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In a recent conversation with The Washington Post on the implications of the First Amendment and freedom of speech, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman expressed his perspective on what he thinks is the need for modern restrictions on speech to combat “misinformation.” But even his own call to action contained misinformation. Hoffman’s argument revolves around two main points: freedom of speech and freedom of reach. He says the amplification and discovery of content, especially AI-generated content, can impact the socio-political landscape. https://video.reclaimthenet.org/articles/reid-hoffman-fire-crowded-theater.mp4 “We don’t really have the right discourse mechanisms for doing that. And you know, one of them obviously is freedom of speech and freedom of reach. And that’s again, within the AI content is, you know, well what gets amplified and, how is that all discovered is one of the things that will matter within the electoral context.” Hoffman referenced a commonly misunderstood idea. He mentioned the proverbial concept of “yelling fire in a crowded movie theater,” hinting at the existence of restrictions on free speech. However, this analogy does not accurately represent the actual US law and therefore gives an incorrect impression of the nature of free speech. The idea that you can’t yell “fire” in a crowded

It's no secret that many of us would be lost without our favourite apps, allowing us to order food, taxis and find anything we want on demand.But product designer Soren Iverson has taken these to the next level, sharing fake extra features that some may secretly wish were real.From LinkedIn nepo baby warnings to 'dad' alerts on Instagram, Mr Iverson posts a new hilarious idea everyday for thousands of amused Twitter fans.No stone has been left unturned in his creations, with many likely to polarise readers between disgust and agreeance.So let's see what you think. MailOnline has pulled together a collection of Mr Iverson's wackiest app ideas to date. Mr Iverson has thought up a nepo baby alert for LinkedIn - making it clear which candidates have gotten ahead in the industry thanks to successful connections and relatives Product designer Soren Iverson (pictured) has thought up numerous fake app featuresLinkedIn nepo babiesWhether it's Miley Cyrus or your sister's best friend, it's likely you've come across someone that has got ahead thanks to the influence of successful relatives.But - rightly or wrongly - it's not currently easy to identify the so-called nepo babies in a crowd of applicants. That's why Mr Iverson

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There's a reason they call breakfast the most important meal of the day.What you eat for breakfast can make or break how successful your day is going to be, especially if you're reaching for foods that lower your energy.It's important to know that "there is no one size fits all ," says Maya Feller, a registered dietitian. But there are ways you can tailor your meals toward what you're hoping to get out of your day.On an individual basis, Feller notes that people should generally make their breakfast choices based on factors like affordability, accessibility, cultural relevance and taste."It's not nutritious unless we eat it. If it doesn't taste good, then we won't interact with it," she tells CNBC Make It. "Breakfast is that first meal of the day for many people. And when we're thinking about that, that really sets the stage."Feller also recommends taking intent into account when deciding what to eat at the start of your day. "What are your goals? What is it that you're looking for?" she asks.Reach for these foods to boost your mood and energyTypically for a productive morning and a successful day, you should target your energy and mood. Here are the

LocalUpdated: May. 12, 2023, 10:02 a.m.Published: May. 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m.Dear Sam: I am new to social media, but I have been working to build my LinkedIn profile because I heard it is important as a professional and potential job seeker. I would be interested in having you look at my profile briefly to see if you could quickly identify anything I could do to improve how I present myself through this platform. Thank you in advance. – JenniferDear Jennifer: That’s wonderful you have recognized the purpose and power of LinkedIn and are using it to your advantage as you engage in your search. With more than 15 million active job postings, 20,000 US employers on LinkedIn, and 85% of jobs secured through networking, it’s hard to argue why a candidate would not use LinkedIn. If you are going to have a profile and work diligently to improve its effectiveness, I would recommend a few things to improve your LinkedIn footprint.LinkedIn URLTake a moment to customize your LinkedIn URL, eliminating the automatically assigned numbers and letters after your name. To do this, go to your settings and privacy menu, select “Visibility,” and then “Edit your public profile.” You would then

