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The Russia-Ukraine war has been the most-watched regional conflict in history. The sides are crystal clear in the eyes of our government, corporate media, and big business as Russian President Vladimir Putin is portrayed as pure evil while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been sainted. The reality is there are no real good guys in this whole mess, but in 2022 reality isn’t a top priority for the powers-that-be.
The latest version of virtue signaling gone awry is beer company Anheuser-Busch bringing Ukraine’s “most popular beer” to breweries in New Jersey so it can be sold in select areas across the country. According to Fox19:
Starting in May, Chernigivske, pronounced churnee-iskay, will be brewed in New Jersey. The beer will be sold on draft in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix.
The beer sales will go to Ukrainian relief efforts, and the company will also donate at least $5 million to humanitarian aid and organizations. The pale golden lager is named after the hard-hit Ukrainian city of Chernihiv and has been brewed there since 1988.
This publicity stunt is a PR goldmine as the vast majority of Americans have locked in on the mainstream narrative that we must support Ukraine no matter what. And while I appreciate that the company is giving money for humanitarian aid, there’s a severely negative component that they’re not broadcasting. Nazis in Ukraine have become more and more dominant since the war began. They’ve been integrated into the military and have been accused of war crimes even as most try to blame Russia.
The only proper course of action we can take to end the war as quickly as possible for the sake of the Ukrainian people, as well as our own economy, is to stop getting involved. An America-First attitude needs to prevail, and that means letting the regional conflict play out on its own.
One Sick Day Proves We Need More Voices in Truthful Media
On October 19, I was sick. It crossed my mind that I had finally gotten the ‘rona, but my wife’s cream of chicken soup and a few extra hours of sleep into mid-afternoon had be back up and running after a sleepless night before.
When I finally stumbled over to my computer in the evening, I was met with a deluge of concern from readers. They asked what had happened as only one article had been posted that day. Generally, we post between 10-20 daily between all of the sites, not included curated and aggregated content. Seeing that we’d only posted my super-early morning article before taking the rest of the day off had readers assuming the worst.
We have a wonderful and talented group of writers who volunteer their time for the sites and their readers. Sharing their amazing perspectives has always been a blessing to us because we cannot afford to hire anyone at this time. But having great writers is meaningless if we don’t have great editors, or at least one additional. My wife helps me read and edit stories from time to time, but I’m a one-man show when it comes to getting the stories posted.
Whenever I highlight our desperate need for donations, I note that we do not receive money from Google ads even though most in conservative media are beholden. I often ambiguously note that the money donated will help us grow. Today, I’m highlighting a specific need. We must get an editor to help take some of the load and to expand on our mission of spreading the truth to the world. One sick day proved that.
The great news is that there is no shortage of people who CAN help. I am emailed variations of resumes every week by people who are much smarter than I am. As much as I’d love to hire some of them, we simply cannot. That takes money and as blessed as we’ve been to receive donations and collect ad money (though not from Google or Facebook), we have still fallen short.
Those who have the means, PLEASE consider donating. We have the standard Giving Fuel option and people can donate through PayPal. We are also diving into what we believe is extremely disruptive technology at LetsGo.finance, the world’s first major donation portal for crypto. I’ll be talking a lot more about them in the near future. Those who prefer Bitcoin can send to my address here: 3A1ELVhGgrwrypwTJhPwnaTVGmuqyQrMB8
We can get the voices out there and we’re willing to shine a spotlight on new talent. We just need the resources to make it happen. If you can help, we would be extremely grateful.
Thank you and God bless!
JD Rucker
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Deputies arrest mom for repeatedly calling 911 after son brought home girlfriend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Deputies said a mother in South Carolina was arrested after repeatedly calling 911 on her son early Wednesday morning.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to a home in Inman just before midnight on Tuesday, WHNS reports.
Upon arrival, deputies found the mother, who seemed to be heavily intoxicated, arguing with her son. The mother told deputies her son brought his girlfriend home after she told him not to.
The son said he and his girlfriend only needed to stay there for the night before returning to New York in the morning, according to deputies. Deputies explained to the mother that due to her son living at the home, he had the right to have guests over.
Deputies said they left the scene but were called back to the same house at 12:20 a.m. and 4:12 a.m. in reference to the mother calling 911 on her son. She left the home before deputies arrived the third time.
The mother was placed into custody after returning home a little more than one hour after the final 911 call, the sheriff’s office said.
She was charged with the misuse of 911 and was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
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Good news, audiophiles. Gone are the days of bulky hi-fi systems and cumbersome headphones. That’s because MIT engineers have developed a new loudspeaker that’s as thin as paper and produces high-quality sound.
In a paper published on Tuesday in the journal IEEE Transactions of Industrial Electronics, researchers unveiled the paper-thin device that weighs roughly the same as a dime, and can be used to cover surfaces like walls and ceilings. The loudspeaker also uses a fraction of the energy a typical speaker requires, while producing comparable sound quality.
“It feels remarkable to take what looks like a slender sheet of paper, attach two clips to it, plug it into the headphone port of your computer, and start hearing sounds emanating from it,” Vladimir Bulović, director of MIT.nano and co-author of the paper, said in a press release. “It can be used anywhere. One just needs a smidgeon of electrical power to run it.”
The new device is a rethinking of traditional loudspeakers, which typically work using an electric current that goes through a coil of wire. This produces a magnetic field that moves a speaker cone—usually made of paper or plastic—that produces sound.
Instead, the new speaker utilizes tiny, vibrating domes the width of a strand of hair. Each dome is a “single sound-generation unit,” according to the press release. On its own, a dome doesn’t produce much sound. But when thousands of them are sandwiched between a thin sheet of lightweight plastic and a sheet of piezoelectric material called PVDF, they create a paper-thin and energy-efficient loudspeaker.
In fact, the device only requires roughly 100 milliwatts of power per square meter of speaker area to work—which is incredibly efficient when compared to the one watt of power per square meter of speaker area a typical loudspeaker requires. Researchers also say it produces a comparable amount of sound too.
While you could easily use the loudspeaker to wallpaper your room so you can blast Harry Styles’ latest to your heart’s content, the device’s creators believe that it has a wide-range of other commercial applications including noise cancellation in loud environments like airplane cockpits. It could also be used to create a fully surround sound experience in places like movie theaters and theme parks.
“This is a very simple, straightforward process. It would allow us to produce these loudspeakers in a high-throughput fashion if we integrate it with a roll-to-roll process in the future,” Jinchi Han, a postdoc at MIT’s Organic and Nanostructured Electronics Laboratory and senior author of the paper, said in the release. “That means it could be fabricated in large amounts, like wallpaper to cover walls, cars, or aircraft interiors.”
In a fascinating—if a bit creepy—twist, the study’s authors also said that the device can be used as an ultrasound to detect where people are in a room, much in the same way bats use echolocation. It could also be used to help stir chemicals when the device is immersed in liquid. Of course, this will require the researchers to build off of their latest creation—but the possibilities are big.
“We have the ability to precisely generate mechanical motion of air by activating a physical surface that is scalable,” Bulović said in the release. “The options of how to use this technology are limitless.” | https://www.thedailybeast.com/ultra-thin-low-energy-loudspeakers-from-mit-can-be-used-to-wallpaper-a-room | 2022-04-27T16:18:39Z | https://www.thedailybeast.com/ultra-thin-low-energy-loudspeakers-from-mit-can-be-used-to-wallpaper-a-room | false | 2 |
WILMINGTON, Del., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilmington Trust, a leader in wealth management and corporate and institutional services, said today that Skip Stern has been hired as a senior private banker in its New York City office.
In his role, Stern is responsible for helping to meet the complex financial needs of clients throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Tri-State region. He provides strategic advice, highly personalized service, and tailored credit and banking solutions. As a senior private banker, Stern provides the following M&T Bank services: bridge financing, residential and investment real estate financing, and specialized asset-backed facilities secured by investments, art, yachts, and aircraft. In addition, he coordinates a broad range of expertise and resources through the Wilmington Trust Wealth Management team, namely investment management, planning, trust, and family office services.
Stern's hire is one of many that Wilmington Trust has recently announced across its business units. The firm has also committed to add a significant number of new professionals, broadening its expertise, and will be doubling the number of client-facing colleagues over the next two years.
"Welcoming Skip to our team in New York City is exciting and speaks to our growth," said Jon Coppola, Head of Private Banking for Wilmington Trust. "Skip's experience with clients on Long Island and in New York City is valuable as we continue to expand our reach in the communities we serve."
Prior to joining Wilmington Trust, Stern was a director and senior custom credit executive at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for over 11 years, assisting financial advisors and their high-net-worth clients. He previously served as a senior vice president/senior banking advisor at Wachovia Bank/Wachovia Securities providing similar services. Earlier in his career, Stern worked at CIBC as a managing director in asset-backed securitizations, commercial aircraft and airline financing, leasing and export credit financing, and private placements. He began his financial services career in equity research at Paine Webber.
"I am excited to be joining Wilmington Trust and serving clients in New York City and Long Island," said Stern. "The private banking needs of clients can change with current and future events, and to be in a trusted position to provide those services is an important component in a client's wealth journey."
Stern holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University and an MBA in finance from Columbia's Graduate School of Business. He is a CFA® charterholder and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Stern is active in alumni affairs at Harvard, serving as a subcommittee chair and admissions alumni interviewer, and is co-chair of his graduating class's Participation Committee for fundraising. He also volunteers for his local Community Chest and solicits charitable donations for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. For more than a decade, Stern was chair of the Soccer Advisory Committee of North Hempstead and director of the North Hempstead Cup Columbus Day Soccer Tournament.
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Elon Musk said that former US President Donald Trump’s social networking site, TRUTH Social, is beating TikTok and Twitter in the Apple Store.
Billionaire Elon Musk has hinted that former US President Donal Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is topping the Apple Store charts. Not only that, it also beats TikTok! Musk shared a screenshot of it and tweeted, “Truth Social currently beats Twitter and TikTok in the Apple Store.” According to the screenshot he shared, Twitter is in second place, followed by LiveIn, BeReal, and TikTok in 3rd, 4th, and 5th place .
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However, it remains unclear what Musk is trying to say with this post. But after Musk took over microblogging site Twitter on Tuesday, there was speculation that Trump’s Twitter account will be restored — currently banned. However, Trump told Fox News that he will never return to the site. Trump is quoted by the site as saying, “I’m not going to go on Twitter, I’m going to stick with the TRUTH,” Trump told Fox News. “I hope Elon buys Twitter because he will make improvements on it and he’s a good man, but I’m sticking with the TRUTH.” He will officially join the TRUTH Social in the next seven days.
Trump’s Twitter name was permanently banned from the microblogging site, as well as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat following the Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021. Twitter even rated some of his tweets about the violent protests as offensive and warned of “the risk of further incitement to violence”.
Trump then announced that he would soon be launching his own social media app. Trump Media & Technology Group launched social media platform TRUTH Social last month.
Meanwhile, Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion. Trump spoke of it and called it a positive development in the social media space. He said: “I think it’s good. We want freedom, justice and fairness in our country and the more we can open up the better.” | https://shepherdgazette.com/truth-social-currently-beats-tiktok-and-twitter-elon-musk/ | 2022-04-27T16:20:17Z | https://shepherdgazette.com/truth-social-currently-beats-tiktok-and-twitter-elon-musk/ | true | 1 |
ELKO, Nevada (KLIX)-Elko County authorities are investigating the shooting death of two people at a home in Spring Creek, Nevada Tuesday afternoon. According to the Elko County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at just before 5 p.m. to the 700 Block of Spring Creek Parkway following a 911 call for a domestic dispute where a gun was fired. Two children had ran to a nearby house and reported their mother had been shot to 911 dispatch. When officers arrived at the home they found a woman dead, identified as 44-year-old Casandra Banuelos, on the kitchen floor. Deputies attempted life-saving measures. The Elko County Sheriff's Office said 53-year-old Ruben Banuelos was found lying next to the woman with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and still breathing. Ruben was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The two children have been placed in the protective care of extended family. The sheriff's office said it is trying to determine a motive. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583516835625/two-people-found-dead-in-wash-tunnel-fire-near-silverton-hotel-and-casino | 2022-04-27T16:20:42Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583516835625/two-people-found-dead-in-wash-tunnel-fire-near-silverton-hotel-and-casino | true | 5 |
Maine-based beverage chain Aroma Joe's is now open in Bristol, bringing an extensive menu of coffee, tea, smoothies and energy drinks to Connecticut.
The coffee shop, which opened April 4 at 1235 Farmington Avenue, is the first in the state, owned by franchisees Mark MacGregor, Henry Laughlin and Clayton Prugh. MacGregor grew up in Rochester, N.H., where the first Aroma Joe's was founded in 2000, he told Hearst Connecticut in March.
The 800-square-foot Aroma Joe's in Bristol offers drive-through and walk-up window service, with hot and iced coffee, specialty teas, hot chocolate, cold brew and espresso beverages like lattes and cappuccinos. Drinks can be customized with flavor infusions and sauces.
Beyond coffee, Aroma Joe's offers smoothies, frozen tea lemonade and signature AJs RUSH energy drinks, in flavors like Blue Hawaiian with pineapple and Green Alien, with green apple and blue raspberry. All-day food options include breakfast sandwiches, bagels, muffins, pastries and soft pretzels.
Aroma Joe's, headquartered in South Portland, Maine, has 84 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island and Connecticut. The company is currently planning development and opening new stores along the East Coast. Another Connecticut location is planned for Waterbury, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
The Bristol location is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
With previous reporting by Madeline Ference. | https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/Aroma-Joes-bristol-ct-17128364.php | 2022-04-27T16:21:56Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/Aroma-Joes-bristol-ct-17128364.php | true | 1 |
Editor,
I read with interest the (April 7, 2022) News Briefs highlighting the $5 Million in Area Infrastructure Funds Secured by Rep. Beyer. Rep. Beyer is simply doing his job and by conventional political standards he is doing it well as the representative of his Congressional district. Securing federal funds for such worthy projects as the Glencarlyn Park Pedestrian Bridge to Body Worn Cameras for the Alexandria Police Department to traffic and safety solutions from Belle Haven to Alexandria is laudable. BUT and there should be a but when the federal gross national debt has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time.
But why does a taxpayer in Dayton, Ohio or Peoria, Illinois pay for the Glencarlyn Park Pedestrian Bridge or any other of these local projects? Local projects should be paid for locally and not by the federal government. The issue of reducing spending receives short shrift these days by both parties as the desire to spend to garner public support far outweighs the importance of decreasing the national debt. We are on a fiscal collision course that no one wants to talk about or even debate. Next time Rep. Beyer secures federal funds for local projects, the News Press can take the initiative to assess the pros and cons of increasing the national debt.
At a time of divisive politics in Washington, the national debt can and should be a bipartisan issue that helps unite the parties to find solutions. That is, if our representatives are truly concerned about the health and welfare of their constituents.
Curtis Schaeffer
Falls Church | https://www.fcnp.com/2022/04/26/letter-to-the-editor-beyer-secures-5-million-for-district/ | 2022-04-27T16:26:03Z | https://www.fcnp.com/2022/04/26/letter-to-the-editor-beyer-secures-5-million-for-district/ | true | 1 |
OneWeb close to India approvals
April 27, 2022
By Chris Forrester
OneWeb looks set to shortly receive the crucial landing rights and market access approvals from the Indian government to deploy its global satellite systems for launching broadband from space services in this year later this year.
OneWeb has applied to the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) – a central regulatory body mandated to attract private capital into the space sector – for these statutory clearances, according to a report in India’s Economic Times.
“We have already applied to IN-SPACe for the requisite approvals (read: landing rights and market access) and are confident these will come through soon,” a senior OneWeb executive told the newspaper.
OneWeb – co-owned by India’s Bharti Group and the UK government – recently received the key GMPCS (global mobile personal communications by satellite services) licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). OneWeb’s other key shareholders are Eutelsat Communications, Hanwha Systems, SoftBank and Hughes Networks.
After the GMPCS approval, the next stage is winning permissions for satellite landing rights and market access which are critical for OneWeb to establish in-country earth stations (read: satellite gateways) and also deploy its low earth orbit (LEO) global satellite bandwidth capacity in India. OneWeb has sought DoT approval for setting up the gateways.
A few days ago OneWeb contracted with India’s New Space India to launch some of its remaining satellites. | https://advanced-television.com/2022/04/27/oneweb-close-to-india-approvals/ | 2022-04-27T16:26:37Z | https://advanced-television.com/2022/04/27/oneweb-close-to-india-approvals/ | true | 1 |
DECATUR, Texas — Imagine this: You're sitting on the couch, watching the Dallas Mavericks play against the Utah Jazz in the NBA Playoffs and you leave your spot for 10 minutes to eat some some pizza.
When you come back, there's a coiled-up rattlesnake on the very couch you were just sitting on.
And it's not just staring back at you. It's rattling, too.
Jacob Gamble of Decatur, Texas, knows this experience firsthand. And he shared to social media the harrowing video that showed his encounter with a highly venomous snake, which claimed his family couch during Game 3 of the Mavericks-Jazz series last Thursday night.
Decatur is located northwest of Fort Worth.
"Do not get close to that thing!" Gamble's daughter can be heard saying to him in the video as the snake rattled its tail upon his approach. "Oh my God, dad! Stop!"
Gamble posted the video of the rattlesnake in a popular private North Texas Facebook group titled "What kind of snake is this? North Texas Educational Group" and it quickly went viral from there.
Wrote Gamble in his post: "Decatur, TX east of town off 380. We were sitting there 10 min earlier watching the Mavs and went inside to grab some pizza. When I came back out it politely warned me that that was it's spot now."
WFAA spoke with Gamble over the phone on Tuesday after he sent us the video. Gamble said he and his family have lived in Decatur for about three years -- and they have never had an experience like this.
Gamble said he was watching the game outdoors, sitting on the couch in his family's open back patio area, when his daughter came home at around 8:30 p.m. after picking up pizza from a local spot called Joe's Pizza & Pasta.
At that point, the Gamble family all went inside to eat. When they finished, Gamble said, they came back outside to the patio to find the rattle snake sitting in their place.
The humor isn't lost on Gamble that the snake appeared in front of a couch bearing the words "Live the life you imagined."
Alas, the snake's life ended shortly after the recording stopped, according to Gamble, who said he shot and killed the venomous rattlesnake before disposing of its body later in the night. | https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/texas-rattlesnake-decatur-mavs-game/287-6cdc54c5-fd3c-4876-aeee-751071e0194e | 2022-04-27T16:26:54Z | https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/texas-rattlesnake-decatur-mavs-game/287-6cdc54c5-fd3c-4876-aeee-751071e0194e | false | 21 |
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP)Texas Tech coach Mark Adams has a new contract that includes a hefty pay raise and extends his deal through the 2026-27 season after leading the Red Raiders to the NCAA Sweet 16 in his first season as head coach.
The new contract was announced Tuesday by the school, just more than a month after Texas Tech finished with a 27-10 record. Adams was the AP Big 12 coach of the year after the Red Raiders were 18-0 at home and third in the Big 12 regular-season standings behind No. 1 seeds Kansas and Baylor – teams they beat at home.
Adams’ total compensation will start at $3 million next season, and annual $50,000 increases will take that to $3.2 million in 2026-27. When Adams replaced Chris Beard last April he initially got a five-year contract and was scheduled to make $1.95 million plus incentives next season.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported that Adams, who turns 66 next month, would get an additional year added to his contract if the Red Raiders win or share the Big 12 regular-season championship, win the conference tournament or make the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He also would earn a $200,000 retention bonus if he remains coach on May 1, 2023 and every May 1 thereafter.
”We are proud of the success our men’s basketball program had in its first season under coach Adams,” athletic director Kirby Hocutt said. ”Texas Tech basketball is very much a brand at the national level and that has not changed under coach Adams’ leadership.”
Adams was Beard’s top assistant with the Red Raiders for five seasons, including 2018-19 when they went to the national championship game. The homegrown West Texan and 1979 Texas Tech graduate got the job after Beard left for bitter rival Texas, his alma mater.
”I’m proud of the season we had last year and look forward to reaching even higher levels of success as we continue to build this program,” Adams said. ”Texas Tech has always been my destination and I will continue doing everything possible to make this the best program in the nation. I thank God for this opportunity to invest in these young men and to represent Texas Tech.”
Along with the wins over Baylor and Kansas, Tech swept two games from the Beard-coached Longhorns.
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More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/texas-tech-gives-homegrown-adams-new-contract-with-big-raise/ | 2022-04-27T16:27:59Z | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/texas-tech-gives-homegrown-adams-new-contract-with-big-raise/ | true | 18 |
HOMER, Alaska (AP) — A trailer containing mail intended for a dozen communities on the Kenai Peninsula caught fire and was destroyed.
The driver of the truck hauling the trailer was not injured in the Tuesday incident, the Homer News reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, the U.S. Postal Service said in a statement.
The contract truck left a processing center in Anchorage and caught fire near Mile 38 of the Seward Highway, or just north of the intersection of the Seward and Sterling highways, near Tern Lake.
Mail in the trailer was intended for Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Ninilchik, Anchor Point, Homer, Fritz Creek, Halibut Cove, Nanwalek, Nikolaevsk, Port Graham, Nikiski and Seldovia.
Anyone who believes they were impacted by the lost mail should contact the postal service. If a lost package was insured, a claim can be filed online.
“The Postal Service regrets this unfortunate situation and any inconvenience it may cause,” USPS wrote in a copy of the letter attached to the press statement. “If you are questioned by a mailer, creditor or correspondent regarding mail or packages that may have been destroyed in this fire, feel free to use this letter as explanation.”
The postal service should be able to identify lost mail or packages that had tracking numbers by Wednesday, said James Boxrud, an agency spokesperson. | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Mail-intended-for-Kenai-Peninsula-communities-17130655.php | 2022-04-27T16:28:23Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Mail-intended-for-Kenai-Peninsula-communities-17130655.php | true | 23 |
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Sports News of Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
Saddick Adams now a free agent
Saddick Adams urged to return to active football
Sampson Odoi recalls Saddick Adams goal at youth World Cup
Retired Ghanaian footballer, Sampson Odoi has questioned why former Asante Kotoko Saddick Adams has retired from football when the likes of Toni Kroos are still playing active football.
Saddick Adams played against the Real Madrid midfielder at the U-17 Word Cup in 2007 where he scored a goal in Ghana’s 2-3 defeat to Germany.
Although both players played at the World Cup in 2007, Saddick Adams is currently inactive while Toni Kroos still plays actively in Europe.
Sampson Odoi who played for both Asante Kotoko and Great Olympics believes that Sadick Adams would have a fulfilled career if he used his real age.
“Saddick Adams scored for Ghana against Germany at the 2007 Youth championship but Sadick Adams has retired and Kroos who was part of that tournament is still playing,” Sampson Odoi said.
“All those players from that tournament have retired because they don’t use their real age,” he added.
According to him, “since the MRI was introduced, Ghana has not been able to win youth championships.”
Saddick Adams last played active football in April 2021.
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Capital Briefs | New home being built for Korean War veteran
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On April 14, tribal officials visited the site of a new hogan-style home being built in Teecnospos, Arizona, for 89-year-old Korean War veteran Kee Nez.
Nez lost his previous home to a fire. The new two-bedroom home will be completed in several weeks and will have new appliances, running water, and electricity.
In addition to building new homes, the Navajo Veterans Administration is overseeing repairs and improvements to more than 100 homes that were previously constructed between 2014 and 2017.
In 2017, an audit of the Veterans Housing Program found that several homes were not in livable and safe condition.
James Zweirlein, director of the Navajo Veterans Administration, said, “I credit the Veterans Housing Program team with being the boots on the ground. Led by a Navajo veteran from the Fort Defiance agency, Program Supervisor Mrs. Innan Johns, and her staff are the ones pulling this all together. Without their tireless effort, we would not be where we are today.”
This is the third new home, he said, and more than 16 homes have been renovated.
The Navajo Veterans Administration, the president’s office said, worked diligently to pass legislation to update policies that allowed work to begin on new homes in Teecnospos, Tuba City and soon in Red Valley.
More homes for Navajo veterans will be built based on applications that have been submitted over the years, the president’s office said, and with the approval of additional money through the American Rescue Plan Act.
U.S. energy secretary attends roundtable
KAYENTA – On April 14, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was welcomed to Kayenta for a roundtable discussion about the Navajo Nation’s renewable energy future.
Included in the discussion was the recent $1.2 million grant awarded by the U.S. Energy Department to construct a solar and battery storage project to provide electricity to 24 Kayenta homes.
