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☆ Trailblazing pop and country singer Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters has died at 74
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Anita Pointer, who penned many of the Pointer Sisters' hits, died at the age of 74. Pointer and her sisters broke ground for Black women in country and pop with their hits in the '70s and '80s. Pointer was a founding member of the Pointer Sisters, a vocal group from Oakland that achieved critical and commercial success in the '70s and '80s, blending genres such as blues, pop, and R&B. On the original recording, Pointer was also the lead vocalist, as she was for many of the group's hits. In addition to being the first female African-American act to appear at the Grand Ole Opry, the Pointer Sisters were also the first contemporary artists to perform at the San Francisco Opera House.

Several Latinos whose lives and work left a profound imprint on American institutions — from arts and entertainment to legal and civil rights — passed away in 2022. Cavazos began his education in a two-room schoolhouse on the King Ranch in Texas, where his father was a foreman. President Reagan named Cavazos Secretary of Education in 1988, making him the first Hispanic ever to serve in the U.S. Together, “Luis” and Maria” showed young audiences that Latinos were people who worked, fell in love and were part of their community. Her goals were to give Latinos a presence in the dance world, and to instill pride in Hispanic culture.

CNN —Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has denied allegations of conspiracy and rebellion, following his dramatic ouster and arrest last week. And at least 47 individuals were hospitalized as a result of protests in the cities of Lima, Apurímac, Huancavelica and Arequipa, Peru’s Health Ministry tweeted. Travel disruptedTrains to and from Machu Picchu will be suspended from Tuesday due to Peru’s protests, railway operator PeruRail said in a statement. Peru’s National Police said that, as of Monday evening, there were blockades on national roads in at least 11 regions of the country. Correction: This story has been updated to reflect a revision by the Peruvian National Ombudsman of the known death toll from Peru's recent political protests.

CNN —Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte has proposed bringing general elections forward two years to April 2024, during a televised speech delivered early Monday morning, amid ongoing protests throughout the country. Boluarte became Peru’s first female president last week after lawmakers removed her predecessor Pedro Castillo. Castillo on Monday insisted that he is still Peru’s President, according to a series of tweets posted on his Twitter account. Protestors take over the Pan-American highway in Arequipa, Peru, on December 12, 2022. Diego Ramos/AFP/Getty ImagesPolice officers clash with protesters in Arequipa, Peru December 12, 2022.

☆ An airline told a couple's teenagers to fly from Ireland to Florida alone after it overbooked a flight, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A family traveling from Belfast to Florida via London was reportedly split up after an airline oversold a flight. They were due to fly to London and then onwards to Orlando, but check-in staff told them their Aer Lingus flight from Belfast to London was overbooked. Kitchen told "On Your Behalf" that airport staff told her there was no room for two of the children. We had no say in this decision and that upset me," she told the radio show. They weren't given any flight details – they were just told to go to an Aer Lingus desk," she said.

Jell-O GirlEarly Jell-O advertising depicted women as inept, needing the help of a simple recipe like Jell-O. Jell-O released flavors such as seasoned tomato, celery, mixed vegetable and Italian salad, and Jell-O salads were a colorful way to use leftovers in side dishes. In 1955, the company introduced the slogan “A Jell-O salad makes the meal.”“The Jell-O salad really hits the American sensibility and palate perfectly. Constance Bannister Corp/Getty ImagesBut as more Americans traveled and global cuisines entered the mainstream, the simplicity of Jell-O salads became a downside. “Upscale becomes the new mainstream and Jell-O salads moves into a niche,” Shapiro said.

☆ Twitch streamers want to be the political pundits for the next generation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

I think politics is boring or controversial. —Hasan Piker, Twitch streamerThe news and politics genre, while growing, remains dwarfed by the gaming content that dominates Twitch. Discouraged by the conflicting messaging around Covid safety, she “picked up a health communication certification” and started streaming about public health. And then I sneak that public health in so it kind of gets their gears turning and they’re coming back for more,” she said. And you’re never going to establish that when you’re constantly fighting.”People are increasingly turning to social media for news.

It's easy to listen to radio on your iPhone by downloading apps like iHeart Radio or TuneIn, as well as specific apps for radio stations like NPR One or Sirius XM. You can also listen to Beats 1, a free radio station on Apple Music, or radio shows broadcasted as podcasts on your iPhone. There are a lot of apps you can use to stream radio stations to your iPhone – or stream online services that, for all intents and purposes, sound like traditional radio stations. The iHeart Radio app is a popular way to listen to radio stations from around the country on your iPhone. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderThe iHeart Radio app can also use your location to find local radio programming for you.

