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The article focuses on the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google, highlighting the contrast between Sundar Pichai's composed testimony and Bill Gates' agitated deposition in the Microsoft case, while addressing the importance of a paper trail and Google's messaging policy. Topics include Pichai's testimony defending Google's search deals, the absence of evidence proving anti-competitive intent, and the scrutiny of Google's messaging policy and use of attorney-client privilege.

The article discusses how, despite its history of accepting certain concessions, the Conservative movement considered allowing electric automobiles on Shabbat. It report, the rabbi Committee on Jewish Law and Standards allowed electric car use by a slim margin while rejecting a rival viewpoint. It emphasizes the complexity of the movement's legal interpretations as well as its dedication to preserve Shabbat's significance in modern times.

The article discusses the Bruce Lehrmann case and the toxic tabloid culture in Sydney media. It recounts an altercation between two journalists at a pub, highlighting the excessive drinking and dysfunctional personalities prevalent in the industry. The article then focuses on Taylor Auerbach, a former producer at Channel Seven, who allegedly engaged in unethical practices to secure an interview with Lehrmann. Auerbach's evidence suggests that Channel Seven withheld relevant documents in the defamation trial, leading to the reopening of the case. The article also mentions the involvement of other individuals, such as Steve Jackson and Mark Llewellyn, and the consequences they faced. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the history and popularity of vodka sauce, tracing its origins to Italian discotheques in 1980s America and exploring alternative stories about its invention by actor Ugo Tognazzi in his 1974 food memoir or its development by a vodka company in 1960s. Topics include the dish's association with nightlife culture, its incorporation into Italian-American cuisine, and a recipe for pipe rigate with tomato vodka sauce, highlighting the importance of browning the tomato paste.

Austin Butler, known for his roles in films such as "Elvis" and "Dune: Part Two," is now starring in Jeff Nichols's film "The Bikeriders," a tribute to 1960s motorcycle culture. Butler approaches his roles with intense research and preparation, focusing on acquiring skills and drawing on real-life experiences. In "The Bikeriders," Butler plays Benny, a lone wolf who craves togetherness, and he immersed himself in the role by learning to deconstruct and reconstruct his character's motorcycle and riding extensively. Butler's dedication to his craft and his ability to embody different characters have earned him acclaim and recognition in the film industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bali's tourism industry, highlighting the island's efforts to attract visitors through various initiatives. The influx of tourists has led to concerns about overdevelopment, cultural preservation, and the behavior of some foreign nationals, particularly Russians. The government is implementing new laws to balance tourism promotion with cultural preservation, but challenges remain in managing the rapid growth of the tourism industry while preserving Bali's unique culture and environment. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the career options in global diplomacy for local youth. It highlights the United Nations General Assembly and the role of Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield as the current Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN. The article also mentions other government opportunities for diplomatic careers, such as the Peace Corps and the U.S. Agency for International Development. It provides examples of local African Americans who have excelled in diplomacy, including Frederick Douglass and General Colin Powell. The article concludes by mentioning programs available for high school students in Wards 7 and 8 to learn more about careers in global diplomacy. In a separate section, the article discusses the ongoing problems and challenges faced by Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White Sr. after he pled not guilty to a bribery charge. The article mentions that White has been removed as chairman of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs and that an independent investigation will be conducted at a cost of $400,000 to taxpayers. The article questions the necessity and cost benefits of the investigation, considering the upcoming election and the involvement of federal prosecutors in the case. It concludes by urging the council to focus on other agenda items and reconsider their decision to spend money on the investigation. [Extracted from the article]

Rapper T.I. and singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris have won a $71 million lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment over their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. The couple, along with their music group OMG Girlz, accused MGA of copying their image and style for the dolls. The lawsuit, which lasted three years, concluded with a jury ruling in favor of the Harris family. Janet Jackson has faced backlash for spreading false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity during an interview, with social media users and public figures criticizing her for spreading disinformation. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council's collaborative efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries, particularly highlighting the North Portland Library's renovation project. The topics include the partnership's aim to enrich library spaces with vibrant art that reflects community diversity, the involvement of local artists in creating installations for the library's Black Cultural Center, and the engagement of community members.

