Cheddar
The True Impact Of Vegan (Plastic) Leather - Cheddar Explains
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- The True Impact Of Vegan (Plastic) Leather - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- With the rise of the environmentally conscious consumer and veganism, fashion brands have looked for new sustainable fashion trends. Or at least, products that can be marketed as green. So, is vegan leather actually green, or is its environmental impact equal to - or worse - than real leather?
Further reading:
Harper's Bazaar
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a30640996/vegan-leather-sustainability/
Surface
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/vegan-leather-sustainable/
NYTimes
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/12/climate/vegan-leather-synthetics-fashion-industry.html#:~:text=An%20influential%20system%20overseen%20by,environmentally%20sound%20than%20natural%20fibers.
Popular Science
https://www.popsci.com/environment/leather-sustainability-ethics/
Inside Climate News
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21102019/climate-change-meat-beef-dairy-methane-emissions-cal...
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- Inflation Explained In 60 Seconds - Tiny Topics
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- #shorts
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- Tumbleweeds Are Invading The U.S. And It's A Real Problem - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In film, it usually goes something like this: Two cowboys are in a standoff on opposite sides of a deserted town road. All is quiet, and a brown tangle of weeds rolls across the screen, kicking up dust and cutting the tension. The tumbleweed would seem a background actor here – quiet, benign, and quickly off screen. The clear danger is whichever weapon the cowboys are carrying. But in reality, it’s the tumbleweed you should watch out for.
Further reading:
PBS
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-do-tumbleweeds-tumble
NPR
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/18/603535155/houses-disappeared-when-tumbleweeds-rolled-into-this-california-city
Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/california-community-pleads-help-after-tumbleweeds-take-over-town-891153
CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/18/us/tumbleweeds-overrun-town-trnd
KOAA
https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/t...
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- Why There Are Fewer Chips In Your Chip Bag - Money Moved
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- #shorts
- Title
- How Laila Ali Went From Boxing To Business - Celebrity Lemonade Stand
- Runtime
- 11:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Laila Ali is both undefeated boxer and a spice blend expert. Since retiring from the ring the, daughter of Muhammad Ali, has taken her lifestyle brand, Laila Ali Lifestyle to the next level with her balanced and nutritious seasonings. She sat sat down with host Shannon Lanier to talk her brand, keeping up a healthy lifestyle, and winning in and out of the kitchen.
Join Cheddar News as we step into the rarely-seen lives of our favorite celebrities as they take us on a journey — from their first jobs to their latest money-making venture. On Celebrity Lemonade Stand.
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- Title
- Why Music Today Is So Bass Heavy - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Cars have impacted much of how we live today, from urban design to drive-thru dining. And in the world of music, they weren’t just a flashy prop for music videos. The car has been at the center of a movement, led by black and brown communities, impacting all music we hear today. But it wasn’t alone – a new and unexpected player to the music game helped make it all happen.
Further reading:
Electronic Beats
https://www.electronicbeats.net/miami-with-bass-mekanik/
DJ Magazine
https://djmag.com/longreads/motor-bass-how-car-culture-influences-electronic-music
Complex
https://www.complex.com/music/2015/02/the-evolution-of-playing-music-in-your-car/1970s-1980s-pumping-up-the-volume
Alien Closures
https://www.alienenclosures.com/a-history-of-subwoofers-and-cars/
Quartz/HBO
https://qz.com/1029794/hbos-the-defiant-ones-shows-how-las-legendary-traffic-helped-form-dr-dre/
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- How Netflix Is Cracking Down On Password Sharing - Mini-Explainer
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- #shorts
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- Title
- Why Liz Truss Resigned As U.K. Prime Minister - Mini-explainer
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- #shorts
- Title
- How The War On Shadows Shapes Our Cities - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The war on skyscraper shadows has been passionately waged for years. Between light and shade, their significance is intensely debated. But in the shades of gray, what else are we losing in our cities?
