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Meconium Meconium is the first stool of an infant, composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus: intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, and water. Meconium is sterile, unlike later feces, is viscous and sticky like tar, and has no odor.
Meconium peritonitis Meconium peritonitis refers to rupture of the bowel prior to birth, resulting in fetal stool (meconium) escaping into the surrounding space (peritoneum) leading to inflammation (peritonitis). Despite the bowel rupture, many infants born after meconium peritonitis in utero have normal bowels and have no further issues.
Mecoptera Mecoptera (from the Greek: meco- = "long", ptera- = "wings") are an order of insects with about 600 species worldwide. Mecoptera are sometimes called scorpionflies after their largest non-flea family, Panorpidae, in which the males have enlarged genitals that look similar to the stinger of a scorpion.
Med-Peds Med-Peds or "Combined Internal Medicine & Pediatrics" is a medical specialty which trains its doctors to be board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. After medical school, doctors typically train for four years dividing time equally between the two specialties making Med-Peds physicians able to take care of patients of all ages.
Medal bar A medal bar or medal clasp is a thin metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration, civil decoration, or other medal. It is most commonly used to indicate the campaign or operation the recipient received the award for, and multiple bars on the same medal are used to indicate that the recepient has met the criteria for receiving the medal in multiple theatres.
Medal examinations (dance) In the context of ballroom dance, medal examinations are a way for a dancer to mark his or her progress in the art of dance. Typically, the dancer will partner with his or her teacher, especially at lower levels of examination, and an examiner will observe the performance of a number of dance routines.
Medal for Bravery (Gold) The Medal for Bravery (Gold) (金英勇勳章, MBG) is the first rank in the Order of the Medal for Bravery. It is awarded for acts of gallantry of the greatest possible heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.
Medal for Combat Service The USSR Medal for Combat Service (Russian: Медаль "За боевые заслуги") was a Soviet military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders", or "successful military and political training and preparation".
Medal for Humane Action The Medal for Humane Action is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 20, 1949. The medal recognizes those military service members who performed extended duty in support of the Berlin Airlift.
Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad The Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad (Медаль За оборону Сталинграда) was established on December 22, 1942. It was designed to commemorate the deeds of all the soldiers and civilians who had actively fought in the defence of Stalingrad from the Germans, in the Battle of Stalingrad, between July 12 and November 19, 1942.
Medal for Valor The Medal for Valor (Russian: Медаль За Отвагу) was the highest military medal that could be awarded to a soldier for bravery on the field of battle. It was created on October 17, 1938 by the decision of the Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Medal For the Victory Over Japan The medal For the Victory Over Japan (Russian: "За победу над Японией") was a Soviet military decoration, awarded to all the soldiers, officers and partisans who directly participated in the live combat actions against Japan during the Second World War. Less than 2 million people were awarded with this medal.
Medal of Honor (comics) Medal of Honor is a 4 issue limited series of comics published by Dark Horse Comics from October 2004 through January 2005. Written by Doug Murray, each issue features the stories of several United States soldiers who earned the Medal of Honor during World War II.
Medal of Honor (series) Medal of Honor (MOH) is the name of a series of first-person shooter games set in World War II. The first game was developed by DreamWorks Interactive (currently known as EA Los Angeles) and published by Electronic Arts in 1999 for the PlayStation game console.
Medal of Honor: Frontline Medal of Honor Frontline is the first installment of Electronic Arts' popular Medal of Honor series for the Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube video game systems. In this game you play the role of Lt.
Medal of Honor: Spearhead One of the best released games ever with a large growing community after 3 years of its release and by far the best of the MOHAA series for multiplayer. There are different realisms for spearhead used by the different leagues.
Medal of Honor: Vanguard Medal of Honor: Vanguard is a future installment in the long-running Medal of Honor series of World War II first-person shooters. It is being developed by Electronic Arts' Los Angeles studio for release on the Wii, and PlayStation 2.
Medal of Honour The Medal of Honour (榮譽勳章, MH) is part of honour system in Hong Kong. It is created in 1997 to replace the British honours system after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Medal of Merit of the Dominican Woman The Medal of Merit of the Dominican Woman is a decoration awarded by the Dominican government to women that projected in their social occupation. It was established by decree on 29 May 1985 to be conferred on 8 March of each year, the International Women's Day.