"Shakespeare on the Noongar Stage: Language Revival and Hecate" by Clint and Kylie Bracknell is a book that explores the reimagining of Shakespeare's Macbeth through a Noongar lens. The book includes the Hecate script and glossary, as well as details about the development and creative process. It highlights the importance of language revitalization and self-determination for the Noongar people, and showcases the power of art to connect communities and challenge colonial influences. The book offers raw accounts from collaborators who share their experiences of learning a suppressed language and the ongoing work of language revitalization. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the lack of soul and quality in modern apartment buildings and other structures. The author argues that cities are densifying at a rapid pace, but the new buildings lack the warmth and charm of older ones. The author attributes this to factors such as rampant speculation, greed, and a focus on efficiency over quality. The article suggests that a rethinking of capitalism and a focus on the market as a servant rather than a boss is needed to address these issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a collection of opinion pieces on various topics, including the increase in measles cases and the importance of vaccination, the controversy surrounding an immigration law in Texas, a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations by the Biden administration, Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic, and the significance of the Bayh-Dole Act in promoting university-industry partnerships. The author presents different perspectives on these topics without taking a definitive stance. The opinions range from discussing the importance of social issues like abortion and marriage to criticizing political figures and highlighting the potential consequences of policy changes. [Extracted from the article]

"Why should we create a little China on the soil of the Republic of Korea [South Korea]", read the online petition titled "Scrap the Chinatown Construction in Gangwon". Tourist district in South Korea has been scrapped due to mounting anti-Chinese sentiment sparked by an online petition wrongly depicting it as a Chinatown Chinatown in Incheon, S. Korea. :: The Post Papers (Asian Pacific Post/South Asian Post/The Filipino Post), May 6- May 12, 2021:: PP 7 pg 7- Asian Analysis pg 6- Community Feature Asian News A US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) project to build a tourist district in South Korea has been scrapped due to mounting anti-Chinese sentiment sparked by an online petition wrongly depicting it as a Chinatown. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the exhibition of works by 52 artists on the South Fork of Long Island a dose of culture amid the sterile isolation imposed by the pandemic. Topics include the exhibition being conceived by Warren Neidich, an artist and theorist who lives in Los Angeles and Berlin; and the exhibition had a homespun air, and its signs, on thin yellow paper, sometimes pointed in the wrong direction.

Focuses on argumentative writings of college students. Confusion on the definition of argument in teaching the writings; Impact of a student culture on the creation of the writings; Need for college teachers to defend a discourse model when teaching argument.

The article discusses the creative process and influences of filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, who are known for their work in the Coen-verse. They talk about their love for pulp fiction and other books that shaped their artistic sensibilities. The article also explores their latest co-directed film, "Drive-Away Dolls," which is a queer/noir/psychedelic/road trip caper set in the late '90s. The film pays homage to lesbian bars and explores themes of community and identity. Despite challenges with the film's title, Coen and Cooke express their passion for the project and their unique approach to filmmaking. [Extracted from the article]

This article focuses on a new trend in which students are generally referring the writers of essays or articles by their first names. Something is going on here with the distance between subject, author, and reader. Many students said that it's because the culture has become more casual. The author says that it is because these students are reading texts as if they were written by people, not words that fell to the page as the gentle rain from heaven, but the products of hearts and minds not so unlike their own. Perhaps this first-naming is a way of engaging in dialogue, encountering authorship while eliding authority; a way of humanizing texts, empowering the self against the word. The technologies of the Internet, e-mail, and text messaging have allowed this generation to use language in various and novel ways, bending and fashioning the conventions of print.

"And while there is not much difference between white and BAME judges in the proportion that intend to leave the judiciary early in the next five years, it is also concerning given the efforts to increase BAME representation in the judiciary that almost a third (31 per cent) of all BAME judges are considering leaving early. They accuse the lord chief justice and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of using the independence of the judiciary or justice office to hide a culture of racism, bullying and isolation. Issue 1604 Friday April 9, 2021 THE VOICE OF BRITISH ASIANS easterneye.biz 80p NEWS • BUSINESS • ENTERTAINMENT • FEATURES • SPORT AND MUCH MORE... POWER OF MUSIC: HOW NAVIN KUNDRA ENTERTAINED FANS LOCKDOWN STRESS: ONLINE DRUGS WARNING P25 BLACK DAY: REMEMBERING EASTER ATTACKS P14 P21 JUDICIARY'S "CUL TURE OF RACISM" by BARNIE CHOUDHURY THE judiciary is 20 years behind the Metropolitan Police in accepting that it is institutionally racist. "But what I can say is, to the extent that there are cases of judges bullying other judges, if they come to the attention of the leadership judges, and through the leadership judges up the system to me, we would take appropriate action to try to deal with it. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on EverNow, a festival in Perth celebrating kambarang, the Noongar spring season, and aims to engage with cultural traditions dating back more than 60,000 years. The festival features events such as Keelap, and Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak, emphasizing Noongar culture through performances, corroborees, and immersive experiences, despite the contradictory context of Western Australia's environmental challenges and its dependence on fossil fuels and resource extraction.

