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Freewrite 2023.

Riverside isn’t the only IE county with problems, either. It’s one of those places where you happen to live next to a house raided by the FBI for right-wing extremist activity.

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels.com “Go back to where you came from” was the top phrase I heard the entire time I’ve been a resident of the California Bible Belt. There’s nothing original about growing up in the Inland Empire. It’s the suburbs, yet often considered rural in other parts. It’s a place mostly comprised of a growing population of underrepresented people. But it’s also…

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Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Public Education

Conservative school boards have become platforms for far-right agendas that undermine the interests of public education, students, parents, and administrators (Henrikson, 2023; Lambert, 2022). While expected to remain nonpartisan, school boards...

Photo by Element5 Digital on Pexels.com By Ashlyn N. Ramirez Submitted in fulfillment for MGMT 870 April 6, 2024 Introduction According to the Global Risk Report for 2022, released by the World Economic Forum, the first paragraph finds the last 18 months remain in a cycle of rapid digitalization across industries. Even though the climate crisis and debt crisis were the most pressing concerns…

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Servant and Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership characterizes itself through ethical behavior that empowers diverse communities nationwide. It is something one would expect to innovate over time, especially within the cultural diaspora. Applying authentic leadership and a transformative nature encompasses nonprofit organizations that do not seek financial gain to achieve their goals, complete their projects, and…

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The New Roku Wireless SoundBar Brings a Home Theater to Everyone

Wrote a thing about the Roku SoundBar. Thanks for reading!

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images RokuTV owners might want to know about this deal ahead of Black Friday. The newest season of the RokuTV SoundBar is available to purchase before the holidays. To top it off, Roku is running more than one promo right now, meant to show that wealth is no longer a factor in truly enjoying revolutionary surround sound.  TCL Roku TV Wireless SoundBar will be a: 2.0…

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Why I am not fluent in Spanish. Or Tagalog. It's called assimilation.

My sense of culture is chaotic. Probably not by choice. None of my tattoos match. I feel more like a “Valley Girl” than anything. A language barrier is always an excuse for staying mute on the matter.

Pictures of my father’s side of the family. I admit that it hurts a little but not entirely to understand a Spanish meme on Twitter or Instagram. I don’t use a Spanish keyboard on my iPhone. And try talking to other fluent Spanish speakers with Google Translate. I can’t compete.  In short, I probably understand about 30 percent of what’s said to me, and that’s being generous. I religiously use…

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The Google graveyard just got a little deeper.

We are finally saying goodbye to a nosy, algorithmic news option that has operated since 2019. Soon, another algorithm will take its place. The goal? To better serve their audience.

Photo by alleksana on Pexels.com Say bye to the problematic personalized news feature. For the average consumer, it will be considered a win for privacy. Today, the company silently turned off their “Personal News” feature on their Google Assistant.  The end of another Google AI-based program impacts the Android community and Google product users at home. While a standard news feature remains…

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In 2020, experts found there was an excess of 93,000 deaths from opioid overdoses.

“We’ll keep bringing it up until the times catch up,” she wrote on Twitter.

Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com It’s no secret that opioids are widely given to veterans to handle pain. But some pills aren’t meant to be taken forever.  And where does the gateway start?  A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found a 65 percent increase in opioid-related deaths from 2010-2016. I’m sorry but, our veterans deserve so much better than a cocktail of prescription…

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In 2020, experts found there was an excess of 93,000 deaths from opioid overdoses.

“We’ll keep bringing it up until the times catch up,” she wrote on Twitter.

It’s no secret that opioids are widely given to veterans to handle pain. But some pills aren’t meant to be taken forever.  And where does the gateway start?  A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found a 65 percent increase in opioid-related deaths from 2010-2016. I’m sorry but, our veterans deserve so much better than a cocktail of prescription drugs. Marijuana, however, has…

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The Google graveyard just got a little deeper.

We are finally saying goodbye to a nosy, algorithmic news option that has operated since 2019. Soon, another algorithm will take its place. The goal? To better serve their audience.

Photo by alleksana on Pexels.com Say bye to the problematic personalized news feature. For the average consumer, it will be considered a win for privacy. Today, the company silently turned off their “Personal News” feature on their Google Assistant.  The end of another Google AI-based program impacts the Android community and Google product users at home. While a standard news feature remains…

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Why I am not fluent in Spanish. Or Tagalog. It's called assimilation.

My sense of culture is chaotic. Probably not by choice. None of my tattoos match. I feel more like a “Valley Girl” than anything. A language barrier is always an excuse for staying mute on the matter.

Pictures of my father’s side of the family. I admit that it hurts a little but not entirely to understand a Spanish meme on Twitter or Instagram. I don’t use a Spanish keyboard on my iPhone. And try talking to other fluent Spanish speakers with Google Translate. I can’t compete.  In short, I probably understand about 30 percent of what’s said to me, and that’s being generous. I religiously use…

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Starving for affordable housing in the shadows of Orange County’s wealthy

Starving for affordable housing in the shadows of Orange County’s wealthy

Taken during the 2017 Point In Time Count outside of Downtown Fullerton. By Ashlyn Ramirez Fullerton Mayor Bruce Whitaker tries to walk a fine line on the city’s housing crisis. He acknowledges the growing problem of homelessness but then throws up his hands and says he’s powerless to do anything about it.  “I think it’s very important that people can find adequate living space without…

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Fire Bot Test

Can you see this? If so, please try chatting with my Fire Bot. We’re here to give up-to-date information on all fire weather updates in the Southwestern Riverside County Region.

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I just produced this podcast. I'm proud.

I just produced this podcast. I’m proud.

Ashlyn Ramirez · Adapt To Survive Mixdown

In April 2018, Senator Kamala Harris was one of many politicians that backed FOSTA-SESTA, the “Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers…

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Social media growth remains exciting, challenging and daunting.

I met a small group of like-minded women that lived near San Francisco when I was maybe ten-years-old, living eight hours away. My parents didn’t enjoy it, but they were like older sisters to me at the time.

We messaged through AIM chat like we were buddies that went to different schools. I can’t sit here and recall a conversation today, but I can discuss the impact it had to meet other…

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WordPress: a mystery to some and a powerhouse catalyst for others

WordPress: a mystery to some and a powerhouse catalyst for others

Even digital media nine years ago can be showcased on WordPress for those on a computer or those using a phone. Just like that, a picture can travel from a blog across the entire social media spectrum. The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Photography by me.

Based on your experience with WordPress, what are your impressions with working with WordPress—the pros and cons? It started as a…

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Journalistic creativity is vital to the realm of communications.

Journalistic creativity is vital to the realm of communications.

I’ve went from print journalism to marketing, public relations, advertising and back again. For now, I’m trying to stay in the social media manager realm because it allows me to write blogs.

Meaning I get to exercise my journalistic creativity on the regular. But seriously though, I cannot express enough how underpaid and undervalued I am as a content creator. I’m marketing a brand to retain…

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Caring about media literacy is cool, honestly

Caring about media literacy is cool, honestly

Classes like this one have taught me a handful of useful tidbits for the future. I feel like this blog has also helped me express my feelings, opinions and what not to the best of my ability. All while getting to drop facts in between.

I’ve got a glorified diary. I plan on using it as much as I can. It’s insane how all of the topics discussed over the term are things I’ve already recognized…