Medalje vir Troue Diens The Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) is a South African military medal. It was instituted with effect from 27 April 2003, and is awarded to members of the South African National Defence Force who complete ten years qualifying service and whose character and conduct have been irreproachable.
Medallic orientation Medallic orientation (or medal alignment or variations of these) is a feature of coins. When viewing one side of a coin with medallic orientation, correct side up, the coin must be flipped about its vertical axis in order to see the other side the correct way up.
Medallion Fund The Medallion Fund is one of the most noted investment instruments associated with East Sautuket, NY-based Renaissance Technologies Corp, along with its (decommissioned) Nova Fund and the Renaissance Institutional Equities Fund, started in mid-2005. Its origins date to the late 1980s, and it is believed to have essentially subsumed the trading positions of Berkeley, CA-based Axcom Trading Advisors after that company's dissolution in 1992.
Medallion of Merit The Medalion of Merit is the award presented by the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity to the alumnus who has distinquished himself in his field of activity, and who has remained a loyal Phi Sig, active in his chapter's interest and willing to devote his talents and help to Phi Sigma Kappa.
Medallion signature guarantee In the United States, a medallion signature guarantee is a special signature guarantee for the transfer of securities. It is a guarantee by the transferring financial institution that the signature is genuine and the financial institution accepts liability for any forgery.
Medallions (book) Medallions (the original Polish title: Medaliony, ISBN 0-8101-1743-6) is a book consisting of seven short stories by a Polish author Zofia Nałkowska. Part of the text has been published in English in the Introduction to Modern Polish Literature, Ed.
Medard Boss Medard Boss (October 4, 1903 - December 21, 1990) was a Swiss psychoanalytic psychiatrist who developed a form of psychotherapy known as Daseinsanalysis, which was largely based on the existential-phenomenological philosophy of friend and mentor, Martin Heidegger. During his medical studies he was strongly influenced by the psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler.
Medb Lethderg In Irish mythology Medb Lethderg ("red-side") (not to be confused with queen Medb of Connacht) was a goddess of sovereignty associated with Tara. She was the wife or lover of nine successive kings, including Fedlimid Rechtmar, Art mac Cuinn and Cormac mac Airt.
Medbh McGuckian Medbh McGuckian, a poet, was born in Belfast on 12 August 1950 and educated at a Dominican convent and Queen's University, Belfast. She has worked as a teacher and an editor and is a former Writer in Residence at Queen's University, Belfast (1985-88) and former visiting poet and instructor in creative writing at the University of California, Berkeley (1991).
MedcoEnergi MedcoEnergi, short for PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk, is Indonesia's owned energy company that was founded on June 9 1980. Started as drilling contractors, MedcoEnergi has transformed into an integrated energy company with business involvement in oil and gas exploration and production, drilling services, methanol production and most recently power generation.
MedDRA MedDRA or Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities is a clinically validated international medical terminology used by regulatory authorities and the regulated biopharmaceutical industry throughout the entire regulatory process, from pre-marketing to post-marketing activities, and for data entry, retrieval, evaluation, and presentation. In addition, it is the adverse event classification dictionary endorsed by the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH).
Medea In Greek mythology, Medea (Greek: , "virility") was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis (now a territory of modern Georgia), niece of Circe, and later wife to Jason. In the play Medea Jason later leaves her to marry the kings daughter
Medea (play) Medea is a tragedy written by Euripides, based on the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BCE. Along with the plays Philoctetes, Dictys and Theristai, which were all entered as a group, it won the third prize (out of three) at the Dionysia festival.
Medea (yacht) The Medea is a 1904 steam yacht preserved in the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Named after Medea, the wife of Jason, she was built on the Clyde at Alexander Stephen and Sons shipyard at Linthouse by John Stephen for William Macalister Hall of Torrisdale Castle, Scotland.
Medea class destroyer The Medea class were a class of destroyers that were building for the Greek Navy at the outbreak of World War I and that were taken over and completed for the Royal Navy for wartime service. All were named after characters from Greek mythology as result of their Greek heritage.
