Sundance: ‘Birth of a Nation’ sweeps top prizes

(The Hollywood Reporter)After 10 days of premieres and deals, the awards for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival were handed out Saturday night in Park City. Taika Waititi, director of fest film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, hosted the closing awards ceremony in Park City Saturday night. Want to read more ? The post Sundance: Birth of a Nation sweeps top prizes appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Autistic Boy Crashes Face First on Floor in Apple StoreMoms Jaw Drops When an Employee Does This

Everyone froze when it happened, except one man The last place you want to hear a loud thud is in the middle of an Apple Store, a place full of thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of equipment, but thats the sound that silenced a store full of employees and shoppers last Thursday. Want to read more ? The post Autistic Boy Crashes Face First on Floor in Apple StoreMoms Jaw Drops When an Employee Does This appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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This Blog Post From The CIA Reveals The ‘X-Files’ Are Real After All

The Central Intelligence Agency has officially entered 2016 with a blog postin the form of a fun-loving, SEO savvy listicle. This ultra-shareable pop culture moment began its life in 1978, when the CIA declassified hundreds of documents that dealt withUFO investigations aka, the real X-Files. Here I was, thinking the CIA had too much spy sh*t to do to take up blogging, but apparently, they re all about it. Want to read more ? The post This Blog Post From The CIA Reveals The X-Files Are Real After All appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Trump’s saber-rattling is North Korea’s propaganda dream come true

Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN)North Korea is a country prepared for conflict. Still technically at war with its southern neighbor, ordinary North Koreans are warned to be in a state of constant vigilance to threats from the outside, particularly from the US. Want to read more ? The post Trump s saber-rattling is North Korea s propaganda dream come true appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Dutch bank bans loans to tobacco industry on health grounds

Decision by ABN Amro, which has six millions customers worldwide, is the first by a major bank in The Netherlands The Netherlands third-largest bank ABN Amro said Wednesday that it is ratcheting up its battle against smoking and will no longer extend credit to clients in the tobacco industry. Want to read more ? The post Dutch bank bans loans to tobacco industry on health grounds appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Don’t worry, Google probably isn’t manipulating search results to help Hillary Clinton

A viral video produced by the news site SourceFed alleges thatGoogle is manipulating its search results to suppress search phrases that could lead to negative results for2016 Democratic presumptive presidential nomineeHillary Clinton. The video asserts that the autocomplete function on the company s ubiquitous search engine doesn t return the expected results when users begin typing certain search phrases critical of the former Secretary of State. Want to read more ? The post Don t worry, Google probably isn t manipulating search results to help Hillary Clinton appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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No, Donald Trump Hasn’t Caused An Unusual Spike In Immigrant Naturalization Stats… Yet

The number of legal permanent residents who filled out applications to become U.S. Want to read more ? The post No, Donald Trump Hasn t Caused An Unusual Spike In Immigrant Naturalization Stats Yet appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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The Case for the Health Taxes

Today, Mike Bloomberg, the former New york city mayor, and Larry Summers, the former Treasury secretary, are revealing < a href="https://www.bloomberg.org/program/public-health/task-force-fiscal-policy-health/" a brand-new global group to advocate for these type of taxes. I believe of them as health taxes, and they can also cover alcohol and kinds of sugar beyond soda. Want to read more ? The post The Case for the Health Taxes appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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7 Crucial Skills That Will Help You Land That Corner Office

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Xpecial: Its inevitable Ill be called the best support in NA again

Two teams will earn spots in the LCS, the biggest competition in League of Legends in this hemisphere, later today. The promotion and relegation series may not be the playoffs in glamorous Las Vegas, but in many ways they have great impact on the future of professional League of Legends. Want to read more ? The post Xpecial: Its inevitable Ill be called the best support in NA again appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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The 18 Best Movies Of 2017

The 18 Best Movies Of 2017
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How WIRED Completely Encrypted Itself

WIRED.com is now entirely HTTPS. In other words: All our content is encrypted in transit from our servers to your browser, and this ensures no one is fiddling with that content before it reaches you. We began this rollout nearly five months ago and took the final step of turning on HTTPS across the entire site last week. Want to read more ? The post How WIRED Completely Encrypted Itself appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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9 Items That Will Give You An Edge On Your Next Job Hunt

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5 Easy Side Hustles That Can Get College Students More Beer Money

One of the constant struggles for full-time college students is finding enough money to have a little fun on the weekends. While the common response from parents and people who are far removed from the college lifestyle is something along the lines of Get a job, the truth is, schedules dont always allow for that. Want to read more ? The post 5 Easy Side Hustles That Can Get College Students More Beer Money appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Melania Trump’s speech fails test from automated plagiarism checker

Melania Trump speaks during the Republican National Convention.Image: LA Times via Getty Images College students, take note: if you plagiarize, people will notice. Melania Trump spoke during the Republican National Convention on Monday night, leaving some viewers with a sense of dj vu. Want to read more ? The post Melania Trump s speech fails test from automated plagiarism checker appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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North Korea jumps on South Korean president’s ouster, calling her a ‘criminal’

North Korea wasted no time in bashing South Koreas ousted president Friday, calling her a common criminal and signaling that the countries decades-long war was no close to ending. SOUTH KOREA S DISGRACED PRESIDENT FORMALLY IMPEACHED BY COURT The South Korean leader, Park Geun-hye, had one more year left as president but, now shes been ousted, she will be investigated as a common criminal, North Koreas central news agency reported. Want to read more ? The post North Korea jumps on South Korean president s ouster, calling her a criminal appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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How Googles Search business and humanitys information is disappearing

