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Rangers dossier so weak they must have produced it on Dubai trip - Sutton

The Daily Record columnist claims it's a deflection from the club's failures on the pitch this season




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Northern Ireland defender answers Call of Duty during lockdown

He admits to spending "around five hours a day" on the hit computer game




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Irish FA ready to start search for new Northern Ireland manager

The Association is intent on having a new boss in place by July




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Libraries and the substance abuse crisis

CHICAGO — The opioid epidemic, and other behavioral health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, directly impact every community across the nation; and, by extension, public libraries’ daily work. Because libraries are not only trusted guardians of information but also vital community centers, people struggling with addictive behaviors as well as their family members and friends often turn to the library for help. But many library workers feel overwhelmed, finding themselves unprepared for serving these patrons in an effective and empathetic way.




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Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library, wins 2020 Sullivan Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children was awarded to Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library (Stamford, Connecticut).  The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children.  With the cancellation of the ALA Annual Conference, the award will be presented at the Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, Jan.




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Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship.




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The Roxbury Public Library receives the Gale Cengage Financial Development Award

CHICAGO — The Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2020 American Library Association Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.

The annual award is presented to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes a check for $2500 and a framed citation.  The award will be presented Jan. 24, at the Midwinter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana,  preceding the ALA Presidents Program. 




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WRDG (96.7 The Beat)/Atlanta Moves To WBZY's Frequency As 105.3 The Beat

iHEARTMEDIA Urban WRDG (96.7 THE BEAT)/ATLANTA has made a move up the dial to the 105.3 signal of WBZY. 105.3 THE BEAT replaces the temporary simulcast of Regional Mexican WRDA  … more




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The 2020 XPoNentional Music Festival Has Been Canceled

TODAY (4/30) UNIVERISTY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA -- in consultation with its partners the CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS and LIVE NATION -- announced the cancellation of … more




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Canadian Artists Come Together To Support COVID-19 Relief

On SUNDAY (4/26), the collective artist initiative ArtistsCAN released the CANADIAN virtual ensemble recording of the BILL WITHERS classic "Lean On Me," in support of the … more




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The Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon One-Day Fundraiser To Help Fight Hunger Is Underway

TODAY, CUMULUS and WESTWOOD ONE are leading the charge for THE RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON and is asking for all radio stations to get involved and … more




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KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis’ Jim McGuinn And Glassnote’s Nick Petropoulos Collaborate On Videos To Support Charity

While sheltering-at-home in UPSTATE NEW YORK, GLASSNOTE Head Of Promotion NICK PETROPOULOS sent KCMP (89.3 THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS PD JIM MCGUINN a song of guitar riffs and an email about … more




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41st Annual Blues Music Awards Winners Announced; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram The Big Winner

On MAY 3rd, THE BLUES FOUNDATION – celebrating 40 years - held a virtual BLUE MUSIC AWARS (BMAs) ceremony. The 41st annual event was hosted by SHEMEKIA COPELAND, and the presenters … more




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‘Swept Away” Musical Featuring Music By The Avett Brothers Bumped Until Summer 2021

A new musical called SWEPT AWAY, featuring the music of THE AVETT BROTHERS and written by TONY AWARD-winning stage and screen writer JOHN LOGAN, was scheduled to have its world premiere at … more




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WDST (Radio Woodstock)/Woodstock Cancels Hangout On The Hudson Event

Due to the ongoing CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) pandemic, CHET-5 Triple A WDST (RADIO WOODSTOCK)/WOODSTOCK, NY has been forced to cancel its 40th anniversary celebration called HANGOUT ON THE … more




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The Lumineers Present ‘Colorado Gives Back’ Live Stream Benefit

COLORADO-based THE LUMINEERS are presenting TODAY (5/8) COLORADO GIVES BACK, a live stream benefit concert from 1-4p MT for the COLORADO RESTAURANT WORKERS and NATIONAL MUSIC COMMUNITY. The … more




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WJCT Public Media Launches The Jacksonville Music Experience

In MARCH, WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, which operates PBS WJCT TV and NPR WJCT/JACSONVILLE, launched the JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE (JME).  The new initiative was spearheaded by CEO DAVID … more




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Queen & Adam Lambert Release 'You Are The Champions' For WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Fund

QUEEN’s BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR in the U.K. and singer ADAM LAMBERT in L.A. have connected virtually to record a new version of QUEEN’s classic anthem, “We Are The … more




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The Eagles 'Hotel California' Tour 2020 Is Moving To 2021

THE EAGLES have announced that their “Hotel California” concerts in several cities including DALLAS, DENVER, LOS ANGELES, PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO and ST. PAUL, MN have been … more




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KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco's Lamont & Tonelli Hire Lori Lewis Media To Handle Social Media Presence

CUMULUS Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO morning show LAMONT & TONELLI have hired LORI LEWIS MEDIA as social media consultant. LAMONT HOLLYWOOD said that LEWIS will guide … more




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Punk Rock Luminaries Join Together To 'Flatten The Curve'

Seminal and iconic rock, punk and alternative rock members from THE RUNAWAYS, SUPERSUCKERS, THE ADOLESCENTS, PANSY DIVISION, JOSIE COTTON, THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, THE MINUTEMEN, … more




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Push The Boundaries Of Creativity And Fun During COVID-19 -- Your Radio Audience Will Thank You

Rally your troops to get virtual to bring new creative ideas to your radio stations. Get on ZOOM and have a brainstorming session with your creative teams and clients. Time to squeeze new … more




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Jacobs Media: Stop Worrying About The Ratings And Focus On Serving Your Audience

The focus of JACOBS MEDIA President FRED JACOBS' blog is simple and to the point as he writes: "Welcome to BIZARRO WORLD! "If you were a reader of SUPERMAN comics back in the … more




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'The Call To Unite' Global Event A Huge Success, Lifting Spirits, Awareness During COVID-19

Great to hear from BETTIE LEVY, who runs BCL ENTERTAINMENT and was a producer of the “THE CALL TO UNITE” #answerthecall on FRIDAY (5/1) which was a 24-hour global event to lift … more




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Your Audience Depends On The Immediacy Of Radio -- What Have You Done Today To Earn Their Ears?

