New Paper: Why do people share fake news?
I'm really proud of this paper. It's my attempt to further a new model of media effects that takes into account active audiences, media messages, and technological affordances. I focus on conservative audiences for fake news as a case study.
Basically: People share fake news because it furthers partisan narratives that are promoted by mainstream (mostly) conservative media and expresses personal and political identity.
Most fake news isn't political, but sensational. Still more is created to be polysemic and appeal to people across the political spectrum in order to increase viewership (and therefore money).
Conservative fake news doesn't exist in a vacuum. Much of it builds on "deep stories" that have been present on Fox News for decades.
The mainstream media (NYTimes, WaPo, etc.) is tied to an elite, liberal identity. Part of this is due to years of conservative media promoting the idea that urban elites look down on rural/southern white people, part of it is that MSM consistently references urban/cosmopolitan identity markers (e.g. talking about Korean food, Kendrick Lamar, & frequent flyer miles) [I took this idea directly from Reece Peck, a sociologist at CUNY who studies Fox News and who has an amazing upcoming book on the subject. ] This means that conservatives are alienated from MSM as a matter of course.
Sharing fake news is about expressing partisan identity, which is ever-increasingly polarized and personal.
These findings suggest that fact-checking will cause anger, resentment, and allegations of bias against conservatives (since MSM is, well, more factual and correct than hyper-partisan or conservative media).
Media literacy doesn't work either because, as sociologist Francesca Tripodi has shown in great detail, conservatives already engage in close reading and source-checking when they consume news.
We have to stop pretending that fake news is a neutral, non-partisan issue. The type of sensational fake news that is non-partisan is relatively harmless in that it doesn't spread dangerous disinformation. Partisan fake news has serious civic ramifications, and refusing to admit that there's more fake news on the right (and that it's reinforced by a hyper-partisan mediasphere) is disingenuous and makes it impossible to actually solve the problem.
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Juniper Networks announces new UAC
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Juniper updates Network and Security Manager to ... – SearchNetworking
Juniper updates security OS – ComputerWeekly.com
Juniper Networks pushes portfolio sales in unified ... – SearchITChannel
Network infrastructure vendors can help differentiate themselves in the security market with tight integration of their network and security products. Managing my firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, network access control (NAC), etc., together with my routers and switches is an inducement to make my network provider a one-stop shop for security products as well.
Today, Juniper Networks Inc. announced centralized management for its security portfolio which it has been building through acquisitions in recent years, and its J-Series Routers and EX-series switches. On the security side, Network and Security Manager (NSM), formerly Netscreen-Security Manager, encompasses Secure Access SSL VPN, Juniper's various firewall/VPN and intrusion detection/prevention appliance, and the latest version of its NAC product Unified Access Control 2.2, also announced today.
"Our goal in the enterprise space is to walk in as a portfolio player," said Sanjay Kapoor, senior director of product management for Juniper's Network Management Group. "If you are deploying an overall portfolio of security, access, routers and switches, you should have functionally, a single configuration system, and a single monitoring system from Juniper — all appliance based."
With the new Unified Access Control (UAC) release, Juniper also announced two Infranet Controller appliances. The 4500 appliances for mid-sized to large enterprises support up to 5,000 simultaneous endpoint devices; the 6500 appliances for large multinational enterprise deployments support up to 20,000 simultaneous devices (30,000 in a cluster). Current Infranet Inc. appliances can be upgraded to UAC 2.2 to take advantage of the new NSM.
Underlying the unified management structure is the XML-based Device Management Interface, based on the Netconf network configuration standard. This establishes a standard configuration scheme for all Juniper devices (WAN optimization is on the roadmap), and will make it easier for Juniper to integrate future acquisitions without modifying the NSM platform.
NSM provides portioned management, so different groups, say security and network ops in SOCs and NOCs, can use it without deploying multiple instances of the same system.

