us unique. Even if someone’s smile doesn’t initially fit into what is conventionally marketed to us as attractive, there is beauty to be found in each of us.”\nVeneers – Looking to Recapture their Youth\nMichael Apa, DDS, is a top New York City-based aesthetic dentist with additional offices in Los Angeles and Dubai. He told InStyle, “What you’re really going for when you’re doing someone’s teeth well, is recapturing their youth. A lot of people in their 50s will say, ‘I used to have beautiful teeth,’ and they’ll literally say, ‘I lost my smile.’ I’ve heard that phrase 500 times. If you look at the facial structure and the asymmetries, and you build the teeth parallel or harmonious to those asymmetries, it makes the smile asymmetrical, but it’s symmetrical to the big picture. That’s when people, in my opinion, look beautiful, harmonious and refreshed”. Basically, with the right doctor and the help of Internet research, patients can easily find the right fit for their medical needs and they can also achieve a bright, attractive and natural-looking smile by visiting an experienced and board-certified cosmetic dentist.\nCosmetic Dentistry – Bringing Smiles to the World\nThe most obvious “plus” for getting a smile makeover is that everyone could use a smile these days. And with COVID-19 vaccine numbers increasing by the day, it seems like smiles are on their way for a comeback. “Smiling is welcoming and makes people feel safe and loved, which in turn naturally draws people to us,” says Dr. Jones. “Smiling represents joy and love and we could all do a little more to bring love, and hope, and joy in today’s dark world.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.harrisonslandscaping.com.au/blog/harrisons-is-on-grand-designs-australia", "date": "2024-03-04T14:07:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00305.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9308733344078064, "token_count": 110, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__117338902", "lang": "en", "text": "A project we’ve been working on in Hunters Hill over the last 12 months was featured on Grand Designs Australia. This house is one of the most beautiful homes we’ve been lucky enough to work on. While the gardens that surround the home are simply incredible it’s the rooftop garden that really makes this project so special.\nHere’s a link to watch the episode – click here\nTo view some more photos, visit Arkefield’s website, the architects who designed this incredible home – click here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://fridayafterfridayopera.com/copy-of-about", "date": "2024-02-24T03:25:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474482.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224012912-20240224042912-00142.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9000020027160645, "token_count": 194, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__47334955", "lang": "en", "text": "FRIDAY AFTER FRIDAY\n- a new chamber opera -\nmusic by Leanna Kirchoff\nlibretto by Rachel J. Peters\nSaturday, October 19, 2019\n124 Bank Street Theatre, New York, NY\nFree and Open to the Public\nThe development of FRIDAY AFTER FRIDAY received funding from OPERA America's Opera Grants for Female Composers program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.\nFRIDAY AFTER FRIDAY is a one-act collage chamber opera amplifying the voices of Syrian women at the epicenter of the ongoing war. An all-female ensemble plays a multitude of characters with narratives illuminating a range of political and personal perspectives, charting the role of women as an active galvanized force within the conflict. The libretto draws from numerous sources: memoirs of Syrian and Western-born female embedded journalists, documentaries, and interviews with a variety of Syrian citizens.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.fullcourtpass.com/2010_06_01_archive.html", "date": "2017-04-27T05:08:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121869.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00457-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9709535241127014, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__248161629", "lang": "en", "text": "The run-up to the hearings has brought no surprises or revelations which would derail the nomination, and even the expected Republican opposition has been rather muted.\nIt certainly appears that Kagan's ascension to the Court would not change voting patterns among the Justices, and if she votes as retiring Justice Stevens voted this year, the outcome of cases would be the same. I suspect the real fight will come when a vacancy among the conservative members of the Court arises, because replacing a conservative with a more liberal vote will change the direction of the Court.\nDocumentary material related to the nomination has been posted by the Judiciary Committee. It is available here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.buildingtheblackpress.com/blog/a-mural-for-for-820-south-michigan", "date": "2020-04-02T09:15:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506870.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402080824-20200402110824-00073.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566899538040161, "token_count": 335, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__203606853", "lang": "en", "text": "Will the old Johnson Publishing headquarters at 820 South Michigan be getting a make-over?\nColumbia College, which now owns the building, recently announced plans for a \"Big Walls\" event as part of the Manifest urban arts festival. Now entering its 16th year, Manifest showcases some of the best new art and design talent coming out of Columbia. Its an eclectic assortment of gallery exhibitions, live performances, fashion shows, literary readings, and other creative endeavours, with three outdoor stages featuring student bands and DJ sets throughout the day to keep the party going. Chi-town favorites including Twin Peaks and Chance the Rapper have previously graced the Manifest stage, and back in the day Manifest played host to artists such as Lupe Fiasco and Common. For full listings and events happening this year, CLICK HERE.\nThe \"Big Wall\" event, set to run between the 1st and 13th May, will lead to the creation of 20 brand new street murals on Columbia buildings and other spaces within the Wabash Arts Corridor. Its not yet been confirmed whether 820 South Michigan is one of the buildings scheduled to undergo a street-art facelift, although Columbia has confirmed they are partnering with Chicago Loop Alliance to create an alleyway site next to the building which will showcase alumni work.\nWe have already seen how mural artists have transformed black media buildings such as the offices of the New York Amsterdam News in Harlem. Will the Johnson building be next on the list? If 820 South Michigan is to be a mural site, it is hard to envision a mural which doesn't explicitly reference the company's rich history. More news as and when we get it.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://904magazine.com/heres-every-new-emoji-available-on-your-iphone-and-how-to-get-them/", "date": "2018-01-24T01:20:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084892892.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124010853-20180124030853-00585.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8926469683647156, "token_count": 281, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__162793865", "lang": "en", "text": "Apple launched the iOS 10.2 software update yesterday, and with it came a whole heap of fresh new emoji including rashers of bacon, a gorilla, and yes, finally, an avocado.\nThe new iPhone emoji keyboard will also now feature new professions, like teacher, astronaut, scientist, and firefighter, for instance, as well as updated people and facial expressions like a pregnant woman, and a queazy, green smiley depicting illness. Meanwhile, fans of emoji sexting will be pleased to see the peach remains very much butt-like.\nOne of our early favorites sees a regular smiley given a Pinocchio-like nose to a slightly disturbing effect, but cute ones like an owl, a butterfly and a fox help brighten things up again.\nCheck out the new emoji above, then here’s how to download and install the update:\n1. Back up your iPhone before installing the new software. To do this, navigate to Settings > iCloud > Backup > Back Up Now. You can also connect your iPhone to iTunes on your computer via its charging cable to manually back up your phone.\n2.After backing up, open Settings.\n3. Tap General.\n4. Choose the Software Update option.\n5. Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.\n6. Tap the Download and Install button to begin the process.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fhcann.com/news-events/exchange-club-donates-to-lazarus-house/", "date": "2023-06-04T16:56:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650201.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604161111-20230604191111-00243.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9182862043380737, "token_count": 200, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__91166336", "lang": "en", "text": "Board members of the Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers present a symbolic check along with a packet of 25 Thanksgiving grocery gift cards valued at $3,100 recently to Lazarus House Ministries. From left are Exchange Club board member Frank Cann, Lazarus House Executive Director Jeff Hassel, Exchange Club board member and project coordinator Rick Blain and Exchange Club board member Al Pappalardo.\nThe Lazarus House has traditionally given turkeys to the needy for Thanksgiving. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has been forced to shrink its corps of volunteers, making grocery gift cards a more manageable way to help people prepare for the holiday.\nFull Article: https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/exchange-club-donates-to-lazarus-house/article_767089a6-84fa-55bc-bdef-1ece187d6d5d.html", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.doddlawfirmct.com/2019/10/08/vaping-injuries/", "date": "2022-08-17T03:56:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00493.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350535273551941, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__120925309", "lang": "en", "text": "Nationwide, some users of e-cigarettes have started to develop severe lung injuries likely related to substances inhaled while vaping. Doctors and health officials are unsure of exactly what is causing this increase in lung injuries but suspect that added chemicals found in vaping cartridges might be responsible. In Connecticut, over a dozen people have been hospitalized with serious lung injuries related to the use of e-cigarettes. Connecticut health officials have recommended that e-cigarettes users stop vaping until the cause of these illnesses can be determined.\nUnder Connecticut law, manufacturers, distributors and sellers of e-cigarettes would be strictly liable for injuries caused by these products under the Connecticut Product Liability Act .", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://allergyandasthmawellness.com/asthma/asthma-facts-and-figures/", "date": "2024-04-15T11:38:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816977.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415111434-20240415141434-00660.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9449306130409241, "token_count": 842, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191965340", "lang": "en", "text": "Asthma 101: Learn About Asthma!\nOver 235 million people worldwide have asthma, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That number includes 25 million Americans, making it one of our country’s most common chronic diseases. Here, we offer some facts and figures to help you better understand this chronic condition.\nWhat is asthma?\nAsthma is a condition that causes swelling of the airways, which narrows the passage through which air moves from the nose and mouth to the lungs. Allergens or other irritants can trigger it, and symptoms include wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest, and trouble breathing. There is no cure for asthma, but our physicians can help patients manage asthma with the proper treatment.\nHow common is asthma?\nNumbers like 25 million are hard to digest and don’t tell the whole story, so let’s look at it some other ways. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that 1 in 13 people have asthma. That includes 7.7 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children, and the numbers have increased since the early 1980s.\nWho is most affected by asthma?\nAsthma affects more children than adults, and about 6.2 million children under 18 have asthma. That’s 1 in 12 children, which makes it unsurprising that asthma is the top reason for missed school days. Moreover, it’s the leading chronic disease in children. It’s more common in boys than girls but, interestingly, more common in women than men.\nHow serious is asthma?\nAsthma can be extremely serious- even deadly. 10 Americans die every day from asthma: in 2017, 3,564 people died from asthma. Adults are four times more likely to die from asthma than children, and women are more likely to die of it than men. However, boys are more likely than girls to die of asthma.\nWhat are the statistics on medical care for asthma?\nMost deaths from asthma could have been avoided with proper asthma treatment. Still, more than 11.4 million people report asthma episodes or attacks annually, including more than 3 million children. This condition accounts for 9.8 million doctor’s office visits, nearly 200,000 inpatient hospital stays, and 1.8 million emergency room visits yearly. It’s the third-ranking cause of hospitalization in those younger than 15 years of age.\nDoes asthma vary according to ethnicity?\nAsthma affects people of color African-American, Hispanic, and Indigenous people in the United States have the highest asthma rates, deaths, and hospitalizations. However, while Puerto Ricans are more likely to have asthma than any other ethnic group, African Americans are three times more likely than people of different races to be hospitalized or die from asthma. In addition, African-American children have the highest prevalence of asthma, and Black children under the age of 4 have the highest number of emergency room and urgent care visits of any group.\nWhy is asthma more common in some groups than others?\nRacial and ethnic disparities in asthma frequency and severity have to do with many factors. These include:\n- Structural determinants: segregation, discriminatory policies, and systemic racism\n- Social determinants: education, environment, employment, socioeconomic status, social support, and access to healthcare\n- Biological determinants: ancestry and genetic makeup\n- Behavioral determinants: adherence to medicines and the use of tobacco\nHow can asthma be controlled?\nYour doctor will develop a plan based on factors like your age, symptoms, triggers, and the severity of your asthma. Prevention and long-term control can keep asthma attacks at bay.\nBoard-certified allergists are specialists in diagnosing and treating asthma and will give you the education, tools, and confidence you need to manage your condition. Allergy & Asthma Specialists, all our physicians are board-certified in allergy, asthma, and immunology and can help you identify triggers and learn to control your symptoms. Call (866) 966-0583 or schedule an appointment online.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://melliferopolis.net/", "date": "2015-08-05T10:23:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438044160065.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728004240-00007-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.946657657623291, "token_count": 770, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-32", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__123638488", "lang": "en", "text": "This spring Christina and Ulla made a major physical effort to create an outdoor section for Poikilo Museum Semi-Wild Garden exhibition. In the centre of the city, the park area is hosting a Hexa-Hive Village with new work, Airstrip for Bees. Let´s see how the bees fly with this new construction in their village! More information of the exhibition can be found here.\nVideolink of the building process.\nThe audio of the timelapse video is recorded by Till Bovermann during the summer 2013 in Aalto Otaniemi Campus. A microphone was installed to the hive and what we hear is the bees walking and communicating in the vicinity of the microphone. More experimental sound recordings by Till can be found here.\nThe colour of the Airstrip will change during the summer, the dominating lila will turn to the yellowi and red when the poppies, Isatis Tinctoria, lavanda and many others start blooming.\nAt the opening of the Semi-Wild Garden Exhibition in Kouvola, the bees were hiding, as it was raining.\nAn article in the Kouvola Sanomat mentions the work in the park (shortened online version, in Finnish only).\nOn the 12th of May, the gallery space was opened as well, with the Sundance Palimpsest. The Palimpsest is a collection of beeswax sheets with the recordings of the sun-rays in Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden, in the summer 2014.\nThe 37 sheets are framed and exhibited in the room, together with Heliocentric, a video work by Semiconductor (UK).\nBoth the installation and the audiovisual work, reproduce the path of the Sun, once recorded into beeswax and once on digital media. The works are a tribute to our Light Star, an essential factor of all Gardens of the World.\nThanks to Kalle Kuisma for this enchanting video!\nWhat a lucky coincidence – during our workshop in Kaisaniemi a swarm appeared! Hanna and Mika have placed bees as part of the community gardens in Kuusiluoto. These bees from Artova ry Association have swarmed and Mika and his friends have caught the colony and agreed to place the bees in the Sensored Hive! The bees live on the island of Kuusiluoto and on Tuesday, 10th of June, we row them over to the mainland and give them a new home in Kaisaniemi.\nMika caught the swarm, Harri helped – a fisher net can have many uses…\nThe cardboard box was too flimsy to keep the swarm contained. Extra cover with a textile helped – a bit.\nTransfer to a Langstroth box made the transport to Kaisaniemi more stable.\nThe boat transfer to the mainland.\nThe third Melliferopolis workshop in Helsinki is taking place at Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden. The first workshop day was dedicated to soft materials and experimenting with felt to make an object that would be placed in a hive….\nat the Botanic gardens….\nDuring the second and third day, we created a sculpture to host a colony of bees. The participants decided to use a felt flower bud and paint it in beeswax.\nFor weather protection, the felt flower bud was covered in branches and reed.\nWe were lucky to get a call from Arto Koljonen, a Helsinki based bee keeper, who had caught a swarm and donated the bees to our sculpture.\nOn Wednesday, we placed the sculpture in the trees and gave these bees a new home. This live sculpture can be visited at the arboretum in Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.affinity95.org/living-room-chats", "date": "2024-02-22T23:46:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473871.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222225655-20240223015655-00099.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614229202270508, "token_count": 536, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__1531748", "lang": "en", "text": "top of page\nLIVING ROOM CHATS.\nLiving Room Chats is a new monthly podcast hosted by Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry. You can tune-in on Affinity’s Facebook page every third Wednesday at 7pm CT.\n“Living Room Chats” will feature conversations with dynamic individuals from a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some of the topics we’ll dive into include political advocacy, culture, identity, and spirituality.\nEach of us has a story. Each of us has questions we ask ourselves and others. Each of us has things we aspire to, issues and principles we are for or against, and existential questions we ponder. Each of us has identities that shape how we perceive each other and ourselves.\nIn this time of divisive and vitriolic rhetoric, hyper curated networks on social media, and a heightened sensitivity that makes some of us afraid to say anything, there is a real need for brave conversations and bold voices that push us beyond talking points and stereotypes, and empower us instead to think critically, feel deeply, and speak candidly about our thoughts, experiences, and lives.\nThis is the mission of Living Room Chats at Affinity. We are excited about bringing these conversations from our living room into yours, and hope that this podcast will inspire you to have brave and bold conversations of your own with people in your lives.\nWant to find previous episode? Watch more.\nEpisode 12 w/ Ken Mejia-Beal\nKen Mejia-Beal is originally from the Southside of Chicago. Ken Mejia Beal is a political organizer who has worked for candidates across the Midwest. He is also an award winning commentator for two publications , Patriot Not Partisan and DemWrite Press. In addition to writing and politically organizing Ken serves on several civic boards and advisory panels for marginalized people. Ken, along with his business associate Isaac King , started the first all Political Podcast hosted by 2 LGBT hosts of color in the Midwest. Ken was also the first openly LGBT and African American to serve on the board of the Democratic Party of DuPage County.\nEpisode 11 w/ Kim L. Hunt\nKim L. Hunt. She is the former executive director of Affinity Community Services. Currently serving as executive director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), where she also serves as the senior director of Policy & Advocacy Operations. Ms. Hunt’s career spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors with a focus on advocacy, community and organizational development, and leadership.\nbottom of page", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.fmgradio.com/drdianemd/2013/11/episode-five-on-air-health-expert-and-speaker-dr-jennifer-caudle-talks-about-fibromyalgia.html", "date": "2018-06-22T05:20:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864354.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622045658-20180622065658-00403.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9255034327507019, "token_count": 121, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__128458138", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Diane MD interviews Dr. Jennifer Caudle,\nWelcome to Health Talk With Dr. Diane MD.!\nDr. Jennifer Caudle, D.O., is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to this, Dr. Caudle was a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, MD and an Instructor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.\nEnjoy the Show!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://unitygeorgetown.org/2020/02/19/the-transfiguration-february-23-2020/", "date": "2020-07-12T19:08:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657139167.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712175843-20200712205843-00467.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9568755626678467, "token_count": 172, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__73280551", "lang": "en", "text": "Last week I quoted William H. Lamar, pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., who said: “The church’s language is not spectator language. It does work, and it has work to do.” The story known as The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) is a workhorse of a story.\nIn the history of ideas it worked as a quantum leap in human consciousness. It continues to work in the issues we encounter in our everyday lived experiences. This Sunday we will re-familiarize ourselves with this conscious-shifting story and examine it through a 21st century lens—exploring the “work” the Transfiguration has done and what it still has to do.\nWith ever-deepening gratitude and appreciation for all of you, Linda", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://musik3000.de/joywave-im-interview-ueber-toedliche-viren-aliens-und-das-neue-album-possession/", "date": "2024-04-13T07:34:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00697.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9255765676498413, "token_count": 1866, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__99786573", "lang": "en", "text": "Joywave sind bekannt für ihren zeitgenössischen Sound zwischen Indie und Electro, den sie mit tiefgründigen und gesellschaftskritischen Themen kombinieren. Nicht ohne Grund werden die Amerikaner oft als Indie-Neudenker bezeichnet. Auf ihrem neuen Album „Possession“, das am 13. März erscheint, setzen sie sich vor allem mit dem Kontrollverlust auseinander, den wir Menschen in den heutigen Zeiten oft erleben. Wir haben mit Sänger Daniel Armbruster vor seiner Show im Lido über tödliche Viren, Aliens und das neue Album „Possession“ gesprochen.\nRight now you’re touring with PVRIS. How’s everything going?\nDaniel: Good but scary. We’re one step ahead of a mutant virus the entire way but so far everyone is still healthy. Although, every morning when we go down to the hotel lobby, the only word I can recognize in the news is corona and the other word is “uno” or “un” or something that I’m pretty sure it’s one and then I’m like “Oh no, it’s here!”\nMaybe it means that there’s just one person that was diagnosed?\nDaniel: That’s what I think but it’s still scary to wake up to, you know. I want to go home. I’m going home tomorrow and apparently there’s no outbreak yet. So we had a pretty good run.\nWell, fingers crossed you won’t catch the virus! Anyways, you’re going to release your third album “Possession” soon. Do you feel it’s different compared to your previous albums?\nDaniel: Yes, I think it has a lot of the pop sensibilities of the first record but the lyrical depth of the second. I think it’s a best of both worlds of what we’ve done so far.\nJoywave – Obsession\nWhere there any important topics for you now that you didn’t really think of before?\nDaniel: Yes, oh my god. The entire theme of this record is the idea of zooming out. Everything in our lives is breaking news, everything is so extreme all the time. This record is put together with samples from the NASA space probe “Voyager” which was launched in the 1970s. And on the front of the Voyager there’s this golden record with all these sounds the earth meant to show the aliens but now it’s about fourteen billion miles away from the earth. I wanted to have this kind of perspective from being that far away from the problems and the craziness of life and wanting to be able to just take things in stride and not stress out.\nThe title of your record hints at both control and the loss of control which we experience more frequently today. In what aspects do you think we have less control over our lives today than previous generations had?\nDaniel: I would say it’s comparable to how crazy things got in the 1960s. I mean, I wasn’t alive but from my understanding people were hiding under their desks in school from nuclear weapons. It’s like that constantly, every single day. Like the virus thing we’re dealing with right now. In the U.S., last year North Korea was threatening to send nuclear weapons. There’s always something making you feel like the world is ending and everybody has anxiety at this point.\nThat’s true. You already mentioned the „Golden Voyager Records“, which might inform aliens about our existence. What do you think, they would copy from human beings and what definitely not?\nDaniel: They would definitely copy Joywave. But I think there are lot of things they shouldn’t copy from us for sure. We have a lot of fear of the unknown and things we don’t understand. I think that’s kind of the root of all the evil in the world.\nYou’re using a lot of elements of different genres and I would say that it’s the variety of musical influences that characterize your sound. What do you think of this categorisation of your music?\nDaniel: I feel like that’s going away. In the U.S. that’s definitely a thing. Our radios are really segmented but now these lines are getting really blurry. Now the rock stations will play Post Malone. I think it’s good that it’s going away. Everything is just a Spotify Playlist at this point. There’s music you like and music you don’t like and that’s how it should be.\nJoywave – Blank Slate\nWould you put yourself into a certain genre or do you like to keep it pretty open?\nDaniel: I keep it open. I mean, I obviously do what I like so I don’t think there will be a Reggae Joywave song anytime soon but I don’t know, I could discover that side of myself in the future.\nAre there differences in your private musical taste? Which music do you prefer when you’re alone?\nDaniel: I don’t really listen to a ton of music to be honest when I’m by myself. Occasionally I put on a record but I don’t know. I like some Hip Hop stuff and I try to listen to “OK Computer” by Radiohead one time a year. But only one time because it’s really, really, really good and I like to keep it special.\nWhy aren’t you listening to music?\nDaniel: It’s a great question. Because I hate it. I prefer to spend time with podcasts and things that stimulate my brain that way because I spend most of my time creating music. When I consume music or hear it, I start obsessing about it. I start analyzing it and start seeing it like the Matrix as a series of ones and zeros. I can’t think about anything else when music is happening and I need to be deliberate about it or remove myself from it. If music was playing right now, I would not be talking to you. I would be focused on the background music and thinking about how I like it and why I like it or how I hate it.\nSo you always have to pay attention when music is playing?\nDaniel: Yes, I worked in a retail job for many years. I worked at a Staples store and it was terrible. But the music overhead would constantly taunt me and I found my least favourite song is “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood. I hate it. I would be loading printers off the shipping things and putting them out on shelves and that song would be playing with this stupid trumpet line. And everytime I hear it, it reminds me of that.\nJoywave – Half Your Age\nLet’s go back to your music. In your music video of „Half Your Age“ the protagonist transforms into a super human by taking a special pill. What inspired you to this idea?\nDaniel: There are a lot of very funny pharmaceutical ads in the United States that are meant to be taken seriously. So, we thought, the chorus of the song has that line “Brush it all, brush it all, brush it all, brush it away”. And we were kinda like: “What if we took this song and make the worst advertisement with a misinterpretation of the lyrics to this song?” There was this ad in the United States that had this song “You’re unbelievable” but it was “They’re crumbelievable” for a product called “Crumbles” and it was a salad topper. I alway thought that that was awful. We wanted to create something that was just as bad, so we went pharmaceutical.\nLet’s be honest, would you take this pill if it existed?\nDaniel: I would take one of them or maybe two but not the whole bottle.\nNow, what are your plans for the rest of the year after finishing the tour with PVRIS and the release of “Possession”? Will you come back to Germany?\nDaniel: If I’m invited, yes I will! We have a full U.S. tour planned in april and may. Probably just touring the rest of the year.\nFoto: Mary Ellen Matthews", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.transcontinentaltimes.com/jiocinema-platform-new-ott-king/", "date": "2023-10-03T11:53:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511075.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003092549-20231003122549-00255.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9482088685035706, "token_count": 1606, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__81293827", "lang": "en", "text": "INDIA: JioCinema- a king or a contender in Indian OTT space? Since the pandemic hit the globe, most moviegoers found their source of entertainment on digital screens. At such time streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and many OTTs skyrocketed to amass billions of views resulting in a striking profit off the charts.\nHowever, the time has passed since then, few have been able to maintain their position, some have struggled to glue their subscribers to the digital screens, and some even today continue to lose their users (Netflix talking to you).\nThough entertainment giants losing their hold on the audience is another topic to explore, today we’ll talk about the rising behemoth in the OTT space, who has started the journey at a slow pace, but now it appears it aims to rule the digital kingdom.\nJioCinema: A rising OTT king?\nInception of JioCinema\nYes! We are talking about JioCinema, which arrived on the digital screens in 2016 through the internet boom brought by Jio, founded by Mukesh Ambani. In its beginning years, the platform was in toddler days exploring the world it has been brought up into.\nAt that time, it showcased a content library accumulating multiple genres in Indian regional languages (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, and many more). All this at of free-of-cost, but the only condition required for viewing the content was that the viewer must be a user of Jio.\nJio’s gamechaning decision: Acquires FIFA and IPL rights\nFast-forwarding the time to 2022, JioCinema merged with Viacom18, a partnership between Paramount Global and Network18 Group, a Reliance Industries company. Moving a few months later in the OTT platform’s journey, it made another milestone decision by making it free to all users irrespective of their network providers. This means that any Vi, Airtel, or other user can use the streaming app for free.\nIn November last year, JioCinema emerged as the FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcaster. It debuted the showcasing of FIFA to the audience in digital space with no charges. However, this “free-of-cost” subscription arrived with users’ complaints about its live streaming of the match. Many criticized that the app choked while showcasing live games.\nIn the same year, the OTT contender took another foot forward to leave a lasting impression as it acquired the digital streaming rights to the much-loved sports premier league of India, IPL (Indian Premiere League). It bagged the deal by defeating the multiple bidders, which included Disney+ HotStar (earlier digital broadcaster of IPL) as a major contender.\nThe streaming horse of Reliance, which, in the beginning, slowly started the race, appeared to be preparing for a big win. JioCinema’s IPL rights deal delivered a staggering blow of 4.6 million in subscriber loss to the House of Mouse, as per reports. It also had a record-breaking viewership for streaming TATA IPL.\nAccording to Jio, on Monday (June 29), almost 3.2 crore viewers watched the IPL 2023 final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, shattering the previous record of the most concurrent views to a live-streamed event.\nReliance-owned platform marched ahead by acquiring the Women’s Premier League rights in January 2023. JioCinema didn’t stop at this. Following its game of sports, the OTT tentpole now eyed the entertainment field.\nJio arrives in OTT arena with promising team up\nIn April, the platform teamed up with Warner Bros Discovery to open the gates for HBO, MAX, and some of WB’s original content. This deal landed another blow to Hotstar as it lost the streaming rights of House of the Dragon and many MAX content.\nHowever, the whole WB Discovery content has no space for freebies as it falls under the premium subscription, costing Rs 999 per year. The premium library offers Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, the Harry Potter series, and many more.