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Peace be Still
Art

Peace be Still

Where is my peace? Is it by the sea shore, where the waves crash? Is it up in the sky that’s blue, with puffy white pillows, that I can lay my head on and dream? Do I look for it, or is it hidden? How can I find it if […]

Majors Steak House 
Review

Majors Steak House 

284 E Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Closed on Mondays Majors Steak House is a great restaurant. The food is cooked very well. It […]

International / Media / News

Ear Candy: Media News from New Media Beat!

This Week on New Media Beat: UK: Who Gets the News on Social? Australia: Why Did the eSafety Commissioner Fine X? Gaza: Can Social Be Trusted for War News? Russia: Can Film-Makers Make Independent Movies? Venezuela: Independent News or Censorship? Cuba: Who Controls the Media? India: Are Internet Freedoms Being Restricted? Sudan at war:  AI […]

Chinchillas as Pets–What to Expect and What Not to Expect
Lifestyle / Opinion

Chinchillas as Pets–What to Expect and What Not to Expect

A little over five years ago, for my twenty-first birthday, I made the decision to adopt a pair of chinchillas. It was a long decision in the making. I had researched plenty of pets before landing on chinchillas. Once I dug deeper, it felt like I couldn’t stop. I didn’t […]

Leave the World Behind 
Review

Leave the World Behind 

If you are a movie-lover and love the thriller genre, then you should check out the new trailer for the movie, “Leave the World Behind.” The official trailer shows a family who is going on a little getaway that turns into chaos. While the family is in a luxurious rental […]

Killers of the Flower Moon Review
Review

Killers of the Flower Moon Review

Killers of the Flower Moon is director Martin Scorsese’s newest feature film, starring long time collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, and newcomer Lily Gladstone. The film is based on David Grann’s novel of the same name, and follows the systemic murders of the Osage people in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Both […]

Ukraine isn’t the First to see Russian Aggression, Georgia’s Struggle Against Russian Imperialism
Opinion

Ukraine isn’t the First to see Russian Aggression, Georgia’s Struggle Against Russian Imperialism

In recent years, Russia’s diplomatic efforts have been strategically directed towards fostering closer ties with Georgia, a country that has maintained a somewhat tenuous relationship with its northern neighbor since the Russo-Georgian War of 2008. These overtures have raised questions about Russia’s intentions and the potential implications for Georgia and […]

International / Media

Listen to New Media Beat!

  This Week on New Media Beat: South Korea: Virtual K-Pop! Pakistan: Press Freedom in Jeopardy? Italy: Who Reads the Papers? China: ‘Spicy Milk’ on Social Media? UK: Should Celebrities Accused of Abuse Be Demonetized? African Football: Who Controls the Broadcast Rights? The NMB Podcast streams live on Old Westbury Web Radio Thursdays […]

U.F.C Fight Night: Dawson VS Green 
Sports

U.F.C Fight Night: Dawson VS Green 

Main Event  All it took was 30 seconds for Bobby “King” Green to deliver one of the greatest upsets in recent memory. Bobby Green is the opposite of a boring fighter. Green is one of the sport’s highest level showmen. In his previous performances, whether he wins or loses, Green […]

U.F.C 294: Makhachev VS Volkanovski 
Sports

U.F.C 294: Makhachev VS Volkanovski 

Main Event  In the deserts of Abu Dhabi history has taken place with a loaded card in UFC 294. In this highly anticipated matchup between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, the fans got what they paid for.   Originally the Champion of the 155 lb division was set to fight the […]