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Behind the Mask – Throwaway Unveils Debut Album 'WHAT?,' Hosts Release Show Tonight at Detroit's El Club
Throwaway will celebrate the release of "WHAT?" tonight at El Club in Detroit. Photo by the Ottolab
Throwaway knows how to easily extract the spirit of "Evil Cooper."
The Detroit art rock/no wave vocalist-guitarist musically summons the demonic alter ego of Dale Cooper from "Twin Peaks" in "Julep," a brilliant six-minute track filled with raw guitars, deep distortions and dark feedback.
"I've always had this affinity for it because it has a very dramatic arc itself, and it's oblique, enigmatic and strange. The affinity for that particular recording came out because I wanted to bring some guitar feedback to the end of the track, and we were recording it right in the middle of 'Twin Peaks: The Return,'" said Kirsten Carey, aka Throwaway.
"You know those scenes where it's just Evil Cooper driving in the car, the camera is focused on his face and you hear all these uncomfortable bumpy drones? When I was recording that feedback, I thought, 'Oh my God, it sounds like Evil Coop.'"
In a sense, Evil Coop is the artistic and musical spirit animal of Throwaway, Carey's alter ego who dons a paper bag. "Julep" is one of eight standout experimental rock tracks featured on Throwaway's debut album "WHAT?" out tomorrow.
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After Hours Radio Reunites with Original Vocalist Calum Galt for Saturday's Club Above Show
Greg Hughes and Nate Erickson perform with Calum Galt, center, during the early days of After Hours Radio.
For Calum Galt, Ann Arbor represents a bittersweet homecoming.
The former After Hours Radio vocalist will reunite with his old bandmates for Saturday's show at Club Above. It will be his first appearance with the Ypsilanti progressive groove-heavy indie rock trio of Greg Hughes (bass), Nate Erickson (vocals, guitar) and Mark Dunne (drums) in nearly three years.
"It was actually Greg's idea to have a reunion show. He reached out to me when he found out I was returning home for the first time in years to see if I was interested, and I agreed right away," said Galt, who moved from Ann Arbor to Japan in 2014. "I'm really looking forward to having the opportunity to play with the band again after so long, and I hope we can recreate some of the same energy our shows had back then."
Calum Galt
Along with Hughes and Erickson, Galt honed his musicianship while attending open mic nights at the University of Michigan's Nakamura and Luther Buchele co-ops. Together, they formed After Hours Radio and became synonymous with Ann Arbor's burgeoning underground, do-it-yourself (DIY) music community.
"Forming the band was equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking – I had never really written or performed my own music, which I think is an inherently intimate and scary thing to do," said Galt, who's inspired by of Montreal, The Strokes and Radiohead. "I was lucky to be surrounded by supportive friends and be involved in the co-op community, which has always been a fertile environment for budding musicians."
As After Hours Radio, they recorded their self-titled, six-track debut EP in 2015 before Galt moved to Japan. Four years later, Galt is ready to revisit the EP with his old bandmates through an older, wiser and fresher perspective.
"There are a lot of memories tied up in those songs so revisiting them has been an interesting experience," said Galt, who graduated from U-M with a bachelor's degree in East Asian languages and cultures. "I've changed a lot in the intervening time so it's strange to hear those songs, which really encapsulate the weird head-space I was in at the time."
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Five Alive – After Hours Radio Reflects on Band Anniversary, Hosts Show Tonight at Club Above
Five years ago, the University of Michigan's co-op scene led to the formation of an emerging Ypsilanti band.
U-M's Nakamura and Luther Buchele co-ops introduced Greg Hughes and Nate Erickson, co-founders of After Hours Radio, to a burgeoning underground, do-it-yourself (DIY) music community in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.
Together, Hughes and Erickson cut their growing musical teeth performing at co-op open mic nights and formed After Hours Radio, a progressive, groove-heavy indie rock band, in 2014.
"The high energy and large crowds at co-op parties drove the band to write catchy grooves and riffs that co-oppers could dance to," said Hughes, bassist for After Hours Radio. "This funk-inspired element flavored our initial indie-alternative style, which was influenced by open mic nights during the band's infancy."
Hughes also sought inspiration for the band while working as a late-night college DJ at WCBN-FM (88.3), a U-M student-run radio station. He used a "freeform" approach for the station's programming and believed a similar philosophy could be applied to After Hours Radio's musical approach.
After Hours Radio co-founders Greg Hughes (left) and Nate Erickson (center)
"'Freeform' describes a perspective that doesn't conform to a traditional setlist structure restricted by genre and embraces mixing different musical styles," he said. "We've gained a strong sense of improvisation that has translated to the way we find influences for our original songs."
That fluid musical approach resulted in the band's self-titled debut EP in 2015 and the "What Happened?" EP in 2017. With Hughes and Erickson (vocals, guitar) at the helm, After Hours Radio went through several lineup changes, including several drummers, and expanded their sound to encompass keys, synths and other electronic effects.
Last year, the band launched their own DIY music venue, The Late Station, in Ypsilanti to showcase local emerging artists and musicians across a variety of genres. Bandmates and friends help promote events, run the door and assist with gear at The Late Station.
"I got acquainted with the whole DIY culture in Chicago, and I was so enamored with the scene there that I wanted to become more involved in it," Hughes said. "That's where the direct inspiration for The Late Station came, and we all decided we were going to move to the same location and start our own space."
Today, Hughes and Erickson will celebrate the band's evolution with a five-year anniversary show at Club Above, 215 N. Main St. in Ann Arbor, and feature special guests Stop Watch, Approachable Minorities and Summer Like The Season.
"We decided to celebrate the band's anniversary with a special show because we thought five years for any band was a big milestone," Hughes said. "Almost none of the local bands existing when we started are around anymore, and most lasted just one or two years."
For the show, After Hours Radio will play an extended setlist that encompasses the band's entire career and feature visuals from GSW Art & Design, a southeast Michigan-based visual art, web and graphic design firm. It's also a valuable opportunity for After Hours Radio fans to embrace the artistry and musicianship of the show's three special guests.
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By Lori Strattonin Albums, Artists, Concerts, Songs January 12, 2019 January 12, 2019 2,023 Words2 Comments
'LIFE Goals' – Ann Arbor 'Attic Folkster' Peter Felsman Drops New '-pf' Album, Hosts Bike-able Listening Party Today
Peter Felsman, far right, performs with "-pf" members Max Lockwood, Julia Knowles and Rebecca Rosen at the Threads All Arts Festival in Ypsilanti, Mich. Photo by David Newton
Starting at noon today, "attic folk" rocker Peter Felsman will take his new "-pf" album to the streets of Ann Arbor, Mich.
He'll meet up with "-pf" (pronounced "dash" "pf") friends and fans to listen to "LIFE Goals," the band's newest album, which drops today.
It will be a "reverse progressive" listening party of sorts where people can listen with Felsman throughout the day as he bikes along to the folkish rhythms of "LIFE Goals."
"I'll be biking around town to listen with whoever wants to join me," said Felsman, "-pf" frontman. "I've created a Facebook event and invited people in the Ann Arbor bike-able area to message me if they'd like to host a listening event where other people can join or if they'd like to join one."
LIFE Goals cover art
In classic "-pf" style, the release of "LIFE Goals" coincides with another academic milestone for Felsman, who's pursuing a doctorate in social work and social psychology at the University of Michigan.
The album marks the beginning of Felsman's two-year fellowship with the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE), which takes an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding human development in a changing world.
Felsman's research fellowship is conducted internationally in conjunction with the Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, the University of Zurich, the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan.
"LIFE Goals" also highlights the first time "-pf" has recorded an album in a proper recording studio, the Kalamazoo, Mich.-based La Luna Recording & Sound owned by Ian Gorman.
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Ypsilanti's After Hours Radio to Play Homecoming Show Saturday at The Late Station
After Hours Radio knows Ypsilanti, Mich., is the perfect place to end a summer tour.
The progressive, groove-heavy indie rock quartet will end their current 12-date Midwest and East Coast tour with a homecoming show at The Late Station Saturday at 8 p.m.
After starting their tour June 22, band members Nate Erickson (vocals and guitar), Greg Hughes (bass and cello), Jordan Compton (keys and synths) and Mark Dunne (drums) are ready to deliver local fans a memorable and energetic wrap-up show at their own venue.
"We have a fan base out there, and I think that by us going out on tour and coming back by playing a show in our hometown builds a lot of anticipation and excitement in the community," Dunne said. "We're well-seasoned by this time, and we're playing really well together. We want everyone to come out and have a good time."
After Hours Radio will share their homecoming show with three other artists, including EDM and video game music extraordinaire Vest and Tyler, psychedelic funk rock jam band Trifocal and jazz singer-songwriter Dani Darling. A special "mystery artist" also will be announced the day of the show.
"It's nice to have it at the tail end versus the beginning because we've been sleeping on floors and couches for two weeks straight," Erickson said. "We want to be able to have a big bash where we can party out late with our friends to really celebrate wrapping it up and just walk nearby to our own beds."
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By Lori Strattonin Albums, Artists, Concerts July 6, 2018 July 7, 2018 962 WordsLeave a comment
Sound Choices — Ypsilanti, Mich. Native, Rap Artist Hosts The Poppin' College Tour Friday at U-M for High School Students
Amir "Lady Heat" Young, center, hosts The Poppin' College Tour at the University of Michigan.
For Amir "Lady Heat" Young, each day begins with a series of small decisions.
Those small decisions result in larger choices that ultimately shape the future.
"When you wake up, you have a choice. When you do your homework, you have a choice. When you don't, those things add up," she said. "At the end of the day, I try to illustrate that your everyday choices take you down a path that leads either closer to or further from your dreams."
Lady Heat is ready to ask that question to 68 Ypsilanti, Mich. high school students during the third installment of The Poppin' College Tour at the University of Michigan's East Hall on Friday.
Launched by Lady Heat in 2014, The Poppin' College Tour is an educational program designed to encourage disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 13-19 to attend college and make positive life choices.
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MEGA is the new Italgraniti project in the innovative 160x320 and 260x120 cm size, 6 mm thick.
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This innovative technology has a natural vocation for large public spaces, but also adapts attractively to Mega delivers the same performance characteristics as products of conventional thickness, combined with light weight and versatility. Slabs that are easy to cut, drill and handle, magnificent, perfectly flat materials for impeccable floor and wall coverings.
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Work on a team responsible for the care and stewardship of properties and grounds through performing maintenance, cleaning and general security functions.
Position Summary Part of the Facilities Team responsible for the care and stewardship of 8 buildings on 3 campuses (main location is 7752 s Greenwood). This postition performs maintenance, general security and housekeeping activities for New Life Covenant Church buildings and grounds. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: -Perform general security functions such as: locking and unlocking assigned buildings, securing building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows and unauthorized occupants. Respond to alarms and provided armored carrier with access to facilities. -Assist with the setup of facilities for services, meetings, classes, conferences and events as scheduled. -Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools. -Perform cleaning services, including restrooms, cleaning furniture, trash removal/disposal, using established practices and procedures. -Make general maintenance repairs. -Ensure appearance of facilities is in optimal condition. -Maintain, strip, clean and buff floors. -Perform janitorial upkeep functions such as wash interior and exterior windows, clean blinds, shampoo carpets periodically, and wash walls at designated intervals. -Maintain grounds such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks; cutting grass, bushes, trees; removing weeds, etc. -Organize storage and supply areas. -Serve as a watch against dumping and vandalism. -Respond to emergency janitorial situations as the need arises. -Attend meetings as requested and necessary. -Demonstrate knowledge of and support the mission, vision, values, policies and procedures of NLC. -Perform other duties assigned. -Represent organization professionally in all interactions with members, visitors and guests. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -Ability to climb ladders when required. -Ability to follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. -Safely operate all vehicles, tools and other job related equipment. -Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, if necessary. -Ability to work cooperatively with others. -Ability to make recommendations towards positive changes. -Understand and follow oral and written directions and take initiative when necessary without it. Education/Licenses -High School diploma (or GED) required or equivalent work experience. -Valid Illinois driver's license with ability to maintain insurability. Experience -1 year of experience in a janitorial role. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in both indoor and outdoor settings. The noise level in the work environment is primarily moderate. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate tools and controls or reach with hands and arms. Bending, pushing, moving, lifting up to one hundred pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, bending at the waist, pulling, carrying, twisting, turning, climbing ladders, seeing to assure proper and complete cleaning and read labels on products/supplies, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment.
RTR Management and Consulting Services, LLC is a Chicago based consulting firm founded to provide management and advisory services to both nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. We are currently seeking a talented Part-Time Human Resources Consultant to join our team to provide consulting services to our clients in recruiting, onboarding, legal compliance, payroll and general employment practices. In this role, the Consultant will support multiple clients with diverse missions.
Manage crowd traffic by providing direction and monitoring or restricting access to certain areas. Must be alert and perceptive to anticipate and respond to diverse situations, assist attendees and minimize distractions during services and events. Crowd Control Specialists are highly visible staff members.