\nLater, Jio Studios announced its plan for 100 movies streamed on JioCinema. This century of entertaining content elevates the library of the streaming platform to a whole new level. Recently, the Bollywood remake of the Tamil film Vikram Vedha also premiered on the platform for free of cost.\nThe free streaming also includes Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya, Randeep Hooda’s Inspector Avinash (an original series), Radhika Madan’s Kacchey Limbu, Nipun Dharmadhikari’s Me Vasantrao and many more.\nThe lineup for free viewership includes Shahid Kapoor’s Bloody Daddy, scheduled for June 9, Arshad Warsi’s Asur Season 2, released on June 1, and Vijay Setupathi’s Mumbaikar, which debuted on June 2.\nJioCinema will also stream the upcoming season of Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss. However, whether the show will be free or will cost subscription charges is not confirmed. Besides this, another multitude of upcoming featurettes will be streamed on the OTT giant.\nJio vs Netflix: A tale of OTT dumping\nGiven the arrival of Mukesh Ambani’s Jio in the digital space, the streaming behemoth has grabbed the two most loved elements by Indians, which are cricket and entertainment. These two factors play a vital role in any business to build its user base easily in the country. However, in JioCinema’s case, it has leapt by announcing its content free of cost.\nThis strategy will help Ambani build a suitable user base for JioCinema. Given the arrival of premium membership for WB-related content, it is expected that the streaming giant will cost charges for its upcoming lineup, which holds major potential.\nTalking about Jio’s rival, Netflix, which became mainstream in India in 2018, now struggles to build its user count in the country. According to reports, the US-based streaming platform lost approximately 2 lakh users in April 2022. The cause of the loss might be attributed to a variety of factors, including high subscription fees and a halt in password sharing.\nHowever, in my opinion, another reason for the loss of subscriber count may be the dumping of mediocre OTT content. The excessive number of series and movies released almost every month kills the interest in streaming.\nThe OTT content dumping is not the only case with Netflix. Most streaming platforms have been doing the same for a long time.\nUnderlining the OTT dumping, JioCinema must also remember not to overfeed the viewers with its content. Looking at its latest release Jio has released multiple series and movie, which appears promising, but some offer a mediocre or below-average vibe.\nVijay Setupathi and Vikrant Massey’s Mumbaikar can be considered the latest example of OTT dumping. The Bollywood film is a remake of Lokesh Kanagraj’s Maanagaram (2017). It promises a pure notion of a sluggish screenplay with a misuse of a talented star cast and everything which could possibly go wrong.\nSo JioCinema has to take a step carefully by balancing the latest release and the quality of its content. If Jio gets the game on point, then it may ascend the throne as a King of OTT platforms in India.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.roner.com/en/roner-stories/", "date": "2024-04-19T16:30:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9743556976318359, "token_count": 159, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__62949126", "lang": "en", "text": "Award ceremony at Roner Distilleries 29.02.2024\nSouth Tyrol's most popular winter lodges\nHuge celebrations among the winners: victory goes to the Pichlerhütte in the Gitschberg ski area, second place to the Prantneralm near Sterzing, and third place to the Freundalm in Ratschings.\nOver 23,000 votes were cast for the winning establishments. From January 15 to February 8, online users had the opportunity to vote for their favorite mountain lodge every day and at the same time take part in the prize draw for attractive prizes. Almost 300 winter lodges took part in the voting. On February 29th, the winners were honored in a festive setting at the Roner headquarters in Tramin.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://troyqhvkw.fitnell.com/12659717/benefits-of-internet-marketing-and-animated-video", "date": "2018-12-17T19:57:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376829115.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217183905-20181217205905-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9419001936912537, "token_count": 1060, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__220462675", "lang": "en", "text": "Advantages of Web Video Marketing and Animated Videos\nVideo marketing isn't really practically assembling pieces of clips to promote a brand. Video marketing is everything about catching what the audience wishes to see, and what the brand name requires to be. Videos, as compared with other multimedia platforms, cultivate engagement and boost viewer interaction. Here are some of the primary functions of video marketing, and why your brand name ought to practice this effective publicity project.\nData reveal that video marketing increases ROI.\nYour return on investment is the amount by which your initial capital has actually been made back. Research and quantitative analytics show that more than 80% of brands testify to the reality that videos assist in accomplishing higher sales conversion. This suggests that more website visitors are attracted to make a purchase, which will in turn raise your company's revenue and earnings.\nVideos help in interacting to your audience.\nIt's simpler to show how the products are made, if it's done through a video. It can communicate feelings, ignite feelings and engage more audience. There's a reason YouTube has prospered as a social website, and why vlogging has actually ended up being a big thing in the 21st century.\nSearch engines favour websites with videos\nThe algorithm of online search engine easily targets sites with videos and other quality media material. This is primarily due to the increased time spent of audiences on a website with videos. Some studies recommend that a site with videos has 50% opportunity of revealing up on the topmost outcomes page of Google. Invest in high quality videos on your website if you want to improve your SEO profile.\nVideos help brands make the market's trust.\nIt likewise assists in building trust and self-confidence. Netizens have the tendency to trust brand names that could provide much better quality marketing media content. Individuals who are sceptic about certain items might be encouraged with a great video presentation. Apart from the credibility of claims, videos also have the tendency to show a concrete proof of its functions.\nVideos comply with society's patterns\nTrends and pop culture, videos are the most popular types of media to circulate around the web when it comes to memes. Because the material is typically simple to understand and relatable, netizens discover it simpler to tag their friends, family members and other acquaintances when revealing a video. It's an easy method to share the fun without even needing to type a single word on their phones.\nBrands can perform their imagination with a video.\nRather than photos, write-ups and other campaign platforms, videos can help brand marketers in displaying imagination. For example, Jollibee, a popular junk food chain in Southeast Asia went viral all over social networks throughout Valentine's Day 2017 for its well-created videos of real life love stories. Even individuals who haven't heard of the brand encountered the video online, which became its one way ticket to a greater market reach.\nApart from that, videos are likewise crucial when developing a brand name's reputation and online branding. If you want to make your brand to stand out in the cyber world, videos are your best bet.\nVideo marketing isn't just about website putting together pieces of clips to promote a brand. Video marketing is all about capturing what the audience wants to see, and what the brand needs to be. Here are some of the main features of video marketing, and why your brand ought to practice this effective publicity campaign.\nResearch and quantitative analytics reveal that more than 80% of brands attest to the fact that videos help in achieving greater sales conversion. As opposed to images, articles and other project platforms, videos can assist brand name online marketers in showing imagination.\nVideos are important when creating a brand's reliability and also online branding. Animated Videos are your best bet if you prefer to make your trademark name to stand apart in the cyber world. In contrast to pictures, testimonials, as well as other job platforms, video clips can help with your Online Video Marketing and reveal your imagination.\nNearly every business or website owner has an exceptional reason to use video on their internet site. Rather than the noticeable \"sells\" video, why not generate a video that shows how to use your item, or potentially brand video? Or an unique approach or usage of your product. Different designs of video can advertise your brand name in different means.\nWe are Utah based Video Production Company. Our emphasis is primarily on Videos for web sites. , if you see one of those spokespeople reveal up on a web page without a background.. We stemmed those. Presently, we are doing a lot of Whiteboard and Animated Videos for business all over the world. Likewise, we've produced many regional and cable commercials.\nWe have actually been producing Animated Videos and helping companies with online video marketing for over a decade. We have made 10s of thousands of videos for everyone from tiny blogs to Fortune 500 companies. So, you know you can trust us to create a great video for you.\nOur focus is generally on Videos for web websites. We desire to talk with you about the type of animated video you want for your web site or Blog. We have made 10s of thousands of videos for everyone from tiny blogs to Fortune 500 business.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://photographsandepitaphs.tumblr.com/", "date": "2014-10-21T03:41:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443883.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00120-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9585707187652588, "token_count": 416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__102989212", "lang": "en", "text": "The GuardiansTHE GUARDIANS was born from my desire to document and pay tribute to these people, these “guardians of urban temples” that we meet everyday without really noticing.\nMy approach is based on a principle of hazardous perambulation in every city that I visit. The initial idea is to have no more benchmark and enter spontaneously in places where the visual attraction is strong. I like to see every city as a maze in which I enjoy getting lost and finding these treasures.\nThese places are sometimes magical, overloaded with elements, colours and stories, guarded by these characters who are sometimes touching, funny, quirky, and at times frightening.\nThe photos that I take are often the only memory that this “Guardian” will have of him/herself in theirdaily environment. This photo can be the only visual record of the existence of this place, the only photographic memory.\nPeople pay less and less attention to their environment. They are always in a hurry, they don’t take the time to spend time with one another. Unfortunately, these places will one day no longer be around. This is one of the reasons that compelled me to want to document these “guardians”.\nSo far, I’ve visited 9 cities (Montreal, New York, Las Vegas, Paris, Vienna, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Beirut) and photographed nearly 250 Guardians.\nEach picture is taken during my first encounter with the “Guardian”. Once contact is established, a link is created or not. Sometimes I leave with a small gift from the person, an anecdote, or just their portrait .\nA photographic moment based on a brief exchange with these individuals. I try to make the audience feel the personality of the place and the owner.\nI’m interested in the relationship between the environment and the attitude of the Guardians, how they position themselves in space. I become the director of their universe. I show them their day to day life through my eye and my camera.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.cryptoglue.com/2018/08/01/coinbase-adds-support-for-british-pound/", "date": "2023-12-08T07:07:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100724.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208045320-20231208075320-00005.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9655352234840393, "token_count": 295, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__23120119", "lang": "en", "text": "The crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it is now offering deposits and withdrawals denominated in the British Pound Sterling (GBP) for users in the UK.\nThe exchange’s U.K. division will now offer same-day deposits and withdrawals from the platform, allowing transfers to happen almost immediately. Coinbase U.K. chief executive Zeeshan Feroz wrote that this system will replace the previous method, which had customers convert cryptocurrencies into euros before converting a second time into pounds.\nThe old process took several days, he said, an aspect that the new process will skip altogether. Making the whole process much faster and less cumbersome whilst also reducing associated fees.\nCustomers will not only benefit from increased speed, but reduced cost as well. By no longer having to convert funds from GBP to euros and vice versa to add and remove funds, there will be no more exchange rates.\nMany customers already have access to GBP wallets, and all U.K. customers will receive access over the coming weeks.\nBoth individual and institutional customers will benefit, Feroz said, adding that the new wallets\nwill allow investors to make almost immediate transfers, an essential feature for traders and hedge funds who need to be able to enter and exit their positions quickly.\nFeroz also stated that Coinbase is working on expanding its services in both the U.K. and the EU, citing the e-money license they received earlier in the year.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.jrobertscott.com/blog/?tag=london-design-week-2017", "date": "2017-04-26T19:25:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121644.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00556-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9094347357749939, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__283399040", "lang": "en", "text": "London Design Week 2017 starts Sunday March 12th ~ at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour\nOn Monday, 13th March at 4PM\nWe are excited to introduce Victoria Bain, founder of Victoria Bain Embroidered Textiles for a discussion about her newest introductions and the process of bespoke embroidery design from inspiration to execution.\n(Photo by Andrew Johansson)\nVictoria Bain will also be taking part in the “Conversations in Design” programme on the main stage at London Design Week 2017.\nThe editor of Homes & Garden, Deborah Barker, will be chairing the session on Sunday 12 March at 11:30am. It is entitled “From Thinking to Making”.\nThe Design Club\nThird Floor, South Dome,\nDesign Centre, Chelsea Harbour,\nLondon SW10 0XE", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://supportyemen.org/portfolio/comra2/", "date": "2023-02-02T23:42:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500041.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202232251-20230203022251-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755493998527527, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__103291530", "lang": "en", "text": "During the month of July 2015, the British Council and SupportYemen partnered to deliver Comra, a documentary filmmaking project that aimed at training 12 young filmmakers on guerrilla filmmaking and produce films that tell human stories from Yemen at a time of war\nTo give young filmmakers in Yemen a complete picture of the art of filmmaking, an added training on narrative and fiction was delivered in December 2015. This time was aiming to include a larger number of young Yemenis who have a passion for films and filmmaking. The month long training included sessions on scriptwriting, production, directing, lighting & sound, editing and acting. Participants were divided into the sessions that would eventually make a up complete film crew.\nBecause the British Council is celebrating Shakespeare's work in 2016 on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death, we challenged the teams to make Yemeni films inspired by Shakespeare's work.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.borealisga.com/post/exit-of-the-periphery-from-the-eurozone-is-inevitable", "date": "2024-04-22T12:46:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00792.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9577083587646484, "token_count": 2601, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190308574", "lang": "en", "text": "As the euro crisis muddles along with no end in sight, let's analyze the journey of the eurozone so far since the great financial crisis of 2008, and the subsequent downward spiral of the eurozone periphery set in motion by the Greek socialist government's revelation in December 2009 that the Greek budget deficits were twice what were previously estimated.\nThe Greek crisis, on the heels of the Irish economic crisis, spread like a wild-fire across Europe and has left in its wake Portugal, Italy, and Spain, in a state of financial and economic panic. Albeit the panic assumed different proportions in those countries called the PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain) or the periphery as a group, its gust had the potency to draw the eurozone's core - Germany, France, Netherlands - in to the center of the storm. The fiscal crisis in Greece set off alarm bells across the eurozone, especially the periphery, on the fiscal front. They then triggered a series of backlashes from the bond vigilantes, who forced sovereign governments of the peripheral nations to pay up more to hold their debt, triggering a crisis of confidence that percolated through their banking and financial systems. Of course, I haven't said anything that you did not know, but what has been lost in the current turmoil is the root cause of the crisis.\nAll the discourse amongst the policy makers and the perquisites imposed by the troika of ECB, IMF and EU on the countries in the periphery to tackle the turmoil have solely focused on austerity measures to put the fiscal balances in order, and largely to preserve the monetary union. The irony is that none of the recommendations have emphasized reforming the flawed macro-economic fundamentals of the periphery, which have been asymmetric to that of the core ever since the establishment of the eurozone. The asymmetric macro-economic fundamentals of the periphery, which have been put to test by the recent crisis, are threatening to rupture the eurozone as the one-size-fits-all coordinated monetary policy has been ineffective so far, as it has failed to manage the persistent current account imbalances of the countries in the periphery\nLending by eurozone core to the periphery\nAs you can see in figure 1, German banks have retrenched their lending to the PIIGS from a peak of €917 billion ($1,218.63) in Q2 2008 to a €383 billion ($ 508.956) in Q2 2012. The German exposure was about 37% of its GDP at the peak in Q1 2008 compared with the 15% at the end of Q2 2012. Similar has been the case with French as well as the Dutch banks too (see figure 2 and figure 3). In the case of the French banks, the exposure dwindled from 52% of the GDP at the peak to 22% at the end of Q2 2012, while the Dutch banks' exposure dwindled from 63% of the GDP to 19%. With the year-over-year declines in the banking exposure to the PIIGS hovering between 25% and 35% in these countries, the periphery has been experiencing the classic case of \"sudden stop\" with inter-bank lending virtually coming to a halt. As a result of the \"sudden stop,\" the slack in private lending has been picked up by ECB, the lender of last resort, the sovereign governments in the periphery, the duo of European Commission and IMF, and the bloated TARGET2 balances. The total exposure of banks from core eurozone countries Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria and Belgium to PIIGS dropped from €2.6 trillion in Q1 2008 to €1.0 trillion in Q2 2012 (see figure 4).\nThe global recession of 2008 morphed into a crisis of confidence as well as a banking and debt crisis for the countries in the periphery, pushing Europe into another round of recession. In order to prevent the banking and debt crisis from spreading from the periphery to other peripheral and core nations of the European Union, the ECB stepped in to fill the liquidity gap left behind by the sudden withdrawal of private capital - as cross-border private lending as well as inter-bank lending had dried up. In January 2008, ECB lending to the PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain) in the form of Main Refinancing Operations and Longer-Term Refinancing Operations amounted to about €100 billion. As of end of October this year, ECB lending to the periphery has ballooned to around €1 trillion including lending by the individual National Central Banks via Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA). The lending also includes the 36-month Longer-Term Refinancing Operations conducted by the ECB in two installments - one at the end of December, 2011, and the other at the end of February, 2012. ECB allotted €489 billion to 523 banks in eurozone in the first installment and about €530 billion to 800 banks in the second installment. Figure 5 summarizes the ECB lending to the peripheral nations. In the figure, the numbers for Greece include the ELA lending of €122 billion by Bank of Greece, backed by inferior collateral than that accepted by ECB in general. The size of the entire ELA facility today stands about 234 billion (see figure 6), and factoring that into the total number from figure 4, and as said earlier, the total lending by ESCB (European System of Central Banks) should undeniably be more than €1 trillion. Figures 7 through 11 will reveal the size of the ECB lending to various peripheral countries.\nFlight of Deposits and collapsed lending\nOf the peripheral countries, Greece, Ireland, and Spain, have seen a massive exodus of deposits (see figures 12 and 13), partly from German, English, and French banks reducing their exposure to them, and in large part from the flight of investors pursuing safety. Spain has seen its deposits dwindle from €1.7 trillion in June 2011 to €1.5 trillion, at the end of October 2011, a decline of €237 billion. On the other hand, Greece has seen its deposits erode by €83 billion euros since the current crisis raised its ugly head in December 2009. Likewise, Ireland has seen its deposits erode by €23 billion euros since August 2009. However, as you can see from figure 12, core countries like Germany, France, and Netherlands are experiencing steady growth of bank deposits in spite of the crisis. The flight of deposits from the periphery coincides with the growth of deposits in the core countries, creating a fragmented credit system and a dualistic banking system in the eurozone, and thus, dampening the ECB's current ultra-slack monetary stance. With the flight of deposits, the cost of credit in the peripheral countries is rising, crippling the already strained credit system there. As you can see figures 14 & 15, lending has collapsed in Spain, Ireland, and Greece.\nECB's monetary policy\nBy applying Taylor's rule to the countries in the periphery and the core, and despite the deluge of liquidity pumped by the ECB, we can gather that the current ECB target rate is too tight for the periphery, while being lax for the core group. As you can see in figure 16, Taylor's rule suggests that the ECB target rates historically have been incongruent to the macroeconomic conditions of the two individual clusters considered separately. In other words, one size policy does not fit the economic circumstances of the disparate countries in a monetary union. Considering the fact that the current crisis in the eurozone has created a divergence between the core and the periphery, it raises the question - how long can the ECB be accommodative toward the periphery, without harming the economic interests of the core of the eurozone.\nIncongruity of fiscal policy as well as monetary policy with macroeconomic conditions in the periphery\nThe bond vigilantes have forced the sovereigns in the periphery to undertake austerity measures, and with the ECB's current monetary stance, despite infusion of abundant liquidity, being tight for the conditions there, both the fiscal policy as well as the monetary policy as a result are running counter to the macroeconomic conditions in the periphery. The conditions set forth by the troika as part of bailout programs are grounded on principles of austerity, whereas the order of the day should have been comprehensive macroeconomic reforms supplemented by austerity measures. Ever since the existence of the European Union, the nations on the periphery have been running current account deficits with the core nations. And therefore all the prescriptions provided by the troika, in addition to austerity measures, should have been centered on labor reforms emphasizing productivity and wage reduction in the periphery. To be added to the list of prescriptions should have been the depreciation of the currency, which is impossible in the current scenario, considering the coordinated monetary policy that is threading through the peripheral nations as a result of being in a monetary union. Unless efforts are not made to restore balance to the current account, the periphery will never see resurgence again and will continue to muddle along in the quagmire as we have seen in the last few years, and that too only with the aid of boundless ECB liquidity. The ECB liquidity programs have given an opportunity for the core countries to set their financial books in order by reducing their financial exposure to the periphery and thereby setting the stage for transformation of the eurozone with minimum disruptions. The economic and financial divergence between the core and the periphery has reached a critical stage now. The policy makers in the EU and ECB now should be emphasizing through the current liquidity programs, maybe, an orderly bifurcation of the eurozone into two groups - one containing the core nations and the second containing the periphery including Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain (Italy for all purpose would remain in the core). So far when the circumstance were good, the core nations were reaping the benefits from the union to some extent at the expense of the periphery, but since the crisis, the core led by Germany have not been happy campers for having to undertake the burden of bailing out the economically downtrodden brethren from the periphery. The divergence on the economic front has spilled over in to the political realm widening the breach even further. An orderly bifurcation rather than that forced by the markets would be the best long-term solution to the crisis in the periphery\nFor each of the countries in the periphery, the only way out of the current quagmire is through economic reforms aided by independent fiscal and monetary policy. The fiscal belt tightening going on in these peripheral nations is not helping alleviate the macroeconomic problems in these countries at all. As discussed earlier the underpinnings of austerity measures solely promote fiscal balance, and restoration of normalcy to the eurozone at the earliest, and not rectifying the macroeconomic flaws in the periphery. Since the coordinated monetary policy is not conducive for comprehensive macroeconomic reforms, independent monetary policy should be the way forward, but for that to happen the periphery will have to exit the monetary union. Labor reforms are the first that should be undertaken in order to promote productivity in the economy by removing labor market rigidities and welfare programs that thwart job creation and limiting cross-border labor migration. The wage structure in these countries needs to be rationalized to the national standards rather than the EU standards, thus promoting job growth. The peripheral nations have to depart from the euro currency, so that their new currency would operate at an optimum efficiency, which would eliminate current account imbalances and reduce the growth rate of sovereign debt. With the population growth rate at below replacement levels, the classical Solow's growth model would reveal that the long-term growth rate of the countries in the periphery would be governed purely by the rate of growth of productivity and human capital growth.\nThe rupture of the eurozone is inevitable due to the economic imbalance between the periphery and the core, but the rupture can be managed in an orderly fashion with the help of ECB. Doing so in an orderly manner will eliminate all uncertainties and minimize financial and economic losses. The ECB's quantitative easing has helped the core countries to manage their exposure to the periphery, and the policy makers should use this as an opportunity to stage the reformation of the eurozone rather than it being forced on them by the markets. Irrespective of how the rupture transpires, for long-term investors, exposure to country ETFs like EWP (iShares Spain Country ETF), having an exposure to financials of 50%, and EIRL (iShares Ireland Country ETF), should be kept at bare minimum\nI have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://thanksfor30.com.au/", "date": "2024-02-21T04:39:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00245.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9390856623649597, "token_count": 670, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__64437446", "lang": "en", "text": "Yarra City Council is trialling a 30km/h area-wide speed limit in a pocket of Fitzroy and Collingwood.\nThere is clear evidence that slower travel speeds save lives. We want to make livelier, healthier streets that everyone can enjoy, whether they are walking, driving or riding. We know it might seem like a big change, but we think 30km/h has potentially huge benefit, for comparatively little inconvenience, and we think it’s worth investigating.\nThanks for your support. Thanks for 30.\nWhat our supporters say\n“Neighbourhoods with 30km/h speeds are safer and more social as people are able to be out talking with other locals, and there are fewer road crashes. They are happy, liveable neighbourhoods and so we expect more communities will want 30km/h streets when the trial is finished.”\nBen Rossiter, Executive Officer, Victoria Walks\n“When traffic speeds are 30 km/h or less, not only does the crash rate come down for all road users, but the streets feel different -- less frantic and threatening, and more friendly and welcoming, especially for people on bikes. Everybody wins.”\nAnthea Hargreaves, General Manager, Public Affairs, Bicycle Network\n“Slowing speeds to 30km/h makes it safer for people to be more active in their neighbourhoods. At least 30 minutes of physical activity a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 35 per cent.”\nKellie-Ann Jolly, CEO, Heart Foundation\n“30km/h limits are the developing global standard for places where motor vehicles mix with pedestrians and cyclists. Across the world, communities are saying that “20’s Plenty where people are” (in mph) and are “Loving 30” (in km/h) – it’s great that this now includes Yarra.”\nRod King MBE, Founder and Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us\n“The Pedestrian Council of Australia has been campaigning for 30 km/h zones for over a decade. The safety, community and commercial benefits are irrefutable. These zones are throughout Europe and the UK and NZ. We congratulate Yarra City on this vitally important initiative.”\nHarold Scruby, Chairman/CEO, Pedestrian Council of Australia\n“Lower speeds make the roads safer for everyone, especially vulnerable cyclists. 30km/h speed limits are being introduced across the world. We congratulate the City of Yarra on trialling 30km/h and encourage other councils to adopt this important road safety measure.”\nPhoebe Dunn, CEO, Amy Gillett Foundation\n“The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons recognises the major role that excessive speed plays in the causation of serious road crashes and supports appropriate speed limits being adopted - having regard for the environment, traffic density and other considerations. Enforcement of programs and initiatives such as Thanks for 30 along with the regular review of speed limits in our metropolitan areas is imperative to reducing unnecessary trauma and fatalities.”\nDr John Crozier FRACS, FRCST, DDU, Chair, RACS National Trauma Committee", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://buypizzachef.com/2019/12/13/26-appetizing-pizza-facts-you-didnt-know-before/", "date": "2021-09-26T08:40:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057857.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926083818-20210926113818-00534.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9531070590019226, "token_count": 1485, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__169793747", "lang": "en", "text": "Ever wonder just how many pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year? How about how much the most expensive pizza in the world costs? Or the most popular type of pizza in America? Take a guess and then read on to find out if you got it right. In this article, we’re getting to know one of the world’s favorite foods a little bit better with these 26 deliciously appetizing (and surprising) pizza facts you probably didn’t know before.\n- 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second in the United States.\nNationally, 21,000 slices are eaten in just one minute. That’s a lot of ‘za!\n2.Pizza Hut sells over 2 million pizzas during the Super Bowl.\nSuper Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days for pizzerias across the United States, so it’s no surprise that Pizza Hut absolutely kills it on this day each year.\n3.The invention of the first pizza is credited to Naples in the early 1500s.\nHistorians discovered that the poor people of Naples would put slices of tomatoes on dough and include cheese on top to make a low-cost, easy meal to feed their families.\n4.The first pizzeria to open in the United States was called Lombardi’s located in NYC.\nOriginally a grocery store, Lombardi’s started selling pizzas in 1905, which led to an explosion of pizzerias across New York City. You’d be surprised to know Lombardi’s is still in business today!\n5.World War II soldiers made pizza as popular dish as it is in the United States.\nWorld War II soldiers who were stationed in Italy grew quite fond of pizza while there, bringing the idea of this tasty dish back with them to the United States. It wasn’t long until pizza became popular in America.\n6. Chicago-based Pizzeria Uno invented the first deep dish pizza.\nThis mouthwatering created was created in 1943.\n7. About 13 percent of Amercians eat pizza daily.\nThis fact comes from the United States Department of Agriculture. That’s about one in eight Americans!\n8. America’s consumption of cheese has increased by 41 percent since 1995 due to pizza.\nThe USDA also discovered that a typical two-slice serving of pizza accounts for 37 percent of our daily calcium consumption.\n9. The most expensive pizza in the world costs about €8,300.\nIn the United States, this converts to about $12,000. Master pizza chef Renato Viola created the most expensive pizza in the world at his gourmet pizzeria in Italy. It’s toppings include lobster, buffalo mozzarella, caviar, squilla mantis (a Mediterranean shrimp) and pink Australian salt.\n10. The largest pizza in the world measured to be 122 feet, 8 inches in diameter.\nThe Guinness World Records recorded this pizza, named “Ottavia,” in Rome, Italy on December 13, 2012. The pizza was gluten-free, made to increase awareness of health-conscious food choices.\n11. You can order your pizza with squid and mayo as toppings in Japan.