06.05.2020

NBA’S RUDY GOBERT CLAPS BACK AT COVID TROLL ON STREAM … ‘Go To School, P***y’

“Go to school, p***y!”

That’s how Rudy Gobertreacted when a fan trolled him over his coronavirus diagnosis on a Twitch stream Monday … with the NBA player pausing his game to dish out the clap back.

The Utah Jazz star — whose COVID-19 diagnosis in March was ultimately the impetus for the NBA suspending its season — was playing Call of Duty when someone went off in the comments.

The remark has since been removed from Gobert’s chat history … but the person behind the comment claims it said, “Thanks for starting covid in the nba dumbass.”

Gobert — who answers comments periodically during his gaming — stopped his avatar for a few seconds to fire back at user “gbgator” … saying, “Hey, gabo, gato, gator — go to school, p***y!”

Gobert has been very open about his struggles with COVID-19 since testing positive, apologizing for his flippant actions prior to the test … and even saying the virus made him lose his sense of smell.

Gobert also admitted the diagnosis affected his relationship with teammate Donovan Mitchell, who reportedly was upset with the way Rudy acted before testing positive.

But, Gobert — who’s now cleared of the virus — has since said he’s working on burying the hatchet with Mitchell … and is already training hard for whenever the NBA season resumes

https://www.tmz.com/2020/05/05/rudy-gobert-covid-19-troll-denver-nuggets-nba/

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Twitter Test Asks Users to Revise Tweets With ‘Harmful’ Language

Sean Burch

Twitter wants you to watch your language while tweeting, with the company on Tuesday saying it had started running a test that notifies users to revise their reply tweets if they contain “harmful” words.

“When things get heated,  you may say things you don’t mean,” Twitter’s support account tweeted. “To let you rethink a reply, we’re running a limited expiriment on iOS with a prompt that gives you the option to revise your reply before it’s published if it uses language that could be harmful.”

When things get heated, you may say things you don’t mean. To let you rethink a reply, we’re running a limited experiment on iOS with a prompt that gives you the option to revise your reply before it’s published if it uses language that could be harmful.

— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) May 5, 2020

Reps for Twitter did not immediately respond to how many users may see the new prompt as part of the test; the reps also didn’t immediately respond to what the company considers “harmful.”

Still, Twitter’s hateful conduct rules offer some insight into what the company considers off-limits language.

“We prohibit targeting individuals with repeated slurs, tropes or other content that intends to dehumanize, degrade or reinforce negative or harmful stereotypes about a protected category,” Twitter’s rules outline. “This includes targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals.”

Twitter has spent much of the last few years rolling out new rules to police its service. In 2018, Twitter started banishing mean tweets to the “show more replies” section at the bottom of reply threads.

It’s unclear when a potential rollout for the think-before-you-tweet notification would take place, if Twitter brings it to the masses.

Read original story Twitter Test Asks Users to Revise Tweets With ‘Harmful’ Language At TheWrap

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Pixar’s YouTube channel shares cooking tutorials inspired by its movies

‘Cooking with Pixar’ could help add some spice to your quarantine meals

Thomas Metevia

Cooking With Pixar -YouTube

If there is one thing Pixar has taught us, it’s that “anyone can cook.”

Now the award-winning animation studio is giving us something to cook, with the help of its new cooking tutorials.

“Cooking With Pixar” is a new series featured on the Pixar YouTube channel.

Each video shows a step-by-step process for making easy recipes that kids of all ages can help out with.

The collection of recipes is inspired by films such as “Toy Story,” “Onward” and the short “Bao.”

The quick videos include fun animation, with our favorite Pixar characters stopping by to help demonstrate the recipes.

So, what are we making?

The latest upload features a birthday cake inspired by Pixar’s latest film, “Onward.”

Elf brothers Ian and Barley help you along your quest to make a cake fit for any wizard.

The brothers mix, bake and frost a vanilla cake that looks way too good to eat — seriously.

Pepperoni pizza

In the mood for something less sweet and more savory? How about pizza?