Further Reading:
Atlas Obscura
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/right-to-light-law
Harvard Law School Library
https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/10
Curbed
https://ny.curbed.com/2013/3/15/10263912/the-equitable-building-and-the-birth-of-nyc-zoning-law
AP News
https://apnews.com/article/b91b5907820bf00b0e77e2ff8915500c
MA Legislature
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2017/Chapter57
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/15107/Item-1b-30-Van-Ness_Attachment-A---Section-295-Background-052120#:~:text=Prop%20K%20was%20passed%20by,the%20Recreation%20and%20Park%20Commission
San Francisco Chronicle
https://w...
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- How Retailers Organize Their Store To Get You To Spend - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- #shorts
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- Title
- Why New York Is Filled With Empty Plazas - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York City is home to more than 590 plazas or privately-owned public spaces. These spaces could be centers of culture and conversation like Piazza del Campo in Siena or Trafalgar Square in London. But most of them look empty and lifeless. Why? Well, they weren’t really designed for us anyway.
Further reading:
NYC.gov
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/plans/pops/pops.page
Curbed
https://ny.curbed.com/2019/7/25/20707376/new-york-privately-owned-public-space-debate
NYTimes
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/nyregion/new-yorks-first-zoning-resolution-which-brought-order-to-a-chaotic-building-boom-turns-100.html
Forbes
https://www.elegran.com/blog/2016/07/how-zoning-made-new-york-city-the-1916-resolution-and-the-need-for-urban-structuring
Untapped Cities
https://untappedcities.com/2011/12/07/how-zoning-shaped-the-new-york-skyline/
The Skyscraper Museum
https:/...
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- The Scientific Reason You Always Have Room For Dessert - Tiny Topics
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- No, you don't have a second stomach, but there's a legitimate reason behind your sweet cravings.
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- How The Most Elaborate Corn Mazes Are Made - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Behind the ubiquitous fall attraction is an industry grown around technology. Companies design mazes for clients and tour the United States machine-planting corn or whittling away at pre-planted fields.
Corn maze construction is a niche industry, but the technology behind it, not so much. The key player in the corn maze game is a tool you probably use every day.
Further reading:
Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/what-its-like-to-be-a-corn-maze-designer-who-creates-90-mazes-a-year-for-up-to-2500-each/slidelist/71619670.cms#slideid=71619701
NPR
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/10/31/499956719/with-gps-and-graph-paper-farmers-find-a-maze-ing-ways-to-bring-in-cash
Fast Company
https://www.fastcompany.com/40486336/inside-the-surprisingly-high-tech-world-of-corn-mazes
Whyy.org
https://whyy.org/articl...
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- The Hidden Cost Of Budget Airlines - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Budget airlines have made flying accessible for so many, but in doing so, they sacrificed passenger comfort… unless you want to pay for it.
- Title
- NYC’s Hudson River: Clean Enough To Swim In? - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 6:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- For years following World War II, it was unthinkable to swim in New York City’s harbor. Today, though, decades of effort and hard work have made a big difference – and the water regularly tests clean. But… is it safe to swim in?
Further reading:
UrbanSwim
https://urbanswim.org/
New York Open Water
https://www.nyopenwater.org/
InsideHook
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/science/new-york-harbor-cleanest-civil-war
Riverkeeper
https://www.riverkeeper.org/water-quality/testing/what/
Outside
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/water-activities/swimming-new-york-city-survival-guide/
Curbed
https://ny.curbed.com/2020/2/3/21120114/east-river-swimming-two-trees-bjarke-ingels-group
https://ny.curbed.com/2019/12/12/21012785/river-street-williamsburg-waterfront-park-two-trees-management-bjarke-ingels-group
https://ny.curbed.com/2018/3/30/...
- Title
- The Map You Know Is Wrong - Tiny Topics
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The map we grew up with was created by something called "cylindrical projection". This inherently morphs the sizes of countries and bodies of water. So what should a map of the Earth really look like?
- Title
- Is Speed REALLY Enforced By Aircraft? - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Whether you’re driving across the country or to the mall, chances are you’ve seen this “speed enforced by aircraft” sign on the highway. At one point, Virginia alone had over 400 of these signs. But is local law enforcement actually hovering above us monitoring our speeds?
