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5 tips for successfully switching careers in the new year, according to career experts
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the finances of millions of workers, with more than 20 million Americans receiving some kind of unemployment benefits as of early December. With many industries still operating under limited capacity, including travel, hospitality and leisure, some job-seekers are going into the new year searching for…Read More
From stoner's delight to Instagram hit: Cheese-dusted pizza crusts are popping off in the Bay Area
Pizza with shredded Parmesan lovingly dusted along its crust is becoming an increasingly familiar sight on Instagram. These pies look like they’re surrounded by a fluffy ring of snow. The chefs responsible for the micro-trend say the reasoning is pretty simple: Cheese + Crust = Good. Craig Murli, whose blistered…Read More
Acclaimed Film Maker Rages On Work Against Opioid Epidemic Despite COVID-19 Surging Across …
ST. LOUIS - Acclaimed local filmmaker Ele Mercurio Cherrier is poised for 2021 with an assortment of new film production despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. The film releases will start on February 1, 2021, in a COVID-19-compliant friendly atmosphere.Ele has focused a significant amount in her filming sending strong messages about…Read More
Indian-origin man charged with cyberstalking woman, threatening her with rape and murder
An Indian-origin man in the US has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking a woman, whom he harassed using several social media accounts and emails and solicited others to rape, murder and decapitate her in exchange for Bitcoin. Desmond Babloo Singh, 19, of New York has been indicted on federal…Read More
FANDOM FLAMES #0: The Sacred Texts! (Of Fandom)
The Beat’s fearless leader, Heidi McDonald, approached me with the idea of a column about fandom issues and, for lack of a better word, drama. Fandom can be a very volatile space, with tastes changing from week to week, day to day…and even minute to minute. I jumped at the…Read More
'WhatsApp is testing how calls will work after multi-device support'
Instant messaging app WhatsApp is known to be working on multi-device support for a while now. Now, as per a new tweet by WABetaInfo, the online channel that tracks the changes on the instant messaging app owned by Facebook, the app is testing how calling will work when the multi-device…Read More
TECHNOBABBLE: What may come of Facebook antitrust lawsuits?
Earlier this month, the attorneys general for 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and the territory of Guam signed on to an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. South Dakota, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia are the only states to decline joining the lawsuit. Additionally, following a 20-month investigation,…Read More
Livestreaming Market Is Thriving Worldwide| Vimeo, Twitch, FB Live
livestreaming MarketA new business intelligence report released by HTF MI with title "Global livestreaming Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread)" is designed covering micro level of analysis by manufacturers and key business segments. The Global livestreaming…Read More
Snapchat's end-of-year review congratulates grieving users on gardening skills
Snapchat has come under fire after its end-of-year review congratulated users on their gardening skills after picking up on photos of flowers at family funerals. Like all social media companies, Snapchat uses algorithms to analyse and categorize pictures. Unfortunately for the people affected, it couldn’t differentiate between flowers placed by…Read More
My Greek Odyssey Series 4 Available on Vimeo on Demand, Dec. 23
NEW YORK – Greek-Australian construction magnate Peter Maneas continues his mission to set foot on all the inhabited Greek Islands through his landmark television series My Greek Odyssey. The team from My Greek Odyssey announced on December 16 that Series Four of this visual and historic feast will be served…Read More
80 Year Old Video Shows Jackson Hole When it Was Ruled By Elk
Before the Jackson Hole area was discovered by celebrities like Harrison Ford and Sandra Bullock, it was ruled by a different species. A video that's over 80 years old shows it was an elk town back in those days.A guy who works on restoring old public domain videos just dropped…Read More
Tom Brady Hilariously Roasts Tony Dungy, Colts On Twitter
December 22, 2020 at 7:42 pm By Michael Hurley, CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — Tom Brady has some quick Twitter hands. The quarterback who is considered by most to be the greatest of all time was scrolling his timeline on Tuesday when he caught wind of something that former Colts coach…Read More
Lui Franciosi of Franciosi Consulting Launches YouTube Channel
December 22, 2020 19:37 ET | Source: Franciosi Consulting Ltd. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lui Franciosi is proud to announce the launch of his new YouTube channel. As a pharmacologist and former executive in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Franciosi’s videos will focus on topics related…Read More
Sinn Féin and a secret Facebook group
Sir, – Credit to Jennifer Bray for confirming something that many of us suspected – that Sinn Féin operates vicious social media attacks on its opponents under the umbrella of what is described as a secret group (“Secret Facebook group reveals bitter tirades and abuse of Sinn Féin’s opponents”, News,…Read More
In a shift, Twitter won't transfer followers of official White House accounts when Biden takes office.
U.S.|In a shift, Twitter won’t transfer followers of official White House accounts when Biden takes office.Dec. 22, 2020, 6:46 p.m. ETDec. 22, 2020, 6:46 p.m. ETBy Bryan PietschPresident-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday. He will not automatically inherit President Trump’s followers after his inauguration.Credit...Amr Alfiky/The New…Read More
YouTube․com tests moving autoplay controls inside the video player
Back in October, YouTube redesigned the video watching experience on Android and iOS. YouTube on the web is now following that revamp by placing the autoplay toggle directly inside the video player. At the moment, YouTube’s autoplay toggle resides in the right sidebar as part of an “Up next” section…Read More
Facebook posts wrongly say COVID-19 bill includes foreign aid, arts funding
Shortly after lawmakers agreed on sending $600 stimulus checks to many Americans, Facebook users said the COVID-19 relief bill put foreign interests and the arts above the needs of the American people. "Every American left and right should be calling for a #VETO of this stimulus ‘deal’— which provides MORE…Read More
Snapchat argument results in teen assaulted, charges filed
A New Richland man has been charged with felony assault after an alleged social media fight turned physical, according to court documents.Jagger Neil Johnson, 18, was charged in Waseca County Court on Monday with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony, and fifth degree assault, a misdemeanor for…Read More
Rapper Azealia Banks receives backlash for transphobic Instagram tirade
Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia. The rapper drew criticism over a transphobic tirade she recently posted on Instagram. (Photo by Cassandra Hannagan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAzealia Banks, the American rapper best known for her hit single “212,” received criticism…Read More
Gov. Kristi Noem whips out flamethrower in Instagram photo
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem generated some buzz on social media when she posted a photo of herself holding a flamethrower with a caption asking, "Is it too late to add something to my Christmas list"?"Noem 2024. She'll torch the competition," quipped one Twitter user.Noem, a Republican, is already generating 2024 buzz…Read More
