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The Technology Behind Psychographic Marketing Can Be Used For Good, Evil Or Advertising
On 11/30/2017 by Brian SolisThis year, I was given the opportunity to present in Dubai at OMD Predicts, an event that explores the future of media, consumerism, and brand. To be honest, it was my first time stepping out of the Dubai airport. In the past, Dubai was only a stopover en route to other countries. I was excited.
Culture
Matt Lauer – Fired from NBC -Releases Statement of Apology over Sexual Harassment Charges
On 11/30/2017 by Anne Howard - EditorA statement from Matt Lauer: “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions…” pic.twitter.com/f93rHXqKQD — TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 30, 2017 The statement was read aloud by Lauer’s former TODAYS’s co-host, Savannah Guthrie, Lauer expressed regrets and shame over his actions, saying
Business
Fox News Refuses to Air Ad that Shows How the Trumps Benefit from the Tax Bill – View It Here
On 11/30/2017 by Anne Howard - EditorFOX News is once again refusing to air a Liberal group’s new ad that opposes the Republican tax plan and shows how the Trump family stands to benefit from the tax bill, by using an impersonator of President Donald Trump driving a golf cart, reported Politico yesterday. The 30-second spot titled “Billions” is part of a
Technology
Apple Launches Free Workshops in 5th Annual Hour of Code Instruction
On 11/30/2017 by Scope WeeklyApple Empowers the Tech-Disadvantaged With Free Classes from Coding Experts Yesterday, Apple announced registration is available for their fifth annual Hour of Code workshops. Hosted at all Apple retailers, thousands of hours worth of free educational instruction will occur between December 4th-10th. Professional coders make annually a median of $79,530 which is great for those
Lifestyle
Catholic Church Facing Increasing Pressure from UN over Abortion
On 11/30/2017 by Anne Howard - EditorCondemnation by the United Nations of the Catholic Church’s views on abortion appears to be becoming more and more prevalent. A recent report from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly criticized the Vatican for its opposing views on several sexually based subjects, including abortion. The criticism stems from an international agreement,
Culture
Mr. Robot Recap Eps3.7dont-delete-me.ko “All I’m Asking is That You Forgive Me”
On 11/29/2017 by Katie HunterMr. Robot -Season 3, episode 8 – Eps3.7dont-delete-me.ko Spoiler Alert October 21st, 2015 is the day Marty McFly goes back to the future in Back to the Future 2, and it’s also the day Elliot has decided he will delete himself. The episode begins with a flashback of Elliot and his father at their local theater,
Culture
10 Hours After NBC Fired Matt Lauer over Sexual Allegations – More Women Step Forward
On 11/29/2017 by Anne Howard - EditorA short ten hours after the shocking news announcement of Matt Lauer firing from the NBC’s Today Show, two more women came forward with allegations of sexual misconducts by Lauer and have informed NBC News about the harassment they have encountered in the hands of Lauer. One of those women told The New York Times that in
Culture
News Personality, Matt Lauer, Fired from NBC’s Today Show for Sexual Harassment
On 11/29/2017 by Scope WeeklyThe purge of public figures over sexual harassment hit its peak earlier today when NBC fired co-host of the “Today” show, Matt Lauer. This was swiftly executed after determining that he previously had “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace” with a subordinate. In addition, there was reason to believe, despite this being the first complaint against
Technology
While You Weren’t Looking Apple Patents a Phone that Folds like a Book
On 11/29/2017 by Scope WeeklyWell, that’s different! A flip phone that folds like a book is coming your way. We all know that Apple has been putting the ‘i’ into innovation branding their products with the 9th letter of our alphabet along while incorporating groundbreaking designs and features. On Thanksgiving, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a patent
Culture
Bono to Play Golf for AIDS Charity Breaking Decades Old U2’s Pledge
On 11/28/2017 by Anne Howard - EditorWhen the members of the rock band U2 were just young Irish musicians, they made a pledge to each other that has up to now never been broken: they would not play golf because it wasn’t rock’n’ roll enough, and they have kept their words, until now. Lead singer and frontman Bono has disclosed that