Who hasn’t wondered what pizza from Pizza Planet would taste like? Well, now’s your chance to test it out. Cook alongside Forkey from “Toy Story 4” as you create a Pizza Planet pepperoni pizza with bell pepper rings. The pie is fit for any toy, big or small.

Dumplings

Families can also recreate Bao, the iconic dumpling featured in Pixar’s Oscar-winning short of the same name. Spoiler alert, there are no measurements listed in the video, however, you can find them written here.

Everything in this video is made from scratch, starting with the dough and ending with the pork filling.

These recipes are a perfect excuse to get the kids in the kitchen and have fun, while also making a great meal.

It’s important to note that Pixar’s cooking videos don’t include ingredient portions or measurements. So, if you aren’t comfortable cooking that way, it might be a good idea to keep a similar recipe handy to compare.

Here’s hoping that we get more Pixar-inspired recipes soon.

Anyone up for some “Ratatouille?”

https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2020/05/05/pixars-youtube-channel-shares-cooking-tutorials-inspired-by-its-movies/

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Bryce Harper defends Philadelphia to Instagram troll

By Destiny Lugardo

https://www.philliesnation.com/2020/05/bryce-harper-defends-philadelphia-to-instagram-troll/
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05.05.2020

Mucinex enlivens coronavirus PSA content with Instagram superhero art

Peter Adams

Brief:

  • Cold and flu brand Mucinex launched an Instagram content series that uses superhero art to encourage consumers to continue “boring” behaviors even as stay-at-home orders start to lift in several U.S. states, according to details shared with Mobile Marketer.
  • Working with creative agency partners McCann and McCann Health New York, the brand tapped award-winning artist Noma Bar to illustrate images that apply double entendre and negative space to show how staying home helps keep real frontline heroes, including healthcare workers, grocery store employees, mail carriers and more, safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Bar will share art for the series throughout May and designed a collection of Instagram stickers that roll out to users this week. Mucinex selected a curated group of social influencers to promote the campaign via Instagram Stories and is running a #boringhero hashtag to raise online awareness for the initiative.

Insight:

Mucinex looks to differentiate its brand during the coronavirus pandemic with a spotlight on clever, dynamic visual art that recognizes the steep risks posed to frontline workers amid a public health crisis. At the same time, its campaign tries to combat the unrest many consumers are feeling as shelter-in-place orders stretch on for months, enforcing how staying cooped up can be its own form of selflessness in preventing the novel coronavirus’ spread.

The effort marks a change-up for the cold and flu relief brand that typically centers its marketing on an animated Mr. Mucus mascot whose ads employ a humorous tone. Mucinex is now adopting a more serious, science-minded approach in the PSA style that still taps into the current superhero pop culture craze driven by the likes of Disney’s Marvel Studios.

“Staying in isn’t exciting, but it saves lives,” reads one of Bar’s illustrations, which shows a superhero in profile whose mask and eyes double as a lounging man. Other mundane activities, such as vacuuming or making a sandwich, are depicted as similarly heroic across the content series.

Noma Bar’s art for Mucinex uses double entendre and negative space to send a message.
Courtesy of Mucinex

The Instagram push serves as a form of cause-driven marketing, with Mucinex trying to help prevent a fresh spike in coronavirus cases that could emerge as stay-at-home orders are lifted or relaxed in states like Georgia, Alabama and Texas. Public health experts fear a potential second wave of cases could arrive soon, and recently warned that the U.S. is rolling back safeguards too early. With the weather warming up as well, Mucinex is trying to clamp down on peoples’ natural urge to go outside and resume business as usual.

It’s the latest instance of a marketer stepping up to fill a messaging gap where public institutions have failed to. The demand for such purpose-minded messaging from the corporate sector is only growing, as more than half of surveyed global consumers believe brands are responding more quickly and effectively to the coronavirus pandemic than governments, according to an Edelman study on trust.