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has advised each of two banks, on a series of facilities transfers, each in connection with the acquisition of a series of shipping finance facilities and their respective securities from an international bank. The two Netherlands banks have a long-standing and established presence in the shipping industry. The transactions relating to the transfer of facilities had a total aggregate amount of US$135 million. The Stephenson Harwood team advised on a wide range of aspects, including: the underlying loan documentation; detailed due diligence reports; notification and consent requirements; the transfer of English law loan and security documentation; liaising with correspondent counsels in different jurisdictions; transfer documentation; and fresh securities and requisite amendments to the loan documentation. "This was a complex and multifaceted deal on which to advise," said Chris Vartzis, partner, Stephenson Harwood. "It required working on a number of elements simultaneously across several jurisdictions, including the Marshall Islands, Liberia, Holland, Bahamas and Norway. Our market-leading ship finance expertise, and extensive experience in this area, meant we were well placed to advise on this loan portfolio transfer." The Stephenson Harwood Piraeus-based team was led by partner Chris Vartzis, who was supported by the Piraeus ship finance team

Sprout Social has published its annual listing of the best times to post to each of the major social media apps, based on analysis of engagement trends among Sprout’s 34k+ users over the past year. And for the first time, Sprout has also included TikTok data, which could help to provide some additional guidance in your broader social media marketing process – though it is worth noting that these are generalized results across a range of brands and users. Sprout has also published industry-specific breakdowns for more specific insight, but a key note is that results will vary. While these reports can be helpful guides to hone in your strategy, it all comes down to experimentation, and analyzing what works best for your specific audience. With that said, here are Sprout’s notes on the best times to post for each of the major social apps this year (all results in local time, based on performance across regions). First up is Facebook, which remains the key focus for many brands. According to Sprout’s data, the best times to post to Facebook in 2023 are: Mondays from 8am to 1pm Tuesdays from 8 am to 2 pm Wednesdays from 8 am to

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has acted as the lead legal advisor to LXi REIT plc on its recent £773 million debt refinancing. LXi REIT is a specialist inflation-protected long income real estate investment trust, which is listed on the FTSE 250. Its property portfolio consists of properties across a wide range of sectors, including: leisure, healthcare, hotels, food stores, industrial and education. LXi REIT's refinancing comprised three elements: a £565 million facility with a syndicate of lenders; a £148 million loan with insurer Canada Life; and the extension of its current £60 million loan with HSBC. Stephenson Harwood was the lead legal advisor across all aspects of this transaction, including debt finance, real estate, corporate and tax. The team worked on the new borrowings, redemptions and group restructuring, as well as providing and overseeing the real estate due diligence on the circa 200 property portfolio. The Stephenson Harwood team was led by finance partner Daniel Margolis and real estate partner Simon Brading, who were supported by finance managing associate David Harris and associates Tom Driscoll, Adam Hardy and Priya Dasani and real estate consultant Stewart Scott and associates Gideon Caplin and Anna Prebble. Partner William Saunders and corporate managing

News LinkedIn Cutting 716 Employees By Kurt Mackie05/10/2023 The LinkedIn careers site, owned by Microsoft, is laying  off 716 employees, per a Monday announcement. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky described the layoffs as a hard decision to address a rapidly changing business landscape. As part of the job cuts, the company is ending its Global Business Organization. The existing Product and Engineering teams at LinkedIn will be the company's replacement for that organization. LinkedIn also is curtailing its business approach in China by eliminating its InCareer jobs app "by August 9, 2023." Going forward, LinkedIn's work in China will instead focus on "assisting companies operating in China to hire, market, and train abroad." Despite the overall layoffs, LinkedIn still plans to hire "more than 250 new roles for specific segments of our operations, new business and account management teams starting on May 15." This approach was described as "aligning our teams for growth." The macroeconomic environment for LinkedIn's fiscal-year 2024 is expected to "remain challenging," Roslansky indicated, and so the company will "continue to manage our expenses as we invest in strategic growth areas." Back in February, LinkedIn cut an undisclosed number of its talent acquisition team. That cut, as well

"To invest in opportunities for profitable growth and capture share amidst the current cycle, we are ensuring we have the right roles for the work required," the CEO said in a message published