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Forbes
10-05-2025
- General
- Forbes
Riding Into The Light Of Our Times
American silversmith, engraver, and Revolutionary patriot Paul Revere (1735 - 1818) rides to warn ... More the people of Massachusetts that the British troops were advancing by boat, April 1775. Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five. These opening lines of 'Paul Revere's Ride' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow are familiar to American schoolchildren. And so they—including me—grow up knowing the story of Paul Revere riding from Boston to Lexington to warn the Patriots that the British troops were headed their way. What followed the next morning were the 'shots heard round the world,' sparking the American Revolution. For most, however, Revere faded into quaint memory, a hero not quite forgotten but not well remembered. Fortunately, The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America, by Kostya Kennedy, brings Revere to life fully, making him not simply a patriot for his time but a beacon for our time, too. Revere was well-known in his time. Kennedy cites author Malcolm Gladwell's depiction of Revere as a "connector," that is, someone who met and mingled well with others, and so became a trusted resource. Everyone knew Paul Revere is a refrain that echoes throughout the book. How he became so well-known by everyone from leading Patriots like Sam Adams and John Hancock to British military officers, including General George Gage, is worthy of exploration. His traits are instructive to this day. Connector. A respected tradesman, Revere became a Mason, a not uncommon association for Colonial Americans, including some of our Founding Fathers. He was loyal to his lodge and headed it. There, at the meetings, he became steeped in the patriot resistance to the Crown's imposition of punitive taxes. Some of Innovator. Revere's father was an immigrant from France who embraced the Colonial American ways, becoming a silversmith, a trade he passed along to his son. Revere used that skill to teach himself to become an engraver and later a dentist, fashioning implants for his patients. He also learned to roll copper, becoming a bellmaker and munitions maker during the War of 1812. Stamina. We know Revere for his 20-mile Ride that fateful night in April 1775, but Revere made many more rides, in particular, riding to and from New York and onto Philadelphia and back to Boston, a journey of 700 miles. He was carrying messages from Committees of Correspondence discussing how they would react to ever-tightening coercive acts by the Crown. As an expert horseman, Revere had the skills to keep a steady pace and stamina to ride night and day, stopping occasionally for an overnight rest and to switch horses. Courage. During Revere's Ride, he knew full well that someone like him could be stopped and detained and even slain if he were caught. And just outside Lexington, he was stopped by British officers who could have shot him on the spot. When they queried him, he told them exactly where he was going and why. Honesty was his trademark, and he was not about to lie, even to save himself. The officers instead stripped the bridle from his horse, Brown Beauty, leaving Revere to walk into Lexington rather than ride. Citizen. Revere was a Patriot. He lived his love of country through service to the cause of Liberty, yes, but also to service to his community. He practiced this as a tradesman, a member of his church, and a lodge master—a true communitarian. These traits Revere demonstrated made him a trusted man in a dangerous time. We can take from his example that we should be open to change, find ways to maximize our skills, and stand true to our values. "It was Revere at the start and center of it all," writes Kostya Kennedy. It was Revere, booted and spurred, who raised the resistance, who helped deliver the first, fateful stand."
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Best Deals From Amazon's Book Sale, From the New Emily Henry Book to the Latest Kindle
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is behind us, and Prime Day is not until July, but Amazon is rolling out a major savings event for book lovers. Through April 28, deal-savvy book buyers can enjoy discounts on nonfiction and fiction print books, as well as savings on Kindle eBooks, Audible audiobooks, and Kindle hardware, including e-readers. More from Rolling Stone All the Small Things: The Best blink-182 Merch to Shop Online, From Tees to Vinyl Stagecoach Livestream 2025: How to Watch the Country Music Festival From Home My Diving Instructor in the Maldives Used This Dive Watch - And It's On Sale for 25% Off Up to 60% off books Audible for $0.99/mo for three months Kindle for $0.99/mo for three months 20% off Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Of course, book lovers who prefer to shop locally have alternatives. Independent Bookstore Day is April 26, which is a great time to head to your favorite indie shop. If you like to shop local and online, we have a guide to the best Amazon alternatives for books, as well as tips on picking a Kindle alternative. But if you've had your eye on a book, or you're looking to get a head start on your beach reads, read on for our picks for the best book deals from Amazon, including best-selling nonfiction, music books, and deals on e-readers. $12.96 $32.00 60% off Buy Now On Amazon Malcolm Gladwell's Revenge of the Tipping Point revisits his seminal bestseller The Tipping Point with new, thought-provoking observations. Gladwell explores how seemingly isolated