Medea: Harlan's World Medea: Harlan's World (1985; ISBN 0-932096-36-0) is a collection of science fiction short stories by different authors, all taking place on the same fictional planet. It was an experiment in collaborative science-fictional world-building, featuring contributions by Hal Clement, Frank Herbert, Ursula K.
Medebay Zana Medebay Zana is one of the 36 woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mi'irabawi Zone, Medebay Zana is bordered on the south by the Tekezé River which separates Tahtay Adiyabo from Tselemti, on the southwest by Asigede Tsimbela, on the northwest by Tahtay Koraro, on the north by La'ilay Adiyabo, and on the east by the Mehakelegnaw (Central) Zone.
Medeiros *Medeiros is a common surname in the Portuguese language, namely in Portugal and Brazil. Associated with the Portuguese word "meda" (stack or pile) and also with numerous locations in Portugal, there is a debate among genealogists on the origins.
MedellĂ­n river The Medellin River (El Rio Medellin) runs though Medellin. For many years an organization called Mi Rio (My River) was involved in cleaning the river, trying to bring the river back to its prior glory and cleanliness.
Medellia of the Gray Skies "Medellia of the Gray Skies" is a b-side off the Tonight, Tonight CD single by The Smashing Pumpkins. It is a mellow song with Corgan's voice mixed deep in layers of acoustic instruments with heavy reverb.
Medeo The Medeo (Kazakh Медеу, which would be more properly spelled Medew to suit the correct pronunciation) outdoor speed skating rink, also called Medew speed skating rink, is one of the most famous ice rinks in the world, located on the mountainous outskirts of Almaty, Kazakhstan. It sits 1,691 metres above sea level and utilizes a sophisticated freezing and watering system to ensure the quality of the ice.
Medes The Medes (Kurdish Medya, Mêdî or MadModern Persian] مادها, Mādḥā) were an [[ancient Iranian peoples|ancient Iranian people, who lived in the north, western, and northwestern portions of present-day Iran, and roughly the areas of present day Tehran, Hamedan, Azarbaijan, north of Esfahan and Zanjan. This region was known in Greek as Media or Medea (Μηδία).
Medetbek Kerimkulov Medetbek Temirbekovich Kerimkulov (Russian: Медетбек Темирбекович Керимкулов; born January 28 1949) was the interim Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan from June 20, 2005 to July 2005. He had previously been Mayor of Bishkek.
Medfield College Medfield College is a fictitious university used as the setting for many films by The Walt Disney Company. Among them are The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Now You See Him, Now You Don't, The Strongest Man in the World and Flubber.
Medford School District 549C Medford School District 549C is the largest school district of southern Oregon (others include Ashland School District, Grants Pass School District, Klamath Falls School District). Today, 549C encompasses 14 primary schools and 4 secondary schools in three cities: Medford, Jacksonville, and Ruch.
Medford Township Public Schools The Medford Township Public Schools is a community public school district serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Medford Township, in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. The district has five elementary schools serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade, a single school serving sixth graders and a school serving seventh and eighth graders.
Medford, Oregon Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It was named in the 1880s by David Loring, a civil engineer working for the Oregon and California Railroad for his home town of Medford, Massachusetts.
Medi-Cal Medi-Cal is the name of the Medicaid program in the State of California. It is jointly administered by the California State Department of Health Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), operating as a Medical Assistance Program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
Media (SEPTA station) Media is a station on the SEPTA rail network, located in the borough of Media, Pennsylvania. It is located at 301 Media Station Road (Orange Street & Station Road), Media, PA 19063 and includes a 231 space parking lot.
Media 100 Media 100 is a manufacturer of non-linear editing systems designed for professional cutting and editing. The editing systems are nearly exclusively based on custom hardware boards to be placed into Apple Macintosh computers, but in the past, Microsoft Windows-based systems were available as well.
Media 8 Entertainment M8 Entertainment Inc. or also known as M8 Entertainment is a leading independent film entertainment company engaged in financing, development, production and worldwide distribution of theatrical feature films in all media.
