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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline




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Britain's Johnson to set out five-tier coronavirus warning system




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Tech Jobs in the Time of COVID

Cybersecurity job openings explode, while the job market gets tougher for Web developers and Ruby experts




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Lisa Lazareck-Asunta, IEEE’s Women in Engineering Chair, Is Just Getting Started

One of her goals is to make speaker panels and conferences more inclusive




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Major U.S. airlines endorse temperature checks for passengers

A major U.S. airline trade group on Saturday said it backed the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checking the temperatures of passengers and customer-facing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Air India flight carrying 182 stranded Indians from Sharjah arrives in Lucknow




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'Vande Bharat' adds 2 new cases to Kerala's 'flattened COVID-19 curve'; Vijayan says 'warning' sign for all states




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Cong leaders making absurd remarks, weakening fight against COVID-19: BJP




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Centre Allots 2.1 Lakh Tonnes Free Food Grain to Karnataka Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana Package

The Central government will bear the total cost of Rs 2,351 crore for supplying the free food grains to beneficiaries in Karnataka for the three months.





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Centre Allots 2.1 Lakh Tonnes Free Food Grain to Karnataka Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana Package

The Central government will bear the total cost of Rs 2,351 crore for supplying the free food grains to beneficiaries in Karnataka for the three months.





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'Made by Jains, No Muslim Staff': Chennai Bakery Draws Flak for Islamophobic Ad

Later, it was reported that the owner of the bakery located in T Nagar in Chennai was arrested.





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Pathetic condition of Jammu-Srinagar NH leaves travellers fuming




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As Obama Prepares to Join Campaign, Trump Moves to Discredit Russia Probe Started Under His Watch

A newly released memo shows that Robert Mueller was given wide latitude to investigate Michael Flynn, whose prosecution the Justice Department is attempting to drop.




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Powerball Drawing Numbers For 05/09/20: Saturday Jackpot was $68 Million

The Powerball jackpot for 05/09/20 was for $68 million, with a cash option worth $55.6 million. Here are the numbers.




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Mother's Day 2020 Gifts, Clothing, Jewelry, Beauty Deals at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and More

Buy luxury fragrance sets from Chanel, Gucci and Hermès from $102, leather bags from Michael Kors from $145 or get a 58 percent discount on a one carat diamond ring in white gold.




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Powerball Results, Numbers For 5/9/20: Did Anyone Win the $68 Million Jackpot on Saturday (Last) Night?

The winning numbers in Saturday night's Powerball draw were 12, 18, 42, 48, and 65. The Powerball was 19 and the Power Play was 5X.




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Little Richard Remembered by Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Chuck D, Spike Lee, Many More

The music of Little Richard, who died on Saturday at the age of 87, was one of the genuine architects of not only rock and roll but R&B, soul, hip-hop and other genres as well. Few artists can truly be said to have directly inspired the Beatles, James Brown, the Rolling Stones, Prince and countless […]




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Minister Jitendra Singh comes to help NE students facing leave-hostel notice in DU

The minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) intervened after the DU administration asked the students to vacate the North Eastern Students House for Woman by May 31.




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75 percent COVID-19 cases in Delhi are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms: Kejriwal

The government has also made arrangements for treatment of those at their homes with mild COVID-19 symptoms in accordance with the Centre's guidelines.




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Honey Jam: Fostering Canadian Female Artists

Recognizing a need to develop new and valuable opportunities for female performing artists and music industry professionals, Ebonnie Rowe launched Honey Jam back in 1995 as an artist showcase and professional development program dedicated entirely to female performers. In the years since, she and her collaborators have worked tirelessly to encourage more women to step up and over the barriers limiting their potential and empowered them with the tools, knowledge, and skills to do so.

This week, Ebonnie joins us to talk about the 2019 edition of Honey Jam, the progress we've made as an industry in generating representation and opportunities for women and other marginalized groups, and more.

Then, Toronto-based artist Denver Haylee joins us to talk about her experience at Honey Jam 2018 and the progress she's made navigating the industry since. We also get into some of the challenges facing women - specifically women of colour - in Canada and share some ideas on how those can be overcome individually and collectively.

If you're in or around Toronto, mark your calendar - the 2019 Honey Jam Concert happens Thurs., Aug. 22 at the Mod Club.




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The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope & Happiness

The healing power of music is at the heart of The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope & Happiness, which features intimate stories from Canadians of all walks of life - including Sarah McLachlan, Michael Buble, astronaut Chris Hadfield, Olympian Madeleine Thien, and NHL star Theo Fleury - on how music changed their lives. Rounding out the book are descriptions of the neurological research confirming that music is good for us and why.