However, consumers are also becoming increasingly wary of brands’ coronavirus ads, many of which employ the same “uncertain times” messages, as reported in The Wall Street Journal. Young consumers, particularly in the Gen Z cohort, are more receptive to light-hearted or exciting content during the pandemic, a recent Magid study found. It’s an age demographic Mucinex is likely targeting with the fresh focus on Instagram, influencers and superheroes.

https://www.marketingdive.com/news/mucinex-enlivens-coronavirus-psa-content-with-instagram-superhero-art/577391/

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Facebook working on new version of Oculus Quest headset

By: Jason Aycock

Facebook’s (FB +1.9%) Oculus is building a new version of its Quest stand-alone virtual reality headset, though it and other Oculus developments are fighting headwinds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several potential Quest successors are under development, Bloomberg reports, including some that are smaller, lighter and have a faster refresh rate; it’s not final which new version will be released.

The new Quest was set to be launched around Oculus Connect at the end of 2020, but supply-chain problems and other issues could delay shipping into 2021.

It’s the midrange offering from Oculus. The current Quest is $399, cheaper than the high-end Rift S but better than the entry-level Oculus Go.

The company’s also building an augmented reality headset, though the virus has slowed hardware development there as well. It had been planned for a 2023 launch.

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Instagram refuses to display certain publications with this hashtag

In recent days, Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed something new on the social network. He now refuses to show publications with the hashtag #море in the Russian language.

Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed that it limited the display of photos published with the hashtag #море in the language of Tolstoy.

Now when a user starts looking for posts with that keyword, a notification is displayed stating that the posts concerned “often support behavior that can cause harm or even death”.

At the same time, the technical service of the social network offers to help users facing difficulties.

The developers have not yet commented on the situation or justified the restriction imposed. However, the ban only applies to the Russian version of the hashtag. Posts marked #sea are displayed without any changes.

https://www.mbs.news/c/2020/05/instagram-refuses-to-display-certain-publications-with-this-hashtag.html

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An actress from La Casa de Papel takes off all the clothes for her Instagram followers

The photographs of Esther Acebo, Stockholm or Mónica Gaztambide in La Casa de Papel, have not left their followers indifferent. The actress and presenter takes it all off for Instagram and the madness breaks out beyond our borders.

ACTRESS ESTHER ACEBO FROM LA CASA DE PAPEL HAS LEFT ALL HER FOLLOWERS ON THE VERGE OF MADNESS WITH THE VERY NATURAL IMAGE OF HER ANATOMY. HOLLY SHOWS HERSELF IN A SCENE AKIN TO A SUNRISE OR A NIGHT FULL OF SHADOWS, AND COVERS ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY TO AVOID CENSORSHIP.

ESTHER ACEBO (MADRID, 1983) IS NOT ONLY AN ACTRESS, SHE IS ALSO A PRESENTER AND REPORTER, KNOWN FOR HAVING PARTICIPATED IN NON STOP PEOPLE, LOS CHARMED (2016) AND ESPECIALLY FOR PLAYING MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE IN THE ATRESMEDIA SERIES, NOW ON NETFLIX , THE PAPER HOUSE.

ESTHER STUDIED SCIENCES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CASTILLA-LA MANCHA (2001/2005). HE COMBINED HIS CAREER WITH ACTING CLASSES. HER FIRST OPPORTUNITY CAME AS A PRESENTER OF THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM KOSMI CLUB IN CASTILLA-LA MANCHA. AFTER THIS SHE STARTED ON NON STOP PEOPLE, A MOVISTAR + CHANNEL, ALSO AS A PRESENTER.

SHE CONTINUED WORKING AS AN ACTRESS AND DEBUTED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION WITH ÁNGEL O DEMONIO (TELECINCO). HE ALSO MADE THE LEAP TO THE CINEMA WITH RICARDO DÁVILA’S FILM, THE ENCHANTED, WHICH WAS RELEASED ON THE INTERNET.

ON MAY 2, 2017, LA CASA DE PAPEL WAS RELEASED, WHERE SHE PLAYS MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE, ONE OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE NETFLIX SERIES, LOVER OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE CASA DE LA MONEDA AND THEN ANOTHER OF THE PROTAGONISTS.

