The creative and media industries are increasingly __26__ in terms of networks and clusters of activity, some spontaneously formed by groups of individuals and businesses, some artificially __27__ by policy makers. Scholarly attention has focused on the localized geography of the creative industries and the extent to which creative work is rooted in communities and cultures. From a policy __28__ , “clustering” of the creative industries has become increasingly fashionable, with commentators claiming that local hotspots of creative activity, especially in cities, will produce a __29__ of benign social and economic impacts on local economies and communities. (abridged from Management and Creativity)

 If rainforests were Earth’s respiratory system, the Amazon would be a full lung. The region __27__ half of the tropics’ undisturbed forests. Its flora absorb 1.5bn tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year, equivalent to 4% of __28__ from fossil fuels. This lung is being deforested at cancerous __29__ . A chunk nearly the size of Kuwait __30__ or burned every year. This both eliminates CO2-absorbing trees and __31__ their stored carbon back into the air.

     On July 8, 1889, The Wall Street Journal hit the newsstands of New York City. Dow, Jones, and Bergstresser were committed to giving unbiased financial news, and they soon became a trusted source of financial information. It was common practice at the time for companies to bribe reporters with stock or stock market tips in order to entice the reporters into describing the company’s prospects favorably, which would have a positive influence on stock values. Dow, Jones & Co., however, would not be bought. The Wall Street Journal was quickly recognized for its integrity as it promised to be unbiased and published the names of companies that were not upfront about their profits and losses. 

      As a leading financial newspaper, The Wall Street Journal was mainly concerned with the stock market. As such, Dow developed several stock market indices, the most famous of which is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Originally, the DJIA was calculated each day as an average of 12 companies’ closing stock prices； all of these companies were industrial. Today, the index is figured using closing stock prices of 30 companies and many of these are not industrial. The DJIA was first published in The Wall Street Journal in 1896 and is now one of the most influential and highly relied upon stock market indices. Similarly, The Wall Street Journal has become not only a national newspaper with regional editions available, but also one of the most trusted financial newspapers in the world.

       The world is changing rapidly, and technology is playing a major role in that change. With each passing year, new technological advancements are being made, and the world is becoming more connected and more automated.

       One major trend in future technology development is the continued growth of artificial intelligence (AI). As machines become more intelligent, they will be able to take on increasingly complex tasks, from driving cars to diagnosing medical conditions. However, the development of AI also raises ethical concerns, as machines become more autonomous and potentially pose a threat to human employment and safety. Another area of future technology development is the Internet of Things (IoT), which involves the connection of everyday objects to the internet. This can enable devices to communicate with each other and with users, leading to increased efficiency and convenience in our daily lives. However, the widespread use of IoT also raises concerns about privacy and security. In the future, it is also likely that virtual and augmented reality technologies will become more prevalent. These technologies can be used for a variety of purposes, from entertainment to education and training. However, they also raise concerns  about addiction and the potential for users to become detached from reality. Another area of future technology development is nanotechnology, which involves the manipulation of matter on an extremely small scale. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine, energy, and materials science. However, there are also concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with the use of nanomaterials. In the future, it is also likely that blockchain technology will become more widespread. Blockchain is a decentralized ledger system that can be used to securely store and transfer data and assets. But this technology has the potential to disrupt industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management.

       Finally, advances in biotechnology may lead to new treatments and therapies for a wide range of diseases and conditions. For example, gene editing technologies such as CRISPR have the potential to cure genetic diseases, while stem cell therapies may one day be used to regenerate damaged tissues and organs.

       Etymologically, “procrastination” is derived from the Latin verb procrastinare—to put off until tomorrow. But it’s more than just voluntarily delaying. Procrastination is also derived from the ancient Greek word akrasia—doing something against our better judgment. That self-awareness is a key part of why procrastinating makes us feel so rotten. When we procrastinate, we’re not only aware that we’re avoiding the task in question, but also that doing so is probably a bad idea. And yet, we do it anyway.