Thursday’s meeting was Granholm’s second visit to the Navajo Nation. She was accompanied by Arizona Rep. Tom O’Halleran and Wahleah Johns, Diné, director of the U.S. Office of Indian Energy.
The group toured the Kayenta Solar facility that provides more than 55-megawatts of solar energy to approximately 36,000 Navajo homes.
The group also visited the 24 homes that will benefit from the grant, located in the Comb Ridge/El Capitan communities. The project is estimated to cost $2.8 million, with additional funding from the Navajo Nation.
Ford Foundation supports Native arts, culture councils
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums has received a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation to test the effectiveness of Native arts & culture councils on tribal lands.
The project will work with existing tribal cultural institutions in six communities to develop cultural plans and establish community-based councils.
Support for arts and culture within Native communities was identified as a top priority during a year-long planning process. The planning was conducted with financial support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
The study was conducted in partnership with the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona.
The Ford Foundation will support work to provide training, resources and guidance from professional consultants, as well as $2,500 grants to support community building processes.
During the pilot phase, six Native communities will be selected through an application process. Priority is granted to communities that have an existing arts and culture presence, support from tribal leaders, and existing cultural institutions. Applications are due April 29.
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McKinley Co. made history by Incorporating chapter boundaries
ST. MICHEALS – For a long time, according to the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, Navajo voting boundaries have not been respected by counties until recently in New Mexico.
During the 2021 legislative session, the New Mexico Legislature adopted Senate Bill 304, which recognized indigenous boundaries such as those for Navajo chapters and directed counties to incorporate indigenous boundaries into precinct boundaries as practically as possible.
In the spring of 2021, the commission started working with New Mexico counties on precinct boundaries to incorporate Navajo chapter boundaries.
McKinley County invited the commission to work with Research and Polling out of Albuquerque to devise new precinct boundaries.
In June 2021, the McKinley County Board of Commissioners adopted new county precinct boundaries that aligned with the Navajo chapter boundaries.
This alignment is intended to allow Navajo voters to go to one polling location on Election Day to cast their ballots for Navajo, county, state and federal elections.
McKinley County made history in the spring of 2021 by recognizing Navajo chapter boundaries, the commission said.
Council marks passing of Harry Willeto
On April 15 the Navajo Nation Council sent condolences to the family of Ojo Encino leader and former delegate Harry Willeto, who passed away Tuesday, April 12.
Willeto was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Pueblo Alto near Farmington and Bloomfield, He was Naakai Dine’é, born for Tódich’ii’nii. He was married to Virginia Willeto for more than 57 years.
Since the age of 21, Willeto served as a advocate working for emergency medical services to be delivered to rural areas across the Navajo Nation.
In 1991, he was elected to the Navajo Nation Council and served for 20 years as a delegate. He served on the Ethics and Rules and Public Safety committees.
Health, Education, and Human Services Committee Chairman Daniel Tso will present a Navajo Nation Flag to the family to honor his years of service to the Navajo people and the citizens of New Mexico.
Speaker Seth Damon said, “He leaves behind a legacy of public service to the Navajo people serving the Eastern Agency as Counselor Chapter president for years. Mr. Willeto was a humble man who deeply loved his family and the communities he served.”
Applications open for 3 health care training programs
TUBA CITY – Tuba City Regional Health Care Center is accepting students for three training programs in a growing medical field: medical coding, medical billing, and service help desk representative trainee.
Applications for all three are due May 6.
The medical coding and billing training program are 16-week programs and run from June 6 to October.
The service help desk representative training is a seven-month program and runs from June 6 to December.
“This is the first time these training programs are being offered by Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation,” said Earleson Peacock, TCRHCC career development coordinator.
“The training programs are a competitive process and are offered at no cost to qualified candidates.”
The free training program is offered through a health disparities grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Applicants must submit a 450- to 500-word essay, complete a background check, fingerprint clearance, and pass a drug screening test.
“A two-year service agreement with TCRHCC is also required,” said Peacock.
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SAN ANTONIO — Wild for Wishes is a night of fun with lots of animal encounters, food and entertainment at the San Antonio Zoo. It’s also a fundraiser to help children suffering from pancreatitis.
The event is happening at the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, April 30 between 6 and 11 p.m.
You can buy tickets right now on Rebecca’s Wish's website here.
The event is an opportunity to help thousands of children suffering from a debilitating disease with no known cure. Brandeis High School graduate Rebecca Taylor has lived with it most of her life, and it’s why she started the non-profit Rebecca’s Wish.
Now, she’s inviting all of San Antonio to join her fight with a night out at the San Antonio Zoo.
Taylor has big dreams, and it’s not money or fame.
“My wish was just to be able to eventually cure pancreatitis," she said.
Speaking from her dorm room at Texas A&M University, Taylor said she was just discharged from the hospital days prior.
“Over 1,500 days in the hospital since I was 7-years-old, checked into a hospital," she said.
She’s juggling her days between the hospital and school because she has big plans for the future. "Studying biomedical engineering -- I want to be a medical researcher so I can cure pancreatitis," Taylor said. All while dealing with a rare neurological autoimmune disorder that attacked her organs, resulting in pediatric acute pancreatitis.
Taylor went into major surgery seven years ago, receiving a transplant.
"The transplant removed my pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, duodenum and the bile ducts. And after the transplant, I had removed my colon, and my appendix," she said.
Rebecca's first attack came when she was just 7-years-old.
“I don't remember what it's like to be without pain anymore.”
KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany shares her full interview with Taylor here:
Her mom, Christyn, serving as the President of Rebecca’s Wish, recalled the struggle to get medical help.
"What is known for the pancreas is very little, and we hope to change that by starting at grass roots levels, going in and changing the medical school books, changing training,” Christyn said, adding, “We started the first pediatric trained endoscopic program through Rebecca's Wish paired with University Hospital and Children's Hospital of San Antonio. We're training these doctors and we're planting them across the U.S."
Today, the non-profit is reaching all corners of the country, starting a first-of-its kind pediatric pancreatitis program, helping children likeTaylor.
"Our estimate right now is about 100,000 children in the United States are diagnosed annually,” Taylor said.
That’s why they’ve joined with the San Antonio Zoo to host Wild for Wishes, a special fundraising event that raises money for a summer camp that would help children from all over the country.
"A lot of these kids turn to suicide and make suicide attempts because they don't feel like they have hope,” Christyn said, “We want to be able to provide at Rebecca's wish not only financial care, and medical care, but emotional support, and let them feel very loved."
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Jane McDonald breaks down in tears after meeting childhood 'hero' in Disneyland
JANE MCDONALD became emotional when she met Disney icon Mickey Mouse during her trip to Orlando, Florida.
Holidaying with Jane McDonald: Presenter cries over Mickey Mouse
Jane McDonald took her viewers on holiday with her to Orlando, Florida, during the latest episode of her Channel 5 show, Holidaying with Jane McDonald. During the trip, she decided to show viewers what they could do if they also decided to travel solo, including a trip to the famous Disneyland Resort. Whilst walking around the magical kingdom and taking in the sites, Jane became emotional when Mickey Mouse paid her and her friends a visit.
Jane's second day in Flordia saw her take to Disneyland with her old friend Sarah Lee and her friend Alice.
Whilst getting ready for the fun-filled day, Jane advised her viewers about what they should do if they ever visited.
She began: "I think it's for any age group Disney. If you're an adult, a child, whatever, but some tips for Disney is flat shoes.
"Something that is really comfortable because you got to walk a lot, but because of the weather here in Florida, a mac for the rain.
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"Sunglasses, phone for your photographs and some money, and that's it. It's expensive in Disney, but it is worth it watch out, Mickey, here we come."
Kicking off the day, they entered Toy Story Land and went on the Slinky ride, which Jane was extremely excited about.
As their day came to a close, Jane and her friends were paid a visit by Mickey Mouse, leaving Jane emotional.
She exclaimed: "Oooh, there's Mickey Mouse, it's Mickey Mouse! Just let me get Mickey Mouse - so lovely to meet you!
"Oh, can I have a picture with you? Girls get yourself in here, we have got Mickey Mouse, get in! Yay, I know you might think we're all a bit strange, but this is Mickey Mouse.
"This is the Mickey Mouse, and I don't care who you are or what age you are, Mickey Mouse has been a part of our lives forever.
"Thank you, Mickey, thank you so much. We love you."
As Mickey walked away, Jane became teary and said: "That has been the best part of Disney for me, meeting Mickey Mouse with my friends.
"It's quite emotional, you all think I am bonkers, but it is really emotional, it's lovely. Mickey Mouse came to see us, a hero."
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Whilst Jane's trip saw her kayaking down a river, taking a trip to Disneyland, and swimming with Manatee, viewers were left annoyed over her "unrealistic" vacation.
Jane was able to upgrade both her aeroplane tickets and room when she got to the hotel, as well as having transfers to and from the hotel and a helicopter ride was thrown in.
Some viewers couldn't help but think the holiday was a bit of a stretch for the average family vacation and took to social media to express their annoyance.
Carl Griffiths fumed: "Who’s ever getting a free upgrade to a suite, flying business class, or having a car like that delivered to the hotel.
"I suspect she didn’t actually do anything herself. Some ok info on the program, but unrealistic for most. #HolidayingwithJaneMcDonald."
@KyleSew2112 sarcastically added: "Let's show the poor people what they can't afford in this big penthouse."
Natalie Booth commented: "It's ok showing us holidays to Florida #janemcdonald, but not everyone gets to jump queues in the Airport, get free flight upgrades to business class & penthouse suites.
"How's about showing us the poor mans holiday next time, y'know, the realistic one?" (sic)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy told colleagues Wednesday he never asked then-President Donald Trump to resign over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol as he defended private conversations around the siege that have spilled into the open and jeopardized his leadership.
That's according to two Republicans in the room for the private morning meeting at GOP headquarters who were granted anonymity to discuss it. McCarthy, who is in line to become House speaker if Republicans win control in the fall midterm election, received a standing ovation.
One Republican in the room said the meeting was “cathartic” for lawmakers. Another voiced confidence that McCarthy would be the next speaker.
Yet amid the show of support, McCarthy was challenged by two of the party's most hard-right lawmakers — Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia — who said they felt particularly singled out by the leadership team for their fiery comments around Jan. 6. Trump ally Rep. Scott Perry, R-Penn., who helped organize challenges to the 2020 election results, also rose to voice concerns, another Republican said.
But they appeared to be in a dwindling minority as rank-and-file lawmakers rallied around McCarthy, the man who recruited many of them to Congress and is now raising untold millions to help them win back the House majority.
“You guys obsess over January 6. Nobody cares," Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., told a gaggle of reporters outside House GOP headquarters.
A California Republican long eyeing the speaker's gavel, McCarthy is at a critical juncture as he works to ascend to the top leadership position. It will be his second try after a failed 2015 bid — but one now fully dependent on his volatile relationship with Trump, who still holds great influence over the party and can make and break careers.
New audio recordings released in recent days by the New York Times portray McCarthy as fed up with Trump in the aftermath of the Capitol attack, when the defeated president rallied his supporters to head to Congress and object to Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.
In the recordings, McCarthy is heard telling Republicans privately that he was considering asking Trump to resign. In another recording released late Tuesday, McCarthy warns that dangerous public commentary from Gaetz and others is “putting people in jeopardy” of potential violence.
McCarthy has denied The New York Times account of events, leading Democrats and others to call him a liar, as audio of the secretly recorded calls was released. The House committee investigating Jan. 6 is seeking an interview with him.
On Wednesday, McCarthy stood at party headquarters and defended his actions, suggesting he was merely running through possible scenarios as Democrats moved to impeach Trump in the aftermath of the violent siege.
In the GOP meeting, McCarthy clearly stated that he never asked the president to resign, said one of the Republicans granted anonymity to discuss the private call. He has also publicly said he did not do so. The Times didn't report that he asked Trump to resign, only that he told members he would.
As president, Trump had affectionately referred to McCarthy as “My Kevin,” one of his earliest endorsers, but their relationship has frayed over time. McCarthy momentarily turned on Trump as his supporters stormed the Capitol that day to disrupt certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential win.
In the days after the riot, it seemed Republicans in Washington might part ways with Trump. McCarthy, along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, gave blistering speeches against Trump, and McCarthy's public and private conversations at that time show flashes of anger and the depth of angst over the shocking, devastating riot by Trump supporters.
But once Biden took office McCarthy quickly went to Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to patch things up with the defeated president.
Trump and McCarthy spoke last week, and the former president told the leader he was “not mad” about the disclosures.
To become speaker if Republicans win back the House, McCarthy would need to win at least 218 votes.
“President Trump said their relationship has never been stronger. That’s good enough for me," said Roger Williams, R-Texas. "We’re totally supportive of Kevin McCarthy.”
“He’s got my support. He’s got everybody else’s support, too,” he said.
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Associated Press writers Kevin Freking and Alan Fram and video journalist Rick Gentilo contributed to this report. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/McCarthy-defends-1-6-audio-House-GOP-backs-next-17130683.php | 2022-04-27T16:46:36Z | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/McCarthy-defends-1-6-audio-House-GOP-backs-next-17130683.php | true | 23 |
Demand for Global Food Anti-Caking Agents Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 1,156.1 Million by 2028 Mark, Exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% Growth | Industry Trends, Value, Analysis & Forecast Report by Facts & Factors
[207+ Pages Report] According to a market research study published by Facts and Factors, the demand analysis of Global Food Anti-Caking Agents Market size & share revenue was valued at around USD 848.1 million in 2021 and is estimated to grow at about USD 1,156.1 million by 2028, at a CAGR of approximately 5.3% between 2022 and 2028. The key market players are listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are Evonik Industries AG (US), PPG Industries, Inc. (US), Brenntag AG (Germany), Univar Solutions Inc. (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Cabot Corporation. (US), Agropur Ingredients (US), and others.
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“According to the latest research study, the demand of global Food Anti-Caking Agents Market size & share was worth around USD 848.1 million in 2021and it is expected to hit around USD 1,156.1 million Mark, by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 5.3% during the forecast period 2022 to 2028.”
What are Food Anti-Caking Agents? How big is the Food Anti-Caking Agents Market?
Market Overview:
To avoid lumps from forming, anti-caking agents are processed or gritty materials that are added to sources as additives. Anti-caking agents are added to powdered items to make them easier to consume, package, and transport. Anti-caking compounds are soluble in a variety of organic solvents, including water, alcohol, and ethanol. Their mechanism of action is either to absorb excess moisture or to coat the particles with a water-repellent coating.
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Global Food Anti-Caking Agents Market: Dynamics
The rise in demand for convenience foods around the world acts as one of the major factors driving the growth of the food anti-caking agents market in the forecast period. In addition, the surge in demand for higher-quality, longer-lasting food items, as well as increased consumption of food ingredients due to population growth, will drive market growth in the coming years. The rise in demand for food anti-caking agents functions, as well as research and development driving innovation; all have an impact on the market.
Moreover, the expanding population, changing consumer lifestyles, urbanization, and increase in disposable income all have a beneficial impact on the food anti-caking agents industry. The market's expansion can be due to its moisture absorption capability, which assists food products in retaining their organoleptic qualities and increasing shelf-life in food manufacturing and processing. Furthermore, the deployment of modern technologies creates profitable prospects for market participants in the approaching years. Government controls and health risks are projected to stymie industry expansion. In the forecast period, consumer perception of e-numbers and the impact of anti-caking agents on the nutritional value of food products are expected to pose challenges to the food anti-caking agents market.
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Food Anti-Caking Agents Market: Segmentation Analysis
The food anti-caking agents market is segregated based on type, application, and source.
Based on type, the global market is distinguished into Calcium compounds, Sodium compounds, Silicon dioxide, Magnesium compounds, Microcrystalline cellulose, and Other types. In the food anti-caking agents market, the silicon compounds sector is predicted to grow at the fastest rate. This rise is attributable to the growing usage of sodium compounds in a range of culinary preparations, such as sodium bicarbonate as baking soda.
Based on application, the global market is distinguished into Seasoning & condiments, Bakery, Dairy products, Soups & sauces, and Other Applications. Seasonings and condiments will have the highest proportion of the market for food anti-caking agents. This growth is attributable to a rise in the quantity and variety of culinary applications available, as well as changes in customer tastes helped by the launch of new seasonings and condiments.
Based on the source, the global market is distinguished into Synthetic, and Natural. Throughout the forecast period, the synthetic sub-segment is expected to hold the biggest market share in the Food anti-caking agents market by source.
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Competitive Landscape
Some of the main competitors dominating the global food anti-caking agents market include -
- Evonik Industries AG (US)
- PPG Industries Inc. (US)
- Brenntag AG (Germany)
- Univar Solutions Inc. (US)
- Solvay SA (Belgium)
- Cabot Corporation (US)
- Agropur Ingredients (US)
Key Insights from Primary Research:
- As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the Food Anti-Caking Agents market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 5.3%.
- The Food Anti-Caking Agents market was valued at around USD 848.1 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 1,156.1 million by 2028.
- By Type, the silicon compounds segment of the food anti-caking agents market is predicted to grow at the highest rate throughout the forecast period.
- By Application, the Seasonings and condiments will have the highest proportion of the market for food anti-caking agents.
- On the basis of region, the “North America” led the market during the projection period. The increased consumption of bakery snacks and ready-to-eat flour mixes accounts for the region's substantial market share.
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Food Anti-Caking Agents Market: COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Following the impact of COVID-19, the market for food anti-caking agents is likely to grow at a steady pace. In the markets, the regulatory situation is predicted to be calm. Food anti-caking agents are intended to be consumed at a suitable rate by end users. There would be minimal trade/export-import restrictions after COVID-19, which could hinder market expansion. However, future demand for food anti-caking agents is projected to be driven by favourable regulatory environment, extensive consumer acceptance, favourable trade policies, new market entrants, high investments, minimal competition from substitute goods, and cheap ingredient costs.
Regional Dominance:
Over the forecasted years, North America dominated the market for food anti-caking agents. This is primarily owing to the hectic lifestyle of the inhabitants in this area. Furthermore, increasing technical improvements in the food and dairy industries contribute to the growth of the anti-caking agents market. Due to population expansion and expanding industrialization activities in India, China, and Japan, Asia Pacific is expected to see a significant increase in demand for anti-caking chemicals in the future years. It has a high nutritional value, great quality, and long shelf life, which is propelling regional market expansion.
Furthermore, the Asia Pacific region's growing large population, changing lifestyles, inclination toward westernized eating habits, rising consumer preference for junk food, rising awareness of the benefits of packaged food, and growing food & beverage industry are the major factors driving the demand for anti-caking agents.
Recent Developments
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The global food anti-caking agents market is segmented as follows:
By Type
- Calcium Compounds
- Sodium Compounds
- Silicon Dioxide
- Magnesium Compounds
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Other Types
By Application
- Seasoning & Condiments
- Bakery
- Dairy Products
- Soups & Sauces
- Other Applications
By Source
- Synthetic
- Natural
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A hunting group is suing the state of Maine to overturn the state's longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
Hunting bear, moose, wild turkey and deer is popular in Maine, but the state has barred Sunday hunting for generations. Opponents of the ban filed their lawsuit on Wednesday with a claim that the law violates the state's new “Right to Food” amendment.
Maine voters passed the nation's first such constitutional amendment last year. The amendment states that individuals have a right to harvest food of their own choosing.
The opponents of the Sunday hunting ban said in a statement that Maine's longstanding ban “was created based on the religious and social beliefs at the time, not biology or science.” But the ban has withstood challenges in the past.
The Maine Legislature’s Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted against a proposal to end the ban in March. The Maine Professional Guides Association, which represents guides who assist hunters, was among the groups that opposed the change.
The only other state that bans Sunday hunting is Massachusetts. | https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Hunters-sue-to-allow-Sunday-hunting-in-Maine-17130681.php | 2022-04-27T16:52:20Z | https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Hunters-sue-to-allow-Sunday-hunting-in-Maine-17130681.php | true | 21 |
Tuesday night’s series opener between the Tigers and Twins ended with a ghastly bottom of the ninth inning that really played all the hits. Closer walks the first two batters. Screaming line drive freezes an outfielder, who misplays the ball. Then the opposing team handed the Tigers a gift by holding the runner from second at third base, creating a rundown opportunity that was then blown up as the catcher threw the ball away rather than charging the runner trapped between second and third. Let’s not talk about that one again.
Clearly, the Tigers need to get their heads right defensively. No one expects this to be a good defensive club, but average is within their abilities and so far they’ve simply made too many mistakes. The result on Tuesday was another close game that they kicked away. There have been a few of those already and this isn’t a team that can afford to waste many opportunities if they’re going to be in the playoff hunt in any meaningful way this summer. However, the season has barely begun, and as frustrating as the loss was, they’ve got to shake it off and come in Wednesday night in the right headspace to win.
Fortunately, we’ve already gotten a look at an AJ Hinch managed team that fell on its face out of the gate last season. It didn’t last. The coaches were able to make some adjustments, get their message across, shuffle personnel a bit, and turn the season around completely by late May. With more talent at their disposal this season, it shouldn’t take as long to get this team sorted out. Let’s hope they start tonight.
Detroit Tigers (6-10) at Minnesota Twins (9-8)
Time/Place: 7:40 p.m. EDT/Target Field
SB Nation Site: Twinkie Town
Media: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.tv, Tigers Radio Network
Pitching Matchup: RHP Michael Pineda (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Ryan (2-1, 1.69 ERA)
Game 17 Pitching Matchup
Michael Pineda’s debut in a Tigers uniform went very well last Thursday. He blanked the Yankees for five innings with his usual mix of precision and weak contact allowed. The Twins offense isn’t quite as scary as the Yankees, but in Target Field, they’re arguably a more dangerous foe. Hopefully, Pineda can keep them in the park tonight. If he does, the Twins will have trouble putting together a big inning.
The Twins will send right-hander Joe Ryan to the mound to oppose Pineda. Ryan features a really tricky fastball backed with a solid slider/changeup combination, and has the command to use them all to best effect. It’s certainly not an overpowering arsenal, but he’s been pretty effective early in his major league career.
Ryan’s fastball is particularly surprising because it’s a low spin, low velocity (91-92 mph) sinking fourseamer thrown from a low release point. That unique mix, with a flat plane to the top of the zone, draws plenty of whiffs and routine fly balls, while early on the sweeping slider has been well located and drawing even more whiffs, even down in the strike zone.
You can get a good look at him here.
The Tigers faced Ryan late last September, and blew him up for six runs, but Niko Goodrum hit two homers in that contest. Jonathan Schoop also went yard, and Ryan’s fastball heavy approach is not a bad matchup for Schoop, nor Javier Báez. However, in the early going, lefties have definitely had the relative advantage in terms of avoiding strikeouts, drawing walks, and hitting for power. Hopefully guys like Austin Meadows, and particularly Robbie Grossman and Jeimer Candelario, who are struggling, can get loose a bit in this one. Against a fairly potent offense, with a contact pitcher rather than a strikeout artist on the mound, the Tigers are going to need to get going offensively a lot earlier than they have in most games this season. | https://www.blessyouboys.com/2022/4/27/23044167/tigers-twins-game-preview-matchups-where-to-watch-michael-pineda-joe-ryan | 2022-04-27T16:54:26Z | https://www.blessyouboys.com/2022/4/27/23044167/tigers-twins-game-preview-matchups-where-to-watch-michael-pineda-joe-ryan | true | 1 |
Recruiters, rights bodies oppose syndication in labour migration to Malaysia
Owners of the country's manpower recruiting agencies have demanded open recruitment from all legal agencies of Bangladesh, jointly expressing their stand against allowing a 25-agency syndicate for sending workers to Malaysia.
At a press conference on Wednesday, they also demanded exemplary punishment to the masterminds behind the syndicate.
The Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira) Syndicate Birodhi Mohajote claimed that the Malaysian labour market is yet to reopen for Bangladesh because of the mismanagement of the 25-agency syndicate although a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed last year.
Ali Haidar Chowdhury, former general secretary at Baira, said, "Malaysia takes migrant workers from 13 different countries without any syndicates. So, it will be quite disrespectful if the syndication clause only applies to Bangladesh."
If a limited number of recruiting agencies are allowed to work, labour migration will slow down and hundreds of agencies will be deprived of their fair share, he also said.
Besides, irregularities, corruption and immigration costs will see a sharp rise, he noted.
Bangladesh Civil Society for Migration expresses concern over syndication
Bangladesh Civil Society for Migration Bangladesh Civil Society for Migration (BCSM), a coalition of 20 bodies working for the welfare of migrants, in a statement on Wednesday expressed concern over the formation of a new syndicate for sending workers to Malaysia.