☆ Koreas exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

SEOUL, South Korea — The rival Koreas exchanged warning shots along their disputed western sea boundary on Monday, their militaries said, amid heightened animosities over North Korea’s recent barrage of weapons tests. It said the North Korean shells didn’t land in South Korean waters but South Korea is increasing its military readiness. Most of North Korea’s 26 million people have no official access to foreign TV and radio programs. North Korea said its artillery firing drills were staged as countermeasures against similar South Korean artillery drills at border areas. South Korea’s annual field exercises are set to end this Friday.

☆ I talked to 1,000 CEOs of highly successful companies—and they all agree this is the No. 1 type of employee
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Robert Reiss | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the host of the radio program the "The CEO Show" for the last 15 years, I've interviewed more than 1,000 of the world's top CEOs. These leaders all come from different backgrounds and have run very different companies, from Proctor & Gamble to Dunkin' Brands to LinkedIn. Robert Sanchez became CEO of Ryder System, a multibillion-dollar transportation and supply chain solutions company, in 2013. Nearly all the CEOs I talked to listed collaboration skills as one of their most desired traits in an employee. So rather than being offended, "any time someone interrupted me, I actually saw it as a positive opportunity," he said.

☆ U.S. lawmakers want to boost oversight of foreign government broadcast sponsorship
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday introduced legislation to strengthen the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to oversee foreign sponsorships of U.S. broadcast TV and radio programs. "Foreign governments shouldn’t be able to hide behind shell companies to fund misinformation and propaganda on American airwaves," Schatz said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBlackburn said foreign governments currently "can use shell companies to broadcast regime-funded propaganda across American airwaves. The bill would not prohibit foreign governments from sponsoring content on U.S. airwaves. The court noted that the FCC had raised concerns "that the Chinese and Russian governments have been secretly leasing air time to broadcast propaganda on American radio."

☆ Reliable Sources: Hannity radio producr reaches out to Trump with 'proof'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN Reliable Sources has independently obtained the same messages that McLaughlin sent to Meadows. Through a spokesperson, McLaughlin declined to comment. The messages underscore the intimate relationship that Hannity, his team, and the right-wing media writ large shared with the Trump White House. “Jim Jordon [sic] will gladly coordinate with the House team,” Meadows texted McLaughlin. And it’s no secret Hannity himself worked as a top informal adviser to Trump.

☆ Retailers like Walmart and Macy's are dramatically slowing seasonal hiring, a sign that inflation could hammer the holiday shopping season
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Retailers like Walmart and Macy's are reducing the number of seasonal jobs compared with 2021. Perhaps the truest indicator of holiday hiring will be Amazon, which last year opened up 150,000 seasonal jobs. Amazon highlighted a similar over-staffing problem following the holidays, an issue that could set the tone for this year's holiday hiring season. Months of sky-high inflation have taken their toll on consumer spending, leading some retailers to prepare for a lackluster holiday shopping season. Those shifts are expected to bleed into the typically busy holiday shopping season.

Tim Michels, the Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin, said Friday he would support an abortion ban that includes exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, a shift from his earlier stance on the issue. In an interview on the Dan O’Donnell show, a conservative talk radio program in Wisconsin, Michels was asked if he would sign an abortion ban bill that included exceptions. Asked on Friday if his new stance on abortion was a shift, Michels sidestepped the question. “Michels has staked out the most extreme position possible on this issue, and as governor, wouldn’t hesitate to enact radical legislation that would put women’s lives at risk. Earlier this year, voters in Kansas voted to uphold abortion rights in their state.

We took over four school boards.”“Eleven seats on school boards, took over four!” Bannon shouted as a crowd of CPAC attendees erupted in applause. In the neighboring city of Southlake, Patriot Mobile donated framed posters that read “In God We Trust” to the Carroll Independent School District during a special presentation before the school board. Nearly 200 people signed up to speak during public comments before the board vote at the school board meeting in Grapevine, Texas. Patriot Mobile paid Vanguard Field Strategies nearly $150,000 to run get-out-the-vote canvassing operations across the four school districts, according to financial disclosures. “This is the most extreme board policy that we have seen related to classroom censorship,” Huddleston said.

☆ CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard review: Earn 65,000 American Airlines miles and get benefits like a free first checked bag and preferred boarding
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-12 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries to reduce travel costs and boost your bottom line. The CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® currently offers 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. Cardholders earn 2x miles on American Airlines purchases, eligible purchases at telecommunications merchants, cable and satellite providers, car rental merchants, and gas stations. Read more: Guide to the best small-business credit cardsHow to use American Airlines milesUnlike most US carriers, American Airlines still publishes a region-based award chart. First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries to reduce travel costs and boost your bottom line.

