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Content: Check that they don’t need any major repairs or replacement of parts, either. Most nonprofits won’t be able to afford those fixes. If your electronics don’t meet those conditions, recycle them instead. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1f\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1f\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-2.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Destroy all data on an electronic device before you donate it. If there’s any content on your device that you want to keep, back it up on another device or external hard drive first. Make sure your data is encrypted (iPhones do this automatically but for Androids, you may have to do it manually in your Settings menu). Then restore the electronic device to its original factory settings through a factory reset. [ 4]
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To do a factory reset on your phone or tablet, go into your settings menu. On iPhones or iPads, tap “General” and then “Reset.”
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Content: If there’s any content on your device that you want to keep, back it up on another device or external hard drive first. Make sure your data is encrypted (iPhones do this automatically but for Androids, you may have to do it manually in your Settings menu). Then restore the electronic device to its original factory settings through a factory reset. [ 4]
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To do a factory reset on your phone or tablet, go into your settings menu. On iPhones or iPads, tap “General” and then “Reset.” On Androids, tap “Security” followed by “Security Wipe” (for a Blackberry) or “About” followed by “Reset” (for Windows phones). [ 5]
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Removing the SIM or SD card is another step to take against identity theft. Sometimes it will still contain data after a factory reset so take it out of the device and destroy it. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Take the device to a school, senior center, or community center.
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Content: On Androids, tap “Security” followed by “Security Wipe” (for a Blackberry) or “About” followed by “Reset” (for Windows phones). [ 5]
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Removing the SIM or SD card is another step to take against identity theft. Sometimes it will still contain data after a factory reset so take it out of the device and destroy it. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Take the device to a school, senior center, or community center. Many local schools or centers that don’t require a lot of bandwidth or advanced technology accept used electronics. They'll use the devices for students who may not have access to them at home or for elderly people learning how to use technology. Call ahead to find out what types of electronic devices they're looking for and how to donate them. The National Cristina Foundation works to connect people looking to donate used electronics with schools that are in need. Their website lets you search for schools near you.
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Content: Many local schools or centers that don’t require a lot of bandwidth or advanced technology accept used electronics. They'll use the devices for students who may not have access to them at home or for elderly people learning how to use technology. Call ahead to find out what types of electronic devices they're looking for and how to donate them. The National Cristina Foundation works to connect people looking to donate used electronics with schools that are in need. Their website lets you search for schools near you. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/af\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/af\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-4.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Donate the electronic device to a nonprofit organization. Always ask the organization beforehand what types of electronics they take and in what condition. [ 8]
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Donate the electronic device to a nonprofit organization. Always ask the organization beforehand what types of electronics they take and in what condition. [ 8]
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Sustainability Specialist Expert Interview. 28 June 2019. To find an organization, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance’s website where they provide a list of all the organizations across the country that accept electronics donations. There are nonprofits geared towards specific devices. For example, Computers with Causes collects computers and computer accessories whereas Secure the Call collects cell phones. Ask for a receipt so you can deduct the donation from your tax returns at the end of the year. [ 10]
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Content: To find an organization, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance’s website where they provide a list of all the organizations across the country that accept electronics donations. There are nonprofits geared towards specific devices. For example, Computers with Causes collects computers and computer accessories whereas Secure the Call collects cell phones. Ask for a receipt so you can deduct the donation from your tax returns at the end of the year. [ 10]
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Wipe all personal data on the device prior to recycling it. If you’re recycling a computer or laptop, do a secure wipe or reset which are both often found in the Settings or Start menu. For phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, do a factory reset which is found in your Settings menu. [ 11]
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Simply erasing data from electronics is not enough.
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Wipe all personal data on the device prior to recycling it. If you’re recycling a computer or laptop, do a secure wipe or reset which are both often found in the Settings or Start menu. For phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, do a factory reset which is found in your Settings menu. [ 11]
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Simply erasing data from electronics is not enough. Identity thieves have access to data recovery programs that restore erased information. [ 12]
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Download software that's cheap (and sometimes even free) that will wipe your device for you. Check with your recycling center to find out if they provide data destruction services. Many do it for you so you don’t have to do it yourself. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License:
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Content: Identity thieves have access to data recovery programs that restore erased information. [ 12]
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Download software that's cheap (and sometimes even free) that will wipe your device for you. Check with your recycling center to find out if they provide data destruction services. Many do it for you so you don’t have to do it yourself. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg\/aid10368594-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Electronics-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Remove the batteries from the device to recycle them separately. Find out where to take your old batteries by contacting your community’s recycling service or going to a nearby household hazardous waste collection facility. [ 13]
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Remove the batteries from the device to recycle them separately. Find out where to take your old batteries by contacting your community’s recycling service or going to a nearby household hazardous waste collection facility. [ 13]
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Find an e-waste collection center near you. Most countries have begun to set up e-waste collection centers that will take in electronics and recycle them safely. Look online to find the nearest e-waste recycling center to you and drop off your printer. Some collection centers may also offer to pick up your device for free or a small fee. [ 2]
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You can find more information about places to recycle your e-waste in the European Union here: https://erp-recycling.org/uk/where-to-recycle/
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Contact the printer’s manufacturer to see if they’ll recycle your printer.
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Find the major lines. The main lines are the heart line, the head line, and the life line. Some people also have the fate line. The heart line runs from between the index and middle finger to the edge of the palm. It mostly runs horizontal if you are looking at your own palm with fingers up, though it can curve. The head line is the horizontal line that runs underneath the heart line.
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Emulsion is a water-based paint. Many find it more pleasant to work with than oil-based paints since it produces a less potent odor and is easier to clean. The process of painting a wall with emulsion paint is pretty similar to the process you should follow with all paints, with only a few minor specifics to address. Steps
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Purchase the emulsion. You'll need a basecoat of white emulsion plus an overcoat in any color you'd prefer. Only the overcoat will be seen when finished. Emulsion paint comes in three different finishes: vinyl matte, vinyl soft sheen, and vinyl silk. Matte emulsion hides imperfections well, but soft sheen emulsion is more durable. Silk emulsion is the most durable and handles high-moisture areas better than the other two, but its glossiness tends to draw attention to imperfections on the surface of the wall. The white basecoat should usually be matte emulsion, but the overcoat can be any of the three varieties. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-2.jpg\/aid6128856-v4-728px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License:
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Gather the right applicator tools. Typically, it's best to "cut in" the paint around the corners of the wall using a paint brush. The rest of the wall should usually be painted with a roller, however. A 2-inch (5-cm) paintbrush should work adequately well for cutting in the sides of the wall. Lambswool, foam, and mohair rollers can all be used with emulsion paint.
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Gather the right applicator tools. Typically, it's best to "cut in" the paint around the corners of the wall using a paint brush. The rest of the wall should usually be painted with a roller, however. A 2-inch (5-cm) paintbrush should work adequately well for cutting in the sides of the wall. Lambswool, foam, and mohair rollers can all be used with emulsion paint. As a general rule, you should use a roller with a greater amount of nap (more thickness) for rougher or more uneven surfaces. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-3.jpg\/aid6128856-v4-728px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Clear the area. Before painting, you should remove as many decorations and as much furniture as possible. Cover the floor with a plastic drop cloth to shield it from any stray emulsion.
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Clear the area. Before painting, you should remove as many decorations and as much furniture as possible. Cover the floor with a plastic drop cloth to shield it from any stray emulsion. If there's a radiator on your wall, consider turning it off and removing it while applying the emulsion paint. Allow the radiator to cool and drain before removing it. Turn off or block all electrical outlets. Cover the edges of light switch plates and outlet plates with painter's tape. Apply painter's tape over the skirting boards, floor, ceiling, door frame, and window frames immediately adjacent to the wall.
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Clean the wall. Scrub the wall down with warm water and mild detergent to remove any oils from the surface. Rinse with clean water and let the surface dry. You can scrub, rinse, and dry the wall using clean rags.