The members of the platform hoped that there would not be repetition of mistakes that led to the closure of the Malaysian labour market for a long time.
They demanded that labour migration be done through an open and transparent system so migrant workers in no way get harmed.
"The reopening of the Malaysian labour market has made everyone happy. But according to media reports, the old agencies [a syndicate of 10 agencies formed in 2015] want to become active again," according to the statement.
"Malaysian Human Resources Minister M Saravanan has sent a letter to Dhaka on 14 January to hire workers through only 25 recruiting agencies. This is of great concern to us," read the statement signed by Dr CR Abrar, chair of BCSM. | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/recruiters-rights-bodies-oppose-syndication-labour-migration-malaysia-410730 | 2022-04-27T16:56:19Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/recruiters-rights-bodies-oppose-syndication-labour-migration-malaysia-410730 | true | 1 |
Bath prop Beno Obano: Rugby needs to open up more as a sport
England prop turned director Beno Obano has urged rugby to become more open to projects such as his second documentary to help broaden its appeal.
Obano is following up his film debut ‘Everybody’s Game’, which looked at race and class in the game, with ‘Prep to Win: Harlequins’ based on the current Gallagher Premiership champions.
The three-part Prime Video project began with the intention of looking at the entire English league, only for the focus to narrow because of logistics and indifference among some clubs.
“In rugby, it can be difficult to do these sort of things, for people to open up doors. We need to open up more as a sport,” said Obano, speaking at the programme’s launch on Thursday.
“It was just a matter of time before someone wanted to do something like this, so we floated the idea out there.
“Some clubs came back to us and were really interested initially, but it just wasn’t possible. Harlequins were probably the most keen and obviously they are champions, so it worked well.
“It wasn’t about bringing it to a different audience, it was about putting what is already there on screen.
“Hopefully a new audience is a by-product of that because the idea was to make a good film that people enjoy. Hopefully, as a result of that, people will understand rugby a little bit better.”
Obano has been producing ‘Prep to Win’ while overcoming the second serious knee injury of his career and the 27-year-old loosehead hopes to return for his club Bath before the end of the season. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10760021/Bath-prop-Beno-Obano-Rugby-needs-open-sport.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-27T16:57:50Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10760021/Bath-prop-Beno-Obano-Rugby-needs-open-sport.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true | 5 |
Here at CryptocurrenciesChannel.com, we find it interesting to track various ETF and stock prices versus various digital assets over time.
We noticed that as of 4/27/2022, Litecoin ($LTC) can buy you the least amount of Mondelez International shares, in the past year. For example, if you had 1 Litecoin coin and wished to buy shares of MDLZ(Symbol: MDLZ) with the proceeds, you would only be able to buy 1.55 shares of MDLZ. That's versus a high amount of 6.29 shares over the trailing twelve months. Here's how this relationship looks charted, over the past year:
The main driver of the above bar chart has, of course, been the performance of Mondelez International shares, relative to the performance of Litecoin; and here's how the two compare over the past year on a total return basis:
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/buying-power-of-litecoin-vs.-mondelez-international-at-new-52-week-low | 2022-04-27T16:58:38Z | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/buying-power-of-litecoin-vs.-mondelez-international-at-new-52-week-low | false | 126 |
Industry changing partnership will provide increased access and opportunities for minority talent pool
LAS VEGAS, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world's leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, today announced the launch of PRG Forum, a partnership designed to provide career pathways to production professionals from under-represented and minority communities.
A unique partnership between PRG and The Forum Group, L.L.C., a diversified global enterprise that includes operations across sports, entertainment and production, has led to the creation of PRG Forum as a global, minority-owned production solutions company. To this partnership, PRG brings cutting-edge solutions for artists and technicians to realize their creativity in live events, while The Forum Group offers a diverse pool of talent looking for greater opportunity in the production industry.
This first-of-its-kind partnership in the entertainment production industry is the result of an ongoing working relationship producing concerts and live events for talent such as Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Ricky Martin/Enrique Iglesias, and TD Jakes (MegaFest Dallas).
"As an African-American business leader, my objective is to elevate communities while doing good business," states Kevin Columbus, Founder & CEO, The Forum Group. "One of our guiding principles at PRG Forum is to ensure that respect and inclusion function as cornerstones of our culture. With minority presence on the production side of the entertainment industry being woeful, PRG Forum has the specific intentions of changing and improving the existing landscape."
PRG Forum's founding vision is to set the bar for developing diverse talent with an intentional focus on equity and inclusion. As technologies in production continue to progress, there will be increased opportunities to innovate and elevate.
"As activity comes back to our markets and we start hiring appropriately, we have an increased opportunity to shape a workforce more reflective of our artists and audiences. It's a pivotal moment for us to get in front of the industry on this issue," says Stephan Paridaen, CEO, PRG. "We're very excited about our alignment with the Forum Group and the pipeline it provides to a diverse pool of talent."
"We are excited to join with Kevin Columbus and his team on this all-important mission," said Jere Harris, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, PRG. "This partnership, which has developed organically over many projects where PRG and The Forum Group have collaborated, will greatly expand and accelerate our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the production markets we serve."
Establishing a career pathway initiative was essential to the creation of PRG Forum. Through a guided curriculum and cohort model, PRG Forum will assist team members with technical specialization and leadership advancement.
"From day one, my relationship with Kevin and The Forum Group was built on trust and purpose across music, TV and film," explained PRG top executive, John Wiseman. "Together, through PRG Forum, we will continue to engage global audiences while providing career pathways through new and existing forms of media and live experiences."
About The Forum Group
Founded in 2009, The Forum Group is a diversified global enterprise that includes operations across sports, entertainment and production, as well as manufacturing and distribution of commercial goods & services. Our purpose is to create growth opportunities in areas of strategic interest through ownership and investments by leveraging the collective thought leadership of our partners and advisors across various industries.
For more information, visit www.theforumgroup.com or email connect@theforumgroup.com
About PRG
PRG is the world's leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and events. We bring industry-leading creativity, experience, and technology to every project we undertake. Our teams consist of the most accomplished experts, engineers and craftspeople working in theatre, film, tv, broadcast, concert touring, corporate events and hotels and staging. With 250 patents and over 70 trademarks, we are a company defined by innovation. And, through our network of 70 offices spanning five continents, PRG can deliver for its customers anywhere on the globe. For more information, visit www.prg.com or email marketing@prg.com
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STOCKHOLM, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT, Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) today announces that the Annual Report for 2021 now is available at the company's website: www.calliditas.com.
This information is information that Calliditas Therapeutics AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication at 18:00 CET on April 27, 2022.
For further information, please contact:
Marie Galay, IR Manager, Calliditas
Tel.: +44 79 55 12 98 45, email: marie.galay@calliditas.com
About Calliditas
Calliditas Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharma company based in Stockholm, Sweden focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments in orphan indications, with an initial focus on renal and hepatic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Calliditas' lead product, TARPEYOTM (budesonide) delayed release capsules, has been approved by the FDA and is the subject of a marketing authorization application (MAA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Additionally, Calliditas is conducting a pivotal clinical trial with its NOX inhibitor product candidate setanaxib in primary biliary cholangitis and is initiating a head and neck cancer Phase 2 trial with setanaxib. Calliditas' common shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker: CALTX) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: CALT).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding Calliditas' strategy, commercialization efforts, business plans, regulatory submissions, clinical development plans and focus. The words "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "target," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, any related to Calliditas' business, operations, continued EMA review and approval for NEFECON, market acceptance of NEFECON/TARPEYO, safety or efficacy of NEFECON/TARPEYO, clinical trials, supply chain, strategy, goals and anticipated timelines, competition from other biopharmaceutical companies, and other risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Calliditas' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Calliditas cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Calliditas disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Calliditas' views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date.
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PROVO, Utah, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic City Capital (DCC), a Utah-based real-estate investment firm focused on premium-branded hotel investments, announced the completion of construction and opening of the Element by Westin Milpitas San Jose hotel (Element San Jose).
"Construction of the Element San Jose started before COVID-19, the global pandemic. We are grateful we could work through the host of unusual circumstances, complete construction, and open this beautiful hotel," stated Cory Turner, DCC's co-managing partner. "Consistent with the Element brand, this LEEDS Silver hotel was designed and constructed using some of the latest sustainable technologies, is eco-friendly with generous natural lighting, cleaner air, and purified water in every room. This environmentally conscious, healthy lifestyle-focused hotel is ideal for the Silicon Valley traveler," continued Turner.
Located conveniently at the Tasman Drive exit on I-880, the 194 guest suites are a short 10-minute drive from the San Jose airport and downtown San Jose. This ideal location provides easy access to Fortune 500 companies, leading tech companies, and world-class attractions, including California's Great America theme park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Levi's Stadium, and the SAP Center.
"As Silicon Valley companies bring employees back for training, we couldn't be happier to offer a beautiful, new, extended-stay option to house their employees. We are well-positioned to assist in the transition back to the office," concluded Turner.
Opening the Element San Jose follows DCC's Bay Area acquisition of the Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown and the AC by Marriott Fort Lauderdale in Florida earlier this year. This hotel is consistent with the company's strategy of acquiring and developing high-quality hotels in prime markets throughout the United States. The Element San Jose is the ninth premium-brand hotel the company has acquired or opened over the past 14 months.
About Dynamic City Capital
Dynamic City Capital (DCC) is a privately held real estate investment and asset management firm with three decades of experience in hospitality. During its 30+ year history, DCC has placed hundreds of millions of dollars of capital on behalf of its investment partners. After opening the first Marriott® franchised hotel in the State of Utah in 1991, the company has been involved in the development, acquisition, and management of hotel assets throughout the United States, representing the premium-branded hotel families of Hilton®, Hyatt, IHG®, and Marriott®. For additional information, please visit www.dynamiccity.com.
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By The Canadian Press
Mikey Milne had a hat trick and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Ice to a 10-1 rout of the Prince Albert Raiders on Tuesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
Winnipeg leads the best-of-seven first-round series 3-0.
Zachary Benson had two power-play goals and added two assists for the Ice, while Connor McClennon scored and had three assists. Owen Pederson, Jakin Smallwood, Conor Geekie and Skyler Bruce rounded out the attack.
Daniel Hauser made 18 saves for the win in net.
Harrison Lodewyk was the lone scorer for Prince Albert.
Tikhon Chaika started in net for the Raiders, stopping 17-of-22 shots in 30:50 of work. Max Hildebrand turned aside 9-of-14 shots in relief.
The Ice were 3 for 5 on the power play and Prince Albert could not score on its three man advantages.
Elsewhere in the WHL, the Red Deer Rebels downed the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. The Edmonton Oil Kings took a 3-0 lead in their series with the Lethbridge Hurricanes after a 4-1 win on Tuesday. The Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 in overtime to take a 3-0 lead in their series. The Portland Winterhawks blanked the Prince George Cougars 2-0 for a 3-0 series lead. The Seattle Thunderbirds topped the Kelowna Rockets 5-1 to improve to a 2-0 series lead. | https://www.chrisd.ca/2022/04/27/winnipeg-ice-prince-albert-raiders-playoff-game-win/ | 2022-04-27T17:10:41Z | https://www.chrisd.ca/2022/04/27/winnipeg-ice-prince-albert-raiders-playoff-game-win/ | false | 10 |
The upcoming content slated for Netflix‘s summer season has just dropped, with faces like Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Gosling, and Rebel Wilson decorating the casts of film and television alike.
Headlining are films such as sci-fi thriller Spiderhead, which stars Chris Hemsworth as prison chief Steve Abnesti, whose facility allows its inmates to reduce their sentence by acting as test subjects for experimental drugs. The drugs, which alter the subject’s emotions, create a harrowing situation for inmates Jeff and Rachel, both of whom have yet to reconcile their pasts.
Rebel Wilson’s comedy film Senior Year is also set for a summer release. The film follows Wilson as Stephanie Conway, a 2002-era high school senior who enters a coma due to a cheerleading accident. Waking up 20 years later as a 37-year-old woman, Stephanie returns to high school to finish her senior year, all while adjusting to the brand new social climate that has set in since she last walked its halls.
Also of note is animated feature The Sea Beast, a story about a young girl’s friendship with a sea monster. Animation fans will want to give this one a watch, as animated projects seem to be getting the chopping block in light of Netflix’s troubles with the stock market.
The full Netflix summer schedule can be found below:
May
- Along for the Ride (May 6)
- The Takedown (France) (May 6)
- Thar (India) (May 6)
- Operation Mincemeat (May 11, In Select Territories)
- Senior Year (May 13)
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Asthma patients need to manage their condition all the time, even when they don't feel any symptoms. Photograph:( Twitter )
Asthma affects approximately 136 million women worldwide. Over the last five years in the UK, more than 5,100 women have died from asthma attacks, compared to less than 2,300 men, according to the data.
A nonprofit organisation has has warned that women with asthma are twice as likely as men to die from an asthma episode.
More than two-thirds of asthma deaths in the UK over the last five years have been among women, according to Asthma + Lung UK, which has called for more to be done to address the "stark health inequality."
Asthma is a breathing disorder in which the airways narrow, swell, and generate excess mucus, making it difficult to breathe. Wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and coughing are all symptoms.
Asthma affects approximately 136 million women worldwide. Over the last five years in the UK, more than 5,100 women have died from asthma attacks, compared to less than 2,300 men, according to the data.
Many people are unaware that changes in female sex hormones can cause asthma symptoms to flare up or possibly provoke life-threatening attacks, according to the study.
Asthma is more common and severe in boys during childhood. After puberty, however, the situation changes, and asthma in women becomes more common and severe, according to the findings.
The present "one size fits all" approach to asthma treatment, according to the charity, is "not working" because it ignores the impact that female sex hormones have on asthma symptoms and attacks during puberty, periods, pregnancy, and menopause.
It went on to say that more has to be done to address "severe health disparities."
"Gaps in our knowledge are failing women, leaving them struggling with debilitating asthma symptoms, stuck in a cycle of being in and out of hospital and in some cases, losing their lives," Sara Woolnough, chief executive of Asthma + Lung UK, was quoted as saying.
"There is not enough research into why women are more likely to be hospitalised and die from asthma and what treatments, new and existing, could help women," added Mome Mukherjee, researcher at the University of Edinburgh.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Vitrolife's Annual General Meeting today, the following, amongst other things, was decided:
• Resolution in accordance with the Board's proposed dividend of SEK 0.80 per share for the financial year 2021. Friday April 29, 2022 was adopted as the record day.
• Re-election of Board members Henrik Blomquist, Lars Holmqvist, Vesa Koskinen, Pia Marions, Jón Sigurdsson and Karen Lykke Sørensen, in accordance with the election committee's proposal. Jón Sigurdsson was re-elected Chairman of the Board.
• Remuneration to the members of the Board shall be totaling SEK 3,600,000, of which SEK 1,200,000 to the Chairman of the Board, SEK 400,000 to each of the other members of the Board, SEK 100,000 to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, SEK 100,000 to the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and SEK 50,000 to the other members of these committees.
• The board's proposal for Amendment of the Articles of Association was withdrawn.
• Authorization for the Board, for the time up until the next Annual General Meeting and on one or more occasions, to resolve to issue a maximum of 13,544,719 shares in total, corresponding to just below 10 percent of the Company's share capital.
• Authorization for the Board, for the time up until the next Annual General Meeting and on one or more occasions, to resolve on acquisition of the company's own shares. The Company can at no time hold more than 10 percent of the total shares in the Company.
• Resolution to implement a share-based incentive program including issue of a maximum number of 229,500 warrants to a wholly owned subsidiary of Vitrolife and approval that the subsidiary may transfer shares and/or warrants and of hedging activities.
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Diwali good landing point for FTA, says UK trade minister
The UKs minister driving the free trade agreement FTA negotiations with India said on Wednesday that the Diwali deadline set for a deal is a good landing point as there is real optimism on both sides.UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan was giving evidence to the House of Commons International Trade Committee when she was asked about the timeline announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to India last week.
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The UK’s minister driving the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India said on Wednesday that the Diwali deadline set for a deal is a good ''landing point'' as there is ''real optimism'' on both sides.
UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan was giving evidence to the House of Commons International Trade Committee when she was asked about the timeline announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to India last week. The minister said the negotiating teams, currently in India for the third round of FTA talks, have been ''going at pace'' and if they come across ''bumps in the road'', those will be dealt with accordingly.
''Diwali seems like a good landing point. Like all of these things, if you provide a political anchor it helps drive the energy,” said Trevelyan, in response to questions from the cross-party parliamentary committee.
''But we may yet come across areas of disagreement and need more time on (them). But our respective Prime Ministers have given us that landing zone and there is real optimism and real effort on both sides… the team are out there this week moving into the next stage, looking at the various chapters where those areas of agreement are and indeed looking at the text already, which is really exciting,” she said.
''The Prime Minister was out last weekend, helping champion all the work that my team are doing to move forwards on an India FTA,'' she added.
The senior Cabinet minister also indicated that while an interim agreement by mid-April ahead of a full-fledged FTA by year-end had been on the agenda, there has been a mindset shift on the Indian side to go ahead for a completed agreement by October.
''It (interim agreement) is a tool, but their mindset has changed since doing deals with Australia and UAE. Getting an interim agreement by mid-April fell away by virtue of resource capacity within their trade team,” said Trevelyan, with reference to India’s recently concluded trade agreements with Australia and the UAE.
''Actually, now having had two rounds of talks with their fantastic team, there is a sense that we probably can do more than perhaps those early conversations; which is why we have all set ourselves the challenge to see if we can draw what will be the broad FTA that both parties want to see through the course of this year,” she said.
The minister was also questioned about India’s ''neutrality'' in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on the talks. However, Trevelyan was clear that the ''trade track'' of the bilateral relationship was not tied in with the diplomatic side.
''Every country takes a position. India’s taken a neutral position… The key is that trade deals aren’t the tool for the broader diplomatic agreement discussion. Those continue and there’s continuing discussions around areas of policy difference, whatever they might be,” she said.
''What we will continue to do is encourage everybody to think about how their relationship, either with Russia or indeed with Ukraine, can be enhanced or reduced in order to bring this war to an end as quickly as we can,'' she noted.
The minister highlighted that while historically, FTAs have been very much about ''straight forward movement of goods'', they are now about looking beyond to areas such as innovation.
On a specific question on whether her negotiating team has a mandate to raise issues around the Russia-Ukraine conflict, she said: ''No, they have a very clear mandate to continue discussing the broad range of trade issues that we want to see in a trade deal with India.'' The minister reiterated that the UK wants to see a ''broad partnership'' covering defence and strategic ties and as part of those discussions UK minister of state for defence procurement Jeremy Quin has been out in India for the last few days talking to his counterparts in India.
''So, lots of different tracks going on but for the FTA, we have a mandate from across Whitehall and the team are cracking on with making progress and we’ll see how we go. We hope we can make good progress, but we may yet encounter challenges,” she said.
During his two-day visit to India, Johnson had announced that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have told the negotiators to get the FTA done by Diwali, which falls on October 24 this year. On the eve of the visit, officials had confirmed that four out of 26 chapters within the FTA have been finalised during the first two rounds since the negotiations began in January and ''significant progress'' has been made in the remaining 22 chapters.
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Nelson ultramarathoner Jazmine Lowther stunned the field to win the Canyons 100 in California.
Lowther set a new course record by winning the 100 kilometre race in 10 hours one minute 54 seconds — just one second better than the previous mark.
Her performance on April 23 earned Lowther a berth in the prestigious Western States Endurance Run, a 161 km race that takes place June 25 to 26 in Olympic Valley, Calif.
At the Canyons 100 in nearby Auburn, Calif., Lowther finished well ahead of American runner-up Leah Yingling, who was 22 minutes behind.
Nelson’s Dave Stevens also competed in the men’s event. Stevens, who won the Run Rabbit Run 160-km race in Colorado last year, finished seventh overall at Canyons 100 in 9:28.22.
Stevens was the top Canadian finisher ahead of Olympian Reid Coolsaet in 14th.
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During Tuesday’s episode of “First Take” on ESPN, Kendrick Perkins discussed his belief that Kevin Durant should leave the Brooklyn Nets. Perkins argues that the Nets are clearly a sinking ship after getting swept in the first round, stating:
“If I’m Kevin Durant, I would want the hell out. I would want to get far away as possible from the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving. I would ask for a trade.”
Perkins believes that the Nets organization has failed Durant, stating:
“The one person that has given his all since he signed with this organization has been Kevin Durant. Nobody else has. Even Steve Nash.… Steve Nash, when are you going to do something? I’m telling you right now, Kevin Durant deserves better.”
The Brooklyn Nets getting swept by the Boston Celtics has stirred up numerous predictions about Durant’s future with his squad.
Kevin Durant finished the season having averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game across 55 appearances.
Due largely to his contributions, Brooklyn managed to finish seventh in the Eastern Conference with 44 wins to 38 losses. As a result, they matched up against the second-seeded Boston Celtics.
Durant laced up against arguably the league's best defensive team, who shut down both him and Kyrie Irving for most of the series. Even with the defensive attention, Durant managed to average 26.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.
Jayson Tatum averaged 29.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 3.3 made three-pointers per game. Sometimes there is simply nothing you can do against a squad that's dominant on both ends of the floor.
Perkins believes that Brooklyn owes Kevin Durant more, and that Durant should leave the madhouse while he can. In his first year jumping into a leadership role for the Brooklyn Nets, Durant was met with turbulence at every corner.
The future prospects of the Brooklyn Nets
Through injuries, vaccination politics, and James Harden forcing his way out, Durant was the team's sole bright spot for most of the season. There is only so much one player can do on his own.
However, Kevin Durant has not given the slightest inclination he wants to leave.
Perkins is simply trying to give the 12-time NBA All-Star advice from afar. Kyrie Irving, on the other hand, recently voiced his plans to devote himself to the future of the Nets alongside Kevin Durant.
If Durant stays in Brooklyn, which seems likely at the moment, he and Kyrie Irving will manage the squad as they see fit. With a duo like Durant and Irving, the Nets' future isn't too bleak. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-i-want-hell-out-i-want-get-away-madness-kendrick-perkins-believes-12-time-all-star-request-trade-move-far-away-possible-brooklyn-nets | 2022-04-27T17:22:14Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-i-want-hell-out-i-want-get-away-madness-kendrick-perkins-believes-12-time-all-star-request-trade-move-far-away-possible-brooklyn-nets | false | 1 |
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PITTSBURGH, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to dry and sanitize makeup brushes in a simple and effortless manner," said an inventor, from Douglasville, Ga., "so I invented the MAKEUP BRUSH DRYER AND SANITIZER. My design could help to prevent rust and brush damage and it would enhance safety and sanitation."
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Nehal Wadhera was born a month before Yuvraj Singh made his international debut in Nairobi in the year 2000. His entire early life was seemingly spent watching the stylish left-hander fashion wins for India.
On Thursday, the 21-year-old, representing Ludhiana, smashed 578 against Bathinda U-23 in the semifinals of the Punjab State Inter-district tournament at the GRD Cricket Ground in Ludhiana.
Nehal smashed 42 fours and 37 sixes during his stay at the crease. Ludhiana declared at 880/6 on Day 2 of the four-day match. In reply, Bathinda were 117/4 at stumps.
“I am yet to check whether I made a world record or not, but I am happy with my performance… We are striving hard to win the tournament as my contribution is for the team,” Wadhera told The Indian Express.
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His father Kamal Wadhera runs a coaching institute in Ludhiana.
“Yuvi ki yaad dila di (reminded one of Yuvi),” says Charanjit Bhangu, under whose guidance Nehal started playing the game at the Ludhiana District Cricket Association.
“I can’t remember exactly the date but in one of the matches against Ludhiana, Yuvi had smashed around 400 runs for Chandigarh. I was the wicketkeeper in that match for Ludhiana,” recalls an elated Bhangu. “Nehal started coming to me in middle school
and I saw a spark in him since childhood.”
Young Wadhera has modelled his game on his idol Yuvraj; in the upright stance, flowing cover drive, punchy back foot shots and general flamboyance, one can notice striking similarities with the former India middle-order batsman.
“You can see glimpses of Yuvraj in him (Nehal). There is an elegance and his batting is effortless. His hand-eye co-ordination is brilliant; the timing, the placement, everything is just perfect,” says Bhangu.
Nehal is a former member of the Indian U-19 team. During the tour to Sri Lanka in July 2018, he had struck two half-centuries, including 81 on his international U-19 debut. In the 2017-18 Cooch Behar Trophy, he had made 540 runs with six half-centuries.