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Million dollar fund created to 'build a new media ecosystem in Asia' – through Splice News and Civil Media
July 31, 2018 7:40
by Dean Carroll
A US$1 million dollar fund to pump prime 100 Asian media start-ups over the next three years is to be launched jointly by Singapore-based The Splice Newsroom and New York-headquartered Civil Media.
Splice founder Alan Soon, a former Yahoo! managing editor, said the move was masterminded to combat the "anaemic growth of media startups in the region". This initiative would help to create a robust media ecosystem, he said.
Asked by Mumbrella what sort of organisations would qualify for the 'Splice 100' grants which will open for applications officially in the final quarter of 2018, Soon said: "We're looking at very early ideas – things that people want to try to do. Our goal is to help get them to a prototype. So we're talking very early stage here. Probably under six months old.
"We have an audacious dream. We want to help drive the creation of 100 media startups in Asia over the next three years
"We'll be opening this up to anyone who's keen on starting up in the media space. We're taking a broad view on the modern media stack. It'll include content publishers, but also areas like adtech, analytics, social, data and personalisation."
Soon has an 'audacious dream'
But given the authoritarian governments in most Asian countries where authorities were often intent on crushing independent media that held power to account, a robust media scene with real integrity and credibility might prove to be a tough challenge – Soon admitted.
"It is a difficult one for sure, but that hasn't stopped journalists around the world from trying," he said. "And that's the plan — we need to find ways to make this happen.
"Journalists and first-time entrepreneurs need a vision and a roadmap based on best practices for building transformative services and products."
Designed to harness the power of technology and capitalise of the number of platforms available to new media organisations, Splice 100 will offer funding of up to US$15,000 per applicant and free-of-charge training and consulting. Although Soon admitted that the quid pro quo might well be that participants hand over some equity in their start-up in exchange for the support.
VC-funded The Ken – one story per day behind a paywall – says it is the sustainable future of journalism
Media start-up New Naratif's plan to form company in Singapore rejected
"On equity, we're still figuring out what would work best," he explained. "Not sure yet to be honest. More on this down the line."
However, outlining the grand vision, he said: "We believe we're in a golden age of media. We now have the capability to connect with our audiences on more platforms than ever. We can target them with the content they want. We can also create new value that opens the door to more diversified revenue streams.
"In Asia, this promise is still unfulfilled. With the size of our data-connected audiences, we should be swimming in new opportunities for media entrepreneurs."
Partnering Splice is The Civil Media Company, a new blockchain-based journalism venture which is providing the cash to back the scheme – Civil having received US$5m in funding itself from ConsenSys, which bills itself as "leading global blockchain venture studio".
Civil's model will allow readers to directly "sponsor" newsrooms, titles or even individual journalists through the buying of cryptocurrency 'CVL' tokens. The organisation is pursuing similar partnerships to Splice 100 in other parts of the world, including Europe and the United States.
"By providing the economic incentives and governance structures for newsmakers – writers, editors, photographers, fact-checkers – to self-organise, Civil offers a new business model for journalism," said founder Matthew Iles. "Our goal is to create a self-sustaining global marketplace for journalism that is free from advertising, fake news and outside influence."
Soon insisted that further details would be released "in the next few weeks", adding: "We don't have all the pieces together." But those wishing to register early interest in the scheme can do so by contacting The Splice Newsroom.
Singapore news site The Middle Ground closes down after running on just $3,000 a month
SPH's rebounding fortunes with improved quarterly results and plan to introduce AI to newsroom
Dean Carroll
Dean is the general manager at Mumbrella Asia. He is an experienced British journalist, who has worked in a number of international markets including Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. As well as his media work, he is also a published academic.
topics Civil Media, new media, Start ups, The Splice Newsroom
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It was all going so well (at least, wasn't terrible, but is more content really what we need?) until the blockchain and token angle.
"By providing the economic incentives and governance structures for newsmakers to self-organise, Civil offers a new business model for journalism…free from advertising, fake news and outside influence."
Really? What economic incentives? Tokens? Good luck doing the weekly shop with that, never mind hiring decent talent.