The article discusses that Sunday brunch at Da Culture DC, an event venue on Minnesota Avenue in Southeast marked the beginning of the "Week of Healing." It also mentions yoga enthusiast Charnal Chaney who started Bold Yoga and planned the "Week of Healing".

Information about several papers discussed at the convention sponsored on the food, culture and entertainment in Karnataka, India held in at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California in 2010 is presented.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Entering the World of Glass House," by Margaret Morton in the October 22, 2004 issue.

The article offers information on Athens, Ohio's arts and cultural community. Topics include the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation, documentation and professional curation of Southeast Ohio's art and artifacts, Arts for OHIO, and the Ohio University initiative that aims to recognize and support the arts as a central component of the intellectual and social life of the community.

In this article, author asked about Oliver Dowden as the right person to be chairman of the Conservative party and resigned from the post and appeared partly to blame Boris Johnson for two by-election defeats in his letter to the prime minister.

The article focuses on Blacks on 1960s television was seldom positive and a lot of programming has seemed to denigrate Black communities and there were too many scenes of disruption.

The author focuses on the news provided by the Jewish newspapers. He says that Jewish newspapers provide news on Israel's rich culture and booming economy, the innovation and creativity at synagogues and Jewish organizations. He also mentions that disproportionate Jewish representation in several fields including musical comedy, gastroenterology and physics combined with ancient ideas suggests that they should resist the urge to quantify Jewish power.

The article offers information on the Latin American Holiday Night which is designed to encourage awareness of Latin culture and raise funds for solutions to the Chagas' disease in Athens, Ohio. Professor Mario Grijalva explains that the disease is caused by a parasite living in the feces of the reduvid bug. It notes that Chikondi Khangamwa, a graduate student from Malawi, acted as the announcer for the event.

When sororities elect officers, this is how they typically conduct voting: Members write names on paper slips, which are then folded, collected, unfolded and counted. And if there are runoffs? Repeat process. When you're electing 13 officers, the evening becomes a triumph of sisterly dedication over marathon tedium. The sound of this venerable tradition crumbling? Click. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author offers his thoughts on romance and wireless devices. According to the article, many smartphones offer applications that can deliver Valentine's Day messages. The author states that sending romantic thoughts and sentiments via electronic methods is an indication of cultural decline and suggests that a letter written on paper with pen is more appropriate.

In this article, a western artist discusses her themes of painting. In her paintings, the artist is hoping not only to expose the Orientalist gaze and the facile assumptions it has engendered, but also to present her own culture as honestly as she can. Above all, she tries to present herself in something like her true complexity, as a woman, as an Arab woman living in the West, mediating between worlds, as an artist.

The article analyzes the interest of artists in nature and in ecology. It is particularly striking how many artists have recently returned to the subject of nature and ecology and received so much attention for doing so. Increasing awareness of climate change and its potentially catastrophic consequences has challenged artists, and a lot of people who are not artists, to begin rethinking their relationship to nature. Almost all early cultures revered nature and fearfully regarded its willful destruction as an act of provocation sure to result in the wrath of their gods.

Presents several images about U.S. and British citizens views of each other's cultures, habits, and character.

Provides information on the Japanese culture. Overview of the Taisho era; Position of women in the social and cultural tension in interwar Japan; Complexity in the modern Japanese woman concept.

Reports that a U.S. proposal for the world's wealthiest nations to press for economic, political and cultural changes in the Middle East has drawn criticism from Arab leader and European officials, who say that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush did not consult the countries it seeks to transform. Belief that some European officials might block the initiative if there was no progress toward peace between Israel and the Palestinians; Changes advocated in the proposal's draft paper.

Provides information on visual culture in Iran during the 1960s and 1970s. Views on modern visual cultures of non-Western societies; Focus of Iranian visual culture; Book that focuses on ways that visual culture reflect the period of the 1960s and 1970s in Iran; Difficulty faced by Iranian artists.

Offers an excerpt from the book 'Meeting of the Mind,' by David Damrosch. How the book offers a series of debates between the author and three friends on academic culture; Disagreements between the friends on every aspect of cultural studies.

Presents excerpts from the four papers that provided background for discussions on `Church Authority in American Culture' at the second Catholic Common Ground conference held on March 6 to 8, 1998.

The article reports on the urge for a unitary system in Southern Colleges. This system is being pushed to provide integration in the sense of cultural understanding. According to a staff paper being circulated among Southern educators, cooperation between traditionally black and traditionally white institutions are essential to the concept of a unitary system of higher education.