ESTHER APPEARS IN THE NEW IMAGE (ABOVE) FROM THE SIDE, COVERING PART OF HER FACE WITH HER HAND, AS IF THE LIGHT BOTHERED HER AND HER PRONOUNCED CURVES BECOMING THE PROTAGONIST OF THE ARTISTIC IMAGE.

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Soundcloud to launch live original programming on Twitch

Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows…

Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows focused on music discovery. The programming will feature artists, producers and other industry experts in an effort to appeal to both music creators and fans alike.

While the company has offered other music discovery and creator resources in the past, this is the first time it has offered live video and a way to interact with the music community in real time, as it will by way of Twitch’s built-in chat.

The new slate of originals begins on Wednesday, May 6th, at 2 PM ET, with “Studio Sessions with Soulection,” a 90-minute music show hosted by Soulection founder Joe Kay. The show promises to feature “surprise guests” who will dig through Soundcloud to find the most exciting, undiscovered tracks and discuss what makes a track stand out.

On Thursday, May 7th, Soundcloud will begin airing its three-hour weekly live chat series “Cloud Bar,” where creators, industry execs and influencers will take on topics, like how to build a career in music, and look at new trends in music discovery, culture and more.

This week’s guests include CAA music agents, Zach Iser and Caroline Yim; artist managers Byron Wilson, Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans; Dae Bogan of The Mechanical Licensing Collective; XXL’s Editorial Director Georgette Cline; hip-hop entrepreneur Roger Gengo; recording artist, activist and entrepreneur, Vic Mensa; and founder and CEO of Biz 3 Publicity and ICF certified Personal/Professional Coach, Kathryn Frazier.

The discussion will be in three parts, beginning with the timely topic of how the music community is coping with the COVID-19 cancellations of live music, and how they’re working to bring their music to fans online. The other two parts of the conversation will focus on the changes in music discovery occurring due to the pandemic and the subject of self-care for artists.

On May 11th, Soundcloud will introduce two more shows, “Fresh Pressed” and “Fast Track.”

The former aims to give the latest scoop on the best new tracks while the latter will have rising artists creating their own beat in 60 minutes or less using software and instruments in digital music making. “Fresh Pressed” will continue to air every Monday from 2-3: 30 PM ET and “Fast Track” will air every other Wednesday from 2-3: 30 PM ET.

Twitch has been working to make its resources available to music artists and other creators during the COVID-19 pandemic as it sees the potential to expand beyond gaming.

On that front, the company just hired Spotify’s former director of Product Management Tracy Chan as its new head of Product and Engineering for Music. The company also recently partnered with Bandsintown and Soundcloud to fast-track artists onto its Twitch Affiliates platform, so they can make money from their live streams. According to some artists, it’s been easier to make money on Twitch compared with mainstream social platforms.

Twitch is also preparing to air a two-hour “Sessions” music and conversation series on its front page on four consecutive Wednesdays, starting this week at 4 PM ET. Guests will include CAM, Skip Marley, Steve Earle, Brandy Clark and DJ Twin Shadow for the debut show. Viewers will be able to donate to the MusiCares charity’s COVID-19 relief fund during the event.

Soundcloud on Twitch begins Wednesday, May 6th, at 2: 00 PM ET, but users can follow the channel and opt to turn on notifications on Twitch now.

The company says it will publish its schedule for the week here on its own site.

https://the-latest.news/soundcloud-to-launch-live-original-programming-on-twitch/
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County commissioners meeting tonight on Facebook Live, YouTube

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the public is not able to attend tonight’s Warren County Board of Commissioners’ meeting in person.  

The meeting will be live streamed in real time via Facebook Live @WarrenCountyNCOfficial, and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/o00oGM-p-MY. Footage will be made available after the live stream ends.

The agenda for the meeting is available at https://www.warrencountync.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042020-615

http://www.warrenrecord.com/news/article_0b928e24-8e35-11ea-a9ea-e78511cffaed.html

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