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Clean the wall. Scrub the wall down with warm water and mild detergent to remove any oils from the surface. Rinse with clean water and let the surface dry. You can scrub, rinse, and dry the wall using clean rags. It's very important to let the wall dry before continuing. Since emulsion is a water-based paint, applying it to water-covered surfaces could prevent it from adhering correctly. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg\/aid6128856-v4-728px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Consider sanding the wall. If the current wall surface is glossy or smooth, rubbing it down with 40-grit sandpaper could help the emulsion adhere more effectively.
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Consider sanding the wall. If the current wall surface is glossy or smooth, rubbing it down with 40-grit sandpaper could help the emulsion adhere more effectively. Wrap the sandpaper around a cork block and gradually work over the entire surface of the wall. When finished, use a lily bristle brush to sweep away any dust from the wall. Part 2
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Strain and stir the paint. Emulsion that sits in storage will usually develop lumps and skin. It might be a good idea to strain these solid portions and mix the paint before use. Check the manufacturer's recommendations since the best mixing practices can vary by brand and make. Place tights or cheesecloth over the paint bucket, then pour the paint into a separate bucket through that material.
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Strain and stir the paint. Emulsion that sits in storage will usually develop lumps and skin. It might be a good idea to strain these solid portions and mix the paint before use. Check the manufacturer's recommendations since the best mixing practices can vary by brand and make. Place tights or cheesecloth over the paint bucket, then pour the paint into a separate bucket through that material. Doing so will generally strain most solid pieces from the paint. You should also use a wooden paint stirrer to quickly combine the paint before use. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-7.jpg\/aid6128856-v4-728px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Apply a basecoat. Using a basecoat will help cover any color or pattern currently on your wall, thereby preventing that original color from showing through your final overcoat of paint.
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Apply a basecoat. Using a basecoat will help cover any color or pattern currently on your wall, thereby preventing that original color from showing through your final overcoat of paint. To prepare a basecoat, combine one part white emulsion with three parts water in a clean, empty bucket. Use a paint stick to thoroughly blend the mixture. Apply the basecoat using the same technique you'll use for the overcoat emulsion. “ Cut in” the seams of the wall using a paintbrush, then apply it to the remaining wall surface using a paint roller. Allow the basecoat to thoroughly dry before proceeding with the overcoat.
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Paint the seams before painting the broader surface. You should “cut in” the emulsion around the seams of the wall using a paintbrush. After the seams are covered, switch to your paint roller and apply the emulsion to the rest of the wall. Cutting in should be done around all seams of the wall and in any area the roller won't reach.
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Paint the seams before painting the broader surface. You should “cut in” the emulsion around the seams of the wall using a paintbrush. After the seams are covered, switch to your paint roller and apply the emulsion to the rest of the wall. Cutting in should be done around all seams of the wall and in any area the roller won't reach. This includes any area where the wall meets other walls, ceiling, or floor. Additionally, all seams around electr
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Christmas season is filled with excitement and fun. Families come together to celebrate and exchange gifts, and decorations change the landscape of cities and towns. Once the holiday is over, however, the lack of excitement can leave you feeling down. Get back into a good mood by being thankful for your good times, planning for the next holiday or picking up a new hobby. Steps
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Christmas season is filled with excitement and fun. Families come together to celebrate and exchange gifts, and decorations change the landscape of cities and towns. Once the holiday is over, however, the lack of excitement can leave you feeling down. Get back into a good mood by being thankful for your good times, planning for the next holiday or picking up a new hobby. Steps
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Reflect on the holiday. When you feel sad that the holiday is over, cheer yourself up by thinking about all of the good times that you had. There are bound to be a lot of great memories from the holiday, so focus on those when you feel upset. Go through photographs from the holiday.
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Reflect on the holiday. When you feel sad that the holiday is over, cheer yourself up by thinking about all of the good times that you had. There are bound to be a lot of great memories from the holiday, so focus on those when you feel upset. Go through photographs from the holiday. If you're from a family that takes a lot of photographs or videos of family gatherings, look through some of them if you're feeling low after the holidays. They'll be a great reminder of all of the fun you had. Talk to the people you celebrated with. It's never to early to begin reminiscing. Speak with your friends and family members that celebrated with you and talk about the good times at Christmas.
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Replace decorations. Decorations are one of the best parts of Christmas, but if you leave them up, it may make you even more sad that the holiday is over. Even worse, the empty walls left behind by decorations you've stored may make you feel even more sad. Find creative ways to redecorate your house now that the holiday is over. Buy some plants. Greenery will spruce up your home, and you'll be able to care for the plants throughout the coming spring. Buy a new poster or painting.
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Content: You'll have a reminder of the good times to replace the actual decorations. Decorate for winter. Winter can be a beautiful time of year if you learn to appreciate it. Decorate your home for the season with a lot of white items, vases accented with twigs, snowflake decorations and evergreen sprigs. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3e\/Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3e\/Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-6.jpg\/aid266198-v4-728px-Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Plan for New Year's. Christmas may be over, but New Years is right around the corner. Plan a New Years party to get into the spirit of a different holiday. Invite any family and friends that visited for Christmas and you'll get to spend more time with them. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-7.jpg\/aid266198-v4-728px-Feel-Happy-when-Christmas-Is-Over-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License:
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Almost anything that you could ever need to know is available on the World Wide Web. The trick is knowing how to find it. By learning to use search engines effectively, utilizing web resources (like databases, review sites, and RSS feeds), and practicing new research techniques you will quickly become adept at locating the information you need! Steps
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Content: Fill a large stockpot with enough cool water to cover the spinach, then set it on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow the water to reach a steady, rolling boil. Note that traditional blanching will preserve the color and taste of the spinach but may cause a loss of some nutrients to occur. To reduce the amount of nutrients lost, consider steam-blanching instead. Prepare to steam-blanch by placing a steaming basket over the boiling water. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-7.jpg\/aid6652201-v4-728px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes. Quickly dunk the full batch of spinach in the water and cover the stockpot. Start watching the clock immediately, and remove it after two minutes pass. If steam-blanching the spinach, place the leaves in the steamer basket and immediately cover it with the lid. A tightly sealed lid is necessary to capture enough steam to blanch the spinach. If direct blanching the spinach, note that the water will likely turn green as it cooks. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-8.jpg\/aid6652201-v4-728px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Transfer the leaves to ice water. Scoop the spinach out of the stockpot and into a large bowl filled with ice water. Keep the spinach submerged for another two minutes in this cold water. The quick transfer should stop the cooking process and halt the loss of nutrients. It should also further preserve the color and flavor of the spinach. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/51\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/51\/Freeze-Spinach-Step-9.jpg\/aid6652201-v4-728px-Freeze-Spinach-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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People get into local politics for reasons as varied as having a say in their community, trying to make a difference, or wanting to change policies they don’t agree with. Getting involved can initially seem daunting if you don’t know where to begin, but with research, volunteering, and using your voice, you can become an involved citizen. Steps
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Research your elected officials. If you are new in town or just have not paid attention, you may not know who is in charge of your local government. With the whole world at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to find out. [ 1]
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For example, if your purpose and mission is to be a writer, you might set goals for yourself to write for 30 minutes every day, visit new places for inspiration, and talk to strangers to hear their stories. If you’re unsure of your purpose, ask yourself what you’re curious about or what excites you. [ 13]
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For example, if your purpose and mission is to be a writer, you might set goals for yourself to write for 30 minutes every day, visit new places for inspiration, and talk to strangers to hear their stories. If you’re unsure of your purpose, ask yourself what you’re curious about or what excites you. [ 13]
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An epidemic is an infectious disease that spreads to a large number of people within days or weeks. You may be worried about epidemics like Ebola, Zika virus, Hand and Mouth disease, and even the flu. Preventing the spread of these epidemics is possible by practicing good hygiene and keeping your environment clean. You can also see your doctor if you feel ill and get vaccinated for epidemics so you do not contract or spread them. Steps
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An epidemic is an infectious disease that spreads to a large number of people within days or weeks. You may be worried about epidemics like Ebola, Zika virus, Hand and Mouth disease, and even the flu. Preventing the spread of these epidemics is possible by practicing good hygiene and keeping your environment clean. You can also see your doctor if you feel ill and get vaccinated for epidemics so you do not contract or spread them. Steps
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Content: For example, if you anticipate a presentation going poorly, it just might. Instead, be positive. Tell yourself, "Even though it's going to be a challenge, I can handle this presentation." Focus on "can" and avoid "should" statements. " Should" statements imply that there is something you ought to be doing and this might cause you to feel pressured if you can't meet these expectations. Instead, focus on what you CAN do rather than wasting your time thinking about what you can't do. Focus on the positive. Think about the good parts of your life. Remind yourself of things that have gone well recently. Consider the skills you've used to cope with challenging situations.
