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LRN could terminate satellite ops for Liberty-oriented programming

KEENE, N.H. -- Unless fundraising improves in the upcoming months, a New Hampshire-based Internet radio network may have to terminate satellite operations. A September 1 update from Liberty Radio Network (LRN.FM, also known as LRN) co-founder Ian Freeman states that the end of satellite operations could be a possibility. A tale of two satellite operations for LRN Freeman notes that in 2011, LRN.FM was sent out via satellite across North and Central America. Later, in 2012, a satellite feed would go […]

todaySeptember 13, 2020 36

Business & Lifestyle

GameStop reveals plans to close 450 stores

GRAVEVINE, Tex. -- GameStop reveals in a recent investor call that they will be closing more stores than in their initial plan. Company executives did reveal that they will close an additional 100 stores than in their current restructuring plan. Per the restructuring plan, the company had plans to close 300 underperforming stores permanently. However, this number is increasing since the investor brief in March. Store closures to continue through 2021 When asked regarding a timeframe for these additional store […]

todaySeptember 13, 2020 66

Decision 2020

Facebook to ban political ads a week before Election Day

MENLO PARK, Calif. (UPI) -- Facebook said Thursday it will not accept political ads in the final week of the 2020 campaign and take other steps to encourage voting and reduce "post-election confusion." Facebook criticism over handling of political ads in 2016 -- and the "solution" Facebook was criticized in 2016 for its hands-off approach to political ads during the presidential campaign. Founder Mark Zuckerberg promised Thursday that the platform will be much more active this time in eliminating misinformation […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020 32

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Business & Lifestyle

Why you should be regularly have employee training

You might have the most fantastic product in the world and be selling out constantly, but at the end of the day, your company’s employees are the biggest asset. And that is why you need to be investing in talent and training your staff.  Talented and well-trained staff are vital for a sustainable business model and will help you achieve business growth goals. All companies tend to go through a lengthy process in order to hire the right people. Often […]

todayAugust 30, 2020 68

Business & Lifestyle

Spotify, Riot Games team up for ‘League of Legends’ podcasts

STOCKHOLM, Sweden/LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Spotify announced on Monday that it has entered into a multiyear partnership with Riot Games, the video game developer behind League of Legends. Spotify has become the offical and exclusive streaming partner for League of Legends global events and has created an esports hub for the game. The hub features official playlists inspired by the gaming community with more content set to arrive soon. Spotify and Riot Games are also working together to create and […]

todayAugust 24, 2020 43

Business News

Six business opportunities to consider post-COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the whole world. It impacts not only the health but also the economic conditions of the nations. It has made this world a topsy turvy place to dwell in.  A tremendous change in this consumer behavior has occurred. This, in turn, leads to a change in the demand for various products and hence affects the businesses. Companies that are innovative enough to generate sales will swell in the long run. Due to physical distancing,  […]

todayAugust 17, 2020 62

Education

ISBE survey: Most students in Illinois schools will be learning remotely this fall

(The Center Square) – Most students in Illinois will be learning remotely this fall, according to results from an Illinois State Board of Education survey. Parents and students wondering what their school district’s plans for the fall semester are amid COVID-19 concerns can find out through a new portal from the Illinois State Board of Education. ISBE has been surveying the state’s more than 850 school districts on reopening plans and it published a dashboard on the department's website that allows everyone to […]

todayAugust 12, 2020 12

Education

Pros and cons of reopening Illinois schools during the pandemic

The surge of COVID-19 cases in Illinois ended with more than 1,900 new cases in a single day on the last day of July. With that in mind, should students return to school in the fall? Before the outbreak, Chicago public school students were expecting a return to in-person schooling on September 8. There are both pros and cons regarding returning to school in September. Let’s examine both, despite not having a precise answer on what will happen for the […]

todayAugust 11, 2020 37

Entertainment

Is cable television plummeting down a technological pitfall to death?

Cable has been one of the most popular things you can get for your house or business. Having the ability to select any channel you want, and you don't have to worry about a storm knocking out the signal. Sure, some places will charge a lot more money for cable than you would have to pay for a satellite, but nothing is going to come through and wipe away all of your signal in a time of distress. Cable has […]

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