Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Flexible morals: A key reason American voters support divisive misinformation

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

A common assumption about the problem is that partisan voters are apt to believe what they should question (and vice versa).

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A common assumption about the problem is that partisan voters are apt to believe what they should question (and vice versa).
And research backs up the idea that voters are “factually flexible,” either due to laziness or bias .
What if a key part of the story is that partisan voters are also “morally flexible” — that they hold opposition politicians to strict standards of factuality but allow their favorite politicians to share misinformation — even socially divisive misinformation.
For morally flexible voters, such statements are permissible because they articulate a “deeper truth” that captures their grievances.

Groundbreaking Documentary "Queen of New York" Wins Silver in the 2024 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards has announced their 2024 winners and göt2b®, a leading hair color and styling brand in North America, is proud to share its Silver Award win in the Documentary: Community Portraits category for "Queen of New York." göt2b® partnered with equalpride to bring this film about drag queen and LGTBQIA+ activist Marti Cummings's historic story to the public. "Queen of New York" debuted for free yesterday, April 15th, on both the Advocate Channel and Advocate Channel App.

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göt2b® partnered with equalpride to bring this film about drag queen and LGTBQIA+ activist Marti Cummings's historic story to the public.
"Queen of New York" debuted for free yesterday, April 15th, on both the Advocate Channel and Advocate Channel App.
"Göt2b® is honored to accept the Silver Award in the Documentary category for 'Queen of New York'.
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors content in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries.

Varonis Adds PCI DSS and HIPAA Compliance to its Growing List of Certifications

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS), a leader in data security, announced that its Data Security Platform has achieved compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard and HIPAA.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS), a leader in data security, announced that its Data Security Platform has achieved compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard and HIPAA.
"These latest compliance certifications underscore Varonis' ongoing commitment to data security, confidentiality, and privacy," Varonis CISO Guy Shamilov said.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) are technical and operational requirements set by the PCI Security Standards Council to protect cardholder data.
Varonis customers, prospects, and partners can receive the PCI SAQ-D and Attestation of Compliance (AoC) documents and full HIPAA report upon request — contact your Varonis account manager for more information.

TÜV Rheinland is appointed as a Conformity Assessment Body for the PECAE Program in Cameroon

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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LITTLETON, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In their continuous efforts to enhance the quality and standard of products exported to the Republic of Cameroon, the Cameroonian government, represented by H.E. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Acting Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development, signed a conformity assessment agreement with TÜV Rheinland, which was represented by Mr. Fares Naouri, Senior Vice President of Government Inspections and International Trade.

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ANOR has appointed TÜV Rheinland as a Conformity Assessment body to facilitate trade under the Cameroonian Pre-Shipment Evaluation of Conformity (PECAE) program.
With this appointment, TÜV Rheinland is authorized to conduct the verification of conformity, inspection, and certification processes for exported consignments and regulated products to Cameroon under the Cameroon Pre-Shipment Evaluation of Conformity (PECAE) program.
As an authorized Conformity Assessment Body, TÜV Rheinland will support the Cameroonian government in its commitment to carry out conformity assessment operations in the countries of export before shipment to Cameroon.
In addition to Cameroon, TÜV Rheinland provides conformity assessment services in various African countries such as Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Morocco, Tanzania, and Uganda.

NEC develops 150 GHz Antenna-on-Chip transmitter IC chip for Beyond 5G/6G radio equipment

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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TOKYO, Oct 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed a 150 GHz transmitter IC chip and supporting technologies in preparation for Beyond 5G and 6G mobile access radio communication systems.

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TOKYO, Oct 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed a 150 GHz transmitter IC chip and supporting technologies in preparation for Beyond 5G and 6G mobile access radio communication systems.
According to an NEC survey, this is the first demonstration of preferred beam steering performance with 4-channel Antenna-on-Chip (AoC) IC technology using On the Air (OTA) radiation pattern measurement.
Based on innovative RF circuit design technology, it has become possible to integrate 150 GHz phased array antenna elements, phase shifters and transmission amplifiers into a single chip.
To overcome these challenges, NEC developed a new IC chip that supports the 150GHz band.