La-Z-Boy inc is an American based furniture manufacturer that was founded in 1927 by two cousins, Edward M Knabusch and Edwin J Shoemaker. The cousins are famed for inventing the very first reclining sofa in 1928. This was a folding wood-slat chair fo use on American porches which followed the contour of a person's body, both sitting and leaning back. The pair used orange crates to mock-up and refine their idea and ultimately together invented the reclining mechanism that would sweep the world off its feet.
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The chairs were immediately successful, but the partners were keen to find a suitable name for their new concept and to do this they held a contest. Suggestions included Sit-n-Snooze, Slack-Back and Comfort Carrier but the cousins decided the best option was La-Z-Boy.
Over the subsequent decades, La-Z-Boy's range has grown to include different sizes and styles and the range is now believed to be the world's best-selling recliner. La-Z-Boy products are alll handmade exclusively to order with an unrivalled choice of leathers and fabrics and offer unbeatable levels of comfort and quality from their unique patented reclining technology.
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Kittens, with this ensemble, we feel SEEN and HEARD.
You see, for as long as Miss Taylor's been making the promo rounds, we've implored her and beseeched her and harangued her on one point, over and over again: Miss Lady, you need to stop all this silly nonsense you've been wearing and get yourself into some classic late '70s/early '80s Lauren Hutton cosplay pronto.
Shut up. Let us have our little delusions of grandeur. Especially when the results proved us right, in our never-humble opinions. She looks great, this is as on-point as a Hutton-inspired look gets, and we want them to relaunch the Charlie fragrance just so she can shoot ads for it wearing this look.


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JIM WHELAN BOARDWALK HALL: Atlantic City Comedy Festival Returns
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The 9th Annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival has been announced to take place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7, 2018. Scheduled headliners for the festival include comedian/actor Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake, Jay Pharaoh and many others (see below for full list of comedians). The festival debuts top comic stars for two brilliant back-to-back nights of laughter. Shows take place at 8pm, featuring 5-6 comedians on the bill nightly.
THE 9TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
Sommore
Bruce Bruce
Guy Torry
Buck Wild
Sunday, October 7th, 2018
Lavelle Crawford
Tony Robert
Pre-sale tickets for the festival are scheduled to go on sale on Tuesday, June 19th. Fans may gain access to the pre-sale by signing up for the festival newsletter at www.ACComedyFestival.com and by following the Atlantic City Comedy Festival Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticCityComedyFestival/ for exclusive event updates and promo codes.
Tickets for the festival will officially go on sale to the public on Friday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000, or visiting the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, powered by Atlantic City Electric. Admission for each night of the festival will be sold separately.
Since its inception in 2009, the Annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival has drawn a crowd of over 50,000 fans to witness the comedy industries' finest. In a city renowned for its nightlife entertainment, the Atlantic City Comedy Festival has established itself as paramount dual-day extravaganza.
For more Atlantic City Comedy Festival information, please visit www.ACComedyFestival.com.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Spectra provides both Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.
North American Entertainment Group, Inc. is one of the largest independent promoters of entertainment tours and live events in the United States. With over 25 years in the industry and an extensive history in venue management, NAEG has consistently delivered the hottest concerts, comedy shows and theatrical entertainment to venues in over 100 markets. Beyond the stage, NAEG has produced television specials, concert DVD's, online content and branded merchandise. A company distinguished by creativity in tour packaging and marketing strategy, NAEG's success resounds in the memories of those who have attended their events.
North American Entertainment Group is an umbrella company of several popular, hit-sub divisions. With experience in all types of entertainment (Comedy, HipHop, Jazz and more) North American Entertainment Group is always searching the horizon for pinnacles of new entertainment to deliver to cities around the country.
About Spectra
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra's unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com.
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.
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Chris DeRusha, Michigan's new chief security officer, comes to the job with a strong resume.
A Boston-area native, DeRusha (pronounced De-Russia), 38, told Government Technology he spent most of his adult life in Washington, D.C., before relocating to Michigan with his wife, a native Michigander. According to his LinkedIn profile, DeRusha has a bachelor's degree in international business and a master's in national security policy studies. After a five-year stint as the associate of a business consulting firm in China, DeRusha was hired in 2009 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, first as a special assistant to the deputy secretary, then as a cybersecurity strategist and then advisor to the deputy under secretary for cybersecurity.
After nearly six years at DHS, he served as a senior cybersecurity advisor to the White House from 2015 to 2017. Then he went to Ford Motor Co. as an application security manager before joining the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget in 2018.
The state's CIO, David DeVries, stepped down Jan. 1, and DTMB spokesman Caleb Buhs said the state is conducting a nationwide search for his replacement.
DeRusha called Michigan's cybersecurity outlook "pretty good," commending the state's centralized IT department as the best way to implement standard practices across other agencies. He also said Michigan is a state-level leader in the way it has organized specific teams in its security operations center, as well as in its security accreditation process which documents security requirements for every new project, a federal idea ported over by DeVries.
DeRusha said most states have robust security for their central agencies by now, but many are still working out the best ways to collaborate with local governments and private companies, and he believes Michigan has been forward-thinking on that front, too. Since about 2013, DeRusha said, he has been conducting monthly "CISO kitchen cabinet" meetings, involving a brain trust of about 40 CISOs or similar titles from Michigan companies and local governments who convene a few times a year to share best practices and information.
Between that, the Michigan State Police and the National Guard's local resources, DeRusha said his task will be building around the strong core of cybersecurity already in place.
"It's really about strengthening the whole ecosystem," he said.
He pointed to one of DTMB's leading initiatives in 2017, the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps of about 100 volunteer experts, as evidence this is already underway.
"The concept there is, in a time of emergency, you can deploy these resources to the under-resourced to ensure that, if a local municipality is delivering an essential service or has a public utility, and they don't have the resources or knowledge to get back up … these are some professionals who can do that," he said.


