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Crowds began gathering at 5 p.m. in the movie-perfect backyard of the 1920s Spanish-style Los Angeles mansion once owned by Madonna. The air was so soft that I could almost feel the scent of eucalyptus. My glasses clinked. The pool shone in the bright sun. Overhead, in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Hollywood sign shone like a row of perfectly fitted teeth.Into that golden light stepped Mauricio Umansky, who had just made his debut on “Dancing with the Stars” the night before. He made his way to the crystal podium and began cracking jokes to the assembled audience at the…
A US entrepreneur provided content for meme makers in a LinkedIn post about what he allegedly learned about “B2B sales” after proposing to his girlfriend over the weekend. Brian Shankman proposed to his girlfriend by the beach. (Image image) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Brian Shankman, owner of a California-based company that schedules sales calls with qualified prospects, shared a photo of himself proposing to his girlfriend on LinkedIn. The dreamy seaside proposal photo was accompanied by a long note explaining what the proposal taught him about B2B sales. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections only…
In 2024, marketers need to pay attention to anime.For decades, Japanese animation has been considered a niche interest, the domain of only otakus and basement dwellers. However, over the past few years, anime has become very mainstream, and by 2024, brands like McDonald's are starting to take center stage. To date, anime-based marketing efforts have primarily focused on brands specific to gaming communities that have a strong natural connection with anime audiences. Similarities between the evolution of anime as a marketing channel and how brands have learned how to successfully leverage gaming in recent years, as more non-traditional brands seek…
It's only been about five years since the fifth generation of cellular technology, or “5G” connectivity, became the standard for networks, but 6G is already on the horizon, and developers are looking to leverage the next generation's vast bandwidth. We're looking for ways to get the most out of it. A technology demonstration conducted in Japan showed a prototype wireless device reaching data transfer speeds of 100 Gbps. This is 10 times faster than peak 5G and 500 times faster than the average 5G smartphone. A 2-hour medium-quality Netflix movie streamed to your phone is about 1.5 GB in size,…
WATERLOO, Neb. (WOWT) – Friday's tornado brought tragedy to Victoria Fullhart and her husband, Justin. In November, they moved to Waterloo and started a horse business on land owned by Brandon Johnson of Jamico Construction.Fullhart was days away from an open house for her equine therapy business when a storm broke out. Her first instinct was to save the horses on her property, even if she was putting herself at risk in the process.”[I] Things went pretty well and I was in a daze for a while. When I came back, yes, I saw the devastation and I saw death,”…
Isabella Mastrodicasa.Photo provided by: Anderson Group Public Relations Isabella Mastrodicasa is a producer, founder, and social media celebrity manager. She discussed being an entrepreneur in the digital age and shared some of her daily motivations. Her Los Angeles-based management company, Never Settle Media, is dedicated to empowering female content creators in the digital space. digital age Speaking about being an entrepreneur in the digital space, she said: “It's full of daily challenges and requires a lot of adaptability to ever-changing trends and the ability to pivot towards new needs in the market. But that's also the beauty of this game.…
Four Chicago businesses were recognized as “Local Beloved” during National Small Business Week, earning them a spot in notable rankings. Chicago Pet Sitters, Windy City Wedding Dance, and Rogers Park Provisions and Play were all named to Yelp's Top 100 Local Businesses list, released in conjunction with the annual week celebrating the impact of small businesses on their communities . All four companies are ranked highly among users for their “ability to shape community identity, revitalize the economy, and most importantly foster a sense of belonging among residents,” according to Yelp. “We were really excited,” said Windy City Wedding Dance…
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to block it. Huawei Technologies, ZTE Officials told Reuters on Wednesday that the certification of wireless equipment targets foreign companies and other companies deemed to pose U.S. national security concerns.The FCC is scheduled to vote this month on a bipartisan proposal that would make telecommunications certification agencies and testing laboratories that certify wireless devices for the U.S. market free from influence by companies that raise security concerns.Last week, the FCC denied Huawei's test lab the ability to participate in the equipment certification program.The new proposal would permanently prohibit Huawei and other companies…
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-based medicineresearchers used a longitudinal cohort dataset to assess how lifestyle and genetic factors are associated with longevity. Their results show that there is an independent association between lifestyle, genetic factors and longevity, and that following a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of premature death and shortened lifespan due to genetic factors. Research: Genetic predispositions, modifiable lifestyles, and their joint influence on human lifespan: Evidence from multiple cohort studies. Image credit: lusia83 / Shutterstock background Human longevity is known to be influenced by genetic factors, with some studies estimating heritability…
With winter sports in full swing, adults across the country are volunteering to coach junior sports teams or accepting volunteers from others (humorously referred to as “volunteering''). Most coaches are passionate about working with children to develop skills, confidence and passion for sport, but one aspect of the job that coaches are nervous about is working with parents. This can be especially difficult for many coaches who are also parents, as they have to balance dual roles and relationships. As researchers in sports coaching and family psychology, we know that parents play a central role in supporting their children's participation,…