Media accountability Media accountability is a phrase that refers to the general (especially western) belief that mass media has to be accountable in the public’s interest - that is, they are expected to behave in certain ways that contribute to the public good.
Media and Development Communication Media and Development Communication introduces the structure of mass communication, processes and effects of media, different aspects of development and communication, communication technologies, print and electronic cornucopia , emerging interactive media, communication research methodology, theories of media and society, rural development and communication strategies. They affect changes at all levels in society and culture, trade and commerce, politics and government and other areas of life
Media assets Media Assets: Digital assets are categorised in three major groups which may be defined as textual content, images and multimedia. Images and multi media are classified as "Media Assets" (van Niekerk, A.
Media Access Control The Media Access Control (MAC) data communication protocol sub-layer is the part of the seven-layer OSI model data link layer (layer 2). It provides addressing and channel access control mechanisms that makes it possible for several terminals or network nodes to communicate within a multipoint network, typically a local area network (LAN) or metropolitan area network (MAN).
Media Access Unit A Media Access Unit (MAU, also called Multistation Access Unit, MSAU) is a device to attach multiple network stations in a star topology in a Token ring network, internally wired to connect the stations into a logical ring. The MAU contains relays to short out nonoperating stations.
Media Awareness Network Media Awareness Network is a non-profit Canadian education organization whose mission is to support and encourage media and Internet education, and its widest possible integration into Canadian schools, homes and communities. Its aim is to help children and youth to develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of the media, the techniques used in creating media products and the media's role and influence within society.
Media bias Media bias is a term used to describe a real or perceived bias of journalists and news producers within the mass media, in the selection of which events will be reported and how they are covered. The term "media bias" usually refers to a pervasive or widespread bias contravening the standards of journalism, rather than the perspective of an individual journalist or article.
Media Blasters Media Blasters is a corporation in New York City that translates, packages, and dubs anime and live action films for home video release. Under a half-dozen sublabels, Media Blasters has released on DVD renowned classics and cult obscurities of anime, horror, Asian action, Euro horror, and adult films.
Media Bloggers Association The Media Bloggers Association, or MBA, is an American membership-based, non-partisan organization involved in activities that support the development of blogs as an emerging distinct form of media.Media Bloggers Association - MBA Mission
Media center A media center is a computer adapted for playing music, watching movies and pictures stored on a local harddrive or on a (in some cases wireless) network, watching DVD movies and often for watching and recording television broadcasts. Some software is capable of doing other tasks, such as finding news (RSS) from the internet.
Media controversy Media such as computer and video games, television programs, motion pictures, theatrical plays, comics, books, magazines, music, concerts, and Web sites, have been subjects of controversy, including criticism by parents and legal guardians of media consumers, religious figures, and politicians. Elements of media include violence, political opinion, references to fascist regimes, profanity, sexuality, nudity, capital punishment, horror, and drug abuse.
Media coverage of civil unrest Media Coverage of Civil Unrest is the attention given to certain collective behaviors such as mobs or riots by certain media, such as news reports on television, newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets. A civil disorder can be described as aggressive disruptions which violate civil law.
Media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Because of intense worldwide interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the great influence of outside parties, media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — which can influence hearts and minds — is seen by many participants as no less important than the conflict itself. As Efraim Inbar, director of the Begin-Sadat Centre for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, says, "Wars are won, not only on the battlefield, but also with words.
Media Capital Media Capital SGPS, SA, is a Portuguese media corporation founded in 1988 (still named SOCI - Sociedade de Comunicação Independente*), based in Oeiras, Lisbon. Media Capital is the most important media group in Portugal, and is one of the biggest media corporations in Europe.
Media Communications Processor A Media Communications Processor (MCP) is a type of processor designed specifically for the creation and distribution of digital media. Such a controller or chip is used to build a multimedia subsystem that processes any combination of audio, video, graphics, fax and modem operations.
Media Contacts Media Contacts (“MC”) is the global interactive media network of Media Planning Group (“MPG”) - the media division of Havas. MC provides media solutions across all digital, direct response and relationship-based channels.