CA.gov
https://www.ca.gov/
Dept. of Justice
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/aircraft-used-law-enforcement-analysis-costs
KQED
https://www.kqed.org/news/10953748/how-much-truth-is-there-to-those-speed-enforced-by-aircraft-signs
NY1
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2018/03/23/speed-limits-not-actually-enforced-by-aircraft-in-virginia
NY Daily News
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-york-state-police-aerial-enforcement-unit-hasn-ticket-speeder-2005-article-1.1106118
Richmond Times
https://richmond.com/news/virginia/virginia-does-not-enforce-speed-on-the-interstate-w...
- Title
- Victor Cruz On The Transition From Football To Business - Celebrity Lemonade Stand
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Turning negatives into positives with Victor Cruz. Watch Super Bowl champion and entrepreneur, Victor Cruz, on our latest episode of Celebrity Lemonade Stand on YouTube.
- Title
- How TV Became Obsessed With Dragons - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 6:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Dragons have been part of a global mythology for thousands of years. No really, you can find them everywhere (except Antarctica). But something new is happening right now. We’re seeing dragons dominating our TV screens with epic renderings as seen in House of the Dragon. Let’s take a look back at how we’ve interpreted this fantastical beast through history and uncover the real reason they’re at the height of their popularity today.
Further reading:
Grunge
https://www.grunge.com/152972/the-untold-truth-of-dragon-mythology/
ThoughtCo
https://www.thoughtco.com/dinosaurs-and-dragons-the-real-story-1092002
Wired
https://www.wired.com/story/house-of-the-dragon-cgi/
The Conversation
https://theconversation.com/terrifying-dragons-have-long-been-a-part-of-many-religions-and-there-is-a-reason-for-their-appeal-184419
DiTerlizzi
https://diterlizzi.com/essay/designing-dragons/
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- Title
- Why Elon Musk Wants To Create “An App For Everything” - Mini-explainer
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This Spring, Elon Musk put in a whopping $44 billion offer to buy Twitter. But after twitter accepted, he got cold feet, starting a legal battle between him and twitter
But on October 4th, the Tesla founder and space enthusiast reversed his decision – and later tweeted that buying Twitter will accelerate him to creating his ‘everything app’...Which he is calling "X."
- Title
- Why Victor Cruz Is Getting Into The Fast Food Business - Celebrity Lemonade Stand
- Runtime
- 8:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Victor Cruz has found success both on and off the football field. Since retiring as a wide receiver from the New York Giants, the Super Bowl Champ has gotten involved with sports gambling giant Prophet Exchange, been a television host, and now is leaning his magic touch to Krystal’s. Victor Cruz sat down with host Shannon LaNier to talk about how he is bringing several Krystals franchises to his home state of New Jersey. You can check out more about Krystal here: https://www.krystal.com/
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- Title
- Why Kim Kardashian Is Paying A $1.26 Million Fine - Mini Explainer
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Last year, Kim Kardashian posted what seemed to be an innocent Instagram story. The SEC disagreed.
- Title
- Jaywalking: How It Became Illegal To Cross The Street - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- We all cross the street; but most of us do it illegally. The story of jaywalking began a hundred years ago. The battle for whom the streets belonged was waged, and pedestrians lost. But how did such a common practice become outlawed–and why?
Further Reading:
“Street Rivals: Jaywalking and the Invention of the Motor Age Street” by Peter Norton
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236825193_Street_Rivals_Jaywalking_and_the_Invention_of_the_Motor_Age_Street
BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26073797
Vox
https://www.vox.com/2015/1/15/7551873/jaywalking-history
YouGovAmerica
https://today.yougov.com/topics/society/articles-reports/2014/09/25/almost-everyone-jaywalks
Streetsblog NYC
https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/05/07/nypds-racial-bias-in-jaywalking-tickets-continues-into-2020/
The Pitch
https://www.thepitchkc.com/jaywalking-has-been-erased-fro...
- Title
- The Real Reason Coffee Comes In Three Sizes - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- There are typically three options when buying a cup of coffee: small, medium, and large. This isn't just to give you more options.
- Title
- The Deliberate Use Of "Bad" Sound Effects - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Every blockbuster action flick comes with expectations: explosions, fighting, and a ton of noise. But even the most realistic movies have noises that just don’t make sense. Sharks roar, knives…zhing, and punches are as loud as a shotgun. Cheddar takes a look into the weird world of foley to find out why sometimes a realistic punch sound just isn’t enough for Hollywood.