Earlier this year, Nehal was called by Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals for a trial. However, he was not picked by any team during the auction. But the left-hander feels his stint with the Royals in Nagpur and the time he spent with coach Kumar Sangakkara has helped improve his cricket.
“At the Rajasthan Royals camp, Sangakkara sir encouraged me a lot. He motivated me and told me that my game is good. He spent quality time with me. Based on his inputs, I’m working on my power-hitting and hopefully, I will get a chance to play for the senior Punjab team and IPL in the future,” says Wadhera, who is yet to make his senior debut for Punjab.
Wadhera was part of Punjab’s Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 squad but didn’t get a chance to play. He is the third cricketer from Ludhiana to have played for India at any level. Before him, Yashpal Sharma, who was a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, and Gagandeep Singh have represented the country at the senior level.
Wadhera had starred with both bat and ball against Kapurthala in the earlier round, which resulted in an outright win and Ludhiana’s entry into the semifinals of the competition. His unbeaten 151 had put the team in a commanding position but when the match seemed destined to end in a draw, Wadhera took three wickets in quick succession with his tweakers to fashion a win.
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Around this time last year, the Dolphins selected edge rusher Jaelan Phillips in the first round at No. 15 overall.
By many measures, Phillips’ rookie season was a success. He appeared in all 17 games, making five starts. He also had 8.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 16 quarterback hits.
But Phillips wasn’t entirely pleased with his rookie year, in part because he wasn’t an every-down player — instead mainly being used in known-passing situations.
“I’m really critical of myself and I have a lot of high aspirations and I want to do everything I can to help the team,” Phillips said in a Wednesday press conference. “So for me, not being able to come in every single down and help the team, that’s something where I took it on myself, where I’m going to work on this.
“So, sacks were nice, but ultimately it’s more than just sacks, it’s more than just production. It’s about how you fit in on the defense and what are you doing to contribute to the team as a whole. And so, just constantly trying to better myself and improve the things I need to improve on.”
Reporters noted that Phillips has been wearing a “JWD” wristband, which stands for “just watch me.”
“[T]hat basically evokes an emotional response from me just kind of having a chip on my shoulder. So just reminding myself that I still have everything to prove to myself and haters,” Phillips said. “I think for me, it’s just a mindset thing. I think I’m just kind of taking pride in the fact that it’s almost like that chip on my shoulder, that ‘just watch me’ thing — people said I couldn’t play early downs? Alright, just watch me.
“So it’s just a mentality, having that dog mentality, having that fight to where every single snap, it’s me against him and who’s going to win? It’s damn sure not going to be him.”
Phillips was on the field for 54 percent of Miami’s defensive snaps in 2021. Though the Dolphins have a new head coach in Mike McDaniel, the team’s defense is slated to be the same with retained coordinator Josh Boyer. That should give Phillips a leg up in making a jump in production from Year One to Year Two. | https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/04/27/jaelan-phillips-sacks-are-nice-but-ultimately-its-about-contributing-to-the-team/ | 2022-04-27T17:28:03Z | https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/04/27/jaelan-phillips-sacks-are-nice-but-ultimately-its-about-contributing-to-the-team/ | false | 1 |
CHICAGO and SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National food trends analyst Phil Lempert, known as "The Supermarket Guru," is teaming up with InContext Solutions, a 3D virtual reality platform for retailers, foodservice chains and consumer goods manufacturers, to produce a live webcast examining the Metaverse, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the retail industry. InContext is the exclusive event sponsor.
The free live event, "Exploring the Retail Metaverse," will take place on May 24, 2022 and will delve into what the Metaverse is today, how it will likely evolve and why retail industry stakeholders should pay close attention. Lempert will moderate the discussion with a notable panel of retail experts. Featured panelists include:
- Mark Detelich, Chief Product Officer, Syndigo
- Bill Gillispie, Client Delivery Partner, Microsoft
- Melissa Jurgens, Chief Operating Officer, InContext
- Wesley Rhodes, VP Technology and R&D, Kroger
"Grocery retailers and CPG brands are faced with the challenges of building relationships with Generation Z, Millennials and the Alpha Generation from whom technology is ubiquitous," said Lempert. "These consumers' needs are not being met by the current one-dimensional ecommerce platforms. They want a more immersive, curated and intelligent way to shop and that is the metaverse."
"The metaverse has become a pervasive term among retail and consumer goods executives, but few can confidently define what it means, how it will shape future consumer buying habits, and the impact on their businesses," noted Melissa Jurgens, Chief Operating Officer at InContext. "I can't imagine a better group of thought leaders and a better partner than Phil Lempert to accomplish our mutual goal of assisting our industry with the knowledge they require to stay on top of this emerging trend."
About Supermarket Guru: Phil Lempert is founder of The Lempert Report, a food trends publication, and SupermarketGuru.com, a leading online resource for food safety, products, trends and shopping tips that attracts more than nine million visitors annually.
About InContext Solutions: InContext, through its ShopperMX platform, is the global leader in 3D simulation software & virtual market research methodologies for retail.
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Peering Into Plug Power Inc's Recent Short Interest
Plug Power Inc's (NASDAQ:PLUG) short percent of float has fallen 5.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 65.46 million shares sold short, which is 12.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
Why Short Interest Matters
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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Plug Power Inc Short Interest Graph (3 Months)
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plug Power Inc has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
Comparing Plug Power Inc's Short Interest Against Its Peers
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to Benzinga Pro, Plug Power Inc's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.27%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Rishi Sunak cleared by PM’s standards adviser over wife’s tax status
Rishi Sunak has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code by Boris Johnson’s standards adviser after he looked into the tax affairs of the chancellor and his family.
Ministerial interests adviser Lord Geidt also ruled in Mr Sunak’s favour over allegations of conflicts of interest relating to the chancellor having held a US permanent resident card.
Mr Sunak referred himself for investigation after it emerged his millionaire wife, Akshata Murty, held non-domiciled tax status, exempting her from paying UK tax on overseas earnings.
Lord Geidt found two instances where Ms Murty’s tax status “could have given rise to a conflict of interest” for the chancellor.
But he found in the first instance the issue was properly declared, and in the second Mr Sunak assured a Treasury change for some non-dom individuals did not affect his wife.
In advice to the prime minister, Lord Geidt wrote: “I advise that the requirements of the ministerial code have been adhered to by the chancellor, and that he has been assiduous in meeting his obligations and in engaging with this investigation.
“In reaching these judgments, I am confined to the question of conflicts of interest and the requirements of the ministerial code.
“My role does not touch on any wider question of the merits of such interests or arrangements.”
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The adviser said he does not believe Mr Sunak having held a US green card “would constitute an inherent conflict of interest.”
Lord Geidt said he asked the Treasury to search for any policy that would have affected holders of the card and Mr Sunak’s department responded with “no such evidence.”
He was also satisfied there is no conflict of interest over Mr Sunak’s blind investment trust after the chancellor assured he does not have “live knowledge” of the contents.
Lord Geidt was also satisfied Ms Murty’s shareholding in Infosys, an Indian IT company founded by her father, was “properly declared” and that it held no Treasury contracts during her husband’s tenure.
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Tesco Mobile is down for many customers in Ireland this evening.
The mobile phone provider has seen a huge spike in people reporting issues to Down Detector from 4.41pm this evening.
Users of the hugely popular service took to Twitter to vent their frustration at the outage.
One person said: "Tesco Mobile down for anyone else this evening?"
Another added: "Seems Tesco Mobile is down, not working at all on my phone.
We'll have updates on the outage in our live blog below.
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This evening many Irish Tesco Mobile customers are having issues using their phones.
According to Down Detector, 96% have logged issues with mobile phones.
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The European Union wants to start formal membership talks with North Macedonia by early this summer and renew efforts to address objections from Bulgaria that have held up the process, a top EU official said Wednesday.
Oliver Varhelyi, the EU ’s enlargement commissioner, said during a visit to North Macedonia that the bloc is eager to break the two-year deadlock. Hastening the process of admitting new members has taken on more urgency for the EU following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “North Macedonia is part of Europe! No time to waste to speed up the procedures!” Varhelyi tweeted after a meeting with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski. Bulgaria, which joined the EU in 2007, argues that North Macedonia has failed to honor parts of a 2017 friendship deal between the neighboring countries.
Bulgaria wants North Macedonia to recognize an ethnic Bulgarian minority in its constitution but disputes that a Macedonian minority exists in Bulgaria.
North Macedonia’s foreign minister, Bujar Osmani, said his country had shown an “exceptional level of commitment” toward accession. “It's time for the European Union to lend a hand to the countries of the Western Balkans and to clearly demonstrate that the future of the region is European,” Osmani said. “The region is increasingly tired of waiting, which hurts the credibility of the European Union.”
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EU leaders gave North Macedonia and Albania the green light in 2020 to begin accession talks, although no date was set for the start of negotiations. The dispute with Bulgaria has delayed Albania’s bid.
The prospect of EU membership has long been seen as an incentive driving democratic, political and economic reforms in the volatile Balkans.
Six Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia — are at different stages in their quest to join the EU.
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Exhibit: Tuesday, May 3, through Sunday, May 29
Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 3, 5 - 7 p.m.
Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Avenue, Rock Island
With the venue presenting its first exhibition of visual art since 2020, Rock Island's Rozz-Tox houses a collection of colorful and evocative new and small paintings in Leslie Bell: Little Theaters, a May 3 through 29 exhibit boasting the talents of the beloved, retired professor of art at Davenport's St. Ambrose University.
Bell was born in 1947 in Duke Ellington's hometown of Washington D.C. and grew up in the galleries and museums there. He studied with Christian Brothers in high school, ran track and cross country, and watched the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Bell came to the Midwest in 1965 to study art with Father Edward Catich, the world-renowned calligrapher, epigrapher, and graphic designer, at St. Ambrose University. He earned his BA there in 1972 and went on to receive an MFA in painting in 1974 from Northern Illinois University, where he studied with Walter Ball and Richard Beard. His artwork has been displayed in one-person shows at many universities and galleries from coast to coast, and Bell has been represented in galleries in Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, and the Quad Cities.
A founding member and chair of the Artist Advisory Council to Davenport's Figge Art Museum, Bell is also a founding member of Open Cities Film Society, the Photo Image League, and the Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts. He has also been a professional musician and plays guitar and harmonica. A Professor Emeritus at St. Ambrose, Bell retired from the university in 2013 after 37 years of teaching, and his works inspired Jerry Cullum, editor of Art Paper and critic for Art in America, to state, "His recent paintings are a rare combination of vision, skill and wit. The stories are enacted in brilliantly composed landscapes amid stunning effects of light. Bell 's imagination has created not just magical realism, but real magic." Over the course of his distinguished career, Bell's awards have included a fellowship in painting from Arts Midwest/NEA, the Special Recognition Award – best in painting – from the Des Moines Art Center in Iowa Artists, and two first-prize and purchase awards from the Davenport Museum of Art.
An opening reception for Leslie Bell: Little Theaters will be held on May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., and the exhibit itself will be on display in Rock Island from May 3 through 29, with the venue open Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free, and more information on the exhibit is available by calling (309)200-0978 and visiting RozzTox.com. | https://www.rcreader.com/art/leslie-bell-little-theaters-may3-29 | 2022-04-27T17:37:11Z | https://www.rcreader.com/art/leslie-bell-little-theaters-may3-29 | false | 1 |
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According to some analysts, the world may need more electric vehicles to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but there still will be a very large number of cars on the road requiring gasoline for decades to come.
Michael Farkas, founder and now chairman and CEO of Blink Charging Co. BLNK, says he recognizes the contradiction as the reality.
Miami-based Blink provides electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services. The company has thousands of charging stations across the United States in a variety of settings, including commercial, transit, educational, retail and residential centers.
Farkas is also a co-founder and current shareholder of EZFill Holdings Inc. EZFL, a Miami-based provider of on-demand fuel services serving individuals, commercial and specialty fleets. EZFill is expanding into other major cities in Florida such as Orlando and Tampa and plans to be operational in other states across the country.
International Footprint
Blink, which started trading publicly on the Nasdaq Stock Market in February 2018, has expanded internationally, building on its presence in the U.S.
Recently, the company completed an international upgrade of its Blink Network, making its proprietary software available in 17 countries and U.S. territories with local currency support and four languages. In addition, Blink’s wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Corner Network is available in four European countries.
The company has hired 54 employees outside of the U.S. to help grow its international operations.
Blink reported revenue of $20.9 million in 2021 compared to $6.2 million in 2020.
EZFill’s focus for now is smaller as it builds on its growing presence in the Miami area. It plans to launch a pilot program in New York.
The company, which completed its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, reported revenue of $7.2 million in 2021, up from $3.6 million in 2020.
On-demand fuel service may continue to be a growing sector amid changing consumer habits and declining numbers of gas stations in the U.S. Big oil players such as Shell plc SHEL and Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM have also reported investing in the sector.
Farkas and others are counting on consumer and investor interest in the EV industry to increase.
“With our new and existing portfolio of products, we believe Blink is ideally positioned to capitalize on the growing market demand for EV charging as the transition to EVs progresses,” he said at the announcement of Blink’s most recent financial results.
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Imagine traveling to the most rural, least industrialized corner of southwest France with the purest air and longest-living people, isolated from main highways and train lines. Include in this picture white clouds floating in deep blue skies, rolling green hills tufted with flocks of sheep, and herds of blonde Aquitaine cows surrounded by myriad rows of vineyards that stretch to the horizon. Add a population rooted in the terrain who embody a down-to-earth enthusiasm they want to share no matter how simple the occasion, and you’ve conjured the Gers, département 32, the heart of Gascony.
Originally called Vasconia, a part of Roman Gallia Aquitania, historical Gascony spanned the width and breath of western France from the Loire River south to the Spanish Pyrenees, and from Toulouse west to the Atlantic Ocean. A powerful duchy in the Middle Ages, Gascony came under English rule in 1154 through the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry Plantagenet (Henry II), King of England, and remained English until the end of the Hundred Years’ War in 1453, when it formally became part of France. The Gers département is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, and is now part of the Occitanie region.
The Gascons, who remained culturally un-Romanized, inhabiting both sides of the Pyrenees Mountains and the Adour Valley, went through distinctively different influences: Iberian, Celtic, Roman, Basque, Frank, Muslim, and English. Yet they remained steadfastly themselves, as do the Gersois. As a people they are independent, brave, swaggering, boastful, cavalier, mercurial, friendly, courteous, unflinchingly curious, and often converse in an unintelligible melange of throaty vowels.
Charles de Batz de Castelmore, otherwise known as Count D’Artagnan, personifies the stereotypical hotheaded Gersois of the elder Alexandre Dumas’s eponymous Musketeers novels. He was born in the village of Lupiac. The surrounding area is still a hot bed of militant factions making news by dumping potatoes or manure across highways, or throwing eggs at politicians in protest.
The Gers is proud to preserve its traditions, festivals and folklore even in its smallest villages. It is home to the World Champion Snail Races in the village of Lagadère, the World Champion Melon Eating Contest in the Lectoure, and the Festival of Liars in the village of Moncrabeau. Conversely, the larger villages draw thousands, such as Marciac’s Jazz Festival, and Vic-Fezensac’s, Tempo Latino.
The Gersois feel it is profoundly acceptable to eat and drink richly everyday. There are no frills of haute cuisine, only a deep affection for the foods of their terroir, and they like it that way. Because the area is predominantly agricultural, the farmers here keep working almost year round. They come together during seasonal breaks at village fetes, sharing stories and consuming copious amounts of Armagnac, France’s oldest brandy.
The Gers has been said to have more geese than people, and while that many be true as many young Gerois have moved to big cities of Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Paris, the population is steadily regrowing, as more and more people are finding a higher quality of life living in the French countryside. Visiting the Gers may be your last chance to experience la France profonde, because what makes the department of the Gers so special is its people – they are the heart of Gascony.
Sue Aran lives in the Gers department of southwest France. She is the owner of French Country Adventures, which provides private, personally-guided, small-group, slow travel tours into Gascony, the Pays Basque, Provence and beyond. She writes a monthly blog about her life in France and is a contributor to Bonjour Paris and France Today magazines. Photo credits are hers. | https://frenchly.us/the-discreet-charm-of-the-gersois-in-southwest-france/ | 2022-04-27T17:40:26Z | https://frenchly.us/the-discreet-charm-of-the-gersois-in-southwest-france/ | true | 1 |
If “ Petite Maman ” left you feeling a little too good about mothers, daughters and empathy, Finland may just have the antidote in Hanna Bergholm’s “ Hatching,” a chilling critique of perfectionism wrapped up in a gruesome body horror.
At the center of it all is a 12-year-old girl named Tinja (Siiri Solalinna). On the surface, she’s the picture of a certain kind of Nordic ideal, with long, blonde, stick-straight hair framing her angular features, not unlike a very young Gwyneth Paltrow. When she’s not in her leotard and tights for gymnastics, she’s usually in a modest, white lacy dress. She even has an angelic voice and demeanor to match. Her life is oppressively lovely.
What Tinja doesn’t quite understand, however, is that it’s entirely a construction of her perfectionist mother (Sophia Heikkilä), who runs a popular blog called “Lovely Everyday Life.” Anyone who’s ever followed an “influencer” on Instagram knows the type. It’s all frolicking and flower crowns and smiles and pastels mixed with just enough transparency about real human emotion (fear, anxiety, etc) to be “relatable." But of course that’s all manufactured, too. Authenticity is the goal, not the natural outcome.
Tinja worships her mother and is eager to please, even as she pushes her to unhealthy and bloody extremes to ensure that she’s the best in the upcoming gymnastics tournament. She has literal bruises and cuts on her hand, but it’s the internal ones that are the most insidious and at the heart of where the body horror/creature feature aspect of the film comes in. This might be the time to mention that “Hatching” will likely be triggering for anyone who has ever had disordered eating.
And though one could argue that any film about eating disorders is a body horror, “Hatching” takes it to inventive extremes when Tinja comes across an unusual egg and decides to take care of the creature (designed by Gustav Hoegen) that hatches from it. Think “E.T.” meets “Black Swan” and you’ll start to understand the strange, grotesque journey of the film.
The creature starts out very alien and bird-like, something that would have easily fit in an '80s family fantasy like “The Neverending Story” or “Labyrinth.” But it, too, will undergo an unsettling transformation that’s best experienced rather than described. It’s not a friendly presence, either, but Tinja feels both shame for its existence and a responsibility to nurture it. “I hatched it,” she says over and over.
The story might not be the most subtle creation, but it does an incredible job at poking holes in the gnawing fear of all perfectionists, especially girls on the verge of puberty, that the pretty veneer is hiding something ugly, or worse. But repression has ugly consequences, too. Even some much needed empathy and perspective from her mother's boyfriend (Reino Nordin) comes too late for poor Tinja.
“Hatching” is an assured and promising debut for Bergholm with a jaw-dropping ending that may just cement it as a cult classic in the making.
“Hatching,” an IFC Films release in theaters Friday, has not been rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, but it’s intense and grotesque imagery and themes are likely more suited to a mature audience. Running time: 86 minutes. Three stars out of four.
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Polishing Abrasive Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
This report contains market size and forecasts of Polishing Abrasive in global, including the following market information:
Global Polishing Abrasive Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Polishing Abrasive Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (Kiloton)
Global top five Polishing Abrasive companies in 2021 (%)
The global Polishing Abrasive market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Diamond Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Polishing Abrasive include Saint-Gobain, KLINGSPOR, 3M, Hermes Schleifmittel, KWH Group, Sia Abrasives, Tyrolit, Pferd and Rhodius, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the Polishing Abrasive manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Polishing Abrasive Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Polishing Abrasive Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Diamond
Alumina
Iron Oxide
Magnesium Oxide
Other
Global Polishing Abrasive Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Polishing Abrasive Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Automotive
Machinery
Metal Fabrication
Electrical & Electronics Equipment
Others
Global Polishing Abrasive Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Polishing Abrasive Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Polishing Abrasive revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Polishing Abrasive revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Polishing Abrasive sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (Kiloton)
Key companies Polishing Abrasive sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Saint-Gobain
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3M
Hermes Schleifmittel
KWH Group
Sia Abrasives
Tyrolit
Pferd
Rhodius
Luxin High-tech
Fengmang Group
Hubei Yuli
Changzhou Kingcattle
Dongguan Golden Sun
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
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* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert Slopes and Mojave
Desert in eastern Kern County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
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Nearly 90 state-owned properties are almost ready to be used to house Ukrainian refugees.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, speaking after a Cabinet meeting, said that his department had identified 529 vacant or unused buildings that could be used to provide housing for arriving refugees from Ukraine.
Mr O’Brien said that 89 would be usable within the coming weeks, creating around 5,000 beds for refugees.
These would require “some work, but not extensive work”, Mr O’Brien said.
“There is a spread right across the 26 counties,” Mr O’Brien told Newstalk.
Around 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have now arrived in the Republic of Ireland, putting pressure on the Government to find housing and accommodation.
Mass and emergency accommodation centres have already started to be used.
Mr O’Brien said that the accommodation would be a “little bit more long-term” than the Millstreet Arena in Cork currently being used to house refugees.
“It is about moving quickly on these ones,” he said.
Earlier, Taoiseach Micheal Martin had said that his Government will do “everything we possibly can” to provide for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland.
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath told Cabinet on Tuesday that Ireland is preparing to spend around three billion euro (£2.5 billion) in 2023 on welcoming and supporting those arriving from the war-torn country.
Mr Martin, speaking before Cabinet, said he had met refugees over the weekend.
“Their gratitude to the kindness of the people of Ireland was heartfelt,” he said.
“This is a horrific war that is having a terrible toll on families and, in a shared humanity, we must do everything we possibly can within our energies and with our resources to do what we can.
“We want this war to end; it should end, because too much life has been lost.”
Mr McGrath said the “primary focus” of Cabinet discussions on Tuesday will be accommodation for refugees.
He said ministers will be “looking at all of the options that are available to Government to find accommodation as quickly as possible”.
“The system is now under real strain and we are at the point of offering accommodation that is not at the standard we would like but is necessary because ultimately these refugees are fleeing war and our first duty is to provide safety and security for them and to meet their basic needs,” he said.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — During the height of pandemic restrictions, thousands of New Zealanders desperate to return home essentially had to roll the dice month after month as they tried to secure a coveted bed in a quarantine hotel run by the military.
On Wednesday, a New Zealand court ruled that the government had breached the rights of its own citizens by imposing the lottery-style system on them.
A group called Grounded Kiwis had used crowdsourcing to help fund their case against the government.
But while they were celebrating their victory, the case may have little impact going forward as New Zealand has since abandoned its zero-tolerance approach to the virus and largely dismantled its contentious quarantine system.
Central to the case was New Zealand’s Bill of Rights Act, which guarantees every citizen the right to return home.
High Court Justice Jillian Mallon ruled that forcing people to stay in quarantine hotels for two weeks initially, and later for one week, was reasonable given the circumstances of the pandemic.
But she found that operating a lottery-style system for the beds was unreasonable, and did not take into account how long people had been waiting abroad, or whether they had a compelling need to return home.
“New Zealanders’ right to enter their country could be infringed in some instances in a manner that was not demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society,” the judge concluded.
The flaws in the system were highlighted earlier this year by the case of Charlotte Bellis, a pregnant New Zealand journalist who was temporarily stranded in Afghanistan due to New Zealand’s strict border policies.
The case quickly became an embarrassment to the New Zealand government, which backed down and offered Bellis a pathway home, which she accepted.
Paul Radich, a lawyer representing Grounded Kiwis, said he was “delighted” with the decision, which came as vindication for people who had faced huge difficulties returning home.
Opposition lawmaker Chris Bishop said the government’s Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) system had inflicted enormous suffering.
“We now have judicial confirmation of state-sponsored cruelty that was the MIQ lottery,” Bishop said.
“Pregnant women like journalist Charlotte Bellis were denied MIQ vouchers to enter New Zealand,” Bishop said. “People couldn’t return to be with loved ones in the final stages of their lives.”
But COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said the court had confirmed that the MIQ system was lawful and justified. He said he acknowledged the court found that the rights of some citizens may have been breached by the lottery-type system for beds.
“We have long acknowledged the difficult trade-offs we’ve had to make in our COVID-19 response to save lives and the effects of those decisions on all New Zealanders, particularly those living abroad,” Hipkins said.
The court case specifically examined the so-called virtual lobby system, which was essentially a government-run lottery for quarantine spots, as it operated between early September and mid-December 2021.
New Zealand’s approach to the pandemic has changed markedly over time, which this year has led to the quarantine system being dismantled.
Until last October, the nation of 5 million pursued a zero-tolerance approach as the government led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tried to eliminate the virus completely.
