The main agenda of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting to be held in Bengaluru, southern India, was finalized on the 20th. We will discuss the slowdown in the global economy and the debt problems of emerging countries. The focus will be on whether a joint statement with effective measures can be adopted. Russia, which is invading Ukraine, is a member country, and Japan, the United States, and Europe plan to condemn Russia again. It is likely that it will be difficult for the G20 to gather opinions. Substantive discussions will be held on June 24 and 25.
ใThe G20 Summit held last November adopted a Leaders’ Declaration calling for the promotion of food and energy security and increased trade and investment for global economic growth. The question will be whether this Finance Ministers’ Meeting will be able to come up with concrete measures for further growth.
The Munich Security Conference passed under the sign of panic, which, in general, Westernย observersย do not hide either . The bravura statements that Russia is either losing, or has even already lost the “war in Ukraine” were literally immediately followed by frightened statements about what consequences for the West and the “world based on rules” invented by it, Russia’s victory will turn out.
Ukraineย was declared David, and our country, respectively, Goliath. But for some reason, this David opened the Munich conference by begging the collective West for a “sling” – this was the key word in the speech of the head of the Kiev regime,ย Volodymyr Zelenskyย , to the meeting participants. He repeated several times that the Ukrainian “sling” should be strengthened.
Can you imagine the mythical David, who, before the fight with Goliath, runs around the neighbors and begs them for stones for a sling? If Zelensky were a little more educated than the German “geometrist”ย Annalena Burbockย , he would know that David even refused armor before the fight with Goliath, being sure that the Lord would protect him.
The head of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg,ย does not rely on help from above , who in the sameย Munichย directly admitted that the West started a “world war of logistics.” He stated literallyย the followingย : “The war in Ukraine is now increasingly turning into an exhausting war of attrition, and a war of attrition is a battle of logistics. It is about supplies and ammunition.”
A commonย themeย of concern in the West has been the fact that Russia’s long-promised “ammunition depletion” is not happening in any way. For how many months, they have been discussing there when the Russian army will be left without missiles, without shells, without cartridges. True, it began to dawn on someone that Russia’s resources are inexhaustible, and it has already mobilized its military-industrial complex, significantly increasing the production of ammunition.
With the comprehension of this truth, fear intensifies in the West, whoseย mediaย are openly panicking, crying out: “The world war machine is running out of ammunition.” And greatย Estoniaย called on the European Union to allocate four billion euros this year to increaseย the productionย of shells, which the Ukrainian “David” lacks. Estonians know that it is not for them to pay for it.
However, we must understand that the panic in the West in connection with the shortage of weapons that has formed there is also part of an information campaign aimed at reconciling public opinion with the need to tighten their belts. We certainly should not go to the same extreme, thinking that NATO countries will be without tanks, planes and shells tomorrow.
Recently, CNNย journalists lifted the curtain on this “smoke screen” of information, showing howย Washingtonย has dramatically increased the production of ammunition at a military plant inย Pennsylvaniaย , significantly expanding it and transferring it to a round-the-clock operation. According to these data,ย the Pentagonย plans to increase the monthly production of artillery shells there by almost 500% – from 15,000 to 70,000 pieces.
Therefore, we definitely should not be like those Western and Ukrainian “experts” who, for several months, have been predicting the depletion of Russian arsenals. The West declared war on Russia and now clearly articulates that it is being transferred to the production shops of the military-industrial complex factories. Yes, Russia is winning this war. But you can’t relax.
A podcast is a digital audio file that can be downloaded and listened to on a computer, smartphone, or other device. Podcasts are typically made up of a series of episodes, which can be downloaded or streamed on demand. They are similar to radio shows, but can be more focused on a particular topic or niche.
Podcasts can cover a wide range of topics, from news and current events to entertainment and storytelling, from education and self-improvement to business and marketing. They can be produced by individuals, organizations, or media companies, and can be either audio-only or include video content as well.
Listeners can subscribe to podcasts through a variety of platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many others. Once subscribed, new episodes will automatically be downloaded to the listener’s device, making it easy to stay up to date with their favorite shows. Podcasts can be a great way to learn, stay informed, and be entertained, all while enjoying the convenience of on-demand listening.
Why Podcast is Important For Brands and Marketing?
Podcasts are an increasingly popular and effective way for brands and marketers to connect with their audiences. Here are some reasons why:
High engagement: Podcasts can be a highly engaging medium because listeners often consume them during activities that don’t require their full attention, such as commuting, exercising, or doing household chores. This means that listeners are more likely to engage with your brand or marketing message in a relaxed and receptive state of mind.
Niche targeting: Podcasts can be a great way to reach niche audiences that are interested in specific topics or industries. By creating a podcast that addresses the interests and concerns of a particular audience, brands and marketers can establish themselves as thought leaders and build a loyal following.
Long-form content: Podcasts allow for longer and more in-depth discussions than other forms of content, such as blog posts or social media updates. This can be particularly valuable for brands and marketers who want to provide their audiences with more detailed information about their products or services.
Brand personality: Podcasts can also help brands and marketers showcase their personality and values. By creating a show that is informative, entertaining, and authentic, they can connect with their audiences on a deeper level and build brand loyalty.
Advertising opportunities: Finally, podcasts offer a range of advertising opportunities, such as host-read ads, sponsorships, and branded content. These can be effective ways for brands and marketers to reach their target audiences and drive engagement and sales.
How to Start a Podcast STEP-BY-STEP | 2023 Complete Tutorial
Starting a podcast can be a fun and rewarding way to share your ideas, connect with others, and build an audience. Here are the steps to follow:
Choose a Podcast Topic You Can Commit To: It’s easy to get hyped up about an opportunity like podcasting, however I’ve seen it many times before: If you don’t plan ahead, you’re going to be doomed.
