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Q&A: NBCUniversal SVP Monica Williams Talks Streaming the Olympics, Cross-Platform CX, and the Power of Metadata

In this wide-ranging interview with Monica Williams, NBCUniversal's SVP of digital products and operations for the company's content distribution business, we discuss how the proliferation of digital platforms across the OTT, CTV, and online ecosystems has brought new content distribution challenges, the boon of metadata for improving customer experiences, and the 17-day everything-must-go-perfectly marathon of distributing the Olympics.




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Ochama to meet the evolving needs of consumers in Amsterdam with new offering

Ochama, an omni-channel retailer, recently announced the launch of “ochama 1h delivery,” providing  free one-hour delivery for selected products across most of Amsterdam. 




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CH47 RAMS Instructor Maintenance Training Mechanical Trade B13

Brisbane, Queensland Australia - Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering ... View




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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser forgets which Metro lines service arena stop while defending keeping teams downtown

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser forgot which lines on the D.C. Metro service Capital One Arena while trying to argue against the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals moving to a new arena in Virginia.




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Jim Williams: Carrie Underwood takes over mantle of 'Waiting All Day for Sunday Night'

When you think of football on television, music might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, from the famous classical music used by NFL Films to Hank Williams Jr. singing, "Are you ready for some football?" music plays a big role in all broadcasts.




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Jim Williams: Two days of coverage for the Preakness, Baltimore's jewel

NBC and the NBC Sports Network have taken over Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for extensive coverage of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. There will be no shortage of coverage of the Kentucky Derby winner Orb, who many think is a legitimate Triple Crown threat.




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Jim Williams: Second-screen options draw U.S. Open to ESPN deal

On Thursday, the USTA announced a new 11-year multiplatform broadcast deal with ESPN. The deal will start in 2015 and will make the network the exclusive home of all U.S. Open tennis tournament coverage.




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Jim Williams: John Smoltz confident Stephen Strasburg will turn his season around

In 1991, a young Atlanta Braves pitching sensation by the name of John Smoltz was 2-11 nearing the All Star break, and like with the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg, the baseball world was wondering what was wrong.




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Jim Williams: D.C. native Lindsay Czarniak set to host coverage of Indianapolis 500

Sunday is the single biggest motorsports day in broadcast television history. NBC has the Grand Prix of Monaco at 7 a.m., coverage of the Indianapolis 500 starts at 11 a.m. on ABC and the nightcap at 6 p.m. will be the Coca Cola 600 from Charlotte on Fox. That means over 18 hours of live Formula 1, IndyCar and NASCAR action, making the Memorial Day weekend must-see TV for motorsports fans.




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Jim Williams: Tennis legend Chris Evert believes Serena Williams will take home French Open trophy

In the long storied history of the French Open, few men or women has been more successful on the red clay of Roland Garros than Chris Evert. She holds a record nine French Open titles: seven singles championships and two in doubles. Evert's 94-15 record at the French Open is the best winning percentage in the history of the event.




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Jim Williams: John McEnroe breaks down challenges of French Open, looks at who can beat Rafael Nadal on clay

As a player, John McEnroe was not a fan of the French Open. He has few fond memories of the dark red clay on the courts of Roland Garros. As brilliant a career as McEnroe had, he was never able to win a French Open title. He spoke with me by phone from Paris, where he is preparing for his job as a television analyst for the Tennis Channel. We talked about the 2013 French Open and the red clay at Roland Garros.




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Jim Williams: LockerDome shakes up landscape of sports social media

Social media has become an accepted way to report and break news stories today. Twitter and Facebook are routinely used by newspapers, television networks and radio stations as sources for quotes. Some athletes and teams are bypassing the mainstream media and using social media to make major announcement on their own.




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Jim Williams: ESPN and NBC have U.S. Open covered

The U.S. Open Championship returns to the iconic Merion Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia this week and expect the scores to soar. This an old-school golf course designed in 1910 by Hugh Wilson.




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Jim Williams: Sadly, all good things must come to an end

It has been a wonderful eight years as a member of one of the most talented sports departments in the newspaper business. It has been an honor to share the pages of this sports section with such talented people as Rick Snider, John Keim, Kevin Dunleavy, Brian McNally, Craig Stouffer, Thom Loverro and Phil Wood.




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How YouTube became must-see TV: Shorts, sports and Coachella livestreams

YouTube said more people are watching live events like Coachella and short form videos on TV sets. Sports, including the NFL, are also boosting viewership.




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Mark Hamill, Jane Fonda, J.J. Abrams urge Gov. Newsom to sign AI safety bill

Hollywood celebrities, including "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill, director J.J. Abrams and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher sign a letter urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AI safety bill SB 1047.