During the COVID-19 lockdown, and during the gradual re-opening of communities, cities and businesses there is a lot information you've got that your listeners need. And, they are looking … more




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Be There When Your Audience Needs You -- Right Now, During The COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 lockdown, and during the gradual re-opening of communities, cities and businesses there is a lot information you've got that your listeners need. And, they are looking … more




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What Will You And Your Station Do Differently Today To Make A Difference In Your Audience's Life In The Middle Of The COVID-19 Pandemic?

During the COVID-19 lockdown, and during the gradual re-opening of communities, PPM meters are now coming back online and meter counts are inching up as more people get in cars and resume a … more




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COVID-19: Wear A Mask? Don't Wear A Mask? What Is Your Station Doing To Be Part Of The Conversation As America Begins To Reopen?

As AMERICA opens up again, tensions are flaring about things as simple as wearing a mask to protect others and themselves. Is your radio station doing all it can to keep your audience up to … more




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The Flags

Happy Canada Day. Exhibition Place Gate....




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The day before last

Tomorrow will be the last day for my daily postings on this site. I selected a few random photos from my archives that I never got a chance to post before. Keep an eye on tomorrow's post where I'll...




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To the Sea

The Beaches in Toronto. This is it. Ten years worth of daily images is over. I don't know how to thank you for supporting me over the years. It's been a challenging, fun, rewarding, at times exhausting but overall...




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Katherine Johnson of Hidden Figures Fame Dies at 101

The pioneering NASA mathematician overcame racial barriers to help humans reach the moon

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The Very Special Triangles

A recent paper uncovers a unique pair of shapes

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Mathematical Proof That Rocked Number Theory Will Be Published

But some experts say author Shinichi Mochizuki failed to fix a fatal flaw in the solution of a major arithmetic problem

-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com




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Remembering Mathematical Magician John Conway

His creative and influential ideas spilled over into quantum physics, philosophy and computer science

-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com




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The Theorem That Applies to Everything from Search Algorithms to Epidemiology

Perron-Frobenius theorem and linear algebra have many virtues to extol

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The Forgotten Coast and Hurricane Michael: A Sea Level Rise Story

I hate how impressive the wreckage looks. Some of these stumps are visually fascinating; extraterrestrial…




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Searching for Indigo Snakes in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines

We join The Nature Conservancy as they search for eastern indigo snakes released at the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve.




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The Inquisitr

The Inquisitr offers a constantly updated mix of the latest stories to hit the web, covering a diverse spectrum of topic areas including technology, news, sport, entertainment and offbeat stories.




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The NHS Leadership Academy

The NHS Leadership Academy exists to develop outstanding leadership in health, in order to improve people’s health and their experiences of the NHS. It is a national organisation for all involved in healthcare. The website introduces the health system to...




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The Sartorialist

Blogger/photographer Scott Schuman began The Sartorialist in 2005 with the idea of creating a two-way dialogue about the world of fashion and its relationship to daily life. Since, The Sartorialist has become one of the most popular fashion blogs on the web, and Schuman’s work...




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The Dish

Influential blog run by Andrew Sullivan, a leading writer and political commentator known for being an early advocate of same-sex marriage. He was also an early blogger and involved in its growth as a medium. Why it’s in the Showcase:...




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The Temple News

temple-news.com is the online extension of The Temple News, Temple University’s award-winning weekly student-run newspaper. Why it’s in the Showcase: temple-news.com uses a responsive custom theme which presents its stories cleanly, with minimal distraction. The site was designed with ease...




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The Bloggess

An incredibly popular blogger and now a New York Times bestselling author, Jenny’s blunt, incisive writing style and willingness to lay everything bare have made her a blogging favorite. The Bloggess is by Jennifer Lawson, an American journalist, author and...




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The Sacramento Ballet

The Sacramento Ballet entertains, educates, inspires, and engages people through the powerful vehicle of dance. The Sacramento Ballet has taken a leadership role in outreach, education, community service and collaborative projects, and is without question, a leader in arts education...




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The Nation

The Nation is America’s oldest weekly magazine, serving as a critical, independent voice in American journalism and a platform for investigative reporting and spirited debate on issues of import to the progressive community.




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The San Francisco Examiner

The San Francisco Examiner is a longtime daily newspaper distributed in and around San Francisco, California, and has been published continuously since the late 19th century.




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The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company, based in Oakland, California, is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products.




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The Jane Goodall Institute

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) was founded by Dr. Jane Goodall with the inspirational message that the well-being of our world relies on people taking an active interest in all living things. We believe that every individual matters and makes...




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Ireland’s Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht oversees the conservation, preservation, protection and presentation of Ireland’s heritage and cultural assets. Our goals are to promote and protect Ireland’s heritage and culture, to advance the use of the Irish language,...