\nOther popular toppings in Japan include corn, potatoes, tuna, bacon and just about anything else you can think of.\n12. You can make pizza on the stove!\nYes, you read that right. Many people think you can only make pizza in the oven or on the grill. But with a revolutionary new pizza-making product on the market called Pizza Chef, cooking pizza on the stove top is easier and quicker than ever! Learn more here.\n13. In 2013, Domino’s created DVDs that smelled like pizza.\nThis marketing campaign was created by Domino’s Brazil with 10 stores releasing DVDs that smelled like pizza when you watched them.\n14. In 2001, a pizza was delivered to the International Space Station.\nThis six-inch salami pizza was delivered by Pizza Hut and was the first pizza to ever be delivered to outer space.\n15. NASA funded and tested a 3D printed that would made pizza for astronauts.\nNow astronauts never have to crave pizza! The 3D food printer created by BeeHex can make a pizza in half the time an average pizza chef can and has a variety of toppings and sauces.\n16. $38 billion worth of pizzas are sold each year in the United States.\nAmerica is one of the biggest consumers of pizza around the globe. Three billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. annually.\n17. Most Americans prefer thin crust pizza.\n61 percent to be exact. Deep dish is the second most popular with 14 percent of Americans taking a liking to this type.\n18. Dough spinning is a competitive art form — with a purpose.\nDough spinning is a professional-level sporting event where teams compete in acrobatic competitions at the World Pizza Championships. But it’s not all fun and games! Spinning pizza dough is the best way to evenly spread dough and create a uniform crust, and it helps the dough retain moisture.\n19. 93 percent of Americans have at least one slice per month.\nThis fact comes from the USDA. While the percentage is so high, does it come as a surprise?\n20. Meat lovers pizza is the most preferred in America.\nA study by the Culinary Visions Panel showed that out of 500 Americans surveyed, 76 percent favored meat lovers pizza over any other type.\n21. There are four main types of mozzarella.\nMozzarella di bufala is made one type made from the milk of water buffalo in Italy and used on Neapolitan-style pizzas. Similarly, fior di latte is made from cow’s milk. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese known for its creamy filling. And finally, pizza cheese is the whole-milk or part-skim mozzarella used by most American pizzerias.\n22. Saturday night is the most popular night for pizza-eating.\nThis fact comes from UberEATS, which found that most people in the U.S. eat pizza for dinner on Saturdays.\n23. Pizza Hut is the top-selling pizza chain in the United States.\nAccording to Pizza Magazine, Pizza Hut dominates the pizza industry in America with over 5.5 million sales.\n24. There are more than 34 million combinations to create a single pizza from Domino’s.\nDomino’s gives people the variety and customization they crave!\n25. Papa John’s was the first pizza chain to offer ordering online.\nCreated in 2001, Papa John’s revolutionized the pizza industry with online ordering. According to the chain, by 2008, Papa John’s earned over $1 billion in ecommerce sales in comparison to $1 million in mobile phone orders.\n26.Peyton Manning owned 31 Papa John’s franchises.\nThe former football celebrity owned the chains in the Denver area, purchasing them in 2012 and selling them right before leaving the NFL.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.liveatporterranch.com/whats-happening", "date": "2020-01-27T22:46:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251728207.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127205148-20200127235148-00550.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9027976989746094, "token_count": 241, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__105127417", "lang": "en", "text": "Like, follow, and join us to see another side of Porter Ranch, including videos, news, events, and other fun morsels you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a great way to stay informed about this extraordinary community.\nPORTER RANCH, Calif.--(LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS)--Gus’s BBQ, known for its Southern-style barbecue, is opening a new location at the Vineyards in Porter Ranch, according to the Vineyards. The South Pasadena restaurant, which has been serving barbecue since 1946, will open its doors at 20179 W. Rinaldi Street, Suite 150.View Article\nPORTER RANCH, Calif.--(LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS)--A Porter Ranch park featured in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” is one step closer to be named after the iconic film. A local neighborhood council’s board endorsed a letter sent by Councilman Greig Smith, whose district includes Porter Ranch, and who earlier asked about officially renaming Porter Ridge Park at the Sesnon Avenue and Reseda Boulevard intersection after the classic movie.View Article", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mollybirkholm.com/portfolio/sold/", "date": "2020-05-29T17:07:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347405558.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200529152159-20200529182159-00424.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9217156171798706, "token_count": 264, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__153683597", "lang": "en", "text": "Host a SOLD Premier and raise awareness about Human Trafficking Relief.\nSOLD is a narrative, feature film adaptation of Patricia McCormick’s globally acclaimed book based on true stories. Through one extraordinary girl’s story, SOLD shows the brutality of child trafficking, which affects millions of children around the world every year. SOLD is a call to action to change this current system of brutality and violence, and a testament to the resilience and power of the human spirit.\nYou can help raise awareness about human trafficking relief by hosting a SOLD premier in your community! Through a partnership with Tugg.com, individuals, groups and organizations can set up personalized screenings of SOLD in theaters across the U.S. By bringing a screening to a community near you, you not only help spread awareness about this issue, but call people to take action and join the movement to end trafficking.\nTo host a screening of SOLD near you, visit: http://www.soldthemovie.com/request-a-screening/. Follow the simple steps to begin the process of bringing SOLD to a theater in your community! It is free to host a film and extremely easy. You are provided all of the marketing materials necessary to launch a successful screening. All you have to do is invite your friends and promote the event!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tangible.com/blog/connectivity/access-to-care-is-crucial-for-cost-effective-management/", "date": "2023-05-30T18:46:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646076.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530163210-20230530193210-00600.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9674683213233948, "token_count": 865, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__97083583", "lang": "en", "text": "The switch from a healthcare industry driven off of a fee-for-service model to one that emphasizes value-based care is not just in full gear. According to some industry experts, the time has passed when fee-for-service health networks can expect to operate efficiently anymore. To keep patients engaged, there needs to be a new healthcare system that caters to their needs, as well as a new kind of physicians network that provides those services.\nThat is the message coming out of the annual meeting of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Healthcare Finance News reported. While physicians may at one point have been content to let patients come to them, the atmosphere of clinical care has changed to the point where if clinicians are not available when and where their patients require their solutions, it may be too late to win them back, and the costs of losing them to out-of-network services might be too high to stomach. That is why Daniel Marino, senior vice president of The Camden Group, told attendees to the HFMA event that integrating physicians in a vertical model is critical to providing near-constant access to care.\nCoordinating care is critical to costs\nIn decades past, it was both cost effective and tolerated by patients to provide a single physician for all of their healthcare needs. Whether it was for routine checkups or acute health issues, the primary care physician was the single point of access to medical services, other than the exorbitantly expensive trip to the emergency room.\nHowever, the industry-wide switch to value-based care has emphasized a paradigm shift toward putting the patient at the center of the healthcare ecosystem. As such, Marino explained at the HFMA conference that failing to offer patients convenient access to care is akin to begging them to find somewhere else to provide their health care services.\n\"Access becomes critical,\" Marino said, as quoted by Healthcare Finance News. \"Hospitals and physicians are starting to align. The next thing is to engage consumers. Link them into your network so they do not want to leave. What is that cost of care? We need patients to stay in network.\"\n\"On-going care availability will reduce the number of redundant tests and interventions.\"\nOf course, care access points cannot be created from nothing, which is why care coordination has become such a critical dynamic in the modern healthcare world. Aligning all members of an individual patient's stakeholder team into a vertically coordinated group will not only allow that person to seek and obtain services when necessary, but this on-going availability will also reduce the number of redundant tests and interventions, thereby reducing the overall spend for chronic patients who have the potential drive up costs, Marino explained.\nCoordinate sooner rather than later\nAccording to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, many of the biggest roadblocks to coordinated care networks involved the holdovers of a fee-for-service healthcare model. Fragmented services like primary care and supplemental radiological or testing locations often require patients to navigate the gaps in care by themselves. However, as Marino told the HFMA conference attendees, technology has emerged as a solution to those previously insurmountable missing links.\n\"The successful [providers] that are out there are building systems of care,\" Marino said. \"Technology and analytics, connected with care will reduce redundancy and drive down cost.\"\nBy moving patient health records onto a cloud-based system that reduces the burden of file sharing, patients can experience shorter wait times and more efficient care across the healthcare continuum. Whether they are seeking specialists in departments that are not traditionally connected to primary care services or waiting for results to transfer back to the physicians who require them before successive steps can be taken, technology is the bridge that links coordinated care.\nWhile the costs to transition to a coordinated care network may be high, the future rewards may be too good to pass up, Marino explained. Initially, he stated that it may cost anywhere between $3 to $20 million depending on each individual provider's existing network, but initial investments dwarf in comparison to future dividends.\n\"It is not just talk about clinical integration as you set it up, you have to talk about what is next around value-based contracting,\" Marino said. \"If you do a better quality of care with a patient, you will reduce costs.\"", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://nvfc10.org/safety-officer-isaacs-returns-to-duty/", "date": "2021-03-01T13:58:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178362513.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210301121225-20210301151225-00566.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9780417084693909, "token_count": 189, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__97565625", "lang": "en", "text": "Norrisville VFC member – Safety Officer 10, Bryan Isaacs, sustained a near fatal line of duty injury while at work as a FF/PM with the Baltimore City Fire Department. FF/PM Isaacs was ejected from the cab of Baltimore City Engine 6 while responding on a call. He was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma where he remained in critical condition for several weeks after the incident. Bryan made a remarkable recovery and was able to return home.\nBryan has been on light duty with Baltimore City Fire Department and Norrisville Volunteer Fire Co. since the incident on March 5th 2008. He has been through numerous tests and extensive rehab and has been cleared to return to work.\nBryan will be assigned to the Training Academy with the Baltimore City Fire Department and has been cleared to full duty with the Norrisville Volunteers. The Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company wishes Brother Isaacs the best as he pursues his passions in life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.kaysejama.com/education", "date": "2018-01-23T04:15:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891706.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123032443-20180123052443-00548.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9615311026573181, "token_count": 122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__10770137", "lang": "en", "text": "District 24 schools are some of the most diverse in the state, and our young people are overcoming incredible odds to succeed. We have high rates of poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness. Many students come from immigrant and refugee families and need extra help to catch up to their peers. Our schools require adequate funding and support, and the fact that we spend more on incarceration than education should outrage every Oregonian. The most recent state budget came $200 million short of meeting our educational needs. It’s time to reverse this trend and invest in our children, not in prisons.\nMore details coming soon.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tripconcierge.co/articles/alentejo-portugals-serene-oasis-awaits-your-welcome", "date": "2023-12-06T21:52:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100603.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206194439-20231206224439-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9019194841384888, "token_count": 882, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__238304148", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Alentejo, an idyllic oasis nestled in the heart of Portugal. Far from the bustling crowds, this hidden gem invites you to slow down, breathe in tranquility, and immerse yourself in a world where time stands still.\nFrom its rolling golden plains to its ancient towns and vineyard-dotted landscapes, Alentejo captivates the senses with its raw beauty and rich cultural heritage.\nIn this article, we will unveil the secrets of Alentejo, offering a glimpse into its soul-stirring landscapes, warm hospitality, and experiences that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.\nA Serene Haven in Alentejo's Warm Embrace\nAs the warm months cast their golden glow over Alentejo, the region awakens with vibrant possibilities. Here are some extraordinary things to do and experience in Alentejo, especially during the warmer seasons.\nAlentejo embraces a slower pace of life, inviting you to unwind and relish every moment. Wander through picturesque towns like Évora, where centuries-old architecture tells tales of bygone eras.\nStroll along charming cobblestone streets, savoring the scent of orange blossoms and admiring whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flower pots.\nAlentejo's cuisine is a celebration of simple yet flavorful dishes, crafted with love and passed down through generations. Indulge in traditional specialties like migas, a delectable combination of breadcrumbs, garlic, and regional spices. Pair it with hearty Alentejo wines, renowned for their exceptional quality, and let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure delight.\nEstremoz, known as the \"Marble City,\" mesmerizes visitors with its ethereal beauty. Wander through the town's historic center, where you'll encounter stunning examples of marble architecture, from the majestic Estremoz Castle to the intricate detailing of churches and palaces. Marvel at the skill of local artisans as they shape this precious stone into exquisite sculptures and handicrafts.\nAlentejo's vast landscapes beckon adventurers to explore their untamed beauty. Lose yourself in the serene tranquility of Alqueva Lake, Europe's largest artificial lake.\nHop on a boat and navigate the calm waters, basking in the breathtaking views of rolling hills, ancient olive groves, and sleepy villages dotting the shoreline. It's a chance to reconnect with nature and find solace in its unspoiled embrace.\nAlentejo's unspoiled coastline reveals secluded beaches that offer an escape from the world's worries. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of São Torpes Beach, renowned for its excellent surfing conditions.\nOr venture to the pristine sands of Carvalhal Beach, where you can enjoy long walks along the shoreline, the gentle sea breeze caressing your skin.\nAlentejo's vineyards produce award-winning wines that reflect the region's character and terroir. Embark on a wine-tasting journey, immersing yourself in the aromas and flavors of this rich winemaking heritage.\nVisit renowned wineries like Herdade do Esporão and Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, where you can learn about the winemaking process, stroll through vineyards, and delight in the perfect marriage of wine and food.\nAlentejo is a land steeped in history and traditions. Attend local festivals, where the rhythm of traditional music and the vibrant colors of folklore costumes ignite the senses.\nEngage with locals, who greet you with warm smiles and open hearts, sharing their stories, crafts, and deep-rooted cultural traditions. It's an opportunity to connect with a heritage that has withstood the test of time.\nAlentejo, Portugal's serene oasis, invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection with nature and culture. Let its timeless landscapes, warm hospitality, and exquisite flavors awaken your senses and leave an imprint on your soul. From the tranquil towns to the breathtaking coastline, Alentejo reveals its treasures to those who seek a respite from the ordinary. So, surrender to the allure of Alentejo, where the essence of Portugal unfolds in all its unspoiled splendor.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://anniesbeautyblog.com/2015/10/16/", "date": "2019-06-26T22:29:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000575.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190626214837-20190627000837-00384.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9309991598129272, "token_count": 271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__30459214", "lang": "en", "text": "Thank you Dāsha for this lovely feature!\nI’m beyond honoured to be part of this select Wonder Woman group!\nOriginally posted on Windy City Wardrobe:\nHappy Friday Fashionista’s!\nI’m so excited about this week’s wonder woman! If you missed what this series is all about click here for an update.\nIMAGE BY:SATURN TWINS\nWithout further ado, I give you our wonder woman of the week, Annie B. She’s the makeup guru behind the blog, Annie’s Beauty! So many turn to Annie daily for skin care tips, fashion, and makeup reviews. Let’s jump into the interview and get to know her better.\n- Everyone has bad habits, what’s yours? I’m a perfectionist and I want things to be done on time and flawlessly!… Which often comes with an extra, bossy attitude! Is that really such an awful thing?\n- When or how did you become aware of your entrepreneurial spirit? Haha! That happened when I was about 12 or 13… When I had my first paid job as a “translator” for a family friend!\n- How did you choose the name for…\nView original 393 more words", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://health.cxotv.news/2016/06/22/over-1600-pregnant-women-in-gujarat-perform-yoga-set-world-record/", "date": "2019-01-22T22:40:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583875448.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122223011-20190123005011-00373.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9683271646499634, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__61642655", "lang": "en", "text": "Over 1600 pregnant women set a world record by practising yoga in Gujarat’s Rajkot on the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday.\nOne thousand six hundred and thirty two pregnant women performed together at the Swaminarayan Temple premises under the guidance of a trained instructor and in the presence of a medical team.\nNearly 1.25 crore people took part in the Yoga Day celebrations held at around 40,000 venues across the state.\nChief Minister Anandiben Patel along with governor OP Kohli and many other religious and spiritual leaders were present at state-level celebration held at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad.\nThe CM practised ‘asanas’ for almost 40 minutes along with more than 30,000 participants, including IPS and IAS officers, MLAs, corporators and BJP leaders.\nUnion Health Minister JP Nadda participated in a yoga session held at Nikol area of the city.\nIn his recorded message, played before the mass demonstration of ‘Common Yoga Protocol’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes to the participants.\nThe PM also expressed happiness at the rising awareness about yoga and its benefits.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.drpradeepsingh.com/mouth-cancer/", "date": "2019-07-17T16:26:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525355.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717161703-20190717183703-00545.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9585641622543335, "token_count": 639, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__8884289", "lang": "en", "text": "Smog or haze is formed due to air pollution caused from hazardous gases, chemicals and stems from industries, automobiles and power plants and also smoke from fires. Mouth cancer or oral cancer can still be possible even if you do not use tobacco, chew betel quid, smoke and drink alcohol. Yes, it is a fact, even if you control other habits, air pollution can still contribute to mouth cancer.\nAccording to a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), people who are living in urban areas with heavy air-pollution are at an increased risk of getting mouth cancer. Incidences of mouth cancer are increasing not only in adults but also in middle-aged men – especially those who are living in metropolitan cities and cities with highest rate of air pollution. Thus, men are more likely to get oral cancer if they are in areas with highest levels of air pollutants.\nAir-Pollution – A major risk factor now\nPeople exposed to huge levels of fine particulate matter in air are nearly about 45% more likely to develop oral cancer – according to the same study. Furthermore, according to the senior researcher – professor Yung- Po Liaw, the presence of heavy metals in the particulate matter of polluted air could be the reason for increased risk of mouth cancer.\nPolluted air contains fine metallic particulate components such as nickel, chromium, arsenic, cadmium and lead and also other PAHs – polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (organic compounds). Both these organic and metallic components of air are carcinogenic. The tiny particles present in the polluted air contain heavy metals – which are easily absorbed by the tissues of the mouth.\nThe overall fine particulate matter in polluted air contains carcinogens. Therefore, their effects are beyond respiratory problems and heart ailments. According to the statistics from Oral Cancer Foundation. among the majority of people who have been diagnosed with oral cancer, nearly about 50% will survive after five years. The mortality rate associated with mouth cancer is quite high due to the fact that these types of cancers are usually diagnosed at a late stage.\nMeasures to Minimize the Risk\nUntil now the health issues associated with air pollution were confined to heart and lungs, but now the major cause for concern is the association between air-pollution and oral cancer. Though the association is not like cause-and-effect type, yet the risk is huge. Therefore, the researchers have recommended mouth cancer screening for individuals living in high-risk polluted areas. This will help in early diagnosis and timely treatment.\nPrevention is better than cure\nLifestyle modification can help because it is literally impossible to completely avoid exposure to polluted air. The risk can become manifold for those who are living in polluted areas and are involve in unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking. Therefore, to minimize the risk, one should quit smoking and drinking and avoid exposure to polluted air. In addition, those who spend long hours outdoors owing to job or service should take additional precautionary measures such as – avoid going outdoors when particulate matter is very high in air. If their jobs demand going outside, then they should wear protective face masks when outdoors.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://theclubac.com/blog/weddings-and-events/five-2021-wedding-decoration-trends/", "date": "2023-12-01T08:53:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00062.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477311372756958, "token_count": 612, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__175423808", "lang": "en", "text": "2020 changed a lot about how we approach large gatherings, most notably that couples across the world have been patiently waiting to hold landmark celebrations such as weddings, and their time has finally arrived. The 2021 trends in wedding decoration have been influenced both by logistical concerns and a desire to bring long overdue dreams to life, so let’s take a look at the five most popular ones to find which trends will work for you.\n#1 Small Guest List, Big Spectacle:\nSmaller guest lists give event organizers the opportunity to lavish extra care on each and every attendee. This is shown not only through extra investment being put into wedding decorations, but also through an increasing trend of offering attendees personalized meal options, particularly those that are served individually to reduce shared utensils and similar points of contact between guests.\nIn addition to this, live performers and entertainment have become a wedding essential, providing engagement and a sense of connection with guests even when the stars of the show are busy.\n#2 Remote Streaming:\nSome of the adaptations originally made to weather the lockdown are already being harnessed to make the traditional wedding structure even better. One of the most obvious incarnations of this is the increased focus on providing accessibility through remote streaming. According to data provided by the Knot Worldwide, over 43% of US couples organizing a 2021 wedding plan to include some form of streaming technology to better include friends and family unable to attend in person.\n#3 Leaning Into Nostalgia:\nReturning to tried and true design concepts can be a great comfort after a period of upheaval. Because of this, there’s been a resurgence of weddings that take inspiration from 1960s and 1970s decoration. Other couples are looking to their parent’s weddings for design ideas, which provides a unique opportunity to incorporate vintage décor pieces or clothing items to tie family timelines together in a touching gesture.\n#4 Out of the Box Venues:\nOutdoor weddings have become extremely popular in 2021, as the combination of fresh air and open spaces make them a welcome relief from the cramped indoors. The appeal of this event layout is optimized with design choices that put the venue on full display, such as open sided tents covering seating, furniture that incorporates features like naturally treated wood, and of course twinkling fairy lights to guide the way and make night dances just a bit more magical.\n#5 Looking to the Internet:\nAfter a full year of assembling concept boards and searching for the perfect theme, many couples are incorporating elements of popular internet aesthetics into their wedding décor. Whether it’s the refined elegance of dark academia or the rustic simplicity of cottagecore, you may find the perfect design for your event closer than you think.\nAs always, looking at decorating trends is a great starting point, but remember that your wedding should be tailored to your tastes above all else. It’s your day, so don’t be afraid to incorporate that unique and quirky décor idea that could only have come from you!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.bnpparibas.co.kr/en/2014/02/04/bnp-paribas-shares-love-spring-bazaar-charity-sale/", "date": "2019-01-23T01:47:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583879117.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123003356-20190123025356-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9394443035125732, "token_count": 324, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__198749810", "lang": "en", "text": "In celebration of the first day of spring on the lunar calendar, BNP Paribas is pleased to hold a spring bazaar today in collaboration with the leading social enterprise Beautiful Store. All the proceeds from the bazaar will be donated to a meaningful programme that provides emotional support to socially neglected children.\nIn support of this event held at the Seoul Station branch of Beautiful Store, BNP Paribas employees have donated over 1,400 secondhand goods such as baby clothes, toys, books and shoes for the charity sale. Including 30 employees who act as volunteers to help out at the bazaar, a total of 70 employees contributed for this event.\nJoris Dierckx, Country Head of BNP Paribas Korea, said: “As a leading global banking and financial group, BNP Paribas embraces a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility in every market it operates in, including Korea. Beautiful Store dedicates a lot to promote the awareness of environmental protection and support the socially vulnerable groups, which are also the issues that we in BNP Paribas are very concerned about. Therefore, many colleagues are very happy that they have the chance to provide support to this exceptional spring bazaar.”\nHaving a long-term commitment to providing support to socially-neglected children in Korea, BNP Paribas has been holding a charity bazaar every year since 2011, including “Good White Day with Cardif” in 2011, “Sharing-Love Charity Bazaar” in 2012, and “Green Eco Day Bazaar” in 2013.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.evroadtrip.org/post/wednesday-june-14-2023-baton-rogue-la", "date": "2023-09-22T15:36:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506420.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922134342-20230922164342-00482.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9560329914093018, "token_count": 476, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__125582379", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Baton Rogue, LA\nWe had an incredible stop at the Louisiana State Capitol, graciously hosted by Louisiana Clean Fuels. It was a pleasure to engage in stimulating conversations about clean transportation with the Baton Rouge Hertz team and other attendees. The passion and dedication towards sustainable mobility were evident in our discussions. We were particularly thrilled to learn that the Louisiana transit system has already integrated nine electric transit buses and has plans to expand their fleet to 24 by the end of 2024. Hertz, too, has been making remarkable strides in incorporating electric vehicles into their fleets, further propelling the adoption of clean transportation.\nAs we bid farewell to Baton Rouge, our next destination was Mobile, AL. However, before hitting the road, we encountered a common challenge faced by EV drivers—finding a working fast charger. Unable to find a working fast charger in Baton Rogue, we made a strategic stop in Hammond, LA. This highlighted a critical issue faced by charging stations: the lack of essential amenities. Charging under the scorching heat of 92 degrees, intensified by high humidity making it feel like 100, emphasized the pressing need for shade and conveniences commonly found at traditional gas stations, such as windshield whisperers, proper lighting, and trash cans. These amenities are essential to enhance the charging experience and ensure the comfort and convenience of EV drivers.\nOur journey continued as we ventured into Mississippi, making a fantastic stop at the Gulfport Outlets. It was here that we had an excellent charging experience, topping up our Bolt EUV to 85% capacity. The ease and reliability of the charging process made our visit all the more enjoyable. Energized and ready for the next adventure, we set our sights on Mobile, Alabama—a true delight! Not only did we have the pleasure of meeting up with Drive Electric Alabama, but we also discovered that Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. The vibrant culture and warm hospitality of the city, coupled with the surprises and goodies shared by Drive Electric Alabama, made our time in Mobile truly unforgettable.\nWhat an eventful day it has been, traversing through four different states in a single day! From the Louisiana State Capitol to Hammond, Mississippi, and finally reaching Pensacola, Florida, our coast-to-coast EV road trip continues to unfold with excitement and discovery.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://houseoffiftyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/welcome-to-house-of-fifty-blog.html", "date": "2017-04-27T18:41:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122619.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00175-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.93752121925354, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__139971591", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome and thank you for stopping by! Janell\nFriday, May 20, 2011\nWelcome To The House of Fifty Blog!\nWelcome to the House of Fifty Blog. We are excited to be adding this new feature to the House of Fifty website! Through the blog we will have the opportunity to present more frequent content on the topics featured in the magazine, cover some of the stories seen in the magazine in more depth and provide additional stories, building upon the idea of finding inspiration in the everyday.\nPosted by Janell @ House of Fifty at 9:34 AM", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.homesfromtheheart.org/blog?offset=1496182295027", "date": "2019-09-21T15:29:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574532.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921145904-20190921171904-00247.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9842507243156433, "token_count": 1434, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__114190221", "lang": "en", "text": "Christine Lafortune, 49, is a farmer with three children and two grandchildren. This tent has served as their home since the earthquake.\nCarline's family has been on Homes from the Heart's list for over a year. Unfortunately, her mother passed away in February.\nThank you once again for supporting the work we do and allowing us to complete our next home. It is hard to believe we are already wrapping up home 102 and are moving right along with the next home.\nOftentimes, our homes can give all families, but especially women, the sense of security and financial means to move forward with their goals instead of remaining in a seemingly endless pattern of struggling.\n\"Now I can die in peace,\" said 69 year old Lucienne Joseph. \"Having a house was my last wish!