TV Tropes
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheCoconutEffect
Nevada Film
https://nevadafilm.com/production-notes-coconut-effect/
Men’s Health
https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a31011701/foley-artist-punch-kick-sound-effects-action-movie/
Videocide
https://videocide.com/glossary/sound-effect/
BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-35802142
Towards Data Science
https://towardsdatascience.com/sonification-when-you-go-beyond-the-
visual-representation-of-data-cf6c7229a557
- Title
- Lindsey Vonn: "Win gold, then start a business" - Celebrity Lemonade Stand Shorts
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Watch Olympic champion, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author, Lindsey Vonn, taste these surprise lemonades on Cheddar News’ new episode of Celebrity Lemonade Stand on YouTube.
- Title
- How The Pumpkin Spice Latte Accidentally Stole Autumn - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Each year, Starbucks launches its Pumpkin Spice Latte around Labor Day, heralding the beginning of fall for many folks. Since its inception, the beverage has become the company’s most popular seasonal drink. With all its popularity now, it’s hard to believe that the pumpkin spice latte almost didn’t exist. So how did Starbucks manage to create such a countrywide phenomenon?
Further reading:
Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelinemaynard/2013/09/22/how-starbucks-turned-pumpkin-spice-into-a-marketing-bonanza/?sh=4148be10718a
https://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2015/11/10/the-pumpkin-spice-economy-how-starbucks-lattes-fueled-a-500-million-craze/?sh=19ad63fbded4
Vox
https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/8/29/17791082/pumpkin-spice-latte-starbucks-backlash-explained&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1662502517995830&usg=AOvVaw0eMRskdi3tMMqY3XDekHk1
Quartz
https://qz.com/136781/psl-untold-history-of-starbucks-pumpkin...
- Title
- How Costco Tricks You Into Spending - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Costco is an American institution known for its cheap prices on bulk items. But that doesn't mean the wholesale giant doesn't have a few tricks up its sleeve.
- Title
- How Lindsey Vonn Turned Skiing Into A Business Success - Celebrity Lemonade Stand
- Runtime
- 11:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- You may know her as a World Cup-winning, Olympic Gold Medalist ski racer, but she has long made a name for herself in business. Her most recent venture is YNIQ Eyewear, a collection of some of the most advanced and stylish ski goggles and glasses out there. Lindsey Vonn sat down with host Shannon LaNier to explain just how she made the jump from the slopes to the business world. You can check out her goggles here: https://yniq-usa.com/
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- Title
- Why The British Pound Is Falling - Mini-explainers
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The British pound crashing in response to the extensive tax cut plan introduced by the new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss. It's the biggest tax cut plan in over 50 years.
- Title
- The Rise And Fall Of Fast Food Playgrounds - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Most millennials have fond memories of those playgrounds attached to many a McDonalds or Burger King. Well, hold on to that nostalgia because they’re slowly disappearing. As fun as these play areas were, their hidden dangers are causing their downfall.
Further reading:
Eater
https://www.eater.com/2017/4/17/15222432/fast-food-playground-safety
Food Safety News
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/08/playgrounds-for-bacteria-at-fast-food-restaurants/
Mashed
https://www.mashed.com/140619/the-untold-truth-of-fast-food-playgrounds/
Reader’s Digest
https://www.rd.com/article/mcdonalds-playplaces-disappearing/
Chicago Tribune
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-xpm-2011-07-12-ct-met-dirty-playlands-20110712-story.html
The Ledger
https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2011/07/25/fast-food-playgrounds-are-failing-the-yuck-test/26440795007/
Connec...
- Title
- Why So Many Logos Are Blue - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 43% of Fortune 500 logos are blue including companies like Pfizer, Facebook, GM, Boeing and PayPal all use the color blue in their logos. Why? Well colors have a powerful impact on what we spend our money on.
- Title
- New York Is Filled With Alleys That Don't Exist - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- If you watch any movie or TV show shot in New York City, chances are you'll see a scene set in one of New York’s “many” seedy alleys. According to Hollywood, they're everywhere. But in reality, New York barely has alleys at all. So where did the myth come from and why doesn't NYC have alleys?
