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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

APPLY NOW: The Road Safety Journalism Fellowship Phase 3

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Road crashes are preventable, yet scores of people die and are injured on the country’s roads every day.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says about 7,000 Filipinos die each year and thousands more are injured or disabled due to road traffic crashes. Why is this so?

There are adequate laws designed to address the factors that contribute to road collisions, but poor enforcement and low public awareness of road safety rules, coupled with road users’ indifference towards safety regulations continue to pose problems.

The Road Safety Journalism Fellowship is a vehicle for writers from print, broadcast and online media to contribute to road safety through the production of in-depth stories in multi-media platforms.

The World Health Organization, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and in partnership with VERA Files, is launching the third phase of the Road Safety Journalism Fellowship.

The Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists to produce comprehensive news and feature articles and translate statistics on road injuries and deaths to human and public interest stories. The Program aims to generate interest in road safety reportage that is thorough, exhaustive and contextualized; one that goes beyond breaking news, body counts and police reports but which instead frames road safety as a public health and development issue.

Twenty-one media fellows from around metropolitan Manila and other parts of the country had taken part in the two programs (2015-2017). They produced close to 80 stories on road safety published in different news outlets and also disseminated online by VERA Files in a special Chit Estella Road Safety page (verafiles.org/specials/road-safety).

The 2018 Fellowship is open to journalists from print, online and broadcast media, freelance writers and bloggers based in Metro Manila and Luzon.

Journalists with at least three years of reporting experience are invited to submit three story proposals (each story idea explained in 150-200 words) they wish to work on for the duration of the Fellowship.

The professional qualifications of the applicants will be taken into consideration in the selection, but the quality and substance of the story proposals will be given greater weight.

Deadline of submission has been extended toJune 25. For more details about the Fellowship, click on this link: http://verafiles.org/articles/apply-now-road-safety-journalism-fellowship-phase-3

Looking for a Career Option in a Mattress Store? The Secrets to a Successful Career as a Mattress Salesman!

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If you want to embark on a career in the mattress industry and make a name for yourself as a mattress salesman, then you should understand that you are embarking on a career full of responsibility. Selling mattresses is a difficult job because there are plenty of different types of mattresses which serve several different functions. Different people require different types of mattresses, and you must be aware of what specific benefits each type of mattress has. In this article, you will learn some of the most important considerations which you need to make when you want to buy a new mattress.

The sizes of the mattress: Mattresses come in different sizes and thickness. The standard sizes that all types of mattresses are available in are as follows:

Twin size- 39" x 75"
Full size- 54" x 75
Queen size- 60" x 80"
King size- 78" x 80"
California King size- 72" x 84"
College Dorms size- 5" longer than a normal twin
Day-bed and Trundle size- same as twin size mattresses

Regarding the matter of the thicknesses of these mattresses, standard thickness is of 7 inches deep. However, these days the recent trending pillow top mattresses can go almost 24 inches deep. Memory foam mattresses are also between 12 inches to 14 inches in thickness.

The type of mattress: There are different types of mattresses available in the market today, like the traditional spring coil mattress, foam mattresses made of memory foam, latex mattresses, air pressure mattresses, pillow-top mattresses and air pressure mattresses. These mattresses differ in the material they are made from, and as a salesman, you must be particularly aware of these intricate product details. You must also be aware of the specific benefits which each type of mattresses offers. Some of these mattresses offer health benefits also, like relieving back and neck pains.
Firmness: Firmness is one of the prime selling points of a mattress. You should know how firm your mattress is and if it can offer the specific benefits that a customer is looking for. A firm mattress is not suitable for everyone, try to keep mattresses of medium firm as they will be suitable for most people.

Why is a good mattress important: You must know this if you want to become a salesman for a mattress company or a store. You will have to convince your customers that they need to buy good quality mattresses and for this, you need to be convinced yourself first. Do proper research on the importance of a good mattress in helping people to sleep better and improving their lifestyles. Leesa Mattress can be a good choice for restful sleep and ensure comfort and ultimate support.

