In recent weeks, with much of the world under orders to stay at home, many members of the public have been twitchy about people breaking the rules. In New Zealand, a police website crashed under the weight of civilians signing on to report violators—part of what Time magazine referred to, in a headline, as a global “snitching epidemic.” Since lockdown orders started coming into force, outrageous-looking images of people flouting them—or appearing to flout them—have rocketed around social media. The US news media hasn’t been immune to the trend. In mid-March, CNN’s Jake Tapper had harsh words for people seen going about their business in San Francisco following a shelter-in-place order. “The selfishness of people who are not taking this seriously is—it’s just maddening,” he said. “Who the hell are you to be walking around just giving this to old people?” Since the weekend, we’ve seen a slew of stories and photos picturing people on beaches in California, Florida, and Texas in sunny weather. Yesterday, numerous outlets—from Patch to The Sun—scolded people on the East Coast for blowing off social distancing to watch an aerial salute to caregivers from the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. Images from a rabbi’s funeral in Brooklyn provoked similar headlines. Often, such stories have amplified warning messages from those in power. To be clear, not all such images are equal. Some people—both as individuals and in groups—clearly are behaving in ways that endanger themselves and... Continue reading at 'Columbia Journalism Review'
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-29 12:07:12 UTC ]
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In recent weeks, with much of the world under orders to stay at home, many members of the public have been twitchy about people breaking the rules. In New Zealand, a police website crashed under the weight of civilians signing on to report violators—part of what Time magazine referred to, in a... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-29 12:07:12 UTC ]
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Ann Voskamp, author of ‘One Thousand Gifts,’ embarked on a 10-city tour earlier to promote her new book, ‘The Broken Way,' drawing hundreds of fans at each stop. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How pure a play is crowdfunding? As Unbound's John Mitchinson says, "We still decide" which books are taken forward. And #LBF16-goers crowded a session on it. The post ‘The Wisdom of the Crowds’ at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Since its launch 25 years ago, Amazon's reach has extended well beyond an online bookstore. And while it may seem obvious today, at the time Jeff Bezos was working to get his idea to the masses, many investors thought it would be no match for bookstore giants like Borders and Barnes and... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-07-08 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Founded in 1999, Shutterfly has been in the online photo printing business the longest among all its DIY photo book competitors. It’s very popular, with millions of customers ordering photo books, prints, cards, and other photo products every year.When it comes to photo books, Shutterfly offers... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picaboo is certainly a contender among the many services that let you create and order a custom photo book online. The company is mostly focused on photo books, but also offers journals, notebooks, calendars, and even mouse pad printing services.We found its web editor better than Shutterfly’s... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the wide world of online photo book services, Mixbook handily distinguishes itself as one of the best. One main reason is Mixbook’s smooth, easy-to-use web editor which makes it a pleasure to assemble your creation. The resulting photo book was also quite good. Colors popped, quality was... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google’s AI-powered Photos upgrades are beginning to trickle in. Ask Photos, the Gemini-powered chatbot that lets you get ultra-specific and conversational with your photo searches, is launching in early access for select users in the US. In addition, the improved search for more descriptive... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-05 16:00:41 UTC ]
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Fans united to celebrate San Diego Comic-Con, which took place July 25–28; thousands of guests attended the convention, which featured panels, cosplaying, and opportunities to meet creators and costumed characters alike. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The British Academy Book Prize is preparing a specially commissioned photographic exhibition based on its 2023 winner, 'Courting India.' The post British Academy Prize: ‘Courting India’ With a Photo Project appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-19 20:24:58 UTC ]
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Do you, like me, have paper documents that have long since been scanned and processed, records or music cassettes that you would like to listen to on your mobile phone, and photo prints that are planned for a digital photo book? Then you will appreciate the two-step instructions in... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-03-08 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Private equity investor James Rhee, author of 'Red Helicopter,' suggested ways to amplify a bookstore or brand’s intangible qualities, and conflict resolution specialist William Ury, author of 'Possible,' advised booksellers on how to deal with people's differences "constructively." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Fashionistas and celebrities gathered for a new book filled with candid shots of the understated Gen X star. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-12-05 11:00:36 UTC ]
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The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Nine members of the environmental group Children’s Book Creators for Conservation spent October 8–21 in the eastern South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, volunteering with the stewardship organization Wild Tomorrow. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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From a poignant reunion at Pearson airport in Toronto to pairs figure skating action in Chongqing, China, here are some of the best Canadian images of the past week. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-11-08 14:04:35 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair's professional programming ranged from academic publishing and AI to image licensing, literary awards, and audio sales. The post Frankfurt Photo Roundup: People and Programming appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-23 22:16:08 UTC ]
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The Frankfurt Book Fair’s professional programming ranged from academic publishing and AI to image licensing, literary awards, and audio sales. Charleston Conference at the Frankfurt Book Fair Zhejiang University Press and Springer Nature Launch the ‘Liangzhu Civilization Series’ Licensing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-23 22:16:08 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair attendees are celebrating their 25th anniversaries as exhibitors, stand openings, and reconnecting with friends. The post Frankfurt Anniversaries and Fair Photos from Wednesday appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-19 14:38:58 UTC ]
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The Brooklyn Book Festival was held on October 1 in and around Brooklyn Borough Hall with more than 200 authors and 200 vendors participating. Our editors captured the day in photos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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