Core Insights - The transformation of struggling malls, such as the Dayton Mall, is being driven by unconventional tenants like churches, which can attract community engagement and foot traffic [2][3][6] - The decline of traditional enclosed malls has been attributed to changing demographics, shopping habits, and the rise of e-commerce, but there are signs of potential revival through innovative repurposing strategies [7][8][15] - Successful mall redevelopment involves subdividing large anchor spaces into niche businesses that encourage cross-shopping, leading to increased revenue [10][11][12] Group 1: Mall Transformations - The Dayton Mall has faced challenges due to anchor store closures, leading to its receivership, but the sale of the former Sears space to Crossroads Church has revitalized the mall [2][4] - Crossroads Church has drawn thousands of visitors, including non-affiliated individuals, contributing to the mall's renewed activity [5][6] - The trend of repurposing anchor spaces is not unique to Dayton, as other malls are also exploring unconventional tenants to fill vacancies [6][12] Group 2: Industry Trends - The trend of repurposing empty anchors has been ongoing for over a decade, with recent data indicating a rebound in mall traffic as these strategies take effect [8][14] - CBL Properties' CEO noted that subdividing former anchor stores has significantly increased revenue, with some locations generating five to six times the previous amounts [11] - The incorporation of experiential categories, such as entertainment and dining, is becoming essential for attracting visitors to malls [13][15] Group 3: Consumer Behavior - Gen Z's affinity for malls as community spaces has been highlighted, with a shift towards seeking in-person experiences post-COVID [13][19] - Malls are increasingly being viewed as destinations for various activities beyond shopping, including seasonal events and dining [15][20] - The nostalgic connection many consumers have with malls is influencing their return, as they seek to recreate memories from their youth [19][20]

In this inspiring talk, Aydin Rizqi shares his journey from facing constant rejection as a young author to becoming an award-winning writer and entrepreneur. Through resilience, self-belief, and a refusal to give up, he shows how rejection can be the spark that fuels creativity and impact. A call to action for youth to embrace their ideas, rise above setbacks, and echo into eternity. Aydin Rizqi is an award-winning author who has published 10 books through Barnes & Noble Press and KDP. He began his writing ...

Travel & Culture Through Literature - The speaker shares her personal journey of reading and how it has allowed her to travel across borders, cultures, and time [1] - Reading was a passion since childhood, influenced by her grandfather's typewriter [2][3][4] - The speaker highlights the "Choose Your Own Adventure" book series and its impact on her [5] - Despite studying law, her love for reading and literature persisted [6] - The speaker shares novels that allowed her to travel to different areas, perspectives, and cultures from home [7] Book Recommendations & Cultural Insights - *Like Water for Chocolate* by Laura Esquivel transports readers to Mexico through a family love drama where food plays an important role [8][9] - *Half of a Yellow Sun* by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores identity, love, and conflict in Nigeria against the backdrop of Biafra's independence [10][11] - *The Sleepy Voice* by Dulce Chacón delves into the tragic events of the Spanish Civil War through testimonies of women imprisoned for their political ideas [11][12] - *Crime and Punishment* by Fyodor Dostoevsky offers insights into the human mind and the consequences of one's actions in Russia [13][14] - *Grass* by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim tells the story of a young Korean girl forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II [15] - *A Yellow House* explores the challenges faced by domestic helpers in Singapore [16][17] Concluding Thoughts - Books are vehicles for empathy and understanding, offering experiences beyond our reach [18][19]

Copyright & Fair Use - Entropic acquired over 7 million pirated books and later physical copies to train its large language models [1][2] - A judge ruled that using physical copies to train AI models constitutes fair use, but not the pirated copies [3] - An appeal is likely regarding the fair use ruling [4] - The ruling hinges on whether ingesting information for AI training is considered fair use, which would allow companies to use data without compensation [5] Industry Implications & Concerns - Generative AI benefits from the fair use ruling, but companies face navigation challenges [5] - The industry is keen on the fair use ruling, as it allows for data ingestion without payment [6] - Publishers fear that AI could reduce book sales if people can obtain information directly from AI [6] - There are concerns about the incentive for authors to write new books if their work is used by AI without commercial benefit [7]

How not seeing yourself represented on book shelves as a child can make you a very powerful activist. MARIAH C. ‘29 is a 13-year-old author and activist and a member of Walker’s 8th grade class. She wanted to create a book that was not the “common” type of book that you see on the shelves, so she wrote a children’s book with a focus on Black characters, wanting children like herself to see someone that looks like them. Selling Black Lives Matter bookmarks and with additional donations, she was able to raise ...

Amazon is cutting jobs in its Books business, according to an internal email viewed by Business Insider on Thursday. "Today, we are taking the very difficult step of eliminating some roles on your team," a senior Amazon manager wrote in the email. "Unfortunately, your role has been eliminated. This decision was not made lightly, and Books leadership and the HR team are here to support you through this transition."The email stated employees will receive full pay and benefits for the next 60 days, or 90 days ...

Group 1 - The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AS Ekspress Grupp, Priit Rohumaa, has resigned from his positions on the Supervisory Board and Audit Committee [1] - The Supervisory Board will continue with three members: Hans H. Luik, Sami Seppänen, and Triin Hertmann [1] - A new Chairman of the Supervisory Board and a member of the Audit Committee will be elected at the next ordinary board meeting [1] Group 2 - AS Ekspress Grupp is the leading media group in the Baltic region, focusing on web media content production, and publishing newspapers, magazines, and books [1] - The Group operates an electronic ticket sales platform and ticket sales offices, and provides outdoor screen services in Estonia and Latvia [1] - AS Ekspress Grupp was established in 1989 and currently employs nearly 1,100 people [1]