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The Livi boss, who believes the implementation of some kind of manager-changing window needs to be explored, said: "Who would actually want to be a manager? What's the life cycle of a manager? Maybe 18 months, if that, if you average it out.

"It's a very harsh and cynical environment and I don't think people understand how stressful it can be. It has a massive impact on my wife and my daughter because they read social media.

"Scotland is a very passionate and emotional nation when it comes to football but has social media heightened it? I think it has.

"In the past, if you didn't have a great game and got booed at the end, that's probably all you would hear until the next game. But now it's constant throughout the week, with media and social media constantly on you 24/7.

"You didn't know what the rest of the world was talking about before because you'd be confined to your club and your own life, but now it's constant.

"Unless you're earning hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, where that stick can wash off you a little bit, it's not a great job to be in and it's not a great environment to be in at times with the social media backlash it involves.

"At times, you feel isolated as a manager when you go through a tough run of form. It's testament to my board that they've stuck by me when I've gone through a tough run over the last seven years. There's a lot to be said for continuity.

"At the bigger clubs, I think now with the social media and how much hype there is, the dynamics are changing.

"It used to be that guys would go down the pub and discuss whether the manager or the players had a good game, but now it's all over social media, and before you know it, there's 1,000 tweets and then, come the next game, everybody turns up waiting on a negative thing to happen.

"I don't think it's a great job, job security-wise and mentally."

Reflecting on Ross's sacking, Martindale said: "I've got a lot of sympathy for Jack because I think he's done a fantastic job at Hibs.

"We've been in opposite dugouts for probably six of the last eight seasons if I go back to his time at Dumbarton, Alloa and St Mirren. I've always found him very approachable and very knowledgeable and very humble in victory or defeat.

"I did not think Jack would be out of a job this morning.

"Hibs are a huge club. Are they underperforming in the league? Yes, slightly. But was there an opportunity for Jack to turn it round? I think there was. He could have won the cup final and become a legend and that cup form could have kicked into the league form.

"It's so cutthroat now. As a manager, all you ask is to be given a bit of time because it can't always be plain sailing."

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detected 43 COVID-19 cases attributed to the omicron variant,nearly all of which were considered mild and discovered in the first week of December.

At least 22 states documented at least one COVID-19 case associated with the new variant of concern during the first eight days of December, according to data released by the CDC on Friday. Out of the 43 cases, the agency confirmed one hospitalization, which lasted two days, and zero deaths.

While the U.S. confirmed its first case of omicron last week in a California resident, the CDC said at least one patient who traveled internationally developed symptoms on Nov. 15. The timeline means the omicron strain was likely in the U.S. longer than initially thought, as the California patient first experienced symptoms on Nov. 25.

South Africa first reported the omicron strain to the World Health Organization on Nov. 24 two days before the international organization designated it as a variant of concern.

CDC Director Rochelle WalenskyRochelle WalenskyOvernight Health Care Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research Court leaves Texas abortion ban, allows suits CDC: Most of 43 omicron cases detected in first days of December considered mild Overnight Health Care Boosters expanded to 16- and 17-year-olds MORE detailed some of the data in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, including that most of the 43 cases so far were considered mild and that most of the patientshad been vaccinated.

Almost 80 percent ofthe patients with an omicron strain had a full primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine. Fourteen had received an additional or booster dose, including five who got that extra dose less than 14 days after symptoms emerged.

One-third of the patients had traveled internationally within 14 days of developing symptoms or testing positive. Most of the infected individuals ranged from 18 to 39 years old, although the strain also infected four children and four adults aged 65 and older.

Only three ofthe patients were asymptomatic, with the most common symptoms reported being cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose. Six patients had previously contracted COVID-19.

But the CDC researchers warned that even if most infections are mild, a highly transmissible variant could result in enough cases to overwhelm health systems.

The delta variant is still considered the most prevalent strain in the country by far, estimated to make up 99.9 percent of cases across the U.S. last week.

In response to the omicron variants emergence, the U.S. initiated a travel banfor eight African countries near South Africa and Botswana,which were the first countriestoreport the strain. The CDC also started a voluntary airport-based genomic surveillance program in four airports.

The agency updated its guidance to recommend booster doses for all adults in the days after the omicron variant was reported. On Thursday, the CDC expanded booster access to 16- and 17-year-olds.

In its report, the CDC called for the U.S. to use prevention strategies ranging from vaccinations, masking, improved ventilation, testing, quarantine and isolation to curb the spread of the virus, including cases involving the omicron strain.

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ILOILO CITY, Philippines Scholars of the Passi City government are being required to attend a caravan in support of the Bongbong Marcos-Sara Duterte tandem on Saturday, December 11, according to screenshots leaked to the internet Thursday evening, December 9.

