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☆ How athletes are cashing in on 'the Netflix effect' as sports documentaries boom at Apple TV+, Amazon, and more streamers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Elaine Low | Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A boom in sports documentaries has offered athletes more ways to be on screen and build their brands. Players and their agents are looking for hits like Netflix Formula 1 doc series "Drive to Survive." Apple TV+, HBO, and Amazon are all competing for sports docs that bring viewers into athletes' lives. Being featured in a sports doc can dramatically raise an athlete's profile, giving them more fans and more branding power. Netflix's "Drive to Survive" was credited with doing wonders for F1 fandom, particularly stateside, where American interest has historically been scarce.

☆ Mental strength, moments of brilliance - how France reached the World Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

GROUP STAGE MATCH 2: FRANCE 2-1 DENMARKHaving lost their last two games against Denmark in June and September, France were facing their first real test of the tournament. LAST 16: FRANCE 3-1 POLANDAfter France went through a brief rough patch, Giroud opened the scoring to become France's all-time top scorer on 52 goals - moving one ahead of Thierry Henry. They went ahead thanks to a 25-metre Aurelien Tchouameni strike, but cracked early in the second half with Harry Kane converting a penalty after a Tchouameni foul. They went ahead on five minutes thanks to Theo Hernandez's high-hooked volley, forcing their opponents to take the initiative. France will play Argentina, who are also looking to win the World Cup for the third time, in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.

In one of TikTok's latest trends, the Brazilian team's love of dancing, flair and adoration of funk carioca, also known as favela funk or baile funk, has inspired a new generation of listeners on the platform. Funk carioca is a hip-hop subgenre that draws on an array of international music genres including Afrobeat, samba, Miami bass and electro, among others. Funk music group Os Quebradeiras dance on a street decorated for the Qatar 2022 World Cup at Tijuca neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Dec. 8, 2022. Mauro Pimentel / AFP - Getty ImagesVideos with the hashtags Brazilian funk have gathered more than 94.7 million views; Brazilian music has reached more than 46.9 million views; and Brazilian dance has received more than 121.8 million. The hashtag funk carioca has more than 540 million views by itself.

Wellington, the pint-size capital of New Zealand, easily invites comparisons. You might think of San Francisco when you see its vertiginous streets and colorful clapboard homes; the city’s obsession with coffee, craft beer and sustainable living has obvious parallels with Seattle; and its blustery weather (it is the world’s windiest city) makes it deserving of Chicago’s nickname. As locals often remind one another, you can’t beat Wellington on a good day, when the water sparkles, the sky is impossibly blue and the coasts, forests and hills are at their most enjoyable. Go between December and March to maximize your chances of a beautiful day in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the city’s name in the Indigenous Maori language (New Zealand is known as Aotearoa).

The Mexican grupera (a form of regional music) band Los Bukis become the first Latin music band to sell out two shows at the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium. The magnitude of generational diversity could be seen when the Grammy award-winning Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte were on stage. Hernán Hernández and Jorge Hernández of the band Los Tigres del Norte perform Saturday. Scott Dudelson / Getty Images"Before, we really were invisible,” said Leila Cobo, a renowned Latin music expert and Billboard’s vice president of Latin content. "Now I think the kids go to see their parents’ music and Bad Bunny."

☆ The billion-dollar startup I founded just collapsed — here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe billion-dollar startup I founded just collapsed — here’s whyInternet pioneer Brent Hoberman shares his thoughts on why the online furniture retailer he co-founded, Made.com got into so much trouble.te

☆ First on CNN: Administration’s new Covid-19 vaccine ads target ‘high-risk’ communities
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —New ads promoting the Covid-19 vaccines are making their debut this week, targeting specific communities that have had a slow uptake of the updated shots. “These ads also reflect our commitment to equity in our COVID response and the need to redouble efforts to reach Black and Hispanic communities about the benefits of the updated vaccines,” she said. We now have updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect you against the Omicron strain.”The new ads, first reported on CNN, will run in 15 US markets, according to HHS. The ads, with a special focus on communities that have historically been underserved, are part of the Biden administration’s effort to encourage people to get their updated vaccine ahead of winter. Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team.

