3 . Advertising in mass media is powerful. Right ads help create demands of products, campaign for political candidates or ideas and historically, even start wars. Detailed files the social media Companies build for each user, however, make advertising even more powerful by enabling advertisers to tailor their messages to individuals. These files even include your family size and whether you buy a lot of beer.

Consequently, social media has greater abilities to expose people to ideas as fast as they’ll individually accept them. The same ticks that can commend products to just the right person or suggest something addictive just when someone is most fragile can also suggest an extreme Conspiracy (阴谋) theory just when he is ready to consider it.

It’s increasingly common for friends and family to find themselves on opposite sides about important political issues. Many recognize social media as part of the problem, but how are these powerful customized advertising techniques contributing to the divisive landscape?

One important part is that people associated with foreign governments, without admitting that, take extreme positions in social media posts with the deliberate goal of sparking division and conflict. These extreme posts take advantage of the social media algorithms (算法), which are designed to heighten engagement Meanwhile, people seeking to influence others put things to more and more extreme positions. The result is apparent. Rather than most people having balanced views with fewer people holding extreme views, fewer and fewer people are in the middle.

What can be done? Skepticism about social media recommendations matters. Keep on a more deliberate path to information and avoid just clicking on whatever is recommended. Second, consider supporting efforts to require social media platforms to offer users a choice of algorithms for recommendations. Most importantly, invest more time in interacting with friends and family off social media. Probably, you’ll be far off a constructed track toward extremes.

The 73rd Frankfurt Book Fair will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from Dec 20 to 24. Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the most important     1     (platform) for Chinese publishing industry     2     (export) copyright (版权).

China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC) is helping 51 Chinese publishing companies to participate in     3     combination of offline and online ways,     4     (exhibit) 1,007 titles and 1,495 volumes     5     high-quality publications. Last year, it     6     (hold) online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s book fair will be based on offline exhibitions,     7    (combine) with online platforms. Publishers from more than 60 countries and regions have confirmed their     8     (participate) in the exhibition.

In addition to President Xi Jinping’s important works, CNPIEC will display published works,     9     introduce traditional Chinese culture, contemporary literature and children's picture books.

During the fair, Chinese publishers will hold 59 activities both online and offline,     10     (include) book recommendation, Sino-foreign copyright trade fair, and new book promotion.

5 . Explore some of New Zealand's best skiing & snowboarding field. Whatever your ability, Cardrona has the snow for you!

The 2018 winter season runs from June 16 — October 14,2018.

Half Day & 1 Day lift passes are split into Peak & Off Peak pricing:

Peak — July, August & September                    Off Peak — June & October

* Half day passes: 8.30am — 12.30pm morning, 12.30 — 4pm afternoon

* Rocky Mountain Super Pass holders must book lodging with Cardrona to be eligible for free day passes. Please email reservations@cardrona.com with an accommodation booking request & the lift ticket benefit request.

What pass am I eligible for? Read our lift pass age definitions below to find out.

* Multi passes are valid for both consecutive & non-consecutive days & can be used any time throughout the 2018 winter season at Cardrona only.

Your lift pass will be stored on an electronic RFID pass. To make the most of your clever pass, activate your personal profile online. Once you' re logged into your profile you can:

·Top up your card with lift passes, rental gear, lift & rental packages and lessons.

·Keep track of your on-slope stats at Cardrona (days spent, run count, activities taken, etc. )

Definitions for Lift Passes:

Student: 18+yrs enrolled full time (minimum 32 weeks in a calendar year)with a New Zealand or Australian tertiary institution. Student ID & proof of full time status (letter from institution) is required. ID card must be in English & include a valid expiry date.

Child: Currently attending school, 6-17yrs inclusive. Kids under 6 ski for free in winter, & kids under 9 bike for free in summer! Photo ID will be required.

Senior: 65-74yrs of age. Photo ID will be required.

Under 6yrs &75 Years+: Under 6yrs & over 75yrs, as at June 1, 2018, ski for free. Please collect a complimentary lift pass from the ticket office. Photo ID will be required.