Podcasting takes some work, so you’re going to want to make sure you spend adequate time upfront to make sure you choose a topic that excites you. Something that has more than three episodes worth in your head. Something that’ll keep you going for the long run.
I can’t tell you what topic to choose, but I can give you a couple exercises that I teach my students that will help you frame whether or not a topic you’re thinking about is worth pursuing.
Define your goals: Why do you want to start a podcast? Itโs important to know your why, even if itโs to have fun with friends.
Some good reasons for starting a podcast are:
To generate leads for a business
Be recognized as an industry leader
Share an important message Podcasting has a lot of benefits for brands and businesses, but itโs important to be realistic about your goals. While some podcasters shoot to fame, most have a small target audience that they build over time.
Pick Your Podcast Name: The title of your podcast is one of the first things people see, even before they listen to a single word of your show. So naturally, this is a really important decision.
All this info goes into your podcast host when you setup your show there, and you can always change anything related to your show (people change their title, description and artwork all of the time), but I understand if you’re feeling a little hesitant about nailing down a show title and moving forward. It defines your branding, your artwork, what you say, how you share it, and many many more things.
For several podcasters who already have a brand elsewhere (where the podcast is an extension of that brand) then naming the show is usually relatively simple. It includes the brand name, and sometimes some version of the word โpodcast,โ โradio,โ โshow,โ or other modifier to differentiate it a bit:
For personal brands, you’ll almost always see the name of the person in the show itself, which makes sense because they are the brand:
Then you have the titles of podcasts where you know exactly what you’re going to get when you listen to it. The title, itself, is descriptive of the content. And yes, this does help with search engine optimization:
And then of course, you have the podcast names that at first glance, don’t make any sense at all. And these can be successful, too! The podcast name takes meaning based on what the host does with it. So even if you can’t nail the perfect descriptive show title, know that whatever title you pick eventually becomes what you make of it:
Remember, Apple and other directories are also search enginesโdon’t forget that.
However, I do have an important warning: Don’t go crazy with the keywords in the title of your podcast. Don’t keyword stuff by adding a billion keywords after the actual name of your show. Try to keep your title as natural as possible, so select your keywords carefully.
Apple has been known to remove accounts due to obvious keyword stuffing in titles.
Don’t do that.
Oh, and for your host name, do not do this, either:
John Smith | Fitness Expert | Nutritionist | Weightlifting Coach | Likes Long Walks on the Beach
Spend some time coming up with ideas for your podcast title. Share it with people around you and get a gut reaction to see what they think. And if you have an audience, ask them. It’s a great excuse to seed that you’re coming out with a podcast soon (and it’ll hold you accountable, too).
Setup podcast recording equipment: You donโt have to buy expensive equipment to have good audio. Lots of popular podcasts have a basic setup.
Letโs review what to look for in a podcast microphone. Then, weโll make our top podcast equipment recommendations.
Best podcast microphones
A good podcast mic enhances your audio quality and makes editing easier. Less background noise in your recording means less editing on the backend.
Here are a few to consider before getting your first podcast mic.
Dynamic or condenser
Dynamic microphones work best for podcasting. They pick up lower frequencies and have less sensitivity. This means youโll have less background noise to edit out later.
Condenser mics have more sensitivity and pick up a wider range of frequencies. Sensitivity is good for recording music but isnโt ideal for spoken word.
XLR or USB
Podcast mics have two types of connections: XLR or USB.
XLR mics give you maximum flexibility. There are a lot of XLR mics to choose from, and they usually have a long life. But XLR mics require an interface or mixer to hook up. This can get expensive for beginners.
USB microphones are less expensive and plug directly into your computer. You can also run it through an interface if you record with multiple people.
USB mics are affordable, practical, and sound great. This mic is the best option for the majority of podcasters.
Samson Q2U | $70 (x3 or 4) Audio Technica M20x | $50 (x3 or 4) RODECaster Pro | $600 At $200, the Zoom P4 is a cost-conscious replacement for the RODECaster Pro.
Recommended Accessories
RODE PSA1 Boom Arm | $120 Shock mount | $35-50 Foam ball or pop filter | $6โ$10
Write a Compelling Podcast Description: You’ll need to write a description paragraph about your show to your audience. After they make their way to your show page, this will be the description they read to decide whether or not they want to stick around.
This is where you’ll have a little more freedom to play with keywords. Whatever keywords and keyphrases your target audience may use to find content like yours, include those words in your description.
But, just simply listing them out isn’t going to work because people will read these, and you want these people to feel compelled to click and listen to your podcast.
My best advice: write for the humans in your target audience, and know who your podcast is for. Understand their wants, needs, questions, curiosities, and more, and you’ll be more likely to create a show, and a description to feed people into your show, much much easier.
Example of podcast description:
Start with something that matters to them. There’s a small part of the description they’ll see first before they have to click to see the rest, so if the benefits or connection is buried, then they won’t even know it’s for them.
It’s okay to talk about yourself, you need to prove that you are someone worth listening to and spending time with. But similar to the above, don’t start with you. Feel free to add any credentials and other proof that support this person’s decision to listen to you.
Imagine your listeners sharing your show with their friends. What would they say? When they say, โOh you have to listen to this new podcast, it’s great because it’s the only one I’ve found thatโฆโ, how would you imagine they finish that sentence?
Choose your podcast software: Once you’ve recorded your podcast, it’s time to make edits. This is where you can structure your episode and optimize audio.
Fortunately, podcast editing software is often affordable. There are even some high-quality, free podcast editing tools.
Remote recording software If you frequently do remote interviews, you’ll need software specifically for long-distance recordings.
Riverside.fm
Cost: $9+ per month Studio-quality recordings Riverside allows you to record local audio and video, even if you don’t have a great internet connection.