Craig Berlin has been painting with oils for 30 years but creating CG art for only one. He says he studied the western renaissance masters and Tibetan art of the 18th century; he also draws inspiration from DaVinci. Berlin says, "da Vinci was taken by the way the mind can see a landscape in an ordinary spot on a wall--in short, to produce a platform for the brain to hallucinate on." You can see more of his work at www.west.net/~crash/gallery.htm.


The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. The North Central Idaho MRC serves Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties to make up Idaho Public Health District 2. Our MRC is a community-based program designed to develop a well-trained team of medical and non-medical volunteers who are willing to contribute their skills and expertise to the community. Their efforts ensure that we all may be better equipped to prepare for and respond to a wide range of emergencies, as well as to promote healthy living throughout the year.
The North Central Idaho MRC will identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers, and utilize them to support routine Public Health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts.


Actress Jada Pinkett Smith met Tupac Shakur at Baltimore School For The Arts in the mid-1980s. While Pinkett would graduate in 1989, Pac and his family relocated to Marin City, California in 1988. While Shakur paid his dues as a roadie, dancer, and eventual MC with Digital Underground, Jada made her way to Hollywood through her role on A Different World. During their newfound fame in the early '90s, Pinkett and Pac remained close until his 1996 death.
However, that relationship is often misunderstood by the public. Appearing on Sway In The Morning, the Menace II Society, Set It Off, and Nutty Professor actress clarified that relationship and revealed some new details about those teenage years.
Published after his death, Pac dedicated some of his poetry to his friend. Smith married MC/actor Will Smith in 1997. The pair met when Jada auditioned for the part of "Lisa" on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in 1994. That part would ultimately go to Nia Long.


FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – After 9 agonizing days of worry and heartache for Tami Rudolph, her Maltese, Bailey is back.
WHNT News 19 was there to capture the moment the dog at the center of this groomer mix-up was finally reunited with his family.
Rudolph burst through the door of Debbie's Tidy Dog, Wednesday evening.
"Oh, thank you so much," Rudolph said to the woman who had been taking care of Bailey.
It's the moment Rudolph has been waiting for since her puppy went missing. "Oh Mama's glad to see you, yes," she cooed to the puppy in her arms.
But for the woman who had Bailey, Hattie Jackson, this was an exchange, she never expected.
"My husband noticed the dog wasn`t the right dog," laughed Jackson. "He said, 'This is not Colby,' I said, 'Yes it is, just be quiet, this is Colby,' relayed Jackson.
When Jackson dropped off her dog, Colby, the groomer didn't get a phone number for the woman. After days of trying to find Jackson, Debbie Watkins says she finally put a sign out front. It was the sign that got Jackson to stop by.
Watkins reports waterproof collars have been ordered, so the dogs can have identification the entire time they're at the groomer.


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Ford City, PA - Dr. Matthew J. Sabo, Podiatrist and Owner of Foot and Ankle Wellness Center of Western Pennsylvania, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Two Patients
Well-known Podiatrist Accused of Sexual Assault
According to Trib Live, police arrested the owner of the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center of Western Pennsylvania located at 313 Ford St #2B, Ford City, PA 16226.
On Friday, January 28, 2022, 48-year-old Matthew J. Sabo was arrested after being accused by two patients of sexual assault. The victims allege that the podiatrist inappropriately touched them during routine checkups at his Ford City office.
Sabo opened the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center of Western Pennsylvania in 2007. He was first licensed to practice podiatry in 2000 and just renewed his license in 2020. He has been charged with two felony counts of engaging in sexual conduct and two misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without consent.
Can I Sue For Being Sexually Assaulted By a Podiatrist?
Attorney contributor Brian Kent represents victims of sexual assault in civil lawsuits against negligent doctors, hospitals, and medical facilities. Brian recently discussed some legal options available to these victims, including when they can sue for being sexually assaulted by a podiatrist.
"Patients put their trust and respect in doctors and specialists, like podiatrists. In return, patients expect to be treated with respect as they take care of their health. Sadly, not all specialists are trustworthy. It is unfortunate, but there have been numerous reports of doctors sexually assaulting patients across the country. Doctor offices and medical boards are responsible for upholding a duty of care for the wellbeing of patients. Background checks should be performed on all active doctors and specialists. Also, the risk of abuse can be reduced by following the process of having a nurse in the room during exams. Victims of doctor sexual assault have legal options that include filing criminal charges as well as filing sexual assault civil lawsuits."
"When a doctor's office or medical board fails to implement a proper procedure to ensure the safety of all patients, they can be deemed negligent. If they were aware of a doctor or specialist abusing their position or having previous reports of misconduct but did not investigate, they could be held liable. Victims of doctor sexual assault should speak to an experienced sexual assault victim attorney to review their legal options. The attorney can help the victim put together a case based on negligence and increase their chances of recovering compensation."
Trib Live