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Dig a hole about 3 feet (0.91 m) around the base of the plant using a shovel. The root network for the yucca plant is very large, so you’ll want to start a hole that extends further than your stump. Set the boundaries by measuring from the center of the plant out to where your hole will start. If you don’t have much space around the yucca, digging might not be the best option for removal because it will require you to dig up other plants. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-3.jpg\/aid1351323-v4-728px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Dig 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 m) into the ground. Yucca roots can grow deep into the ground, and you’ll want to remove as many as possible as you’re digging. Work your way from the outer edge of the hole into the plant, and keep digging until you stop encountering roots. If you hit a root, do not cut it, simply dig around it until you can remove it with the plant.
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Title: How to Kill Yucca Plants: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Headings: How to Kill Yucca Plants
How to Kill Yucca Plants
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Dig 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 m) into the ground. Yucca roots can grow deep into the ground, and you’ll want to remove as many as possible as you’re digging. Work your way from the outer edge of the hole into the plant, and keep digging until you stop encountering roots. If you hit a root, do not cut it, simply dig around it until you can remove it with the plant. Cutting the root will make it more difficult to remove. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e1\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e1\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-4.jpg\/aid1351323-v4-728px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Check for additional roots and apply stump killer. Once the plant and roots are removed, inspect the hole and check if there are any more roots poking through the soil. If so, remove them to the best of your ability and apply stump killer, also known as potassium nitrate, to the soil near the roots.
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Title: How to Kill Yucca Plants: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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How to Kill Yucca Plants
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Check for additional roots and apply stump killer. Once the plant and roots are removed, inspect the hole and check if there are any more roots poking through the soil. If so, remove them to the best of your ability and apply stump killer, also known as potassium nitrate, to the soil near the roots. If you do apply stump killer, be aware that it will kill any plants in the surrounding areas. The soil will be ready for planting 2-3 months after applying the stump killer. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-5.jpg\/aid1351323-v4-728px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Leave the hole open for 2-3 weeks to allow the sun to dry the soil. Like many other plants, the yucca roots will dry out if exposed to sun.
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Title: How to Kill Yucca Plants: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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How to Kill Yucca Plants
Method 1
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Digging Yucca Plants Out
Method 2
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Applying Herbicide
Community Q&A
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Leave the hole open for 2-3 weeks to allow the sun to dry the soil. Like many other plants, the yucca roots will dry out if exposed to sun. If you’ve missed any roots, leaving the hole open for a few weeks before replacing the soil will ensure that they dry out and die. For safety purposes, you might want to rope off the hole to prevent animals or children from tripping or falling into the hole and getting injured. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-6.jpg\/aid1351323-v4-728px-Kill-Yucca-Plants-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Monitor the area for new growth. Keep an eye on the area once you fill the hole back in.
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Content: According to the Pew Research Centre, a fifth of all Americans say they use the internet “almost constantly”and 73% say they use it at least daily. Figures in the UK are similar: a 2016 survey found that nearly 90% of adults said they had used the internet in the previous three months. For many, it is now virtually impossible to imagine life without the internet. “One of the biggest problems with the internet today is that people take it for granted – yet they don’t understand the degree to which we’ve allowed it to infiltrate almost every aspect of our lives,” says William Duttonat Michigan State University, who is the author of the book Society and the Internet. “ They don’t even think about not having access to it.” I don’t know what students today would do if I asked them to stay off the internet – they’d probably report me to the university president – Jeff Hancock
But the internet is not inviolable. In theory, it could be taken away, on a global or national scale, for a stretch of time. Cyberattacks are one possibility. Malicious hackers could bring the internet to a standstill by releasing software that aggressively targeted vulnerabilities in routers – the devices that forward internet traffic.
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Ten simple ways to act on climate change
We know that climate change is happening – but there are plenty of things individuals can do to help mitigate it. Here’s your handy guide to the most effective strategies.
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5. Could I make a difference by changing my diet?
By reducing your consumption of animal protein by half, you can cut your diet's carbon footprint by more than 40%
A normal transatlantic round-trip flight can release around 1.6 tonnes of CO2 – almost as much as the average yearly emissions of one person in India.
9. But if I eat less meat or take fewer flights, that’s just me – how much of a difference can that really make?
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Content: 2. Changing how industries are run or subsidised doesn’t sound like anything I can influence... can I? You can. Individuals need to exercise their rights both as citizens and as consumers, Robert and other experts say, putting pressure on their governments and on companies to make the system-wide changes that are needed. Another way, increasingly undertaken by universities, faith groups and recently even at a countrywide level , is to ‘divest’ funds out of polluting activities – such as avoiding stocks in fossil fuels, or banks that invest in high-emission industries. By getting rid of financial instruments related to the fossil fuel industry, organisations can both take climate action and reap economic benefits . 3. Other than that, what’s the best daily action I can take? One 2017 study co-authored by Lund University’s Nicholas ranked 148 individual actions on climate change according to their impact. Going car-free was the number-one most effective action an individual could take (except not having kids – but more on that on that later).
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Title: Ten simple ways to act on climate change - BBC Future
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Ten simple ways to act on climate change
We know that climate change is happening – but there are plenty of things individuals can do to help mitigate it. Here’s your handy guide to the most effective strategies.
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5. Could I make a difference by changing my diet?
By reducing your consumption of animal protein by half, you can cut your diet's carbon footprint by more than 40%
A normal transatlantic round-trip flight can release around 1.6 tonnes of CO2 – almost as much as the average yearly emissions of one person in India.
9. But if I eat less meat or take fewer flights, that’s just me – how much of a difference can that really make?
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Content: By getting rid of financial instruments related to the fossil fuel industry, organisations can both take climate action and reap economic benefits . 3. Other than that, what’s the best daily action I can take? One 2017 study co-authored by Lund University’s Nicholas ranked 148 individual actions on climate change according to their impact. Going car-free was the number-one most effective action an individual could take (except not having kids – but more on that on that later). Cars are more polluting compared to other means of transportation like walking, biking or using public transport. One ranking found that going car-free is the most effective action one person can take (Credit: Getty)
In industrialised countries such as European nations, getting rid of your car can reduce 2.5 tonnes of CO2 – about one-fourth of the average yearly emissions (9.2 tonnes) contributed by each person in developed countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). “We should choose more efficient vehicles and, whenever possible, switch directly to electric vehicles,” says Maria Virginia Vilarino, co-author of the mitigation chapter in the IPCC’s latest report. 4.
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The mood-altering power of the Moon
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One recent study suggested that outdoor criminal activity may be higher when there is more moonlight
In theory, the light of a full Moon might disrupt people’s sleep, which could influence their mood
When people were exposed to magnetic field changes – equivalent to those we experience as we move around our local environment – they experienced decreases in brain alpha wave activity
Another possibility is that patients are responding to the Moon’s gravitational pull in the same way the oceans do: through tidal forces
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“In the modern world, there’s so much light pollution and we spend so much time indoors exposed to artificial light, that the signal of the changing levels of moonlight has been obscured,” he explains. Rather, he suspects that some other aspect of lunar influence is perturbing his patients’ sleep, with knock-on consequences for their mood – with the most likely candidate being the Moon’s gravitational pull. One idea is that this triggers subtle fluctuations in the Earth’s magnetic field, to which some people might be sensitive. “The oceans are electrically conducting because they’re made of salty water, and as they flow around with the tides that has a magnetic field associated with it,” says Robert Wickes, a space weather expert at University College London. Yet, the effect is tiny and whether the Moon’s effect on the Earth’s magnetic field is strong enough to induce biological changes is unclear. Certainly, some studies have linked solar activity to increases in heart attacks and strokes, epileptic fits, schizophrenia and suicides. When solar flares or coronal mass ejections hit the Earth’s magnetic field, this induces invisible electric currents strong enough to knock out power grids, and which some have suggested may also affect electrically sensitive cells in the heart and brain. When people were exposed to magnetic field changes – equivalent to those we experience as we move around our local
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The early victims of Trump's trade war
As a US-led trade war rages on, some companies are starting to feel the pain.