These screenshots were from the Passi City Scholars Facebook group, posted by a certain Cio Lgu Passi, which appears to be an older account of the City Information Office.

The post, in the Kinaray-a language spoken in some parts of Panay island, required college and senior high school-level scholars to wear red shirts and position themselves in several areas where the caravans would pass by.

Payroll numbers containing their stipends as well as clearances for their renewal would be released to them after the program, said the post that also warned them against sharing the announcement.

It told scholars to send representatives if their schedules were in conflict with the event.

Scholars were also told to simply respect the Passi City Mayor Stephen Palmares and Vice Mayor Jesry Palmares, and not to make comments on social media, saying that they are the ones who decide whether or not to continue the scholarship program.

You already know how the Mayor and the Vice Mayor worked hard for our progress. Scholars, they need your support and not your bad comments. In our part at the CIO, we cannot control your individual attitudes. But for us, you should think about the words you let out, the account said in its post.

Passi City Mayor Stephen Palmares, who is also Lakas-CMDs chairperson in Iloilo province, clarified to Rappler that the attendance to the said caravan was purely voluntary.

We would like to clarify that here in Passi City, that attending the [December 11 caravan] is voluntary for the scholars, and we have also invited all organizations in the city, informing them as to those who support Bongbong Marcos and Sara [Duterte], to come tomorrow at the welcome arch and wear red, said Palmares.

Palmares also denied that non-attendance to the said event will affect scholars standing with the scholarship program.

He added that the screenshots were not true, despite Rapplers verification that the Cio Lgu Passi account has been used by the city government for quite some time now.

Their scholarships will be released on January or February to the scholars. There is no point to that argument. Our scholarship program has been there since before I became mayor. I have asked investigation of the circulating [screenshots], and since it is in social media, anybody can create an account. They can get information from our official Facebook pages, he said.

The mayor also took to his personal Facebook account to release a statement, reiterating that the caravan was voluntary.

I would like to clarify that city scholars are NOT COMPELLED/ REQUIRED TO ATTEND the Caravan or to wear red t-shirts. Instead, we are only encouraging the scholars (who are also supporters of BBM-Sara) to join the caravan. In fact, not only the scholars are encouraged but also other sectors in our community. Furthermore, any political parties who would like to hold a caravan in our city are welcome for I personally believe that no matter what our political affiliations are, we are all equal, the mayor said in his post.

Two of the scholars, Dessa* and Jane* confirmed to Rappler that the screenshots were indeed true, and expressed their disappointment with the said requirement.

The two also confirmed that they were told to provide valid reasons as to why they would not attend before their clearances and their payroll numbers would be released.

Both of them said the same thing: while the post did not explicitly state the words mandatory or required, the tenor of the post made them feel compelled to obey or risk their education.

Dessa* expressed her shock, saying that they felt oppressed because their freedom to support and choose the countrys next leaders was being taken.

I was shocked to read it because it was an act of oppression. Its like our freedom to choose is being taken. Because as far as I know, that [the activity] should be voluntary but then they had that announcement. There is no such word as required nor voluntary in the post. But if you read it at first it sounds like [its] mandatory, said Dessa.

Jane* said she was disappointed with the citys leadership, emphasizing that they did not owe a debt of gratitude to the Palmareses.

We are disappointed in our leaders here in Passi City and we are insulted as scholars. They had to include language that would make it seem like we owe the mayor, and like hes the one [who was personally funding] the scholarship program, that we have to support all programs by the mayor and vice mayor, said Jane*.

Jane* also refuted Mayor Palmares Facebook post, placing doubt on the timely release of their clearances and payroll numbers as the time of the program.

If it was not mandatory sir on the first place, why did the [group] admin in [the] city scholars [Facebook group] make that post last night? Why should they issue a clearance just on the day and time of the caravan? Why would they set the date of releasing the payroll numbers on the day of the caravan? she added.

The December 11 caravan of the BBM-Sara Uniteam would start at Mandurriao district in Iloilo City and will pass through the neighboring towns of Leganes, Zarraga, and Pototan, before ending in Passi City.

Palmares confirmed in several media interviews on Friday that neither Marcos Jr. nor Duterte would appear during the caravan, but instead would be proxied by his national campaign manager, MMDA Chairperson BenhurAbalos. Rappler.com

Joseph B.A. Marzan is a Visayas-based journalist from Iloilo City and an awardee of the Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship.

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BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 07: Singer Adele performs live on stage during a concert at Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 07, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Hoederath/Getty Images for September Management)

The world fell in love with Adele again when she released her highlight anticipated album,30, on November 19. The album was highly recognized as her best album to date and continues to remain on top of music charts and year-end charts. Within the lists of roundups and reviews, however, there was a piece of news that was not expected that came out. Adele confessed she does not control her social media.