☆ Technip Energies eyes exit from Arctic LNG 2 project in H1 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Juliette Portala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SummarySummary Companies Company now includes Arctic LNG 2 project in FY guidanceSees FY revenue at 6.2-6.5 bln euros, core margin at 6.7-6.9%Anticipates Exit Framework Agreement completion in H1 2023Oct 20 (Reuters) - Technip Energies (TE.PA) expects to fully exit the liquefied natural gas project (LNG) Arctic LNG 2 led by Moscow-listed gas producer Novatek (NVTK.MM) next year, the French oil and gas services provider said on Thursday. Before what Moscow calls its "special military operation", Arctic LNG 2 was set to be launched in 2023 and reach full production capacity of almost 20 million tonnes of LNG a year in 2026. The stock of Technip Energies, which specialises in engineering and technology for the energy industry, has recovered much of the ground lost in the immediate aftermath of the invasion, when the shares halved in value in just ten days. Including the expected contribution from Arctic LNG 2, Technip Energies forecast full-year revenue of 6.2-6.5 billion euros ($6.1-$6.3 billion) and a recurring core margin of 6.7%-6.9%. Its adjusted revenue in the third quarter amounted to 1.60 billion euros, against 1.67 billion a year earlier.

☆ Former Titans TE Delanie Walker announces retirement
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 8, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) scores a touchdown as Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) and strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) defend during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken BlazeOctober 18 - Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Walker, 38, began his 14-season NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006. He spent seven seasons with the 49ers before signing a four-year, $17.5 million contract with the Tennessee Titans in 2013. Walker had 504 catches for 5,888 yards and 36 touchdowns in 183 games (100 starts) with the 49ers and Titans.

☆ 'Rings of Power' series reveals another underdiscussed aspect of representation
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Polynesian scholars are pointing out “Lord of the Rings” productions have traditionally been filmed on their land, but with Pacific Islander actors relegated to the background. The new prequel on Amazon Prime did slightly better with representation, but experts stopped short of declaring it true progress. Na'puti pointed out that the Māori community experienced significant land loss, now holding just roughly 5% of all land there. McCartney also said that indigenous, Polynesian representation means incorporating the culture into the writing, given the Māori displacement in the country. And so if you’re on it, you have a responsibility.”Ultimately, Young questioned the necessity to continuously adapt the work of Tolkien, who wrote the “Lord of The Rings” series in the early 1900s.

☆ Rappler: Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa to fight conviction at Supreme Court
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa plans to appeal her cyber libel conviction at the country’s Supreme Court, her lawyer said Tuesday, after losing her legal battle and having months added to her sentence. The appeals court in its October 10 decision upheld its earlier ruling that affirmed a lower court’s conviction, and added eight months to her six-year jail sentence. Ressa, a dual US-Filipino citizen, is head of Rappler, which earned a reputation for its in-depth reporting and tough scrutiny of then President Rodrigo Duterte. Ressa and Rappler have been fighting numerous legal battles, including alleged tax offences and violation of foreign ownership rules on domestic media. “The ongoing campaign of harassment and intimidation against me and Rappler continues, and the Philippines legal system is not doing enough to stop it,” Ressa said after losing her appeal.

☆ Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa to fight conviction at Supreme Court
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANILA, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa plans to appeal her cyber libel conviction at the country's Supreme Court, her lawyer said on Tuesday, after losing her legal battle and having months added to her sentence. The appeals court in its Oct. 10 decision upheld its earlier ruling that affirmed a lower court's conviction, and added eight months to her six-year jail sentence. Ressa and Rappler have been fighting numerous legal battles, including alleged tax offences and violation of foreign ownership rules on domestic media. "The ongoing campaign of harassment and intimidation against me and Rappler continues, and the Philippines legal system is not doing enough to stop it," Ressa said in a statement after losing her appeal. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Martin PettyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Gareth Kaminski-Cook, CEO of Autins, which makes noise-reducing and thermal insulation for carmakers, gives a tour of the auto supplier's factory in Tamworth, Britain, May 3, 2022. Many auto suppliers, already squeezed by rampant inflation and energy prices, say they have little choice but to shoulder the extra costs of making their components sustainable to meet carmakers' environmental targets. "We're going to see a real big shakeout the next five, 10 years in the auto supply chain." The company, which is worth about $39 billion, launched its own sustainability drive in 2020 and is working on recyclable products with carmakers including Volkswagen, Volvo and BMW. Guell says carmakers only want to work with suppliers who use green energy, leaving him in a tight spot.