That gave way to a suppression strategy during an outbreak of the delta variant and then finally to something approaching acceptanceas an outbreak of the omicron variant proved impossible to contain. | https://www.localsyr.com/health/quarantine-lottery-breached-rights-new-zealand-court-rules/ | 2022-04-27T17:48:20Z | https://www.localsyr.com/health/quarantine-lottery-breached-rights-new-zealand-court-rules/ | true | 25 |
New Delhi: A letter delivered at the Sultanpur Lodhi Railway Station in Kapurthala, Punjab earlier on Wednesday has threatened to blow up major railway stations in Punjab. The letter also said that a few famous religious sites, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and Governor Banwarilal Purohit would also be targeted/killed.Also Read - Regular Review, Adequate Hospital Beds: Here’s How Punjab Prepares to Tackle COVID Surge, 4th Wave
The police said that the CCTV footage is being examined to look for any clues about the despatcher of the threatening letter while investigations at other levels are also being carried on. Also Read - Punjab Master Cadre Recruitment 2022: Registration Last Date Extended Till May 5. Apply For 4161 Posts at educationrecruitmentboard.com
“A Threat letter was received by the post today mentioning that major railway stations like Sultanpur Lodhi, Ferozepur, and Jalandhar will be blown up by May 21 to avenge. It mentioned that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and few other individuals will also be attacked,” said Sultanpur Lodhi Railway Station Station Master. Also Read - AAP Govt In Punjab Withdraws Security Cover To 184 Ex-Ministers, Former MLAs And Other VIPs
Security has been beefed up across Punjab and the Punjab Police has been put on a high alert.
Reportedly, the letter was handed over to the ticket clerk by the postman posted at the station.
(With agency inputs) | https://www.india.com/news/india/letter-threatening-to-blow-up-railway-stations-religious-sites-kill-cm-mann-delivered-at-punjab-rly-stn-5362289/ | 2022-04-27T17:51:30Z | https://www.india.com/news/india/letter-threatening-to-blow-up-railway-stations-religious-sites-kill-cm-mann-delivered-at-punjab-rly-stn-5362289/ | false | 1 |
Investigations by the Serious Fraud Office into Sanjeev Gupta’s business empire have stepped up a gear after his offices were raided by officials.
It comes almost a year after a probe was first launched into his firm, GFG Alliance, which included its links to collapsed lender Greensill.
Here, the PA agency looks at how we got here and who are the key players involved.
– Who is Sanjeev Gupta?
Mr Gupta was born in India as the son of a wealthy businessman. Educated in England, he was thrown out of his Cambridge halls for setting up a company from the accommodation.
He built his name trading commodities around the world, but nearly a decade ago he entered the British steel industry for the first time.
Since then he has snapped up many struggling steel businesses in the UK and around the world, earning him his “saviour of steel” nickname in the British press.
– What is GFG Alliance?
GFG is a loose collection of industrial companies linked to Mr Gupta and his father, Parduman K Gupta.
Covering companies from renewable power to commodity trading and steelworks, GFG employs around 35,000 people across 30 countries, including thousands at Liberty Steel.
It has never published consolidated accounts.
– Why is the Serious Fraud Office involved?
Last May, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) opened its probe into suspected fraud and money laundering by GFG Alliance.
It came after the group’s main financial backer, Greensill Capital, collapsed earlier that year, prompting intense scrutiny by the authorities.
The SFO is among a number of organisations to launch probes into GFG’s activities, including French police, which raided the firm’s Paris offices on Tuesday.
– Why did it raid the firm’s offices?
The SFO visited the company’s office across England, Wales and Scotland on Wednesday morning as they escalated their enquiries.
It confirmed that it visited these sites to seize documents including company balance sheets, annual reports and correspondence related to the investigation.
A spokeswoman for the SFO said: “Investigators spoke with executives at multiple addresses, who co-operated with the operation.”
– How is Greensill involved?
GFG used so-called supply chain finance services offered by Greensill, prior to the lender’s collapse.
This meant that if GFG sold a product to a different company, it could send the invoice to Greensill and be paid right away, rather than having to wait potentially months for the customer to pay its bills.
Bringing in money this way can be useful for companies with tight cash flows.
However, how Greensill and GFG did business together is being investigated by the fraud investigators.
– How did Greensill collapse?
Greensill’s collapse was the culmination of a long process, but the final nail in the coffin was when its main insurer walked away.
Greensill had supplied loans to many customers. These were then lumped together and sold off, via a Credit Suisse fund, to outside investors, who would buy a share in the loans and cash in when they were paid back. These loans were insured.
But insurer Tokio Marine decided not to renew the insurance following concerns that one of its employees might have acted beyond his authority.
Founder Lex Greensill later told MPs this event “ensured Greensill’s collapse”. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/27/who-is-sanjeev-gupta-and-why-have-his-firms-offices-been-raided/ | 2022-04-27T17:53:50Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/27/who-is-sanjeev-gupta-and-why-have-his-firms-offices-been-raided/ | true | 11 |
A week after ABC saw the end of an era with the black-ish finale, the network’s latest Tuesday primetime lineup featured the season enders for Judge Steve Harvey and Truth Be Told. Those two titles came to a close while NBC’s This Is Us and CBS’ FBI each snatched another primetime win.
In fast nationals, This Is Us remained consistent from the previous week with a 0.8 rating in the 18-49 demo and marked the evening’s highest-rated program. The drama and the Pearsons have less than a month before the series’ grand finale in May. Naturally, This Is Us, which brought in 4.70 million viewers, also marked NBC’s best-performing title on Tuesday in both demo rating and viewers.
Leading into the drama were Young Rock (0.4, 2.07M) and Mr. Mayor (0.3, 1.63M). Young Rock ticked up in the demo while Mr. Mayor was steady. NBC’s evening closed with a slightly up New Amsterdam (0.4, 3.28M).
CBS’ FBI (0.5, 7.27M) once again brought in Tuesday’s largest audience and helped pave the way for FBI: International (0.5, 5.94M) to match its previous week’s ratings. The latest iteration of the FBI slate concluded with FBI: Most Wanted (0.4, 5.25M) also stable to top the final hour of primetime.
Two thirds of ABC’s Tuesday slate were dedicated to Judge Steve Harvey, which concluded its freshman run. The comedy series, which has been renewed for Season 2, was stable in its penultimate episode at 8 p.m. (0.4, 3.33M), but dipped with the finale (0.3, 2.58M) at the 9 o’clock hour.
Judge Steve Harvey fell four tenths in the demo and approximately 47% in viewers from its January debut (0.7, 4.92M) After two hours of Judge Steve Harvey, ABC also brought the latest season of To Tell The Truth to a close (0.3, 2.10M). That title was stable from the previous episode, but also saw a bit of a drop from its season premiere back in January 2021 (0.6, 4.29M).
Fox’s Tuesday was pretty regular with The Resident (0.4, 2.95M) matching last week’s performance and marking the network’s top program. Name That Tune (0.2, 1.33M) took a slight dip in viewers to hit lows.
Superman & Lois (0.2, 0.88M) was the top performer for The CW. Naomi (0.1, 0.55M) followed behind.
On Wednesday, NBC will be in full repeats mode. ABC, too, for the most part until a new A Million Little Things at 10 p.m. CBS, Fox and The CW all tout new installments of their primetime lineups.
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Clarksville, TN – Joy Cooper Sensing joined Legends Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer, effective April 2022.
Joy has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been a mortgage loan officer for the past 19 years. Joy is a native of Clarksville. Married to John, they have one daughter, Sidney.
Known for her exemplary customer service and facilitating smooth transactions for her borrowers, Joy consistently earns strong performance reviews in mortgage lending by developing long-lasting customer relationships and trust. From start to finish, she is there to guide you through the entire process beginning with the initial loan application until the closing of your loan. Whether it’s your first home, retirement home or anywhere in between, rest assured Joy will take care of your mortgage needs.
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Ontario Greens propose tax on domestic buyers of multiple homes
The election platform promise would start at 20 per cent for a third home purchased.
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Ontario’s Green Party is proposing a tax on domestic homebuyers with multiple properties as a measure to reduce housing demand.
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The election platform promise would start at 20 per cent for a third home purchased and would increase with each additional property.
It would only apply to new home purchases by domestic or corporate buyers who already own two or more homes, and the Greens are also proposing a tax on vacant homes.
Green Leader Mike Schreiner says young people are being priced out of the market and says the current Progressive Conservative government is letting speculation “run out of control.”
The governing Tories recently raised an existing tax on non-resident homebuyers to 20 per cent from 10 per cent and expanded it to cover the entire province.
The federal Liberal government has also introduced a two-year ban on residential real estate purchases with foreign capital. | https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-greens-propose-tax-on-domestic-buyers-of-multiple-homes | 2022-04-27T17:59:15Z | https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-greens-propose-tax-on-domestic-buyers-of-multiple-homes | true | 6 |
By Danica Kirka | Associated Press
LONDON — During a long weekend of royal pageantry devoted to Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, the British people will take center stage in at least one event.
More than 10,000 performers, including schoolchildren, community groups and military bands, are expecting to troop to Buckingham Palace on June 5 to cap four days of celebrations marking the queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The event on the Mall, the tree-lined road that leads to the palace, will feature pop star Ed Sheeran, dancers, acrobats, vintage cars and depictions of the queen’s favorite corgis and horses in performances highlighting the changes in British society during Elizabeth’s long reign.
“It will be all about how, through the recollections and stories and experiences we share, we can see how we are all connected through time to each other, and to the queen,” the show’s director, David Zolkwer, said Tuesday.
Elizabeth, the longest-ruling monarch in British history, assumed the throne when she was 25 years old. In the next seven decades, the U.K. navigated the end of its empire, the Cold War, the economic tensions of the 1980s and the challenges of an increasingly multicultural society.
Now 96, the queen who was a constant presence through it all remains a symbol of stability.
The jubilee pageant seeks to celebrate that legacy with a spectacle that will begin with the ringing of Westminster Abbey’s bells, just like on Elizabeth’s coronation day.
The first of four “acts” will be a parade featuring military bands and service personnel from the U.K. and Commonwealth nations including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Belize, Jamaica and Sri Lanka.
Some 2,500 volunteers are expected to take part in the second act, which will be devoted to creativity, dance, fashion and music during the queen’s reign.
This part of the program will also feature 150 “national treasures” who have shaped British culture over the past 70 years, including singer Cliff Richard, chef Heston Blumenthal and figure skating gold medalists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
The third section will celebrate the queen’s reign and personal interests with quirky British humor. The acts include a 20-foot-tall puppet of a young woman, surrounded by a pack of mischievous corgi puppets.
The event will end in front of Buckingham Palace, where Sheeran will perform and the public will be asked to join in singing “God Save the Queen.”
Organizers declined to comment on whether or not the monarch might be persuaded to appear on the palace balcony.
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Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This is not an investment advice. Please conduct your own research when investing in any project.
Creed Dao is a distinct breed of project, none like the ones that have come across. Creed Dao believes, and rightfully leaves control in the hand of the Investors. Creed focuses to reach the every community that is fighting for the cause of decentralization and utilizing the force of the blockchain to its maximal capacity. Creed attains this through voting mechanism of investors to invest in promising projects using the treasury wallet and burning a portion of Creed's supply with every approved proposal.
Creed Ecosystem- House of The Creed
The Ecosystem focuses on the Dao tandem between the proposals and votings . The Dao or the decision making of using the treasury of voted projects is in the control of the holders depending on the number of tokens they are holding to pitch a proposal, vote and earn tokens from the proposed project. When a proposal is voted and accepted by the investors; part of the treasury wallet will be used to buy back the voted project tokens and distributed amongst the Immortals, Kings and Seekers and 20% of the proposed funds will be used to buy and burn creed.
Where is the Creed Heading and what will the long term plan of The House of Creed?
The idea behind creed is not one from resentment or bitterness, but from the insight that suffering from capitalism has reached a threshold of abundance and a revolution is sparked by an idea that may seem impossible at first only until enough people have faith in the Idea. One of my favorite quotes from Theodore Roosevelt, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat”. These are the principles that can conquer the fortress of enslaving capitalism.
The walk towards justice and freedom has begun. And as we march forward together, we need to ensure that our voices are heard beyond oceans and mountains. Creed is the name spoken not just by men and women seated on computers, but by society at large about the revolution of the generation that had begun. A battle of this magnitude cannot be won without the masses on our side. The power of like minded people has been at the pinnacle of all great civilizations and revolutions. I intend to spark an idea so strong in our minds about our rights that the fight for righteousness is immortal beyond any individual.
Weeks from the launch of Creed, the contract will be renounced and the 2% tax to the marketing wallet will be shifted to the Treasury wallet. Creed Dao ecosystem will be the governance mechanism run by the community with no central and individual governance. -In the weeks leading upto complete decentralizing of The House of Creed, the marketing drive from presale funds and marketing wallet will be focused towards getting the message of Creed far and wide. The House of Creed will throw its door open to welcome new members to the Creed. The idea of liberty will have to grow on every mind that still hasn’t been poisoned by this norm of capital enslavement. I will approach communities, influencers and exchanges to further our cause to seed the idea of this revolution. Once the contract is renounced, I will continue to do my part, to revolt against this unjust society while being a part of the House of Creed just like the rest of the Immortals. However, it will come down to all of us if the idea of Creed will sustain its full potential. When men and women who didn’t support and criticized their relatives and friends for investing in crypto come back and ask us about the creed is when we have planted an idea so deep that change is inevitable. The Creed DAO is at the pinnacle of decentralization and Creed Dao will be the road to Financial Freedom. The road paved by all of us leading to the world that will uphold our rights; Mankind truly deserves better.
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Shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
ITW,
+1.28%
slid 2.70% to $198.60 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+1.26%
falling 2.81% to 4,175.20 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.17%
falling 2.38% to 33,240.18. Illinois Tool Works Inc. closed $51.21 short of its 52-week high ($249.81), which the company achieved on January 5th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Tuesday, as 3M Co.
MMM,
+1.10%
fell 2.95% to $144.22, Parker Hannifin Corp.
PH,
+1.31%
fell 2.47% to $271.38, and Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
SWK,
+1.22%
fell 2.33% to $138.18. Trading volume (1.0 M) remained 28,849 below its 50-day average volume of 1.1 M.
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“Photograph me as I am, or don’t look at me at all,” says Arab American photographer Tamara Hijazi, defining how she captures and likes to be captured in photos. At a very young age, migration to the Middle East kickstarted her love for photography. She tells us why photos help preserve fond moments we look back on later and how the pandemic rekindled her connection with cameras.
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It goes without saying; the Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of our habits and lifestyles. To a great degree, it made us reassess how we indulge in our passions. I would have loved to document the city’s emptiness during the first lockdown, but that wasn’t to be. Being limited to going out only for groceries and pharmaceuticals meant I wasn’t able to document the initial events with my camera. Even being a photojournalist at that time came with restrictions. But the freedom of movement after those brief few weeks was like a breath of fresh air. (Not that I didn’t keep myself busy while I was indoors, but my camera was itching to snap away outside.) Trips to the countryside flowed once life gradually returned to normal. I began to see streets and towns with renewed vigor. There’s a saying where I come from, which roughly translates to, “We only realize the value of our sight after we go blind.” And emerging from this lockdown period certainly helped me see life differently, both with and without a camera. Tamara too, during the lockdown, understood just how many things humans took for granted. Photographing the little but essential things in life brought her much happiness after that.
The Essential Photo Gear Used by Tamara Hijazi
Tamara told us:
- Canon EOS R
- Canon 80D
- Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART
- Canon 50mm f/1.4
- Disposable Kodak film camera
- Canon EOS G
- Canon AE-1
I’ve always used my Canon AE-1. It was the first film camera I ever bought, and it remains the primary camera I used to shoot film. I have a Canon EOS G that I recently bought and have started using, just because I want to experiment with the cameras that were caught in the bridge between old school film and the new digital era.
The Phoblographer: Hi Tamara. Tell us about yourself and how you got into photography.
Tamara Hijazi: The first time I ever opened the box of family albums as a kid. I never even knew the albums had existed, and I definitely never expected them to be filled to the brim with photos from over 20 years ago. Faded photographs of my mother pregnant, of landscapes in the Middle East, black-and-white portraits of my mother and her classmates, of my dad smoking in his old insurance office with his coworkers. Stacks and stacks of albums I had never known existed, never mind that they were filled with histories I’d never seen before. I found myself pestering my mother about why the colors were the way they were, asking her what camera she used and if I could borrow it (did I understand that a 20-year-old camera couldn’t use any of the film currently around? No. Did I care? Absolutely not) and take photos with it. I begged my parents to let me play with their point-and-shoot film camera, and after that, I think my brain absolutely rewired itself. I became obsessed with picking up the camera whenever I could. Everything could be photographed; everything wanted to be photographed. I wish I still had access to those photos, but I lost them after an awful backup fail (my younger self really did not care for external hard drives).
I began my serious journey with photography when I finally got my own point-and-shoot camera, exploring the hills of Birzeit, Palestine. I was 9, and we had just moved to the Middle East. I didn’t want to just take photos of my friend and random flowers I saw in the streets. I wanted to understand my relationship to the land and my heritage––to my nose and the lemon trees, the bustling food markets, and screaming Friday traffic. It was sensory and emotional overload, and I needed to make sense of that. I started photographing with more intention and taking the time to actually play with lighting and backgrounds, asking people to pose for portraits, and taking photowalks around my neighborhood whenever I could. Photography transformed from a way to just capture everything on camera to a dedicated medium for me to understand all these new feelings I was going through. It became a way for me to explore the intentional relationships with my friends, how I related to fashion trends and my identity, my relationship with the local ice cream shop, and what it means to be a teenager. To look at home and diaspora and what it meant to be constantly stuck in third-culture space.
The Phoblographer: 2020 – a year that changed the world in many ways, a lot of it irreparably. Tell us about the moment you decided to start the series 2020-We Didn’t Know.
Tamara Hijazi: The start of the COVID-19 pandemic hit me in ways I never expected. I remember, when we first heard about the potential for lockdown, jokingly saying it would only be 2 weeks, maybe 3, before we were back outside, doing everything we always did in the same way we always had. Of course, none of us knew what was really to come. What to do, what to expect. When to show up for dinner. If we should show up to dinner. How to grieve, how to mourn. When we thought we were done, we found ourselves mourning again. My father is 85 years old now, and every time we interacted, even just being in the same room together, I always thought, ‘we don’t know if we’re doing the right thing. Or what to do’ and it made our interactions so painful and stressful. In Middle Eastern/ MENA culture, it’s also customary to greet by kissing cheeks. Whenever I visit my parents, I kiss my mother’s cheeks. Every time, without fail. I can’t even begin to explain how strange, how distanced and disconnected I felt to see my mother, masked and afar, and not kiss her cheek for almost an entire year. The only thing that gave me relief was documenting all of the moments I felt most settled in a time that was so unsettling. Like sitting with my two cats on a soft, glowing Sunday morning reading a book about herbal medicine or seeing the faintest hint of a double rainbow over the Chicago sky after a torrential rainstorm in July. The entire series is a tribute to the process of connection, disconnection, and reconnection over the height of the pandemic––with myself and my partner, with my family, with the landscape, with the empty streets of my neighborhood.
The Phoblographer: Apart from the lockdown aspect, what were the other subjects and feelings you wanted to capture for this series?
Tamara Hijazi: Honestly, nature. I’ve always loved nature but living in a city, sometimes you forget how much access to nature can shift your mental and emotional state. While we were staying indoors during the lockdown, it almost felt like the outdoor world, and the outdoors disappeared from sight. It almost felt like the trees, the air, the sound of the wind, and the rain ceased to exist. As a child, my father always made a point to keep us in nature. We would forage for edible herbs, hike local trails, and just have picnics under the park trees. We would build small fires and boil fresh mint tea over a metal pot, and you could taste the hint of fire and ash in every sip. I actually still own the pot my dad used in those fires––it’s almost 15 years old.
The lack of nature in my life at that time made me realize I wanted to rediscover my love of nature. So, whenever the weather was good enough, I spent every moment I could tracking down new walking trails in the city, taking day trips to forest preserves––and at one point, I convinced my partner and my roommate to take a 5-day trip to Upper Michigan, where we stayed in a quiet cabin and completely rested our bodies in nature. Finding hidden waterfalls during the hot summer day, listening to the crickets, and tracing out constellations in the night. The series is a nod to the outdoor landscapes we often take for granted, and that gave us the space to be during a pandemic of loss and distance.
I used to shoot with a Canon 80D, primarily with a Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens. Recently, I’ve wanted to see how the mirrorless world works, so I actually just started shooting on a Canon EOS R and I’ve added on a Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens. I’m definitely loving the Sigma and the way it captures close portraiture. I’ve been exploring the idea of getting a fisheye lens, too, but that decision is still in the works.
The Phoblographer: The sense of emptiness and desperation we all felt. Would you say this may still find its way into our art for some years to come?
Tamara Hijazi: I do think a pandemic magnified those feelings, but emptiness and desperation are feelings that have always been there in our bodies. We feel emptiness when we lose someone we love; we feel desperation when we’re striving for something that looks so out of reach. I definitely think they’ll find their way into our art because those feelings have never left us. And the world has changed in a way that we can’t ignore. Things are never going to just go back to the way they were––we are never going to go back to the selves we were before this pandemic. I think these emotions and these changes will be part of an ever-present ripple effect that finds its way into everything we do, everything we make.
The Phoblographer: Did you opt to shoot this series on film over digital? If not, what were the reasons for the nostalgic, film-like post processing?
Tamara Hijazi: I definitely enjoy film more than digital. Film forces me to be more intentional with my work since the number of shots I can take per roll are, of course, super limited. It makes me second-guess myself whenever I’m shooting––to check the lighting one more time and rethink the model’s pose. It challenges me to be a better photographer and become more familiar with how my camera works. The reality is, though, that film isn’t the most convenient medium for photography. Sometimes, you need to take 150 photos in a session and pick out the five that you absolutely love. Sometimes you actually want to look at the shot you’ve taken so you can adjust the lighting and poses. I think digital cameras have given us flexibility in photography that’s completely changed the game and how we operate, and in a lot of ways it’s made photography more accessible.
But I can’t help but be attached to the grain, the faded tones, and deep contrast of film, so this series was shot in a combination of film and then digital photography edited to look like film. It’s always been a part of me, and it’s a nod to my childhood and how I started my journey on cheap Polaroids and a very basic point-and-shoot film camera. The tones immediately make me feel like I’m stuck in time––like I’ve taken the photo with the intent to keep a moment preserved exactly how I saw it, how I felt it, and bury it in a time capsule for it to be discovered years later. It forces me, lets me slow down, and be present in the work and my process.
Sometimes, I’ll experiment with a basic point-and-shoot film camera of a disposable Kodak film camera, just to try something new, but I definitely prefer the control I have with a more professional film camera. I like to experiment with grain and shutter speed, and that isn’t something you can do with the disposables and point-and-shoots.
The Phoblographer: The slowest two years of our lives. Was your camera the primary means of coping with this period?
Tamara Hijazi: Surprisingly, no. It was definitely a strong one, but I actually think my primary means of coping became reading. I dove into the world of graphic novels and comics, an area of reading I’d never tried before. Frankly, I used to judge that area pretty harshly, but discovering graphic novels gave me an entirely new perspective on storytelling and art. It taught me about the importance of critically thinking about narrative, and it allowed me to step out of the slowness and isolation of the pandemic without, well, really stepping out of it. I’m also primarily a portrait photographer, so I felt very stuck with how to approach photography when I couldn’t approach or be near the subjects I wanted to shoot. It felt strange to be staring at my camera and wanting to call friends and models to shoot and realizing I couldn’t do that. Eventually, I made my way back to photographing nature, as I mentioned before, but my return to it has been slow. And I think that’s OK––I don’t ever want to feel rushed or pushed to produce photography, which I think is something all photographers feel. That if we’re not producing, we’re not photographers. That we’re failing or not keeping up. I’ve definitely felt it, but I’m learning to accept the fact that my body will tell me when it’s ready to return to photography, and I’ll trust it.
The Phoblographer: What is the emotional significance of the butterfly that often makes its way into your frames?
Tamara Hijazi: The meaning of butterflies is iridescent––at least in my work. They mean different things to me in different contexts. Butterflies are often considered the symbol of migration and immigrant families––each fall, millions of monarch butterflies leave their summer breeding grounds in the northeastern United States and Canada and travel nearly 3,000 miles to reach overwintering grounds in southwestern Mexico. They fly across borders in massive amounts to and from their home, ignoring the borders of the nation-state for safety and warmth. As the child of immigrants and as someone who technically migrated back and forth between Palestine and the United States, I’ve never not been fascinated by the way that butterflies take this journey. I like to pay tribute to them and the soft place they have in my heart.
