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Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam (first row, middle) and delegates pose for a photo at the opening of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Hà Nội yesterday. The meeting is themed 'For professional and innovative journalism'. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết HÀ NỘI — The rapid proliferation of so-called fake news had led to a decline in public trust in news media, so countries around the world needed to take drastic action to change the status quo. This was agreed by participants at the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) that officially opened in Hà Nội on Friday. This year’s event saw the attendance of 40 international delegates, including influential news agencies such as Azertac (Azerbaijan), TASS (Russia), Xinhua (China), Kyodo News (Japan), … [Read more...] about In’t partners join VN to combat fake news, build public trust
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English Gardens Plymouth Nursery
Maureen Feighan The Detroit News Published 1:00 PM EST Dec 13, 2018 A year after closing its Ann Arbor location, English Gardens will again have a presence on Metro Detroit's west side -- this time in Plymouth. The family-owned chain on Wednesday announced it has acquired Plymouth Nursery, located at 9900 Ann Arbor Road West, which will become the retailer's sixth location. "English Gardens has been looking for a new location in this market since we lost the lease on our Ann Arbor store in January 2018," said president John Garin in a press release. "We are very pleased about this opportunity and look forward to servicing customers who frequented our previous store, and meeting current Plymouth Nursery customers." The 12,000-square-foot nursery, which also has a 12,000-square-foot greenhouse, sits on a 19-acre site at the corner of Ann Arbor Road and Gotfredson. It'll offer plants and garden products, along with a Garden Pharmacy to help customers … [Read more...] about English Gardens Plymouth Nursery
Donald Trump scraps Christmas press party after a year of ‘fake news’ accusations
DONALD Trump has cancelled the annual Christmas party with the White House press corps. The get together has traditionally been an opportunity for the media to rub shoulders with the President and his staff. But Trump has decided to pull the plug on this year’s event, Fox News reported. The cancellation comes after the president has railed against fake news and clashed with reporters. During last year’s event, the president and first lady did not pose for traditional pictures, in which guests would briefly chat with the couple near the Christmas tree before being snapped. Trump has repeatedly slammed the “fake news” media as the “enemy of the people”. He has also sparred with individual reporters, most notably CNN’s Jim Acosta, whose credentials were pulled after a contentious exchange. Trump spoke loudly over Acosta and then tried to shut him down by demanding he hand over his microphone. "Why don’t you let me run the country … [Read more...] about Donald Trump scraps Christmas press party after a year of ‘fake news’ accusations
Bitchy Miss Universe contestants heard mocking Miss Vietnam and Miss Cambodia for not being able to speak English
THE Miss Universe contest has been thrown into controversy after three of the contestants were accused of racism and bullying. Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers, Miss Australia Francesca Hung and Miss Colombia Valeria Morales have been accused of mocking Asian beauty queens in a livestream on Instagram for speaking poor English. Miss Summers said: “Miss Cambodia is here and doesn't speak any English and not a single other person speaks her language.” Miss Morales then agreed with the claim. The American contestant continued: “Could you imagine? Like Francesca said, that would be so isolating and I said yes, and I mean, just confusing all the time.” Miss Hung then added: “It would be really hard.” Then in another video Miss Summers said: “Miss Vietnam... she's so cute, and she pretends to know so much English and then you ask her a question after having a whole conversation with her and she goes (nods).” The comment drew a laugh from Miss … [Read more...] about Bitchy Miss Universe contestants heard mocking Miss Vietnam and Miss Cambodia for not being able to speak English
Vietnam faces shortage of native English-speaking teachers
VietNamNet Bridge - The shortage of teachers of English in Vietnam has become so serious that some language centres are employing native English speakers without qualifications. There's a high demand for learning English in Vietnam News reports of foreign travelers who work as English teachers in Vietnam to earn money for their tours have recently appeared in foreign newspapers. Most recently, ABC News reported that Australian travelers teach English overseas, including China and Vietnam, without necessary qualifications. The “native English teachers” have different nationalities, but they are all considered “westerners” because they have white faces and are hired by foreign language centers. The wages they receive in Vietnam are high enough for them to fund their trips throughout Vietnam. The “native English teachers” have different nationalities, but they are all considered “westerners” because they have white faces and are hired … [Read more...] about Vietnam faces shortage of native English-speaking teachers