Users can take listener call-ins, livestream to social media, and edit videos within a browser. Files continuously upload to the cloud during recording, so you never lose your work.
SquadCast
Cost: $10+ per month Studio-quality recordings SquadCast makes it easy to set up a remote podcast interview and capture high-quality, lossless audio.
Squadcast’s sound quality is much better because it records local WAV files to each personโs computer. The initial setup is more complicated than Zooom, but this tutorial can help.
Zoom
Cost: Free – $15/month Average recording quality Most guests have experience with Zoom Zoom is a go-to remote recording tool with average audio quality. And most people already know how to use it.
The appโs default features compress audio, but you can improve the audio by using the best settings for Zoom recordings.
“Note: Don’t use Skype to record your podcast. Skype calls are typically much more compressed and of lower quality than the other options.”
Editing software
GarageBand | Free
Difficulty: Beginner Compatibility: Mac and iOS GarageBand comes pre-installed on most Apple computers. If you don’t have it, you can easily download it for free. We think GarageBand is a more intuitive interface than Audacity.
GarageBand is not available on Windows computers or Android phones. This tutorial can help you learn how to navigate the workspace.
Audacity | Free
Difficulty: Moderate Compatibility: Mac, Windows, and Linux Audacity is a free, open-source audio editor with pro-level features. This DAW is more than enough for most podcasters to produce great episodes.
Audacity has a steeper learning curve than GarageBand, but we have many Audacity tutorials to help you navigate the platform.
Descript | $10+ per month
Difficulty: Moderate Compatibility: Mac and Windows Descript is an all-in-one editing tool that lets you record, transcribe, mix, and edit your audio files like you would a text document.
Descript can automatically remove filler words and dub over a phrase with text-to-speech voice cloning.
This Descript tutorial shows how to use the video and screen recording feature and the in-browser editing suite.
Hindenburg Pro | $12 per month
Difficulty: Moderate Compatibility: Mac and Windows Hindenburg is a pro-level audio editing software designed specifically for podcasters and journalists.
The workspace features simple tools made for spoken word and automated options to streamline your workflow. This Hindenburg walkthrough gives you an idea of the workspace.
Alternatives:
Adobe Audition Logic Pro Other podcast software These tools arenโt required but can improve your workflow and help optimize your content.
Otter.ai | $13 per month
Otter.ai is an automated transcription service. The tool is highly accurate and has a quick turn-around time.
Buzzsprout has an Otter.ai integration, so you can easily upload your Otter transcripts into your dashboard when theyโre ready.
This service is a great option if you speak English. If you speak another language or have a heavy accent, it wonโt render accurate results.
Magic Mastering | $6 per month
Magic Mastering automatically levels out and optimizes your audio file, like an Instagram filter for your podcast.
This tool helps simplify your workflow and guarantees your podcast meets industry best practices.
Audio Hijack | $64 one-time fee
Audio Hijack lets you record audio from any website or application and save it as an audio file.
Audio Hijack is an excellent option if you livestream with Twitch, StreamYard, or Facebook Live.
Decide on Your Podcast Format: Are you going to do interviews, or will it be just you?
How long should my podcast episodes be?
How often should I publish my podcast?
Let me answer these common questions for you:
Show Style: Interview Show, or Solo Show?
There’s no wrong answer here, but it’s good to think about, ahead of time, whether or not you’d like to invite guests onto your podcast.
Don’t worry yet about how you’re going to interview other people, or even how you’re going to convince them to say yes (more on that later in the tutorial), but the earlier you decide, the earlier you can plan and begin reaching out to others.
Interviews are fantastic because you can get information and collect amazing stories that you yourself couldn’t provide to your audience โ at least not from the source. That being said, scheduling interviews and coordinating all of that can get difficult at times. I use a tool like SavvyCal [affiliate link] to help me schedule my interviews.
The biggest benefit, however, is the relationship that you can build with your guest during the call. You’re going to have a conversation for several minutes, sometimes even over an hour, and sometimes you can’t help but get to know the person and become friends.
Many of my best friends in the online and business space have come as a result of the people who I’ve connected with on my podcast, or me on their podcast.
Solo shows (where it’s just you recording) are awesome, too. They show-off authority, you can build trust with your audience (especially if you help them) more directly, but imagine sitting in a room talking, by yourself, to a microphone. It feels weird at first, but you get used to it. Like anything, it just takes some practice.
โHow Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be?โ The most common question I get when it comes to how to start a podcast is about the length of episodes.
Number one, know that you don’t have to have the same length episode every single time. In general, you want to stay within an expected range, but if you happen to journey outside of that time, it’s not the end of the world.
The best answer to how long an episode should be is this:
However long the episodes needs to be to serve its purpose for your audience.
If an interview was going well but you haven’t gotten to the main story yet, would you cut it off just because of time? On the other hand, if you said everything you needed to say, would you add 20 minutes of fluff just to hit a certain time?
Long episodes are okay, and short episodes are okay. Just try to remain within a range consistently over time, but the random outlier is okay, too.
โHow Often Should I Publish My Podcast?โ You should publish your podcast consistently.
That’s the answer.
It doesn’t matter if your podcast comes out each week, every other week, or once a day. As long as you can get into a rhythm and groove so that your audience knows what to expect, then it’s okay.
Obviously, the more frequent you publish, the more opportunities there are for your audience to downloads more episodes, share more episodes, and there would be more content for you to be found with via search.
But at the same time, the more episodes you publish, the more work there is for you to do.
You can change your frequency (you’re not โlocked inโ) and publish whenever you want, but try your best to stick to a schedule for a while until making changes, or else you might confuse and frustrate your audience.
When I started the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I only had the capacity for once every other week. I was blogging and publishing 3 times a week. Then, once I saw how amazing the results were for my show, I switched it to weekly, and then got obsessed and created even more podcasts.