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Free RSS Feed on masquerading emails that are worms, virus, scams or spams


Here's a weblog or blog on masquerading emails. This free RSS feed could help you to identify masquerading emails that are worms, virus, scams or spams. Having an increased awareness and understanding may help to prevent your computers from being infected or being misled by some scams.




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Doom's new and improved storyline, Pearl Jams new album and more you need to know

PROPHET OF DOOM…



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Scouting the Inland Northwest's college hoops programs for the 2024-25 season

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The Ramshackle Highs of Bumbershoot 2024

Recapping the happenings at Seattle's Labor Day weekend arts and music festival While better adjusted folks might spend their Labor Day weekend celebrating the end of summer with a trip to the wilderness or hanging out at a barbecue bash with friends, more often than not I can be found at Seattle Center weaving in and out of hordes of strangers while trying to catch some live music. For those of us Washingtonian music addicts, the Emerald City’s Bumbershoot festival is the unofficial send-off to summer concert season…




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Olivia Williams to Play Camilla Parker Bowles for 'The Crown' Season 5

The 'Counterpart' actress has been signed on to play the future Duchess of Cornwall, taking over the role from 'Promising Young Woman' director Emerald Fennell.




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'RHOA' Reunion: Porsha Williams Hints at LaToya Ali Hookup at Cynthia Bailey's Bachelorette Party

The reunion episode also sees Kandi Burruss and Porsha opening up about where their friendship stands today as they're now following each other on social media after years of ups and downs.



  • tv
  • The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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Lucinda Williams Hopes to Make Live Concert Return in the Summer After Secret 2020 Stroke

The 'Can't Let Go' singer reveals that she spent a week in intensive care and a month of therapy at a Nashville hospital after struggling to maintain her balance in the bathroom of her home.




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Donald Trump Slams Social Media Bosses for Taking Away Free Speech After His Facebook Ban Continues

The former President of the United States calls Facebook, Twitter, and Google 'a total disgrace and an embarrassment' to the country for banning him from the platforms.




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Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal Team Up for True-Story Movie 'Finding the Mother Tree'

The 'American Hustle' actress and the 'Brokeback Mountain' actor are joining forces to develop a new feature film about real-life scientist Suzanne Simard.



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  • Finding the Mother Tree
  • Amy Adams;Jake Gyllenhaal

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Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal Team Up for True-Story Movie 'Finding the Mother Tree'

The 'American Hustle' actress and the 'Brokeback Mountain' actor are joining forces to develop a new feature film about real-life scientist Suzanne Simard.



  • movie
  • Finding the Mother Tree
  • Amy Adams;Jake Gyllenhaal

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Zanagrams: The iOS Word Game That Will Challenge Your Brain

Get ready to test your vocabulary and spelling skills with Zanagrams, the addictive iOS game that's perfect for word puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. In this episode Thomas Domville will demonstrate Zanagrams: Word Puzzles with a Twist. Zanagrams is a fast-paced word game that challenges players to identify and unscramble hidden words within a grid of letters. With its simple rules but increasing difficulty, Zanagrams is easy to pick up but hard to put down. Whether you're a seasoned word game player or just a casual puzzle fan, Zanagrams is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.

Download Zanagrams for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zanagrams/id6444921132




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AppleVis Extra #97: Zanagrams and Beyond A Conversation with Zach Tidwell

In this AppleVis Extra, Thomas Domville talk to Zach Tidwell, the developer of Zanagrams, the word game that won the 2023 AppleVis Golden Apples Award for the Best Game of the year. Zanagrams is a fun and challenging game that tests your vocabulary and spelling skills. Zach shares his inspiration, challenges, and tips for creating an accessible and engaging game for blind and low vision users. Tune in to hear his story and learn more about Zanagrams.

You can contact Zach at:
contact@darkhorsegamestudios.com

You can follow Zach on X at:
@ZachCTidwell

Articles mentioned in this episode: Dark Horse Game Studios
https://darkhorsegamestudios.com/programming/





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Samsung India posts slower revenue growth for FY24; cost controls boost profit

Samsung India Electronics' revenue grew by a mere 4% in FY24, reaching Rs 102,626 crore, marking its slowest growth in eight years. This slowdown, largely attributed to a stagnant smartphone market and heightened competition, is believed to be behind recent layoffs and cost-cutting measures.




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Funding cycles come and go; great teams persist, compound value for shareholders: FirstCry’s Supam Maheshwari

We'll continue to invest in our brand, technology, products, and grow our offline online touchpoints. We are going to open around 350 stores over the next three years and grow our multi-channel competitive strengths. We will also enhance our in-house brands and their distribution through pharmacies and grocery stores. We also plan to invest in manufacturing, international markets and Globalbees, our brand aggregator platform,Supam Maheshwari, cofounder and CEO of FirstCry said.