Vague email and phone messages can be problematic in several different ways. Not sending complete and accurate information can hinder employee safety by creating confusion regarding exactly what is happening. An incorrect address or the wrong description of a suspect can leave many employees vulnerable during a crisis situation. Wrong information can also cause people not to take alerts as seriously in the future. Before an emergency situation takes place it is important to carry out periodic tests on whatever emergency system is being used.
It is critical for each employee to be familiar with the emergency system that is in place and feel comfortable with the interface. Inaccurate messages may be sent because employees simply do not understand the system being used. Not only is it important to send accurate messages but they must arrive in a timely manner as well. High priority messaging is essential when sending emergency messages. A system must be in place that will bump high priority messages to the front of every call queue. In situations in which a busy signal is received, persistent redials should take place until the message has gotten through. Don't label every incident as an "emergency" unless it really is one. All important messages are not necessarily emergencies. Knowing the difference and how to properly classify each message is important when handling true emergencies in a credible manner. Don't allow very many individuals to be able to issue alerts. Determine ahead of time who has the authority to decide what qualifies as an emergency situation. Finally, don't rely on just one mode of communication.
Information released in an emergency message should be as brief and easy to understand as possible. The information should include the type of incident and the time it is taking place. It should also include any action that needs to be taken. A system needs to be in place to proofread and check messages before they are sent out. A process that checks, and then double checks messages will only take a matter of seconds and may make all the difference regarding the accuracy and effectiveness of a message. Finally, a follow-up message should be sent to either update the current situation or relate that the situation is no longer a threat.
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OneHope College & Young Adult Ministry meets every Sunday night from 6:30-9:00pm in the Chapel and Dining Room C of Centerpoint Community Church for community and worship. We'd love for you to come and experience community with us on Sunday Nights! For more information contact Associate Pastor Bryan Yeo.


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If you are not sure whether stain removal or bleaching products are right for you, then learning more about the best whitening methods here is a great place to start.
Alternatively, visit our tooth whitening page which links you off to lots of specific pieces of content.
Oral-B 3D white luxe works by removing surface stains and may make your teeth appear whiter, but it will not change the natural colour of your teeth.
The results you achieve by using 3D white luxe toothpaste will be different to me.
At the time of writing the normal cost of this paste appears to be £4 per 75ml tube.
Most reputable sellers were selling the tubes at this price. The cheapest was Wilko at £3.50 per tube, but Boots were running an offer where if you purchased 2 tubes, you could save £3, making the cost per tube just £3.
As this was an offer and subject to change, you really should expect to pay £4 per tube and if you get it for less than that, good on you.
All three pastes spoken about in this review are available from most larger stockists or Oral-B products.
Boots, Superdrug, Wilko and Asda are just some of the examples of high street stores selling this. Their online stores also stocked it also, along with online only retailers like Amazon.
Oral-B is a household name here in the UK and whilst they make some very good products, they certainly make things confusing for you and me.
On test here are three different tubes of toothpaste, all of which are very similar and writing three separate reviews would be silly.
Part of the 3D White Luxe range the 3 look very similar and are even marketed together but there are a few subtle difference between them.
So, all of them whiten the teeth, just in potentially different time periods and whilst all are safe on the enamel of the teeth they are designed to target different things.
It could be argued that you could use all three in sequence. Start with the Pearl Shine to remove stains and get the best possible colour improvement, then follow this with Glamorous Shine that locks out stains and then Healthy Shine that replenishes the minerals in the teeth.
There is then the 'Perfection' and 'Whitening Accelerator' also in the 3D white luxe family, more on those shortly.
From a packaging perspective, they do look very similar, with just the name and background colour to the name changing on each tube.
The packaging is very smart and certainly catches the eye. The deep purple with the appearance of a diamond texture on the packaging, it looks sophisticated and classy and does away with the clinical look of many dental products.
Each paste comes in a 75ml tube, that should last about 3 months based on using a pea sized amount of paste.
The tubes stand upright on the screw lid.
I personally prefer a flip lid as I think this is more practical in everyday use, flip the lid open and apply the paste using one hand whilst holding your toothbrush in the other. Doing this with a screw cap top like these tube have is not as simple in my honest opinion. Not a big issue, just something you appreciate when you have used pastes that have such.
A foil seal is placed over the end of the nozzle of the tube to retain the freshness and avoid spillage. This needs removing before using.
It does not have the typical 12 or 24 month symbol on any of the tubes of paste, meaning they do not have to be used within a specific time once opened.
However, the very end of the tube does have a date on it, which is the 'Best Before' date. This was dated approximately 2 years in advance of when I was testing the paste, so realistically speaking you are going to be using this a lot sooner than that unless you don't like it or have bought lots of tubes as part of a bulk deal.
The paste itself is a white and blue colour. As it is pushed out from the tube, you get stripes of each.
Mint is most certainly the flavour of these pastes. Not too intense, the flavour should be agreeable to most.
There is enough flavour that your mouth feels clean with a lasting freshness.
During use, the paste is not all that frothy. Froth is, for the most part, an artificial element to the paste and does not do anything to assist in the cleaning.
It is difficult to say how long the freshness lasted but I would say for 90 minutes or so this freshness was noticeable post clean. I am in no doubt there was a continuing effect which lasted longer, but I could not obviously notice this.
Most 'whitening' toothpaste achieve a whiter smile by removing surface stains on teeth more effectively rather than changing the actual tooth colour via a bleaching process.
Many people have stains and as such, removing them restores the natural tooth colour and can make the teeth appear whiter because the stains that once dulled the teeth are no longer present.
Oral-B employs this stain removal approach meaning me and you can buy these products from many retailers, rather than getting from a dental professional, the only people able to offer products with bleaching agents in them.
Because everyone's teeth and the level of staining is different, everyone will get different results.
If you have used a whitening paste before or even if you brush your teeth correctly and regularly you will unlikely see much difference.
For those with the heaviest staining, you can potentially see results from any of these paste within a week, but none are really a quick fix or fast way to whiten the teeth.
Oral-B does also have a 3D White Luxe Perfection and Whitening Accelerator paste that is supposed to begin whitening teeth in just 3 days. They are, I believe a little more abrasive.
Whilst potentially nice pastes to use, they come at a cost and are certainly not guaranteed to deliver results, if any, quicker than you might with any of these 3 pastes, so there is little point really.
During my use of the pastes, I experienced no sensitivity or abnormalities, but should you do so, you should stop using the paste and consult your dentist.
Whilst there is evidence from the likes of the Supershoppers TV programme that these whitening pastes don't necessarily remove any more staining than a regular tube of toothpaste, at around about £4 per tube, they are far from the most expensive option to try if you know you have tooth staining and want it gone quickly.
All three pastes include fluoride which is the primary ingredient dentists advise you have in toothpaste as this helps keep the teeth healthy.
These pastes do contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) (more information) and CI 77891, otherwise known as Titanium Dioxide (more information).
This review is not promoting or criticising their inclusion, but I feel it is worth making you aware that some have issues with these ingredients as there may be negative impacts on your health and the environment.
Both are commonly used within cosmetics and toothpaste and there is a range of pastes that have been designed to specifically not include such.
I have no immediate concerns over the safety of this toothpaste. Oral-B, on the whole, conforms to high standards as far as I am aware and wouldn't market something proven to pose a real risk to you and your health.
Some of the ingredients are contentious because there are arguments to suggest they are far from ideal, but ultimately the evidence is lacking to say they really should not be present.
I have identified those of particular concern within the ingredients list above. If you feel they pose a safety concern, avoid this paste.
A growing concern is the environment.
These pastes are not marketed as nor are particularly environmentally friendly.
The tubes are not easily recycled and typically end up in landfill or being incinerated.
It would be nice to see alternatives. In fact, toothpaste tablets might just be the answer.
As is typical across the whole dental health market, whitening products are not necessarily missold, but many consumers don't understand just how they work.
Many are not aware that the constant use of whitening toothpaste can potentially be damaging to the teeth.
Many don't know whether they even have any staining or not.
Therefore many buy in hope of achieving results, but few, in reality, see the improvements that they perhaps hoped for.
I call for manufacturers to be a bit more transparent and really explain how the tooth whitening process works and that toothpastes will in almost all instances only ever remove surface stains, restoring the natural colour of the teeth.
Oral-B makes things very confusing and I can't quite fathom why three very similar pastes are needed. If this is not an example of confusing consumers, I am not sure what is.
A range of relatively inexpensive pastes, you have not got too much to lose by trying this if you want to make sure your teeth are stain free.
Be aware that you might not get the results you hope for, because your teeth may well be stain free in the first place.
Where can I buy Oral-B 3D White Luxe Toothpaste?
Online sellers such as Amazon sell it as do the following stores that have both a high street and online presence, Boots, Superdrug and Morrisons.
The pastes have a mint flavour to them.
Using a pea sized amount of paste you should get up to about 3 months of usage from this tube. It is difficult to say exactly as my test did not last long enough to use the tub of paste completely and the 'pea sized' amount will differ for different people.
Do you own or have you used the 3D white luxe toothpaste range from Oral-B?