\"\nThe recipient of home 98 in Haiti is Josette Arnold, age 57. Josette has lived with her two children in the backyard of her church for the past five years.\nHomes from the Heart is all about taking stories of loss and converting them into stories of giving. That brings us to home number 96.\nOur team in Haiti completed its 95th home this week. The recipient of our home, Yvonne Poteau, experienced tragedy and the neighborhood came together to begin building a home, but ran out of resources. That is when they turned to Homes from the Heart to help them complete the job.\nGuerda Charles is the recipient of Homes from the Heart's 94th home completed last week in Haiti. Guerda has been taking care of her grandchildren ever since the death of their mother in the earthquake.\nPhilogène \"Nène\" Edner is 56 years old and has always lived in the dirt house pictured below with his four children and one grandchild. The home is make shift and requires Nène to use buckets to catch leaking rain water. He has continued to raise those children after the loss of his wife in earthquake.\nWe are saddened to share that Michael Bonderer, Executive Director and a founder of Homes from the Heart (HFTH), passed away. Michael first became ill with pneumonia in El Salvador and returned to Kansas City for medical care. He later suffered complications from his illness and passed away peacefully in the company of his wife Zuze, brother Dan, daughters and other family members and friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.\nMichael’s journey with the poor began in 2001 following two devastating earthquakes in El Salvador that destroyed over 330,000 homes. In response to that tragedy, Bob Miller, Jack Fisher and Ron Ward of Kansas City founded HFTH. Michael and Zuze immediately moved to El Salvador and have since built over 400 homes in the area.\nCarline Joseph has three kids. She is a farmer. And she has lived in this house made of dirt since the earthquake. She had been unsuccessfully been fighting to get government housing for years. When she heard about Homes from the Heart, she reached out immediately.\nHurricane Matthew rocked the Caribbean and Southeast Coastal areas the past few weeks. As you have seen in the news and, as Jimmy's pictures reveal, there have been a lot of homes lost in the Southwest.\nThey say families that pray together, stay together. I would add that families who serve together, stay together.\nWith a last name like Miller, we could have been just about any run-of-the-mill family. It's easy to become a family that spends hours in front of separate television sets and falls into their own busy routines. Prioritizing family time is difficult. My family has found a way to make it work through the years and state lines that have attempted to divide us. A key component of that has been our shared focus on giving of ourselves to the community.\nFew people in El Salvador have been more committed to helping the poor than Archbishop Oscar Romero. This Saturday, Pope Francis will beatify Romero in what is expected to be one of the largest ceremonies in El Salvador's history.\nSalvadorans' love for Romero is well-earned. During his time as Archbishop, El Salvador was entering into a time of civil war and extreme violence. He served, often alone, as a voice for the voiceless, defending the rights of the poor.\nIt seems providential that even as Romero is being beatified, we have been invited to honor him at The Romero Community, building homes for families in severe poverty. For ten years, the community fought to receive the rights to their land, and their persistence has finally paid off. The President himself presented land titles to residents of the community last week in a ceremony full of grateful tears and smiles. Romero's legacy remains with the people of El Salvador, with the poor, and we are humbled and blessed to be a part of this redemptive story.\nPerhaps you saw one of the many articles this January on what's been accomplished (or hasn't been accomplished) in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. Haiti's recovery is anything but simple. However, there are proven methods that have worked, and which we continue to use, rebuilding Haiti one home at a time.\nTo know where we've come though, we should first consider where we started.\nIn 2010, a massive earthquake left over 2 million Haitians homeless. The earthquake destroyed or damaged roughly 250,000 homes.\nAs the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, and with little infrastructure to begin with, the nation was unprepared to respond. International Aid agencies rushed to the scene, providing much needed medical care, food, and temporary shelter. However, as is often the case with natural disasters, the ruckus fades on news stations and the next big disaster beckons our attention elsewhere.\nMaculla Milien, like many of the Haitians that came through the 2010 earthquake, has known great loss. Her house, her husband, and her son, all were stolen from her in one cruel disaster. However, she didn't give up. She picked up the pieces and kept moving, supporting herself and her remaining children by buying goods that she could resell at the market. The tent pictured below provided meager shelter for the family as they continued to hope for a change.\nToday, Maculla's hopes have turned into realities. She and her family live in a sturdy, dry, earthquake-resistant home complete with the bright colors and inviting front porch that are characteristic of Haitian culture. Not every loss can be restored, but this miracle, as Maculla calls it, can bring one family closer to healing and happiness. Their thanks and prayers are given to all who made this new home a reality.\n“All in for Christ, family, communities, and selfless service to humanity worldwide.” In his own words, that was how Rick summed up his life, and he certainly lived it. Richard A. “Rick” Dye was a board member of Homes from the Heart for two years, until his recent passing on May 29th at the age of 52.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
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{"url": "https://wcrew.org/events/special-events/2018-03-06-duty-to-respond", "date": "2018-12-13T12:48:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376824822.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20181213123823-20181213145323-00402.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597057700157166, "token_count": 251, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__84598786", "lang": "en", "text": "Sexual harassment hadn't been talked about as much since the 90's with Clarence Thomas, but now that it's almost a daily headline many people are asking do we really understand what that means?\nCome join WCREW for an evening presentation & networking event to get clarity on the subject. Andrea Hoeschen, a Shareholder at Thomadsen & Hoeschen, and Cheri Hipenbecker, General Counsel at Knight Barry Title, will be discussing critical differences between “sexual harassment” as a legal term, and its popular usage in the last several months. Along with Andrea & Cheri, Jennifer Dirks, President and CEO of Tempo will be opening up the program with data from a survey Tempo did of their own members, which was recently highlighted in the Milwaukee Business Journal's article on January 8th.\n- how to recognize sexual harassment that affects \"terms & conditions of employment\".\n- how to effectively raise concerns on your own behalf.\n- how workplaces can protect themselves and their employees by having effective and approachable avenues for women/men to bring their concerns to management.\n- how to be a proactive leader on the matter of sexual harassment, in a way that is good for business and employees.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://clintonnjpolice.com/2016-09-26-heroin-arrest", "date": "2017-04-24T17:01:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119642.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00149-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9659496545791626, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__85764688", "lang": "en", "text": "On September 22, 2016 at 10:50 AM, Patrolman Anthony Robbins stopped a motor vehicle, driven by Drew Hartrum, 50 of High Bridge, NJ on Halstead Street for Improper Passing. During the course of the stop, Patrolman Robbins observed indications that the passenger, James Summers, 50 also of High Bridge, NJ was in possession of illegal narcotics. Summers was subsequently found to be in possession of suspected Heroin. Hartrum was issued a summons for Careless Driving. Summers was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. He was released and scheduled to appear in Hunterdon County Superior Court on Sept. 30, 2016.\nThe filing of criminal charges is merely one step in the process of determining a person's guilt. All persons mentioned in this press release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://newrochelleny.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1268&ARC=1694", "date": "2023-05-31T16:53:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646937.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531150014-20230531180014-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8581811189651489, "token_count": 97, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__36074871", "lang": "en", "text": "News Flash Home\nThe original item was published from 7/28/2017 10:29:00 AM to 8/3/2017 12:00:06 AM.\nPosted on: July 28, 2017\n[ARCHIVED] National Night Out\nNRPD's National Night Out will feature facility tours of NRPD headquarters, equipment and K-9 demonstrations, fun activities for children & teens, food, plus a live DJ!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ruralwomennz.nz/doubtless-bay-local-project-2014-02-jul-2014/", "date": "2021-05-09T13:39:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988986.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210509122756-20210509152756-00109.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.958339512348175, "token_count": 214, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__31126250", "lang": "en", "text": "Doubtless Bay Branch has undertaken a fantastic project helping Peria School in 2014 to help achieve its vision of expanding its sustainable culture to generating its own electricity. This will hopefully free up funds to expand its curriculum to include more science equipment, formal music and art tuition, and heating its pool so it can be used by the whole community year round.\nOn Monday, 23rd June, Peria School in the far north became the very first North Island school to be solar powered. The switch on was officiated by Dr Russell Norman who was most impressed by the communities can-do attitude that facilitated this achievement without government assistance.\nFeatured in the photo above are Doubtless Bay Branch members Joan Petherick, Pat Shephard, Lois Garton and Gail Garton with Dr. Russell Norman. Featured below right is Dr. Russell Norman addressing the students, staff and guests at the 1872 Peria school with the new solar panels.\nYou can read more on the project from the NZ Herald here.\nCategorised in: Uncategorized", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.beautifulmeplusyou.com/2012/07/how-to-do-simple-cat-eyeliner.html", "date": "2017-05-23T16:45:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607648.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523163634-20170523183634-00171.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9521059989929199, "token_count": 98, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__231272463", "lang": "en", "text": "Cat eyeliner never seems to be out of fashion. It was spotted on many fashion shows last Spring 2012 and the Bardot-esque cat-eye look was all again over the autumn 2012 runways.\nTo me the cat eyeliner is a very classy, and yet sexy make up look, that gives your eyes an instant lift.\nIf you also want to master the cat eyeliner like a pro, follow the easy lesson below. I think the pictures shown speak for themselves.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://carolynali.com/about/", "date": "2021-10-18T19:08:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585209.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018190451-20211018220451-00182.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9464620351791382, "token_count": 436, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__111048125", "lang": "en", "text": "Based in Vancouver, BC, Carolyn Ali has written hundreds of published articles.\nWith a degree in political science and a certificate in digital marketing, she produces data-driven content for brands. She creates everything from website copy to consumer emails, sponsored content to social media ads.\nAs an editor, Carolyn has worked in-house for a technical publishing company and two high-volume newsrooms.\nShe was the travel and food editor of the Georgia Straight–Canada’s largest urban weekly–for a decade. She also worked as a copy editor for the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s leading English-language newspaper. (She still misses eating freshly cut pineapple from the fruit stall outside her office.)\nCarolyn brings an international perspective to her projects. She worked in Japan for several years and has travelled to almost 60 countries. Her biggest regret is not taking that free stopover in Brunei.\nCarolyn’s work has earned multiple North American writing awards:\n- Best Byline Travel Column (less than 250,000 circulation) – North American Travel Journalists Association (Gold award) 2014, (finalist) 2015\n- Best Service Feature in Canada – Travel Media Association of Canada, 2013\n- Best Outdoors/Adventure Story in Canada – Travel Media Association of Canada, 2011\n- Finalist for Best Special Focus Online Travel Article (sports and recreation) – North American Travel Journalists Association, 2014\nCarolyn was part of the digital content team at Destination British Columbia when it was named 2018 Marketer of the Year by the BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association. The redesigned HelloBC.com consumer website earned four awards, including 2018 HSMAI Adrian Award – Best Travel Website.\nCarolyn has appeared as a spokesperson on live television and as a guest on television and radio talk shows. Here are a few clips.\n- JoyTV CARPe Diem, Staycations aired across Canada, December 3, 2018\n- Global Morning News, Three Easy Wine Getaways in BC aired in BC, May 14, 2018\n- Global Morning News, Quick Getaways to the Thompson Okanagan aired in BC, May 21, 2018", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.thespacemystery.com/the-space/spacex-crew-dragon-tourism-trip/", "date": "2023-09-27T03:56:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510259.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927035329-20230927065329-00153.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9277094006538391, "token_count": 1132, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__41689168", "lang": "en", "text": "Many people in our world dream to be astronauts to visit space, experience a weaker gravitational pull, looking to the Earth from far away, and catching a glimpse of our spectacular world’s events. The dream may become real, with the SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism trip that managed by Space Adventures.\nSpace Adventures, a big company that has been working in the field of space tourism trips for more than two decades, has signed its first contract with SpaceX for ‘SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip‘ by Feb 18, 2020. It aims to launch space tourists to the Low Earth orbit.\nSpace Adventures intends to break the world altitude record for private citizen spaceflight and offer its clients a view of the planet Earth in a way that no one has seen since the Gemini program.\nThis article discusses the following topics about SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip:\n- How long has Space Adventures been working in the field of space tourism?\n- How many tourists can travel aboard?\n- Which spacecraft will launch the tourists?\n- When is It expected to launch the spacecraft?\n- How long does the tourism trip take?\n- What kind of training required before the launch?\n- Where will the spacecraft go?\n- How much does the ticket cost?\n- How many people visited so far?\n- How does the view look like from the International Space Station ISS?\n1. How long has Space Adventures been working in the field of Space tourism?\nSpace adventure has been working in the space tourism business since 1998, for more than two decades. In the 2000s, they successfully arranged eight orbital launches and visits to the International Space Station (ISS) for seven customers. Even though it recorded a noticeable activity in the 2000s, it has been inactive since then.\n2. How many tourists will travel aboard in the SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip?\nSpace Adventures plans to send up to four people maximum in the first launch; however, the exact number may be less depending on the booked tickets.\n3. Which Spacecraft is SpaceX going to use in the SpaceX Crew Dragon tourism trip?\nThe dedicated spacecraft for this mission is SpaceX Crew Dragon that will be launched using Falcon 9 rocket . Falcon 9 rocket follows the same system used to transport NASA’s astronauts to the International Space Stations (ISS).\n4. When is it expected to launch SpaceX crew dragon spacecraft for the tourism trip?\nThe Space Adventures trip could happen in Late-2021 to mid-2022.\n5. How long does SpaceX Crew Dragon tourism trip take?\nSpace Adventures expects that the mission is going to take 3-5 days. Several factors determine the length of the mission, such as the consultation with clients, and SpaceX besides the technical factors that play the role.\n6. What training will be for tourists who will book for the SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip?\nThe purpose of the mission is to experience the spaceflight by ordinary people who enjoy going to space. Thus, their training is significantly reduced compared with the astronauts’ training. The training will mainly focus on familiarizing the tourists with the Dragon spacecraft.\nThe training conduction will be in the USA as it hosts most of the potential customers. \n7. Where will SpaceX Crew Dragon tourism trip go?\nThe inevitable plan is to launch the spacecraft to the Low-Earth Orbit LEO (LEO: is an Earth-centered orbit with an altitude of 2,000 km/ 1,200 mi or less).\nFollowing the previous successful visits that Space Adventures’ clients have experienced in their trips to the International Space Station (ISS), Space Adventures wants to take this tourism trip to the next level by offering its potential customers an even more exciting experience.\nIn SpaceX Crew Dragon tourism mission, Space Adventures plans to break the world altitude record for private citizen spaceflight where tourists can see the planet Earth in a way that no one has seen since the Gemini program, as they say.\nEric Anderson, chairman of Space Adventures, said\n“Honoring our combined histories, this Dragon mission will be a special experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity — capable of reaching twice the altitude of any prior civilian astronaut mission or space station visitor,” \n8. How much does it cost to book a ticket for the SpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip?\nSpace Adventures says that the price may vary depending on the number of clients, but it will be within the same range of price compared with its previously launched spaceflights . Even though a ticket in the previous tourism spaceflights costs around 35$ million, Space Adventures doesn’t want to disclose more information about the pricing at this stage. It recommends its potential customer to contact its sales team for further inquiries and clarifications.\n9. How many people visited space so far?\nBy March 10, 2020, and as per FAI criterion :\n-Total number of people who have been in space: 565 from 41 countries\n-Number of people completed the sub-orbital flight: three\n–Number of people who reached Earth orbit: 562\n-Number of people who traveled beyond low Earth orbit: 24\n-Number of people who walked on the moon: 12\n10. How does the view look like from the International Space Station ISS?\nSpaceX Crew Dragon Tourism Trip may take an altitude of 2 to 3 times higher than the altitude of the ISS. Thus, the photos that tourists can capture in this trip will be more mind-boggling than the following photo from ISS.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.growingseason.care/blog/robin-lim-hero-of-the-year/", "date": "2022-08-10T05:29:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00513.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9607189297676086, "token_count": 585, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__129956095", "lang": "en", "text": "December 12, 2011\nToday, midwives and mothers everywhere can celebrate Robin Lim’s amazing and well-deserved win of CNN’s 2011 Hero of the Year award.\nRobin offers midwifery services free of charge to Indonesian women who would otherwise not be able to afford prenatal care or a skilled birth attendant. For her work at Bumi Sehat Birth Center in Bali, she has been recognized as their “Everyday person changing the world.” The direct benefit is that Robin gets $250,000 for Bumi Sehat, and I couldn’t imagine a more deserving organization. However, I’m much more excited about the secondary benefits.\nRobin Lim and Bumi Sehat are all over the media right now. This means that potential donors are more likely to notice and make contributions of their own. But it also means that folks who may not know much about midwives are getting the opportunity to learn more. And that’s good for all of us.\nI’m not sure whether Robin is interested in being the new spokesperson for midwifery, but right now, she is the most famous midwife on earth. For the past few decades, Ina May Gaskin * has been the face and the name that comes to mind for many people when talking about midwives and homebirth. But it looks as if it might be Robin’s turn. What could this mean for the PR of midwifery? Ina May’s is a grasssroots midwifery, born in the 70’s and raised on a commune in Tennessee. Robin’s midwifery is about serving not the self-selected hippie mamas, but the most needy. Ina May brought the idea of choice and empowerment to the US birthing scene, but Robin may help people see that midwifery is for everyone: cost-effective healthcare that saves lives…while still offering choice and empowerment.\nOkay, I have to go deliver a placenta and do a postpartum massage; I wanted to get something out there, and may elaborate later, but this is good for now.\n*Interestingly, Ina May also won an award this month! The Right Livelihood Award clearly didn’t get as much press as CNN’s, but I love that she’s still so passionate and actively working for parents and babies.\nPhoto from the Bumi Sehat website.\nPerinatal care specialist. Parent of two. Hosted three fetuses: my big kid, a surrogacy in the middle, and my little kid. Vegan; drinks a lot of tea. Board game (and general) geek. Goat hugger extraordinaire.\nRead more about Jasper here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://pabloandrustys.com.au/blogs/drinkbettercoffee/why-coffee-prices-are-going-up", "date": "2024-04-20T22:54:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00700.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663468599319458, "token_count": 913, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__197957693", "lang": "en", "text": "This article explores and explains what’s been happening in the world of green coffee over the last 15 months and what may happen in the future.\nThere may not be enough coffee\nBrazil produces almost 40% of the world’s Arabica coffee. Unfortunately, Brazil’s harvest was hit by drought and frost last year. The hope was that this year’s Brazil harvest would be better. However, the size of the beans within the cherry is of concern, and the expectation now is that it will be even worse than an already reduced 35 million bags estimate. To put this in perspective, in 2020 Brazil had an all-time high harvest of almost 50 million plus bags (48.76 to be exact).\nThis is further complicated by the fact that the second biggest Arabica producer, Colombia, has also had two bad harvests in a row due to too much rain and floods. As if this wasn’t bad enough, there have also been logistical and worker shortage issues in both origins which have made harvesting and readying the next crop difficult.\nNo end is in sight, just yet\nThere is now increased concern that next year’s harvest in both Brazil and Colombia will also be compromised due to dry conditions in Brazil and wet conditions in Colombia. This means that the world of coffee may have to contend with a rare occurrence of three worse-than-expected harvest cycles in some of the top-producing countries.\nWorld coffee stocks\nThe world coffee stocks have diminished as a result of two cycles of supply deficit and demand outstripping supply. This is likely to continue for another harvest cycle if the fears about the next Brazilian and Colombian harvests come true.\nPrices at all-time highs\nAll coffee prices around the world reflect the benchmark C prices. C is a commodity futures exchange for Arabica coffee and the C price is used as a benchmark price for all coffee, including specialty coffee. This is not the price that everyone pays, however, coffee prices across the globe increase and decrease with the C price. The C price is represented in US dollars per pound.\nThe C benchmark price has doubled from the previous 5-year average and is looking unlikely to come down soon. There is a high likelihood that prices might stay at this level or even increase further.\nSource: Trading Economics\nThe US dollar isn’t helping\nThe US dollar is also at a 20-year high. As coffee is traded in US dollars, this means that in actuality coffee prices have almost increased by 150% when the effect of the US dollar is considered. The last time coffee prices went this high was in 2011. However the US dollar was at an all-time low at that stage and most of the world, including Australia, did not see a noticeable increase in coffee prices.\nSource: Trading economics\nAre farmers seeing windfall profits?\nThis will depend on individual farm and region circumstances. Broadly speaking, that’s not necessarily the case. With lower harvest yields and increased input prices for fuel, labour and fertilizer, there is no windfall to be had. Furthermore, coffee prices have not kept up with inflation in a meaningful way over the last 30 years. A lot of progress had been driven due to increased harvest yields over the years. However, this trend has reversed over the last couple of years due to bad harvests and astronomical prices of inputs. This is a difficult time for the whole industry and supply chain. Everyone, including farmers, brokers, roasters, cafes and consumers, are in the same boat when it comes to facing the increased cost of living pressures. The industry is a resilient one and we will all get through this together. At the same time, it will need adjustments and proactively managing the new circumstances.\nUnless, the tightness of the coffee supply and the fears over the next harvest change quickly, there will be two problems. First is the amount of and type of coffee available and the second is the price of the coffee. We will see retail and wholesale coffee prices increase further as all the roasters who were able to minimise or omit price increases due to long-term buying programs will now see this higher reality of prices come through. And there will be no choice but to pass these increases on to ensure the viability of the supply chain and to ensure continuity of supply even while being creative and turning to coffee origins with better harvest results.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://pilihansukan.blogspot.com/2014/08/keputusan-pusingan-kelayakan-f1-belgian-grand-prix-2014.html", "date": "2019-06-18T17:05:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998808.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190618163443-20190618185443-00340.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8976728320121765, "token_count": 127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__208591611", "lang": "en", "text": "NICO ROSBERG ON POLE FOR BELGIAN GRAND PRIX.\nLewis Hamilton has to settle for second place, Sebastian Vettel is in third.\nThumbs up for Rosberg. He is primed to extend his advantage in the drivers' championship. Make sure you join us in the race tomorrow from midday.\nHamilton with a scruffy final lap with a couple of small errors that left him 0.228 seconds behind his team-mate.\nVettel leads the rest of the field in third place, 2.1 seconds off pole.\nHere are your top 10:\nTag : F1", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.gf2y7n.cn/info/1029/4701.htm", "date": "2019-10-22T19:23:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987823061.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20191022182744-20191022210244-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9613972902297974, "token_count": 1006, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__125727612", "lang": "en", "text": "The US Federal Reserve on July 31st cut its key benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a range of 2%-2.25%, in the first reduction in borrowing costs since a decade ago. It also ends its balance sheet reduction two months earlier than planned.\nProfessor Tang Yao with the Guanghua School of Management pointed out that the move marked the end of the normalizing process of the U.S. monetary policy, potentially signaling an unprecedented change in the patterns of the U.S. monetary policy.\nSince 1980, the Federal Reserve has been gradually using interest rates as a key tool in its monetary policy, which is mainly driven by data — cutting interest rates amid low growth, high unemployment rates and low inflation, and vice versa. The financial market was very familiar with this pattern, and it helped the public reasonably predict the monetary policy of the Fed.\nAs the data shows, the U.S. economy has been continuing last year’s steady growth. This growth is mainly driven by steady consumption while investment has been relatively weak. Its core inflation rate has been staying below the two percent target, and salary growth is not fast. Data-wise, the rate cut is not justified.\nDuring the interview following the rate cut announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell took on a flexible stance in a bid to give space for the Fed‘s decision-making. However, his attitude also made it hard for outsiders to gauge the Fed’s intentions. On one hand, Powell cited low return on capital, a weakening global economy, China-U.S. trade war, low inflation, amongst others, as factors contributing to the rate cut. Expected uncertainties were a major factor influencing the Fed’s rate cut decision, a sharp contrast with its usual practice to focus on real data and interest rates. On the other hand, he said the cut did not mark the start of a lengthy cutting cycle, stressing that future rate-related decisions will still mainly focus on economic data. He also ruled out that the move was in response to the pressure from President Trump, further baffling the market.\nRegardless of the logic and intention behind the rate cut, developed countries will face a low interest rate environment in the future. Currently, the EU and Japan’s monetary policies still center on negative interest rates. After the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed has been constantly increasing interest rates following quantitative easing. However, after this time’s rate cut, it only has two percent left, much lower than 4 or 5 percent, the usual amount of rate cut that is needed to cope with an economic downturn. Insufficient rate cut space means the country might have to resort to quantitative easing or even negative interest rates. Some Fed officials call for preemptive rate cuts to delay an economic downturn and avoid using abnormal monetary policy tools.\nIt is hard to normalize a developed country’s monetary policy, and extraordinary tools such as quantitative easing and negative rates have been adopted more regularly, which means their monetary policy tool kit is already nearly exhausted. A combination of factors including slowed growth of total productivity factor, aging populations, income inequality and trade disputes will cause low growth and low return on capital in the future for a developed country. Without a structural reform to address these issues, cutting lending costs for investment and debts through monetary policy becomes the only game in town. Even in an economically sound country like the U.S., tax cuts in 2017 failed to greatly boost investment and its impact on consumption was also temporary. The burden had to fall on monetary policy.\nWith pressures and expectations from politicians, the public and the financial market, a developed countries’ central bank is fully aware of the role of “savior” it plays and striving to upgrade and innovate their monetary policy. However, new policy might bring new risks. In the short run, relaxed monetary policy might reduce the risk of an economic downturn, but it will cause other risks to accumulate in the long run. For instance, low rates lead to a large amount of low rate and negative rate bonds, forcing investors to hold a great amount of high-risk bonds and stocks for higher returns. In terms of income distribution, the prosperity brought by low interest rates will worsen income and fortune inequality, hold back future demands and potentially cause new social conflicts.\nThe rate cut not only ends the country’s rate hiking cycle, but might also open up a new era for its monetary policy, pushing the global economy into a macro-environment of more uncertainty. Following the rate cut, developed countries with space for rate cuts such as the U.K. and Canada will also go through more relaxed monetary policies. In such a global environment, China should more firmly push forward its supply side reform, make proper use of various policy tools to achieve moderate countercyclical adjustments and focus on ensuring high quality economic growth — instead of over-relying on relaxed monetary policy and other short-term measures.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://linnconservancy.org/glacier-pools-preserve-featured-in-2015-fall-edition-of-inside-pennsylvania-magazine/", "date": "2020-05-26T05:56:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390448.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526050333-20200526080333-00076.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9587953686714172, "token_count": 290, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__177087208", "lang": "en", "text": "Glacier Pools Preserve Featured in 2015 Fall Edition of Inside Pennsylvania Magazine\nRead all about it beginning on page 12 of the 2015 Fall Edition at www.insidepamagazine.com.\n“I never get tired of looking at rocks,” Rickie Gross said as she pointed to a large stone with layers of cracks and moss. “This one shows so much history.”\nOn a recent tour of the 270-acre Glacier Pools Preserve in Wolf Township, Lycoming County, she and her husband Michael, who have owned and lived on the land since 1978, led the way through the dense forest on intersecting walking trails they forged with the help of friends and volunteers. They pointed out the various trees, flowers and wildlife as well as the rock walls along the meadows that once formed the boundary for farm fields dating as far back as the early 1800s.\nThe property, located near the borough of Picture Rocks and about a 10-minute drive from Hughesville, is filled with approximately 20 large vernal pools, or depressions in the ground that seasonally gather water.\nIn addition to the pool clusters, the land offers to the public rare, natural amenities, such as uncultivated meadows and picturesque views of the Allegheny Front.\nRead the entire article beginning on page 12 of the 2015 Fall Edition at www.insidepamagazine.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.capoc.org/newsletter/0512_3.html", "date": "2016-07-25T10:00:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257824226.