How Googles Search business and humanitys information is disappearing
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Quora tests video answers to steal Q&A from YouTube

testing video answers, because sometimes its a lot easier to show someone how something works, the best way to complete a task, or why one thing is better than another than try to write it out for them. Want to read more ? The post Quora tests video answers to steal Q&A from YouTube appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative acquires and will free up science search engine Meta

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chans $45 billion philanthropy organization is making its first acquisition in order to make it easier for scientists to search, read and tie together more than 26 million science research papers. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is acquiring Meta, an AI-powered research search engine startup, and will make its tool free to all in a few months after enhancing the product. Want to read more ? The post Chan Zuckerberg Initiative acquires and will free up science search engine Meta appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Trump Is Now Bombing Countries Like It’s Viral Marketing

Zack Zackerson, Head Social Media Guru / Virality Ninja of the social media startup ClymbEr, addresses Trump s inner circle in the only room at Mar-a-Lago with a projector: When you first brought us in to help boost your PR and increase favorable user engagement with the White House brand, you posed a simple question: How can we make people care about let alone be impressed by military activity that ultimately may serve no purpose, particularly when we ve been in a state of draining perpetual war for 15-odd years now? Want to read more ? The post Trump Is Now Bombing Countries Like It s Viral Marketing appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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The Game Just Posted Another D*ck Pic With More Ridiculous Hashtags

At this point, The Games penis should get its own Instagram. Remember last week when our computers were assaulted by The Gamestwo-liter soda bottle of a schlong? Well, both The Game and his Loch Ness Monsterare back. OK, hashtags. Lets cool it. Want to read more ? The post The Game Just Posted Another D*ck Pic With More Ridiculous Hashtags appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Frieze New York review art world displays its best face and a fine ass

Theres a booth full of Damien Hirsts, a fridge full of Soylent, and a donkey which is also an artwork by Maurizio Cattelan as NYCs most important art fair returns I have gazed upon rather a few memorable asses in my day, but the one at Frieze New York is truly something. Want to read more ? The post Frieze New York review art world displays its best face and a fine ass appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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‘It’s a hustle’: Jon Ronson on how he made it into movies with the help of Okja the giant pig

When Jon Ronson was asked to work on a screenplay about a girls fight to rescue a fantastic beast, it was the start of a $60m adventure My entry into screenwriting was not smooth. When I was 20, I wrote a film on spec and sent it to the BBC. Want to read more ? The post It s a hustle : Jon Ronson on how he made it into movies with the help of Okja the giant pig appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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The Overwatch Videogame League Aims to Become the New NFL

Stefano Disalvo is a professional athlete. He has the physical gifts of a professional athlete, the dedication and drive of a professional athlete, the monomaniacal schedule of a professional athlete. He wakes up at 6:30 in the morning and spends some time reviewing game tape of his own performance before calisthenics begin around 9 jogging, frisbee, soccer followed by practice, seven straight hours of it, where his team plays against some of the finest competition in the world, testing new strategies. Want to read more ? The post The Overwatch Videogame League Aims to Become the New NFL appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Korean pilots demand 37% pay raise, or they may go to China

(CNN)Travelers planning a trip to South Korea should watch out for a possible pilots strike in the next few weeks. About 1,900 members of Korean Air s two pilot unions will vote on whether to accept the pay rise offered by management 1.9% over 2015 levels by January 29. Want to read more ? The post Korean pilots demand 37% pay raise, or they may go to China appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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10 marketing books you should read in 2017

Image: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com Interview after interview with top performers tends to reveal similar daily habits: an early wake time; a regular exercise regimen; and a designated time for reading. Reading a lot wont necessarily make you a great leader, but it seems great leaders tend to read a lot with rare exceptions. Want to read more ? The post 10 marketing books you should read in 2017 appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Here’s What The 2017 Oscar Nominations Should Look Like

People like to believe in fairy tales, Natalie Portman says in Jackie. I have a fairy tale: Jackie getting the Oscar nominations it deserves. The latest setback? No nod from the Producers Guild of America, a reliable precursor for the Academy Awards top prize. Want to read more ? The post Here s What The 2017 Oscar Nominations Should Look Like appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Japans Priests Turn to Property Development

Shinto elders at the centuries-old Unesco World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine upset some neighbors when they bulldozed a swath of old Kyoto forest to build an apartment complex with units selling for more than $2 million apiece. They should call it the Shimogamo Corporation, says one angry parishioner, Akira Hitomi. Want to read more ? The post Japans Priests Turn to Property Development appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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Hijama Cupping Therapy

Recently I had a Cupping Therapy Session and the Story So Far I was drawn to Cupping therapy some time ago, maybe three or four years when I first learnt about it. The cupping therapy as I understand it stems from an Islamic Tradition going back thousands of years. Want to read more ? The post Hijama Cupping Therapy appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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The 10 Best Movies of 2017 (So Far): Logan, Personal Shopper, and More

With no due respect to Transformers: The Last Knight, this years been a bit of a letdown at the movies. And frankly, weve needed the two-hour reprieve from our chaos-sowing commander-in-chief more than ever. There are still plenty of movies yet to be released this year that should end up on many critics year-end best of lists. Want to read more ? The post The 10 Best Movies of 2017 (So Far): Logan, Personal Shopper, and More appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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July 4th Weekend Movies to See or Skip: Okja, The Big Sick, and More

Well, the July 4th weekend is upon us. It is a time filled with family barbecues, swimming pools, and fireworks. A time to commemorate the birth of our nation with hyperbolic displays of patriotism. A time where we can (hopefully) forget that we are greeted every morning with the modern-day presidential version of the roosters crow: 140-character rantings and ravings courtesy of our misogynistic, hypersensitive commander-in-chief. Want to read more ? The post July 4th Weekend Movies to See or Skip: Okja, The Big Sick, and More appeared first on Robert A Williams BLOG.
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