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Texas officials introduce legislation to punish cities that defund police
'When crime is on the rise, the last thing we should do is defund the police'
Originally posted by Morgan Phillips for Fox News.
Texas officials introduced legislation Tuesday to disincentivize defunding the police.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced the proposal with other local officials at the Bob Bolen Safety Complex in Ft. Worth.
"When crime is on the rise, the last thing we should do is defund the police," the Republican governor said. The governor added that any city in the state that defunds police departments will have property tax rates frozen at their current level, according to Fox 26 Houston.
Cities that vote to defund police would not be able to increase property taxes under the legislation.
"Cities that endanger residents by reducing law enforcement should not then be able to turn around and go back and get more property tax dollars," Abbott said.
Abbott said that such cities were "more focused on political agendas than public safety."L
Last week the city of Austin announced it would be the latest city to divert funding from its police department. The City Council unanimously approved a proposal to cut the police budget by $150 million, about 34 percent of its current total, and reinvest in other resources.
Of that $150 million, $21 million would be invested in emergency medical services, domestic violence shelters and programs for the homeless.
About another $80 million will go into a "Decouple Fund" that will transfer many civilian services, like forensic sciences and victim services, outside of the police department.
The rest of the money, about $49 million, will go into a "Reimagine Safety Fund," the goal of which "is to divert dollars from the fund toward alternative forms of public safety and community support, through the yearlong reimagining process."
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton said that Austin bowed to "cancel culture" in its decision to defund law enforcement.
"The unwarranted attack by the Austin mayor and City Council on their police department's budget is no more than a political haymaker driven by the pressures of 'cancel culture,'" Paxton said in a statement. "Unfortunately, the targets of this 'canceling' are the brave men and women who selflessly put their lives on the line to keep our families safe."
The city has struggled to control crime, violence and homelessness, and the mayor and council disregarded the safety of the capital, the people who live there and the guests who visit, Paxton said.
Activists who have been calling for the police to be defunded weren't happy with the final agreement either. Communities of Color United, an Austin activist group, was calling for a 50% divestment, which amounts to $220 million. They also said a majority of the funds are an accounting shift that will allow the police to still access them in the near-term.
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1990 Ford F-250 – Phil A.
This truck was purchased new by my dad in the fall of 1989. Custom ordered and his first Ford. Being a self-employed sign painter and pinstriper, naturally the truck was used as his advertisement. The hand-done pinstriping was done down the sides, bug deflector, and tailgate. A bed cap was installed and lettered. The hubcaps were replaced with Alcoa stainless simulators. In 1992 with a 4th child on the way, his beloved captain's chairs and center console were removed in place of custom seats with a drop-down center seat. Other than that, the truck remained fairly stock and meticulously maintained. Not used during the Massachusetts winters and not daily driven. Used a lot of the time to tow.
I always had a thing for this truck as a child and would ask my dad if I could have it at some point (I was probably 8). Fast forward to 2004 when I got my learner's permit and this was the truck I learned to drive in. When I got my license he let me buy it. Ownership was transferred to me with it at 105,000 miles.
Since the truck was kept in amazing shape, I haven't had to do major work to it. It's still all original, even with the factory defective paint job. Would like to get it painted in the next few years. I had a dual exhaust put on it in 2005, which is up next to be replaced. The frame and underside of the bed has all been painted. I replaced the complete driver's side door internals last summer and have been changing out a lot of the window seals and gaskets. Last fall the weeping oil from the engine seals became a bit much so the motor was pulled and a local shop stripped it down, did a complete seal kit, timing chain, manifolds, and found some other stuff to replace and gave it a nice paint-job in Ford blue.
The way I got it is pretty much the way I've tried to keep it. Still has the same simulator wheels and the pinstriping is the same from when it was first done in 1990.