The most important advice related to all of this format stuff is, you have to pick something and go. Stop questioning what the right answer is, because really you won’t know until you get started and publish your podcast. Stop holding yourself back, make decisions, and keep moving forward!
The drone industry is booming, and the future looks even brighter. As we approach 2023, there are a plethora of drones on the market, and it can be challenging to keep up with the latest developments. To help you, we’ve researched and put together a list of the top 5 drones you need to know about in 2023. From high-end models to budget-friendly options, these drones have something for everyone. Read on to learn more about the drones that will take the industry by storm in 2023.
1) The DJI Mavic Air 2
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is one of the top drones for 2023, and it is an excellent choice for those who want the best performance and features. With a maxim2) The Autel Robotics EVO IIy in the air longer. Whether a professional or an amateur, the DJI Mavic Air 2 will help you take your drone photography to the next level.
2) The Autel Robotics EVO II
One of the best drones on the market for 2023 is the Autel Robotics EVO II. This powerful drone features a range of high-end features that will make any drone enthusiast happy. It has a range of up to 5 miles and can reach speeds of up to 45 mph, making it one of the fastest drones. The Autel Robotics EVO II also has obstacle avoidance, 4K video capabilities, and a built-in camera that can take 20-megapixel stills. With its intuitive design, this drone can be flown quickly, even by beginners. Plus, the Autel Robotics EVO II offers an impressive battery life of up to 30 minutes. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line drone in 2023, the Autel Robotics EVO II is the perfect choice.
Autel Robotics is one of the leading drone manufacturers. They have consistently produced reliable UAV solutions ranging from small form-factor platforms to commercial and enterprise. An example of excellence produced by Autel is the EVO II V3. https://t.co/2fApX8fRKVpic.twitter.com/d5i3TKnpiv
Regarding the best drones on the market in 2023, the Yuneec H520 is definitely a contender. This drone’s top-notch design features an integrated gimbal system, retractable landing gear and advanced obstacle avoidance technology. It also has a powerful 4K camera that can capture impressive aerial footage with its 3-axis brushless gimbal.
The Yuneec H520 has a total flight time of up to 25 minutes, making it one of the longest flight times in 2023. The drone is also incredibly easy to fly due to its intuitive control system and built-in autonomous functions. Additionally, the H520 is compatible with virtual reality goggles for a fully immersive experience.
For those looking for a reliable and versatile drone, the Yuneec H520 is one of the best choices in 2023. Its robust design, long flight time and powerful camera make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to get the most out of their aerial photography or videography experience.
4) The Holy Stone HS100D
The Holy Stone HS100D is a powerful and reliable drone that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. This drone is equipped with GPS for accurate positioning, an auto-return home feature, and an advanced Follow Me mode that allows it to follow you wherever you go.
It also boasts a powerful 1080p HD camera with a wide field of view and real-time transmission to capture crisp, clear videos and photos. The Holy Stone HS100D is designed for easy use and offers user-friendly controls for even novice pilots. It has a flight time of up to 18 minutes and can reach speeds of up to 25mph. This drone is also well-equipped with safety features such as low battery protection and an emergency stop system to ensure a safe and smooth flying experience. The Holy Stone HS100D is an ideal choice for an affordable yet feature-rich drone.
5) The Skydio 2
For anyone looking for an advanced and feature-packed drone, the Skydio 2 is the perfect choice. With its 4K HDR camera, obstacle avoidance system, and autopilot technology, this drone has everything you need for a smooth flight experience. It can handle winds up to 22mph and boasts a maximum flight time of 34 minutes. Its range is also impressive, with a full range of 3 miles.
The Skydio 2 has 13 visual and depth sensors, enabling it to navigate its environment while avoiding obstacles and even autonomously follow a subject. Its ActiveTrack technology keeps the drone on track and allows it to hover in one spot while filming or tracking a moving subject. The onboard AI helps the drone make smarter decisions while flying, ensuring a safe flight.
The Skydio 2 is perfect for aerial photography, filmmaking, and search & rescue missions. It is also great for those who want to explore the outdoors without worrying about crashing their drone. With its advanced technology and safety features, the Skydio 2 will make flying an enjoyable experience.
Conclusion
The drone industry is booming, and the future looks even brighter. The DJI Mavic Air 2 is one of the top drones for 2023, and it is an excellent choice for those who want the best performance and features. It has a range of up to 5 miles and can reach speeds of up to 45 mph, making it one of the fastest drones.
The Autel Robotics EVO II also has obstacle avoidance, 4K video capabilities, and a built-in camera that can take 20-megapixel stills. This drone’s top-notch design features an integrated gimbal system, retractable landing gear and advanced obstacle avoidance technology. It also has a powerful 4K camera that can capture impressive aerial footage with its 3-axis brushless gimbal.
The Yuneec H520 has a total flight time of up to 25 minutes, making it one of the longest flight times in 2023. The drone is also incredibly easy to fly due to its intuitive control system and built-in autonomous functions. For those looking for a reliable and versatile drone, the Yuneec H520 is one of the best choices in 2023. Its robust design, long flight time and powerful camera make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to get the most out of their aerial photography or videography experience.
The Holy Stone HS100D is a powerful and reliable drone that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. The Holy Stone HS100D is designed for easy use and offers user-friendly controls for even novice pilots. The Holy Stone HS100D is an ideal choice for an affordable yet feature-rich drone. For anyone looking for an advanced and feature-packed drone, the Skydio 2 is the perfect choice.
The Skydio 2 has 13 visual and depth sensors, which enable it to navigate its environment while avoiding obstacles and can even autonomously follow a subject. The onboard AI helps the drone make smarter decisions while flying, ensuring a safe flight. The Skydio 2 is perfect for aerial photography, filmmaking, and search & rescue missions.