☆ Asociaţia Obştească SOS Autism solicită ofertă pentru selectarea unei companii pentru servicii de producere a emisiunilor radio
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-28 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +5 min

Asociaţia Obştească SOS Autism solicită ofertă pentru selectarea unei companii pentru servicii de producere a emisiunilor radioÎn perioada iulie 2018 - decembrie 2021, ADRA Moldova cu Asociația Obştească „SOS Autism" (A.O. „SOS Autism”. Relevanța proiectului este ridicată datorită numărului tot mai mare de copii cu autism și a altor tulburări genetice diagnosticate în întreaga lume. Scopul proiectului menționat mai sus este creșterea calității și disponibilității serviciilor oferite copiilor cu autism și altor tulburări genetice și părinților/îngrijitorilor acestora în Republica Moldova. „SOS Autism” solicită oferta financiară a unei companii pentru prestare a serviciilor de producere a emisiunilor radio.

Persons: Asociaţia, Irina Stoian Locations: Moldova, Cehia, Republica Moldova

☆ Ion Croitoru, director și moderator Pro Mingir: ,,E greu să mulțumești un om, dar eu când deschid microfonul trebuie să mulțumesc o bucată de țară”
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-13 | by ( Liliana Arnautu | ) regional.md time to read: +8 min

Așa am auzit eu despre Pro Mingir și Ion Croitoru care stă în spatele microfoanelor și încălzește inimile de câțiva ani buni. Ceremonia lansării Pro Mingir a fost inaugurată de către Asociația Obștească ,,Pro Mingir” (din care fac parte oameni de vază din comună). Pro Mingir emite pe arena radiofonică locală pe frecvența 105.1 FM, cu sloganul ,, Acasă e mai bine” și mottoul: ,, Radio Pro Mingir înseammnă dor de casă, dor de-acasă, dor de neamul tău și de muzică frumoasă”. El a fost și va rămâne un mijloc eficace de cultură și păstrare a ei ceea ce se găsește și se prețuiește la vatra satului. Înființarea Radio Pro Mingir este marcată special, deoarece coincide cu sărbătoarea creștină Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae și hramul tradițional al comunei Mingir.

Persons: Ion Croitoru, Ion, Sfântul Ierarh Organizations: Mingir, Pro, Acasă, Radio Pro, Online Locations: Prut, Moldova, Chișinău, străinătate

☆ 9 ani cu Radio Pro Mingir ! La Mulți Ani
▼ + stars: | 2020-05-22 | by ( ) hn24.net time to read: +3 min

Astăzi, 22 mai, se împlinesc 9 ani de la înființarea celui mai îndrăgit post de radio local, Radio Pro Mingir. Ceremonia lansării Pro Mingir a fost inaugurată de către Asociația Obștească ,,Pro Mingir” (din care fac parte oameni de vază din comună). Pro Mingir emite pe arena radiofonică locală pe frecvența 105.1 FM, cu sloganul ,,Acasă e mai bine” și mottoul: ,,Radio Pro Mingir înseammnă dor de casă, dor de-acasă, dor de neamul tău și de muzică frumoasă”. ,,Radio Pro Mingir pentru mine este o experiență frumoasă, o pasiune care m-a determinat să-mi pun bazele unei cariere în acest domeniu. Radio Pro Mingir înseamnă, într-un cuvânt ACASĂ”,scrie Mihaela Roșca, moderatoarea Radio Pro Mingir.

Persons: Ion Croitoru, Mihaela Roșca Organizations: Radio Pro Mingir, Pro, Acasă, Radio Pro, Mingir, Pro Mingir Locations: Chișinău, Prut, Moldova

☆ Joanna Stern — Senior Personal Technology Columnist at The Wall Street Journal
▼ + stars: | 2007-06-29 | by ( Joanna Stern | Allison Prang | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Joanna SternJoanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has spent the better part of two decades covering gadgets and apps, and helping people make smarter tech decisions. Her documentary “E-Ternal: A Tech Quest to Live Forever” won the 2021 Emmy in the category of outstanding science, technology or environmental coverage. Ms. Stern is a CNBC contributor and often appears on national television and radio programs. Before joining the Journal in 2013, she was the technology editor at ABC News and before that a reviewer and editor at The Verge. She graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and lives in New Jersey with her wife, sons and dog.

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