Further reading:
99 Percent visible
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/mini-stories-volume-6/
Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-11-01/one-sociologist-s-epic-quest-walk-new-york-city-all-120-000-blocks
Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/why-is-gritty-nyc-alley-featured-tv-shows-movies-1240049/
Gothamist
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/this-is-the-most-filmed-in-alley-in-nyc
IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Cortlandt%20Alley,%20New%20York%20City,%20New%20York,%20USA
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- Title
- Celebrities Battle It Out with their Crews on "The Crew League"
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Season 4 of "The Crew League" is set to premiere this Friday on Revolt TV. It's an unscripted reality competition series in which celebrities and their "crews" face off against each other for bragging rights and a grand prize. Elie Maroun, founder & commissioner of The Crew League, joined Cheddar News to discuss the upcoming season.
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- Title
- How Costco Sells Hot Dogs For So Cheap - Mini-Explainer
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Last week, Costco announced that it’s not changing it’s hot dog and soda combo’s price. Which comes in at $1.50. This has been the price since the combo was introduced in the mid 80s..
So how does Costco keep this pricing amid inflation and soaring costs?
- Title
- Why Finland Has So Many Fallout Shelters - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Finland is the fallout shelter capital of the world. Helsinki alone has an estimated 5,500. These shelters are more resilient than their international counterparts. Most are 30 meters below ground and are blast and gas proof. So how did this immense infrastructure come to fruition and are rising tensions with Russia changing the way Finland's civil defense system operates?
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- Title
- How Return Policies Cost You Money - Money Moves
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Lenient return time frames have been increasing in popularity among retailers. What seems like a generous policy, is actually a sneaky way for companies to save some money. Here's why.
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- Title
- The Decision That Broke American Trucking - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Once upon a time, truck driving was a blue-collar ticket to a solid, middle-class lifestyle in the United States. But today, the industry is plagued with low wages, long hours, and a high turnover rate. The story of how this change happened goes back over a century, but hinges on one particular moment in the late 20th century - and you may find the responsible person surprising.
Further reading:
Michael Belzer, Ph.D - Professor of Economics at Wayne State University
https://www.michaelbelzer-saferates.com/presentations
Interview w/Truck Safety Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=655066599033479
Economic Policy Institute
https://files.epi.org/2014/paying-the-toll.pdf
Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/truck-driver-pay-motor-carrier-act-retail-2020-7
The Conversation
https://theconversation.com/truck-drivers-are-overtired-overworked-and-und...
- Title
- How Kel Mitchell’s Pranks On Set Led To A New Career - Celebrity Lemonade Stand
- Runtime
- 13:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Kel Mitchell’s career spans decades, you know him from the Nickelodeon staples "All That”, “Kenan and Kel”, and “Good Burger.” But he has another side. Kel is also a successful author with two books under his belt. His latest book, Prank Day, a comedy-fantasy illustrated novel for kids and tweens, is available now in stores and online everywhere books are sold. You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r36ZTmxu7Vk
Join Cheddar News as we step into the rarely-seen lives of our favorite celebrities as they take us on a journey — from their first jobs to their latest money making venture. On Celebrity Lemonade Stand.
Follow Kel Mitchell on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkelmitchell
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Check out his book!
https://www.amazon.com/Prank-Day-Kel-Mitchell/dp/1400229227
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- Title
- The Challenge Of Skyscraper Construction In The Most Crowded City In America - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 13:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York's skyline is constantly changing as the city continues to build up. But building here comes with its own particular set of challenges: confined spaces, subways and a general lack of land. It's a task New York's construction workers and architects are particularly well-trained to face.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems, in NYC Revealed.
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- Title
- Holdouts: When Building Owners Refuse To Sell - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Let’s say you own your apartment, but a developer purchases the property and decides they want to kick you out. There’s a chance you can stand your ground – and be a holdout. Let’s take a look at three of the most famous holdouts in New York City’s history.