☆ From a Punjab village to 'RushTok': How a local police constable's hit song became a viral trend
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Brahmjot Kaur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

A viral dance trend on TikTok that’s caught on with everyone from “RushTok” pledges to Jimmy Fallon is based on an unexpected beat — the song “Kala Chashma,” which started in a small Punjab village and made its way to Bollywood. It’s followed by a turntable scratch and several components of contemporary sound effects used in Western music and electric dance music before the autotuned lyrics begin. “I knew if she was in our village, everyone would stop and admire her beauty.”Beaster-Jones said Shera’s inspiration for “Kala Chashma” is common for Punjabi songs. Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif in "Baar Baar Dekho." But the one thing we always had was ‘Kala Chashma,’” Zaria Parvez, an online content creator, said in a TikTok.

☆ U.S. companies are reshoring at a rapid pace. Here's how to play the trend
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-27 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The reshoring trend – or companies shifting parts of their manufacturing and supply chains to different countries – has boomed over the last decade. In 2022, reshoring and foreign direct investment jobs announced coming back to the U.S. is on pace hit a record high of 348,493, according to data from the Reshoring Initiative. The trend also includes companies moving parts of their supply chains or manufacturing to different countries abroad. Investing the trend There are a few ways to play the reshoring trend as it continues to unfold. Analysts covering the space generally recommend picking up stocks in companies that stand to benefit from the trend, as opposed to companies in the reshoring process.

☆ Burger King's owner opened its first ghost kitchen in Miami. Meet 7 innovative ghost-kitchen startups expanding the multibillion-dollar segment beyond the models developed by CloudKitchens and Reef Te
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Burger King's owner recently opened its first ghost kitchen, or digital food hall, in Miami. Meet 7 nontraditional ghost kitchen startups. And, recently, the parent of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, opened its first ghost kitchen in Miami. These ghost kitchens on wheels, outfitted with cooking equipment and chefs, can be hailed through an app. The company, which ended its partnership with Miami-based Reef Technology this year, is not labeling the facility as a ghost kitchen.

☆ Florești: Mai mulți locuitori sunt împotriva construcției unei biserici lângă casele lor
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-10 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

Sursa foto: jurnal.mdFlorești: Mai mulți locuitori sunt împotriva construcției unei biserici lângă casele lorConstrucția unei biserici în orașul Florești a devenit motiv de scandal între vecini, preoți și autoritățile locale. Biserica urmează să fie construită într-un cartier de la marginea orașului Florești, pe un teren de aproximativ opt ari. "Ei nu au dreptul să se bage sub coastele noastre, sub ferestrele noastre cu clopotele...Noi ne-am interesat de regulamentul de construcție a bisericilor. Primarul orașului Florești, Iurie Gangan, spune că, pentru construcția bisericii, au fost eliberate toate actele necesare, așa că nu înțelege nemulțumirea oamenilor. Eu nu am putut să refuz semnarea autorizației de construcție", susține primarul orașului Florești, Iuria Gangan.

Persons: Larisa Tanasov, Natalia, ., mata, Dumnezeu, Dumitru Rusu, Iurie Gangan Locations: Florești, mata, Iuria

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☆ Instruire și angajare într-o companie IT globală. Aplică la programul „Epam Upskill” și lansează – te în carieră — Moldova.org
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) www.moldova.org time to read: +4 min

Oportunitate inedită pentru începătorii din domeniul IT! Până în data de 15 iulie 2021, toți cei interesați de domeniul IT și care au cunoștințe de bază despre programare și testare web sunt invitați să se înscrie la program. Totodată, programul își propune să contribuie la dezvoltarea unor noi competențe, să extindă cunoștințele tech și să asigure transferul culturii de afaceri la nivel internațional. Pentru început, toți participanții vor urma un curs online introductiv în domeniul IT. EPAM System este o companie IT globală care consultă, proiectează și construiește soluții tehnologice ce optimizează și ajută business-urile din orice colț al lumii să se dezvolte.