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Other companies are seeking to do less business with China as a way of avoiding the tariffs. Toymaker Hasbro is moving more production out of China, US conglomerate Honeywell wants to use more supply chain sources from countries outside China and home furnishing company RH expects to cut the amount of goods sourced from China, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, US equipment maker Caterpillar recently said strong demand had allowed it to hike prices to offset $100m-$200m in higher steel and aluminium costs. World economy
The International Monetary Fund says an escalation of the tit-for-tat tariffs could shave 0.5% off global growth by 2020. Separate releases recently showed growth in China's manufacturing sector slowing in July and one measure of US consumer sentiment falling due to tariff concerns, according to media reports. Morgan Stanley estimates that a full-blown escalation of the trade dispute could knock 0.81 percentage points off global gross domestic product. This scenario would involve the US slapping 25% tariffs on all goods from both China and the EU, and them responding with similar measures. The bank said most of the effect from tariff hikes on growth would probably be seen only in 2019. Most of the impact - or almost 80% - would come through a disruption of domestic and international supply chains, the bank added.
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Title: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? - BBC News
Headings: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
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Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? By Adina Campbell
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October marks Black History Month in the UK. The event was officially recognised by the US government in 1976, and first celebrated in the UK in 1987. Why is Black History Month necessary? People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their value and contribution to society is often overlooked, ignored or distorted. Most schools still teach a history curriculum which focuses on traditional events and the achievements of white figures.
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Headings: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Why is Black History Month necessary?
Where did Black History Month originate?
How is Black History Month celebrated?
Is black history taught in schools?
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Is black history taught in schools? Education is a devolved issue in the UK, so there are marked differences in the curriculum in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Over the years there have been growing calls from campaigners for black history to be included in the curriculum in England - and not just celebrated in October. image copyright
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The Department for Education says black history is an important topic and schools have the freedom to teach it within the history curriculum, and can do so from primary school age onwards. The black British history you may not know about
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READ: WHERE DOES TAKING THE KNEE COME FROM? The story of a powerful gesture
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Title: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? - BBC News
Headings: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Why is Black History Month necessary?
Where did Black History Month originate?
How is Black History Month celebrated?
Is black history taught in schools?
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Decades after the Windrush brought the first West Indian immigrants to Britain in the 1950s, the government had to apologise for deportation threats made to the children of Commonwealth citizens
The Department for Education says black history is an important topic and schools have the freedom to teach it within the history curriculum, and can do so from primary school age onwards. The black British history you may not know about
My identity crisis over lack of black history lessons
Being black at Cambridge University
READ: WHERE DOES TAKING THE KNEE COME FROM? The story of a powerful gesture
WATCH: REFLECTIONS ON RACE Why are people racist? READ: THE N-WORD The troubled history of the racial slur
WATCH: IN THE CLASSROOM Black British History We’re Not Taught in Schools
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Headings: Do we need more than two genders?
Do we need more than two genders?
Brin Bixby: Gender is a cultural construction
Mark Gevisser: Accept the gender continuum
Dr Imran Mushtaq: Doctors increasingly recognise complexity of defining sex
Tamara Adrian: We must work towards a more gender fluid world
Content: "What we're seeing now is a relaxation of the sense of binary amongst younger people and internet-savvy people who are inhabiting much more fluid spaces." Mark Gevisser: Accept the gender continuum
Writer Mark Gevisser explores gender identities across different cultures. "We know there's a gender continuum, because there have always been effeminate boys and masculine girls. Transgender is certainly not a western phenomenon. In many cultures all over the world there are traditionally third gender or gender-fluid identities. image copyright
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"There are the Hijras in India, what are known as two-spirited people in Native American culture, Muxe in Mexico, and the Bakla in the Philippines. The space these people have occupied has receded with the spread of the Judeo-Christian ethic and western culture, but they're still very much there. "There's a tendency in the west to idealise these. But the truth is that if you're Bakla or two-spirited, there are only certain things in your culture you can do.
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Title: American Vogue's first black cover girl - BBC News
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American Vogue's first black cover girl
By Claire Bowes
BBC World Service
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Model agents told her she'd never make it, hairdressers refused to touch her hair and Kodak didn't even make film that could cope with her skin tone, but somehow 40 years ago Beverly Johnson became the first black woman on the cover of American Vogue. "You mean there's never been a woman of colour on the cover of Vogue magazine? Are you kidding me? We're in the 1970s." When Beverly Johnson found out that she'd made the August 1974 cover of the fashion bible she was ecstatic - but also outraged to discover she was breaking a racial taboo for the first time. At 21, she'd only been modelling for a couple of years and didn't know that her goal - to be on Vogue's front cover - would put her in the history books. When the picture hit the newsstands - with Johnson, her hair swept back, wearing an unseasonably warm angora cardigan and Bulgari diamond loop earrings - she started getting calls from newspapers and magazines from all over the world. "That's when I knew it was a big deal, when people told me it was a big deal," she says. "I was interviewed by people from Africa and from Europe. They were saying, 'It's about time that America woke up!'
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Then in August 1974 Vogue photographer Francesco Scavullo, photographed Johnson. She didn't know it at the time but it was a cover shoot. In those days, as a model, you didn't know you were going to be on the cover until the magazine went on sale. "Back then in New York the covers would be the banner all around the newsstand… I saw it and I just stopped in my tracks… Then I made a collect call to my mother on a payphone and told her, and I remember us just screaming and crying." A year later the editor of American Vogue, Grace Mirabella, was quoted in the New York Times magazine saying, "We don't think about it as a milestone, but we're very proud to have had her there." Johnson says she can understand why Vogue didn't acknowledge the significance of the picture. "It was almost an embarrassment to them in 1974 because Europe really took a stand against them saying 'It's about time you did that,'" she says. But she thinks the magazine still hasn't grasped the magnitude of what it did to change perceptions about race. "I don't think they understand the impact they had on a nation of women, that they could finally look at someone and say, 'She's me and she's in the magazine and she's beautiful and we're finally accepted in mainstream America.'" This point is regularly driven home to her even now, 40 years later.
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Title: Social media: How do other governments regulate it? - BBC News
Headings: Social media: How do other governments regulate it?
Social media: How do other governments regulate it?
The government is to outline new powers for the media regulator Ofcom to police social media.
Self-governance
Germany
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Australia
Russia
China
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Content: The Cyberspace Administration of China announced at the end of January 2019 that in the previous six months it had closed 733 websites and "cleaned up" 9,382 mobile apps, although those are more likely to be illegal gambling apps or copies of existing apps being used for illegal purposes than social media. China has hundreds of thousands of cyber-police, who monitor social media platforms and screen messages that are deemed to be politically sensitive. Some keywords are automatically censored outright, such as references to the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident. New words that are seen as being sensitive are added to a long list of censored words and are either temporarily banned, or are filtered out from social platforms. This piece was originally published in April 2018 and has been updated to reflect the Ofcom proposals and more recent statistics. What do you want BBC Reality Check to investigate? Get in touch
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Title: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope - BBC News
Headings: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of the month, at the age of 85.
Cardinals summoned to Rome
Secret conclave
Voting rituals
Reaching a decision
New pope announced
Content: If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his office, it is required for validity that the resignation is made freely and properly manifested but not that it is accepted by anyone." Pope Benedict's resignation has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new pope. Cardinals summoned to Rome
Popes are chosen by the College of Cardinals, the Church's most senior officials, who are appointed by the Pope and usually ordained bishops. They are summoned to a meeting at the Vatican which is followed by the Papal election - or Conclave. There are currently 203 cardinals from 69 countries. The rules of the Conclave were changed in 1975 to exclude all cardinals over the age of 80 from voting. The maximum number of cardinal electors is 120. During the forthcoming Conclave, there will be 115 cardinal-electors: they have to be younger than 80 to be eligible to vote, but Cardinal Julius Riyadi Darmaatmadja, the 78 year-old Archbishop Emeritus of Jakarta, has ruled himself out of travelling to Rome due to the "progressive deterioration" of his vision. Cardinal Keith O'Brien - Britain's most senior Catholic cleric - has also been ruled out of the voting after his resignation over allegations of inappropriate conduct.