Further reading:
Ephemeral New York:
https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/tag/holdout-buildings/
New York Post:
https://nypost.com/2021/09/30/story-behind-the-million-dollar-corner-and-the-fight-between-macys-and-amazon/
https://nypost.com/2014/03/02/hotel-hermit-got-17m-to-make-way-for-15-central-park-west/
Gothamist:
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-story-behind-hess-triangle-once-the-littlest-piece-of-land-in-nyc
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- Title
- How Much Does New York Actually Recycle? - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 13:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York has a whole lot of trash, but did you know half of it is recyclable? While NYC might not be the best at it, its system is state of the art — from facilities processing New Yorker's bottles and cans to a brand new composting movement to a community who relies on the system to survive.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems, in NYC Revealed.
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- Title
- The Growing Challenges Facing New York's Ports - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 12:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York’s Harbor is as large as it is complex. It’s home to one of the nation's most critical infrastructure systems: six container terminals moving millions of pounds of cargo in and out every day. This system is buoyed by thousands of workers, from tug boat captains to the Coast Guard to longshore labor.
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- Title
- The 90s Was Obsessed With Transparent Tech, Here's Why - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The “Clear Craze” was everywhere in the 1990s, and that included translucent technology like video game controllers, iMacs, all the way to Tamagotchis. But, how did this design come to dominate a decade?
Further reading:
Built In
https://builtin.com/design-ux/translucent-tech
Wired
https://www.wired.com/2011/06/clear-car-showcases-the-miracle-of-plexiglas/
Slate
https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/clear-phone-baby-sitters-club-history.html
MZTV Museum of Television
https://www.mztv.com/2014/06/30/rca-trk-12-phantom-teleceiver/
Victoria and Albert Museum
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O158296/imac-g3-personal-computer-ive-jonathan/
Hagley Digital Archives
https://digital.hagley.org/AVD_2004268_P00001538
Science History Institute
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/t722h961z
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/catalog?f%5Bdepart...
- Title
- How NYC Manages The Most Congested Streets In America - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 13:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York might have America’s best public transit systems but its roads are just as important. Each day the city plays host to an intricate dance of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Keeping it all running smoothly takes grit, street sweepers, thousands of cameras and a whole lot of asphalt.
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- Title
- New York Has Thousands Of Impractical Fallout Shelters- Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 9:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A PSA released by New York City’s Emergency Management in July of 2022 about what to do in a nuclear attack left many New Yorkers – and the internet – puzzled. Many posed the question of why this was released now while others said it left them with more questions than answers. While nuclear preparedness may be a newer topic for some Americans, decades prior it was a much more widespread conversation. In fact, one nationwide initiative was focusing on private and public shelter construction. In New York City alone, there were approximately 18,000 identified sites. So what happened to these fallout shelters and where should New Yorkers turn in case of an emergency?
Further reading:
ABC 7
https://abc7ny.com/north-korea-nuclear-threat-nyc-fallout-shelters/2317714/
Metro
https://www.metro.us/know-where-the-closest-nuclear-fallout-shelter-is-and-what-to-do-in-case-ofan-attack/
New York Daily News
https://www.nydai...
- Title
- The 10 Day Plan Following The Queen’s Death - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending a reign spanning 15 prime ministers and 14 U.S. presidents. Detailed preparations for what happens next have been discussed internally since 1960, and now that “D-Day” has arrived, the next ten days will demonstrate a meticulously structured plan codenamed “Operation: London Bridge”.
Further reading:
Politico
https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge
Herald Scotland
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17754369.operation-unicorn-secret-strategy-queen-dying-scotland/
BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60617519
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/operation-london-bridge-down-queen-death-b2163440.html
Conn...
- Title
- The Future Of NYC - Who Knew?
- Runtime
- 24:42
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Who Knew? is a collection of Cheddar's favorite explainers organized in episodes together by topic. This week, our host, Hana Ostapchuk, presents three stories on the evolution of the airline industry. You can also check out full episodes of Who Knew? weekdays at 11 a.m. wherever you stream Cheddar News.
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- Title
- Inside The FDNY, The Largest Fire Department In The U.S. - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 13:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York City’s Fire Department boasts prestige and pedigree. The department leads the world for innovation, for innovation, but it is also shaped by tragedy. Fueled by preparation, coordination, and bravery, the FDNY makes it safer for New Yorkers to be New Yorkers.
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- Title
- Paid to Nap? - News or Noise
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Literally, make money while you sleep. Is it possible to get paid to nap? Is this News? or Noise?