events can become catalysts for major trends. $17.50 $36.00 51% off Buy Now On Amazon The first part of Cher's memoir, a New York Times Bestseller, was released in late 2024, and also features photos from the iconic singer's storied career. $17.80 $32.00 44% off Buy Now On Amazon Pope Francis' autobiography, published in January, is worth revisiting. It's the first autobiography by a pope, and was written over the course of six years. $20.30 $29.00 30% off Buy Now On Amazon Emily Henry's latest bestseller follows two writers competing for the same scoop to interview an elusive heiress. Of course, it doesn't take long for sparks to fly between the two rivals. $97.30 $139.00 30% off Buy Now On Amazon If you're a Twilight fan, it's a good time to save on the new box set. It compiles the original novels in the series as well as Midnight Sun. Each book also got a redesigned cover. $19.17 $27.99 32% off Buy Now On Amazon The latest Hunger Games prequel, which takes place 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, follows Haymitch Abernathy as he competes in the Hunger Games. $0.99 $14.99 93% off get deal Audible's best deal is back, as subscribers can get three months for $0.99/mo. $0.99 $11.99 92% off get deal You can also get Kindle Unlimited for $0.99/mo for the first three months. The subscription's regular price is $11.99/mo. $224.99 $279.99 20% off Buy Now On Amazon Kindle's new Colorsoft e-reader is discounted during the Amazon savings event. It features paper-like color, long battery life, and a waterproof build. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pushkin Industries Workers Ratify First Union Contract With Podcast Company
The 12-member unit at Pushkin Industries has reached its first collective bargaining agreement with the podcast company. Per the Writers Guild of America East, the group, which includes writers, producers, editors and engineers, unanimously ratified the contract, establishing a minimum salary of $73,000 and guaranteed raises, among other provisions. More from Deadline WGA Zeroes In On AI Protections In CBS News Contract Negotiations To "Safeguard Journalism As A Profession" IATSE Urges Against Kennedy Center Cancellations, Citing Removal Of "Critical Opportunities" For Crew Walt Disney Animation Studios Staffers Ratify First Union Contract - Update 'We're proud of this contract, and we think it reflects the strength of the community we've built at Pushkin and is an essential part of the movement to build better standards across the industry,' the bargaining unit said in a statement Friday. 'We're grateful to leadership for working with us throughout this process and for investing in our future together. The unit is looking forward to it!' Pushkin was co-founded by Jacob Weisberg and Malcolm Gladwell. The company produces podcasts like Revisionist History, Deep Cover, Broken Record, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, and Where's Dia? Below are some additional highlights from the contract, according to the WGA East: Guaranteed IP negotiation for shows where unit members write, research and host their own ideas Artificial intelligence protections, including allowing workers to decline their byline for content or altered by AI or created AI and the Company cannot use a worker's voice or likeness to create content without consent Enshrining Quiet Weeks in August and December 16 weeks fully paid parental leave A minimum 12 weeks of severance, plus laptop Protections for remote and hybrid employees Reports on Company's diversity, equity and inclusion work Just Cause 'I know how much effort and care went into negotiations, and am delighted that we've reached an agreement. We're excited about the future at Pushkin, and grateful that we're moving forward united, towards the same shared goals,' Pushkin CEO Gretta Cohn said in a statement of her own. The WGA East continues to expand its representation for podcast companies, and Pushkin Industries is only the latest example. The union also represents workers at Crooked Media, the iHeart Podcast Network, Lemonada, Pineapple Street Studios, The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Best of Deadline 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
Wall Street Journal
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
‘Rain of Ruin' Review: Fire From the Skies
Of the lingering controversies of World War II, perhaps the most intensely debated is America's bombing of Japan's cities. The two most dramatic forms—the firebombing raids in the spring of 1945, which killed more than a quarter-million civilians, and the better-known atomic bombings that summer—pitted morality against necessity as both sides groped for a way to end the war on acceptable terms. The air campaigns have been covered from many angles in recent books. Malcolm Gladwell's 'The Bomber Mafia' (2021) focuses on the apostles of strategic bombing, notably Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay, the chief architect of the firebombings. James M. Scott's brilliant 'Black Snow' (2022) balances America's drive to end the war against heartrending stories of ordinary Japanese citizens caught in the bombsights. Max Hastings's 'Retribution' (2007) frames the bombings in the context of the wider war for Asia. In 'Rain of Ruin' Richard Overy, a British historian whose books include 'The Dictators' (2004), distills the atomic bombing campaign—and its precursor, the incendiary strikes—into a single moral issue. As he writes, 'The question asked is usually 'was it necessary?'; the question, however, should really be 'why was it thought to be necessary at the time?'' The strategy of scorching densely populated cities wasn't the initiative of a single, bloody-minded general of the Strangelove stripe. 'Area bombing' of urban centers—a shift from pinpoint bombing of factories and military targets—had been studied by the U.S. Army Air Forces since 1943. The Office of Strategic Services analyzed Japan's urban demographics to find areas most vulnerable to fire. Air Forces analysts dissected the results of Britain's carpet bombing of German cities, and a replica village of typical Japanese homes was erected in a Utah desert to test the effects of napalm attacks.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Emerging Markets Report: Trade Winds