Hosts at Fox News had serious concerns about allegations of elector fraud in the 2020 presidential election being made by guests who were backers of former President Donald Trump, according to court documents in a$1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the network.
” Sidney Powell is lying,” about having proof for election fraud, Tucker Carlson told a producer about the attorney onNov. 16, 2020, according to an excerpt from an display that remains under seal.
The internal communication was included in a redacted summary judgment detail filed Thursday by attorneys for Dominion Voting Systems.
Carlson also referred to Powell in a manual as an” unguided missile,” and” dangerous as hell.” Fellow host Laura Ingraham, meanwhile, told Carlson that Powell is” a complete nut. No one will work with her. Ditto with Rudy,” pertaining to former New York mayor and Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani.
Sean Hannity, meanwhile, said in a deposition” that whole narrative that Sidney was pushing, I didn’t believe it for one second,” according to Dominion’s document.
Denver- grounded Dominion, which sells electronic voting hardware and software, is suing both Fox News and parent company Fox Corporation. Dominion said some Fox News workers purposively amplified false claims that Dominion had changed votes in the 2020 election, and that Fox handed a platform for guests to make false and defamatory statements.
Attorneys for the cable news giant argued in a complaint closed Thursday that the lawsuit is an assault on the First Amendment. They said Dominion has advanced” novel defamation theories” and is seeking a” stunning” damage figure aimed at generating captions, chilling defended speech and enriching Dominion’s private equity proprietor, Staple Street Capital Partners.
โThere will be a lot of noise and confusion generated by Dominion and their opportunistic private equity owners, but the core of this case remains about freedom of the press and freedom of speech, which are fundamental rights afforded by the Constitution and protected by New York Times v. Sullivan. Dominion has mischaracterized the record, cherry-picked quotes stripped of key context, and spilled considerable ink on facts that are irrelevant under black-letter principles of defamation law.โ – Fox team told City Telegraph Team
Lawyers for Fox News claim everything their anchors said was protected by the first amendment. Other lawyers are skeptical.
โYou may have a first amendment right to report on what the president said but you have no right to validate a statement that you know to be false,โ said Steven Shapiro, former legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union and counsel or co-counsel on more than 200 supreme court briefs.
David Korzenik is a leading libel lawyer whose clients include the Guardian. He said the Dominion case shows it โpossible to prove actual malice. If particular people are shown to have believed something to be false, or to have been highly aware of its probable falsehood, and at the same time they made statements endorsing it on air, they are in play.
โYouโre allowed to be biased โฆ youโre allowed to try to make money. And people should be able to disagree with each other in a newsroom. But if Fox anchors say they donโt believe X and then turn around and endorse X on air after expressing manifest disbelief in it, they have a real problem.
โThe actual malice standard is very high and itโs supposed to be โฆ itโs a burden that can be overcome in limited but appropriate circumstances.โ
Heated argument in the US after Haley suggested that politicians over the age of 75 should take a mental test. The proposal sparked a dispute among lawmakers and the public, with some arguing that it was discriminatory and ageist. The issue became a topic of debate, with different opinions being expressed on the matter. Some people supported the idea of mental tests for older politicians, while others saw it as an unnecessary and unfair requirement. The argument continued to escalate, resulting in a brawl between supporters and opponents of the proposal.
Age is a sensitive issue in American politics. Neither President Joe Biden, at 80, nor his predecessor and candidate for re-election, Donald Trump, who will turn 77 in June, want to talk or hear about it. But Republican Nikki Haley, 51, took advantage of her presentation as a candidate for the 2024 presidential elections not to comment on the matter but to dig into the wound. The former ambassador to the UN and former governor of South Carolina bet that all US politicians over 75 undergo mandatory “mental capacity tests”. And if what he wanted with that proposal was to create controversy and noise, he succeeded.
Trump’s first rival ahead of the 2024 primaries launched her challenge against older politicians while betting on “leaving behind the obsolete ideas and faded names of the past and having a new generation guide us into the future.” Because “it’s not that America has passed its best moment, but that our politicians have passed theirs,” he said at the official announcement of his candidacy, on Wednesday in Charleston, capital of South Carolina. “We will not win the fight for the twenty-first century if we continue to trust the politicians of the twentieth century,” he added.
The White House came out in a spout, with signs of pique. “We’ve heard these kinds of attacks or comments” from Republicans. “And the president beat them at his own game,” the president’s spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, said, then reviewed the times Republicans challenged Biden and he defeated them, at the polls or with wide-ranging legislation.
Trump responded to his competitor with a barrage of accusations and ironies through mass messages from his team. In one of the e-mails, the former president’s collaborators linked her to Hillary Clinton because years ago she said she had “inspired” her; in another, launched minutes after the election rally and titled The Real Nikki Haley, she was criticized for having supported cuts in public health; in a third, Trump wished him luck with sarcasm: “The polls give him 1%, not a bad start!”
“We will not win the fight for the twenty-first century if we continue to trust the politicians of the twentieth century,” says the candidate.
The challenge of the ultraconservative but not entirely predictable Nikki Haley provoked a spectacular fight in the opposite field when the CNN anchor and undisguised anti-Republican Don Lemon, in his eagerness to discredit the candidate, said: “She herself is not at her best, sorry. A woman is considered to be in her 20s, 30s or maybe 40s,” he said. And to back up his claim, he pointed out that that’s what you read “if you search on Google.”
One of Lemon’s two morning show partners, Poppy Harlow, asked her indignantly what she meant by “the best time for women,” the best years to have children or to serve as president.