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071024-00285-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9198071956634521, "token_count": 359, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__27521361", "lang": "en", "text": "Newsletter May 2012\nNALC-National Association of Letter Carriers\nSTAMP OUT HUNGER 20th Anniversary Food Drive Success!\nCommunity Action team members and volunteers were busy working at the OC Food Bank until late in the evening this past Saturday, May 12th. Imagine two Semis and 20 Bobtail trucks full of food that local letter carriers gathered that day! Over 222,000 pounds of non-perishable food was unloaded, sorted and organized.\nFour hundred local non-profit agencies picked up food from the OC Food Bank. Because of the generous support of our local communities, the pantries are now able to better serve their community. #communityaction\nNALC Stamp Out Hunger Kick Off Event Tuesday, May 8th 2012\nThe NALC kicked off “Stamp Out Hunger” last Tuesday at the Eagle Community Credit Union (Eagle CU) in Lake Forest. Local politicians, NALC leadership, Orange County non-profit agencies, food bank directors, and community members celebrated the anticipated success of the nation’s largest food drive. The fabulous event was planned by the team at Eagle CU. Eagle CU President Bill Birnie spoke along with many other leaders whose dedication and commitment to this food drive is valued and admired.\nMayor Kathryn McCullough of Lake Forest\nEagle Community Credit Union President, Bill Birnie\nExecutive Director of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, Clarence “Buddy” Ray\nOC Food Bank Director, Mark Lowry\nNALC Region 1 Food Drive Coordinator, Paula Miller\nThe names of the Eagle team members are (from left to right): Lynne Westbury, Andrea Alcala-Reyes,\nRobin Wiessner, Carol Rosas, David Ward, and Alex Tellez", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.nunziastark.com/2019/08/29/when-runners-ignore-pain-bad-things-happen/", "date": "2021-01-26T17:54:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704803308.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126170854-20210126200854-00690.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9566025137901306, "token_count": 780, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__70714345", "lang": "en", "text": "If you’ve ever had a runner’s knee injury, it can be painful and debilitating. The feeling of instability and the popping or grinding sounds should not be ignored. That nagging pain, concentrated right in front of your knee, is aggravating. It makes running, walking uphill and climbing steps almost impossible.\nFacing an injury is one of the most common threats runners face, regardless of their fitness levels. It can occur in people of all ages, so it is important not to ignore any nagging pains during a workout. Always allow yourself a “body check-in” when something does not feel right.\nRunners are mentally trained to push through the normal running knee pains, but that can make injuries even worse. Pain is a vital warning signal, and is too often ignored. Your brain makes you believe that if you skip a run, you will fall off track and undo any progress that you have made. Runners train themselves to push through the normal aches and knee pains.\nBesides the physical toll, injuries can also wreak havoc with the mind and lifestyle. Dennis Ramos, a psychotherapist from Corpus Christi, Texas, says there are various impacts from sports injuries.\nDepending on the degree of impairment, an injured person may have to cope with loss of abilities, impaired mobility, change in routine or lifestyle, pain and the demands of rehab or recovery,” Ramos says.\nAn active or athletic person may suffer psychologically from the loss of his or her activities, especially since physical activity is one of the best things to help maintain mental and emotional health, Ramos says.\nAccording to Ramos, impaired mobility can lead to:\n• Reduced ability to cope with stress\n• Lowered energy\n• Grief and depression\nIf the impaired mobility and activity extends for a long period of time, these effects can be much worse,” Ramos says. “Injury can cause drastic changes in routine or lifestyle as well, which can result in struggles with adjustment to change.”\nIt’s also important to recognize the effect an injury may have on a person’s income, job status and lifestyle, Ramos says. Any of these challenges can potentially cause symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.\n“We know that severe chronic pain can often lead to depression in many individuals,” he says. “So, depending on the injury, this may be an important concern. Finally, the demands of recuperation, rehab, retraining and recovery can be quite challenging and cause increased stress levels.”\nOvercoming Psychological Effects\nAfter a sports injury, self-care is important, Ramos says. That means good rest, good nutrition, a good support community and a positive attitude. Individuals should try to stay as active as possible.\n“When your physician approves, try to activate the parts of your body that are not injured,” he says. “If you have an injured leg, try to exercise your upper body, for example. Keep your mind active and engaged in hobbies, reading, games, social activities and other things you enjoy. Make concrete plans with your medical team to get back to the physical routines and activities you are able to do, as soon as possible. If you find that your energy or mood is low, or if you have ongoing anxiety, consult your medical team and a therapist to help you cope. Remember that depression can sometimes be one of the symptoms of injury, so be careful to let someone you trust know how you are doing, and seek professional help as soon as possible.”\nThe bottom line: do not ignore any pain in your body. If it gets worse, stop the workout and see how you feel the next day. Take time to breathe and relax, refocus and prioritize self-care.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.escabona.com/eb17/Public/Content.aspx?ID=1066507", "date": "2017-12-17T08:01:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948594665.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217074303-20171217100303-00617.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9301066994667053, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__211489684", "lang": "en", "text": "We're Rewriting the Next Decade for Food\nThere’s an old story still being told in food. A story layered with faux science and outdated business practices. One that puts profits ahead of people, innovation at the expense of quality, and fear before safety. It’s a story that’s contributed to food deserts in the heartland, an allergy epidemic among children, billions of tons of waste, the least healthy population in human history, and a climate challenge that threatens life on this planet.\nA growing number of people, though, refuse to accept this single story and are working to write another for the next decade in food. They are focused on innovating to improve lives. They are re-building food-accessible communities, developing truly smart technologies and seeking out people-centric products and processes. They are daring powerful institutions—both externally and from within—to fix a system that’s let us down and could gravely impact life for future generations. Most importantly, they are recognizing that to ascend from a good brand to a great brand requires exceptional leadership—leadership that embraces the responsibilities of global citizenship and inspires others to unite with them to make the seemingly impossible possible.\nWelcome to the new story. Welcome to Esca Bona.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://nafcclinics.org/content/family-health-partnership-clinic-pads-expand-mobile-health-care-offerings-homeless", "date": "2021-06-15T09:29:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487620971.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210615084235-20210615114235-00632.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9632003307342529, "token_count": 440, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__213728025", "lang": "en", "text": "The Family Health Partnership Clinic and Sage Legacy Fund celebrated the new “Clinic Without Walls” on Tuesday at the McHenry County PADS Day Shelter.\nThe medical supply van is an expansion of health care services the clinic has been offering to the shelter and the Old Firehouse Assistance center since January. It allows for McHenry County’s homeless population to have greater access to needed treatment. The program sends a primary care team to the homeless centers to provide exams, lab tests and medications.\nThe van allows for better transportability of the program. The program is offered once a week at the shelters and once a month at McHenry’s Garden Quarter Resource Center, said Suzanne Hoban, executive director of the clinic.\n“We had our ultimate goal, which was to get care to the people who probably have the most difficulty accessing care,” Hoban said. “We worked backwards from there. What are the barriers and how can we address those barriers?”\nLack of transportation and higher priorities can lead to people who are impoverished and homeless putting off getting necessary care, PADS Director Erin Brumfield Grima said.\n“We have seen a big difference made in the people coming in to get these services,” she said. “Lots of people may have health benefits through Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act, but because they are experiencing homelessness, it makes it hard for them to put that on priority and get out to a general care physician. … This has been wonderful to create availability to get people services they need.”\nSage Legacy Fund and the McHenry County Community Foundation funded the project. It cost about $36,000 to get running, and the community foundation helped outfit the special medical van. Sage also will fund staffing costs for the next three years, Hoban said.\nLegacy foundation member Vince Foglia said the idea was transformational.\n“We thought it was super,” he said. \"If you can’t get the patients to the doctor, you bring the doctors to the patients. You can’t get better than that.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.imajess.com.au/About", "date": "2020-04-02T10:30:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370506870.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402080824-20200402110824-00380.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9556004405021667, "token_count": 218, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__89404453", "lang": "en", "text": "Imajess, pronounced 'image-ess'. Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.\nI have been living in the word of motorsport for the majority of my life, as a driver, pit crew, spectator, event official and photographer.\nIn 2012, I became a silver level CAMS Accredited Motorsport Photographer. Since then, my role in motorsport has only expanded beyond club level motorsport, to international events such as World Time Attack.\nBeyond photos, I have also writen for various magazines and blogs, including Australian Car Mechanic and Drift Life.\nI am also the editor and designer of idrive magazine. idrive magazine is the annual publication of the BMW Drivers Club Melbourne, chronicling the club’s numerous events, discussing new BMW models and showcasing the club’s many supporters, sponsors and advertisers. An accomplishment Jess is extremely proud of, creating the magazine from just a blank page and an idea that started with \"do you know what would be really cool..?\"\nWant to know more? Get in contact today.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry-chair-meets-bereaved-families-and-relatives-care-home-residents", "date": "2023-06-10T17:47:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00591.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9779873490333557, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__15829457", "lang": "en", "text": "Inquiry Chair meets bereaved families and relatives of care home residents\nLord Brailsford, Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, has undertaken an initial series of meetings with bereaved families and relatives of care home residents in Scotland.\nThe discussions have allowed Lord Brailsford to provide an update on the Inquiry’s progress and learn more about their experiences during the pandemic in Scotland, and how they and their relatives were impacted by the lockdowns and other restrictions, such as those in residential care settings.\nLord Brailsford said: “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to meet bereaved families and the relatives of care home residents, and very much appreciate them sharing with me their harrowing accounts of the losses they have suffered. I have learned a great deal and their experiences will be at the heart of the Inquiry’s investigations.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://ww2.formula2.com/news/f2-champion-bacheta-to-drive-williams-f1-car-at-silverstone.aspx", "date": "2015-10-05T17:15:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443736677497.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001215757-00066-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9752095937728882, "token_count": 311, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__51316046", "lang": "en", "text": "Newly crowned FIA Formula Two champion Luciano Bacheta will be\ngiven a Williams Formula 1 drive next week (18 October) at\nSilverstone, as part of his reward for winning the 2012\nThe 22-year-old Brit, who led the championship from the start, secured the honours during a thrilling final showdown at Monza, edging out season-long rival Mathéo Tuscher to scoop the prize, together with FIA Super Licence eligibility - required to compete in Grands Prix.\nIn preparation for next week, Bacheta has already visited the team's headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire to conduct simulator work before his takes to the Northamptonshire track.\n\"All year while I was leading the championship I was thinking that I could be driving a Grand Prix car so I've been training with F1 in mind,\" Bacheta said. \"I've received a measurement chart for the race suit and we'll ramp up the preparation now. I'm so excited and I'm really motivated for it and even before I won the championship I thought I would be ready for it.\"\nBacheta will become the fourth F2 champion to drive Williams F1 machinery after previous champions Andy Soucek, Dean Stoneman and Mirko Bortolotti. He will also be driving at the circuit that brought him the first of his record-breaking four consecutive wins on his way to championship victory.\nFull coverage of the day will be available on www.formulatwo.com", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.promindsa.com/fr/xiii-international-congress-on-mineral-resources/", "date": "2019-09-19T18:44:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573570.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919183843-20190919205843-00372.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9463300704956055, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__155006666", "lang": "en", "text": "From 20-22 November Shanghai (China) is the venue for “Chinacoat’2013”, the benchmark show in Asia.\nPROMINDSA is currently finalizing the design of its stand for this top event, which is to be staged precisely in the country that is the world leader in pigment production and which the company hopes will be a decisive platform for it to continue to consolidate the growth of its exports to this region of the world.\nThe exhibition stand, measuring 36 square metres, has been designed by the Spanish firm CREADEC, who are specialists in this type of international events.\nWithin the range of Micronox pigments, the two star products to be presented at “Chinacoat’2013” will be Micronox R01 y Micronox R02.\nThe show, that this year will be held in Shanghai, boasts an exhibition space of more than 55,000 square metres and will accommodate more than 1,500 exhibitors who expect to attend more than 50,000 visitors coming from 100 different countries.\nPROMINDSA’s stand is number 3C69-72, located in Zone 7 of Hall E-3. At the stand, in addition to Phillip Chen, our Shanghai office representative and the person responsible for distribution in China, will be our CEO, Fernando Prada, accompanied by Bernardo Pons, José Ángel del Pozo and Eva López.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://flaxandkale.com/en/our-history", "date": "2024-03-01T15:10:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475311.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301125520-20240301155520-00828.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9741215705871582, "token_count": 567, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__69782418", "lang": "en", "text": "To know how we got here, it's necessary to look back and know our history, the history of our family ...\n40 years ago I was born in \"Paradise\" without realizing it. Over the years it's something I'veI learned thinking about \"El Paradís\" (The Paradise), the restaurant my parents Ramón Barri and Teresa Carles opened the same year I was born in Lleida.\nIt was a time when fast food chains landed in Spain and the consumption of soft sugared drinks were sky rocketing. But my parents nevered followed trends.\nIn a city where the vegetarian population did not reach 20 people, they dared to open the first vegetarian restaurant in Lleida.\nMe and my sister Mar took different paths. When we finished our studies drove our carrers away from the kitchen. Mar with communication and me with music and consulting. At that time, we never thought we would come back home.\nOver the years and especially traveling, I discovered that my parents cuisine was not only in favor of destiny and the planet, but also it was in no way inferior to the best restaurants. It was also beginning to find its place in the gastronomic and cultural trends around the world. It was at this moment when I decided to go back and bet on making it a reference beyond borders.\nIn 2011, my parents, Mar, and I opened Teresa Carles, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona to prove that eating healthy didn't have to be boring and that our cuisine had something different to offer. Mar and I went back to practically living in a restaurant, but this time it was different. We were more convinced than ever.\nAnd soon the press gave us their good reviews but more importantly, we also got them from our clients.\nThree years later, we dared to open Flax & Kale, the first restaurant to call itself Healthy-Flexitarian. It was born with the intention of promoting a lifestyle in which the values of respect for health, the environment and people. Gastronomy became our way to make this world a better place for everyone.\nWith this concern we took a bigger step. In 2018, we decided to open an innovative sustainable R&D center in Lleida. With the aim of researching, innovating and being able to take our product further.\nAnd the story does not end here. We are preparing more changes, more news, more innovation ...\nBut we will never change the vision with which it all began forty years ago, when a couple of visionaries decided to be true towhat they thought and start sharing their philosophy.\nEat Better > Be Happier > Live Longer\nJordi Barri, CEO & Founder Flax & Kale", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://beta.cjr.org/join/membership.php", "date": "2024-02-25T07:58:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474594.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225071740-20240225101740-00657.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9023585915565491, "token_count": 185, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__119714582", "lang": "en", "text": "As an independent nonprofit, the Columbia Journalism Review is in a unique position to help journalism be at its best. But we can’t do it alone. Our independence requires the support of people like you.\nFor just a few dollars a month, you’ll help journalism be at its best and have access to some of the best media insight and coverage around. Your membership includes:\n- Print magazine\n- Members-only email newsletter\n- Quarterly updates from the editor and publisher\n- Invitations to special events and panel discussions\nFor all membership inquiries — changing your address, updating your billing information, and miscellaneous questions — please email us at email@example.com.\nGive the Gift of Journalism\nThere’s no better gift than sharing the access and insight that comes with being a CJR member. Click below to send a gift subscription to that special someone in your life.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.fomin.org/en-us/HOME/Knowledge/Development-Data/Microfinance", "date": "2015-01-28T14:05:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422121961657.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124175241-00107-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9131282567977905, "token_count": 409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__4819952", "lang": "en", "text": "Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Data and Trends\nMicrocredit in Latin America and the Caribbean has continued its expansion of the last decade, with an increase in customers, more kinds of institutions, a wider variety of services offered to clients, and a trend toward lower interest rates. The 2014 report shows the region’s microcredit portfolio grew to more than US$40 billion in 2013, is provided by more than 1,000 institutions, and reaches more than 22 million clients.\nAccording to Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean 2014, the majority of the 1,000 institutions providing microcredit in the region are regulated, representing 79 percent of the portfolio and 65 percent of customers. Also of note is the penetration of microcredit, now reaching one quarter of the region’s microentrepreneurs, with an average loan size of US$1,800.\nDownload the 2014 report: \"Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Data and Trends\nRead the press release\nMicrofinance in Latin America and the Caribbean: Sector data.\nMicrocredit in Latin America and the Caribbean has experienced exponential growth over the last decade, through the incorporation of new actors, closer attention from financial authorities, and overall improvements in information transparency. The microcredit portfolio held by more than 1000 institutions now totals over US$40 billion, serving at least 20 million clients. Regulated institutions represent 86% of the portfolio and 66% of clients in these totals.\nDownload the complete report\nRead the press release of the 2013 report\nOver the last 10 years, microfinance has experienced continuous growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through a responsible regulatory environment and strong, well-regulated microfinance institutions, more micro and small businesses and poor households have access to financing opportunities.\nDownload the complete report (in Spanish only)\nDownload the one-page infographic\n2011 report (in Spanish only)\nPress release: Microfinance lending in Latin America and the Caribbean rose 23 percent in 2010", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.houndstone.org/blogs/houndstone-foundation-rescue-stories/coquito-a-tale-of-second-chances-and-unwavering-love", "date": "2024-04-21T13:40:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00277.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9818549156188965, "token_count": 811, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__28635668", "lang": "en", "text": "They say every dog has its day, but for Coquito, his day seemed shadowed by misjudgments and misunderstandings. When Coquito first entered our lives, it was under circumstances that carried heavy hearts and somber stories. Yet, as days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the story of Coquito transformed into one of hope, redemption, and boundless love.\nCoquito’s Tumultuous Journey\nThe small, uncertain steps of Coquito first echoed in our lives when he was returned by his previous adopters. He arrived with a list of grievances that painted a bleak picture: a \"bad dog\" who had accidents around the house, barked incessantly, and was unpredictable in behavior. The weight of these allegations could have sealed Coquito's fate, relegating him to a life forever chained to misunderstandings.\nHowever, the shelter and I had our suspicions. Was he a victim of prolonged crating, causing his so-called \"unpredictable\" behavior? When we were asked to foster Coquito, we jumped at the opportunity and give him the chance he deserved.\nThe Coquito We Came to Know and Love\nWith the loss of our beloved senior chihuahuas, Marisol and Lelo, there was a huge void in our lives that we were uncertain we would ever be able recover from. But then, Coquito happened.\nContrary to the list of complaints, Coquito showcased none of the problematic behaviors. He was neither unpredictable nor did he have frequent accidents. In fact, to our surprise, he was wee wee pad trained! Day by day, Coquito's gentle nature and loving demeanor started filling the void left by our senior babies. His wagging tail, his soft whimpers, and his warm cuddles were a testament to the fact that, sometimes, all one needs is understanding and a bit of love.\nFrom Fostering to Forever\nThree months into fostering, our bond with Coquito had grown so deep and so strong that the thought of parting ways became unbearable. And so, we made a heartwarming decision: Coquito was family. Our decision to adopt him was met with joyous barks and affectionate licks, sealing our bond for a lifetime.\nCoquito no longer has to face the fear of being shuffled between homes. With us, he has found his forever family. Today, he has a feisty senior chihuahua sister, Betty, who never fails to keep him on his toes. He also shares his home with a one-eyed senior cat, Six, who watches his new sibling suspiciously from a safe distance. The trio, with their unique personalities and quirks, is a living testament to the beauty of adoption and second chances.\nThe Lessons Coquito Taught Us\nCoquito's journey with us was more than just an adoption story. It was a lesson in empathy, understanding, and the importance of giving second chances. Every dog, has a story and a past. It's essential to look beyond preconceived notions and judgments to truly understand and appreciate the soul within.\nCoquito also reaffirmed our belief in fostering and adopting. By opening our hearts and homes to him, we not only gave Coquito a new lease on life but also found a way to heal our own wounds. He taught us that love isn't bound by time; it's bound by moments, memories, and the warmth of togetherness.\nIn the end, Coquito's story is a beacon of hope for countless other dogs waiting for their forever homes. It's a reminder that with a little patience and a lot of love, every dog can find its day in the sun. Here's to Coquito, the little chihuahua who taught us the immeasurable power of love, second chances, and the magic of new beginnings.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://topsnark.com/blog/senate-examines-massive-israel-aid-package", "date": "2013-05-19T04:29:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696383259/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092623-00089-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9640858769416809, "token_count": 535, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__214422589", "lang": "en", "text": "The Senate is currently examining a bill which would provide Israel with one of the biggest aid packages ever granted to the Jewish State. The United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, a version of which was recently passed by the House of Representatives, will broaden military cooperation between the two countries and will supply Israel with additional aircraft and munitions. President Barack Obama has in the past been criticized for his weak pro-Israeli stance.\nAccording to sources close to the discussions, Israel will receive refueling aircraft, which it will badly need if it decides to go ahead and launch a pre-emptive military strike against Iran,while the additional munitions is likely to include state-of-the-art bunker-busting missiles. In exchange for the very generous aid package, Israel is expected to open up its air space to the U.S. so that it can conduct aerial exercises.\nThe new legislation is being examined by the Foreign Relations Committee at a time when world powers negotiators are meeting in Baghdad to attempt to break the deadlock between Iran and the West.\nThe United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany are trying to convince Tehran that it needs to put a stop to some of its nuclear fuel enrichment, which the Obama administration and other Western leaders believe is a precursor to the building of a dirty bomb. Iran, on the other hand, wishes the U.S. and Europe to lift the economic sanctions on its oil exports in exchange for granting U.N. inspectors a freer rein when visiting the country’s nuclear installations.\n“This bill has received the blessing of the Obama administration, which sees it as a conciliatory gesture towards Israel in advance of the agreement with Iran, about which Israel has already begun to express reservations,” the source told the Globes.\nRepublican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul strongly opposed the bill while it was being examined by the House of Representatives, describing it as “another piece of one-sided and counter-productive foreign policy legislation.”\n“This bill will not help the United States. It will not help Israel. And it will not help the Middle East. It will implicitly authorize much more US interventionism in the region at a time when we cannot afford the foreign commitments we already have. It more likely will lead to war against Syria, Iran, or both,” Dr. Paul said at the time.\nOn Wednesday, Israel’s defense minister Ehud Barak indicated that a pre-emptive strike against Iran’s nuclear sites would remain a possibility even if Tehran agreed to grant greater access to United Nations inspectors.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://en.longrunagri.com/news/Magic_mushrooms_for_depression.html", "date": "2023-03-20T10:37:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943471.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320083513-20230320113513-00016.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9399572610855103, "token_count": 385, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__135061860", "lang": "en", "text": "This week, life sciences company COMPASS Pathways announced that it has received “Breakthrough Therapy” designation from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its psilocybin therapy aimed at individuals with treatment-resistant depression.\nPsilocybin, the main active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, is also known as Little Smoke, Magic Mushrooms, Purple Passion and Shrooms, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Like many other hallucinogens, the drug can alter one’s perception, thoughts and feelings or cause hallucinations.\nThe FDA’s new designation is a significant milestone for psilocybin therapy, highlighting “the importance of supporting early research that can be translated to clinically meaningful outcomes,” company officials wrote in a news release. The designation will fast track the FDA’s review of the treatment for possible approval.\nResearchers from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the U.S. have been studying the therapy for many years. In fact, a study published in January found that the psychoactive compound helped revive emotional responsiveness in patients with treatment-resistant depression. Another showed that patients’ mental benefits after two psilocybin treatments lasted for weeks.\nCOMPASS Pathways will begin running the first large-scale psilocybin clinical trial for treatment-resistant depression in Europe and North America within the next two years. The company’s version of psilocybin comes in powder form, synthesized in the laboratory.\n\"This is great news for patients,” COMPASS executive chairman George Goldsmith said in a statement. “We are excited to be taking this work forward with our clinical trial on psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The FDA will be working closely with us to expedite the development process and increase the chances of getting this treatment to people suffering with depression as quickly as possible.”", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.di.univr.it/?ent=seminario&id=5193&idC=160&lang=it", "date": "2021-10-19T14:05:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585270.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019140046-20211019170046-00668.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8489853739738464, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__55865039", "lang": "en", "text": "- ETH Zürich, CH\nlunedì 19 ottobre 2020\nWe advertise the Public Opening of the 2020 Fields Medal Symposium, to be held on Monday 19 October 2020 and hosted by The Fields Insitute for Research in Mathematical Sciences.\nThe event features an interview between Hannah Fry and Alessio Figalli (Fields Medal 2018) and a panel of distinguished mathematicians discussing his work.\nDetailed program and registration link at: http://www.fields.utoronto.ca/activities/20-21/fieldsmedalsym-opening", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.hidesigneurope.com/2023-hidesign-seminars/", "date": "2023-09-21T23:12:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506045.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921210007-20230922000007-00709.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8760020136833191, "token_count": 520, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__170580599", "lang": "en", "text": "08:30 – 09:00\nIn this HI Design Europe opening presentation, STR’s Alexander Robinson explores the state of the market – using a combination of data and forecasting to chart the forces shaping hotel design and development, both locally and regionally.\n09:00 – 09:40\nWe look ahead as our panel of industry experts imagine the hotel of the future (with a little help from the audience), offer their thoughts on how hospitality and design will evolve to deliver relevant, compelling experiences, speak to changing audiences, and showcase innovation and progressive ideas.\n14:30 – 15:00\nAs Creative Director of LORE Group and Founder of LORE Studio, Jacu Strauss has made understanding people his business – concepting and design pioneering hotel projects that have shifted the needle of hospitality, from London’s One Hundred Shoreditch and Sea Containers to Amsterdam’s Pulitzer and Kimpton De Witt. He explains what it means to unpick how people travel, work and socialise today, and deliver hotels that resonate.\n15:00 – 15:30\nSustainability is the most pressing concern of our times and yet the pace of change is often too slow; the will to take radical action not strong enough. In this HI Design Europe closing seminar, sustainable hospitality expert Juliet Kinsman shares her thoughts on why we’re all responsible for building a positive future.\n08:30 – 09:30\nIn our regular HI Design’s Hot Topics discussion, we fearlessly tackle the biggest issues facing design and hospitality. With audience participation encouraged, be a part of the conversations genuinely shaping the region, alongside our panel of outspoken industry leaders.\n13:35 – 14:35\nJudith van Vliet is a global authority on colour and its psychology, through her work considering how colour can be used meaningfully and purposefully within the design of interiors and the built environment. Here, she looks to the dynamic surroundings of Marrakech, offering a masterclass on how colour can convey a sense of place and culture.\nJudith Van Vliet", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.bayareacouncil.org/housing-and-sustainable-development/bay-area-jobs-housing-imbalance-grows/", "date": "2024-04-19T09:29:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00576.