I also just think, really hilariously simply, that butterflies are visually ridiculous. I mean, the glad-eye bushbrown has wings that imitate the eyes of their predators. A Blue Morpho Butterfly’s wings can produce blue pigments––and blue is one of the rarest colors made as a pigment. They’re absolutely ridiculous. They bend our understanding of light and color, and I think part of my work and what I’m moving towards is to experiment with light and color in ways I never have before. To use light and color to push the boundaries of my work, combine them in ways I’m not used to––especially in conceptual portraits––and see what those combinations produce. The butterflies probably don’t know it, but they are a big inspiration for the way I operate.
The Phoblographer: Where does your love for 1980s fashion come from? Does it also extend to 1980s cameras, films, and photographers?
Tamara Hijazi: My mom, without a doubt. I will without shame say that most of my blazers and wildest fashion pieces have come from my mother’s closet––not to her approval, of course. Most of it I’ve claimed I’ll eventually give back, that I’m just borrowing for the night, but that’s never really the case. The 80s represented an era of fashion that was absolutely wild––it was bold, vibrant, colorful, and experimental. It was loud, fun, packing out-of-this-world patterns into every skirt and jacket imaginable. It was also an era where photographers were taking a dive into photographing the new wave of hip-hop and punk of the 80s–a lot of flash photography and street portraiture. This intersection of rebellion and youth, crisscrossing with music and culture, has inspired a lot of my portrait work and my film work. I just love how that photography captures people and the process of growing up, screwing up, finding our awkward place in the community, rejecting labels, and then grounding ourselves in the ones that really make our bodies and our minds sing. I always love those flash portraits of the 80s, where the subject is staring right at the camera––it’s a challenge. Photograph me as I am, or don’t look at me at all.
The Phoblographer: This part of your bio made me laugh – If a film camera and a digital camera had a passionate love affair (that maybe got a little messy once the darkroom found out). Are you torn between both mediums of photography?
Tamara Hijazi: Oh, man, all the time. Sometimes I can’t help but think, “A real photographer would suffer through the film process!” while a part of me also whispers, “But working with film is so tiring and expensive!” which pulls my mind and heart in two different directions at most times. I wrote that line because I think it represents my love for the nostalgia, authenticity, and in-the-moment quality at the heart of film (which you can see in most of my editing style) and my passionate desire to photograph everything everywhere and all at once (the fast-paced and easy access to digital photography). Sometimes I’m craving the raw, grainy nature of film; sometimes I’m absolutely drooling over the smoothness of the colors in digital. Because of that push-and-pull, sometimes my color and grain editing gets kind of weird. It takes me to some really interesting, “messy” places that totally change how I think about the photo I’m working on. Someone needs to figure out how to put film stock in a digital camera so I can take a million photos of my cats on Kodak Portra 400 and not be worried about the processing fees, please.
I’ve also always loved the idea of having my own darkroom, but I’ve never actually developed my own film! I’ve worked with people who have direct access to the darkroom, and I’ve definitely helped once or twice, but I’ve never owned that process from start to finish. It’s something I’m working towards this year because I think it will completely change how I feel about working with film and how I develop my photos.
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When Dodge County faced its trial by flood in 2019, Tom Smith may not have been the most recognizable face among those lauded for helping the community.
But Dodge County officials are praising his leadership during that catastrophic event and with multiple vital projects since then. They say the county is well prepared to handle emergency situations as they arise due to Smith’s work in planning and training.
Smith, who lives in Fremont, is the Dodge County Emergency Management director. He’s served this area since 2018.
Whether helping secure a Blackhawk helicopter to rescue seven first-responders from the Elkhorn River or thousands of grant dollars for studies to help mitigate flooding, Smith has worked to help area residents.
He’s been instrumental in having new gauges and cameras placed along the Platte River.
Recently, Smith was named the “Emergency Management Professional of the Year” by the Nebraska Association of Emergency Management.
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Smith was surprised and pleased to receive the statewide recognition.
“It’s always an honor to get an award selected by your peers,” he said.
Smith didn’t realize Dodge County supervisors nominated him for the award, but in their nomination letter Bob Missel, board chairman, and Bob Bendig, board member, described Smith’s work.
“Tom has exceeded all expectations and has performed the duties of his job at an exceptional level,” the nomination stated.
As an emergency manager, Smith advises locally elected officials and coordinates resources.
His office coordinates between state and federal assets.
For instance, when Fremont Rural firefighters requested a helicopter to help rescue seven first responders on the Elkhorn River, Smith contacted the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to get a Nebraska National Guard Blackhawk helicopter to the scene.
The helicopter crew rescued all seven first-responders.
Smith also coordinated getting airboats to sites during the flood.
At other times—when firefighters need more water tanks that they can’t get through mutual aid during a fire—they can contact Smith.
“I’m not in command of anything. I’m more of a coordination and resource management piece of the response puzzle,” Smith said.
Smith, who previously served as emergency manager for Nance, Merrick and Boone counties, began serving Dodge County in the summer of 2018.
He started making connections with local fire departments. When the spring 2019 flood occurred, he already had these connections in place.
Smith spotlights other leaders.
“What really helped during the flooding was the leadership of the county supervisors and the elected officials in the communities that helped my job go a lot easier,” he said.
Smith has appreciated working with different departments along with nongovernmental organizations and community partners like the Fremont Area United Way and volunteers.
“It required a lot of different moving pieces for us to respond during the 2019 flooding,” he said.
In their nomination, Missel and Bendig commended Smith for his guidance when Fremont – Dodge County’s largest city – became an island for four days, being surrounded by flood waters.
“Tom provided the critical leadership necessary for all the players to work together as a team,” the supervisors said. “Multiple agencies, including local, state and federal, participated in the event. In visiting with a state representative at NEMA, he acknowledged how impressed he was with the high level of leadership Tom provided.”
Flooding decimated the village of Winslow. Most homes were a total loss and were red-tagged as uninhabitable.
Smith has worked closely with community leaders. He coordinated town hall meetings and created a partnership with the University of Nebraska to conduct a comprehensive study on possible solutions.
An opportunity to relocate the village to a higher elevation was identified.
“Tom has worked tirelessly to identify funding avenues to make this possible,” the nomination stated.
After the flooding, Smith realized the need for a better monitoring system along the Platte River so first responders and public officials would have more reliable data on river levels.
He worked with multiple jurisdictions.
Today, river gauges and cameras have been placed on the Platte at North Bend (Nebraska Highway 79), Fremont (U.S. Highway 77), Leshara (Nebraska Highway 64) and Schuyler (Nebraska Highway 15) and at the confluence of the Loup River near Columbus.
It took work to get funding for the equipment.
“We thought it was a pretty simple project and it would be approved, but we had to go back and forth on using mitigation dollars to pay for the river gauges and the cameras,” Smith said.
The project came to fruition.
“After all these years, we have a river gauge south of Fremont and Schuyler now,” he said.
Supervisors listed several other examples of Smith’s leadership which in 2021 included:
- Joint Water Management Advisory Board. Smith was very active with this board, which includes officials from 12 local entities. The board identified 15 projects, totaling approximately $22.8 million.
Projects included those involving the North Bend Cutoff Ditch; Rod and Gun Club-Breech Lake, North Bend Levee, and the city of Fremont.
Smith is securing available funds from federal, state and other agencies on these potential projects.
- Rawhide Creek Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment plan for flood prevention study. Working with NEMA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Smith was instrumental in securing $745,000 in Natural Resources Conservation Service grant funds for this study which runs from the Dodge-Colfax county line to Fremont.
The project is intended to help identify possible drainage improvements in the Rawhide Creek watershed.
“We’re looking at how we can stop water from entering into North Bend and the city of Fremont,” said Smith, the project coordinator.
- Elkhorn Township Drainage Project Work Plan – Environmental Assessment Study. Working with NEMA and FEMA, Smith was instrumental in securing $600,000 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and FEMA grant funds for this study.
The drainage system east of Fremont in Dodge County’s Elkhorn Township was identified after the 2019 flooding as a key piece of flood control for Fremont and Dodge County.
“We’re looking at storm water issues within the city of Fremont and how do we get this water that can occur from a heavy rainstorm or from flooding out of the city of Fremont and into the Elkhorn River or out from damaging any additional properties,” Smith said. “We’re looking at how we can improve our drainage system on east Fremont and Elkhorn Township.”
Smith noted something about his work.
“These projects aren’t glamorous, but they’re so important because they’ll help mitigate the risk from flooding for our area,” Smith said.
Smith was involved with several other projects in 2020 and 2021.
In 2020, he conducted training at the county’s Emergency Operations Center that recreated the March 2019 flood. The exercise helped participants see what was done right and what could have been done better.
Smith developed a long-term plan identifying top hazards in the county. He identified numerous projects and submitted plans which have received approval under the Governor’s Task Force for Disaster Response to submit to FEMA.
Supervisors highly praised Smith in their nomination.
“We have a high level of confidence in Tom Smith’s ability to represent Dodge County in all aspects of emergency management,” they said. “Tom is a great asset to the citizens of Dodge County.” | https://fremonttribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/smith-named-emergency-management-professional-of-the-year/article_e2e77f02-7086-5991-a8a5-c704c0f93a98.html | 2022-04-27T18:05:05Z | https://fremonttribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/smith-named-emergency-management-professional-of-the-year/article_e2e77f02-7086-5991-a8a5-c704c0f93a98.html | false | 1 |
Toll Brothers has announced the opening of Park 108, a boutique community of 33 condominium residences in Decatur. Home buyers are invited to visit the sales center located at 2600 Talley Street. The development has studio, one- and two-bedroom home designs ranging from 504 to 1,364 square feet and are priced from the mid-$200,000s. Park108 features a blend of modern design while preserving the authentic characteristics of the 1930s building, which was originally home to the Southern Bell telephone switchboard. Find out more by visiting tollbrothers.com/GA.
Compass of Greater Atlanta has launched its regional Luxury Division in the metro market. The regionaldivision was developed to market elite properties with resources such as custom campaigns, property branding, specialized advertising/media outreach, sophisticated marketing materials, and networking events. Find out more at luxuryatcompass.com/atlanta.
Dorsey Alston, Realtors is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Roy Dorsey and Robert Alston founded the company in 1947. For years, transactions by Dorsey and a handful of agents drove the company. When businessman Paul Rogers acquired it in 1986 there were less than 20 agents who represented clients in Buckhead and Ansley Park exclusively from an office on Howell Mill Road. Michael Rogers became just the third owner in the company’s long history following the passing of his father. “For 75 years, Dorsey Alston has been a part of the fabric of Atlanta’s neighborhoods,” Michael Rogers said. “The keys to our longevity and our success are our agents and our staff, which we put first in everything we do. Our culture is our number one priority.”
The Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens continues through May 8 at 3628 Castlegate Drive NW in Buckhead. The custom-built, 9,300-square-foot home was inspired by vacation properties in Cape Cod and Jackson Hole. The work of top interior and landscape designers will be on view during the tour, which will take place Thursdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Visit southeasternshowhouse.com for tickets and details.
Developer Kolter Urban has selected Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty to lead sales at The Dillon, a new luxury condo project in Buckhead. A temporary sales gallery is open at 2451 Peachtree Road. The Dillion features 144 homes over 18 floors. For more information about The Dillon, visit thedillonbuckhead.com. | https://reporternewspapers.net/2022/04/27/real-estate-briefs-park-108-opens-southeaster-designer-showhouse-more/ | 2022-04-27T18:07:30Z | https://reporternewspapers.net/2022/04/27/real-estate-briefs-park-108-opens-southeaster-designer-showhouse-more/ | false | 2 |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
3-7-0
(three, seven, zero)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
3-7-0
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Netflix’s ‘Bullsh*t The Game Show’ can only be described as the perfect blend of traditional quizzes with the deception-based card game Cheat (also appropriately known as Bullsh*t). After all, it offers players a chance to win up to a million dollars by answering tricky trivia questions, even if they get them wrong, by simply convincing their opponents that they’re right. And amongst those who take center stage here at one point is none other than Katie Dolan — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, her background, her passions, and her profession, we’ve got you covered.
Who is Katie Dolan?
From the moment we came across Kathleen “Katie” Rose Dolan on the Netflix original, she made it clear she’s not only quick-witted as well as charming but also incredibly astute. This, combined with her religious belief that “someone up there might be a little mad if I lie too much,” is why she stayed in the gray area and mixed some truths with her bullsh*t to play a good game. Her body language, experience in communication, and unwavering determination also helped her along, so it came as no surprise that she managed to walk out with an astounding $250,000 in hand.
As a double major (Physics and Political Science) graduate of Fordham University, with a minor in Concentration in American Catholic Studies, Katie has actually bounced around a lot in her career — just like she said. From a programming associate at a wildlife conservation society to a freelance theatre professional and from a business developer at a software firm to an engagement specialist, she has held every position. That’s how she was able to find her true passion and essentially realize that creativity can span a myriad of different industries; it doesn’t belong in just entertainment.
Where is Katie Dolan Now?
Katie Dolan currently resides in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where she primarily serves as the CEO of United Public Affairs, a communications consultancy focusing on every sector. Moreover, being a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, she has even evolved from an entrepreneur to a political professional, as proven by her work as the Associate Communications Director for Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign. Thus, from what we can tell, thanks to her hard work, experience, and people skills, she has good ties within every industry, whether it be tech, non-profit, or financial.
Coming to her personal life, because Katie did say she was “painfully single” on ‘Bullsh*t,’ we’re glad to report that it appears as if the mid-20-year-old has since found a kind and loving partner. After all, on her birthday in early April 2022, writer/traveler/musician Devo Alexander wrote, “5 months ago, on Halloween night, I met @katierdolan at a karaoke in Astoria. I was incredibly smitten and asked for her number! THANK GOD she gave it to me!… These 5 months have been downright incredible! We’ve crammed so many experiences in such a small timeframe! I am just so absolutely in awe of this human!… Happy Birthday, Katie Dolan! I love you!”
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Liverpool wins derby, dumps Everton into EPL relegation zone
MANCHESTER, England — (AP) — Staying in the slipstream of Manchester City in the Premier League title race wasn’t Liverpool’s only cause for celebration following victory in another fast and furious Merseyside derby.
Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Anfield on Sunday also dumped Everton into the relegation zone, leaving its neighbor’s 68-year stay in England's top flight in major doubt with a month left of the season.
Second-half goals by Andrew Robertson and Divock Origi were enough for Liverpool in a match that ended with the jubilant home fans singing “Going down, going down” to their rivals from across Stanley Park.
Completing a dismal day for Everton was relegation rival Burnley winning a second straight game since firing its long-serving manager Sean Dyche, 1-0 at home to Wolverhampton.
It left Everton in third-to-last place and two points below Burnley, which finally climbed out of the relegation zone.
Everton, which has been in the top division every year since the 1954-55 season, has played one game less than Burnley but has a tough run-in featuring games against Chelsea, Arsenal and in-form Brentford.
More importantly for Liverpool, the team returned to being a point behind City with five games left in a title race that seems destined to go to the final weekend.
In other games, Chelsea scored in the 90th minute through Christian Pulisic to beat West Ham 1-0 and cement third place, five points clear of Arsenal in fourth. Brighton drew 2-2 at home to Southampton.
FEISTY DERBY
Everton's desperation to avoid another morale-sapping defeat on the road saw the team take gamesmanship to new levels, clearly an approach from manager Frank Lampard that could have come straight out of the playbook of a former mentor. Jose Mourinho famously came to Anfield in 2014 with Chelsea and secured a win that derailed the Reds' title bid.
Everton couldn't quite match that but still frustrated Liverpool and the home fans, making for something of an old-school derby feel as tackles flew in, players squared up to each other and even the managers exchanged words.
“The game plan was understanding they are one of the best teams in the world, with what they are doing to other teams recently,” Lampard said, perhaps a nod to Liverpool's 4-0 mauling of Manchester United on Tuesday.
The arrival of Origi — mostly overlooked this season — as a substitute on the hour mark proved decisive, with his game-changing performance adding to his derby legacy.
He played a part in Robertson's goal, a header from Mohamed Salah's clever cross, and then finished things off with a close-range header five minutes from time for his sixth goal in nine derbies.
Liverpool's quadruple chase rolls onto Wednesday, when it hosts Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals.
Everton, meanwhile, has six games to save its season.
RESURGENT BURNLEY
Burnley's resurgence is making things awkward for Everton.
Since ending Dyche's nine-year spell as manager, Burnley has looked a different team by attacking more and even moved away from its tried-and-tested 4-4-2 formation against Wolves, instead playing three up front.
Two of the strikers combined for the goal, Weghorst crossing for Matej Vydra to score in the 62nd.
Burnley is now just two points behind Leeds, which plays Crystal Palace on Monday and has been sucked back into relegation danger.
“Just from getting these results, I think psychologically for the group what they’ve achieved this week will help them, will bring them together even more,” said interim manager Mike Jackson, who was unsure whether he'll still be in charge for next weekend’s huge match at next-to-last Watford.
PULISIC MAKES POINT
Pulisic might be about to get some more game time at Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has preferred a front three of Timo Werner and Mason Mount either side of Kai Havertz in recent weeks, saying Pulisic had “struggled a little bit” since coming back from the March international break when he had three matches with the United States.
"He struggled energy-wise, this was my impression, on and off the pitch," Tuchel said. “It’s sometimes like this. Now we have tried to bring him back in full confidence from the bench and I am happy with the effort today.”
Pulisic converted a cross from Marcos Alonso to spare the blushes of teammate Jorginho, who struck a tame penalty at West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianksi in the 87th minute after his trademark hop-and-skip run-up.
Craig Dawson brought down Romelu Lukaku for the penalty and was eventually shown a red card after a VAR check.
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Soon GICC will know if they'll be adding an elementary school to their building
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Grand Island Central Catholic (GICC) is close to finally having the answer they have been waiting to hear for four years. A decision on having an elementary school will happen next Thursday, GICC will make an announcement at the end of next week. If...
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A representative of the St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission told the St. Mary's County commissioners on April 26 about remedies to sewage spills at the St. George Island pump station.
The area suffered from a 25,000-gallon spill on Oct. 28-29 last year that contaminated oysters in the Potomac River. Over 20 people got sick from eating the oysters, according to Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks.
George Erichsen, director of MetCom, said that a tidal surge inundated the pump station.
He noted three things the utility has or is doing to remedy the problem.
They already raised the risers 6 inches and were adding a transducer at the force main, he said, explaining that device will provide an "electronic way of sending radio signals, letting us know there's an issue." This will serve as an early-detection system if the pressure drops at the force main, he said.
In addition, they are "talking about" replacing valves with PVC units to prevent stainless steel bolts from deteriorating due to high salinity and acidity, he said.
Erichsen noted that MetCom officials met with the Maryland Watermen's Association and the Watermans Association of St. Mary's County in December.
"The state's very pleased with our efforts here locally," he said.
The Maryland Department of the Environment on Nov. 29, 2021, issued an order temporarily prohibiting oyster harvesting in 180 acres of the Potomac River around St. George Island after another sewage overflow. At the time, MDE officials requested a meeting with MetCom to address the "repeated system failures."
In other news, the utility is proposing water and sewer rate increases of 2.7% and 3.4% for fiscal 2023. These would increase rates 31 cents and 78 cents per 1,000 gallons monthly, according to a board document.
Legislative update
Assistant county attorney John Houser gave his final legislative update from the 2022 session.
He noted Senate Bill 528, the Climate Solutions Now Act, is potentially the most sweeping climate change bill in the nation. It sets goals for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and an interim goal of cutting them 60% by 2031.
Twenty four states, plus Washington, D.C., have made goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions. None are as ambitious as Maryland, he said.
Houser noted that the bill was amended so that it does not require retrofitting of schools or include any fossil fuel bans in residences.
It will pay people 18 to 26 years old $15 an hour to work on climate restoration and resilience projects for the Chesapeake Conservation Corps; creates a task force to look at "environmental justice," and require owners of buildings of 35,000 square feet or larger to begin reporting about their greenhouse gas emissions.
The state is supposed to come up with an interim climate plan by June 30 and a final draft by December 2023, he said.
Houser noted that for the third straight year, a bill that would allow beer and wine to be sold at retail grocery stores failed.
Swimming pool variance OK'd
The commissioners voted to host a public hearing at 11:30 a.m. on May 10 about a proposal to allow the public to request a variance from the board of appeals to install a private, non-commercial swimming pool in the critical area's 100-foot buffer.
Any applicants would have to provide proof that all standards for a critical area variance have been met, according to a board document.
Fireman's parade, games set for Sunday
During commissioners' time, Commissioner Eric Colvin (R) noted the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. It will begin at St. Mary's Square on Great Mills Road.
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) and Watauga Medical Center (WMC) have a long history of bringing exceptional medical care to the High Country community. May 3, 2022, the tradition will continue with the opening of a new heart and vascular clinic on the campus of Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Ashe County residents will now have more convenient access to services – closer to home.
In January 2012, WMC opened The Cardiology Center, which was located in a building on the hospital’s campus in Boone. In 2020, the original Cardiology Center was relocated inside Watauga Medical Center and renamed The Heart & Vascular Center of Watauga Medical Center to reflect enhanced services and integration of outpatient care and diagnostic services within the hospital.
Along with the name change and relocation, The Heart & Vascular Center expanded the multi-disciplined team of board-certified cardiologists, advanced practice providers, cardiac nurses, office staff, and device technicians, and extended the cardiac catheterization lab to 24-hour availability.
Meeting patients where they are
As WMC increasingly served patients living in Ashe County, the hospital began exploring options for better meeting those patients’ needs. A clinic in Jefferson will provide more convenient access for Ashe County residents, as well as those in Wilkes County.
“Bringing heart and vascular care closer to the residents of Ashe and Wilkes counties will allow us to serve them better. It will also create more availability in Boone for those living in Watauga, Avery, and Caldwell counties,” said Kim Bianca, President of Watauga Medical Center. “We are thrilled to offer another convenient location for heart & vascular services and greater access than ever before.”
The ARHS Heart & Vascular Center – Ashe is located inside Ashe Memorial Hospital at 200 Hospital Avenue, Seagraves Hall 1, Jefferson, NC. Patients can call (828) 264-9664 to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online at https://apprhs.org/appointment/.
The Ashe clinic will offer new patient and follow-up appointments, cardiology consultations, EKG, heart monitors, and device management. Diagnostic services like stress testing, echocardiogram, and more can be performed at Ashe Memorial Hospital or WMC. More advanced care such as cardiac catheterization, stent placement, and diagnostic services are available at WMC.
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- Keynotes and interactive sessions with HR leaders from LEGO, Chevron, Microsoft, IBM, L'Oréal USA, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Cedars-Sinai, and more, now announced for the May 23-25 event
- Visionary "TED Talk" style keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and hands-on workshops, on how to build an "irresistible" organization that attracts and amplifies talent
OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Josh Bersin Company, a research and advisory company focused on HR and workforce strategies, has released further details about its upcoming global HR event, Irresistible: a first of its kind, three-day conference, which will bring together pioneering HR executives from the world's top brands to share their challenges and successes, equipping delegates with the tools and methods to build an Irresistible Organization.
Keynote and major session highlights of the inaugural event, Irresistible 2022, announced to date:
- Felicia Washington, CHRO at the University of Southern California (USC), and Josh Bersin, global HR research analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, opening the event with their vision of The Future of HR and The Irresistible Organization, drawing on the latest research findings.
- Highlighting the new ground now being broken in workplaces around the world, a much-anticipated keynote on the Reinvention of Work – featuring Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer at Microsoft; Nickle LaMoreaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM; Rhonda Morris, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Chevron; and Patricia Frost, CHRO at Seagate Technology. It will examine the environment and experience for employees is in the post-Covid era. Speakers will talk candidly about how the pandemic disrupted and forced change in organizations, and their most critical takeaways as they adapted and innovated during this process.
- Ray Narine, Head of Employee Experience & Deputy Diversity Officer at Consumer Reports, will present her predictions for Human-Centered HR in the context of the deep impact of the pandemic, societal shifts, and constant transformation which have disrupted traditional working patterns and previously relied-upon sources of motivation and wellbeing.
- On the timely theme of The Future of Inclusion & Belonging, Josh Bersin will introduce Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer at The LEGO Group; Stephané Charbonnier, CHRO at L'Oréal USA; Joe Gage, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health; and Andy Ortiz, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Cedars-Sinai, for a keynote examining emerging best practice around equity and inclusion in the workplace, and new approaches to workplace community as remote and hybrid working models persist beyond the pandemic.