An Emerging Markets Sponsored Commentary ORLANDO, Fla., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are moments when the earth proverbially moves under your feet, where winds of change alter your present circumstances one way or the other. It could be as direct as a new government regulation calling for more electric cars that drives EV purchases and lithium prices skyrocket. Or, it could be a celebrity on the red carpet donning a particular fashion that makes a generation rush to the store to grab their own like it. Malcolm Gladwell covered this well in his classic The Tipping Point which examines how even the smallest of things can make a big difference. For American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (the 'Company' (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) it most definitely is not the smallest of things that could make an enormous difference. It's a new administration pushing tariffs and trade reform that may align with the Company's mission of onshoring, of American resource independence. And staying as apolitical as we always do in the pages of the EMR, we're not judging the president or his policies one way or the other. We are simply acknowledging that they exist, like weather, and ask ourselves what the impact may be for a company like American Tungsten if proposed tariffs create an advantage for domestic operators. Tungsten, for the uninitiated, is a 'critical mineral.' That's not our descriptor, it's an important designation by the government acknowledging its value. Tungsten is a critical mineral in the U.S. and Canada. In a recent press release American Tungsten made sure that the market knew how these shifting trade winds could fill its corporate sails. The Company is not subtle about its desire to be a leader in American energy independence. From the release: 'American Tungsten remains committed to strengthening resource independence in the United States. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral by the U.S. government, owing to its use in high-strength applications such as defense, aerospace, and high-performance manufacturing. The potential imposed tariffs highlight the strategic importance of securing domestic sources for key industrial metals in the United States, reinforcing the necessity of a stable and self-sufficient supply chain.' O.K., we hear you. We like the idea of American resource independence too. But the release is also very clear about the potential economic benefit to domestic tungsten producers, that making foreign tungsten less economically attractive vis-à-vis tariffs sure should help the fortunes of domestic producers. And American Tungsten has that past producing tungsten mine in Idaho. Again, from the release: 'We recognize the potential impacts these tariffs may have on our industry and our stakeholders. However, as one of the few U.S.-based tungsten miners, we believe this recent development underscores the importance of domestic production to mitigate supply chain disruptions and reduce reliance on foreign imports. As Canadian and other foreign suppliers may face cost disadvantages, the Company expects to see increased demand from both industrial and government buyers seeking reliable, tariff-free tungsten supplies.' About The Emerging Markets Report: The Emerging Markets Report is owned and operated by Emerging Markets Consulting (EMC), a syndicate of investor relations consultants representing years of experience. Our network consists of stockbrokers, investment bankers, fund managers, and institutions that actively seek opportunities in the micro and small-cap equity markets. For more informative reports such as this, please sign up at Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 requires that any person that uses the mails to publish, give publicity to, or circulate any publication or communication that describes a security in return for consideration received or to be received directly or indirectly from an issuer, underwriter, or dealer, must fully disclose the type of consideration (i.e. cash, free trading stock, restricted stock, stock options, stock warrants) and the specific amount of the consideration. In connection therewith, EMC has received the following compensation and/or has an agreement to receive in the future certain compensation, as described below. We may purchase Securities of the Profiled Company prior to their securities becoming publicly traded, which we may later sell publicly before, during or after our dissemination of the Information, and make profits therefrom. EMC does not verify or endorse any medical claims for any of its client companies. EMC has been paid $275,000 on behalf of American Tungsten Corp. for various marketing services including this report. EMC does not independently verify any of the content linked-to from this editorial. 15701 State Road 50, Suite #205 Clermont, FL 34711 Maggie Caraway