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9467564225196838, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__2090851", "lang": "en", "text": "BAY AREA JOBS-HOUSING IMBALANCE GROWS\nThe Bay Area’s jobs-housing imbalance is getting worse, adding to the region’s affordability crisis and threatening to undermine the region’s strong economy. An analysis of regional housing and employment data by the Building Industry Association of the Bay Area shows that since 2011 the region has added 531,000 jobs while creating just 124,000 new housing units. This amounts to a ratio of 4.3 jobs per housing unit, a rate well in excess of a healthy balance of 1.5 jobs per housing unit. The Council has been working aggressively to advocate for statewide policy reforms that will encourage more housing production. Gov. Brown recently signed legislation the Council sponsored that will allow for up to 20,000 units of new housing near BART stations. The Council is also working to implement legislation we sponsored last year that has the potential to add hundreds of thousands of affordable granny or in-law units. To engage in the Council’s housing policy work, please contact Senior Vice President Matt Regan.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://seancallanan.com/blog/project/sports-geek/", "date": "2018-08-22T02:15:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221219242.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180822010128-20180822030128-00395.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8283776044845581, "token_count": 103, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__91578378", "lang": "en", "text": "I work with sports leagues and teams around the world at Sports Geek.\nHere are some recent episodes:\n- Tinus le Roux on knowing your fans in the stands - 20 Aug 2018\n- NBA 2K League season one – Brendan Donohue - 13 Aug 2018\n- Global broadcast & digital trends with Nielsen Sports’ Glenn Lovett - 06 Aug 2018\n- Quick Sports Geek Trip Update - 23 Jul 2018\n- Bringing high performance to esports – Dave Harris, Dire Wolves - 16 Jul 2018", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://byebyebad.com/blogs/news/is-blue-light-damaging-your-skin", "date": "2023-03-28T08:58:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948817.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328073515-20230328103515-00020.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9418666362762451, "token_count": 550, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__30550543", "lang": "en", "text": "Protecting against blue light\nBy George Boyd\nIn the past, most worries about premature aging and skin cancer stemmed from the damaging UVA and UVB rays emitted by the sun. But over the past decade, scientists have learned that these may not be the only rays of visible light people need to be concerned about. Blue light — emitted by both the sun and digital devices — could be wreaking havoc on your skin health.\n“The trend of blue-light blocking in skin care and wellness in general is increasing because we are all exposed to blue light more now with the use of smartphones and tablets,” says Nazanin Saedi, MD, the department co-chair of the laser and aesthetics surgery center at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.\n“Blue light is a portion of the visible light spectrum (380 to 500 nanometers) that is contained in sunlight, but it is also given off by indoor lighting [and] common electronic devices, like computer screens and smartphones,” says Jason Bloom, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.\n“[Blue light] is thought to penetrate deeper into the skin than UV light but fortunately is not associated with the development of skin cancer,” adds Joshua Zeichner, MD, the director of cosmetic and clinical research in the dermatology department at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Department of Dermatology in New York City.\nMost of the blue light people are exposed to comes from the sun, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The amount of blue light emitted by devices is “only a fraction” of that given off by the sun, explains Dr. Bloom — “but the problem is that we are constantly spending time on and carrying around these devices and keeping them close to our face and head.”\nthe average New Zealander spends more than 11 hours per day using digital media.\n“Spending more time in front of our devices during the COVID-19 lockdown raised the question of whether our devices are contributing to premature skin aging,” Dr. Zeichner says. The truth is that our computers, tablets, and phones emit only low levels of blue light. However, as we spend more and more time looking at our devices, we do need to consider the effects of long-term, low-level exposure.”\nSo, if you’ve noticed your screen time has gone up thanks to work-from-home Zoom calls and ongoing virtual happy hours, or maybe the latest Netflix series drop, you may be wondering about the effect on your health.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.bikesa.asn.au/events/a-wonderful-world-bicycle-day/", "date": "2022-07-07T10:13:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104690785.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707093848-20220707123848-00632.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9587809443473816, "token_count": 427, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__128734956", "lang": "en", "text": "A short blog about our first World Bicycle Day – Sunday 3 June 2018.\nBike SA wanted to celebrate this fantastic occasion with our members and friends so we decided to host a Free community ride.\nThe Bike SA team arrived at a very crisp Victoria Park in the morning to set up for the inaugural World Bicycle day celebration. It was beautiful day despite a chill in the air, perfect to celebrate cycling in South Australia, with a diverse community of riders arriving in a steady stream. The local cafes kept riders warm with drinks and breakfast snacks.\nIt was wonderful to see trikes, cruisers, trishaws, E-Bikes, tandems, kids, dogs, families, ride groups and even a skeleton out for the celebration.\nEveryone gathered around to listen to our speakers address the community. We were lucky enough to have the HON Lord Mayor, Martin Haese, Katrine Hildyard MP – Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Michael Bails – President of Cycling SA And Nathan Petrus – Vice President, Bike SA to address our community.\nAfter the formalities, we mustered the growing group with an escort kindly led by SAPOL and then Eco Caddy out onto Wakefield Street.\nChildren started out front with families and a colourful band of riders all out supporting the same cause continued through our beautiful city together.\nA global day for those passionate about being on wheels and the fun, health, environment and community benefits that it brings.\nThe group was welcomed at Elder park by Katie Gilfillan – President of the Bicycle Institute of SA.\nRide participants were chatting, socialising, meeting new people and generally enjoying being out in the sunshine, which to us felt like the event had been a great success!\nThank you to all of you that made an effort to be a part of this event, you may find yourself in some of the images of the day.\nIf you would like to know more about World Bicycle Day click here.\nTo register to our e-news to find out more about future events or bike SA initiatives click here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://koibanx.medium.com/el-salvador-signs-a-cooperation-agreement-with-koibanx-to-develop-the-governments-blockchain-6506f30564fe", "date": "2024-03-05T13:36:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00514.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9007208347320557, "token_count": 503, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__45122590", "lang": "en", "text": "El Salvador signs a Cooperation Agreement with Koibanx to Develop the Government’s Blockchain Infrastructure on Algorand\nAugust 31, 2021 — San Salvador, El Salvador — Koibanx, a leading Latin American asset tokenization and Blockchain financial infrastructure company, announced today that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the government of El Salvador, a sovereign nation that uses the US dollar, to develop its blockchain infrastructure on top of Algorand’s technology.\nKoibanx chose to leverage Algorand’s blockchain in several recent national public and private initiatives across Latin America, including a national blockchain-based COVID certification program, a point-of-sale credit issuance system and various smart contract financing platforms. Designed for broad participation across a variety of use cases, Algorand’s technology provides the performance, scalability, security and functionality required to implement large scale projects around the world. Koibanx is making strides across Latin America to bring more efficient infrastructure and tools to the region’s burgeoning digital economy.\n“El Salvador is paving the way for other countries to make the promise of blockchain a reality. We are honored to be working with the government to enable Salvadoreans to access a global digital economy and the potential for a more prosperous future,” said Leo Elduayen, CEO & Founder of Koibanx. “To make this possible, we needed technology that was robust enough to handle the needs of an entire nation. We found that in Algorand, a proven blockchain that meets our rigorous requirements for speed, security and stability.”\nFounded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand’s public, open source blockchain infrastructure provides interoperability and capacity to handle the volume of transactions needed for defi, financial institutions and governments to smoothly transition into FutureFi. The technology of choice for more than 700 global organizations, Algorand is enabling the simple creation of next generation financial products, protocols and exchange of value.\nSince 2015 Koibanx has helped banks and financial institutions integrate crypto into their banking cores while connecting financial products through Blockchain infrastructure. Payments, factoring, and the tokenization of a variety of financial assets can be executed more efficiently and securely on the Koibanx platform. The company seeks to connect the LATAM financial industry over a shared infrastructure for the benefit of all players. For more information, visit https://www.koibanx.com.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.gemacting.com/moviestarcamp", "date": "2023-09-22T07:35:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506339.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922070214-20230922100214-00055.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9590423703193665, "token_count": 242, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__287676253", "lang": "en", "text": "Since 2008, Gideon Entertainment & Media Productions has been treating young people between the ages of 7 and 17 like the stars they are. In 2023 we will make four short films, each starring up to 12 kids. The movies are custom made for the kids in the camp. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Once camp ends, the movies are edited and premiere at a real movie theater in the fall. Campers and their families get the opportunity to see their film on the big screen at a Hollywood-style, red carpet premiere party.\nThe 2023 camps will all be held on location within 10 minutes of Newark, Delaware. Some of the locations where we have filmed in the past have included Milburn Orchards, Klondike Kate's Restaurant, Downes Elementary School, and the Newark Public Library.\nTo register for camp, fill out the form below. Check each week that your child would like to attend camp. As soon as the locations of the films have been confirmed (no later than March 1), you will receive an invoice for the non-refundable $100 deposit. The remaining balance of $199 will be due four weeks before camp.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://allendaleseniorliving.com/new-look-resort-style-amenities-distinctive-programming/", "date": "2024-04-22T02:34:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818072.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422020223-20240422050223-00663.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9363347291946411, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__119828492", "lang": "en", "text": "Allendale Senior Living in Northern New Jersey is undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebranding led by Marquis Health Consulting Services, aiming to modernize its offerings for today’s seniors. The project includes redesigning physical spaces with a modern aesthetic, upgraded residences, and enhanced amenities like lounges, a bar area, private dining, and outdoor spaces. Notably, the Memory Care area is being relocated and upgraded. The focus is on creating engaging communal spaces with unique programs like Samba Fitness and the virtual reality platform Rendever. The community offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in a vibrant environment.\nSee the full press release here.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://casinosingapore.online/families-can-soon-apply-to-bar-loved-ones-from-betting-parlors-and-singapore-pools-online-betting/", "date": "2023-12-01T18:56:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100304.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201183432-20231201213432-00771.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.968636155128479, "token_count": 831, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__172021013", "lang": "en", "text": "Once the new Gambling Control Legislation gets passed later this year, families will be able to apply to restrict their loved ones’ access to the Singapore Pools online account, which offers wagering on sports like football and 4D, and the 46 jackpot rooms in this city.\nAn individual forbidden by a member of his or her family from entering or gambling from any of the existing jackpot facilities here or opening an account online with Singapore Pools will face criminal charges if the Bill becomes law. A fine of up to $10,000 or a year in prison can be imposed on offenders.\nA new gambling control law\nAs of February 14th, two bills aimed at regulating gambling in Singapore were introduced in Parliament. The two were called the Gambling Control Bill and Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill.\nRenters in the Public Rental Scheme, which provides heavily subsidized Homes Board rental housing for low-income Singaporeans, would also be prohibited from gambling in casinos and jackpot rooms and from having a Singapore Pools online gambling account as of June 1, 2017.\nAccording to the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), this aims to lessen the negative impact gambling has on them and their families.\nIn addition to people on ComCare and other government aid and subsidy programs such as ComCare, these renters will be prevented from owning a home in the future.\nPeculiar and brilliant at the same time\nThe recent order of family exclusion prohibits those who are excluded from participating in any form of gambling, including casinos, jackpot rooms, or online sports betting sites like Singapore Pools. A Ministry of Home Affairs spokeswoman stated in an interview that as of the end of last year, there were two casinos and 46 jackpot rooms.\nFor family exclusion rulings, a committee of evaluators will evaluate whether to restrict the individual based on considerations such as regularity of gambling, the family’s misery, and financial status upon receipt of the family’s application for exclusion.\nNCPG can require those who were banned by his/her family members to undergo counseling or rehabilitation, according to a representative for MSF.\nAccording to the MSF spokeswoman, proprietors of jackpot rooms and SGPool4D venues would also be disciplined by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, a new organization that will regulate all types of gambling.\nIt’s going to be a family effort\nThe jackpot rooms as well as Singapore Pools will also prohibit the offender from their products until the new Casino Control Bill takes effect, according to the MSF.\nFamilies of gambling addicts should be eligible to utilize a self-exclusion order to ban their loved ones, counselors working with gambling addicts say because the addict is unlikely to file for one himself.\nFamily exclusion orders are a way for families to push their loved ones to deal with their gambling addiction, says Blessed Grace Social Services Executive Director Billy Lee.\nTham Yuen Han, executive director of We Care Community Services, said the move to allow families to block their dear ones from entering or gambling on an SGPool online account is necessary because gamblers are now gambling more frequently on gambling sites, whether it’d be legal or illegal ones.\nAddicts frequently take loans from loan sharks and regulated money lenders in addition to losing huge numbers to a few million dollars on betting activities like jackpot and football. Families are often being torn apart as a result of a gambler’s problem, according to the counselors they see.\nOne of our recent clients at We Care Community Services is a senior executive in his fifties who lost $500,000 on a single bet on his Singapore Pools account online. According to Ms. Tham, his gambling problems developed as a result of the epidemic and the increased pressure he was under at work.\nThe individual had become suicidal since he owed over $400,000 to banks and regulated money lenders. His family did pay off most of his debts, but they insisted that he attend counseling in order to quit playing the lottery.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.beyondthetracks.co.uk/news", "date": "2017-08-17T15:29:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886103579.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170817151157-20170817171157-00005.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9614278078079224, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__230429305", "lang": "en", "text": "Following on from Ocean Colour Scene's Virgin Radio Takeover from 24th-28th July, our Sunday night headliners, Editors, will be recording a live session to be played in segments throughout next week. This week of exclusive tracks will also feature ticket giveaways so you can see Editors perform at the Beyond The Tracks finale for free!\nAs you may be aware, there is no camping at Beyond The Tracks. We know that this means some of you will be staying in hotels overnight, or driving straight home after each day. However, for those of you who will want to be using public transport after the festival each day, we have compiled a list of train times out of Birmingham to various locations across the country.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.i-cablecomm.com/en/our-businesses", "date": "2024-03-03T22:29:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476399.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303210414-20240304000414-00015.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8568853139877319, "token_count": 316, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__161055461", "lang": "en", "text": "HOY broadcast three free TV channels 76, 77 and 78, providing round-the-clock content including news, entertainment, dramas, infotainment, travelogue and foods, and diversified varieties and enrichments content in Cantonese and English.HOY (pronounced as \"Hoi\" in Cantonese) carries the brand vision to support talents from all walks of life and enable them to tell the world our unique Hong Kong stories. As a human brand with rich personalities, HOY provides connected experiences through seamlessly integrating exceptional content and engagement, to inspire and empower people for a positive and happy life.\nHOY International Business Channel (Channel 76)\nprovides round-the-clock financial news and information with programmes in both English and Putonghua. The Channel features news on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area and invites specialists from financial and political sectors to the programmes to share market insights and in-depth analysis, bringing viewers comprehensive and first-hand information in view of the market trend.\nHOY TV (Channel 77)\naims to innovate and optimize content engagement experiences, providing round-the-clock content including news, entertainment, dramas, infotainment, travelogue and foods, and diversified varieties and enrichments content.\nHOY Infotainment (Channel 78)\naims to provide all kinds of latest news information, bringing audience first-hand local news, global financial information, sports news, lifestyle and cultural highlights, and 360-degree real-time professional analysis of international and local events.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://lindagerber.blogspot.com/2014/02/share-love.html", "date": "2017-04-27T09:03:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122041.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00275-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9568350315093994, "token_count": 391, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__98926131", "lang": "en", "text": "Around here, Valentine's Day is not the holiday it is in the States. The marketing people love it, and Valentine's displays pop up in the stores, but it's not really a Japanese thing.\nI'll tell you what's universal, though... kindness. For example, here's a compilation of dash cam videos from Russia showing simple acts of kindness and compassion:\nNotice how these acts don't have to be anything big or planned out. They don't have to cost anything besides a little thoughtfulness and a moment of your time.\nI think it's ingrained in us to be kind to each other. Sometimes we're just caught up in working our way through our own days so we miss the opportunity to make someone else's. So I love it when we get a nudge to rise to the occasion. Take last week's Atlanta \"snowstorm\" traffic fiasco, for example. Wasn't it magnificent the number of people who went out of their way to show kindness to complete strangers? People walking the highways to pass out food and water to those stranded with their cars, businesses like Target and Lowe's offering shelter, others like Starbucks and Trussville Grill giving away free coffee and food. All the way over here in Japan I read about the SnowedOutAtlanta facebook groups, and the amazing offers of help, delivering food, even opening up homes to perfect strangers who needed to get out of the elements for the night.\nWhat if we didn't wait for the next nudge to look for ways to be kind to those around us? Imagine if everyone decided to look for at least one opportunity to help someone this month. Or even better... We've got four weeks. I'll bet we could each dream up (and carry out!) at least one random act of kindness each week. Let's do it! Let's celebrate Valentine's Day all month long.\nBest way I know to share the love!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.campwed.org/camp-creators", "date": "2019-09-20T03:35:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573827.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190920030357-20190920052357-00215.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667988419532776, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__112323281", "lang": "en", "text": "This one-of-a-kind retreat is the brainchild of event designers Andrea VandeBerg and Sarah Sarbacker, co-owners of Madison, Wisconsin-based Cherry Blossom Events. They set out to offer respite for creatives following the busy summer wedding season as well as creative inspiration and small business tips to entrepreneurs of all kinds. Building on the success and rave reviews of their inaugural 2015 event, Camp Wed has become a much anticipated event. In 2017, they added Amy Johnson, owner/creative director/filmmaker of One Fine Day Productions to make this a very dynamic trio.\nAsk any camper there, and you’re sure to hear they went above and beyond in creating an awe-inspiring environment where peers could learn, connect, grow, and unwind. Campers left with a pep in their step and a renewed sense of purpose of what the futures held for their businesses and budding new friendships.\nTogether, these three superwomen produce two other luxury wedding events in their home state of Wisconsin. They are viewed as industry leaders and recognized for their shared passion for this industry.\nSarah Sarbacker & Andrea VandeBerg / Cherry Blossom Events\nCherry Blossom Events is an award-winning creative event planning company founded in 2009. Andrea and Sarah craft magical moments within flawlessly-executed events. They have been voted Wisconsin’s Best Wedding Planner since 2011 and have been featured on many national wedding blogs such as Style Me Pretty, RUE Magazine, Ruffled, 100 Layer Cake, and many more. These two have been trusted by numerous couples and companies across the country to execute flawless events. .\nAmy Johnson / One Fine Day Productions\nOne Fine Day Productions travels the world documenting love stories. Founded in 2002 by Amy Johnson, she has been trusted to capture the weddings of hundreds of couples, from friends next door to celebrity and elite clientele. She loves to document people in love! Amy has received numerous awards, including 6 Emmys for her commercial productions. She has been trusted by brands such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Fox Sports, and Major League Baseball to name a few.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.theivoryroses.com/lenda-do-quercus-noemi-anton/", "date": "2023-02-06T21:39:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500365.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206212647-20230207002647-00611.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9761919975280762, "token_count": 159, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__75263025", "lang": "en", "text": "Intimate wedding in galicia\nNoemi and Antón were looking for a different, original and creative photographer for their wedding in Lugo, a city in Galicia. That is why, when they reached out to me, and as soon as they told me where they were going to have their ceremony, I couldn’t help but fall in love with their wedding venue.\nLenda do Quercus is a beautiful estate surrounded by an oak forest, making you feel truly submerged in nature. Without a doubt, it is the dream location for any photographer in Lugo.\nIf you want to experience it for yourself and reminisce those long summer days, click on the slideshow to see their wonderful wedding– and pay close attention to the surprise at the end\nShare this story", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.louispei.com/contact.html", "date": "2024-02-25T04:43:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00801.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9301002025604248, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__124814434", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi I’m Louis!\nI’m a Videographer, Photographer, Graphic Designer and Animator based in Los Angeles, California.\nI’ve been creating content professionally since 2013. I’m fluent and passionate about everything: behind or in front of the camera, capturing footage or working in the editing room, motion and still graphic design, etc.\nWhile my passion has always been about movies and films with unique cinematography, I appreciate other styles of media and would love to be able to capture them all and bring your visions to reality, OUR visions to reality.\nLet's create beautiful things!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://web167.extendcp.co.uk/twgsb.org.uk/ADD/multimedia/bbc_school_report/index.html", "date": "2014-03-12T00:15:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011377581/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305092257-00044-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9668110013008118, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__18765388", "lang": "en", "text": "BBC School Report March 2014\nTWGSB have been taking part in the BBC News School Report for five years now and this year seems set to be better then ever with even more students from Year 8 and 9 taking part.\nThe BBC News School Report helps students develop their journalistic skills and become school reporters. In March we will take part in an annual News Day, creating video and text based news reports and publishing them on the school website, to which the BBC aims to link. The next News Day is on Thursday 27th March 2014.\nThis year we intend to focus our attention on the First World War Centenary and will look at local and national news stories as well.\nIf parents have any interesting contacts or are involved in any way with the Centenary we would love to hear from you or send our budding reporters to interview you.\nPlease put it in your diaries to take some time out to watch and read the stories on our website from the afternoon of the 27th of March.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://springfieldmrf.org/news", "date": "2021-02-28T07:39:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178360293.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20210228054509-20210228084509-00391.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9317235350608826, "token_count": 373, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__229236143", "lang": "en", "text": "2020 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Guides\nThe Springfield MRF’s 2020 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle guide, Hampden County edition, also known as “RRR South,” was featured in the April 17 Springfield Republican. Read it online by clicking here.\nThe Springfield MRF’s 2020 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle guide, Hampshire and Franklin Counties edition, also known as “RRR North,” was featured in the June 3 Daily Hampshire Gazette, Greenfield Recorder, and Athol Daily News, and the June 5 Amherst Bulletin. Read it online by clicking here.\nThank you to these local newspapers and advertisers for making these guides possible!\nHave you heard our radio ads?\nContinuing with our public outreach, the Springfield MRF Advisory Board is running 3 radio ads on local radio stations. The first one is about our unique local recycling facility; the second is about not putting plastic bags in your recycling bin; and the third is about the avoidance of “wishcycling;” the practice of putting non-acceptable items into recycling that we “wish” could be recycled. Putting non-acceptable items into recycling, such as plastic bags, can harm the equipment at our local recycling facility and cause safety hazards for the workers. Unwanted materials can lower the resale value of baled materials, or harm the end product. To learn more about what CAN be recycled, see “What’s Recyclable at the MRF” in the tab above.\nFirst, listen to the introduction to the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility:\nSecond, “Don’t put plastic bags into your recycling”:\nThird, “Please…No Wishcycling!”:", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://casino-online.nz/new-casinos/", "date": "2024-02-27T22:43:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474688.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227220707-20240228010707-00270.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9477466344833374, "token_count": 1450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__120789124", "lang": "en", "text": "New online casinos in NZ are gaining popularity as more and more players are looking for exciting and innovative ways to gamble. These casinos offer a wide variety of games, from traditional table games to the latest video slots, and they are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. In this article, we will explore the latest trends in online casinos and how they are changing the landscape of gambling in New Zealand.\nFind Advantages on New Casinos Online\nOne of the biggest advantages of playing at new online casinos in NZ is the convenience they offer. Players can access their favourite games from the comfort of their own homes, without having to travel to a physical casino. This is especially appealing to those who live in remote areas or have busy schedules.\nAnother advantage of new online casinos in NZ is the bonuses and promotions they offer. Many casinos offer generous welcome bonuses, free spins, and other incentives to attract new players. These promotions can help players boost their bankrolls and increase their chances of winning.\nExploring New Online Casinos in NZ\nWhen searching for new casinos online in New Zealand, there are a few key factors to consider. It’s important to ensure that the casino is licensed and regulated by a reputable authority. This will ensure that the casino is operating legally and that your personal and financial information is secure.\nAnother important factor to consider is the selection of games on offer. A good online casino should offer a wide variety of games, including popular slots, table games, and live dealer games. It is also important to look for casinos that offer games from reputable software providers, such as NetEnt, Microgaming, and Playtech.\nWhen exploring new NZ online casinos, it is also important to consider the bonuses and promotions on offer. Many online casinos offer generous welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions to keep players engaged and rewarded. However, it is important to read the terms and conditions carefully to ensure that the bonuses are fair and realistic.\nNew Online Casinos NZ 2023\nAs we look towards the future of casino online in New Zealand, we are excited to see what new online casinos will emerge in 2023. With the ever-growing popularity of online gambling, we expect to see more and more new online casinos launching in the coming year.\nOne trend that we have noticed in the online casino industry is the increasing use of virtual reality (VR) technology. We expect to see more new online casinos incorporating VR into their games, providing players with a more immersive and interactive gaming experience.\nAnother trend that we expect to see in 2023 is the use of cryptocurrency as a payment method. As more and more people become familiar with cryptocurrencies, we anticipate that more online casinos will begin to accept them as a form of payment.\nIn addition to these trends, we also expect to see new online casinos offering a wider range of games, including live dealer games and sports betting. We also anticipate that new online casinos will continue to offer generous welcome bonuses and promotions to attract new players\nHow to Discover New NZ Casinos Online\nWhen it comes to finding new online casinos in New Zealand, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. In this section, we’ll go over what to look for when discovering new NZ casinos online.\nNew Online Casinos – What to Look For\n- Licenses and Regulations: One of the most important things to look for when discovering new NZ casinos online is whether they are licensed and regulated. This ensures that the casino is operating legally and follows strict guidelines to protect players.\n- Game Selection: Another important factor to consider is the game selection. Look for casinos that offer a wide variety of games from reputable software providers. This will ensure that you have access to high-quality games with fair odds.\n- Bonuses and Promotions: Many new online casinos offer great bonuses and promotions to attract new players. Look for casinos that offer generous bonuses with fair terms and conditions.\n- Payment Options: It’s important to make sure that the new online casino offers a variety of payment options that are safe and secure. Look for casinos that offer popular payment methods such as credit cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers.\n- Customer Support: Finally, it’s important to consider the quality of customer support. Look for new casinos that offer 24/7 support through live chat, email, or phone. This ensures that you can get help whenever you need it.