Conclusion
Mattresses are an essential aspect of one's lifestyle; a good mattress can improve a person's health considerably. If you want to become a mattress salesman, you must know all the details and benefits of mattresses.

Author Bio: Silvia Watson is a freelance content writer. She has written many good and informative articles on different categories such health, fashion, travel etc. She is a featured author at various authoritative blogs in the health and fitness industry and currently associated as a blogger with https://www.countingsheep.net/

Midas Promotions Presents, Viral Vintage Sensations Post Modern Jukebox Live in Manila

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#PMJTourManila

Have you ever thought how Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” would have sounded if it came out in the 60’s or if Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” could make a 1950’s prom even more romantic?

The once-popular phrase may be “everything old is new again,” but for Scott Bradlee, it might read everything new is old again.

Instead of just doing covers, music arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee formed an ensemble band of throwbox minstrels called Post Modern Jukebox (PMJ) that takes modern pop hits and plays them in ragtime, vintage jazz and other retro musical styles.

“Today's hits, yesterday” was the inspiration behind Post Modern Jukebox’s unique retro-reworkings of modern pop and rock hits. The multi-talented collective reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown – or, as Bradlee himself puts it, “pop music in a time machine.”

It’s an idea Bradlee had as far back as high school.

“When I was in high school, I was getting into really like early jazz, stuff like ragtime and New Orleans music and things like that,” Bradlee said. “You can imagine that most of my peers weren’t really into that kind of music. They didn’t play a whole lot of ragtime at school dances back then. So I wanted to be able to share this with my friends, and one thing I wound up doing since I had pretty good ears—I taught myself a lot by ear—I would just kind of pick out pop songs that they liked and turned them into ragtime or jazz and stuff.”

PMJ had its humble beginnings in the cramped basement of Bradlee’s apartment in Queens, New York, where he shot videos with a small group of college friends.

The group’s big break came after doing a jazzy cover of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Thrift Shop’ which became viral, reaching over a million views in its first week and climbing to #8 on Billboard magazine’s Jazz Albums chart. Bradlee and crew then followed it up with Miley Cyrus’ ‘We Can’t Stop’ and true enough there was simply no stopping PMJ as it found its way out of Bradlee’s basement apartment and into bigger, more elaborate venues and mainstream consciousness.

Post Modern Jukebox’s choice of material ranges from the ‘80s hard rock of Guns N’ Roses to the most current hits of today and they are performed by a rotating cast of musicians, including numerous American Idol alumni, wearing the same fashion pieces as their version’s particular era or genre.

To date, they have amassed over a billion views on their YouTube channel, and they have covered artists ranging from Lady Gaga to Radiohead, Taylor Swift to Maroon 5 and many others, giving their hits a vintage makeover like jazz, swing and ragtime.

“I take pride in putting together the right powers and personalities to create a unique and amazing experience for our fans,” Bradlee says in an interview. “We want them to escape reality and join us for the most sensational 1920s party this side of The Great Gatsby. We want them to experience what it was like to be at the New Years' Eve show that Sinatra would have hosted in the 1940s. We want them to feel the excitement of hearing the greats of Motown live and up close. Our goal is to give our audiences their favorite show again and again and still have it feel like the very first time.”

The Houston Press proclaimed, “Scott Bradlee’s project has turned into a worldwide phenomenon in quite a small amount of time, having sold out shows in more than 60 countries around the world – and rightly so.”

And as any Post Modern Jukebox fan can tell you, the experience is never the same twice, with new songs, new sounds, and new members added to the ever-growing family each time around.

Finally, Pinoy enthusiasts can now experience Pop Music in a Time Machine as Midas Productions presents Post Modern Jukebox Live in Manila at the Kia Theatre on Friday, 14th September 2018.

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10 am onwards.

Ticket Prices:

VIP Gold Package: P9,600

VIP Silver Package: P6,645

VIP: P4,500

Orchestra: P3,500

Loge: P4,000

Balcony: P2,500

VIP GOLD PACKAGE DETAILS

Package name: Postmodern Jukebox Gold VIP Package

Package price: P9,600.00

Ticket limit per order: 4