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OPPO named official smartphone partner of The Championships, Wimbledon
26 April, 2019, LONDON - OPPO is delighted to announce that, through partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), it has become the first Official Smartphone Partner and first-ever Asian partner of The Championships, Wimbledon.
OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, has a strong pedigree of partnerships in sport as the official mobile phone partner to FC Barcelona and the International Cricket Council (ICC), and this exciting new partnership represents the brand's first move into tennis.
The five-year agreement, which begins for The Championships 2019, demonstrates the mutual opportunity presented when two brands come together to grow their presence in key developing markets. OPPO will use the strength of the Wimbledon brand to grow its presence across the UK and Europe, and demonstrates the determination of a long-term investment in the market. AELTC will benefit from OPPO's considerable brand strength to grow the reach of Wimbledon in markets that OPPO covers, particularly China.
A central part of the partnership, in line with Wimbledon's motto of "In Pursuit of Greatness" and OPPO's commitment to product innovation and design, will be the use of OPPO's smartphone technology at The Championships. OPPO's flagship smartphones, the Find X, and newer model, the Reno, will be used to bring to life the beauty of Wimbledon while also providing a great vehicle for OPPO's new brand strategy for more unified and in-depth communication with consumers on a global scale. To showcase to the collaboration, some of the best photos taken on OPPO smartphones will be selected for inclusion in an OPPO Wimbledon photo gallery. An OPPO Breakthrough Award will also be presented by OPPO to honour young players who make major breakthroughs competing at Wimbledon.
OPPO will also play a significant role in support of the professional grass court season and the promotion of the AELTC's grass court strategy, which aims to provide enhanced opportunities for juniors to compete on grass courts at all stages of their development, with the ultimate aim of becoming a Wimbledon champion.
Brian Shen, Vice President, OPPO, commented: "We are thrilled to announce we are the first Asian partner of The Championships, Wimbledon. The Championships have a strong synergy with our brand values of prioritizing innovation and design in our products. We are confident this partnership will further strengthen our expansion plans across the European marketplace and in turn our communication globally."
Mick Desmond, Commercial & Media Director, AELTC, commented: "We are delighted to welcome OPPO to the family of Official Suppliers to The Championships, and we very much look forward to seeing the OPPO smartphones bring Wimbledon's iconic beauty to life for our audiences around the world."
The launch of the partnership was marked by a ceremonial signing between Brian Shen, Vice President for OPPO, Tim Henman, AELTC Committee Member, and Mick Desmond, Commercial & Media Director, AELTC at the All England Club.
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Email: press@oppo.com
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and R series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research institutes and 4 R&D centers worldwide and an international design center in London. OPPO's more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
About The Championships, Wimbledon
Known simply as "Wimbledon," The Championships is the oldest of tennis's four Grand Slams, the only major still played on grass, and one of the world's highest-profile sporting events. Organised by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and based in London, Wimbledon has been a global sporting and cultural institution since 1877.
Wimbledon.com
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Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is committed to sustainable development!
Fully aware of its societal role and the example it must set for environmental protection, the University of Liège has committed itself to an Environmental Policy Charter which is reflected in numerous initiatives (exit from financial investments linked to fossil fuels, energy renovation of buildings, biomass cogeneration plant, photovoltaic panels, own carpool platform, etc.).
Under the slogan "Green campuses, a sustainable university", ULiège wishes to reinforce in 2019 these initiatives already taken and to include its future actions in the 17 goals to transform our world proposed by the United Nations to enable us to provide for our needs while preserving the future and future generations.
On the Gembloux campus, many actions already exist and are indeed in line with some of the UN's sustainable development goals. They were developed by staff members and students.
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech encourages the use of bicycles as a means of transport on its site, but also from home to work for its employees. It thus offers a number of infrastructures and advantages related to this mode of travel.
Instead of an air conditioning system, the Faculty opted for the installation of a sun visor on one of the south-facing facades of a campus building.
Such facilities will be preferred throughout the campus in the future.
In September 2019, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech will host the first electro-responsible festival in Wallonia. The CenoBeats festival aims to be eco-responsible, festive and unifying, combining an interest in protecting the environment and a passion for electro music. A whole series of scientific actions and approaches will be carried out throughout the festival to minimize its carbon footprint.
The students of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, aware of their responsibilities in terms of the environment and sustainability, have set up the use of reusable cups within the General Association of Students for their evenings and events.
A vegetable garden and compost were created by and for the students.
Second-hand books and a book exchange box are also at their disposal.
ECOKOT 'Les jeunes poussent' aims to raise awareness among young children about sustainable food and sustainable consumption through activities and workshops throughout the school year.
Recently, in an effort to help reduce the use of single-use plastic on campus, the Faculty made the decision to distribute reusable water bottles.
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech wants to go further, do more, identify promising, effective projects that make sense for the Faculty and the campus.
The "Gembloux Sustainable Campus" campaign has just been launched among staff and students to set up a broader reflection and engage the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech campus in a real transition.
Many very concrete proposals have already been put forward. They are currently being analysed and will very soon be the subject of a real action plan.


I am having a hard time coming up with the answer to today's question. "If you could have dinner with anyone from history who would it be and what would you eat?" I asked other people that I know and got some interesting answers. My Dad would eat a pork roast with Einstein (He didn't know he was Jewish). My husband would have french food with Catherine de Medici. He also suggested an all you can eat buffet at Sizzler with Gandhi as a joke.
I just cant decide who from history I would want to spend time with. There are so many people to chose from. Would I go for a good time, because if I did I think that I would choose Ben Franklin and go for beer and pizza. I just cant pick one. Also, being female and most of the prominent historical figures being male I don't think they would talk to me about anything serious anyway. Because I highly doubt the jump in time would alter their gender biased views.
So if i was forced to pick it would be the one I mentioned, but I don't think it is the best choice I could make. I just cant think of a better one.


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8mm or 10mm rocker studs?
How much would shipping be to 92335?
Sounds good. Do the heads come with the rockers? Do you take paypal?
Received. Will probably ship today if I can find a box. If not tomorrow.
Ok, no problem. Do you have a tracking number?
Got the heads on Sat. Heads look good. Now have to wait for Feb or March to rebuild motor. Thanks again.