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Title: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope - BBC News
Headings: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of the month, at the age of 85.
Cardinals summoned to Rome
Secret conclave
Voting rituals
Reaching a decision
New pope announced
Content: Normally the Dean of the College of Cardinals would be responsible for the convoking the Conclave. However, as the Dean, Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano, is 85 and too old to vote, the senior cardinal-elector, Giovanni Battista Re, takes on the responsibility. Sixty-seven of the men who will vote for the new pope were appointed by Benedict XVI, and 49 by his predecessor John Paul II. About half (60) are European, and 21 are Italian. There will also be 19 Latin Americans, 14 North Americans, 11 Africans, 10 Asians and one cardinal from Oceania among the voters. During the time between the Pope's resignation and the election of his successor, the college of cardinals will govern the Church, headed by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, as the cardinal camerlengo - or chamberlain. It is his job to supervise the whole election process, with secret votes being held four times daily inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. During the Conclave, cardinals reside within the Vatican and are not permitted any contact with the outside world. During this period all the cardinals - retirees included - will begin to discuss in strict secrecy the merits of likely candidates. The cardinals do not have to choose one of their own number - theoretically any baptised male Catholic can be elected pope - but tradition says that they will almost certainly give the job to a cardinal.
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Title: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope - BBC News
Headings: Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Conclave: How cardinals elect a Pope
Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of the month, at the age of 85.
Cardinals summoned to Rome
Secret conclave
Voting rituals
Reaching a decision
New pope announced
Content: During the time between the Pope's resignation and the election of his successor, the college of cardinals will govern the Church, headed by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, as the cardinal camerlengo - or chamberlain. It is his job to supervise the whole election process, with secret votes being held four times daily inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. During the Conclave, cardinals reside within the Vatican and are not permitted any contact with the outside world. During this period all the cardinals - retirees included - will begin to discuss in strict secrecy the merits of likely candidates. The cardinals do not have to choose one of their own number - theoretically any baptised male Catholic can be elected pope - but tradition says that they will almost certainly give the job to a cardinal. The Vatican talks about the cardinals being guided by the Holy Spirit. But although open campaigning is forbidden, a papal election is still a highly political process. The coalition-builders have about two weeks to forge alliances and senior cardinals who may themselves have little chance of becoming pope can still exert a considerable influence over the others. Secret conclave
The election of a pope is conducted in conditions of secrecy unique in the modern world. The cardinals are shut away in the Vatican until they reach agreement - the meaning of the word conclave indicating that they are literally locked up "with a key".
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Title: What is populism, and what does the term actually mean? - BBC News
Headings: What is populism, and what does the term actually mean?
What is populism, and what does the term actually mean?
What do Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn, and Rodrigo Duterte have in common?
The pure people
Rise of the Right
'I am the people'
Content: Britain's Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has been accused of populism over his party's slogan "for the many, not the few" - but that's not quite the same thing. The word "is generally misused, especially in a European context," according to Benjamin Moffitt, author of The Global Rise of Populism. The true populist leader claims to represent the unified "will of the people". He stands in opposition to an enemy, often embodied by the current system - aiming to "drain the swamp" or tackle the "liberal elite". "It generally attaches itself to the right in a European context… but that's not an iron rule," Dr Moffitt said. media caption
Viewsnight: The term 'populism' is dishonest, argues journalist Lionel Shriver
Rise of the Right
Populist parties can be anywhere on the political spectrum. In Latin America, there was Venezuela's late President Chávez. In Spain, there is the Podemos party, and in Greece the label has also been applied to Syriza. All these are on the left.
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Title: What is populism, and what does the term actually mean? - BBC News
Headings: What is populism, and what does the term actually mean?
What is populism, and what does the term actually mean?
What do Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn, and Rodrigo Duterte have in common?
The pure people
Rise of the Right
'I am the people'
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Viewsnight: The term 'populism' is dishonest, argues journalist Lionel Shriver
Rise of the Right
Populist parties can be anywhere on the political spectrum. In Latin America, there was Venezuela's late President Chávez. In Spain, there is the Podemos party, and in Greece the label has also been applied to Syriza. All these are on the left. But "most successful populists today are on the right, particularly the radical right," Prof Mudde said. Politicians "like Marine Le Pen in France, Viktor Orbán in Hungary, and Donald Trump in the US, combine populism with [anti-immigrant] nativism and authoritarianism," he added. image copyright
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In Italy, supporters of the populist Five Star movement brandish letters spelling out their government ambitions
Commentators - from Time magazine to the President of the European Commission - have been warning about the rise of right-wing populism for years. But in reality, it's nothing new. "Political scientists have been catching on to this for the last 25-30 years," Dr Moffitt says - but admits "there's been an acceleration."
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Title: Afghanistan: How does the Taliban make money? - BBC News
Headings: Afghanistan: How does the Taliban make money?
Afghanistan: How does the Taliban make money?
There are indications that the US is planning a significant withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan.
How wealthy is the Taliban?
Opium, taxes and extortion
Bombing the labs
Expanding areas of control
Mines and minerals
Foreign funding
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Content: A snapshot of the Taliban operation in eastern Nangarhar province sheds a light on how they operate. The governor of the province told the BBC that around half the revenue from mining in his region goes to either the Taliban or the Islamic State group. He estimated that they take up to $500 from each of the hundreds of mineral trucks leaving the province daily. According to the Taliban, local traders and Afghan government officials we spoke to, the Taliban now receives more than $50m annually in revenue from mining all over the country. image caption
Lapis stones, mined in Afghanistan, for sale in Kabul
Foreign funding
Several Afghan and US officials have long accused several regional governments including Pakistan, Iran and Russia of giving financial aid to the Afghan Taliban, a practice they frequently deny. Private citizens from Pakistan and several Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are considered the largest individual contributors. Although impossible to measure, these sources of funding clearly provide a significant proportion of the Taliban's revenue, and according to experts and officials could be as much as $500m a year. These links are long-standing. A classified CIA report estimated in 2008 that the Taliban had received $106m, from foreign sources, in particular from the Gulf states. Read more from Reality Check
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Title: Do today's global protests have anything in common? - BBC News
Headings: Do today's global protests have anything in common?
Do today's global protests have anything in common?
Inequality
Corruption
Political freedom
Climate change
Content: Do today's global protests have anything in common? - BBC News
Do today's global protests have anything in common? Published
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Protests have been taking place in countries including Chile, Hong Kong and Lebanon
In recent weeks, mass protests have broken out in countries from Lebanon to Spain to Chile and Bolivia. All are different - with distinct causes, methods and goals - but there are some common themes that connect them. While thousands of miles apart, protests have begun for similar reasons in several countries, and some have taken inspiration from each other on how to organise and advance their goals. Here's a look at the issues at stake - and what binds many of those taking to the streets. Inequality
Many of those protesting are people who have long felt shut out of the wealth of their country. In several cases, a rise in prices for key services has proved the final straw. Demonstrations began in Ecuador last month when the government announced that it was scrapping decades-old fuel subsidies as part of public spending cuts agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The change led to a sharp rise in petrol prices, which many said they could not afford.
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Title: Do today's global protests have anything in common? - BBC News
Headings: Do today's global protests have anything in common?
Do today's global protests have anything in common?