To be clear, I am NOT calling for competency tests for Sexist middle-aged CNN anchors; only for people who make our laws and are 75+. https://t.co/wvUNCcNdVt
Haley responded to the host on Twitter: “To be clear, I am NOT asking for proof of competence for middle-aged CNN sexist anchors; only for the people who make our laws and are over 75,” he wrote. Later, in another post, he added that “liberals are always the most sexist.” The issue became one of the most powerful on the net, with countless attacks on the journalist. Haley retweeted some of the most prominent ones, until turning controversy into the number one issue of her fledgling campaign. Don Lemon ended up apologizing.
The press immediately became involved in the controversy. The New York Times got into the background of Haley’s proposal within its information about the annual medical examination that Biden underwent on Thursday, with satisfactory results: the exam, the newspaper stressed, did not include useful mental training tests that can be done “in minutes.” And he cited one specialist, the chief of cognitive neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center, Thomas Wisniewski, for whom “everyone in their 80s should undergo minimal mental screening as part of an overall screening”; And “not because a doctor suspects something is wrong with a patient, but because the incidence of dementia in 80-year-old patients is considerable, about 30%.”
A “sexist” phrase about the ages of women in line with Haley’s idea opens a mini-crisis
The Washington Post highlighted an op-ed by Julianna Goldman with an eloquent title. “Biden is older, but age is not what it used to be.”
If Trump maintains his candidacy and Biden confirms it, it is certain that age will weigh on the campaign. In fact, it already weighs.
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5 key investment portfolio metrics looking for the perfect combination of assets
Return is directly correlated with risk. This means that the more profit the investor wants to receive, the more risky financial instruments he will have to use. But blindly taking risks is stupid – you need to try to reduce it. The most reliable way to do this is to find a combination of assets that can achieve the optimal ratio of risk and return.
Let’s take a look at the 5 most relevant metrics to determine your desired risk/reward ratio. These parameters can be obtained using most services designed to compile securities and investment portfolio analytics. For example, they can be found using the Portfolio Visualizer site.
Average annual return
Average annual return is a metric that is obtained by adding up all the amounts of dividends or income and further dividing the resulting amount by the duration of holding this financial instrument. For example, if an investor holds shares in his account that pay dividends every year, then you need to sum up all income during this time and divide the result by five years.
The average annual return is especially useful for investing money in those financial instruments, the rate of which varies. A typical example of such investments is deposits, stocks, goods, real estate.ย
This measurement method is called retrospective. This means that it is used to determine the real outcome of the combination of different financial instruments in a portfolio or for an individual stock. That is, he seems to be looking into the past and taking it into account. Of course, a successful investment in the past does not guarantee an equally successful investment in the future. However, this metric allows you to evaluate how the portfolio has behaved in the past and what patterns are currently operating.
For example, if a savings bank account pays floating interest on balances, then the average return is obtained as follows – adding up all interest payments for the year and dividing the number by the average balance for that period.
In the case of a portfolio, no special formulas are needed to obtain this indicator. It is necessary to know the starting amount of the investment, the final capital, as well as the period of time during which the investment was made. Unlike the standard variant of the average annual return on a share, this variant also takes into account compound interest. Therefore, it allows you to more realistically assess the prospects for investing in a particular set of tools.
Standard deviation
This statistic is used to determine the degree of investment portfolio volatility. It is derived from another indicator – dispersion, which is the spread of returns from its average value. The risk is directly related to the standard deviation. Conservative instruments do not change so that quotes go far away from the average value on the chart, while this is more typical for aggressive instruments.ย
An example of an investment instrument that is characterized by a large average deviation is Bitcoin. This is a very volatile asset, trading with high risk. Monthly prices can change a lot. So, on August 15, 2021, bitcoin cost $46,732 apiece. Then it grew, fluctuating within 2 thousand dollars. Then, on the first of September, after a significant correction (from $48,642 to $46,948), it rose sharply to $51,980 apiece. Having actually reached the psychological mark, its rate during the week fell sharply to $45,125 apiece, which is less compared to the beginning of this month-long period.
This is a typical example of volatility. And this happens to cryptocurrencies all the time, so novice investors are not recommended to invest their funds here if it is considered as an investment, and not some kind of gambling with high risk and a potential return of 6 thousand dollars from one bitcoin in a few weeks (11% for 3 weeks), but also with the same probability of getting a loss of a comparable size in an even shorter period.
Sharpe ratio
A necessary metric that allows you to understand how reasonable it is to invest in a portfolio with a certain set of financial instruments. To determine it, you must use the following formula.
Portfolio Return โ Risk Free Interest Rate) / Standard Deviation
The coefficient is interpreted as follows: the higher it is, the more profit an investor can derive per unit of risk. Accordingly, the higher it is, the more profitable a particular investment is expected to be.
How to measure investment risk?
There are a lot of measurement methods. For a beginner, professional analytics is not bad. Of course, here you need to remember that the ultimate responsibility for the financial result lies only with the trader himself. However, a company’s place in the ranking can tell a lot about the degree of risk of investing in it. Especially if the data is the same in different sources. There are also a number of other methods for determining the risk of an investment.
Risk labeling
Issuers of some financial instruments sometimes indicate the level of risk. For example, ETFs that can be purchased on the Moscow Exchange operate under European law. This means that the marking ranges from 1 to 7.7, where the higher the value, the greater the risk of the investment.ย
An example is the FXRL fund, in which it is not recommended to invest money for beginners, as well as experienced professionals without a reliable diversification of investments.
But investing in a money market fund is safe, since the value is only 1. This suggests that after a certain time, FXMM shares will cost approximately the same as at the time of purchase: their value does not fundamentally change. Of course, there will not be large incomes here, but the risk of losing funds is certainly minimal. True, it must be borne in mind that even the most low-risk stocks or funds are still associated with a certain probability of losing funds.
The American exchange also has similar marking systems. There, the risk index can range from zero to 1000. The higher the number, the less it is recommended to invest in this tool.
How to determine the return on investment?
