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Theater to host Vimeo fundraiser
With equal parts humor and pathos, “On the Expectation of White Christmases” explores the trials of familial love, hope, and redemption. Written by Hudson Valley playwright Brian C. Petti, “On the Expectation of White Christmases” will have an online showing on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The play, which…Read More
Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade
WASHINGTON — Hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of hate-motivated killings since the FBI began collecting that data in the early 1990s, according to an FBI report released Monday. There were 51 hate…Read More
Hanover Theatre in Worcester to present 'A Christmas Carol Reimagined' online
The Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts is plowing forward through the pandemic by presenting unique programming for its patrons.The theatre’s repertory group has filmed “A Christmas Carol Reimagined,” a quarantined-inspired production of its annual presentation of the Dickens classic.The film is available on Vimeo on Demand beginning Dec. 11…Read More
Ecommerce Product Releases: November 16, 2020
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-November from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on product videos, social commerce, holiday promotions, live-streaming, logistics, shipping, and wearable payments. Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. Ecommerce Product Releases Instagram introduces Reels and Shop…Read More
Trump claims he won the election; Twitter flags the tweet
President Trump flat-out claimed in an all-caps tweet late Sunday night that he won the election. The tweet was quickly flagged by Twitter, which said, "Official sources called this election differently." I WON THE ELECTION!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2020 The tweet culminated a day in which Mr.…Read More
8 African e-commerce startups selected for Facebook Accelerator
Eight African e-commerce startups have been invited to apply for a Facebook-run accelerator that will offer them access to mentorship and training as well as the company’s technologies and networks. Disrupt Africa reported in August on the launch of Facebook Accelerator: Commerce is a 12-week non-equity programme supporting innovative commerce…Read More
Short-Form Video Market Rising Demand Trends And Business Outlook 2020 To 2026 | ByteDance …
A recently introduced Global Short-Form Video Market report includes factors such as size, growth, share, industry trends and project its growth by 2026. This comprehensive study aims to deliver an overview of with detailed market segmentation by product type, application, end-user industries, and region and collect useful data for this…Read More
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters condemns Twitter's suspension of IYSSE account
Last week Twitter suspended the account of the US International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE), the youth and student group associated with the Socialist Equality Party. After a week, the account remains blocked with its posts and masthead invisible to its readers.The censoring of the IYSSE, at a…Read More
Swindon grime star Grim Sickers teams up with The Streets for YouTube smash hit
A GRIME star from Swindon is celebrating after racking up two million views on YouTube. Rapper Paul Dowman – better known as Grim Sickers – collaborated with The Streets' Mike Skinner and Chip on Call Me in the Morning and was awarded a plaque from the GRM channel after it…Read More
'A different atmosphere than couple months ago': How the Instagram-TikTok rivalry for creators has …
The rivalry between Instagram and TikTok for individual video creators’ allegiances has cooled into a Cold War phase. Over the summer, the platforms’ battle heated up with Instagram launching a copycat product Reels and the U.S. government threatening to ban TikTok. But since then, Instagram Reels is still finding its…Read More
Nokia 6300 & Nokia 8000: Nokia's cheapest WhatsApp phone yet
As expected, Nokia has launched two new feature phones that offer a major throwback to the good ol’ days: the Nokia 6300 4G and the Nokia 8000 4G. Both have designs that are clearly inspired by some of Nokia’s iconic candybar phones in the past, although they come with some…Read More
Happy Gujarati New Year wishes, quotes, images, Status, WhatsApp messages and greetings
Happy Gujarati New Year wishes, quotes, images and status Gujarati people celebrate their new year on the Pratipada Tithi of Kartik, Shukla Paksha. It usually concurs with the Govardhan puja. This year, the Gujarati New Year, which is traditionally known as Bestu Varas or Varsha Pratipada, will be celebrated today.…Read More
MUSIC: Quamina MP ft J Derobie X Kwesi Slay X Twitch 4EVA – Pu Woto Ma Me
“Amanfour Girls” hit-maker, Emmanuel Ato Quamina Amonoo popularly known as Quaimina MP comes through with this latest project tagged; ‘Pu Woto Ma Me’.He lines up talented Ghanaian dancehall sensation; J Derobie, GroundUp Chale rapper, Kwesi Slay alongside gifted Ghanaian singer, Twitch 4EVA to dish out this masterpiece.ADVERTISEMENT ALSO: Lord Paper…Read More
A Singaporean visual artist swims through dimensions following TikTok success
After years of hustling as a video editor, augmented reality artist Aundraj Jude found fame on TikTok making surreal videos of Singapore that later earned him a stint at Snapchat. The 29-year-old was the only person from Asia out of a group of nine people picked for a six-week residency…Read More
Married At First Sight 11: Olivia Posts Instagram Story With Henry Again
Olivia Conru and Henry Rodgriduez of Married At First Sight have sparked romance rumors after showing they're hanging out together again. Even though Olivia Conru and Henry Rodriguez didn't find love with their matches on Married At First Sight, the two recent divorcees might've found love with each other. Fans…Read More
Facebook introduces 'Vanish Mode', meant to take away advantage held by Snapchat
Facebook announced ‘Vanish Mode’—which lets you send messages on Messenger and Instagram that disappear automatically, similar to Snapchat. According to Facebook, the feature is for “something you want to say in the moment without worrying about it sticking around”. To turn it on, swipe up on your mobile device in…Read More
Why LinkedIn put real people in its ads
Linkedin recently launched a major campaign which features real community members and their stories, in a year when job and business confidence could take a hit, The Drum spoke to Linkedin to get underneath the strategy.In a biweekly ‘Workforce Confidence Index’ survey that LinkedIn launched to understand how professionals feel…Read More
How Snapchat's astrology feature works
After releasing a new astrology dating compatibility feature, Snapchat is officially your new astrology dating guru. According to Snapchat, the mobile app wants to become your next Co-Star with two new astrology-themed features: astrological profiles and astrological compatibility. How Snapchat’s astrology feature works Astrological profiles take your birth date, time and…Read More