Inequality
Corruption
Political freedom
Climate change
Content: Catalan protesters have also been distributing infographics made in Hong Kong that detail how demonstrators can protect themselves from police water cannon and tear gas. " Now people must be in the streets, all revolts start there, look at Hong Kong," one protester in Barcelona told AFP news agency. In Bolivia, Evo Morales's decision to run for a fourth consecutive term in October angered many voters. In a 2016 referendum, a majority had voted "no" to dropping the limit of term numbers that Bolivians could serve. But Mr Morales's party took the issue to the constitutional court, which abolished the term limits altogether. Climate change
Of course, many of the protests that you hear about will have been linked to the environment and climate change. Activists from the Extinction Rebellion movement have been protesting in cities around the world, as they demand urgent action from governments. The protests have taken place in countries including the US, UK, Germany, Spain, Austria, France and New Zealand. Participants have glued and chained themselves to roads and vehicles, and tried to disrupt busy city centres. image copyright
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Climate change protesters have tried to disrupt activity in London as they call for urgent action
"We have no choice but to rebel until our government declares a climate and ecological emergency and takes the action that is required to save us," said Australian activist Jane Morton.
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Title: Why are there protests in Hong Kong? All the context you need - BBC News
Headings: Why are there protests in Hong Kong? All the context you need
Why are there protests in Hong Kong? All the context you need
Hong Kong has seen several months of pro-democracy protests - and China appears to be tightening its grip.
Hong Kong has a special status...
...but things are changing
Most people in Hong Kong don't see themselves as Chinese
Hong Kongers know how to protest
How did the latest crisis escalate?
Content: There has also been a rise in anti-mainland Chinese sentiment in Hong Kong in recent years, with people complaining about rude tourists disregarding local norms or driving up the cost of living. Some young activists have even called for Hong Kong's independence from China, something that alarms the Beijing government. Hong Kongers know how to protest
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Demonstrations in 2014 went on for several weeks
There's a rich history of dissent in Hong Kong, stretching back further even than the past few years. In 1966, demonstrations broke out after the Star Ferry Company decided to increase its fares. The protests escalated into riots, a full curfew was declared and hundreds of troops took to the streets. Do protests ever work in China? Young and unhappy in HK
Protests have continued since 1997, but now the biggest ones tend to be of a political nature - and bring demonstrators into conflict with mainland China's position. media caption
The BBC's Nick Beake inside the Legislative Council after protests in 2019
While Hong Kongers have a degree of autonomy, they have little liberty in the polls, meaning protests are one of the few ways they can make their opinions heard. As a result, many see taking to the streets as their only way of forcing change. And, in the past, some protests have been successful.
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Title: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country - BBC News
Headings: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
Since 1 October 1949, China has been run by one party - the Communist Party of China.
A pyramid controlled from the top
The all-powerful politburo
A tight grip on public opinion
Content: A tight grip on public opinion
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President Xi has unrivalled power in China
Repression of those who speak out against the authorities shows no signs of abating and a crackdown on human rights has intensified under President Xi. The crackdowns also don't spare high-ranking party members. Bo Xilai, once a powerful regional party chief, was found guilty of corruption and abuse of power in 2013 in a show trial and sentenced to life in prison. China insists it is upholding human rights and justifies its harsh hand on dissent by saying that lifting millions out of poverty trumps individual liberties. 2.43.0.9b7d022
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Title: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country - BBC News
Headings: China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
China anniversary: How the Communist Party runs the country
Since 1 October 1949, China has been run by one party - the Communist Party of China.
A pyramid controlled from the top
The all-powerful politburo
A tight grip on public opinion
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Journalist Karoline Kan explains how Chinese social media is censored. Media and the internet - including social media - are tightly controlled; China's "Great Firewall" internet censorship controls access to many Western news websites, as well as Google, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Tiananmen: China's great act of 'forgettance'
Tiananmen's tank man: The image that China forgot
The digitalisation of everyday life allows the party to implement advanced surveillance technologies culminating in plans for a social credit system. This near-total control of media has helped the Party sway public opinion and enforce control.
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Title: Germany profile - Timeline - BBC News
Headings: Germany profile - Timeline
Germany profile - Timeline
A chronology of key events:
Early modern Germany
Third Reich
Country splits
Wall tumbles
Schroeder years
Schroeder re-elected
First female chancellor
Financial crisis
Eurozone woes
Growth slows
Migrant crisis
Content: 1813 - Defeat of Napoleon at Battle of Leipzig. 1848 - Year of Revolutions; failure of liberals' attempt to unite Germany under democratic constitution; start of period of rapid industrialisation. 1871 - Otto von Bismarck achieves unification of Germany under leadership of Prussia; new German Empire's authoritarian constitution creates elected national parliament, but gives emperor extensive powers. 1888 - Start of William II's reign; start of trend towards colonial expansion and build-up of navy to compete with Britain's; rapid growth of economic power. 1890 - Growing workers' movement culminates in founding of Social Democratic Party of Germany.
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Title: How Pearl Harbor changed Japanese-Americans - BBC News
Headings: How Pearl Harbor changed Japanese-Americans
How Pearl Harbor changed Japanese-Americans
Content: On average, Japanese American internees spent three years behind barbed-wire fencing. image copyright
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Their incarceration is relatively well known, but their struggles didn't end there, especially for Japanese-Americans like Lawson Iichiro Sakai, who was 18 in 1941. "I tried to enlist in the US Navy with three of my Caucasian classmates. They were accepted, but I was not," he said. "I said 'Why Not? I am an American.' But they said I was an enemy alien, so I was no longer an American citizen. "It really felt like being rejected by my own country," the 93-year-old veteran recalled. image copyright
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Lawson Iichiro Sakai was initially rejected from the US Army despite being an American because of his ancestry
When the American military needed more soldiers and opened up enlistment to Japanese-Americans in March 1943, Mr Sakai immediately volunteered. More than 30,000 Japanese-American men went on to serve in the US Army.
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Title: Why does shopping feel so good? - BBC Worklife
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Why does shopping feel so good?
Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds.
The scarcity impulse
Resist the urge
Content: The scarcity impulse
Ryan Howell, an associate professor of psychology at San Francisco State University in California in the US, said the impulse to buy, in part, is a survival instinct. Back in our hunter and gatherer days, when people saw something they wanted, they’d grab it, even if they didn’t need it, because it was likely they wouldn’t come across that item again. “If you see something that seems to be running in short supply, you’re going to get it,” Howell said. These days, such scarcity isn’t an issue — we can buy nearly anything we want if we have the means — but we often still approach life like our ancestors did, especially when it comes to a sale. When we see a 50% off clearance price tag, that scarcity impulse kicks into gear, Howell said. The feeling is, if we don’t buy that item now, it’s going to be gone forever — or at least at that good price. There’s another reason why people buy things on a whim: it makes them feel good. Scott Rick, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Michigan in the US has found that the concept of retail therapy is a real thing. For some people, if they’re feeling sad, shopping will make them happier because it restores some control in their lives.
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https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20150318-tame-your-inner-impulse-buyer
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Title: Why does shopping feel so good? - BBC Worklife
Headings:
Why does shopping feel so good?
Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds.
The scarcity impulse
Resist the urge
Content: The feeling is, if we don’t buy that item now, it’s going to be gone forever — or at least at that good price. There’s another reason why people buy things on a whim: it makes them feel good. Scott Rick, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Michigan in the US has found that the concept of retail therapy is a real thing. For some people, if they’re feeling sad, shopping will make them happier because it restores some control in their lives. It’s making the choice to buy or not to buy that helps people feel more in control. However, the choices have to be somewhat difficult to make and the outcome must be pleasant. “ Those are typically the kinds of choices that characterise a shopping trip,” he said. “ So retail therapy can be good in certain ways. We do get pleasure from consumption and my research suggests that it can help.”
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https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20150318-tame-your-inner-impulse-buyer
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Title: Why does shopping feel so good? - BBC Worklife
Headings:
Why does shopping feel so good?
Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds.
The scarcity impulse
Resist the urge
Content: Disney)
Some research has also looked into how touch impacts our money decisions. In 2003, in the US, Illinois’ state attorney general’s office issued a statement around the Christmas holidays warning consumers to be careful about holding an object as it might encourage them to buy it. It might have been one of the odder public service announcements, but research indicates that touching an object increases feelings of ownership — and we don’t like to lose things that we own, Rick said. As soon as you feel something you become a “quasi-owner” of that item, he said. That’s when loss aversion kicks in — a theory that people can’t bear to lose money or goods — and it becomes difficult to let go, regardless of whether you need or can afford the item. This partly explains why we simply must have that car we just took for a test drive or why losing a house to another bidder can be so devastating. Often, the moment we sit behind the wheel or walk through a place, we want it. But, we don’t immediately hand over our credit card in exchange for car keys because there’s a lot more work that goes into purchasing a vehicle or a house than a video game or a pair of trousers. In the case of the former, there’s a built-in time lag between when we want something and when we buy, Howell said. “ It takes a lot of time and effort to think about a house and to pull the trigger,” he said.