Robert tells us about the origins of the project, some of his favourite stories shared in it, the research the project will fund, and a lot more.

Proceeds from The Awesome Music Project Canada will go to music and mental health research, starting with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres. www.theawesomemusicproject.com.




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The Good Lovelies Talk Christmas, Delaney Jane Talks Collabs & More

We're thrilled to have both The Good Lovelies and Delaney Jane on this week's pod!

Heralded folk/harmony trio The Good Lovelies just dropped their second Christmas collection, Evergreen, and are now set to embark on their annual holiday tour. We catch up with Sue Passmore to talk about the evolution of their acclaimed holiday show, the art of writing a quality contemporary Christmas tune, their Good Lovelies Forest initiative, and more.

Then, the same morning that her debut LP, Dirty Pretty Things, dropped, Mike sat down with platinum-selling alt-pop singer/songwriter Delaney Jane. She discusses her journey from Toronto art school student to in-demand songwriter and rising pop star, recounts a chance meeting with a new neighbour that led to a very fruitful artistic partnership and high-profile writing gigs, and how that launched her career as a fully-independent artist.

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Ajungi - Amplifying the Artists of Nunavut

Ajungi – pronounced AH-YUNG-EE – is a Nunavut-based music collective made up of up-and-coming artists from across the territory. The concept was created by artist and entrepreneur Thor Simonsen, the creative director of Hitmakerz, an Iqaluit-based record label that delivers music workshops to remote communities across Nunavut and records, produces, and releases music by many Inuit artists.

Simonsen joins us to talk about the project's inception and goals, what the workshops and recording sessions entail, how they benefit the artists' careers and communities, and a lot more.

http://canadianmusician.com http://ajungi.ca




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One-of-a-Kind Collabs: A Canadian Country Girl & An All-American Reject

For her latest single, "Say Too Much," on-the-rise Canadian country singer/songwriter Karli June teamed up with an unlikely ally in pop/rock producer and All-American Rejects keyboardist Scott Chesak. But while Chesak's success as a songwriter and producer largely stems from projects with the likes of Panic! at the Disco and Weezer, his first foray into country has been quite fruitful.

Andrew speaks with both artists about how they first came together, what drew Karli to the song despite the demo being straight-up pop, how the song evolved during their sessions, and lessons learned for both the emerging singer and touring vet throughout the process.

PLUS, because it's #BellLetsTalk Day, we're re-airing Mike's interview with Royal Mountain Records' Menno Versteeg from this past summer about the label's mental health fund and why musicians are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles.

Check out Mike's feature on Music's Mental Health Crisis at: http://canadianmusician.com/features

This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod




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The Vital, Tough & Sometimes Strange Job of Tour Manager

Being a tour manager means being a logistics coordinator, accountant, event planner, human resources professional, crisis manager, and counselor. Everything that goes on during the tour - or leading up to it - runs through them. Really, it's one of the most important yet least-discussed jobs in the music business. That’s why Mike wrote a feature article for the March/April 2020 issue of Canadian Musician trying to make sense of tour managers’ responsibilities and share a few of their stories.

One of those interesting and fun conversations for the magazine was with Erika Duffee, the go-to tour manager for Canadian pop-rock star Scott Helman and arena-filling Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi, among others, which we share on today’s episode. You'll hear about the many facets of this odd role along with some great stories from the road and other insights.

http://canadianmusician.com

This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod




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Cejudo shocks UFC by retiring after TKO of Cruz

Henry Cejudo defended his bantamweight title for the first time on Saturday night with a second-round TKO of Dominick Cruz, then he shocked the MMA world moments later by announcing his retirement at age 33.




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Gaethje batters Ferguson to win UFC interim title

In a brilliant performance, Justin Gaethje dominated Tony Ferguson in a fifth-round TKO victory to win the UFC interim lightweight title Saturday at UFC 249.




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Was that really Cejudo's last fight? Will Gaethje beat Khabib?

UFC 249 delivered plenty of action, but it also provided plenty of new questions, such as will Henry Cejudo really retire? Our experts debate.




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B.C. WWII vet tops $101K charity goal just days into planned 101 laps around seniors’ residence

John Hillman may have already met his fundraising target, but he says he's determined to complete all planned 101 laps around his residence.




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UFC 249 results: Justin Gaethje stuns Tony Ferguson, Henry Cejudo retires, undercard reaction

Justin Gaethje put on a striking masterclass to score a surprise knockout victory over Tony Ferguson and win the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, which took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday.Ferguson, who came into the fight on a 12-win streak, suffered damage as Gaethje chopped at his legs and landed thunderous hooks before referee Herb Dean stepped in to end the fight late in the fifth round.