TMYTEK and Celanese Showcase Innovative Ultra-Low SWaP ESA Solution with Antenna-on-Chip (AoC) at Satellite 2023

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In 2021, the satellite industry's output was about $282.8 billion, accounting for 73.26% of the entire space industry.

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In 2021, the satellite industry's output was about $282.8 billion, accounting for 73.26% of the entire space industry.
It is estimated that by 2023, the global satellite industry's output value can reach $308.3 billion and will increase to $370.6 billion by 2030.
TMYTEK has established itself as a pioneer in millimeter-wave solutions for 5G/B5G and satellite communication applications.
"We are excited to showcase our innovative ESA solution at Satellite 2023 with Celanese," said Su-Wei Chang, Founder and President of TMYTEK.

Swayable recruits top industry veterans and science talent as growth accelerates

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Shane Mullane, one of the first revenue executives at Moat, joins Swayable this week as Vice-President of Sales.

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Shane Mullane, one of the first revenue executives at Moat, joins Swayable this week as Vice-President of Sales.
Mullane comes to Swayable with 20 years experience in disruptive innovation in marketing and data, including at MediaOcean and Oracle Data Cloud.
Also joining are Dr Kathy Gerlach (PhD, cognitive neuroscience, Harvard) as COO and Olivia Myszkowski as head of Advanced Services.
2022 saw the Swayable team consistently exceed growth targets, blowing past a $10M ARR projection to end the year up 3X.

CANNABIS NOW LAUNCHES INAUGURAL "40 UNDER 40" SPECIAL ISSUE AT MJBIZCON IN LAS VEGAS

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Now, the premier cannabis magazine in the country, announces the inaugural issue of the "40 Under 40," featuring major celebrities, entrepreneurs and power players who are positively influencing the booming cannabis industry in significant ways.

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Now, the premier cannabis magazine in the country, announces the inaugural issue of the "40 Under 40," featuring major celebrities, entrepreneurs and power players who are positively influencing the booming cannabis industry in significant ways.
Cannapreneur honorees include Brett Stevens, CEO of FOHSE, Karson Humiston, founder & CEO at Vangst; Alexander Farnsworth, CEO of Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Store and many more.
Importantly, Cannabis Now also debuts its Hall of Fame inductees featuring some of the top cannabis pioneers and change-makers on whose shoulders the 40 Under 40 participants stand.
Cannabis Nowfocuses on the most relevant news, political happenings, cannabis legislation, horticultural advancements, social change, economic trends and medical marijuana information available today.

Author James M. Wright's book "Hurricane in a Teacup: The Relentless Myth of Man-Made Climate Change" is a political work from the conservative Republican perspective

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

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LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James M. Wright is a conservative author and blogger who has always had an interest in politics. He blogs about politics at the Always Wright Blog (http://www.alwayswrightblog.com) and has completed his new book "Hurricane in a Teacup: The Relentless Myth of Man-Made Climate Change": an impassioned denunciation of one of the main tenets of progressive policy agendas.

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LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James M. Wright is a conservative author and blogger who has always had an interest in politics.
But what if it is all a cynical hoax perpetrated by power-hungry activists and politicians for their own purposes?
In this book, James Wright asks that question, joining a multitude of skeptics who challenge the increasingly hysterical claims of 'climate fanatics' and the science that supposedly underpins them."
Published by Page Publishing, James M. Wright's engrossing book is a conservative argument against the so-called "scientific consensus" regarding anthropogenic climate change.

TYT ANNOUNCES 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN & CELEBRATION

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Young Turks (TYT), the largest online progressive news show in the world, announced today plans for its 20th Anniversary campaign, bringing together progressive thought leaders, influencers, media and more.

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TYT has led the charge on progressive politics for the past 20 years, becoming the Home of Progressives across the country.
Ana Kasparian, host and executive producer of TYT shared in the excitement of the 20th anniversary, "TYT has been the most amazing journey of my life.
As part of its 20th anniversary, TYT launched its Canvass 2022 Get Out The Vote campaign leading up to the midterm elections in November.
TYT will also hold a celebration at YouTube Space LA on May 25 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.