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https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20150318-tame-your-inner-impulse-buyer
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Title: Why does shopping feel so good? - BBC Worklife
Headings:
Why does shopping feel so good?
Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds.
The scarcity impulse
Resist the urge
Content: “There are a lot physiological variables that go into a bidding war,” Howell said, including the fact that it is exhilarating and emotional to bid and win. Ultimately, our bad split-second money decisions come down to one thing: we don’t take the time to think. If that bidding war was done over days or weeks, rather than minutes or hours, it’s unlikely you’d keep hiking up the price of that house, Howell said. Resist the urge
Can you counteract your natural tendencies? With a bit of discipline, it’s possible. Howell suggests waiting 24 hours before making any would-be impulse purchases, big or small. Of course, that means you need to recognise when you’re being tempted. If you still want the item the next day, then buy it if you can afford it. But most likely you’ll have forgotten about it or the intense must-have feelings will have dissipated.
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Title: Why does shopping feel so good? - BBC Worklife
Headings:
Why does shopping feel so good?
Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds.
The scarcity impulse
Resist the urge
Content: She buys almost no books these days and instead checks books out of the library, buying only tomes she really wants to own forever. Of course, the urge to spend hasn’t disappeared. Just a few weeks ago Kumok walked into a store and saw a box of chocolates with a yellow tag on it. She thought the tag meant it was a sale and the familiar “buy now” feeling came over her. When Kumok got closer, she saw that it wasn’t a sale tag after all. Would she have bought the chocolates if they had been on sale? Probably, she said. “Those little tags really do crazy things to people’s minds,” Kumok said. To comment on this story or anything else you have seen on BBC Capital, please head over to our Facebook page or message us on Twitter.
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Title: How to cook the perfect steak - BBC Good Food
Headings: How to cook the perfect steak
How to cook the perfect steak
Choose your steak
Best pan for steak
Seasoning steak
Best cooking fat
How to sear
How long to cook steak
Fillet steak cooking times
Sirloin steak cooking times
How to cook perfect steak
How to check steak is cooked
How to rest a steak
What to serve with steak
Steak jargon buster
Content: Wagyu is a generic name for four breeds of Japanese cattle. They are fed foraged grass and rice straw, then supplemented with corn, barley, soya bean, wheat bran and, in some cases, even beer or sake. Wagyu cattle produce meat with heavy marbling but this comes at a hefty price. Ageing: The ageing process improves the taste and tenderness of meat. There are two methods: dry ageing, which is the traditional process where carcasses are hung in a cool place for 30-60 days to intensify the flavour and cause the meat to shrink, while wet ageing is when the meat is butchered and vacuum-packed, which stops the meat from shrinking. Do you have any foolproof techniques when cooking your steak? You’ll find more inspiration in our recipe collection, too.
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Title: What is Disability Buy-Out Insurance? - Business Benefits Group
Headings: What is Disability Buy-Out Insurance?
What is Disability Buy-Out Insurance?
How Disability Buy-Out Insurance Works
Buy-Sell Agreements
Potential Advantages
Potential Drawbacks
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Content: This period of time can be as long as a year or two. Potential Advantages
Business owners should understand the potential advantages and drawbacks of disability buy-out insurance coverage so that they receive the most benefit. The agreement can be advantageous for both the business entity and the injured or ill person. For a business, disability buy-out insurance may guard against financial loss or even bankruptcy, ensuring the continuity of operations and employment for those on staff. Owners also can be assured control of their business decisions, with the freedom to replace the injured owner with a person of their own choosing – and without any additional financial burden. Moreover, this agreement ensures owners will not be forced into business with any family members of the injured party. Meanwhile, the affected individual is afforded peace of mind about his financial needs. Since the agreement has stipulated a set price for this purchase, agreed upon by all parties, the disabled owner or partner can feel confident he/she will receive a fair market price for his share in the enterprise. Potential Drawbacks
One potential drawback is that this coverage is not always tax-deductible, whether paid by the business or individuals. Similarly, payments disbursed through the buy-out agreement are not always tax-deductible, as they are considered a capital transaction.
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https://www.bbgbroker.com/what-is-disability-buy-out-insurance/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_16544208#17_35606414
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Title: The Impact of Marketing Strategy on Business Performance
Headings: The Impact of Marketing Strategy on Business Performance
The Impact of Marketing Strategy on Business Performance
Growth Surge
Increase in Sales & Revenue
Online Discoverability
Soaring Customer Base
More Achievable Goals
Efficient Business Promotion
Anuja Lath
To See the Future, Think Both/And
Yes, No or Some of Both
Either/Or Assumption #1:
Either/Or Assumption #2:
Either/Or Assumption #3:
Case Study: Amazon.com and Kohl’s
Both/And Thinking and You
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Daniel Burrus
Content: The logic was that a physical store can only hold a few hundred or several thousand items while a virtual store gives you access to millions of items or titles 24/7. So why do retail stores continue to survive and why are many even thriving? The answer is that physical shopping is experiential, not just transactional. Brick-and-mortar stores and malls that have continued to elevate the customer experience are social gathering places that create a sense of community, which technology can’t fully replace. In addition, many products are difficult to buy without physically seeing them and trying them out. Others require a knowledgeable person to help you make a decision. Why did Apple open an Apple Store? If you have been there, you know why. Why is Amazon opening brick-and-mortar bookstores? Now you know why.
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https://www.bbntimes.com/companies/the-impact-of-marketing-strategy-on-business-performance
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Title: Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century | OpenMind
Headings: Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
We have built a style of life for many, but certainly not all.
The Environment
Human Systemic Risk
Inequality is a historical stigma, constantly visible, throughout all countries in the region.
Inequality
Violence
Overall, Latin America states have not been able to make economic activity predictable for most of the population.
State Capacity
One of the central questions that need to be asked regarding Latin America´s future is if the conditions that allow for a strengthening of states are present.
Conclusions
Bibliography
Content: Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century | OpenMind
Start Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
Humanities Politics
Article from the book The Age of Perplexity: Rethinking the World We Knew
Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
Climate change | Equality | Perplexity
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Miguel Ángel Centeno
Princeton University, New Jersey, USA
Andrés Lajous
Princeton University, New Jersey, USA
Estimated reading time
Time 16 to read
Latin America, like much of the developing world, will have to face serious challenges in the current century. Environmental changes, persistent inequality, and increasing violence force millions of people throughout the region to live in a constant state of uncertainty. Will Latin American countries be up to the task of finally improving the life of their inhabitants? What are the grand challenges of the 21st Century for the world and specifically for Latin America? Of all the things going wrong, what should we be most worried about? In this essay, we begin by describing what we contend are the most critical global challenges, and then analyze how these will play out in the region that we are studying, Latin America. The most obvious unravelling that we face is that of the environment. Because of global climate change, resource depletion, and general environmental destruction, the rules that have governed our planet, and which have been the underlying basis of our society, are changing faster than we can appreciate, with consequences we cannot imagine. Results could be as dramatic as flooded cities or as trivial as increased turbulence on transoceanic flights.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/challenges-for-latin-america-in-the-21-st-century/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_20471306#6_42517279
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Title: Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century | OpenMind
Headings: Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
Challenges for Latin America in the 21st Century
We have built a style of life for many, but certainly not all.
The Environment
Human Systemic Risk
Inequality is a historical stigma, constantly visible, throughout all countries in the region.
Inequality
Violence
Overall, Latin America states have not been able to make economic activity predictable for most of the population.
State Capacity
One of the central questions that need to be asked regarding Latin America´s future is if the conditions that allow for a strengthening of states are present.
