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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
From The Archive: Blueline Ace On Tap In '12
Welcome to this edition of "From The Archive". In this recurring series, we open The Hockey News' vault and display some of the top WHL-related articles from the past. Today's article comes from March 1, 2011, where Ryan Kennedy wrote about former Everett Silvertips defenceman, Ryan Murray.
Engadget
5 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Internet Archive is now an official US government document library
The US Senate has granted the Internet Archive federal depository status, making it officially part of an 1,100-library network that gives the public access to government documents, KQED reported. The designation was made official in a letter from California Senator Alex Padilla to the Government Publishing Office that oversees the network. "The Archive's digital-first approach makes it the perfect fit for a modern federal depository library, expanding access to federal government publications amid an increasingly digital landscape," he wrote. Established by Congress in 1813, the Federal Depository Library Program is designed to help the public access government records. Each congressional member can designate up to two libraries, which include government information like budgets, a code of federal regulations, presidential documents, economic reports and census data. With its new status, the Internet Archive will be gain improved access to government materials, founder Brewster Kahle said in a statement. "By being part of the program itself, it just gets us closer to the source of where the materials are coming from, so that it's more reliably delivered to the Internet Archive, to then be made available to the patrons of the Internet Archive or partner libraries." The Archive could also help other libraries move toward digital preservation, given its experience in that area. It's some good news for the site which has faced legal battles of late. It was sued by major publishers over loans of digital books during the Coronavirus epidemic and was forced by a federal court in 2023 to remove more than half a million titles. And more recently, major music label filed lawsuits over its Great 78 Project that strove to preserve 78 RPM records. If it loses that case it could owe more than $700 million damages and possibly be forced to shut down. The new designation likely won't aid its legal problems, but it does affirm the site's importance to the public. "In October, the Internet Archive will hit a milestone of 1 trillion pages," Kahle wrote. "And that 1 trillion is not just a testament to what libraries are able to do, but actually the sharing that people and governments have to try and create an educated populace."
The Herald Scotland
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
In Pictures: Hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne toned down his act to reach wider audience
The gothic stage persona and the heavy rock with Osbourne's trademark vocals made songs like Paranoid well known across the airwaves with bandmates such as Geezer Butler and guitarist Tony Iommi. Osbourne, then aged 40, in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, where he appeared before Amersham Magistrates' Court accused over a domestic incident (Archive/PA) Ozzy Osbourne, wife Sharon and children Kelly, Jack and Aimee at the Kerrang Awards 1997 in London (Neil Munns/PA) Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne arrive at a press preview of Julien's sale of property in Los Angeles from the family's homes (Ian West/PA) Profits from the sale benefited The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Programme (Ian West/PA) Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne arriving for the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow (Danny Lawson/PA) With addiction issues dogging him, it was wife Sharon who would help clean up his act and his life. Her managerial acumen ensured that a more respectable lifestyle in Los Angeles was ideal reality TV fodder as he toned his act down. (l to r) Ozzy, Kelly and Sharon Osbourne collect the 2006 Silver Clef Award at the Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards, at the Hilton Hotel, central London (Ian West/PA) Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne leave the Cambridge Theatre in central London after watching their daughter, Kelly, making her West End debut in Chicago (Jane Mingay/PA) He never lost his West Midlands accent and his exploits earned him a star on the city's walk of fame and having a tram named after him. He was a natural choice to perform at the city's 2022 Commonwealth Games. Ozzy Osbourne's star as he is inducted into the Birmingham Walk of Stars on Broad Street in central Birmingham (PA) Ozzy Osbourne during a signing session for his book I Am Ozzy at an HMV store on Oxford Street, central London in 2009 (Yui Mok/PA) Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Iommi and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath attending The Classic Rock Roll of Honour at The Roundhouse, Camden, London (Ian West/PA) Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne launches a Midland Metro tram bearing his name, on a newly-opened route in Birmingham city centre (PA)
Qatar Tribune
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar National Archive to join Expo Osaka - Japan 2025 from July 21