Media Control Media Control GfK International is an enterprise which represents recording industry in Germany. The association provides all the information needed in the German music market and is the official presenter of weekly single, album, dance charts in Germany.
Media Control Interface The Media Control Interface, MCI in short, is an aging API for controlling multimedia peripherals connected to a Microsoft Windows or OS/2 computer. MCI makes it very simple to write a program which can play a wide variety of media files and even to record sound by just passing commands as strings.
Media Create Media Create (Japanese: 株式会社メディアクリエイト Kabushiki Gaisha Media Kurieito) is a Japanese company that "gathers and analyzes data from the digital entertainment industry, specifically focusing on the Japanese console gaming market. Business operations include publishing, market research and consulting.
Media democracy Media Democracy is a production and distribution model which promotes a mass media system that informs and empowers all members of society, and enhances democratic values. The term also refers to a modern social movement evident in countries all over the world which attempts to make mainstream media more accountable to the publics they serve and to create more democratic alternatives.
Media dispatch group The Media Dispatch Group was created in 2003 as an activity of the Professional-MPEG Forum to create a vendor-neutral open technology to create integrated solutions for the professional exchange of large media files securely over IP networks. Members of the Media Dispatch Group include representatives from broadcasters, facility houses, equipment manufacturers, and the digital cinema production community, as well as liasons with the wider standards community.
Media dispatch protocol The Media Dispatch Protocol (MDP) is being developed by the Pro-MPEG Media Dispatch Group to provide an open standard for secure, automated, and tapeless delivery of audio, video and associated data files. Such files typically range from low resolution content for the web to HDTV and high-resolution digital intermediate files for cinema production.
Media Delivery Index The media delivery index (MDI) is a measurement for IPTV networks which gives an indication of expected video quality based on network level (IP) measurements. It is independent of the video encoding scheme and is a lightweight, scalable alternative to measurements that decode and examine the video itself.
Media Design School (New Zealand) The Media Design School is a private tertiary institution that is an expert in industry training in creative technologies by providing specialist undergraduate and graduate qualifications in 3D animation, graphic design, digital media, visual effects, creative advertising and video game development. It is located in central Auckland, New Zealand and was established in 1998.
Media ecology Media ecology is an interdisciplinary field of media theory involving the study of media environments. According to the Media Ecology Association media ecology can be defined as "the study of media environments, the idea that technology and techniques, modes of information and codes of communication play a leading role in human affairs.
Media economics Media economics embodies economic theory and practical economic questions specific to media of all types. Of particular concern to media economics are the economic polices and practices of media companies and disciples including journalism and the news industry, film production, entertainment programs, print, broadcast, advertising and public relations.
Media effects theory Media effects theory is the sociological or media studies theory that exposure to representations of violence in any of various media causes (or tends to cause) increased aggression or violence in the audience / consumer. It appears in 'folk wisdom' and newspaper editorials as the claim that x or y media product must be banned in order to avoid the violence it depicts being acted out in society, notably by young people.
Media ethics Media ethics is the subdivision of applied ethics dealing with the particular ethical principles and standards of media, including broadcast media, film, theatre, the arts, print media and the internet. The field covers many varied and highly controversial topics, ranging from war journalism to Benetton advertising.
Media evaluation Media evaluation is a discipline of the social sciences and centres on the analysis of media content rating the exposure using a number of pre-designated criteria commonly including tonal value and presence of key messages. It is said to be one of the fastest growing areas of mass communications research.
Media extenders Media Extender is a general term describing "extension devices" that can bring media center capabilities to another television not connected to a central media center or other HTPC system. They may be connected via a hardline or CAT-5 cable, or with a wireless internet connection.
Media Event A Media Event, as loosely defined by evolving modern usage, is an occasion or happening, spontaneous or planned, that attracts prominent coverage by mass media organizations, particularly television news and newspapers in both print and Internet editions. The element of immediacy (as of "breaking news") is crucial in spontaneous Media Events, while in planned events like a major speech by a national leader or a public demonstration against a government action, the prime importance of the subject matter itself is relied upon to elevate the occasion to true Media Event status.
Media franchise A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. Generally, a whole series is made in that particular medium, along with merchandising and endorsements.