- Sarah Townsend, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of Management and Organization at USC Marshall School of Business, will lead a session on what it means in practice to Foster a Culture of Inclusion in the modern age.
- A prestigious panel of thought leaders, including Alexandra Badenoch, Group Executive Transformation, Communications & People CHRO at Telstra; Chris Bedi, CIO, ServiceNow; Tamara Bray, CHRO DCP at Midstream, Jacqui Canney, Chief People Officer at ServiceNow; and Bevin Desmond, Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Morningstar will explore and discuss Digital Disruption & The Future of Work.
- Florenta Teodoridis, Assistant Professor of Management and Organization, USC Marshall School of Business, will consider the potential for applying Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management and how HR leaders can navigate people's fears as they harness the latest smart tech-based opportunities for enhancing employees' experiences and the way they work.
- Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Walmart and Amy Coleman, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Functions at Microsoft will share exclusive insights during a special event hosted by Josh Bersin at the California Science Center
Irresistible 2022 takes place May 23-25 at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Hosted in partnership with USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education, it will bring together an unprecedented number of industry-leading CHROs, including Cynthia Burks, former CHRO, Genentech and Joyce Westerdahl, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Oracle. As well as those giving keynotes, practitioner leaders from Amazon.com, Babson College Prudential, Uber and Walmart will also play an active role in sessions at the event.
Six hands-on conference tracks and 20 individual breakout sessions will deep-dive into:
- The HR Organization of the Future
- The Irresistible Employee Experience
- Becoming a Healthy Organization
- Learning and Development at Scale
- Recruiting and Retaining the Best
- HR Technology Excellence.
Josh Bersin, global HR research analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, said:
"Irresistible 2022 is ground-breaking in every way, and this is reflected in the caliber of speakers who have sought out this event as a platform to share first-hand experiences, lessons, fears and ideas as we all play our own part in reimagining the workplace and the role of HR. We're thrilled with the line-up, and there's more to be announced as further sessions and speakers are confirmed – so we encourage people to keep checking back for the latest announcements.
"This is the ultimate HR networking and educational event—not to be missed in the midst of one of the most difficult and challenging labor markets in many decades. Once and for all, the power has shifted to employees who are looking for irresistible employers and work experiences. This unprecedented forum that is Irresistible 2022 will equip attendees with all of the fresh inspiration and tools they need to create and keep building that environment, so that the best talent comes—and stays. Best of all—it's in person. See you there!"
Register here. More information can be found here.
About The Josh Bersin Company
The Josh Bersin Company provides a wide range of research and advisory services as well as a corporate membership program, to help HR leaders and professionals tackle the ever-evolving challenges and needs of today's workforce. We cover all topics in HR, talent, and L&D, including diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee experience; remote and hybrid work; wellbeing; HR strategy and capabilities; learning and career mobility; HR technology; organization design and development; and talent acquisition and mobility. With the Global Workforce Intelligence (GWI) Project, The Josh Bersin Company expands its support of market-leading businesses by helping them navigate the challenges of industry convergence while remaining future-focused.
Under the company's umbrella is the Josh Bersin Academy, the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations. The Academy, which has seen more than 50,000 program enrollments since its 2019 launch, offers content-rich online courses, a carefully curated library of tools and resources, and a global community that helps HR and talent professionals stay current on the trends and practices needed to drive organizational success in the modern world of work.
For more information, visit www.joshbersin.com or email info@bersinpartners.com.
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China ignores climate pledges, tops list in building new coal plants
By ANI | Published: April 27, 2022 10:22 PM2022-04-27T22:22:20+5:302022-04-27T22:30:18+5:30
Putting the pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 at bay, China is still leading the world in building new coal plants, showed a major annual survey.
Putting the pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 at bay, China is still leading the world in building new coal plants, showed a major annual survey.
Global Energy Monitor's (GEM) eighth annual survey of the world's coal plant pipeline on Tuesday reveals that China, the world's top greenhouse gas polluter, continued to lead all countries in the domestic development of new coal plants, commissioning more new coal capacity in 2021 than the rest of the world combined, reported Straits Times.
Furthering the worries, China's coal consumption is meant to peak in 2025. China is the world's largest assembly of coal power plants and this building of new coal plants is posing a critical risk of climate change.
China has just over half the number of coal plants in the world and relies on them to generate about 60 per cent of its electricity.
Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst for research organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, which contributed to GEM's report said, "The power industry's plan, which appears to have [Chinese] government backing, at least for now, is for coal power capacity to increase until 2030. So new plants are adding more capacity, not just replacing retirements. Last year saw retirements, in fact, slow down."
By the end of 2021, a total of 176GW of coal capacity was under construction in 20 countries, which is slightly less than in 2020. China represented more than half (52 per cent) of that capacity, and countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia made up a total of 37 per cent.
Flora Champenois from GEM said, "The coal plant pipeline is shrinking, but there is simply no carbon budget left to be building new coal plants. We need to stop, now."
The report also found that total coal power capacity under development declined 13 per cent last year. Moreover, with the ongoing war in Ukraine, some countries are delaying coal plant retirements as they scramble for energy supplies to keep the lights on.
According to the analysts, this move might temporarily set back global efforts to phase out coal, though soaring coal prices might also prompt some nations to speed up investment in green energy.
Myllyvirta told Straits Times, "The world is experiencing a fossil fuel price shock, leading to overall reduced fossil fuel demand and accelerated plans for clean energy development, reported Straits Times.
"European countries, in particular, have announced very ambitious plans for clean energy and energy efficiency as a part of the effort to end reliance on fossil fuel imports from Russia. These factors will lower coal demand in the coming years," he added.
( With inputs from ANI )
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Oklahoma Attorney General O’Connor released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta case.
“Today, the State of Oklahoma asked the U.S. Supreme Court to confirm that the State has the authority to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in eastern Oklahoma, which is now the expanded Indian country under the McGirt decision. The State has been prosecuting such criminals since 1907.
“Right now, we have two sets of rules when Indians are victimized, those that apply when perpetrator is non-Indian and a different set of rules when the perpetrator is Indian. On the ground in eastern Oklahoma, we have victims without justice and crimes without punishments.
“The federal government is leaving thousands of tribal victims of crime in eastern Oklahoma without justice, and as many criminals unprosecuted and free to victimize others around the State. This has dramatically damaged public safety in eastern Oklahoma.
“Clearly, a win for Oklahoma in this case is a win for these Native American victims.
“No matter the outcome, I will continue to reach out to the leaders of the Indian nations to engage in constructive conversations seeking resolutions that will benefit all Oklahomans.
“I want to thank our outside counsel Kannon Shanmugam, Oklahoma Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani, and the entire team of attorneys representing Oklahoma for their countless hours of preparation and hard work. I am grateful for the support of Oklahoma sheriffs, chiefs of police, district attorneys, the City of Tulsa, business groups like the Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and Petroleum Alliance, and states like Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Virginia, all of whom filed briefs in support of State criminal jurisdiction in eastern Oklahoma,” AG O’Connor added.
This is the third time the justices have heard arguments about whether Oklahoma has criminal jurisdiction over crimes involving tribal members in eastern Oklahoma. This case, Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, is whether a state, alongside the federal government, has authority to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in Indian country. If the state does not have this authority, only the federal government would have jurisdiction over most of these crimes.
Narrowing the scope will not lessen all McGirt’s harmful consequences in Oklahoma, but it will guarantee non-Indians who victimize Indians can be prosecuted under the same rules as perpetrators who victimize non-Indians. More importantly, it will provide Indian victims the same protection and justice that all other Oklahomans enjoy. | https://www.tulsatoday.com/2022/04/27/ag-oconnor-following-supreme-court-oral-arguments/ | 2022-04-27T18:19:34Z | https://www.tulsatoday.com/2022/04/27/ag-oconnor-following-supreme-court-oral-arguments/ | false | 1 |
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital studio We Are Volume (WAV) founded in 2019 to provide on demand Digital Production & Website Technology solutions exclusively to the Creative Industry is formally releasing its internal search engine, SpeakEasy, to help take the jargon out of the industry - or at least provide a dictionary that is purely focused on marketing services.
We are in a busy and specialized market and that requires a real shift in how we think about the language we use. Internally when we are kicking off a new project our Producers build custom glossaries using the information we have cataloged and share with team members to ensure we are all speaking the same language. We are excited to open this up to the public and we have a rich feature map that will include allowing visitors to add their own definitions and eventually this will become community driven resource.
The WAV studio was designed to compete in a commodity driven industry by providing a balanced mix of onshore and offshore services, while being transparent and competitive with fees. The business was designed with a virtual workforce in mind helping parents who wanted to stay in the workforce but couldn't commit to full time work or travel into an office and has been a major driving force to ditching real estate plans from day one. Being fully virtual required us to find unique ways to keep team members informed and productive, SpeakEasy has been instrumental in aiding that mission.
WAV is a Digital Studio that was founded in 2019 by ex-Droga5 Frank Cannata, Benny Martin founder of Internet Manufacturing (Digital Production) and Matt Zur founder of Zurnet (Website Technology). With a deep talent database of over 150 specialists, WAV offers a full array of user experience design, digital strategy, digital production, design capabilities, creative production, social media management, website & ecommerce development exclusively to the Creative Industry.
To learn more about WAV visit www.wearevolume.com or reach out to the head of new business, Frank Cannata by emailing info@wearevolume.com.
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WE ARE VOLUME, LLC
FRANK CANNATA
212.843.6781
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ABBC Coin (ABBC) traded 1.5% lower against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 13:00 PM E.T. on April 27th. ABBC Coin has a market cap of $98.51 million and approximately $37.05 million worth of ABBC Coin was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last week, ABBC Coin has traded 9.3% lower against the dollar. One ABBC Coin coin can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0999 or 0.00000255 BTC on popular exchanges.
Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day:
- Astar (ASTR) traded 5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.16 or 0.00000403 BTC.
- HedgeTrade (HEDG) traded 0.3% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.44 or 0.00001120 BTC.
- Stratis (STRAX) traded up 0.4% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002552 BTC.
- SSV Network (SSV) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $11.84 or 0.00020890 BTC.
- Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) traded down 4.1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.32 or 0.00000814 BTC.
- NewYork Exchange (NYE) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $5.42 or 0.00013827 BTC.
- CloakCoin (CLOAK) traded up 6.1% against the dollar and now trades at $1.98 or 0.00005041 BTC.
- Navcoin (NAV) traded 5.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.15 or 0.00000392 BTC.
- DeepOnion (ONION) traded 7.9% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.12 or 0.00000305 BTC.
- Aston Martin Cognizant Fan Token (AM) traded down 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $0.85 or 0.00002174 BTC.
ABBC Coin Coin Profile
According to CryptoCompare, “Alibabacoin is a decentralised e-commerce ecosystem that creates a link between businesses and consumers through blockchain technology. The Alibabacoin platform offers many possibilities to the users that include learning resources for the users, payment system on businesses & exchanges, a trading option through the internal P2P Exchange, participation on Social & Charity donations and the main feature shopping with ABBC. The ABBC coin is a mineable coin and is used as a medium of exchange within the Alibabacoin network. “
Buying and Selling ABBC Coin
It is usually not currently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as ABBC Coin directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire ABBC Coin should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Gemini, Coinbase or Changelly. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy ABBC Coin using one of the aforementioned exchanges.
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Wolff Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,787 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $237,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Gradient Investments LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 36.9% during the fourth quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 864 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the period. Pacifica Partners Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 32.9% during the 4th quarter. Pacifica Partners Inc. now owns 986 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 244 shares during the last quarter. Clear Perspectives Financial Planning LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 47.9% during the 3rd quarter. Clear Perspectives Financial Planning LLC now owns 991 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Costello Asset Management INC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF by 29.6% during the 4th quarter. Costello Asset Management INC now owns 1,037 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 237 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MFA Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $53,000.
NYSEARCA:VWO traded up $0.62 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $42.88. 1,355,904 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 19,004,572. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $46.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $48.76. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has a fifty-two week low of $41.97 and a fifty-two week high of $55.16.
The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, that measures the return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries.
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10 Beautiful & Budget-Friendly DIY Mother's Day Gifts
Thoughtful and affordable? Yes, please.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: You’re running out of time to score something sweet for your mom. But don’t go into full-blown panic mode! Whether you’re tight on funds, didn’t leave enough time to order anything, or simply want to show your love with a handmade gift, we’ve got you covered. How? With seven DIY Mother’s Day gifts that any mama is sure to adore.
Maybe you’re a chronic procrastinator (which, same), or perhaps you didn’t inherit the creative gene. Either way, the tutorials we’re sharing here are fast and easy — AKA totally doable! If you thought making a gift for Mother’s Day was an unattainable goal, we’re here to show you that’s not the case. These DIY Mother’s Day gifts are delightfully budget-friendly and easy enough for beginners.
Giving a handmade gift is a meaningful way to show the mother figures in your life just how much you care. And, hey, motherhood is a gift in and of itself. So, let’s celebrate that this May. Bonus: These gift ideas are basic enough for your kids to pull off as gifts for you or Grandma.
Let’s get started. Here are seven DIY Mother’s Day gifts for your viewing (and crafting) pleasure.
DIY Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Still Pull Off
1. Gemstone Soaps
There’s just something about fancy soaps that put a smile on moms’ faces. But, if you’ve gone down the artisanal soap road before, you know they can get really pricey. Not only are these gemstone soaps affordable to make, but they’re beautiful to boot.
2. Dry-Erase Calendar
Trying to come up with something for a mom who loves organization? And who loves all things cute and colorful? This DIY calendar using paint swatches fits the bill. It costs less than $15 and would be easy to update with different colors for different times of year.
3. Teacup Planter
You’d never guess this gift suits a shoestring budget because it’s so darn cute and practical. Not only is the tutorial wildly easy to follow, but it’s also got some killer ambient music serving as the soundtrack. Sold!
4. Sugar Scrubs
If it’s from HGTV, you know it’s got to be good. This assortment of sugar scrubs takes simple household ingredients to craft a luxurious body scrub and makes it mini — perfect for travel! Best part? The supplies cost next to nothing, so you can take a few other gift ideas from the video and put together a complete spa package for your mom this May.
5. Gift Basket
If you want to get your mom an assortment of items, a gift basket is the way to go. You can fill it with scented candles, spa goodies, yummy treats, and more. What does your mom enjoy? Think about her favorite things and try to incorporate them. This tutorial from Kathleen Elisabeth shows you how to put together a beautiful gift basket full of pampering products. Remember, though, you can always hit your local dollar store to find more affordable items.
6. Wood Dollar Tree Tray
This custom serving tray by The Latina Next Door looks like something you’d buy at a high-end home decor store but is shockingly cheap to put together. Honestly, it’s so gorgeous that it’s destined to become a kitchen staple in your mom’s home. We guarantee it.
7. Jewelry Organizer
An affordable Pottery Barn dupe? Yes, please! If your mom wears jewelry, here’s a practical and pretty gift she’ll use every day. This DIY jewelry organizer by Kelsley Broomfield requires a bit of extra craftiness, but the end result is well worth it.
8. Simple Tassel Necklace
If making jewelry doesn’t strike you as kid-friendly to craft, check out this video for a super-easy DIY tassel necklace. It may still require some help from an adult but, in the grand scheme of crafting, it’s definitely doable and makes a big statement.
9. Pop-Up “I Love You” Card
If a handmade card is more your jam, check out this pop-up “I love you” card from 5-Minute Magic. Kids will have a ton of fun making this craft for any mother figure they look up to in their lives.
10. Flower Napkin Rings
Is your mama a place-setting kind of gal? If so, you can add to her dining sets with homemade napkin rings. You’re going to need ribbons, buttons, glue, twine, and felt. Make a daisy, rose, or whichever flower your mother loves best. Cut the flower you choose from the felt (make sure you have a range of bright colors). Then glue the flower together and after it dries, paste it to either the green ribbon or twine. You can even take it a step further and use real flowers. Detach the flower from the stem and then glue it to the middle of the stem. Then wrap it around the napkin and voila! You’ve got a napkin ring. Make about six to eight.
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Scientists find all building blocks necessary for DNA in meteorite
Bolsters possibility life on Earth started from a fallen meteor
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A fresh examination of meteorites that landed in the United States, Canada and Australia is bolstering the notion that such objects may have delivered to Earth early in its history chemical ingredients vital for the advent of life.
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Scientists previously had detected on these meteorites three of the five chemical components needed to form DNA, the molecule that carries genetic instructions in living organisms, and RNA, the molecule crucial for controlling the actions of genes. Researchers said on Tuesday they have now identified the final two after fine-tuning the way they analyzed the meteorites.
Unlike in previous work, the methods used this time were more sensitive and did not use strong acids or hot liquid to extract the five components, known as nucleobases, according to astrochemist Yasuhiro Oba of Hokkaido University’s Institute of Low Temperature Science in Japan, lead author of the study published in the journal Nature Communications.
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Nucleobases are nitrogen-containing compounds crucial in forming DNA’s characteristic double-helix structure.
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Confirmation of an extraterrestrial origin of a complete set of nucleobases found in DNA and RNA buttresses the theory that meteorites could have been an important source of organic compounds necessary for the emergence of Earth’s first living organisms, according to astrobiologist and study co-author Danny Glavin of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
Scientists have been seeking to better understand the events that unfolded on Earth that enabled various chemical compounds to come together in a warm watery setting to form a living microbe able to reproduce itself. The formation of DNA and RNA would be an important milestone as these molecules essentially contain the instructions to build and operate living organisms.
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“There is still much to learn about the chemical steps that led to the origin of life on Earth — the first self-replicating system,” Glavin said. “This research certainly adds to the list of chemical compounds that would have been present in the early Earth’s prebiotic (existing before the emergence of life) soup.”
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The researchers examined material from three meteorites — one that fell in 1950 near the town of Murray in the U.S. state of Kentucky, one that fell in 1969 near the town of Murchison in Australia’s Victoria state, and one that fell in 2000 near Tagish Lake in Canada’s British Columbia province.
All three are classified as carbonaceous chondrites, made of rocky material thought to have formed early in the solar system’s history. They are carbon-rich, with the Murchison and Murray meteorites containing about 2% organic carbon by weight and the Tagish Lake meteorite containing about 4% organic carbon. Carbon is a primary constituent of organisms on Earth.
“All three meteorites contain a very complex mixture of organic molecules, most of which have not yet been identified,” Glavin said.
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Earth formed roughly 4.5 billion years ago. In its infancy, it was pelted by meteorites, comets and other material from space. The planet’s first organisms were primitive microbes in the primordial seas, and the earliest-known fossils are marine microbial specimens dating to roughly 3.5 billion years ago, though there are hints of life in older fossils.
The two nucleobases, called cytosine and thymine, newly identified in the meteorites may have eluded detection in previous examinations because they possess a more delicate structure than the other three, the researchers said.
The five nucleobases would not have been the only chemical compounds necessary for life. Among other things needed were: amino acids, which are components of proteins and enzymes; sugars, which are part of the DNA and RNA backbone; and fatty acids, which are structural components of cell membranes.
“The present results may not directly elucidate the origin of life on the Earth,” Oba said, “but I believe that they can improve our understanding of the inventory of organic molecules on the early Earth before the onset of life.”
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Updated April 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM ET
In Poland, after a long train trip to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was blunt about U.S. goals in the conflict in Ukraine.
"We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine," he said Monday.
The United States and its allies now believe Ukraine can win the war against Russia. It's a significant change in thinking, bolstered by the successes of the Ukrainian military in holding its own and pushing Russia's military back from Kyiv, over the course of two months of combat.
"We believe that we can win — they can win if they have the right equipment, the right support," Austin said.
The U.S. is rushing in long-range artillery, other weapons and ammunition as the battle shifts to the east and south of Ukraine. Washington has delivered $3.7 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February, according to the State Department. The most recent deliveries include howitzer cannons, which Pentagon officials believe will be useful in the flat terrain of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who also visited Kyiv last weekend, has repeatedly said the war in Ukraine would be a "strategic defeat" for Russian President Vladimir Putin and will leave Russia weakened.
This marks a shift for the U.S. in its war aims, which originally were to help Ukraine defend itself against a larger, stronger power, and now involve defeating Russia. The shift is aided by massive U.S. arms shipments to the Ukrainian forces. That raises the risk of potentially widening the conflict, analysts say. It increases the threat of a weakened Russia resorting to the use of nuclear weapons and could further destabilize an already fragile global economy.
"We don't want Russia to be a total basket case, reviving the sort of loose nukes fears of the 1990s and so on, or to become an incorrigible international spoiler," says Samuel Charap of Rand Corp.
At some point, Ukraine might want the U.S. to ease up on sanctions against Russia if that will help Kyiv reach a negotiated settlement with Moscow.
The sanctions and arms shipments could also provoke a more direct confrontation between Russia and NATO. It is difficult to know where Russia's red line is. "Nobody knows what step ... will send Putin over the edge," Charap says.
Russia says Western military aid convoys into Ukraine are "legitimate targets" but has not not managed to slow the shipments.
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said no one should underestimate the possibility of a nuclear confrontation and that he viewed NATO as being engaged in a proxy war with Russia by supplying Ukraine with weaponry.
State Department spokesman Ned Price described the statement as "deeply irresponsible" and a "continuation of the Russian government's very clear attempts to distract from its failure in Ukraine."
Eventually, the U.S. and Russia have to start talking again, says Rose Gottemoeller, a former U.S. arms control negotiator who served in the Clinton and Obama administrations. "I do think at some point we are going to have to reopen some discussions with Russia, at least about constraining and controlling nuclear weapons and see where we can go from there, because it's not in our interest to have a great big pariah state with nuclear weapons," she told NPR.
For now, though, the Biden administration wants to help Ukraine defeat Russia.
Gottemoeller, a former deputy secretary general of NATO, says she's betting on "NATO's military industrial complex against the Russian military industrial complex." But she says allies need to be ready for "a big investment of resources and a big investment of time."
The Kremlin has already suffered one big loss, she says. Putin wanted NATO pushed back to its 1997 lines, before the alliance opened its doors to former Soviet bloc countries.
"Instead," she says, "he has a NATO more coherent, more together and more resolved to work together to really defeat this threat to its partner, Ukraine."
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The recent update of Tesla's website reveals that the customers in the US who are interested in the Tesla Model Y might have to wait for their car until May 2023.
About a year of waiting is the case for the entry-level version of the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, which without selecting any options, has an estimated delivery time (new orders) of February-May, 2023. This version costs $62,990 plus $1,200 DST plus $250 order fee ($64,440 total).
Only the base Tesla Model X has a longer wait time (April-July, 2023). The base Tesla Model S ordered now is expected in December, 2022 - March 2023, while the entry-level Tesla Model 3 will arrive by August-October 2022.
In basically all cases, Tesla indicates that delivery can be accelerated by a few months if the customer selects a higher-trim version or adds at least one option - like wheels, color, interior. However, it means a higher final price. The reason for that is clear, Tesla intends to improve its margin, knowing that demand exceeds supply.
As of today, there are still no signs of the new Made-in-Texas (MIT) Tesla Model Y version on the website. According to the previous reports, this version was offered to employees at under $60,000.
Below we prepared a list of the estimated delivery time of all four cars as of April 27, 2022:
Estimated delivery time (new orders):
Tesla Model 3:
- RWD:
18" Aero Wheels: August-October, 2022 (July-September, 2022 with some options)
19" Sport Wheels ($1,500): July-September, 2022 - Long Range AWD:
18" Aero Wheels: September-December, 2022 (July-October, 2022 with some options)
19" Sport Wheels ($1,500): July-October, 2022 - Performance: June-August, 2022
Tesla Model S:
- Long Range:
19" Tempest Wheels: December, 2022 - March 2023 (August-November, 2022 with some options)
21" Arachnid Wheels ($4,500): August-November, 2022 - Plaid: June-August, 2022
Tesla Model X:
- Long Range:
20" Cyberstream Wheels: April-July 2023 (December, 2022 - March 2023 with some options)
22" Turbine Wheels ($5,500): December, 2022 - March 2023 - Plaid: August-October, 2022
Tesla Model Y:
- Long Range AWD:
19" Gemini Wheels: February-May, 2023 (November, 2022 - February 2023 with some options)
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EasyJet passport rules: These are passengers’ rights if they were mistakenly denied boarding by airline
All you need to know about whether you qualify for compensation, and what you can claim for
Britain’s biggest budget airline has removed its misleading advice on UK passport validity for trips to the EU: easyJet now appears aligned with European Commission rules and no longer imposes harsh conditions of its own invention.