Adele did her first appearance on Youtube with a Youtube influencer and was featured onNikkie de Jagers channel. On the NikkieTutorials` Power of Makeup series, the star and Youtube star talked about various topics such as her new music and beauty preferences.

Within the episode, she expressed that her team removed her privileges to post after a picture she posted on her social media account during the COVID-19 pandemic. She spoke about the experience stating thatIt`s the only picture I ever posted myself and then they took my password away from me again, she shared. While it was not confirmed what image was posted by Adele, fans speculate her post belonged to a picture where she was wearing the Jamaican flag was accused of cultural appropriation. The image is from August 2020.

Adele expressed that her team believed a similar situation would occur again if she maintained full control of her social media accounts. Fans may not be happy with the news. But if she says it is for the best then we have to believe her and just sing along to the music for now!

Do you want Adele to control her social media? What do you think? Sound off below in the comments. We would love to know what you think.

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ADA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPLSI, the parent company of LegalShield and IDShield, protects and empowers people with the tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life, announces the acquisition of yourself.online, an industry-leading AI based service providing privacy and reputation management tools for social media and online accounts.

Austin headquartered technology company, yourself.online was founded in 2018 by two former Google employees, James Chance and Dimitrios Mistriotis, after recognizing how old social media posts and online accounts can damage an individuals reputation and negatively impact opportunities in life.

Yourself.online began partnering with IDShield in 2020 by offering online reputation management and social media monitoring to IDShields more than a million members.

The sophisticated technological approach to social media monitoring that yourself.online created perfectly complements the services we provide our members, said Jeff Bell, CEO of PPLSI. We want people to feel empowered using the internet and to trust their privacy and personas are constantly monitored and protected. The benefit of this tool is the best of both worlds, it keeps you safe and gives you awareness about the perception of your online profile.

The acquisition provides IDShield the opportunity to continue expanding the brands identity, privacy, security and reputation management capabilities, strengthened by yourself.onlines founders, engineering and business teams which will join PPLSI.

After partnering with PPLSI, we found both companies shared a strong common purpose of empowering individuals to have greater control and understanding of the information they share online, ensuring equal access to opportunities. My team and I are excited to continue innovating to help people with their reputation and broader online life, said James Chance, founder of yourself.online.

Yourself.onlines technology scans social media platforms and helps people automatically find and delete old social media posts, photos and videos that can damage their online reputation. Posts and images are reviewed using AI based technologies and flagged for review, along with recommendations and proactive steps to improve and manage profiles, reputation, and privacy settings. The service continues to scan accounts and notifies the person of any changes to their online reputation.

The reputation management services offered by IDShield and yourself.online are essential for todays digital age, especially those seeking employment, business networking, applying to colleges and universities and online dating.

A survey by CareerBuilder found 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, and 54 percent of employers surveyed chose not to hire a candidate based on content found on their social media profiles. Additionally, a 2020 survey by Kaplan revealed 36 percent of nearly 300 college admissions officers polled visit the applicants social media profiles to learn more about them.

IDShields Family Plan allows you to monitor the social media accounts for a member, spouse or partner and dependent children under the age of 18. The plan monitors up to 10 accounts for covered minors. Visit IDShield Plans and Pricing to see a full list of privacy, security, and monitoring benefits for individuals, families, and businesses.

About IDShieldIDShield, a PPLSI cybersecurity brand, exists to empower a better tomorrow with identity theft solutions, privacy, and reputation management services for individuals and families. Named Best for Families and Best Overall by Forbes (2021), Best for Restoration by Money.com (2021), and recipient of the Cyber Security Excellence Gold Award (2021), were making protection personal by offering plans customized to meet your online security needs with one-on-one consultation by professionals at your fingertips. Today, were helping over a million members navigate the conveniences and challenges of modern life without giving up their privacy. To learn more about our platform, plans and benefits, visit IDShield.com and PPLSI.com.

About PPLSIA champion of equal access to justice and security, PPLSI has provided individuals, families, businesses, and employers with the tools and services needed to live a just and secure life for 49 years. Under PPLSI, our consumer brand, LegalShield, is disrupting the legal services industry by giving everyone the resources and tools to affordably find their justice. We are transforming the traditional way of receiving legal guidance and services and providing qualified, trusted attorneys and law firms in the palm of your hands. Our security brand, IDShield, specializes in privacy and reputation management and protects your online data and information. To learn more about PPLSI and our brands and products that currently improve and empower 4.5 million individuals and 140,000 businesses across North America, visit PPLSI.com, LegalShield.com and IDShield.com.

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