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UFC 249: Cejudo announces retirement after defending title

Henry Cejudo, 33, surprisingly called time on his UFC career following Saturday's second-round TKO against Dominick Cruz.





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'I will be surprised if he doesn't win a trophy' - Poyet backs Mourinho to justify Pochettino dismissal

The Uruguayan is confident the manager will bring success to Tottenham, who made the bold decision to dismiss Mauricio Pochettino this season





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UFC 249: Cejudo announces retirement after defending title

Jacksonville, May 10: Henry Cejudo announced his shock retirement after retaining his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. Cejudo scored a contentious second-round TKO over Cruz as the UFC returned behind closed doors in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday





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UFC 249: Henry Cejudo Announces Shock Retirement After Defending his Bantamweight Title Against Dominic Cruz

Moments after defending his bantamweight title, Henry Cejudo has announced shock retirement from UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Cejudo defeated Dominick Cruz in a second round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 249 in Jacksonville, Florida.





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A Malaysian football rivalry - Why there's no love lost between JDT and Pahang

As Johor Darul Ta'zim ascend to the throne as the new Kings of Malaysian football, Pahang are emerging as the anointed challenger to the champions.





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These Japanese Kids Serve Backhands Just Like Tennis Stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Six-year-old Yunosuke and four-year-old Koujirou can be seen training on the Swedish and Serbian legends in a viral video.





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UFC 249: Gaethje stops bloodied Ferguson with devastating display for interim title

Justin Gaethje sent a message to Khabib Nurmagomedov with a merciless performance against Justin Ferguson on Saturday.





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UFC 249: Gaethje stops bloodied Ferguson with devastating display for interim title

Jacksonville, May 10: Justin Gaethje produced a brutal display in a final-round stoppage against Tony Ferguson to become the new interim lightweight champion at the highly anticipated UFC 249. UFC made its long-awaited return behind closed doors in Jacksonville, Florida





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Rumour Has It: Real Madrid set Arsenal Aubameyang deadline, Barcelona poised to sign Pjanic

Arsenal reportedly must decide on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future by next month amid Real Madrid links.





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Rumour Has It: Real Madrid set Arsenal Aubameyang deadline, Barcelona poised to sign Pjanic

London, May 10: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of contract in June 2021 and the Gabon international is no closer to signing a new Arsenal deal. The former Borussia Dortmund star is not short of suitors amid uncertainty over his future





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UFC 249: Gaethje wants Khabib showdown after punishing Ferguson

Justin Gaethje turned his attention to the UFC's unbeaten lightweight champion after Saturday's stunning victory.





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We had to be careful to ensure athletes remain free from COVID-19: Rijiju




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UFC 249: Gaethje wants Khabib showdown after punishing Ferguson

Jacksonville, May 10: Justin Gaethje is eyeing a Khabib Nurmagomedov clash, insisting there is "no other challenge I want right now" after crushing Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. Gaethje became the interim lightweight champion after scoring a brutal final-round stoppage





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East Bengal's Shanti Ranjan Dasgupta: Cannot say we will play ISL with confidence

When Dasgupta slammed ISL as a 'masala league', Mohun Bagan's Debasish Dutta hit back saying 'grapes are sour'...





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Major U.S. airlines endorse temperature checks for passengers

A major U.S. airline trade group on Saturday said it backed the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checking the temperatures of passengers and customer-facing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.




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The V&A in 10 objects: from Brexit vases to Beyoncé's butterfly ring

With London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in lockdown, its director shares his favourite artefacts

It is pretty dusty in South Kensington at the moment. Without millions of visitors wandering through the V&A galleries, the dust begins to settle and the past takes over. Under the steely eye of Vernon Rapley, head of security, our objects are resting safely at the moment. But the purpose of a museum is predicated upon dialogue and difference: the interaction between citizen and object, the journey into a web of histories, and then the flourishing of curiosity.

“Unvisited museums dwindle into very sleepy and useless institutions,” said our first director Henry Cole, who was an early proponent of blockbuster exhibitions.

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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31.




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Malaysia extends curbs on movement, businesses to June 9

Malaysia's government extended the time frame for movement and business curbs by another four weeks to June 9, amid a gradual reopening of economic activity stunted by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Britain's Johnson to set out five-tier coronavirus warning system

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a five-tier warning system for the coronavirus in England on Sunday when he outlines the government's plans to begin slowly easing lockdown measures, British media reported.




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Hot-Jupiter Exoplanet WASP-79b Has Yellow Skies

Using data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, and Magellan II Telescope at Las Campanas Observator in Chile, astronomers have found that the atmosphere of the inflated hot Jupiter WASP-79b is almost transparent to blue light, leaving it with a yellow-tinged sky. “We’re really not sure what’s going on here,” said [...]