But in the five months between easyJet being told the post-Brexit rules and the airline aligning with them, ground staff have wrecked the travel plans of thousands of passengers by turning them away needlessly.
Those travellers can now seek recompense from the airline.
What are the rules on passport validity for Europe?
As a result of Brexit, UK passport holders face two tests for entering the Schengen Area comprising almost all of the European Union plus Switzerland, Iceland and Norway.
- One is about the issue date: on the day of arrival the passport must be less than 10 years old.
- The other is about the expiry date: on the intended day of departure from the Schengen Area, it must have at least three months remaining.
Those two conditions are independent, as the European Commission confirmed in November 2021.
A passenger with a British passport issued on 1 May 2012 and expiring on 1 November 2022 can travel to the Schengen Area up to 30 April 2022.
What did easyJet do differently?
The airline, along with Ryanair and the UK government, invented and imposed harsh rules that are believed to have seen thousands of passengers denied boarding. The basic premise was that the two conditions were “cumulative” – in other words, the passport could be no older than nine years and nine months on the date of travel.
It is baffling why they should have arrived at this conclusion; while the actual European legislation is loosely worded and possibly open to misinterpretation, a discussion with the Migration and Home Affairs department of the European Commission was all that was needed to be sure of the rules.
On Monday this week, five months after The Independent passed on all the relevant official correspondence to the UK’s leading airlines, easyJet was still turning away properly documented passenger – and making the untrue online statement about travel to the EU that “on your day of travel you’ll need your passport to have at least six months left on it”.
The airline has now changed its online information to comply with the rules and confirmed to The Independent that the correct policy will be followed from today.
I was denied boarding by easyJet. What are my rights?
First, establish whether the decision was appropriate. In a fair number of cases investigated by The Independent, easyJet ground staff correctly turned passengers away. If your British passport has celebrated its 10th birthday, you will not be admitted to Europe.
That UK passport issued on 1 May 2012 or before is worthless for getting into the Schengen Area, regardless of the remaining time.
(Please note that no other nations beside the EU are known to take issue dates into consideration.)
I have checked all the dates and I should have been allowed in. What do I do now?
Begin a claim against the airline.
The first step is this online form for claiming the denied boarding cash compensation that is due for anyone wrongly turned away. It is a simple legal entitlement that is in addition to all other recompense. The amount is £220 for flights of under 1,500km (as far as London-Budapest) and £350 for longer flights. You can claim for everyone on the same booking – but note that easyJet could argue that other people would be able to travel and they actually chose not to. This has not, to the best of my knowledge, been tested in court.
What next?
You will need to get your air fare refunded. If you flew with another airline at a higher fare then claim for this ticket – easyJet can subtract your original payment from the bill.
All other expenses should be claimed on this form. It is a claim for “any personal expenses you have occurred due to a cancelled, diverted or delayed flight” but it should fit the bill.
What can I claim for?
If you lost a package holiday, then the organiser of that trip – whether easyJet Holidays or another company – should refund the whole amount. The contract for delivery of the holiday was not fulfilled by the firm (albeit because of easyJet’s mistake) and you are due all your money back.
For independent trips, denied-boarding passengers are likely to be able to claim for the costs they lost for elements such as accommodation and car rental. The airline, not unreasonably, will want full receipts – and may ask for confirmation that the payment was not partially or fully refundable.
Because of easyJet’s policy I had to pay £177 for an emergency passport – and attend an appointment hundreds of miles away
The airlines’ misrepresentation of the European rules has caused many travellers to renew their passports needlessly – adding to pressure on the overstretched passport offices.
The Independent’s understanding is that people who made long journeys and paid a premium for fast-track passport renewals because easyJet misinformed them can claim from the airline for the difference between the amount paid compared with a standard renewal – as well as travel and, possibly, lost wages.
My passport is stuck in the backlog and I’ve lost my holiday – but it turns out it was valid all along
You were not denied boarding, so there is no obligation for cash compensation. But a claim for other costs could succeed.
What about all the distress caused?
In legal matters of travel, the emotional toll of a company’s behaviour is not typically considered in a claim. But if, for example, it was a vital family trip, a lawyer might argue than additional compensation is due.
What if easyJet declines my claim?
Write a polite Letter Before Action, explaining that if you have not received a satisfactory settlement within 14 days you will take the case to Money Claim Online.
What does the airline say?
A spokesperson for easyJet said: “We are always reviewing the information we provide on travel requirements to ensure we’re making this as clear as possible for our customers and having recently reviewed the guidance provided on government passport validity requirements, we have now updated this on our website to ensure they are clear and to avoid any misinterpretation.
“Should a passenger submit a claim for denied boarding, which can be done via a simple webform on our website, our team would review and respond based on the particular circumstances of their individual case.
“As with other individual cases we’ve been made aware of where denied boarding compensation is due we will of course provide this, in addition to a full refund or rerouting expenses where required.”
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The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), preceded by Justice PN Deshmukh and KK Vohra has directed the lender to intimate the Zee Learn about the notice and has adjourned the matter further to June 8, 2022.
“YES Bank has allegedly claimed that the total amount in default with respect to the financial facility is Rs. 468 Crores. However, the Company is compiling information to verify the facts claimed in the said petition filed by Yes Bank Ltd,” said the company in its exchange filing on April 25.
As per the company’s website, Zee Learn Ltd runs Asia’s largest pre-school, Kidzee, with over 1900 operational pre-schools in over 750 cities across India and neighbouring countries. The company also runs over 120 Mount Litera Zee schools in about 110 cities across the country.
“As of now, notice has been issued to Zee Learn Ltd to come forward and defend the petition filed by the lender,” said Ashish Pyasi, Associate Partner at the law firm Dhir & Dhir Associates. “Under the law, the bench has to give notice of hearing before proceeding with the hearing. Zee will get a chance to defend the petition and would be permitted to file its defence to the petition.”
The YES Bank has approached the tribunal through advocate Dharmesh Jain and seeking to admit the company under Section 7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
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BASIS' top-network status is cemented yet again, with seven of the nation's top 20 STEM schools, and more than half of the top 20 charters in the United States, per U.S. News & World Report's new 2022 rankings.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Educators and students across the 32 BASIS Charter School campuses grinned broadly at the publication of U.S. News & World Report's new rankings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
Then they went back to class.
Back to class? Really? "Yes, really! Our students and teachers acknowledge their hard work, even celebrate it! But they always keep working," said BASIS Charter Schools co-founder Olga Block. "That's where the rankings success comes from – plus the individual student achievement that each family can celebrate, too."
The national rankings, national STEM rankings, national charter school rankings, and state rankings published each spring by U.S. News & World Report are traditionally an indicator of the BASIS Charter School network's priority of college preparation and advanced-level curricula across grade levels. They are among a number of such indicators, of course. But since US News changed its rankings methodology several years ago to not focus solely on college prep schools, the publication's STEM rankings, in particular, are what the educators at BASIS have particularly noted.
"For a college prep-oriented network like ours, with 100% of our graduates in our 24-year history accepted to four-year colleges and universities, overall rankings aren't as meaningful as STEM rankings," Mrs. Block says. "The STEM rankings are a useful gauge, as they are the closest to recognizing high-level college prep that US News now gets."
No other district or network in the nation comes close to BASIS, when it comes to assessing schools in science, technology, engineering, and math.
BASIS has three of the top five schools in the 2022 national STEM rankings, seven of the top 20 STEM schools in the U.S., and eight of the top 25 – including the network's only school in Texas that's eligible for rankings, BASIS San Antonio Shavano, coming in at #25 in STEM.
"Our BASIS Shavano Campus was not a top STEM campus last year, and even rose in the overall rankings from top one or two hundred to #77 nationally," said BASIS.ed Texas CEO Dr. Peter Bezanson. "That is a rapid rise, well earned – and as we grow in Texas, we expect more of our Texas campuses will land near the top of US News' STEM ranks."
Instead of ranking 3,000 American schools for college readiness, US News now assesses 24,000 American schools, and ranks nearly 18,000. Nevertheless, college prep BASIS still had 11 of the nation's top 81 schools overall -- out of 17,843 ranked campuses.
"It's true that readying students for college success is what we do, and U.S. News & World Report's best pure measure of college readiness is its STEM ranks," agreed BASIS co-founder Dr. Michael Block. "Our teachers were quite pleased to see our high STEM ranks, and I was happy to see several of our schools make marked improvement in them."
- The network's campuses in the top five STEM schools are BASIS Scottsdale #3 (up from #7 last year), BASIS Chandler #4 (same as last year), and BASIS Peoria #5 (improved from #8 last year).
- The rest of the network's schools in the top 25 STEM rankings are BASIS Oro Valley at #12 (#11 last year), BASIS Prescott #14 (not eligible last year), BASIS Tucson North #15 (#20 last year), BASIS Phoenix #16 (#18 last year), and BASIS San Antonio Shavano #25 (not STEM ranked last year).
NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL RANKINGS
- Three of the top five charters nationally, seven of the top ten, and eleven of the top 20, are BASIS Charter Schools.
- BASIS has the ten best charter schools in Arizona, the best charter school in the state of Texas, and the best charter school in metro Washington, D.C.
"As a network of public charter schools completing our 24th academic year, we look at national charter school rankings," said BASIS Educational Group CEO Carolyn McGarvey. "More than half of the top ten charter schools in the United States are BASIS Charter Schools!
"Even though we've said this before, it's worth saying again: that's incredible, and it's a testament to our teachers and school leaders, and the student themselves."
STATE RANKINGS
"We're a national network, but we were born in Arizona, so we're always pleased to have the top campuses in our home state," McGarvey said. "But ten of the top twelve is quite something!"
Of note: one BASIS Charter School – BASIS Goodyear – was not eligible for these 2022 rankings because it did not have enough 12th grade students in one of the academic years assessed.
About BASIS Charter Schools
The BASIS Charter Schools network is among the best in the United States, whether assessed by national rankings across myriad publications, OECD/PISA scores, AP Exam scores, college admissions, merit aid earned, or any other measure. Our passionate and knowledgeable Subject Expert Teachers serve students in kindergarten through grade 12 using the STEM-inspired, liberal arts-focused BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Our acclaimed program—founded in 1998 and cultivating excellence every school year since—educates students at the highest international levels, preparing them to be participants, not spectators, in the 21st century global workforce. In the 2022-23 academic year, the BASIS Charter Schools network will have 37 public charter schools serving more than 22,000 students in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C. We also have a campus in the Czech Republic, BASIS International School Prague, which currently serves students from preschool through grade 2, and will eventually serve preschool through high school.
For more information, please visit basised.com, basisedtx.com, or basisschools.org.
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So golden! Celebrating her upcoming film “Don’t Worry, Darling,” Olivia Wilde praised the talented stars who have contributed to the project, including boyfriend Harry Styles.
During the CinemaCon panel in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 26, the 38-year-old Wilde applauded Florence Pugh for being “brilliant, sexy, cruel and tough” in the role of the main character. “We knew this movie would live or die after her role,” the director added of the 26—year-old “Little Women” star, Variety reports.
As for the 28-year-old Styles, Wilde joked that she was not familiar with the singer’s achievements, calling him “a promising actor who has no other career” that she knew about. Further, the director of Booksmart called the performance of a native of the UK “nothing but a revelation.”
“Don’t Worry, Darling”, based on the script by Katie Silberman, tells about an unhappy housewife (Pugh) from the 1950s who learns the disturbing truth, while her loving husband (Stiles) hides a dark secret. The psychological thriller also stars Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, Kiki Lane, Nick Kroll and Wilde.
On Tuesday, convention attendees saw the official trailer, which featured several hot scenes between Pugh and Stiles. Shia Labeouf was originally cast as a member of One Direction, but dropped out of the film due to a scheduling problem.
“Harry and Olivia had chemistry on set almost instantly,” the insider said. “It was only a matter of time before they got together.”
According to the source, the graduate of the House tried not to attract too much attention to her new romance after she broke up with fiance Jason Sudeikis a few months earlier. “Olivia and Harry were able to hide their relationship a bit before it became public,” the insider shared. “They treated it very cautiously and at times even with suspicion, although a small group of people who were with them on set every day eventually sorted it out.”
Earlier this year, the New York native spoke about her decision not to hide her personal life from her children.
“Parenting forces you to be honest about how you live. It makes the decisions you make clear and precise,” Wilde, who shares 8—year-old Otis and 5-year-old Daisy with 46-year-old Sudeikis, said in her January Vogue cover story. “I think we have an obligation to make children happy. They feel it. They’re so intuitive. The idea that you can trick your kids into thinking you’re happy is ridiculous.”
The director also touched on the more complex aspects of dating in the eyes of the public. “It’s obviously very tempting to correct a false narrative. But I think you realize that when you’re really happy, it doesn’t matter what strangers think of you. What matters to you is what is real, and what you love, and who you love,” Wilde continued. “Over the past 10 years, we as a society have valued the opinions of strangers much more than those closest to us. I’m happier than ever. And I’m healthier than ever, and it’s just wonderful to feel it.” | https://www.somagnews.com/olivia-wilde-jokingly-called-harry-styles-a-promising-actor-during-the-dont-worry-darling-panel-nothing-but-a-revelation/ | 2022-04-27T18:37:51Z | https://www.somagnews.com/olivia-wilde-jokingly-called-harry-styles-a-promising-actor-during-the-dont-worry-darling-panel-nothing-but-a-revelation/ | false | 1 |
YOU don't have to purchase small pots every single time you want to plant new seeds.
A gardening expert has revealed that all you need is a paper towel roll.
Taking to social media, the sustainable brand called Waste-Ed shared "an actual gardening hack you can use with a paper towel roll."
All you need to do is flatten the roll out to make it easier to cut.
You'll then want to cut it into rings and place them on a gardening tray.
"Fill those rings with soil, give them a little water, pop in some seeds, a little more soil, and a little more water," he further instructed in the video.
"And you have a cheap way to start seeds in your garden."
This gardening hack won't actually cost you anything in the end and you can do it every time you finish a roll of paper towels.
Following the video, many people took to the comment section to rave about how effective this hack was.
One person wrote: "If you use a longer length, you can use it for the ones with long taproots."
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A second commented: "My dad does this, we are not allowed to throw away any toilet paper rolls."
And a third said: "I did this last year for the garden. It worked great!"
However, one person who had tried and failed asked: "They always get moldy when I do that. Any tips for avoiding that?"
To which another one replied: "To prevent them from molding make sure they get enough heat and sunlight, but still don't dry out!"
Previously, gardening expert Alex Shoemaker shared his handy hacks for getting your garden in great condition.
First up he suggested that you can get fertilizer to the base of dense bushes with a length of PVC.
He explained you can slide it into the base of the plant and pour the fertilizer into the pipe.
Next up he suggested using your leftover plastic berry cartons to seed the lawn as he said they are perfect for tossing the seeds.
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Elections for downtown Lafayette tax, Abbeville police chief to be held Saturday
Voters will head to the polls in downtown Lafayette and in Abbeville Saturday in a pair of local elections that will overlap with Festival International de Louisiane’s return to in-person events in Lafayette.
Saturday’s election in downtown Lafayette will see voters consider a renewal of the 15-mill property tax that supports Lafayette’s Downtown Development Authority, with annual revenue totaling about $450,000.
The downtown development district is home to 633 registered voters as of April 1. It roughly covers the downtown Lafayette area between University Avenue, Johnston Street and Congress Street. Early voting for Saturday’s election saw 85 ballots cast by voters downtown.
Three voting locations will be open outside the downtown core on election day, April 30, which coincides with this year’s return to an in-person Festival International from April 27-May 1 and could see thousands of festival-goers downtown for events during election day.
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A searchable map of the downtown development district and voting locations for the April 30 election is available below.
Property within the downtown district is subject to an additional millage, on top of city, parish, school board and sheriff property taxes. That millage amounted to 11.7% of the annual tax bill for properties downtown last year and will expire at the end of this year unless it is renewed by voters.
The tax was renewed by voters at 10.91 mills in 2007, but is up for renewal at 15 mills Saturday after declining property tax revenue prompted the DDA to increase the millage to maintain its revenue levels in recent years.
Property owners in the district will already pay the 15-mill rate this fall after the DDA’s board voted in September to raise the millage 9% from 13.8 mills to 15 mills in response to declining revenue.
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That change will amount to a $9 increase in the annual property tax bill for a home worth $150,000 in the district this fall, assuming the state’s Homestead Exemption.
If the April 30 renewal is approved, it will not affect this fall’s tax increase, but it would preserve the tax and its 15-mill rate going forward.
If the renewal is rejected, the DDA’s entire annual funding, which goes toward bringing new businesses and investment downtown, as well as organizing events, like Downtown Alive, would be lost, unless it is put before voters again before it expires.
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The downtown district tax collects about $448,000 a year and funds the operations of the Downtown Development Authority, which has served as a catalyst for business investment downtown since it was created nearly 40 years ago.
That property tax, which was renewed by voters at 10.91 mills in 2007, is up for renewal this year, but declining property tax revenue downtown has the DDA asking voters to renew the tax at a new rate of 15 mills.
Saturday will also see voters in the city of Abbeville elect their police chief in a runoff between two candidates after the city elected its first female mayor, who ran with no party affiliation, in March.
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First-term incumbent William "Bill" Spearman, no party affiliation, finished atop a field of four candidates running in the police chief election in March with 44% of the 2,224 votes cast, while Republican Mike Hardy, who held the chief job in Abbeville from 1990 to 2002, landed in a close second place with 41%.
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Mayor Joseph Riley of Charleston, S.C., has a vision of city executives as urban planners, and not just political leaders. All Things Considered host Robert Siegel profiles Riley and the Mayors' Institute on City Design. It's a nationwide forum on how to transform blighted areas and make cities more livable.
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Cuentas Inc. (NASDAQ:CUENW – Get Rating) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,100 shares, a decrease of 83.3% from the March 31st total of 6,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.
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RB Leipzig boss forced to sleep at TRAINING GROUND as Rangers fans take over his hotel
DOMENICO TEDESCO has revealed he will be forced to sleep at the TRAINING GROUND due to Rangers fans taking over his hotel.
The RB Leipzig manager has yet to move into a permanent home in the city, having only taken charge of the club back in December.
He welcomes the thousands of Rangers supporters making their way to Germany for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final tomorrow.
But the Italian admits it has forced him into an unusual sleeping situation.
Speaking at his press conference, Tedesco said: "Firstly, we are happy that a lot of Rangers fans have come to the city.
"They pay hotels and restaurants, they buy beer so that’s good for the economy of Germany.
"Also, we’re living in a really good hotel in the city centre and they told me that 200 Rangers fans are coming to the hotel - so I’ll sleep in our academy for the next two days!
"No, we’re happy to be playing at home - having a good atmosphere is the best that can happen.
"I’m happy to play here and I’m already happy to play at Ibrox – collecting these moments are the most important thing in football.
“My long-time assistant coach Andreas Hinkel has been raving about Scotland and football in the country for years.
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“Visiting the Old Firm game between Celtic and Rangers is a dream of mine that I’d like to realise one day, because I know Scottish people are crazy about football in a positive sense.
“Maybe we'll have some time when we come for the second leg to have a look at the city.
“It's supposed to be very nice there. I’d also like to visit the Highlands of Scotland because I’ve heard they are very impressive.”
As for the game itself, Tedesco knows just tough an opponent Rangers will be for his RB Leipzig side.
And he reckons they bear some similarity to Union Berlin, who beat the Red Bulls 2-1 at the weekend.
He said: "They lost six matches in Europe but you have to look at how they lost, who did they beat?
"They eliminated Dortmund which tells us it all.
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"We are aware of their qualities, they’re physically strong and always match their opponents.
"They’re similar to Union Berlin, man-orientated, very strong, strong on the wings, they have great individuals.
"For example, Ryan Kent really sticks out.
"The difference is that Rangers always try to play between the lines while Berlin always try to play vertically.
"I think this could be different, Rangers are able to switch positions.
"We will see on squad options, we haven’t decided what we will do [due to suspensions].
"We may just replace defenders or perhaps play in a back four because it would make sense given the players at our disposal.
"You need to be able to play in a back four. It’s not a risk because our players know how to do it.
"There are differences of course in comparison to a back five or three, but these are small things."
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FOOTAGE shows Mikel Arteta sympathised with Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker complained to the fourth official during Manchester United's 3-1 loss to Arsenal last Saturday.
Ronaldo, 37, was frustrated with the officials failing to award his side a penalty when Jadon Sancho went down in the box under a challenge from Cedric Soares.
So when Arsenal were instead awarded a penalty moments later Ronaldo rushed over to the sideline to question the officials' decision-making.
But the Portuguese realised he was fighting a losing battle with Arsenal's bench camera showing the striker graciously accepting Arteta's offer of a handshake.
The Gunners boss then pointed towards his team's penalty box as an admission his side could have conceded a spot-kick.
Ronaldo then did the same before compatriot Soares approached him with outstretched arms - as if to say he did nothing wrong.
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Bukayo Saka scored the resulting penalty and although CR7 pulled one back for United, Granit Xhaka responded to give his side a 3-1 win.
Some fans have been speculating about what was said between Arteta and Ronaldo.
One Gooner captioned the post from the perspective of the Portuguese, tweeting: "Can I play for Arsenal too next season gaffer?”
Another added: "He’s saying “at the end of the game I want your autograph best manager in the world.”
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A third said: "Needed coaching from Arteta to score. Generational manager."
Ronaldo may not have asked Arteta for a transfer but the Spaniard is said to be keen on a different Manchester-based attacker - Gabriel Jesus.
The Manchester City star has reportedly agreed personal terms with the club after months of talks with transfer chief Edu. | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8769226/cristiano-ronaldo-arteta-man-utd-arsenal/ | 2022-04-27T18:43:35Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8769226/cristiano-ronaldo-arteta-man-utd-arsenal/ | false | 4 |
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF (BATS:EPRF – Get Rating) by 7.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 60,839 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,414 shares during the period. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF were worth $1,456,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in EPRF. National Bank of Canada FI acquired a new stake in shares of Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. AdvisorNet Financial Inc acquired a new position in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF by 13.9% during the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 4,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $104,000 after purchasing an additional 530 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC acquired a new position in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $281,000. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raised its position in Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF by 4.2% during the third quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 12,709 shares of the company’s stock valued at $306,000 after purchasing an additional 513 shares in the last quarter.
Shares of EPRF opened at $20.30 on Wednesday. Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF has a one year low of $22.49 and a one year high of $25.00. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $21.37 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $22.81.
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Domino's Pizza Q1 2022 Earnings Preview
- Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) is scheduled to announce Q1 earnings results on Thursday, April 28th, before market open.
- The consensus EPS Estimate is $3.08 (+2.7% Y/Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $1.03B (+4.7% Y/Y).
- Over the last 2 years, DPZ has beaten EPS estimates 75% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 38% of the time.
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Noble to retire even if West Ham makes the Champions League
West Ham great Mark Noble will stick to his decision to retire at the end of the season, even if the team qualifies for the Champions League for the first time.
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LONDON (AP) — West Ham great Mark Noble will stick to his decision to retire at the end of the season, even if the team qualifies for the Champions League for the first time.
Noble, who has played for West Ham since 2004, announced in March last year that this season would be his last with the London club.
The club captain has helped West Ham reach the semifinals of the Europa League, with the winner of the competition qualifying automatically for the Champions League.
That, though, wouldn't tempt Noble to delay his retirement for a year.
“Winning the Europa League and lifting the trophy — would I come back? No," the 34-year-old Noble said Wednesday. "And that’s my honest answer. To end on that would be pretty special.
“I was joking with the lads the other day, saying if that did happen, I’d happily come watch the Champions League games with the Europa League trophy on the next chair. But that is way down the line.”
Noble is no longer a regular in West Ham's team, with Tomas Soucek and Declan Rice the central-midfield partnership under David Moyes.
Still, he is enjoying his farewell tour at the club he joined as a 16-year-old player, with West Ham going deep in Europe for the first time in a generation. Knocking out Sevilla, a serial winner of the Europa League, in the last 16 will go down as one of the great occasions in West Ham's recent history.
Having dispatched Lyon in the quarterfinals, West Ham faces Eintracht Frankfurt over two legs in the semifinals starting Thursday with the first game at the Olympic Stadium.
“Did I imagine it? Yes. Did I think this would happen? Probably no,” Noble said of West Ham's run to the last four.
“This season for me, after announcing that this would be my last, has been special. It’s not over yet. We’ve got an incredible game here and probably a bigger game in a week’s time. To be able to enjoy that with the West Ham fans, with the players and staff, is an incredible achievement.
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