Media frenzy Describing the behaviour of the mass media when given a particularly controversial item of news. The information content of the story is usually of secondary importance to the amount of publicity that it can generate, which of course leads to increased sales and profits for the media outlets concerned.
Media Foundation Media Foundation is a set of COM-based Microsoft APIs forming the next generation multimedia application framework and platform infrastructure for Microsoft Windows. The first release, present in Windows Vista, focuses on content protection, audio and video quality, high-definition content (i.
Media guide A media guide is a sports-related press kit, distributed as a book or binder, and published by American sporting teams before the start of the sporting season. It features information relating to the team's players, history, statistical records and other similar items.
Media Grid The Media Grid is a computational grid development platform designed specifically for a new generation of networked applications that utilize digital media. Based on open technology standards, the Media Grid combines traditional Internet and Web standards with Quality of Service (QoS), broadcast capabilities and distributed parallel processing to create a unique platform for media-rich applications.
Media in Belarus Belarusian media, since the days when Belarus gained its independence, comprise state-owned and private newspapers and magazines, and state-owned radio and television. Internet sites, both state-controlled and independent, play an increasing role.
Media in Billings, Montana The Billings Metropolitan Area is served by two major news television stations, four major non-news television stations, one community television station, 25 commercial radio stations and one major daily newspaper. Note: The CW & Community 7 are only available through cable or satellite.
Media in Canada Canada has a well-developed media sector, but cultural output—particularly in English Canada—is often overshadowed by imports from the United States. Media are primarily for-profit corporations based on advertising, subscription, and other sales-related revenues, although a public network, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Société Radio-Canada operates radio and TV networks in both English and French, and some provincial governments offer their own public broadcast services as well.
Media in Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio is served by two daily newspapers, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Cincinnati Post and six alternative, weekly, and monthly publications. It is home to ten television stations and many radio stations.
Media in Ethiopia Media in Ethiopia is, in comparison to the length of Ethiopia's over-2,000-year history as a sovereign nation, a very recent phenomenon. The free press came into existence in Ethiopia upon the 1991 overthrow of the Mengistu dictatorship by the EPRDF, and has flourished in the years since, withstanding both scrutiny from the government of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and the ups and downs of Ethiopia's economy.
Media in Ireland The media in Ireland include all the media and communications outlets of any other developed nation. The Irish media landscape is more similar to that of the United Kingdom than media in the rest of Europe; examples of this include the pre-eminence of national daily newspapers over local newspapers.
Media in Kenya Kenya enjoys a more diverse media scene than many other African countries, with a large middle class providing a base for substantial advertising revenue. The Kibaki government came to power promising further media liberalisation, but some incidents since then have alarmed observers.
Media in Libya Up until recently the Libyan Government owned and regulated all the local media in Libya . On 29 January, 2006 Saif al-Islam Qaddafi the reforming son of Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi announced that the Libyan government is allowing private radio and television stations and printed news publications.
Media in London London is a major international communications centre with a virtually unrivalled number of media outlets. Much of the British media is concentrated in London and is sometimes accused of having a "London bias".
Media in metropolitan Detroit As the traditional automotive center, Detroit, Michigan is an important source for news. The Detroit media are active in the community through such efforts as the Detroit Free Press high school journalism program and the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit.
Media in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is the home of the US' first commercial radio station (KDKA 1020AM), the first non-commercial television station, the first "networked" television station, and "mid-western" newspaper. It is one of the few mid-sized metropolitan areas in the U.
Media in Providence The city of Providence, Rhode Island is served by the daily newspaper The Providence Journal, which is also available throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The arts and entertainment newspaper Providence Phoenix also serves Providence and the surrounding area.
Media in South Africa The media of South Africa has a large and flourishing mass media sector and is the African continent's major media player. While South Africa's many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole, the most commonly used language is English, although all ten other official languages are represented to some extent or another.
Media in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's media outlets are generally divided along linguistic and ethnic lines, with state and private media operators providing services in the main languages. Many of the broadcasters and publishers are owned by the government, including two major TV stations, radio networks operated by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), and newspaper titles in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

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