Persons: StrategEast, Corina Damaschin Organizations: Systems, IT, Asociația Națională Locations: Suedia, moldova

☆ Iarmarocul de flori din Capitală, fără vânzători. La târg au venit cu marfă doar zece comercianți
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

A suflat vântul astăzi în iarmarocul de flori şi răsad amenajat special pentru producătorii autohtoni în Piaţa Centrală din Capitală. Deși au solicitat în mod repetat deschiderea târgului pentru a-şi putea vinde marfa, am surprins doar 10 vânzători. "Băiatul meu a stat o săptămână şi a vândut într-o săptămână de 75 de lei, dar locul e 75 pe zi. Administrația Pieţei Centrale spune că iarmarocul a fost deschis la insistenţa vânzătorilor. Iarmarocul de flori şi răsad va fi deschis până în 31 iulie.

Persons: Veronica Ion, Ion Pîntea Organizations: Centrale Locations: Piaţa, Capitală

☆ VIDEO/ De la nord la sud. O călătorie prin toate „zonele politice” ale R. Moldova
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Aliona Ciurca | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +15 min

Au stat câte 20 și ceva de ani deputați, Diacov a stat atâția ani, Voronin – de când e mâca și bunica a fost deputat. A făcut cât de cât, alții nu-s de acord, mă rog… Se împarte lumea, îs diferite păreri, dar în Orhei e frumos și e făcut bine. Tot de pe spinarea omului și a țăranului”. Într-adevăr, ne-au dus într-o eroare, că lumea a fost dezamăgită de toți… Mi-aș dori să fie mai bine decât cum a fost. De-atâta și toți pleacă.

Persons: ZdG, Renato Usatîi, Ilan Șor ., Edineț, cela, Totul, Diacov, Voronin, ., Sandu, Dodon . Organizations: DNA, Partidul Locations: Moldova, Nord, Bălți, Găgăuzia, Cahul, Chișinău, n.r ., Edineț, Sângerei, Europa, Telenești, Orhei, treucă, . Moldova, Ialoveni, Cimișlia, România, Comrat, URSS, Partidul Agrar, Congaz, Colibași

☆ Reacţia politicienilor la decizia privind reducerea numărului secţiilor de votare în stânga Nistrului
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Decizia privind reducerea numărului secţiilor de votare în stânga Nistrului a împărţit politicienii în două tabere. Preşedintele Platformei DA a salutat hotărârea Curții de Apel, despre care a spus că este o mare victorie pentru Republica Moldova. El este de părere că decizia Curţii de Apel este o sfidare şi încalcă flagrant dreptul la vot al cetăţenilor moldoveni din stânga Nistrului. Solicitată pentru o reacţie, purtătoarea de cuvânt a Preşedinţiei a declarat că instituţia nu comentează declaraţiile concurenţilor electorali. Formaţiunea a mai anunţat că așteptăm decizia motivată pentru a vedea argumentele, precum și decizia CSJ.

Persons: Andrei Năstase, Igor Dodon, El, Formaţiunea Organizations: Partidului, Chișinău, Interne Locations: Republica Moldova, Chișinău, transnistreană

☆ 60 de zile? Află detaliile celei mai așteptate OFERTE de la Microinvest
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

Microinvest anunță siesta plății creditului pentru 60 de zile , ca să te dedici total reparației. 60 de zile? Da, da, ai auzit bine – iei creditul azi și începi să plătești peste 60 de zile. 60 de zile – o pauză care conteazăCând te apuci de reparație, problema numărul unu care îți poate pune bețe în roate este bugetul. Acum, poți lua un credit pentru reparație de la Microinvest și începi să faci plățile abia peste 60 de zile.

Persons: Microinvest, Hai

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