\nFeatures of New Online Casinos NZ\nNew online casinos in New Zealand aim to provide players with a top-notch gaming experience. Here are some of the features you can expect to find when playing at new online casinos:\nWide Range of Games\nNew casinos offer a wide range of games to suit all types of players. Whether you prefer slots, table games, or live dealer games, you should be covered. You want games provided by top software providers in the industry, ensuring that you have access to high-quality games with great graphics and sound effects.\nGenerous Bonuses and Promotions\nEveryone loves bonuses and promotions and more often that not, New casinos online have to offer great casino bonuses. This of course to make sure to get a lot new players to their new casino online.\nSafe and Secure Gaming\nNew online casinos in New Zealand, needs to follow rules and regulations and take safety and security seriously. All new online casinos we list are licensed and reputable. They make sure to follow all rules and regulations so you can feel safe while playing and making your transactions.\nFast and Reliable Payment Options\nNew casinos online offer a range of fast and reliable payment methods to make it easy for you to deposit and withdraw your winnings. From credit cards to e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller, and pre paid cards like Paysafecard.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWe have researched and reviewed the top-rated new online casinos in New Zealand to bring you the best options available. These casinos have been thoroughly tested and are trusted by players in New Zealand.\nTo find the best new online casino in 2023, you should consider factors such as the casino’s reputation, game selection, bonuses and promotions, payment options, and customer support. Our reviews can help you make an informed decision when choosing a new online casino.\nThe most popular casino games available at NZ online casinos include pokies, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and video poker. Many online casinos also offer live dealer games, which allow you to play with a real dealer in real-time.\nTo choose a legitimate online casino in New Zealand, you should look for a casino that is licensed and regulated by a reputable authority, offers fair and secure games, and provides reliable customer support. Our reviews can help you find a legitimate online casino that meets your needs.\nThe best new online casino in 2023 should offer a wide range of high-quality games, generous bonuses and promotions, fast and secure payment options, and responsive customer support. The casino should also be licensed and regulated by a reputable authority and use advanced security measures to protect your personal and financial information.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.visitfraserburgh.com/events/moonlight.php", "date": "2013-06-20T00:46:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709947846/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516131227-00047-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.920429527759552, "token_count": 244, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__37073751", "lang": "en", "text": "Since its inception in 2006 the Fraserburgh based Moonlight Prowl has raised over half a million pounds for research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the University of Aberdeen.\nEvent Chairperson Pamela Manett said, “Each year this event goes from strength to strength with the 2011 event raising just over £78,000. Work is already underway to make the 2012 event one to remember.\nThis year the Prowl will take place on Saturday 2 June 2012 which is the weekend of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. We are confident the ladies of the Moonlight Prowl will want to celebrate in style.”\nRegistration for next year’s event will be launched at the Dalrymple Hall and Arts Centre on Saturday 21 January 2012, when ladies will be invited to join the Prowl Committee in a one mile walk to kick start their New Year training programme.\nHowever, don’t worry if you can’t make the launch event. For the first time ladies will be able to register on line. Log on to www.moonlightprowl.co.uk for further information on how to take part.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.rocksfuneralhome.ie/eco-friendly-funerals-funeral-services-civilnon-denominational-funerals-/funeral-notices.199.html", "date": "2022-12-04T22:53:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710980.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20221204204504-20221204234504-00099.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9053767919540405, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__39730906", "lang": "en", "text": "If a funeral notice is required, we can assist the family with the wording of the notice and organise the notice's publication on the families behalf. Some mediums can be quite strict on the wording of notices, so we aim to structure a notice which is in accordance with the wishes of the family whilst remaining within the publishers guidelines.\nThere are three mediums usually used for publishing Funeral Notice:\n- Newspapers - This is the most traditional method of publishing a funeral notice and still the most popular.\n- Local Radio - Some families require a death announcement and funeral arrangements to be aired on local radio channels.\n- RIP.ie - This is Ireland largest website for publishing funeral notices.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.barrierealestatetalk.ca/2012/07/retiring-with-debt-the-new-reality/", "date": "2017-04-30T03:03:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00353-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9839940071105957, "token_count": 954, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__198815193", "lang": "en", "text": "Article courtesy of MCAP.\nSummer holidays can be a reflective time – a time to look at the bigger picture and think about long term objectives and realities. We all work hard. We all deserve a comfortable and fulfilling retirement. More and more Canadians are coming to terms with the prospect of retiring with debt – despite the fact that almost all of us realize that this is not an ideal scenario. So, why are some of us resigned to the fact that we will still be carrying debt into our golden years?\nRecent survey data compiled for the by Bank of Montreal shows that 90% of Canadians feel that being debt free at retirement is very important. This ranks second only to the desire to have good health at retirement which 94% of Canadians feel is important. Leaving aside the intriguing question of the 6% who did not rank good health as being important at retirement, the 10% who did not rank being debt free at retirement as being important can surely find other things to worry about if they still have a mortgage or other consumer debt in later years. The survey data also shows, however, that just over half of us feel that we will likely still have a mortgage at retirement. This leaves a large cohort who could be disappointed because they predict that they will have a mortgage at retirement even though they also feel that it is important not to have one at that time.\nConventional wisdom says that a retiree will need about 70% of their pre-retirement income to retire comfortably. This is based on certain life stage assumptions such as the fact that most consumers who reach retirement will usually have slowed their purchasing of durable consumer goods like home furnishings and that financial support for dependents like children would usually have ended by then. It also assumes that the mortgage has been paid. If a retiree has not paid their mortgage in full but has perhaps built a large investment portfolio which can provide a healthy retirement income level, that strategy could be a perfectly sound one.\nFaced with challenging employment prospects and reduced housing affordability, especially incertain large urban markets in Canada, many consumers are waiting longer before entering the housing market. That means that many still have mortgage outstanding later in life. According to the BMO survey, 50% of Canadians between the ages of 50 and 59 still have mortgages, as do 25% of those between 60 and 69. A typical baby boomer who purchased a home at age 25 with a mortgage amortized over 25 years would have paid that mortgage in full by age 50 – at the same time as children would have moved out of their fully furnished home and become self-sufficient. Then, the last 15 years of their working lives would have added to their sense of financial security through strong earnings and rising home values. For the many boomers who\nexperienced this kind of scenario, the world unfolded in an orderly and comfortable way. They had every reason to believe that they would be better off than their parents were. Survey respondents who think that retiring with a mortgage is less than ideal but who foresee that scenario for themselves anyway, might be applying the values of previous generations to their own very different circumstances. There are also surely others who know that they have been living beyond their means by using cheap credit and that the bills will come due later in life.\nNow, for the good news from the survey: the average time remaining on a mortgage in Canada is 15 years. Only 12% of survey respondents had more than 25 years remaining on their amortizations and, similar to data reported by CAAMP, many Canadians are clearly making serious efforts to pay down their mortgages faster than their regular payment schedules require. Mortgagors in British Columbia, due probably to the very high prices in the Vancouver market, have the longest average time remaining on their mortgages and those in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where housing affordability is more favourable, have the shortest.\nThe BMO survey found that about one in five Canadians make lump sum mortgage payments and that over 40% increase the amount of their regular payments to pay their mortgages faster. The data clearly shows that many Canadians are working toward being mortgage free and it also seems likely that changes to mortgage rules which take effect today (July 9th) will amplify this even more.\nDespite the fact that Canadians are entering the housing market later in life than previous generations did, and despite the existence of tax deductible mortgage strategies (like the Smith Manoeuver) and the use of HELOCs to convert high interest debt to low interest debt, consumers know that a debt free retirement is desirable. They say so in surveys and then they demonstrate their willingness to pay their mortgages quickly. But if half still foresee that they will be retiring with a mortgage, this looks like it could be the new reality.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://reframingautism.org.au/introspection-on-education/", "date": "2023-09-24T04:58:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506559.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924023050-20230924053050-00802.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9711072444915771, "token_count": 2055, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__104600611", "lang": "en", "text": "Or for their children changing schools for the first, or second, or third time, as previous educational settings have become untenable or unworkable or detrimental to their child’s mental, emotional, social or academic health. Or all of those things. Our school year follows the calendar year, and I know many, many parents who are searching desperately to find the perfect fit for their Autistic poppet for the new year. Or, more accurately, who are searching for an adequate educational fit for their child.\nI can’t help but think that the worry that this decision causes, and the burden that parents carry — the weight of whether their choice of school environment is the right one for their child and what harm it might do if they’ve got it wrong — speaks volumes to the state of education here.\nOstensibly, it may not seem like writing about schools is a good fit for me, since I homeschool my children after I withdrew them from school, and have no real intention of re-entering them into the mainstream (or any other) system unless they desire it (which, for the record, at this time they vehemently do not). But I am almost as passionate about all of the other Autistic children who find themselves in educational institutions as I am about my own children. And the fact that so many parents agonise as to whether to send their child to a mainstream environment or to a specialist support unit or school, the fact that I know parents who are selling their homes to relocate to the only school they’ve found that might cater for their little one’s particular needs… well, that is both tragic and emphatically unsatisfactory.\nTruth be told, I find it deeply troubling, if not downright abhorrent, that many parents of Autistic children have become resigned to holding the educational system to the standard of ‘not actively damaging’ because their efforts of trying to achieve excellence for their children have been thwarted again and again. It’s not parents’ fault. It just speaks to the reality that, when the hope for an exceptional education for our children has been dashed time and time again, when that optimism has been ground away by years of benign neglect or outright bigotry, all that is the left is the ‘hope’ that our children’s schools do no harm, even if they do no good either.\nPerhaps I sound bitter. I am. I think a systemic failure to see my magnificent, creative, unique boys as anything but wonderful is a travesty. But that’s not the point I want to make here. If I could fix – even just bring attention to the existence of – some of the pervasive and shockingly damaging practices that are prevalent in schools (usually born from ignorance or misguidedness rather than conscious prejudicial intent), other Autistic children may just fare better at school than my children did.\nIn Australia, our educational system is far from inclusive. Unlike in some other countries, we still have segregated Autism support units attached to schools, as well as specialist Autism schools. To be fair, there is such a gargantuan gulf between our country’s current mainstream educational system and truly inclusive schooling that parents need alternatives for if (and, all too often, when) mainstream schooling fails or harms their child. Or, indeed if they can’t see their children succeeding in mainstream in the first place because, well, did I mention that most mainstream schools are still so far from inclusive? So currently, those units and specialist schools serve a purpose, at least until we improve our mainstream services. And whilst we know that research shows that mainstream inclusive schooling is best for everyone and is preferable to segregated disability-specific support units or schools, many parents rightly question whether this research is applicable to them and to their child’s lived reality, when their local mainstream school may be a very far cry from inclusive.\nThe reality in Australia is that we have a very long way to go to make education optimal for our children. Inclusive education — the ideal that everyone is educated together — is not really even on the political and social agenda in Australia in any significant way, and we’re not really even discussing what might make mainstream schooling more inclusive. In a country that still questions climate change and has an abysmal record on many social justice issues, inclusive education is simply not a compelling or politically expedient topic here.\nAnd, just to clarify, by inclusion I mean genuine inclusion for our Autistic community, based on Autism acceptance, a commitment to allowing Autistic children to claim their Autistic identity and to learn and socialise Autistically, and the deep pedagogical knowledge to implement methods of teaching and learning that suit Autistic neurocognitive processing. I don’t mean the superficial use of ‘inclusive’ to designate the unsupported integration of our children into mainstream classrooms, or the attempted assimilation of Autistic children to become more typical, more ‘normal’.\nI should feel more optimistic about our children’s education: there are inspiring individuals and individual schools doing good work to make educational settings accepting and respectful of Autistic neurology and functioning. But I’m not especially optimistic. Or at least, my optimism is for my potential grandchildren rather than my own children, because the road to inclusion seems very long and rough indeed.\nPerhaps my pessimism stems from a flaw I am observing in the current trend in educational thinking as it’s actually practised in schools. You see, there’s a glaring oxymoron in the current educational approach that tempers my confidence in the prospect of an educational revolution. Fairly recently there has been a shift in educational thinking that sees teachers identifying and utilising Autistic strengths and interests in the classroom. Awesome, I hear you say; surely not too much to complain about there. And yet… whilst I have absolute faith that some teachers are using Autistic strengths and interests to maximise our children’s enjoyment of, and engagement with, their education, there is simultaneously a certain undercurrent that makes me uneasy. Strengths and interests are too often used to counterbalance a deficits-based or pathologised approach to Autism. A teacher’s acknowledgement of Autistic strengths is too often laced with a paternalistic and patronising nuance, offered as a consolation prize, offered from a place of condescending superiority.\nI don’t want to suggest that this is done consciously (or at least, not done consciously by everyone). But simply mentioning Autistic strengths doesn’t negate a deficits view of Autism. Benignly identifying strengths whilst concurrently treating Autism as a ‘disorder’ (however it may be identified in the DSM-5 or ICD-10) undermines the very idea of strengths. There appears to be a decidedly self-congratulatory mood among departments and systems that so many teachers have finally recognised the truth of Autistic strengths. And yet, the parents I talk to suggest that if you scratch beneath the surface, the idea of strengths is regularly used as a veneer to mask more prevailing, deficits-based approaches to Autism. As I said, I’m not sure this subtlety is always intended, but it strikes me that too many educators (and indeed researchers for that matter) still hold onto a basic ableism that sees Autism as different and less. But they reconcile themselves to that (very probably) unconscious bigotry and make it more palatable by what is necessarily a superficial reference to Autistic strengths.\nRecently I was at a conference about Autism and education. The people who came to that conference were those who are dedicated to understanding best practice in education for our children. There were excellent speakers, inspiring presentations. And yet… I suppose what I really hoped for at the conference was to hear about how schools are supporting Autistic culture to flourish, about how they are respecting Autistic ways of socialising, about how they recognise that accepting their Autistic students exactly as they are, and accommodating their needs appropriately, is vital to each child’s self-acceptance and self-esteem, not to mention their learning and intrinsic motivation to attend school. I had hoped to hear those things in stereo, from different sectors, states, schools. It wasn’t reasonable to expect to hear those things, of course. As an Autistic mother, my priorities for education are not necessarily aligned with the priorities of schools and departments. But I had hoped that maybe somewhere I might hear someone offer the ‘silver bullet’ that would put us firmly on the road to genuine acceptance and inclusion. I had hoped that the number of speakers advocating for acceptance would outweigh those still holding onto Autism as disorder. I had hoped for more teachers, more principals, more learning support staff to attend, to show me that schools know that there is more to do, and what they currently do is simply not enough.\nI’m not sure what my point is here. Expect excellence for your child? Accept nothing but the highest quality education? Unite our voices to demand more, better, best for our children? Or maybe just the simple reflection that, ultimately, however far we’ve come, there is so very far still to go.\nThe Reframing Autism team would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we have the privilege to learn, work, and grow. Whilst we gather on many different parts of this Country, the RA team walk on the land of the Birpai, Awabakal, Wattamattagal, Whadjak, Amangu, Bunurong and Kaurna Yarta peoples.\nWe are committed to honouring the rich culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this Country, and the diversity and learning opportunities with which they provide us. We extend our gratitude and respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to all Elders past, present, and emerging, for their wisdom, their resilience, and for helping this Country to heal.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://news.cellucor.com/2012/05/cellucor-unveils-newest-weight-loss-product-clk/", "date": "2013-12-08T20:33:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163809293/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133009-00033-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8921175003051758, "token_count": 479, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__155500270", "lang": "en", "text": "In a Facebook post last Friday, Cellucor unveiled the innovative brand’s newest weight-loss product, CLK. Cellucor CLK will launch at the GNC Convention June 24, 2012 and is Cellucor’s second Chrome-Series launch this year—Super HD, now the number one selling fat burner on the market, launched in January.\nCLK is a non-stimulant weight loss aid that features clinical doses of four of the most highly regarded, highly publicized and highly effective ingredients on the market today—CLA (Conjugated linoleic acid), Raspberry Ketones, 7-Keto and Carnitine. CLK features an innovative softgel delivery system enhanced with a sweet raspberry flavor.\n“CLK features four ingredients, doses fully disclosed, at optimal doses in one convenient, easy-to-take softgel” said Cellucor Brand Director, Daniel Lourenco. “Beginning with Super HD earlier this year, we’ve been re-innovating our weight loss line, one by one, to stay ahead of the curve—we will always be the brand that delivers the latest and greatest, always.”\nAccording to Cellucor, CLK is just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be a huge summer season for the brand. CLK is the first of four upcoming product launches to be unveiled on Cellucor’s Facebook in the coming weeks, and fans couldn’t be happier, filling the company’s timeline with accolades, guesses, and of course, requests.\n“I’ve seen a lot of our fans asking for [BCAAs] on our social media sites…” said a grinning Lourenco when asked about the BCAA category. “You never know what we’re working on, stay tuned!”\nFor now Cellucor fans can look for CLK to hit shelves late-June 2012 with the official launch set for the GNC Convention, June 24th.\nCellucor products can be found at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Bodybuilding.com, and select retailers internationally. For more information and updates on the CLK launch, product giveaways and more, visit cellucor.com and Cellucor on Facebook.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://osceoladragway.com/home.htm", "date": "2022-10-06T14:10:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337836.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006124156-20221006154156-00481.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.912916362285614, "token_count": 438, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__87007782", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Osceola Dragway\nOsceola Thunder Division Pro-Am Event Scheduled for September 12-14, 2008 Delayed due to Weather.\nThe Northern Indiana weekend forecast is for rain, rain and more rain. Osceola Dragway track manager Tim Medich, who has been following the weather patterns all week, looked at the 40 to 70 percent chance of rain forecasted from Friday through Monday, decided along with IHRA division director Joel Thompson to postpone this weekend’s scheduled Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am event.\n“The crew at Osceola has been working all year to make dramatic improvements to their facility,” Thompson said. “With the track being a daytime facility we thought it was in the best interest of all to not take a chance and reschedule this weekend’s event. With the continued high cost of travel this is the best decision for our competitors in the region.”\nThe rescheduled date will be posted on ihra.com as soon as it is finalized\n** From IHRA website.\nRegular Friday night Test and Tune will be ran as scheduled. There will be a Sunday ET Bracket race, weather permitting.\nPlease Welcome Heart City Scion as sponsor of the Street Class. Heart City Scion will be adding $100 to the winner and $50 to the runner-up of the Heart City Scion Street Class.\nOsceola Dragway was founded in 1957 by the late Arthur Chizum. Osceola Dragway is an IHRA division 5 sanctioned track, offering Friday night test & tune and weekly Sunday bracket races. We hope this site will assist in keeping everyone up to date on the latest results and schedule of events throughout the year.\nCheck the racer/track information page for more information.\nFor Junior Dragster information, please see their new website at: http://www.ocjrdragsters.com\nDue to spamming, the classified section will be unavailable until further notice.\nOsceola Dragway - Last updated: 9/7/08", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.music.three.co.uk/festivals/isle-of-wight", "date": "2023-12-02T19:30:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100448.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202172159-20231202202159-00282.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9003555774688721, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__282412000", "lang": "en", "text": "Isle of Wight Festival\n- 20-23rd June 2024\nThe Prodigy, The Pet Shop Boys and Green Day will headline Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2024.\nIf you love your rock to be classic, and your festivals to be packed with legendary acts, then this the place for you.\nDating back to the peace and love era of the 1960s, Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history, having hosted some of the most important musical figures in the world.\nBut it’s not all about music history – this festival celebrates all music, from yesterday’s legends, to today’s icons, to the stars of tomorrow, all on a beautiful, peaceful island off the UK’s south coast.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://retiretheuniformnotyou.com/", "date": "2014-03-12T03:05:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394021230991/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305120710-00061-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9622268676757812, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__199313336", "lang": "en", "text": "Clint Eastwood said “If you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.” So that is what we are doing here, we are taking back control of our benefits by asking the “right” people the “hard” questions and sharing that information with our brother & sister Veterans…making sure that the right information is passed along.\nHere is where we begin the process of holding the decision makers accountable. Before we can do that, we need to make sure that we armed with “accurate” information and not propaganda spouted from angry individuals. It’s okay to be angry but make sure that your anger is justified!\nHere you will be able to find quick access to the latest information as well as get access to the decision makers. Make sure you make use of the webinars and teleseminars as they are posted. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!\nIf you don’t find the information you are looking for or have a suggestion on content that needs to be shared, please contact us! We want to hear from you!", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.jazzradar.com/kijk/international-jazz-day-2021-concert/", "date": "2023-11-29T08:15:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100057.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129073519-20231129103519-00881.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8748926520347595, "token_count": 645, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__6612528", "lang": "en", "text": "International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary Celebration: All-Star Global Concert\nINTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY\n30 APRIL 2021\nAs the great Nina Simone said, “Jazz is not just music, it is a way of life, it is a way of being, a way of thinking”. The story of Jazz is written into the quest for human dignity, democracy and civil rights. It has given strength to the struggle against discrimination and racism.\nThe International Jazz Day is intended to raise awareness of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for empathy, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people. Many governments, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and private citizens currently engaged in the promotion of jazz music will embrace the opportunity to foster greater appreciation not only for the music but also for the contribution it can make to building more inclusive societies.\nThe 10th Anniversary of International Jazz Day, the world’s largest annual celebration of jazz, will take place on April 30th, with thousands of worldwide programs culminating in a spectacular All-Star Global Concert from New York, Los Angeles, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, Cape Town, Moscow, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and other cities around the globe. Hosted by multi-Academy Award winner Michael Douglas from United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Global Concert will feature performances from an array of jazz icons representing more than 20 countries.\nThe 2021 All-Star Global Concert will thrill audiences with an historic lineup of performances by some of the world’s greatest jazz masters.\nHerbie Hancock will serve as Artistic Director, and John Beasley will serve as Musical Director.\nIn New York, artists including Melissa Aldana (Chile), Massimo Biolcati (Italy), A Bu (China), Cyrus Chestnut, Amina Figarova (Azerbaijan), Roberta Gambarini (Italy), Kenny Garrett, James Genus, Stefon Harris, Ingrid Jensen (Canada), Joe Lovano, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Antonio Sánchez (Mexico) and Veronica Swift will deliver a rousing series of performances.\nIn Los Angeles, Herbie Hancock will be joined by Alex Acuña (Peru), Justo Almario (Colombia), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jonathan Butler (South Africa), Mahmoud Chouki (Morocco), Gerald Clayton, Andra Day, Romero Lubambo (Brazil), Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, Francisco Torres (Mexico), Justin Tyson and Ben Williams.\nLeading performances from their home countries will be Igor Butman in Moscow (Russia), Jacob Collier in London (United Kingdom), Mandisi Dyantyis in Cape Town (South Africa), Ivan Lins in Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), John McLaughlin in Monaco, James Morrison in Mt. Gambier (Australia) and Junko Onishi in Tokyo (Japan), among others. Renowned Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo will contribute a special performance from UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The concert will be presented as a live webcast via YouTube, Facebook, jazzday.com, UN Web TV, UNESCO and U.S. State Department outlets.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://hy-tec.eu/2012/hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-taxis-deployed-in-london-during-olympic-games/", "date": "2016-10-22T16:00:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719027.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00406-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.894661545753479, "token_count": 1047, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-44", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__217436337", "lang": "en", "text": "London, UK, 20 July 2012 – Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse has been handed the keys to five hydrogen fuel cell powered taxis provided by the HyTEC (Hydrogen Transport for European Cities) project. The taxis will be used to transport VIPs in London during the Olympic Games period, and will be fuelled at Air Products’ new hydrogen fuelling station at Heathrow airport.\nThe pioneering fleet of fuel cell taxis have been developed by the UK power technology company Intelligent Energy, who provided the fuel cell systems for the vehicle power-train, and The London Taxi Company, who build and supply the iconic London black cab. They are ready to start transporting visiting dignitaries and the VIP guests of the Greater London Authority during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Fuel cell electric vehicles, fuelled by hydrogen provide the same range, performance and fuelling time as conventional internal combustion engine vehicles with the added benefit of zero emissions at the point of use.\nA new Air Products hydrogen fuelling station, that will be used to fuel the taxis as they transport VIPs to and from the Games, will shortly be opened at Heathrow Airport in an exciting addition to the developing London hydrogen network. This new station will connect up with the fuelling station already in operation in the city, supporting London’s hydrogen bus fleet and adding to the vital infrastructure powering hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles across the UK. The vehicles and refuelling site form part of the Mayor’s vision to promote innovative zero and low emission technologies in the capital to clean London’s air and tackle pollution. London already boasts the UK’s only zero-emission bus route running with a fleet of five hydrogen buses.\nKit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise (Chair of the London Hydrogen Partnership): “London’s hydrogen economy is bounding ahead. The HYTEC project has been a terrific success, and it provides great lessons for others to get ahead in the most exciting new industry of the 21st Century.”\nDiana Raine, HyTEC Project Coordinator and European Business Manager, Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products said: “We are delighted that the HyTEC consortium will soon be opening the new hydrogen fuelling station at Heathrow airport and have unveiled the black cabs that are going to transport VIPs during the Olympic Games. The success of the HyTEC project is an essential step in creating a zero emission hydrogen transport infrastructure in London.”\nTaxi driver Phil Davis, with over 30 years experience of driving conventional London taxis commented: “This is a great opportunity to drive a hydrogen fuel cell powered taxi around London. It drives very well, and is quiet to drive with no polluting emissions from the exhaust – all that comes out is pure water! With the fuelling stations being put in place hopefully more people will have the opportunity to ride in a hydrogen fuel cell powered taxi.”\nThis industry-led project utilises the hydrogen transport experience and knowledge of 16 companies at the forefront of development of hydrogen technology and infrastructure. In an effort to understand the best methods for rolling out hydrogen transport in European cities, this international initiative will also install a network of fuelling stations will also be deployed in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nPhotos are available on request\nNicola Long, tel: +44 (0) 1932 249 532;\nThe HyTEC project is a partnership between two cities – London and Copenhagen. Both cities have taken political decisions to be early adopters of hydrogen technology and will work together in a pan-European partnership to implement this vision.