For this, a simple formula is used: Profit / Investments * 100%. True, in reality this is an overly simplified method of calculation, since all kinds of commissions, dividends, and additional fees affect the final profitability. There may also be different conditions for a particular investment instrument. For example, some deposits provide for a variable rate depending on how long a person holds money with him. If he keeps the funds with him longer, then the interest receives more.ย
Therefore, the real formula for determining the return on investment will be as follows:
Profit = Profit and loss per trade + Dividends โ Commissions
Yield must be determined according to the above formula, where profit is formed from each transaction, dividends and commissions. If there are other factors, they should also be included in the formula.
Ultimately, you need to remember to translate everything into annual percentages. If the yield was calculated for the month, it is necessary to make sure that it is determined for the year. True, such an extrapolation is not always suitable, but this is another topic for discussion.
Lazy Investors 5 Strategies to Profitability in 2023
Many people go into investments in order to receive passive income. The best way to do this is to build a lazy portfolio. Such portfolios are special in that they are easy to collect and rebalance, since they usually contain several exchange-traded funds, and at the same time they are highly diversified. Thanks to these features, they flexibly adapt to any market situation. Therefore, for those investors who prefer to invest money for a long time on the principle of “buy and hold”, this is the best option
“Take the first step today and start investing wisely; it’s the best way to achieve profitability by 2023!”
By City Telegraph Staff
What can be diversification?
Diversification is an investor’s risk management strategy. Simply put, it is not to put all your eggs in one basket, but to distribute financial instruments among different assets. In this case, even if one of the assets burns out, others will be able to compensate for the losses through growth.
The types of diversification are as follows:
By asset class. There are many different financial instruments – stocks, bonds, gold, cash. All of them are different in nature. Each of them has its own characteristics and behaviors. Thus, the overall risk of the investment portfolio can be reduced by using them. Among the shares, as a rule, there are large, medium and small, which differ depending on the capitalization of the company.
Within the same asset class. For example, if money is invested in shares, then securities of a large number of companies are bought at once. For example, the risks of a portfolio consisting of shares of 10 issuers are much lower. than that of a portfolio that has only one stock, even if it is in large numbers. On average, the difference is estimated to be twice. Therefore, when investing in stocks, it is recommended to hold at least 20 securities. But what to do with lazy portfolios? After all, a large number of assets in them is not very suitable. For example, you can use exchange-traded funds. There are hundreds of companies at once, but in fact you are investing in one investment instrument.
By sectors. Each sector of the economy has its own characteristics. There are cyclic or protective sectors. Some have more growth stocks, while others have more dividend stocks. All this provides additional opportunities for expanding the set of investment instruments in the portfolio.
By countries. You can invest in companies in the USA, China, Germany, Russia. Each of them has its own characteristics, as well as investment risks. There are more developed countries that have lower investment risks. There are developing countries that are somewhat reminiscent of shares of young companies – in general, they are growing, but at the same time they can go bankrupt at any time or there will be a crisis in them that will lead to the loss of savings. It is recommended to bet on emerging markets during economically stable times, but when a crisis is expected, transfer more funds to the development of the economy.ย
By currencies. Economies have different growth rates, trade balances and added value of goods. As a result, exchange rates may vary. So, there may be a devaluation of money in relation to each other, as well as their purchasing power is reduced.
Today we will talk first of all about diversification by asset class, by sector and by country. First, let’s look at lazy portfolios in dollars, collected on the basis of foreign ETFs. Then we will give a list of analogues that can be used even by ordinary investors on the Moscow Exchange
The news “Peru’s Congress approves rejecting statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro” means that the Congress of Peru has passed a resolution or motion that rejects recent statements made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. It is unclear what specific statements the Congress is referring to, but they are likely related to a recent diplomatic dispute between Peru and Colombia. By passing this resolution, the Congress of Peru is expressing its opposition or disagreement with President Petro’s statements and sending a message that they do not support his position on the issue. The approval of the rejection of President Petro’s statements by the Peruvian Congress is a symbolic gesture and does not have any legal consequences or implications.
With 72 votes in favor, the plenary session of the Peruvian Congress approved a motion that proposes to “express its rejection of the statements of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro” that according to the measure constitute “an offense to our National Police of Peru.” The legislature also approved declaring him persona non grata.
The Congress thus pronounced itself against the statements of the Colombian president, who said that “in Peru they march like Nazis against their own people, breaking the American Convention on Human Rights.”
Petro made that statement during a speech he gave last week at the inauguration of new ambassadors to Colombia. The president did not mention Peru’s police, but his statements came after images of thousands of police marching in downtown Lima were released Thursday when protests against the government of President Dina Boluarte took place in the same place.
For its part, the Foreign Relations Committee of Congress had already approved on Tuesday the “rejection” of the president’s statements.
As we enter 2023, the world of content marketing continues to evolve at a rapid pace. With new trends and strategies emerging every day, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest and most effective techniques. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing with you five of the best content marketing techniques that you may not have heard of yet, but which are set to make a big impact in the years to come. From leveraging virtual reality to harnessing the power of micro-influencers, these strategies are designed to help you connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and drive conversions like never before. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the five best content marketing techniques you don’t know in 2023!
If you’re not familiar with the concept of Content Marketing, it’s important to understand it before learning about the latest Content marketing techniques for 2023. The following two paragraphs will provide you with a brief overview of Content Marketing Trends in 2023, so it’s worth taking the time to read them if you’re new to the field. However, if you’re already familiar with Content Marketing, feel free to skip ahead to the section on the five best Content Marketing Techniques of 2023. By doing so, you’ll be able to stay up to date and gain valuable insights to help you succeed in your next Content Marketing Campaign.
What is Content Marketing? Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and sharing valuable, relevant, and consistent content with the aim of attracting and retaining a clearly defined audience and ultimately, driving profitable customer action.
