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Media: How to avoid information anxiety?

to a study published in September 2022 by the Jean Jaurès Foundation, 53% of respondents claim to suffer from "information fatigue". The depressing news, which is constantly repeated on continuous news channels, can cause symptoms such as weariness, anxiety, depression, and even the search for av ...

28
Sep
2023

Weegee: 5 Things to Know About This American Photographer

in the 1920s, it wasn't until 1935 that Weegee became an independent photojournalist for the American press. He began his career with photographs of news events. When we look at Weegee's photography career, it appears to be split into two parts. He initially covered various events for the American ...

07
Mar
2024

An algorithm to predict the spread of disease

them both to the punch, sending word of the outbreak to its customers on Dec. 31. BlueDot uses an AI-based algorithm that scours foreign-language news reports, animal and plant disease networks and official proclamations to give its customers advance warning to avoid dangerous areas like Wuhan. ...

30
Jan
2020

The death of Lady Di: a global media event

y 10, 1997, the press had revealed the romance between Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed. The day the princess met her tragic end, Twitter did not exist and news channels were in their infancy. On the morning of August 31, 1997, around 6:00 am, the French learned from TV and radio that the Princess of Wale ...

31
Aug
2022

Oqee by Free: everything you need to know about the TV application offered to Freebox Revolution subscribers

1- Who is concerned? Good news for the many customers with a Freebox Revolution! On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, operator Free announced that its Oqee TV app is now included in the Freebox Revolution offer for both new and existing customers. Nearly half of Free's fixed subscribers would be affect ...

10
Mar
2022

Weather : what is a dry storm ?

Thunderstorms without rain In mid-August 2022, dry thunderstorms made the news in France as this weather phenomenon was likely to affect the Gironde department already plagued by fires. But what exactly is this weather phenomenon? Its name may seem paradoxical since we generally think that thund ...

16
Aug
2022

Beautiful Life: the series soon back on television?

he rumor of a revival of this series, completely unexpected, therefore appears as a miracle for the die-hard fans of these Marseille adventures. The news spread like wildfire after Laurent Lhardit, deputy mayor of Marseille, revealed to the newspaper La Provence that he had received "several propos ...

13
July
2023

The Odyssey: summary and mythological episodes

While Zeus sends Hermes to ask Calypso to free Odysseus, Athena goes to Ithaca to advise Telemachus, Odysseus' son, to go to Pylos and Sparta to get news of his father. The structure of the work is as follows: - Songs I to IV recount the Telemachus, i.e., the adventures of Telemachus who asks ...

27
Mar
2008

The Greeting Card: History and Evolution

ghout Europe. The Anglo-Saxon "Christmas card" quickly became popular in France, alongside New Year's letters, which were used to reconnect and share news with distant acquaintances. By the end of the 19th century, the greeting card had overtaken the highly ritualized custom of New Year's visits. T ...

04
Jan
2012

World No Mobile Day: 5 tips to meet the challenge

1- Take advantage of this opportunity to sleep in Good news for those who want to take up the World No Cell Phone Days challenge: this year, February 6 falls on a Sunday! This means that, barring any work obligations on that day, you'll be able to arrange your schedule as you see fit for your fi ...

03
Feb
2022

Covid: 5 things to know about the BA2 variant

1- It is a sub-variant of Omicron If you have been following the news of the Covid-19 epidemic in France, you know that the new variant currently circulating in our country is called BA2. BA2 is a sub-variant of Omicron, which was itself a variant of Sars-Cov 2, the virus that caused Covid-19. ...

31
Mar
2022

Singing: what is gospel music?

he birth of gospel music. A music with a positive and communicative energy The name 'gospel' comes from the Old English godspel which means 'good news' or 'gospel'. This Christian religious song that developed in evangelical churches is indeed intended to spread the good news, referring to the N ...

27
Sep
2022

5 tips to burn calories without sport

most fun, and it's a bonus way to build up your abs in a happy, fun way! After all that activity, you'll have earned a good night's sleep... Good news: sleeping for 8 hours allows you to burn about 500 calories without doing anything! ...

01
Dec
2022

AI: What is the job of a prompt engineer?

viduals capable of understanding how AI works and leveraging it to achieve desired outcomes can expect an excellent salary. According to the American news agency Bloomberg, prompting specialists can be paid up to $335,000 per year, which is approximately €300,000. This news has caused quite a sti ...

29
June
2023

Does digital transformation impact SCPIs?

nched at the end of 2020, plays the transparency card by keeping its investors informed through various means: - Sending email updates on the latest news from the real estate investment company (acquisitions, renovations, product news, and newsletters). - Sending quarterly bulletins summarizing the ...

17
Oct
2023

Television: with TF1+, the group revolutionizes its streaming service

he diversity of content announced by the group should entice you to take a look. The two mainstays of this new offering are family entertainment and news. A brand-new format called "Top Info" allows you to stay informed at any time of the day. The platform also plans to launch, starting in March, t ...

15
Jan
2024

Research Unit: The Unexpected Return of the Series on TF1

This episode marks the return of the series on TF1. Good news for fans of this police series: "Section de recherches" is making a comeback on TF1 on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, almost two years after its finale! The series, led by Xavier Deluc, Fabienne Carat, Franck Sémonin, and Élise Tielrooy ...

31
Jan
2024

Women's Rugby: History and Achievements

ench women's rugby team has won the Grand Slam in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2014, and 2018 by defeating all their opponents. To find out more about the team's news and results, visit the FFR website (link below). ...

18
Sep
2007

Sakura: 5 Things to Know About the Japanese Cherry Tree

ends and to admire the flowers. Across the country, forecasts about this blooming period are even broadcast on TV, following the weather report on the news. The Japanese refer to it as the "cherry blossom front" because the blooming starts in Okinawa in the southern part of the archipelago and then ...

02
Apr
2010

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

other food that stimulates testosterone production is asparagus. Its richness in vitamin E makes it an interesting food for both women and men. Good news for sweet tooths: dark chocolate stimulates the secretion of dopamine, a hormone responsible for the sensation of pleasure. So, without feeling g ...

11
Feb
2013