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Sam Zimmerman, AMC NetworksZimmerman. AMCWant to break bread with Zimmerman, VP of programming at AMC Networks' horror destination, Shudder? One of the first original documentary projects he commissioned for Shudder was "Horror Noire," focused on Black stories and creators. Zimmerman oversees a team of creatives who acquire and develop feature films and television series. "She taught me a lot about building audiences for films and when they'll reject new discoveries," Zimmerman said.

☆ ABCs not LGBTs: Battles over race, gender inflame Texas school board vote
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct 22 - At traffic-choked intersections in this Texas town, a blunt campaign slogan stands out from clusters of candidate signs: “Teach ABCs + 123s, Not CRTs & LGBTs." Blood-sport politics have come to school board elections in Round Rock, a rapidly growing and diversifying suburb of Austin. Zimmerman is running against incumbent Tiffanie Harrison, a progressive and the first Black woman elected to the Round Rock school board. Ryan Girdusky, who founded the 1776 Project, estimated about 70% of his school board candidates have won in elections held so far this year. FOLLOW THE MONEYIn school board races where name recognition may be the largest factor, a few thousand dollars can make a difference.

☆ Republican George Devolder-Santos faces off against Democrat Robert Zimmerman in New York's 3rd Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Republican George Devolder-Santos is running against Democrat Robert Zimmerman in New York's 3rd Congressional District. This will be the first time in US history that two openly gay congressional candidates are running against each other in a general election. New York's 3rd Congressional District candidatesDevolder-Santos is a Wall Street financier and investor. If elected, either contender would be the first openly gay person to serve the 3rd District. Voting history for New York's 3rd Congressional DistrictNew York's 3rd Congressional District is located in Nassau County on Long Island.

☆ If your employees don't see you taking vacations, they may not ask for time off. Here's how to lead by example.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"That means people effectively are not taking holidays at all because you're constantly needing to work." But founders and executives told Insider that company leaders can ensure their employees take the time they need by setting expectations, building trust, and leading by example. Companies with an unlimited vacation policy should also have guidelines to help employees use it effectively. When founders take time off, employees follow suitWhen leaders take time off — and actually disconnect from work — they set an example for their employees. If you've noticed some employees haven't taken too much time off, Zimmerman suggested having a conversation to ask what might be discouraging them from taking vacations.

☆ These stocks reporting this week typically beat and gain on earnings days
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When looking for companies with a winning earnings history, CNBC Pro reviewed data from Bespoke Investment Group to find names that beat per-share earnings estimates 75% of the time or more and had an average gain on earnings day of at least 1%. Shares are down almost 50% year to date, but have about 31% upside to the average analyst target price, according to FactSet. The bank has beaten Wall Street expectations 84% of the time and has an average 1.7% rally on earnings days. Citizens Financial's shares are down about 23% so far this year and has 20% upside from the average analyst price target, according to FactSet. The stock is down about 15% year to date and has about 16% upside to the average price target, according to FactSet.

☆ Jan. 6 Capitol riot probe obtained records showing multiple calls between Secret Service and Oath Keepers, NBC News reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Members of the Oath Keepers militia group among supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, January 6, 2021. The Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigative committee has obtained records showing that a member of the Secret Service's protective intelligence division had multiple phone calls in 2020 with members of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, NBC News reported Friday. The House select committee recently contacted the Secret Service asking for records of all contacts between the agency, which is responsible for protecting the president, and Oath Keepers, NBC reported. Rhodes and his co-defendants are accused of plotting to stop the lawful transfer of power from former President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden. The committee's request to the Secret Service was spurred by recent testimony at Rhodes' trial by the former leader of the North Carolina Oath Keepers, John Zimmerman.

The Oath Keeper, Terry Cummings, testified that there were "a lot of firearms cases" in the hotel room when he dropped off his weapon at the Comfort Inn in Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 5, 2021. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes is on trial for seditious conspiracy alongside four other Oath Keeper associates: Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Jessica Watkins and Thomas Caldwell. Another Oath Keeper previously told the court that Rhodes tried unsuccessfully to reach Trump on the night of Jan. 6. He said he was aware of the strict gun laws in Washington, D.C., and saw no Oath Keepers carrying guns in the city on the day of the riot. Under cross examination, Cummings said multiple times that he never heard of any plans for the Oath Keepers to enter the Capitol.

☆ Stewart Rhodes claimed Secret Service contact months before Jan. 6 attack, former Oath Keeper testifies
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Ryan J. Reilly | Daniel Barnes | Ryan J. Reilly Is A Justice Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Former Oath Keepers member John Zimmerman testified that Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told him he had a contact in the Secret Service and that he heard Rhodes talking with someone he believed to be a member of the Secret Service in September 2020, a bit over three months before the attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Rhodes got on the phone with the unknown person to ask about “parameters” the Oath Keepers could operate under during the rally, Zimmerman said. He said Oath Keepers attended the rally to escort attendees from the rally location to their vehicles. “From the questions Stewart — Mr. Rhodes — was asking, it sounded like it could’ve been” a Secret Service agent, Zimmerman said. Prosecutors have said Rhodes' references to the Insurrection Act in connection with Jan. 6 were nothing more than "cover" for the Oath Keepers plot.

☆ In a political first, two gay candidates face off in congressional election
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Julie Moreau | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

A historic number of LGBTQ candidates will appear on ballots across the country in November. It is one of 16 competitive races in which LGBTQ candidates appear, and which may decide control of the U.S. House, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund. 'It was going to happen sooner of later'The odds of a faceoff between two gay candidates have gone up in recent years, because there’s been an increase in LGBTQ candidates at all levels of government. Santos is the only openly LGBTQ Republican running for Congress this fall, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund. “The issue is not that both of us are gay,” Zimmerman said.

☆ Renumitul interpret american Bob Dylan împlineşte astăzi 80 de ani
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-24 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Celebrul interpret american Bob Dylan împlineşte astăzi 80 de ani. Numele real al artistului, care e unul dintre laureaţii Premiului Nobel pentru Literatură, este Robert Allen Zimmerman. De-a lungul carierei sale, interpretul a vândut în jur de 125 de milioane de albume. Bob Dylan a fost căsătorit de două ori şi are şase copii.

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☆ The fascinating story behind 'Earthrise' — the most famous picture of Earth ever taken — which turns 54 today
▼ + stars: | 2018-12-24 | by ( Dina Spector | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Earthrise" is the first image of Earth captured by humans from space. The photo of Earth was taken aboard Apollo 8 on December 24, 1968, by lunar module pilot Bill Anders. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. The mission was historic, but equally memorable was the famous "Earthrise" photo that resulted, showing Earth rising above the lunar landscape. "Space rookie William Anders, however, was in charge of taking the photos.

☆ Rodrigo Duterte Fast Facts
▼ + stars: | 2016-12-16 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Here is a look at the life of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s daughter, Sara Duterte, was the mayor of Davao City. Timeline1977-1986 - Special counsel, and then city prosecutor of Davao City. However, the spokesman for Duterte tells reporters that “human rights did not arise” during the meeting. His son – incumbent Davao city Mayor Sebastian Duterte – would run as his vice-mayor in next year’s mid-term elections, officials said.

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