\nThere are 16 Members of the HyTEC consortium from five different countries in Europe:\nAir Products Plc, UK http://www.airproducts.com/\nCentre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies (CENEX), UK http://www.cenex.co.uk/\nCity of Copenhagen, Denmark http://www.kk.dk/\nCopenhagen Hydrogen Network, Denmark http://www.hydrogenlink.net/eng/copenhagen.asp\nElement Energy Ltd, UK http://www.element-energy.co.uk/\nFraunhofer, Germany http://www.fraunhofer.de/\nGreater London Authority, UK http://www.london.gov.uk/\nHeathrow Airport Limited, UK http://www.baa.com/\nHydrogen Link, Denmark http://www.hydrogenlink.net/eng\nHyRaMP, Belgium http://www.hy-ramp.eu/\nhySOLUTIONS GmbH, Germany http://www.hysolutions-hamburg.de/\nIntelligent Energy Ltd, UK http://www.intelligent-energy.com/\nLBST, Germany http://www.lbst.de/\nLondon Bus Services Ltd (TfL), UK http://www.tfl.gov.uk/\nLTI Limited, UK http://www.london-taxis.co.uk/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.tarrantis.com/News/1128", "date": "2020-06-06T13:42:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348513321.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606124655-20200606154655-00099.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9767758250236511, "token_count": 220, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__71394531", "lang": "en", "text": "Families in Tarrant walked away with a bag full of free books to read this summer at Family Literacy Night at Tarrant Elementary.\nLots of free books were up for grabs, including ones to help families of children who are learning English as a second language.\nParents were also given skills to keep their kids reading throughout the summer to prevent reading loss.\n“I don’t want to stop reading!” said Ebony Hubbard’s son. “Exactly! We don’t want to stop reading, so I like that the program continues their journey on reading and learning, and being excited,\" said Hubbard.\n“Last year, I had veteran teachers of 20 years standing in the middle of the lunchroom with tears in their eyes because it was such a powerful moment,” said UAB Assistant Professor Dr. Kelly Hill.\nNinety students are enrolled in this summer program, which is a partnership between UAB and Tarrant City Schools, funded by a national professional development grant.\nClick for WBRC Video", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.mariaphotography.nz/post/capturing-milestones-choosing-the-best-ages-for-professional-baby-photos", "date": "2024-02-28T20:41:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474744.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228175828-20240228205828-00335.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.931548535823822, "token_count": 598, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__55511245", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcoming a new member into the family is an incredibly joyous occasion, and as parents, we often find ourselves wanting to freeze those precious moments in time. One way to cherish and immortalize the early stages of your baby's life is through professional photography. But, when is the ideal time to schedule a photoshoot for your little one?\nIn this blog, we'll explore the best ages for capturing those adorable moments that you'll cherish for a lifetime.\nNewborn Photography (0-2 weeks)\nThe first few weeks of your baby's life are truly magical. Newborns are delicate, sleepy, and have that irresistibly tiny demeanor. Professional photographers specializing in newborn photography excel at capturing the pure innocence and fragility of your newborn during this brief window. From those tiny fingers and toes to the peaceful sleeping poses, these early days provide a unique opportunity to freeze time.\nThree to Four Months:\nAround the three to four-month mark, your baby starts to develop more neck strength and begins displaying their unique personality. During this age range, capturing those first smiles, giggles, and wide-eyed expressions becomes easier. Your baby is likely to be more interactive and alert, resulting in charming photographs that showcase their developing character.\nSix to Nine Months:\nAs your baby reaches the six to nine-month milestone, they are often able to sit up unassisted. This newfound ability opens up a whole new world of posing possibilities for professional photographers. The sitting phase allows for creative and dynamic shots, capturing the curiosity and exploration that defines this stage of infancy.\nFirst Birthday (12 months):\nCelebrating your baby's first birthday is a monumental occasion, and a photoshoot during this time captures the essence of this joyous milestone. From the classic cake smash sessions to capturing those tentative first steps, a first birthday photoshoot serves as a beautiful way to document the transition from babyhood to toddlerhood.\nToddlerhood (18-24 months):\nAs your baby transitions into toddlerhood, their personality continues to shine through. Toddler photoshoots often involve a mix of candid shots and planned activities to showcase their developing interests and budding independence. From exploring the outdoors to capturing their genuine expressions, this age range offers a delightful mix of spontaneity and charm.\nChoosing the best ages for professional baby photos depends on the unique qualities of each stage in your little one's development. Whether you opt for the serene moments of newborn photography or the dynamic expressions of toddlerhood, investing in professional photos at various stages allows you to create a visual narrative of your baby's growth. These timeless images will undoubtedly become treasured family heirlooms, evoking cherished memories for years to come.\nFrom the delicate days of newbornhood to the dynamic expressions of toddlerhood, MB Photography ensures that each stage is beautifully preserved, creating a visual narrative that becomes a cherished family heirloom for years to come.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://zencaroline.blogspot.com/2017/04/changes-in-ownership-structure-of.html", "date": "2018-07-22T22:17:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594018.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722213610-20180722233610-00599.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9060462117195129, "token_count": 251, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__121231427", "lang": "en", "text": "Changes in the ownership structure of the Taiwan media have\ngiven rise to self-censorship (Wu 2012), which has gained greater public attention\nafter the moderate conservative China Times was purchased by Want Want\nHoldings. This company is led by a pro-Beijing businessman, and it consequently\nadopted a staunchly pro-China editorial stance. The issue of media freedom has\nbeen extensively debated in Hong Kong, as China has exerted influence on\njournalists’ reports and analysis. Freedom of expression and of the press have\ndeteriorated since the transition period, largely as the consequence of journalists’\nself-censorship (Zhang 2006) and the change of media ownership (Fung 2007).\nThe recent firing and life-threatening attack on a famous Ming Pao editor, wellknown\nfor his critical stance vis-à-vis the HKSAR and Beijing governments, has\nraised fears of China’s more direct involvement (Mullany 2014).\nKaeding, M. P. (2014). Challenging Hongkongisation: the role of Taiwan's social movements and perceptions of post-handover Hong Kong. Taiwan in Comparative Perspective, 5, 120-133.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://internationalfinance.com/finance/markets/gcc-bond-upward-trajectory/", "date": "2018-12-16T20:06:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827992.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216191351-20181216213351-00586.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516438245773315, "token_count": 498, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__151008043", "lang": "en", "text": "GCC sovereign bond yields have been rising moderately in recent months with the pace having gathered momentum over recent weeks (chart 1). The company views that the trend is likely to continue rising in the near term for two key reasons:\nRising US Treasury yields. Higher GCC bond yields, in part, reflect a rise in underlying US Treasury yields. Indeed, investors have started to price in more aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), with 10 year Treasury yields surpassing 3% for the first time since 2014. The company continues to expect the Fed to raise interest rates by another 50bps this year, which will push up underlying US Treasury yields and with it, GCC yields will move up in tandem given the USD pegged exchange rate regimes.\nHeightened geopolitical tensions. Higher GCC bond yields are a function of the heightened geopolitical risk premium that is now embedded into markets given the tensions in Syria as well as the prospect of the imposition of Iranian sanctions. Whilst geopolitical speculation seemed to be slowly ebbing out of markets given the relatively muted US coordinated “one-and done” airstrikes in Syria, geopolitics is once again taking the driving seat in propping up oil prices, with the focus now on the Iranian nuclear accord. Their baseline scenario was that President Trump would not sign the nuclear related waiver extension on 12 May – a decision which would either lead to a snap back of statutory sanctions put in place by Congress, and/or other restrictions on individuals or corporates. GCC views that markets haven’t fully priced in Iranian sanction risks given the lack of clarify around the articulation of the size and magnitude of the imposition of sanctions. Despite higher oil prices, there has been a widening of GCC spreads in recent months. This relationship is particularly strong for Saudi Arabia, wherein Saudi spreads over Treasuries have been widening, alongside higher oil prices (chart 2).\nIndeed, the precipitous rise in oil prices in recent weeks (now at a three and a half year high), with what appears as a new soft normal of Brent above USD70/b and WTI above USD65/b, is moving in tandem with higher GCC yields. Looking ahead, if we are right in our call for oil prices to drop back as geopolitical risks ebb out of the market, with markets eventually focused back on fundamentals (our thesis remains that markets are caught in oversupply which will lead to a correction in oil prices), then GCC bonds are likely to continue widening.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://www.fundacionsenara.org/book-donation-event/?lang=en", "date": "2020-05-28T21:34:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347400101.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20200528201823-20200528231823-00416.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9364217519760132, "token_count": 154, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__154792561", "lang": "en", "text": "Last 8th April it was held a book donation event organized by Fundación TROA. The event took place in the bookshop Neblí in Madrid. The books will be donated to the school support Project “Aprender Jugando” aimed to children at risk of social exclusion. The manager of Fundación Senara participated in the event and received the books together with the representatives of two more beneficiary entities (Fundación del Valle and Desarrollo y Asistencia). We would like to thank Troa Fundación and their vice-president Águeda Ballester who directed the event, for the donation and the opportunity that gave us to participate. Congratulations to Troa Fundación for this initiative.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://avcc.fiu.edu/media-coverage/", "date": "2016-02-11T16:55:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701162094.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193922-00220-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7448347806930542, "token_count": 118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-07", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__2812073", "lang": "en", "text": "We welcome media coverage of the 2013 Americas Venture Capital Conference! Should you be interested in covering the AVCC, please contact FIU’s Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center at email@example.com to ensure proper accommodations are made.\n|January 11, 2013||FIU AVCC 2013 to focus on healthcare innovation|\nMedia Coverage & Articles\n|01/22/2013||Revista Summa||Apps a otro nivel|\n|01/01/2013||The Next Web||Awesome Offices: Inside 8 fantastic startup workplaces in Miami|", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://magazine.orakon.pl/", "date": "2024-02-29T12:29:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474808.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229103115-20240229133115-00118.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9251019954681396, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__91220716", "lang": "en", "text": "tattooo spot magazine 1/2019\nWe are proud to bring you the second edition of Tattoo Spot Magazine! This publication is packed with the latest insider news and views from the tattoo industry featuring articles, photos and our special coverage of tattoo events from around the globe. We’re making good on our promise to serve you, our readers, with continually high-quality content. What better way to do so than by kicking off with this special II edition featuring thirteen tattooists from Poland, five foreign guests and six international tattoo events.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au/showItem.php?id=165", "date": "2016-02-11T20:58:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701162808.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193922-00128-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9677201509475708, "token_count": 540, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-07", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__31617848", "lang": "en", "text": "Tasmania's Multicultural Heritage: North East Chinese Mining Site\nOver the last year, a number of sites have been discovered in the State's North East, revealing the lives of Chinese miners in Tasmania.\nThe 30-year history of one particular mining camp has been slowly revealing its secrets following recent excavations. Records show that Chinese miner Hen Kee held a lease on the mine, which was worked by him and others from 1892 to 1923.\nThe composite Chinese-European alluvial tin mine has revealed dump sites containing domestic refuse. Items from the Chinese era show soy sauce vessels, ginger jars, whisky bottles, and highly decorated coloured ceramics. A forge has also been unearthed, which is significant in that it shows the transition from Chinese-only mining to an exclusively European operation.\nChinese miners were important in the tin mining of North East Tasmania from the 1870's. The Chinese are known to have been in large numbers on the tin fields of the North East in the late decades of the 19th century. They contributed labour for the tin fields and were accepted as hard working men who lived well in the community.\nMost Chinese worked on leases held by Chinese businessmen such as the Argus and Garibaldi mines. Others worked alone on small leases working the creeks with the use of hand-dug water races. The climate in North East Tasmania means that long periods without rain could be expected. When there was no water available the miners improved their water races, worked in their market gardens or walked to the nearest Chinese settlement for sociable entertainment.\nThe physical evidence of the towns, camps and shops of this once vibrant community have long been a source of interest both to North East residents and the wider community. Unfortunately this interest has often taken the form of random and destructive excavations in order to retrieve examples of Chinese pottery that were in good condition. The two sites recently located are the first found in over 20 years that do not appear to have been disturbed other than by natural processes of decay.\nThe public interest in the Chinese heritage of Tasmania has the potential to be a significant tourism attraction for the State and North East region.\nThe Dorset Economic Development Group and Dorset Tourism Board are currently working with the Launceston and Break O'Day councils to develop an interpretive heritage trail, linking the stories of mining and the Chinese heritage in the North East. It is envisaged the TRAIL OF THE TIN DRAGON would follow the historic mining route between Launceston and St Helens.\nFor more information on the TRAIL OF THE TIN DRAGON, click here.\nFor previous news stories, check out the Latest News Archives.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://steptherapy.com/blog/patient-advocates-and-health-care-provider-groups-applaud-filing-of-the-safe-step-act-in-u-s-house-and-senate/", "date": "2024-04-20T09:29:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817576.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420091126-20240420121126-00015.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335381984710693, "token_count": 1329, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__165342549", "lang": "en", "text": "Legislation puts common sense guidelines around insurance industry practice of “step therapy”\nWASHINGTON, D.C. – April 13, 2023\nToday, patient and health care provider groups from across the country applauded the reintroduction of legislation aimed at putting reasonable parameters around the insurance industry protocol known as “step therapy” or “fail first”. The bill (S.652) is sponsored in the Senate by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) Doc Marshall (R-KS), Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The House version of the bill is sponsored by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) Lucy McBath (D-GA-6) Mariannette Miller Meeks (R-IA-2) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03).\n“The Safe Step Act” mirrors legislation passed in more than three dozen states across the country. When passed into law the legislation will bring similar patient protections to employer health plans that are regulated on the federal level.\nCurrently, health plans can require patients to try and fail on one or more medications before the plan will cover the treatment initially selected by the patient and their health care provider. Delays in getting the proper treatment can lead to irreversible disease progression and worsening of a patient’s medical condition.\n“NPF applauds Congress for reintroducing the Safe Step Act in the 118th Congress,” says Leah M. Howard, J.D., the President and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). “Step therapy places an enormous barrier between the 8 million people in the U.S. who live with psoriatic disease and the treatments they need. One study found that over 99% of step therapy protocols were more stringent than the treatment guidelines for psoriasis. Unfortunately, the resulting delays in care can lead to more skin area affected by plaques that crack and bleed, causing missed workdays and social isolation. Prolonged systemic inflammation from psoriatic disease can result in irreversible outcomes like joint damage or the development of type 2 diabetes.”\nDuring the 117th Congress, similar legislation had more than 230 co-sponsors in both chambers.\n“We hear every day from patients experiencing challenges getting the treatment their doctor has prescribed,” said Steven Taylor, President and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. “All too often patients are asked to fail on 2, or 3, or even 4 medications before they can get the one originally prescribed, all the while experiencing worsening disease. Further, patients are sometimes asked to step through a drug they’ve already failed on or have to wait weeks before their appeal is reviewed. State legislatures across the country have passed step therapy reform, putting in place common sense solutions to help patients get their medications in a timely manner. It’s time for Congress to do the same.”\nThe Safe Step Act does not ban the use of step therapy, but instead puts common sense parameters and reasonable timelines around the practice. The legislation will give patients and their doctors a transparent and standardized process to appeal step therapy requirements for patients needing a particular treatment.\n“Underserved and minority patients face unique challenges to cardiovascular care and treatment that impact their health outcomes. The ability to access new treatments is often hampered by utilization management processes, such as step therapy, that are put in place by health insurance plans. Physician practices that serve a majority of patients from underserved and minority populations are oftentimes already stretching resources to meet the needs of their patients, making it difficult to devote the time necessary to respond to health plan treatment denials or ‘fail-first’ requirements that may be harmful to patient health and safety. These challenges create unique barriers to care for African American cardiovascular patients and exacerbate existing treatment and health outcome disparities. The Association of Black Cardiologists endorses the Safe Step Act as a reasonable approach that prioritizes patient care and safety,” said Anekwe E. Onwuanyi, MD, President of the Association.\n“Pediatric patients with diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal system and their physicians routinely encounter insurance companies that take a ‘fail first’ approach to therapeutic treatment as a matter of policy. When pediatric gastroenterologists seek re-authorization for a previously approved treatment, it has become commonplace for insurance companies to deny authorization and require the child to switch to another therapy even though they are stable on their existing treatment, said Jenifer Lightdale, MD, President of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. “This practice must stop and is why the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition endorses the Safe Step Act and asks for its passage by Congress.”\n“No two patient stories are the same and a one-sized-fits-all treatment plan puts all people at risk. To prevent negative medical consequences, treatment should be recommended and prescribed by medical professionals in collaboration with the patient and not dictated by insurers. For these reasons United Ostomy Associations of America Inc. (UOAA) stands in support of the Safe Step Act” said UOAA President, Cheryl Ory.\n“These policies cause real physical and mental pain for our patients, senselessly delaying our ability to provide relief for often debilitating conditions. Treatment decisions belong with patients and their physicians, who understand their conditions best,” said Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology Association.\n“Rationing healthcare is never a good thing for patients, especially for patients living with chronic health conditions such as HIV/AIDS. It is especially true for prescription medications. Unfortunately, an increasingly common technique involves private and public healthcare payers requiring step therapy…or step protocol…or fail first requirements. Sadly, such requirements not only undermine the provider-patient relationship, they also have proven to be less cost-effective in the long run,” said Brandon M. Macsata, CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association.\nThe “Safe Step Act” is supported by more than 200 patient and provider organizations.\nContact: Jen Daly", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://www.paulobala.com/?p=1470?shared=email&msg=fail", "date": "2021-10-20T16:56:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585322.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020152307-20211020182307-00716.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9075362086296082, "token_count": 402, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__184783741", "lang": "en", "text": "Recently, animal welfare has become an often discussed topic in Madeiran society. The recent changes in the law regarding population control have stressed existing institutions to their limit (both economically, and concerning offered services) and the number of abandoned domestic animals is expected to rise. Small online and offline communities have formed to lend support, but have limited reach to solve the problem.\n“Tell a Tail” explores the intersection of transmedia storytelling, education, and mixed reality, by creating digital media content that showcases the problem from the view of several stakeholders, and urges the user to take an active role in the discussion and quest to solve the problem of Madeira’s abandoned animals.\nPlatform: Android (AR Core compatible smartphones and VR compatible smarphones)\nTimespan: September 2018 – expected late 2019\nRole: Co-Advisor, Programmer\nAdvisors: Valentina Nisi, Mara Dionísio and Paulo Bala\nStudents: Sarah Oliveira and Tânia de Andrade\nTell a Tail: Caminho Incerto (Unknown Path)\nSarah Oliveira’s work is a “choose you own adventure” comic book with AR interactive points. In addition to co-advising, I worked on the foundations of the Unity application using AR Core and Fungus, to make 12 storytelling AR points that complement the information present in the comic book.\nTell a Tail 360\nTânia de Andrade’s work is an interactive 360º VR documentary following the day to day of local kennel and the work of local NGO’s rescuing endangered animals. In addition to co-advising, I worked on the foundations of the Unity application that allows interaction with the remote controller and mixes different types of media (images, video, sound, etc.) in a 360º environment.\nVisit a WebXR compatible version of the prototype at https://unleashed.arditi.pt/ICIDS/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://ccctechconnect.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015639353-How-Do-I-Register-for-a-3C-Media-Account-", "date": "2019-10-17T03:26:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986672548.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017022259-20191017045759-00274.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8625980019569397, "token_count": 222, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__128525337", "lang": "en", "text": "Registration for your own 3C Media Solutions account is available from the website. The link, \"Register\", is in the upper right corner of the homepage. Simply click on the link, enter your name, email address, and college, and your account will be created within minutes. You will receive an email confirmation with login instructions immediately.\nArticles in this section\n- Problem Embedding Video using Chrome\n- How-Do I Use the Search Function Within 3C Media?\n- How Do I Register for a 3C Media Account?\n- How Do I Qualify for a 3C Media Solutions Account?\n- Help! I Was Attempting to Register a 3C Media Account and Received Error Code N008\n- I Sent a Request for Access to Upload Videos to 3C Media and I Did Not Receive a Reply\n- Who Can Get a 3C Media Solutions Account?\n- What is the Fee for Having a 3C Media Solutions Account?\n- What Happened to My 3CRSS Account?\n- What Can I Do with My 3C Media Solutions Account?", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://coinpm.news/about/", "date": "2020-01-22T10:31:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250606975.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122101729-20200122130729-00159.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9525188207626343, "token_count": 178, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__131167311", "lang": "en", "text": "CoinPM News is a daily show that brings you the latest crypto and blockchain stories from around the world as well as an overview of the market with a focus on the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation.\nCoinPM Talks is a weekly show focused on providing its listeners with interviews from government officials, industry experts, fund managers, traders, market analysts and other knowledgeable individuals in order to give you an expert perspective on regulation, products and the market as a whole.\nFurthermore, you can follow CoinPM on Twitter and to keep up with the latest episodes we publish.\nIf you would like to get in touch, send your email to peter [at] coinpm.news\nDisclaimer: Any opinions expressed in our shows are solely for informational purposes and should not be taken as an investment advice. Before executing a trade or making an investment, you should always do your own research.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://retroguardia2.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/visite-2010-elaborate-da-wordpress/", "date": "2021-04-17T01:43:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038098638.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20210417011815-20210417041815-00321.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9048119187355042, "token_count": 378, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__192047185", "lang": "en", "text": "Riceviamo e pubblichiamo le statistiche per il 2010 relative a RETROGUARDIA 2.0, elaborate dallo staff di WordPress :\nThe stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:\nThe Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow.\nThe Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 78,000 times in 2010. If it were an exhibit at The Louvre Museum, it would take 3 days for that many people to see it.\nIn 2010, there were 183 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 530 posts. There were 204 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 9mb. That’s about 4 pictures per week.\nThe busiest day of the year was January 15th with 453 views. The most popular post that day was Saggi letterari (e-book).\nWhere did they come from?\nThe top referring sites in 2010 were it.wordpress.com, search.conduit.com, facebook.com, retroguardia.splinder.com, and google.it.\nSome visitors came searching, mostly for giulio bruni, aspettando godot testo, viaggio al termine della notte, retroguardia, and autore implicito.\nAttractions in 2010\nThese are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.\nSaggi letterari (e-book) April 2008\n“Il Milione” di Marco Polo April 2009\n“Miles gloriosus” e “Amphitruo” di Plauto April 2009", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "https://classicfiatireland.com/homepage/", "date": "2024-04-19T15:11:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817438.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419141145-20240419171145-00504.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9357201457023621, "token_count": 951, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__81335991", "lang": "en", "text": "March Meet up at Galway Auto Meet\nThe first outing of Classic Fiat Ireland will be a meet up at the Galway Auto Meet on Sunday 10 March 2024 at the Galway Crystal Merlin Park (old Dublin Road) Galway H91 NN56. Looking forward to a good turn out of Fiats at this event.\nCelebrating 100 Years of Fiat\n2023 marks the centenary of the introduction of Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino cars to Irish shores.\nTo mark this special occasion, Classic Fiat Ireland has organised a special club weekend, from the 12th (Friday) – the 14th (Sunday) of May. The Park Hotel in Dungarvan has been selected as the “HQ” for the weekend, with a short run planned on Saturday along the Copper Coast, followed by dinner that evening.\nOn Sunday (14th) the club will host a gala static display of FIAT cars spanning the last century of the marque’s presence here in Ireland. This display will be held on the grounds of Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. The Eircode is X91 X598. See the event listed on their website at https://curraghmorehouse.ie/events/classic-fiat-ireland\nClassic Fiat Ireland attend “A Day of Automotive History” organised by Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club at Strokestown on Sunday 21 August 2022\nThe day got off to a good start with a pre-show breakfast in Frank’s Bar, Ballybeg, close to the show location – our thanks to local member Enda for organising.\nThe club was well represented with a total of 14 cars in attendance, ranging from 128 (saloon & 3P), 131 (Sport), 132, 124 Spider, X1/9 (x3), Regata, Cinquecento (x2), Punto (x2) and Fiat Coupe.\nAdditionally, other FIATs on display, including a stunning FIAT 131 Abarth Stradale finished in striking blue and a miniature masterpiece in the shape of the FIAT Giannini 500 Tv, both owned by a local Italian collector.\nThis show has gained in popularity, evident in the large turnout at this year’s event. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with the majority of the cars parked well-spaced on the lawn in front of the house. The recently completed National Famine Museum and walled garden were also open to walk through at leisure.\nThe day finished on a high note for the Club, and in particular, CFI member Dessie Tierney, when his fabulous steel grey FIAT 131 Sport won “Best Classic” of the show……extremely impressive given the high standard and variety of vehicles on display. Congratulations Dessie!\nOur thanks to the Roscommon Sports & Classic Car Club for an excellently organised and enjoyable event.\nClassic Fiat Ireland delighted to show the marque at its best at the Fiat section of the West Wicklow Vintage and Classic Car Club show at Baltinglass Co. Wicklow on Sunday 7th August 2022\nClassic Fiat Ireland were delighted to be invited to display the marque at the Fiat section of the West Wicklow Vintage and Classic Car Club show on Sunday 7th August 2022. The club were delighted to be presented with the Catriona Deevy Perpetual Cup for Club of the Show which was presented to Club Chair Mike. Three club members were also honoured to receive trophies on the day, Mark, with his fabulous Fiat Ritmo 1.3 Super 75 for the most original Fiat of the show, Gerry with his equally fabulous Fiat 1100 for the best Fiat over 40 years old, and Mag with her Fiat Coupe 20VT for modern classic Fiat of the show. The club would like to thank the organisers of this show for a great day out, their warm welcome, and the brilliant hospitality on the day. The club are already looking forward to this show in 2023\nClassic Fiat Ireland at Classic Fest – Ballybrit Racecourse Galway 3 July 2022 – Organised by Irish Vintage Scene\nClassic Fiat Ireland were delighted to attend the Classic Fest at Ballybrit Racecourse on Sunday 3 July 2022. The club marked the 50th Anniversary of the Fiat 127 and the Fiat X1/9 at the event. Along with Classic Fiat Ireland there were numerous other clubs in attendance and it was great to see people out and about enjoying the displays.\n50 Years of Fiats in Ireland\nCelebrate 40 years of The Fiat Panda", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}
{"url": "http://pantone.wikia.com/wiki/File:Cut%26Paste_Show_NYC", "date": "2017-08-20T19:19:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886106984.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170820185216-20170820205216-00275.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9155198335647583, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__118493573", "lang": "en", "text": "This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it.\nIf the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the modified file.\nCut&Paste Show: NYC\nMarch 25, 2009\nVideo taken by Bob Lynn.\nHome to more people than any other place in the US of A, the streets of this sleepless city are thick with eight million people and the eight million dreams that hang in the balance as their lives and livings are made. Caught between the corner bodegas and penthouse lofts, the pulsing nightlife and the daily grind, denizens of the five boroughs learn to grow a thick skin, talk fast, walk faster, and get a little aggressive to get by. Replete with neon signs, uptown finery, plaid-clad hipsters, culture vultures, and sad-faced Wall Street suits of black and blue, New York City—birthplace of Cut&Paste and capital of the world—keeps things colorful. And its designers will take on a challenge anytime, anyplace.", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication"}