Conclusions
Bibliography
Content: The question of “Who Rules?” remains critical for any social system, from the individual city to the global web. Partly a product of globalization, partly the inheritance of 10,000 years of collective life, inequality has become an even greater problem for all societies. Inequality among societies is not only an ethical concern, but one that makes global cooperation on issues such as climate change very difficult. This inequity in turn produces a flow of human beings seeking better lives in areas where they might not be welcomed. Domestic inequality also makes governing even small territories difficult as the costs and benefits of rule are not evenly distributed. Inequality is a particular challenge because it is partly a matter of perception. Even if the past 50 years have seen a dramatic increase in life expectancy across the planet, they have also made the inequities among and within societies ever more visible. Furthermore, traditional mechanisms employed by national states by which societies abated inequality may be nowadays ineffective if not counterproductive. We have built a style of life for many, but certainly not all.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/challenges-for-latin-america-in-the-21-st-century/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#0_42865620
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Start The New Media’s Role in Politics
Humanities Communications
Article from the book The Age of Perplexity: Rethinking the World We Knew
The New Media’s Role in Politics
Mass Media | Perplexity | Politics | Social Media
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Diana Owen
Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA
Estimated reading time
Time 21 to read
The new media environment is dynamic and continues to develop in novel, sometimes unanticipated, ways that have serious consequences for democratic governance and politics. New media have radically altered the way that government institutions operate, the way that political leaders communicate, the manner in which elections are contested, and citizen engagement. This chapter will briefly address the evolution of new media, before examining in greater detail their role in and consequences for political life. New political media are forms of communication that facilitate the production, dissemination, and exchange of political content on platforms and within networks that accommodate interaction and collaboration. They have evolved rapidly over the past three decades, and continue to develop in novel, sometimes unanticipated ways. New media have wide-ranging implications for democratic governance and political practices. They have radically altered the ways in which government institutions operate and political leaders communicate. They have transformed the political media system, and redefined the role of journalists. They have redefined the way elections are contested, and how citizens engage in politics.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#1_42868121
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: They have evolved rapidly over the past three decades, and continue to develop in novel, sometimes unanticipated ways. New media have wide-ranging implications for democratic governance and political practices. They have radically altered the ways in which government institutions operate and political leaders communicate. They have transformed the political media system, and redefined the role of journalists. They have redefined the way elections are contested, and how citizens engage in politics. The rise of new media has complicated the political media system. Legacy media consisting of established mass media institutions that predate the Internet, such as newspapers, radio shows, and television news programs, coexist with new media that are the outgrowth of technological innovation. While legacy media maintain relatively stable formats, the litany of new media, which includes websites, blogs, video-sharing platforms, digital apps, and social media, are continually expanding in innovative ways. Mass media designed to deliver general interest news to broad audiences have been joined by niche sources that narrowcast to discrete users (Stroud, 2011). New media can relay information directly to individuals without the intervention of editorial or institutional gatekeepers, which are intrinsic to legacy forms.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#2_42870338
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: The rise of new media has complicated the political media system. Legacy media consisting of established mass media institutions that predate the Internet, such as newspapers, radio shows, and television news programs, coexist with new media that are the outgrowth of technological innovation. While legacy media maintain relatively stable formats, the litany of new media, which includes websites, blogs, video-sharing platforms, digital apps, and social media, are continually expanding in innovative ways. Mass media designed to deliver general interest news to broad audiences have been joined by niche sources that narrowcast to discrete users (Stroud, 2011). New media can relay information directly to individuals without the intervention of editorial or institutional gatekeepers, which are intrinsic to legacy forms. Thus, new media have introduced an increased level of instability and unpredictability into the political communication process. The relationship between legacy media and new media is symbiotic. Legacy media have incorporated new media into their reporting strategies. They distribute material across an array of old and new communication platforms. They rely on new media sources to meet the ever-increasing demand for content.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#4_42874459
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: Despite competition from new media, the audiences for traditional media remain robust, even if they are not as formidable as in the past. Readers of the print edition of The New York Times and viewers of the nightly network news programs far outnumber those accessing the most popular political news websites (Wired Staff, 2017). Cable and network television news remain the primary sources of political information for people over the age of thirty (Mitchell and Holcomb, 2016). Consequently, new media rely on their legacy counterparts to gain legitimacy and popularize their content. Ideally, the media serve several essential roles in a democratic society. Their primary purpose is to inform the public, providing citizens with the information needed to make thoughtful decisions about leadership and policy. The media act as watchdogs checking government actions. They set the agenda for public discussion of issues, and provide a forum for political expression. They also facilitate community building by helping people to find common causes, identify civic groups, and work toward solutions to societal problems. The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#5_42876593
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: Their primary purpose is to inform the public, providing citizens with the information needed to make thoughtful decisions about leadership and policy. The media act as watchdogs checking government actions. They set the agenda for public discussion of issues, and provide a forum for political expression. They also facilitate community building by helping people to find common causes, identify civic groups, and work toward solutions to societal problems. The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard. New media have the potential to satisfy these textbook functions. They provide unprecedented access to information, and can reach even disinterested audience members through personalized, peer-to-peer channels, like Facebook. As average people join forces with the established press to perform the watchdog role, public officials are subject to greater scrutiny. Issues and events that might be outside the purview of mainstream journalists can be brought into prominence by ordinary citizens. New media can foster community building that transcends physical boundaries through their extensive networking capabilities.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#6_42878685
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: New media have the potential to satisfy these textbook functions. They provide unprecedented access to information, and can reach even disinterested audience members through personalized, peer-to-peer channels, like Facebook. As average people join forces with the established press to perform the watchdog role, public officials are subject to greater scrutiny. Issues and events that might be outside the purview of mainstream journalists can be brought into prominence by ordinary citizens. New media can foster community building that transcends physical boundaries through their extensive networking capabilities. Although legacy media coverage of political events correlates with increased political engagement among the mass public, mainstream journalists do not believe that encouraging participation is their responsibility (Hayes and Lawless, 2016). However, new media explicitly seek to directly engage the public in political activities, such as voting, contacting public officials, volunteering in their communities, and taking part in protest movements. At the same time, the new media era has acerbated trends that undercut the ideal aims of a democratic press. The media disseminate a tremendous amount of political content, but much of the material is trivial, unreliable, and polarizing. The watchdog role pre-new media had been performed largely by trained journalists who, under the best of circumstances, focused on uncovering the facts surrounding serious political transgressions.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_34_21033341#7_42881077
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Title: The New Media’s Role in Politics | OpenMind
Headings: The New Media’s Role in Politics
The New Media’s Role in Politics
The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
The Evolution of New Media
Members of the public also were responsible for recording and posting videos that could go viral and influence the course of events.
Providing Political Information
Post-Truth Media
The Ascendance of Fake News
Objective facts are subordinate to emotional appeals and personal beliefs in shaping public opinion.
Watchdog Press or Politicians’ Mouthpiece
Conclusion
References
Content: Although legacy media coverage of political events correlates with increased political engagement among the mass public, mainstream journalists do not believe that encouraging participation is their responsibility (Hayes and Lawless, 2016). However, new media explicitly seek to directly engage the public in political activities, such as voting, contacting public officials, volunteering in their communities, and taking part in protest movements. At the same time, the new media era has acerbated trends that undercut the ideal aims of a democratic press. The media disseminate a tremendous amount of political content, but much of the material is trivial, unreliable, and polarizing. The watchdog role pre-new media had been performed largely by trained journalists who, under the best of circumstances, focused on uncovering the facts surrounding serious political transgressions. Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein inspired a generation of investigative journalists after revealing President Richard Nixon’s role in the break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters at the Watergate Hotel, forcing his resignation (Shepard, 2012). Much news in the new media era is defined by coverage of a never-ending barrage of sensational scandals—be they real, exaggerated, or entirely fabricated—that often are only tangentially related to governing. This chapter begins by briefly addressing the evolution of new media in the United States to establish the core characteristics of the current political media system. We then will focus on the role of media in providing information in a democratic polity, and will examine the ways in which new media have impacted this role. The diversity of content disseminated by new media has created opportunities, such as the ability for more voices to be heard.
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https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/the-new-media-s-role-in-politics/
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