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More Than A Month Since Election Day, Trump, Clinton Teams Can't Let It Go

To glance at some of the political news this week, you'd think it was October. Clinton campaign Chairman John Podesta did Meet the Press over the weekend to talk about Russia hacking the DNC's emails. Hillary Clinton aide Brian Fallon took to Twitter on Tuesday to question the FBI's investigation into Clinton's emails. Donald Trump and Bill Clinton sniped at each other. But it's mid-December. The voters and electors alike have cast their votes. And while millions of Americans are doubtless more than happy to have Election Day well behind them, they can still plan on hearing still more about the election in the coming days or even weeks. There's good reason for some of the continuing concern over the election. The FBI and CIA alike say they are now confident Russia hacked the DNC's emails, that Putin was involved, and it was all in an attempt to influence the election in Trump's favor. That could have very real repercussions. President Obama told NPR's Steve Inskeep that Russia's




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“Él está estable, pero nuestra angustia es saber qué va a pasar” hijo de opositor Williams

En 6 AM Hoy por Hoy, se conectó William Dávila Valeri, Hijo del Líder opositor Williams Dávila, quien habló del estado de salud de su padre luego de estar internado en el hospital y sobre la situación que están pasando en este momento.




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RECORDING: Trumpeter/Producer Volker Goetze Teams With Accordion Legend Guy Klucevsek On Quartet Debut: Little Big Top

Echoes of the ballroom, barroom, bordello, circus, concert hall, and jazz club intermingle with folk traditions from around the world to create a new hybrid form. Step right up! Step right in… to Little Big Top, the charming debut album from a new quartet led by accordion legend Guy Klucevsek (kloo-SEH-vik) with visionary trumpeter Volker Goetze...




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Violence broke out after a soccer match in Amsterdam

Violence after a soccer game in Amsterdam shocks both Dutch and Israeli authorities.




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Crisis response teams achieve 70% reduction in people taken into custody under Mental Health Act

A program pairing a police officer with a mental health worker in Hamilton has reduced the apprehension rate under the Mental Health Act from 75 per cent of calls police respond to for people in crisis to 17 per cent.



  • Radio/White Coat/ Black Art

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023: Hayley Williams and Emma Mackey

Today on Q with Tom Power: lead singer Hayley Williams and actor Emma Mackey




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Monday, March 6, 2023: Chris Williams and Gabriel Luna

Today on Q with Tom Power: director Chris Williams and actor Gabriel Luna




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How do I listen CBC Radio streams?

To listen to live streaming of Radio One and Radio 2:

1. Go to our CBC Listen page.
2. Click on the Province and then city you want to listen to or live streams for Radio 2 regions or Radio 3.

If you experience problems:
-Visit our help tutorial at the bottom of the page.
- Use our direct URLs at the top of the page. Just click on the URL link and cut and paste the correct URL into iTunes.




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Internetknooppunt AMS-IX niet eerder zo druk

Op zondagavond is in Nederland een recordhoeveelheid aan internetgebruik gemeten. De Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) geeft aan een ongekende 12 terabit aan data per seconde verwerkt te hebben om 19:30 uur.




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Retail payroll teams struggling with seasonal hiring, but too few are leveraging technology to alleviate the burden

With the holiday season fast approaching, retail payroll teams around the world are bracing for the strain of seasonal hiring.




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Column: MP Jache Adams On Throne Speech

[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has always believed in fairness as the foundation of a strong and inclusive Bermuda. Over the years, we have implemented many policies designed to make Bermuda fairer, including reducing payroll taxes for 86% of our workers, creating a minimum wage to ensure fair […]




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Keeler: CSU Rams football did Joe Parker in. If Jay Norvell can’t beat Coach Prime, he’ll probably follow his old boss out the door.

Beat Deion. Because if Jay Norvell can notch CSU's first Rocky Mountain Showdown win since 2014, the load of those first two seasons lightens considerably.




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KING BUFFALO Streams New Single "Balrog", Announces Additional Tour Dates

They've got plans for a new record in 2025, too.




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THE MOSAIC WINDOW Streams Devastating New Record, Hemasanctum

Melodic, blackened death metal perfection.



  • Full Album Stream
  • The Mosaic Window

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Metal Injection Teams With IN FLAMES For An Exclusive New Shirt

Metal Injection has teamed up with In Flames for the brand new, super limited edition Jesterheads t-shirt. The shirt features all of the different jester logos from throughout In Flames' […]




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“Housing is health care”: Supportive living programs for homeless increasing in metro Denver

Exact services vary depending on the community each project targets, but supportive housing generally includes on-site case managers, often with some health care or job training classes available in the building.





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Bandimere Speedway, with its family feel and junior programs, leaving legacy as community pillar

"It just goes to show, out here at Bandimere, it's a community, but it's more than that -- it's a big family."