Rather than pushing products or services, content marketing seeks to educate, inform, and entertain the audience with content that is useful, engaging, and informative. The content can take various forms, including blog posts, articles, videos, infographics, podcasts, social media posts, and more.
The goal of content marketing is to build a relationship with the audience by providing them with high-quality, informative content that resonates with their interests and needs. By doing so, content marketing can help businesses establish credibility and trust with their audience, increase brand awareness and loyalty, and ultimately drive profitable customer action.
Why Content Marketing is Important?
Content marketing is important for several reasons. Here are some of the key benefits:
Builds Brand Awareness: Consistently creating and sharing valuable content can help your brand get noticed by your target audience, increasing brand recognition and awareness.
Drives Traffic: By creating content that is optimized for search engines and shareable on social media, content marketing can help drive traffic to your website, blog, or social media channels.
Establishes Credibility and Trust: Providing valuable and informative content can help establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry and build trust with your audience.
Generates Leads and Sales: High-quality content can attract and engage potential customers, ultimately leading to increased sales and revenue.
Cost-Effective: Compared to traditional advertising methods, content marketing can be a cost-effective way to reach and engage with your audience.
Long-term Results: Unlike some forms of advertising that have a short lifespan, quality content can continue to generate traffic, leads, and sales for your business over time.
In summary, content marketing is important because it can help build brand awareness, drive traffic, establish credibility and trust, generate leads and sales, and deliver long-term results.
Let’s check the list of Top Content Marketing Trends in 2023
Augmented reality and phygital experiences
Watch this video on how Nike uses AR technology to give Customer Real experiences.
You’ve probably heard of Metaverso, but do you know about phygial experiences? They are strategies that seek to combine the physical and digital environments to offer users a more personalized experience tailored to their needs.
The aim of this strategy is to create a memorable, different and enriching customer experience. This trend is directly related to virtual reality, the Metaverse, e-commerce and everything to do with providing value between online and offline.
The increase in the use of Augmented Reality technology means that consumer demand for this type of experience will grow. This year we have already seen major digital platforms commit to working on solutions that incorporate this type of technology.
According to Snap Consumer, by 2025 almost 75% of the world’s population and almost all people who use social and communication applications will be frequent users of AR.
One example would be Snapchat and its Snapchat Lenses. These are augmented reality experiences that appear inside Snapchat’s camera. For brands, they are a powerful and memorable way to connect with consumers on a large scale using augmented reality. This tool offers not only an impression, but also “play time”. That is, the time Snapchat users spend playing with the interactive ad it has created, so users can engage with brands. This Snapchat format serves to create results for any business objective, from awareness to consideration to increased sales.
Podcasting is Taking a rise
Podcasting is not a new way of content consumption but it definitely is one of those content consumption methods that people are exploring tremendously in 2023. Being, Not just audio but Video podcasts are gaining traction globally. Here are some basic stats about them to give you an idea.
The popularity of podcasts continues to rise, with over 380 million podcast listeners worldwide and this number is projected to grow to 424 million by 2023. The Scandinavian region leads the way in terms of podcast penetration, with a high percentage of the population regularly listening to podcasts.
Podcasts have also proven to be a valuable marketing tool, with 60% of listeners who have looked up a product doing so because they heard about it on a podcast. The United States currently has the highest number of podcast listeners, with one-third of the population tuning in regularly.
For content marketers, podcasts are becoming an increasingly important part of their strategy, with 43% planning to maintain their current level of investment, and 51% planning to increase their investment in 2023. The rising sales of smart speakers, the most commonly used platform for podcast listening, also indicate the growing importance of this medium. Overall, podcasts present a significant opportunity for businesses to connect with their audience, build brand awareness, and drive sales.
Voice search is getting increasingly popular. Instead of just entering keywords like โbest places Nepal,โ users are increasingly asking search engine queries like โWhat are the best places in Nepal?โ in full sentences.
Optimizing your content for voice search ensures that your site is prepared to give high-quality and accurate answers to relevant inquiries that consumers may have.
Optimizing and ranking well in voice search is a wonderful approach to reaching more people and enhancing your brand awareness and authority in 2023.
In a world that is more connected than ever, the marketing strategy must be similarly coordinated. It is not necessary for you to examine all five content marketing trends. Begin by doing a more in-depth study on each and selecting which are best for your business. Choosing the tools that are most suited to your clients will make it easier to include them in your content marketing strategy. Then, select one, to begin with.
More trust in influencer marketing
You’ve probably guessed it, but in 2023 influencer marketing will still be one of the strongest bets. These strategies seek to achieve effective links between brands and their audience. It is a way to achieve real connections and increase brand engagement.
Year after year, the number of advertising investments in influencers is increasing. According to a report by Business Insider, influencer marketing is expected to generate โฌ16.4 billion in advertising revenue by 2023, representing a 32% increase over 2019.
The growth of this type of strategy is due to several factors. One is that sponsored content on social networks is appearing prominently, as platforms are adapting their algorithms. In addition, more than 80% of users trust a recommendation more when it comes from the profile of a user they follow.
If you think your brand should incorporate or improve its influencer marketing strategy, do not hesitate to contact our expert team in digital communication.
Video Marketing and Creation
Peopleโs attention spans online are disturbingly short, and marketersโ attempts to tackle it can be difficult at times. Marketers must develop compelling content that is inspiring for visitors to consume in order to keep the audience entertained.
A thoughtfully designed blog post, interactive polls, games, quizzes (more on that later), orโyou got itโa video can all be examples of such material.
Videos are appealing for a variety of reasons. Humans are very visual creatures, and videos are typically highly visual. They also integrate images with text, audio, music, and other aspects, which entertains and engages the brain more than simply plain text.
You may experiment with webinars, video podcasts, product demos, customer interviews, and short videos.