Doha The Qatar National Archive announced its participation in the State of Qatar's pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 - one of the world's leading events focused on innovation and knowledge diversity. Running from July 21 to 25, the Archive will present an interactive digital experience that showcases Qatar's documentary heritage using modern tools that bridge technology and tradition. As part of its participation, Qatar National Archive will offer a range of interactive activities, including a virtual reality experience in document restoration. Visitors will also be able to explore documents that connect Qatar with other participating nations through an augmented reality journey across the Expo's global landscape. Commenting on the occasion, Secretary General of Qatar National Archive, Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain stated that the decision to participate in Expo Osaka 2025 stems from their belief in the significance of this international platform as a space that reflects institutional progress and highlights Qatar's efforts in preserving its documentary heritage through advanced technologies. This participation strengthens the integration of national identity with the tools of the digital age. He added that the event offers a practical opportunity to enhance shared archival heritage and expand avenues of collaboration with institutions dedicated to memory preservation around the world. Dr Al Buainain also noted that the Archive partnered with Ajyal Educational Center to select a group of outstanding students to serve as youth ambassadors. These students will join the Archive's team in raising awareness and supporting visitors through engaging educational experiences that underscore the importance of documentation in preserving national identity in a contemporary context. This initiative, he said, aligns with the Archive's 2025–2030 strategy to invest in young national talent by immersing them in real-world experiences that foster awareness, responsibility, and values as they represent Qatar on the global stage and build their capacities in heritage preservation. As part of its digital showcase, the Archive also developed an innovative interactive zone that uses AI to offer visitors a rich visual journey into Qatar's cultural legacy. Guests can take personalized souvenir photos that are digitally merged with elements drawn from Qatar's visual memory - traditional architecture, heritage attire, and rare manuscripts. This creative experience forms a bridge between past and present, capturing visitors' engagement with Qatar's heritage in a contemporary, identity-rich setting. Dr Al Buainain concluded by saying that they hope this participation will help forge specialized partnerships that support the Archive's goals in developing its tools, keeping pace with technological advancements, and learning from global best practices in documenting, preserving, and providing access to our documentary heritage.
Qatar Tribune
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar National Archive all set to showcase Qatar's documentary heritage at Expo Osaka 2025
QNA Doha The Qatar National Archive has announced its participation in the State of Qatar's pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025—one of the world's premier events dedicated to innovation and knowledge diversity. Running from July 21 to 25, the Archive will present an interactive digital experience highlighting Qatar's documentary heritage through modern tools that bridge tradition and technology. As part of its presence, the Qatar National Archive will offer a range of interactive activities, including a virtual reality experience in document restoration. Visitors will also embark on an augmented reality journey, exploring documents that link Qatar with other participating nations across the Expo's global landscape. Commenting on the occasion, Dr Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain, secretary-general of the Qatar National Archive, stated that the decision to participate in Expo Osaka 2025 reflects the Archive's commitment to this global platform as a space that showcases institutional progress and highlights Qatar's efforts to preserve its documentary heritage using advanced technologies. He emphasised that the initiative strengthens the integration of national identity with the tools of the digital age. He added that the event presents a valuable opportunity to foster shared archival heritage and broaden avenues of cooperation with institutions around the world that are dedicated to memory preservation. As part of its youth engagement strategy, the Archive has partnered with Ajyal Educational Centre to select a group of outstanding students to serve as youth ambassadors. The students will join the Archive's team to support visitors and raise awareness through engaging educational experiences that underscore the importance of documentation in preserving national identity. This initiative aligns with the Archive's 2025–2030 strategy to invest in young national talent by immersing them in real-world experiences that cultivate awareness, responsibility, and core values, while representing Qatar on the global stage and developing their skills in heritage preservation. As a highlight of its digital showcase, the Archive has developed an innovative interactive zone that leverages artificial intelligence to offer visitors a visually immersive journey into Qatar's cultural legacy. Guests will be able to take personalised souvenir photos digitally merged with elements from Qatar's visual memory—traditional architecture, heritage attire, and rare manuscripts—creating a meaningful connection between past and present in a modern, identity-rich setting. Dr Al Buainain concluded by expressing his hope that this participation will help forge specialised partnerships that support the Archive's objectives in advancing its tools, staying abreast of technological developments, and learning from global best practices in documenting, preserving, and making accessible the nation's documentary heritage.
